godsoffortune: (bridge)
The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-08-15 06:55 pm

007 | Clean Up Your Act

Who: Everyone!
What: Spring cleaning
When: All day April 15
Where: All around the Heavens
Summary: The Heavens don't like things being cluttered, so it's time to clean up a little bit.







Main Hall

While the main hall of the Heavens seems spotlessly clean at all times, that's not the case at all. In fact, it's been at least a decade since the last time they actually cleaned everything out properly. There are a lot of hidden closets and back rooms that have layers of dust and dozens of boxes filled with nothing but junk. Who knows, though! You might find something interesting and useful in there along with all the garbage.

Suprises

Unfortunately, some of the older temples on the Far Shore seem to have some interesting surprises tucked away, ranging from cursed artifacts all the way to magical creatures locked up in long-forgotten rooms. You are free to be creative with this as a way to get your characters into trouble while cleaning.

Complimentary Dinner

After all of your hard work, you deserve to have some tasty food and refreshing beverages. So the Heavens have provided that for you, so that you can wind down after a long day. It's not as fancy as the banquets they often put on, but there is a nice array of food and drinks for everyone to enjoy.

Counselling

As usual, there is a white-robed shinki bearing the gold chrysanthemum of Amaterasu sitting at a table in the Main Hall. There is a small sign that denotes her as the counselling shinki. Anyone is welcome to approach her, and she will smile serenely at anyone passing by as well.



In Summary:
  • Clean up your home
  • Help clean others' homes
  • Get the main hall clean too!
  • Hope no hidden magic jumps out
  • Seek counselling if you need it
  • Enjoy your complimentary dinner
  • Have fun~
sanzohoshi: (I hope you fall in a pool of honey)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-16 03:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Ahaha, I have but it's still nice to hear! I'm just doing what anyone would do! [Or at least what anyone should do. She's aware of human nature and all, but she'd like to hold out hope here, believe in the best of people.

That IS a lot of brooms though, she looks at them thoughtfully.
] And broken! Why do they have so many broken brooms lying around?

[Where is that exit anyhow?] Umm... Hm... Where's the way out...? [GUESS WHO JUST PICKED A RANDOM DIRECTION AND HAS NO IDEA WHERE SHE'S ACTUALLY GOING]
miraculo: (lol wat)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-16 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Hgggggg.... she can't lie in front of this lady! She's too elegant! ] Ah, the truth is that... I broke them. [ And then a quick stammer: ] Ah-- accidentally I mean! I was aiming to get out spots and chase away mice, but the ends of the brooms broke whenever I'd strike a wall or the floor.

[ THE EXIT IS.... this way, sure! Sanae uses her shoulder to open up a door. ] ....It was an accident, honest.
sanzohoshi: (That's the last time)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-17 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
You broke them? [Sanzang echoes her, a little surprised, but then laughs warmly.] You must have been very enthusiastic! And at least you're cleaning up the mess you made. But, hmm... Maybe be a little gentler when slamming brooms around?

[Sanzang winks conspiratorially] But don't worry, I won't tell anyone! This can be our little secret.

[Oh, right duh probably she should introduce herself too, right?] I'm Genjo Sanzo, by the way! I'm a new goddess of mercy, taking over for Lady Kanzeon. What's your name?
miraculo: (well i guess)

1/2

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-17 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ BLESS HER HEART, SANAE IS IN AWE OF THIS WOMAN. She could not have found a kinder soul. Or one that so kindred.

Hello, yes, have you met Sanae? She's easily impressionable, and this woman has now become the person she admires and wishes to be like for her kindness and grace. And she is a fellow goddess, to boot! This is the kind of goddess she wishes to be, kind and gentle and with a twinkle of wisdom in her eyes. ]
....I'm... Sanae Kochiya. [ She finds her voice, gathering her thoughts. ] Also a goddess, of my own name. My domain is, um, miracles.
miraculo: (that goes where?)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-17 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ But excuse her as she stares at this woman for a moment longer. Genjo Sanzo. Genjo Sanzo.


Oh. ]
E--excuse me, .....Tang Sanzang?! [ As in, from Journey to the West? One of the Four Great Classic Novels of China? And now he is-- er, she is.... the Bodhisattva that helped Sanzang in the novel?? Excuse her as she tries to make sense of all of this information.

Fortunately she does come to one conclusion: ]
....--I-it's an honor to meet you! [ Aw gee, her shinki is from Romance of the Three Kingdoms and now she meets Sanzang from Journey to the West. Also there are shinsengumi here and shinki that serve Izanagi and SHE'S NOT WORTHY. TOO MANY FAMOUS PEOPLE. ]
sanzohoshi: (I think I hit my head)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-17 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
Of your own name? How lucky! I'm pleased to meet you, Lady Sanae!

[She almost drops her brooms at the sudden declaration, staring at Sanae with wide-eyed astonishment] You've heard of me?

[Instead of being weirded out, she looks embarrassed but pleased.] I'm so happy...! The story of our journey reached a lot of people, huh? A lot of people seem to know it! [Hideyoshi and them certainly did, since they'd been quick to teasingly name themselves after her friends, but it's always a little embarrassing to have someone knowing her entire story.]

I hope you're not disappointed now that you've met me!
miraculo: (dat's k)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-17 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oh--- no, not at all! [ She waves-- absolutely dismissing the notion that she would be disappointed.] ....And yes, it truly has. [ She says thoughtfully.

Now that she thinks about it, her own shinki, Lu Meng, and now Sanzang... two have come from famous stories, each a legend in their own right, and there are even more historical figures among them. She should be grateful for this opportunity to meet such people. ]
A story of friendship and adventure not only reached a lot of people, but inspired many as well. [ She closes her eyes, holding those broomsticks close. ] I may not remember every detail, but I remember its messages.

[ She looks back to the other goddess, an embarrassed flush spreading to her cheeks, although her eyes are grateful. ] Through the tales of your journey, you taught me how to persevere in a duty, no matter how hard it is to reach it.
sanzohoshi: (I don't get hangovers. Except once.)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-17 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sanzang stops to look at Sanae, eyes wide as she listens to her words. For a moment she doesn't know what to say at all.

She's been thanked for her services, of course. Been offered a place in Heaven itself to help restore all that had been damaged in the battles between the demons and the Heavens, to help repair the world and all that. The Great Buddha himself had praised her, but none of that mattered in the face of something like this.

Real people, humans and gods and those untouched by the fighting itself, reading her story and being impacted by it like this? It means more to her than the highest praise. Her eyes get misty and she drops the bundle of broken brooms in favor of grabbing onto Sanae instead.

JUST LET HER HUG IT OUT nevermind the brooms that Sanae's also carrying, those aren't important right now
]

I'm so glad! Thank you, I'm so happy it helped you! Even if it's just one person, if it's able to help, that means everything!
miraculo: (I just come through with the six)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-17 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, hugs. She's absolutely 100% okay with hugs. She even drops the broomsticks to the ground to make room for it!

She can be sure that Sanae is hugging back, just as tightly and excitedly because this is basically meeting one of her childhood story heroes. Or... heroines? Who would have thought she'd get to meet such an amazing person! ]
Lady Sanzang--.... [ She bounces happily on her heels, grinning brightly. ] You've done more than enough for me already! [ By means of inspiration. She steps out of the hug for a moment so she can give her a short bow again. ]

So--... so if it's not too much to ask, while we're both here, please allow me to help you, too! [ She also feels shy, asking this next part. ] And, please be my friend! [ Which is weird, because usually Sanae is all about friendship, but this woman is like her idol and amazing and aaaaaaaaaaa ]
sanzohoshi: (That's the last time)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-18 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Ahh, of course, of course! [To both things!! She reaches out and takes Sanae's hands in her own--well, through the sleeves--and gives them a squeeze.]

I'll rely on you too, as long as you know to rely on me! And of course we can be friends! I'd love that!

[She giggles easily, all excited now. Friends! She loved making new friends!! She lets go of Sanae's hands and swoops down to pick up the brooms with renewed vigor] Come on, let's get that fire going! We can baked those yams and share them, like... Um... Like friendship yams!

[Yes, nailed it.]
miraculo: (I only argue wit’ ‘em)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-18 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ She stares after her for a moment before realizing that dude she was just hugged by and made friends with a legend. ] ....Yes! [ FINALLY someone as excited about friendship as she is! Sanae picks up her share of the brooms and--- well, if Sanzang doesn't know where the exit is yet, Sanae will lead her outside.

Throw the brooms into the pile of burning brooms already.

And bring out the yams in the palm of her hand because ~miracles~. ]
Ready....?!
sanzohoshi: (I hope you fall in a pool of honey)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-18 08:52 pm (UTC)(link)
Huh? Wow! Did you just make those appear? [She laughs despite herself and looks delighted] Is that your ability? To make yams?

[Okay she's sort of joking, but wouldn't that be the best power ever?? But she nods because hell yes is she ready] Ready!
miraculo: (love me Stevie?)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-19 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ There are other things needed for yams. Like having a pot to put them in would be good, if not aluminum foil. But looks like they'll just be doing this the old fashioned way: naked yams on a nice, hot fire. Using the end of a broom, Sanae creates a space over some of the embers so that they can put their yams there. ] My ability is to make miracles. Food is--... well, it's something that I've always had a knack for providing, whether it's fruit, rice, water...

[ She trails off. ] But it's always nice to cook food yourself instead of just miracle-ing one up, you know?
sanzohoshi: (God and karma are having)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-19 05:18 am (UTC)(link)
[It's debatable Sanzang even knows what aluminum foil is, so she sees nothing wrong with this plan! She takes a yam and crouches down, carefully placing it in the space, being extra mindful of her sleeves (her sleeves which, somehow, do not look any worse for wear after their adventures carrying the brooms and all).]

What an amazing power! [Sanzang smiles encouragingly, her praise given easily. But she nods in understanding.] But I agree. It's always nice to do things for yourself like that-- Otherwise you'll never get the skills you might need!

[She remains balanced on the balls of her feet, watching the fire]

Ah, this makes me all nostalgic... If only Goku and the others were here! But Hakkai would probably end up eating all of our yams, and Goku would just get mad... [Sanzang laughs anyhow though, because really even Goku yelling and stomping his feet around would be welcoming.]
miraculo: (more sixes)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-19 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Sanae smiles at her reminiscing, crouching down beside her. ] ....You miss them, don't you? [ Already, too. And they've only been there for a couple hours!

It pains her to see her role model be saddened! Sanae nods to herself, opens up her hand, and then throws a lot more yams onto the fire. ]


---Which means we'll just eat as many yams as Hakkai would steal, or Goku would eat, in honor of them, right?
sanzohoshi: (I'm gonna lurk in the bushes)

[personal profile] sanzohoshi 2016-08-20 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
[Sanzang twists her sleeves around her fingers and nods] Dearly. After our journey, everyone went their separate ways. Hakkai stayed for a little while, but I got restless and wanted to go on more journeys...

I traveled around with Goku a lot though! But some things happened... [Like being accepted into the mystic realm in a way no one knows because the gaME NEVER ADDRESSES THIS WHY] And we got separated again...

[And they ended up on opposite sides of a war.

Still, Sanae's comment makes her laugh and smile again
] Impossible, impossible! We'd explode! They'd have to roll us out of here, we'd get so big! But, we can eat as much as we can, and then share the rest with anyone else we can find. Share the happiness!
miraculo: (biscuit)

[personal profile] miraculo 2016-08-20 01:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She cheers excitedly, but just then the embers flicker. Using a broom,she pokes at the fire, turning the yams over so that they cook fully. ]

One day... I'd like to hear your full story, in your own words. [ Or at least, her/her world's version of Journey to the West. ] If you don't mind. [ Because the last thing Sanae wants is to make her feel like she's alone and missing her friends. ] If Goku ever had an almost-explosion due to eating so many yams, I'd like to hear it.