0 ❀ INTRODUCTION + FALL MEME

[konnosuke]

0 ❀ FIRST MONTH / FALL MEME

1. HOME SWEET… HOME? Born from the flame and given life by a saniwa sage, you come into the world with your self introduction all ready to go. When it's all said and done, you finally take a look at your surroundings and… did someone actually summon you or did you wake up in an abandoned warehouse? This citadel is completely run down and in desperate need of some TLC… and help getting together. Did the saniwa actually summon you to help clean house?! Clean the floors, fix the shoji, exercise the spirits that have gotten a little too comfortable in the run down citadel, and find out which loser is going to have to clean the baths. 2. GRAND TOUR A new sword has arrived at the citadel. Are you getting the citadel ready for them? With enough swords in the citadel, it might be hard to figure out which room to fit their bed in. Or maybe you're the new arrival being greeted and touring your new home… it looks kind of run down, doesn't it? Or maybe you've come a little later in the month when things are mostly up and running. Anyway, happy birthday and everything so go make friends. Say hello! 3. LIMITED SUPPLIES It's hard starting off as a new sword army. You never seem to have enough resources and I'm not talking about coolant (though, forging all of those swords to help set up the citadel wasn't pretty costly). Fall is ending and winter is coming and that supply of blankets, heaters, and winter clothes hasn't come in yet. It's cold outside and you may have fixed it up but this citadel still isn't insulated. But hey, at least there's plenty of food… right?! 4. HOW MUCH BLOOD DO I REALLY NEED? You're human now! Isn't that exciting? These new bodies come with a lot of responsibilities so you better learn how to take care of yourselves. Remember to eat when you're hungry, rest when you're tired, and drink when you're thirsty. Also, if something hurts then that probably means you should stop. Test your limits, learn new feelings, and try not to die. 5. THE FUTURE IS HERE It's been awhile since you guys were last out and about, right? There's a lot of catching up to do with history and technology. Did you know man can fly? And they've even flown all the way to the moon? No? Well, maybe you'll have better luck learning how things work around here. The technology is pretty out dated by the saniwa's standards (seriously, who still has landlines?) but that electric rice cooker is pretty high tech for the average sword! Maybe you're a fast learner, maybe you were around when the saniwa was able to teach you how to function in the kitchen, or maybe you're trying to figure out how many swords it takes to change a lightbulb. 6.  PEST CONTROL The citadel was left alone for a long time before we showed up. Some of the spirits in the surrounding woods had gotten comfortable here. Most of them are pretty harmless nature spirits and have timidly retreated back into the forest but there are some more troublesome ones sneaking around. They're two-bit, lowlife spirits that tend to keep to the shadows or skulk right outside the citadel's perimeter but you should probably take care of them before they really start to cause trouble. You wouldn't want the spirit of that dirty cotton ball you found in storage to smother you in your sleep, right? 7. AUTUMN ASSIGNMENTS You've been on a few sorties and expeditions by now and with fixing up the citadel, it probably feels like you've been doing chores every day but there are also other things to do this month before the season ends. Next to the assignment board is a piece of paper tacked on the wall with a few extra assignments for all of you to try out. A. HARVEST CHESTNUTS. Go into the woods and you'll find plenty of trees full of chestnuts. Take someone tall and strong harvest them by shaking trees and beating branches until the spiky cupules fall on the ground. For all of you tiny ones, too short to reach the branches, run along the ground and pick up as many chestnuts as you can. Bring them home and ask someone to make a delicious snack. B. MOON VIEWING. We may have missed the actual day of the autumn moon... but autumn isn't over and the moon isn't going away anytime soon. The saniwa has brought some assorted snacks from the town and you can buy more at the general store. Stay up late after a hard day of work and watch the moon from the citadel's garden. Some say curious things happen when you watch the moon. C. AUTUMN COLORS. Even though we missed the equinox, we're just in time to see the fall colors at their peak. The forest around the citadel is an autumnal rainbow. Relax under the falling leaves or collect a huge pile and watch someone jump into it. The air is crisp and clear but you can smell something smokey as someone grills/roasts traditional food on a small fire. Stuff yourself with fish, chestnuts, sweet potato, mushrooms, and more. You could even eat up some of those left over sweets from the late moon viewing. D. CAMPING. TEAM BUILDING. Before it gets too cold, go camping! The saniwa has left a few camping sets in the room where they leave all of the extra things. the sleeping bags are warm and the tents... might be a little complicated to set up but it's going to be a lot of fun! If you plan on camping, please let the swords on cooking duty know ahead of time so they can pack you meals for 2-3 days and nights. Gather up your team and head out into the great wild! And try not to die alone. (An additional note is written at the end of this mission asking the attendant sword to please have search parties ready whenever a party is out). 8. PICK YOUR OWN ADVENTURE. You know what to do.

This is our first catch-all open post! I'm combining the first month with the fall catch-all.

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hana ( saniwa-chan )

[130]

0. First meetings

( She isn't exactly happy about missing so much time from school right now considering how far behind she already is but she understands that right now, it's important for her to be at the citadel. Hana is at the citadel more often than not these days, staying for days and nights at a time to help make this old citadel their home. While the swords are scrubbing floors and fixing screens, she's been summoning swords with whatever resources they can get from their small expeditions.

And now, a few days have passed and she's just checking in on everyone now. She'll peek around a corner or a doorway or over your shoulder while you're hunched over working on something and ask, )

Is everything okay?

( Translation: How are you settling in? )

3. Limited Supplies

( One weekend, the landline will ring at the citadel with a call from Hana. She'll ask whoever is speaking if they can come (or send someone) down to where the road ends to the citadel-- just a little bit past the bus stop at a small picnic area. A new shipment of supplies was delivered to the town and while she's had some help getting to the mountain itself, she needs some help carrying them all back.

Hana will be sitting on one of the boxes when help arrives. )

So, it's just you and me? ( She doesn't sound bothered by it at all, considering there aren't many boxes and they few they have aren't very big. ) They aren't very heavy. Are you ready?

4. You need this much blood

You should be more careful.

( She says as she reaches for the first aid kit instead of the sword repair one. She motions for you to take a seat and sighs, tiredly but fondly, )

What happened?

Bonus: You're on the wrong side of town

( No, really, you're really on the wrong side of town? The last thing she expects is to see one of her spirits in her hometown. She'd heard a few whispers about a new weirdo in town but she'd thought it was just a lost tourist or something. It looks like she's just come back from school, dressed up in her uniform with her bag over her shoulder. )

What are you doing here?

( She doesn't sound or appear mad at all. But.. she's definitely surprised to see you where the people are. )

Wildcard

( Come at me!!! )

0

[shinseitsurugi]

[ Ishikirimaru had been doing the best he could do, once upon being brought to this citadel. He not only made sure to help around as much as he could physically, but also perform the duties required of a sacred blade as well. However, at the moment, Ishikirimaru was assisting in helping fix up the citadel, via sweeping some dust that accumulated by quite a lot ... which was either from things being moved around or just because it was sitting there.

He'll turn his attention to Hana, giving a respectful nod of his head, and a smile. ]

Yes. I've been making sure to do my part, as everyone has been doing the same, and it has been relatively easy getting used to everything.

[ Now, he figures he should ask a similar-ish question. After all, Hana has been quite the hard-worker, and it is only polite. ]

How has everything been with you?

Bonus

[helmsplitter]

[Aruji. Aruji, he was just trying to find the store. He was told to go to the store even though he didn't want to go and now he's lost and here and wtf is going on with this place. Why does everyone look at him weird because he's wearing armor and carrying around a broken helmet? That's normal??? He was trying to fight this bright box with drinks inside, and it wasn't working when Hana walked up.

ARUJI, WHAT IS THIS PLACE?]

Haa, so there you are. [He says, giving the devil machine one last punch before giving up. It didn't give him any resources and it was making waaaay too much noise.]

They ran out of stuff at the citadel. Sent me down here to get it.

4!

[sharplydressed]

[It's just a tiny injury and honestly, that's about the only thing keeping Kashuu from flipping his shit entirely right now. It's small and relatively unobtrusive and on a spot that's easy to hide - his hand - so really he could just! Tuck it into his sleeve and pretend it doesn't exist and they'd be a-okay!

Or Hana could insist on fixing it anyway and now Kashuu's stuck awkwardly sitting down, still keeping his hand held close.]

Um... I tried out that new thing. The curl iron? But when I pulled it like this- [Making a corkscrew motion!] -it slipped a little and the bottom part hit my finger, so...

[His dumbass self got burnt.]

4

[toobigtohandle]

[There's a rather huge bruise slowly turning into a bump right smack in the middle of Taroutachi's forehead.

He's tall, with long arms and legs and entirely too used to things basically moving out of his way. The doorjamb didn't and took him by surprise. At least Aruji didn't have to pick him up off the floor, but she still noticed it right away.]

... My apologies. I was careless.

taikogane sadamune (ota!)

[sadachan]

1. introductions

[ So here he is, being summoned into the brand new citadel..! So whoever summons him, in the warehouse, is greeted with a flash of light and a big grin. The sword points to himself and introduces himself almost immediately! ]

I'm Taikogane Sadamune! I'm a sword used--

[ A pause... Looks around... This is such a run down place, and that grin turns into a confused expression, and he rubs the back of his head. ]

Ehh... This place doesn't look cool at all-- where am I?

3. where blankets

[ Considering his internal affairs outfit is basically akin to your usual track outfit it's... Not that warm at all. It's about to be that time where the winter weather is rolling in, so mornings are cold. ]

Aaahh... Aaa-achoo!

[ Yes... That was Sadamume, who is now rolling down his sleeves trying to get some more layers over his skin. There's no way he could wear something else though!? HIS outfit is stylish, flashy, and cool... He can't wear something else unless it has the Sadamune Seal Of Cool Approval(TM). ]

Hey hey! Is there anything we can do to make this place warmer... I think I might get sick? Can I get sick now? That's what I was told I think - ah... That's not so cool... Human bodies are weird.

[ Help. ]

7. have a nice trip see you next fall

A.

[ Annnd chestnut time! Sadamune is determined to get as many as he can because hey, wouldn't that make him look awesome? He'd be an inspiration to everyone... Perhaps. ]

Oh, oh! Look over here! This one has quite a lot... But... Hmm. [ A frown. ] Can you reach this?

[ It's pretty high up... He could climb it but he doesn't want to accidentally tear his clothes!? Also he's small... Maybe he can climb on someone's shoulders. ]

D.

Ya'know, I don't really see why we're doing this... I keep getting dirt on my clothes.

[ A small sigh. He misses sleeping on a warm comfy bed! His clothes... He can't get them stained!? Why!!

He opens a backpack, that had most of the essentials in them to see what they have left after a day or two of camping. He looks #concerned. ]

Oh... Haha, oh no. Guess what we just ran out of... [ It's food. It's time to go primal. ]

7a did you call for a hero

[fushichou]

[Chestnut collecting is not what Kanesada considers to be much fun or...a great use of his time, but orders are orders, so he'll just have to do it, he guesses...!

But what's this? A chance to show off his tree-whacking expertise? Look he may not be an expert in actuality but this mission can change that

He plants his hands on his hips and nods determinedly.]

With a long enough stick, I can get so many chestnuts.

[He smiles down at Sadamune.]

I can already see everyone's excited faces when we get back!

3!!

[mitsubou]

[It's mostly by pure chance that Mitsutada somehow walks by Sadamune with an armful of chopped wood for the furnace, but he looks pretty cool when he stops to check up on Sadamune with exactly what he needs, right? Right!]

Oh, Sada-chan! You shouldn't walk around here without a few extra layers since it's getting cold. [And just as a precaution, he'll set down those pieces of wood for a brief moment before unzipping his own tracksuit jacket to hand to the tantou. Yes. Mitsutada will be fine without it, and it'd be super uncool if he made Sadamune suffer the cold alone.]

It's not cool to get sick, you know. Make sure you're dressed properly as the temperature drops, and eat lots of my delicious cooking so you can be strong and healthy for the fall.

[Now, with that out of the way, he'll go ahead and pick up that wood again.]

Say, why don't you come with me to the furnace? You'll be able to warm up faster if you're near the heat...!

7D

[newtimes]

C'mon, it's not that bad.

( Says Mutsunokami "My clothes are always torn" Yoshiyuki. He's crouched over a bundle of sticks and trying to start a friction fire to no avail. He feels like this was easier when he was watching people do it a long time ago but he's never actually done it himself... This would probably be easier if he just used matches but this way just looks more fun?

He's so focused, it's a suprise he even hears at all. Looking up slowly, he squints at Sadamune, )

... Shampoo, right?

( Right? )

7A

[knotasecret]

[Kikkou is also here to collect chestnuts as well. Even without their lord's orders, he wouldn't mind helping out his little brother with this task.]

Oh? [Walking over towards Taikogane because referring to him as Sadamune in narration get weird when I have a Sadamune as well, Kikkou glances up at the high branches. Hmm.] I think I could reach it, if I use a stick to strike it hard.

7A!

[surprising]

[ chestnuts have many uses — while they're delicious when roasted, they're even more useful when thrown at people, especially in secret... which is why he's here, to stock up on his chestnut-throwing ammunition. anyway, tsurumaru glances back up at the tree where all of the chestnuts are, though it's pretty obvious that neither of them can reach high enough on their own. honestly, who sent them on this assignment without giving them a ladder? ]

Well, no... but I think you can reach it.

[ he looks back towards sadamune, pointing upwards at that particular branch. ]

Want a lift?

3!

[sharplydressed]

[Sadamune is talking to the sword who's literally bundled up in winter clothes 24/7, pretty much, HE DOESN'T HAVE GREAT ADVICE OUTSIDE OF "wear more layers". Which is actually okay advice, but layers fit his aesthetic already! They don't quite jive with Sadamune's, and that's a problem!!]

We have some extra blankets, I think? And someone's got a fire going outside. [But that's not as nice since it makes everything stink like smoke, plus your back is cold all the time.]

...I guess I could bring out the brazier too, and we could cook some mochi.

Ishikirimaru | OTA

[shinseitsurugi]

3. Limited Supplies

[ It was no secret to everyone that things were currently scarce at the moment. He didn't exactly wear thin clothing ( as expected, clothing from the Heian period could be quite a bit much ), but it'd a lie to say he was unaffected by when the cold rolled in at night. In fact, because of the cold, wearing less than one layer was unreasonable. Such was effect of the cool air upon a body that was now human.

Including now, as the day had eclipsed into the night. He almost sighed, but kept it within as he had hope that the supplies would arrive soon. As he was heading to go to his room, should he happen to pass someone by, he'll give a friendly smile, and a greeting. ]

Ah, hello. Preparing to go to retire to your room to sleep as well?

4. How much blood do I really need?

[ When one is engaged through the daily activities in the citadel, time can be liable to pass quickly, and that means for those not quite used to a human body wind up forgetting something crucial in taking care of it. For Ishikirimaru, that would be remembering to eat (not everyone's going to be perfect). Suffice to say, he learned his lesson, and was now preparing himself something to eat.

Probably something like a late lunch. If someone happens on by, he'll speak up. ]

Well, this is certainly quite an experience...becoming use to these bodies, that is. Wouldn't you agree?

6. Pest Control

[ Honestly, Ishikirimaru did expect that there'd be some impurity lingering around the citadel given the original state of the area when he had been summoned. That said, he found that there was one of those troublemaker spirits running around. Except it did turn tail and speed off.

Yet, he knew better than to assume it had left the area. So now, he was making sure to walk around the perimeter diligently-- he'll come back to properly, reasonably purify the area too. ]

Wildcard!

[ For anything not listed here or whatnot-- feel free to throw whatever at me! ]

6!

[whollyserious]

[Ishikirimaru hadn't been the only one to notice the spirit situation, but it's not exactly a surprise, both considering the solitude of their location and the obvious lack of life up here for quite some time. This was bound to happen.

Still, it's nothing Nikkari is too worried about. He's been kept in worse places and turned out all right. And then there's Ishikirimaru in residence, which is basically one of their best defenses.

So, when he wanders outside, he smiles (as always) when he sees Ishikirimaru doing his thing. As expected, of course, but it's still comforting.]

There's our Ishikirimaru-san, as upright and diligent as ever.

Nikkari Aoe | OTA

[whollyserious]

2. welcoming committee

[There's a new sword joining the fam and, well, Nikkari is the nearest one to where he'll show up any second now. He keeps his emotions under control, but there's always a buzz around the citadel when a new comrade arrives, an excitement and sometimes unspoken hope that it could be someone they know from their past. Mostly it's just genuine curiosity.

When Nikkari reaches the room, he speaks up, making sure whoever is inside can hear him.]

A new arrival? Hm, it'd be nice if it's someone cute.

[Take that as you will, newbster.]

3. what if we cuddled for warmth

[None of Nikkari's clothes are risque by any means, and that makes weathering this climate all the better, but at the end of the day, they're still not exactly warm.

He's found, however, that taking part in the household chores keeps him warm enough during the day. But...the nighttime is something else entirely. So, he wears his casual clothes, but decides the shiroushouzoku wouldn't be an unwelcome addition. He wraps the white cloth around his person like a blanket for the dead and heads to the sunken hearth. Surely someone else would have it going already, but if not, then he'll take on that struggle.

Hopefully no one mistakes him for a ghost in the dark on his way there! Though it would be kind of amusing...]

7c. a colorful day for a colorful group

[Nature up here really is quite beautiful, and the autumnal colors are no exception. And it's so nice to be out in nature like this, the leaves lazily drifting to the ground, either to land peacefully, or immediately get swept up for play by some of the other swords. And then there's the smell, that crisp, earthy aroma that's very pleasant. Nikkari sits under a tree and closes his eyes for a moment, breathing it in, and letting his lips curl upward.

When he opens his eyes again, he looks to his companion just as a leaf falls on their head. He chuckles, reaching over to pluck it off.]

Oya, oya, if you let this happen for too long, we'll have to excavate you.

Wildcard!

[Hit me up, Scotty!]

WELCOMING COMMITTEE

[minogame]

( The new arrival is indeed cute!!!

He manifests in the usual burst of light and blossom petals and presented himself with a proud and cheerful introduction of sorts to the saniwa. When Nikkari arrives, the saniwa beckons for him to come in and say hello.

"He's a wakizashi like you." She says to both of them and Urashima stands up a little straighter. In one hand, he carries his wakizashi close to him when she mentions it and nods once. He'd heard that "cute" comment and he isn't sure if that's a good thing or not.

But congratulations, Nikkari! The saniwa puts Nikkari in charge of giving Urashima a tour before she excuses her self to tend to something else. It's just Urashima and Nikkari now. )

I'm Urashima Kotetsu. ( On his shoulder, a sleeping, golden turtle flicks its fluffy tail once, swatting at his cheek. ) --And this is Kamekichi.

( With a small bow of the head, )

It's nice to meet you.

Hey, have you ever been to the dragon king's palace?

3. what if we didn't 8(

[helmsplitter]

[The hearth is going and someone is already there, dressed in just a jersey with no shirt because why wear a shirt when it's freezing outside. That just seems silly and practical. He's hunched over at the coals, halfway asleep with his back clearly open and unprotected.

Nothing could go wrong with this, right?

Of course not.

NOTHING COULD GO WRONG.]

3!

[sharplydressed]

[You know who else is hanging out at the sunken heart? Kashuu! Because his room is still kinda empty and it's cold and he doesn't like it, so being near the fire is better by all counts. Except he was a FOOL who forgot his snack! And now he has to go all the way back to the kitchen to get it, or else he can't properly enjoy the warm ambiance of the room.

Naturally, though, he's leaving the area at the exact same time that Nikkari The Ghost is moseying his way in. He only spots the white out of the corner of his eye first, and that's all he really needs.]

GYA—?!

[REFLEXIVELY THROWING THE PILLOW HE WAS HOLDING. At least he didn't reflexively pull his blade... Small blessings.]

mutsunokami "dragon puppy" yoshiyuki

[newtimes]

2. My face when I'm at a party and there's a dog

( Mutsu's come back from an expedition where he probably talked down another bear or something. Upon coming back with a bundle of new supplies, he'd heard there was a new sword and being one of the senior swords at the citadel, it's only natural that he should say hello, right? It doesn't take him to change out of his expedition clothes and into his casual clothes.

He'll swing by your room or where ever you are and just let himself in, )

Gahaha, so this is where ya'er hiding--.

( Please don't be another gumi. )

5. An electric new age

( GUESS WHO LEFT THEIR TABLET BEHIND AT THE CITADEL? The answer is the saniwa and Mutsu is on it. Hana will be back for it once she realizes it's missing but until then, he's always been a little curious about this cool new piece of technology. He can be found hunched over the floor tapping on different apps and-- )

Gahaha! This is what I'm talking about!

( Someone found the purikura app. And he needs to test it out on someone. Oh, you're just in time. )

Hey, hey, come over here for a sec.

7C. Second best time of the year

( Something smells smokey and warm outside in the garden and if you follow your nose, you'll find Mutsu hunched over a small grill, fanning the flame underneath. On top of the grill, there are some sweet potatoes and next to him is a basket full of even more.

It's simple and there isn't anything spectacular about them but it smells good. He's pretty focused on his self-assigned task right now but anyone who knows Mutsu will know he's a warm and generous spirit so feel free to stop by and ask for one. Or low key ask him what he's doing and hope to get one tossed in your direction. )

7c nobody expects the gumi inquisition...or something

[fushichou]

[While the colors are definitely worth looking at, Kanesada's attention is distracted when he smells something wonderful. So, naturally, it's only a matter of time until he seeks out the source. And when he does find it, he doesn't even worry so much about who is doing the cooking, just that he really wants to eat some of that stuff.

He approaches the grill and leans a little closer.]

What is that?

namazuo toushirou

[horsepoop]

5

[Mutsu may be the one teaching them about tablets and social media thanks, anthologies but he's certainly not the only one interested in the future. Namazuo's had the good fortune of being a museum sword, and watching the changing times and the rapid progression fo technology has been fascinating, to say the least.

Not to mention having a body to experience it all with. That's the real novelty here, and it's why Namazuo is currently pouring over an outdated tech magazine, which--let's face it, probably got blown here from somebody's trash.]

Hey, hey! [Waving you over, he points eagerly at... something?!] What do you think this does?

[It's a guessing game! How exciting!]

7A

[Namazuo sure is a tiny tot, but that hasn't stopped him from scampering around, trying to catch chestnuts midair with his hands (he tries with his mouth, once, but then it hits hiis nose and that ends quickly.

He's just tall enough to want to be included in the tree climbing, though, so at some point you may also see him jumping up and down, trying his hardest to reach the lowest high branch he can find. HELP HIM]

7B

[Because I wanted to have a calm option...

So here's Namazuo, lying on the dang roof because swords. The moon is beautiful tonight, though, not quite full but still enormous and awe-inspiring. Feel free to join him up here if you like.]

7A

[newtimes]

( Mutsu won't run over to help right away but he will watch from nearby, arms folded into his sleeves across his chest and definitely getting a kick out of everything. )

Higher, higher, Namazuo-kun!

( He believes in you, little waki. )

Shokudaikiri Mitsutada (ota)

[mitsubou]

5. Then who was phone???

[When traversing through the citadel, Mitsutada had noticed so many new, different things that have never existed during his prime. Then again, a lot of things were new and different considering he's never had a human body before, but still! He finds the technology of this time rather fascinating -- super cool even -- and he's already adapted well enough to a few (mostly to the more advanced tools in the kitchen).

HOWEVER... there's something that he just can't seem to grasp? While he folds the laundry, there's a constant ringing nearby that Mitsutada can't seem to figure out??? It sounds like it's coming from this device on the desk with a cord running through the wall...

Mitsutada keeps getting startled when it rings and he doesn't know what to do. All he does is awkwardly look back and forth from the device to the laundry, so it'd be best if someone stepped in... help him??]

7b. *Date Masamune voice* Let's party

[After all the day's shenanigans and whatnot, Mitsutada figures that the best way to unwind at the end of the day is to head outside into the garden and gaze up at the sky. Along the way, he brings out some warm drinks and a small snack from the town so he can fully pamper himself but...]

Oh! [There's someone out here already! But that's all right, Mitsutada doesn't mind sharing the space. Hopefully the other sword doesn't mind either--] Hello. I hope it's okay for me to sit here with you?

8. Cooking mama

Were you drawn in by the smell of my cooking?

[Yes, he's talking to you. It wasn't hard for him to spot someone sneakily trying to hide and/or enter the kitchen from the corner of his eye. His blind spot is in the right, you know!]

Don't be shy! Do you want a taste? [So he'll turn around with a big, friendly smile, letting the other know that he's not going to bite.]

I'll allow it just this once, but next time, wait for dinner like everyone else.

5

[newtimes]

( It's absolutely no surprise that Mutsu is all technology and doing his very best to get up to date with things. As the sword of Sakamoto Ryouma and one of the first swords in the citadel, it's his duty to understand how things work so he can enlighten others. Aggressively.

And he's been busy running around enlightening these old fashioned swords about the new age to the point he's honestly... all over the place and this is on top of his regular duties! He's just washed up after coming back from scouting the nearby woods with a few other swords when he sees Mitsutada having his #crisis. )

... ya gonna answer that or what?

doudanuki masakuni (ota - COME AT ME SWORDBROS)

[helmsplitter]

4a. Bro, do you even lift??
[Human bodies meant learning new limits. When he was just a sword, he didn't have to worry about muscle pain and strength training, but now that he had arms and legs, he had to be the strongest. It was only right seeing as how he was a war sword. So while most swords might have been working on figuring out food and rest and which button to push on the microwave, Doudanuki was learning what he could and couldn't lift at the citadel to increase his strength. Things like books and boxes and rocks and barbells and tantou and bales of hay and tachi and TVs. You know, the normal stuff. So as other swords were going about their day, they might be suddenly lifted into the air bench press style without so much as a how-do-you-do.]

Huh, so that's how much you weigh.

4b. Ugh, bro, I lifted too much
[Eventually, EVENTUALLY, it had to backfire. Doudanuki lifted too many things at once or he lifted something that was too heavy, and now he was stuck underneath it. He tried so hard and came so far, but in the end, he looked like a squashed bug under a pile of something. Will you help him, comrade? Or laugh at him? Maybe it was your stuff he tried to lift and is now crushed under the weight of. Maybe it was that stuff you bought from town. Or the entire month's worth of rice bags that he spilled everywhere. Sorry.

Help?]

7a. FINALLY. Tactical Chestnuts!!!
[He isn't tall and this isn't exactly what he expected to be called upon to do, but here he is with a basket and some comrades and a stick. He was told to go gather 'chestnuts' whatever those were and given the stick to beat trees, which was honestly the only reason why he agreed to go. Beating a tree was good strength training!! It took him awhile to find his first chestnut tree (according to the picture he was given??), but once he smacked it hard enough, sure as rain in June, down came a few spiky balls of deliciousness.

Which looked more like weapons to him.

Awesome.

Doudanuki picked one up, carefully considered the weight and heft of the thing in his hand and then turned to the closest sword he could find. Time for some real training!!]

Oi!

[And with only that as a warning, he lobbed the comestible projectile full strength at their head.]

Wildcard
[Choose your own adventure!!! I will legit do anything. Tell him to wear a rainbow fundoshi and run around in the freezing cold river because it's *~training~* and he'll probably do it and then hate you.]

7A COMES AT

[newtimes]

( He came out here to have a good time and honestly he feels so attacked right now. There Mutsu was, minding his own business and helping the tantou and wakizashi out by reaching the lowest branches and giving them a chance to tug at them for the chestnuts.

And the next thing he know's he's getting whacked in the face by a chestnut. Which isn't unusual because he's been hit by his fair share today while whacking at and shaking branches. But this is the first time one's hit him horizontally. )

Watch it!

kusanagi no tsurugi ( ota )

[atsuta]

( two )
[ kusanagi is indeed the new sword, though his arrival had been a little different. there's been a flurry of messages the last several days to and from the saniwa; a saniwa's fallen, the rumour goes, and their surviving swords have to be sent elsewhere. one in particular, the rumour goes on to say, is important. that one is coming here.

he arrived sometime during the night, so that by the time even some of the earliest birds among the swords are rising, there's a nervous new spirit in the most pointlessly-elaborate clothing waiting to meet them. the style of the vessel at his side is ancient, but despite how old he must be, he looks a little like an earnest, worried child.

he straightens at the sight of another spirit, looking nearly ghibli-excited for a second there. ] Hello! [ if he sounds a little breathless, it's because he's worked his nerves into a tizzy. ]


( four )
[ it's probably slightly terrifying for everyone involved when kusanagi spars or otherwise does anything a little dangerous. after all, no one wants to report that he's been damaged or--heaven forbid--broken. despite how pampered he's been and despite the somewhat delicate appearance of his human form, though, he's actually pretty dang sturdy, and he takes to fighting again with relish. he wasn't made to sit in a shrine for eternity, after all, and so it feels good to be able to do what he was originally intended for.

unfortunately, not everyone got that memo. he's sulking a little, now, the point of his vessel resting lightly against the ground of the practice ring, hand curled over the pommel. with his other hand, he sweeps his long ponytail back over his shoulder; it'd be a pretty, elegant gesture if not for the fact that his cheeks are puffed out with annoyance. ]

I'm not going to break if you're a little rough with me!


( seven-c )
[ unsurprisingly, kusanagi has been like a kid about fall in all its glory. every day, he seems to find something new and thrilling, things barely-remembered or entirely forgotten. the leaves are a marvel, the crisp air refreshing, and the food--

he's leaning over another spirit's shoulder, now, peering down into the small cooking fire with interest. ]

What are you making? It smells really good.


( eight )
[ hmu if you want a different prompt! ]

two

[minogame]

( Urashima jumps when Kusanagi acknowledges him. He'd heard a few whispers around the citadel and like the childlike spirit he was, he wanted to see it for himself. He'd peeked around the corner as quietly as he could but he wasn't exactly stealthy. )

Ah!

( He ducks back behind the screen before slowly peeking out again, )

Hello.

( So, this is the new guy? )

... Did you just get here?

tsurumaru kuninaga | ota

[surprising]

3 | limited supplies… that aren’t so limited anymore

[ tsurumaru is one of the more fortunately dressed swords — wearing multiple layers and a fluffy coat means that he’s less susceptible to the chilly weather as everyone else.

still, he’s just as excited when the shipment of blankets, heaters, and winter clothes finally makes it to the citadel. while there’s certainly enough to go around for every sword, he's nabbed more than his fair share of blankets, and can currently be found in one of the open spare rooms, surrounded by a pile of at least twenty blankets. ]

Hey! Are you busy? Come help me make something.


4 | how much food do i really need?

[ there are some swords that find adapting to their human needs to be a bit easier than others. tsurumaru is really not one of those swords.

so you may be talking to him, issuing him expedition orders, or scolding him for the latest of his surprises that you fell into, when he’s just going to suddenly… fall forward. catch him, or just let him fall, it all depends on you.

but whatever you decide to do, you’ll still hear his stomach rumble. he hasn’t eaten anything proper in a while. ]


5 | another microwave bites the dust

[ all he wanted to do was reheat some food — except no one told him that microwaving plastic is not recommended at all. ...no, that’s a lie. he’s been told, he just didn’t listen.

if you’re hanging around the kitchen, getting a head start on preparing today’s dinner, or if you’re just looking for some snacks, you might find tsurumaru standing in front of the microwave — which currently has small streams of smoke coming out of it. he’s squinting, glancing at the microwave thoughtfully, before he turns towards you. ]

Is it supposed to do that?


7A | why harvest chestnuts when you can fling them

[ chestnut gathering doesn’t seem too difficult of a mission. he’s even propped up a ladder against the tree, using it to climb up onto the closest branch, and is now currently trying to chuck chestnuts into the wicker basket down below. in his defense, he’s brought the biggest basket that he could find in the citadel, but his scouting skill is notoriously terrible.

if you walk by beneath the tree, you’ll accidentally be pelted with a chestnut. ]

Whoops… [ in a louder tone this time, cupping his hands around his mouth: ] Sorry, I wasn’t trying to hit you!


7C | autumn surprises

[ autumn leaf-viewing isn't the same as moon viewing, but it's still pleasant in its own way. the citadel is lively today, with nearly all of them gathered for this occasion. the air carries the scent of roasted chestnuts and grilled fish, along with the lively laughter of the tantous as they run around, chasing one another beneath the trees. as for tsurumaru, he's been assigned leaf-raking duty — which does get boring after 0.5 seconds.

so instead, he's crouched ever so strategically behind a large pile of leaves, jumping out at the next person that passes by. ]

Wah! Were you surprised?

[ ...in hindsight, that's either one enormous heap of leaves, or his white jacket stuck out anyway. ]


8 | wildcard

[ anything goes! ]

4.........

[karachan]

[ Ookurikara is not going to catch him...goodbye Tsuru...

BUT! That's because he has his arms full of plates! He's actually heading to the kitchen now since he's (reluctantly) an assistant for the menial tasks there...nothing like actual cooking really but he helps with plates and things like that. Since his arms are full though, he tries to nudge Tsurumaru with his leg with intent to make him get up, he's obstructing the hallway with his dying body......... ]

Are you alive? If you're that hungry then go eat. [ Ookurikara may or may not be nudging Tsurumaru down the hallway towards the kitchen now though -- subtly. ]

[toobigtohandle]

1.
[So there might this very tall man holding a sword that's even taller than he is looking around at the room he is suddenly finding himself in.]

... I see. So I have been summoned to this place.

[Which is.... where exactly? It's very run down and looks nothing like the shrine he's used to.]

Who has called me here? Show yourself!

3.

[Taroutachi usually wears his kimono and haori and tabi when not fighting, but that is not quite enough to ward off the cold. Of course the whole problem right now is identifying the sensation so you can remedy it. Which is why he is currently sitting in front of a table and looking at his slightly shivering hand with a frown on his face.]

... I wonder why this keeps happening.

7B.

[Now watching the moon is something that's right up Taroutachi's alley. He's still rather useless as fars as chores are concerned, but he can follow directions and does so when instructed about where to put the cushions and beverages and snacks for people who will be coming out as well. Watch him count the seats and then try to do a headcount on his fingers to check.]

... ten, eleven, twelve... don't we need more?

1

[lazings]

[Being sent to summon a new sword was such a pain from the very start, considering Akashi hardly has to motivation to even get up sometimes. Still, he's thankful that the timer counted for a handful of hours since he used that as an excuse to sleep while the newcomer arrived.]

Huh? [He's stirred from his sleep when Taroutachi speaks up.]

Oh, oh, master will be pleased when she sees you~. Maybe I'll be let off fieldwork for a while... well, anyway, nice to meet you. They call me Akashi Kuniyuki -- and I won't hurt you or anything so just take it easy and relax.