Gimme that Swing

"Oh! Aren't you a ritzy looking one. What's the password?" Séance 1920's AU timeline jumping Bakura Ryou aka Swing. A world where spirits and ancient magic intermingle with the drifting smoke! Modern adult Ryou upon request 18+ main blog: Ahhvernin

[swingbakuraryou]

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This is a side blog 1920s AU Bakura Ryou.

Modern Ryou available if requested.

Main blog is Ahhvernin (millennial)

Most of my RP posts will be icon-less.

I accept asks from RP and Personal blogs. I'm okay with OC's.

You may send asks, magical anons, and sentence starters. Do not feel pressured to turn any of these into a thread.

Please do not reblog, ic, oocs, or RP threads. Thanks.

The speakeasy name is: Keeper's Tomb

Please note that Ryou ie Swing, has a personality between canon Ryou and Thief King Bakura.

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[zachrp]

ᝰ🚬 𝚉𝙰𝙲𝙷𝚁𝙿 .ᐟ HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE (2004) PROMPTS. CHANGE ANY PRONOUNS IF NECESSARY. SOME MATURE THEMES MAY BE PRESENT.

demons don't make promises.

we just closed the shop.

ok. i'll be right there.

i hate fish.

you bugs better run before i bite your heads off!

i'm ready.

you've done enough work.

i know how to help you now.

just shut up.

i can't live like this.

as soon as this war is over, i shall return.

wait a second, you're all gonna eat while i do all the work?

i'm fatter than ever, yet the wind blows right through me.

it's gorgeous!

i'll look forward to your return, big boy.

don't come in here.

i'm sick of being treated like some timid little old lady.

i feel terrible, like there's a weight on my chest.

you see? your moustache scares all the girls.

i brought you some warm milk. want a sip?

do you know how hard it is to do things when you're old?

i can't believe it's come to this.

i've never once been beautiful in my entire life!

tell me what's happening.

hey, i'm over here.

i was in big trouble back there.

i'd appreciate it if you didn't torment my friend.

are you hurt?

i actually like living here.

i've got a bad cold, i don't want you to catch it.

i'm sure you have some kind of spell on you.

i want to know what you want.

can you lead me to him?

i'm afraid you will have to leave now.

that is not what i meant when i asked for a place to stay.

now whatever you do, don't look down.

how did you get to be so kind?

i never should have let her in here.

all our fish were caught fresh this morning.

don't worry. he only preys on pretty girls.

i'm just setting things up so that all of you can live a comfortable life.

i see no point in living if i can't be beautiful.

you're so eloquent today.

be gentle with me, please.

that's so strange.

what possessed you to let them in the house?

if you'd like to do me one more favor...

thank goodness you're here!

you girls are so mean.

i have this weird feeling that you're going to leave.

you ok? i mean, you smell terrible.

don't hold it against them, they're actually not all that bad.

some big help you're gonna be.

you live around here?

don't worry, i can cook.

i can't stand how scared i am.

i searched everywhere for you!

oh, no, i'm not lost.

i just need a glass of water.

you promise to help me if i help you?

leave me alone.

no, he's fine. he's just throwing a tantrum.

you'll forgive me, won't you?

that's good to know.

i know where i am.

i can't remember the last time we had a real breakfast.

i am strictly forbidden to offer such assistance.

what time do you get off?

so, you are going away?

my own kind attacked me today.

he's acting like a big baby.

i can't do this.

we have to try something.

you should go home anyway and tell your king to stop this dumb war.

i can't do it by myself.

let's get a better look.

hey, don't worry. the ring that i gave you will guide you back home.

i've never seen the ocean before! it's beautiful!

it's not funny.

go away! quit following me!

i've had enough of this place!

you've been sighing all day.

here. want some more?

strapping, young men are so difficult to deal with.

you get back here right now!

sometimes he likes to go away for days on end.

i love you. you have to stay.

do i look ok?

need anything else?

i can be of help to you.

you're gonna have a very hard time getting rid of that one.

someone's got a fire going.

i feel so at home.

you are so lucky.

are you in pain?

you were alone?

i was so thrilled to have finally found someone talented enough to replace me.

i have to rest a bit.

are we going for a stroll?

i did what i was told.

i'm not trying to outwit you.

don't you love early morning markets?

i'll stand guard out front.

wait, you can't come up here!

too bad i'm not younger, or i'd lend you a hand.

we can do this, just act natural.

have you ever been in love before?

do you have a kettle?

only idiots believe what they read in the paper.

i've never seen it so close!

it's time to put an end to this idiotic war.

just go inside, go to bed.

he doesn't need your help.

i barely recognize the place.

now i'm too scared to go out!

gross. i feel sick.

didn't i teach you better?

you really want it that badly?

i'm too old to be treated like this!

i don't care if you're a monster.

you must be tired.

hey. looks like a little mouse lost its way.

what a handsome man.

i kind of missed you guys.

it's your life, do something for yourself for once, will you?

do you really want to spend the rest of your life in that hat shop?

what? i can't fly,

thought i'd drop by rather than sit through a dull war meeting.

you're beautiful!

now i'm repulsive.

i could have sworn i locked that door.

what a tacky shop.

i'm afraid the king would find him completely useless.

you are a natural.

i hate potatoes.

i love it when you talk like that.

there's no need to thank me, you don't owe me a thing.

curses are tough.

are you crazy? i can't move

you're killing yourself.

i told you it would collapse.

what a dump.

it looks like your true love is in love with someone else.

how would you like a bucket of cold water in your face?

what do you think?

maybe there's a cabin nearby.

don't look at me.

what if i dump a bucket of water on you?

who are your guests?

let's go, girls.

i think you and i need to have a nice, long, heart-to-heart chat.

you're by far the tackiest thing here.

quit bothering me, i've got a job to do.

i didn't mean to make you wait this long.

it wasn't a dream.

come on in, it's time to eat!

look what you've done to my hair!

you've got quite a nasty spell on you too.

he's gone.

pay up.

there you are, sweetheart. sorry i'm late.

i don't know what's gonna happen, but i'm sure it won't be good.

i'm not taking any orders from you.

i'm gonna take good care of you.

i'd never seen such a gifted student.

are you listening?

i'm tired. make some hot water for my bath.

i am very sorry to hear that.

this charm will guarantee your safe return.

he's such a lazy son,

i'm sick of being stuck out here

it always looks like that.

don't you want to have some bacon and eggs?

what's going on?

what on earth were you up to?

all right. i better get going then.

are you kidding?

it seems everyone in this family's got problems.

how old are you, anyway?

i specifically ordered you not to get carried away!

i've always hated turnips, ever since i was little.

nobody wants to go to war.

she's even cuter when she's scared.

i need some breakfast.

why don't you just give up?

i spent a lot of time here by myself when i was young.

when i think castle, this is not what i picture.

of course he did. he was trying to steal your heart!

i bet he's some kind of demon.

it looks like it's gonna rain.

do you have to keep smoking that?

so. we've got a lot of work to do.

you'd be good at it.

wait for me!

i was looking everywhere for you.

that's my girl.

you need to be more careful.

why did you make me come here if you were coming yourself?

why don't you come out with us this time?

that boy is extremely dangerous.

don't get alarmed, but i'm being followed.

give him a piece of your mind.

i would never work for that witch!

i'm just going to the bakery.

i hope you and your new husband will be very happy.

you look so much older.

if you're a demon, how do i know i can trust you?

i just wanted to make sure that you were doing ok.

that was the most fun i've had in ages.

i got you some new clothes too, but you can open them later.

i missed you.

where are you going?

it's a trap.

if i ever get my hands on that witch, i'm going to wring her fat neck!

where to? i'll be your escort this evening.

i'll just stay in bed all day, so you go on.

you're gonna be fine.

we've got a good lead now.

what did you do?

do you really think i'd let a witch in here?

it's a present for you.

you're being so obedient.

i'm so sorry, but that would be confidential information.

well, the nice thing about being old is you've got nothing much to lose.

what will happen to you?

i better finish this, you go and have fun.

just keep following that light and you should be there before dark.

you're scaring me.

you're in love.

that was really kind.

i had him escort you here.

come on! you should feel sorry for me!

he was so kind to me.

told you we should've stayed put.

i better be going.

he must have been a wizard then.

looks like we have yet another addition to the family.

he's my errand dog.

she keeps staring at me, it's freaking me out.

don't give me that.

it's dangerous out there.

that is one bad curse.

did you hear what happened to that girl?

you obviously don't know what these people are like.

i'm getting angry.

what on earth happened to you?

so then, how are you feeling?

i should really get back to work.

you couldn't think of something a bit more useful?

[swingbakuraryou]

" How is this possible? How is it that I was just walked down this road 15 minutes ago and now there's a giant tree across the road. I didn't hear anything? Are you haunted? Are you a haunted tree?"

[sugar-and-spice-roleplay-memes]

Reblog this to try and summon anons to your blog.

[shadowrealmfm]

Yami Bakura: So are you actually going to try to kill the Pharaoh again? Ryou: Spirit! Don't put ideas in his head! Thief King: I'm going to try to kill the Pharaoh again. Ryou: Damn it, Spirit!

[fromthecallingdesk]

[ahhvernin]

I love this.  I want one now.

[tarositos]

mmm what did he do

[swingbakuraryou]

Ryou thought about it, "Guess its a good things you're not running, you'd give yourself away with a scrape." He followed Isaac's nods towards his brothers. Such a large family. All of them spiders. Mafia? He knew at least one other spider family that ruled that world during their time. He wondered what his world's people would be if they were dragged down here. He leaned back, holding onto the counter with a sly grin, "You guys picked a good choice for security, tall, big, strong, kind and a looker." And returned quickly back to the rinds in his bowl. "Had to." he said nibbling on a strip, "Not sure what actual respectable good the two years of Uni did, but...It sure helped in its own way. "Likewise. Moonlight's a nice name. Who came up with it? Ours is the Keeper's Tomb."

[remnantsouls]

"One scrape and we'd all be exposed yeh, so I stick to the books~" He said and laughed lightly and shook his head. "Yes, Cain is excellent at his job~ He's also single and into men too if you want me to hook you up" This was said with an edge of teasing. "Able came up with it, because of the ceiling" He gestured up at the black painted ceiling with it's many small lights sticking out of it and dotting it like stars. "He said there's something safe about the darkness and the gentle light of the moon, and he wanted people to feel safe here" A hand wave "He's a bit of a romantic that way"

[swingbakuraryou]

Ryou's eyes went wide and they softened at the spider with a sly smile. "Gotta untangle some old threads to make room first. Would be a shame if either of us followed it and came up to just a jumbled mess of a knot." He uttered softly, as he eyes traveled upward to where Isaac was pointing. He let out a little whistle. "He would be right." The singer hummed and grinned. "Your family's full of interesting people. Scientist, doctor, strong man and a poet." "So Isaac, what's fun here? I have some time to kill before I step back home."

[remnantsouls]

"Bleed it, piss it, drip it from my fangs~You name it..and Naw I think it's just a side effect of my venom or somethin~ It's a fun little mixed bag too, the effects are never the same twice~" He chuckled. "I prefer myself as a mad scientist myself~ The accounting is merely to aid my brother in his endeavors so he can keep doing this bar thing that makes him happy"

"Well fancy accolades aren't needed here~ Able, the bar owner frequently runs for his own beer, helps keep the secrets safe, and has a finger in many pots in town and I don't think he ever got a full education... Cain the big one by the door? He's our security and one of the strongest and kindest men I know and he didn't graduate either~ Seems to me you've made something of yourself in your own creative way eh?" Isaac moved a hand up and smoothed his hair backwards "Well it's a right pleasure Ryou, welcome to the Moonlight then~ S' always nice to meet new folks"

[swingbakuraryou]

Ryou thought about it, "Guess its a good things you're not running, you'd give yourself away with a scrape." He followed Isaac's nods towards his brothers. Such a large family. All of them spiders. Mafia? He knew at least one other spider family that ruled that world during their time. He wondered what his world's people would be if they were dragged down here. He leaned back, holding onto the counter with a sly grin, "You guys picked a good choice for security, tall, big, strong, kind and a looker." And returned quickly back to the rinds in his bowl. "Had to." he said nibbling on a strip, "Not sure what actual respectable good the two years of Uni did, but...It sure helped in its own way. "Likewise. Moonlight's a nice name. Who came up with it? Ours is the Keeper's Tomb."

[cannibalmariku]

"O~h! You're awake too now? Did you have a good nap?" @swingbakuraryou

"You could say that... a bit restless, but now it feels good to stretch. You miss me~?"

[swingbakuraryou]

"Heh. I don't know about missing you, but its always fun to spot a familiar face."

"Planning to city hopping again or are you still warming those muscles up?"

[swingbakuraryou]

"why do people call you that?" ( Meme )

"Only the walls of the station know, I suppose. I guess when you're THAT drunk and bored out of your mind any thought strung together is a cohesive thought and it just gets passed along. Its kinda cute outta the right mouth though."

[do-re-memes]

— nighttime ; prompts & sentence starters.

a mixture of scenarios and dialogue for nighttime shenanigans. tw for mentions of alcohol, substance usage, and suggestive themes.

( SCENARIOS )

[ BUZZ ] - our muses are drinking and / or getting high on a rooftop.

[ CAMP ] - our muses are camping in the woods, telling ghost stories by the fire, when they suddenly hear something scary.

[ CONCERT ] - our muses attend a major pop star's concert and fan out.

[ DANCE ] - our muses go out clubbing and start dancing up on each other.

[ DIM ] - our muses make cocktails and slow dance in a dimly lit kitchen at 11pm.

[ DINER ] - our muses decide to hit up a diner at midnight and order breakfast.

[ DRINK ] - our muses meet up for drinks at a lowkey bar.

[ DRIVE ] - our muses are on a late night road trip and have to make a pit stop somewhere questionable.

[ EMPTY ] - our muses explore an abandoned building and almost get caught by [pick: security / squatters / other explorers / something else].

[ FRESH ] - our muses decide to sit outside one of their homes for fresh air and a meaningful conversation at 1am.

[ GAME ] - our muses stay up until 4am playing video games in the living room.

[ GRAVE ] - our muses explore a cemetery / graveyard and find something spooky.

[ HAUNT ] - our muses explore a location that is notoriously haunted and have a paranormal encounter.

[ HIDE ] - our muses are hiding out together in [pick: the attic / the bathroom / a closet / the garage / somewhere else] at a party they didn't want to attend.

[ HIKE ] - our muses are hiking along a new trail and find something interesting / odd after getting lost.

[ MASK ] - our muses attend a masquerade (or some other masked event) and unknowingly become dance partners.

[ PLAY ] - our muses have fun at a playground at 1am.

[ RITUAL ] - our muses conduct a [pick: cult-like / pagan / satanic / spell] ritual deep in the middle of a forest.

[ ROOM ] - our muses are deliriously sprawled out in one of their bedrooms at 5am after talking all night.

[ SHINE ] - our muses are laying on a blanket in the grass and stargazing.

[ SHORE ] - our muses attend a bonfire party on the beach and wind up talking and walking along the shore until sunrise.

[ SNACK ] - our muses make a 1am snack run to the nearest corner store / gas station.

[ SNEAK ] - our muses are caught sneaking in or out somewhere (alternate: sender may catch receiver, or vice versa).

[ STUDY ] - our muses spend the evening [pick: studying / training] and accidentally get locked in the [pick: grounds / gym / library / school].

[ SUMMON ] - our muses play with a ouija board (or similar tool) at 3am and get scared by themselves or something worse.

[ SWEAT ] - our muses are laying in bed together post-coitus.

[ SWIM ] - our muses sneak into the community pool for a late night swim.

[ VENUE ] - our muses drink and get rowdy at a rock show in a small venue.

[ WALK ] - our muses take a late night stroll around the neighborhood / town / city.

[ WET ] - our muses skinny dip in a lake / pond once the sun starts to go down.

( DIALOGUE )

❛ it's hard to see the stars in the city. ❜

❛ can you spot any constellations? ❜

❛ can i get you a drink? ❜

❛ i'm so tired, but i can't sleep… ❜

❛ it's too late for that. ❜

❛ this is gonna require an all-nighter. ❜

❛ how is it already two in the morning? ❜

❛ gonna grab a midnight snack. you want something? ❜

❛ can i take you home? ❜

❛ did you hear that? ❜

❛ i can't see shit. ❜

❛ why do hauntings never seem to happen during the day? ❜

❛ first one to fall asleep has to buy breakfast in the morning. ❜

❛ are you still awake? ❜

❛ are you okay? it sounded like you were having a bad dream. ❜

❛ well, you seemed like you were having a good dream… was it about me? ❜

❛ hey! no falling asleep on me! you better wake up! ❜

❛ what do you think about when you're falling asleep? ❜

❛ shh! keep your voice down! ❜

❛ please tell me you see that too… ❜

❛ i think we're being followed… ❜

❛ who the fuck are you?! why are you following me?! ❜

❛ why the hell are you up so late? ❜

❛ getting into some late night mischief? … yeah, me neither. ❜

❛ can you stay up with me, please? i just need some company… ❜

❛ don't turn on the light! ❜

❛ could you at least turn on a light or something? ❜

❛ who cares? it's not like anyone can see us. ❜

❛ this place is freakier at night… ❜

❛ it's locked… what are we supposed to do now? ❜

[swingbakuraryou]

"Well! Now that you've explained it, it seems like that all was sound. You're 10x better at articulating yourself compared to the quack doctors I know. Guess that's what you get when you're a paper holder. "Lemme guess the bullet casing was used as a die cut to get the bullet out or was it to dispense meds into his dumb ass?"

He glanced over to where Issac was pointing. "Oh ho~ You sure, Bo? I ain't ever seen an orb weaver that shimmers and shines like the tongue of a radium girl. Cept...You're more like a cobalt glass bottle in moonlight." He mused softly. "Though... I s'ppose orb fits, with that elaborate makeshift surgery you performed. So, what do you do now, Isaac, how are you using your extra arms if not holding patients down?"

[remnantsouls]

"Well I didn't spend much of my youth in fancy academies and boarding schools to come out sounding like a imbecile..~" A chuckle as he moved to smooth his hair back. "The Bullet casting was to in fact dispense pain medication into him, I had to promise a shot of hard liquor to chase it down though~"

Isaac almost snorted at being called Bo.. "Well that's just a side effect of being venomous and very curious I suppose~ Most of my body fluids glow the same blue hue~" Why? He was uncertain, that was part of the experiment process. "I do most of the book keeping around here, I find many hands makes a task go quicker, though I am known to dabble in a little bit of mad science here and there~ Depending on the day and what curiosity has struck me at the time~"

"And now how about yourself stranger? Awful curious about the barkeeper's eldest sibling, If you are wanting a drink I'm afraid you have to get it from him..I'm banned from behind the bar after what I made last time~"

[swingbakuraryou]

He leaned into the counter his interest piqued again, "Most of your fluids? So you bleed and piss florescent blue? The hell are you, also part horseshoe crab?" He leaned back with a slight expression of annoyance and a groan.

"Arugh! You're a Bean Bookie?" Anything related to the financial world was a thorn in his side. Things would have been so much better if his old man didn't tack his name along side with him, or if he didn't blab about him whenever he was doing business. "I think I prefer you as mad scientist, Dr. Isaac."

"Me and you both, pal. Jake's put me on a 3 week ban after I made a drink for a high hat's girl and he broke out in hives after sucking face." He scoffed when he mentioned about being banned from the bar.

"Name's Ryou. I don't have the prestigious accolades you have. " He could have, instead he was working at the Keeper's Tomb, a respected restaurant by day and show and speakeasy at night. "But I am a stage hand, singer and errand boy for an restaurant with a dash of...." He twirled his fingers with a smile and a trail of white vapor seemed to follow them, " Evening Bubbly Good Fun "

[borrowedbodyheat]

The Summer Hikaru Died

[swingbakuraryou]

[remnantsouls]

" -and thats how I lost my medical license~"

[swingbakuraryou]

For all intents and purposes, he had wandered into here because he was too tired to go anywhere else and the spot seemed decent and had a familiar aire. Though what he didn't expect such a story while he was having a drink and snacking on something that was saltier than the ocean. His eyes went wide at Isaac's ending, and lowered a strip of fried beast rind and turned to him, with a look of confusion and shock. "I've heard a load of stupid and wild stories of back alley doctors, but for someone with a license was a turkey baster, a wrench, bullet casing and a pocket book of America's Test Kitchen really your only choice? Please tell me you pulling my leg."

[remnantsouls]

" The book was the only thing thick enough for him to bite on and it was 4am~ they were lucky I was even coherent to stand upright, let alone practice anything medical"

Isaac laughed and shook his head " It didn't stop me from doing back alley work for people who needed a hand here and there, but they got to take the license back"

" Medicine was never a passion of mine anyways, so I wasn't heartbroken AND the patient lived so I think they just took it to prove a point~"

[swingbakuraryou]

"Hm, to live another day to make the Doctor's pay, I suppose." Ryou finished his drink.

"Guess you did them a favor! They're lousy at improvising anyway. Who needs a license when you can do such charity on the kitchen table? Though I don't know about the wrench part, Dr. Jumping Spider."

[remnantsouls]

" That was to act as the cold compress, steel and all~" He chuckled. ".... Oh, Isaac is fine~ I'm not a jumping spider~ the Bartender over there juggling glasses? He is~ I however am a orb weaver~"

Yes all three siblings were different species.

[swingbakuraryou]

"Well! Now that you've explained it, it seems like that all was sound. You're 10x better at articulating yourself compared to the quack doctors I know. Guess that's what you get when you're a paper holder. "Lemme guess the bullet casing was used as a die cut to get the bullet out or was it to dispense meds into his dumb ass?"

He glanced over to where Issac was pointing. "Oh ho~ You sure, Bo? I ain't ever seen an orb weaver that shimmers and shines like the tongue of a radium girl. Cept...You're more like a cobalt glass bottle in moonlight." He mused softly. "Though... I s'ppose orb fits, with that elaborate makeshift surgery you performed. So, what do you do now, Isaac, how are you using your extra arms if not holding patients down?"

[remnantsouls]

" -and thats how I lost my medical license~"

[swingbakuraryou]

For all intents and purposes, he had wandered into here because he was too tired to go anywhere else and the spot seemed decent and had a familiar aire. Though what he didn't expect such a story while he was having a drink and snacking on something that was saltier than the ocean. His eyes went wide at Isaac's ending, and lowered a strip of fried beast rind and turned to him, with a look of confusion and shock. "I've heard a load of stupid and wild stories of back alley doctors, but for someone with a license was a turkey baster, a wrench, bullet casing and a pocket book of America's Test Kitchen really your only choice? Please tell me you pulling my leg."

[remnantsouls]

" The book was the only thing thick enough for him to bite on and it was 4am~ they were lucky I was even coherent to stand upright, let alone practice anything medical"

Isaac laughed and shook his head " It didn't stop me from doing back alley work for people who needed a hand here and there, but they got to take the license back"

" Medicine was never a passion of mine anyways, so I wasn't heartbroken AND the patient lived so I think they just took it to prove a point~"

[swingbakuraryou]

"Hm, to live another day to make the Doctor's pay, I suppose." Ryou finished his drink.

"Guess you did them a favor! They're lousy at improvising anyway. Who needs a license when you can do such charity on the kitchen table? Though I don't know about the wrench part, Dr. Jumping Spider."