[Closed] As the tides change, I move forwards

[dimidiampura]

Who: Kaneki (dimidiampura), Hide (scaryintuition), Judith (brbwalking), Shirasu (allfortheclan) & Lily (littlestbaskerville) [possibly others tba later?]
When: IC: 12/13-12/15 | OOC: 3/31-4/4
Where: The Gymnasium
What: Kaneki made a post asking for people to spar/train with him so there will be a lot of that in here.
Rating/Warning: Only a lot of fighting/sparring stuff? xD



[ Exhaling a breath he hadn't been holding, Kaneki had made his way to the gymnasium as he'd promised and dressed simply in a form-fitting black tanktop that did nothing to hide his physique and equally black shorts, and if that wasn't enough to make him stand out, his white hair or unusual black fingernails might. He really needed to do all of this to keep his mind off of this whole situation and how their world had ceased to exist, making it a lot harder for him and Touka to try and get by in Cerealia.

When it came to what ghouls ate, it was hard enough on him to get by but without other ghouls remotely to turn to in terms of food, it left bad ideas in his head. Mainly in that killing people or feeding off of them wouldn't be viewed lightly by any means.

Leaning his head back against the wall, Kaneki pointedly ignored the sounds of the other people at the gym

The hunger hadn't hit him yet but it was likely to and sooner than he would be expecting but for now he could keep it at bay with other thoughts and keeping his body in shape this way would help as well. In case something happened and he had to keep his friends safe and sound as he didn't want them to come into harm, plus learning the ways other people from other worlds fought would be beneficial in the overall long run.

All that was left now was for them to meet him here and he would stop thinking about these things that were probably unhealthy with how much they crossed his mind. ]





[ooc: Each character's going to have a top-level comment as you can see, so just respond to that with a general time that they come to spar with him [especially if it's been generally planned in his network post]. Just figure that it will go in order of each character posted and will take about an hour or so, or just have it at the next day/figure it out. I'll work with whatever you guys write :D ]

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HIDE

[dimidiampura]

[scaryintuition]

[After quickly changing out of his work uniform into a pair of sweats and a t-shirt, Hide makes his way to the gym. He's had the foresight to grab a bag and fill it with two towels, a filled water bottle (for him), and the small first aid kit he'd picked up at the store. Just in case.

He spots Kaneki immediately, leaning against the wall and ignoring his surroundings like the loner he is.]

Kaneki! Are you ready for this?

[He'll probably get his ass handed to him, but that won't stop him from showing a bit of bravado.]

[dimidiampura]

[ Standing alone in the gym likely made it easier to spot him from everyone else, busy doing something and there he was all alone; a picture of black and white with little color to him other than his skintone and making all the other colors stand out more in contrast.

It was only as his gaze absently caught the bright hue of Hide' blond hair did he snap entirely out of his train of thought and looked up to see his friend approaching. He kept in mind what Touka said to him, a reminder that he'd have to hold back as he had absolutely no desire to harm Hide at all. ]

Of course. I just wonder how well you're going to be able to keep up, Hide.

[ A small attempt to sound teasing, expression light. He'll never be the same Kaneki that Hide knew so well but this was almost like a halfway point, seeing as he felt more alive with his friend here and they'd laid things out on the table, so to speak. ]

[scaryintuition]

[There's no doubt in Hide's mind that he won't be able to keep up. He's physically healthy, but he's not a fighter, despite a few half-assed attempts to learn kung-fu. And he definitely doesn't stand a chance against a ghoul's speed or reflexes.

But he's not doing this because he thinks he'll win. It's very likely that he'll suck at it. But this is a part of Kaneki now. He fights and tries to use his abilities to protect his loved ones. Hide understands that and...he wants to be able to do that too.]

That's big talk coming from a book-worm like you!

[The attempt is enough to make this almost feel like old times. Except, if this was the past, they wouldn't be standing in a gym. And Hide definitely wouldn't be asking Kaneki to teach him to fight. But he doesn't let those thoughts linger. This is their new normal.]

[dimidiampura]

[ To him, it wasn't so much that Hide had to really keep up as Kaneki wasn't going to go full on with this. They had both finally reconnected here, which was odd in it's circumstances but it wasn't a thing Kaneki was about to protest about as he was able to spend time with Hide like this when before it seemed like it had been impossible.

He even feels like he smiles more genuinely these days compared to when he'd been at home before. Such is proven as in response to that little jab, he felt his lips quirk up and his expression was filled with slight, good natured amusement. ]

Yeah? Come on, then. I'll show you i'm not just a book worm, you know.

[ His tone surprised him, seeming almost playful and reminiscent of their old days. It truly felt nice to speak freely like this, engaging in something that was not a fight to the death but just between friends. ]

JUDITH

[dimidiampura]

[brbwalking]

[ True to her agreement, Judith's sauntering in around the promised time. Wearing her usual outfit (which really isn't much), she may be just as eye-catching for different reasons.

Like the fluffy antennae-like things dangling from the back of her head, the pointed ears, the purple hair--

Still. ]

I'm not too late, am I?

[dimidiampura]

[ With her appearance it was definitely hard to miss when she walked in, making an impression. It wasn't so much due to that she was generally a pretty woman, but rather the style of her unusual but unique attire more than anything else plus her pointed ears and other remotely inhuman traits.

Straightening up from the wall he'd been leaning against, Kaneki offered a smile and shook his head. ]

Not at all. Just on time, actually.

[brbwalking]

Well, that's a relief. [ And Judith smiles back, tranquil. ] How would you like to go about this, then?

[dimidiampura]

Ah... I was just about to ask you that, actually.

If you have any sort of preference on how you'd like to go about this, i'm more than flexible.

[ Which is true, though he's trying to be open minded about things while wondering in the back of his mind if he would be able to learn something from fighting against her; like if it was different how others fought in other worlds compared to his own. ]

SHIRASU

[dimidiampura]

[allfortheclan]

[ Shirasu is wearing his Fuuma garb today; and after not leaving the apartment for the past few days, the idea of getting some exercise is appealing. He knows his brother is somewhere nearby as he walks into the gym. He doesn't blame his twin for not exactly wanting to be face-to-face with company just yet. But being aware of his presence is a comfort Shirasu hasn't had in more than a decade.

He glances around the space for the white-haired young man, Kaneki, and lifts his hand in a wave. ]

Hello there. [ Pleasant expression, though not a smile. ] I hope I haven't kept you waiting.

[dimidiampura]

[ If Kaneki honestly had a sibling in his lifetime there was a good chance he wouldn't have ended up the way he had so far. Such must be a nice feeling, which perhaps it's good that he doesn't have any idea of that Shirasu and Kotarou were two different people and twins to boot.

As he catches the flash of white and movement, he glances up and takes a look at the man's expression with pale grey eyes. ]

No, not very long. I've only been here a few minutes myself.

[ A part of him knows he shouldn't ask, but a small, nearly inaudible sound escapes his lips after and is followed by a slight cant of his head to the side in quiet curiosity. ]

It may just perhaps be my imagination but you seem like something's on your mind.

[allfortheclan]

[ As he approaches Kaneki, he takes stock of the room. High ceilings with rafters, lack of support structures in the space itself, climbing ropes tied, however, off to one side. A sturdy building, though if Kankei's powerful, they'll have to be careful.

Kaneki himself seems well-built, clearly someone who has the bearing of a fighter and undoubtedly strong. After giving him a once-over, Shirasu finds himself looking forward to their match.

Though the young man's comment earns a slightly raised eyebrow. ]

Oh? Not particularly. I haven't been here as long as some, but the days after new people arrive always take some adjustment. [ So not only appearing to be strong, but also perceptive. Better and better. ]

[dimidiampura]

[ It was more than just physical appearance when it came to honestly considering his strength, as ghouls themselves were faster and much stronger than regular humans. He's trained himself to work on his strength back home to become even more so and an extension of what this is, not wishing to let his body become weak here by any means in case something happened.

He wanted to be able to protect those people he cared for, after all. ]

That's understandable. You can't really entirely expect who will show up here and when, or how that might actually impact you.

[ It's true and while he's not sure what might have been on the other's mind, he hoped he wasn't reading too much into it. ]

LILY (and Bandersnatch)

[dimidiampura]

[littlestbaskerville]

[After the network post Lily is still worried about the fact her roommate is missing but she is able to focus on other things. It helps to know that she can let Bandersnatch play, she just has to let him know not to kill...she doesn't want Kaneki to die, she likes the man. Plus it would be really bad to kill someone since she promised to behave herself.

Arriving at the gym, after getting lost, she walks inside and quickly sees the man. Running over to him she nearly tackles him as she hugs him and giggles.]

I'm here!

[dimidiampura]

[ The thing was that he didn't die easily, being as he was a ghoul and it took a hell of a lot to actually kill one. His regenerative powers were insanely fast, allowing him to recover from gashes, cuts, broken bones and literal holes in his side but the latter kind of required a food source to heal up quicker.

However the sentiment that she was going to keep Bandersnatch from being lethally dangerous was appreciated, even going unsaid as it was.

Patiently as he could be, Kaneki was waiting where he said he'd be but hadn't entirely been expecting it when Lily all but ran over and nearly tackled him, her smaller arms wrapped around him in a hug. It was enough to make him smile once again, distracting from his line of thought before she'd arrived. ]

Hey. Glad you were able to make it.

[littlestbaskerville]

[When she summons the chain she will probably mention it then. Lily's unaware of Kaneki's ability to not be killed, it might be like hers though her's is probably a little more extreme in the sense of things. Regardless she wouldn't want to injure a friend too much.

When he smiles, she returns the gesture holding on for a few moments more before she releases him and bounces to the side.]

Uh-huh! I'm excited to let my chain play! I want to help you out too since you said you like sparing!

Do you do this back home too?

[dimidiampura]

[ With her energy and enthusiasm, he mused that it would never be an upsetting time around her. Hard to when she could smile like that and just somehow exude cuteness in her own way; similar to someone he knew back home in a way. ]

Ah... under different circumstances, yeah. It was more of actual fights than sparring, though.

HAK

[dimidiampura]

sorry for the late! ;___;

[fortheprincess]

[ Alright so. Gyms are basically training grounds. At least that's what Hak's getting from it, judging by the way the other people seem to be doing weird forms of exercise. So many machines, he thinks. Hak's dressed in his typical uniform; he's used to fighting in it, anyway. He's also got his spear with him, which catches the attention of some of the others in the gym, but he pays them no mind. He has no intent on using it, but he'd rather bring it with him than risk it being stolen.

He didn't manage to bring the pizza (after screwing up at the girls' sleepover, his manager got pretty upset so), luckily for Kaneki! Speaking of Kaneki, there's a patch of white hair that catches his attention. At first he thinks Ki-ja, but then he remembers why he's here, and well, here they are. ]

You're the one who wanted to train, right?

[ He hadn't gotten his name, so... ]

i'm sorry for my late too ;;

[dimidiampura]

[ The spear itself isn't what most people would see in a gymnasium of all places so naturally it gets attention where most people might not get a second glance in this kind of situation. Same goes for Kaneki and his gaze gets drawn over to the man as he approaches, recognizing him from before instantly.

Straightening up from his casual position leaning against the wall, he offers a light smile and nods without question. Only remembering in his absent mindset that he hadn't even given others a name to go by when regarding this kind of thing. ]

Yeah. I forgot to say it when we were discussing things before, but... I'm Kaneki.

backtags awww yeah

[fortheprincess]

Hak.

[ Kaneki, huh? He's shorter than Hak (sorry he's just a giant) but if he's really as good as he says he is, then he'll put up a good fight. Hak's curious to see his fighting style, as not many people back at home fight with the same vigor and ferocity as he himself does. Maybe this whole 'different worlds' thing will introduce Hak to more worthy opponents. ]

Hope you weren't waiting too long. [ There's a smirk on his face now. ] Ready to go?

8D yus!

[dimidiampura]

[ When it came down to it, size never really bothered Kaneki at all as he's faced off against other ghouls who were definitely taller and more muscled and held his own - practically killed one - so this would definitely be an interesting fight. He's yet to test his own strength and limits against someone who isn't a ghoul to see how they match up, though until he knew the other could handle his strength he'd be holding back.

Only slightly, though. Kaneki did plan to entirely test the man's durability level all on his own. ]

Just a few minutes, nothing too long.

[ He nods, a smile edging on his lips to match Hak's smirk. ]

Yeah. Anytime you are.