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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.
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[personal profile] miirai 2017-07-31 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ It's okay, Rika has things that she can talk about and doesn't want to at the same time. ]

Mii. This means we can make plain onigiri, at least.
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[personal profile] coinflipped 2017-07-31 04:06 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll probably talk about it at some point since it's not a big deal. Just that she seems happy to cook?]

I'm glad you found it. I'd help, but I'm afraid I'd just end up messing up your results.
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[personal profile] miirai 2017-07-31 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
Mii! It's okay. We can just talk a little in that case while I make some.

[ Just let her wash the rice first. ] Maybe you can tell me a little bit about your sister?
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[personal profile] coinflipped 2017-07-31 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
My sister? Sure.

[Cool, let him have an opportunity to express his almost siscon!]

She cries easily, but when she smiles, it's like she shines. She's cool and has everything put together despite the fact she's just a child-- at least the Edna I remember.

[The Edna here? She's different, more mature. He's not sure how to feel about that. Then again, a thousand years is a long time.]
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[personal profile] miirai 2017-07-31 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's trying to wash the rice rather thoroughly, and given her small hands, it's going to take some time. Although she definitely hears the fondness in Eizen's voice. ]

Mii. I've never had a sibling before, but I think I understand... the crybaby part, at least. But I think it's amazing that she would have everything put together if she's young.

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[personal profile] coinflipped 2017-07-31 04:25 pm (UTC)(link)
I suppose it is a stereotype for younger siblings, however, I find it endearing about her. Once her head is clear she calms down and all is well. I'm always proud of her for that.

[Instead of a proud dad, he's a proud big brother. Everyone look at how amazing his sister is! etc etc.]
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[personal profile] miirai 2017-07-31 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Unfortunately the one who does that in my family is the older one...

[ Why must Furude Rika suffer like this. ] But that's a relief, at least. The crybaby in my family likes to go 'au au' all the time when she's upset and even gets scared easily.