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

[redstray]

[ He pauses for a bit, looking iver sone of the cameras. Befiee he points to a couple of them. ]

These ones...seem like they're good. Not too expensive but have good settings..maybe one of them you would like?

[sonofson]

[Naturally he trusts Izumo with everything.]

We did! I think we really did. I wanted Eric to have the must fun though. I think I made up for that time I made him mad. He said sorry about it even though he did have to.

[As tired as Goten feels, it still brings out some energy just talking about it. He made two new friends recently and it's Eric and Hitsu and thats awesome.]

What about you. Have you had anything happen? Besides looking after Shizuo and Yona?

[birdstheword]

[It wont be long until she comes skipping up to the new and improved bar. Truth be told, Hajime has actually never been to one on the account she is in her senior year of high school. Pushing open the door, she peeks in before just waltzing through the front door. It's a pretty place! For being so new looking it's got a 'family' like air to it. She didn't expect that from a bar!]

[toremainbehind]

[When Hajime comes in, Izumo is behind the counter with a glass of water in hand.

Upon seeing her, he raises an eyebrow, but greets her with a smile.]

Hi there. You got here fast.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo smiles a bit as he follows where Eric's pointing.]

Hm, they do seem to be really good.

[He looks at a few of them closely, curious.]

Is there any that you particularly like?

[toremainbehind]

Eric is kind. [Because he can understand that the other shinki has been going through some rough times after that aging event.] You said he rode on Nimbus?

[A thoughtful look before he smiles.]

No, it's been quiet, but I've been thinking of doing a personal project lately. It involves having some pictures, though.

[birdstheword]

[Bouncing on over to the counter, backpack clearly stuffed full. Her smile is big!]

You said you were waiting. It'd be rude to make you wait too long, Izumo-san! It's weird seeing you with more clothes on. I haven't seen you since that fun day on the beach!

[Brief as it was, she still had fun!]

I brought you lots of things!

[sonofson]

Yep! I let him climb onto Nimbus since he didn't like me carrying him last time.

[Goten does try to learn from his mistakes most of the time.]

Personal project? Are you going to become one of those people that take pictures of random things with a fancy camera?

[toremainbehind]

It's good to see you, too, Hajime. I'm surprised we haven't run into each other more.

[But she did bring the stuff, so:]

Alright, let's see what you got.

[toremainbehind]

I'm glad you two were able to have fun then. Nimbus must've been excited to have someone else riding it.

[He ruffles his hair.]

Not exactly. I've never been good at taking pictures, but I was thinking of building a photo wall. That way, we can keep pictures of some of the happier times of our days here.

[redstray]

[ Why are you making him pick something? After some debate, he picks one out ]

Maybe...this one?

[ Do you want to get this one Izumo for yourself? It seems a decent one enough ]

[toremainbehind]

[He wants to know what Eric's taste is.

But Izumo looks it over, giving a nod.]

Good choice, Eric.

[sonofson]

Ahuh!

[Goten grins at that. He did good!]

So pictures of all your friends and stuff and things that happen? You should take a picture of the bar too now that its back up. I'm happy its back so you must be super happy.

[Apparently the building falls into the friends/family category for Goten somehow]

[redstray]

Ah, you'll get this one then?

[toremainbehind]

[You have no idea how happy he is.

Izumo chuckles.]

I really should take a picture of the bar.

Which reminds me, you'll need to see the second floor of the bar now, too.

[toremainbehind]

I will, but maybe another one can be good, too.

Just in case.

[birdstheword]

It's okay. We can make up for that now!

[She slides the backpack off her shoulders. Taking a seat at the bar, she opens it taking out a couple of albums and then envelopes of more unorganized pictures. The last five or so events she has been spending more time snapping shots. Much more then before.]

After Yuuki poofed, I thought taking pictures would be a good idea. That way, even with the person gone I'd still be able to see them, you know?

[She spreads her arms out in a" help yourself Izumo" like gesture. What's mine is yours! There's lots of various pictures of different people. She may have forgotten to take out the kissy ones from the Tanabata event but...its the thought that counts!]

[toremainbehind]

Yuuki?

[That's a new name, but one he honestly doesn't give that much thought about.

But he does look through the pictures. Some of these are people he's seen before, people he's probably met and talked to at some point during his time in the Far Shore. In a way, it does make him feel nostalgic, but it really happens when people who were important to you leave, doesn't it?

Izumo raises an eyebrow at the kissy ones.]

Were these taken during Tanabata?

[redstray]

Hmm...

[ He tilts his head in thought before scanning the cameras again. He points to another one. ]

This one also looks pretty good, if you want variety. Just a different company with different features...

[toremainbehind]

You have a good eye for this sort of thing, Eric.

[He's glad he brought you along with him.

But he does pick up the camera, checking it out.]

[sonofson]

[PERK!]

That's right! I haven't had the chance to see that part yet! Everything...that's happened, I sorta didn't get to.

[He was so excited for the second floor too. Then Shizuo happened....He's still excited just beat.]

I can't wait! I do need to see it. It means I can hang out with you more too.

[redstray]

Guess so...

[ He shrugs, it was kind of strange he knew a bit more about cameras then a lot of things other people knew. But, he also knew he shouldn't think about it too, it was just something that happened. ]

[birdstheword]

Ahuh! It was awhile back so it might of been before you showed up, Izumo-san.

[She digs a bit through the pile before pushing one of a young purple-haired pointy-eared girl to him.]

Yuuki was my second shinki but I met her when I first showed up. She ended up with me after her god disappeared.

[She smiles as she says it before shuffling through some more pictures, trying to get them more organized by person for Izumo to take what he wants]

Yep. Lots of Tanabata ones~ [Giggle!]

Everyone's hearts were super doki doki on the bridge. I got lots from people changing ages too.

[toremainbehind]

[He smiles.]

Well, we can go now so you can see it.

[A faint look of amusement.]

The rules are still in place, though, Goten, even if you do stay over on some nights.

[toremainbehind]

You did help, so thank you.

[It's okay, Eric. He understands. He's also going to buy those cameras now.]