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WHO: Hiiro Amagi & You
WHAT: Exploring as a new arrival
WHEN: During the celebration period
WHERE: Alenroux
WARNINGS: Will update as necessary
[The celebration in the city was overwhelming, and he felt uneasy with both factions that were heavy-handed in their recruitment. Their leaders gave him an eerie vibe, and Hiiro hadn't been too certain about trusting either one. It was not that he wasn't tempted, especially when his interests leaned closer towards one over the other. However, he didn't want to make a mistake in his choice. Didn't want to be hasty, lest he regrets it.
After all, his choice is not for his own, but for his people.
It's been a few days, and although it had hurt to think of, he had carefully analyzed the information that was presented to him and pondered over it. To be told that the world he had known is completely gone was so much of a shock that he had blanked out on it at first, but when he had time to ponder it alone, he allowed the despair to sink in. It took him a few days, appetite lost and heart heavy, before the promises were whispered into his ears. No, it was always where, but it had only sunk then, that perhaps things were not as hopeless as they seemed.
So he had to become stronger, because lying in bed all day would only hinder him from completing his mission. Although he had no reason to believe that either faction was telling the truth, he had no other lead. However, the celebration is too loud, and he needed time to really decide on things. Since he did not have someone trusted to discuss it with, he decided to ponder on it on his own, far from the celebration.
That was how he ended up in Alenroux.]
I. ALENROUX (day)
[Not having a faction seems to help at least in keeping the people at ease. Hiiro finds himself wandering around the place, the greenery unfamiliar but much more soothing than anything else. He's wearing his hometown clothes, the same one he arrived in, but seems to have a better complexion now that his initial troubles at least had some sort of direction he can pursue solutions for.
At least, that was the goal. Instead, someone passing by the farms may notice the boy sleeping under a tree, seemingly without care, tired out from all the worries he's had. In fact, one might even think it's dangerous that he's so defenseless lying down there. Whether you approach him by choice, or if you did not notice him in the area and are about to trip over him though, the results are quite the same.
That is, anyone who approaches within grabbing distance might suddenly find their ankle yanked, with Hiiro jerking up from his restful sleep with stern eyes, as though he was ready to throw this person over his shoulder.
When he sees what he's done though, he lets go immediately, the intensity slacking into surprise.]
--- Mu? What are you doing?
II. ALENROUX (night)
[The night gives way to monsters, people having abandoned the outside now that it's dangerous. Someone a lot less foolish would heed the warnings and stay indoors, but Hiiro finds himself sneaking outside of the inn now that he's slept half the day away. It wasn't like he was going to easily shift from 12 hours to 24 hours so easily. He's unfortunately too awake to stay still, and there wasn't much he can learn in the inn while he waits.
So anyone out there at night, just as foolish as he is, might find him running away from a large monster, less out of fear and more like he was doing it intentionally. Training even, judging by the way he dodges its attacks and never attacks back. Or maybe, he's just an idiot with no weapon and really needs the help.
Or they can catch him when he's being more foolish, looking like a lost puppy following a dangerous shadow that whispers to him, walking towards the darkness. In any case, he might need some help snapping out of it.]
III. Wildcard
[For now, Hiiro is planning to stick around Alenroux, but feel free to ping me for other kinds of threads in PM or @![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
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WHAT: Exploring as a new arrival
WHEN: During the celebration period
WHERE: Alenroux
WARNINGS: Will update as necessary
[The celebration in the city was overwhelming, and he felt uneasy with both factions that were heavy-handed in their recruitment. Their leaders gave him an eerie vibe, and Hiiro hadn't been too certain about trusting either one. It was not that he wasn't tempted, especially when his interests leaned closer towards one over the other. However, he didn't want to make a mistake in his choice. Didn't want to be hasty, lest he regrets it.
After all, his choice is not for his own, but for his people.
It's been a few days, and although it had hurt to think of, he had carefully analyzed the information that was presented to him and pondered over it. To be told that the world he had known is completely gone was so much of a shock that he had blanked out on it at first, but when he had time to ponder it alone, he allowed the despair to sink in. It took him a few days, appetite lost and heart heavy, before the promises were whispered into his ears. No, it was always where, but it had only sunk then, that perhaps things were not as hopeless as they seemed.
So he had to become stronger, because lying in bed all day would only hinder him from completing his mission. Although he had no reason to believe that either faction was telling the truth, he had no other lead. However, the celebration is too loud, and he needed time to really decide on things. Since he did not have someone trusted to discuss it with, he decided to ponder on it on his own, far from the celebration.
That was how he ended up in Alenroux.]
I. ALENROUX (day)
[Not having a faction seems to help at least in keeping the people at ease. Hiiro finds himself wandering around the place, the greenery unfamiliar but much more soothing than anything else. He's wearing his hometown clothes, the same one he arrived in, but seems to have a better complexion now that his initial troubles at least had some sort of direction he can pursue solutions for.
At least, that was the goal. Instead, someone passing by the farms may notice the boy sleeping under a tree, seemingly without care, tired out from all the worries he's had. In fact, one might even think it's dangerous that he's so defenseless lying down there. Whether you approach him by choice, or if you did not notice him in the area and are about to trip over him though, the results are quite the same.
That is, anyone who approaches within grabbing distance might suddenly find their ankle yanked, with Hiiro jerking up from his restful sleep with stern eyes, as though he was ready to throw this person over his shoulder.
When he sees what he's done though, he lets go immediately, the intensity slacking into surprise.]
--- Mu? What are you doing?
II. ALENROUX (night)
[The night gives way to monsters, people having abandoned the outside now that it's dangerous. Someone a lot less foolish would heed the warnings and stay indoors, but Hiiro finds himself sneaking outside of the inn now that he's slept half the day away. It wasn't like he was going to easily shift from 12 hours to 24 hours so easily. He's unfortunately too awake to stay still, and there wasn't much he can learn in the inn while he waits.
So anyone out there at night, just as foolish as he is, might find him running away from a large monster, less out of fear and more like he was doing it intentionally. Training even, judging by the way he dodges its attacks and never attacks back. Or maybe, he's just an idiot with no weapon and really needs the help.
Or they can catch him when he's being more foolish, looking like a lost puppy following a dangerous shadow that whispers to him, walking towards the darkness. In any case, he might need some help snapping out of it.]
III. Wildcard
[For now, Hiiro is planning to stick around Alenroux, but feel free to ping me for other kinds of threads in PM or @
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[ he waves a hand at the apology because there's nothing to apologise for in his opinion. ]
Nah, it's nothing! I'm probably the lucky one anyway. [ who knows? hiiro could be hiding his true power! ] Whether or not I'm a dangerous individual probably depends on who you ask, but right now, I'm just enjoying the scenery.
[ whether he realises it or not, hiiro's senses aren't wrong. ryouma is a confident person by nature, but he's felt much more at ease since he's Harmonised and had his powers restored. ]
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[He wonders what he means by that, tilting his head to the side as he looks at him. Depends on who he asks?]
What do you mean?
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Well...
[ ryouma looks over both shoulders like he's about to say something he doesn't want anyone else overhearing. ]
Sometimes, when there's a big get-together, and everyone eats and drinks a lot, I'll disappear right around when it's time for the bill to be paid.
[ the "danger" in this case is ryouma sticking someone with a large, unexpected expense, but choosing to joke around again is a much less complicated answer than trying to explain what he really does. ]
Honestly, you have my word that you've nothing to fear from me. My job is to protect people!
[ he smiles again and hopes that will set hiiro more at ease. ]
And, besides, you and I find ourselves here — in a new world far away from where we came from — and happen to speak the same language. How could we be enemies?
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[Good thing he's gullible and easy to fool. It's the naivety from growing up in a village where everyone knew each other, and while he understands people can and will fool him, this seems to be such a minor thing to lie about.
He also said the magic phrase. How could they be enemies?]
That is an admirable job, mister! You must be well-respected here, in that case. I would be happy if we could be friends then.
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[ Ryouma is glad it's an acceptable answer because that sure makes things easier. He sits right down in the grass, in no hurry to leave now that things have been smoothed over. If something dangerous were to wander by, he's right here to take care of it. ]
Mister, though. [ He makes a face. ] I think I'm still too young for that.
[ Ignoring the fact that he's old enough to have lost count a very long time ago, but it's mostly the formality of it. He holds out a hand in the offer of a handshake, which he makes sure to do with everyone he meets because he still finds it to be a novel gesture. ]
I'm Sakamoto Ryouma! It's nice to meet you.
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[He can't sense it exactly, but there was an air about him. Like he wasn't quite human, someone perhaps of an old time, but perhaps it's just an impression. Hiiro was always told he was keen about the oddest things, but the kimono and the air about him felt familiar especially for a child of a martial arts village.
Well, he probably isn't the spirit of some ancient samurai, right? Unfortunately, Hiiro's history differs quite a lot from the modern Japanese history taught in classes, and Sakamoto Ryouma was probably more of a footnote than an actual important figure. Convenient, probably.]
I'm Amagi Hiiro, one of the Unharmonized. It is nice to meet you as well, Ryouma.
[No -san, sadly.]
I already feel like I am closer to home looking at you. I am relieved.