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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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[He's sounding a bit more chipper than usual. Yes, thank you very much, Arashi, for this information. Sorry not sorry Hijikata, your room will be cursed from now on.
Seeing as how he as a limited amount of time, Sougo gets down to business. Normally he's content to just slack off, but not when it comes to making Hijikata's life miserable. He already had rope with him (as a proper ~sadist dom~), but he needs to get everything else to enact his plans. He'll stop by the pharmacy for laxatives, and then by the glassmakers to obtain broken glass from their mistakes. Lastly, the piece de resistance, he prints out a picture of a ghost yokai and then asked to have it magically blown up to be four times its size at the Camelot equivalent of Kinko's.
It may have taken him more than thirty minutes before he arrives at Hijikata's door with a full backpack.]
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Thank you very much for coming.
[He eyes the stuffed backpack...]
I see you prepared quite well for this undertaking. As I will not be able to maintain the fusion for much longer - only for about ten more minutes - please share with me your plan so I may assist you to the best of my abilities.
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Tape this on his window. It's 'cause he'll be too scared to open it up. My familiar'll help you--Hey. Sasuke.
[At Sougo's call, a floating kamaitachi appears on his shoulder.]
I told you, it's Ha-ya-te!
Wanna help me trick Hijikata?
[Hayate's mood changes as quickly as the wind. He's excited to get to be part of a prank. Eventually, he's tasked mixing the laxatives in some of the mayonnaise bottles. Sougo then goes to dump and spread the broken glass all over Hijikata's bed and in his pillows.]
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I do not believe that these measures will necessary be helpful in keeping Hijikata-san out of the sun, barring this one.
[The scroll, he means. He's struggling with the tape, never having used any before, and ends up getting it stuck in his wings. Honestly, this isn't going to get done within 10 minutes.]
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[Shut up Arashi, these are all 100% necessary. Meanwhile it looks like the poor Mayorins don't share that misplaced trust in Sougo, but that suits him just fine. Hayate is trying his best to put the laxative in the mixing bottles but having sickles on his hands is making it difficult. At least it's making a mess of Hijikata's apartment though. Sougo sighs as Arashi struggles with a seemingly simple task like putting up a poster. He dumps the rest of the broken glass haphazardly around the room before going to take the tape.]
Okay, we're running out of time. I'm gonna need to tie him up.
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I will need you to guarantee me that no lasting harm will come to Hijikata-san.
[Sougo responded to a clearly worded appeal for help, but his strange actions seem to indicate ulterior motives. Time to rain on his parade on that front, if only a little.]
Although I am in control of this body Hijikata-san is still conscious, so be mindful that he is aware of your... preparations.
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He knows what's going on all along?
[Normally, Sougo is cool with Hijikata seeing his homicidal machinations because it's extra scary, but some of his pranks here relied on the element of surprise! Sougo's opinion of Arashi just plummeted.]
Whatever, let's get this over with then. I'm not gonna kill him. Not this time, at least.
Don't worry, he's just kidding!
Oi, get back to your task, Sasuke.
[Although wouldn't killing Hijikata get rid of the Mayorins in a roundabout way?
Sougo then looks down at Arashi holding out Hijikata's hands and shakes his head. Oh no. That's not enough to restrain the Demon Vice-Commander.]
Lay down on your belly.
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I would prefer to not lie down. Surely tying the wrists and ankles will suffice.
[Clearly this man is malevolent to some degree, so Arashi feels inclined to ask him to collect his things and take his leave, but his magic is really running out now. It's a struggle to focus on keeping the fusion together. This isn't good. At this rate he'll have to actually stay here to keep an eye on things, and he wanted to extricate himself from the situation so badly! Unless... he locks eyes with Hayate. As a fellow youkai now bonded to a human he surely understands his plight.]
I can feel the fusion coming undone. I will need to recuperate from its effects. Hayate-san... should anything get out of hand in my absence please contact me immediately. I will provide you with the means to do so shortly.
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Your preference doesn't matter here. [Sigh. Nevertheless, Sougo starts on tying up Hijikata's wrists, to at least make a little progress. The way Sougo ties it leaves extra rope at the end to be a makeshift leash.]
Oi, you gotta sit down for the ankles.
[Hayate had started to get distracted trying to put the laxatives in the bottles and ended up trying to dump the mayonnaise in the sink instead. As soon as Arashi looks at him though, Hayate knows he's all business. Hayate floats over to rest on Sougo's shoulder to show Arashi that he'll be watching, like a good familiar!]
I got it! I told you not to worry, though.
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I appreciate your support.
[As soon as Sougo is done tying his ankles to the feet of the armchair Arashi exhales in relief. That wasn't a moment to soon.]
I will now release the fusion.
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Arashi, you bastard!! What the hell is your problem?! Untie me straight away and see to it that Sougo and his weasel leave!!
Hijikata-san, you need an intervention. Sougo-san and Hayate-san offered their assistance. Rest assured that no harm will come--
No harm, my ass!! You haven't got a clue who you let into my room here! He's the worst sadist in the Shinsengumi!
[Arashi doesn't have an immediate response to that. He looks at Sougo, then at Hayate, then back at Hijikata who's twisting and turning in the armchair, trying to loosen the ropes.]
Be that as it may, he assured me that you will not be harmed. Hayate-san is also vouching for that. I am depleted of energy and require rest now, so you will excuse me--
You put me in this kind of situation and then you just olly out?!
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[Sougo gives Arashi a lazy salute. After how curt he was, Sougo is still addressing Arashi respectfully. Maybe it's habit, mockery, or a mixture of both. But even Sougo can admit that Arashi's full form is pretty damn impressive. The sheer difference between dignified Arashi and Hijikata tied to a chair sure is something to behold.
Once the tengu disappears, Sougo smirks at Hijikata with all the glee of a kid finding the cookie jar when his parents are away.]
Well, well, well, Hijikata-san. Looks like there's no one to help you now.
There's me!
Sasuke doesn't count.
[Hayate whines, too used to Sougo's teasing to put up a fight right now. Besides, he has a job to do! He'll be happy if he gets to play with Hijikata and make Arashi proud of him.]
You heard the crow man. You need an intervention. Poor Arashi-san, you treated him so badly. Let's see here, where are those things...
[Sougo jerks the rope, tying it to the nearest bedpost. He needs to leave Hijikata's side temporarily to go Mayorin hunting, after all. Sword drawn, he starts to look behind all the available doors...]
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[He pulls at the rope, then tries to lift it over the top of the bedpost, but the wooden post has decorative ridges, and of course Sougo tied the knot right in one of those, so the rope won't budge.]
Wait, what are you doing with the sword?! Sougo!!
[If he were tied to a regular chair instead of a heavy armchair he would long have managed to topple it, but as it is he can only strain and struggle as the sadist prowls through his apartment... and within mere moments he finds the first scared Mayorins hiding behind the paper bin.]
Leave them alone!! Hayate, protect them!!
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So what will it be? You stay away from the sunlight or I take care of these guys one by one.
[While this is happening, Hayate floats over to sit on Hijikata's head. Even as Hijikata cries for Hayate to help the Mayorin, the kamaitachi is a little confused. For him, this is merely Sougo's way of "playing" with Hijikata and helping!]
But Arashi-san said to protect you...he didn't say anything about the Mayorin thingies.
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I-- I'll stay out of the sun!! I'll avoid it completely! Just set Mayorin down, gently!
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[The Mayorin is full-on crying now, and Sougo refuses to budge. If only he could record this moment! He'd want to have a video of Hijikata begging him for mercy forever. Alas, both of his hands are occupied right now and Hayate's claws would just tear up his hakama...]
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[Begging Sougo like this feels beyond shitty. Hijikata knows that he's getting an absolute kick out of his despair right now, but screw his dignity and pride; his Mayorins are at stake! The one Sougo is holding is so terrified, Hijikata can't stand to see it. He's willing to do anything to save it!]
If you want to be extra sure you can-- you can use more rope, you can use tape, you can lock me in the closet..! Just leave Mayorin alone! Set him down, he hasn't done anything to you!
[He knows that last part doesn't make a difference to the sadist, but damn if he won't remind him of how wrong he is for harming these innocent mascots!]