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Shizuo Heiwajima ([personal profile] bartenderizing) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-05-01 09:23 pm

May you have the strength

Who: Shizuo and YOU (Along with some things specifically for others)
When: July 11th - 20th (All of OOC May)
Where: Both the Near and Far Shores!
What: After a lot of shit happening, Shizuo's finally working to improve figure himself out. Maybe get to be a better shinki and less of a hassle to be out with or around. Maybe he'll develop better self esteem, too.




Open A. Take it easy (I'm new) - Near Shore, Izumo's bar 11th-14th

[ Those who normally attend Izumo's bar, most particularly during the day, will either wonder if there's suddenly a work uniform or if an impersonator had been hired. While in a vest and bowtie instead, there was a clear similarity in that this man and the actual owner were both blond, similarly aged and had similar tastes in sunglasses that were worn indoors.

At the beginning of this time period, it was more likely to see the two at the bar together. After that first week of training, Shizuo's left to the day sharks, being alone and managing the bar. When the door opens, he pauses the cleaning to give something close to a proper greeting. ]


Hey- er, welcome. Go ahead and take a seat.


Open B. Sorry, am I intruding? - Far Shore 10th & 11th

[ It turns out that using abandoned temples for a person's own project was a more common thing than he thought. Turns out, one place he walked around was being used as a school! Then some of the simpler and/or grungy temple lands seemed like they had lost their gods as well. One property looked like it was just a really dense forest.

It definitely made things awkward when Shizuo poked on in to scope the area out. ]



Open C. It starts with a crash - Far Shore, abandoned temple 12th and on

[ It was the end of consistently having quiet days if you either stayed or regularly walked by this neglected property. After having found it, this location had quickly become an area where, for a couple hours every day, you could either hear and/or feel the vibration of heavy things hitting the ground. The cloud of dirt getting kicked up into the air was also a rare sight.

Strangely enough, there's no actual equipment on the land. Just a single guy, most likely taking a break, sitting on a half-standing brick fence and taking out a cigarette. Either that or pushing a support pillar back into place to keep the derelict building as close to one piece as was possible at this point. ]



Open D. Puberty was the worst July 16th

[Waking up seemed normal enough, but everything was bigger and he was suddenly twelve. Which maybe he could've dealt with in most situations, but Shizuo was also keenly aware that he really was an adult. Which meant he had to figure out what the hell was going on. Even worse, his teenage goddess was even younger, and there was no way he could responsibly take care of a tiny child. Even younger- especially younger.

Which is why he's going through, trying to figure out who was changed, and seeing if anyone has any clue as to what's going on. While not limited to these areas, he's checking the temples of people he knows, the school, and even seeing if there's people at the park or library (despite having never been to that last one.)


I just wanna know what the hell's going on.

[Being at this age is frustrating as hell. ]


Open E. Even broken, I'll kick your ass July 17th

[ If you're 'lucky' enough to catch him early on the 16th, Shizuo is the image of a broken child. Turns out, as a child, Shizuo was a brunet. Seven years old, with a neck brace, a cast on his arm and having it slung tightly against his chest, this is the epitome of a grumpy child walking through the streets of the Far Shore. Except with the child voice comes a very adult tone and use of words. ]

This really fuckin' sucks!

[ At which point, in the fit of anger, he kicks a nearby tree rather hard. Enough that there's a cracking sound as the tree not only loses the bark in that area but also splinters at the area of impact. However the small boy is very still as a look of dread goes on his face as the pain in his leg leaves him in a kind of shock. ]

Ow. Shit. Fuck.


Open F. I'll remember all of this July 16 & 17th

[The rest of the two days, the biggest change is the ace bandage that's around one of his legs when going around. He's mostly checking places and temples of the people he knew, but as time goes on, there's an issue. Without help, the mess of brown hair just gets more and more unruly.

Even more, there's a bottle of milk in his hand, and after trying for a little bit (and failing, because he can't do anything with one arm without a lot of pain,) he ends up holding the bottle up at the next person he sees.
]

Hey, can you open this for me?


Closed to Sharak

[ It was after a couple of texted photos, finally finding an abandoned temple that seemed to get enough approval, before the plan to get Sharak's help could actually go anywhere. Even before things were done, it looked like the land had its share of problems. The building still had some decent points of framework and walls standing, but there was more than enough sections of rubble and... a boulder against or in a mound of earth? It was definitely a mix of having been through some things and nature taking over.

There was no doubt that people weren't using this land already.

Having already been there to take the pics, it probably doesn't leave the best impression that Shizuo was wearing clothes more set for a casual day than one meant for the serious training that he asked for. (Though he's probably not aware of just how brutal the Sanzo could be.) Which is why, by the time she shows up, he's sitting on the grass, leaning back and enjoying the sun. Though not relaxing to the point that he doesn't recognize Sharak coming up- He's paying enough attention to raise a hand in greeting when she gets to the entrance. ]


Yo. So I'm not sure where to get started on all this, but it seemed like a good enough place.


Semi-closed for Izumo

[ Between 'training' at the bar and Izumo having spent a few days at Yona's temple, a lot of things had come about. Given how easy it was to spend time in silence, just relaxing or taking a nap (as Shizuo was far more likely to do,) there hadn't been many times where the two had actually clashed on anything. Most likely in part with Izumo's experience in handling hot-headed types. Though it was a little more clear that Shizuo had pretty specific triggers to his temper, and that he wasn't someone who itched to fight. That was more a natural reaction.

Then the mention of borderlines came up, which seemed like the second time he ever really heard about it. Which led to now, in one of the bigger open rooms in the temple, where the two blonds were.

Because Shizuo never knew how to make them, which would be bad in the long run. It wasn't hard to guess how easy it was for the guy to go after such things more physically. Which came with its own risks, way beyond breaking things he'd never mean to.

After opening up the outdoor halls to have some cool air running through the place. Being an old fashioned building, this was the best way of cooling off. ]


That should be good enough while doing this... However the hell this is supposed to be done.


Et Al

[ This is a log for all of May. Don't feel bound by what I put up originally. Yona's temple is another good place to start things, or just out on the streets of the Near Shore. ]
toremainbehind: ([78])

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Dealing with Shizuo isn't all too different from dealing with Mikoto truthfully. The two have their fair share of resemblances that makes it easy for Izumo to deal with Shizuo, even though the other blond is quick to feel guilty if he ends up destroying something.

Offering to teach him how to do borderlines was one thing Izumo could do while he currently stays over at Yona's temple.

He looks around, taking in the area and he nods.]


Yeah, this place will do.
toremainbehind: ([97])

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Shizuo, you worry him sometimes.

Izumo chuckles.]


It's a good thing she has a pool around.

[But he gives a nod and doing the hand gestures for the borderline, going slow enough for Shizuo to see the motions.]

Borderline!

[And behold! There is now a borderline formed between them.]
toremainbehind: ([149])

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Izumo knows better by now not to mention it.

There's some flicker of amusement in his eyes, though, when Shizuo can't wave his hand over/across the barrier line.]


The point of the borderline is to keep certain things or people you want out. Like using it on ayakashi, for example. By making a borderline, you'd be able to keep the ayakashi from getting near you or anyone else around you.
drops_acid: (guarded)

C

[personal profile] drops_acid 2017-05-02 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Cardia sometimes took walks out this way because the property was abandoned. No chance of running into people. Until today.

The crashing noises are a concern and she's just having a quick peek to make sure no one is hurt. There's only one person there though. But he certainly isn't injured. So what were all those noises?]


Pardon me?
lovemguns: (butch089)

A

[personal profile] lovemguns 2017-05-02 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's good to find a bar though it's a big difference from the saloons and the likes Butch is used to. But he's not afraid of trying new things. It's obvious that he's never been at the bar before considering the curious look in his eyes. But he's also interested in the stranger who just told him to sit, because he's just as interested in meeting new people as he is in seeing new places. ]

Thanks, lad. [ He does as he's told then. ] I ain't never been to a saloon like this, there're an awful lot of things back there I ain't familiar with. [ He's definitely looking curiously at all the bottles that are visible. ] What can ya suggest to a Heaven greenhorn?
toremainbehind: ([11] Whatever we have of strength)

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[He chuckles.]

I don't doubt it. I'm rather fond of using my own powers as well, but if you end up touching an ayakashi with your bare hands, you'll get blighted.

[And there's an unsaid saying that if Shizuo gets blighted, then so will Yona.]
toremainbehind: ([57] Tells with silence)

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 03:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Izumo nods, watching him.

Even with the action, nothing comes up.]


You'd need to say the words, too.
reformedsinner: (curious conversation)

B - Far Shore 10th

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-02 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Hakkai's sweeping the courtyard in the morning when Shizuo pauses by the door, and he stops, raising his eyebrows at the other man. Jeep lifts his head from his perch on an overhanging tree branch, chirping curiously.]

Why, hello. Can I help you?
toremainbehind: ([14] These dreams like ashes float away)

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-02 04:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's okay, Shizuo. Izumo completely understands your feelings about it.

And don't worry, this is better than having it combust into flames instead.]


Seems we've got a bit of work to do.
darkestbefore: color happy (023)

C is for Crashing! :D

[personal profile] darkestbefore 2017-05-02 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Shizuo has been spending a lot of time elsewhere lately, which Yona is fine with, but it also has her curious, especially when she knows he's not expected at the bar just yet.

So when she feels the tug of their bond from not far away as she's heading back to her temple, she pauses a moment to debate before going to investigate.

The sound of crashes and the feel of the earth rumbling under her feet has her hurrying in sudden alarm, hoping that whatever happening isn't too dangerous.

When she feels that she's close, she starts looking around for him. ]


Shizuo? Are you here?
reformedsinner: (elementary my dear dragon)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-02 04:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's something about being at his school that brings out the teacher voice in him. And it does have an entertaining effect on others. Hakkai smiles politely at the other man ... Shizuo, wasn't it? Yes, he thinks so.]

It certainly has! What sort of training?

We do teach a few classes here....
reformedsinner: (inner debate)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-02 05:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Sharak Sanzo?

[He hardly has to ask: it's an unusual name, and strength remarkable enough for Sharak to feel like she needed to get involved in teaching the man how to use it is enough to catch Hakkai's attention. He nods slowly.

(The teacher-voice is gone, banished completely by surprise and a note of well-hidden respect.)]


Well, in that case, it sounds like you'll need more space. How intact does the building have to be?

[He'd gone through quite a few of the local abandoned temples before settling on this one, and many of them he decided against because they were threatening to collapse. If that's not an issue, he has recommendations aplenty.]
reformedsinner: (slasher smile)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-02 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, in that case...

[Hakkai produces a small flip notepad from his pocket and uncaps a ballpoint pen (carefully, avoiding his fangs) with his teeth, tucking the broomhandle under his arm as he sketches a quick map and labels several locations on it 1 - 8. He circles a few and hands it over.]

... Assuming they're still in the same shape they were when I looked, the circled temples may work for you. If Sharak wants to test your agility, temple 2 there had several built-in traps in good working order. Temple 7 had a rather small yard but the building itself is stone.

[And therefore effective for weight training! He might be taking this a little too much in stride.]

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