bitter vengeance

affiliated jamil from granblue fantasy. icons by tala!

[irjas]

starter for @hellorhighotters​

Jamil doesn't know much about the other members of the cooking club, apart from the observations he's made. One of the girls, for instance, he's deduced is in the club purely to better her cooking skills for a girlfriend. There is one he can't put his finger on: Semimaru. He doesn't seem like the type of person you'd expect to find in a cooking club. At first glance, one would think he'd be more fitted to beating up people than eggs, but he treats others as if they'd been friends for a long time, which is interesting to Jamil.

Still, Jamil hasn't talked to him personally, so when he is tasked to do some grocery shopping for the club with Semimaru, he sees it as a chance to get to know him. List in hand, he waits outside the cooking club, which is deserted for the day, and offers the other a nod when he seems him approaching.

"Good afternoon, sir Asai. I've plotted out the fastest way to the nearest truffle farm. Perhaps not as convenient as purchasing them from a store, but they might be fresher and far more affordable. Are you ready to depart?”

[irjas]

penniless-artiste

Event Starter for @irjas​ !!

“E-Excuse me, you there! Please, step into this box with me!”

Yusuke had been pondering the booth for a while now. It supposedly took photographs complete with filters and effects. Stepping in the sound effects played, the screens lit up and, to be honest, was confusing and intimidating enough for him to stage a strategic retreat. He only has so much money, he couldn’t afford to botch this…

Half of the artist found it a little disappointing, using soulless mechanical processes to paint a picture, but it was also fascinating. Something created at human hands and it drew crowds of youth with its gravity and presence. And so he stood outside and pondered whether the research was worth it… maybe he should ask for assistance…?

…Then he noticed a bewitching young man seemingly absent-minded walking by. The lithe yet strong build of his frame, his mysterious expression…

…He’d make an excellent painting subject…

Ding.

Why not kill two proverbial birds with one stone?!

“Apologies for calling out so suddenly!” he runs over to the figure. “I cannot grasp how to make it work properly, I’m afraid! Could I perhaps ask for your assistance?”

When he moved in earlier that evening, he’d found his shared dorm room unoccupied. Perhaps he’ll introduce himself when he gets back, or on the morrow. Tonight, he will scope out the layout.

How coincidental that his first night on campus would fall on the same date as a night of revelry!  After getting a feel for the place, he simply wanders. Despite not being a volunteer for security, he is on the look-out for anything off, weaving through the students and staff with practiced ease. With everyone else’s guards down like this, he had to make up for their lack of attention. 

Yes, that was it. It wasn’t that he felt awkward and maybe a little...alone...? He was just looking out for trouble.

As if whoever is up there sensed it, a boy runs over, calling to him. It makes him jolt a bit but he eases when he deems the other non-threatening. “Oh...” he looks over to the...box...the other speaks of. He knows nothing about it but who is he to turn down someone asking for help? 

“Well...” he leads the way back into the box and stares down at the curious bright screens, seeing miniature versions of themselves on it. "I’ve seen my sister use these before. I believe you are to strike a pose...and it turns you into an animal? And then you can use it to "paint" on your photo.”

[irjas]

20. At what age do you feel that you stopped being a child and “grew up”? + 23. What’s your reputation with the people around you. Do they like you? Dislike you? Why?

50 Random Character Questions

20. At what age do you feel that you stopped being a child and “grew up”?

Was he ever even really allowed to be a child. “Er…my mother was kind enough to let me have my first drink of coffee, an adult drink, when I was 11. Of course, it was a test to see whether the beverage was poisoned. It was, a whiff of it proved as such.” Does that count? “To be fair, she rewarded me with real coffee after.”

23. What’s your reputation with the people around you. Do they like you? Dislike you? Why?

“Whether I am liked or not is irrelevant.” Jamil has yet to encounter anyone showing open disdain for him in Blackwood- he secretly hopes people at least find him amiable!

[irjas]

gelberosen:

 It takes until his surroundings get dark for Aesop to notice it’s finally reached closing time. Ah… So that would mean both that it was late, and he was locked in… He didn’t have anyone to contact (or… he did, but she was probably asleep by now…) and he didn’t know if it was alright to call the school staff or anything…

It doesn’t help his rising anxiety when he notices someone move so suddenly and can’t suppress the jolt of fear. Jamil wasn’t the only one who thought he was alone, and jumpy as he already is… But it does help when the other speaks, and he realizes it’s a friendly presence.

“Ah… Um… No, I’m sorry, but I’m afraid the same goes for me, as well…” He pauses for a bit, considering his options. More mumbling to himself than speaking to Jamil anymore, “…I suppose if push came to shove, one could pick the lock, but… that’s not exactly allowed, is it…” Speaking up a bit, “Do you happen to know anyone who could help…?”

The other student is a touch more anxious over their situation, it appears, if the jolting and murmuring is anything to go by. It’s hard to blame him. They can only count themselves lucky that neither of them is in this alone. And so, though he keeps his guard up, he tries to make his presence as friendly as he can.

“I have...friends...but I would assume they would be too...preoccupied with the festivities to offer much assistance,” he responds, even though the majority of his bandmates are closer to acquaintances than friends. He could make an attempt to contact Dabi but in his senior’s own words, he is likely getting “hammered” that very moment.

His trained ear did pick up on the “pick the lock” bit from the other student, however, but maybe not the part about it not being allowed. “Pick the lock...yes. Yes, in this situation, they would not fault us for simply trying to escape, correct? Would you happen to have a bobby pin on you? Or perhaps a good, strong paper clip?” 

[memeasaurus-promptus]

50 Random Character Questions

What’s one memory with a friend that you’re fond of?

Past relationships? How did they go? Do you still speak to each other?

In what ways has someone hurt you? Who?

Talk about a happy experience.

Talk about a traumatic experience.

Do you have any siblings? Family? What’s your relationship with them?

Talk about the last argument you’ve had with someone. What was it about? 

Do you have a job? What parts of it do you like/don’t like? What do you? 

Talk about the people you know at work. Do you like them? Do you hang out with them after work? 

Pick a scar/injury you have/had and talk about how you got it.

What do you look for in someone you wish to date? What do you find attractive? 

Name something that you like that you’re embarrassed about 

Who’s the last person you kissed? Is there anyone you’d like to kiss? 

What do you do to relax? 

Are you happy? 

Talk about one person you’ve met recently. 

Talk about one person that you haven’t spoken to in awhile. 

What your favorite color? Foods? Weathers/Seasons?

What did you do on your most recent birthday? 

At what age do you feel that you stopped being a child and “grew up”? 

Do you make friends easily? Talk about them for a little bit. 

What’s the last thing you’ve heard someone say about you behind your back? 

What’s your reputation with the people around you. Do they like you? Dislike you? Why? 

When’s the last time you got drunk? Do you remember what you did? Do you regret it? 

What habits/tics do you have? Do you annoy people with them? 

When was the last date you went on? How did it go? 

Are you an open person or are you closed off? 

What’s in your closet? 

What’s in your dresser/desk? 

What kind of soaps/shampoos/lotion scents do you use? Which ones do you not like? 

Do you like candles? How many do you have and what scents? 

On average how many hours of sleep do you get per day? Do you have problems sleeping or waking up? Has this affected your daily routine with other people/your job? 

When’s the last time you went on vacation? What did you do? 

When was the last time you were angry? What were you angry about? Did you get violent or pent it up? 

When was the last time you were happy? What caused it? 

When was the last time you were sick? What happened? How long did it take until you were better? 

Are you allergic to anything? 

What kind of music do you like? Do you like/not care letting people know what you listen to or do you have certain songs/bands/genres you keep secret out of embarrassment/fear? 

What brings you nostalgia? Why?

Talk about school. Did you go? What classes were you the strongest in? The weakest? Did you do any sports? Were you popular/loner? Bullied? A bully? College? What degree did you get? 

Can you swim? At what age did you learn if you did? Have you swam in the ocean/lake or just in a pool? The last time you did swim? 

What kind of holidays do you celebrate? Do you not? Do you celebrate with friends/family or alone? Which one is your favorite? 

Is there anything that you collect? Hobbies? Do you share with others what you do/make or is it not their business? 

What temperature do you keep your home at? Do you prefer it warm or cool? 

How many blankets do you sleep with? How big is your bed? How soft/firm is it? Can you sleep anywhere or under certain conditions? 

What kind of skills do you have? 

When was the last time you cried? What happened? 

What kind of drunk are you? Emotional? Angry? Clingy? Has this caused trouble for you? 

Do you believe in god(s)? Do you go to church or religious celebrations often? 

Free space. Add your own question. 

[irjas]

 @inxanis​

Jamil hums in acknowledgment, leaning back and sipping quietly from his now-stale soda. The sweetness of the thing is still cloying to him but they didn't have anything else non-alcoholic. As expected, his bandmate is already 'tipsy,' because he looks like he's having a hard time even thinking about the question he posed. Their other bandmates jokingly warned him about this habit but he wanted to get to know Dabi further- he was so quiet compared to their other bandmates. The most they’ve shared are nods and a few words. 

"An ex...?" Not that Jamil would know anything about that. He is far too focused on his primary goal and studies to dally in that sort of thing but Dabi, on the other hand...this could be an opportunity to get him to open up. Completely oblivious to the awkwardness of his question, he leans forward to ask. ” I hope I’m not being too forward, but could you perhaps tell me more about this ‘ex’ of yours?”

[irjas]

@leaveamessagewiththear​ liked for a starter!

"Double the raffle tickets to the player with the highest score! Let's get three players up here!" How could Jamil say no to that? With not much to live on save for a quickly dwindling supply of cabbages he’d gotten on sale, he’d be foolish not to seize an opportunity to get sustenance for a fraction of the price. 

He steps up to the dart balloons booth, hand raised. "I would like to try my hand at this game, please." Though he feels some hesitance in parting with some of his money, he hands in the amount needed to play and the hawker places five darts in front of him. While the hawker distributes the darts to the other two players, he takes this chance to size up his competition.

To his right, a male student, almost nondescript aside from that fact. To his left, another male student, blond...wearing sunglasses at night...? Taller than him, with a wiry build. Hard to tell if he had the aptitude to beat Jamil at this game- underestimating his speed simply because of his larger size would be unwise.

Jamil doesn’t mean to look so intense, nor does he get that he might be staring at this stranger for a little too long.

[irjas]

@gelberosen liked for a starter! 

This had not been a part of Jamil's evening itinerary. He must have been too engrossed in his readings to realize that the library had been locking up. One glance at his watch tells him it’s about fifteen past closing time. Perhaps the librarians on duty had been eager to join the New Year festivities to notice him? It’s hard to blame them, but to think he let something like this happen, with the place’s glass interiors and all...how humiliating. 

With not a movement gone to waste, he gathers up his study materials into his satchel and leaves his cubicle, heading straight for the front doors. His hopes are dashed when he discovers that the area around the library is deserted. This had been expected, but still... 

That's when he notices a slight movement out of the corner of his eye. So he isn't alone. On high alert, he whirls around to find...another student, one a little older than him. While he let his guard down a bit, something about the other prevented Jamil from completely relaxing.

“It appears you and I are trapped. You wouldn’t know another way out of here, would you? I’m afraid I’m new and have not had a chance to map out the layout of this place.”

[irjas]

Hello! I’ve yet to follow everyone (will get to that along with a proper intro after work) but I figured I’d throw out a starter call now! Capping at 5 for now. Reply with an 🎉 for an event starter or simply like for a non-event one. 

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