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Jennifer ([personal profile] theunluckygirl) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-01-04 06:02 pm

[closed]

Who: Jennifer & a couple people

What: Jennifer's nora'd, and talks to a couple friends about some memories she regained

When: June 1st...I GUESS??

Where: The temples for Hijikata, Sharak, and Masaki's god

Summary: points to the 'what' section. I might add more starters for people later ehhh





[Talk Nora to Me -- Hijikata]

[She feels like she's going to have a heart attack and faint already, and she's barely crossed the threshold of his gates. She's unannounced, it's rude, she should've said something but if she'd <>said something he would've expected her. his way, if it turns out he's not home, she's free to leave. No obligation to continue! It's perfect.

Unless, of course, he is here. She feels her heart skip a beat and her stomach twist uncertainly, but she takes a deep breath and reminds herself that she's made up her mind about this. It's her decision and she's made it and darn it she's going to go through with it! Unless he tells her no.

What if he says no?? She didn't actually plan for that and while the beauty and general calm serenity of the temple goes a long way in helping her calm down, her heart still races. Jennifer both really hopes to see him, and really hopes she doesn't.
]

[There's a dirty joke i could make here about roosters but for Jennifer's sake i won't -- Sharak]

[The place is pretty in its simplicity, Jennifer can appreciate it. Like with Hijikata she doesn't announce her arrival beforehand, both hoping to see the other woman and hoping Sharak will be out for the day so she has an excuse to leave.

The conversation she wants to have isn't as big a deal as nora-ing (though she briefly toys with that idea too, if she's being bold today why not go the full way?), but it's still deeply personal.

And, Jennifer thinks with a sigh, not something she should be sharing anyhow. Sharak isn't her god, there's no reason for her to care, but in the brief time spent with her, Jennifer's grown fond of her. She wants to continue the meditation thing, it's helped!, and it offers her another excuse if she can't get her nerve up.

Ugh. She takes a breath and glances around, hoping (sort of) to catch sight of Sharak and make her presence known if Sharak doesn't already somehow know she's there.
]

[Muffled 'Welcome To The Jungle' playing in the background -- Masaki, maybe Dio??]

[Unlike her previous adventures, Jennifer feels more confident about speaking to Masaki. They were closer friends, she thinks, of a sort, both being shinki and all. That makes them more equals, and therefore Jennifer more comfortable.

Also unlike her previous adventures, she feels she's reached a point where she has to reach out first to make her intentions to drop in known. Not so much out of politeness (though it is partly that, since it's Masaki's god's temple, not her own) but because Jennifer has shown up and gotten horribly turned around in the weird jungle.

So she pull out her phone to slowly send a text
]

Masaki? I came by your god's temple to see you. But I think I may have gotten lost. I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience. I should have said something beforehand, but I suppose I wanted it to be a little bit of a surprise? I'm sorry.

[Help. :(]
bussounoshima: (Aren't you popular?)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-07 03:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Nothing significant. Just some reading.

[She wasn't getting anything too useful out of it. Sharak starts to walk back inside and nudges a pile of books under an end table a little further.]

I've got time for a break. How have you been?
bussounoshima: (Sounds rough!)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-08 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sharak looks a little surprised and turns to look at Jennifer over her shoulder.] You remembered?

[Also: "kind and smart". Jennifer, you'll make her blush. She gestures for Jennifer to go into the main central room of the temple, where there is little furniture but a stone floor covered in cushions and blankets.]

Sit down. Tell me about it and then, if you want, we can work on your meditation.

[Because a) she's curious and b) it will be more effective if she knows what's on Jennifer's mind.]
bussounoshima: (Serious face)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-12 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[She should be surprised, Sharak thinks. She should have difficulty imagining a girl like Jennifer reacting like that. But honestly, it's all too easy. It's the quiet, meek ones that are the most terrifying when they've been pushed too far. Though it doesn't sound like she even killed any of them, Sharak wouldn't have been shocked to hear that she had.]

They were right to be afraid. [Some time during Jennifer's story, Sharak sat down opposite her. She's there now, sitting still with a placid expression.] Though they should have expected it, if they were so excited to provoke you.

... Violent urges like that can be frightening, but they exist within everyone. Even children.
bussounoshima: (That's how it is.)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-12 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Perhaps you were. [Comforting.] But one incident doesn't mean that.

If you don't want to be that kind of person, just be careful. Now you know you have it in you, you can be on guard for it.

[Sharak leans back on her hands and stretches her shoulders a little.]

But remember what you're capable of as well. The next time someone tries to hurt you or someone you love, remember that you're strong enough to fight them. If you want to.
bussounoshima: (She's like 80)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-14 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, she doesn't know! Neither of them know!]

Well, they still sometimes try... [It just doesn't work.

Sharak looks back at Jennifer thoughtfully. Then she breaks eye contact to get out a packet of cigarettes and starts to light one.]
You don't need to be like me. People will tell you what to do no matter how strong or fearless you are. All you can control is how you react.
bussounoshima: (Smoke break)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-21 12:32 am (UTC)(link)
[Notices that discomfort but damn right, it's her temple. If you don't like her smoking, Jennifer, you'll have to say something.]

You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.

[Sharak takes a long drag from her cigarette before speaking again.]

... Try imagining it. Telling me what to do.
bussounoshima: (Dramatic entrance)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-21 01:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Sharak stares at Jennifer for a moment with one eyebrow raised. Then, slowly, she stubs out the cigarette on a conveniently nearby ashtray, balancing it on top so she can light it again later.]

If you'd like. [Then she straightens up, a slightly more gentle look on her face.] Let's try something different.

Think of someone who gives you order, someone who likes to boss you around. Pretend you're that person and that I'm you.
bussounoshima: (That's how it is.)

[personal profile] bussounoshima 2017-01-21 06:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't back down right away, there's your first mistake. [This is a lesson, Jennifer, pay attention.

Sharak just sits where she is, demure and harmless (no). She's still staring at Jennifer.]
That's up to you, isn't it? Yell at me, intimidate me, whatever you don't think you can stand up against.