[ semi-closed] they just keep trickling in

[soul_mods]

Characters: New guests and their volunteer helpers
Location: Around Shibusen
Rating: G
Time: April 19-20
Description: Another small BREW hiccup results in another "round" of unexpected newcomers into the city.

Just like last time, a very small group of individuals has appeared within Death City, and just like last time, no one even knew about it. Fortunately things have been relatively calm these past few days and it's an especially warm day today, so at least any impromptu help and touring should go smoothly.

[ooc: Just like last time, this is a consolidated log for the volunteer intro buddy system. Either the new character or the volunteer can start the thread. For each thread, indicate the character names in the subject line. Whether or not another character is pulled in is up to the players, BUT the threads are closed to the initial partnered characters (hence the "semi-closed" label.

The new characters are also free to start a thread with one another if they so wish.]

Comments

[fortheworldtosee]

... I do admit, I'm quite curious. [Even though Saber is sure of what category she falls into - she was the metaphorical sword of her Master once, why would she not be an actual sword now? - she's still interested in seeing how this whole examination is supposed to play out.

Maybe she's also eager to prove to everyone that Emperor Nero's soul isn't a shriveled, black little thing, or entirely nonexistant. But that would be petty. And therefor completely in-character.]

Ah, but is this really that exhausting a climb? [Surprisingly, this small woman who doesn't seem that physically intimidating hasn't even broken a sweat on the trek up the stairs.] This is nothing. I have traveled over far worse conditions.

[topgun_textiles]

Some days it's easier... like if that sun ain't beating down on ya. [Accompanied by the jerk of a thumb toward the celestial body that seemed quite happy to see the two of them, laughing away.]

Then it gets seriously cold at night, so a run up these stairs helps warm you up.

[But the building before them was another oddity, very symmetrical in all sorts of ways, and beyond clean despite the students milling about the front 'yard', chatting away and studying after a lesson.]

This here's the Death Weapon Meister Academy. ...Shibusen's less of a mouthful, though. Here they train up Weapons and Meisters while teachin' 'em about resonance and all that stuff.

Also optional; never set foot in a class myself. [Even if... the Weapon he lives with gives him a very, very dirty look for skipping.]

Anyway, the soul scanners are inside. They're like x-rays and they tell ya which one you are. We usually have a big set-up for when huge groups of new people roll in, but lately it's just been spitting people out at random.

[fortheworldtosee]

[... Sorry, Kanji, Saber totally missed everything you just said. Her green eyes had idly followed his gesture upwards, and are now stuck staring at the grinning, laughing sun with a look of total comedic shock on her face.]

What in Apollo's name is that?!

[topgun_textiles]

[He'd gone on ahead a step or two before the exclamation broke out, and he turned. She was looking up for s-- oh. Oh.]

[He was so damn used to the thing at this point that he'd forgotten.]

The sun. Moon's like that, too. They both like to drool sometimes, and there's a lotta people who play Dodge The Drool when that happens.

[Said with an absolute straight face. Few things phased him any more about this world.]

[fortheworldtosee]

Dodge... the drool...

[What. The. Fuck.]

Are there any other absurd things about this world I should be made aware of?

[topgun_textiles]

Uhh... oh, yeah. There's this rumor that Weapons transform their first time by throwin' themselves down a flight of stairs. That's bullshit.

There's another rumor that you resonate better with your partner if you kiss 'em or sleep in their bed. Uh... th-that's bullshit, too.

[fortheworldtosee]

[Saber has to fight the urge to facepalm at that. She may not know how this whole transformation thing works yet, but flinging yourself down stairs... what the hell has that ever accomplished?

Oh, but that second thing certainly catches her interest...]

Oh? And why do you think such a thing is so absurd? Physical contact can create a wonderful union between two individuals, you know. [A slow grin spreads across her face, and she chuckles in a very not-so-innocent way.] If forging a close bond is the key to this "resonate" business you mentioned, then what better better way to do so?

[topgun_textiles]

H-huh!? [Oh. Ohhh, he's red again. Waving a hand as if to dismiss the idea, he turned his head away.]

B-because it just IS, damn it! I m-mean, if that's what it took, then me and-- [Whoa. WHOA. Hey, let's reel this shit back! Backpedal, Kanji! Backpedal for your life!!]

I-it's been proven wrong, that's all ya need to know!!

[fortheworldtosee]

Oh? So you've tried to test this rumor before? Perhaps you just haven't explored enough! [Oh this kid is just too funny. Saber's not even trying to hide her laughter at Kanji's flustered response.] Do not give in now! Continue to explore, and perhaps you will find that this myth is indeed true!

[topgun_textiles]

Th-the hell!? Y-ya got it all wrong, w-we weren't tryin' to test-- I mean--

Th-there's no myth to test! Cut that out!!

obvs this is the best time to go hit up his new post

[fortheworldtosee]

Do not be so embarrassed, Kanji! Exploring bonds with the people you wish to be close to is one of the joys of youth, is it not? [Her laugh falls short momentarily. Wow that line of teasing made her sound old, best avoid that...]

Besides, if I'm mistaken, why have you become so flustered, hmm? A simple misunderstanding shouldn't cause such a reaction!

Yes, of course.

[topgun_textiles]

Y-yeah, well, y'don't just spring shit like that on a guy! Give me a damn heart attack...

[Yeah, he needs a minute. Whew.]

[fortheworldtosee]

[She quirks an eyebrow.]

Does a bit of lighthearted teasing truly exhaust the people of this age so quickly? Strange...

[topgun_textiles]

Sh-shuddup!

...Let's get your damn soul scanned. [Ohhh, grumpy grumpy. He tried not to stomp a little as he made his way to the front doors of Shibusen.]

[fortheworldtosee]

How very eloquent.

[She laughs again before trailing behind him.] After you...

[topgun_textiles]

[Kanji Tatsumi: Goddamn gentleman. He did have the decency to hold the door open for her, though, going on in. Here in the lobby was a sealed case with some odd handheld devices nestled within. As one of the volunteer guides, he had the key to unlock it and did so, briefly meeting eye contact with a Shibusen representative at the table and nodding in greeting.]

A'right... you gotta hold still a minute while I point this at you. It'll gimme a picture of your soul and tell me if you're a Meister or a Weapon, and this guy here's gonna give you your keys, communicator, and manual.

[Ah, and it seemed the person he greeted was actually fetching a set of keys from a series of hooks on the wall, while preparing what looked like a handheld mirror.]

Ready?

[fortheworldtosee]

[Strange... very strange. Saber can't keep the look of curiosity crossing her face as she watched him; in her first life, magic had not exactly been a common thing. It was a much easier sight during the Grail war, but even so, so many people worked their craft differently. It was interesting to see how it works here!]

Yes, yes. Go right ahead!

[topgun_textiles]

[A nod, and he pointed the scanner at her and switched it on. He gave it a moment to power up, the equipment giving a soft electric whine, and then he clicked the trigger to scan.]

...Hm.

[And there it was, the characteristics of her soul, right down to the color of it. A bright and brilliant red. Was he surprised? No. Nor should she because-]

Says you're a Weapon. Guy over there's got your keys, communicator and manual. Once the park's cleaned up a little more, Morning Training starts up again from 6-9 AM. They got people there who can teach you how to transform if you feel like joining the war effort.

[He powered the device down and returned it to the case to let it do its thing.]

Either way... I'm gonna go check the Mission Board, see if there's somethin' right up my alley. You gonna be all right from here on out?

[fortheworldtosee]

[She nods, seemingly satisfied with this reveal.] Good, good. I had no doubt that I would be classified as such.

And yes, I think I will be fine. Adapting to new situations is hardly a challenge for once such as me! [Her grin softens a bit, into more of a genuine smile.] Thank you, Kanji. I can say with honesty that I truly appreciated your help.

[topgun_textiles]

[A nod. He was getting the hang of this guiding stuff!]

No problem. I'll seeya round, Saber.

[A wave, and he started up another flight of stairs to the next level, the big bulletin board hung up on the wall detailing the what's what when it came to the demon-exterminating effort.]