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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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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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Hehehe... Ouch, you wound me! [He mock grabs at his heart, tipping over until he's sprawled out beside her with a content sigh. ...yeah, he missed this sort of thing. Only it's better now because it's not just a matter of him frustrating her. They've both done a lot of maturing.
Meanwhile both of them come down on Yato himself like a ton of bricks! Unfair! Discrimination! Blasphemy! Booooo.....
From his position on the ground, he takes the kitten from Hiyori, treating it like a little baby in that he bounces it a little (gently) and coos at it under his breath. He's glad they're not fighting about names, merely having a mature discussion about them.]
Eh, good point. Besides, who'd want to be named after that stick-in-the-mud? [YUM YUM THE CAT AT THIS RATE.]
Torane, huh...? [His eyebrows lift as the kitten hauls off and baps him on the nose for trying to give the little thing an eskimo kiss.] Alright. Torane he is! Hear that, you little turkey? Gotta grow up and become a strong tiger!
[Tucking Torane into his jersey, he hefts himself back up and hops onto his feet, offering Hiyori a hand.]
How about we get these guys back to base and take a rest? I think we've done enough for one day.
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Truth hurts. [ for all her attempt at playing indifferent, when he's sprawled out next to her and lounging like a lazy cat himself, she switches from pettings soft fuzzy kitten fur to petting yato's hair.
they come down on him because he's a DISASTER. she wonders what yukine would think of yato changing and growing so much. would he cry about it? like he used to when yato finally spent his money on other people and not himself? probably.
hiyori smiles, however, glad they've finally agreed on a name. it's cliche as heck to name a tabby "tiger" but it works. they both like it. how will naming a baby go?
.............. too soon. she's just a little flushed as she lifts the other kittens off her lap and takes yato's hand. ] Yeah. Okay.
[ a pause and her hand tightened its grip around yato's. ]
... There was no sign of the older couple, was there? [ she wrings her hands in worry. ] I hope they got out safely. We'll come back and help take care of the kaiju once we come up with a better plan. They need their onsen back. It's their livelihood.
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Thankfully Yato will always be some level of disaster, so they both don't have to worry about him becoming an entirely different person. ...not like a reincarnation, anyway.
Not the most creative of naming endeavors, it must be said... Although their ability to cooperate and debate peacefully is a good sign should they ever come to the point of naming a child. Though they'll put a lot more thought into than just half an hour's jokey back and forth.
Her grip squeezing his hand gives him pause and he frowns, glancing out into the woods.]
No, there wasn't. It was entirely overrun with those damn apes. I'm sure they managed to escape before things got out of hand. They've held out this long so far, haven't they? We gotta have some faith in them. [Turning back towards Hiyori, he nods.] Once we take care of these cats and rest a little, we'll rearm and try again. We can do it. I have faith in us. All of us. We'll manage.
C'mon. Let's get dried out and warmed up.
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although their naming sense needs a LOT of work, their teamwork doesn't. it is a good sign. a very good sign. gods willing, they'll put a LOT more thought into that latter thing.
i-if it ever happens. on purpose!!
hiyori's frightened grip eases as he reassures her and she exhales all the tension she felt. ] Right. You're right. Humans are resilient. [ not too long ago, she told him that. she should believe in her fellow man, too. she does. that they wouldn't stick around when there was so much danger.
it's up to them to fix it, though.
yato has faith in them, too. in humans. in those who want to help. here is another one of those reasons besides just being an idiot. he is so much more than an idiot. so, so much. this is the yato that she fell in love with, too - his optimism. ]
We'll manage.
[ she echoes his words, softer, then weaves her fingers between his, meeting his nod with a bright smile. ]