WEEK 0 MINGLE

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Good morning, starshines. It is another beautiful day here on the base and it’s the start of a new week!

After the events of the day before and the meet and greet provided by four new Avatars, you may find yourself wondering how you can get in touch with them again. Fear not. One look at your handy dandy cell phone will reveal eight new contacts added to your directory. Feel free to shoot them a message. You may be surprised.

But before you get too far, perhaps it’s worth checking out the base once more. Those locked rooms from the days before have been unlocked, free for exploration. In addition, should occupants visit the central elevator they will find the elevator in working order (and flame-free) and that a new floor has opened. Take a look, familiarize yourself, and make yourself comfortable. Life on the base is a happy place.

And speaking of happiness…it’s funny. For the rest of the week, all who reside on the base will be inflicted with little feelings of hope and happiness, a belief that they can manifest almost anything. This week, all will discover that any mundane thing they hope for will be at their disposal...though do be careful. Those small wishes may come to fruition in ways you don't expect. For example, wishing for a year's supply of sushi may net you one astronomically large sushi roll. An eyeshadow palette may provide you with samples of actual colored eyelids. And a punching bag could be mistaken for a bag full of confetti instead.

May all your hopes and dreams come true, everyone.

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[mukagen]

[ Ohhhhhhhh, Gojou nods while keeping his eyes on the skeleton. He lowers his voice before turning over to the actual talking company. ]

So Akimitsu-dono is asleep. Is it really all right to bring him out? It can get pretty loud outside of the personal rooms.

[commedia]

Its alright. Honestly, he should be awake. Like this, he's slacking! Huhuhu.

[Just chuckling behind their sleeve, don't mind them.]

But more seriously...I have a feeling he won't wake up, even with the noise.

[mukagen]

[ It's okay. He is used to creepier beings, so he doesn't mind their little habits. It's kind of endearing since he's seeing them have a little tea party with their skeleton friend.

(if only gojou knew) ]

You don't seem too worried about that.

[commedia]

[wow akimitsu-dono has done nothing wrong ever, in his life,]

I worry about it in my own way. Maybe Akimitsu-dono is indulging in sleep. Or maybe its just another ability of mine that's been taken away. Which is concerning in its own right.

[mukagen]

[ It isn't an insult!! Akimitsu-dono is super cool! ]

That is pretty concerning... It's one thing to lose your powers, but also losing someone with it is pretty disheartening.

[ Gojou studies their expression a little more. ]

Are you doing all right?

[commedia]

You're asking about this humble priest?

[A light laugh - Douman seems almost a little sheepish?]

Mmmmm. You don't need to be so worried...I'm doing quite alright, actually. Thank you for the concern, though.

[mukagen]

[ Gojou stays quiet, blinking slowly as he looks at them just because of the use of "humble priest." The profiles on his phone come to mind. It's actually why he even approached this person in the first place. ]

You're really Ashiya Douman?

[ WHO CARES ABOUT MEDB. ]

[commedia]

[WOW DON'T CUCK MEDB]

Nnnn, yes. I admit, I didn't know my True Name would just be shown to everyone...but I cannot lie. I am the one and the only Ashiya Douman.

[mukagen]

[ GOJOU IS JUST MORE INTERESTED IN EVIL DOUMAN THAN A BEAUTIFUL QUEEN (his mistake). ]

I'm sorry if that's information you didn't want out there, but either way! I'm a big fan.

[ Like. A historical standpoint. ]

If only we still had our powers, I would have liked to see jujutsu from the Heian period.

[commedia]

A big fan...? Honestly, you aren't the first one. Its not something I expected...having fans, I mean.

[They say it almost as if a little embarrassed.]

...Hm? Jujutsu? The martial arts?

[sometimes you just know it as onmyoudo FORGIVE HIM, GOJOU]

[mukagen]

[ Wow. Evil Douman is kind of moe (gap moe cause large)? But he has to be prepared for this being some kind of facade. History depicts them... Mmmmmm. ]

Jujutsu. [ Trying to say it slower, but. Uhh. He'll narrow it down. ] Sorcery.

[commedia]

[maybe history SUCKS and ashiya douman is a PRETTY ALRIGHT GUY, GOJOU!!!]

Ahhh! Ahhhhh! Yes! Yes, indeed. Though I think you are referring to onmyoudo! That's what it was called in my time.

[mukagen]

[ He will have to see that for himself as he gets to know Douman. Not like he can judge since his best friend is his enemy. ]

We just call it jujutsu where I'm from since we've cut out a lot of the mystical duties and divinations. It's mostly... [ Uh. ] Exorcism work.

[commedia]

What? That's...hm. Streamlining the old techniques?

[WHY...THE OLD TECHNIQUES ARE JUST FINE]

That part is hardly new, though. Exorcising evil spirits were a part of an omyouji's duties, though some were far better at it than others, mm. I, personally, used the tamer spirits more often for my own duties than simply banishing them. They have their uses.

[mukagen]

Kind of. The times have changed and the other parts aren't needed in modern society.

[ OLD TECHNIQUES HAVE NO PLACE HERE, BOOMER. ]

Do you mean shikigami? Since that's what you were known for.

[commedia]

[SHUT UP WHEN THEY WERE YOUR AGE THEY WENT TO ONMYOUJI SCHOOL BAREFOOT IN THE SNOW BOTH WAYS]

Well, spirits are spirits and can exist in the natural world. But shikigamis are always created. My shikigami were quite powerful, its true. Aah. It's a pity I can't use them here...

[mukagen]

[ were they also still ripped ]

So you mean actual spirits. I knew someone who could control spirits weaker than him, too. It's pretty rare.

[ Hmmmm. ]

One part of me would like to see your shikigami, but another part of me isn't sure what you would do with your power.

[commedia]

Yes. Akimitsu-dono here is an example of one. You see, I knew him in life. Now he sits here, a spirit bound to this form.

[Basically, a puppet of a corpse, usually possessed by a spirit. But sadly, no examples of that, here.]

Do with my-? [And then a bark of a laugh, fangs showing.] Ahahaha! Ahaha. Ah, do not worry your pretty white head of yours. I harmed many people in my past. I also helped many people in my past. But as I am, a Servant, I am bound to my Master's will. What I care or do no care for hardly plays a role.

[mukagen]

[ Oh... It's the real Fujiwara no Akimitsu? Here Gojou thought Douman just wanted to name the puppet after him out of loneliness or shits and giggles. ]

... You know, laughing like that usually doesn't reassure people.

[ Gojou doesn't seem worried though. It kind of feels like he's talking to someone familiar? The Servant-Master thing is stuck in his head, but he'll ask later. ]

I'm guessing your Master isn't here?

[commedia]

[It sure is! Poor Akimitsu. Sometimes you want to make a grudge happen and then you're having tea parties with a clown as a cool skeleton dude.]

Ahahaha! Oh, oh. Yes. I'm sorry. My apologies! Its simply habit, yes.

[And a shake of the head.]

No, she is. I met her several days ago. She's a powerful woman, indeed.

[mukagen]

[ Hm........... He's suspicious and curious, but he hasn't seen Douman do anything evil. If anything, it just looks like they're having a great time. At a loss, he slides his hands into his pockets. ]

So you're taking this like a vacation. Enjoying yourself.

[ Confirming. ]

[commedia]

...Not quite.

[A tilt of the head, still smiling.]

A Servant's work is still work. Though it would be a downright lie to say I wasn't having some entertainment while I'm here.

[mukagen]

... Then I guess we can get along.

[ Also, he gets to chill with someone from the Heian period that isn't Sukuna trapped in his student's body. Very cool, very cool. ]

What kind of entertainment are you talking about? The sights? Or the strange bunch we have here?

[ Gojou would be lying if he said everyone here is... regular. Anyway, he is yappy. ]

[commedia]

I'm happy to hear that. A pleasure to meet your acquaintance.

[A polite nod.]

A bit of everything, honestly? Everyone here, from different worlds, different paths, all here to indulge themselves in a strange place. Its all amusing.

[mukagen]

Everyone here is pretty funny.

[ Very interesting people. Gojou would like to get to know some, but especially get to know Douman. ]

Have you checked out the new rooms? There's one that can project a setting of your choice—like virtual reality.