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expiationlogs2024-02-10 05:08 am
murderingjustice) wrote in expiationlogs2024-02-10 05:08 am
[open] February Catch-all!
Who: Akechi & Co
Where: Here and there
What: Very generic catch all log
Warnings: Typical Akechi-related warnings
Community service
[You know, after being here for nearly a year you'd expect one to grow more accustomed to all the weirdness that's going on. And well, Akechi had thought he had seen it all. From the vengeful desert ghosts to maze of trauma to a gigantic squid monster -- the last one, which he missed because of something he didn't see incoming. He had known that this world (especially the Council) liked to play with their emotions and put them under different kinds of afflictions. But this time they had gone too far, hit him where it hurt the most and insulted his very being.
They had erased his memories. Like that fucking piece of shit therapist had attempted to do.
So, to say that Akechi was in a foul mood was an understatement of a lifetime. He was really tempted to pick where Dazai had left off and actually set the whole city hall building on fire. It honestly took a lot self-control from him not to just summon Loki and blow the place into smithereens. But... for the first time ever in his life Akechi has someone else to take into consideration when making his choices and well. He really didn't want to add more stress on Akira's plate during this time of the year. His sudden personality change had been just as traumatic to his partner as it had been to him.
Reluctantly, he decides to focus his energy to something more productive instead of destruction. Wow, what a character growth!
So, he does take part in assisting rebuilding Aldrip.]
a; the mess
[Even though Akechi isn't the most physically buff out there, and is somewhat lacking on the pure strength-department, it doesn't mean he's completely useless when it comes to dealing with the rubble and construction work. Meaning, he'll mostly take the role of an organizer, listing down needed equipment and materials and directing people around. Just give him one of those yellow construction helmets and he'd be perfect!
In fact he's going through with his notes at the moment with a rather frustrated expression on his face, his lips pressed into a thing line.]
Hey, [He calls out for the closest person, looking up from his notebook.] do you have moment? There's something that needs to be moved and we could use extra muscle power.
b; disaster
[He's... not entirely sure how he allowed himself to be pressured into working at the kitchen tent but there he is! Standing in front of one of the bigger pots placed on a makeshift fire. It's been about a year since last time the locals dragged him into cooking, and he has been learning some (mostly thanks to efforts of Kotone and Akira) so he had hoped that he managed to do as much as help with the soup.
And yet, despite of his best efforts, he's having an awful déjà vu as the strong burnt stench reaches his nostrils, the soup he's making taking a very unappetizing brownish color in the pot. Oh no, just what did he do?]
c; frustration
[Akechi keeps his eyes and ears open when the diplomats from Ketsora arrive to Aldrip. Of course he had, just like about everyone else, noticed the ominous blue light in the sky. His first reaction was to investigate it but... unfortunately the locals wanted to keep The Chosen away from the incident. Which he found to be beyond infuriating. Really, at times like these he really did miss Dazai and his network.
But with his options limited he could only do was to make sure that the relationship between Ketsora didn't escalate any further. So, after the diplomats came and announced the party Akechi agreed to help with the preparations. Which, this time, actually meant running errands for the party. So.. Great?
Akechi can be seen walking around Aldrip, carrying bags and boxes full of different materials for the party, from pieces of fabric to sashes and to other decoration. It's actually pretty difficult to make his way through the bumpy streets (god he misses proper pavement), but if he's struggling he's not showing it!
And like usually, the closer the party date gets, the more hectic things become. And Akechi finds himself sitting at one of the crafting tables helping with the decorations. Surrounded by colorful fabric and paper, he's tasked in making frivolous and tacky-looking ribbons as well making paper flowers.. It's actually going surprisingly well?
Also, there might or might not be a playful black tortoise-colored kitty cat running around the hallways and chasing down the frogs.]
WILDCARD: [ooc: You know what this is for :D Akechi can be found about anywhere around Aldrip. So, HMU!]
Where: Here and there
What: Very generic catch all log
Warnings: Typical Akechi-related warnings
Community service
[You know, after being here for nearly a year you'd expect one to grow more accustomed to all the weirdness that's going on. And well, Akechi had thought he had seen it all. From the vengeful desert ghosts to maze of trauma to a gigantic squid monster -- the last one, which he missed because of something he didn't see incoming. He had known that this world (especially the Council) liked to play with their emotions and put them under different kinds of afflictions. But this time they had gone too far, hit him where it hurt the most and insulted his very being.
They had erased his memories. Like that fucking piece of shit therapist had attempted to do.
So, to say that Akechi was in a foul mood was an understatement of a lifetime. He was really tempted to pick where Dazai had left off and actually set the whole city hall building on fire. It honestly took a lot self-control from him not to just summon Loki and blow the place into smithereens. But... for the first time ever in his life Akechi has someone else to take into consideration when making his choices and well. He really didn't want to add more stress on Akira's plate during this time of the year. His sudden personality change had been just as traumatic to his partner as it had been to him.
Reluctantly, he decides to focus his energy to something more productive instead of destruction. Wow, what a character growth!
So, he does take part in assisting rebuilding Aldrip.]
a; the mess
[Even though Akechi isn't the most physically buff out there, and is somewhat lacking on the pure strength-department, it doesn't mean he's completely useless when it comes to dealing with the rubble and construction work. Meaning, he'll mostly take the role of an organizer, listing down needed equipment and materials and directing people around. Just give him one of those yellow construction helmets and he'd be perfect!
In fact he's going through with his notes at the moment with a rather frustrated expression on his face, his lips pressed into a thing line.]
Hey, [He calls out for the closest person, looking up from his notebook.] do you have moment? There's something that needs to be moved and we could use extra muscle power.
b; disaster
[He's... not entirely sure how he allowed himself to be pressured into working at the kitchen tent but there he is! Standing in front of one of the bigger pots placed on a makeshift fire. It's been about a year since last time the locals dragged him into cooking, and he has been learning some (mostly thanks to efforts of Kotone and Akira) so he had hoped that he managed to do as much as help with the soup.
And yet, despite of his best efforts, he's having an awful déjà vu as the strong burnt stench reaches his nostrils, the soup he's making taking a very unappetizing brownish color in the pot. Oh no, just what did he do?]
c; frustration
[Akechi keeps his eyes and ears open when the diplomats from Ketsora arrive to Aldrip. Of course he had, just like about everyone else, noticed the ominous blue light in the sky. His first reaction was to investigate it but... unfortunately the locals wanted to keep The Chosen away from the incident. Which he found to be beyond infuriating. Really, at times like these he really did miss Dazai and his network.
But with his options limited he could only do was to make sure that the relationship between Ketsora didn't escalate any further. So, after the diplomats came and announced the party Akechi agreed to help with the preparations. Which, this time, actually meant running errands for the party. So.. Great?
Akechi can be seen walking around Aldrip, carrying bags and boxes full of different materials for the party, from pieces of fabric to sashes and to other decoration. It's actually pretty difficult to make his way through the bumpy streets (god he misses proper pavement), but if he's struggling he's not showing it!
And like usually, the closer the party date gets, the more hectic things become. And Akechi finds himself sitting at one of the crafting tables helping with the decorations. Surrounded by colorful fabric and paper, he's tasked in making frivolous and tacky-looking ribbons as well making paper flowers.. It's actually going surprisingly well?
Also, there might or might not be a playful black tortoise-colored kitty cat running around the hallways and chasing down the frogs.]
WILDCARD: [ooc: You know what this is for :D Akechi can be found about anywhere around Aldrip. So, HMU!]
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Um.. [He looks down at her, not quite sure how to take this. Because just from looks of it, she wouldn't be much help with the task, but he knows that there's some bullcrap abilities going around.]
Very well, follow me. [He says awkwardly, and gestures her to follow him. Behind a corner there's already bunch of people trying to move a gigantic boulder that's blocking an entrance to a building. They're using wooden blanks and other tools alike it, trying to get it move but with a little success.]
We'd need to move that boulder. After that we need to assess the damage that's done to building inside. Maybe you could help with the latter part?
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There are a number of facial expressions Toph has learned that convey her emotions appropriately to seeing people. She employs one of them now: she looks up at the sky as if searching for patience for a long, noticeable moment before she responds. ]
See that building? [ Toph points off to the side without looking. It's a two-story brick house across the street that looks a little rough and quite empty, but completely solid and cohesive. ]
I did that yesterday in five minutes. Where do you want the boulder?
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Anyway, Akechi looks up from her at the building she claims to have built which makes him raise an eyebrow. Still feeling rather doubtful, he steps aside giving her room.]
Just away from the building. Of course the ideal would be if we could transport it somewhere where it won't be in the way, and where we can mine it into more materials.
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She strides confidently up to the massive rock in question and simply raps on it with her knuckles like she's knocking on a door. It dissolves into a pile of rough gravel with a soft whoosh as it settles. ]
That should make it easier to move. If you want materials, just ask. Making blocks is baby stuff for me.
[ It is baby stuff to an earthbender, but she's also deliberately playing up her abilities. Expressing any glimmer of doubt in her is like rubbing a cat the wrong way. ]
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Well, then. The boulder sure did just dissolve right in front of his eyes like it was made out of sand. Akechi stands there in silence and blinks a few times before clearing his throat.
Ahem!]
Well.. I'd say that took care of the matter, yes. If that is baby stuff for you I suppose moving the bits and pieces you just made to the side in a neat pile is also a piece of cake for you?
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Toph huffs out a breath, making her bangs blow into the air momentarily, and then pushes one hand forward in a half-effort palm strike. The particulate matter flows neatly to the side several feet away into a tidy pile. ]
I'm Toph Beifong. And I'm probably the greatest earthbender in my whole world. [ She's willing to admit she's young yet and there's a lot of room for competition. ] How about you tell me what you want done, and I do it? [ She doesn't mind taking direction, at least. ]
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Only probably? [He grins down at her, slight tone of teasing in his voice.] That works for me. Although, I'd need to know what all you can do. Or.. what you can't.
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[ Toph smirks. Teasing is practically her native language. And she's more than happy to take on anyone and prove herself, no matter how many times it takes.
She sets her hands on her hips. ]
It's a lot easier if you just assume I can do it and I'll tell you if I can't. Trust me on that one.
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[It'd be a competition that Akechi would definitely like to be witness to.
He shrugs his shoulders and takes a look at his notes to see what there's to be done next. Toph might not know it but she actually managed to clear a few of the tasks on the list with her party trick just now.] Well, there is a quite lot of cleaning to do around here. Moving rubble and other roadblocks away. But I suppose since we are here we could take a look at the building you just unblocked and see whether there is any damage inside.
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[ He didn't introduce himself so he's getting graced with a nickname. Toph just met him so it's pretty shallow, but it might change as time goes on.
Toph strides right ahead into the cleared doorway, casting her senses out into the building ahead of them. Even if it's not all stone -- and she can tell a good part of it is wood infrastructure -- she can quickly earthbend a surface over them if anything comes down on top of them, and she's used to being in the lead in unstable structures for that reason. Although she's more than capable of critical thinking and the reasoning it takes to organize an effort like this, she doesn't enjoy doing it, and she's perfectly happy leaving it to someone else to tell her what to do. ]
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[He scoffs out a laughter. Because yeah, fair enough. He didn't give her his name but that's an odd thing to focus on. Nothing about his looks, or otherwise a clean appearance. It's something that sets him apart from the most in the construction side. How interesting.]
I'm Goro Akechi. It's a pleasure, Beifong. [He offers politely, following her right in. The building seems to be in a decent condition, or at least better than what one could expect. There are some cracks on the walls, tables and shelves and what not have all cracked and came down on the floor. However, the upper level seems to have taken more damage than the ground, the floor separating them having suffered and making it weak and shady --- ready to collapse from the slightest push.]
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[ His amused acceptance of the nickname means he will probably merit a real name from her. Mostly, Toph uses them to needle people. Of course, the people she really likes get nicknames, too, and the more affectionate she is the the more teasing they are. For her part, she doesn't mind being called Beifong, even if it carries some deeper feelings for her as a name. She is a Beifong and she's never pretended otherwise.
Her steps begin to slow and she throws a cautionary hand out, as if to stop him moving past her. ]
The ceiling's pretty shaky, [ she announces, without looking up at it even once, ] if you want to check out upstairs I'll have to make us a platform. It's not all rock so I can't just fix it.