But if all you give me is enough to fight it…

[mooninthewater]

Who: Mizuki and... you!
What: Mizuki apologizing and some fluff before event drops-
When: After gardening
Where: Yes
Warnings: none yet


I. It's a mess I won't make anymore (Open; The Inn)

[ There's a note posted up on the wall of the inn in blue pen. It's neatly written at first, with curly handwriting, but it starts to wobble towards the end. ]

I don't know how to get everyone together, as these sorts of things aren't usually my forte. I suppose I could go to each of you individually, and it's what you all deserve, but I'm not an emotionally strong sort of person. For that alone, I'm sorry.

I want to apologize to those of you affected by the hallucinations of the flowers. I should've handed out antidotes to all of you before anything like this happened. I should've been more careful about the toxins. I should've done a lot of things.

I'm sorry.

- M

[ Mizuki will hole himself up in his room for a day or so after this. Apologizing… hard. Talking to people… hard. Hhh. Anxiety— ]

(Update: BB has thrown away this note. If you would have liked to reply before she did so, that's a-okay, of course, but just a heads up~.)

II. Like a thousand times before (Open; Wherever)

[ You may catch him in better spirits later, though. He's happily applying stickers to the doors of people he knows with some sort of association he has with them. He has a variety of them, so it's not hard to match colors or themes or whatever else he sets his little heart to.

His own door is smathered with blue stickers and ocean waves. He's also spelled out "M I Z U K I !" with blue stickers, too. Maybe you'll confront him mid-stickering your door or someone else's door? Maybe you saw the stickers and just sort of knew… ]

III. And in the times that I wish I was younger (Open; Wherever)

[ There's a jellyfish holding your hand! Where did he come from, he wasn't there a second ago— ]

If there are memories so bad that they can send you into miserable states just from being slightly reminded from them, do you think there are memories so good that they can do the opposite…?

[ Hey, what the fuck— ]

IV. With hunger to be somebody (Wildcard)
(hmu via PM or Discord if u wanna plot something out w/ me!!! I might get back on plurk… soon…)

Comments

[mooninthewater]

What of me… as in, if I have memories like that? I definitely do. In fact, I have a lot of really good memories. I think even here, despite everything, I'm happy to have met everyone I have and have the experiences that I have with them. I wouldn't quite say I've had any yet that have reached the extent I've mentioned before, but I do think it's possible.

I just… I wonder if maybe… there can be memories so good that it could completely replace someone's traumas… wouldn't that be nice?

[amhran]

I also... Feel the same. I am glad to have met everyone here. [ Is her calm and gentle answer. She takes a moment to ponder what Mizuki says, giving a moments pause. ] I believe, my people would disagree. All memories are important, and regarded with a sense of deliverance to any persons future... Though in a way that you mean, for memories to overshadow the trauma of ones heart? Then yes... Memories that can make even the scariest of truths fade away into the depths of the ocean. Such would be... Beautiful. Let us make the Grove a place like that.

[mooninthewater]

[ He gives Caoimhe's hand a small squeeze, while his other twirls his umbrella around. It might seem random, but any investigation might indicate he's tracing the phases of the moon into the air. ]

"Overshadow"... Yeah, I like that word better than "replace". I just think it would be nice for someone to experience so much happiness that they don't feel that pain that the bad ones bring anymore, regardless of reminders.

[ Like... fire, for example, Mizuki? ]

Everyone here is so kind and we get along so well, so I'm sure if anything else bad happens we'll all be okay, but... [ Beat. ] I'm having a hard time thinking about how to keep spirits high if things get bad again. I've never been very good at putting together fun stuff for people. I'm not a leader or nothin' like that.

1/?

[amhran]

..... Ah yes... If only... There was...

[ 'Everyone here is so kind and we get along so well, so I'm sure if anything else bad happens we'll all be okay, but...' ]

2/?

[amhran]

....

[ 'I'm having a hard time thinking about how to keep spirits high if things get bad again.' ]

3/4

[amhran]

!!!

[ 'I've never been very good at putting together fun stuff for people. I'm not a leader or nothin' like that.' ]

[amhran]

[ How could she have forgotten her own roots - her own.... The meaning of her existence ( as Tuatha de )? ]

YOURE!! [ Thats it, youre right about everything Mizuki!! ] Yes!! [ Caoimhe turns herself with such ferocity once more, she grips Mizkukis other hand and holds both tightly within her own. The swirling of waters within her eyes bubble up, and the stars within them glimmer with newfound hope. ] How could I have forgotten! My entire purpose, my culture?! The reason we spend years walking along the spires of Beithir's back. The mountainsides of my land - HOW COULD I HAVE FORGOTTEN!!

[ She is sparkling!!! ]

You are right Mizuki! In what way to we not forget our pains? Celebrate our strengths, and lead ourselves not into hearts darkened by the Beasts grip? We must!! Sing! We must Dance! We must live carefree!! You are so right! I have forgotten - we must hold our own Walpurgis Night! A celebration of the equinox or the winters solstice ! I know not the weather here or what time or frame this world leaves us upon - but we shant let the spirits find us in gloom!!!!

Yes Mizuki!! Let us make our own celebrations!!!

1/2

[mooninthewater]

[ L... loud... Mizuki flinches a bit, keeping up a smile through it. Sea jellies might not have ears, but Mizuki's is quite sensitive, actually? It's fine, she's excited, it's cute, just give him a moment to recollect his thoughts- ]

[mooninthewater]

I don't know what most of that stuff is, but I am a big fan of celebrations! Miss Felicity wanted to do a picnic at some point, maybe we can turn it into a big party or festival or something?

[ Maybe they can get fireworks from the shopkeeper? Maybe he could make takoyaki???? He'd need the incredients since it's not like there's octopus in the river, but... surely he can figure something out?? ]

How do we start?

[amhran]

[ The good thing about her louder voice, is even when it is carried wider. It generally doesn't get too loud. The excitement is full in her tone, but she notices the way he pauses and she gets quieter and silent again. Focusing in on how the other responded. ]

A-Are you okay?

[ She still holds his hands! ]

[mooninthewater]

Yes, I’m alright! Aegir hearing is just… made for listening to things beneath water, so it can be a little sensitive sometimes.

[ His own glitchy static hurts his ears a lot of time. ]

[amhran]

O-oh... I am so sorry!

[ Caoimhe speaks more softly, careful not to carry her voice any louder. ]

B-But yes um... Collect many flowers, and then... To be frank... Really just bring yourself, there is nothing to bring other then yourself and the stories of your life.

[mooninthewater]

No need to apologize. I would've mentioned it sooner if it were an issue!

[ He swings their hands together in a way he hopes conveys "please don't be upset, it's fine." ]

Are you sure there's nothing more? I'm not too interesting, so my stories might be a little dull…

[amhran]

Nonsense... [ She insists. ] All stories that come from a persons life has knowledge within it, that alone makes every story worth mentioning.

[mooninthewater]

Well, I'm glad you think so! But, really, there's not much I can say. [ Not much he's allowed to say, anyway. ] And I'd wanna tell a lot of stories of heroism and triumph. Maybe someday, I'll have that.

[amhran]

I see... Don't you... I remember you saying something about... These stories you read? [ Handwaving some game knowledge kinda - ] In the little square within your hands! Why not tell us their stories, share with us the things you see there?

[mooninthewater]

O-oh, my video games? [ She wants him to gush about his favorite games? He would love to, but also, isn't that a little nerdy? ] I would like that, sure!!! Those aren't really my stories, though...

[amhran]

Aren't they? [ Caoimhe tilts her head in thought. ] Wouldn't any story that is absorbed by yourself and retold in your own words - become your own story then?

[mooninthewater]

...That's plagiarism, Caoimhe.

[amhran]

Pla...Giarism... Are you... Pledging yourself to someone when it is you share a story?

[mooninthewater]

Pla-ga-rism. One word. It essentially means taking someone's idea or story and making it your own.

[amhran]

I see... There is no harm in making it your own - I think though... Perhaps you misunderstand me..?

[ Her voice gets a little quieter but she tries to say. ]

I merely meant that... When you enjoy a story, and it becomes apart of you after listening to it. You have your own experiences and understanding - thus there is a story to tell from this.

It is to - tell your your story regarding what you learned from it. It is important, because that is how knowledge is shared and how we can come to understand one another. So long as we can speak it - that is why... If you came, you could tell us all about these stories in these 'Games' you learn. Then speak to us about your experiences - such is a story that someone like you can share... Something that, no one else here can.

[mooninthewater]

Taking your experiences with the story and talking about what it means, you mean? What you're describing now is basically a book club~. [ Or a... video game club? Just a club? Whatever, the point still stands. ] But I suppose I can do that, sure.

[amhran]

I-is that so? I-I did not know! W-What is this club? Are.. Are we planning to fight each other as well? I-I suppose we could some how involve such a pass time if you are interested...

[mooninthewater]

Pff- ehehe!!! No, no, not a fight club. A club is just a gathering of people getting together to talk about an interest of theirs. For example, if a bunch of people got together to cook food and taste each other's dishes and share recipes and stuff, that would be a cooking club!

Do you really not have anything like that in your world? I think you would like them a lot.