Look around, look around

[toremainbehind]

Who: Izumo and Open
When: Early August
Where: Far Shore, possibly Near Shore.
What: Post-Ablution stuff. Coping with missing friends and returned memories. Izumo doesn't appreciate haunting season.
Warning: N/A


A. Cnoc Áine - After Shizuo’s Ablution

[After performing the ablution on Shizuo with Chikusa and Goten, Izumo has decided to stick around Yona’s temple to keep an eye on the two. Normally he wouldn’t be around the temple so much, only ever coming and go briefly to visit Shizuo or Yona. He usually sticks to the room that ended up being his, but he’s actually out and about in the temple now.

If he looks a little tired, just pretend that he isn’t instead.

However, anyone around the temple might spot him in the halls or somewhere outside. Come and talk to him? Drink with him?]

B. Double Cross Bar - Memories On A Wall

[The moment he’s learned that Sora and Roxas are gone, Izumo felt a bit—not sad, per se, but something close to it. While he wouldn’t exactly call himself sentimental, he’s decided that putting up a photo wall can be at least one way of keeping memories alive.

So, after a day or two, he puts up a post on the BBS:]

If anyone has any photos of Sora and Roxas, mind if I have a copy? I’m working on a project right now, so I thought it’d be good to start with those two first.

[Anyone who does come to the bar will find Izumo leaning against the counter, focused on a blank wall to the side. He seems thoughtful, though he does glance over at anyone who comes in.]

C. When Will Dreams End? [Closed to Totsuka]

[He sent a text to Totsuka earlier that morning upon awakening. It’s not like how he reacted when he first remembered Anna, but now some things the man has said the few times they’ve met makes sense.

Choosing his bar instead of Mikoto’s temple or Totsuka’s temple was a good place to talk. With it still closed, it gives them the proper privacy they need.

Really, Izumo didn’t enjoy waking up suddenly remembering people from his past life, but it’s even worse now because this time, he’s aware of one fact about the god: he’s dead.

By the time Totsuka comes to the bar, Izumo already has a drink in front of him.]

D. Fade to Black

[It’s August.

It’s summer and it’s haunting season.

So, it’s not surprising that Izumo is being haunted by some ghosts that decides to play with him. Which is why he’s looking fairly unimpressed at a floating lighter, the sounds of childish giggles heard around him.]

E. WildCard

[Feel free to make up your own prompt if nothing here interests you!]

Comments

[toremainbehind]

[He gives a nod.]

I can show you.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo laughs a bit.]

Niles hasn't come to the bar once since it opened, so you're good there. But [Here he lists some drinks, just for you, Leo.]

[darkestbefore]

Ah, I see!

[ She looks excited by this prospect. ]

I've been wanting to see what that was like!

[toremainbehind]

[He eyes Munakata for a moment as if trying to debate on what he should tell him.]

It's the same as mine - stronger. [Izumo knows there's more. Mikoto's flames feel the same as Anna's, after all.] But I don't know the full extent of it.

[thevanguard]

[ His face lights up in anticipation at that. ]

Really? Yeah!

[onedrinkwithme]

I do not tell this very much given where we are and how little most seem to care. Also personally I feel that it is not my place to. However, you are the first to ask other than Leo.

[Deep breath.]

I am Lord Commander of Ishgard's Temple Knights, Viscount of House Borel, Azure Dragoon, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords of the Ishgardian Parliament, and former de facto ruler of the once Holy See of Ishgard.

[So Izumo, you are drinking wine next to a man who runs a nation. And is in jeans.]

[brynwieldr]

Ah, you know Niles?

[Interesting.]

Those all sound like nothing I've ever had so...I'll trust your judgement.

[toremainbehind]

Then next time, I'll be sure to take you on some of those.

[toremainbehind]

[A blink and he looks very impressed.]

That's very impressive, Aymeric. If the Heavens had a proper government system, I'd say you'd do a good job of running the Heavens itself.

[toremainbehind]

We're...not quite friends, so close acquaintances, I suppose you could say.

[Niles gets around a lot.

But a nod as he fetches Leo a drink.]

[darkestbefore]

Alright! I'll look forward to it. They're not dangerous, are they?

[ Not that that would mean she would decline, but she happens to have a number of very overprotective shinki and guardians lurking about that might need appeasing depending on his answer. ]

[onedrinkwithme]

I appreciate the compliment but I fear that those who have called this realm home before us may not take so kindly to a stranger handling their affairs.

[toremainbehind]

It comes with its own fair share of dangers, but they're relatively safe.

[A playful wink.]

We just don't tell your bodyguards that I might be taking you on something dangerous.

[toremainbehind]

[He chuckles.]

True, but it's an interesting thought to have.

[brynwieldr]

That's about as close as Niles gets with most people.

[Leo would know.]

He's been my retainer for years, and now he's my shinki.

[onedrinkwithme]

Aye, but you may not think so as much when I say once the parliament was established, I wanted to step down as ruler. Twas only temporary and I only wished to give that power to the people; it was because I was elected without my knowledge nor would the High Houses take no for an answer.

It was flattering given that before, some were leery about the reform from the Church. I suppose that is the difference between Ishgard and this realm.

[toremainbehind]

He has an interesting effect on people.

[Izumo looks somewhat interested as he places a drink in front of the god.]

It must've been initially hard for you to get used to when he became your shinki.

[toremainbehind]

From the way it sounds, you won't hesitate to take charge if need be, but you also don't want to remain in charge for very long either. Either way, that's quite an accomplishment, Aymeric.

[Goten's definitely found himself a good god.]

I suppose being brought here is almost like having a certain burden off your shoulders.

[onedrinkwithme]

It is but lately I have found myself a bit...lost. I do not mind the free time that I have acquired given that I would sleep in my office but prayers can go only so far. But I know not where to start.

[toremainbehind]

Hm.

[Izumo sips his drink.]

Do you have any particular interests? Or something you've always wanted to do but never managed to find the time to do it?

[blizzardrock]

[He watches with some surprise. Is that why Izumo had wanted the lighter back? ...Wait, no, that's the wrong thing to focus on right now.]

...Can they feel that, do you think?

[It's pretty cold-hearted to hurt your admirer, Izumo!!]

[But...] If it was in your lighter, do you think it actually likes that feeling? It might be warm in there!

[onedrinkwithme]

...

[See this face? It's puzzled as fuck.]

I do not think I even had time beyond work and papers to even consider it.

[brynwieldr]

[Leo takes the drink, but he doesn't take a sip right away.]

Hard is an understatement. If he hadn't remembered me, I would very likely be shinkiless right now and it would have been my fault. I am...bad with people, and it was hard to adjust to my best friend basically reverting ten or so years.

[toremainbehind]

...You have time now.

[Especially since you seem to be at a loss as to what to do.]

[toremainbehind]

[Bad with people.

...Leo, aren't you a prince or something.]

That does seem to be a difficult situation. Fortunate then that he remembers you, but you don't seem to be that bad with people.