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▶ 008. TEST DRIVE #8
TEST DRIVE #8
▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA.
It happens in the blink of an eye, a dash of time – you're taken from where you were. What you were doing... it isn't important anymore, and slowly, you give up the desire of your normal life. When you awaken, figures are looking down on you from a surgical table.
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakes each Outsider. Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them, and head to a locker room in the medical bay to find a towel to dry off with and a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in assigning the Outsiders to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right; that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.
█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2279 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …
Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.
The cafeteria will be hosting its own version of a feast to ring in the new years. The robots on base will be offering a savory mochi soup with both lab-made and fresh vegetables procured from Transylvania. There will also be a self-serve bar of soba noodles with a simple broth. These are all accompanied by vegetables which have been prepared in various ways to last throughout the month, and act as side dishes to every meal. As the vegetables are a work in progress, some will look or taste peculiarly, or have a bitterness that remains on the tongue.
Additionally, an impressive bronze cauldron now sits proudly in the corner of the cafeteria, marked by a small sign reading "LILITH's Community Perpetual Stew."
True to its name, the stew is now a constant presence, and after every mission, the cauldron’s contents are conspicuously replenished, ensuring it's always filled to the brim for all to enjoy. What the stew evolves into over time is anyone's guess, but for now, it boasts a hearty medley of Transylvania's freshest meats and vegetables, seasoned to perfection.
Visitors and team members alike are encouraged to contribute their own ingredients, with one rule in place: the robot staff, ever vigilant, are programmed to detect any malicious tampering. Should anyone attempt to add something harmful, they will be politely but firmly asked to leave the premises.
That familiar robotic voice is heard again:
"Yeah, this one will do; let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.
"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.
Just then, your pod opens in a dim corridor with many others. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.
The pods drain their stasis fluid which wakes each Outsider. Outsiders emerge from their pod in only their undergarments which have been supplied to them, and head to a locker room in the medical bay to find a towel to dry off with and a set of gray loungewear to wear as LILITH makes the final decision in assigning the Outsiders to their rightful teams. If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged on the inside of their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right; that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the pod, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.
█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …
Name:
Username:
Civilian Identity:
Age:
Species:
Origin:
Blood Type:
What are your new year’s resolutions?
The system will give Outsiders one chance to provide a truthful answer and choose their username and civilian identity. Should they refuse to cooperate, the implant will download the answer directly from their brain (and give them a username or civilian name against their will). This questionnaire will then be posted on the network for all to view and reply to. Almost like an ice-breaker, if you will. LILITH wants all their newest recruits to learn about each other!
Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2279 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …
Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.
The cafeteria will be hosting its own version of a feast to ring in the new years. The robots on base will be offering a savory mochi soup with both lab-made and fresh vegetables procured from Transylvania. There will also be a self-serve bar of soba noodles with a simple broth. These are all accompanied by vegetables which have been prepared in various ways to last throughout the month, and act as side dishes to every meal. As the vegetables are a work in progress, some will look or taste peculiarly, or have a bitterness that remains on the tongue.
Additionally, an impressive bronze cauldron now sits proudly in the corner of the cafeteria, marked by a small sign reading "LILITH's Community Perpetual Stew."
True to its name, the stew is now a constant presence, and after every mission, the cauldron’s contents are conspicuously replenished, ensuring it's always filled to the brim for all to enjoy. What the stew evolves into over time is anyone's guess, but for now, it boasts a hearty medley of Transylvania's freshest meats and vegetables, seasoned to perfection.
Visitors and team members alike are encouraged to contribute their own ingredients, with one rule in place: the robot staff, ever vigilant, are programmed to detect any malicious tampering. Should anyone attempt to add something harmful, they will be politely but firmly asked to leave the premises.
That familiar robotic voice is heard again:
"Greetings, my name is SYNTHIA and I will be taking care of you today while the rest of the crew is occupied. Worry not, my children. You are in safe hands."
▶ 002. HAPPY NEW YEAR.
While normally the shrines tucked away within the bustle of the city are quiet and exude a certain tranquility about them, they will be brought to life with celebration for the New Years. Similarly to years before, they will have street vendors offering all the traditional classics, but some will also have a spin to them. For the year of the sheep/ram, there will be fluffy cotton candy to represent the fuwa fuwa of sheep, onigiri in the shape of a ram, and hearty lamb curry.
The temples themselves will have several offerings, but the biggest event is always the bell chiming in for the new years, as well as the celebration for the first sunrise of the year. In light of this, many vendors will be passing out sake, as well as energy drinks. Regardless of the timing, the area for one to purchase their fortunes will be made available. For those who get an awful one, thankfully, there is no shortage of people who are queued up in order to hang up their bad fortunes in order to cast them aside for the coming year.
Outside of this, there will also be corners in which people can write their new years greetings out to their loved ones. Both digitally, or in the form of a physical postcard. People are encouraged to decorate and send their own, and they may or may not be pressured to do so if they so happen to catch the eye of enthusiastic locals. Those who find themselves trapped into this, will find themselves compelled to be honest as soon as their pen hits paper, or for those who opt on a digital card, their true thoughts will be conveyed instantaneously.
The shrines and vendors outside of them aren’t the only ones getting into the spirit of things. The shopping districts are also banking on the continuation of the holidays. As with every year, they will have special sales, and every store will put out their “lucky bags.” The lucky bags will often be sold at discounted prices, but there is no telling what the actual items in them will be. Perhaps, you can test your luck and make a profit while you’re at it?
The temples themselves will have several offerings, but the biggest event is always the bell chiming in for the new years, as well as the celebration for the first sunrise of the year. In light of this, many vendors will be passing out sake, as well as energy drinks. Regardless of the timing, the area for one to purchase their fortunes will be made available. For those who get an awful one, thankfully, there is no shortage of people who are queued up in order to hang up their bad fortunes in order to cast them aside for the coming year.
Outside of this, there will also be corners in which people can write their new years greetings out to their loved ones. Both digitally, or in the form of a physical postcard. People are encouraged to decorate and send their own, and they may or may not be pressured to do so if they so happen to catch the eye of enthusiastic locals. Those who find themselves trapped into this, will find themselves compelled to be honest as soon as their pen hits paper, or for those who opt on a digital card, their true thoughts will be conveyed instantaneously.
The shrines and vendors outside of them aren’t the only ones getting into the spirit of things. The shopping districts are also banking on the continuation of the holidays. As with every year, they will have special sales, and every store will put out their “lucky bags.” The lucky bags will often be sold at discounted prices, but there is no telling what the actual items in them will be. Perhaps, you can test your luck and make a profit while you’re at it?
▶ 003. NEW YEAR MERCENARIES.
Amid all of the public celebrations, local businesses and organizations throw New Year parties for their employees and members. Many of these parties take place at luxury high rise hotels or award winning restaurants in the city. These celebrations are easy to plan, safe within the city limits.
However, there are some groups that won't settle for just safe and easy. No, they have to show off their wealth and influence by going on luxury trips outside the city to the traditional inn on the outskirts of the city. The journey outside the city is risky– there is a high chance their entourage may be attacked by kaiju on the way to the inn and when they arrive, their activity will surely draw attention from even more kaiju. Still, that doesn't stop them from setting out and reveling in celebrations.
These figures will hire mercenaries to escort them into the mountains and keep them safe through the duration of their stay. Most of them are wealthy CEOs and politicians who may or may not have certain shadowy connections so they can afford to pay for protection. They promise high commissions and even offer to pay for a shared room and meals.
Sure, they have to share a room and they might not get the same high quality meals and drinks as the main party but it's not so bad, right? They're free to use the hot springs after everyone else is finished, too. All they have to do in return is spend some time out in the freezing cold and keep kaiju away so everyone else can have a good time.
Just remind yourself: You're doing it for the money!
However, there are some groups that won't settle for just safe and easy. No, they have to show off their wealth and influence by going on luxury trips outside the city to the traditional inn on the outskirts of the city. The journey outside the city is risky– there is a high chance their entourage may be attacked by kaiju on the way to the inn and when they arrive, their activity will surely draw attention from even more kaiju. Still, that doesn't stop them from setting out and reveling in celebrations.
These figures will hire mercenaries to escort them into the mountains and keep them safe through the duration of their stay. Most of them are wealthy CEOs and politicians who may or may not have certain shadowy connections so they can afford to pay for protection. They promise high commissions and even offer to pay for a shared room and meals.
Sure, they have to share a room and they might not get the same high quality meals and drinks as the main party but it's not so bad, right? They're free to use the hot springs after everyone else is finished, too. All they have to do in return is spend some time out in the freezing cold and keep kaiju away so everyone else can have a good time.
Just remind yourself: You're doing it for the money!
▶ 004. A DEADLY SOAK.
A few days into the new year, people living outside the Neo Tokyo metropolitan area have been having a hard time due to the recent appearance of medium-sized kaiju. No one knows where they had come from, but there’s reason to believe that a small rift has emerged somewhere and it’s mutating the local wildlife. One popular, family-run business that is going through some hard times is the Yuryo onsen, in Hakone, an outer suburb of Neo Tokyo. Seasoned Outsiders might be very familiar with this onsen resort already, as it’s one of the last surviving ones outside Metropolitan Tokyo and hosts a huge colony of feral cats.
Drawn in by the comfort of a warm bath in the cold winter, a troop of mutated macaques have made said onsen resort their home, and they have made it impossible for any customers to visit. These monkeys vary in size depending on rift exposure, with some of them as large as a lion, and others as large as an elephant. Business for the local onsen has been impossible with the macaques occupying the hot springs, stealing food and harassing guests. Though appearing docile as they sit and bathe in the springs, these macaques have become fiercely territorial following the rift’s influence. When they identify a threat, they will let out a piercing scream that’s enough to make ears bleed. Their claws and teeth are sharp, and primates are known to be brutal when tearing apart their enemies. It’s a situation that needs to be contained immediately if people are going to continue living in the outer suburbs.
The macaques aren’t the only wildlife that have been affected by rift. Pockets of Yama-Kujira have been seen roaming the forests and abandoned small towns. While a large portion of the outer suburbs are uninhabited, there continue to be some stragglers toughing it out in the abandoned houses. They all have their own reasons for choosing not to live in the armored city but they will need to be protected all the same. The Yama-Kujira are blind but vicious, making up for their lack of eyesight by charging into anything and everything. Refer to our bestiary or previous TDM for more information about this boar kaiju.
With the increased reports of mutating local wildlife, LILITH has requested that Outsiders also round up the colony of feral cats that normally roam the onsen. If a pride of mutated felines were to emerge in the outer suburbs, the results would simply be disastrous … These cats, fearful of the kaiju, will be skittish and very, very difficult to catch.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Nihonzaru
HEIGHT: 2-10 meters
WEIGHT: 20-200kg
CLASS: Moderate threat
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: A piercing scream that can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness and bleeding from the ear canal with frequent exposure. Razor sharp claws and teeth. Considerable strength and muscle. Highly intelligent, capable of using basic tactical strategies, using tools (please do not leave your weapon unattended), capitalizing on weaknesses (please do not leave your children unattended) and reading the movements of their enemies. Family orientated and attacks in groups.
WEAKNESS: With how intelligent they are, they might not find a battle worth fighting if they are at a clear disadvantage or there are benefits to being passive. This means they can be bribed to a degree. It also means they will run away if outnumbered. Their skin is not particularly dense and they are weak to being stabbed in their vital organs.
EXTRA NOTES: Juveniles are playful, mischievous and can build bonds with humans, mistaking the humans as their family. Some of the adults can also build bonds with enough bribery.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Incapacitate and capture the Nihonzaru and Yama-Kujira and bring them back to base. Large cages will be provided for this purpose.
✖ Kill the kaiju if necessary, especially if they are threatening the people in the area.
✖ Capture the feral cats and bring them back to base.
✖ Following the return to base, these cats will require care. As LILITH does not have the resources for this, the ban on pets on base will be lifted and Outsiders will be encouraged to care for the cats.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
Drawn in by the comfort of a warm bath in the cold winter, a troop of mutated macaques have made said onsen resort their home, and they have made it impossible for any customers to visit. These monkeys vary in size depending on rift exposure, with some of them as large as a lion, and others as large as an elephant. Business for the local onsen has been impossible with the macaques occupying the hot springs, stealing food and harassing guests. Though appearing docile as they sit and bathe in the springs, these macaques have become fiercely territorial following the rift’s influence. When they identify a threat, they will let out a piercing scream that’s enough to make ears bleed. Their claws and teeth are sharp, and primates are known to be brutal when tearing apart their enemies. It’s a situation that needs to be contained immediately if people are going to continue living in the outer suburbs.
The macaques aren’t the only wildlife that have been affected by rift. Pockets of Yama-Kujira have been seen roaming the forests and abandoned small towns. While a large portion of the outer suburbs are uninhabited, there continue to be some stragglers toughing it out in the abandoned houses. They all have their own reasons for choosing not to live in the armored city but they will need to be protected all the same. The Yama-Kujira are blind but vicious, making up for their lack of eyesight by charging into anything and everything. Refer to our bestiary or previous TDM for more information about this boar kaiju.
With the increased reports of mutating local wildlife, LILITH has requested that Outsiders also round up the colony of feral cats that normally roam the onsen. If a pride of mutated felines were to emerge in the outer suburbs, the results would simply be disastrous … These cats, fearful of the kaiju, will be skittish and very, very difficult to catch.
█ █ █ MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: Nihonzaru
HEIGHT: 2-10 meters
WEIGHT: 20-200kg
CLASS: Moderate threat
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
ABILITIES: A piercing scream that can cause ringing in the ears, temporary deafness and bleeding from the ear canal with frequent exposure. Razor sharp claws and teeth. Considerable strength and muscle. Highly intelligent, capable of using basic tactical strategies, using tools (please do not leave your weapon unattended), capitalizing on weaknesses (please do not leave your children unattended) and reading the movements of their enemies. Family orientated and attacks in groups.
WEAKNESS: With how intelligent they are, they might not find a battle worth fighting if they are at a clear disadvantage or there are benefits to being passive. This means they can be bribed to a degree. It also means they will run away if outnumbered. Their skin is not particularly dense and they are weak to being stabbed in their vital organs.
EXTRA NOTES: Juveniles are playful, mischievous and can build bonds with humans, mistaking the humans as their family. Some of the adults can also build bonds with enough bribery.
█ █ █ MISSION OBJECTIVE:
✖ Incapacitate and capture the Nihonzaru and Yama-Kujira and bring them back to base. Large cages will be provided for this purpose.
✖ Kill the kaiju if necessary, especially if they are threatening the people in the area.
✖ Capture the feral cats and bring them back to base.
✖ Following the return to base, these cats will require care. As LILITH does not have the resources for this, the ban on pets on base will be lifted and Outsiders will be encouraged to care for the cats.
█ █ █ ATTACHED PHOTO:
▶ 005. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our 8th TDM! All TDM threads are game canon and characters who don't app will be glitched out of this world. As the TDM will act as the event, existing characters are heavily encouraged to participate. Please use this format for top levels: CHARACTER | CANON | CURRENT / NEW CHARACTER.
There are currently 9 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards January AC.
There are currently 9 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for when APPLICATIONS open.
Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker.
Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 reward points each and will count towards January AC.
TDM #8 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT: Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants, and are given a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to complete.
2. HAPPY NEW YEAR: Outsiders are welcome to visit local temples for New Year's activities, which include drawing fortune slips and writing down their wishes for the new year. Many sheep-themed goods and foods are also on sale to welcome the Year of the Sheep.
3. NEW YEAR MERCENARIES: High-profile businessman and politicians are hiring bodyguards and protective mercenaries to keep them safe as they enjoy new year's travel and celebrations. In return for being out in the cold and fighting smaller kaiju during the holidays, they offer high monetary compensation.
4. A DEADLY SOAK: Monkey and boar kaiju are attacking the outer suburbs of Tokyo, including a popular onsen spot. Capture/kill the kaiju and protect the people living there. Round up the feral cats to prevent them from rift exposure.
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It's got to be at least PART of the charm for as big of a fool as he is, honestly. Maybe not all the time, but a good portion of it.]
Exactly! They're like like pieces of me!
[Very much so, haha~ He toes the line between dumbass and considerate so well, it's probably how he managed to win over so many people.]
Maybe he can use those powers of his to tell what's going to happen! That'd be so cool! ...he was right about us chasing the Imugi back then, after all.
[A bit of a somber thing to bring up, but it's a point in Ratio's favor!
Just so long as she lets them have some quality time together at night~ Huehuehue...]
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Pieces of your budget balance.
[ keep going, she can do this all day.
that IS a somber reminder. oof. ]
Or he pays more attention than anybody and I'd believe that more than anything. He's incredibly thoughtful, though it's hard to see that around his no-nonsense attitude.
[ that goes without saying!!! sharing the same bed every night and all. ]
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That too, hehe...
[It's not so bad if he splurges once in a while. It's just when he binges that it becomes a problem.
It is, but they can't allow themselves to completely forget. It would do a disservice to everyone who was lost.]
Ah, yeah, that's probably more likely, honestly. He really is a great guy, even if he can be a touch of a stick in the mud at times.
[Yaaaaay~ He needs his quality Hiyori Time after all! And hopefully she needs time with her god-fiance heh.]
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hiyori thinks about it every day. usually when she's at work, helping with a patient. still wishing she was there to help with all the injured at seoul.
they won't forget with their tree, either. ]
Everyone seems like a stick in the mud when compared to you, though. Even me.
[ ten years without him? yeah, she's not taking god-fiancee time for granted. ]
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Something they both have in common, honestly. Like so much of what all he's been through, it's left a scar on his heart that probably will never fully heal and continues to ache from time to time when he least expects it. Like now, despite his best efforts. He tries to keep those memories for specific mourning times, like when they visit their tree, but... what can you do.]
Aw, that's not true... You're too beautiful to be a stick in the mud. You'd be a Pocky stick in a parfait!
[Now he's just being silly. Not taking any of their time for granted, either.]
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That sounds more delicious than beautiful.
[ setting him up? maybe. ]
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Yeah, but I'd eat you up beautifully~ Lapping at you with my tongue, letting you coat it...
[yato PLZ]
🔒
ENOUGH.
If you're going to say that much, at least make this private!
[ 2 seconds later: ]
Nevermind, I'll do it!
[ BONK. this is private now. ]
🔒 ∞
What? I was just talking about a Hiyori parfait!
[Oh, he knows what. He's being an ass on purpose. Jerk.]
You didn't tell me to stop~ Should I keep going?
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[ ASS.
also hhhh ]
If you're going to, come find me. I have something for you. It's New Years so I need to pray to my God of Fortune and give him offerings.
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[Notice: This message has been censored for content.]
Oh~? It's worship time, huh?! Alright! [And with that he hangs up, appearing in front of her a couple of seconds later.]
Mmm, whatcha get me? Whatcha get me?? I can think of a couple offerings I wouldn't mind...
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worship time... she doesn't get a chance to reply when he appears in front of her. ]
Gyah?! Yato!! [ it's never not a surprise when he does, too. she's sitting in front of his shrine like a good devotee. there's a little postcard she's written on with her prayer. she has no five yen to offer, but she placed one of those little luck bags. filled with candy. similar to the ones he stole from that family restaurant.
she's clutching some other somethings in her arms as he pokes and prods for GOODIES. so she turns her body to hide them away. ]
What would those be...?
[ everyone knows what they are ]
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To say his mind went directly into the gutter would be an understatement, but there's no sign of disappointment when he appears and finds her in front of his shrine, holding onto some special gifts for him (right??) He bends this way and that, trying to peek as she twists herself away from him.]
If I say them, will you hit me?
[Just checking. He doesn't feel like getting smacked right now. Which is why he gives up prying and instead picks up the postcard, smiling at it as his eyes skim the lines. Then he's picking out a piece of candy to pop in his mouth before finally directing his attention to her again.]
Let's just say you're almost in the right position for one of them...
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... Probably not.
[ they're
engaged!! even before that, they were dating. he can share his bawdy fantasies with her and not get hit for it. will she blush and fluster? duh.
the line she's written aren't too far from his resolution, actually, except for the trouble part. she makes her usual wishes of good health and fortune for her friends.
then, she wishes to marry yato. just like his resolution. she had it written out before yato made his, too. in a smaller script, she wishes for some touno merch.
hiyori reddens, turning away again. ]
I get it. I guess that means I don't need to give this to you if you have your imagination...
[ one of the objects looks like a thin book in her arms. ]
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...not the most reassuring answer, I gotta admit.
[After all, if they're going to be married, there's typically the expectation that intimate details will need to be discussed at some point or another.
Her resolutions don't come as much of a surprise overall, being thoughtful like always, but... for her to have the same wish of marrying him, too. That hits him a bit harder, making his heart leap and throb happily. Two hearts beating as one...
And the Touno merchandise... Heh. So cute. He'll definitely have to fulfill that for her. Especially when she blushes so cute like that.]
Eh? [Setting down the card, he again shuffles over to get in front of her, peering curiously at the book.] Imaginations are nice and all, but they're nothing compared to something tangible, so... Gimme gimme, pleeeeease~?
[He wiggles his fingers eagerly, eyes twinkling with excitement.]
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can't remember. maybe it was when he was peeking on girls in the hot springs. idiot.
yato gets in front of her but she twists her body away, keeping his gifts out of sight as best as she can. you know, yato saying that isn't a shocker. he's a big dreamer but that mini shrine, tangible in his hands, meant so much that he cried about it. ]
A - alright, here. Take this one for now... [ holding out the fluffy thing she's been clutching.
unfolding it reveals it's a matching kigurumi. black cat one. ]
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It's fun, though, this game of keep-away. Which is probably why he does it a bit more than is necessary before backing off. Gifts and presents are such an honor for a god to get, especially a no-name nobody like him that even now he still treasures each and every one like it's made of gold and diamonds. And outside of the monetary value, they're certainly worth more.]
Oh boy! Oh boy! What is iiiiit~?!
[Fluffy already means he loves it, but once he spies that it's a kigurumi colored to match hers, he lets out a delighted squeal and gloms onto it, holding it to his chest and rubbing a cheek over the top.]
Ah, Hiyori! You really know how to pick 'em! It's so cute! And now we'll be a matching set, just like I've always wanted...! Thank you!
[Leaning in, he delivers a kiss to both a cheek and her lips, his own upturned in a bright, beaming smile.]
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as ever, yato's excitement brings a smile to hiyori's face eventually. such an infectious enthusiasm. his squeal is matched by hiyori's surprised bout of laughter as she finally turns towards him and sets the thin book down in her lap. FACE DOWN. ]
You were going on and on about mine.
[ she says around her smile and yato's affection, feeling warm from that and his happiness. ]
I had to get you one, too.
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Seeing her happy for him makes the gift even better, because happy Hiyori means a happy Yato. It's kind of a recursive loop of happiness, honestly. While she keeps him from spoiling the surprise by peeking, he starts slipping out of his clothes in order to pull on his new gift, tugging the hood up with childish delight.]
Can you blame me? It looked so cute and warm! And I was right! Now I get to be snuggly and cozy AND adorable~
[Then he's going in for a hug, kneeling beside her and making all sorts of happy noises.]
Mmm~! You're such a sweetheart, Hiyori... I don't deserve you. But thank you again.
[After holding onto her for several long moments, he finally pulls back enough to peer down at the object in her lap.]
Is that something else...?
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... okay, she doesn't blush TOO MUCH. he's distracting, anyway. pulling on his cat onesie pretty much immediately and making hiyori wish she had hers on so they could take a picture together.
this is good, too, though. hiyori welcomes his hug with another airy kind of laugh close to his ear in the wake of his happy noises. the giggling and humming.
he does deserve her. she's here because of him. ]
... U - um. Yeah. It is. [ THERE'S the blush. spreading all the way to her ears and down her throat. ]
I'm working up the nerve to hand it over, though.
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Whether that's a good or a bad thing is up for debate.he's probably extra distracting when he makes little growling noises and bats at the air like a kitten might, dork. Hiyori should go get dressed in hers, too. He can wait.
Or that can be for later. Whichever suits her! He's not picky. (Yes, he is. Like hell he is. Just not over this.) Besides, he's too enamored by cuddling her to worry too much about other things right now.
They deserve each other, though, good and bad. They're meant for each other. Soulmates.]
Oh boy! Something flat and large. Some kind of book? Looks too big to be a standard one, though. An artbook, then? [Something surprisingly naughty, he's guessing based off of how much she's blushing over it.]
I'm just gonna keep guessing until you do!
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more of a menace.
maybe she'll pull hers on after she deals with what's CURRENTLY in her lap. the thin book thing, not yato cuddling her. ]
Um, I guess you could call it an artbook...?
[ SWEATS. yato making this a guessing game. okay, she'll bite. not literally.
.........not yet. ]
Okay. Keep guessing, then. [ both hands plant on the flat surface, making sure NOTHING gives it away. ]
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He's definitely excited, especially once she opts to go with the flow and make it into a game. At that he plops down across from her and hums thoughtfully, chin in hand.]
I'd say a mook, then, but so far as I know they don't publish any for the things I'm interested in, so... [HMMM. WHAT COULD IT BE] How about... I dunno. I'm struggling here. Gimme a hint!
[Even a little one might help!]
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it's nice to finally admit it without feeling like the world will fall apart if she does.
a m-mook? the heck. pfft. she grins, wide and unapologetic, that he has no idea. good!! that means she was pretty sneaky about it. that she was vigilant. that it's TRULY going to be a pretty big surprise for him.
that or he overlooked the conversation they had a couple of months back. ]
Hmmmmmm. [ a hint. what's a good one...? she starts to go red again thinking of some. ]
.... Yato eyes only. That's your hint.
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A magazine book! Like a magazine, but sturdier! In other words, perfect fap material, hence him knowing all about them. Probably. But yes! He seems perfectly oblivious, without a hint of teasing to indicate that he's privy to what it actually is. If he recalls that conversation, then it's not registering right now.]
My eyes only...? [Light bulb moment!] AHHHH! A HIYORI PORN MAG!! OMG did you take naughty pictures for me?? [Wait] But wouldn't that mean you'd have needed a photographer?? DID SOMEONE SEE MY PRECIOUS WIFE-TO-BE IN THE NAKED FLESH?!
[Oh great, now he's verging on wailing, the dumbass...]
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