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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. |
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[Akashi dismissively waves his hand in whatever direction.]
She's out and about, somewhere. [Somewhere Akashi can't really be bothered to keep track of, but he's sure other, more responsible swords are with her.]
Can't quite answer all of your questions, but I can definitely tell you that the smell is either the rotting floorboards or the horse dung from the stables nearby. Maybe both.
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Well, should you not be taking me to her, then?
[And away from the smell, because that reeks.]
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[Really.]
Ahhhh... I was trying to avoid doing more work, but in the end I get piled on with more... [Sighs.]
It's be nice if you didn't expect annnnyyything of me. That way you won't be disappointed if things don't go to plan.
[That said, though, Akashi will get up (albeit reluctantly) and saunter out through the door, beckoning Taroutachi to follow.]
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[Sorry, he might not have been paying attention the first time. It's never been important before.]
Ad why would you be here waiting if you did not expect to have to introduce mt to this place?
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Ah, I had to wait since Master ordered me to. I seriously didn't have the motivation to do any of that, and I even told her not to expect a lot out of me... [He sighs, seemingly walking around aimlessly.]
...But since you showed up, I guess she'll use that as an excuse for me to work more.
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[Disapproving tone right here.]
... Do you really know where you are going?
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[But don't worry about the finer details! Akashi doesn't actually know the layout of the citadel by heart yet, so he's just playing it by ear. That said, Taroutachi doesn't have to know that, so Akashi avoids answering.]
Anyway, Master should be around here... somewhere. Somewhere...
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If you do not know the way, maybe you should ask someone who does.
[Someone please tell him there is someone here who knows what they are doing.]
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[Well, of course he doesn't?? Akashi is probably one of the most suspicious people around, since he keeps dodging questions left and right. But, that's just because he doesn't feel like answering them...]
Stopping by to ask someone... isn't that just more work on my part? You really should've found someone more responsible for this tour.
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I did not seek you out. It was your duty, appointed by your Master. If you are too lazy to properly do it, see yourself out. I shall simply report on it when I meet our Master.
[Yep, if you skip out, he'll totally tattle on you.]
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Wah, scary. [But it's said in light jest, and Akashi even laughs a little.] Fine, fine. Everyone'll get mad at me if I don't do my share too, you know?
So, I guess we should do this properly, huh... [Meaning, Akashi will now properly start looking for their master -- though she should be in her room, or something like that?]
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... So you were not doing it properly before, then.
[He looks around. He's not sure how far they've walked or in which direction but he doesn't really look tired for someone wearing armor and carrying a big-ass sword that's taller than he is.]
Just how long have you been here that you do not know you way around?