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[intercalaryninja]

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<arthas>

[prodigalleader]

I'm told you have skill in metalworking.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Have you now?

I do admit I have more experience than most. Melee weapons, mostly.

[andthetombstones]

Robbie finds it surprising, his unwillingness to open the door to Hill House and walk right in. Does he knock? No, because Reira might open the door. He should go right on in, so he can go past any children here and find Tsuki.

First the kitchen, then the bedroom, wherever he finds the spider first, leaning on the doorway and knocking on it absently. "Hey, Tsukikage?"

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage's security system is working as well as ever, so he can feel Robbie stomping towards the little home. He can't see it's Robbie, but he can guess it's him due to his weight. On one hand, Tsukikage feels like he should answer the door, but he can't bring himself to approach his old friend.

Robbie will find him in the laundry, pulling it out to be hung outside. A part of him wants to disappear when he hears the other's voice, but Tsukikage turns to look at him, all ees locking in on Robbie.]

Hello, Robbie. How can I help you? [He sounds a lot more stable than he thinks he is, honestly]

august 16

[alphaophiuchi]

[ it's after his latest interaction with Reira that Draco decides, yes, he ought to stop by Hill House. It's been a while since he's seen Tsukikage, after all; that won't do. Not after what happened.

[ so he stops by, rapping on the door succinctly, heaped up on his coils as he waits. Hopefully, it'll be Tsukikage who actually gets the door for him, and not someone else. Not that he won't be able to figure out where his room is, anyway. ]

[intercalaryninja]

[It's a good thing that Tsukikage answers the door and Draco doesn't let himself in to find the appropriately labelled 'spider pit', because a fifteen foot drop down was certainly a very painful way to stumble into someone's bedroom. Now with all of his clothes back on and face covered, Tsukikage is looking like his old self. Though the worry still has a few days to leave his face, he's overall looking better.

The spider looks a little surprised to see the naga, admittedly. After Robbie, he shouldn't have been, but it still feels a little unreal to see the man.]

Draco... I... hello there.

[Just before Christmas]

[andthetombstones]

Robbie is still preparing for his wedding, and Draco's neurosis is keeping him that way, but he still found time to have something cool made for Tsukikage.

Like a few of his other gifts, this is made from the stones on his body. It's a sharp cinnabar dagger, perfectly suited for the arachne's hands. It's wrapped poorly, but it is something he put effort into.

[intercalaryninja]

The dagger now has a permanent place in Tsukikage’s inventory. It’s a beautiful gift.

At some point, Tsukikage goes to break into Draco and Robbie’s house. Nothing too drastic. Just the Christmas ninja at work. Assuming they haven’t reinforced the windows, the duo would find near the stairs a woven, spider-silk blanket covering two kits to maintain their swords. If that doesn't work, it's left with the mail box.

Tsukikage believes in practical gifts.

During "Jump To The Left" Player Plot

[ryslighelpers]

[This timewarp seems, somehow, a longer distance than any Tsukikage will have yet experienced. It's not a matter of time, not exactly - that concept gets hazy when you warp it - and yet...]

[It's long enough that the sensation may leave the arachne dizzy, queasy. When the feeling clears, he'll find himself in... well, the room itself isn't familiar, but some of the patterns that can be found around it are. They're reminiscent of the things Tsukikage and the others found in Haftesal, enough so that he should have no trouble deciding he's down the (in the present) collapsed corridor. There is daylight through the windows, instead of mud - right now, they're still above ground.]

[That's if he's not distracted by the people. There's a circle of them in robes chanting lowly around an intricate... something constructed of bone, and already fog seems to be swirling up in between the dry white tangle. More groups are scattered around the circle, people watching and waiting. One young woman - also in robes - is whispering to another, older, figure: "I left the key in the closet - I thought, since we have it shielded from explosions from inside ever since Liam and Everett..."]

[They don't seem to have noticed Tsukikage at first, but now someone catches a glimpse of him while mid-turn. His eyes widen, and he yanks on the robe of the person standing next to him.] What is -

[This all gets derailed as the fog spasms up, a vague outline forming within it, and the chanting cuts off. The man who started to comment on Tsukikage falls silent, though he and his friend keep a wary eye on the arachne. The Fog God... is more of a danger than any monster.]

[One of the chanters steps forward to ask her something in a low tone, too quiet for Tsukikage to make out.]

[The response isn't good.] You dare, [the Fog God seethes, almost immediately.] I will not answer to humans - were it not for you -

[She's interrupted by two people at once. The first one is just the man who originally spoke to her, and he starts with a slightly louder, albeit still as civil and careful as he can make it, "Respectfully -"]

[But the second is a different young man in the circle. When he speaks up, it's a shout.] Don't try to blame it on us! We know what you did - the Day and Night haven't been around for decades, and if you -

[The Fog God is deathly silent through this, although the weight of fog in her shape gets angrier even with the first man's more polite interjaction. When the second continues past his first few words, the whispering echoes that always accompany her have risen to a muffled scream.]

[Her silhouette raises fog-shaped arms, and lightning rains down, smashing through the ceiling.]

[It fries the circle around her instantly, with the violent smell of ozone and burned flesh, and without giving anyone enough time to react. Then the room explodes into magic, but this cooperative ritual style just isn't fast enough to deal with the fire that's caught in the carpet, the way the walls are shaking and collapsing -]

[The Fog God vanishes with a violent inrush of air into the vacuum, stoking the fires. Along with it goes a pulse of - it can't be described as anything but anger. As it passes, the ground collapses deep underneath it, and Haftesal falls.]

[It's barely moments before the sky is drowned out by mud and falling stone, and everyone in this room is buried alive.]

<LindenTailor>

[hearthebell]

Tsukikage, do you have a moment to spare?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Of course.

How can I help you, Linden?

[sweartoyou]

[...Hm. Well, she was going to leave a message so she could hopefully avoid any displays of weakness or awkwardness, but judging by the default message, uh. Yeah. She’ll just go ahead and roll of her bed and go out to find him.]

Mr. Arachne?

[heeeeere spider spider spider...]

[intercalaryninja]

[He really should change the default message. He hasn't done that since coming to Ryslig. And no one actually pays attention to it.

But Tsukikage's actually a spider again and was just cleaning up the house. He turns when he hears Rachel and he smiles.]

Yes? I'm here. How can I be of assistance?

<dlm> | during the Firewall event

[alphaophiuchi]

[ the following seems to be typed hastily, for some reason. It also might go past Tsukikage's notice, depending on what he's doing. Such is the nature of timing. ]

tsukiake

tsu

i needy ou

can i come oerv

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage's in a weird mood, but he's being lazy today. He occasionally checks the network and he's surprised when he gets the message...

Though the contents... He can't find himself to be worried

Sure. If you want. Go ahead.

3/28 random late night text

[restinglichface]

ur a rly dope friend

[intercalaryninja]

I don't understand.

Is everything okay?

AFTER 'VENGEANCE' (I might be a bit slow waitin for context in other threads)

[soft_focus]

[Reira doesn't come out of the Arcade, in the end. She leaves the door from her closet open for Tsukikage to join her- rare indeed, given that Reira never really lets him in there- but she leaves it open.

She's in her room there. Holding a stuffed fish while on her bed.

Simply staring. Maybe waiting, even.]

Got ur context? Haha im slower

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage enters. He enters eventually. He's worried that the robots will yell at him and his obvious stance on the Fourth would have him escorted out, but his worrying is for naught. The spider is quiet as usual and if Reira hadn't been staring at the entrance, Tsukikage may have slipped in without notice.

The ninja bows to her. Quiet. Respectful. Distant. Reira made her stance clear that she didn't want more violence and bloodshed. He figures this will be an expansion on that point.]

Your injuries... they don't leave scars on you, do they?

JUNE 30

[soft_focus]

[A little bit after everyone who came through the error of the cube goes back to Felfri- where they were Supposed to go to begin with- Reira is rather lost in thought. A Particular date is coming up quick...

And...she's nervous.

She seeks Tsukikage out a bit late into the evening, looking rather anxious about something.] ...Tsukikage?

...can....

...Can we talk about something?

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage has been quietly working on his own projects and it's been a while since he's had a heart to heart with Reira. That's why he's surprised when he sees the young woman and he stands up from the cushion he was using as a chair.]

Of course, Reira-dono. You can disclose anything with me.

continuing reply to <CardiovascularSurgeon>

[justbeingknife]

[ from here ]

I feel the same way. I want to go back, but there're people who... I think they honestly feel grateful for a second chance.

[ And however Majima might feel about the Fog God, well... throwing that kind of person under the bus for personal gain? It wouldn't be right. ]

Thanks for doin' this, anyway. I'd rather know than not.

Although it does make me wonder if it's the same deal for the Fourth.

[intercalaryninja]

I believe some other members of the Freedom Fellowship, including myself, feel the same

... We want to feel less powerless but not at the cost of others' freedom. We just want to release the Fog's hold on us. At least we know never to try that again.

...

What do you mean? Like if the Fourth is connected to his followers? It is likely... The Fourth was made using a big chunk of the Fog's power.

Day after mugging situation

[speedweed]

Why was he nervous of all things? There was no reason to be and yet here he was, fidgeting as he finally finds his way to the address he'd been given just last night. Who was this Tsukikage person, anyway? He hadn't really the foggiest idea.

At least he dressed a little nicer than before, the same coat and hat but with a black dress shirt covered by a deep brown sweater and an oddly fairly bright green tie.

Hopefully there wasn't anything special he needed to do as he makes his way in, looking around as if he's totally lost.

In a way, he really is.

[intercalaryninja]

The address he had been given was the address for the Hyakki Yagyo supermarket. Tsukikage had left that address first since Speedwagon wasn't confident at all with his skills, so Tsukikage figured this would be the easiest to start with. The general store has various living amenities on display, ready for the day.

Though Tsukikage is back in his monster form and out of makeup and the dress, he is still busy as ever, bustling to get the shop set up with some new goods from Vandare. The arachne is busy setting prices when he hears the jingle of the bell door. He looks back.

"Good morning, sir," Tsukikage gives a polite bow, making no indication he met the man last night. Still, he was glad to see Speedwagon had taken his invitation. "How may I help you?"

FORWARD DATED: OCT 24

[standless]

[Jonathan Joestar has another Job Interview.

He hopes, very quietly, that he is not eaten by another whale between now and the moment he enters the building he's to be interviewed at. Fortunately no such thing happens.

He's dressed as well as he can- there's not really much he can wear, admittedly, beyond a spare outfit that he's managed to procure in this place so far, and the very honeymoon suit he died within. But he's taken great pains to find a way to have them laundered properly, especially after the whale incident, and so while it's clear he's not much to his name in this place it's equally clear that he's tried.

He wants to leave a good impression, even if this is someone he's met.]

[intercalaryninja]

[Nope. He just enters the TTT, officially closed now due to them being off hours but with the door open and a cleaner there tidying up. The woman points Jonathan towards Tsukikage's office (formerly Haru's and who knows before that) and even knocks on the door for him.]

I'm here. You may enter.

[Jonathan will see Tsukikage's is in his smaller, arachne body now that the Fog was gone. He's at his desk, signing some documents. Next to him, Chikage was busy putting sticky labels on each pile of papers, trying to catergorise the work by colour for Tsukikage's convenience.]

Ah... hello, Mr. Joestar. Right on time.

[justbeingknife]

[ There's a package for Tsukikage, addressed from Majima. Inside is a container of cider and some baked sweets! ]

I'm not sure if ya have a sweet tooth, but it sounds like some of the kids ya look after do. I hope you can enjoy this with them. Take care, Tsukikage-han.

[intercalaryninja]

[It's a pleasant surprise and it's certainly appreciated. Majima's probably going to find a package himself of a blanket and a stylish belt with a hidden pouch in it.]

Thank you for your kindness, Majima-san.

Hope you enjoy my small gifts.

Complements of the season,

Tsukikage.

6/5

[fingersandteeth]

[There's a knock on Tsukikage's door.]

Ah, hello? [comes the voice from the other side, a pleasant tenor with a newscaster's lack of accent.] My name is Steven. I'm one of the new arrivals. Reira said I could stay with you a short while until I have my bearings.

Sorry about the delay!

[intercalaryninja]

[There's a long pause of silence from the door. Then, there's a gross 'squelch' from the door. From a crack beneath the door, a cotton-candy pink and blue slime begins to ooze out from underneath there. The single eye rotates and looks at Steven before it begins to take a legless but certainly humanoid shape.

Gross.]

Ah, Steven. Master Reira did inform me of your arrival. It is a pleasure to meet you.

[He bows respectfully to the other man.]

<sharpteeth>

[fingersandteeth]

Tsukikage? Has anyone gone missing from Hill House since the 27th? I've been busy with work in Djavulenstad, so I haven't had a chance to visit since then.

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

I can't find Raphtalia.

She's missing.

I've searched everywhere.

Her laptop is still here so she hasn't disappeared. But she's missing

<SanduShengshou>

[legbreakings]

[ It's been a month since he was given Tsukikage's contact upon his arrival, a month of trying to acclimatize and distract himself but with his transformation growing ever closer, it's time for Jiang Cheng to send a necessary message. ]

Tsukikage,

I was given your contact details by Majima Goro upon my arrival.

He told me we would be like-minded in regards to the Fog God.

Jiang Wanyin

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

Forgive me for the late response. I had been without enough weight to use my laptop.

Though... to say you are like-minded...

Do you wish to kill her? Or do you wish to return to your own world without her or the 4th's influence?

<SanduShengshou>

[legbreakings]

I don't know if you are free yet, but do you make bows and arrows as well as swords?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

I have never made a proper bow before- only improvised ones but I've fashioned arrows a number of times.

I am free now though

<kyouken>

[justbeingknife]

I'm done with the Fourth God. You picking up neutrals, still?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

We always are.

Out of curiosity, what triggered this?

<kyouken>

[justbeingknife]

Say, what's this I hear about your mystery birthday?

< hazyreflection >

[intercalaryninja]

[Oh shit. Who tattled?]

I don't have one. I'm a ninja.

[#blatantlies]

december 24.

[digiorno]

[Late in the evening, Giorno leaves a package at Tsukikage's door. It contains a small, carefully-wrapped box of almond cookies, a square heating pad (winter sucks), and a neatly-printed note thanking him for allowing Giorno into his home.]

[intercalaryninja]

[Oh no... that's really sweet. Tsukikage will smile when he finds the package and go thank Giorno later. But Giorno's definitely going to find a hand-knitted blanket and scarf at his door too.

Happy Holidays, friend.]

[justbeingknife]

[ Season's greetings -- a Christmas present has arrived at the door!


A tin of Christmas cookies and a pair of light-up sneakers. What?! Oh, they're from Felfri. ]

[intercalaryninja]

[That's fucking adorable.

Majima's going to end up with a spider-silk woven blanket and a bag of sports balls. Merry Christmas!]

Action

[songstressedout]

[ Various burns being added to Yuzu's ever-growing list of injuries led to Yuzu looking for Tsukikage around Hill House.

To be honest, the fact that this urgency was caused by being attacked by Yuya is... weighing on her mind. Still, she was rather easily overpowered, and that just isn't going to slide with her anymore. So, after the burns have healed enough... ]

Tsukikage?

[ She checks a few areas of Hill House. The Living Room, the Kitchen, etc. Hopefully he's not busy. ]

[intercalaryninja]

[Tsukikage's currently in the kitchen, filling up a small basket with a number of medicines. A number of burn creams have been used up so Tsukikage's taken the opportunity to restock their supplies.

The man's just finishing up when he hears Yuzu's voice. He looks up ad smiles.]

Hey Yuzu. Is something the matter? [People often don't come looking for him unless they need something.]

DEC 25

[soft_focus]

[Merry Nattenfest Tsukikage- aside from those cookies and coupons that everyone got, it's a box of sleep-easy tea!

There is also a rather threatening note that says '8 hours of sleep each night OR ELSE >:[']

[intercalaryninja]

[Say that to his fridge of energy drinks the bugs got him.

Reira's going to get a nice new blanket and matching pillowcase. She's also going to get the new merch from the Bunyip Inquisition.]