[Open] Promise me no promises

[toremainbehind]

Who: Izumo and YOU
What: Various things - bar shenanigans, training sessions, typhoons, etc.
When: August 24-31
Where: Far Shore and Near Shore
Warnings: Not at the moment.


[A. Bar Shenanigans]

[Welcome to the Double Cross Bar.

The bar is open, a slight buzz of in the air from the customers, but the owner of the bar can easily be found behind the bar counter. He looks up when he hears the bell above the door ring, giving the person an amiable smile.]

Welcome, welcome. How can I help you?

[Alternatively, anyone is simply free to come and consult with Izumo, anyway, for whatever reason.]

[B. Obligated Training]

[How long has it been exactly since anyone has seen Izumo train?

Well, anyone is free to walk in on the training session. He could be with Goten and/or Shizuo, or training alone. Since he had asked Niles initially to teach him archery, he’s working on that. But he could also have gone to a more secluded area, fireballs shooting off into the sky before it suddenly changes direction and aim at several targets in different directions and location.

Regardless of what you choose, Izumo is likely to stop what he’s doing once he notices you.]

[C. Typhoons - Near Shore]

[Typhoon season.

It was bound to happen.

Izumo can be seen taking shelter somewhere, possibly a bit disgruntled at being caught in the storm, and getting wet. He takes his sunglasses off, deeming it useless for the time being and running a hand through his hair.

He sighs, gazing out at the typhoon.]

Well….guess I’ll be stuck here for a bit.

[Or, alternatively, someone can catch Izumo returning from the Near Shore, still dripping wet and missing his sunglasses.

Take your pick!]

[D. Wildcard]

[Feel free to make a prompt of your own or hit me up at seabutterfly!]

Comments

A

[nolittlesecret]

[A bar. An honest to goodness bar in the Far Shore where Nari doesn't have to pretty much play poltergeist to get service. And at least the barkeep isn't some grumpy guy who looks like he could kill you with a look. Not that he knows Izumo all too well]

Sup. Didn't figure you one for running a bar.

[Though this does give him an idea.]

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo raises an eyebrow when he sees Nari, but the smile does widen a bit.]

I find it to be quite enjoyable. What did you figure me to be doing then?

[His tone is curious, probably a little interested, but he does wave Nari over to come sit at the bar.]

C

[brohat]

[Shouhei was also out and about when the typhoon hit. However, he wasn't as close to shelter as Izumo was.

So when he finally got to the shared shelter, he was soaking wet. His hat had to be removed to shake off.]

We'll be free soon!

[But he's freezing now. And trying to hide it.]

[toremainbehind]

It'll still take a bit before the storm passes.

[He glances over at Shouhei briefly before he turns his attention back to the storm.

His Aura makes a brief appearance to help warm them both up.]

c

[kokuyoyo]

....You look like shit.

[Chikusa is slumped on a small boulder in the Far Shore as Izumo returns from his very wet time at the Near Shore. Loosely held in one hand is a leash, and connected to it is a.... goat?]

[Don't worry about it.]

[toremainbehind]

Happens when you get caught in a typhoon.

[There's a curious look directed at the goat.

Chikusa, why do you have a goat with you?]

c

[blizzardrock]

Haha, probably. Getting wet isn't that big a deal, though, is it? [Says the guy who's completely dry.]

[He moves his umbrella to his other hand so he can retrieve a handkerchief from his pocket.] Here, use this.

[toremainbehind]

Thanks.

[He takes the handkerchief. It might not do some good, but he uses it to dab the water from his face, anyway.]

Not a big deal, but I'm not a big fan of the rain too much.

A

[deniles]

[Niles flops down onto a bar stool and smiles at Izumo, letting out a chuckle.]

Bourbon. A big glass of it today.

[It's been a while, might as well enjoy their time together, right?]

[toremainbehind]

My, what's the occasion?

[Izumo smiles in return as he fetches Niles his drink.

Honestly, it has been a while.]

B

[sonofson]

[Studying is getting easier for Goten but that doesn't mean he still enjoys it all that much. Though he can focus on his work he's also very easily distracted. Being high in the sky on Nimbus was suppose to help with that but with Izumo tossing fireballs not far off his head lifts up from the book.

Goten never can help himself when he feels one of his friend's energy flare up. Especially when it's someone like Izumo, it's grabs his attention like a flame to moth and he just has to check it out. Closing the math book and tucking it into his backpack, Goten gently pats Nimbus and points in the direction he can sense Izumo. The yellow cloud streaks off across the sky.

It's not long before they stop just over where Izumo is training. Goten peers down at him blinking. It has been awhile since he's seen Izumo do training things...]

[toremainbehind]

[He doesn't seem to pay attention to Goten yet.

He's had a brief moment of exercising his powers when he woke up, but not nearly enough where it hasn't helped get rid of some of the pressure he's been feeling, like the flames just coursing in his veins and wanting to come out.

Izumo's Aura flares again, stronger this time and growing, almost seemingly taking on the image of a fiery snake surrounding him.]

D Sup?

[redstray]

[ Eric's been trying to come and visit the bar more often and see Izumo and Goten. Just to see his friends more and get better at this whole...social thing.

So he walks into the bar and waves to Izumo. ]

Hey, do...you mind if I come in?

[ He's getting there. ]

[toremainbehind]

Not at all.

[He waves him over to sit at the bar.]

What brings you here, Eric?

B

[bussounoshima]

[During archery practice, Izumo acquires an audience. Sharak isn't trying very hard to go unnoticed- and she's rubbish at that no matter how hard she tries anyway- but she's not trying to distract him. Eventually, when Izumo makes a shot that shows some improvement, she claps a few times.]

I didn't know you were interested in weaponry.

[A little old-fashioned for her tastes, but still.]

[toremainbehind]

It's fascinating. I'm more often of a brawler myself, but learning to use a weapon would be good knowledge.

[He lowers the bow, eying the target for a bit before he turns to face her.]

A

[redotiertwo]

[It's not exactly the busiest night at the bar, and Davesprite's just clearing the table of the last customer to head out and make the place empty but for staff. If nothing else, he's pretty well built for being a busboy, simply drifting over to the kitchen to dump the plates in the appropriate area.

As the muffled sound of rain and heavy wind floats in from outside, Davesprite casts a remarkably calm and deadpan glance towards the door.]

Wonder if it's the weather. Place is fucking dead tonight, though I give props to anyone desperate enough to roll out in this storm just to get hammered.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo snorts softly as he wipes the bar clean.]

Those are definitely the desperate ones. Not sure if it’ll be like this for the rest of the night.

[As Davesprite said, it’s already practically dead thanks to the storm, so he sighs.]

You’re also free to go home early. Doubt it’ll get any busy at all this late.

B

[welcome_home]

[ She'd been flying overhead when she spots the fireballs in the sky and flies closer to investigate. When they hit targets all over, she gives a low cry of amazement as she descends into the clearing he's using to practice. ]

Whoa!

[toremainbehind]

[Oh, crap, Nanako.

Izumo blinks as she descends.]

You didn’t get hurt, did you?

C! >.>

[darkestbefore]

[ He's not the only one to get stuck in the rain and a few moments later, there's a soaked and dripping redhead dashing towards the same spot of shelter he'd found. It's only once she gets inside, arms wrapped around her slim form as she rubs at her arms, that she glances up and realizes who she has accidentally stumbled across. ]

Oh! Izumo! This caught you by surprise, too? [ She looks a little sheepish. ]

You would

[toremainbehind]

It did.

[Ah, his Aura flares up a bit to help warm her up briefly before he takes off his jacket and wraps it around her shoulders.]

What're you doing here, Yona?

A!

[thevanguard]

[ He's been seen around here a lot more lately and he lifts his hand in a wave before coming to drop down in one of the stools at Izumo's bar, glancing up at him. ]

I need a job.

[toremainbehind]

[Izumo pauses from where he's cleaning one of the wine glasses, eyebrow raising.]

Why?

[It's not a no, but. please tell him why, Yata.]

A: Minors shouldn't be in here but ~

[forsakens]

[ So this was the place.

He remembered that they spoke about a place like this before but he never really been to it. Of course, it was Izumo who greets him as he rolls in.

What a rather fancy place and also there was something about it that seemed almost cozy. He needed to get out for some time now, so this wasn't a bad idea. ]

Hello, Izumo-san.

[toremainbehind]

Hello, Ichiru.

[...You're not legal, are you?

Either way, he does invite him to come sit at the bar.]

How can I help you?

C: because this is also a good prompt >_>

[forsakens]

Do you need a towel?

[ Maybe that sounded a bit more teasing than he'd like but Ichiru couldn't help but stifle a small chuckle at Izumo's state of being. He was missing his sunglasses and that definitely was something Ichiru wasn't used to.

At least, he could see most of Izumo's face this time. ]

Or perhaps you need to wash up...?

[toremainbehind]

I think I'll be fine.

[This is why he hates getting caught in the rain.

He smooths his bangs out of his face, almost huffing.]

C

[reformedsinner]

[Hakkai sighs, stopping in the store entryway next to him and looking out at the wind-tossed, rainswept street.]

I'm afraid we both will.

[He won't take any harm from going out in this weather... but his bags of groceries certainly will. Cardboard boxes aren't meant to hold up to driving rain.

His monocle is entirely fogged up, but he doesn't seem to have noticed yet; he nods back towards the grocery store behind them.]

We may as well wait it out inside.

[toremainbehind]

It's a lot better than staying out here.

[And no, Hakkai. He feels bad for you since those do seem like a lot of groceries.]

C. I tried thinking of my own but orz

[sing_for_me]

[Alex was just heading back to her temple from getting some groceries when there was a sudden downpour. She hadn't expected it, so of course she didn't have an umbrella with her. Going straight home was the plan, but when the rain got even stronger, she had no choice but to duck into the first sign of cover.

The plastic bags manage to keep most of the groceries dry, but she wasn't as lucky. The way her dress stuck to her body was not the most comfortable feeling. She's surprised to find someone else there, but keeps to herself and steps to one side without really looking at him. From her peripheral vision, something about his form catches her eye, and she can't help but take a peek at the man.]

Ah--

[He was drenched and awake, but she was certain he was one of the men she and Shizuo carried up to that temple.]

/pat

[toremainbehind]

Hello there, miss.

[Izumo certainly doesn't recognize her, but he still greets her all the same. He gives her a nod in greeting, but doesn't exactly turn to face her on the account that, no, he doesn't want to seem like a pervert.

Or seem like he was staring.]

Seems like you got caught in the storm, too.

bar shenanigans!

[leapinglizard]

[Really, this particular visit is long overdue. When Jae-Ha enters, he makes a direct line towards the bar itself, wasting no time in clasping his hands together and leaning forward against the counter. He offers the bartender a smile that's almost a little too friendly, inclining his head towards the counter behind Izumo.]

What the strongest drink you have?

[toremainbehind]

[He raises an eyebrow at Jae-Ha. Honestly, he had been expecting the shinki to come sooner or later, but--]

Depends on what exactly you're aiming for? Trying to get wasted?

[Honestly, he wouldn't be surprised if Jae-Ha's seen him around Yona's temple at some point or another. Though, he could also safely say this would be their first time actually talking to each other, too.]