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[swordsitter]

Who: swordhaus + cr
When: throughout february
Where: the two apartments swordhaus uses
What: february catch-all
Rating/Warning: probably nothing, but i'll edit as necessary.

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ota! (like everyone i mean it)

[hoasen]

[ It seems like:
> Earns Nosy Asian Status
> Walks into apartment freely

Vietnam's finally relaxed enough to stop knocking constantly, and comes in with breakfast/lunch/dinner/sometimes all, only because she knows Haru could do with some help! That includes feeding the other visitors too.

One of two things could be happening:]

A

[Vietnam has a giant pot in one hand and her hip, a container of rice noodles stacked on top of a container of beef held by her other arm. On her wrist there's a bag full of greens and herbs. Which means she's attempting to push the door open with her leg.

THIS IS A GREAT IDEA, she should've put this all in a box and carry it down, but she thought she was going to be fine since it's just one floor. Don't worry, she got this, so your delicious phở broth isn't going to spill everywhere. But some help would be appreciated! But seriously she's been here for how long and I haven't even mentioned this nom aside from her in the taken list.]


B

[She's practically sitting here in your couch, with a bunch of kdrama like things in hand. You know what event's coming up right? Yes it's Valentine's Day. She also knows a few of you losers are stuck in doing Blind Dates.]

Should we start with a classic?

[Lord Have Mercy.]

b...... lord have mercy indeed

[adornmental]

[But no, there's no mercy, there's only Kashuu... He's curled up on one end of the couch but leans over as soon as Vietnam appears with her bundle of kdrama goodies, clearly curious! He's not as hopeless as some of these other losers, but he's always game for learning... more... about the important things in life.]

A classic? Sure, sure! I guess that's a good place to start.

b

[yaayaa]

Which ones are classics?

[The only thing he can think of to say...why is he even sitting here? (because he's curious, that's why.)

His fox, meanwhile, is just gonna make himself comfortable on one arm of the couch.]

B

[2cool4guardian]

[And on the back of that couch, there is certain winter spirit perching and squinting at the stuff in her hands.]

Does it have to be romantic stuff? Not having Cupid around is a good thing about this place.

a

[gao]

[ Assuming that Shishiou and Vietnam vaguely know each other since they clearly see each other around all the time, he's is quick to offer a helping hand. It wouldn't seem to right just let one person do so much. ]

Woah, hey. Let me get that for ya, alright? [ Seriously don't spill it they'll all go hungry and die. ]

b

[heiwana]

[ Kousetsu will come in eventually. He doesn't immediately go to Vietnam but instead he prepares snacks and tea like a good dutiful sword should. Finally he comes over with a tray of snacks and tea. ]

Vietnam-san are those...movies?

OTA

[actlouder]

[ During one evening, Nagasone will be found in the living area of one apartment or the other. His attention on the papers he was flipping through will move as he realizes there's someone there, calling his attention there instead. ]

Do you have a moment? I wanted to ask a few questions. Don't worry, it's nothing heavy.

[ He offers one of his lazy, but reassuring smiles, sitting forward and putting the papers face down on the table, leaning his elbows on his knees so it's more comfortable sitting forward. ]

Dotanuki and I are moving forward on our dojo idea. We're planning to offer it as a place for people to spar and learn how to defend themselves. I wanted to know if there's any input you'd have in something like that.

[adornmental]

[HE'S A LITTLE SPOOKED WHEN HE HEARS THAT. "I have some questions" just evokes burnt-smelling memories of microwaves gone by...

But the actual question itself is something that he both A) can deal with and B) finds interesting anyway, so he'll mosey his way over, flopping down onto a seat by the table.]

A dojo, huh? [Holding up a finger!] First, where's it gonna be and how big's the training hall?

[hoasen]

[Considering that she's seen him in situations such as a MACHO CAFE, seeing him with paper work reminds her that he is definitely a commander's sword. Seeing that, she had gone to get him a cup of tea, which is what she returns with, ready to put it down on the table.]

I do have a moment. [She sets the tea down.] And that is for you.

But ah, Dotanuki mentioned this recently. I wish you luck on this idea, Nagasone! I am interested in it myself. [She remembered when he spoke of it before, asking for other] This is a place you want for physical battles, no? Outside of the game. I am certain many would be interested. There are some around who are also skilled in weapons other than swords, if that could help? I do remember your idea was a sword school, primarily.

ota

[heiwana]

A;

[ Kousetsu will one day bring over a few games?! Also he brings with it the system that was apparently Tenka's (with Sousei's permission of course) so there are a few games lying about and Kousetsu will be in front of the TV trying to figure out how it works. What is hooking up electronics. He will eventually get it setup though and the game in question is a spin off of Super Smash Bros. ]

B;

[ And then there is of course tea and sweets. Kousetsu might be practicing making chocolates and things for Valentine's Day?! Because someone signed him up for the blind date thing. So a few days beforehand he will bring over a variety of chocolates and little cakes too. Some of the chocolates are filled with jelly, cream, and even more chocolate. Alongside that the little cakes might be filled with similar things too. Please taste test them to make sure they're good. He might just hand you a few with a solemn expression on his face. ]

...please try these. I am...uncertain if they have come out as they should.

B

[2cool4guardian]

[Jack has been hanging out at the swordhouse for many reasons, the free food definitely being one of the most important ones. However, the idea of a spirit cooking, and with electronic appliances around in the kitchen of all things, is new.

He squints his eyes at what Kousetsu offers, not liking the sound of that. Not one bit.]

What is in those things?

a!!

[hoasen]

[She's wondering what he's doing, holding so many cords in front of him.]

Kousetsu, do you want to play video games?

a

[yaayaa]

[What's this? Kousetsu watching TV?

...No, it's Kousetsu with a thingamajig. Curiously approaching! His fox is happy to run ahead, going right up next to the tachi.]

What's this, Kousetsu-san? A game?

b

[gao]

Ah? O-Okay...

[ It's not that Shishiou is unused to his expressions (or more accurately, lack of expressions), but when you're being handed chocolate like that it just feels all wrong.

Nevertheless, he pops one into his mouth.

... Let's just say he wasn't expecting there it to be filled with anything but more chocolate. His expression darkens, not because it isn't good, but because he doesn't actually enjoy jelly-filled chocolate. And while he didn't actually know that before, he knows that now. ]

Valentine's Day, morning, OTA + closed

[spes_phthisica]

a. early morning, closed to Kashuu

[Souji lets himself inside early in the morning, humming softly under his breath and nodding pleasantly at anyone who might be awake. He makes a detour by the kitchen to put on water for tea, and then pads quietly into the room where Kashuu sleeps.

He has a small bag from a shop with him, and is careful to put it down with the shop name turned to the floor, so as not to give away the contents. Then he sits down next to Kashuu on the bed and gives him a couple of playful little prods, apparently attempting to find out if swords can be ticklish.]

Wake up~. Can't just lie around here all day.

b. later that morning / toward noon, OTA

[Did anyone want to watch TV this morning? Too bad, the sofa has been well and truly occupied. It is now covered by a great wealth of pillows and blankets, with Kashuu and Souji sprawled on it, half lying next to each other. The sofa table is also covered in the detritus of a truly epic breakfast; tea and omelette and croissants and orange juice and waffles, oh my.

The TV appears to be showing... some kind of action movie? Not the coziest backdrop sounds, perhaps, but the sword and his previous master do not seem to mind. In fact, they are laughing and making jokes about the happenings on the screen, so clearly they're having a great time. Every now and again they will reach for a piece of chocolate from a couple of boxes, either to eat it themselves or to... feed it to the other?

Basically, they are horribly embarrassing - even more so because it's Valentine's Day. Are these losers sure they're not dating? Either way, sorry about them.]

aaa

[adornmental]

[Judging by the way Kashuu squirms away from the prodding and pulls his blankets up farther like some sort of force field, he may indeed be at least a little ticklish...

Either that or he's just wanting to get away from this rude thing that's trying to wake him up!! Not even Souji is an exception when Kashuu's tired and wants to sleep in, okay. Today seems to be one of those days... He's trying to pull the covers back up over his head and everything.]

I'm still tiiired! What time is it even?

b but not really

[hoasen]

[Totally was coming over to drop off a few things before heading back to work. Her mouth was slightly opened, as if she was ready to call out to them and say how she was going to drop off some freebies.

Ah, she has stumbled upon one of the holy grails of Valentine's Day: actual cheesy moment. Souji and Kashuu, eh?

WALKS BACKS OUT. S-SHE'LL GIVE THEM SPACE goodness, it must've been all that Kdrama. Nice.]

[yaayaa]

[Naki wasn't looking for the TV, but seeing those two looking so cozy on the couch, with what looks like the remains of a really tasty breakfast...gosh, he wants to be that cozy too.

.....Standing awkwardly, a short distance away....]

Good morning! You two look like you're having fun.

JULY EVENT (first part)

[newtimes]

1. Earlier

( This morning Mutsunokami woke up and was unable to see certain things! When he'd gotten dressed for the morning, he'd realized his crest was missing. He'd flipped it over once... and then twice again but still nothing! Strange... but he wasn't going to think about it now. Later? Yes. But now? This seemed kind of... small. Weird! But small.

Going to the kitchen, he begins to go through the cabinets and shelves. He could have sworn he bought some castella cake the day before after work and... it was nowhere to be seen! He'd left it on the counter with a note with his name on it and everything. Who would be a jerk and eat his cake? He'd even bought some extra to share and those were all gone... what kind of selfish jerk eats all 5 castella slices plus the one that has someone else's name on it? This is straight up betrayal.

He looks around the kitchen and into the living area, trying to find someone with answers! Someone who can explain! Ah, here you are (For now, he can still see people!). )

Hey... ya didn't eat my cake, did ya?

( The answer is no. Of course you did not eat his cake. It is still on the kitchen counter with his name and DO NOT TAKE on it. )

Later

( And now he can't see Kashuu, or Nagasone. This might seem like part of some elaborate joke but you should have seen him literally trip over Nagasone earlier. Which is why he's taken to sitting perfectly still in the middle of the living room. He's not afraid of fighting Nagasone! No way! But it's kind of creepy when you're arguing with invisible people.

You'd think not having to see the Shinsengumi again would be a blessing for Sakamoto's sword but noooooo it feels more like he's being haunted by vengeful Shinsengumi spirits...


...and that's not cool. )

Choose your own

( Hit me up with your own event prompts for awful shenanigans. For this part of the event, Mutsu is unable to see things (and later, people) affiliated with his past. )

laterrrr

[yourotherleft]

[So Zoro's gotten used to the invisible swords at his hip, but he has honestly not taken them off for the last couple of days. After not being able to see Date's, either, he's got a bit of an idea. He wants to see if all swords have been rendered invisible to him, and who has a lot of swords? Swordhaus has a lot of swords! And he's not even thinking about the spirits themselves, but their vessels.

Knock knock, Mutsu, you've got a guest.]

[yaayaa]

Your cake?

[Nakigitsune and smallest fox both look at the cake on the counter.

Ah, it looks tasty....fox nudges Naki's face before answering.]

We haven't touched it. Why?

lateeer

[adornmental]

[LOOK... Look, being invisible is awful, okay. The fact that he also seems to be literally disappearing is definitely not helping his anxieties either, so the day has just been Bad and it doesn't seem like it'll be getting better any time soon.

And that's exactly why Kashuu's taking advantage of the golden opportunity presented to him here! He needs this. It's stress relief... at Mutsu's expense, yes, but still. It's a noble cause to become a sacrifice for!!

Which is all just a long way of saying that Kashuu quietly approaches while Mutsu is sitting in the center of the living room and pops a bag of chips right behind him.]

cake

[aslyfox]

[ He's just about ready to dig into one of the slices of cake that sat on the counter, a piece already on the fork, and about to head into the awaiting mouth of the excited little fox. Cake for breakfast. Life in the Swordhaus is amazing. Their master probably wouldn't have condoned such an unhealthy morning meal, but it's cake!

With Mutsu coming into the living area, Kogitsunemaru hesitates. Is Mutsu joking? The cake isn't a lie, it's right here on this plate and the rest of it is still in the kitchen. He can even see it behind the befuddled 'investigator'... ]

... do you want me to put it back, Mutsu-kun?

VALENTINE'S DAY!

[reprizesal]

[Okay, after that generally terrible time being so Cold and Practically Turning Invisible, Sayo decided to try getting over it via Valentine's.

Because it's Valentine's and he have chocolates he made waiting to give out. And maybe because it's the standard tactic of "distracting himself by doing something else" in response to unhappy things.

So in the afternoon, Sayo is coming over while carrying a bunch of small bags. Inside each of them are chocolates he made during the cooking class and handmade cards he put together with Kousetsu. After he entered the apartments, he would go up to people he knows (mainly fellow swords and Haru, but other friendly CR counts) and hold up a bag to them.]

...Happy Valentine's.

[swordsitter]

[ haru blinks. he's holding a laundry basket full of clothes, because frankly, he's pretty behind on the household chores after the last few days, and if not for kashuu earlier, he'd have really forgotten about valentine's.

he hesitates, then sets the basket down, accepting the bag with a warm glance. ]

You made them for me? [ he's both flattered and flustered. he should've done something for today, he's now realizing, especially since some of his swords had discovered it. ]

ota; forward dated to 2/18!

[adornmental]

out and about a;
[Three days may have passed in the city, but back home, Kashuu's sat through quite a long (and toward the end there, difficult) stretch of time. Blazing through more worlds and sorties and expeditions hadn't been anything outside of the norm until Ikedaya...

But that's a long story and not totally pleasant despite the victory. He'd rather save those thoughts for later, so instead, he focuses on how miffed he is that he was dropped back into this stupid city in clothes that are still battle-torn. Rude?! People with the ability to reconstruct living beings out of data should be able to magic up new outfits, too!! Having to sit through that powerpoint again sure doesn't help his mood, either. He spends the majority of it trying not to meet anyone's eyes, and by the time he gets out, he's feeling pretty unbearably self-conscious. His damage is only on the very low side of medium, but the need to cover the hell up until he can find Haru is strong since it feels like everyone he passes is scrutinizing even the smallest of cuts on his face.

So he nabs a jacket from the first (fashionable) store he finds after stumbling out of ViViD! And he pulls the hood up all the way!! And now he looks shady as hell and it still doesn't really cover up the blood or how messy the rest of his clothing is. This is not how he wants to be seen... Time to book it back home as covertly as possible.

Which turns out to be quite difficult when his vision is largely obscured by this big dumb hood. So maybe you're just minding your own business and knock right into this shit, who barely seems to notice beyond a snappish:] Watch where you're going! [EVEN THOUGH IT'S HIS OWN FAULT.]

b;
[Or maybe you're in the apartment building and you've noticed this bum just sort of LURKING IN THE HALL, peering around the corner, eyes fixed on the apartment door leading to swordhaus... He needs to work himself up for this, okay.

Go ahead and sneak up on him, because his dumb ass deserves it. Otherwise, if he spots you first, he'll - dodge back around the corner of the wall. OKAY BYE!! Nothing to see here!]

swordhaus;
[A few hours pass and he's had a chance to clean up and calm down and settle back in, so SURPRISE, Kashuu has officially returned to swordhaus!

That is to say, he's sitting at his usual spot on the couch with a plate of snacks set in front of him and is scrolling through something on his CereVice like he's been here the whole time. The telltale sign that it's just for show or an attempt to distract himself? He looks up pretty much the instant anyone else enters the room. Clearly his focus isn't anchored on the screen... But like a true champ of Ignoring Things™, he'll nudge the plate forward with his free hand, eyes darting back to his phone.]

Want one? [He's speaking around a cracker hanging out of his mouth... Maybe it's yours?? He just grabbed the first snacks he could find, as long as they weren't clearly labeled.]

b!!!!!

[swordsitter]

[ a few feet behind kashuu, there's a rustling, and plastic bags hit the floor. (haru always has walked lightly, like a cat-- it's not kashuu's fault he didn't hear him coming up.) and sure, the spirit is in a jacket that covers him up so that he doesn't even look like himself from behind, but that doesn't mean a damn thing. he feels like kashuu, especially this close.

he stands there for several moments, green eyes very wide and stunned, groceries forgotten on the floor-- and then he jerks forward, flinging himself at the spirit, heedless of his injuries as he throws his arms around him. ]

I-- I thought you'd disappeared, too! [ if his voice is a little tremulous, kashuu will have to ignore it. ] Kashuu-kun, where have you been? I've-- I've looked all over! I-- [ his breath hitches, fingers white-knuckled in his clothes. ] I thought.. I was afraid you were really gone..