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starsand2022-06-07 06:20 am
bluemackerel) wrote in starsand2022-06-07 06:20 am
June ADA Meeting/Open Mingle/Rumor Discussion
June had been an active month for everyone in Starsand. The fake tradition at the Shrine of Love, the three ghost stories, and still no way home. Knowing this, Osamu Dazai decided the only thing to do was to organize a meeting for the Fallen Stars and citizens alike...🗈
[Dazai had set up a gathering at the park with a small podium. This would do until they'd gotten an official meeting hall. Atsushi, Fauna, and Akutagawa had probably all been tasked with putting up flyers earlier advertising the meeting. He approached the podium, clearing his throat.]
Good afternoon, ladies, gentlemen, Fallen Stars and citizens of all shapes, sizes, and gender persuasions. This is the first meeting held by the Armed Detective Agency to discuss recent events and to set up plans for the future ahead. Let's go ahead and go over what we already know, shall we?
[He shuffled his cards at the podium, flicking one aside. Tellingly, if anyone picked it up...it was blank. Showoff.]
First off. The 'protection charm' so-called tradition. This, as some of you may know, is not an official tradition sanctioned by the Kami of Love. We're not certain who started it, but my guess is that it's for nebulous purposes. If you've tried to 'protect' someone, you had better let them know. And if you've been 'protected', prepare for whatever may come. We'll be doing what we can to decipher the intent behind this and the perpetrator.
[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Chuuya Nakahara has a stinky butt' written on it in red crayon with a chibi drawing of Dazai's face winking with his tongue out next to it.]
Now, let's get into the meatier situations. I believe we've had three curious spirits haunting our dear city as of late, and I'd like to go over each. If anyone has any relevant information pertaining to any of them - encounters, confrontations, simply details you've overheard - please do feel free to contribute to the discussion after the overview is finished.
The first of these is Bloody Mary. The Armed Detective Agency - meaning, my team - Atsushi, Fauna, Akutagawa, raise your hands. These three and myself have looked into this incident in particular. We intend to look into all of them, but this one was our first priority. We regret to inform you that she is quite real. Do not attempt this ritual. She will chase down whoever summoned her, and attempt to attack. She left us with the warnings that she 'learned so much' and that she'd be 'stronger next time' before melting into a puddle of blood. I repeat, do NOT summon Bloody Mary. We will not be discussing how to summon her in the interest of less people doing it...but you've been warned.
[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'YOU CAN REACH BLOODY MARY BY SPELLING OUT ICUP AND PRAYING IN FRONT OF YOUR TOILET' written on it in blue crayon. Off to the side, it has the word 'spooky! do not attempt!' written on it. And a little drawing of a bedsheet ghost seemingly dripping blood.]
The second is the Footsteps Behind You ghost. Much like Bloody Mary, I've looked into this one on my own. It attempted much the same. An assault, a promise that it had learned, and a declaration that it'd be stronger next time. It, too, melted into blood. Do NOT summon the Footsteps Behind You ghost, either. Once more, no discussion as to how to do so will be taking place for your personal safety.
[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'DON'T TELL THEM THE FOOTSTEPS BEHIND THEM IS ACTUALLY A LARGE HAMSTER WITH SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES. THEY CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH.' written on it in green crayon. The giant hamster is drawn on it looking sad.]
The third and final spirit that has been spoken of is regretfully the one I have the least amount of information on. The girl in the reflection. I made an attempt to summon her as well to no success, but the important thing about her is she made no attempt to attack. Unlike the other two spirits, the potential harm of this one is undetected. Still, you should not make an attempt to reach out until further information is given.
[Fwip. Another cue card to the side. This one, if picked up, has 'Potential Reminder: have ADA attempt another summoning. Certain issues may have gotten in my way.' Unlike the other cards, this one was written in pen in fairly elegant handwriting.]
With that, I open the floor to you, meeting participants. If you have any further information, feel free to share with the rest of us and talk amongst yourselves. The purpose of this meeting is to gather information and perhaps get to know your colleagues a bit better.
[And then, suddenly, he brightens.] Of course, after that, if anyone has any way to brighten the mood, we may all need it! So feel free to contribute that, too!
We at the Armed Detective Agency thank you for attending. We'll appreciate your cooperation in the future and know that we are looking into each and every incident with precision and care. Good night, tri-state area~
[And then he just. Drops the rest of the blank cue cards on the podium, folds his arms behind his head, and walks back.
The floor is yours, other participants.]
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I accept your challenge, then! Far be it from me to discourage another bright mind from the pursuit of salvation! I do so humbly look forward to the look on your face when you lose!
1/2
Nuh-uh, nuh-uh! You're gonna be the one who loses~! I like seeing a man when his hubris gets the better of him!
[And then. He slowly. Looks down. At the V3s.]
2/2
Ree-oooh-maaaa.
Kaaay-yaaaay-daaaaay.
Shew-eeee-cheeeee....
[This is a prelude.
A prelude to something horrible.]
no subject
What did you do now, Kokichi?
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...We'll be seeing to these spiritual encounters. That's our duty. That's our obligation.
I'm childish. I'm petty. I hate losing.
We're not going to lose.
no subject
So basically you made a bet and you're dragging us along for the ride?
[ He sighs, but there's a fondness to it. He's not sure how he feels about it given the dangerous nature of them though. That takes the wind out of his sails a bit. He'll have to fight or protect them, and the only way he knows how is... ]
Guess I'll have to invest in another racket...
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[Kokichi shrugs, a sly smile on his face.]
That's the spirit, Ryoma! Make wise investments! Investments in OUR future!
[He tugs his arms to his chest again, exclitably.]
Who ya gonna call, beeeeeyottttcccch?!?!
[Predictably, Kokichi is getting hyped up on his own ego again. It might be adorable if it weren't so caked in danger.]
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[ If they don't know some already, he just... wants to make sure. ]
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I guess only if just in case. But I don't want to hurt them if at all possible. In best case, they might end up being like Loafy and be able to be befriended. In worst case, I'm pretty sure you and Kaede can kick their spoopy asses.
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The Rumors are out for blood according to the others. It's best to be prepared.
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We're all trying for Pacifist Route here.]
People thought Loafy was out for blood too. He woulda gotten cooked if I hadn't noticed how cute he was.
I almost didn't.
So. Only if we've got no other choice, Ryoma. Otherwise, we're looking for peaceful solutions.
Besides, if you don't wanna fight I'm pretty sure Kaede could kick all of our asses without busting a sweat.
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Right. I'll only fight if we get in over our heads.
[ He smiles, if slightly ]
Maybe one of us will make a new friend this time?
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The three of you have better odds getting a spirit contract than anyone else, probably! I know how the ritual works, too, so as long as the ghost cooperates, we can maybe hack it all into a coherent solution!
Just make sure to keep a trinket on you that you can use as a shrine and a name at the ready. They might not end up as strong as Loafy...but, well, no one will be. He's the strongest.