【fallen stars vs TREE】

[berriah]

Punch A Tree Log

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A Twisted Rumor

It's the day after the Fallen Star Meeting regarding the recent rumor. As morning brightens the city's night, stories are making their way from the bottom level to the top.

"The cherry blossom tree isn't going to hurt us, is it? It looks so scary."

For those who have learned the truth about rumors, this may especially distressing to hear. There's no time to wait: If anything is going to be done to save the tree's spirit, it must be done now.

The current plan is to address the tree spirit's wish to be remembered and acknowledged by holding a picnic by the lonely cherry blossom tree. Fallen Stars hope to reenact the lively Reblooming parties that had been happening on the upper levels all month. This tree, though the origin of that tradition, exists at the bottom level of Starsand City: Where spirits and kami are still feared. The hope is that this party will soothe the raging spirit and bring it peace... and, ideally, bring back all of the people who have recently gone missing.

But the meeting also ended on a note of caution. If the spirit will not peacefully give up the missing people, then more drastic measures may need to be taken. And... Spoiler alert, but this log is titled tree FIGHT.

Timeline of Events

This log will operate a bit different from normal! It's also an experiment, so if it doesn't work then apologies in advanced! In order to maintain an easy-to-follow timeline of events, there will be a top-level for each stage of the encounter. As the encounter progresses, new top-levels will be added to reflect each stage of the Rumor.

Character top-levels are still welcome, but please try to use the top-levels for time sensitive threads. Threadjacking is welcomed & encouraged, though please be respectful of one another. And of course, make use of the feedback section!

Backtagging is also still welcome. Event stages will be staggered over the course of the next week & past threads still have time to make an impact. Please don't feel rushed!

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Timeline of Toplevels

OOC Check-In - There will be IC consequences for participating!

Feedback - Yell at me

Questions - Ask questions, Get Answers

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The Night Before - For preparation during the night.

The Morning Of - For preparations before heading out for the picnic.

Hanami on the First Level - The picnic that was planned at the meeting.

A Shift in Tone - Reacting to the battle start.

Battle Guidelines

• Battle A - VS Tree Spirit
  
• Battle B - VS Bread
  
• Battle C - VS ???
  
• Battles D - VS Lost Spirits
  

Aftermath - Victory Party!

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Comments

[spacialeyes]

[Yuuto releases the hug entirely, but his hands are on the blanket now and he's leaning forward eagerly. Behind him, the 'tail' of his belt is swaying slowly in response to his power.

inaba might be onto something.]

How are you feeling, though? Okay? Have you eaten? Can I do anything for you? To repay you? Make you happy?

[aupologizes]

Ah. Uh. Um.

[...]

I haven't eaten since...

[ She feels the heavy static in her brain. ]

But you don't have to repay me or anything! I just wanted to make that child happy, sir!

[spacialeyes]

... I've got it! What are you in the mood for? I'll fetch it right away!

[He's too serious about planning to use his power for UberEats.

But Yuuto can't be serious for long. He ends up smiling again as he shakes his head.]

Just because a kind person does a kind thing, doesn't mean they don't deserve kindness in return. We should keep that train of kindness going instead of ending it prematurely, right?

So whatever you want! I'll go find it for you.

[aupologizes]

Um... au...

[ She's really put on the spot here. ]

I like creampuffs. And other sweets.

[spacialeyes]

Creampuffs! Sweets! Got it!

[Yuuto begins to push himself off of the blanket, but teleports rather than fully standing up. He's a bit overly reliant on that power, especially when he's emotional.]

Wait right here, okay? I'll be back! [And with that, Yuuto vanishes.

... Only to reappear a couple of minutes later. He's holding a pastry box from one of the upper bakeries and proudly sets it down for Hanyuu. He's also wobbly on his feet, with the belt tail swaying in order to maintain his balance.]

Creampuffs for a kami! Here you go~.

[aupologizes]

... Thank you.

[ She doesn't necessarily need to eat, but she heavily enjoys the creampuffs, so she finds herself munching on them. Hers now. ]

[spacialeyes]

You're very welcome!

[Yuuto stays standing this time, entirely because he's trying to find his balance again.]

It seemed like a lot was happening over by the tree... Are you satisfied with the outcome, Hanyuu-san? [Not Oyashiro-sama this time.]

[aupologizes]

I am. We managed to save that child, so that's all that matters right now. Everything else... I think we can handle that another time.

[spacialeyes]

... Mm. I think that 'kaasan will want to talk to you later. But for now, if you can; Please rest. Everything feels truly peaceful for once.

[aupologizes]

Ah, yes, I think--

[ Her voice stops.

What was it again? ]

I think. Someone told me that there were a lot of talks to do later... but I suppose relaxing for now would be fine.

[spacialeyes]

Hanyuu-san?

[He tilts his head, wondering why she'd stopped. Yuuto could not even begin to understand, but that doesn't stop him from being worried. He crouches in front of her and reaches out his cold hand to check her forehead.]

You were working really hard, mm. I think you should rest... [Huh? He finally notices her horn.] You're hurt.

[aupologizes]

Huh?

[ She reaches out to her chipped horn and realizes that it's cut a lot deeper than it was previously. ]

Ah — um... don't worry about it...!

[spacialeyes]

I'm sorry. But even if that's an order from a kami, I cannot follow it.

[He lowers himself to the ground, resting on his knees as he tries to get a closer look at her horn. The crack had been small and easy to overlook before, but now it's much deeper.]

Does it hurt? Do you want to cover it up?

[aupologizes]

Auauauau...

[ She whines a little bit awkwardly, wearing a huge frown. She didn't want people to fret over her! ]

It's not painful at all. [ That isn't a lie. ] But there's no use covering it up. Everyone has already seen me...

[spacialeyes]

But you could get dirt in it, right? What if it gets infected?

[She may be a kami, but Yuuto is thinking of his like a scrapped knee. It's how he manages to deal with what is otherwise a lot of rising dread: Simplifying it.]

When did this happen? Are you hurt anywhere else?

[aupologizes]

I-I-I'm pretty sure it doesn't work like that!

[...]

Um, I think it was, after everything... I'm fine, though...

[spacialeyes]

Really? I don't want it to be get bigger, but... If you're sure...

[Yuuto pulls away again, but he's still visibly concerned.]

You worked a lot harder than I realized. I'm so sorry for making you do so much, Hanyuu-san. Please get some rest. You have something safe to stay, don't you?

[aupologizes]

Ah, I've been staying at the bakery for the time being... but you really don't have to apologize. I'll be fine after a bit, probably.

[spacialeyes]

Ah, the one that Mikale-san runs? No wonder you thought to meet there...

'Probably' doesn't cut it, though. Take it easy until it's 'definitely?' I'm sure that Mikale-san would be happy if you focused on resting.

[aupologizes]

I can't promise the 'definitely', but I can least rest for a short bit. Next month is June, isn't it? I have to be able to do things by then.

[spacialeyes]

... Do you like summer, Hanyuu-san?

[aupologizes]

I do, but... a special day is coming up next month that is important to me.

[spacialeyes]

Like a birthday? Or something else?

[Yuuto's brain gears are spinning enough for him to have an idea;] Do you want to do something special on that day, Hanyuu-san?

[aupologizes]

On the third Sunday of June, there happens to be a festival happening in my hometown. It is called the Watanagashi.

It is a festival that was created in my name, after I passed away.

[ The watanagashi is basically the day she died, tbh. ]

It is when people gather their old futons, open them up and use the cotton as a medium for their sins to wash them ashore on the river.

[spacialeyes]

Eh... A festival...

Would you like to have that festival here then? Watanagashi... I don't know about a river or futons, but... I'm sure we'd like to do something for you, Hanyuu-san.