RITUAL 32 - never have i ever

[manwhofelltoearth]

WHO: you
WHERE: around the pasture
WHEN: morning 86

[so how are we doing, everybody? feeling a little more together? feeling a little furry, floaty, or both? well–don’t mind this newer Weed who’s just climbed up on a big rock, clapping his mildly bloody hands together to get your attention.

is that a new demon hovering around him? well–this might as well happen.]

‘Scuse me! I’m Father Argent, if we haven’t previously met. I know this is a little presumptuous and all, but it seems like most people could use a pick-me-up right now? So my friend over here and I have, well, arranged something. I hope you’ll indulge us today!

[and a little ripple of movement goes through the surrounding area, transforming it – the colours of this part of the pasture go pastel, and everything gets bubbly. rocks are now round and bouncy, the grass loses its edges and looks more like a carpet of fat succulents, fences look and feel kinda like pool noodles. you can bounce around without damaging anything, if you build up enough momentum, but even without doing that it’s just…nice to hang out on, soft and springy. there’s also some random clear spheres hanging here and there in the air, filled with small round crunchy snacks and drinks like popcorn, or pork rind and grain puffs, or gummies, or cold water, or weak beer. not enough to fill up on or really get drunk, but something to munch and keep you refreshed.

y’all are stuck here for a bit! and even if you’re not in immediate range or holed up indoors, you might feel the pull to come see what’s up – or simply be teleported into the ritual zone, in a bright popping flurry of bubbles.]

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Comments

[survivaltricks]

[rolls his shoulders back a bit]

He owes me a good fight. I haven't had the chance to cash in just yet, but I haven't forgotten.

[throughbamboo]

[oho. Now he's giving Lupin an assessing look, smile widening]

He'll give ya a damn good fight an' then some.

[survivaltricks]

[his own grin widens, too]

That's exactly what I'm expecting.

[throughbamboo]

Better expect ta be on your toes the whole time - he's the strongest guy I know.

[survivaltricks]

Hah.

[he'd say THAT'S BECAUSE YOU ONLY JUST MET ME but that's corny. and also not true and he knows it]

I like it better that way. A good challenge is exactly what I want.

[throughbamboo]

[that gets an even wider grin, pleased]

That's the best way ta think 'bout it.

[survivaltricks]

I'm Lupin.

And you are. . .?

[throughbamboo]

Nue. Nice ta meet ya, Lupin.

[survivaltricks]

[blinks a few times, brows raising, before his surprised turns into another grin]

Nice choice of a name.

[throughbamboo]

[he tilts his head, but he grins again]

Thanks. Credit goes to Hannya - he came up with it. Matches him an' matches my irezumi some, too.

[survivaltricks]

[. . . ah? perking up, curiosity piqued. as a young person, he has no negative associations with tattoos]

Can I see?

[IS IT RUDE TO ASK?]

[throughbamboo]

[he actually seems a bit surprised, but in a pleasant sort of way]

Yeah, I don't mind showin' it.

[he pulls off his shirt and turns, showing the Lupin the tiger on his back]

[survivaltricks]

[wah. . . leaning in a bit to get a better look, definitely admiring]

Whoa. . . it's kind of cool. . .

[throughbamboo]

[he glances over his shoulder]

Heh, thanks. Mine ain't as elaborate as some, but that ain't a bad thing.

[survivaltricks]

Even simple designs can have a lot of personality. . . or so says my artist friend.

[leaning back again, hands dipping into his pockets]

[throughbamboo]

Yer artist friend sounds pretty smart.

[pulling his shirt back on]

[survivaltricks]

He's--

[. . .]

Unique.

[throughbamboo]

Unique?

[survivaltricks]

Don't get me wrong; I love him more than anything in the world.

[which is something he says about ALL his phantom thieves, but you know]

But he's a. . . character. The typical "weird artist" type.

[throughbamboo]

Hrm . . . yeah, those types are pretty unique, ain't they.

[survivaltricks]

In a good way. I admire anyone who lives life on their own terms.

[throughbamboo]

Heh. Yeah, 'm the same way. Gotta live the life ya wanna live.