Crimson Lotus

Is this a dream? Reality? [ Zods Open/Intro ]

“Oh goody, thank you very much!” Holding her hands together, she was very glad that someone is kind enough to do that. I wonder.. is there other people like that not just him? Hopefully!

“Alright alright! I will!” Marching slightly, for no reason really. The other is having fun isn’t he?

"It's not a problem! I think helping people is important!" He beamed, entirely sincere. Of course another reason he insisted on helping out new arrivals in Arcadios was because there really wasn't much else to do around here anyway.

"By the way," he realized at this point that he hadn't introduced himself yet, how rude! "My name is Yukimura! I'm pleased to have met you and be able to help you out."

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Would you like some dango? [open]

Okay, this whole dango thing was pretty odd, but whatever. It’s Arcadios— of course everything is strange.

“Uh. Thanks.” He reached out for one. This guy was really generous, wasn’t he? Or maybe that wasn’t the right word for him…Afterall, all he wanted to do was get rid of all these dango, wherever it came from.

(Looks like he’s addicted to these too or something…)

Neku finished that one rapidly once more. This time he found out that he wasn’t exactly full, but it was enough for the moment.

“Well…Thanks for the food. I guess I’ll be going now.” He could’ve introduced himself and be sociable, but since he wasn’t someone who would open up to others easily, he decided there was nothing to do here anymore.

Neku just turned, put his hands in his pockets, and started to leave.

#nbd I'm hella busy right now too sooo OTL #-nekusakuraba #so wait is this thread done then DID I ACTUALLY FINISH A THREAD OMG

Yukimura was pleased to see the other's gracious reaction. It had occurred to him that it might be weird to be offered food by a stranger for some people. But what else was he supposed to do with all of it? It wasn't as if he could eat it all himself, as tempting as it might be.

"Oh... if you say so. You can take more you know!" He was kind of yelling at the other as he left now. "Share some with your friends!" He was honestly becoming silly at this point. Maybe it would be a better idea to just give the rest of this to one of the shopkeepers in Polis or something.

I redid my layout.

It's freaking gorgeous now.

I just wanted the world to know.

#OOC #it was really ugly before what was i thinking

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“If you’re looking to play around, you will find more than enough opponents here. I trust you will politely ask for such a favor from now on.”

"You think so? I haven't been sure where to search! I was advised that it may not be a good idea to fight beasts in the forest... Beyond that I'm unsure where to look! Do you think someone might be willing to rise to a challenge?"

#curse-king

Is this a dream? Reality? [ Zods Open/Intro ]

Scratching her head, trying to put more detail into what she just said. This human seems helpful enough so maybe she can live with that. It’s pretty much a once in a life time chance to get this help right? Unless.. people in Arcadios are all like this which is pretty much likely. Since her arrival everyone was nice, she couldn’t complain at all.

“Ah, that’s a shame. I’m sure we’ll find him sooner or later!” Giving her best on trying to show her disappointment, enthusiasm always cheers up people! Layla scratched her head once again, trying to process which is which and what is what. Then an idea clicked into her mind! “Let’s try the Villages! Their less populated and more easier to find people right?” Grabbing the others hand and started running to the direction of Polis then stopping. “Wait, wrong way.” Turning a complete 360 turn, she grinned and ran the way towards to the Villages. Well she hoped they were the villages.

Yukimura could tell that she was somewhat uneasy about being unable to find her friend. He wished he could instantly locate people, or guarantee that he would be here somewhere, but alas such things were not possible. Instead, he simply nodded, matching her enthusiasm with his own.

"Of course! If your friend is here, I will do everything in my power to help you find him!" It was nice to have a such a defined purpose after all, as difficult as it might prove to keep his word in this case.

"Alright." He was about to mention that she was headed the wrong way when she turned around, realizing it herself. He couldn't help but laugh a bit. "Yep, this is the right way now! Be on the lookout!"

Is there anyone you find being stronger than you in Zodiakos?

I have yet to find anyone stronger than myself here in Zodiakos!

I would be pleased to find a worthy opponent to spar with! I miss being able to do so and can't help but worry that perhaps I've gotten rusty! Though of course I'd rather not publicize that so please do keep it on the down low Anon...

I hope this answer is sufficient! As I have not had the opportunity to spar with anyone in Arcadios recently, it is the best answer I can give.

#Anonymous

To Alcohol!

“I suppose I should go out and speak to the newbies as well.”

Henry decided that one of these days he ought to spend a day chatting up the recent arrivals and hear whatever story they have to tell. It could be interesting or it could be excruciatingly boring. In the latter case, well, at least it would get him outside the house. The day this assassin becomes a shut-in will be the day hell freezes over (assuming that fiery shithole hasn’t been wiped out along with the other universes).

He noted that Yukimura had finished his beverage at last. Henry fished out a few gold coins from his coat pocket and handed them to the bartender, who mumbled something that sounded like “guramahhagut” as he took the payment. Presumably, the man was showing gratitude and thanking his customer, who was not entirely fluent in Gaelic.

“Consider this my treat,” Henry said, turning back to Yukimura. “Now then. Shall we head back to the village?”

#mister-sir-henry #oh god #oh wait you're the same sign as my other character pfff

"It's quite nice! Though it only makes me more curious about the other worlds everyone is from." Of course it would be impossible to know about all the worlds and universes out there.

Yukimura was about to protest as Henry paid for both of their drinks, but it would be rude to protest his kindness. He'd simply have to keep it in mind for the next time an outing of this sort occurred. "Thank you."

"Alright!" It was nice that they lived in the same village, despite not being direct neighbors anymore. It meant that they could probably see each other fairly often, even in more casual ways than this sort of outing.

Is this a dream? Reality? [ Zods Open/Intro ]

Layla was of course detached, she wants Shaytan to be here. Being lonely, hopeless and the other negative words. It wasn’t rude to ask any personal questions to Layla, she would try her best to answer. Go ahead and ask. Some people are different right? Since Arcadios has everyone gathered and you don’t know what personality they have.

“It’s this person I’m looking for.” She didn’t know many people, only one. The girl only counts on him and only him, hoping that he’ll appear.. like right now. “Maybe I can describe what he looks like for you so it’ll be easier? Well, he possibly looks like he has red long hair, wings and horns. Like a demon!”

Yukimura listened to her describing her friend, somewhat taken aback by the description. Like a demon? That sounded a bit strange, but he'd have to trust her on it. She seemed quite harmless herself after all, and really just about anything was possible given the multitude of universes represented by those here in Arcadios.

"Well it sounds like this friend is rather important to you so I'll do my best to help! I don't believe I've seen anyone fitting his description though as of yet." With a description like that, he'd probably remember if he had.

"Good places to look would probably be the 3 villages and Polis as they tend to have the largest concentrations of people. I'll accompany you and show you the way to wherever you'd like to begin searching!"

To Alcohol!

“I see.” Oh, that’s right, Henry thought. Not too long ago, in a different thread and timeline (which made no sense at all), Sanada struck one of the assassin’s mun’s other characters and that act will never be forgotten. Ever… simply because Henry-mun thought it was too hilarious to dismiss.

“Well at least you know for sure they’re around. I thought I saw my brother once but as it turns out, it was too good to be true, not that I had my hopes up or anything.”

That last bit was an honest statement though one might say Henry only made that claim to save face and appear brave. But by now, the assassin had learned to handle most situations with calm finesse and very rarely did his façade ever break.

“Anyway, I’m sure you’ll meet your old acquaintances and have a chat with them eventually. As for the new folk, I suppose it’s not something one should rush.”

#mister-sir-henry #yes yukimura will be bffs with your characters except mitsun

"That is good to know indeed," he nodded, thinking that at the least he'd like to find a way to see Sasuke frequently. Beyond that he didn't mind running into faces only in passing as that was how he knew most of them back home anyway.

He couldn't help but be a bit curious about Henry's other statement. He hadn't known his friend had a brother after all! Of course, it might be rude and insensitive to ask about such personal things. Especially given the situation of Arcadios.

Instead of saying anything, Yukimura simply picked up his drink, finally finishing it off. It had been pretty good, but he felt that it would be a while before an outing like this occurred, mostly because he wasn't used to this kind of stuff.

"I do hope so! It is relaxing to see familiar faces and now that some of the people I left behind are here as well." Though of course he'd love to know the whereabouts of his lord, but not knowing where people were simply couldn't be helped at this point. "For now talking to new people as they arrive is enough social interaction to keep me from being restless at least."

Is this a dream? Reality? [ Zods Open/Intro ]

Seeing as he found a man, thinking that he might of have seen someone that shes looking for. Wait, she’d rather ask him later when they becomes friends or some sort. Though she doesn’t make any friends since shes always with Shaytan.

“Arcadios.. a place where everybody is gathered. I understand what you mean, no need to put further information. I’ll ask someone more information when I find them, hopefully their here.” Oh so hes like a tour guide? That’s new, not many people in her previous world like that. Well that was because she never socialized with other people and all, ever since Shaytan had to stay with her all eternity that is.

While the girl was not unkind she did seem... detached somehow. Perhaps she was from a place where she wasn't used to much contact with others? As curious as Yukimura always was about others' homes, it would be rude to ask such personal questions right after meeting someone.

"You'll ask someone? Are you looking for a friend?"

It wasn't uncommon for new people to try to find familiar faces in Arcadios. He was always willing to help with this as well, though of course there was no guarantee that more than one person from a given world would be here.

"Your friend might be here. I've been lucky enough to run into a few people from home myself so it is a possibility. I'd be willing to help you find your friend though if you'd like!"

Is this a dream? Reality? [ Zods Open/Intro ]

That arrow.. when it pierced through me.. when Shaytan found me.. “Everything is so dark.. did I die? Did I fall into deep sleep? I don’t understand what situation I’m in.. did.. did Shaytan kill me? Because.. I had to stay with him for all eternity?” Everything was blur for Layla, nothing seemed right. She wasn’t sure if she was dead or not nor know where she is. Is she dead? Is this a nightmare? Or is it both? Not knowing where she is, all she could is ponder. Suddenly a beam of light struck from the surface and she looked up to it, it looked like some world— Her eyes flutter as she got up stretching, looking around. “Perhaps that was only a dream.. thankfully I hope it was.”She sat there for awhile then walked south, again, she was wondering about how Shaytan is doing, Layla wanted to see him again. Walking, walking. Walking, walking. There was some kind of town ahead, so when it caught her eye, she started to jog. Started to run, then finally she reached there. Exhausted, she tapped someone on the shoulder and asked him or her.”H-Hello, mind telling me where I am?” Giving a small smile.

#flaringflower #wow kind of short sorry otl

Yukimura was heading from the Village of Strength over to the forest when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He turned to see a girl who promptly asked him where she was. She was clearly new to Arcadios, which meant that he'd have to help him out! Being a guide for new residents was starting to be a bit of a recurring hobby.

"Of course!" He smiled back, pleased to get a friendly vibe from the girl.

"This is Arcadios. It's a world where many of us from other worlds are gathered... if that makes sense?"

You'd think by now he'd be able to have a set explanation after helping a few people out here... yet he still struggled in explaining this place. They weren't entirely sure why they were here after all, simply that they were.

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“Fine.”

Fortunately Sanada was a sincere man and his words were… acceptable.

“I pray you don’t fall for anything regrettable in the future.”

#omg how are they the same sign #lets be bffs mitsunari-dono #curse-king

"I'll do my best! Though I would like someone to spar with."

Of course this didn't mean he was just going to go around hitting people in the hopes of starting a fight or anything.

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“It’s astounding you would actually listen to some no-name blob who’d tell you to strike your allies.”

“I will accept your apology if you swear not to do such a thing ever again.”

#curse-king #I need to take the time to save more reaction images

"Well I did not intend to offend or injure you Mitsunari-dono!"

"I do promise to never strike you out of nowhere again, if that's what you'd like though!"

To Alcohol!

Henry wondered sort of effect Irish coffee would have on his companion but Yukimura’s tolerance for the drink seemed high enough. At this rate, the assassin wouldn’t have to help drag a drunken bloke back to the village, a task he had been charged with on more than one occasion during his college days.

“I’m not in a rush to leave so waiting is not a bother or anything.”

Now then… What else could Henry say or do as he waited? The pub was mainly a spot for drinks (obviously) and the available entertainment was very minimal, especially this evening. The local bard had already taken his leave by the time Henry arrived which temporarily left the place in a somewhat lethargic state.

Well, this was slightly awkward and that’s not how a cool assassin should roll.

“So, have you met any interesting people lately?”

Good enough.

As far as the effects of the beverage went, the main thing happening was that Yukimura felt his face heating up a little. This was honestly something he was completely okay with due to his fire affinity, so he didn't pay it much attention. The fact that the drink was not all that strong along with his leisurely drinking pace were surely the reasons that the effect was so limited.

"If you say so." He was glad that his friend was so polite, though thinking about it there really wasn't anything in Arcadios that would be considered some sort of duty or commitment to drag people away from downtime.

He continued to sip his drink in a somewhat awkward silence while trying to think of where to steer the conversation. Luckily, the other was able to attempt to start some socialization.

"Well I did run into a few people from back home, though I did not manage to establish ways to frequently find any of them. I also have been helping out new people as it has become fairly obvious when someone doesn't know this place." The mun struggles to answer this question due to not yet having actually finished a thread...

#mister-sir-henry

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Would you like some dango? [open]

(A…what? A mysterious place?)

He became slightly suspicious, but decided that it probably wasn’t anything bad. They’re just dango, for goodness sake.

“Right. Thanks, I guess.” Neku accepted the offer and took a bite to see if this guy was telling the truth. No matter how hungry one could be, the food had to be good to eat.

Thankfully, it was rather delicious, as this person had said.

“It’s edible.” He ate another one stuck on the stick. What he really meant was that it was scrumptious, but he wasn’t the type to give compliments easily.

But it was really good and he was really starving. Thus, he finished that one pretty fast. He was about to take his leave then, but much to his dismay, his stomach grumbled once more. Quite embarrassing.

“Mind if I have one more?”