[Semi-Open] Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires

[hellskitchen]

Who: Rin , Add and anyone
When: From the morning of November 24th thru Early December
Where: Henir's Temple and other places in the Far Shore
What: Rin gets his demon powers back, and he starts trying to control his power on his own. It's probably a bad idea.

[Closed to Add]
Rin was a heavy sleeper, and it really took a lot of noise to wake him up. That morning Rin was woken out of his sleep to the sound of crashing from within their living space. Rin sat up in his bed with a start and headed out of his room to see what the commotion was. The noise sounded like it came from the kitchen. He poked his head in, seeing various items scattered across the floor. Then his eyes moved upwards, only to see Apocalypse floating about the kitchen.

Though there appeared to be something protruding out from the cat's cube form. Rin narrowed his eyes, realizing it was a sword. How the hell did it get that attached to him? Though the robot kitty looked. a bit in distress since the sword effects his mobility. Rin watched Apocalypse clumsily bump into another cabinet.

"Don't worry, I got ya!" Rin stepped forward,grabbing a hold of the sheath sticking out from robot cat. Rin started to pull, trying to fight against the magnetic force adhering the sword to Apocalypse. Rather than the sword sliding off easily, the sheath seems to be the only thing starting to budge.

[Open to all]
So now Rin has a sword that  can activate his powers. All he understood was the change in his appearance and being surrounded by blue flames. Though, he wasn't sure how to control it. Since after the incident, the flames weren't limited to just when he drew the sword, but when he got fired up emotionally. So Rin figured if he did some self-study, it could help him in the long run. So Rin looked for a secluded place he could practice. The temple was off limits since he already started enough fires in there, to the point where Add needed to install a built in fire extinguisher. Rin didn't want to practice outside of the temple to ensure he didn't destroy any of Add's flowers. The training grounds that Bishamon usually provided wouldn't do,since he didn't want to set that on fire either.

Someone might find Rin in an open field trying to concentrate in his demon form, or even running into a body of water to try to suppress the flames. Neither of them really work, but Rin's a little too stubborn to see it for himself. Hopefully, a stranger or friend will come across Rin give him a few pointers, or point out his stupidity. For those who recognize Rin, they might notice a change in him, most notably a tail.]

[OOC: Wildcard option is possible. Even though prompts are in prose, feel to reply in any other format.]

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[abgrund]

[ Ain noticed Rin having a tail, that was definite. and it was new, because humans aren't supposed to have tails, so it's all the more curious. Maybe Rin wasn't a human at all? it's not something he knows how to deal with, so better pretend to not notice it for now.

Though, Rin seemed to be quite preoccupied with controlling his flames, and that is something that Ain can try to help with. He would ask to come with the youth, and follow him to where he wanted to practice with his flames. ]

Don't worry, I'm not flammable, [ He offers tentatively ]

[hellskitchen]

[ Well it's certainly a surprise to Rin too. As far as he knew, he was a pretty strong human, and there wasn't anything abnormal about that. Though now with his powers, and the addition of a tail. He couldn't really ignore his pointy ears and sharp teeth either. Maybe he wasn't all human after all. Though Rin doesn't seem unsure like someone with an identity crisis should.

At Ain's offer to help, Rin takes it up on it. The fact of him not being flammable helps. Rin chuckles a little at that.]

Well that's works! Let's go outside for a bit, yeah? I know a place where we can go.

[ A vacant field would probably be best. He didn't want to be around things that could burn or even where his flames could spread and cause a catastrophe.It's a bit far from Add's temple, but that's what Rin wants to be as far away from people as he can.]

All right! Let's see if I can use the flames without drawing the sword first. Maybe if I had some target to focus on?

[abgrund]

[ Rin is very confident. That's what he's admired about the human (or formerly human), the way he can quickly respond to things unlike Ain's slow uptake. But maybe, that's just a natural consequence of their origin. This world is Rin's home, not his.

He follows Rin to the clearing, floating a few feet behind him, looking for all the world like some sort of dark green jellyfish. ]

You want... something to hit?

[ He can do that, he thinks. Lifting a hand, he produces a black orb from his palm and hangs it some distance above Rin's head. ]

Like that?

[hellskitchen]

[ Rin was looking for something in their current terrain to use, but Ain supplements that by creating a black orb for him to us. Well that seems like it will work. He looks at the orb with approval before turning his gaze to Ain.]

You really are useful,y'know. I can totally use that. Let's try it out!

[Rin backs up a little, giving himself more room to aim for the orb. He's not sure if he can muster his flames like this, but it's worth a try. He just has to envision it. See the flames shoot out of him towards the orb. Rin concentrates, closing his eyes as he tries to feel the familiar sensation of being surrounded by fire. Though, he just feels normal. After a few moments of trying, nothing really happens. Damn it!

He opens his eyes, looking down at himself and not seeing that blue blaze anywhere.]

That didn't work....maybe there's more to it, then. [ He rubs his head a bit confused. Then something comes to him, and he looks back to the other shinki.] Hey, Ain, would anything happen to me if I touch the orb?

[Just asking a normal question that will most likely lead into the next course of action that Rin decides to take.]

[abgrund]

[ It costs him little effort to suspend the orb in the air, so he watches Rin with idle interest. Nothing happens - but he's not too bothered by that. Maybe Rin just needs some amp-up time.

However, the youth seems to give up quickly, so maybe they need another way. Ain tilts his head at Rin's request, his hair swishing without a breeze: ]

I can make sure it's safe to touch.

[ That just requires putting more effort into defining its edges, so nothing spills out by accident. That's easy. ]

[hellskitchen]

Actually...I want the opposite!

[It was crazy to suggest it, but Rin can be a bit reckless. Though he feels he needs a bit of danger in order to figure out his power. It's like Davesprite told him a while ago, sometimes you learn your abilities in the heat of the battle. That's what Rin is trying to aim for.]

I don't want it to be safe, I want it to be a little dangerous. Can you do that? I know I'm asking a lot of you.

[abgrund]

[ Obviously he can't release any void miasma into the area, that's a line he shouldn't cross - but maybe, something conventionally dangerous might work.

There's a few moments of pause as he thinks on it, and then the orb starts to float around Rin, extending a shadowy hand to... try and swat him harmlessly.

Rin says to make things dangerous, but it still feels something strange to him, so he'll proceed cautiously. ]

[trademark_skull]

[There always was something about Rin that made him seem a little different from the others, but Emizel couldn't really place what. But there was no mistaking what it could be now, what with the ears and tail - and especially the flames. Reminded him more of Yuki's temple than of his own though...come to think of it.]

Rin..? [But Emizel would rather hear Rin explain it himself.]

[hellskitchen]

[Emizel must have caught Rin right in the middle of his training. His sword it drawn out, there's no mistaking the elf-like ears, the horns made of flames and the tail. He's also covered in a blue blaze.

Rin hears Emi calls out to him and he nearly jumps in his skin. He turns to the death god.]

Emi, what are you doing out here?

[Rin deliberately picked a spot that wasn't frequent by people often. Though if he was found by the death god, he guess it wasn't that good of an area to train.]

[trademark_skull]

I thought I heard someone out here... [and his suspicion was right. But this is not what he had in mind.]

Why did you never say you were demon!? [He was surprised, yes. But also excited. They had even more things in common now!]

[hellskitchen]

I guess I was being noisy. Sorry 'bout that!

[Rin should have thought of that.

As for not telling Emi he was a demon, Rin seems a bit bashful about it. Rubbing the back of his head as a nervous gesture.]

Well I didn't mean to keep it from you. Actually, I didn't really find out not too long ago. I still don't really understand it, since none of my memories returned yet.

[Hence why, Rin is out here to figure things outs.]

[trademark_skull]

[Strange. Even if he didn't have the memory how would have not known he was a demon all along? Ah... But then Tsuzuki has this same exact issue. So he shouldn't think too much about it.]

Well, I think it's really cool! [Assuming yanno, Rin was worried about that. Much like Tsuzuki is. Or was he only hiding out here because of the whole fire thing?]

[hellskitchen]

[More like it was explained to him that he was a demon...or least half one. So he kind of accepted it, since that's the only thing he could go on. Though he also felt as if his body is very familiar to this form, so he must have known about it in his former life too.]

Yeah? I don't really know how I feel about it.

[Rin gives Emi an uneasy smile.]

I mean the fire's kinda badass, but I'm wondering how people might see me now. I mean, I got along fine with being human, would things be different being a demon now? It's probably really stupid to worry about that.

[trademark_skull]

It doesn't really change who you are. [But uh...right. William started treating Emizel differently ever since he found out.]

...There might be some bothered by it, but, who really cares about what they think?

[yasei]

A ball of fire just flew past him. What. Okay. What.

Obi follows because, that's interesting.

And look, it's a person!

"Did you set yourself on fire?"

[hellskitchen]

Rin jumps at the sound of Obi's voice. The possibility of someone running into him he thought would be pretty low, but here he was. He turns around and recognizes Obi from the party---which was actually a meeting,whatever.

"No...well, I guess it does!" Rin ponders it. It does seem like he does set himself on fire, but technically that's not it. He looks down at himself and sees the blue flames surrounding him. It's still a bit odd to accept. "It doesn't burn me,at least."

[yasei]

How is he on fire without getting hurt? And it's blue fire, isn't blue fire even hotter than red fire?

"I can see that- how's that work?"

Would the fire hurt Obi if he tried to touch it? Is only the kid immune to it?

[hellskitchen]

"I dunno. I'm kinda new to it." Rin admits. So he isn't sure if Obi should try to touch the flames, unless he knows it won't hurt him.

But hey, maybe Obi might understand if he shows him. He sheaths his sword and all the flames disappear. Though when he pulls the sword out, flames spread all around him including the sword.

"See? I guess that's how it works."

[yasei]

But he really wants to try, just really quickly. Obi watches with even more curiosity as he removes one of his gloves.

"That is really peculiar. It's like a switch. What if you only pull it out a little bit?"

[subtract]

Apocalypse is, understandably, a bit upset about the current situation, though it seems to calm down when Rin arrives. Which is a very good thing, since it's core was starting to glow dangerously... firing a laser indoors is probably a bad idea, even if it would dislodge the obtrusive object in the process. It clumsily hovers towards him, trying to hold its position in the air as Rin starts to yank on the sword's sheath.

This has definitely been making a lot of noise, though. Add can only ignore so much before it starts to get on his nerves. So, moments after Rin's arrival, Add appears in the kitchen with a scowl to see what the commotion is about.

... he stares in blank confusion for a few seconds as he tries to figure out what is going on here. Why does Rin have a sword? Why is the sword stabbing Apocalypse??

"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" This is probably Rin's fault somehow. Add stomps over, reaching to try and grab the sword for himself. "Apocalypse is an advanced AI assistant, it is not some toy you can use for target practice!"

[hellskitchen]

Rin doesn't even hear when Add when he enters the kitchen. His concentration on pulling the sword apart from Apoc. He using his weight to pry it away from Apoc's side, but it's not working. Damn! It's really stuck.

Rin tries to think, but Add's voice hits him like a thunderbolt. He straightens up as he looks towards the entrance. At first, he's not following the god. Toy? Target practice? Then he comes to the conclusion that Add is misunderstanding the situation.

"Really?! You think I would use Calyspo for target practice?! Who do you think I am?!" Rin yells back, incredulously!

Anyway, it's not the time to be pointing fingers. They needed to help the little guy, it's obviously freaking out. Rin directs Add to the sword, showing where the sword is stuck to Apoc.

"Look, the sword is stuck to it's side. Help me get this thing off. It ain't budgin'."

[subtract]

"If you really want an opinion, I think you're a reckless idiot!" Who says it's not the time to be pointing fingers? Add is a talented multitasker. "And for the last time, it's not Calypso, it's Apocalypse! Get it right!!"

Of course, if he'd ever asked Apocalypse for it's thoughts on the matter, the cube would say that nicknames signify a friendship between two people and that it's happy Rin considers it a friend! ... but Add's opinions are more important, probably. Apocalyse is a way cooler name! Why can't Rin just say it right?!

He tries his best to help yank the sword free, but Add's physical strength is a very sad fraction of Rin's, so... really, it's still just Rin doing all the work. But at least Add is helping? It's the thought that counts? He pulls on it uselessly for about twenty seconds before he has to let go, panting for breath.

"Ugh... h-how did it get stuck like that?"

[hellskitchen]

"I'm street smart, okay?!" Well Rin acknowledges that he can be reckless, so where is the lie? However, he's not going to take being called an idiot! He's not very smart, but he's not completely hopeless! At least, he's a nearly well-adjusted member of society and able to understand people...most of the time! A little credit, please!

As for Rin's favored name for Apoc, Rin's not budging on that. It's a fun name
that everyone can love! "That name is so long, you need to catch your breath right after! Calypso is the better name, admit it!"

Rin is still trying his best to fight the magnetism and pull the sword away from Apoc. However the task is not easy. Even Add puts in his effort, but sadly the god doesn't last very long. Either way, Rin gets an idea. Still holding onto the sword, he anchors his feet on a close by wall, using it as leverage.

"I dunno. I just found Calypso like this. Knockin' things over in the kitchen like it was tryna get it off. I'm sure you can figure out something science-y to solve this." That,or Rin's strength and persistence finally overcoming the magnetic force.

[subtract]

Add would keep arguing about the Calypso thing, but he's too busy catching his breath to bother. It's barely been a minute and he's already annoyed about this whole situation. How the hell did a sword just get stuck to Apocalypse...?

"Could belong to someone," he mutters, recalling the times he's had objects from back home appear. It seems to be a pattern with such things... so, it must belong to one of his shinki if it showed up here.

... didn't Yukio say something about a Japanese sword before?

They really should free Apocalypse before figuring out the sword's origin, though. Add straightens himself back up, folding his arms thoughtfully. "Something science-y" is hardly how he'd put it, but... there is one thing he hasn't tried.

"Apocalypse, return to stand-by mode."

The cube's surfaces flicker in response, and after a second or two the outer cubes surrounding its core start to spin, dispersing into the air and vanishing. Only the core is left behind, still sticking to the edge of the sword showing above the sheath. Well, it's still stuck, but at least it'll be easier to pry off like that.

Although, this also means Apocalypse isn't keeping that sword in the air anymore, so hopefully Rin wasn't pulling too hard at that moment.

[hellskitchen]

Rin didn't quite hear Add muttering to himself when the god mentions the sword belonging to someone. He's still trying to pry the sword off of Apoc. He's using all of his muscle to rip it off. Though it's not quite working.

Though it does feel loose, when Add tells Apoc to go into standby mode. Rin watches as the outer cubes disappear. Only for Rin to feel himself falling as the sword's sheath slides off. There's really only one way to react to descending backwards. "Shit!"

There's a loud crash as Rin hits the floor, bringing a couple of things down with him. On top of the mess Apocalypse caused earlier, and the one he makes now, he's in for a major clean up. Rin cringes as he feels the pain throughout his body, and to make it worse the sword falls on his stomach too. Rin gives grunt as he recoils from the pain.

"Some warning would've been nice!!" Rin yells at Add from the floor. He gets up with the sword in his right hand. The shinki examines the sword. It really does look like a special sword. Rin's kind of jealous that he can't keep a cool looking sword.

There's still the question of where it came from. He looks in Add's direction."So...what now? This probably belongs to someone, right? Shouldn't we give it back to them?"