( open ) #SaveTheTurtle

[minogame]

Who: Urashima and you
What: Recovering from a fight, some shinki/sword practice, and a vague attempt at a shopping trip
When: 9-11 June
Where: A park, a shopping mall, and an abandoned temple (Far Shore)

1. I'm going to take a look at the sea for a while... (9 June | the Near Shore)

( On the 9th, a voice message goes out on the network. It's short and simple, albeit, a little vague )

Heh heh… Can someone help me get back home? I got in trouble…

( He attempts to be lighthearted, trying not to worry anyone but there's something in his voice that suggests things aren't exactly okay. His voice is quiet and drags in the way one might talk if they were particularly tired. He also doesn't respond to anyone that asks for more information though, he's managed to attach an off-center picture of some sign and a particular landmark to show where he is. It's a park somewhere in the city, not too far from a shrine or two.

When you arrive, Urashima's on a park bench, laying down on his side with his eyes closed. It looks like he's napping and really, it wouldn't look like much is wrong at all if you saw him in passing. His usual turtle companion rests next to his face beside to a small pile of short needles which suggests he didn't just get sleepy and take a nap. )

2. I wonder if I can use this well~? (General | the Far Shore)

( After he's gotten home and cleaned up and has had a chance to recover, Urashima bounces back fast enough. He's not the type of person to stay grounded for very long and as soon as he's well enough, he's back to his training. This time, he's trying to change it up a bit! Instead of practicing at Hachiman's temple or some other center, he's checking out one of the many abandoned temples on the Far Shore.

There's a sword at his side but he isn't practicing with that right now. Instead, he draws his hand in a stabbing motion and strikes at a tree, cutting one of the branches. )

Huu...

( He makes a face. This isn't really as satisfying as actually cutting something with a blade............. )

3. What're we buying? (Shopping Mall | the Near Shore)

( Urashima's never had to worry about fashion before.

For most of his time in this life, he'd stayed in the Far Shore, only really going out to the Near Shore occasionally. Back then and even now, in these summer months, he'd been able to get away with his more traditional clothes— he was clearly just a kid on his way to local festival or something— but it's a little dated, isn't it? Maybe he should find something else? But where does he even begin?

The answer is the food court where he's just bought himself an ice cream cone. He's feeding "Himechan" one of the strawberries that came with it and just sort of... people watching next to some of the gacha machines. )

Eh... fashion sure is confusing, Himechan...

( Just mumbling as he watches some girls in lolita dress walk behind a group of kids in school uniform... )

Comments

[sonofson]

[Goten blinks at him, deflating a bit. He pouts as his shoulders drop a bit]

I'd be really careful! C'mon, pleeeeeasssse?

[Don't be a killjoy Urashima. He just wants to play]

How can you say that when you haven't really used it either?

[minogame]

( that's the problem goten you don't play with swords!! )

What do you mean? ( It makes perfect sense to him? But uwah, it's not his fault he hasn't had a chance to use it yet. ) What's wrong with not using it? That just means everything is okay!

[sonofson]

[ Playing vs. actual sword fighting. Is there really that much of a difference? Goten doesn't think so. C'mon, he just wants to try and cut a tree in half or something!]

Yeah but you dont gotta use it on a person! I just wanna see it. I've never seen a real one before!

[He shifts his weight forward, hopping off the tall pillar and landing with ease before he jogs over to Urashima, hands held out. Gimme Gimme!]

[minogame]

( Goten........

Despite everything, Urashima is actually reaching at his side for his sword, like he's actually considering this. )

You can hold it for a little while but that's all, okay? You can't swing it or anything like that!

[sonofson]

[But swinging it is half the fun! He deflates a little at that but quickly nods, hands still held out expectingly. Goten will take what he can get. He gives a big goofy grin.]

Okay! I promise I'll be extra super careful! You're right here anyway, so nothing will happen!

[Why is he so worried? The sword isn't going to grow arms or something is it?]

[minogame]

( It's not fun it's serious Goten!!!

Urashima's really no good at being serious. Really, he has a hard time saying no. So it shouldn't be a surprise when he eventually removes the sword from his side, drawing it carefully from its sheathe and holding it out for Goten to see. It's a short sword-- about a foot long-- so it should be a good length for Goten. On the blade, there's distinct carving. )

Promise.

And only for a little while, okay?

[sonofson]

[Do you doubt this face, Urashima? Goten just beams up at him, that is, until he does pull out the sword and holds it out for him to see. His eyes widen a bit in awe as he stares at it. Short sword or not, it's a sword and swords are really cool! Goten prefers using his fist because that's what he's use to but there's no denying how interesting a sword is to the young shinki]

I promise!

[He nods, trying to reassure Urashima. But his grabby hands are still held out.]

[minogame]

( It's like he's giving up his child... He still has some lingering reluctance but he will give it to Goten. Despite it's size, it's heavier than it might appear-- it's a sturdy sword! )

[sonofson]

[Goten takes it eagerly, holding it with both hands. He stares at the blade in awe. The engraving on it just now catching his attention]

What's that?

[He nudges his head towards it before looking back up at Urashima. Tell him stories. It looks realy cool. The sword is already really cool.