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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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don't make me say itit's something she's told yato and holds to now: she doesn't know what she would've done without him. things would be a hell of a lot harder without him here, even if she could've figured it out. point is she's glad he's here for her selfish, human reasons.
humanity is stronger with yato's might.
in any case, he's HERE and there are things she's still figuring out anyway. plans, for one. also less haphazard than her last. calling out working with milord!! and the feral cats she remembers weren't afraid of humans.
only fumbling the can a little, she catches the can. ]
... Y - you sure are reliable today.
[ not his first time hunting a cat, is it? food again, though. are the kaiju going to smell the cat treats and come running? ]
If I was a cat... I'd be looking for somewhere safe to hide, so maybe we should look up high? They might've run up one of the trees or -
[ as hiyori's gaze travels upward, lo and behold one cat is hiding in the branches of a tree. ]
Ah...! Look! There's one already.
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If humanity is bettered by Yato's strength, then he is bettered by Hiyori's support. So they have her to thank, as well.
Like now. She's more on the ball when it comes to forming plans and ideas than he is, though clearly he's prepared enough.]
Huh? Whaddya mean, "today"? I'm always reliable!
[COUGH. Uh huh, sure. Not his first time hunting kitties, but definitely their first time working together on such a mission. That's a good worry, though-- they don't want to get ambushed again.]
Hmm, yeah, that's a good idea, there might be-- [He cuts himself off as she points out the stray kitty, coming to stand beside her with a hand on his hip.] Whatcha think about that one? You want to snag it for ourselves or just take it back to base?
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in tough situations, sure, but in any situation. happy or sad or when they're bickering LIKE they've already been a married couple for decades. ]
Reliably ridiculous. [ haha gottem.
is it their first time working together? maybe it is. hiyori's usually in the backline, playing support, while yato's up at the front fighting the good fight with his god-like prowess and experience.
as for collecting cats? he might be more prepared but yato's history with cats is wishy-washy. at best. ]
It's cute, of course, but should we pick the first one we see? Then again, I kind've... just want them all.
[ give every single one a home. bury her in kitties. she raises a hand up to her brow, squinting into the leaves. ]
It looks like a little calico. Aww. C'mere, girl. [ makes kissy sounds at it but it doesn't budge. it does the opposite, in fact, hissing down at them. ]
Poor thing. How do we get it down from there?
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Tch! Fine. Reliably ridiculous, then. [For real!!
Definitely their first time attempting kaiju together! From here on out though, both of them can go into battle alongside one another without Hiyori needing to be left behind.
And for this mission of feline wrangling? Fair. Though he did gain a follower out of his last attempt...!]
Heh... I think all of them is a bit much. Well, what we can do is catch a few of them and choose between them, how's that?
[They can start a kitty donation drive! Passing out cats to any Outsiders who might want a furry companion. Although he frowns at the reaction Hiyori gets from the cat. This isn't going to be easy, is it...]
If it won't come down, guess that means we're going up. [Or in this case, he's going up. Tugging at his gloves again, he approaches the tree holding the cat and starts climbing, hand over hand, until he's almost level with the creature.] Alright now... Be a good girl, 'kay? C'mere... Nice kitty--
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she was expecting more fight from him for her teasing so she reaches for his lower back and rubs it a bit so he KNOWS she's just messing with him. he is reliable. who is the first person she turns to? yato. always.
months here and it's their FIRST KAIJU BATTLE TOGETHER. damn. you know, makes sense. with cats and kaiju involved? it's like their first introductions to each other all over again. hiyori just needs to half-die. ]
Yama and Ami used to say I would turn into a crazy, old lady with a million cats if I didn't find a boyfriend. [ look at her now. ENGAGED. ] Or we can let the cat choose us. It's how the distribution system works.
[ maybe not this one. she hissed at them. then again, yukine did too.
STOP TUGGING AT YOUR GLOVELKSJLAkgd
hiyori steps back to watch yato make quick work of climbing, muttering "be careful" under her breath as he goes. she plays lookout for any kaiju that want to cause trouble.
yato's answer? another hiss and the cat swiping at him with claws before fleeing farther up the tree. hiyori witnesses the whole thing. ]
... Try the treats? We might have to grab her against her will, Yato. [
he's going to get clawed up for sure. ]
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Part of him is sulking from the comment, the other standing tall defiantly when her hand finds his back and rubs in circles, leading him to sag into her touch while remaining stiff limbed. She's just funning him, obviously... He's doing fine.
And of course things are going about as well as one might expect of baby's first kaiju battle together, huh? Not that he wants her half-dying again, thank you! At her comment about a crazy cat lady, he snorts.]
Yeah right, more like a crazy wrestling lady! [Meaning, still possible!] Distribution system...? Didn't know they had one of those things.
[Hissy kitty could be the one if they go off of how grumpy Yukine was at first, huh? Maybe they could call her Tortihissy Fit, heh.
Ufufu~ See it and weep, Hiyori--!
With the cat retreating further up, he frowns irritably at it, grateful for the leather gloves even before he starts interacting with it directly.]
Yeah, okay. I gotcha. [Tugging out the treats, he gives it a shake shake and pops it open, pouring a few into the palm of his hand and offering that up to the cat slowly. The feline, in turn, ceases hissing and starts sniffing, leaning way out to nose the bits of food. Finally, she starts nibbling ever so cautiously, which Yato allows her to do without interruption.]
That's it... Good girl. Nice kitty... We're friends, okay?
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yato.... sulky....
all things considered? as long as neither of them die and nobody ELSE dies? that's a success. since she was calling him reliably ridiculous, she doesn't snark at him for calling her a crazy wrestling lady. only grumbles.
and also sulks. at least this means she will be in GREAT SHAPE AS SHE GETS ELDERLY.
there is weeping but not from her eyes. jkjkjkJKKJKJK
so far, so good. pussies love treats. god, okay, I'm sorry. watching yato and how he's good with animals as well as he is with kids when he wants to be makes hiyori smile. while the calico is still cautious and makes little growls, she stops when she's eating and starts to settle, starts to trust yato. that's one.
good girl........ hasn't yato called her - nevermind. ]
That's one. [ she says cheerfully when some rustling puts her on edge and frozen in her spot. ]
Yato. Yato. [ it's hiyori's turn to hiss up at him, trying to get his attention back. ]
Th - there's something in that bush.
[ another cat? KAIJU? a person...? ]
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Sulky sulk Yatogami. Doesn't last long, however. He's determined to get this done right.
Fair's fair in love and war, and this is certainly love, so there! Besides, if she's a crazy wrestling lady, then that's just his type, sparring partner and all.
Hiyori will be the granny who still kicks burglars' asses when they try to break in, haha...
askdfjsdf HIYORI PLZ
Pussies of all kinds love treats, don't they? WHEEZES. She'll get hers later, so focus, Hiyori Iki!!! For his part, Yato keeps plying the kitty with treats until she allows him to pet her, then carefully pick the little thing up and slip her into his jersey, not unlike what he did for Uesama.]
Alright. All that's left is to put it in the carrier--
[He glances down at the hissing from Hiyori, eyes widening at her insistent tone.] Huh?
[Immediately he drops from the tree, landing lightly on his feet and drawing his katana from one of his hammerspace gloves, feet sliding into a battle stance. Be it kaiju or person or feline, he's ready for it.]
Stay back, Hiyori. I've got this.
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w-well. she IS a crazy wrestling lady!! same as reliable ridiculousness being her type. sparring partner, too. the other half to silly shenanigans. both yato and her tag teaming the poor burglar sap that breaks into her place.
SHE'LL GET HERS LATER SLKGJDLKGJd ayo bet. she'll focus, she'll focus!!!! head in the game. getcha getcha head in the game.
behind him, hiyori puts her fists up defensively and slides into a fighting stance of her own at his side. she doesn't reply to him telling her to stay back, as if it's gone in one ear and out the other. all her attention is on the shfshfshf of the bushes wiggling around.
until a kitten comes ambling out mewing loudly at him.
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Aaawwww!! It's a baby!!
[ all bets are off, she's dropping her guard and down to her knees. then onto her hands. baby animals. hiyori's weakness. ]
Maybe you have the mother! C'mereeeeeee~~
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Their place, you mean! Because by that point he's definitely a permanent resident of her home, life, and body. For all that entails, heh.
HE CAN PROMISE HER THAT MUCH AT LEAST don't let yourself get distracted, Iki. You don't wanna be one-upped by your dorky fiance.
He appreciates that she doesn't take his words to heart, knowing full well that she's got his back in every sense if it comes down to that. Instead, that allows him to focus on the threat in front of them, ready to attack at a moment's notice should something big and ugly lash out at them.
And yet... instead, it's the complete opposite: a helpless little kitten.
Or so it seems.
Still wary, he lowers his sword a bit with a slight sigh. It doesn't seem threatening, but... one never knows around here.]
Hiyori... Careful now...
[He can't help sighing again, putting a hand up to the wiggling cat in his jacket. Seems like that might be her baby after all. So he unzips his jersey, allowing the cat to jump out and approach the kitten.]
Guess we won't be keeping them. Two's a bit much, huh?
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THEIR PLACE, MY BAD. yeah. she'd want yato and yukine and nora to all stay with her and her 20 cats. the devout follower of the jersey god, her god of fortune. who will not be one-upping her, thanks!!
what could it be besides a small kitten?!!! ]
Of what? [ hiyori asks, beaming as the kitten seems a little less skittish than its mother as it wobbles over to her. aaaaaa it's so CUTE AAAAAAA SHO TINYYYYYYY. ]
What do you mean? I want them all.
[ mamacat immediately darts to her baby once she's set free, but they don't run off immediately either? leaving hiyori to watch them too of them, spellbound. there's more rustling from the bushes and, alarmed, hiyori looks up again but doesn't say a word.
more kittens come ambling out and towards their mother. a LITTER OF THEM.
!!!!!
she wants them all ]
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YES THANK YOU. They would be such a happy family, no lie. Especially with the kids safe and secure. He would let her win, anyway. He's that sweet.
A KAIJU IN DISGUISE?? A LURE OF A BIGGER CAT?! WHO KNOWS!!]
I dunno, just be careful, dammit. [Huff huff huff! Maybe he's feeling a little jealous over her ogling the kitten okay. JUST A LITTLE. It's young, though, so he can't be too damn miffed at it. If anything he relieved it didn't get harassed by the apes.]
Hiyori. No.
[Love her dearly, he does, but damn if he's going to live in a cat corral! All of them is TOO MUCH! ...so naturally even more appear in a row just like that, leaving him groaning and dropping his head into his hands. He's doomed isn't he.]
You're taking care of them, dammit.
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I'm careful. [ she turns to shoot him a smile, trying to be reassuring in this situation. she really IS being careful of her surroundings. as taken as she is by BABY CATS, she's keeping her eyes and ears out for anything funny.
but she's going to enjoy this moment, too.
yato, don't be jealousslkgjslkg you dork. you can't be jealous of cats. and HOW CAN YOU SAY NO AFTER SAYING SHE CAN HAVE ONEEee?? he's doomed. hiyori + litter of kittens against yato. who will win?
hiyori, apparently. although she laughs under her breath at yato's grumpy behavior, she scritches behind the ears of every new one that appears before them. what is this? half the colony already? feels like it. ]
I was thinking of maybe giving a couple to the orphanage? I'd have to talk to Vash, though. He's in charge of it. [ as much as she'd love to come back to her dorm at base and have kittens all over, it's irresponsible. ]
... Help me pick one. I like this little tabby.
[ the one currently trying to crawl up her chest but is slipping and can't find purchase with its claws into her suit. he keeps trying. cute...... ]
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'kay. I'm trusting you here. [Because in a place like this, it'd be good for them both to be on high alert, just in case.
Note to self: for Hiyori's birthday, rent out the cat cafe for a couple hours.
HE'S TALENTED, OKAY?? HE CAN BE JEALOUS AND SAY NO AND MEAN SHE CAN HAVE ONE, ALL AT ONCE!! But yeah, there's no winning against this cuteness onslaught. He's already lost.
If they manage to corral this group, then at least that'll be a huge burden off the others, he figures. So better to let Hiyori try wooing them all into submission. Besides, they have treats still!]
That's not a bad idea, really. It'd be good for both the kids and the cats if they can manage it. I'm sure Vash won't mind. He's too sweet for that. [Thank goodness Hiyori is sensible even in the face of furry madness, anyway.]
Whichever you want I don't have a preference, truthfully.
[He likes cats, sure, and they like him, but it's never been a dream of his to have any. He tends to feel more of a kinship with the stray ones, anyway, after being homeless for so long. Still, he switches from petting Hiyori to the kitten scrambling up her front.]
Got any ideas for a name yet?
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ah, headpats. it's been a while since she's gotten one. that's right! trust her.
he might need to rent out the cat cafe to apologize to her for his shenanigans with akagi lmsldkgjsHE IS TALENTED...! this is true. especially for someone like yato, he can feel all those emotions. every single one. meanwhile, hiyori is cuddling every single one of these KITTENS. it's heaven!!! even as they squirm and wriggle all over her. ]
Right? He was talking to me about some of the older kids causing problems with the younger kids. Having a responsibility for a pet may help. With Vash looking out for them, too, I have no doubt everything will turn out okay.
[ hearing yato doesn't have a preference makes her look up with a small frown. she'd prefer if he had a preference!! they're going to be married. they have to be a team. ]
... Um. Touno?
[ after suggesting it, she giggles. ]
What about you? Any names?
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GAWD YEAH... EVEN THOUGH IT'S ALL INNOCENT! He keeps trying to tell everyone that...Multifaceted emotions all at once! Maybe that's why he's such a mess... Ah well. For now, he settles on being content with the fact Hiyori is happily ensconced with kittens out the wazoo. It's enough to make him smile in spite of himself.]
Oh really? Dang... Must be rough looking after so many kids with problems. Especially those of varying ages. As long as they have the resources to care for the cats, I don't see why we can't let them have a few.
[He's happy with what makes he happy though?? Is that not good enough...? He's still learning how this couples thing works. He's been teams with his shinki all his life, sure, but that's not quite the same as marriage, now is it?]
Tounope.
[Good one, huh? He smirks a bit.]
Taberu. That way when we get hungry we can always eat it. [HE'S JOKING, HE'S JOKING DON'T KICK HIM]
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READ THE ROOM, YATO. what would it look like to someone else?! LIKE YOUR WIFE.having emotions isn't why he's a mess, for the record. that's just having a heart. more or less on his sleeve, too. just like her. ]
Mm. [ she nods, looking thoughtful. ] That's why I'll ask Vash, first. I'd hate to foist kittens on him and get the kids' hopes up when they can't take care of them. As much as I want to.
[ FOR THE KIDS. being an adult means thinking things through — most of the time.
sadly, yato, sometimes just being happy with what makes your partner happy ISN'T GOOD ENOUGH. there are times it works, for sure. teaming up with shinki is vastly different from teaming up with someone in life. a human someone, at that.
NO IT'S NOT A GOOD ONE DO NOT DEBASE HER LORD AND SAVIOR TOUNO ]
Yato!! [ like the kitten can understand, she covers its ears. ]
............... I'm annoyed it's kind of a good name.
[ taberu the tabby. UGH. ]
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HE SUCKS AT SITUATIONAL AWARENESS OKAY, just look at his attempts to get Hiyori to talk to him and the time at Capyper Land...Fair enough. It's mostly he's a mess because of how he deals with having those emotions. Which generally tends to be poorly.]
Smart move, though. I hope they can manage it. If nothing else, maybe we could donate a portion of our income towards cat food if they end up needing it.
[If only Yato thought things through more often. He's still a kid in a lot of ways in that regard.
He'll be learning that as they go along, really, bit by bit. Especially if she makes it clear that she wants solid answer and not just agreement. That's important for him to know.
He can't help laughing a bit sheepishly at his own little pun - or maybe it's her reaction he's snickering over.]
Hehe...! [Too cute... It's like he said "fuck" or something and she's trying to keep the kitten's innocence.]
Hah! See? I'm good at this wordplay business. Maybe we can compromise and call it "Tabiru." Mix of the two without it simply meaning to eat the poor thing.
[The act of tabbying instead. He can handle that.]
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HE'S GONNA DIE FROM BREAKING HER HEART.emotions are hard. don't blame him. as his luck would have it, he has hiyori to help him with them. when he needs it. her eyes get big and blink at him. ]
That's... you'd really donate? I - I mean, I would. We could. [ "we" "our"
like they're one unit. their funds pooled. he may be learning, but he is learning pretty damn fast. at the same time, he'll ever be an idiot. hiyori rolls her eyes affectionately. ]
I knew that. You named Yukine in the snow. And Shi- Shi... [ shi...? shion? her civilian name? huh? shi - what? she shakes her head. ]
That's still too close to Taberu. And beer. [ her hands are still over the kittens ears but it wiggles out to pounce on one of its brothers or sisters. ]
Taba... maru.
[ YOU TWO ARE HOPELESS ]
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NOOOO CAN'T HAVE THAT! He's behaving himself, Hiyori, honest...]They are. He gets so lost among them frequently. As proven when he drinks. And now. Her surprise makes him blush hard.]
Y-Yeah? So what...! It's not that odd. ...is it? [Together.
At least he'll be her idiot, for now and forever. Hope you like dumdums, Hiyori. You're gonna be sucking on this one a lot.]
T-Tch... [He huffs and blushes at her pointing out Yukine's name, but stops once she tries to mention another name.] Shi...?
[Baffled and slightly unsettled for some reason, he shakes his head, huffing.]
So picky! You can't just tack "maru" onto it. That's lame. [Yato, plz...] How about something to do with the forest here, since this is where we found it?
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WE SHALL LET KAGA BE THE JUDGE OF THAT.yato. yato, relax. as cute as your blush is, you don't have to get so defensive! not with your future wife. it's not odd. for them. she's blushing as well though. faintly as her hand strokes the back of the tabby. ]
No. No, it's not. [ didn't take long at all for him to start using "our" and "we" did he?
yeah, she'll suck him alright - I MEAN. no, don't talk about that. or SHI. ]
Wh-what! It's traditional for boy's names! [ YATO. YOU ADD 'NE' TO ALL YOUR NAMES. with a reason but you know. ]
Hmmm. The forest, okay. Ummmm...
... Yabu?
[ YATO AND YABU. ]
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PASS DIVINE JUDGEMENT, O KAGAHe's gotta learn to breath, dammit lol. Idiot. But that's what she loves about him, right?]
Okay... [Nope, not long at all. He's getting used to this 'single unit' thing. Husband and wife.
HNNNNGH. Suck his lolly, 'yori. One day they're gonna have to talk about Shi and her lost memories. Can't ignore it forever.]
And you're a modern gal! Get with the times, Hiyori! [THAT'S DIFFERENT. Don't go into that unless you want sads and feels okay.]
.....no.
[REMINDS HIM OF A DISNEY CHARACTER OKAY.]
Tabine? [If it's gonna be part of the family!] What about Sasamaru? [Bamboo grass, since there's plenty of bamboo around here.]
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LATER, ALRIGHT. they're bickering about cat names. decidedly side-stepping the SHI in the room. one day, sure. not today. not the place, not the occasion. ]
I am with the times!! [ this feels like when they were bantering over her type of soulmate being worthless humans up in takamagahara. yato saying something about making her parents cry. loving leeches! ]
Gh.
[ droops. that's the hardest no she's ever heard from yato. SHE IS TRYING. she isn't good with names! she's NEVER HAD A PET. ]
You already got on my case about "maru" so no. Tabine is too close to Yukine and I get the feeling he would be embarrassed about that.
[
SIGH. meanwhile, kittens having a great time playing in her lap. she gnaws her lip a bit longer and then finally, ]
What about... Milord? You know, how we met? Plus, this entire time we've been out here has felt kinda nostalgic. Like old times.
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Retro girl! Showa era lady! [He's totally teasing her now. Because she's right, this is just like old times; it makes him happy and nostalgic. He was right then, too. Just didn't realize he was describing himself.]
Tch, yeah, he'd be ready to kick my ass if he showed up here. [Not Hiyori's though. She gets away with everything...!
Getting tired of just milling about, he crouches down to pet one of the cats.]
...nah. Then we wouldn't know which we were talking about. And I'd kinda like to keep that time special, y'know? [HMMM...] ...how 'bout "Take"? After the loudmouth himself, huh? They kinda have a similar pattern, heh.
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I don't want to hear it from the guy who has been through every era!! [ times like this make her feel like a teenager again. not the twenty-something young woman she is now. when he teases her and how she retaliates. the difference now being her slight smile as she snipes back at him. like this is fun for her, too, and not just aggravating.
hiyori gets away with everything because yukine gets away with everything. eh, well, MOST everything. no more stealing. no more lying.
hiyori offers the tabby up to yato and though she quietly agrees to keep that time special, she wouldn't have minded another ue-sama. ]
If he ever showed up here, he'd want to tear you apart for that and I'd rather not risk it. Or get involved. [ it's looking more and more like taberu is their best bet. that's so terrible. THEY CAN'T. ]
Now that you mention it though, what do you think of "Torane"? He's a little tiger, isn't he?
[ swiping at yato with his claws. batting at his hand for getting too close. ]
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