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Who: Oscar and Yamanbagiri
When: March 14th
Where: Oscar's temple
What: So Manba needs a god and Oscar needs a shinki.

[It's getting into spring now and Oscar's spent the last few days trying to remember how his aunt got everything prepared for spring planting. He's pretty sure he's got it down, thanks in no small part to the internet, but it's going to be a weird year for growing.

And weird in general since, y'know, he's not on Remnant and is currently playing at being a god but he's still trying to figure out how to handle that so one thing at a time.

It's getting to be around lunch time when Oscar heads in from tending to the assorted livestock on his farm, including Yamanbagiri's horse. He needs to make an announcement about planting soon, get those volunteers all together for a big thing.]

Maybe we can make a pot luck out of it....

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[Yamanbagiri's been staying over at Oscar's temple for a while, ever since that wild morning where too many things got dumped on him. Sakura's departure, a new memory and a horse in his room. So understandably, he needed time to himself to just... sort it all out.

And distracting himself with work. Helping out at the farm is perfect for him, where he can focus on the task until he feel better. But after a while, he's... calm down enough to properly think about where to go next.

He need a name, a god. He wonders if Heaven will just assign him to a god? Or maybe... he can choose someone?

Well, he can think more about that after he get something to eat. And happens to overhear Oscar.]

... Pot luck? For what?

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Oh, for planting! So many people wanted to help, it's gonna be hard to make enough food to feed them all myself. So, a pot luck! That's what my aunt did.

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That's a good idea. And it can be nice to see what everyone might bring...

[Now the topic's on his mind, he looks at Oscar.]

Did you eat yet? I'm about to get something to eat. [He's grown a little more comfortable eating at Oscar's temple. Well, mainly getting the ingredients to throw something together. Since he's not Oscar's shinki, just someone who helps out...]

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I had breakfast when I woke up, but that was a few hours ago. What're you making?

[Hey if Manba wants to cook, Oscar will totally let him cook. He wanders over to peek at what the shinki is doing.]

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I'm thinking of making a sandwich. But if you want to eat as well, I can make another thing as well.

[It depends on what they have. Maybe soup?]

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[Oscar always has plenty of options in his kitchen. Even if a lot of it is kinda junky, because he is a fourteen year old boy given a chance to be a fourteen year old boy.]

Sandwiches are good. There's meat and cheese and everything in the fridge...and I think there's chips up in the cabinet.

[He goes to get the stepladder.]

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[He have seen the more junky options, which is tempting Yamanbagiri to stock more things into it. He does see Oscar doesn't really have most of the familiar, Japanese ingredients he's used to.]

I guess that's fine... I can throw something together for soup.

[Which can cook while he make the sandwiches. Yamanbagiri goes to check the fridge, and start to bring things out.]

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Oh, what kind of soup? None of the vegetables have grown yet, obviously, so everything's going to be frozen or canned...

[He goes to look over his pantry, trying to find something useful for soup.]

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Probably something with meat... I guess I can go with frozen or canned ingredients to go with it.

[Man, he miss having miso paste on hand. Anyway, he got some stuff out for the sandwiches.]

Did you find anything?

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Yeah, peas and green beans and I think these are potatoes?

[He holds up the can in question. They are, in fact, potatoes.]

I've never seen them canned before, though. I just bought a big flat of them when I was stocking the kitchen so I'd have options.

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[After setting the sandwich ingredients on the bench, he walks over to check the cans. And nods.]

I can work with these. Meat and potatoes go together.

[After taking the can, Yamanbagiri get ready to start cooking.]

Just sit down and they'd be ready after a while.

[timeskip go]

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[It's weird having someone not his aunt do a chore around the house, like cooking, but if it makes Manba feel better or whatever, Oscar won't stop him.

Once lunch is done and they've got their plates, Oscar turns to the shinki.]

Hey, uh...can I...can I ask a question?

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[Doing the chores and cooking make him feel better. So he can tell himself that he's not freeloading off Oscar, especially when he's not his shinki.

He looks over with a blink.]

... Yeah. What is it?

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Do you like living here?

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What?

[That surprised him a little. After a blink, he nods.]

I do. It's nice, and there's plenty of things to do. [A far cry from what Konohanasakuya's Temple was like, but he likes the farm. There's something nice and humbling about working here.]

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[Oscar nods, hesitates, and then continues.]

That's great. Would, uh...would you want to stay here? As my shinki?

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[He blinks in surprise, and stare at Oscar.]

As your shinki?

[It have been long enough, that Yamanbagiri knows he can't delay finding a god. Well, he probably could. But it's a matter of safety, too.]

... Are you sure? Having me, I mean.

[He's not rejecting this. In fact, after working here for a while, he doesn't mind Oscar as his boss. At very least, it seems like Oscar is a good kid who can treat him well.]

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Yeah, I mean, why not? You need a god soon and I still don't have a shinki, we already know each other, and you've been really helpful around the farm...

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[He does need a god, especially so he can walk outside safely in the Near Shore. But beside that practical reason... he likes Oscar.]

Then... If you don't mind me, I'd be honoured, Oscar.

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Really?!

[Holy heck.]

Awesome. Uh...let's finish eating and then we can do that? I think I know what I have to say and do and everything.

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[He blinks. Whoa, he's excited.]

Yes, really?

[Having someone excited for him feels kinda nice. He quickly nods.]

Right, let's finish eating and we can do it.

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[Look, Oscar's just glad something in his life is going right, okay?

But lunch is eaten quickly, and Oscar takes it upon himself to do the dishes.]

And, just so I don't screw it up, your first name is Yamanbagiri, right?

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[Lunch is eaten, and Yamanbagiri watches Oscar do the dishes.]

That's right.

[He's a little curious about what kind of name he might get from Oscar. It is very important for him...]

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Just making sure.

[But a name. He's gonna need a name, and Oscar doesn't want to offend Manba...]

So I don't actually speak Japanese or whatever, but I was thinking maybe whatever the word for "hide" is might make a good shinki name for you?

[Because of the blanket. Not even gonna lie.]

Is that okay?

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[He thinks about for a moment. Considering his previous vessel and power, he imagine he might do something similar again. Or it could be something else entirely.]

... Yeah. That's fine. As long I'll be useful to you.

[Which is his main thing here, being useful to his god.]

The word you want is... kakusu. As my name, it would be... [This feels a little too important for him to help with? But Oscar doesn't know Japanese. So he got to help.] ... Kakuki.

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Kakui.

[Oscar nods.]

Got it. Right, uh...kneel? Please?

[He's a shorty, work with him.]

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[Oh, right. Oscar is short. This would probably be easier for him...

With a nod, he kneels down in front of Oscar. And looks at Oscar. His face is easier to see, despite him wearing his hood almost constantly.]

Whenever you're ready.

[Although he said that, it feels like his heart's pounding fast. Being named by a god is a big deal to him.

... Before Oscar can start, Yamanbagiri suddenly have a look as if realising something.]

Oh, oh right! The other reading for Kakusu is On. So... my vessel name would be Onki.

[His cheeks redden a little in embarrassment.]

Sorry for not mentioning that.

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[That makes Oscar blink in confusion.]

Two "readings"?

[Eh, it can wait until later. Oscar takes a breath.]

My name is Lugh. Grasping thy true name, I bind thee here. With borrowed name, I dub thee my servant. The name answers, the vessel to sound. I call thee as my divine instrument. The name, Kakusu. The vessel, On. Come, Onki!

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[Once Yamanbagiri received his new name, Oscar would suddenly see a vision as his new shinki glows...]

—

[Yamanbagiri's in the middle of a battle. His clothes were tattered, more so than normal, and his hood have already fallen. There's cuts all over, some shallow and others were already bleeding. Despite this, he's still fighting valiantly. Using his sword to attack, and sometimes brought up his sheath to block blows.

Until a fast moving enemy shot out with a yari in his hands. Before Yamanbagiri can avoid it, the yari pierced through his body very deeply. He let out a pained cry, before he brought his sword up and stab the other in the chest. The enemy soldier dissolved, and Yamanbagiri collapsed to the ground. When he speak, he sounds... tired but also regretful, frustrated.]

Ahh... I don't want this... Will the comparisons continue even after I disappear...?

[His comrades were yelling out his name, before the vision ends.]

—

[By the time the vision ends, Yamanbagiri's form transformed into a cloak and is worn over Oscar's body.]

... Thank you. I guess I'm supporting you like this.

[It doesn't sound like Yamanbagiri's aware of what just happened. As far as he knows, he's likely acting like support in this form. Unless he can destroy ayakashi as a cloak?]

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[Oscar is a little dazed after seeing that. This is what gods see when they name their shinki? What the heck?!]

Y-yeah.

[He looks down, flipping the tails of the cloak a bit.]

Huh. Any idea what you do?

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[He's quiet for a moment, as he thinks.]

I'm not sure... Can you try using me?

[Considering his new name, he have some ideas about his new ability.]

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Uh, sure.

[A pause.]

How? You're not a weapon, so I can't swing you...do I just think about using your power?

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That's right. Think about using me, and I should start using my powers.

[It does sound simple when he said it out loud. Er, in Oscar's mind anyway. Since no one else can hear Yamanbagiri right now.]

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[Almost too simple, but it's basically like an aura so...

Oscar takes a deep breath and focuses, looking for something that might be a clue as to how to use Manba. There's a flicker and a flash and he opens his eyes, looking around.

And then yelping when he looks down and sees not his hands, but Qrow Branwen's.]

What the heck?!