Ayumu Yamazaki [ 山崎 歩 ] (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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thenearshore2016-06-07 02:44 pm
kagenonadeshiko) wrote in thenearshore2016-06-07 02:44 pm
[Open and Closed]
Who: Ayumu Yamazaki, Satoshi, and you!
What: Getting to know the neighbors + attempting to sell Vesta's stuff + Prayer #2
When: March 20 - 23, various times of day
Where: Takamagahara and the Near Shore
Warnings: None currently!
March 20st - Takamagahara, afternoon (Open)
[Outwardly, Ayumu seems perfectly calm as she strolls through Takamagahara. She's clad in a blue haori today, having decided that it'd be better to avoid garments that could restrict her movement outside her temple. She's largely kept to herself since her arrival, far more preoccupied with getting her new home in order and adjusting to living with a child under her roof. It's a big change and grave responsibility, one she takes quite seriously, but it's a daunting task, too. The last youth Ayumu had regular dealings with was Tetsu and he was a good five years older than Satoshi.
Adapting to such a quiet home and cooking and cleaning for two instead of a whole fighting force of rowdy men is difficult, too. She keeps making too much food and there are always leftovers and while that cuts back on the amount of meals she has to prepare, it also cuts down on the amount of time she spends doing her hobby.
Today, Ayumu's chosen to venture outside her temple for the first time since her return following the chocolate affair. She's currently going around to different temples with small plates of daifuku mochi - strawberry-filled pastries traditionally associated with spring. It'd be in her best interests to get to know her neighbors, she thinks, and get to know the layout of the area better.
Feel free to answer her polite knock on the door or intercept her in transit.]
March 21st and 22nd - The Near Shore, various shopping districts, all day (Open)
[ So far, Vesta's pantry seems very well-stocked but it's not going to last forever. With a child in her care, it's imperative that Ayumu take initiative and ward off potential financial problems well in advance.
One positive thing to come of the break in was the understanding that Vesta's temple had valuables that could be sold if Ayumu could find a buyer. But before that, she needs to find somewhere to appraise the items. And that's how she's come to find herself walking down a street of local businesses, carrying a priceless Roman urn in her arms, while she looks for a merchant or secondhand shop.
The Near Shore residents don't seem to be paying her any mind but an old-fashioned Japanese woman carrying an object that looks like it belongs in a museum might catch the eye of any Far Shore residents in the area.]
March 23rd - Near Shore, city hospital somewhere in Shikoku, morning (Closed to Satoshi; Prayer #2)
[The size and style of the hospital building are a little intimidating to Ayumu as they approach the front lobby. She may not know much about the modern world just yet but she does understand the importance of family. Having lost her own due to a strange circumstance very recently, the woman's worries about her mother's health and her ability to take care of her moved her to act on her behalf. She isn't sure what support or comfort she can give but there is solace in working, even if it's different from the type of work she's used to. It's still a job and Ayumu makes it a point to complete those to the best of her ability.
She turns to Satoshi, smiling down at him with a confidence she doesn't quite feel in this situation. The woman's concerns about being unable to support her mother through such a trying time certainly resonated with Ayumu's own doubts as to whether she's fit to take care of a child.]
Are you ready, Satoshi-kun?
[Ayumu's about to ask him if he knows his way around these types of buildings when she remembers that she'd know better than he would. ]
The lady we're looking should be with her mother right now...
[Hopefully, they won't get too lost on the way to her.]
What: Getting to know the neighbors + attempting to sell Vesta's stuff + Prayer #2
When: March 20 - 23, various times of day
Where: Takamagahara and the Near Shore
Warnings: None currently!
March 20st - Takamagahara, afternoon (Open)
[Outwardly, Ayumu seems perfectly calm as she strolls through Takamagahara. She's clad in a blue haori today, having decided that it'd be better to avoid garments that could restrict her movement outside her temple. She's largely kept to herself since her arrival, far more preoccupied with getting her new home in order and adjusting to living with a child under her roof. It's a big change and grave responsibility, one she takes quite seriously, but it's a daunting task, too. The last youth Ayumu had regular dealings with was Tetsu and he was a good five years older than Satoshi.
Adapting to such a quiet home and cooking and cleaning for two instead of a whole fighting force of rowdy men is difficult, too. She keeps making too much food and there are always leftovers and while that cuts back on the amount of meals she has to prepare, it also cuts down on the amount of time she spends doing her hobby.
Today, Ayumu's chosen to venture outside her temple for the first time since her return following the chocolate affair. She's currently going around to different temples with small plates of daifuku mochi - strawberry-filled pastries traditionally associated with spring. It'd be in her best interests to get to know her neighbors, she thinks, and get to know the layout of the area better.
Feel free to answer her polite knock on the door or intercept her in transit.]
March 21st and 22nd - The Near Shore, various shopping districts, all day (Open)
[ So far, Vesta's pantry seems very well-stocked but it's not going to last forever. With a child in her care, it's imperative that Ayumu take initiative and ward off potential financial problems well in advance.
One positive thing to come of the break in was the understanding that Vesta's temple had valuables that could be sold if Ayumu could find a buyer. But before that, she needs to find somewhere to appraise the items. And that's how she's come to find herself walking down a street of local businesses, carrying a priceless Roman urn in her arms, while she looks for a merchant or secondhand shop.
The Near Shore residents don't seem to be paying her any mind but an old-fashioned Japanese woman carrying an object that looks like it belongs in a museum might catch the eye of any Far Shore residents in the area.]
March 23rd - Near Shore, city hospital somewhere in Shikoku, morning (Closed to Satoshi; Prayer #2)
[The size and style of the hospital building are a little intimidating to Ayumu as they approach the front lobby. She may not know much about the modern world just yet but she does understand the importance of family. Having lost her own due to a strange circumstance very recently, the woman's worries about her mother's health and her ability to take care of her moved her to act on her behalf. She isn't sure what support or comfort she can give but there is solace in working, even if it's different from the type of work she's used to. It's still a job and Ayumu makes it a point to complete those to the best of her ability.
She turns to Satoshi, smiling down at him with a confidence she doesn't quite feel in this situation. The woman's concerns about being unable to support her mother through such a trying time certainly resonated with Ayumu's own doubts as to whether she's fit to take care of a child.]
Are you ready, Satoshi-kun?
[Ayumu's about to ask him if he knows his way around these types of buildings when she remembers that she'd know better than he would. ]
The lady we're looking should be with her mother right now...
[Hopefully, they won't get too lost on the way to her.]
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[Waaaait a minute. This isn't that Satoshi she's talking about, is it? Axel blinks.]
You mean that kid? He's your shinki?
[The one who dives head-first into situations and actually argues about how he shouldn't stop doing it?
Axel barks a laugh.]
Too bad for you!
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But she's a proud woman, for better or worse, and she promised Satoshi she'd call for his aid if she felt he could help. They'd agreed to try to figure this out and make it work, even pinky sweared on it.
When she speaks, her tone's slightly stiff.]
Yes, Satoshi-kun is my shinki. I see that you've met him.
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Barely talked him into sticking around a shrine instead of wandering around trying to talk ayakashi into being nice, so, you know, good luck.
What's his weapon form, anyway?
[So maybe it was a little offensive. Axel's just as glad he's not the one who's supposed to keep Satoshi from doing anything stupid, though. That seems like a full-time job.]
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[Ayumu can't bring herself to. He's a child. She should be protecting him, not the other way around. What Axel just said about him isn't really clearing up any of her misgivings, either. She'd been worried he might try something like that.]
But I'm sure Satoshi-kun can be useful somehow. Perhaps with training.
[She truly does believe that. Her first order of business with him is simple assessment, seeing what his strengths and weaknesses are. Once Ayumu knows him better, she'll be able to figure out to do with him.]
Tomorrow, we have a mission. I'll see then what he can do.
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[Axel shrugs, and watches as the cook stacks finished skewers onto a plate that's about to go out to one of his customers. One, two, three, four -- and before the fifth skewer can go on, he snags the plate off the counter and steps back.]
Bingo. Here, have one. I don't know what they put in that sauce, but it's great.
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The skewers offer a welcome distraction, though, and she takes one off the plate. It certainly looks good. She takes a bite. The texture of the beef feels unfamiliar in her mouth, being more accustomed to fish but it's not bad. Just different from what she's used to. A bit spicier than what she normally cooks, too.
After she finished chewing and swallowing, Ayumu decides she likes it.]
You're right! This is good. What's this sauce called?
[It'd be fun to try to replicate it.]
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[Axel waves off the question with a hand, grabbing one of the skewers himself and taking a bite. It's been a while since the last meal he stole. Might as well.]
What about you, are you much of a cook, Yumi?
[If she figures out how to make this stuff herself, Axel might have to come up with excuses to visit her temple, too.]
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[Even it originally started out as a skill Ayumu needed for work, she does genuinely enjoy it and it relaxes her.]
I was a cook before I came here.
[She takes another bite of the skewer, trying to pinpoint the flavors. There's soy, honey, maybe some red pepper and mirin? She'll probably have to try more than once to get it right. It could be a fun experiment.]
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[Probably not, because cooking sounds fiddly and kind of boring, but Axel hasn't found anything better to do. If he strings things on skewers, maybe that'll be enough work to get to share the meal afterwards. It sure beats doing dishes.]
Or just visit your place around dinnertime and look sad, huh?
[He's even got the tattooed-on tears for it.]
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Well, you could try that. Or you could help me out with some things and I'll feed you.
[She's half-joking, really. It's not like Axel's her shinki or she has any real responsibility to keep him from going hungry. But she does like cooking for people and has a tendency to make too much for her and Satoshi to eat.]
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[Axel smirks, finishing the last bite of his own barbecue skewer. She sounded like she was joking, but he's not: chores for food is fine. He's not going to bug Pippa to front him money for food when he can't get into her temple without winding up with his stomach tied in knots. So, he'll figure it out on his own. And stealing from humans is going to get him in trouble if that's all he ever does, he's pretty sure. They can't all be blind to the dead.]
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Hmmmm. Thinking!
[Ayumu continues to nibble on the skewer while she ponders. She'd just been playing around and hadn't expecting him to take her up on it but the tactician in her abhors letting a perfectly good opportunity go to waste. Especially since she has a fairly good idea of what he's capable of after their ayakashi adventure.]
Well. I could use a good sparring partner. Need to stay on top of my training!
[It's a bit of a slip and she knows it but it's not like Axel hasn't seen enough to figure out she's more than just a cook. And in a world of teleporting bum home invaders and haunted candies, she does need to step up her game.]
Maybe we could learn some things from each other. You know, with the fire and all.
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[It'd be interesting to see what Yumi's capable of, too. She'd seemed pretty good in a fight back when they were going after those chocolate bugs, but they'd both worn themselves out too fast for Axel to have a real read on her fighting skills. He smirks, intrigued.]
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Good. Then it's a deal.
[It's been a while since Ayumu's had an opponent with the potential to best her one-on-one. Of course, the proof will be in the practice. She's not always correct in her assessments.]
Sounds like a fun way to spend an afternoon. When would you like to start?
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[Axel shrugs, casually.] Where's your temple, anyway, Yumi? I ought to get directions if I'm gonna stop by.
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[Ayumu gives him the clearest directions she can manage along with a description of the exterior.]
I hope it won't be too difficult to find. It would be nice to have visitors!
[The place really is much too big for just two people in her opinion.]
Well, invited visitors, I should say.
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I'll knock and everything. I figure if I don't you'll burn my eyebrows off.
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[Ayumu laughs as she tucks the sheet into her haori for safekeeping. Afterward, she finishes her skewer and sets the stick back onto the plate.]
Well, I should get going, Axel-kun. I still need to seek out a museum. Or someplace 'swanky'.
[The unfamiliar word rolls off her tongue so awkwardly. But the sooner she can sell this vase, the sooner she can check out that weapon shop for something useful.]
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Good luck, Yumi! See you around.
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[She flashes him another smile then continues on her way down the street.]