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genessia2016-01-19 07:29 pm
weavemyownfate) wrote in genessia2016-01-19 07:29 pm
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[17th Campaign]
WHO: Satsuki and.. Open!
WHAT: Recognition of those coming of age as seen in the news article.
WHERE: Amagi Inn
WHEN: January 11th, 9am
To Satsuki's surprise, organizing an event like this was less intensive than she originally expected. Placing a reservation for the inn's lobby and hiring a photographer were simple matters, and the set-up didn't have to be anything high-scale since the visual theme is, primarily, Japanese culture. Perhaps she should have selected something a bit more universal?
The layout is simple: people arrive, then Satsuki gives a speech to congratulate the milestone and encourage them to forge their own paths to contribute something to the community of Genessia. Afterward they are given a commemorative gift to (ideally) retain inspiration, and from then on might mingle should they choose and/or get their picture taken.
To no one's surprise, Satsuki is adorn in a silk kimono (given to her as a gift) and sandals, and has taken her place behind a podium to give her speech at 9:00 sharp. It's long. It might even be considered boring, but there is no doubt of her passion as she speaks of her own desires to provide to the community at large. Satsuki states that she understands that it appears extremely difficult to solve the mysteries of Genessia, that the lack of answers are frustrating, and it seems there is little one can contribute to the cause but also reminds that not everyone has to aspire to be a detective, and simply providing a service that directly helps another can go a long way. The key to progress is a united community. Also, a budget. It is extremely important to have an organized budget.
With that done all that's left is to go out, carelessly spend money and get drunk. Only she doesn't say the last part.
WHAT: Recognition of those coming of age as seen in the news article.
WHERE: Amagi Inn
WHEN: January 11th, 9am
To Satsuki's surprise, organizing an event like this was less intensive than she originally expected. Placing a reservation for the inn's lobby and hiring a photographer were simple matters, and the set-up didn't have to be anything high-scale since the visual theme is, primarily, Japanese culture. Perhaps she should have selected something a bit more universal?
The layout is simple: people arrive, then Satsuki gives a speech to congratulate the milestone and encourage them to forge their own paths to contribute something to the community of Genessia. Afterward they are given a commemorative gift to (ideally) retain inspiration, and from then on might mingle should they choose and/or get their picture taken.
To no one's surprise, Satsuki is adorn in a silk kimono (given to her as a gift) and sandals, and has taken her place behind a podium to give her speech at 9:00 sharp. It's long. It might even be considered boring, but there is no doubt of her passion as she speaks of her own desires to provide to the community at large. Satsuki states that she understands that it appears extremely difficult to solve the mysteries of Genessia, that the lack of answers are frustrating, and it seems there is little one can contribute to the cause but also reminds that not everyone has to aspire to be a detective, and simply providing a service that directly helps another can go a long way. The key to progress is a united community. Also, a budget. It is extremely important to have an organized budget.
With that done all that's left is to go out, carelessly spend money and get drunk. Only she doesn't say the last part.
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"I see; congratulations." with a short bow added. As for still being in a rut, it probably comes as no surprise that her frown deepens. "Mala beads. They are intended to be used to assist with meditation which in turn assists in bringing peace to yourself. Meditation is not an activity that comes natural to many."
"How are you currently 'working things out'? What obstacle is in your path?"
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"Fog, if I had to give my obstacle a name. I've been thinking about my role here; what I want and what Genessia wants and what's likely to succeed. I just can't figure out a path. I know I'm meant--er, this world is meant to be defended. I gave it a shot and, well...you know how that turned out. Now I'm drawing a blank.
It's just...there's so much contradiction. If it's a bad world, as I suspect, what kind of protection do you give it? Something transformative? But what it if doesn't survive the operation? What if it doesn't want to? Can you defend the reluctant? Even God can't manage that, half the time. Is it a hopeless enterprise?
And even getting all that straight, I'm just a man, and not a very bright one. How can I contend with these dark, powerful forces? It's like boxing a tornado. There are such mighty evils at work who can strike at seemingly any time. How do you defend against that, with such meager powers as I possess?
I want to commit this crime of passion, but motive is all I have. Means, opportunity. Those still elude me. It's not so much an obstructed path as finding the path at all."
Eesh, TMI.
"...sorry. That was a bit too informal for the occasion. I hope that answered your question, at least."
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However this time around the kind of reward she has in mind is something that she could benefit from as well.
She ignores his apology. "Those are excellent questions; though I am afraid I cannot grant answers to any of them. What I can do, however, is grant you an opportunity."
"I was hoping you would find a solution with your comrades, but since this is where we are now I suggest that your mantra be 'Resolve' as that desire comes with a heftier price. Keep in mind I am not saying the chosen path is incorrect, it rather places greater responsibility upon yourself."
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"A sacrifice, you mean." Ted hated making those. Still, her offer of opportunity piqued his interest. "My comrades...it feels as though I've lost them along with the job. It's not that I don't trust them, just that...we might not have shared the same vision. Meant the same things. I don't know." He straightened his posture.
"What did you have in mind?" This sounded something like the fateful next step he was looking for."Something to do with your school?"
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"Last year I worked on a project with Chihiro Fujisaki whom shared a somewhat similar passion. She passed the initial test, but did not use the relic in a manner I expected. But to answer your question, the school is only part of it."
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At least they weren't Yoko-Ono'd.
Ted wasn't great with Japanese names, but that one gave him pause for thought. "Oh, the one that came from that horrible boarding school. How is she doing these days?" He remembered too late that he was gone. And he'd never put two and two together to make the connection that 'she' was a 'he', either. Isn't Ted just a blast at these things?
"...test, relic, project. It must be something very special to talk so sphinx-like about." Hey, if he can't play fun rhetoric games with people, Ms. Frownster over here definitely can't.
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And it's fine, Ted, Satsuki didn't know either.
As far as Satsuki is concerned, she can do whatever she wants! If he's making fun of her, she doesn't seem to catch on to it. Is it special? "Naturally." she replies, "Come with me."
She asks Yukiko to cover her for a moment, and should Ted follow along to the hallway, she goes into more detail. "The relic is a material that multiplies your strength, resistance to physical damage and draws out whatever other innate abilities you possess. In small amounts it is somewhat harmless. In larger amounts you run the risk of being consumed by that power without proper training- That is why your resolve must be unwavering."
Of course that's only partially true. She mostly wants him to display his resolve so she knows she isn't wasting her time.
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"Ah..." It seemed synonymous with death, these disappearances, but without any of the comforts of ritual or funerals. Wasn't anything he could do about that, he supposed.
Dutifully, he walked, both excited and trepid. This must be fate; what happens next. He was silent during the pretext that was as vague as his problems. "It sounds Faustian. I hope it's not the devil you're taking me to; I know how his deals pan out. This material you're talking about; is it something you've dealt with yourself? Does this come from theory or experience?" At this point he's more curious than doubting. As for resolve, well, he wouldn't speak to that effect. Actions are so much louder, anyway.
His thoughts weren't 100% focused. His innate abilities...would that mean...? No, no that would hardly count. But then she did say "material". Agh, the thing shouldn't be thought of. Maybe it'd let him compose even more elaborate and flowery speeches. Satsuki, beware what you might unleash.
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And, frankly, Satsuki could most certainly be the Devil in this circumstance, "Rest assured you will never have to worry that I would bother to enable those delusional parts of your personality."
"I wear a considerable amount often, I am rarely seen without it, actually. However if any of my fellow underclassman tried to adorn it, they would become consumed by its power." she then notes, expression as serious as always. "That was, sadly, learned by experience. Fujisaki volunteered to test if those from other worlds could wear it and, as I stated before, fared rather well. But she did not do much with her newfound powers."
Frankly, Satsuki is pretty eager to see what power would be released from Ted. Maybe he'd become a paladin. That'd be something.
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"That was...very brave of her. Shouldn't be surprised, given my last experience with her character. Why didn't she? Do anything, I mean." That raised his confidence, at any rate. She was petite and mousy; Ted could definitely handle it, or so he thought. Besides, he was Guardian of Everglade. If that didn't toughen him up for whatever weirdness she had in store, nothing would. But then Ted is the confident sort; not so much in himself as the world in general. Things going wrong simply didn't come into it.
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"To this day I do not know. Perhaps the final result ended up being the kind of strength she was not seeking after all; she was rather fond of computers and seemed most comfortable immersed in technology. That said, after the ceremony I will make preparations. If you are still interested in a few days, then I will arrange personal training and we can discuss your plans from there. Does that sound acceptable?"
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"Hah. I think you'll find the sane ones are the ones who see things. The ones who insist upon mundanity wind up in the asylums. Yes, that does sound acceptable. I can't refuse anything as things stand. Thank you for your attention. Though I am curious where we're headed. Or is it a surprise?"
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"My intent was distancing ourselves from prying ears," Satsuki then explains. "It should come as no surprise that I prefer to keep a number of things to myself. Part of it is due to my experience with.. Kazuya Mashima. I regret every moment I have shared with him."
Somehow she manages an even deeper frown at the name, is if the very mention leaves a bitter taste in her mouth. Good god she loathed him.
"I suppose that is all that needs to be said for now."
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"Always the thinker. I think whatever I wind up doing, it will require the utmost discretion. My thanks again for giving it before I asked; may I do better than Kashima in that. Well, I'll go try out this rosary and see where it leads my brain. I'll see you in a few days, Satsuki--er, Kiryuin." He nods and heads back to the party, eager for time to pass.