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UKIMIYA mods ([personal profile] thecastle) wrote in [community profile] ukimiya2017-07-29 12:50 pm

Beginning

One moment you were elsewhere, surely speaking to your friends, fighting in a battle of your life, dying, or even in a state of non-existence in its entirety. It doesn't matter now, since when you open your eyes it’s become clear that not only is everything around you foreign and unfamiliar, so is everyone. And there seems to be a fair lot of you, at that.

It's easy to discern a few things upon a cursory glance, once you pick yourself up from the field of grass you're resting on. The place you've awoken in seems to be fairly tranquil, for the first few moments at least, and the view of a newly budded sakura tree is among the first that will greet you. In the distance, is a towering castle that manages to look all at once both imposing and welcoming at the same time. There's also an odd pendant around your neck, which you'll find won't come off despite your best attempts. In your pocket you'll find a room key, engraved with a number.

The weather is currently cool, with the sun brightly shining in the sky, though there are a few too many clouds to make it a completely clear day. While most of them appear rather normal, every so often you might spot one that looks just a bit off— like a storm cloud that's completely lost it's way. Lucky for you, it doesn't seem like you're going to have to worry about any inclement weather anytime soon, as they'll vanish from your vision as quickly as they came.

A large stone wall surrounds the entirety of the castle, though it's anyone guess why that is— maybe it's for your safety, maybe it's to keep you trapped, or maybe it's for another reason entirely. The only breach in the wall is a single gate that looks like it certainly led to the outside at one point, but that too has been cordoned off by solid stone.

Fortunately, there's nothing to stop you from entering the castle itself, where you'll find it's pretty grand all things considered. The lighting inside is provided not by electricity, but by magical flame that adjusts to the time of day or night. Actually, if you're looking for anything electronic anywhere, or even a simple power outlet, you'll be sorely out of luck.

For now, it might be best to explore and make some sense of where you are and why you're here— maybe one of your fellow travelers might know something? There are some plaques in the Great Hall that might catch your interest given their focus, in addition to one ridiculously large golden one that seems to bear rules.

Welcome, fellow warriors, to your very long stay.
devilsphysician: (feh... what fools)

[personal profile] devilsphysician 2017-07-31 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I... I suppose that does make sense, but for goodness sakes, can you put your clothes back before someone else comes by? I don't suppose you would want someone to think you are some kind of lech.

[He puts his face in his hand]
maddogs: (i want to want me)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-07-31 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[every time nishitani mentions his death it's like another punch to the gut. it's something he's tried not to think about in so long, tried to put all of the horrible experiences of what happened in sotenbori behind him. but nishitani just keeps mentioning it like it doesn't matter. he gets it, on some level, he does. it's the way he talks about his eye, the way he talks about almost everything about himself.

but this was different. nishitani was important to him. and his death was a wound that reopened a little more every time he says anything about it.

he wants to tell him to stop. he wants move past it and talk about laundry and sponges and lack of technology. he wants to stop hurting. finally after a long moment: ]


Fuck the laundry. [ he shrugs out of nishitani's arm but grabs his hand to drag him back outside the laundry hut ] Fight me, old man.

[ it'll be good for them both - he knows it's something nishtani wants, and maybe physical pain will put the emotional pain aside for a while longer. ]
maddogs: (and i cant take it no more)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-07-31 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks.

[ `.))) ]
maddogs: (i want it bad)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-07-31 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
The fuck's a malak?
maddogs: (just to get up next to you)

[personal profile] maddogs 2017-07-31 04:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Got any ideas about where we are?

[ he tries to say it lightly so he doesn't worry her but also what if she got a hint from something else she was kind too. fire-chan might not have given info but that doesn't mean no one did. ]
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[personal profile] coinflipped 2017-07-31 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
We're a spirit of sorts, though I believe we are closer to a seraph than a spirit since we have domains that give people blessings. We also require people to think about us to get stronger powers-- so we require worship in a sense.

[A shrug, nonchalant and all that. Then again, his domain sucks and no one should ever be 'blessed' with it.]
art_appreciation: (15)

[personal profile] art_appreciation 2017-07-31 05:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, same to you...

[ A beat, and then: ]

Actually, maybe you can help me with something. This is gonna seem like a weird question, but, um. Do you know what year it is?
ofnobleheart: (☆ purify)

[personal profile] ofnobleheart 2017-07-31 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ oh my god why do you say these things ]

I see ... I'm glad you're alright.

[ ha ha ha ha ha... ]

Yes, that is a fine idea. I've familiarized myself with the outside of the castle but I've yet to see much the inside.
fedorascout: 25 (25)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd rather none of us demanded anything from them. I doubt someone who'd kidnap random strangers for this type of stuff would know the meaning of the word 'restraint'.

[Kizakura would rather there not be any uncalled for trouble, definitely]
fedorascout: 5 (5)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course I can't suppose everyone here was dead before, not without asking around. It's worth finding out how many of us remember dying or being in mortal risk.

[He'll do it later. For now, well...]

Could be, could be. You know what I'm concerned regarding that? If we'll even be allowed to return to our homes afterwards.

[Being alive again may not be useful for some if going back home isn't part of the deal]
fallenember: (> tsun)

[personal profile] fallenember 2017-07-31 05:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Because it's fun!!

There's a small pause on his end, like he's debating saying something. Its more like an angry pause of sorts, but he'll manage... ]


Natalia... it's good you're alright too.

[ ANYWAY -- he'll quickly begin walking. ]

Let's hurry. It's best if we get this over with as soon as possible.
fedorascout: 21 (21)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd rather not to give the mastermind or masterminds any ideas before we know for sure what's going on. It'll be harder for them to change the conditions of the game if they make a big announcement.

[Kizakura is already making guesses as to what this mutual killing game will involve, but yeah]

Ask me afterwards and I'll tell you a thing or two. All I can tell you right now is that I hope you have a sharp mind. Have you investigated stuff before?
ofnobleheart: (pic#8074494)

[personal profile] ofnobleheart 2017-07-31 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ you wound me ]

Oh!

[ and there he goes walking! she'll quickly follow him ]

Yes, of course. Where are we heading first?

[ she'll just follow like a duckling nbd ]
fedorascout: 25 (25)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 05:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, in that case...come step outside.

[Without waiting for a reply, Kizakura starts leaving the castle. He's not confident he's going to win, in fact, he's pretty sure he's going to lose, but...yeah. Better know the limitations of this body now instead of when someone tries to murder him]
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[personal profile] originallutece 2017-07-31 05:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[She nods. Although . . .]

I should think if they've the power to bring us back to life, they've the power to restore people in some method, even if it isn't the one they'd choose. Of course, we've no guarantee that they'd use such a power, but I think even keeping that in mind, participation is best. Being murdered was disagreeable once; I'd rather not go through it again.

[Disagreeable, she says, like it inconvenienced her just a little.]
fedorascout: 2 (2)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kizakura snorts. Yeah, she doesn't have anyone tough with her]

She may not be strong, but she has smarts. Besides, I dealt with the biggest menace there was nearby. As long as nobody takes the spear I pinned him to a wall with, she'll be okay.
fallenember: (>> cautious)

[personal profile] fallenember 2017-07-31 05:59 pm (UTC)(link)
We should probably check for some kind of kitchen -- to see if there's any staff and whether or not we could prepare our own food...

[ PAUSE. Wait. ]

Or if I could make something for us.
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[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
I'll keep that in mind if Elliot dies. [Shrug. Obviously now you wouldn't go for him if you were going to kill someone, but yes] Changing topics, would you really consider murder just because someone tells you to? Tell me that.

[He's fully expecting a 'no' and a look of outrage]
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[personal profile] miirai 2017-07-31 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
If it's intentional, there must be a reason for it. We woke up at that spot, after all.
fedorascout: 14 (14)

[personal profile] fedorascout 2017-07-31 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Then let's get going.

[And he takes the lead. Good to know he isn't pushing his new companion forward in case of danger. While they're entering the castle's great hall, he comments:]

You know, castles aren't common nowadays. I wonder what you'd need one for now, it's not like sieges or monarchies are something we see often.
ofnobleheart: (☆ purify)

[personal profile] ofnobleheart 2017-07-31 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[ natalia tilts her head to the side slightly as he comments about castles ]

Is that so? Perhaps it is different from where you are from. As the Princess of my country I've lived in a castle nearly my whole life.
ofnobleheart: (pic#7737399)

[personal profile] ofnobleheart 2017-07-31 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Hungry, I assume? I haven't seen any staff here since I've arrived. Don't you strike that as odd?

[ after all they are in a castle and shouldn't they be considered guests? ]

.. I suppose you would be in our best interest if we cannot find anyone to cook for us.

[ or rather for the sake of their lives. moreso asch's. ]
pseudoregelia: (If you'll be my star)

[personal profile] pseudoregelia 2017-07-31 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[...Ominous. But also very wise. She can agree to that.]

Okay, I'll be sure to ask you again later.

[Although at the last part, she actually brightens.]

As a matter of fact, I've even helped investigate murder cases before!

[This is not the typical expression one makes when announcing such a thing.]
tangas: (06)

[personal profile] tangas 2017-07-31 06:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't care.

[ people can think what they will. he makes no secret about what he likes and doesn't like. he's not that fond of being cold, so the pants go back on at least. ]

Dunno why you're so flustered though. We share the same parts.
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[personal profile] deontological 2017-07-31 06:36 pm (UTC)(link)
I agree.

[With the "sooner rather than later part," she means - it's better to hit the ground running with this sort of thing.]

We have few resources to properly vet someone, so perhaps we shouldn't be too specific about what we hope to accomplish immediately, lest the Sage truly be among us. If nothing else, though, it will provide us an opportunity to see how others here interact in group settings.