Beach. Everyone has been working so hard lately so why not take a break and enjoy the beach? You can make sand castles, play in the water, and there are even umbrellas for those who'd rather just relax in the shade. There's a nice row of water melons ready to be smashed later in the day and when the sun goes down, that's when the sparklers come out.
Suffering. It's the hottest time of the year and the citadel doesn't have central air conditioning. The few air conditions that were installed have given up on life after being used so much and now, we really have to make do with what we can while the Konnosuke try to fix it. There's a limited number of fans, plenty of ice cream to go around, and the citadel should be built to circulate air, right? ... Right?!
Spooks. In Japan, summer is a time for horror. Gather around the camp fire and hear some spooky ghost stories or maybe head out into the woods just outside the citadel for a good ol' fashioned test of courage. It's all good, harmless fun! Of course, with so many spirits gathered in one place, what's to say a stray or curious outsider spirit won't join the mix...
Rain. Summer is also known for sudden and torrential downpours of rain. The clouds always seem to grown and darken suddenly and the next thing you know, it's raining sheets and the ground is shaking from thunder. Once it starts, it never seems to stop. Maybe you were caught out in the rain or maybe this is day 7 stuck inside.
Other! It's summer and there are tons of things to do. Go to the general store and stock up on ice cream, wake up in the middle of the night uncomfortable with heat, or run around screaming because cicadas are dying and flying at your face.
[ He hears the thunk of the flashlight dropping far below them (and boy…does it sound like such a long way down now…). Unfortunately, the thing dropped at an angle where the beam’s facing away from them, illuminating some dark corner of the pit they’re still trying to escape.
And unfortunately for Izuminokami, this whole ordeal is a signal that the game is still afoot. ]
[ He was about to argue back, but instead a tiny bit of a flustered sound slipped out. It wouldn't do any good to be arguing right now! How would he take Yagen to safety otherwise!
But man did the other swords know just what to say to get reactions out of him... ]
[ How brave and noble…but honestly, Izuminokami, he can’t help it if you’re just too easy… ]
Good.
[ He knows there will be nothing up there, at least. That attack earlier had just been the teaser, and Yagen must lead Kanesan further into parts unknown… ]
I must say I’m impressed at how energetic you are in spite of things, Izuminokami. You might triumph just yet.
[ He gets what Kanesada means, but it wouldn’t hurt to leave a gentle reminder. In any case, now that they’re out of that hole and their only source of light, it seems like it’ll be up to Yagen to help navigate, before Kanesada starts charging ahead and knocking him against some low-hanging tree branch, or something. ]
You’ll have to know where you’re going first, in which case…I see a path over there, to the left of you.
[ It looks totally inconspicuous even if it promises to lead them even deeper into the forest and back to the Citadel. Which is totally still a feasible option if Izuminokami feels like giving up, just saying… ]
[ . . . The left huh. Kanesada lost track of which direction they even came from after being in that hole and moving around so much. He'd have to take Yagen's word for it, but... this way just seemed so... eerie in a way.
But no matter, he had to prove he could handle this, so he gives his reply in the form of a soft sound and starts heading left, keeping a tighter hold on Yagen, just in case... ]
I never realized how these woods looked different at night...
All I said was that the woods looked different at night! That doesn't mean I'm scared, it was just a observation!
[ But he was a little wary. He just couldn't help but put on a brave face since Yagen was with him. He didn't want to seem like some child. He wanted to prove himself... ]
[ Oh, Kanesada will have plenty of opportunity to prove himself. In fact, there’s an opportunity waiting right in front of them—a young boy in full Toushirou uniform, his dark head bowed to obstruct his features.
He’s standing quite still in the middle of the path, his shoulders slumped and arms hanging limply at his sides, like a puppet with its strings cut. And he doesn’t seem to have noticed their approach… ]
[Since his eye sight wasn't quite as sharp as some of the others, he doesn't see them yet. In fact he was completely unaware of anything that was around the two of them at the moment. Not very good leader material, is he. ]
Well, it's darker for one, and... it just seems quieter. But not in a good way.
[ Yagen clings to him harder as Kanesada starts, wondering if it really is worth his life to continue this charade now. The creature, in the meantime, turns its pale face up at Kanesada in the moonlight, to reveal…nothing. ]
[ Damn, he’s fast. Too fast, even. Even with Izuminokami holding on tightly Yagen feels as though the momentum is trying to drag him away from the man.
He’d expected Kanesan to get scared, but this isn’t a super satisfying scream at all!! ]
[ He couldn't Even if he wanted to he couldn't get his legs to stop running. What kind of spirit was that?! What did it want with the citadel?! Did they disturb its home?? WAS IT GOING TO HAUNT HIM NOW??!
His head looks back and forth as he tries to spot a place to hide in this darkness when he finally sees a tree big enough to cover. Quickly he darts behind it, panting loudly and awkwardly hunching over with Yagen still on his back. ]
I-I didn't think these woods were really haunted..!
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No. And keep your eyes above us.
[ He hears the thunk of the flashlight dropping far below them (and boy…does it sound like such a long way down now…). Unfortunately, the thing dropped at an angle where the beam’s facing away from them, illuminating some dark corner of the pit they’re still trying to escape.
And unfortunately for Izuminokami, this whole ordeal is a signal that the game is still afoot. ]
Are you…all right, Izuminokami? Any injuries?
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[ He frowned a little, trying to ignore the sounds from below. Why did it seem like this hole was even deeper than he originally thought it was?! }
We'll get out of here and get to safety, don't worry.
[ Although without the flashlight now... ]
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It was made for him.]And how do you intend to fight something that you can’t see?
[ Knowing Kanesada, he can already guess at the answer. ]
Because if you intend to charge into the woods recklessly with whatever it is out there…
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[ Although charging is what he was intending on doing... oops. ]
Look. What's important is getting you out of here.
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I’m not sure you can be quiet enough…
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I can be plenty quiet when the situation calls for it!
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Could you say that a bit louder? I don’t think they can hear you.
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But man did the other swords know just what to say to get reactions out of him... ]
I think I see the top of the hole now...
[ huff. puff. ]
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Good.
[ He knows there will be nothing up there, at least. That attack earlier had just been the teaser, and Yagen must lead Kanesan further into parts unknown… ]
I must say I’m impressed at how energetic you are in spite of things, Izuminokami. You might triumph just yet.
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What do you mean I just might? I'm made of tougher material than that.
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[ He gets what Kanesada means, but it wouldn’t hurt to leave a gentle reminder. In any case, now that they’re out of that hole and their only source of light, it seems like it’ll be up to Yagen to help navigate, before Kanesada starts charging ahead and knocking him against some low-hanging tree branch, or something. ]
You’ll have to know where you’re going first, in which case…I see a path over there, to the left of you.
[ It looks totally inconspicuous even if it promises to lead them even deeper into the forest and back to the Citadel. Which is totally still a feasible option if Izuminokami feels like giving up, just saying… ]
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But no matter, he had to prove he could handle this, so he gives his reply in the form of a soft sound and starts heading left, keeping a tighter hold on Yagen, just in case... ]
I never realized how these woods looked different at night...
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[ He can’t resist riling him up a little still. ]
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[ Nevermind that isn't what Yagen asked him exactly... ]
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I’m saying it’s better to be honest, Izuminokami.
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[ But he was a little wary. He just couldn't help but put on a brave face since Yagen was with him. He didn't want to seem like some child. He wanted to prove himself... ]
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[ Oh, Kanesada will have plenty of opportunity to prove himself. In fact, there’s an opportunity waiting right in front of them—a young boy in full Toushirou uniform, his dark head bowed to obstruct his features.
He’s standing quite still in the middle of the path, his shoulders slumped and arms hanging limply at his sides, like a puppet with its strings cut. And he doesn’t seem to have noticed their approach… ]
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Well, it's darker for one, and... it just seems quieter. But not in a good way.
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Yeah…out here, you get the feeling that anything can jump you at any moment.
[ That would be the spooky ghost’s cue to step forward and bump gently against Kanesada in the dark. ]
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Wh-what was that...?
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[ Yagen clings to him harder as Kanesada starts, wondering if it really is worth his life to continue this charade now. The creature, in the meantime, turns its pale face up at Kanesada in the moonlight, to reveal…nothing. ]
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His hold on Yagen's legs tighten and takes a few steps backwards before turning around and taking off running. Was he on the path? Nope. ]
Shit shit shit..!
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[ Damn, he’s fast. Too fast, even. Even with Izuminokami holding on tightly Yagen feels as though the momentum is trying to drag him away from the man.
He’d expected Kanesan to get scared, but this isn’t a super satisfying scream at all!! ]
Izuminokami, wait—!
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His head looks back and forth as he tries to spot a place to hide in this darkness when he finally sees a tree big enough to cover. Quickly he darts behind it, panting loudly and awkwardly hunching over with Yagen still on his back. ]
I-I didn't think these woods were really haunted..!
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But well this all works out. Probably. He’ll have to make a note to congratulate Midare on crafting such an incredibly convincing mask later on.
Right now he’ll just. Give Kanesan a halfhearted pat on the back. There there. ]
I did warn you… [ He sighs. ] This test of courage is not for the faint of heart.
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i we can start wrapping this up?
/nodnod this seems like a good place to start wrapping