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Who:

newtimes & you
When: Vague spirit fingers some day late at night
Where: Cerealian Dennys knock off that we're calling Jennys for now
What: After recovering from Mystery Event Sickness™ and Cereal Trying His Patience™, Mutsu needs to eat his stress away
Rating/Warning: None, but I feel like the Dennys tumblr deserves its own warning

I. I'm pretty sure this place is a cult

( It’s kind of amazing, you know? There are places that never close in this colony. There are places where you can walk in, late at night (or extremely early in the morning) and no matter how obnoxious you are, the servers are kind. The food is strange, the descriptions on the men are stranger, and if Mutsu knew any better, he would know this place is probably actually some sort of pancake cult but as it is, he doesn’t know. Ignorance is bliss and this place is magical.

There are pancakes roasting on an open fire for some reason and honestly, there’s a lot going on here. Currently, it’s some ungodly hour in the middle of the mornight and you may or may not be here for one of three reasons:

A. Mutsu invited you because he needs a break. And maybe you do too.
B. You don’t know how you got here how did you get here maybe it had something to do with the hypno pancake sign who knows
C. Or maybe you’re just legit here for the pancakes.

Either way, you’re here and so is Mutsu. He’s got a menu in front of him and he can’t seem to get a waiter to help him so he’ll wave a hand to catch your attention, )

Hey… what’s space jam.

( This is happening. )

II. Post-Jennys

( It's even later at night and earlier in the morning. The sun is beginning to rise over the colony and it's time for Mutsu to head back home to his friends. Of course, being the type of spirit he is, he likes to share his experiences! So he's carrying what looks like a carry-out box (or two or three) from a certain cult-diner to take back home.

As the two of you leave (whether because you actually ate together or you managed to make your escape at the same time), Mutsu will walk fairly quietly at first! Not in a bad sort of way. That was definitely an adventure an a lot of things happened so naturally, the two of you just need a moment to process what just happened. Finally, he'll say, )

... That was... kinda weird, huh?

( Look, he might have had a good time but even he realizes something was kind of off there. )

III. Sword Haus

( Very, very early in the morning, the front door opens quietly and a shadowed figured enters... nah, it's just Mutsu trying to sneak in as quietly as possible before he wakes anyone up. Did he wake you up? Or were you already awake? Either way, he jumps a bit when he sees you in the dark but says quietly, )

Hah haha... did I wake ya up?

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[Between the three Okitas they currently have running around in town, the hazy memories of potential Okitas-to-be, and Horikawa's disappearance, Kashuu is definitely in need of a break. He doesn't say he's grateful to be dragged along when Mutsu heads out at ass o'clock, but the words probably aren't necessary in this case.

So he leaves them unsaid! As usual... And instead, he invests himself in figuring out what this place is all about. After a solid ten minutes of looking everywhere and scrutinizing the menu, the answer to that is basically still "I have no idea". That's exactly what Kashuu's expression says when Mutsu poses that question, too.]

Eh? Is it on the menu? [Glancing back down at his?!] ...Maybe it's jam that they make out in a space station or something.

( Look, it's not like he invited Kashuu because he wanted to! He was just there! And making faces! So clearly that meant he had to drag Kashuu along. He appreciates the company, if he's being honest, but thankfully, he doesn't have to say it out loud this time. )

Yeah, it is.

( And he'll place the menu down on the table, moving his finger down to the exact spot. Toast with assorted jams! One of them being "space." Along with traditional flavors like strawberry and... other questionable ones. Predator jam? He remembers having that at the ramen house before... ) Hmm... I'm gonna try it.

( Of course he is. Mutsu's always down for weird things. )

What're you getting?

[The truth serum event will come for his ass one day...

But until then, Kashuu's also content to just sit in companionable silence with only the occasional really confused question. Space jam, space jam... What the hell is predator jam.]

Tell me if it's any good. [He won't order it for himself since he's not quite as adventurous in the culinary realm, but he's always down for watching other people react hilariously to bizarre food!

As for what he's eying himself, he'll reach forward and flip the menu over so it's showcasing the side with drinks and desserts.]

They make something called peanut butter pie. It sounds weird, right? But the picture looks nice... [He's not even a sweets fan, but he does like peanut butter well enough?! But wait, hold on--] —Is that a piece of chicken on top of a waffle? [???]

( There is no truth. )

Mhm! Yeah.

( He's excited for this space jam... As for Kashuu's choices? He's seen the items on the menus and remembers them because they were just two of the fifty things he wanted to try. )

You should get both! And we can take what's left back home. Bet everyone would like 'em.

You think so? ...I guess there're enough of us around that someone would eat whatever's left over.

[Not even counting all of the non-swords that have been adopted lately... And hey! Unfinished food makes for good late night snacks, too. Considering how often Kashuu's up in the wee hours of the morning searching the kitchen for sustenance, that's not a bad plan at all.]

What are you gonna get?

Uh....!

( He hasn't decied yet! He needs five more minutes! )

The "lava cake." ( Starting with dessert first is the way to go. ) And the space jam slam breakfast... and the pancakes... that look like dango.

( . . .

It looks like he might pick something else too, tbh but after a half second of serious consideration, )

Yeah, that's good.

[?!?]

There are dango pancakes? [Flipping to the front of the menu again! How did these hide from him... He has no idea what he's even looking for, but on his scan down the page, his eye is caught by the milkshakes.]

Hey... [Hey.] This says they put real cookies in their drinks.

[What is this strange new world.]

--Right here.

( And he's pointing over to something called pancake puppies. Why are they called puppies? He doesn't know. But they look like that familiar snack from back home so... But oh, it looks like Kashuu found something? Oh. )

Yeah, I saw that. Thought ya'd probably get it so I decided on the cake instead.

( Don't ask him how he knew? Besides if he had to explain himself he'd just say he prefers chocolate over cookies! )

[Of course Mutsu would order something with puppies in the title... But would it be considered cannibalism??

As for the milkshake, Kashuu looks a little surprised to hear that. It's not like Mutsu is wrong, after all - he definitely considered ordering it as soon as he saw it. HM...]

I do wanna try that one... [But chicken and waffles and a milkshake and a pie?? That's a bit much...

...But what are they here for if not to forget all their troubles by cramming as much food as possible into their mouths?]

Hey, finish it for me if I can't, okay? [Waste not want not and all.]

( Ugh, look, he doesn't get this puppy joke at all but he rolls with it every time. They look like dango!!! Where is the puppy coming from? )

Then get it.

( Gee, don't make it so hard. If you want something, go for it. #YOLO. His mind is already decided. He's going to order what he wants and try a little bit of each and take the rest back to the apartment to share. Then he'll come back and try three more new things. When Kashuu finally decides, Mutsu doesn't appear to think twice. )

Sure. ( Look, the reason why he brought another person with him was to try their food too! It's all a part of his "discover new things" plan. ) Guess it's not something you can really take home and save for later...

'S too bad though, ya know? I can think of a couple who'd wanna try...

[Ugh, poor Mutsu... When will someone give him a helping hand. ALSO, HE HAS TO MAKE EVERYTHING DIFFICULT?? He can't #yolo like some people, okay. If he's going to get all of this food, he wants to make sure none of it will go to waste! His appetite isn't that big!! (Granted, that's probably where Ishikirimaru or Taroutachi could come in - just shove everything off on the oodachis...)

But since he agrees to that so easily, Kashuu's mind is made up, too.]

Thanks. [COOKIE SHAKE, HERE HE COMES.] Maybe we can get some smaller ones to go before we leave? Or come back tomorrow morning when everyone's up back home. They'd probably melt in the fridge if we took them home tonight.

[ it's rare for tsurumaru to actually, you know, sleep at night, because sleeping is overrated and how do you even sleep when your nightmares won't leave you alone!!! long story short, this place is crazy enough for him to frequent at odd hours of the morning...

and today, it seems that mutsu has also discovered the joy of unlimited, fire-roasted pancakes at ass o'clock!! while tsurumaru's a bit curious, he won't ask why mutsu's awake at this ungodly hour of the night; instead, he's focusing on delivering the most bizarre, unreasonable answer possible to that question... ]

It's what it says on the label, you know — space jam. You see, the Jennys people travel all the way up there — [ a finger pointed up towards the sky, and naturally, past it. ] — to space, in a big rocketship! And when they get there, they harvest aaaall of the space that they can bring back and put it into little jars. Then, they come back down here, and by the time they get here, it's already turned into jam!

[ ugh.... ugh. forgive him. ]

It's really neat stuff! It tastes good, too. I personally recommend it.

( He might be the youngest sword on the colony right now but that doesn't mean he has a bed time or anything! He can do what he wants! He's an independent sword spirit!!!

Mutsu makes a face at first, listening to Tsuru's explanation. It sounds skeptical at first but strangely enough, the more outrageous his story becomes, the more it makes sense? This colony is full of weird and strange things so of course Mutsu is going to believe Tusur. Especially since it looks like he's been here before. )

W... woah...! ( What does that even taste like? Space? He can't imagine it... Something like that sounds like something from a legend. It's almost a little scary. ) Really?

( Shit, look at this, Tsuru. You've tricked him. )

I wanna try, I wanna try! I'm gonna try it!

[ mutsu believed it!! a +1 to tsuru's trick list! ugh, if he goes around spreading the lore of space jam, tsuru is a dead bean. ]

You should! It's probably the best jam that they have here. On endless pancake days like today, they usually end up running out, if you aren't fast enough.

[ for once, that... is pretty true. in reality, space jam is probably some grape and blueberry and blackberry concoction, with edible glitter mixed in. either way, it's just as pretty to look at as it tastes good! if mutsu doesn't place his order fast enough, people will hog all of the jam!

as he's taken a seat at mutsu's table and hasn't helped himself to the spit-roasted pancakes yet, tsuru flips his own menu; but unlike mutsu, he's pretty familiar with its contents! if he isn't busy stuffing himself with pancakes, he also likes to try new things... dangerous-looking things... ]

Ooh, look at this. I've always wanted to try it, but that's a lot of bacon — it's more than I can eat on my own.

Try it with me, okay?

I'll get it! ( He's already waving his menu in the air and calling out to their server, ) The space jam! Two for us!

( Wha... he's treating Tsuru? And he's in the middle of ordering more when Tsuru signals for his attention. Is that... alive? Well, what's he afraid of? )

... Ya got it! And one of these too!

[ listen!! they'll probably split the bill! jiji gives tsuru more money than he ever needs, anyway... (most of it goes towards his phone games, yet he still has plenty to spare.)

oh, oh! they need drinks, too. after mutsu's done ordering their main dishes, tsurumaru will chip in: ] — aaand a chocolate milkshake for me, too.

What about you, Mutsu?

[Gluttony is a sin, and that was one hell of a honey trap, almost literally in fact. That syrup thing wasn't honey but was it sure great on the pancakes. Imano was right when he said sweets could perk you up, it definitely helps with the post-exorcism recovery.]

Indeed. While it is a strange place, I cannot say I didn't enjoy it.

[Especially when you have an oodachi's appetite.]

[let's be real Zoro's just here for the pancakes.

It's butt o'clock, he's off work (thanks Tenka!), and he's usually awake until 4 anyway so post-bouncing is the best time to run out and grab a bite. Especially when you're dearly missing the quality home-cooked meals of someone who's gone.]

Hah?

[wait that voice from the next table over...]

Oh, Mutsu! Fancy running into you here. Don't look at me, I don't get half the cutesy names of things they got here.

[ Everyone knows that a snack is best eaten at the wee hours of the morning, when no one is around to watch you messily eat cake.

Delicious, delicious cake.

Swallowing a piece down, he's a very sheepish looking little fox. ]

Oh! Hello! You're home very late, aren't you? No, you didn't wake me up, but my stomach did. I think it wanted cake more than my mouth did.

( That's a very very delicious looking piece of cake and even though Mutsu's just ate, Kogi can see that his eyes are clearly locked onto it for a good second. )

Maybe I'm home early. ( And he'll come over and take away box on the table before saying, ) I wish I knew! Would've made sure to get ya something special then...

( As it is, all Mutsu as is pancakes. So many pancakes. And so much bacon. Kogi can probably smell it. )

[ He sees those eyes!!! With a smirk, he cuts another piece off with the side of his fork, leaving it there as he looks at the box. ]

Mm. Smells good! I guess it's early and late enough for breakfast, but wouldn't this ruin my appetite for second breakfast? Is there bacon in that box?

[ Cake and bacon? Kogi's hit the jackpot, he should be up this early/late every night! ]

So, where'd you go? Did you make that food yourself?

[Jenny's(tm) felt like it was a fragment of another dimension, where rice was nonexistant and sweet rolls were flattened and grilled on a pan to resemble something that rolls decidedly were not. The rest of the items on the menu simple baffled him, besides the eggs, and it took Mutsu a few tries to actually catch Koumei's attention as he studied the cheap, laminated menu with vibrant graphics in complete seriousness.

Finally peering at Mutsu over the top of the trifold menu, Koumei blinked owlishly at him.]

Space...jam?

[He knew what bean jam was, and he had only the vaguest sense of what space was beyond the most literal definitions, but the two words combined?

It made no sense!]

Mhmm, space jam. It's right here.

( Pointing to a line in fine print some where on one of the pages listing different jam flavors. Strawberry, grape, apple, guava, bacon, predator, and space jam. On this list, clearly, space is the only unusual thing to him. )

... I'm gonna try it.

( He's gonna do the thing. )

[The only items on the list that he recognized were strawberry, grape, apple, and 'bacon'-- the latter being something he had only learned of in Tellus. 'Guava' sounded bizarre, and he didn't want to even begin contemplating what 'predator jam' could mean.]

Are you sure it's safe? I don't think any doctors or healers would appreciate a call at this time of night.

...Jam........from space?

[Maybe??? Naki's been looking around the restaurant, confusedly looking at the menu, just generally being curious about this whole place. It's kind of a strange place? Space jam sounds weird too...everything is strange and confusing and gosh the dessert section looks amazing.

As for why he's even here...the pizza delivery job has weird hours, probably. Fox is tired though, curled up on his lap while he figures out what to eat.]

How do they get it...? ( It doesn't make sense. Maybe he should go with a safe flavor like grape? Hm... ) What're you getting?

[He shakes his head. How do you get things from space? Is there even jam up there? Space is a mystery to Naki.

Ah, but the next question's easier to answer! He flips the menu around to point at...peanut butter cup pancakes. There don't seem to be any cups in the picture, but there is chocolate...]

[Well, this is. A place. It's a weird place, and a weird time, so maybe that weirdness cancels itself out and this is totally normal?? Who knows.

At least there's food, and Namazuo is always down to try new foods. That's probably why Mutsu invited him along--a willing accomplice is always better than an unwilling one, or so Namazuo hears from other people.

He's perusing the menu with interest, but he looks up when Mutsu waves at him.]

Hm? Space jam? Where is that?

[Looking over the menu as he thinks about it...]

It's probably jam that comes from space, I would think.

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