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Who: Mikazuki Munechika meniscus & you!
When: Starting IC date of 5/17.
Where: Various!
What: Mikazuki struggles with fashion...among other things.
Rating/Warning: None...yet, will update if necessary!

[ While Mikazuki admitted he wasn't any good at being "stylish" not like other tsukumogami, he likewise had to admit he missed a certain hair accessory he had lost weeks ago. Replacing it was no easy task since it just fit so perfectly atop his head and other headbands or hair clips didn't quite do the trick as his original had. Now, he had sat on this for all this time -- it's not like he didn't have a viable solution to his problem!

What was holding him back was being an inconvenience for others, specifically his comrades and Master who took so much care to look after him. Not to mention maintain the very appearance he was fretting over. BUT... ] I can't very well keep thinking about this, can I? [ No, not at all. ]

Ah, first things first. [ Not wanting to worry anyone since he always seems to do that, Mikazuki write's an elegantly written note for the rest of Swordhaus if they should wonder where he's gone off to in the middle of the day.

I've gone away, please do not worry and I will return within a few day's time surely. -Mikazuki Munechika

It's short, simple and to the point if not a tiny bit ominous...well, he'll deal with that later! He'll leave his neatly written note on the front door even, hard to miss he thinks while running off -- ]

OPTION A.

[ He's heading off to the jungle, simply put. It should still be accessible or it was, last he heard. That's where he lost what he's looking for and that's where he intends to go to get it back. It must be nice to be so carefree...willing to go back into a dangerous jungle all for a hair ornament...such is Mikazuki's lot in life. There's not so much as a second thought that hey, this might be a Bad Idea™ and he might get hurt (like last time) or maybe there is and he just simply doesn't give it much mind.

Whatever the case may be, Mikazuki is obviously heading out of the colony as quickly as he can -- seems odd to see a man so dressed up the way he is in such a hurry, but there he goes! He may be partially running so as to not be deterred from his objective...who knows who he might run into in the time it takes to actually get to the jungle... ]

OPTION B.

[ ON THE WAY TO THE JUNGLE, Mikazuki had gotten lost. He's outgoing certainly but not very well versed in navigating around the colony if it's not from work to home. Though he DOES manage to find his way home if he does get lost but home is not where he wants to go at the moment! Well, luckily, he's landed himself somewhere in the shopping district. Which kind of suits to his current needs.

While his original objective is still at the forefront of his mind, Mikazuki can't not browse around at the many enticing shops and their sales. He's always got credits to burn really, and he's looking so longingly at a few window displays that his very stare could break right through the glass. This isn't good, best to stop someone nearby and ask for directions, right? ] Excuse me, how long do you think the sale in that shop is going to last? Hair accessories and jewelry...hm, I would very much like all of it. [ That isn't what he was supposed to ask at all. ]

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B

[gravesite]

[ when the famed mikazuki munechika leaves a message behind that reads a lot like don't look for me... aside from being able to throw swordhaus into a state of great chaos, he might as well have written please look for me, because that is what swordhaus will do —

— particularly tsurumaru, who feels the absence of mikazuki (and mikazuki's wallet) almost immediately. either way, tsurumaru can't say he's too surprised to find him staring at a jewelry shop window. (and if anything, he's a bit relieved.) ]

Really, jiji? You left that note and came out here just to shop?

[ instead of answering him right away; it's odd for tsurumaru to be fussy, but old habits and ways of thinking do truly die hard — and the idea of possibly losing a caretaker figure as old as mikazuki had frightened him, just a little. ]

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Ah! [ If it isn't the his very own Tsurumaru. Mikazuki can honestly say that he is surprised to see him here, but maybe not entirely. Anyone that had seen the note he so obviously left behind would come running to find him...wouldn't they? It's not every day that one of Japan's national treasures uproots himself like that. ] Not exactly, no.

Haha, I seemed to have gotten distracted from my original objective. [ Sad but true. ]

Did you come looking for me, Tsuru? [ If that's the case then excuse an old man for finding that absolutely adorable. It doesn't take Mikazuki long after that thought to bunch the crane into his bundle of silk sleeves. ] My cute Tsurumaru, you really refresh an old man's spirit!

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What? No... no. No! Of course not — don't flatter yourself, old man. I just thought the others would be worried about you, that's all.

[ furious headshaking... which really isn't making him look any more convincing, actually. but jiji can probably see through him in the first place, so most of his efforts are in vain to begin with. he'll give in to mikazuki's silk sleeves for only a few seconds, though, because they're in public and being swathed in his sleeves in public is kind of embarrassing, despite how comfortable it is.

but maybe mikazuki will let go of him eventually, and tsuru will take a moment to smooth out the strands of white hair in front of his forehead and to adjust his gold-plated chain necklace, before addressing him again. looks are important, you know! ]

I mean... there aren't any upcoming holidays, or anything, so I don't know what your original objective could be.

b!

[adornmental]

[SURPRISE. Kashuu's stepping out of the shop next to the jeweler's, because he's popped in to take some time off to hunt Mikazuki's ass down--

Except it turns out that was all for nothing, ah. Not like he won't take a day off anyway, but still?! All of those heart attacks for nothing?? He pauses at the doorway, like he can't believe he's seeing this thing, but no. No, he's definitely seeing this thing.]

—Don't leave creepy notes just to go shopping! Geez... I thought it was something really serious, you know? If you want discounts on this stuff so bad, just ask me!

[He's got Connections™.]

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[ Having been so distracted causes Mikazuki to quite literally JUMP at the scolding tone of Kashuu's voice. After blinking back to reality and out of his shopping daze, he's quick to turn on his heel to face the source with his usual (if not slightly apologetic) smile. ] Perhaps I should have worded my note better?

Aha, please do forgive me for sounding so serious...it's not like me, hm? [ Not unless the situation calls for him to be serious anyway. ] Oh! Then it might be impromptu yet if you're not terribly busy...we could start our date now?

[ He's practically sparkling as he suggests it, already forgetting about the jungle and his epic jungle quest (for now) in favor of taking Kashuu out on that promised date! They're both here now — despite the sole reason for that being Mikazuki causing up an unnecessary fuss. ]

[adornmental]

[Mikazuki is 2smooth for this peanut... But it's probably a good thing since Kashuu definitely had more scolding to spare?! Don't scare them, jiji. They're fragile swords with delicate hearts, they can't handle a missing grandpa.

But Mikazuki does look apologetic, and it's not like he's ever been one to turn down spending time with the people he likes... So he just HUFFS.]

It's not, so be more careful next time, okay? [But he sounds less agitated and more coming-down-from-being-concerned, because that's 100% the case... HE HAD A SCARE. He felt a fear.]

Anyway, I just took the whole day off- [A POINTED LOOK] -so I guess I wouldn't mind.

b

[coastal]

[Let her tell you something about hair ornaments and hair pins - especially since she's wandering out of that exact same shop that he's staring into?! Lili didn't expect the life of a hairpin sales attendant to include shooing off the weirdly well-dressed men staring intently into the shop?! or inviting them to get them to buy things so that they can profit.....

Her nose wrinkles. Capitalism is weird.

Regardless she's stepping out to the front of the shop now, hands on her hips and poised to tell him to either buy it or beat it - when he asks.... that....]

Three more days but everything nice is gone when you leave it to the last day. Would you like to come in and look? I'll be happy to hold some items for you if you see something you like.

[HE GOT MONEYYYYYYY.]

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Hm...that does make sense. Such charming accessories should not go to waste. [ Which sounds exactly as he makes it sound — Mikazuki is always well tipped at his own job and has extra credits to burn and he ADORES being spoiled, pampered, decorated in beautiful things. ]

If it's no trouble, I would very much like to see what you have! Aha, I am in desperate need of new hair accessories...among other things. [ There's just ONE thing. ] I'm not very good at being "stylish" on my own so whatever you would recommend for me, I'll certainly buy.

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[coastal]

[He got so much money.

Lili's eyes light up because it looks like she has found a sucker today.

Nice.]

Ah!

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[ . . . . . . except.

Except her moral compass catches up to her way too quickly for it to be any fun. Because it settles in that this guy is an idiot probably and that's just so irresponsible?! Who trusts idiots with that much money.]

.... Hey.

You know you could totally be taken advantage of right now.... right?

[Lili, why are you killing your own sale.]

A!

[osuni]

[Okuni was just minding her own business, hanging around and being a low-level menace, when she sees a finely dressed young man dash on by... ??? She sits back on her heels to watch, curiosity easily piqued, but then she stands up to call out a warning because Mikazuki is headed straight for....]

[the shallow pit trap.... that she dug earlier for the express purpose of trapping unfortunate CERES citizens but then abandoned later because she got bored. STILL, it's there... cleverly disguised by a plastic sheet covered in dirt.]

Oh...! Watch out...

[Okuni says, in the sort of tone that's more wildly curious than LOUD AND CLEAR. don't fall mikazuki... it's not too deep really, just deep enough that it'd be difficult to jump out...]

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[ As elegant and graceful as he usually is and even is foretold to be by others — none of that saves him from the pitfall. At least the fall isn't painful but it's deeper than he thought and he half wonders who could have dug this? ]

There was a lovely young lady I passed by just now, wasn't there...? [ There was but rather than be lead to the conclusion that ah, she must have dug it! — Mikazuki tends to lean towards the thought of her having seen a rare embarrassing moment of his. ] I hope not. [ Despite the fact that she was the very one who dug this hole!!! Not that he could even be mad if or when he finds that out. He's always had a bit of a soft spot for women since he was more often than not, owned by them. They're FAR nicer than warlords and daimyos. ]

Ah, I should try to get out. [ If Okuni manages to be in ear-shot, then she can definitely hear the sounds of Mikazuki's attempts to jump out...which fail, of course. Now he's just lamenting the thought of him not being as tall as Iwatooshi. ]

[osuni]

[HE FELL.... he totally fell.... She's definitely close enough to hear his efforts... Okuni claps the edge of her kimono sleeve over her mouth to stifle her rude giggles, and then scampers on over to the pit where the elegant and graceful sword Mikazuki just fell victim to... She peeps on over.]

You're the first person who fell into this pit today! [wow... what an Important fact that Mikazuki will surely like to know. Okuni looks him over.... thankfully, it doesn't seem like he's broken any limbs, because that would be an awkward thing to explain to his future rescuer... she giggles.] Are you alright? You didn't fall on your face, did you?

a!

[immobileyes]

[ It's a pretty normal day, for Mary-- of course, people she's grown to care deeply for have disappeared, and she's still not back to her usual self... but she's also not expecting to see someone hustling towards her (while her back is turned), and when she turns-- ]

Whaa--!

[ SUDDENLY MIKAZUKI. ]

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[ Mary is so small that it's no surprise that Mikazuki literally tripped over her...today might just not be his day, or so he thinks so and it's hard to argue when he's face first on the floor. Squirming around a bit, Mikazuki feels then sees a little lump that he soon recognizes. ]

...Oh! My apologies, I should have been more careful of my surroundings . [ And he'll just gently roll to the side prior to bouncing back onto his feet and dusting himself off. No harm done, OR SO HE HOPES...he's back kneeling to the poor Mary he practically bowled over just now. ] You truly are a little lady, aha —

— You're not injured are you? [ While he earnestly hopes not since his first-aid knowledge is the equivalent of a sack of potatoes, he'll do his best!!! ]

a

[yaayaa]

[Naki hasn't seen the note yet - maybe he went out earlier, or maybe he and fox just didn't catch sight of it for whatever reason - but here he is, out in the city, wearing his uniform and riding his pizza delivery bike, when he catches sight of a familiar face moving faster than expected for some reason.

Which is why Mikazuki might suddenly notice someone pedaling calmly beside him as he walks/runs/jogs to his destination.]

Mikazuki-sama, hello! You seem rather busy today!

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Hm? Ah, Naki-.............kun. [ NOW, Mikazuki has yet to see Nakigitsune and his fox during their job so color him a little surprised and very intrigued when he sees the two on a bike and in uniform. It's actually adorable to him and did he just take a picture with his CereVice? Yes. Nothing like a candid picture of a comrade to have on one's person. It's fine, he does this more so with Tsurumaru when he least expects it — anyone could ask him of his Tsurumaru scrapbook.

But before he can be asked about that picture just now, he'll answer quickly instead. ] Hello to you both, ha ha. I am! I left word back at the apartment but I'll be gone for a few days or just a day, if I'm lucky.

A

[aslyfox]

[ If anyone knows the value of hard work, honesty, and punctuality... it's Kogitsunemaru, who was definitely out of the apartments before Mikazuki could leave a letter that would have sent him into panic? So, that's a good thing for Kogi's heart that really can't take any more disappearances of their shrinking sword family.

Then again, Mikazuki maybe isn't aware he may have passed by the udon noodle shop and that Kogi is just listlessly waiting for something to do when he sees... ]

Eh?

[ Ah, he'll just take his mandatory break (AKA 'stop harassing the cooks') period now and scramble out the door so he can catch up! ]

Hey! Mikazuki! Wait up!

[ How is this old man so fast... ]

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[ Thank goodness for work and being on time! Mikazuki still doesn't really realize that his note was so...so...worrying. That's for someone else to scold him about later, surely since right now — ] Kogi? [ One of the sure fire ways to get him to come to a screeching halt is that familiar voice. ] So it is my favorite little fox.

Aren't you working, Kogi? [ Technically Mikazuki should be too but he asked for a few days off and was granted such easily. #privileged ] Not that I'm not always happy to see you, aha...you smell like udon.

A

[newtimes]

Huh?

( Mutsu blinks and tilts his head curiously to one side when he catches the normally relaxed Mikazuki walking with such purpose. Is something wrong? It seems unusual and like a good young one, he'll come to check on his elders. )

Mikazuki-san! What're ya up too? Someone chasing ya?

( Look, Mutsu, just because someone is hurryign somewhere doesn't mean they're being chased. Not everyone is an outlaw like you. )

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[ Startled, Mikazuki puts a hand over his old heart but laughs with relief when he sees it's just Mutsu. For SOME REASON, he's worried about running into someone that could seriously scold him for this. It's almost as if he's doing something DANGEROUS...well, since it's Mutsu...he relaxes. Priorities. ] Aha, not yet.

I was just in a rush to get somewhere. [ Better to keep things vague so no one gets any funny ideas about accompanying him! He enjoys company on a regular basis but this is such a personal thing for him that putting someone out of their way doesn't sit well with him entirely. There's surprisingly a limit to how much he'll allow others to coddle him. ] Hm hm...were you just on your way home, Mutsu-kun?

B

[queenofminiskirts]

[Kaoru was looking at the hair accessories too since her red hair has gotten so long. She quite likes it, really. It's just interesting to have such long hair for her since it had always been short when she was little.]

Hm? Oh! [She laughed a little.] I have no idea! But I get you, they're all so cute! I would buy them all if I could!

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[ SOMEONE WHO GETS HIM...far be it from Mikazuki to not literally take that phrase. Luckily, he feels the same. ] Would you like to go and browse? Haha, by all means if something is to your tastes then I'd be more than happy to buy it for you.

I'm not very well versed in picking out things for myself unfortunately, shopping isn't my best skill. [ If only he had Kashuu's expertise...alas. ] But I'd be more than delighted to accompany you!

option Bee late as hell

[hijiwanwan]

[ well, luckily for Mikazuki, Hijikata got off of one of his shifts! he doesn't spend much time in this district, since the clothes don't really tickle his fancy (he's still attached to his clothes from home), so when Mikazuki stops him, Hijikata only raises an eyebrow. ]

Ah, Mikazuki...

[ a simple acknowledgement- then he turns his head over to the display window. ]

I don't know... I never been to this shop. [ a pause... well, this suggestion couldn't hurt, right? ] We can look inside if you're that curious though.

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Is that so? [ It's not like he could see Hijikata in these kinds of shops anyway, BUT...he has all that hair. While Mikazuki may not be very good at handling his own hair -- there's something to be said about his love of particularly long hair. It's strange that he's never had a really good look at Hijikata's mass of hair until now. ]

I would like that. Haha, then you'll be my escort for today. [ Yes. Perfect. ] We should get you some beautiful things too, Hijikkun! To commemorate your first shopping trip with me.