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middaeg2019-09-07 08:39 am
notawriter) wrote in middaeg2019-09-07 08:39 am
ODA'S OPEN SEPTERIL SHENANIGANS AND CATCH-ALL
Who: Oda Sakunosuke (notawriter) and YOU!
When: Mostly early Septeril/pre-Dorchacht espionage stuff.
Where: Mostly various places in Aefenglom city proper, visiting the Coven dorms, working odd jobs, etc.
What: Open prompts for September shenanigans and more, a catch-all log.
Warnings: Currently none, will update as necessary.
Format: Prose or brackets are GO, whichever you're comfortable with! I'll follow suit.
Handwave-y Helpers Here are some ideas for handwaving:
If you were around the Lunasa festival at the beginning of Aguril, you may have seen Oda dragged off to model such avant garde pieces as this lawn chair. Maybe you made some comment within earshot—even if it wasn't a nice one, Oda's easy-going enough that he wasn't offended. He wouldn't mind making casual conversation, but things could become serious if you brought up feelings about arriving in Aefenglom.
If you were at the training camp, you may have seen or met Oda training up his fawn abilities or being partnered up via enchanted bracelets. Oddly, he took these match-ups rather well, his only complaint more on the behalf of others than himself: no one should find themselves suddenly chained to another without permission in advance. Most would find him a passive partner who sounded calm and rational while his unwilling partners protested to the trainers. He's not a leader type, but those who warmed up to him would find him a reliable match, cooperative, capable of adapting to a variety of situations, and always putting his partner's safety before his own.
If you were in the collective dream of Dorchacht, you may have seen Oda on the downlow wandering the back streets before eventually going to the Pavilion where witches sell monsters. He later was captured when trying to free his vampire friend, Dazai. After struggling for some time, he was subject to punishment. Seeming properly subdued, he sat chained to a post with his gaze downward. But there was a darkness in his expression—not so dark as his anger but enough that he'll make someone (or several someones) pay for what they've done. If you had successfully rescued him, he'll certainly be indebted to you. (Caveat: he will not kill for anyone's cause.)
I. ODD JOBS
Oda often picks up odd jobs, from painting fences/doors/sheds, to city-wide fetch quests (please help me find my golden hair comb) and bizarre errands (help me cross the street carrying ten bags of groceries) or arbitrations (my significant other is cheating on me with my best friend!). He's not really good at that last one but will still give it a shot since he's done something like it as the lowest ranking member of the Port Mafia.
So if you see him at work painting something or cleaning up afterward or perhaps peering down at the street cracks in search of a hair comb, or feel like gawking at him as he balances multiple bags of groceries, or see him regrouping after a negotiation gone wrong, feel free to bother him as you see fit.
II. VISITATION
Oda visits the Coven dormatories sometimes, usually to check up on Emil and make sure he's properly taken care of. Like the orphans, Oda may not be able to live with Emil, but he can offer the boy help and support.
To Emil: "Ah, Emil—it's Oda. How are things going today? Anything you need to head out for?"
Anyone Oda may recognize: Oda may casually greet you and ask what you're up to.
III. HEADING HOME
Oda currently lives only with Dazai in ordinary housing in the Haven. After his long days at work, he may visit Emil before going home. Along the way, he might stop somewhere to practice some fawn magic or sit down and wait out a headache from his growing horns. If you approach from his blind spot too quietly, you might startle him a little. But as long as you aren't dangerous, he won't react badly.
"Were you looking for someone?"
If you hang around him long enough that he wants to be on his way, he may invite you to come with—he still has to buy himself some orange juice. Just in case.
IV. WILDCARD
Any other ideas? Wanna talk about things? Drop a comment here with your own prompt, or let's touch base on Plurk (![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
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notawriter) and YOU!When: Mostly early Septeril/pre-Dorchacht espionage stuff.
Where: Mostly various places in Aefenglom city proper, visiting the Coven dorms, working odd jobs, etc.
What: Open prompts for September shenanigans and more, a catch-all log.
Warnings: Currently none, will update as necessary.
Format: Prose or brackets are GO, whichever you're comfortable with! I'll follow suit.
Handwave-y Helpers Here are some ideas for handwaving:
LUNASA
If you were around the Lunasa festival at the beginning of Aguril, you may have seen Oda dragged off to model such avant garde pieces as this lawn chair. Maybe you made some comment within earshot—even if it wasn't a nice one, Oda's easy-going enough that he wasn't offended. He wouldn't mind making casual conversation, but things could become serious if you brought up feelings about arriving in Aefenglom.
WILDER TRAINING
If you were at the training camp, you may have seen or met Oda training up his fawn abilities or being partnered up via enchanted bracelets. Oddly, he took these match-ups rather well, his only complaint more on the behalf of others than himself: no one should find themselves suddenly chained to another without permission in advance. Most would find him a passive partner who sounded calm and rational while his unwilling partners protested to the trainers. He's not a leader type, but those who warmed up to him would find him a reliable match, cooperative, capable of adapting to a variety of situations, and always putting his partner's safety before his own.
BLACK CITY DREAM
If you were in the collective dream of Dorchacht, you may have seen Oda on the downlow wandering the back streets before eventually going to the Pavilion where witches sell monsters. He later was captured when trying to free his vampire friend, Dazai. After struggling for some time, he was subject to punishment. Seeming properly subdued, he sat chained to a post with his gaze downward. But there was a darkness in his expression—not so dark as his anger but enough that he'll make someone (or several someones) pay for what they've done. If you had successfully rescued him, he'll certainly be indebted to you. (Caveat: he will not kill for anyone's cause.)
I. ODD JOBS
Oda often picks up odd jobs, from painting fences/doors/sheds, to city-wide fetch quests (please help me find my golden hair comb) and bizarre errands (help me cross the street carrying ten bags of groceries) or arbitrations (my significant other is cheating on me with my best friend!). He's not really good at that last one but will still give it a shot since he's done something like it as the lowest ranking member of the Port Mafia.
So if you see him at work painting something or cleaning up afterward or perhaps peering down at the street cracks in search of a hair comb, or feel like gawking at him as he balances multiple bags of groceries, or see him regrouping after a negotiation gone wrong, feel free to bother him as you see fit.
II. VISITATION
Oda visits the Coven dormatories sometimes, usually to check up on Emil and make sure he's properly taken care of. Like the orphans, Oda may not be able to live with Emil, but he can offer the boy help and support.
To Emil: "Ah, Emil—it's Oda. How are things going today? Anything you need to head out for?"
Anyone Oda may recognize: Oda may casually greet you and ask what you're up to.
III. HEADING HOME
Oda currently lives only with Dazai in ordinary housing in the Haven. After his long days at work, he may visit Emil before going home. Along the way, he might stop somewhere to practice some fawn magic or sit down and wait out a headache from his growing horns. If you approach from his blind spot too quietly, you might startle him a little. But as long as you aren't dangerous, he won't react badly.
"Were you looking for someone?"
If you hang around him long enough that he wants to be on his way, he may invite you to come with—he still has to buy himself some orange juice. Just in case.
IV. WILDCARD
Any other ideas? Wanna talk about things? Drop a comment here with your own prompt, or let's touch base on Plurk (
no subject
[The supposed to be dead part hinted at, but purposely omitted here. It's not surprising to Nagare, since he came from a similar situation himself.
Then, as though an afterthought, he adds:]
Odasaku. [Spoken slowly, as if he's making some mental connection between the man's name and the nickname Dazai called him by.] He called you Odasaku.
[But perhaps the most important detail is not what he has heard about Oda, but the sight he saw in that dream.]
no subject
Ah, well. Oda's not in any particular rush. Perhaps those reasons will be revealed in due time.]
I see. You're not wrong there.
[And if that's all Nagare had heard, Oda could understand that. He doesn't have much of a story to hear, at least from his perspective.]
Anyway, we won't have to tote these things around for too much longer. Then, maybe we could grab a bite and talk a little more about things. How's that sound?
no subject
I think it is a good idea.
[It will give him the opportunity to talk about their experiences in the dream, after all.
The thought of which, after a moment of silent focus on the task (which he's starting to think of as a challenge now), prompts his next words.]
Once we reach our destination, there is a subject I would like to ask you about.
no subject
Sure, not a problem.
[There isn't much to say along the way, but it isn't much longer before they properly deliver the groceries to a decently well-to-do elderly couple that is quite grateful for their hard work. After they've presented Oda with his pay and seen him out, he rolls and stretches his shoulders before he and Nagare move on.
They eventually manage to find a small cafe. Oda frowns a little as he looks over his options, but he decides to order something soon enough.]
Ah, I miss having curry... [He laments briefly before focusing on Nagare.] Anyway, what was it you wanted to ask about?