010 | Relief and Rescue

[godsoffortune]

Who: Everyone!
What: Cleanup and moral support
When: All day May 16
Where: Just outside of Tokyo
Summary: It's time to get rid of the mess that that demon made!



The attack by the demon recently has left the surrounding area in a very sorry state. Not only are some people still hospitalized or slowly recovering from the affects of the draining of their life force, but a lot of nasty accidents happened during the time that people were walking around like they were dead to the world. It's been attributed to an odd natural disaster, and many think it may have been an illness that caused it.

The Heavens have decided to send any available gods and shinki down to help out in the relief efforts. If they try hard enough, they should be easily seen for the times when they are helping people out, so it shouldn't be a problem.

On top of that, some new arrivals have suddenly appeared. Amaterasu has left them little handwritten notes pinned to their shirts:

'These people need your help! I'm sorry to throw you into things like this, but please do what you can.

☼ Amaterasu ☼'

And yes, she has doodled little suns next to her name.



Care

There are a lot of people who were left hurt because of the incident with the demon and they are still trying to recover from it. From broken bones all the way to mental trauma, these people have seen a lot of crazy stuff and they aren't feeling so hot. Any kind of care is viable, but you might also want to just be an errand-runner in order to help the qualified people who are already doing a pretty good job of helping these poor folks out.

Food

A fair number of homes and stores managed to get destroyed amidst everything going on with the demon, so there's a lot of work for the neighborhood to do in helping them out. Whether by helping to rebuild what has been broken or by just handing out some free food to the people who need it. Of course, you might also take some food for yourself. Hopefully you're not a horrible enough person to just steal from the homeless~

Literal Cleaning

And here's where the fun comes in. The buildings that need to be rebuilt and the streets that need to be cleaned up are all under works and you can help in any way you deem worthy. You might carry loads or actually put forth the effort to help rebuild some lost homes, it's up to you. Of course, if you set about helping out in this way, you might notice little fairy-like spirits flitting around each of the Near Shore residents who are working hard to help each other out. The little spirits shine brightly and seem to shy away if approached, but they titter happily anytime the person they're following does something nice.

Banquet

After the day is done, the Heavens have a special treat set up for anyone who helped out - a large banquet in the Meeting Hall back on the Far Shore. Just like any other banquet, there is food and booze of every kind available. But also, the small tittering bright white spirits are in attendance, following around any Far Shore resident who helped out today. You might find yourself with a new friend or two who won't leave you alone, who keep giggling anytime you're kind, and who don't seem to be able to talk and only exude delight and good feelings.



In Summary:

• Help out the people affected by the demon
• Give out food to people who need it
• Clean up the messes
• Eat some good food, drink some good booze
• Have fun~

Comments

Food - one day we'll have a log that doesn't involve mooching

[sonofson]

[It wasn't just the call for attention to her food that got Goten wandering over. It was the delicious smell too. It doesn't matter if they're just normal turkey sandwiches, they smell amazing right now. He recognizes her almost instantly too. That long pink hair and her overall demeanor are hard to forget!

He's been running around moving things and trying to overall be of some kind of help. From trying to help build houses(before being shooed off) to clearing large objects out of the rice paddy fields. It's clear by the bit of dirt caked on his face and the lower parts of his orange gi. Sheryl's musical voice offering food and that enticing smell tickling his nose is impossible to ignore. He inches closer and closer until he's peeking over one of the tables next to her. His spiky hair sticking up being a dead give away. The food is suppose to be for the people they're helping though right? But it smells so goodddddd; so dont mind this child just staring in awe.]

but there will still be cute if Goten is involved, mooching or no

[galactically]

[Sheryl may not look it, but she's capable of observing a few things at a time if she focuses extra hard. The smiles of a few residents as they pick up her food, the platter of sandwiches turning smaller and smaller, Goten's spiky hair sticking up from the edges of the table. The last one is what instantly catches her attention, and she dips her head down to glance at the kid, giving him a secretive smile.

"I see you!" That's what she's saying with her look, lifting up a finger to her lips.

And after making sure there isn't anyone looking, Sheryl gently nudges the tray of sandwiches in his direction.]

Take one.

[Technically the food is supposed to be just for the residents of this town, but who says Goten can't have one? She knows how messy he looks from all that running around.]

Sheryl brings the cute

[sonofson]

[Staring at Sheryl and her amazing food isn't helping his stomach stop growling. But it's when he glances at her once again and their eyes meet that he tenses a bit. She's looking at him! He blinks and instinctively ducks down, one spike of hair giving away his position unknowingly. But it's only for a few seconds or so before he's peeking back up from the table's edge. Is it bad taht he's staring and willing one of those sandwiches to grow legs and come his way? Sheryl doesn't seem mad and even thought of her being so is quickly dismissed the moment the tray is pushed in his direction. He blinks at it, then her, then it, then her and then points to himself questioningly--- The "Take one" is all it it takes for his eyes light up instantly as he reaches out and quickly grabs one.]

[He beams at her before ducking down out of sight again. But this time he's actually going under the table. Crawling under, he plops down beside her. Opening his mouth wide to take a bite.]

. . . .

[ He pauses, closing his mouth and pokes his head out a bit to look up at her and whisper loudly as he waves his free hand]

Thank you!

[He probably doesn't need to whisper but being as sneaky as they are, it just feels right! One more grin and he's digging in to the sandwich happily, clearly very pleased]

no this is all Goten, gosh

[galactically]

[Looking away for just one second after checking up on a random passer-by may not be a good idea. No sooner does she turn back around that she realizes one thing: Goten is missing. He's gone! Or so she thinks...]

Hey, where did you go?

[She murmurs, brows knitting together in confusion until she notices her table shifting a bit, prompting her to finally dip her head down. There he is! She watches Goten crawling under the table and plopping down next to her with the sandwich on hand.

Quickly covering her mouth with one hand to restrain her giggling, she nods, then whispers right back.]

You're welcome!

[Her voice lifts back up to normal levels once she's let out a few giggles.]

So, tell me. Do you like them?

nahhhh

[sonofson]

[He's practically inhaling the thing. It's the best thing he's had today. When was breakfast? Clearly too long ago! It's not very long before the sandwich is completely gone from sight and Goten is licking a bit of cheese off his finger. He looks to Sheryl, kicking his feet a little bit before patting his stomach]

It was great! You're an amazing cook!

[He means every word of it too. While he could always eat more, as a saiyan he's a bottomless pit, that really hits the spot! If he was feeling even a little bit worn out, it's clearly gone now.]

How'd you make so many for everyone?

[galactically]

Heeeh, I always knew that food made by my own two hands will turn out great! Thank you~

[Nevermind that all she did was just assemble the ingredients together. No cooking required! Sheryl brightens up at the response, clasping both hands together while she watches the platter of sandwiches grow smaller and smaller.]

There was bread, turkey, and cheese on the packaging, so I thought of the only way I could make on a short notice.

[sonofson]

It worked great I think! I bet you made a lot of people happy. You're a great god, Sheryl!

[He means every word of it too. This may be only the second time he's met the goddess but she's been nothing but nice. Aside from the few scary angry or annoyed faces she can make, Sheryl is one of the nicest people he's met. Not to mention she's always giving him something to eat.]

I've been trying to help out too but a lot of the grown ups don't let me. It's not fair.

[He has been able to help out some, given his dirty appearance, but not nearly as much as he would like. House building looked like so much fun.]

[galactically]

Of course I'm a great god! I'm Sheryl, after all. What kind of person would I be if I didn't bring service?

[Such boasting coming from Sheryl. Fanservice, regular charity service, anything that brings smiles on a person's face is what she feels like she has to do, given her usual role as a pop idol so she can influence others. The smudges on his gi and face catch her attention once more, prompting her to shake her head.]

Can you blame the grown-ups? They probably don't want you to get hurt.

[Especially when it comes to heavy duty work. Goten is young, even if he's strong and outgoing. However... this gives her an idea.]

Hey, I know! Why don't you help me instead? I could use more hands to carry out the food to people.

[sonofson]

[Sheryl really is confident, Goten can't help but smile up at her, giggling a bit. But her confidence seems to be well placed just by the amount of happy no-longer hungry faces around the table. She is very giving. Goten knows that first hand.]

I won't get hurt. It's not fair to not even let me try. I can do stuff too!

[He pouts, wiggling his feet so they bump together in front of him. He just wants to help. He knows he can, its just a matter of adults letting him or not. Though Sheryl's offer makes him blink and look back up to her. Handing out food wasn't like building a house or anything but he wasn't really doing anything now. He wanted to help. It would be even better if he could help someone like Sheryl too after how nice we was to him.

It doesn't take much thought before Goten gives a nod. He shifts and crawls out from under the table before standing up. He pats his hands on his gi to get rid of any dirt before smiling up at her]

Okay! Just tell me what to do.

[galactically]

But if you try to do too many things at once, then it's no good.

[Sheryl wags a finger at Goten with a mock stern tone attached to her voice. Of course, this is coming from a woman who does the same thing occasionally. Hypocrisy, thy name is Sheryl Nome, though admittedly it comes from a place of concern. A workaholic pop star is different from a child with super strength in terms of mentality.

But she knows the urge to help out and do something when she discovers it. Goten is so earnest about it that Sheryl can't deny it.

She gives him a lookover, then folds her arms across her chest.]

All right. Before you help, you need to wash your hands first! Then come back and share these— [points at the platter of random food] — with the starving residents. Got it?

[sonofson]

[He blinks up at her when she wags his finger at him. It feels kinda fimilar but that doesn't keep him from giving her a pout. Difference in mentality aside, that pot is calling the kettle black here. B

Goten wants to do his best at just about everything he does. Helping people is really high on the list along with proving himself. Though when she tells him to wash his hands, he holds them out, palms flat and blinks. They look fine to him. She is letting him help so he can't really agure with her despite thinking they're clean enough.]

Got it!

[He nods and dashes off with his arms out. Gotta clean up fast and get back. It takes a bit longer then he'd liked, mostly because he had to find somewhere to wash his hands but he's back not a moment later and runs up to Sheryl. He grins and presents his now cleans hands up to her for approval]

There! How's that.

[He's still filthy but the hands are clean~!]

[galactically]

[Even the way Goten dashes off with his arms out is cute to Sheryl, just enough for a small laugh out of her as she waits. Not that the wait will be too long when his running is super fast, anyway. Eventually she watches him return and present his freshly washed hands up.

Here, you now have a pop idol leaning over with her brows scrunched up together as she inspects those tiny hands, first his left then his right.]

Hmm...

[A shame that there aren't any extra clothes to spare for Goten — if it were up to her, she'd make sure he's spotless — but it'll have to do.

So she nods and leans back, nodding in approval with her hands on her hips.]

That'll do, Goten. That'll do. Now time to get to work!

[sonofson]

[Goten blinks when she leans over and inspects his held out hands. There's a moment where he starts to wonder if maybe he didn't clean them well enough judging by the look she gives. Don't send him to go re-wash them! He can't do any better then this!

But it's when she gives her word of approval that he perks up and thrusts his his clean fist into the air in excitement.]

Yeah! Thank you Sheryl! I won't let you down, I promise!

[He quickly zips over to grab the tray of sandwiches and proceeds to jog around offering them to anybody and everybody he finds. Doesn't matter who they are or what sort of mood they're in. He only returns to grin at Sheryl and grab another tray once the one he uses is empty.

Goten goes about, holding the tray over his head so they can take one with ease. They don't take much to give away but he does make the deal better by telling various people how amazing and tasty they are and points over in Sheryl's direction to tell them that she made them. How could they not want free amazing food from a nice person?]

[galactically]

[Goten's excitement evokes a sense of happiness within Sheryl that she grins at the sight of him pumping his into the air. He's so gung-ho about helping her, it's hard not to feel extra confident, too. It's that infectious.

She gives him a thumbs up.]

Go forth and unleash your service upon everyone! You can do it!

[From her position behind the table, she watches Goten jog around with the tray of sandwiches, pleased with what's unfolding before her very eyes. Whenever he points over at her direction as he advertises her food, she flashes a charming smile at the people, waving gracefully because she has to make herself look good in front of the masses

And in her best chipper saleswoman voice:]

Hi~! I hope you enjoy my specialty sandwiches! No one will go hungry when I'm around.

[It's thanks to Goten that her load is getting smaller and smaller, which means she's gained the help she truly needs.]

[sonofson]

[It's only when every sandwiches are all gone from the trays does he return to get another and so on. It's after the fifth or so that he sets the empty tray on the table and look up at her. But he won't stop until Sheryl stops too.]

Everyone really likes your food, Sheryl! I knewe that would happen but it's still great to see.

[He beams up at her, clearly pleased. It's not the way he planned to help out the town but it's effective! What's better then free food!]

[galactically]

[The moment the crowd starts to scatter around is when Sheryl finally slumps in her seat, resting her forehead against her arms on the table. All this standing up and walking around for the sole purpose of advertising her sandwiches is wiping her out a bit... nevermind that she still has some leftover energy, though she'd rather store it just in case.

Her head lifts up a bit as she watches Goten look up at her, and she manages a chuckle. He also knows how to cheer her up, too.]

Of course they do. I made them, didn't I?

[Not that she had any doubts, but it's nice to hear it being confirmed.]

Thanks, Goten. You're really sweet.