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TEST DRIVE #10

TEST DRIVE #10


CONTENT WARNINGS: nudity, animal mutation.

▶ 001. ARRIVAL / CAFETERIA. (KYOTO BASE)

It happens in the blink of an eye, a dash of time – you're taken from where you were. What you were doing... it isn't important anymore, and slowly, you give up the desire of your normal life. When you awaken, figures are looking down on you from a surgical table.

"Yeah, this one will do. Let's take them to the rest." That's all you see before losing consciousness again, only to wake up in a pod with many others.

"Your questions will be answered soon enough, as I'm sure you will have many," a female, robotic voice says.

Just then, you regain consciousness in a pool of stasis liquid along with many others. You realize you are underground. Your new life is about to begin... whether you like it or not.


When the pool mostly drains of its liquid, each new Outsider will find themselves in what appears to be a large pool of some sort; they are underground. The base in Kyoto isn’t fully equipped with individual pods, and so the newly arrived will find themselves in a tangle of limbs, or depending on when they wake, utterly alone in this vast space. While normally they arrive in their undergarments, there is a chance that they could arrive totally nude due to lack of resources in Kyoto. Those who are not nude, however, may find themselves in whatever undergarments LILITH could provide for them at the time. Maybe it's something basic and simple like whitey tighties, or something saucy like a lingerie set; maybe matching Hello Kitty bra and panties. When they fully regain their bearings, they will be ushered into the medical bay space right across from the stasis pool, in which several grey LILITH-issued yukata will be prepared for them.

If a character has any accessibility needs, they will be found here. It's about then they will feel a sharp pain at the back of their eyes, almost like there’s a foreign body lodged in their head. This pain will subside quickly as their body adapts to the changes, but there will always be a sensation of something being not quite right, that their bodies have been changed forever. They would be correct in thinking that. In the stasis pool, all Outsiders have been surgically fitted with ocular and brain implants that will enable them to communicate with LILITH and the rest of the crew, as well as providing them the information they require. Almost like a computer screen has been loaded into their brains, they will see a loading screen as the implant completes its download. A questionnaire will then pop up, waiting for their answer. A voice, robotic and feminine, will also read along in their brain for them.


█ █ █ LOADING COMPLETE … BEGIN ORIENTATION …


Name:
Username:
Civilian Identity:
Age:
Species:
Origin:
Blood Type:
Syndata File:

What is a memory you cherish, and why?




Outsiders will receive a quick brief about their situation: they will be told that the year is 2279 and they have been taken to Neo Tokyo, one of the last bastions of mankind in a world terrorized by various Kaiju and monsters. Only a third of the population remains, and LILITH has gathered talented people from other dimensions here as a last ditch effort to save humanity. Outsiders are free to continue asking LILITH questions through their implant, but there’s no guarantee that they will provide them with a straight answer …

Outsiders will also notice an implant in their dominant wrist. This implant has a barcode in it that will enable them to purchase goods from the local stores in Neo Tokyo. They will receive a starting balance of 15,000 KRYPTOS (about USD 100), which is barely enough for a few good meals, groceries, and supplies. They can view their current balance through a hologram window projected by their ocular implant.

The mess hall at this base is on the surface level, not underground, and while it's larger, it does have a lot of empty space that still needs to be filled. The kitchen can be seen and one or two robots are busy stirring pots and preparing the dishes. The current offerings are deep-fried sand crocodiles, skewers made from various healthy and protein-packed bugs from the desert, and a stew that seems to have chunks and tendons of a mystery kaiju. Additionally, as only so much robotic staff could be brought over at a time and most are being used to rebuild parts of this base and the one in Tokyo, Outsiders will also be encouraged to make their own meals. The recipes will all be made available on their oculars, but considering these meats come from various sources, they’re not all guaranteed to be tasty.

With SYNTHIA repaired now, she is happy to chime in.

Hello, my children. I have missed you all terribly. :) Have you been drinking your water?


▶ 002. HOTEL REVIEWS

Months prior, the main Neo Tokyo base was attacked by a kaiju named Imugi and left the base in shambles. Since then, the base has been under construction and the LILTH rebuilding crew is still working to finish repairs. Despite the attack, much of the city remained undamaged as the base took the brunt of it. Progress is being made, but there is no definite date on when repairs will be completed.

New and veteran Outsiders are free to return to the Neo Tokyo base as any remnants of rift energy have been cleared. They will find the base in various states of repair: the overall framework is completed and some areas may be up and running again, but there is still plenty of work to be done. The construction staff apologizes for the delays. They expected to be finished by the time everyone returned, but you know how these things go, right? Shipments get delayed, bad weather happens, there's a shortage of supplies, and before you know it, you're weeks behind.

Outsiders are welcome to try and settle back in base if they so please, but they may find many comforts lacking. Running water and electricity aren't reliable and much of the base is drafty, dusty, and noisy from construction. These are not adequate accommodations, so LILITH takes steps to secure temporary housing. Unfortunately, given the large number of Outsiders, LILITH is unable to procure a single place large enough to take them all in. Instead, Outsiders will find themselves with vouchers for various hotels across Neo Tokyo.

These hotels range from luxurious 5-star hotels with scenic views of the cityscape, to capsule hotels with shared baths. Most will find themselves in business hotels. The rooms are simple and cramped, but it should be fine for one person. Others may find themselves in more… creative establishments. These rooms are often spacious with plenty of room for two people to share comfortably, and the rooms often have specific themes and come with special entertainment packages — in other words: Love hotels. They're love hotels with all sorts of themes and characters. LILITH isn't very considerate when they book things like this.

For those who aren't satisfied with their free hotels or the main base, they can also go back to Kyoto's base through warp portals. However, LILITH personnel will remind them that continuous warping will result in travel sickness like nausea, headaches, dizziness, and problems with spacial and temporal awareness. For those who want to pick up work in Tokyo, help repair the base, or carry out some simple missions, this might not be the best option unless Outsiders have another way of travel (say, a Gundam for example. You know who you are.)




▶ 003. MAID FOR TROUBLE .

Over the course of the year, the present Outsiders' services have been noticed, especially with the terror of the Imugi finally taken care of. South Korea is particularly enthused over its defeat, and much trust has been regained from this. There has even been discussions of reopening its borders and permitting Outsiders to freely enter through the dataportal. Other countries have also looked upon this and the Outsiders' track record of harrowing missions with kaiju that genuinely seem more and more evolved, whether it be the one fought in Transylvania, or the recent one in Egypt. Outsiders will find that LILITH as an entity seems even more well-respected on the streets, and word of mouth has caused various trends to become increasingly popular as a result of each Outsiders' contributions. Perhaps these are the saviors of this Earth, and some Outsiders may be viewed as angels sent by the gods, or maybe just a celebrity.

While the Outsiders were gone, some of the local businesses close to the base have changed. Maybe their favorite curry restaurant has moved to another location to avoid the high risk of attacks, or maybe it's just hard to pay the rent in such an expensive area. A small cafe popular with LILITH workers is struggling to make ends meet and has reached out for help. Since the Outsiders are like local celebrities, if they could come help out for a promotional event, they could make enough money to support themselves for a while. Should the Outsiders agree to help them, they might find that they've signed up for more than just serving drinks for a day, something a little more glamorous, but still... maid for them.

The cafe is pulling out all of the stops. They'll give the Outsiders cat ears, maid outfits, butler uniforms, and all sorts of costumes for them to wear while serving customers. They'll also experiment with other themes like asking the Outsiders to act like different tropes. Are you a tsundere? Or a kuudere? Please, try! They're depending on you! Let these small businesses thrive by being the best maid or butler host you can be! As thanks for their support, the cafe will gift the Outsiders with a free dress upgrade for their most popular costume. May is the season for maids so everyone will receive a free maid or butler uniform.

Meanwhile, the city itself will be full of several people still excited by the last spurts of spring. Maybe it’s due to the bouts of odd weather caused by the prior kaiju attacks, but a lot of seasonal flowers and such that exist around the cities are still in full bloom alongside some early sprouts. However, no one can deny they’ve gotten a lot of artificial help. There are many opportunities for everyone to take a breather beneath the flowers and indulge in all the festivities that Neo Tokyo has to offer. All the major parks in the city have their own food stalls beneath canopies of wisteria, and even some early hydrangeas.

Maybe this is a show of the soon-to-be rainy season. Don’t forget your umbrellas!



▶ 004. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN

During their venture in Egypt, the researchers have worked tirelessly in order to solve some of the mysteries pertaining to rifts and their correlation to the rift at the base of Mt. Fuji (see also: EVENT: KAIJU FIGHT #6.) From their studies, they were able to better pinpoint where potential rifts could be opening up. This is a huge discovery, if accurate, and so they would love to put it to the test. The sensitivity of these new sensors are strong enough to detect rifts that could appear deep within the oceans, rifts that are thought to open and close at times without anyone knowing due to their depth. As a result, they are prompting Outsiders to help assist in this process by checking out the newest area with a concentration of similar rift-like energy.

They need help in two areas: Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji.

For those interested in helping in Tokyo Bay, they will each be provided an Ocean Gem in order for them to better assess the situation at sea. Similar to the first experience, people will find that it transforms their bodies to be better suited at sea, which would help in navigating the environment as well as any instances of combat. For Outsiders who get a better grip on how to use the gem, the deeper they dive, they will find more mutated fish and other creatures. While the bay has always been polluted by humanity and from the remnants of kaijus themselves, they will see that a lot of these strange transformations mirror those of creatures on land who have extended rift exposure. All ocean life will be transformed, or even merged into others.

Some of the warped creatures found will be:
- Octopus, in which their tentacles act as stingers. If stung, it gives a numbing effect and may cause hallucinations.
- Angler fish that have merged with whales. These creatures will be extremely large and are marked as being particularly dangerous. Considering their razor sharp teeth, it’s advised to avoid them, if just to save time away from their actual objective.

For the Outsiders who do spend hours at sea, they will be able to make out a few important points from this: they will see flickers of what appears to be a rift forming, and will be able to report back these findings. Beyond these flickers of the rift, for those who aren’t deterred by fear or paranoia, they might see a glimpse into the rifts that appear to be of sky, or even trees. Some may also find strange wildlife that don’t look like they belong in the ocean, but due to the rift's effects, they almost seem like indefinable lumps. These can be submitted back for research, as well as any other relevant specimens found at sea.

▶ 005. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO.

Back at Mt. Fuji, they need help from Outsiders in furthering their research on the effects of rifts, and also on its potential cures. Currently, they do know the following facts:

- Rift poisoning can happen from just extended exposure to being around a rift. The body reacts to the rift's energy on all levels.
- There are several known symptoms of being rift poisoned including: nausea, vertigo, loss of control/increased impulsivity, aggression, and even lapses in memory.
- Extended rift exposure, depending entirely on proximity and energy levels of rift, or even some correlations to the kaiju that come from them, may cause transformations in one's genetic makeup.

While the latter is obviously far too risky to pursue any real research at present, they are asking for those who have helped to research these rifts to come and stop by, especially if they have exhibited any of the symptoms of rift poisoning. If so, they will be asked to fill out a survey to discuss their findings.

SURVEY QUESTION:
How likely would you say it is that you would attack a teammate? (1 very likely, I’ve done this before to 10, I would never and have never).
How is your impulse control?
Have you ever gambled? How likely is it that you would?
Have you ever had a taste for blood?
Have you ever forgotten something important?

AI-generated questions created by SYNTHIA.


Outsiders will be encouraged to share their responses, and some may even be uploaded to a shared portfolio. They didn’t say it would be anonymous, did they? Oops. Hopefully you didn't say something that you didn't want someone else to see. Additionally, the questions could also differ from Outsider to Outsider, and could even be extremely pointed and specific.

For those who actually are willing to try the clinical trial medicines, they will find themselves under several potential side effects that are still being ironed out, including increased and uncontrollable hunger, being overly friendly to combat the desire for aggression, and even relaxing the muscles to a point where their bodies can suddenly give out. Researchers will advise people to help Outsiders who may look like they need that extra hand!

Those who assist in this research will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of these trials. They will be provided camper vans and any other equipment needed for their comfort.




▶ 006. AFTERWORD.

Welcome to our 10th TDM! All TDM threads are game canon and characters who don't app will be glitched out of this world. As the TDM will act as the event, existing characters are heavily encouraged to participate. Please use this format for top levels: CHARACTER | CANON | CURRENT / NEW CHARACTER.

There are currently 12 available player slots. New players are welcome to use this TDM to get samples for APPLICATIONS when they open.

Use the code provided in the ARRIVAL prompt if you'd like to participate in the ice breaker, and place it in your top level along with your other prompts. Anything such as civilian name or username can be marked as UNDECIDED if you're unsure of what you'd like your character to have for now. Though it says 'Orientation', existing characters can still participate in the ice-breaker. Current Outsiders will have their Syndata files accessible for all to see. New characters will not have a Syndata profile but players can write a short blurb about the character for this.

Please note that all tags in this log will count for 2 points each and will count towards May AC.


TDM #10 BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)
1. ARRIVAL PROMPT (KYOTO): Newcomers arrive with ocular and brain implants, and are given a breakdown of the premise with an icebreaker orientation to complete. They arrive in the Kyoto base in a communal stasis pool which is underground. The Neo Tokyo base can be visited, but it is still under construction from being damaged by a kaiju attack back in February.
2. HOTEL REVIEWS Outsiders are free to travel to Neo Tokyo and can return to the main base. There is no definite date on when repairs will be completed, but Outsiders can stay there if they so choose. Due to the poor accommodations, LILITH provides Outsiders with vouchers for temporary housing until the Tokyo base is completed. Outsiders are able to stay in various hotels that range from 5-star ones to love hotels. Those who want to remain in the Kyoto base may need to deal with side effects from constant warping for travel. Outsiders with other means of travel, such as Gundams, can avoid these effects.
3. MAID FOR TROUBLE: With the Imugi's defeat, relations with South Korea have improved and discussions are underway regarding the reopening of its borders. The Outsiders' recent exploits have gained global recognition, resulting in a more favorable reputation for both the Outsiders and LILITH. The attack on the base has impacted multiple small businesses around it, and business owners are requesting the Outsiders' help to raise more money through promotional events. Outsiders will be encouraged to dress up as a maid or butler to serve customers.
4. RIFT EXPLORATION - OCEAN: Researchers have made a breakthrough in pinpointing where potential rifts may occur. Outsiders are tasked with exploring parts of Tokyo Bay with a concentration of rift-like energy and are given an ocean gem to help navigate the waters. Outsiders will find various mutated ocean life as well as flickers of a rift, in which they can glimpse a scenery (such as the sky or trees) or wildlife that don't belong in the ocean. Outsiders are encouraged to bring back any findings or specimens for further research.
5. RIFT EXPLORATION - NEO TOKYO: Researchers on Mt. Fuji are looking into studying rift effects and developing potential cures. Outsiders who have helped to research rifts and experienced rift poisoning will be given a survey to fill out and are encouraged to share their responses. Those who are willing to give the trial medicines a try may suffer from some side effects, such as increased hunger or being overly friendly, and will be asked to camp near Mt. Fuji for the duration of the trials.
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likemybooks: standing tall and serious (contemplate)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2025-05-29 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Please, I'm not like most other guys. [He holds his head up proudly, a difficult feat as he's sinking into the water.] I learned how not to be a real jerk, that's all. [He shifts to find a more comfortable position and shakes his head.]

I know you saw a memory of me, but...you didn't know me back then. I wasn't a person who was pleasant to be around.

[A combination of being isolated from the greater world and a strong desire to imitate the people he believed emulated the type of man he ought to become: a path that could lead many to becoming a villain.]

I don't know. I like being busy. It makes me feel useful.
copy: (1 4 6)

[personal profile] copy 2025-05-29 04:43 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yuta doesn't respond verbally to the claim, instead opting to give Geto a Look. It's the kind that ambiguously hangs somewhere between skeptical and knowing all at once — a silent yet pointed: were you, really? He doesn't care to rehash that particular point between them again, so he leaves it at that.

Besides, he gets too distracted by what Geto says next anyway. Or rather, what the words invoke. The sound of 'Haibara' stirs the ghostly remnants of memories that yet linger like a stubborn afterimage behind closed eyelids; a bright smile, wide brown eyes, the name "Yu" suddenly and inexplicably heavy on his tongue. They're nothing but disorientating snippets that have Yuta's gaze going glassy and distant for a moment, lost to the brief distant pang of sad fondness that the gossamer threads of recollection bring. It tells him enough about what Haibara's fate must have been that he doesn't need to ask.

There's a slight delay before he blinks hard and shakes it off, belatedly humming his agreement, voice still a touch distant. ]


Mm. He's been through enough.
eyescar: (pic#16987557)

[personal profile] eyescar 2025-05-29 06:56 pm (UTC)(link)
oh right
i get it

but you're not a labourer anymore?
coordination: (like you need to tell me about fisting)

[personal profile] coordination 2025-05-29 08:51 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The ominousness of that later scares him. And yet one part of him that he still isn't quite used to existing and thus having difficulty embracing is ... excited?

Small blessing that Dearka shows him some mercy here. And at the very least ... he looks good in the butler outfit too, but not in that way where it's going to impact his work and end up in him accidentally spilling something on a guess or himself again.

Despite the kindness his boyfriend shows, Yzak still doesn't know when to give up. Though at this point it's in part a very real curiosity. ]


Weren't you just going on about how humiliating wearing that thing was!?
followyourstar: (D09)

[personal profile] followyourstar 2025-05-29 11:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Does he seriously think they're that pampered?

Their eyes dart briefly to his hands. They look more callused than Sinclair's, at any rate.]


That's what I figured.

[At least he sent resources over.]

Anyways... I'm getting out of this dress before anyone else comes in.
coordination: (like you need to tell me about fisting)

[personal profile] coordination 2025-05-30 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
Dis... missed?

[ Yzak blinks, momentarily dumbfounded.

And then it hits him when Cagalli demurely takes a sip of the tea. He just got played.

Like, did he do it perfectly as boasted he could? Yes, it was a 10/10 execution. But he got played.

So bristling up like an angry cat, he squawks. ]


That wasn't an offer to serve you!
zauneyete: (Filled with Disdain)

[personal profile] zauneyete 2025-05-30 12:59 am (UTC)(link)
Did anything about me give you the impression that I would spend a day in heavy labor?

[ HE'S TOO OLD FOR THAT SHIT NOW ]
gilgamess: (gil looking all happy)

[personal profile] gilgamess 2025-05-30 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
That is up to you.

[ Well, does she want to get started with scouting, or what?

... though Gilgamesh does not know what, precisely, Saber thinks she will be doing when she has only just arrived in this world and barely knows anything of its goings-on or layout.

Still, that blush amuses him a bit. They may or may not accomplish anything, but no matter their current statuses, he can scarcely deny that she always has a certain charm. ]
sanguivorous: (Smirk -Who would taste best)

[personal profile] sanguivorous 2025-05-30 02:55 am (UTC)(link)
It's true, you're not.

[He smirks as he draws himself up like that. Too bad Astarion's compliment isn't probably exactly what Taryon is thinking, but it's still a compliment in Astarion's estimation.]

But you would be surprised by who I may or may not like.

[It's hard to imagine Taryon as being anything but him. Maybe more of a rich knob? A nobelese wimp?]

Ah, of course you're that sort of a busybody. Let me distract you.

[He brings a wet finger to his lips, head tilting in thought.]

Why don't we plan what our first true "date" should be?
busternaut: (SEED 46)

[personal profile] busternaut 2025-05-30 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Dearka was turning to go busy himself with something else, but he pauses now, turning very slightly to glance towards Yzak.

He smirks. He winks.]


Eh... It becomes a lot less humiliating once you discover that the guy you're dating gets so turned on by the sight of you, he can't even pour a cup of tea right.

[😇]
coordination: (RIPBOZO)

[personal profile] coordination 2025-05-30 04:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ He had to go and ask that when he'd been spared, but now the trigger's been pulled. Someone call 911, there's been a murder. ]
zauneyete: (Can I convince you?)

[personal profile] zauneyete 2025-05-30 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, I see you know how to treat a rare resource.

[ They're silly, but hey. He feels a little... you know. companionship with him because of this. ]
zauneyete: (pic#17756767)

[personal profile] zauneyete 2025-05-30 06:21 am (UTC)(link)
[ No, Dante, he's just a crimelord. He thinks everyone would be uncomfortable with the shit he's pulled.

Then, pointedly:
]

At least I know where I am most useful, hm?

[ So Tezca might have made him. Don't worry about it, it's all out of the kindness of his heart now. ]

Oh, but don't let me stop you. Otherwise, you'll probably start serving the next person, hm?
eyescar: (pic#17110338)

[personal profile] eyescar 2025-05-30 09:41 am (UTC)(link)
it's rude to make assumptions silco-san
gorb: (lxxi.)

[personal profile] gorb 2025-05-30 10:37 am (UTC)(link)
Rare!

( Rude. )

Ah, I suppose you're right. Back home compliments were for the violence or the beauty. The first I'm not allowed to show-off anymore, and the second, well - you've seen our companions. Very little taste.

( (✿◡‿◡) )
gorb: (xxxiv.)

[personal profile] gorb 2025-05-30 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
( He notices that.

How could he not. Geto's gaze flickers ever so slightly upwards to Yuta's hairline, but is back on the nearby doorway before the boy's expression clears. He's nowhere near the truth, it's just an interesting point. Something he should consider more.
)

A shame LILITH didn't come to the same conclusion, but we'll just have to keep an eye out.

( Which will only work if the little fucker doesn't JUMP INTO A RIFT so that's unfortunate. ) Have you met the brother? ( Maybe Yuta can be the more personable one and get Choso in the know too. Geto never knows how to really act there. ) He's protective.
photosympathies: (ix.)

[personal profile] photosympathies 2025-05-30 12:05 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a really talented family! You must all be super cool.
copy: (0 1 6)

[personal profile] copy 2025-05-30 12:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The threads snap as he pulls back to current reality, leaving the phantom impressions to disappear as quickly as they came, forgotten. Only an odd sense of disquiet remains and if Yuta were on his own, he'd try to make sense of it and end up spacing out for a good while before eventually giving up. It would be far from the first time it's happened. But he can't go mentally chasing ghostly rabbits right now, he's with company that requires his attention to stay in the here and now. So he lets it slip through his fingers and just ignores the feeling.

He nods again in dual agreement to both the sentiment regarding LILITH and the task of keeping an eye out. Even if Yuji never wants anything to do with him again, he'd still look out for him. His kouhai is someone he cares deeply for and there's also a sense of responsibility there. Gojo had entrusted him to Yuta long before they even met and whether that's still needed or not with Gojo here, he still considers it his duty. It's what a good senpai does, isn't it?

When Geto brings up Choso, Yuta's expression turns notably troubled, a complicated look replacing the previously absentminded one. ]


I know Choso from back home, but it seems we're from different times here. He doesn't know me at all.

[ Awkward enough on its own, but here comes the reluctant kicker: ]

... He mistook me for Kenjaku.

[ A fun thing he gets to share in common with Geto now. ]
gorb: (xliii.)

[personal profile] gorb 2025-05-30 12:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Did he?

( It does inspire a laugh. ) Were you attacked outright too? That was fun. ( Delivered in a way that implies it was not. ) I'm used to vitriol, but usually I prefer to deserve it.

( He has his own list of crimes, attributing another's just made him cranky. But it does get Yuta another lazy incline of his head. )

But I thought Kenjaku was dead. ( A more specific drift upwards of his gaze, to the scars there. ) Unless he moved on before that?
copy: (1 1 5)

[personal profile] copy 2025-05-30 01:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Almost.

[ It's not said with a pout, but it's a close thing; his mouth an unhappy line, brow furrowed in wry consternation. Unlike Geto, he has no one to blame but himself for doing what he did and ending up with the one telltale sign of Kenjaku's presence throughout history. Choso's near-violent misunderstanding is just one way the consequences of his actions have manifested. (Yuji's anger and hurt another.)

He notes the lingering gaze on his forehead and decides not to pay it much heed, just shaking his head in response to that last question before elaborating on Choso instead. ]


Choso-san's from much earlier in time, he didn't know.

[ Unless he was told, but that doesn't matter either way. It ultimately wouldn't have changed this case of mistaken identity. ]

Besides, it's not like death means anything here and Kenjaku has changed bodies so many times, to Choso I could have just been any one of those past bodies since we hadn't met yet when he's from.
busternaut: (Chara Theater 004)

[personal profile] busternaut 2025-05-30 04:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just when he could have gotten off scot-free!

Dearka hums a merry tune and goes back to... Whatever it was that he was about to go do? Those details aren't really the point of this thread. The point is, enjoy the rest of your shift, you weird little uniform fetishist! You're never going to live this down <3]
gorb: (xix.)

[personal profile] gorb 2025-05-30 04:23 pm (UTC)(link)
That's right, he knew him in another body.

( For all he sounds calm and collected there's a little unease within him. He does not spend much of his time thinking about Kenjaku, except for when it is very dark, and very quiet, and he is alone. The why's of it elude him, though he knows they'd probably do him no good. )

You worked things out then?
likemybooks: Taryon sheepishly blushing (blush)

[personal profile] likemybooks 2025-05-30 04:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Who he may or may not like. Taryon blushes at that, wondering if that means that he's Astarion's type. Handsome? Rich? Intelligent?

He thinks of the man in Astarion's memory, Sebastian, was it? Though he was a farmer boy and Tary is a delicate bookish type, both are inexperienced -- were in experienced. There was a particular fondness that could be felt, something that Taryon wonders is related to that similarity.]


I...suppose we can visit that arcade once more. [They went there as friends. Why not revisit their old haunts and see what changed?]

...So, what sort of people do you like?
sanguivorous: (Smirk -He uses many hands)

[personal profile] sanguivorous 2025-05-30 06:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah! Yes, it's been awhile since I've been. But you wouldn't want to do something s little more romantic?

[He isn't sure if Taryon is suggesting it for his sake, since Astarion knows he has a romantic ideal, so maybe he just needs a little encouragement to embrace that side of himself now with Astarion.

Taryon looks very cute, suddenly, like he's thinking of something nice. His question makes him chuckle; that must be why he has that expression now ]


That's just the thing, darling: I'm not sure! I...liked Tav, but the two of you are nothing alike. But he had power and that attracted me.

[But was it the sort of attraction that could lead to romance? Perhaps not, in the end.]

I could say what it is I like about you. Perhaps that could help.
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[personal profile] soft_shelled 2025-05-30 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I mean, I know I am.

Dunno about my brothers.