minutemen | 7 ❀ Assignments

7 ❀ Assignments

1. Internal Affairs Perhaps the most mundane of assignments but someone has to help keep this citadel running, right? There are hoses to be fed, fields to be weeded, and don't forget the other odd duties here and there. With this many spirits inone citadel, someone has to help make sure everyone has dinner and the laundry is done! Hopefully you have a good partner helping you today but as some might know, sometimes the bigger question isn't who they are but where they are... Someone has to do the dirty work! So where are you?!

2. Expeditions Not everything is about fighting. Sometimes there are assignments to gather intel or help clean up after another squad. There are small things that can be done to make sure history follows its course and some fo those things include feeding the hungry after a disaster or just making sure the right people meet after their paths were thrown off. Expeditions are perfect for the new addition that needs to be eased into missions before being sent to the frontline.

3. Frontlines - Before Whether you're ready or not, it's time to go out to the frontlines. There's a big mission everyone needs to do and history is wildly off course. A squad is gathered up and sent to a difficult time and a battle is inevitable. Is this moment painful for you? Well, such is the nature of a touken danshi, right? Don't get too close to "That Person" and don't get any funny ideas. ... Also, where's [insert name of problematic sword boy that was assigned on this mission for some god unknown reason]? Or maybe it's been 20 years and you're still on this mission! Sometimes missions last longer than a few days or weeks. They can drag on for months and those months sometimes become years. How have you been keeping your cover and making a living in this era? Remember, don't stand out or cause too much trouble. Are you homesick? When was the last time you saw the saniwa or your friends back home? Will this mission ever end?!

4. Frontlines - Battle Finally, it's time to fight! Everything you've done has prepared you for this moment and it's time to resolve it once and for all. Did you gather enough information to prepare for all of these enemies? You didn't get any funny ideas that might put you on the wrong side of this assignment, did you? Regardless of what happens, it would appears that [That Person You Keep Losing] has finally decided to show up when you needed them the most so at least you don't have to worry about that anymore.

5. Frontlines - After The battle is finally over and it's time to go back home. Was the mission a success or a total failure? Maybe you're coming back home with a +1 in your party. Regardless, it's time to get yourself checked out now. You've worked hard and it's time to get those repairs in. Hopefully they aren't too severe! But those with heavier injuries can expect to be down for a few days. Don't worry, there will certainly be plenty of bedside visits.

6. Wildcard This is basically an open post to deal with swords doing miscellaneous assignments whether it's mundane chores or mission based assignments. Feel free to come up with your own prompts for things like "babysitting the problematic sword boy," "have you seen Mikazuki Munechika?," and anything else you can think of.

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[ OOC: Prose & action welcome! ]

i. Expeditions
“I think it likes you.”

The daimyo’s prized hound barks in reply. You know…that prized hound, the one that you’re supposed to be returning to the daimyo to ensure that the proper course of history remains intact? Its tail is wagging enthusiastically as it stares up at you with huge, soulful eyes that are just begging for you to take it home.

Uguisumaru bends down to give it a good scratching behind the ears, before lifting his gaze up at you with a chuckle.

“What’s with that look? Did you want to keep it after all?”

ii. Frontlines – Before
It is the year 2016, which is practically ancient history. And you’re both working undercover in an attempt to sniff out the whereabouts of the Historical Revisionist Army. They’re planning something, and Master wanted to ensure that no one interfere with certain historical proceedings here.

Well, something historic is probably happening somewhere. Certainly not iin Japan, however. And certainly not where you are now. But the music is awfully nice, and Uguisumaru is peering up at you with a happy flush to his cheeks after having taken more than a few sips of this fruity coconut-laced cocktail with a little umbrella in it. Fortunately, his sword does not clash at all with the brightly colored leis hanging around his neck, nor that garish touristy shirt he’s currently wearing in an attempt to blend in among the humans.

Of course, they’d gotten more than a few odd looks, but a sword spirit cannot be without a sword. And Uguisumaru, for his part, is looking around him with interest.

“I think,” he says at last, “that I would like to try dancing.”

iii. Frontlines – After
“I thought it was really amazing. I never heard you scream like that before.” Uguisumaru punctuates that with a sip of tea. But not to worry, not a drop of it will ever spill upon your grossly injured head as you use his lap for a pillow. The queue for the repair room is long, but fortunately Uguisumaru is there to console you until your turn comes.

Just don’t expect him to bother getting up to fetch you anything, though.

iv. Wildcard!

When he was told that he’d be on this mission with Uguisumaru, Ichigo had thought that things would go smoothly since Uguisumaru isn’t usually one to cause trouble. Now, he isn’t so sure.

Wanting to attract the least attention possible since they are supposed to be undercover, Ichigo’s outfit is much more subdued and his sword is hidden in a bag beside him. He sighs to himself as he nurses his non-alcoholic beverage and watches the older sword. He shouldn’t have let him get that cocktail... What was he thinking?

“I don’t think that’s a good idea, Uguisumaru-dono...”

But there are no teahouses here, Ichigo! He has no tea! And alcohol is a poor substitute, but when it’s foisted upon you by the friendly locals, well…

“Why not?” He raises his cocktail to Ichigo in a rather unsteady toast. “We’ve got nothing better to do right now, and even the Historical Revisionists wouldn’t dare attack a crowd this huge.”

Ichigo urgently reaches out to try and lower his hand as he replies in a low whisper. “Because we’re supposed to be undercover, Uguisumaru-dono! We really shouldn’t be bringing unwanted attention to ourselves...!”

Besides their mark is supposed to appear here anytime soon.

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That gives Uguisumaru a pause.

“Oh, well. That’s fine then.” He waves a little at some of the hula dancers passing them by, and continues, “I don’t find any of this unwanted.”

He’s fine and totally blending in. This mission won’t end in disaster, probably.

Ichigo just sighs.

Well, that least he's stopped Uguisumaru from making a scene on the dance floor for now (??). And he makes a mental note to keep him away from all alcohol in future.

After watching Uguisumaru for a while longer to make sure he's going to at least stay in his seat, Ichigo quickly looks away to scan the room for the presence of their target. Surely, Uguisumaru will still be there when he looks back??

That soft laughter amid the languid sounds of a ukulele would be Ichigo’s first clue.

Because of course Uguisumaru vanishes the moment Ichigo turns his back on him, only to reappear on the dance floor between a couple of lovely ladies attempting to teach him how to dance. He’s already waving his arms and swaying his hips in time to the pleasant beat, laughing along to a joke cracked by one of his companions and looking utterly unconcerned with their mission objectives at the moment.

Hey, a grandpa like him needs some youthful hobbies.

... these troublesome Heian grandpas...!!

"Uguisu-" Wait, where did he go?? Ichigo urgently scans the dance floor as he just knows that is where he's slipped off to, and it honestly isn't hard to spot him as he's making such an scene! Whyyyy??

Ichigo marches over, snatches his hand and tries to drag him back to their table. Their cover is so going to be blown! He just knows it! They should retreat while they still can, contact Aruji and plan their next step.

Oh come on, Ichigo!! Aren’t you even the least bit curious about what the humans outside of Japan are up to? They’ve been cooped up in one country for so long that it’s nice to take a little vacation to parts unknown every once in a while.

And hey, consorting with the locals counts as blending in, doesn’t it?

“Ichigo?” Uguisumaru isn’t trying to blow their cover, for the record—Ichigo does have a properly convincing human name. With a chuckle, Uguisumaru tries to tug his arm away—or at any rate, keep Ichigo here with him. Why is he even stubbornly standing his ground like this?

“Why not dance with me?”

This is not a vacation, Uguisumaru!! We are on a mission! A mission!

“We need to go now!”

He tries to pull him off that dance floor and when Uguisumaru tugs back, he tries even harder. Then he abruptly stops when he notices people starting to stare. He really really doesn’t want to attract even more unwanted attention... He keeps a firm hold on the other sword’s hand though, as he tries to figure out what to do next, only to sigh, defeated, when he hears the offer...

“.... fine. But only one dance.”

Oh, good. He’d been worried that Ichigo might cause a scene—but after all, his trust in the other sword comes through, and he laughs lightly in response.

“Mmn, we’ll make it a long one, then.” he mutters in the affirmative, not at all minding the tightness of the other’s grip as he draws Ichigo further into the dance floor. Everyone else around them has cleared away, clapping and hooting encouragingly at the pair as the musicians strike up their instruments.

“Are you ready?”

Of course, Ichigo won't make a scene...

"Eh? A long one...? Wait, Uguisumaru-dono! Wait! I didn't agree to-! Uguisumaru-dono, stop!"

But it's too late, they are most definitely the centre of attention now! Everyone is cheering excitedly and looking at them in anticipation. Ichigo's cheeks are immediately flushed with embarrassment as he stands there rather awkwardly.

"I..."

“Just sway your hips to the beat,” Uguisumaru chuckles as he takes both of Ichigo’s hands in his, entwining their fingers together just in case Ichigo has any funny ideas about backing out now. But isn’t it better for him to have a handful of Ichigo rather than his cocktail?

Although the latter’s done its work regardless. There’s no escaping it now!!

“But you know, if you’re really that embarrassed, you can always come closer and hide your face in my shoulder.”

Just a thought.

And he's completely trapped now! There's no way he can escape without making a big fuss...! Help!

"S-Sway my hips...??"

But that sounds utterly... indecent!! That offer to hide against Uguisumaru sounds extremely attractive right now, but...! But... it seems wrong to stand so closely and intimately with someone who isn't one of his two husbands or his not-boyfriend.

Yet, Uguisumaru isn't exactly a stranger and is one of the very few people that he's known for a long time after his amnesia. There's nothing wrong with dancing so closely with an old friend, right? Also, why is everyone still watching them?? Aaah, what should he do...??

Hide. Yes, he should use Uguisumaru as a shield against this increasing embarrassing situation. That's the only good option right now. And so he does just that and presses his burning cheeks against the other sword's shoulder.

Uguisumaru can’t help chuckling as he leads them toward the first few steps of the dance. All around them there’s nothing but music and the drunken cheering from the crowd as other couples join in. It is a party, after all!

“You’re really cute when you’re like this,” Uguisumaru remarks cheerfully. Age might just be a number for their ilk, but that doesn’t mean that he can’t dote on his juniors every once in a while. And Ichigo’s attitude clearly shows that he hasn’t yet the maturity to tackle even such things as this.

“Maybe we should go on vacations more often, hmm?” Missions, dammit. “It’s not often that we get to spend time together like this, after all.”

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