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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-05-16 06:59 pm

016 | The Good Old Days

Who: Everyone!
What: Ageswapping
When: July 15-17
Where: Everywhere
Summary: A breach in the space-time continuum is messing things up.

Edit: OVERFLOW is here!



The Far Shore has been dealing with a lot of space-time pulsating through the past week or so and everything is culminating on the night of the 15th, even though the Heavens are preparing for an all-out Obon bash. They had planned to have the celebration on the 15th itself, but Amaterasu asked to postpone a day due to the horrible feeling that is permeating the Far Shore.

And it turns out she was right to postpone everything. In fact, it will have to be postponed another whole month at this rate...



Before

    Late in the day on July 15th, the new batch of shinki will arrive to a Far Shore with a thick, tense atmosphere. All night on the 15th it feels like something is about to happen - and it's difficult to tell whether that something will be good or bad. Any attempts to contact the management of the Far Shore have fallen on deaf, slightly harried ears and so everyone is left to their own devices to try and figure out why things are so tense.


July 16

    Just after midnight, an explosive shock wave rips through the Far Shore, bringing on the age changes with it. Even the spirits of the Far Shore seem to be affected - for example, the library goblins are either toddling around on wobbly legs or are dragging themselves from place to place and looking decrepit. There are a few gods and shinki that seem to have been exceptions from the change, though it is not clear why.


July 17

    Another wave of energy comes in the early morning of the 17th. Fewer people are affected this time and it seems to alter those people's ages a second time. There is no rhyme or reason to who is being affected further. Several of the library goblins have just dropped dead from severe old age. Oops.


Aftermath

    Late on the 17th brings about one final burst from the energy that has been plaguing the Far Shore. For a short moment, every new temple glows with a soft light, seeming to beckon to their owners. But the light is gone quickly and everyone will find themselves back to normal with complete memories of everything that happened during their age adventures. The goblins that died, though, are still very dead. Looks like the library will need to get some new help soon.




In Summary:
  • Meet the newbies
  • Get aged or de-aged
  • Deal with other too young/too old people
  • Try to handle the consequences
  • Have fun~
songoten: DNS - commissioned from <user name=keldeo> (0022)

[personal profile] songoten 2017-05-19 12:52 am (UTC)(link)
Uh, yeah like a knight. [Or something. Whatever makes you happy Aymeric] I bet you could be one to.

[It really doesn't change anything? Only Aymeric is the kid and Goten is older.]

reformedsinner: (elementary my dear dragon)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-19 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure he would've mentioned a haircut.

[No, there must be something about it that he didn't want to talk about. A scar seems plausible enough: Gonou prefers living a quiet life, but there are bandits around town, and it's not always safe to walk alone.]

My clothes are all the right size, which I suppose means I won't be getting any taller, but I had months of lesson plans written out, budgets and work graded in my hand. It's clear I've been here for quite a while.

[He exhales.] I could wish I knew a few more details. I still haven't encountered anyone who knows me well.
kurukuruchan: (blocking)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ The voice paralyzes the little girl, causing her to flinch away, but - but - what if she - what if she - ]

It's not there. It's not there.

[ She screws up her face, digs her fingers into her hair. ] It's not there, it's not there, it's not there -

[ She squeezes an eye open. She thinks about seeing that guy's body pass through the fruit. ]

It's not there!!

[ "HOLY LYCHEE!" says the voice, and vanishes. So do all the apparitions. The little girl looks relieved for a second, then flops onto her side.

That took a lot out of her... ]
takenwithhim: (⚡ we bes trollin')

[personal profile] takenwithhim 2017-05-19 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Sousuke rolls onto his side and shoves one arm under his pillow, hooking it so his head’s propped with them both. And there goes the reaction he expects and to it, the boy gives a wry little look. Of course Rin’s going to protest.]

What, thought I forgot?

[Please, he won that fair and square and he’s getting his reward. Though that pout earns a quirked brow, until Sousuke jerks his head up with a protesting look of his own.]

Huh? I gotta pick now?!

[For a second, he looks like he’s about to yell something, but then his expression smooths into a calm one and he drops his head to the pillow with a smug little grin.]

No way. I’ll pick when I get there.

[Oh no no, he’s not falling for that trick; he’s gonna have complete freedom of choice until the very last moment. Ha ha ha. Sides, if he picks now, Rin might would pick something better after him.]

Whateeever I want. That’s the deal.

[One complicated order, coming up.]
Edited 2017-05-19 01:02 (UTC)
spes_phthisica: by nique (There is no decent place to stand)

[personal profile] spes_phthisica 2017-05-19 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Souji makes an amused little sound, moving his hand to Hijikata's other cheek just so that he can flick at it with his finger. It's starting to dawn on him that he has some kind of power here, and while he definitely doesn't mind being Hijikata's servant as such, that thought is still intriguing.]

I imaging that's why I'm your shinki, right? It had to be someone who could be trusted to put up with you.

[There's just a hint of an inflection on the word "trusted", because maybe he's still trying to make a bit of a point, but there's no menace in the statement. Just gentle chiding.]
kurukuruchan: (hostess)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
It will be. There's lots of hiding places, too.

[ Tons and tons of rooms. ]
reformedsinner: (interior redecorating)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-19 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
Yes... she could be a child again.

[Lost, vulnerable, and alone somewhere out there. It's a terrible thought, and Gonou has to look down again to hide his fear. He's still going to stay at the school today, because it's the only touchstone he knows that she might know if she remembers; but if she hasn't shown up by tonight, he's going to start looking himself.]

But I hope she's herself. If she's here.

[He shakes off the moment of weakness, hastily, almost embarrassed.]

Anyway - yes. I'd guessed everyone here knew me by that name. I'll keep it in mind.
kurukuruchan: (hostess)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
It's okay!

[ She's! Got this! Tuuuuuuuuugggggggg.....

The door begins to scrape open. She puts her back into it and strains.

Help is probably a good idea anyway. ]
ambitioninwait: (You can run away with me)

[personal profile] ambitioninwait 2017-05-19 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Souji is treading on some thin ice. Any moment now, Hijikata could turn that flirtatious attitude right back at him...]

[But for the moment, he's still sort of trying to find his footing again. He huffs, batting lightly at Souji's hand.]


Someone who I can trust to keep up with me. You wouldn't be here if you couldn't.
kurukuruchan: (mud)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, it got stuck. Okay.

[ The little girl looks around, but she doesn't have anything to drink on her....Oh! But there is a shop over there! ]

Wait here.

[ And she'll hurry off to try to find something to drink! ]
kurukuruchan: (curious)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
That's boring.

[ And disappointing. Oh well! ]
ambitioninwait: ('Til we find our way)

[personal profile] ambitioninwait 2017-05-19 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
It would be a good start just to know how long I've been here. What I've been up to would be pretty damn helpful to know, too.

[The only writing he found was his poetry diary, though he suspects that there might be more information on the strange "cell phone" device he was told was his.]
kurukuruchan: (hostess)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
[ She's standing back. She's waiting. She's so hyped, she cannot even. She may even be on tiptoe, bouncing slightly up and down.

The frog is much worse at waiting than Hibiki and charges, tongue out, either unaware of the borderline or thinking it'll be able to bust through. ]
spes_phthisica: by nique (The card that is so high and wild)

[personal profile] spes_phthisica 2017-05-19 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[On one hand, he would have no idea what to do with that. On the other... maybe he'd like to find out?

Save Them.

He does blush rather prettily in response, but there's also a proud lift to his chin at the same time. After all, he is supposed to be the weapon of a god, even if that god is a bit of a rude brat. So it's natural to feel pride at such praise.]


I promise I will. Even if I ever do have to chase you around and throw shoes at your head. You have my word.
mostsuitable: (11413785)

[personal profile] mostsuitable 2017-05-19 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Reisi extends a hand to receive an invitation, so it looks as though one of the tentacles can pincer-grasp it.]

That sounds quite exciting.

[It'll be easier to wrangle the children if they're all gathered at a party. Reisi wouldn't mind entertaining them.]

When are you having the party? Or are all the details on the invitation?
sweetdeath: (friendship and flowers)

[personal profile] sweetdeath 2017-05-19 01:13 am (UTC)(link)
You did it!

[Tsuzuki beams at her, and gets back to his feet, brushing all the road dust from getting tackled off his pants.]

Nice job, kiddo. Hey, I'm Asato Tsuzuki, by the way. Nice to meet you.
reformedsinner: (closer look)

[personal profile] reformedsinner 2017-05-19 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
Do you know which god you are? Or are you a shinki?

[Start with the things that can be extrapolated from available evidence, and move on from there, he supposes.]
ambitioninwait: (You can run away with me)

[personal profile] ambitioninwait 2017-05-19 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
[This time, that scoff is almost a laugh, as he brushes his fingertips briefly under Souji's chin. Two can play at this game, and damn it, he's the one who actually knows how it's played, isn't he?]

Let's hope it doesn't come to that. I think you've got a stronger arm on you than she did.

[...Probably. Truth be told, that lady was a lot stronger than you'd think...]
toremainbehind: ([02] Is neither strong nor free)

[personal profile] toremainbehind 2017-05-19 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
You flatter me, Goten.

[How did he get Goten into his life again?

But he nods and he leads the younger to the back. Fortunately, it's not as big as the kitchen in the school or even the bar, but it's homey enough for them to move around in.]
takenwithhim: (⚡ not a word of this to anyone)

[personal profile] takenwithhim 2017-05-19 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
[Sousuke almost jumps out of his skin again when the doorknob abruptly starts jangling. Instantly he flings himself at it.]

Oh my god, what part of “don’t come in” means “come on in”?! Jeeze!

[Sousuke’s actually holding onto the door knob like Rin’s going to somehow manage to twist the damn thing right off the door! He jerks his head to the side and stares at himself in the mirror’s reflection, teeth grit at the sight in front of him. He’s a kid. Dammit, what kind of joke is this? And he’s pretty sure Rin’s a kid too that makes it… better? Worse?!

Rattle rattle rattle!]


Stop it, Riiin!

[Whining and drawn out growl through the door. Why should he open the door in the first place? He might as well be naked cause he’s currently trying to straddle his legs to prevent his boxerbriefs from falling to the ground. And Rin’s not letting up! How stubborn can he get?!]

All right! All right, fine! I’ll let you in!

[God! He unlocks the door before a certain someone can break it down. Just gonna stand there in the middle of the bathroom with one hand holding his boxerbriefs up and glare murderous death if Rin dares to say anything about him.]
kurukuruchan: (grin)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ Wow, he's talented. ]

It's all there!

[ The invitation says: "Today, at the castle." But it's surrounded by doodles of hearts and stars, so that makes it Super Helpful, right? ]
ambitioninwait: (When the lights go out)

[personal profile] ambitioninwait 2017-05-19 01:18 am (UTC)(link)
Hachiman. I woke up in the shrine up in the hills over there.

[He waves in the direction of his shrine, unable to completely hide a note of awe and pride in his voice. Hachiman is a big deal, and even Hijikata's a little starstruck to be associated with him.]

I've got a shinki, but if he was around with me before, he doesn't remember anything about it. He was a kid yesterday and he's almost my age today, and doesn't remember anything else.
kurukuruchan: (shadowed)

[personal profile] kurukuruchan 2017-05-19 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
D-don't get close.

[ He may have helped her beat the fruit, but she still doesn't trust him. After all, if the fruit wasn't real, maybe he isn't, too.

Maybe this whole world is a lie in even more ways than she'd thought. ]
songoten: DNS - commissioned from <user name=keldeo> (0016)

[personal profile] songoten 2017-05-19 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
It's not flattery when it's true, Izumo! C'mon, don't be so modest and take credit where it's due. Everything has been a lot more fun since I met you and I've learned a lot to.

[ Honest kid is honest. He can't help but grin before his eyes scan around the kitchen curiously.]

Do you cook a lot here too?
antepone: (katie-findlay-3247947)

[personal profile] antepone 2017-05-19 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ What is even happening here. ]

I-- h-hello? [ DEFLECT, DEFLECT-- ] Did you just arrive here?