007 | Clean Up Your Act

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Spring cleaning
When: All day April 15
Where: All around the Heavens
Summary: The Heavens don't like things being cluttered, so it's time to clean up a little bit.







Main Hall

While the main hall of the Heavens seems spotlessly clean at all times, that's not the case at all. In fact, it's been at least a decade since the last time they actually cleaned everything out properly. There are a lot of hidden closets and back rooms that have layers of dust and dozens of boxes filled with nothing but junk. Who knows, though! You might find something interesting and useful in there along with all the garbage.

Suprises

Unfortunately, some of the older temples on the Far Shore seem to have some interesting surprises tucked away, ranging from cursed artifacts all the way to magical creatures locked up in long-forgotten rooms. You are free to be creative with this as a way to get your characters into trouble while cleaning.

Complimentary Dinner

After all of your hard work, you deserve to have some tasty food and refreshing beverages. So the Heavens have provided that for you, so that you can wind down after a long day. It's not as fancy as the banquets they often put on, but there is a nice array of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

Counselling

As usual, there is a white-robed shinki bearing the gold chrysanthemum of Amaterasu sitting at a table in the Main Hall. There is a small sign that denotes her as the counselling shinki. Anyone is welcome to approach her, and she will smile serenely at anyone passing by as well.



In Summary:

• Clean up your home
• Help clean others' homes
• Get the main hall clean too!
• Hope no hidden magic jumps out
• Seek counselling if you need it
• Enjoy your complimentary dinner
• Have fun~

Comments

[diehardreaper]

Main Hall

[ You can't expect an amputee to carry junk, do you? So instead of helping out, Ronald's set up shop in one side of the hall with a blanket spread out on a table. It's clear he took a page out of Saitama's suggestion and chosen to sell some of the junk he found around his temple.

The stuff he's decided to sell, however, seems to be questionable at best.

There are dolls. Porcelain dolls with curly hair and strange eyes that seem to follow you everywhere, even as you leave the vicinity of the table. Did one of them just move? Nah. Must be a trick of the light.

There are also some old books, dusty with yellowing pages and some sort of leather binding to the covers. There's writing in there, yes, but it's hardly legible and seems to be stained with some sort of liquid. You'll probably be able to find some familiar titles in there somewhere.

Behind the table is this guy, his empty sleeve folded over his chest as he leans back in his seat and grins back at you. ]

See anything you fancy? There's plenty more back in the house.

--

Wildcard!

[ Feel free to toss anything at me! Ron will probably be poking his nose at everything and anything. ]

[miraculo]

[ She browses the table, looking over the dolls with a nervous interest before moving onto other small trinkets along the spread. She's new here, she's suddenly been informed that she has a nice place to live in, and she's looking for cute things to decorate the place with!



She is also looking for old video game counsels and game to have because she hasn't laid a finger on one in over a decade. Not since she left the modern world for an 1800s-fantasy-Japan almost ten years ago. ] Hmmm... [ She ponders thoughtfully. ] Do you have any new versions of the Gameboys?

[diehardreaper]

[ The dolls seem normal enough. At least until she blinks. Was one of them staring at her? Nah. Definitely not. If anything, Ronald doesn't seem to notice until she speaks up. Her question though is met with a look of mild confusion. ]

A... gameboy?

[ He's a few centuries too early for any of those things, unfortunately. ]

[miraculo]

[ This guy doesn't know what a gameboy is?!

No no, that can't be right. Everyone knows what a gameboy is. So she continues: ] You know, for playing-- [ Insert culturally popular video games circa late 90's-mid 2000's. Pokemon. Dragon Quest. Etc etc. Things that have already been 4th walled within reason. ]

[diehardreaper]

Oh! Right... ah... video... games, were they?

[ Yup, definitely way too early for those. ]

I've heard my mate, Rin, talk about them once or twice so if I had any... he might've snatched them up before I could even lay them out for sale. S'not exactly something I'd likely find lying about, sorry sweetheart.

[ But! Ronald is definitely not one for lost opportunities. ]

By the by, m'sure I would've remembered the name of a cute bird like yourself. Did you just arrive?

[miraculo]

[ She's disappointed that there aren't any video games in heaven, but--

"Cute"?? Oh no Sanae is such a cinnamon bun that she's susceptible to compliments like that. ] M--mm! [ She nods, a hand going to scratch her cheek shyly. ] I'm new. My name is Sanae Kochiya. [ What else what else-- ] And I'm the, um, god of miracles.

So! There's a lot I need to learn about this world. [ A pause, and then she looks at him, insisting: ] But...! If there's anything you need, don't hesitate to ask! [ That's what miracles are for, yo. ]

[diehardreaper]

Miracles, eh? Wouldn't think you could bring back a missing arm?

[ He's half teasing, though. As much as he's missed his left arm, he's gotten used to not having it.

He does, however, reach his right hand over for what could be a handshake. ]

Ronald Knox, at your service, miss. Also goes by Baron Samedi so... Baron's fine if you'd rather. I've only been here, a while but I'd be happy to help if I can.

[miraculo]

[ She's about to answer that she's never tried actually bringing back an arm, but then he offers his hand. ] Knox-san. --Or maybe "Mr" Knox? [ She will use his actual name, because it would be weird to call someone anyone but who they think they actually are, in her opinion. This "Baron Samedi" must be a god of some sort, although she doesn't recognize the name at all. ]

I suppose that means you'll be my sempai. [ A laugh. ] If I happen to do anything wrong, just let me know! There are just so many new things to learn about this place, after all-- and I'd hate to step on any toes too soon. Many people think that miracles do lots of things, but even if I used them on myself, they wouldn't make me infallible, you know? [ Or maybe he doesn't know. Meh. It's not like she really uses them on herself, anyway. ]

[oneblackcat]

[The table catches Omi's attention as he walks by, although not for interest of taking anything back to his own place. He pauses midstep and scans over the merchandise with an unsettled look.]

Ah, no thank you... how are the sales going? Any bites?

[diehardreaper]

[ Oh hey it's this guy! There's a bit of a sigh as Ronald shakes his head but if anything, he still looks like he's in rather good spirits despite it so clearly his lack of sales isn't dampening his mood. ]

'Fraid not, mate. Can't blame them really. They're a creepy lot but I thought I'd take my chances.

[ And turning his attention to one of the nearby dolls. ]

Isn't that right, Sylvia?

[ The doll almost seems to slowly nod. It's a small, subtle movement and only done once but it maaaaaaaay have nodded. If it did, Ron doesn't notice. ]

But how's the cleaning going? I'd be out there myself but there's only so much a bloke with one arm can do.

[oneblackcat]

[At least he's aware there's a reason nothing is selling. There's truth in the saying that one man's trash is another man's treasure, but sometimes trash was just trash! Then again, maybe Baron simply doesn't have the right customers nearby. It might do well with someone collecting props for a horror movie?]

Yeah... the cleaning is going okay! M-mostly... there are some pretty strange things hiding in some of these rooms and closets.

[Like porn. And bottomless jars. And actual bunnies made out of dust.]

[diehardreaper]

Not stranger'n this lot, I'd think!

[ But he does get up from his seat. It's obvious he's itching to either stretch his legs, ditch the dolls or get some action. Maybe all at once. ]

Anything interesting going on?

[oneblackcat]

[If by strange he means creepy, that's probably true. If he just means strange in general, Omi isn't sure; he might have some competition in that case.]

Well, I was on my way to check out a closet that's been making noises on the other side of the door. No one is quite sure what it is. Want to find out with me?

[diehardreaper]

[ There's a grin back at Omi as he turns to join him on his side of the table. ]

Sounds aces! M'sure this lot can take care of themselves 'til we get back.

[ And looking over his shoulder as he slings his good arm around Omi's shoulders. ]

Watch the table for me, could you, Lorelai? It'll only take a sec.

[ Is that dark haired doll slowly nodding? Maybe it is. ]

[oneblackcat]

[Omi starts a bit as the arm comes around his shoulder. Is that normal?

Either way, he'd kind of like to get away from the vaguely animate dolls, so he sheepishly grins and points down the hall.]

It's this way.