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Lavi ([personal profile] lostinshadows) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2017-08-22 11:24 pm

The flame inside the breathing ashes

Who: Lavi and Everyone
What: Aftermath of various things
Where: Far Shore
When: August 17-24
Warnings: None at the moment!


[A. August 17th - Afternoon]

[After his fight with Lux and talk with Allen, anyone who would have tried to reach Lavi will discover radio silence on his end. He left a note to Cardia explaining he’d be out all day. He wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone right now, not after the parting words Lux had left him with.

Avoiding everyone seemed to be the best option right now, even if he would argue instead that he was just grabbing some fresh air.

It’s why he’s chosen to walk his temple’s latest addition around the Far Shore instead.

”Someone like you should have never been given a name to begin with!”

His jaw clenches at the memory of it, but it was a mistake to take his eye off the dog since Sisi runs off and Lavi’s quick to run after it.]


Sisi, wait!

[B. I Lost You Again]

[Sometime, at some point during the month, people might find Lavi sitting at an area where Allen’s temple used to be. He has a knee drawn up to his chest, a hand covering his face as if he’s trying hard to ignore the sudden pang of loneliness that hits him. Fortunately, Sisi seems to be his company today, too, sitting beside Lavi and has his head rested on Lavi’s other leg.

The redhead gently gives him a scratch, though he looks distracted.]

Damn it, Allen.

[Sisi whimpers a bit as Lavi retracts his hand to mess with a pair of white gloves that he found - the same kind of gloves he’s seen Allen wear before.

He grits his teeth, the other hand moving away from his face and he slams a fist onto the ground.]


Damn it.

[C. He’s an Exorcist Once More]

[Somewhere in a clearing, there’s Lavi holding what appears to be a hammer that might look a little too heavy all things considering.

He has his eye closed, the head of the hammer pointed upwards as giant seals appear around him, glowing brightly. Gritting his teeth, his eye opens as one of the seals stops and glows a bright red.]


Hi Ban: Gouka Kaijin!

[Slamming the hammer down with the seal stamped onto it, a torrent of flames erupt, taking on the form of a snake that surrounds Lavi briefly before shooting upwards into the sky and disappearing in bits of ashes.]
kagenonadeshiko: (content to serve)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-08-31 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[She studies him thoughtfully. The response isn't surprising. She's no stranger to overwhelming emotions or not knowing how to manage them; even with her memories gone, she's keenly aware she feels things and very deeply at them. It's a little embarrassing to think about it when she knows her god can pick up on it.

It's partly the reason she's out for a walk now. Some things are just too personal, too close, and she needs a little more distance than that.

Without waiting, Ayumu kneels down in the vacant lot beside him, hand still resting lightly on his shoulder. Sometimes words get in the way of things so she has to count on actions to convey her meaning. And right now, her message is simple but clear - she's there for him.]


How long have you been out here?
kagenonadeshiko: (attentive; nonthreatening)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-08-31 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Ayumu pulls her hand back, unoffended. She's a little uncomfortable with physical contact herself most days though she's unsure why. He seems to have gotten the message, at least, so there's no reason to linger, especially when unwanted.]

That's not too bad.

[She's somewhat familiar with the general layout of the Far Shore by now, as familiar as one can be when landmarks change. The last time she'd walked by here, Ayumu's fairly sure there'd been a building standing where they are right now. She keeps that observation to herself for now though; she suspects it'd be a little like smearing salt on a fresh wound - not something she wants to do unless it's vital.]

Have you eaten recently? I know we don't have to, technically, but sometimes it helps a little.
kagenonadeshiko: (content to serve)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-08-31 03:11 am (UTC)(link)
Would you like something to eat? I don't mind making you something. Or treating you.

[Perhaps it's a weird offer but sometimes the best thing to do with painful feelings is to take your mind off of them, Ayumu thinks. And she likes cooking for people, she's discovered. In some ways, it's a little disappointing that her skills there aren't as needed around the temple.]
kagenonadeshiko: (attentive; nonthreatening)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-02 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Ayumu smiles gently at both Lavi and the dog. Her eye flits curiously to the mechanical leg. Truly technology is an amazing thing.]

Not at all. I like cooking. The temple has a nice kitchen and it'd be nice to have a guest.

[Really her options for companionship at the temple are limited to her god when he isn't teaching, the soulless shinki that makes the hairs on the back of her neck stand on end, and the assortment of animals occupying living space.]

Do you have any favorites in particular, Lavi-san?
kagenonadeshiko: (friendly; cheerful)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-02 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
I'll see what we have then. Just follow me. The temple's this way.

[She points a bit to the northwest of where they are currently and starts off in that direction.]
kagenonadeshiko: (attentive; nonthreatening)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-09 06:49 am (UTC)(link)
[Ayumu's content to walk in companionable silence; even her footsteps don't make much sound, if any at all, as she leads the way to what appears to be a Chinese-style small town shop constructed from brick. It's two stories and surrounded by a ten-foot wall, with a plain balcony visible on the on the second front. As far as temples go, it's very modest and humble but Ayumu likes that about it; she wouldn't be as comfortable living anywhere fancy.]

Well, here we are. I'll get the gate.

[Ayumu swiftly moves forward to unlatch the gate.]

We have animals here but I don't think they'll be a problem.

[Ayumu seems to be good with animals, anyway. She's confident she can calm them if she needs to.]
kagenonadeshiko: (content to serve)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-10 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think so. Jeep seems to be making headway with them. But if that's a concern, we have a meditation garden we can go to. It's quite peaceful and relaxing. There's a lot of ducklings and a fish but nothing that will chase either of you.

[She graces them both with a warm, gentle smile and continues inside to the building. Despite its narrow, rather compact appearance, the inside is surprisingly spacious and airy. All in all, there's a recuperative aura to the building, fitting for the home of a god of healing.

And thankfully, no animals are there to greet them just then.]


If you two would prefer the garden, I can show you the way and you can get settled while I see what I can find in the kitchen.
kagenonadeshiko: (a little unsure)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-10 06:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[It is a hefty question and one that gives her pause. Trust doesn't come to her easily and letting someone explore the grounds freely feels a little suspicious. But she can't both be in the kitchen and supervise him at the same time and she did promise a meal so finally she nods slowly. Besides, giving him a bit to relax and look around might help his emotional state.]

Sure. I'll be in the kitchen if you need anything. It's right over there.

[Ayumu points in the direction of the kitchen.]
kagenonadeshiko: (so who wants manju)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-13 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Well, the upstairs is our living quarters and I'm not sure how Hakkai-sama would feel about visitors up there. The cats might be up there, too, so it might be best to stick to downstairs until I can ask him if it's okay.

[She thinks, tapping her chin thoughtfully.]

Everywhere downstairs should be fine but if you look in the medicine room, don't touch any of the jars of medicine. But if you're curious about the books on the shelves, you can look at them. Just be careful with the pages since some of them are pretty old.

[They're also in Chinese but that's slipping her mind at the moment.]
kagenonadeshiko: (friendly; cheerful)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-14 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
'Kay. I'll do that. Have fun.

[She smiles once more at the pair and heads off to the kitchen.]
kagenonadeshiko: (a little unsure)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-09-20 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
[It takes a little while for Ayumu to call for him but when Lavi enters, he'll find that she's set the dining table for a proper meal with an artfully arranged platter of rei shabu. It one of the newer dishes she's learned to make: a cold salad-like dish with sliced pork, cucumber, daikon, carrot, and tomato. It looks nice enough to her but she's a little unsure if Lavi will like it or if it'll fill him up but hopefully it will. There's a small container of sesame dressing on the table as well in addition to a steaming cup of green tea.

As for Sisi, she's set aside a second platter with the same sliced pork and a bowl of water on the floor near Lavi's seat.]
kagenonadeshiko: (awkward smile)

[personal profile] kagenonadeshiko 2017-10-01 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
I hope it tastes good. I haven't quite mastered this dish yet, I think! But I like to cook and seem to know my way around a kitchen.

[She blushes just a little at his tone but certainly looks pleased.]

I wanted to make sure Sisi got plenty to eat, too.