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TRAVEL LOG #4
TRAVEL LOG #4
βΆ 001. RECENT REPORTS.
The week leading into the new month is characterized by the distinct shift in weather patterns across Japan. Within Neo Tokyo, heavy rainfall with low level flooding is disrupting the business and commute of the local people. Even more temperate regions around Okinawa, and the small outer islands, will find themselves with an influx of tropical storms. Northern regions such as Hokkaido will find that some of the snow will have melted down, and the sun is running hot for the season. These strange occurrences seem to have the research team running on overtime, seeing if this has any link or correlation to any kaiju and the rifts.
To make matters worse, the Imugi hatchlings have begun to exhibit strange behaviors they never have before. While the hatchlings did seem to gain stability over the past month, now they are showing signs of extreme distress. They seem more on edge, enough to the point where entry to visit them has been appropriately blocked off until they find the source of their stress. The researchers have found in recent days that this seems to directly correlate to the weather, and what they see as rift energy in various parts of Japan. Over the week they narrow down these rifts to two specific locations which have a high chance of being the source -- Kagoshima and Yamanashi.
LILITH believes this is deeply connected to patterns that they've seen in records from South Korea, before their connections were severed due to the battle that took place last year. As a result, LILITH's Japan branch is doing their best to see if they're able to work with the tensions of the past in order to receive further research and information from the new government that rose from the destruction of Seoul, and is presently in Busan. While efforts to rebuild a branch there are progressing, they are reluctant to offer anything outside of the bare minimum or what is readily known to the public.
In light of these events, Outsiders are told to prepare for their leave soon. Unlike the sudden blare of their alarm, they offer the Outsiders time to begin preparing for the next mission. They will be given an additional stipend that amounts to 200 USD to be spent on supplies, or other personal resources necessary. Outsiders are encouraged to group up however they would like and go on a shopping spree to places such as FamilyMart, 7-Eleven and Don Quijote. Remember, only buy what you absolutely need!! (Or don't. It's not like LILITH is gonna be monitoring that.)
To make matters worse, the Imugi hatchlings have begun to exhibit strange behaviors they never have before. While the hatchlings did seem to gain stability over the past month, now they are showing signs of extreme distress. They seem more on edge, enough to the point where entry to visit them has been appropriately blocked off until they find the source of their stress. The researchers have found in recent days that this seems to directly correlate to the weather, and what they see as rift energy in various parts of Japan. Over the week they narrow down these rifts to two specific locations which have a high chance of being the source -- Kagoshima and Yamanashi.
LILITH believes this is deeply connected to patterns that they've seen in records from South Korea, before their connections were severed due to the battle that took place last year. As a result, LILITH's Japan branch is doing their best to see if they're able to work with the tensions of the past in order to receive further research and information from the new government that rose from the destruction of Seoul, and is presently in Busan. While efforts to rebuild a branch there are progressing, they are reluctant to offer anything outside of the bare minimum or what is readily known to the public.
In light of these events, Outsiders are told to prepare for their leave soon. Unlike the sudden blare of their alarm, they offer the Outsiders time to begin preparing for the next mission. They will be given an additional stipend that amounts to 200 USD to be spent on supplies, or other personal resources necessary. Outsiders are encouraged to group up however they would like and go on a shopping spree to places such as FamilyMart, 7-Eleven and Don Quijote. Remember, only buy what you absolutely need!! (Or don't. It's not like LILITH is gonna be monitoring that.)
βΆ 002. DATA COLLECTION.
After much back and forth, the branch in Busan does provide limited reports on their tracking of the Imugi's movements, both prior and after the catastrophe in Seoul. Per their reports, they are able to come to several conclusions in regards to the Imugi.
The Imugi that had escaped has further evolved, and even from the point in which it appeared in South Korea, has evolved to be even stronger than before. This Imugi is able to adapt to any weather condition, and even retains some control over the environment. The Imugi possesses intellect which seems to surpass many of the kaiju they have encountered in the past. The Imugi is able to use the rifts as a means of travel. Unlike some kaiju which appear from the rifts almost arbitrarily, the Imugi seems to have full control over its ability to travel within them, which makes it effective at evading most tracking methods. In addition, after further studies, it was found that the Imugi is able to inflict severe Rift poisoning due to its connection with the rifts. They state that while Seoul was physically devastated, most of the casualties were from the rift poisoning which took place after.
With the reports they receive, they also find that the two locations in Japan exhibited similar flows of rift energy, and are most likely to be in connection with the kaiju. As there are two locations in which have to be physically monitored, the Outsiders will once more need to be split up into teams. Everlight and Revelation will be sent to Yamanashi, while Brimstone and Redemption will be sent to Kagoshima. With this confirmation, it's highly likely that the female Imugi has returned.
Within those groups, LILITH will ask for those with experience with the Imugi to handle briefing others in their team who are not as familiar. As the Imugi does possess a variety of skills, Outsiders will also be asked to stick with those from an opposing team as a safety precautio as they believe each team member should be able to supplement for another. In addition, these teams are asked to stick together even prior to leaving the base in order to increase their ability to work as a team for the duration of the mission. While the travel time to each place is relatively short, videos on teamwork and strategy will be played and cannot be muted or turned off. Here is a recap of the Imugi from last year's debrief sheet with some extra information:
Once each group arrives, they are expected to explore each region and gather whatever data they can.
The Imugi that had escaped has further evolved, and even from the point in which it appeared in South Korea, has evolved to be even stronger than before. This Imugi is able to adapt to any weather condition, and even retains some control over the environment. The Imugi possesses intellect which seems to surpass many of the kaiju they have encountered in the past. The Imugi is able to use the rifts as a means of travel. Unlike some kaiju which appear from the rifts almost arbitrarily, the Imugi seems to have full control over its ability to travel within them, which makes it effective at evading most tracking methods. In addition, after further studies, it was found that the Imugi is able to inflict severe Rift poisoning due to its connection with the rifts. They state that while Seoul was physically devastated, most of the casualties were from the rift poisoning which took place after.
With the reports they receive, they also find that the two locations in Japan exhibited similar flows of rift energy, and are most likely to be in connection with the kaiju. As there are two locations in which have to be physically monitored, the Outsiders will once more need to be split up into teams. Everlight and Revelation will be sent to Yamanashi, while Brimstone and Redemption will be sent to Kagoshima. With this confirmation, it's highly likely that the female Imugi has returned.
Within those groups, LILITH will ask for those with experience with the Imugi to handle briefing others in their team who are not as familiar. As the Imugi does possess a variety of skills, Outsiders will also be asked to stick with those from an opposing team as a safety precautio as they believe each team member should be able to supplement for another. In addition, these teams are asked to stick together even prior to leaving the base in order to increase their ability to work as a team for the duration of the mission. While the travel time to each place is relatively short, videos on teamwork and strategy will be played and cannot be muted or turned off. Here is a recap of the Imugi from last year's debrief sheet with some extra information:
β β β MONSTER DEBRIEF SHEET
NAME: IMUGI β
HEIGHT: 1000 feet across, 30 feet high
WEIGHT: 2000kg
CLASS: Extremely Dangerous
LOCATION: ???, Japan
ABILITIES: Control over weather conditions, including summoning of heavy storms, lightning strikes and hurricanes. Can fly up to 1000 feet. By flying amongst the clouds, Imugi releases chemicals into the atmosphere that bring about acid rain. Armored scales, sharp teeth and claws.
WEAKNESSES: Piercing it in the gaps between its impenetrable scales. There is also a particularly weak spot under on it's neck that will deal significant damage if pierced.
EXTRA NOTES: From its initial appearance and behavior, specialists believe that this female Imugi confirmed to be the mother of the hatchlings. This appears to be the female counterpart to the kaiju in Seoul that was killed by the Outsiders after causing havoc on South Korea. Despite them both being the same type of kaiju, likely derived from the same rift, this kaiju seems slightly more agile and openly aggressive.
Once each group arrives, they are expected to explore each region and gather whatever data they can.
βΆ 003. KAGOSHIMA.
Reports continue to come in from the various outposts and remaining settlements around Kagoshima. There are constant tremors in the area and some of them manifest as full blown earthquakes that can be felt across other parts of the country and trigger tsunamis along the coast. While the region is no longer as populated as it once was, there are pockets of unfortunate civilians taking refuge in abandoned houses who will need to be rescued and evacuated (some may put up resistance). As these are typical signs of an imminent kaiju attack, the area is on high alert.
Ominously, the Kagoshima Bay area seems is exhibiting strange occurrences of dead and mutated fish washing up on the shore and any other animals in the area meet the same fate. These animals have extra limbs or organs, mysterious burns on their flesh, and have grown in size. Some animals have survived but they have mutated into unstable kaiju hybrids. They aren't very strong and don't live for very long but before they die, they become extremely violent.
LILITH researchers who try to investigate eventually become extremely ill and it has hindered their progress. They experience typical symptoms of Rift poisoning (headache, nausea, impulsive behavior, hallucinations) but also burning of the eyes, skin, and lungs. Before onset, they report spelling something foul in the air.
While getting close to the bay is difficult, it's easy to see that something is wrong. Aside from the loss of life, the water in the bay appears more polluted and smells rotten. The famous Sakurajima Island at the center of the bay has always been active but now it lets out unusual multi-coloured smoke. The clouds carry volcanic ash that completely covers large areas making it difficult to move and hard to breathe. The volcano constantly erupts and wind carries shards of cooled magma slivers. The shards cut skin, sting eyes, and can cause serious internal damage if breathed in.
The waves are too dangerous and flight conditions are poor so it is difficult to approach. However, the constant lava flows over the years have created a bridge on the other side of the bay called Ohsumi. Despite the high risks and plentiful unknown factors, Outsiders are tasked with investigating the area around Kagoshima Bay and reaching Sakurajima by this bridge.
Be careful of the toxic gases in the air, Rift poisoning, earthquakes, kaiju hybrids, and volcanic shards. Outsiders are strongly urged to keep their suits on. Outsiders will be flown near to the area via aircraft, and proceed the rest of the way using camper vehicles to reach Ohsumi and find out what kaiju threat is approaching. (Camper vehicles sit 4-5 people each and Seok Dang has kindly programmed his questionable pre-recorded driving lessons into each vehicle.)
Ominously, the Kagoshima Bay area seems is exhibiting strange occurrences of dead and mutated fish washing up on the shore and any other animals in the area meet the same fate. These animals have extra limbs or organs, mysterious burns on their flesh, and have grown in size. Some animals have survived but they have mutated into unstable kaiju hybrids. They aren't very strong and don't live for very long but before they die, they become extremely violent.
LILITH researchers who try to investigate eventually become extremely ill and it has hindered their progress. They experience typical symptoms of Rift poisoning (headache, nausea, impulsive behavior, hallucinations) but also burning of the eyes, skin, and lungs. Before onset, they report spelling something foul in the air.
While getting close to the bay is difficult, it's easy to see that something is wrong. Aside from the loss of life, the water in the bay appears more polluted and smells rotten. The famous Sakurajima Island at the center of the bay has always been active but now it lets out unusual multi-coloured smoke. The clouds carry volcanic ash that completely covers large areas making it difficult to move and hard to breathe. The volcano constantly erupts and wind carries shards of cooled magma slivers. The shards cut skin, sting eyes, and can cause serious internal damage if breathed in.
The waves are too dangerous and flight conditions are poor so it is difficult to approach. However, the constant lava flows over the years have created a bridge on the other side of the bay called Ohsumi. Despite the high risks and plentiful unknown factors, Outsiders are tasked with investigating the area around Kagoshima Bay and reaching Sakurajima by this bridge.
Be careful of the toxic gases in the air, Rift poisoning, earthquakes, kaiju hybrids, and volcanic shards. Outsiders are strongly urged to keep their suits on. Outsiders will be flown near to the area via aircraft, and proceed the rest of the way using camper vehicles to reach Ohsumi and find out what kaiju threat is approaching. (Camper vehicles sit 4-5 people each and Seok Dang has kindly programmed his questionable pre-recorded driving lessons into each vehicle.)
βΆ 004. YAMANASHI.
Closer to home, the residents of Neo Tokyo can sense that something is happening outside the city. The sky is clearer in the winter months, allowing everyone to see Mt. Fuji in the distance. From the city, everyone can see that dark clouds have gathered around Mt. Fuji. There is widespread panic that Fuji may be preparing to erupt but despite the perceived activity, there have been no tremors. Meteorologists report that this is purely an atmospheric phenomenon.
Clouds spread every day and begin to affect Neo Tokyo. Weather patterns become unpredictable and extreme. Heavy rains flood lower parts of the city one moment and then turn to a mix of snow and ice the next. The temperature drops dramatically and suddenly spikes to warmer weather at other times. Strong winds cause serious damage to buildings and there are reports of tornados touching down in the outskirts. These worsening conditions not only put a significant strain on the local businesses, but there are reports of these strong winds blowing away children and the frail elderly, and flash floods drowning those unable to escape in time. This entire time, Mt. Fuji flashes as lightning repeatedly strikes it. Given the mountain's significance to the people, they worry that this might be some sort of sign that something terrible is coming. In a panic, people begin to stock up on emergency supplies. They buy out stores, hoard goods, and stick closer to the entrances for underground shelters. Some even resort to crime, looting the evacuated apartments or stealing supplies from other people.
While Outsiders may be asked by other authorities to help keep peace in the city, LILITH's priority is investigating Mt. Fuji. They will be sent to Yamanashi prefecture by camper vehicles. (They sit 4-5 people each and Seok Dang has kindly programmed his questionable pre-recorded driving lessons into each vehicle.) It takes about 6 hours to arrive in Yamanashi due to the destruction and weather. It won't be a smooth ride, either. The weather continues to storm, with heavy winds knocking over trees to block their paths, the rain triggering landslides, and lightning strikes that keep conveniently striking wherever they are. On top of that, the rift-affected animals found a month prior have further mutated. The local fauna have grown in size and viciousness, and they make the trip there treacherous. Outsiders may encounter mutated boars slamming into their camper vehicles, or oversized, snarling monkeys trying to captured people and swoop them away. Find a safe and secluded area to park and help out any citizens who may need help.
Clouds spread every day and begin to affect Neo Tokyo. Weather patterns become unpredictable and extreme. Heavy rains flood lower parts of the city one moment and then turn to a mix of snow and ice the next. The temperature drops dramatically and suddenly spikes to warmer weather at other times. Strong winds cause serious damage to buildings and there are reports of tornados touching down in the outskirts. These worsening conditions not only put a significant strain on the local businesses, but there are reports of these strong winds blowing away children and the frail elderly, and flash floods drowning those unable to escape in time. This entire time, Mt. Fuji flashes as lightning repeatedly strikes it. Given the mountain's significance to the people, they worry that this might be some sort of sign that something terrible is coming. In a panic, people begin to stock up on emergency supplies. They buy out stores, hoard goods, and stick closer to the entrances for underground shelters. Some even resort to crime, looting the evacuated apartments or stealing supplies from other people.
While Outsiders may be asked by other authorities to help keep peace in the city, LILITH's priority is investigating Mt. Fuji. They will be sent to Yamanashi prefecture by camper vehicles. (They sit 4-5 people each and Seok Dang has kindly programmed his questionable pre-recorded driving lessons into each vehicle.) It takes about 6 hours to arrive in Yamanashi due to the destruction and weather. It won't be a smooth ride, either. The weather continues to storm, with heavy winds knocking over trees to block their paths, the rain triggering landslides, and lightning strikes that keep conveniently striking wherever they are. On top of that, the rift-affected animals found a month prior have further mutated. The local fauna have grown in size and viciousness, and they make the trip there treacherous. Outsiders may encounter mutated boars slamming into their camper vehicles, or oversized, snarling monkeys trying to captured people and swoop them away. Find a safe and secluded area to park and help out any citizens who may need help.
βΆ 005. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our fourth travel log!
There are no assigned seats this time, so characters may travel with whoever they choose or assume that LILITH has assigned you. All camper vans come with a driving instruction program installed. You can find more information about these vehicles here. It is highly encouraged to stay within your assigned team mission, but in the chaos LILITH is not going to enforce a relocation if somebody ends up where they aren't supposed to be. Communications remain open across all teams but might be a bit spotty in the weather conditions.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
There are no assigned seats this time, so characters may travel with whoever they choose or assume that LILITH has assigned you. All camper vans come with a driving instruction program installed. You can find more information about these vehicles here. It is highly encouraged to stay within your assigned team mission, but in the chaos LILITH is not going to enforce a relocation if somebody ends up where they aren't supposed to be. Communications remain open across all teams but might be a bit spotty in the weather conditions.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points and will count towards February AC.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. RECENT REPORTS: The weather across Japan has become unpredictable. The Imugi hatchlings have become very distressed and LILITH is temporarily restricting access to them. LILITH is reaching out to their sister base in South Korea to find out whatever information they can.
2. DATA COLLECTION: LILITH South Korea provides some information regarding the Imugi. We find out that is has become stronger than before. It has evolved and is now able to control not only the weather, but rift travel. It can also inflict severe rift poisoning. Outsider and split into two teams to explore two key locations: Kagoshima and Yamanashi.
3. KAGOSHIMA: Brimstone and Redemption are being sent here via campervan. There are reports of earthquakes, dead/mutated animals along with signs of severe rift poisoning in researchers. The volcano in Sakurajima island is emitted toxic, multi-coloured smoke. Outsiders must cross the bridge to get closer but beware rift poisoning, earthquakes and kaiju hybrids.
4. YAMANASHI: Everlight and Revelation are being sent here. Neo Tokyo is experiencing worsening weather conditions such as floods, unusual snowfall and tornadoes, which is causing a panic amongst the people. Outsiders have to take a campervan to travel toward Mt. Fuji but they may be faced with extreme weather conditions (such as lightning) and kaiju hybrid attacks.
3 Smugglers Paradise
Not one bit. She's in the same camper as Hiyori. That's already awkward. It couldn't get worse. And then the luggage talks.
Two sets of blue eyes lock onto it. One is Kaga's, the other is Kiko who's currently the size of a Shepard dog for easy transport. She's also approaching the luggage with her tails raised and her teeth bared in a snarl. ]
Kiko? Kill him if he tries to come out.
[ Said coldly as she puts a hand on the fox's side. ]
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The luggage jumps a bit at the threat, a tiny eep! escaping from unseen quivering lips. Yeah, things were a bit awkward last time they met up, but still...!]
Aw... D'ya really have to be that way, Kaga? Can't you overlook it just this once...?
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I don't, and I could. But I won't.
[ And now the kitsune is baring her teeth alongside her fox shikigami. Her fangs are almost cute! ]
I don't think LILITH will mind either. You're disobeying orders, I'd be doing them a favor.
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[Yeouch, that smarts...! Enough so that he starts squirming about trying to avoid her foot as best he can in such a limited space. Not that it does much good, honestly.]
Ugh... You're brutal sometimes, you know that? [Stating the obvious, but.] LILITH can go suck on an egg, I wanna keep an eye on Hiyori, dammit...!
[Exactly why is up in the air... for now.]
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[ Said as she rests her hand on her metal arm. She's almost relaxed... until he says that. Yato's little comment has her ears twitch and her fingers drumming on the metal prosthetic. ]
Tsk. What's wrong? Don't you trust the people around her?
[ It's almost like she's daring him to say he doesn't trust Kaga specifically. ]
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I-- [Talk about a loaded question, yeesh...] I'm just worried about her first foray into potentially fighting a kaiju, that's all.
[Whew. Nice save, Yato--!]
...don't suppose we can carry on this conversation face to face, can we? It's kinda awkward to be talking to luggage, don't you think?
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[ Kiko provides a light fox yip and twitches her tails. Kaga glances at her, nods, and looks back down at the luggage. ]
Kiko's fine with it too. Now then...
[ Kaga does take her foot off the luggage. Finally! And then proceeds to use the super strength of her prosthetic to effortlessly pick the bag up by the handle and bring Yato up to eye level with her. ]
Even if I fully bought that excuse. [ She doesn't. Why should she? Why should Yato remotely trust Kaga when she doesn't evne trust herself anymore? ] There's still the problem of you stowing away. How do you think we should handle that?
[ Kiko provides another yap and flick of her tails, Kaga hums thoughtfully. ]
Kiko thinks we should throw you overboard. But that... might be a little extreme.
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[So much for that. It was a nice idea, at least. The luggage sighs in relief as she removes her foot, but yelps when he feels himself being hefted up into the air. ... Yeah. Sometimes she's definitely a little frightening. Not that he's going to say as much, oh no. He's gained enough sense to keep his mouth shut there.]
Ehehe... I- I think we should put me back on the shelf, since we're gonna need all hands once we get there.
[He squirms a bit, nervously, but otherwise heeds her instructions of not coming out of the suitcase.]
C'mon, Kaga-- Even if I'm breaking the rules, can you really blame me? I just wanted to be with you guys this once...! And not because I don't trust you. I do. I have faith in you.
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"I have faith in you."
She knows he means the best by those words but they hit her on the worst way. Her heart skips beats and her face heats up, only for the cold claw of reality to grip down on her. She reminds herself where she is and who is here... ]
Idiot...
[With a sigh Kaga gently places the luggage down and unzipps it, offering Yato a hand up while pointedly looking away from him. ]
Hiyori's going to blame herself if you catch hell for this. You realize that don't you?
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Heh, yeah, I know...
[Once he's set down he sighs with relief, but stares at the sudden appearance of her hand in bewilderment a moment before breaking out into a happy smile and taking the offered hand.]
Ah, well... We've always been like this, though, so it should be fine. It's my own decision to flip off LILITH and come along with you guys, so I'll shoulder the blame myself even if Hiyori wants to.
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Good luck with that... she's not going to just let you take the fall.
[ An annoyed sigh and a dismissive flick of her tails as she sits herself back down. Kiko gives Yato a withering look before trotting back to her master, resting her head in Kaga's lap. Kaga dutifully provides ear scratches while her eye starts to glow, either reading or watching something on her ocular. ]
In the meantime Kiko will keep an eye on you. Won't you?
[ A foxy yip to agree is Kiko's answer. More ear scratches is her reward. ] Good girl.
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You're probably right about that...
[It's said with some measure of remorse. The last thing he wants is for Hiyori to beat herself up for his own stupid decisions. But what's done is done, and while he could go back, it'd probably be a waste of resources to do so. Better he stick with them for the duration of the mission.]
What, you think I'm gonna jump Hiyori's bones in broad daylight or something? Have a little faith in me, wouldja?
[As if to prove that he can behave, he parks it right in the middle of the aisle, sitting and staring at Kiko defiantly. See? He can be a good boy, too...!]
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CREATOR'S SAKE!
[ Her voice goes up a few pitches, her ear and tails are on end and bristling, and Kiko gets far out of her way as Kaga sands back up and stomps to Yato. Her face is so flushed she might as well be a tomato at this point.
And yup. She sure is grabbing him by the front of his plugsuit with both hands, hoisting him up to eye level and glaring ]
What is wrong with you?! Why is that the first place your mind goes! Kiko's going to keep your dumb perverted ass alive!
[ She is 100% shaking Yato with each word she spits out. ]
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Huh??
[That's about all he has time to get out before Kaga is marching her way back over and hauling him up by the proverbial lapels. His eyes widen as she starts shaking him for all he's worth (about five yen, honestly) and he lets out an echo-y yell that reverberates around the camper.
He doesn't try fighting her off, though. Maybe it has something to do with the way she's so red in the face. Hmm.]
I-I-I don't think there's anything wrong with me...?! I mean, it's a natural worry to have, right??
[No, Yato, it isn't.]
All I'm saying is I'm gonna behave myself, that's aaaaallllll--!
[Ugh, he's getting motion sick from all the shaking...]
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[ And she slaps him. With a tail, since she's holding him up with both hands. And then another tail. ]
Honestly! Who thinks like that! Do you often entertain thoughts of defiling your fiancΓ©e in public? You sick little, twisted...!
[ Heck of a thought to entertain though. The inclement weather outside the campervan, it'd almost be romantic if the pair were to... to...
Ugh! You disgust me.
[ With a noise of disgust Kaga pushes him back and lets go, not caring if he lands on his feet or not. She returns to her seat and flops down into it with a huff, crosses her legs, her arms, looks pointedly away from Yato, and resumes usage of her ocular. Her blush does not remotely go away though, poor gal.
Kiko for her part walks over to the poor abused god and sniffs at him, tails wagging curiously as she checks to make sure her master didn't do any permanent damage to the person Kiko's supposed to be watching over. ]
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[Ow--! He looks genuinely stunned by the tail bitchslap, enough so that she gets in the other whack before he has a chance to respond.]
I mean, it kinda is a fantasy... for some people... [Not saying that it's his, although the implication is there for all to see.] H-Hey, no need to get insulting, now--!
[If he had some sense left in his head, he'd realize that he's only helping to rile her up. Unfortunately, he's still reeling from being tail slapped to keep his mouth shut.]
K-Kaga, I--
[He doesn't get to finish, instead being dumped on his ass with a resounding thud. For a moment he just sits there, blinking at her reaction, then he idly pats Kiko's head as thanks for her concern. At least somebody gives a damn about him...
Sighing, he swivels in place to face Kaga again, noting the heat in her cheeks. Finally, the pieces of the puzzle start coming together for him, leaving him blushing a bit himself.]
...I'm sorry. For upsetting you. [And more.]
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[ Kaga's ears flick disdainfully and she turns to look more out the window, resting her chin on her hand while she positively fumes. ]
You're an idiot.
[ Yeah that's about all she's got. At least she doesn't mince words with him in that regard.
Kiko's pretty happy though! The head pats result in light fox giggling and happy tail wags, as opposed to Kaga's... very unhappy tail wags. ]
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I know.
[Finally, his expression lightens into a sheepish smile as he peers up at her from his spot on the floor, one hand still on Kiko's head as he gently pets the fox.]
But I'm a charming idiot, right?
[Er... That might not be helping either, huh...?]
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Her ears twitch as she looks down and her eyes widen with shock to see Yato there, just... being himself. His dorky, infuriating self. ]
Tsk...!
[ With that wonderful noise she looks back out the window before straight up growling her next words. ]
That's part of the damn problem.
[ Well... at least she admitted it? ]
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Wide, innocent eyes meet her own large ones, and for a moment he just stares, hopeful, up at her. Like he's hoping for pets, too.]
...?
[At that admission, he finally leans back, scratching at the back of his head. Guess he deserved that one, huh.]
Ah, y-yeah, I guess so... Sorry...
[He lets out a sigh, drawing Kiko in for more pettings and fluffings. Hopefully Kaga will appreciate the rare apologies he's giving her. He may be better about it these days, but they're still few and far between.]
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After a moment of silence she sighs. Her arms uncross and she waves a hand dismissively. ]
It's fine, you don't have to apologize. You're just being yourself.
[ Which is also part of the problem but it's not fair to expect him to be any different just to spare her weird feelings. ]
I'm the one who needs to apologize... for a lot, actually. I'm sorry, Yato.
[ For almost taking advantage of him, for having these feelings for him and Hiyori, for getting cold with him and calling him Iki-san... ]
I'll do better. You have my word as a warrior of the Sakura Empire.
[ Still not looking at him though. Can't do it, not right now. ]
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Finally, he sits up and nods.]
Okay. Still... I don't mean to cause you distress.
[At her apology though his jaw nearly hits the floor. He didn't expect her to apologize, nor did he feel she needed to in light of everything she was going through. But it's still a nice feeling, getting her apology. It makes him smile a bit.]
.....thanks, Kaga. I just want things to be alright between us, y'know? I believe in you, so don't beat yourself up over anything that's happened, okay?
[He hauls himself up off the floor, petting Kiko once more before moving to take an empty seat across from Kaga.]
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Kiko being the good companion she is follows after Yato. Once it's clear pets have finished she proceeds to hop up on the seat with Kaga and lay down across it. Kaga jumps, looks down, then smiles softly as she starts to stroke the white furred fox. ]
Beat myself up and deny Hiyori the opportunity? I wouldn't dream of it.
[ A light, tired chuckle as she scratches Kiko behind an ear. ]
Don't concern yourself with my-- [ feelings, affection, obsession... she doesn't want to say any of that. So she just shrugs and goes on. ] --anyway... We're finally getting to fight, I'll be fine once I can get back to what I was made for.
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At least he keeps his hands to himself and his eyes on the road out the window for the time being, sparing Kaga the need to look into them. Unless she just wants to, of course. Nothing he can do about that if she opts to.]
You're over-estimating Hiyori's jealous side. She's more likely to beat me up for being a hopeless idiot than one of her friends.
[He glances back to her with a lopsided smile that's tinged with something that might be sympathy or pity.]
Can't help it. You're my friend. Even if fighting might get you out of your rut for a time, what're you gonna do afterwards? You can't preoccupy yourself all the time.
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You're underestimating how protective Hiyori is. She's already promised to come after me if I do anything.
[ And Kaga would be forced to fight herself seriously since to do otherwise would be an insult. Which would end in Hiyori hurt. It's a whole string of things no one wants
She makes the mistake of looking at him. That smile may as well be a knife in her gut. She takes it for pity, of course, leaving her thoroughly disgusted in herself not just for her feelings but the weakness they've brought in. ]
I'm a KAN-SEN, Yato. Staying occupied all the time is what I'm meant to do. Fighting, training, improving, fighting. I'm a weapon and I'm at my best when I embrace that.
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