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DOWNTIME MINGLE #7
DOWNTIME MINGLE #7
▶ 001. WINNER'S CIRCLE.
Although the base has been destroyed, not all hope is lost. Many still view the defeat of the recent kaiju as a significant win, especially knowing how much more powerful it became. Considering the ominous timing of the rift as well, it seems like LILITH predicts everyone is a bit on edge, and as a result, when they come into the main hall that day they will see that it is actually decorated quite nicely. While it’s not a professional venue by any means, it certainly does have its own charms. It’s a step up from the usual pizza party, at least.
There will be plenty of fresh food prepared for everyone, and not a single questionable meat in sight. It’s either they’ve upped their lab meat game, or they’ve managed some success in their endeavors on duplicating some of the food processes from Transylvania. The one thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the bulletin board in which they’ve posted—
While no one can say where these trends and rumors begin, maybe it’s only natural that people’s eyes are drawn to those they consider strong. Or is it that everyone else isYOWAI weak in comparison? Whatever the catchphrases are, it seems the new thing on the streets of Neo Tokyo is the emerging trend of people either wearing sunglasses or blindfolds.
It seems to be some sort of fashion statement, but it may be doing more harm than good. The blindfolds are often tech visors that citizens wear to amplify the screens they see directly from their retinas, but it doesn’t mean that’s always the case. Some people even consider it a personal form of training for them to live and breathe with blindfolds on. Unsurprisingly, hoverboard accidents have increased by 24% and the city is looking for ways to address this new craze.
There’s a yearly event that’s rolled back into town and somehow they have their new mascot, MISTER ZILLA. It’s in the form of a certified cute and extra cuddly looking kaiju that is strikingly similar to one that people may see on base day-to-day. But that has to be a coincidence, right? Maybe it’s just one more thing that’s been released by a particularly loose-lipped researcher who's been pulling one too many all-nighters.
Maybe people in attendance will end up seeing him a lot more. He’s also given out in the form of a keychain to all attendees. Perhaps he will give GIBUBU a run for their money?
Speaking of kaiju and research, a very popular brand called CHALK-MATE has hit the shelves. Supposedly it’s a food shaped like a stick of chalk that once eaten increases one's overall ability to concentrate; it even claims to make people read a little faster. … Is that a myth? There’s only one way to find out what this little treat actually does.
The only thing is that it definitely tastes a bit like chalk, too. Oddly enough, the flavors come in just “DOCTOR” and “PHD.”
CHALK-MATE, however, seems like it’s especially popular amongst avid readers. Particularly of the romance genre, also known as NOVELTOK. The fans on these platforms have been especially into a new series based on a Goddess of Death who is in constant search of love, only to be met with horrible romanceable options that leaves every reader both salivating and scratching their head. Supposedly, it’s not a book appropriate for children…
A new alcoholic drink, GLITTER, has gotten popular in Neo Tokyo’s nightlife scene. The drink’s iridescent shades of purple, blue, and green have made it a hit despite its high price tag and the condition that needs to be met in order to request one: customers must first play a game of dice with the bartender. Should the customer roll a higher number than the bartender, they will take the order and make the drink; if they roll less than the bartender, they must forfeit the cost of the drink and pay the next seven rounds of drinks, even for people who aren’t in their party. High risks begets high rewards, as they say.
There will be plenty of fresh food prepared for everyone, and not a single questionable meat in sight. It’s either they’ve upped their lab meat game, or they’ve managed some success in their endeavors on duplicating some of the food processes from Transylvania. The one thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the bulletin board in which they’ve posted—
GOOD JOB:
MACARONS (K.O.)
GOJIRA (K.O.)
RUBBER DUCKY & QUEENOFKUR (600)
POKER & BAD DADDY (678)
While no one can say where these trends and rumors begin, maybe it’s only natural that people’s eyes are drawn to those they consider strong. Or is it that everyone else is
It seems to be some sort of fashion statement, but it may be doing more harm than good. The blindfolds are often tech visors that citizens wear to amplify the screens they see directly from their retinas, but it doesn’t mean that’s always the case. Some people even consider it a personal form of training for them to live and breathe with blindfolds on. Unsurprisingly, hoverboard accidents have increased by 24% and the city is looking for ways to address this new craze.
There’s a yearly event that’s rolled back into town and somehow they have their new mascot, MISTER ZILLA. It’s in the form of a certified cute and extra cuddly looking kaiju that is strikingly similar to one that people may see on base day-to-day. But that has to be a coincidence, right? Maybe it’s just one more thing that’s been released by a particularly loose-lipped researcher who's been pulling one too many all-nighters.
Maybe people in attendance will end up seeing him a lot more. He’s also given out in the form of a keychain to all attendees. Perhaps he will give GIBUBU a run for their money?
Speaking of kaiju and research, a very popular brand called CHALK-MATE has hit the shelves. Supposedly it’s a food shaped like a stick of chalk that once eaten increases one's overall ability to concentrate; it even claims to make people read a little faster. … Is that a myth? There’s only one way to find out what this little treat actually does.
The only thing is that it definitely tastes a bit like chalk, too. Oddly enough, the flavors come in just “DOCTOR” and “PHD.”
CHALK-MATE, however, seems like it’s especially popular amongst avid readers. Particularly of the romance genre, also known as NOVELTOK. The fans on these platforms have been especially into a new series based on a Goddess of Death who is in constant search of love, only to be met with horrible romanceable options that leaves every reader both salivating and scratching their head. Supposedly, it’s not a book appropriate for children…
A new alcoholic drink, GLITTER, has gotten popular in Neo Tokyo’s nightlife scene. The drink’s iridescent shades of purple, blue, and green have made it a hit despite its high price tag and the condition that needs to be met in order to request one: customers must first play a game of dice with the bartender. Should the customer roll a higher number than the bartender, they will take the order and make the drink; if they roll less than the bartender, they must forfeit the cost of the drink and pay the next seven rounds of drinks, even for people who aren’t in their party. High risks begets high rewards, as they say.
▶ 002. BASE-LESS EXPECTATIONS.
Fortunately, with the success of the last battle with the Imugi and Gigakame, many companies have come forth in support of a few rebuild projects. They state they are very interested in providing funding, granted, it’s not without placing their names down as part of the construction efforts. They’re especially interested in getting some sway down in Kyoto, as that would be a new place for them to not only pitch their businesses and potentially attract those pockets of civilization out there that they haven’t been able to connect with, but it’s a good cause as any in theory, right? We don’t talk about all that free real estate, either.
As such, Outsiders are being encouraged to submit their proposals on how to build up on the city of Kyoto and what attractions would lure the citizens to take on the city. While safety protocols are naturally being put into place, as with any new build, they are also open to any additional ideas to secure the perimeter, as well as to make this a more colorful and unique place amongst the wreckage that sweeps the abandoned areas outside the immediate cities.
The only thing is… bureaucracy strikes again. The forms must be filled out in a specific fashion, and Outsiders will be expected to go through a similar trial like when gaining clearance to travel. They will be required to sign documents, and even rushed to the temporary “city hall” in order to drop it off on the dot. They may even expect some people to warp back to Tokyo just to submit a page or two of a signed waiver.
With city plans still emerging, there are positions open for Outsiders to apply and run as local government. While the government of Neo Tokyo have already designated a mayor for the city, there are positions open for people to be in charge of other areas such as healthcare, food, energy, culture, justice, treasury, and infrastructure. LILITH is placing no restrictions on Outsiders who want to contribute their time and expertise to the new city as long as they continue to carry out their missions to defeat the kaiju. Those who wish to apply are free to do so at city hall, but they will need to rally votes and support from civilians and other Outsiders alike to be elected.
Speaking of trouble and real estate, while a lot of vacant land is available, Outsiders have been summoned to confirm all the plots of lands are free of kaiju before any real scoping can be done. Outsiders will be tasked to go out and survey the areas and stave off any large or mutated creatures that may exist in the expanse of wilderness that borders the area around Kyoto. For anyone interested in assisting with the scoping efforts, they will be encouraged to travel in pairs. The permanent rift that’s opened in Tokyo has been making many strange waves all across the country. Kaiju have been acting far more erratically, almost as if they can feel the pulses from this rift, regardless of the distance. Or perhaps, it’s all connected somehow? LILITH researchers think it’s better to remain on-guard because of this, especially when traveling through uncharted territory.
Outsiders are also welcome to explore the region. They will find several old temples that may appear dilapidated, but very much recognizable all the same. Such as the Todai-ji Daibutsuden in the neighboring Nara, or even closer sights like the string of tori that line the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There is even a setting in the oculars in which a general tour guide audio can be heard. However, Synthia is still on the fritz and there is no telling what she says is completely accurate. She also can’t control her language functions, volumes, or the fact that she may also be linking random people’s calls and text messages to one another.
There’s no way that negatively impacts any travel plans, right?
(Note: Please fill out the thread below and submit ideas for buildings and businesses in Kyoto! If players wish to have their characters take a role in managing the city, you are free to coordinate this with other players with the same goals for their characters (or handwave it if your character will be taking a smaller role). Mods will not be choosing any characters officially. )
As such, Outsiders are being encouraged to submit their proposals on how to build up on the city of Kyoto and what attractions would lure the citizens to take on the city. While safety protocols are naturally being put into place, as with any new build, they are also open to any additional ideas to secure the perimeter, as well as to make this a more colorful and unique place amongst the wreckage that sweeps the abandoned areas outside the immediate cities.
The only thing is… bureaucracy strikes again. The forms must be filled out in a specific fashion, and Outsiders will be expected to go through a similar trial like when gaining clearance to travel. They will be required to sign documents, and even rushed to the temporary “city hall” in order to drop it off on the dot. They may even expect some people to warp back to Tokyo just to submit a page or two of a signed waiver.
With city plans still emerging, there are positions open for Outsiders to apply and run as local government. While the government of Neo Tokyo have already designated a mayor for the city, there are positions open for people to be in charge of other areas such as healthcare, food, energy, culture, justice, treasury, and infrastructure. LILITH is placing no restrictions on Outsiders who want to contribute their time and expertise to the new city as long as they continue to carry out their missions to defeat the kaiju. Those who wish to apply are free to do so at city hall, but they will need to rally votes and support from civilians and other Outsiders alike to be elected.
Speaking of trouble and real estate, while a lot of vacant land is available, Outsiders have been summoned to confirm all the plots of lands are free of kaiju before any real scoping can be done. Outsiders will be tasked to go out and survey the areas and stave off any large or mutated creatures that may exist in the expanse of wilderness that borders the area around Kyoto. For anyone interested in assisting with the scoping efforts, they will be encouraged to travel in pairs. The permanent rift that’s opened in Tokyo has been making many strange waves all across the country. Kaiju have been acting far more erratically, almost as if they can feel the pulses from this rift, regardless of the distance. Or perhaps, it’s all connected somehow? LILITH researchers think it’s better to remain on-guard because of this, especially when traveling through uncharted territory.
Outsiders are also welcome to explore the region. They will find several old temples that may appear dilapidated, but very much recognizable all the same. Such as the Todai-ji Daibutsuden in the neighboring Nara, or even closer sights like the string of tori that line the Fushimi Inari Shrine. There is even a setting in the oculars in which a general tour guide audio can be heard. However, Synthia is still on the fritz and there is no telling what she says is completely accurate. She also can’t control her language functions, volumes, or the fact that she may also be linking random people’s calls and text messages to one another.
There’s no way that negatively impacts any travel plans, right?
(Note: Please fill out the thread below and submit ideas for buildings and businesses in Kyoto! If players wish to have their characters take a role in managing the city, you are free to coordinate this with other players with the same goals for their characters (or handwave it if your character will be taking a smaller role). Mods will not be choosing any characters officially. )
▶ 003. KAIJUCON.
This is the yearly event everyone has been looking forward to— KAIJUCON is here. This event not only acts as a large research symposium for those who work in kaiju-related research fields, it’s also a place where the most enthusiastic members of the kaiju community come together to share their mutual fascination with the creatures. The event makes it clear that this is in no way meant in any support of the kaiju or the devastation that’s hit humanity, but of coming to be a better understanding of them. Or that was its original purpose.
Now it’s become a larger, more commercialized event where vendors from all over come to pitch their safety gear, offer classes in case of a city-wide emergency, and even have several large and popular exhibitions for kaiju. As much as people may fear kaiju, it seems that kaiju themselves as a concept have been popular for decades before even the first rift opened.
As a result, there are sections of KAIJUCON for the most… zealous kaiju researchers in which they can enter virtual reality scapes and pretend to be kaiju. This form of live action roleplaying has become wildly popular in the city, and has become a hobby to relieve stress for some.
On the flip side, it seems this also has opened up a whole group of people who come up with their own KAIJUSONAS and who attend the event dressed up as their idealized version of kaiju. Fortunately, as LILITH does have its fair share of research and information to trade, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab additional funds to fix up the areas of the base … and of course, how could they not ask the Outsiders to join in?
Instead of the usual team building exercises, they will be expected to help at various booths at KAIJUCON. Whether these are panels in which they teach and share all the intimate details of kaiju anatomy, or where they join in the highly coveted title of BEST KAIJUSONA.
As Outsiders within LILITH, all characters will be approached to speak at panels. Characters previously deemed as HEAVY HITTERS or characters who have dealt a K.O. to a kaiju will be particularly popular at the convention, with fans flocking to them with requests for pictures and autographs. While at panels, a Q&A session will often be held, and Outsiders may have to deal with questions ranging from sensible to ... uncomfortable.
Once their shift is over, they’re more than welcome to take a look around!
(Note: You are all free to presume everything you’d expect at a convention to be there! Including, but not limited to, merchandise, snack carts, panels, and more! Outsiders with inhuman forms do not need to wear their cloaking devices. As a note, Outsiders are public figures known by their alter egos/usernames. However, the fact that they are from a different dimension remains classified information to the public. )
Now it’s become a larger, more commercialized event where vendors from all over come to pitch their safety gear, offer classes in case of a city-wide emergency, and even have several large and popular exhibitions for kaiju. As much as people may fear kaiju, it seems that kaiju themselves as a concept have been popular for decades before even the first rift opened.
As a result, there are sections of KAIJUCON for the most… zealous kaiju researchers in which they can enter virtual reality scapes and pretend to be kaiju. This form of live action roleplaying has become wildly popular in the city, and has become a hobby to relieve stress for some.
On the flip side, it seems this also has opened up a whole group of people who come up with their own KAIJUSONAS and who attend the event dressed up as their idealized version of kaiju. Fortunately, as LILITH does have its fair share of research and information to trade, it’s the perfect opportunity to grab additional funds to fix up the areas of the base … and of course, how could they not ask the Outsiders to join in?
Instead of the usual team building exercises, they will be expected to help at various booths at KAIJUCON. Whether these are panels in which they teach and share all the intimate details of kaiju anatomy, or where they join in the highly coveted title of BEST KAIJUSONA.
As Outsiders within LILITH, all characters will be approached to speak at panels. Characters previously deemed as HEAVY HITTERS or characters who have dealt a K.O. to a kaiju will be particularly popular at the convention, with fans flocking to them with requests for pictures and autographs. While at panels, a Q&A session will often be held, and Outsiders may have to deal with questions ranging from sensible to ... uncomfortable.
Once their shift is over, they’re more than welcome to take a look around!
(Note: You are all free to presume everything you’d expect at a convention to be there! Including, but not limited to, merchandise, snack carts, panels, and more! Outsiders with inhuman forms do not need to wear their cloaking devices. As a note, Outsiders are public figures known by their alter egos/usernames. However, the fact that they are from a different dimension remains classified information to the public. )
▶ 004. CROSSED WIRES.
While rebuilding of both the Tokyo Base and Kyoto are coming along, certain other departments seem to be struggling. SYNTHIA in particular is still broken, and try as the LILITH engineers might, repairs are slow going.
While SYNTHIA is down, there are all sorts of communication errors:
If asked, researchers will apologize for the errors and suggest that Outsiders meet in person to discuss any important topics. There's no better way to grow relationships than to spend time in person after all, right? Towards the end of the month, the errors will slow until they are finally fixed.
(Note: Feel free to use this as a general text glitch event in either your top levels for this event or in inboxes and individual player logs! We've listed out some suggestions of what characters might experience but feel free to come up with your own fun ideas as long as they aren't gamebreaking.)
While SYNTHIA is down, there are all sorts of communication errors:
- Messages being sent to the wrong recipient, or to the base at large
- Thoughts transcribing themselves as texts and being sent without approval
- Text messages glitching during the sending process and sending as illegible symbols and strings of letters
- Text messages never sending, or sending dozens of times repeatedly
- SYNTHIA generating inaccurate information about Outsiders and sending them during the numerous reboot processes (think Google AI summaries)
- Blocked users suddenly becoming unblocked, and best of friends suddenly blocking each other
If asked, researchers will apologize for the errors and suggest that Outsiders meet in person to discuss any important topics. There's no better way to grow relationships than to spend time in person after all, right? Towards the end of the month, the errors will slow until they are finally fixed.
(Note: Feel free to use this as a general text glitch event in either your top levels for this event or in inboxes and individual player logs! We've listed out some suggestions of what characters might experience but feel free to come up with your own fun ideas as long as they aren't gamebreaking.)
▶ 005. AFTERWORD.
Welcome to our fourth downtime mingle!
As stated in the prompt itself, players are welcome to suggest buildings and business to be found in Kyoto by replying to the header below. Please submit all suggestions by March 31.
The texting glitches will last to the end of the month, at which point SYNTHIA will be repaired and all systems will go back to normal.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points.
As stated in the prompt itself, players are welcome to suggest buildings and business to be found in Kyoto by replying to the header below. Please submit all suggestions by March 31.
The texting glitches will last to the end of the month, at which point SYNTHIA will be repaired and all systems will go back to normal.
All tags on this log are worth 2 points.
EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. WINNER'S CIRCLE: The heavy hitters/KO winners of the last kaiju fight receive their sponsorships, including cute plushies, stylish sunglasses and blindfolds, and edible chalk enhancements among other things.
2. BASE-LESS ACCUSATIONS: ICly, Outsiders are tasked with assisting in rebuilding projects across Kyoto, which include scoping out land, suggesting what new businesses and buildings to construct, and general exploration. OOCly, players are welcome to suggest new businesses and buildings to add to the Kyoto area.
3. KAIJUCON: The annual convention centered around kaiju-related research and inventions. Outsiders can find all sorts of kaiju-related merchandise and gear for sale, as well dress up and meet other kaiju enthusiasts.
4. CROSSED WIRES: With SYNTHIA still broken, communications within LILITH are breaking down. Outsiders will experience a string of troubles when trying to message others. This will be fixed by the end of the month.
Yato | Noragami | Everlight
🐉 2. KAIJUCON
📱 3. CROSSED WIRES
🃏 4. WILDCARD
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After a little while, she comes to Yato with a plushie in hand. It's a hastily put together plushie that's meant to resemble him. Vaguely. S-She's not that good with seaming and all, but she has a bit of experience with making her (now lost) Ritsuka plushie! So she put together parts from different plushies to try and make something that looks like Yato. ]
Y-Yato! Look what they made! [She hands him over the plushie.] That looks just like you!
[ ... S-She's trying to cheer him up, hopefully he won't take offense to the poor quality of a hastily put together plushie! ]
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Thankfully he's not without friends like Ereshkigal, who cares enough to try cheering him up. And it works. At the sound of her voice he stops wailing and turns towards her, curiosity piqued. Catching sight of the plush, his heart does a little leap and clenches. It's rough, but there's definitely a resemblance to himself, and that's what matters. That someone cared enough to try.]
E-Eresh... [He takes the plushie in gentle hands, touching over the hair and its little smile.] Wow, really...?
[Thankfully he's not the sort to think less of someone's hard work because it isn't perfect. He knows he's far from perfect himself, so how could he ever complain? Instead, he tears up again, this time with ones of happiness and joy.]
Somebody really did this for me? I didn't think anyone noticed me among all the cooler Outsiders... It's so cute...!
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Of course...! Nobody who pays attention to us wouldn't notice you!
[ How could they? Yato has such a colorful and unique personality! Sure sometimes he can be weird and do things that make her want to slap him, like with those questionable drawings... But most of the time he's a really supportive and fun friend!
W-Well, considering she had to rescue him during the last kaiju battle that may be why he didn't make it to the classment, but still!
She gives the plushie a little pat on its head and smiles at him. ]
I think you're plenty cool yourself and evidently, so do many people!
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Wah... You honestly think so? Sometimes I think I don't stand out enough...
[Whether it's his choice of attire or his plain (in his eyes) looks, he feels invisible among the Outsider ranks. Or maybe that's just a leftover sensation from being unnoticeable to humans most of his life. But this... this is really, really nice. Tokens of appreciation are always beloved by gods like them, and even more so by neglected ones like him.
While he had been overwhelmingly felt like a failure, this brightens his mood enormously, and it shows through his eyes, watery as they are. They're good tears now, though! Along with a smile at his cute little plushie getting a pat. It's almost like he got one himself.]
Ehehe... Thanks, Eresh. It's really nice to hear that. And to get a gift from someone who thinks highly enough of me to put forth the effort and materials. It really is so cute...
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To the detriment of everyone present sometimes, but details. He's still a super positive presence overall!! ]
You're being too harsh on yourself. [Pot, meet kettle.] You're doing all sorts of things I never would be able to! And people have noticed that.
[ Honestly she admires how social he is. Sometimes she just hugs the walls, stays behind corners or hide under cardboard boxes just to avoid people seeing her... Regardless, she finally lets go of the plushie and nods. ]
Whenever you feel like people don't notice you, and if Hiyori isn't around to comfort you, you should take this plushie to remember it's wrong.
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At least one person thinks he's a good guy to have around!]
...yeah, maybe you're right. [They really are cut from the same cloth.] I'm sure you could too, if you tried. Hell, if you feel like you couldn't by yourself, I could help you out!
[He'd do so for her. She's one of his closest friends here, being a fellow god and all. Like although he is social, he still gets tripped up is group settings fairly often. He's never been visible around lots of people for most of his life. Besides, Eresh has qualities he's jealous of, too, like her compassion and desire to help others.]
Heh... Yeah, I think I will. I'll take it with me as a reminder that there are those who count on and admire me, too.
[Carefully, he tucks the plush into his jacket, letting it peek out from behind the zipper.]
How about you, Ere? You find any goods of yourself yet? [He's yet to stumble across the books featuring her, thankfully...]
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At his words though: ]
O-Of course!
[ The unexplained sparkling phenomenon strikes again! She has no idea what it is exactly Yato will help her doing, but that sounds like a fun time. And they've both needed fun times as of late.
Unfortunately, the sparkling immediately fades the moment he brings up the goods they made about her. There are two good things about that question at the very least: firstly, Yato hasn't found the books just yet. That means she can try and work on ways to make sure he never will! Secondly, he hasn't heard her scream and seen her nearly faint when she did find the goods. Her image as a powerful goddess would have taken a serious blow! ]
Me? Ah hm... I-I would rather forget the existence of what they made on me.
[ Why couldn't it be cute plushies?! ]
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Hehe~ All you ever have to do is ask, okay?
[Like if she needs someone to support her in attending an event again, or wants to brave a new place, he's the god for the job! Maybe one of these days he, her, and Hiyori can go to the theme park, even--!
That would be much more fun than accidentally spoiling Eresh's sparklefest like he's just done. Whatever they made for her must not be good, but what...? They did canned pet food once, so something worse than that? What could it be? Fishing bait? Toilet paper?? That would be hilarious if kinda terrible...]
Oh...? That bad, huh? It wasn't something insulting, was it? Didja need me to slice something up for you?
[He can wreck their display of whatever trash they've come up with, if she wants...!]
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It's not only insulting, but defamatory and humiliating. [You wouldn't believe the nonsense they claim she is capable of in those fanfictions.] U-Unfortunately, even if you burned every copies of those accursed books, they still exist in digital format.
[ Perhaps there is something comforting for Yato to be found there? After all, if he's not the only one who's had the idea to put her romantic adventures in literary format, then perhaps his own sins aren't as bad! Perhaps there is something that compels people to try and see what a romantic happy ending would be for the gloomy goddess.
Personally though, she thinks it's extremely demeaning and degrading! Why are people so worried about her love life? She can handle it on her own (hear: discard it). ]
There-There should be laws against this kind of thing!
[ Someone please app Saul Goodman. ]
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What?! That's just cruel and unusual punishment, not a reward for doing so well! What the hell are they thinking?? [Now he's curious, regrettably...] Ah, that's true... Damn internet and it's digital bullshit!
[He's not sure what kind of books they are yet, but the fact someone else has decided to write about her doesn't sit well with him. His was small time, single issue prints. Handmade doujin, not mass marketed novels of his friend's exploits! Big difference. Although he does understand the appeal. Eresh is so hard on herself, both normally and romantically, that giving her a happy ending in fiction seems like a kindness.
But what's important is her feelings on the matter. So if she hates it, then others should respect that, plain and simple. Goes for him, too.]
I think there are... We should sue! Defamation of character and copyright infringement! Get you loads of money while ridding the city of these heinous books--!
[Don't worry, he's seen some episodes of crime shows! He has a grasp of the legal system! ...kinda.]
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S-Sue...? Are we even protected by the laws of this world?
[ She's pretty sure this violates multiple international divine spirit treaties, possibly even interdimensional ones, b-but this world likely hasn't ratified any of them! Still, if Yato thinks there is a way... ]
I don't care for the money, s-so long as they remove this horrible content!
[ Yato can keep the money if he succeeds! He can fund his law office with it. ]
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I... I dunno.... I would hope so? Otherwise what's to stop anybody from doing weird or horrible things to us??
[Oh great, now he's getting ideas... Terrible, horrible, no good ideas of what dastardly things so grubby bad guy types might do to the pair of them, awesome gods that they are--!]
Leave it to me! I'll take them to task for using your likeness and sullying your name! [...........] ...what'd they write about you, anyway?
[Curious minds want to know! Tell him the nitty gritty! He loves good gossip!]
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3 but also in person... kind of
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POINT KAGA. ]
You absolute lout! What the hell are you trying to pull?! After the damned smut too.
[ She woke up to this message, Yato. She's thinking just straight enough to-- hey what's that noise?
Was that a... huff? Like the kind from a large, exasperated dog like creature? ]
Kiko. Kill him.
[ Another huff from behind Yato and... oh is that the blue glow of fox fire? Kiko's right behind him isn't she?
Of course she is. If a wolfhound sized fox can look exasperated, Kiko certainly looks exasperated. Sure her claws are blazing with blue flame as she slowly walks towards Yato, but she's just... she gets this command almost as often as Yato gets his ass kicked. It's becoming hold hat for her. ]
oh dear;;
[Like most things in his life, this one was another accident. That much should be obvious, but possibly because of past transgressions and screw ups, it matters little in the grand scheme of things. Even if they agree that Hiyori would look darling and hot in rope bondage, apparently that's not quite enough to exonerate him from his punishment.
He hears the huffy canine noises before Kaga sends the order to obliterate his sorry ass, and instinctively flinches as he turns to spot the fox gearing up for an attack. ...yeah, that looks like it'll be painful.]
K-Kiko--! N..Now I know what Kaga said and all, but let's talk this over...! How's about you and me get a snack, huh??
[Taking a hesitant step back, he holds up both hands defensively, like he's trying to wave her off. If running won't work, maybe bribery will? He doubts it, but it's worth a shot? Anything to avoid becoming a toasty, godly chew toy for the fox.]
Call her off, Kaga! Whatever I did, I'm sorry?!
bye yato o/
[ Kiko, tired of this nonsense as she is, is also very loyal. Whilst Yato's attempts at bribery make her tails wag she doesn't cease her approach, one very dead godling is coming up.
Of course she also doesn't have to be in a hurry. Both a good thing and a bad thing, good in that it gives Yato time, bad in that her unceasing approach is that much more pronounced. ]
I'll call her off just as soon as she's finished neutering you, bastard.
rip tracksuit god o7
[Welp, if bribery isn't going to work, time for Plan B: run like the dickens. He turns and hightails it down the hallway, whimpering all the while. Kiko's probably fast, but he is a god, and an athletic one at that. He hasn't been around a thousand years for nothing!]
Down girl, down! Sit! Stay!
[Probably not orders she'll take, but hey. It makes him feel better for trying.]
you can't have my nuts, dammit! I need those--!
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You
Smut peddling dickless shithead!!!
[ Kiko does of course what predators do. She chases. And while Yato is indeed a fast god, Kiko is a shikigami who has to keep up with ships and planes. She's hot in Yato's heels.
Not only that, she's enjoying the chase. Sure as she is that her master won't actually have her kill Yato she allows herself some amused fox "hehehehes" while chasing. ]
The last thing this world needs is more of you. I'm doing it a favor. Stop running so Kiko can make this quick.
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[Not arguing about the smut-peddling or shithead part...
He yelps as he senses Kiko hot on his heels, reaching a hand out to grab the corner of a wall and skid around to the next hallway, where he leaps over a side table in the hopes of slowing the fox down just a bit.
But... is she laughing at him?? Rude!! Boy, the two of them sure do make a pair, Kaga and Kiko. It's a wonder he still considers them friends, honestly.]
b-but you'd deny Hiyori the chance to be a mother?! think of her feelings...! you could be god-mother Kaga, even--!
[Desperate times calls for desperate measures. And hey, she'd probably make for a decent god parent, all things considered.]
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[ She wouldn't mind seeing it... with Hiyori... they're probably quite an aesthetic pair to wa--
NO. BAD. KILL HIM.
Kiko just kind of barrels through the side table, sending it flying towards Yato. This is a super fun day for her!!! ]
How about instead I let Kiko eat you alive and take Hiyori on a date.
We can adopt in a few years, maybe name them in your honor if I feel generous.
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[Idiot that he is, he'd do it to spite her, honestly. Go streaking through the women's bath even if it gets him a reputation. Except that Hiyori would slaughter him worse than Kaga, and worse still, would likely never forgive him. So scratch that.
Unfortunately for him, the table clonks him in the back of the head, sending him sprawling on hte floor with a pained yipe. Worse still, that gives Kiko time to catch up.]
Uuuughhhh.....
n-no way she'd go for that...! Hiyori is nothing if not in love with me, dammit...!
ugh. fine. whatever. I surrender
[Leaving his face planted on the floor, he grumbles to himself and holds an arm out for Kiko.]
Here you go. Have at it. Chew on me. I'm used to it...
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[ She just got a mental image sorry Yato she's. She's going to need a moment.
Kiko meanwhile slows as she approaches her prey, tails swaying behind her. The shikigami pauses, sniffs at Yato's arm, and then steps past him. She positions herself over top of him, a prime place for an animal to tear into a hapless--
Okay she's laying down on top of him and yawning, ending the gesture with a whine. But! Then she's sniffing at the back of his head where he was struck, clearly ready to tear into his scalp--
Nope. She's licking the back of Yato's head. She's helping!!! ]
I
You
Creator damn it.
Kiko won't kill you, ass.
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Sensing the fox's approach, he flinches and prepares for the worst-- only to be mildly disappointed when she steps past like he's a turd or something. Thanks heaps, Kiko...
Then there's a weight that makes him oof quietly as he's sat upon, and again he tenses in preparation for being mauled into pieces-- ...except that once again that's not the response he gets, instead being groomed. This time, though, he can't help being relieved and thus smiling as he turns his head a bit to breathe better.
Finally, he smiles a bit, reaching up behind him to scritch Kiko behind the ears. The weight of her is kind of nice, like having a big cat sitting on him. All that's missing is the purrs.]
heh...
sorry for being an idiot again. I'm honestly not sure what happened to send that, though
it was genuinely just something I was musing about while taking care of some errands
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[ You can almost hear the huff of disdain Kaga makes while sending that. She's really not sure what's more embarrassing, Yato's nonsense or her own hair trigger temper when it comes to this stuff.
None of those concerns from Kiko though! The ear stritching gets her making those happy fox laughs while her tails wag wildly. After indulging in the attention for a few moments, and making sure Yato's hair is well groomed naturally, she climbs off of him. The fox familiar proceeds to gently bite his arm, keeping her teeth on the sleeve of his clothing, and tugs on it to help him to his feet. ]
You need a filter of some sort. The implants malfunction so often it's only a matter of time before you unwittingly send out something worse.
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[Not that he can blame her for said disdain and ire given his previous behavior, to say nothing of his broadcasted thoughts. For what little it's worth, he doesn't hold it against her for getting up in arms. Knowing what he does about her feelings, it must be frustrating and possibly downright infuriating to be bombarded with risque thoughts like that. He'd probably go mad if he got those from Hiyori while she didn't love him.
At least Kiko is more chill about this, instead helping him up. Once standing, he brushes himself down and smooths his clothes, then pats the fox again to thank her for her help. He even goes so far as to offer her part of a cheesy bun he has in his pocket, taking a bite himself.]
you think they have an app for that? it's not like I want to divulge my kinky thoughts about Hiyori to the world. she'd put her fist through my face...
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