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

[sonofson]

So then I can try-- or Nanako! I bet she's good at taking pictures. Your picture should be up there too, Izumo!

[It only makes since okay. How did you even get all these random pictures? Izumo is a magician]

[toremainbehind]

Maybe one day, Goten. There's no need to rush right now.

[Hajime supplied most of them, along with Nanako.

Goten might see a few pictures of himself up there, though.]

[sonofson]

Yeah but you shouldn't be missing. I'll fix it for you tonight.

[He grins a bit, getting an idea---but also:]

Ah....what happens if the bar blows up again though?

[toremainbehind]

Tonight?

[Goten, what are you planning?]

I have some backups just in case. I'd make a wall back in my temple, but that's not a good idea either.

[sonofson]

[Goten just continues to grin up at him, though it grows a bit at the question]

Having a backup is good. I dont want you to lose something important to you, Izumo. You sure got a lot of pictures...

[toremainbehind]

I got the pictures from other residents of the Far Shore - like a goddess named Hajime and Nanako.

[You're being suspicious now.]

[sonofson]

So you got friends helping you with it? That's good. I don't think I'd be very good at taking pictures.

[He's still looking over them all, thinking. Izumo needs to be up there too.]

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo chuckles.]

It's fine if you aren't. We should probably take a group picture at some point, too.

[sonofson]

A group picture sounds like a good idea! We just gotta get everyone here to take it right? Who all did you want in that picture?

[toremainbehind]

Mm, I'm not sure yet. I haven't quite figured that out.

[sonofson]

Then you figure that out and I'll get a picture of you on the wall.

[See? Everything will work out. With that settled, Goten grabs the bear again, adjusting it before heading towards the stairs]

I brought this guy over to help you sleep when me or Shizuo aren't here.

[toremainbehind]

You'll be part of that photo, Goten.

[A blink and he looks bemused.

He follows after Goten.]

...Where did you get the bear from?

[sonofson]

Of the group one?

[He doesn't mind that but he still has work to do for Izumo's picture. Izumo can be in two picture then!]

I got it at one of the festivals. He's been great company for me so I thought he'd be good for you too. I donno if you ever sleep here alone when me or Shizuo can't stay so now you have another friend. Just don't spill stuff on him 'cause I donno how to wash him.

[toremainbehind]

Yup.

[Eyebrow raise.]

I usually sleep back at the temple, but your bear can stay here just in case. [Even if Izumo isn't likely to sleep with it.] Does it have a name or no?

[sonofson]

You can take him with you to the temple too whenever you want.

[Once they're upstairs and in the room Goten has practically claimed for himself, he drops the bear down. The thing is bigger then he is.]

I never thought of a name....you should help me think of one! I betcha you're good at it. You name all those weird drinks you make, right? Like...Vodka and stuff? I've heard you and Shizuo talk about it.

[toremainbehind]

It's fine if I leave him here, Goten.

[He leans against the door frame.

A blink at the mention of the liquor.]

...Vodka is the name of a liquor. I didn't give it that name myself. And when did you hear us talking about it?

[sonofson]

Mmmm I don't remember. [Smile!] But I've heard the word before so I thought it'd be from you and Shizuo.

[With the oversized bear placed down, he pats it. It'll clearly be a good companion for Izumo]

How are you doing, Izumo? Is your energy back? I can;t remember the last time we trained together either. [With everything that has happened, it's really not too surprising]

[toremainbehind]

...Be careful not to mention that word to anyone. I don't want people thinking I'm a bad influence on you.

[Especially since he lets Goten inside the bar.]

Ah, I'm doing better. Once we're all reenergized, we should start training again. It has been a while.