[Open] Life doesn't discriminate

[lostinshadows]

Who: Lavi and You!
What: Aftermath of the Event and Lavi being Lavi
When: July 18 - 25
Where: Far Shore
Warnings?: N/A


A. I’m falling between the cracks

[After the event that affected the Heavens, Lavi has decided to take it upon himself to distance himself from a few people.

So, people would be able to find Lavi at a park, huddled under a tree. He doesn’t seem to be paying attention to anything in particular, but his usual headband is missing and there’s a silver bird clip currently attached to the collar of his shirt. His eye seems to be focused on a book laid out on his lap, lips moving as he reads what’s on the page.

However, the moment he senses someone coming up to him, the book is slammed shut and he eyes the person almost warily.]

B. The Library Goblins

[Thanks to the pulse or whatever it was, one of the first things Lavi’s done after returning to normal is to inspect the library.

Or rather, inspect the area around it.

He frowns a bit, cupping his chin in thought before he turns to the nearest person.]

Have you seen the goblins? [This is. A very important question since Lavi’s become aware of the goblins the moment they had decided to steal the books back.]

C. Wildcard

[Nothing works for you, make one up or hit me up at seabutterfly!]

Comments

[lostinshadows]

[He's about to respond, to say something, when his attention is immediately caught by her.

A slow blink because he's been to the library numerous times and this is his first time meeting her.]

They did seem to handle those strange pulses poorly yesterday.

[Then:]

Who are you?

[fuuthewind]

Not many people handled them well but...the goblins seemed to have it far worse. I hope the goblins weren't close friends of yours.

[She offers a sympathetic smile all the same before giving a small nod of her head.]

My name Kaede. I thought it would be a good idea to clean this place up a little after everything that happened... What about you?

[lostinshadows]

They weren't, but I've seen them around enough.

[Kaede, huh? He's definitely never heard--

Wait.]

Kaede...as in Fuujin's shinki, "Kaede"?

[fuuthewind]

....

[That's a little unexpected. She has been venturing out of the shrine more and meeting all kinds of new faces as well as requesting helps via letters but this young man doesn't look familiar to her at all. How is her name getting around?]

That would be correct. One in the same.

[lostinshadows]

I ran into your god as a kid. He mentioned you.

[He figures it'd be good to give her an explanation.

He's not sorry for punching your god.]

[fuuthewind]

Did he?

[Her smile strains a bit, mind wondering. Oh, what a couple of days those were. She's still pretty exhausted from it all. That's more reason why she's here and not there today]

Fuujin-sama has returned to normal much like the rest of you. It's probably best not to focus on what happened then as not everyone was in their right minds.

[lostinshadows]

I'm still curious how he got affected like the rest of us.

[He guesses that not even the old gods are exempted from what's happening.

A curious look.]

How are you doing, though? [Since Fuujin did tell him that Kaede was the one who's been working at calming everyone down.]

[fuuthewind]

Gods are still gods no matter their age or rank. But it did seem like it was hit or miss. Of Fuujin-sama, Suijin-sama, Raijin and Amaterasu-sama only two of them were affected.

[She gives a small shrug of her shoulders before that next question makes her blink.]

I am...fine, sir?

[You never gave her a name. Overall, closer inspection will just show how tired she looks behind her smile and confusion for Lavi]

I wasn't affected by what happened as Fuujin-sama was.

[lostinshadows]

So just Fuujin and Amaterasu...

[He blinks at being called 'sir'.]

Ah, the name's Lavi.

[Lavi frowns a bit.]

Even so, you look tired, Kaede.

[fuuthewind]

[So he must of run into both of them or heard.]

Nice to meet you Lavi...I assure you, I'm fine. Now that everyone is back to the ages they should be anyway. Everything is settling down again...

[lostinshadows]

Well, that's good to hear.

[Wait--]

....I apologize for punching your god. [Apologizing to Kaede is one thing. Apologizing to Fuujin is another.]

[fuuthewind]

. . . . . .That was you?

[lostinshadows]

Yup.

[....Least he's willing to admit that?]

[fuuthewind]

Pff--Pardon me.

[Kaede has to turn her back to Lavi and take a few steps away from him, shoulders trembling. If he listens close enough he can probably hear a a muffled giggle as she covers her mouth]

[lostinshadows]

[That reaction earns a curious look.

He takes a few steps closer, peering at her curiously.

Was she...was she laughing?]

[fuuthewind]

[Give her a second.

-And she spins back around, clapping her hands together now that her composer is back. Nothing to see here!]

It is not a good idea to punch a God of Fortune. Especially one with such a ill-temper such as Fuujin-sama. I've already calmed him down about the incident, reminding him that not everyone had their memories and could be held accountable for their actions. However I would like to advise you to avoid him for sometime.

[lostinshadows]

[He looks amused.

So not even Kaede can't help but laugh, huh?

He grins.]

Don't worry, I've no intention of running into him any time soon.

[fuuthewind]

It would be in your best interest to keep to that. Small or not, Fuujin-sama was not too happy coming home with a bruised cheek.

[She smiles, trying to keep composed and poised but...it's hard]

[lostinshadows]

[A chuckle escapes from him.]

Well, it's better now, right? As long as he doesn't give me a reason to do it again, I think the two of us would be fine.

[fuuthewind]

His temper is settling with with his cheek healing. I don't think anyone other then Raijin himself has ever landed such a blow to his face such as you did.

[Granted, they were the size of children but still. She really is having a hard time trying not to giggle. It was just the sight of a tiny angry fuujin coming home with a swollen cheek....Not something she ever thought she'd see.]

It is good to see you are well after everything that has happened in the last few days.

[lostinshadows]

Really? If that's the case, then I'll admit I feel proud for being able to land a hit on him.

[He wishes he was able to see Fuujin after that.

Lavi smiles.]

Thank you. It's been...a rather sudden adjustment.

[fuuthewind]

[As you should be. Not that she's about to say that. Oh no.]

I wouldn't go around bragging however. Fuujin-sama isn't the most forgiving god. However, I do believe you are safe otherwise with the circumstances that occurred.

[Please do be careful, Lavi. You seem like an interesting fellow. She'd hate to see Fuujin smite you]

Everything should be calming down so please do make sure to catch up on your rest.

[lostinshadows]

[Kaede, be more honest.

The smile turns sheepish.]

Definitely not going to brag about it. I think...I've told one or two people about it when I was a kid, though. [Roxas being one of them.

And please try to prevent Fuujim from smiting him, Kaede. Please.

A nod.]

I will, but you should get some rest, too, Kaede.

[fuuthewind]

[Hopefully word doesn't travel too far.]

Oh, I will now. I still have many duties being Fuujin-sama's exemplar but I do make sure to rest between them.

[She smiles more so, the concern is endearing]

[lostinshadows]

[He has a weakness for girls, okay.

So, he smiles.]

That's good to hear.