"Ah, can I get you a drink while you wait?"

DR OC sideblog associated with Astral Cabal: Blue for shsl herbalist, Atohi Hayashi, M!A - none, accepting. mainblog at shslpaperfolder.

[istioploia]

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…he was in for some adventure, yes…?

Before Johannes could get a move on, the herbalist quickly stopped the other on track.

"-A-Ah, i believe whatever you have in your satchel should suffice, Johannes-san…"

Reaching for the other’s fanny pack, Atohi gave a smile.

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This certainly was turning more complicated 'by the minute', yes?

Atohi felt a sense of awkward consciousness as the other reeled back away from him, as if he were another monster set on harming him.

...

"...ah, yes... I understand..."

The herbalist was dumbstruck as Johannes seemingly refused his help. Of course, Atohi wasn't entirely enthusiastic over the idea of a 'makeover fest' with the other, but did Mr. Johannes-san truly believe he was incompetent to handle makeup?

Honestly, these artist types were so snippy...

"Then by all means, allow me to 'collect the essentials'. I may accompany you, yes?"

He would definitely prove to the makeup artist he could do more than just mix herbs...

[istioploia]

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It seemed there was only one option left…

"Ah, then would you prefer…"

letting out a sigh, the pinched the bridge of his nose, before putting on a smile for Johannes. It was for the benefit of Mr. Johannes-san, yes? It did not matter if it was masculine or not…

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...he was in for some adventure, yes...?

Before Johannes could get a move on, the herbalist quickly stopped the other on track.

"-A-Ah, i believe whatever you have in your satchel should suffice, Johannes-san..."

Reaching for the other's fanny pack, Atohi gave a smile.

If this could go by quicker, by any means...

"...Please, allow me..."

[istioploia]

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"Ah, yes… ‘things we could do’…"

…

"…ah, you enjoy… ‘Hanafuda’?"

Perhaps he has lost touch with communication. What would Johannes-san even enjoy while they were on this ship? What even would be within interests of a… makeup artist, yes?

"…Perhaps it would be...

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It seemed there was only one option left...

"Ah, then would you prefer..."

letting out a sigh, the pinched the bridge of his nose, before putting on a smile for Johannes. It was for the benefit of Mr. Johannes-san, yes? It did not matter if it was masculine or not...

"...'doing the makeup'? It would seem enjoyable for y-both of us."

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[istioploia]

Rushing through the halls, Atohi seemed rather anxious as he scanned for someone.

Perhaps he was not here-

"Ah, Genji-san-"

Without another word, the herbalist quickly strided over to the archer, quickly scooping him up and rushing off to parts unknown.

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"Please, just a moment..."

After a couple minutes of wandering through the hallways, finding a quiet location, the herbalist set Genji down.

Just... calmly speak your mind, Atohi...

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"...Genji... there are... things I must 'inquire' about..."

Growing almost to a whisper, Atohi seemed anxious, as if someone where to stumble upon them. 

"Ah, this would have been 'precarious' to bring up, had we still been confined within that snow center. But... I want to know..."

Taking a deep breath, Atohi turned serious, his gaze hardening.

"...I demand to know..."

[to be continued as a private thread]

[istioploia]

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"Ah, yes, I may bear witness to… this ‘disorientation’…"

Letting out a sigh, Atohi tried to relax himself. There was nothing to stress yourself over. The worst had past, and it would be ‘smooth sailing’ from here on out, yes?

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"…I do not believe we truly had...

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"Ah, yes... 'things we could do'..."

...

"...ah, you enjoy... 'Hanafuda'?"

Perhaps he has lost touch with communication. What would Johannes-san even enjoy while they were on this ship? What even would be within interests of a... makeup artist, yes?

"...Perhaps it would be wise for you to choose our activity, Mr. Johannes-san. What interests you? I heard..."

Absent mindedly mushing his damaged cheek, the herbalist's words continued to slip off his tongue, a rolling accent sliding into place as he spoke thoughtlessly.

"...ah, but surely you would enjoy something else. Please, what would you prefer?"

Putting on a patient smile, the herbalist attentively awaiting the others response. This could go very well, yes? 

[istioploia]

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"…"

After a few moments frozen with a terrified expression, the herbalist relaxed his muscles a bit. He had almost soiled himself.

Seeing the other to not lunge at him like the bloodthirsty vengeful spirit Atohi had depicted the being to be, the herbalist anxiously...

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Atohi had never felt such mortification watching anything before, whether it be from fear or from embarrassment...

Why was this boy dancing again? Some sort of spiritual ritual?

Unable to wrap around the lyricist's jig and its meaning, the herbalist merely stood in place, waiting for Marco to finish whatever performance he was putting on.

Perhaps it would be wise to leave with the other preoccupied-

Slowly scooting away as the lyricist spun around madly, Atohi felt tense as the other approached him in his menacing, rhythmic steps.

"A-Ah, what- are you doing...?"

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Psst... Atohi...

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Psst... Atohi...

[istioploia]

"Ah.. hmm…"

Rubbing the scars etched across his face, the herbalist gave a sigh. They had left the ice lodged they had been imprisoned in for so many days, and now they were free.

It felt like a fading dream…

And all too unfortunately it was not. The lines running down...

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"Ah, yes, I may bear witness to... this 'disorientation'..."

Letting out a sigh, Atohi tried to relax himself. There was nothing to stress yourself over. The worst had past, and it would be 'smooth sailing' from here on out, yes?

...

"...I do not believe we truly had 'bonding time' at Tountra, yes? If it would please you, would you enjoy 'hanging out'...?"

Pinching at his scars again, the herbalist pouted. Surely these would have healed enough to...

...

Putting on a crooked smile, Atohi tried to reassure the other of his authenticity.

Perhaps his thoughts with someone else would be lighter... 

[istioploia]

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"Gh…"

Oh dear. Had he gotten lost again?

Scratching his head, the herbalist took a glance around, puzzled at his surroundings. Spending his time isolated in his cabin had done Atohi no good, and it seemed at the time a breath of fresh air would be much more appealing....

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"..."

After a few moments frozen with a terrified expression, the herbalist relaxed his muscles a bit. He had almost soiled himself.

Seeing the other to not lunge at him like the bloodthirsty vengeful spirit Atohi had depicted the being to be, the herbalist anxiously sat, watching the other move, not quite rational yet to listen to the lyricist's words.

...

"A-Ah, you... are a ghost...?"

 Blurting out his mumbled sentence, Atohi shirked back slightly, expecting retribution from this non corporeal person. 

This was madness. Yes, 'they' did assure them that the... other students would be present. But... like this...

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"[muffled ghost noises]"

"Gh..."

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a reminder that Atohi is indeed heavily spiritual and has a fear of vengeful ghosts

[istioploia]

The idea of not really being here physically still weirded Marco out. Venturing around, he couldn’t help but glance down at his hands, or his shoes, or at his reflection whenever he passed by a smooth surface. How much longer was he going to have to walk around and talk to...

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"Gh..."

Oh dear. Had he gotten lost again?

Scratching his head, the herbalist took a glance around, puzzled at his surroundings. Spending his time isolated in his cabin had done Atohi no good, and it seemed at the time a breath of fresh air would be much more appealing. At least it would not be so chilling.

But here he was, even more lost in the labyrinth of this ship. Letting out a sigh, believing his luck could not get much worse, Atohi felt a chill run up his spine.

There was indeed a presence behind him. 

...

But... he was the only person in the section of the ship, yes? Was he going mad in this deafening silence.

Then a hand passed through his shoulder.

"Gh-"

Stumbling over, Atohi fell on his bottom, eyes panicked at the form he saw before him. 

It was one of the deceased students. Coming to haunt him for his misgivings at their trials.

"-aAAAAAAHH-"

Letting out an uncharacteristic screech, the herbalist sat frozen in terror. 

[istioploia]

"Ah.. hmm…"

Rubbing the scars etched across his face, the herbalist gave a sigh. They had left the ice lodged they had been imprisoned in for so many days, and now they were free.

It felt like a fading dream…

And all too unfortunately it was not. The lines running down his cheek were a...

[istioploia]

We’re traveling towards some sort of destination… But where will that lead us in the end?

Welcome to your place of temporary shelter and residence— Istioploia. Remarkable, huh? Now then— Get over your amazement, because we’re about to go over a few base rules of how...

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.. I miss Astral already.

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i miss making genji suffer

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I miss memeing everyone at every trial

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"Ah, Kazumi-san... I am relieved to see her unscathed..."

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"...and... thank you, Kazumi-san. You have solved our mystery, and perhaps now we may have our chance at escape..."