OTA

[lowkeycrazy]

FEATURING akechi + u
WHAT'S HAPPENING? just a day in the life, and also, house 8 mingle in comments!!
DAY feb 12 - feb 15
CW none in top, will be marked if necessary~
NOTES state of ja boy

JOGGING.
Akechi really needs a proper set of atheletic wear... Granted, it's not really his biggest concern right now as he jogs along the sand paths. It's not as engaging as rock climbing or as refreshing as cycling, but he gets far too restless just sitting around during his spare time. And falling out of shape would be... what... unseemly? Disgraceful? Either way, exercise seems to be one of the few things that keeps him from wallowing in despair, and with an objective, it keeps his mind busy.

Indeed, as he walks around the outer-most routes, if one happens to be around, they may notice him actively scanning the area... and possibly getting frustrated as a result. Miserably, his hand comes up to touch at his hair, which shines a bit from grease. Perhaps the shower would be a luxury, but at least some proper toiletries would be nice? ... his hair is suffering... And it bothers him much more than he'd really like to admit...


KNITTING.
This is so much more difficult than any layperson would take for granted. In fact, Akechi had gotten so frustrated and discouraged at points that he'd sometimes given up. And yet, even as lethargic as he still is... there's something about this challenge that grates against him.

He won't let himself be beaten.

So maybe you're a knitter too, or maybe you've just happened to stumble upon the place where they're keeping their resources for this, in which case... you may see Akechi working very, very hard at getting better at knitting.

It's a point of pride, okay?

Perhaps he's so into it he doesn't even notice your presence, in which case, you probably shouldn't try sneaking up behind him... but, well, the option is available. Or maybe he's just finished a course and is examining his work. But for the love of god, do not rip out his course, accidental or otherwise... you have been Warned.

Comments

[lowkeycrazy]

Humans are incredibly adaptive. You'd be surprised.

And I see.

[He considers this for a moment, scratching Xi's chin again.]

Nightmares have been a normal occurrence for me for quite some time, now. [... for several years.. give or take...] Nights of restful sleeping are few and far between, to say the least.

[lowkeycrazy]

[well, this escalated quickly.]

But who would look out for you if I did?

[he really should stop poking the lion...]

[skyofreverie]

There's not really a lot that surprises me anymore.

[He shrugs. It's true, though. What people can adapt to. Sora's seen it tons of times back in Fac. There were always some who didn't do so well and others who adjusted great.

A small smile.]

Well, Xi will be around all of the time so she'll be able to help with that.

[Even after they move out, one of his Dream Eaters will be patrolling the neighborhood at night.]

[noblebeast]

[ What the fuck did you just say?! Like Hell he needs someone to look after him!

Smoke rises from his palms, his fingers clenching with anger as small soundless explosions spark to life. Fucken say that again! ]

[saltysanta]

[It's bright enough to make Noël squint a little, even in daylight hours; he shakes his head a little, trying to blink away the spots in his vision as he fumbles with the device. It illuminates him in stark relief--a short, slender, pale man around Sora's age, with dark blue hair and brilliant, metallic silver eyes.]

Looking for candles before the sun sets. Why are you carrying that thing around while it's still light out?

[gimmesometassel]

A building where it rains a lot?

Carpet scratches his head in obvious confusion; even if an ancient fantasy kingdom had invented showers yet, there probably wouldn't be enough water to justify them in the middle of the desert. Why in the world would it rain indoors? What would it look like?

[lowkeycrazy]

What a helpful little Meow Wow.

[He stops scratching for a moment to gently touch her nose. Boop.]

So am I correct in assuming you've been moved into this housing?

[lowkeycrazy]

[Oh, goodness. He doesn't actually intend on attacking Akechi inside their own house, does he?

Judging by the sparks, he'd say yes, yes he was.]

Now now, don't be like that. We all need to look out for each other in trying and dangerous times like these, don't we? Strength in numbers and all.

[lowkeycrazy]

Oh... Carpet must not come from a modern world. Well, no matter, he'll explain to the best of his ability.

Yes. You might have seen a faucet coming out of the wall in the bathroom, larger than the sink. That is a shower head. You can adjust the temperature of the water that is expelled from it. People use it to bathe.

But not here, because it is noisy. But if we could sound proof the building, that wouldn't be an issue.

Hopefully he did a satisfactory job in explaining that.

[gotyourselfapilot]

I haven't seen a hardware store. There's plenty of old houses around that you can try looting for tools.

[ Poe did it with Jan the first couple of days that they were here. He remembers boosting her up into the second window. There could be tools in other houses like that. ]

I think there's a hospital. It'll probably have medical supplies.

[skyofreverie]

Yeah, she really is.

[Xi rolls over, tail still wagging.]

Yep! I took that room. [He motions to the room by the front door that would probably be considered a study in normal situations.] My name's Sora. Nice to meet you.

[lowkeycrazy]

The houses and hospital are limited. We can only use so much before they're exhausted. The medical supplies in particular.

[Since soundproofing lasts longer and isn't expended on a single person.

His brow creases, his mouth thinning, displeased.]

I guess the only choice we have is to expand the paths further.

[His eyes travel around.]

A city of this size and not a hardware store in sight, and only a singular hospital? No urgent care, family practices?

[lowkeycrazy]

Akechi.

[... he hasn't bothered much in the way of pleasantries, lately. Hasn't found a need to.

In either case... he rises to his feet.]

I look forward to having a restful night's sleep.

[dapalis]

[ Immediately Yuu's first response is to insist no, the sword wasn't alive until he stopped to think about it. Such thoughtfulness showed on his face as a soft frown darkened his features. ]

Well... sort of? I mean the actual sword's not alive but uh... Ashuramaru's the name of the demon inside it. I have a contract with him so I can use the sword's power. Easy as that.

[ He makes it sound so simple. Though his mind is now preoccupied with the idea of actually getting to room with the other, nodding easily in agreement. ]

Yeah! I never really had one of those kinda beds before so that works for me!

[ A small snicker escapes him at that and he couldn't hold back the grin on his face otherwise. Sora really had a point since that just sounded like a recipe for disaster waiting to happen. Someone'd just innocently talk or mumble in their sleep then wake up in the reset room without knowing what happened to them. ]

Got a point. Think we should find a way to stop people from sleeping out there or something?

[noblebeast]

[ Stab. Stab. Stab. ]

I don't need you extras.

[ Especially not some bastard like him. ]

Now get the fuck out or I'll blast you out.

[ Yes, that is a threat. ]

[skyofreverie]

[No matter the circumstances, Sora is always glad to meet new people. Okay, unless they're trying to kill him or use him.

When he gets up, Xi doesn't attempt to change his mind. Just looks up at him happily.]

You can count on it.

[skyofreverie]

[Normally, Sora wouldn't know much about demons but he has a little experience after his years in the Facility.]

Isn't it dangerous to have a contract with a demon?

[It sounds dangerous. Then again, so does Yuu's world but are people actually letting teenagers make contracts with demons?]

It's fun! Like a permanent sleepover.

[Sora enjoys bunkbeds, had them in his last two worlds even he never had anyone in the other bed much. He'll even let Yuu have the top bunk for as long as they share it.]

I dunno if there's a way to stop it except to urge them to stay inside. Our room would get awfully crowded if we kept inviting them to share.

[gotyourselfapilot]

Those are all very good points. Sometimes you have to do what you need in order to survive. I'm sure everyone else already looted nearby houses.

[ He's going to at least come clean about not being from this planet. Poe could be helpful if he's given more information. ]

To be completely honest, I'm not familiar how this planet works. If I knew which kind of buildings to scout, what to really look for with supplies. Crates or boxes, I'll be better to help.

[lowkeycrazy]

I live here.

[so no, he's not "getting the fuck out"]

[lowkeycrazy]

Indeed.

[At least he's starting to catch on... though at the proceeding information, he can't help but look a little curious. He isn't native to Earth? ... could have fooled him...]

Urgent Cares will most likely have that on their sign, possibly with a red cross. Family practices are less obvious... you'll have to look closer for those.

[... well, no harm in fulfilling his curiosity, right?]

Where from, if not Earth?

[gotyourselfapilot]

[ Poe gives a nod having a bit more of an understanding what he's looking for exactly. He knows that name plagues will be a thing. ]

Thank you for the information, it's really helpful.

[ There isn't any harm and he smiles at the other. ]

A big galaxy. I grew up on a moon planet called Yavin 4, in the Yavin system. Mostly rain forests all around, jungle like terrain.

[noblebeast]

[ Smoke rises from his palms as Bakugou steps in his direction. You've got two seconds to get out or he's throwing him out by force. ]

[gimmesometassel]

So it's like a pump that comes out of the wall, with as much water as you want, and you can make it as hot or cold as you want..... that sounds pretty magical to him, to be honest. Definitely like controlling the rain! No wonder they call it a shower.

How do we find a building like that?

[lowkeycrazy]

[... he seems nice enough... though Akechi still feels a little uncomfortable. A niggling voice in the back of his head; whispers of memories threatening to come back up...

Bleakly, he feels he should be thankful his death would be swift were anything to happen.

... not that anything would, of course. Hahaha... He blinks after a moment, not even realizing he had zoned out for a few moments there, a hint of a haunted look in his eyes that disappears as he comes back to reality.

A galaxy... a moon planet? His eyes suddenly widen.]

You come from an entire colonized galaxy?

[...and just like that, any heavy thoughts are immediately forgotten because holy shit? Holy shit.]

[lowkeycrazy]

[Oh my god. Really?

Well... Akechi doesn't have any desire to die just because a trigger-happy housemate of his decided to take out his anger on him, and somehow, that self-preservation instinct wins out over his pride.

He rolls his eyes, then heads to his bedroom.

They've gotten themselves a troublesome person...]