[There's nothing more miserable than crumbling after suffering for so long, reaching for food to take a bite--and only getting a single bite before he found himself back in the town proper. Minato looks around. His stomach grumbles. And he just groans, uncaring where in the town he is, and slumps to the ground by the nearest building, tiredly resting his chin on his knees.
Ughhhhhhhhhh.]
Ughhhhhhhhhh.]
[ Why does this keep happening-- upon realizing that she's back in the town proper, Maya's started preparing herself to help out where she can. She's already known that the blues have been having a rough time with food, but before she can arm herself with actual food, there's very suddenly... Minato. Slumping down. ]
Minato-kun!!
[ Hope you don't mind a very concerned Maya kneeling down in front of you?? ]
Minato-kun!!
[ Hope you don't mind a very concerned Maya kneeling down in front of you?? ]
[ From #ED3959: ]
Hello, Amano-san? I hope I'm not bothering you.
The reason I'm messaging you is the town gave me some of the shampoo and conditioner I use back home, and I thought it would be nice to share it. Not that your hair isn't lovely as it is, but sometimes it helps the spirit to indulge a little.
If you would ever like to use some product, you're more than welcome.
Hello, Amano-san? I hope I'm not bothering you.
The reason I'm messaging you is the town gave me some of the shampoo and conditioner I use back home, and I thought it would be nice to share it. Not that your hair isn't lovely as it is, but sometimes it helps the spirit to indulge a little.
If you would ever like to use some product, you're more than welcome.
Thank you so much! I'll have to take you up on that, if you don't mind.[Well. It took a lot of self-reflection before he really decided to work on this, but... Ultimately, he decides to ask two of the people who seem least likely to look at him askance for his efforts, two of the people he's most comfortable with. So he shoots off a message to both Maya and Yusuke, asking if they'd be willing to meet with him, and then shuffles a little uncertainly over towards the edge of the woods where he requested they meet him.
He knows this is the first step towards figuring this out and improving himself. He's just a little uncertain how it's going to go, that's all.
So he'll wait there for them, gently running his fingers over his Evoker as he does.]
He knows this is the first step towards figuring this out and improving himself. He's just a little uncertain how it's going to go, that's all.
So he'll wait there for them, gently running his fingers over his Evoker as he does.]
[It's very ambiguous, really, but who is Yusuke to question the reason why a friend wants to meet up? He'd very readily replied that of course he would and headed off, not thinking twice about the acceptance.
He's very curious about why, especially as it takes him to the edge of the woods.
If it were about a quest he's certain Minato would say so upfront... perhaps it's pertaining to another important matter? Either way, Yusuke soon comes into view, lifting his hand in a little wave when he sees Minato.]
He's very curious about why, especially as it takes him to the edge of the woods.
If it were about a quest he's certain Minato would say so upfront... perhaps it's pertaining to another important matter? Either way, Yusuke soon comes into view, lifting his hand in a little wave when he sees Minato.]
Minato-kun!
[ And Maya happily greets him with the usual smile once she's opened the door. ]
What's up?
[ And Maya happily greets him with the usual smile once she's opened the door. ]
What's up?
u have been CHOSEN by.........the $ MONEY GOO$E $
send the $ MONEY GOO$E $ CURSE to 300 people or you'll succumb to the ever-burning FIRES OF HELL
[Maybe Maya heard suspicious crashing noises coming from Ochako's room? Maybe she caught Ochako smuggling an armful of vegetables up the stairs and wondered why in the world a girl needs that much food? Maybe she's noticed that Ochako has chosen to stay inside her room for once? It's probably... all three things, really, but never fear! Ochako isn't one to keep secrets, so when everything on her end settles down a bit—]
maya-san! come to my room when you're free, okay? i have something i want to show you!
but be really, REALLY careful when you open the door! and make sure you close it as soon as you're inside!!!
[Definitely... not suspicious at all. Definitely not. And when Maya does step inside Ochako's normally neat and tidy room, she'll spot a) vegetables strewn all over the floor, b) things knocked off every visible surface, and c) Ochako, sitting right beside her bed and cooing over the suspiciously lumpy blanket sitting in her lap. Hmm!!]
maya-san! come to my room when you're free, okay? i have something i want to show you!
but be really, REALLY careful when you open the door! and make sure you close it as soon as you're inside!!!
[Definitely... not suspicious at all. Definitely not. And when Maya does step inside Ochako's normally neat and tidy room, she'll spot a) vegetables strewn all over the floor, b) things knocked off every visible surface, and c) Ochako, sitting right beside her bed and cooing over the suspiciously lumpy blanket sitting in her lap. Hmm!!]
[ Maya would never in her life wonder why a girl needs so much food, considering how much she can pack away. But the noises are concerning. And Ochako's apparent lack of socializing is also something she's noticed, and just when she's thinking about doing her journalist thing and speaking up about it--
This happens! How convenient!
Rather than ask what on earth is going on, she decides to just follow her instructions-- including cracking open the door, slipping through rapidly and taking a quick look around as she shuts it behind her. ]
... Please tell me you didn't bring anything back from the woods.
[ says Maya, who still has a lime-green goose viciously grazing around near their house like an asshole. ]
This happens! How convenient!
Rather than ask what on earth is going on, she decides to just follow her instructions-- including cracking open the door, slipping through rapidly and taking a quick look around as she shuts it behind her. ]
... Please tell me you didn't bring anything back from the woods.
[ says Maya, who still has a lime-green goose viciously grazing around near their house like an asshole. ]
[ one morning, about a week after the siren incident, a few knocks will soundly pound on the door. there will be a small shuffle right after and suddenly it's gone. if you go to answer the door no one will be there, but instead on the foot of the doorstep is a red flower crown. it's made with careful care and adorn with flowers to match the right shade as closely as possible. next to it is a folded note, which reads in careful script: ]
A gift to you, for your courage and kindness in coming to my aid during dark times. In the spirit of the quest, I gift you this crown as proof of your valor during the recent siren kidnappings.
Sincerely,
Zelda
[ though it seems zelda is nowhere in sight. ]
[ ooc: feel free to leave this message as is, or if your character wants they can message zelda. ]
A gift to you, for your courage and kindness in coming to my aid during dark times. In the spirit of the quest, I gift you this crown as proof of your valor during the recent siren kidnappings.
Sincerely,
Zelda
[ though it seems zelda is nowhere in sight. ]
[ ooc: feel free to leave this message as is, or if your character wants they can message zelda. ]
[ There won't be any manner of reply at first.
But not long after, Zelda will find a crown of irises outside of her door. It's not as tightly woven and well-made, but it's clear that someone at least did their best to make it look pretty.
She'll also find a message for her on her laptop from #B9536C. ]
But not long after, Zelda will find a crown of irises outside of her door. It's not as tightly woven and well-made, but it's clear that someone at least did their best to make it look pretty.
She'll also find a message for her on her laptop from #B9536C. ]
You're stronger than you think. You'll get through this just fine.[ The door swings open!
... Aaaand Maya, thankfully no longer in a dingy peasant nightgown, is already throwing her arms around him.
Yes. Yes, she was worried. ]
... Aaaand Maya, thankfully no longer in a dingy peasant nightgown, is already throwing her arms around him.
Yes. Yes, she was worried. ]
hey. doing okay?
[Meanwhile, Percy forgets that not everyone may have the hexcodes memorized, but whatever.]
[Meanwhile, Percy forgets that not everyone may have the hexcodes memorized, but whatever.]
[ luckily for Percy, Maya is That Weirdo. ]
No complaints here! What about you?You have my apologies for disturbing you, Miss Maya. But I am curious to know if there are any patches of colored flowers in the area.
Yeah, there are. Would you like me to show you?[ so a robot and a reporter walk into a bar...
except there's no bar. and there's no walking together, honestly--aigis is just wandering around the town on the lookout for a skeleton army that may, in fact, be as threatening as the quest post made it sound?
but she catches maya around a short distance away, and it's difficult, but of course she'll push aside her sacred duty to approach and say hello. ]
Good afternoon, Maya-san.
[ hopefully no one dies from skeletons as this absolutely necessary patrol is put on pause ]
except there's no bar. and there's no walking together, honestly--aigis is just wandering around the town on the lookout for a skeleton army that may, in fact, be as threatening as the quest post made it sound?
but she catches maya around a short distance away, and it's difficult, but of course she'll push aside her sacred duty to approach and say hello. ]
Good afternoon, Maya-san.
[ hopefully no one dies from skeletons as this absolutely necessary patrol is put on pause ]
Aigis-chan!
[ And here she is, ever-so-happy to see her robot buddy. ]
How's it going? Enjoying punting skeletons?
[ Maya may have been enjoying punting skeletons. ]
[ And here she is, ever-so-happy to see her robot buddy. ]
How's it going? Enjoying punting skeletons?
[ Maya may have been enjoying punting skeletons. ]
Not much, going strong! What can I do for you today?[ Well, if she says it, she thinks she'll believe it, and it's not as though she's wallowing in depression here when she's got things to do. She's fine. ]
[ What a nice day to be stuck in an ice palace, looking up as you pass the stairs just in time to see some familiar-looking face careen towards you--
Oh. Actually, that's not good, and Maya manages to make it up two of the stairs to try and break his fall a little.
Instead, they'll both end up crashing. Delightful. ]
O-oof....
Oh. Actually, that's not good, and Maya manages to make it up two of the stairs to try and break his fall a little.
Instead, they'll both end up crashing. Delightful. ]
O-oof....
[ ??????
It actually takes her a minute to recognize the hex code and the color, given the nature of the message. Uh. ]
It actually takes her a minute to recognize the hex code and the color, given the nature of the message. Uh. ]
By the frozen lake?? Where is "here"?Of course it did! Shiho-chan's a strong girl.
But you should tell me about it anyway.[ So Jion was reckless and dumb enough to try and tackle the vines with just one of those old scythes he'd been given as a quest reward and ended up with a bunch of bramble scratches. Maya probably only knows about it because she had the misfortune of stumbling upon him sleeping somewhere outside.
In any case, it seems his inbuilt immunity to diseases doesn't extend to curses, because Jion had ultimately fallen into a deep sleep like the other victims to the curse. So there he is, curled up on his bed fast asleep.
Good thing he left his window open a crack, allowing for pretty easy access. ]
In any case, it seems his inbuilt immunity to diseases doesn't extend to curses, because Jion had ultimately fallen into a deep sleep like the other victims to the curse. So there he is, curled up on his bed fast asleep.
Good thing he left his window open a crack, allowing for pretty easy access. ]
[ Maya is thankfully cured through methods she'd rather not think about-- but more importantly, she's hauled things back from the castle (that she'd also largely prefer not to think about in great detail) and she's making a quick round of the town to see who still needs help.
Jion hasn't responded to her attempts to reach him, over the forum and otherwise, so Maya's grateful that she doesn't actually need to cause property damage to get to him when she finds that open window. Good thing he's sleeping so deeply through the racket she causes getting it open and hauling herself through the window.
It really only takes a few tries before she realizes he's too far gone to shake awake, which is... fine, because she's got a remedy.
Namely, a medieval, rusting chastity belt that she delicately places over his crotch without removing any clothes whatsoever because she's Not Going There. ]
... I definitely need a nap myself, after this...
Jion hasn't responded to her attempts to reach him, over the forum and otherwise, so Maya's grateful that she doesn't actually need to cause property damage to get to him when she finds that open window. Good thing he's sleeping so deeply through the racket she causes getting it open and hauling herself through the window.
It really only takes a few tries before she realizes he's too far gone to shake awake, which is... fine, because she's got a remedy.
Namely, a medieval, rusting chastity belt that she delicately places over his crotch without removing any clothes whatsoever because she's Not Going There. ]
... I definitely need a nap myself, after this...
[ You know, he really really really really really really didn't want to send this message? Like, he really really didn't want to. Not just because it seems like an extremely embarrassing and very mortifying question to ask someone, but also because it's Maya and he really doesn't want to trouble her more than necessary. Truly, he doesn't.
But he's been hiding this dildo in his bedside cabinet for a while now, and he can't just like. Keep it here forever. It's weird???? What if someone finds it???
So, before he makes the executive decision of wrapping it up and dumping it somewhere in the forest: ]
hey hey!
sorry to bother you!
[ This message is already 500% suspicious; it's too proper of a greeting, but he already sent it so he might as well run with it. ]
so i was wondering... (´ε｀；)
you left something at my place, right? [ nooooo goddddd ]
But he's been hiding this dildo in his bedside cabinet for a while now, and he can't just like. Keep it here forever. It's weird???? What if someone finds it???
So, before he makes the executive decision of wrapping it up and dumping it somewhere in the forest: ]
hey hey!
sorry to bother you!
[ This message is already 500% suspicious; it's too proper of a greeting, but he already sent it so he might as well run with it. ]
so i was wondering... (´ε｀；)
you left something at my place, right? [ nooooo goddddd ]
[ Maya is... not as tired as she has been, but still not completely 100%. And that's really the worst part, is that in her efforts to just grab things to take back for the others, her options had been severely and questionably-- limited.
And she thought the chastity belt had been bad enough.
But no.
She's two minutes awake from an impromptu nap when the message lights up her laptop, and as she stares at it, it doesn't immediately click. Left something? She hadn't, right? ]
And she thought the chastity belt had been bad enough.
But no.
She's two minutes awake from an impromptu nap when the message lights up her laptop, and as she stares at it, it doesn't immediately click. Left something? She hadn't, right? ]
I don't think I did?? Did I?[ Upon Maya's doorstep, she'll find a neatly wrapped parcel complete with a bow on top reading:
To: Maya
From: Pyra
Here are some chocolates to show my appreciation! I know we haven't talked at all since the party all those months ago, but I still am thinking of you and how cheerful you are. Thank you for just being a great friend to everyone you meet. I hope you enjoy these chocolates. :) ]
To: Maya
From: Pyra
Here are some chocolates to show my appreciation! I know we haven't talked at all since the party all those months ago, but I still am thinking of you and how cheerful you are. Thank you for just being a great friend to everyone you meet. I hope you enjoy these chocolates. :) ]
[Well, she'd have to come clean about this eventually and so she's... decided to pick the easiest person to start with.]
um
maya-san
can we talk about something kind of a secret?
i promise i haven't done anything dangerous
um
maya-san
can we talk about something kind of a secret?
i promise i haven't done anything dangerous
[ ... She's not exactly sure why Shiho has to put that as a disclaimer, but it does help to ease her mind at least a little. Okay. A secret, but she's not harmed or taking some ridiculously huge risk. Great! ]
Of course! I'm always available to talk, Shiho-chan! Do we need a secretive place for a secret talk?[ At some point this afternoon, there's the sound of desperate hammering on Maya's door. ]
Maiden Maya? Maiden Maya, are you home?
[ Although the form of address might be familiar, the voice most definitely isn't. It's much deeper than Wei Wuxian's. If Maya chances to be home, the face she'll see when she opens the door belongs to this guy (sans rabbits). He's tall, over six feet, with long dark hair and a face that would probably be considered refined and elegant if it weren't currently grimacing in pain.
If she isn't home, welp. He'll probably just be collapsed inelegantly against her door, don't mind him. ]
Maiden Maya? Maiden Maya, are you home?
[ Although the form of address might be familiar, the voice most definitely isn't. It's much deeper than Wei Wuxian's. If Maya chances to be home, the face she'll see when she opens the door belongs to this guy (sans rabbits). He's tall, over six feet, with long dark hair and a face that would probably be considered refined and elegant if it weren't currently grimacing in pain.
If she isn't home, welp. He'll probably just be collapsed inelegantly against her door, don't mind him. ]
[ Maya recognizes one before the other-- rather, she doesn't recognize it at all, and she frowns lightly as she opens the door.
... And then opens it even wider with a surprised gasp at the look of pain the total stranger is sporting. ]
What's wrong??
... And then opens it even wider with a surprised gasp at the look of pain the total stranger is sporting. ]
What's wrong??
Backdated to 3/14 because this was a long time coming I'm sorry
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2019-03-21 05:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She’ll find a crown of bright red irises hanging at her door. Quest or no quest, he hasn’t forgotten what day it is.
That is all. It’s left completely unsigned to boot. She’ll never suspect a thing. ]
What better way to show my appreciation, an accompanying handwritten note reads, Than to offer you a token of the very first gift you have given me? But flowers and Heroic Spirits are fleeting, though sentiments may yet linger.
And that, perhaps, is why I can keep living on.
That is all. It’s left completely unsigned to boot. She’ll never suspect a thing. ]
[ No, of course not. It's not like the sentiment is half-melancholy, and it's not like he'd promised a return gift of sorts, or--
.... Yeah, no, it's extremely obvious. And Maya is merciful enough not to directly call him out, if he's making the effort to not even sign his name (though, damn, she once again fails to get his autograph).
Instead, she sets the crown on her head, and will indeed spend the rest of the day wandering around with it. Whether he sees it or not, she's grateful. ]
.... Yeah, no, it's extremely obvious. And Maya is merciful enough not to directly call him out, if he's making the effort to not even sign his name (though, damn, she once again fails to get his autograph).
Instead, she sets the crown on her head, and will indeed spend the rest of the day wandering around with it. Whether he sees it or not, she's grateful. ]
[Minato is very concerned. There's so much going on, and Minato doesn't know what it is, but everyone's been acting weird--
So it's only natural that he'd go check on the people important to him--which is how he ends up here with Maya, knocking on her door.]
Maya-nee...? Are you okay?
So it's only natural that he'd go check on the people important to him--which is how he ends up here with Maya, knocking on her door.]
Maya-nee...? Are you okay?
[ she answers the door, which is promising!
... But her eyes are reddened from crying, and at the sight of him, her lips tremble. ]
F-fine?
[ No. ]
... But her eyes are reddened from crying, and at the sight of him, her lips tremble. ]
F-fine?
[ No. ]
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