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0 ❀ INTRODUCTION + FALL MEME
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. 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. 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. |
Nikkari Aoe | OTA
[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 deadand 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
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?
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Nikkari Aoe, though you must think my name strange. But the pleasure is mine.
[But yes, Urashima is cute. He will undoubtedly help brighten the place up, even though everyone else up to this point has done their best with the cleaning efforts.]
The dragon king's palace?
[Nikkari looks off to the side and taps a finger against his lips. That sounds familiar, but he's having trouble placing it...]
My, that sounds somewhat scary, don't you think?
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( He's joking, he's joking, and he tosses his arms back, hands folded behind his neck and smiling enough for the two of them, )
Heh heh, it's not scary at all! It's a magical place. Eeeh... But I've never been there, myself.
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But, there's plenty of time for Nikkari to get a better understanding of their new arrival. No need to rush any first opinions. As they continue their conversation, he gestures for Urashima to follow him while he starts the tour.]
Hm, I see. Perhaps Urashima-kun will get to see it one day, then. You'll have to tell us all about it when you do.
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I'll make sure to tell everyone! Heh heh, maybe we can all go together. ... When I find it, of course.
But let's explore this place first, yeah?
( It looks a little run down from what he's used to-- a nice, brightly lit display room-- but it doesn't look awful. )
3. what if we didn't 8(
Nothing could go wrong with this, right?
Of course not.
NOTHING COULD GO WRONG.]
but donuuuut ;;
But as he approaches closer (and Nikkari is quiet, even without meaning to be), he notices that his comrade is very still. Could he be asleep? Well, that's good. Sleeplessness is a hassle.
...Hm. Except he's awfully close to the coals. Well, that just won't do.
Purposefully light on his feet now, Nikkari gets close enough to kneel behind and to the side of Doudanuki, then reaches over for one of his hands (sorry, his fingers are cold). And when he speaks, he raises his voice enough to be heard, but not terribly loud.
He's considerate like that.]
Doudanuki-kun, what shall we tell our master if you fall in?
3!
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.]
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Luckily they have entered into a night battle and so Nikkari easily sidesteps that pillow.]
Goodness, Kashuu-kun. That's quite dangerous.
[Also hilarious, but details.]
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—Nikkari?! [On one hand, not a ghost!
On the other hand, Nikkari.]
What are you doing, wandering around here like that? You look like a dead guy!
[Corpse shrouds should be for corpses only?!]
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Also wow rude.]
Don't be silly, dead men can't walk.
[So watch as he very plainly walks toward the hearth, still keeping that cloth wrapped around him. When he settles down, he looks back at Kashuu.]
Ghosts don't always have feet, you see.
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That doesn't make me feel any better. Like, if that's even what you were trying to do. [KNOWING NIKKARI, PROBABLY NOT.
That said, after a brief pause:]
I was gonna make myself some snacks. D'you want anything?
7C
[Taroutachi doe.s tower over most of the other swords after all. He almost has a whole foot on Nikkari.]
Besides, it's best to have the children playing outside. They don't fret so much when they have ways to spend their energy.
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[Look, those mountain winds could probably rob a tree of all its leaves with a powerful enough gust. Let's not accidentally sacrifice any swords to the mountain gods today.]
And how are your fretting levels? Shall we play together, too?
[How serious is Nikkari being? Only time will tell~]
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[This is so not true. It's just that unlike the tantous, he frets and freaks out silently in his head.]
Actually, I was asked to help gather the leaves to make a fire. I believe someone wants to cook something with it?
[He didn't really asked who and what. Divine sword trying to catch up on being interested in people here.]
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[It's said seriously enough, but Nikkari doesn't particularly mean it. Taroutachi is far too serious to not be a fretter. But moving on! He pushes himself to stand.]
Cooking? Oh, I hope Shoukudaikiri-san gets involved. He's very good.
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That would be... the one with the eyepatch, correct?
[See, he's trying to put names on faces.]
I heard something about 'sweet potatoes'.
[Whatever that is. That sound may be his stomach grumbling right now because what is food.]