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[hamham]

Who: Gundam Tanaka hamham and you!
When: All day December 22nd
Where: Various!
What: Gundam needs a little help with various things, and also a little food in his belly.
Rating/Warning: Probably a warning for profanity yeah.

[A - In the Gardens]

[It's a pretty nice morning out, and as such Gundam can be found enjoying the weather on a bench in the garden. Or at least, maybe he's enjoying it? It's a little hard to tell with the scowl he's wearing, glaring down at a pad of paper in his lap and tapping his pen against the edge of it. What is he working on that's got him so annoyed? If anyone wanted to peek at the paper, they'll see that all he has written is the word "Topics". The rest is blank. Don't get too close though, or you'll be greeted as followed:]

Do not draw too close, mortal, or you will regret leaving your abode today.

[B - Shopping District]

[And here this nerd is again, later in the morning after he left the gardens whether successful or not in whatever he was doing, moving around from store to store. In each instance, he's heading straight for the animal section, scrutinizing all of the available products before moving on. If you're wondering what he's doing, you may be in luck, because eventually he approaches someone nearby with a question.]

Tell me...do you know where I might find alfalfa hay or raw, unsalted seeds of various types? Answer me immediately, but know that if your answer is unsatisfactory I will destroy you where you stand!

[Wow he's real good at asking for help.]

[C - Lunch]

[Around noon this oh so imposing figure can be found glancing over various food stalls, looking for something to eat. He never really draws close enough to look like he's going to order, but does spend time carefully reading over any menus available and debating on exactly what sounds good.

A lot of things sound good, to be honest. Decisions decisions...]

[Closed to Kuzuryuu]

[Genius here decided to boast about his Netherworld balls to his one and only friend, which sort of bit him in the ass once he realized he needed to find a suit. Couldn't very well tell this friend that no, he's never attended a ball before and has no idea what you're supposed to wear to them after that. That'd be kind of embarrassing. But luckily he knows this guy who knows a thing or two about suits who for some reason is willing to put up with him and help him look for one. Which is good, because if he were going himself he'd probably have chosen something hideous.

So after returning home to put his loot away and call Kuzuryuu up, he once again returned to the shopping district to bum around and wait for him there. Maybe peer questioningly at some of the shops around. Did he show up fully dressed as usual? Of course. Why do the smart thing and ditch the coat, over shirt and scarf when trying on clothes if you can just make everything a little more dificult for yourself?]

Comments

i guess i don't get a letter. wow, fine, be like that. how will you know which prompt i am picking

[impheired]

[Don't brag about your Netherworld balls, Gundam. Look where that gets you.]

[Kuzuryuu doesn't keep Gundam waiting too long though, sending the other boy a text shortly after he gets off the Metro rail. Because fuck that hide and seek nonsense he went through with Peko at the amusement park. Never again.]

Just got off the train. Are you here yet?
I'll wait here, either way.

[Because you hung up so fast earlier THEY DIDN'T HAVE A CHANCE TO PICK A MEETING SPOT. Good going, asshole.]

So he's here for lunch right? That's what this one is for, yeah?

[hamham]

[Look he was maybe sort of a little excited. Hanging out with people is kind of nice? He kind of likes it. Even if it's doing something stupid like suit shopping. Why waste time talking on the phone when you are about to go meet someone in person jeez. Though oh hey, a text! He's already heading towards the rail before even replying, though he's at least polite enough to text him back.]

I have already arrived, yes. I will be there shortly.

[He's true to his word, too. Probably because of his long stride. It's not like he's trying to be quick so as not to keep Kuzuryuu waiting. He just has a long stride, built for speed. That's all. Soon though the yakuza boy can catch Gundam approaching him, arms stiffly crossed over his chest and looking oh so intimidating. As usual. Or not, because why would you be intimidated by this loser honestly.]

NO HE'S HERE FOR ALFALFA!!!!!!!! GOD!!!!!!

[impheired]

[Yeah he's not even remotely intimidated Gundam, sorry. He already knows you're a nerd. Kuzuryuu has his arms folded as well, leaning against a wall and clearly trying to keep an eye out for Gundam with the way he keeps turning his head so he can see all the way to his right. Interestingly enough, he's not wearing his suit jacket or his tie, though he has pinned his family emblem onto the right side of his shirt's collar. Because unlike SOME people, wearing a full suit when you're going out to try on other suits just seemed stupid. That's just extra shit you have to take off and put back on and who even has time for that?]

[When he catches sight of Gundam, he pushes himself off the wall and takes a few steps to meet him halfway.]

Yo. [Let's do this.]

Well excuse me princess!!!!!! Don't complain if it gets all over your nice suit!

[hamham]

[Oh. He almost missed the heir because he's kind of under dressed compared to normal.

...that's awfully casual. Is he just that comfortable around him? Did he miss some social cue? Yeah it didn't occur to him not to leave some of his crap behind for suit fitting, so he's not getting why Kuzuryuu didn't wear his jacket and tie at all. It'll dawn on him eventually. Probably when he's taking all of that crap off.

But he nods in greeting, stoic and silent and COOL.]

Hinata mentioned that there are a few shops here I could visit, so I took the liberty of scouting these out while waiting for you. I have found two, so far, so we can start there if that is acceptable. Unless there is one you know of that you would prefer to visit first.

A-ish; action

[perfectstrike]

[There he is. Peko had tried to stop by his apartment earlier, but he'd seemed to be out? Rude tbh, not being there during Free Time. There's a small gift bag in one hand, a bit of tissue paper sticking out of the top. It's clear that there was quite a bit of effort put into at least making it look nice... The bag is as dark in color as her usual outfits, though, which makes it seem a little somber? What the heck, Peko.]

Tanaka.

[There's some audible relief in her voice as she approaches with a definite purpose, peering curiously down at the paper. What the heck, Gundam. What the actual heck. Is he trying to learn how to have a conversation...? That seems likely (though more Tsumiki's thing than Gundam's).]

[hamham]

[Maybe he isn't available for free time today, Peko! Did you consider that? Except no, clearly he is, since he clearly has nothing but this annoying pad of paper going on. And that is not what he is doing (though he probably should, let's be honest here.) These topics are for something different entirely!

Though at his name he glances up from the practically blank sheet, scowl carrying through the action until he sees who it is.]

Ah, good morning Pekoyama. Is there something you need from me?

[Maybe she is just coming to say hello, Gundam. People do not need to have a purpose to speak with you, you know.]

[perfectstrike]

[Sits outside his door and waits to trigger his FTE when he inevitably has to leave to do... whatever it is Gundam Tanaka does with his free time. Which seems to be staring at a practically blank sheet of paper? Good to know.]

Yes, there is.

[Why does she always talk like everything is of Supreme Importance...?

And then she's holding out the bag, a little stiffly.]

This is for you. It is not much, and I apologize for the lateness...

[She'd checked her ID not too long ago and realized that they'd all apparently missed Gundam's birthday completely. What great friends they are... but if he opens it and pulls out the tissue paper, he'll find a small cardboard box, and a... plastic baggie of seedless grapes?]

For the Devas... [she'll explain, a little hesitantly if he's looking confused about the grapes.]

[hamham]

[Perhaps everything is just Supremely Important to Peko. He ain't going to judge. Though he's clearly surprised by the bag and doesn't take it until she says it's for him. And even then he's hesitant, though not because he has a problem with it. More because...why is it for him? And late for what exactly?

But he gingerly accepts it, taking it from the bottom so as to avoid touching Peko's hand trying to accept it from where she's holding it. And admittedly he was only a tiny bit confused at the grapes, but ah. For the hamsters, alright. Well, the box is carefully set on his lap and those furry little beasts are pulled out of their scarf burrow and set on the bench and each are given a grape.

Yes, pretend you are surprised that he's taking care of them first before going to open the gift for himself. AND THEN onto the box. What is inside you, little box?]

[perfectstrike]

[Inside the box is a book! That very same book of baby animals they'd been looking at before going on a hamster-petting mission...

It takes Peko a few seconds to realize that Gundam's opened the box, though -- hamsters eating grapes is something she never realized she needed in her life but now she knows.]

Ah... for your birthday. Again, I apologize for the lateness.

[hamham]

[Hamsters eating grapes, isn't that a wonderful thing? There are a variety of things hamsters can eat that you definitely need in your life, Peko. You should see them eat strawberries or other fruits. Or tiny food. You should see them eat tiny pizza or tiny burritos. It's adorable as fuck.]

Ah, my birthday?

[That's...a little unexpected. He's used to his birthday being just a thing he and his mom did together. This...it's a surprise, especially from Peko, but it's nice.

...gotta think on what to say to this exactly.]

Apologizing for something like that...do not be so foolish. Something like that doesn't matter.

[Really Peko, it's okay that it's late. He's incredibly touched you got him something in the first place. Probably pretty obvious by how after that line, he ducks his head down and tugs his scarf up over his nose. It's a pretty sheepish look.]

...thank you.

i'll complain as much as i want about whatever i want!!!!!!

[impheired]

[No...no, Gundam you are not even remotely COOL or even just cool, no matter how stoic you are.]

Yeah, that works. I combed this place for shops that sell suits or traditional dress shortly after we got here, so I'm pretty sure whatever you found is probably something I would have suggested anyway. [Pretend you're surprised by any of that. Of course he came looking for suits.]

wow so demanding and pushy!!!!!!

[hamham]

[He is so cool you don't even know. Maybe you just aren't cool enough to realize it! But he nods and turns, sort of gesturing over his shoulder for Kuzuryuu to follow.]

What are you referring to when you speak of traditional dress?

[He's not remotely surprised that he went looking for suits.]

u know it

[impheired]

Y'know, yukatas and stuff. What else would I mean? I needed something to sleep in and wear around the house when I'm not going anywhere.

[Believe it or not, he does not wear suits all the time. Shocking, I know.]

ur lucky i like you or something

[hamham]

[Amazing! He doesn't just sleep in his suits? That seems like the logical thing for someone who lives in them to do.]

Oh? Were you able to find any stores that provided such items?

[Because hey that's something he'd be interesting in looking into.]

no UR lucky i like U

[impheired]

[He does not sleep in his suits! Well not here, anyway. The island is a different story and it's entirely possible he just slept in basically what he's wearing right now. Or maybe just the shirt and his underwear, who really knows. What did they do for pajamas on murder island, truly this is a real mystery.]

Yeah, a few. I can show you where those are as long as we're out here.

[He assumes you don't need his help picking something like that out...surely...]

NO IT IS. no it's pretty much that.

[hamham]

[It is the greatest mystery! Maybe one day it will be solved. But today is not that day.]

I would appreciate that.

[No don't worry. That much he can do on his own! Look he can dress himself just fine it's just that the last suit-suit he wore he was young and his mom picked it out for him okay?]

B

[thatched]

[glances down at the man who is being demanding. It's incredible. He hasn't seen someone whose made this impression in forever it feels and the need to poke at him is nearly overwhelming]

And how would you go about destroying, if I may ask? After all, a man has a right to know what sort of death is coming for them should they fail to live up to your demanding expectations.

b;

[brbwalking]

[ Judith may not have expected the question-- or the subsequent threat, but when the latter is voiced, she ever so nonchalantly brings her fists up. And, cheerily: ]

Well, if you're so eager, would you like to skip the formalities and try?

a!

[ukakus]

[Honestly, she wasn't even really trying to look at his pad. Mostly, she was just walking by the bench when she spared a curious glance at what he was doing, in the same way people occasionally do when strolling in crowded places. As such, she's, uh. Kind of squinting at him right now.]

Haa... Excuse me? [INSTANT IRRITATION, GO. Seriously, though. What kind of response is that?]

ehehehe

[impheired]

[Katar needs to stop tagging while on the verge of passing out because then important part of tags get forgotten. Kuzuryuu totally fell into step next to Gundam back when he gestured for him to do so. Oops. Totally on our way to the store and have been for like four tags now.]

No problem.

[Awkward silence. Man. They should...probably talk about something, right? Right. Socializing. They're all supposed to be getting better at that.]

So...Animal Talk Radio?

[May as well...go back to that topic. Since they didn't actually talk much about it on the phone earlier.]

[hamham]

[He hadn't even looked up when he said it, just noticed she had come a little too close for his comfort...sorry he is so rude. At least he looks up now though.]

There is a deadly poison that courses through my veins. At its most potent it permeates through my very skin, so coming too close can prove deadly to mortals such as yourself.

[So he's...trying to look out for you?? Sort of??]

A

[particularity]

[Here it comes. A surprise attack. Except, not really. Goodness knows Hinata would startle like anything if someone tapped him on his shoulder from behind nowadays... But Gundam's response to his approach gives him pause.

Not to be deterred, he walks closer.]

Tanaka? What's up?

[hamham]

[.......rather than taking the challenge, he sort of turns his nose up just a little.]

I am not looking for a battle. I am looking for information. [He is just not the best at getting it...] If you do not even have that to give, you're not worth my time.

[Under normal circumstances he would probably jump at this chance to test his skills but...he knows his friend would not be happy with him if he got into brawls with people randomly over something like alfalfa hay...]

[hamham]

[Don't poke at him. He is just an over dramatic animal breeder, probably not even worth your time.

Except it's incredibly entertaining to poke at him, so don't let these action brackets stop you.]

Kehehehe...it would depend just on how spectacularly you fail me and how much pity I have for you! I could be merciful and use one of my more powerful, deadlier techniques, rending your very soul from your body in one quick motion, or I could be cruel and allow my Dark Gods to use you as their play thing until they are no longer entertained!

[hamham]

[Socializing. How does that even work again? He sure doesn't remember the lessons taught to them in grade school! But then again, the silence isn't all that awkward for him. So maybe basic socializing skills are just missing in this one. But he perks up a little, curiously, at the mention of his radio show.]

It is as the name describes. I have been asked to speak of all matters relating to animals on a weekly morning radio show.

[Not that he's got a whole lot of ideas on what to do. He has some! But...]

What about it?