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

[lighthousekeeper]

Closed to Kaneki
[Ion steps away from the counselor, looking visibly confused about what's going on. Maybe she didn't ask the right questions, although she had barely anything to go off of. Just her name-- Ionasal.kkll.Preciel. Yet, hearing others being called out introducing themselves, even THAT seems out of place. It's all very strange... It's possible that this 'Kuebiko' god-person she's supposed to meet will give her more information.

The fact she'll be working with a god at all feels strange. Especially since everyone around looks human. Is this what gods are supposed to look like? It doesn't feel right, but at least there isn't worry connected to the feeling.

And all the while as Ion contemplates, she stands in the middle of the hall while staring at the ceiling with a spaced-out look. Standing out like a sore thumb and not even noticing.]

1. Drink Me
[You may eventually come across a chest that's rattling with a muffled voice coming from inside:]

Hello? Help! Someone, please help! [There's a feather-duster that's been abandoned beside it, and when the cover is lifted, there's a long tunnel going down down down or maybe just shrinking with its depth. A tiny Ion will be at the bottom, looking rather frazzled and close to tears.]

2. Turning Gears
[While everyone might view broken clocks, hand-held drills, remote control cars, and other miscellaneous items as junk. But to Ion it's like finding a treasure trove. All the little gears and wires inside each system are curious things to her. So she dismantles and examines each piece as she goes, tearing them out from the frame to make a small pile beside her.

...So it really just looks like she's making more of a mess than the one she was supposed to throw out.]

[[ooc: I won't be able to tag back actively till the weekend but I didn't want to be too late in putting up a starter.]]

[ex_savor573]

[As with many things since he was dubiously promoted to god-status, Kaneki is provided with the most sparse information possible. He's told that he has a new shinki, and he's quick to insist that he won't abandon Hana, and...well, that's all. A new shinki named Ion...it's not very much to go off of, is it? And Kaneki isn't the type to just raise his voice and ask, but that'd be pretty obtrusive...hm.

He's really got to wonder why the Heavens don't just introduce people to each other, instead of turning it into some guessing-game. Especially when there's work to be done. But being who he is, Kaneki won't complain directly. A little muttering to himself will have to do.

Hopefully he can find his shinki...

Meanwhile, he spots a girl who appears to be a little lost, so he thinks he can investigate further later. He knows what it's like to feel new and disoriented, and even if he's not the most outgoing guy, that point of relation spurs him to approach her]

Hey, do you need some help?

[He doesn't ask if she's new, it seems obvious that she is, and...it'd be pretty rude, wouldn't it?]

[lighthousekeeper]

Hmmm? Oh, um... [Ion blinks owlishly back at KANEKIIIII, finally coming down to reality. Eventually there's a faint albeit confused smile on her face.] Yes, I'm looking for someone-- a god named Kuebiko. It felt like I was supposed to stay here, but I have no idea what they look like!

[Quite a mystery, this whole situation.]

[ex_savor573]

R-really?

[Forgive him for the owlish stare, he wasn't exactly sure what to expect from a name like Ion. Definitely hadn't imagined a pretty girl, and so for a good long moment he's no good for anything but shock. Belatedly he catches himself, straightening his posture and wondering whether he's just made the most unimpressive first impression a god can make.

Though what are the odds he would've walked right up to her like this? It's surprising, and something of a relief, since he doesn't have the first idea of how gods locate their shinki to begin with... He should say something more, shouldn't he?]

Well, that's- [Really?] That's me.

[Accompanied by pointing at himself as though she might need visual aid. Which she probably doesn't, huh...]

[lighthousekeeper]

[MORE BLINKING RESUMES! But after a second, Ion's smile brightens considerably as she claps her hands together. She hadn't expected to find him so soon, but here he is! Although she was almost expecting a bit more...grand. This is fine though, and it feels like she can be a little more casual since he looks close to her age. That in itself is a relief.]

Really? Thank goodness! I wasn't sure if I would find you this easily. [Her spacing out was helpful in the end!]

Then, it seems like we'll be partners together? [She gives a quick bow of her head:] I'm not really sure what I'm meant to do, but I hope we can get along, Kuebiko.

1. Drink Me

[mechafillya]

[This is an interesting problem to have. Luckily, Equius is very certain that this problem will pose no difficulty to him one way or another.]

[However, it's best to ascertain the best method of retrieval before just jumping in and potentially squishing her. Ion is lucky she has found herself in the presence of such a kind and thoughtful benefactor]

How far did you fall when you became trapped in this box? Are you quite small, or is it just a manner of perspective?

[lighthousekeeper]

[Yes, tiny Ion would not like to be squished. Although she's not sure if Equius is okay on his side because he's looking a bit grey. Hopefully those are just accessory horns on his head too.]

I-I don't know! I don't know how far I fell...Are you sure you're not very big?

[mechafillya]

I am perfectly reasonably sized of a troll of my age, and in comparison with the objects around me. [He looks up and around just to be sure, but yep, everything is about the right size on this end.]

[Well, if she can't tell if it's an illusion of distance, or if she's just shrunk, there's only one thing to do.]

[He reaches into the box, aiming for a little off to Ion's side if it turns out that she's really small]

[lighthousekeeper]

...A troll? [Like the mythical kind? That doesn't sound right. Maybe it means something else.] Is that like a shinki?

[As for him reaching out to her, it really is just an illusion. It will appear as if his arm is streeeeetching, getting thinner and smaller as he extends his arm. It's only too bad that his hand is only a few feet above her head. What a pitfall.]

I don't think I can jump that high...Is there some rope around?

2

[subtract]

[Add is only intending to pass by on his way to another room, but the sound of tinkering catches his attention. He stops at the doorway, staring at her from a distance with his one visible eye.

... Ah. There are a lot of electronics in here, too. He awkwardly lingers in the doorway for another minute or so before finally decided to step in. He stops a few feet away from her, arms folded and surveying her collection of spoils. Perhaps to most people it would just look like two piles of trash, but it's clearer to him that she's separating the parts that might still be usable... Curious.]

What are you doing?

[lighthousekeeper]

E-eh?! [As much as Add was lurking, Ion was completely oblivious. Too absorbed in her tinkering, obviously. So when he speaks up, she jolts in place before looking back at him.]

Just-- just playing a bit. Is that okay? I'll clean it up afterwards!

[Sorry, Add, she's under the assumption that he's here to check her work.]

[subtract]

[He starts to chuckle at her surprised response. What, is she asking him for permission? What a strange girl. He waves dismissively.]

It's not my temple, so do what you want. Just playing, hm?

[He bends down to reach into her pile, picking out some electronic piece. Maybe a circuit board for some small toy? He turns it around a bit for proper scrutiny.]

... Most of it's pretty low quality since it's so old and disused, but you have a good eye. What are you planning to use this for?

1

[galactically]

[Sheryl isn't sure what to expect upon lifting the top half of the chest aside, but whoa, it's dark inside! Is it a large hole? Is there even a bottom? Will she lose her hand if she sticks it inside the chest?

All those thoughts flitter away as she continues to gawk with wide eyes, mouth parting into an "O" shape once she discovers a tiny girl at the bottom. Ion will soon hear a surprised gasp.]

I can't believe Thumbelina exists!

[Just because Sheryl is a pop star doesn't mean she isn't familiar with fairy tales, especially with a title like "Galactic Fairy".]

[lighthousekeeper]

What? I-I'm Ionasal... [That was a quick introduction, but seriously, she has no clue who or what Thumbelina is. There's a quick glance around the tiny hole she's stuck in to check if she missed anything else-- nope! Just her.]

Could you help me? I don't know how to get back up...

[galactically]

Ionasal?

[She lets the name roll off her tongue with a murmur, keeping her gaze fixed onto that tiny lady. It's a name befitting of a woman from the bio-plant fleets, or a Meltradi, she thinks.]

— Oh! Let me take you out of there...!

[Don't mind Sheryl keeping her surprise intact because tiny person, but nonetheless, she carefully extends a hand out, cupping it with her palm just close enough for Ion to climb on.]

2

[redotiertwo]

[It's not really his business, but anything anyone here's doing that isn't cleaning has to be more interesting than what they're actually supposed to be doing, and it's on that logic that Davesprite comes over to inspect the mess when he spots it. Something about the sight of gears makes him feel nostalgic, almost at home, and without really thinking, he reaches out to pick one up between two taloned fingers and turns it.]

See, asking us to rip apart mechanical stuff would've been way more interesting than cleaning duty, but no, everyone gets condemned to following up this heavenly fucking mess with no trial and no chance for appeal. Nice work making the most of the junk card we got dealt.

[lighthousekeeper]

[...Sorry, Davesprite, she's kind of in shock, so it's kind of hard to respond. Her eyes go wide when she turns to look at him, mouth dropping open slightly, and she pinches her other hand as he speaks. When nothing changes, Ion then reaches out and pokes his wrist.

Amazing.]

Are you a harpie?! [It comes out as a surprised squawk as the surprise really kicks in. She missed everything he just said.]

[redotiertwo]

[Davesprite just sort of stares at her as she pokes his wrist - it's a little rough, like the skin of bird's claw, but just barely able to be felt at that point. Mostly, it's feathery.]

Sprite, but as far as I remember I'm some kind of human and bird debacle even if the specifics have fucked off to start their own little memory kingdom where no Davesprites are allowed, so harpy isn't that far off.

[Are harpies even a thing here? Harpy doesn't feel like the first logical conclusion to him.]

Drink Me

[eternalfight]

[Madara had been walking around, doing everything possible to not clean, when he hears a muffled voice coming from who knows where.

He decides walking towards it is a good idea, so he starts looking for the source, only to find the chest and stare at it curiously. He lifts the lid and raises an eyebrow.]

How, exactly, am I supposed to help you?

[lighthousekeeper]

[Finally some help has arrived-- fffff okay, maybe not. Ion's disappointed look is all too obvious.]

Er, is there some rope around? Or maybe a step ladder?

[eternalfight]

[Madara doesn't say anything and instead sighs, getting up to look for said items. After a moment of opening and staring into weird things he can't even describe, he finds a rope. It's a really weird rope because no matter what he does, it doesn't ever finish coming out of it's own box.

He decides it doesn't matter and goes back to the chest, the rope tailing behind him.]

Found something. Be careful. Tell me when you get it to stop.

[He throws the rope, and it never ends up falling. Good luck with that.]

2

[scrap_metal]

[ Genos is busy moping, so for the first time since arriving here, he ignores the orders. Especially since they're... basically spring cleaning? He intends to find an abandoned temple and rest there a bit in wait for reassignment.

But what he walks in looks like workshop trash-bin, and he steps on something crushing it under his boot. ]

Don't mind me, I'm just passing by.

[ That is an original take on cleaning... ]

1/2 stupid mobile tags

[lighthousekeeper]

[It's the sound of something breaking that gets Ion to look up from dismantling a toy car. She really doesn't think much of it since she's already got a lot of pieces piling up--]

Oh, that's okay...

[lighthousekeeper]

UWAAAAAAAHHHH~! [Better run, Genos. That is the cry of a rabid fangirl.

Despite her claim to not be inclined towards physical activities, Ion scurries over very quickly to Genos' side when she spots his arms and squawks in amazement. She's usually a pretty polite girl, but he's excited her innate gearhead that no amount of amnesia can displace.]

W-w-wha--- what are you? What is this?! Are these for real?! [Then spotting his neck, she gasps excitedly as her hands begin to hover over him. At least she knows well enough to ask before touching.] You're for real?! Oh gosh, you're so cool! Can I hold your hand? What's your name?!

[scrap_metal]

[ Oh gosh. He knows that. He knows that excited gleam. ]

Calm down! [ It's like meeting Add again. Only more hyper and cute. ] Who are you? [ Answering question with a question isn't a good idea, so he corrects himself ]

I'm Genos, a shinki. [ And he can't even give his lengthy introduction of which god he's shinki to, because his god disappeared along with his name ]