【OPEN FALLEN STARS MEETING】

[aupologizes]

It had been less than twenty-four hours since the cherry blossom's tree became even more unstable, spewing out dangerous goo that frightened many of those who lived in the lower level.

...However, if now wasn't the time to hold a gathering, then when?🗈

Hence why Hanyuu puts up the big sign at the bakery - it may be devoid of the owner, but that doesn't mean that she won't take care of things there as well as using her powers as a kami to have her voice reverberate throughout the upper levels.

There is no sign of the childish tones that those may be familiar with as she speaks.

Instead, it is replaced with clear power, and a serious edge to them, booming like a broadcast through a megaphone:

"Fellow Fallen Stars, citizens of Starsand, if you can hear my voice, then I implore you to help. I wish to find a solution to our current issue, so I would like to work together with all of you.

We shall meet at the bakery to discuss the more intricate details of the current situation; there will be food provided to everyone. I will also offer my personal protection here as well.

There is no need for those of you to get involved if you do not wish for it. However, I would like for you all to listen, at the very least."

That is all she can ask for, really.

And of course, her words ring true: the bakery is open for this purpose as Hanyuu stands tall in her miko garb with serious, but determined eyes, feet several inches off the ground.

But as promised, there is a variety of food as well, stemming from actual meals that could be found for a picnic to cute desserts such as creampuffs.

OOC: This is an open mingle meeting log to discuss the current rumor and is open to all characters involved. As this is a mingle log, please do not hesitate to threadjack or tag around as needed.

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[goldspecktacles]

By all means, then. Theories are the start and end of all good mysteries~.

[dereban]

[ Inaba raises her hand like she's in class before speaking up. ]

I'm Inaba.

[ Opting to leave out her first name given that there's a hugeass crowd. ]

I can nullify any supernatural ability upon touch. So if the perp happens to try any magic bullshit, I'm your girl.

[aupologizes]

The name that I go by is Furude Hanyuu.

[ It's clear by the awkward way she says it that while it is her name, and the one that she's gone by for years, it isn't the only name she has. ]

I'm... a rather weak kami from another world. I have flight, as you've seen, but I can also manipulate time and space for a short period of time. My abilities are also related to being able to grant the prayers of others through belief.

I also can create barriers and utilize many of the gifts that were crafted under my name.

There are other things that I can do as well, but if I spoke all of them, we would be here for a while. But the ones I've spoken of are the ones that are important right now. At least, in terms of supernatural abilities.

[dereban]

The first thing that I can think of is obvious: "fear of the unknown". Fallen Stars are people from different worlds, and humans are naturally inclined to be scared of things that they don't understand.

[ She clears her throat before shifting her voice a few pitches, not really mocking anyone, but rather trying to make a general 'impression' of a person. ]

"Who are these people?" "Can we trust them?" "What if they have some super scary abilities that can hurt us...?"

Honestly, it's pretty surprising that this layer is the way it is; I didn't expect it. But I suppose it's through the help of the kami that live here that makes this place the safest for Fallen Stars. Which is why, if I had to guess: the culprit might either be someone from the lower layers who has that kind of fear...

Or.

And here's where we start to shift to other ideas. Of course, I don't know all the history of the Fallen Stars. That's something I have to look into a little more, after this. But not everyone who comes in from another world will necessarily be 'a good person'. [ She speaks this from personal experience. ] The culprit could have also had a bad experience with a Fallen Star and be bitter about it and therefore have an association with that bad experience and all Fallen Stars.

But that's obviously the problem with grouping all of us like that. It sometimes bleeds through and people will see 'Fallen Stars' as a group, a whole, instead of as individual people.

Sorry, I ended up rambling a bit, in spite of not actually having been here all that long. But that's my thoughts, anyway.

[lunarcycles]

[ Pretend that Kaguya has been here the entire time, just simply listening. Nevertheless, she's going to smile in that crooked way of hers. She doesn't have any supposed "earth shattering" abilities.

However- ]

Isn't it quite rude to tell everyone to introduce themselves and their supposed "abilities" without doing the same yourself, sir? Or are you the type to "do as I say, not as I do"?

[goldspecktacles]

Both.

[Leo doesn't lose his composure in the slightest, smile maintained.]

We're all friends here, aren't we? I'm waiting my turn as much as anyone.

[lunarcycles]

Oh, by all means. Go ahead, then. I'm sure everyone's waiting with bated breath for your name, occupation, and abilities.

Re: introductions

[nightwild]

Fauna. I won't lose in a fight.

[that's all you're getting out of her.]

[goldspecktacles]

[Though, he will eventually add to the introduction train. He's waited to see how comfortable everyone is and what 'normal' looks like to them. Leo isn't very keen for a self introduction either. Should Elliot be nearby, he casts his friend a calm smile before taking his turn.]

My name is Leo. I've a contract with a creature called Jabberwock, though they're far too large and frightening for this place. Afraid to say, but I myself am useless.

Ah, but I do know a thing or two of other dimensions. Though I've doubts that my knowledge would apply to this world.

[goldspecktacles]

[Leo will go again over here, but for now he gives a private introduction across the table to Kaguya.]

My name is Leo. I can read a book from cover to cover in one sitting.

[undermoonlight]

My name is Atsushi Nakajima. I- [don't wanna introduce myself and my power at once, actually, but fine.]

I can partially turn my body into a tiger. Uh, sorry. "WereTiger," is what someone calls it. It means that I'm fast, I can hit hard, and I can heal, so... You won't need to worry about me.

I can take the frontline if something happens with the tree, actually.

[undermoonlight]

[Why didn't he think to use such a non-descriptive answer???]

So if we don't fight it, can you do anything or..?

[lunarcycles]

There. Now was that so hard?

[ She answers with clear politeness, but there's also an obvious edge to it. ]

Now I feel more comfortable introducing myself. [ That's a lie, she was comfortable this whole goddamn time. ] My name is Shinomiya Kaguya, and I have a photographic memory.

[melancholie]

I'm sure that anyone can be weird, even spirits.

I agree that we should look into moving the spirit, if we can save it first. Or bettering its current location.

[melancholie]

I'm Dimitri. I live here. I'm observant.

[Is as far as he's willing to go with his abilities.]

[goldspecktacles]

[His smile doesn't shift in any way. Leo nods his head politely, aware that she is lying.]

What an impressive ability, Ms Shinomiya. I'm sure you've many interesting observations to share with the class. I can't wait.

[goldspecktacles]

No no, it's not a ramble at all. You're very insightful.

The initial rumors did seem to be about our trustworthiness, didn't they? And if the concern there was that we might 'replace' people, then I suppose that theory deserves a second inspection:

Is the person spreading these Rumors the one who brought us here? Or is that yet another entity that we need to be accounting for?

[lunarcycles]

It was something, for better or for worse that I was born with.

[ Which is the truth, to say the least. ]

However, I do also realize that I am out of my depth here, so I'd rather leave it to the professionals for the time being.

[goldspecktacles]

Nonsense.

[And Leo is sincere in this, with no venom aimed at Kaguya.]

Having fantastic powers doesn't guarantee an ability to use those powers effectively. I'm sure your insight will be quite valuable.

[melancholie]

... So that's why Yuuto was drawn to you. You're a Spacetime Kami.

[dereban]

Yeah, that's right. They were most likely spurred on by the fact that many of us newcomers arrived with various markings which were assumed to be done by a kami.

I can't say for sure whether or not that is the case, however.

Actually. There's a thought. It could also be a -- I guess it'd be the kami equivalent of a wota? [ She pauses, realizing that might not be understood. ] A kami idolizer. Kami obsessive? Basically someone who is in too deep with, "kami culture" to the point where their mentality is twisted. I don't think this is necessarily the case, but let's throw the spaghetti at the wall and see where it falls regardless. When it comes to theorizing, you need to keep your options open, after all.

Unless there's definitive proof otherwise, many things can be considered as valid.

[ ... ]

In terms of the culprit being the same person as the one who might have brought us here...

Given my understanding of what I know so far, I don't think that's the case. I think the figure that I saw before coming here was the one who brought us here, and they didn't seem... malicious. Instead, they seemed like... how do I put this. One of those goddesses in a video game that goes and decides on picking a "chosen hero" or a few and then sends them off into a foreign land to defeat the great evil demon lord. That's the kind of feeling I got from the conversation I had with them, anyway.

Well. I guess the exception would be is if the villain spurred the goddess on themselves for one reason or another to actively bring people from other worlds. But then it wouldn't make any sense to target otherworlders if you're the one bringing them in the first place, in my opinion.

[aupologizes]

...Ah, yes. Although none of the scrolls about me speak of me as such, and I'm not necessarily known for it.

[melancholie]

It sounds like we will be having a chat after all of this. How many others are here but without labels, I wonder..?

[melancholie]

I am. In fact, I'd say that I'm almost certain of it. There have been too many cases of Rumors otherwise.

[melancholie]

I know that they'll be back. That's part of the promise too.

So start thinking about their party and how much chocolate it'll need.