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The Far Shore Mods ([personal profile] godsoffortune) wrote in [community profile] thenearshore2016-10-15 07:02 pm

009 | Where Your Demons Hide

Who: Everyone!
What: Emergency demon fighting
When: Late May 5-Early May 6
Where: Just outside of Tokyo
Summary: The demon from the school has reared its ugly head again and needs to be taken down.



On the evening of May 5, the Heavens suddenly receive an influx of prayers from people in and around a certain town just outside of Tokyo. There seem to be a lot of people in the area that have suddenly stopped responding normally (or at all). The situation continues to spread as the night goes on until not only is the whole town suffering from this malady, but the neighboring towns are starting to become affected as well.

With so many gods and shinki on hand - including new ones that have just appeared - the Heavens have issued a request for any available gods and shinki to go investigate what might be happening down on the Near Shore. New gods and shinki will be given the low-down on what's happening, but not much more than that.

The situation will continue to expand until just a little before dawn, when the demon finally has enough power to revive.



Drained Humans

Many humans in the affected areas are walking around despondently. Oftentimes, they are just walking into things or getting hit by things. There have been a few car-related incidents as well. Anyone who was present for the high school incident will recognize these symptoms as something that was happening to people in the school. The glazed looks, the spiritless responses and reactions. So this should be fairly familiar to some.

No One's Safe

Unfortunately, being in the town will start to wear on anyone who is there. Gods and shinki alike will find themselves growing more despondent the longer they spend in the town. All of their energy will be slowly sapped from their bodies, and shinki in particular will feel almost like their existence is draining away.

Hellish Circle

There is a large park in the center of the town. Drawn all around this park is a magic circle, large enough to encompass the whole park. There are candles around the edges of the circle, and in the center there is a cup filled with blood covered by a mask with a swirling eye pattern on it. Stepping into this circle will not only make you extremely tired and suddenly drained, but it will also bring bat-like ayakashi bearing down on you.

The Demon

The Demon itself rears its ugly head just a little before dawn, springing out from the center of the magic circle and looking right pleased with itself. It stands about 5'8" tall, so it is largely unimposing, but there is an aura about it that makes it undeniable that it is powerful. The demon will gladly fight anyone who comes at it, though most he will just shove out of the way without a second thought.



In Summary:
  • Help the drained people
  • Try not to get drained yourself
  • Be careful about being corrupted
  • Fight the demon
  • Have fun~
oathkeeper: <user name=cupcake_graphics> (☾44)

[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-10-29 04:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora blinks and sort of chuckles when she reacts like that and has to dodge the little tapioca ball coming for his forehead. He laughs out and rubs his face.]

Is that a yes??

[It has to be a yes, look how strawberry red she is.

No really, he was gonna ask her about crush advice but he's really genuinely curious about her now though! Give him the deets!]
galactically: (to pout cutely)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-10-29 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
That's none of your business! A lady never kisses and tells!

[Sheryl folds her arms across her bust, looking away with an annoyed huff. Notice how she's not exactly denying it...]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-10-30 04:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora grins and chuckles warmly, giving her a knowing look.]

Oh come on, I won't tell anyone! You like someone!
galactically: (stop groping my hopes and dreams!)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-10-30 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[She purses her lips, shaking her head immediately.]

Absolutely not! That's for me to know and to keep to myself!

[Lalala, keeping this a secret.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-10-31 08:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora continues to laugh, nudging her in the side gently. Luckily he's not that much of a pushy person beyond a little friendly teasing.]

Okay, okay fine! You don't have to tell me. I'm just teasing you. I like someone you know? I haven't told them yet but maybe I will someday. It's hard to say something, huh?
galactically: (bikini-clad fairy)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-10-31 08:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[One more huff before she sighs, gaining her composure back as soon as she learns one thing...]

Sora, you like someone? As in, really like?

[That sure perks her up! Sheryl turns to face him with a playful smile upon her lips.]

Is the lucky person here?
oathkeeper: ??? (❀12)

[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-01 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[In response Sora takes another long long gulp of his drink, a light happy blush brushing his cheeks.]

Yep they're here! I don't think I'm gonna tell them how I feel though, it's too hard. Crushes are hard. How do you deal with yours?

[Have a playful smile right back.]
galactically: (to pout cutely)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-01 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
[The faint blush dusting Sora's cheeks says what Sheryl needs to know, her smile a little bit muted than usual, her expression thoughtful. Love can be so grand, yet so complicated.]

But you have to at least try. What if that person feels the same way as you? Crushes can blossom into something wonderful with the proper care.

[She pauses, remembering Alto before she looks away, cheeks still pink on her end.]

At least be grateful that you don't have competition. It's not a crush for me. Just... [pause, pause, pause] It's a lot more than silly puppy love.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-01 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora chuckles warmly. It's kind of nice to finally talk to someone face to face about this stuff. Just like her, he doesn't want to say too much but... It's a nice comfort.]

I guess I'm a little worried things will change too much? I don't really want a label to anything, just being with him is good enough for me.

[slurp.]

More than silly puppy love? Sheryl, are you in love love?
galactically: (so sick of all this crap)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-02 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
I understand if you're a close friend of that person. [A slow nod.] Just take as much time as you need.

[As tempted as Sheryl is to ask about the identity of Sora's secret crush, she'll rein her curiosity in. Well, for now.

She hesitates before speaking, chewing on the straw of her drink with a slight crinkle of her nose.]


I can't stop thinking about that flyboy, every day, every night. Ooh, he annoys me so much!
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-03 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
Hopefully one day I'll be able to muster up enough to say something.

[He gives her a big smile when she exclaims about her own interest.]

Haha! Sounds like love alright, they say there's a fine line between love and annoyance, right? Is that how the saying goes? [No Sora, it isn't.] At least I think so, you must care about him a whole lot if he annoys you!
galactically: (... what)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-03 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
Wrong saying!

[She pauses abruptly, making a soft disgruntled sound in the back of her throat.]

My, such a simplistic way of wording things. How silly. That's like saying annoying people are worthy of my attention, which doesn't make any sense! [She sighs.] It's... complicated, let's put it that way.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-03 03:33 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs in response.]

If you're annoyed that means you're thinking about them, right! That means worthy of your attention!

[Well... his crush is annoyed at him a lot. So... Take it as a good thing? Maybe? He settles down.]

I get complicated. Do you want to tell him how you feel?
galactically: (my feelings do not rest)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-03 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
No, it means they have enough redeeming qualities to even be worthy in the first place. Geez, keep up already!

[Is Sheryl going to have to spill the spaghetti? Nah. She rolls her eyes at first, then glances down at her drink before another sip ensues.]

I have my own way of telling him. [Her expression turns a little grim.] He said that he has something important to tell me, except... he's not here.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-03 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora winces and rubs the back of his head sheepishly.] Haha, sorry I guess I'm not great with those weird sayings!

[But his expression falls to concern when she says he's not here.]

I'm sorry, Sheryl. You must miss him a lot.
galactically: (fall into the end of the world)

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[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-10 09:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's no way Sheryl is going to deny it; she really does miss Alto and it shows in the way she keeps her gaze lingering on her drink, brows pinching together.

She heaves a sigh, tugging on the straw.]


If only you could meet Alto. He can be so irritating at times, but also oddly charming in how honest he is.
Edited 2016-11-10 21:28 (UTC)
galactically: (be good boys and girls)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-10 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[This time around, she makes sure to keep her voice deliberately light as the corners of her lips tug up to form a smile.]

Aaah, I said his name without meaning to, did I? [A faint puff of breath] Oh, well!
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-11 08:34 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sora smiles, scooting over to her to give her a gentle hug and a squeeze.

So his name is Alto (isn't that a music thing?)! She didn't mean to say his name but he's not the type to go blabbering around about this kind of stuff.]


Don't worry Sheryl, you'll see him again someday soon, I'm sure of it. And when you do you can tell him how irritating he is to his face!

[He laughs playfully.]
galactically: (laughing at your silliness)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-12 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[Her expression shifts into one of wide-eyed surprise at the hug, but she quickly smoothes it out into an amused look. She feels utterly blessed to meet people like Sora.]

You're so cute, Sora! Thank you.

[So she laughs, carefully wrapping her arms around him while still holding her drink.]

I'll make sure to give Alto a piece of my mind if— no, when I see him again.
Edited 2016-11-12 20:52 (UTC)
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-13 01:52 am (UTC)(link)
[Sora laughs, pretending to make an offended face at her.] Cute?? I was going for charming and handsome... Cute is embarrassing! Geeze, Sheryl!

[An amused smile breaks on his lips. He lets go and nods. He has no doubt in his mind that she'll take charge when she sees him again and he better appreciate it or Sora will be on his case. She's been honest and real and fun to him, and any guy should be glad to have a girl like her.]
galactically: (bikini-clad fairy)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-13 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
But being cute suits you perfectly!

[She gives him a wink to go with a playful tone as she releases him, complete with a finger wag to punctuate her words. Everyone should experience Sora's happiness at least once.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2016-11-13 02:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Don't keep saying embarrassing things like that, I've got an image to uphold you know...

[No he doesn't.

He breaks into a bright smile after and winks back.]


Anyway, after we're done here we should probably get back out there and help. You feeling a little more awake?
galactically: (fairy and cinderella)

[personal profile] galactically 2016-11-13 08:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[There is quiet laughter coming out of Sheryl at the comment before she finishes up her drink and tosses it at the nearest garbage can. Truthfully she's not back at 100%, not mentally at least, but she nods and flashes a grateful smile at him, anyway.]

I'm close to being in perfect condition once more. [So much confidence in just a few words.] Now let's head back outside, okay?

[But first!]

Thanks for taking me to this place. I'll be sure to try another flavor next time.