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 shrugs.

How to actually explain to Goten that his lack of sleep is due to Izumo actually not putting enough time for him to be able to sleep? Unlike Shizuo, Goten, and even Mikoto, sleep isn't that high up on his list.]

I just can't sleep. It's not the first time it's happened.

[sonofson]

You never mentioned it before....when was the first time?

[He's just staring now. Thinking, he's actually never seen Izumo sleep... He's never really thought about it much until right now.]

[toremainbehind]

I didn't see any point in mentioning it.

[What is sleep.

He sleeps whenever Goten falls asleep on him.]

[sonofson]

But sleep is important. You gotta rest, Izumo. That's not good....

[Froooooown]

[toremainbehind]

[He gives Goten a slight smile.]

I do sleep, Goten. Just not a lot.

[sonofson]

How come though? If you have trouble falling asleep I can help. I saw that if you chop someone on the back of the neck just right then they'll pass out. I haven't tried it but...

[Just a casual thoughtful glance over to Izumo]

[toremainbehind]

[A look.]

Don't even think about it.

[Because how do you think that will go, Goten?]

Where did you even see that from?

[sonofson]

[Smile~ Innocent, he's innocent]

But if it helps you sleep...

[He thinks it's go fine. Izumo would be on the ground catching some much needed rest.]

I saw someone do it to someone else to save them from getting eatten by an ayakashi. It was super fast though....

[Goten looks at his hands, trying to make that same motion and strike he saw in the air]

Like that I think...

[toremainbehind]

No, Goten. There are other ways to putting people to sleep.

[That doesn't bring them pain.

He watches a bit, and really wonders who Goten was with to have seen that.]

...I'd rather you don't try it on me if you haven't practiced with it first.

[sonofson]

[Goten blinks owlishly.]

...but I practice everything on you?

[ Kamekamehas, going blond (sort of), various sparring things....how is this any different. Best friends are suppose to be living practice dummies.]

[toremainbehind]

I'm afraid that's the one thing I can't practice on with you.

[Because that is dangerous on so many levels.]

[sonofson]

....I didn't think you were scared of anything, Izumo. Wowee...

[He'll leave it at that though. He doesn't want to scare Izumo]

I'll figure that out somehow and the blond thing.

[toremainbehind]

[Just a head pat.]

Just a few things.

[But yes, please don't chop the back of his neck.

He raises an eyebrow.]

Have you managed to make any progress on the blond thing, anyway?

[sonofson]

[Not until he masters it and you're really asking for it Izumo. Do don't worry!]

Uh, kinda? I practiced a lot around the abandoned temples more and I can sorta do it when I want it to happen but I still donno what it is.

[He shrugs, looking thoughtful]

[toremainbehind]

[You're a very concerning child, Goten.]

Hm, well, at least you're managing to get some practice with it.

[A head pat.]

[sonofson]

Ahuh. But it takes a bunch of energy to keep up. I don't think I could do it now if I wanted to.

[Give him another day or so and Goten will be back up to speed. ablutions are not fun]

Besides that and finding that weird food under my pillow everything else has been quiet. I made some new frien--[GASP!]--Izumo! Izumo! Guess what? Eric and me are friends now! He even said so!

[Look, a lot has happened but that is still super imporant and he's so pleased by it considering how his encounters with Eric went before!]

[toremainbehind]

Weird food?

[Why is there food under your pillow, Goten?

But hearing the news, Izumo smiles.]

That so? I'm glad to hear it, Goten. Eric really could use a friend like you.

[sonofson]

Ahuh. I woke up and it was just there.

[Don't mind him as he reaches into his gi and pulls out a small brown with a string keeping it closed. Glancing at it, he tosses it to Izumo]

I donno what it is but I think I remember you told me not to eat things I didn't know where they came from...

[See? He does listen, still he can't keep the smile off his face about Eric. Izumo is happy to hear it too]

You think so? I'll be a good friend to Eric, I promise!

[toremainbehind]

[He catches the bag. The sight of it earns a curious look from Izumo, and he wonders if he should test it out later.

At least by trying it out, he can know for sure whether or not it safe. So, he gives a nod.]

Thank you for remembering, Goten. It'd be bad if this turned out to be bad for you.

[His smile widens.]

I'm counting on you then.

[sonofson]

That didn't look bad but not tasty either. They're green beans....it sorta reminded me how Nimbus first showed up. Just suddenly there...aymeric wouldn't of done that.

[He figured Izumo would know best, so handing them over to the older shinki seemed like the best thing to do. And he really will do his best with Eric! Nod nod!]

[toremainbehind]

Green beans, huh? Odd thing to show up under your pillow.

[But he'll tuck the pouch away into his pocket.]

What did you and Eric end up doing?

[sonofson]

Yeah...

[He almost sounds disappointed. Candy or something sweet would have been better but then it probably wouldn't of gotten to Izumo]

We flew around on Nimbus together! I think he really liked it and I told him I'd take him flying whenever he wanted and if he wanted to spar or train, we could do that too!

[toremainbehind]

[Good choice Goten. Izumo will keep it safe.

But listening to the shinki talk about what he did with Eric makes the last few days seem brighter.]

I'm glad. It sounded like you two had a lot of fun.

[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?

[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.