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Pomegranates

Who: Zero, Ichiru and OPEN
What: Pomegranates seeds are your free tickets to the Underworld!
When: All of June
Where: Near Shore, Hades Temple
Warnings: Ceberus is a curious puppy with three chompers.

Hades pomegranates seem to have a will of their own and purposely jump ship whenever he isn't looking. You may have found a stray pomegranate either by the beach, near the forest, or even better had the the courage to pick them off the two trees flanking the entrance to Hades Temple. Either way, the fruit seems to be in good shape and the seeds inside are pristine and look rather delicious. Picking up the fruit won't have any negative effects, but if you decide to eat theam... well then. You're in for a treat. You get a free night in the Underworld, free of charge! Your hosts will be the Kiryuu twins and their dog. You will be compelled to enter Hades Temple and stay the night. Only then will the compulsion leave you.

i. The Trees

One of the twins is on his way out of Hades Temple when he see's someone near the pomegranate trees and immediately goes to investigate.

"What are you doing?"

ii. Cerberus

The three-headed Hound of Hell is Hades first defense against intruders and will alert him to any and all visitors. Better hope Hades or Ichiru gets to you before Cerberus decides he wants to play. Be nice, he's still a pup the twins have a soft spot for him.

iii. Dinner Time

After Zero figures out what's happened - and after an extensive lecture about eating things off the ground or stealing fruits - Zero finally settles down and gets to work making dinner while Cerberus settles down watches in the background. You may explore your room for the night one of the twins pointed out earlier, but be aware Cerberus won’t like that and will be following you all the way. Conversely, you may decided it's better to stay by Hades side who doesn't seem to understand that a 10 ft three-headed dog made from silver rose vines is not in any way a goddamn puppy! You can help him or settle down on the dining room table.

iv. Night Explorations

Having trouble sleeping? Feel free to go exploring or try your chances at an escape. Who knows maybe the curse has worn off! Either way, Cerberus is a light sleeper and he has your scent. Hades won't be far behind once he finds out his favorite puppy is gone, and Ichiru tends to wander the hallways at night, so better hope you run across one of them before the Hellhound.

v. Wildcard

Open to any shenanigans you'd like to try so feel free to put up your own starter!

[ OOC: Characters are free to make up any symptoms for the "compulsion" to stay. For example: They can get the sudden urge to visit Hades Temple, or their feet will magically take them their without their consent. Or they might just start feeling pain the longer they ignore the compulsion. How many nights they stay is up to you! Eating three seeds can mean one night or three nights, whatever you want! ]

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It seems that's the only part I know well.

[ He shrugs as he said that. Honestly, he would be lying if he said he wasn't interested. The time he spent here was starting to rub off on him for better or worse. ]

Even so, I don't like being lied to or being told what is or isn't beneficial to me.

[ He states seriously. He knows what the whole thing is implying and probably why Zero is worried about him knowing. He heard the stories, but that didn't change his mind set on the matter. ]

However, that is my own matter. I shouldn't press you on what you do not know.

[A slow blink and Izumo raises an eyebrow.

Well, this could easily be complicated.]

I hope you've been direct with Zero if that was the case.

[Because lies are all that everyone really knows, deep down.

Even so, Izumo chuckles.]

In any case, I wish you luck. Hopefully you'll find the answers you're looking for.

I don't mince my words.

[ He replied seriously. Ichiru had demanded answers from Zero the firs time around and he got nothing for it. All his other efforts had been fruitless. ]

I hope I don't need to rely on luck to get the answers I want.

[ There's a small sigh from him as he changes the pace of things. ]

You wanted to see the waterfall, ne?

[ Through their conversation and walking a waterfall comes to view as he points to it. ]

I hope the same, but you never know.

[A chuckle and Izumo finally notices the waterfall.

Definitely a picturesque scene.]

Seems like there are a lot of surprising things here in the Underworld.

I suppose not. Thank you nonetheless.

[ He offered Izumo a smile at least. ]

Indeed. It's rather peaceful here if you set aside how eerie it looks.

[ah, he got a smile.

Izumo gives a smile back before he turns to look at the waterfall.]

Are you content with staying here?

[ Quite easily when he's being a good companion right now. Ichiru turns to look at Izumo for a moment, contemplating his answer. ]

I suppose I do. Being here feels strangely peaceful. I don't quite understand why but there's something about it that feels nostalgic.

[ There's a change in his expression but he dismisses it almost instantly before chuckling. ]

I am not making much sense now am I?

[Izumo chuckles, shaking his head.]

No, but in a way, it does make sense.

[A glance at the waterfall.]

Perhaps some part of you feels like it's familiar, but your loss of memories is preventing you from realizing it.

[ It's complicated when your mind is muddled with thoughts about your own memories that you couldn't recall. Ichiru was facing such things right now and it was hard for him to really accept things as they were. At least, he could be somewhat honest about what he was thinking to someone. ]

I see. I'm glad it does.

[ He stifles another chuckle. ]

You must be reading my mind. I feel like a lot of things I've experienced as of late might have connection to the things I cannot remember.

[Izumo's happy that Ichiru feels comfortable enough to be somewhat honest.

Then again, in a way, he's in a similar boat.]

It's rather frustrating, isn't it?

[ Perhaps that was why and the other had never come across as deceitful to Ichiru yet. ]

More than I can possibly imagine. I hate that I am force to discard who I was to be who I am now.

[A slight hum.

He hopes he'll never have to lie to Ichiru; omitting the truth was one thing, but lying outright was another.]

I can share the sentiment.

[ As long as Ichiru doesn't know there won't be a problem. He doesn't take people lying to him very easily but that's just his personality. ]

I suppose you can. Strangely enough, I did not expect to burden you with such thoughts in the first place.

[Izumo chuckles.]

It's no trouble at all. If you ever decide you need a listening ear, I'm always available.

Thank you, I'll take note of that for the future.

[ In which he might really take him on the offer. It seemed like this was the extent of their conversation for a moment. On the other hand, he's quite curious to how long Izumo has been here since he seemed like he was quite well versed in this world compared to Ichiru. ]

Why don't we change the topic? I don't know much of you to begin with, but you seem very knowledgeable.

[An eyebrow raise before he smiles.]

Do I seem to be that way? I just have a habit of talking to people in order to get information that I want, especially in such an unfamiliar area.

[He was here a few good months? before Ichiru came along.

A lot can happen in such a short amount of time.]

But what did you want to know about me? I'll try to answer the best I can.

Yes, you do. I suppose it's not a terrible habit it makes you seem knowledgeable. Not that you aren't.

[ He added the last tidbit just in case. ]

Ehh? You'll tell me?

[ he tilts his head curiously. ]

How long have you been here and what do you do here? I heard that even Shinkis can do many things in this foreign world.

I try.

[He says it a bit in jest, but Izumo doesn't seem at all offended.

Perhaps a bit amused.

Izumo listens to him patiently, taking out a cigarette.]

I've been here for a few months; just a couple before you came along, I believe. I try my best at gathering information, so I currently work and own a bar. [He'll lift his cigarette at Ichiru questioningly as if asking if it'll be alright if he smokes.]

[ Good because it seems like people find his little jokes offending. Izumo seemed to be the few that wasn't insulted by what he said. He seemed to have rather thick skin. ]

A bar is a good disguise for information exchanging. That's quite clever of you, Izumo-san.

[ He gestured to Izumo that it was fine. He didn't see why there would be a problem. If he can do what he wants, then he won't stop others from doing what they want. ]

I'd like to visit your bar.

[ Just to you know check it out. He's not a drinker and he's hardly of age. ] What else do you do? I don't recall if I have asked you but are you a Shinki or a God?

[ It's hard to tell with everyone really. ]

[Listen, in a past life, Izumo's had to have thick skin for all the shit that went down. In this case, offensive words roll down his back like water on surface.]

Thank you. People tend to reveal more when they're inebriated.

[A nod and a snap of his fingers as he lights the cigarette butt. He takes a drag and then breathes out.]

You're welcome to stop by any time.

[It doesn't matter whether or not Ichiru drinks. He enjoys the company while he's working.

Besides, Izumo doesn't particularly approve of underaged people drinking, but even so, that was a care if that person in particular resembles a child, and Ichiru isn't one. Izumo tilts his head at the question, though.]

I'm a shinki.

[ Ichiru can definitely see that in him. He's got majorly thick skin, even so much that Ichiru has more or less stopped attempting to break. In fact, he's found himself quite intrigued by the other for various reasons. ]

Such foolish people they are. They should now that's when they are most vulnerable. I wouldn't be surprised if they leaked something highly classified.

[ He chuckled. ]

I'll make an effort to come by. I am curious to what it looks like inside.

[ Ichiru could probably make the day entertaining if he felt bored enough to ask more questions about this world. He knew the basics but there was much he still needed to learn. Izumo seemed rather open to what he had to say so he was going to take that opportunity to continue using that opening. ]

Then you must have a God of sort. I wonder what they're like.

[Should Izumo be worried about that intrigue?

Izumo gives a shrug, a lift of the shoulder.]

Anything can happen when you're drunk. [It's why being a bartender is sometimes the best work.

People like a listening ear, so it's easier for them to spill out secrets.]

I'll be looking forward to your visit then.

[A-Ah.

Since this is a time before Izumo gets a new god, he sobers a bit, taking another drag of his cigarette and blowing out the smoke. He then chuckles.]

Well, I wish I can answer that, but my god just disappeared recently.

[ Not likely. It's mindless questions. He really is interested, though such information is useful to use for future references, but Ichiru doesn't outwardly hate Izumo and he seemed to be getting along with him fine as well. ]

Indeed. Such a clever tactic though. Inebriated people are the easiest to bully.

[ He chuckled. ]

I'll make note of it.

[ He turns back to Izumo when he said that. ]

That's rather unfortunate. My apologies if I brought up something unpleasant.

I wouldn't exactly call it 'bully'.

[But it's a light tease, followed by a shrug.

He hums softly, shaking his head.]

You didn't. It's just a bit strange to readjust to not having a god at the moment.

Oh? What would you rather call it then?

[ He chuckles at the light teasing. ]

I see. I wouldn't know since I haven't picked a God that interests me, yet. I haven't the slightest clue of how it feels to be with a God.

[ He softly replies. ]

Is it that such a strange feeling.

Pomegranates

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