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Lonely, I'm Mister Lonely...

Who: Ronald Knox (

diehardreaper) and anyone looking for a free snack.
What: Someone looks a little desperate for company...
When: April 22nd, 2:00pm-6:00pm
Where: Around Tokyo and by the bridge of the Meguro river
Warnings: none

A. On the streets and about town...

Good afternoon!

[ You might have been wandering around or just arrived from the Far Shore when this perky voice attempts to get your attention. He raises his hat in greeting as he comes over before replacing it back on his head. ]

I was wondering if you could spare a moment? We could have a coffee you and I, or anything you fancy. My treat!

[ He seems almost desperate. Despite the cheerful smile, there's an almost pleading look in his eyes as he waits for your answer. Brush him off? Accept his offer? He's waiting. ]

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B. By running water waiting...

[ He's probably had enough of socializing for the afternoon but maybe you've seen him earlier, offering his company or a free snack. Right now he's alone, sitting on the railing of a bridge and staring out into the river below. ]

They've been gone too long... prolly best they went home.

[ He flops his empty sleeve uselessly. ]

Who knows... maybe I'll see them out and about in this town if I looked hard enough!

[ His momentary cheeriness disappears, replaced instead by his drooping shoulders. So much for trying to cheer himself up. ]

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[Forrest has been out and about on the Near Shore a lot more since opening his clothing business, gathering supplies and doing fashion research. And today, he happens to be passing Ronald's way.]

Oh! Ah... yes, if you'd like.

[He's sure he doesn't know this guy, but he seems fairly insistent.]

[Hiyoko is out for a walk when she spots him sitting on the railing. The slump of his shoulders, his downtrodden expression, the way he's staring down at the river.... clearly they can only mean one thing. She rushes forward.]

No, don't give up! You can still learn the true meaning of Christmas!!

[He was totally gonna jump, right?]

... Ronald?

Hey, yeah, sure! [There's something about his expression... Tsuzuki sobers, frowning worriedly.]

What's wrong?

[ He'd been out and about on the Near Shore to see if he could buy himself a new Yukata since he suddenly had an influx of new followers (and it was nice to keep up a godly appearance, right?), when suddenly a stranger stopped him in the middle of his walk. Watanuki was incredibly surprised, as someone actually noticed him... but this meant that this person was either a god or a shinki or something supernatural in nature. ]

[ He shied away when he got too close. Mainly because he was taken by surprise, and, he didn't know if he could control his powers if he was surprised like that. Best not to accidentally touch him. ]

[ But then the offer of coffee, or... anything, sprung up, and it would have been in his nature to decline a stranger, but... ]

[ He was the God of Mercy and Compassion now, wasn't he? So... ]

Ah, that is... [ A faint pause. ]

...All right. If you... need to talk. We can go somewhere. [ Maybe he needed to sit down and say something. ]

[He's pretty sure he hasn't met this guy before, but he can read that look pretty easily.]

Um... coffee sounds fine. Are you okay?

Brilliant!

[ And totally offering him his arm because what is escorting pretty young things when you've asked them out, right? ]

Hope I wasn't pulling you away from anything important. Just fancied a bit of company this afternoon, is all.

[ A pause.

A blank stare. ]

If you were thinking I was going to jump, I've actually already done that! Ages ago, really. This river's hardly going to make a dent.

[ But congratulations. You got him to laugh. ]

What's this about Christmas then? It won't be for a few months, at least!

Wrong?

[ A laugh. ]

Nothing's wrong, mate! I just... didn't fancy spending the afternoon alone, is all.

[ Some people deal with grief in different ways clearly. ]

[ Just make sure it isn't a yutaka with a plunging neckline, okok?

But the reaper just blinks at his reaction, pausing a moment to consider his options. He'd just been happy to have someone to have tea with just to keep his mind off things ~~all the way to supper~~ before stumbling back to his own temple but...

It's strange seeing someone so astute. ]

S'not that big a deal, really. Just... needed a bit of company for the afternoon, is all!

[ A shrug though. ]

Let's just say I'd rather not have to go home to an empty temple just yet, eh?

Fine? Oh, sure, more'n fine.

[ And a friendly swinging of his only arm around this guy's shoulders. ]

Were you off somewhere before I absconded you, by the by?

[He's not sure how much he buys that, but at least he won't push it. Not right away.]

I was going to the grocery store, but it's nothing that can't wait.

Grocery, yeah... that reminds me I should prolly try and find a decent supper or summat..

[ Congratulations, you have earned yourself someone who will probably tag along to the grocery, too. ]

What's your name, by the way?

You're free to come along, if you're headed the same way.

[He doesn't mind the company, though the amount of touching is a little weird for him.]

I mostly go by Deku, but my name's Izuku Midoriya. What should I call you?

[ What's wrong with plunging necklines-- ]

Oh... I see. [ His fingers shyly adjusted the obi of his silver-striped yukata. Was that it? He just wanted company? He did mention a temple... ] That must make you a god, yes?

[ He probably needed to meet new people, anyway, so... ]

I'll join you then. Somewhere that serves tea would be nice, if you know a place.

Yeah, that's right! Truth be told, I've been itching for a place that has a decent tea myself but what can you do? There's a fairly good cafe nearby, I'd wager. Been going to the place for a while now.

[ There's a very small smile when he decides to turn his attention ahead as if to get a better idea of where to go. Gosh this guy looks reasonable. And maybe it's just his imagination getting the better of him but he can even detect traces of Yuki with what little convo they ha--

Ron, you're being rude to your present company. ]

I take it you're a god too? First time?

Deku then, it's a pleasure.

[ The arm doesn't linger. It's a bit strange for him to be walking with his arm around another guy ~~he wasn't dating~~ after all. Instead, he pulls it back and stuffs his hand in his pocket. ]

It's Ronald. Ronald Knox, formerly of the London Grim Reaper Dispatch Department but now apparently Baron Samedi. So... Baron's just fine if that's what you fancy.

[ He seems reasonable, yeah. Okay, he's pretty reasonable. Just not if it comes to certain... things that set him off. ]

[ Watanuki offers a nod. ] That's right.

My name's Watanuki. But as a god, my name is Guanyin, Goddes--God!, of ah, Mercy and Compassion.

[He relaxes the moment the arm is off of him. He's not that touchy-feely unless somebody needs to be comforted, and most of the time that's Kido.]

Um... Is Ronald alright too? I don't think I've ever heard of a Grim Reaper Dispatch Department, but I've also never been to London.

[ He doesn't raise a brow at the goddess thing so don't worry about that. ]

No worries about the god thing, mate. One of the others I know's supposed to be Diana but... poor bloke's been stuck with the title just when he got here.

[ And offering his only hand out for a handshake. ]

It's Ronald. Ronald Knox but currently the Baron Samedi. Bit of a promotion from a reaper to an actual god of death, I've been told.

[He's definitely just wandering around, the strap of a backpack that looks like it's seen better days slung over one shoulder, and he's not expecting to be called to.

But because he's been seen, and he's not actively trying to be seen here in the Near Shore, Hope immediately comes to the conclusion that this man is from the Far Shore too. And his eyebrows furrow a little in curiosity.]

Uh...

[He's too young for coffee, isn't he?]

Okay? What for?

[ Bows at first--but at seeing the handshake, he takes Ronald's hand in his, giving a slightly awkward shake, not used to the type of greeting. ]

It's nice to meet you, Knox-san. [ But he blinked at him. ]

G-God of.... Death-- wait--

Y-YOU WERE A REAPER?! [ And he hops back a little, throwing his arms up into a cross in front of him. ]

Y-you're not going to try and kill me, are you?! I'm still young I haven't even had my first kiss yet AND A TOY DUCK DOESN'T COUNT!

[ Okay congratulations you actually got him to laugh. gj Wata. ]

No, mate! S'not how it works! London's me home turf and m'not authorized to reap in this territory. Course, you've got to be scheduled to die first rather'n...

[ ...wait a sec. This guy said something weird. ]

Hang on... Did you say you kissed a toy duck?

[ Oh, OKAY, FOCUS ON THE DUCK. ]

I-I didn't want to kiss it, she forced it on me!

Aren't go going to tea?! [ He reached out to snatch up Ronald's hand and yank him along. ] Let's go!

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