( closed ) #SeaTurtle

[minogame]

Who: Urashima, Oona, Chikusa, and other peeps
What: Catchall for my private logs. Getting a new god, following up on CR, things.
When: June 19-ish???
Where: Temple of Eris, The Near Shore


For Oona

( When Urashima wakes up, it's slow. For as long as he can remember (which, admittedly, isn't very long), he's always been an early riser but that doesn't mean he particularly likes crawling out of his bed. But this isn't his bed, is it? In fact, it isn't even a bed and as soon as he realizes he's sleeping on a floor he snaps awake. Sitting upright and begins to search for his things which isn't much. Kamekichi and his sword which are both beside him, Kamekichi, as usual, appears indifferent and asleep. But now, he can focus on where he is.

This isn't his room and he starts to call out, )

Terra...?

( But this isn't Shiva's temple and even though this is the first time he's actually woken up in a whole other temple, he's been here long enough to suspect what's happened. He touches his chest where his name should be and looks down-- nothing. And if he were try to draw a boundary line right now, nothing would happen, right? He holds up his hand as if contemplating if he should try or not but decides against it.

He feels his heart drop and it's that same feeling he had after Pippa disappeared. His stomach feels empty but it's different from when he's hungry. He's sadder now than he would be if he was just hungry.

Taking a moment to collect himself, he gets up, putting Kamekichi on his shoulder, and starts to explore. If he woke up here then that means he isn't alone-- or at least, that he won't be alone for much longer. So he should either wait for or look for whoever lives here. )

For Chikusa

( It's an average day in the Near Shore. The streets are busy with people commuting to and from work or school and kids are playing in the street. People are passing out flyers for upcoming festivals and celebrations that they hope you'll visit and honestly, it's just a nice day in the summer.

But when Urashima spots a familiar face across the street, he's quick to yell out, )

Chikusa--!

( He jumps up and down, trying to see over the people in the crowd in front of him. The lit counter on the street light shows that it's going to turn green any second now so you better believe Urashima is going to be darting across the street any moment.

It's been awhile since he'd last seen Chikusa and considering how the last time they'd seen each other wasn't exactly the best of circustamces, it makes sense... but that isn't going to stop Urashima who really wants his attention right now, )

CHI - KU - SA - KUN!

For Roxas

( After Terra's disappearance and being renamed, Urashima had wandered back around to where Shiva's temple had been. It's just one last chance, like he's holding out onto some hope that there was some sort of mistake... finding nothing, he lingers for a moment before turning back to the next most familiar place-- his second home.

It's comforting to be in a familiar setting again and he sets Kamekichi down by the lily lake, letting her sunbathe in the shallows. When he sees Roxas, he's quick to smile-- as if nothing is wrong-- and wave. )

Roxas! Over here~!

For Add

( After submitting his request to Apocalypse, Urashima had wondered if Add would accept it. They hadn't really spoken for obvious reasons, even after Urashima's odd visits to his tower to visit Jakob. Maybe he could have said all of this through the network but he's an old fashioned spirit and can't deal with filters on his own so they're going to have to meet the old fashioned way: Some place.

Urashima gets to the arranged place early and waits around with Kamekichi. He's probably feeding her a cherry or something by the time Add comes around. )

Comments

[mermaiding]

[It's not as though Oona has a sixth sense for these kinds of things or anything like that; she has no idea there's someone else waking up in her home-- and it's still weird, doesn't feel like home, but the abundance of water is nice. She likes the pools inside the house and likes that this is all now hers'. But settling is a weird, scary feeling all the same.

Either way, Oona doesn't know this sword-boy is even around until she turns a corner, stifling a yawn as she rounds a corner. He's very lucky she'd been thinking about going out, because otherwise she would've been quite naked (it was HER place after all, so no one was allowed to demand she wear clothes!!). As it is, the short-shorts and the croptop at least cover her, her bare feet making little noise against the hard flooring.]

Eh? [Which is fine, because Oona makes up for the lack of noise walking with her big mouth.] Who? Who! Who visits and says nothing? Rude!

[minogame]

Huh?

( He's normally a pretty observant kid but with so much to take in at once, it takes him a moment to hear Oona approaching. By the time he does, she'a already making herself known to him and he steps back, holding up his hands to show he isn't armed or anything, )

Sorry, sorry! ( He's apologizing! ) We didn't mean to... We woke up here.

( Kamekichi and him. )

[mermaiding]

We? 'We' who?

[She rests her hands on her hips, irritated look in place as she tries to make herself intimidating. It might be a little hard to do at like 5'2''ish but damn if she's not trying.

Wait. Her irritation and hostile posturing fall to confusion and she frowns] Just woke up? Why?

[minogame]

Himechan and me.

( Pointing to his shoulder at the sleeping(?) turtle. And Oona might only be 5'2" but guess who here is 5'1". This guy. She doesn't need that extra inch to scare him straight, though. )

That's right. We just woke up here. ( A hand on Kamekichi's shell, he gives it a rub. ) I think....we're here because Terra's gone.

[mermaiding]

Hime...? [oh.

Oh]

Turtle! [She perks up and hurries over to get a better look. Turtle! It's a turtle!! It's so cute what the fuck. She's all wide eyes and cheer now, fingers twitching with the desire to snatch the turtle away and snuggle with it.

However, her desire doesn't stop her from hearing what he says.] Terra? [She raises an eyebrow, looking vaguely exasperated] Nothing you say makes sense. Person is gone, so you are here? Just like that? Why?

[Oona squints slightly] ...Are shinki thing?

[minogame]

( He jumps back, almost protectively holding a hand over Kamekichi for a moment. It's not that he thinks Oona is going to do anything (she seems nice???) but it's a natural reflex. Kamekichi appears to still be sleeping... except she raises her head up to look(?) at Oona and the fluffy green tail behind her flicks once in greeting. Maybe she was never asleep at all who knows... )

Mhmm. ( He nods. ) Terra was my god. ( A hand moves for his chest, just above his heart and he pushes back the fabric of his jinbei to show where his name had been. ) I had a name before but it's gone now so... I think that means he's gone too.

[mermaiding]

[Oona hesitates a moment, crossed between being dismissive and being sympathetic. In the end she settles for sympathy, watching Urashima with an almost apologetic look]

...It is difficult, to lose people you care for, to be separated from them. Have to put one foot in front of other and keep moving forward, not allowing to be held back. It is difficult. [She knows because she still hasn't allowed herself to let go either. So she's a hypocrite, but it's still good advice.]

So, he is gone, but you are here? Assigned to me now?

[minogame]

( It's a definite change in tone and demeanor and Urashima looks at her curiously. There's some sort of understanding there and though he doesn't know her well enough to understand where it's coming from, he can feel it. Her advice strikes a chord with him too and he looks down, )

He was my second god... after Miss Pippa went away, I waited for a long time and wouldn't let anyone name me... ( But Terra had been patient and worked with him. His approach was gentler than Oona's "you have to keep moving" approach which seems more direct but the meaning is the same, ) But that wasn't very good... waiting all of the time.

( He looks down at the ground, thinking for a second before he answers her question. He could do the same thing now. Refuse to let himself be named and wait again. Let himself be vulnerable and depend on the kindness of others again. )

I think so.

( He nods. Maybe this is the heaven's way of pushing him along. )

My name's Urashima. ( And he nods his head towards the turtle on his shoulder, ) And you already know Himechan.

[mermaiding]

[Oona listens, more patient than one might think she could be as she lets Urashima work through it all]

Mm. Urashima? [She says his name slowly, testing it out a few times to make sure she has pronunciation right and all. She sort of likes how it sounds, so after a moment she gives a nod of approval.] Okay. Hello, Urashima. Ah, and hello Himechan too. [She perks up a little TURTLE... It's so good.]

Am Oona. Here, am also goddess Eris. Need to give you other name, yes? Eh, that is... Well, is your choice, in end. Will not take away choice. Refuse. [She shrugs because honestly, she doesn't care either way.] Do not know how to do other names anyhow... Pick one if you want one.

[AKA do the work for her she is Lazy]

[minogame]

( Someday, Himechan might tell Oona her real name is Kamekichi but that day is not today. The small turtle yawns in greeting and Urashima rubs her chin which gets a satisfied flick of the tail. )

Oona. ( An easy name to remember! And speaking of names, once again, he's asked to pick another name for himself and he gapes for a second like a fish before knitting his brows together and trying to think seriously. ) Do you know Japanese?

( Like, kanji? He gets the feeling she doesn't-- neither of his previous gods did. )

I'll pick an easy one to remember. ( And he kneels down on the ground, tracing lines into the dirt because they're totally outside ok!!! ) See?

This is "turtle." ( "亀" ) It looks like Himechan, doesn't it? You'll say it like this, "Ka - me." So you'll call me "Kameki." Easy, right?

[mermaiding]

Eh, no... Know little Chinese, to speak. But not read. [It's hard to teach characters when writing implements would just get washed away. That's what usually gets taught with the selkies, when one can go up on land.

She crouches down as well, forearms on her knees as she watches with interest.] Ah, it does! [Oona laughs, delighted, then looks thoughtful.]

There was chant supposed to say. Ah, suppose have to say it right to work right. [Oona makes a face but then stands, tossing her hair over her shoulder and holding a hand out, palm flat facing Urashima, the other on her hip. She just wants to pose while she does this okay?]

Grasping your true name, I bind you here. With borrowed name, I dub you my servant. The name answers, the vessel to sound. I call you as my divine instrument. The name Urashima. The vessel, Kame. Come, Kameki!

[There, even if it's said slowly to make sure she's saying it all correctly. She hopes she looked cool.]

[minogame]

( Maybe she just wants to strike a pose but he takes it as her holding out her hand to him and he reaches out for it. (If she asked, he'd say she looked very cool, though). Of course, he realizes midway through she's doing the ritual and before his fingers can touch her hand, he's changed forms.

In her hand is a short sword-- a wakizashi about 33 centimeters. Despite it's size, it has a good weight and though similar to his previous form, this one is slightly different. Instead of his usual inscription, the blade is plain and with a wavy hamon.

Likewise, he has no recollection of how he died so have fun with that, Oona. He knows she's going to see though and even if he doesn't know, he can't imagine it being pleasant. It's death after all so he waits a moment, letting her collect herself if need be before asking, )

Is everything okay?

[mermaiding]

Ha--! [It's all a little much at once and the death-- Well .Oona is no stranger to that, but, but... It brings tears spilling over anyhow before she can think to try and stop them, the tears solidifying into pearls before they hit and scatter along the ground.

She can't talk about it, she knows that much, her throat sticks even at the thought of trying.]

Ha...? Ah! Can hear in head! [She's quick to change the subject away before she has to hedge around answering some more, blinking back anymore tears as she forces her attention to turn to something else.]

Knife? Eh, no...Bigger. Sword? [She turns him over in her hands, curious, then looks around for his turtle. Surely it didn't become one with the sword too right???]

[minogame]

( It's the sound of the pearls falling that catches his attention. Pearls? And he follows the source to her eyes and not that she can see but he's frowning. He's instantly sorry and can't even ask why-- there's no point in asking and he can never know. He welcomes the change of topic and pushes himself for the both of them, proudly piping, )

A wakizashi! A short sword, heh heh. ( He feels different though. ) Ah! It's a little different before. Do you see the waves?

( He would point if he could. And since all shinki understand their powers right away, he starts, )

And I can-- ( Wait. This is different? He sounds a little confused at first but recovers quick enough. ) I can help you cut with water. ... That's different too.

( As for Kamekichi, she hasn't changed with him but she also doesn't appear to be where you would think she would be-- right in front of Oona. Instead, she appears to be wandering off into some weeds nearby. )

[mermaiding]

[She turns the sword over, running a finger over the waves and following it down the flat of the blade] Waves... And cutting with water? [She's not sure how that works, but she's sure she'll figure it out when it matters.]

Ha! Do shinki always change to match owner best? Perfect! You are perfect! [She waves the sword around a little, listening to it swish through the air, before she remembers the turtle.] Ah, turtle! No! [She looks around frantically and hurries to try and scoop the turtle up before it can wander into a cursed pond or something. They don't need some Godzilla vs. Giant Turtle up in here or something]