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avalononline2021-04-08 01:35 pm
mayoninofukucho) wrote in avalononline2021-04-08 01:35 pm
Video | UN: hijikata | Irregular Quest: Keep a Man out of the Sun for a Day
[It's after dinnertime on another rainy evening when a new video pops up on AOL. Hijikata has never posted anything on the network before (beyond responses to other people), so he's not exactly a familiar face... but those who do know him may be surprised by the changes to his outfit and the large black wings on his back. He looks a lot more composed than usual and gives the camera a slow blink before starting to speak.]
My name is Arashi. I am the familiar of Hijikata-san, whose body I am inhabiting by means of familiar fusion to bring you this message. I am afraid that I find myself in need of some assistance.
[He seems to be in a hotel room, and attentive listeners may be able to catch the occasional high-pitched little noise in the background, as if there were guinea pigs or other small pets running around. Arashi keeps a straight face.]
It has come to my attention that Hijikata-san has been struggling to reverse the impact of the wishes that were made about two months ago. I cannot maintain the familiar fusion state for very long, so I seek the support of anyone willing and able to keep him away from the sunlight for a day.
[What the reclusive crow tengu isn't telling the viewers: due to the heavy rains he decided to check on his bond partner, only to find his hotel room full of mayonnaise mascots. When the flooding began Hijikata had fetched them in a panic from the smallholding farm the owners of which had been letting him keep them in an enclosure, and their presence immediately made it clear to Arashi that he never fixed his messed-up magic. Hijikata had just finished preparing a familiar fusion essence in his room for later use in an emergency, and ultimately it was used much sooner as a result of the ensuing fight.]
Please come to Room 306 at the main inn if you are interested. I cannot offer gold, but I am able to train users of wind magic and help awaken it for novice users of elemental magic, or otherwise I can offer some rare items.
Just as a warning, there are some... creatures here.
[The mayonnaise mascots are harmless, but kind of creepy looking in his opinion. They are unnatural, wholly unnatural. The sooner they disappear the better.]
(OOC: This is open for anyone, no dibs (after all we've got time loops happening around here!). Villains and pranksters are also welcome (after all Arashi is such an absent familiar that he wouldn't be able to tell who Hijikata's friends are, or if he has any at all). If you'd like to plot anything specific out I have my CR meme post here!)
My name is Arashi. I am the familiar of Hijikata-san, whose body I am inhabiting by means of familiar fusion to bring you this message. I am afraid that I find myself in need of some assistance.
[He seems to be in a hotel room, and attentive listeners may be able to catch the occasional high-pitched little noise in the background, as if there were guinea pigs or other small pets running around. Arashi keeps a straight face.]
It has come to my attention that Hijikata-san has been struggling to reverse the impact of the wishes that were made about two months ago. I cannot maintain the familiar fusion state for very long, so I seek the support of anyone willing and able to keep him away from the sunlight for a day.
[What the reclusive crow tengu isn't telling the viewers: due to the heavy rains he decided to check on his bond partner, only to find his hotel room full of mayonnaise mascots. When the flooding began Hijikata had fetched them in a panic from the smallholding farm the owners of which had been letting him keep them in an enclosure, and their presence immediately made it clear to Arashi that he never fixed his messed-up magic. Hijikata had just finished preparing a familiar fusion essence in his room for later use in an emergency, and ultimately it was used much sooner as a result of the ensuing fight.]
Please come to Room 306 at the main inn if you are interested. I cannot offer gold, but I am able to train users of wind magic and help awaken it for novice users of elemental magic, or otherwise I can offer some rare items.
Just as a warning, there are some... creatures here.
[The mayonnaise mascots are harmless, but kind of creepy looking in his opinion. They are unnatural, wholly unnatural. The sooner they disappear the better.]
(OOC: This is open for anyone, no dibs (after all we've got time loops happening around here!). Villains and pranksters are also welcome (after all Arashi is such an absent familiar that he wouldn't be able to tell who Hijikata's friends are, or if he has any at all). If you'd like to plot anything specific out I have my CR meme post here!)
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Then I will dissolve the fusion now - unless there is anything you still want to take care of beforehand.
[Last chance to think it over, Darin!]
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...What's it like? Fusing with him? Does he have any say in what you guys do...?
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[If nothing else they don't have hollow bones. Hijkata's body feels so sturdy! It still became somewhat lighter while Arashi's wings became stronger, so he'll still be able to fly like this. ~Magic!~]
I cannot say to which degree Hijikata-san is aware of his surroundings right now, but he will able to tell us soon.
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One more thing.
What are your thoughts on us? On humans in general?
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Your kind is certainly admirable. You are tenacious and resilient.
[Honestly, he doesn't like humans very much. Sure, there are some good eggs, but on the whole they're loud and destructive, primitive-minded and short-lived, yet fertile enough to far outnumber the youkai population. One could say that he views them with about as much disdain as humans view mice or rats or city pigeons. He thought he made a wise choice in bonding with Hijikata since he has a reputation as a skilled samurai, but even that man is so goddamn weird and giving him so much grief... it's not improving his opinion.]
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[Darin's spent his life being judged by others. He can tell when someone is forcing a compliment.]
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[Humans just can't stop warring among themselves, it seems. Sure, there's also strife between youkai, no question, but it's a matter of scale!]
What is your name?
[The least he can do is get to know this human so he may remember him.]
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...Well, we can be a bit much. But...a lot of creationist myths state mankind was made in the image of the gods.
I'm not trying to shift the blame but...I think every creature; man, god, or otherwise...
We're all capable of good and bad.
...I'm Darin. Darin Altway. It's been nice talking to you, however brief.
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You are not wrong. All self-aware creatures are capable of having flawed characters - your kind, and mine, and even the gods.
[He gracefully bows his head.]
Thank you, Darin-san. I wish you the best of luck with Hijikata-san.
2/2 (... it sure would help if I posted the second part too!!)
You bastard!! This is how you stab me in the back?! This whole possession act aside, do you have any idea how much time and money I spent on that elixir?!
[Arashi deadpans at him from his (presumable) position of either lying on top of Darin or being awkwardly wedged against him, then blows Hijikata away with his wind magic, sending him flying right into an armchair.]
Hijikata-san, please calm down. This intervention is much needed.
No worries I've been busy as hell these last few days!
First order of business though.
[He motions to the mayo mascots.]
What in the hell are these things.
👍👍👍
[Arashi closes his eyes and covers his bird head with one wing, looking suspiciously like he's face-palming. He clearly wishes he were somewhere else.]
As per our previous conversation these beings are not truly alive. Sacrificing them would not--
No one's going to sacrifice my Mayorins!!
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Talking isn't working because you're not making sense.
Time to do this my way.
[Darin procures a burlap sack and some rope.]
You can either get in this bag or I can put you in.
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[Who or what is Darin's familiar anyway? Hijikata has never seen it... oh well, he can figure that out later when his fight (no flight) impulse isn't at 100%. It's on!! They're going to roughly brawl in this poor little hotel room (
if Darin has no tricks up his sleeve and if Arashi doesn't intervene). Hijikata's elaborate plan that he just thought up in 0.5 seconds consists of throwing Darin down, banging his hard head on the floor a few times, stuffing him in the bag while he's dazed, and tying it at the top with the toughest knot he knows.]no subject
Alright. New plan. Settle down, or we see if these things can be as messy as they look.
[Either Hijikata was going to charge him, in which case, I guess they're brawling, or he'll stop to listen to Darin for a moment.]
[And really a moment is all he needs.]
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[Sadly Hijikata isn't the most coolheaded person. As soon as he see Darin put his foot down on one of his precious Mayorins he lunges to throw him down before he can squash it. While he has a decent chance of succeeding at that it's doubtful if he'll manage to stay on top of Darin, or if Darin can use the momentum to pin him and get a word in... and then there's still Arashi, who's keeping a watchful eye on the scene and is ready to intervene with his wind magic if necessary.]
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[He can't bind his hands but maybe Arashi can help...]
[He quickly yanks the burlap sack over Hijikata's head and turns to his familiar.]
Hey! Can you use magic to draw the air out of the sack?? Without air he'll pass out and I can bind him up properly!