event one | Happy St. Patrick's D-- wait what?

[tsunderator]

CHARACTERS: Any and all!
DATE: April 1st~7th
RATING: PG at the worst, I suppose!
SUMMARY: Perhaps it's an April Fool's joke-- surely Saint Patrick's Day has already passed. And yet clovers rain down and the fountains run green regardless. But it's a nice welcome to The World regardless, so enjoy it while it lasts!


There's gold banners strung from rooftop to rooftop, catching the light of the eternally-setting sun and reflecting it every which way. The ground's already covered in a generous amount of fallen shamrocks, with no end in sight. They're in your hair, on your clothes, in your food-- everywhere!

The main fountain (as well as the smaller second fountain in the alchemy district) is running with fizzing green soda, glass mugs lined up along the edges invitingly. New characters will receive one of two items-- in the first half of the week, they'll be awarded a limited edition golden weapon to suit their class, adorned in emeralds. In the latter half (for later applicants), they'll receive a leprechaun hat. The size is entirely up to the player, so it can range from a cute, small hat a la lolita style, or a big floppy hat, or a dapper silk top hat.

Have a look around, meet others, and enjoy the Irish foods offered for free at NPC shops to go with the soda. All items earned are to stay!



There's even a young silver-haired GM dolled up in green silks at the quest kiosk available for questions, although he doesn't look particularly friendly. His body language says to Stay Away, despite his location right in the upper left corner of the town center.

( ooc | Please remember to tag your characters properly, and have fun! )

Comments

[hedgephones]

[ Sure, Josh, Sure. ]

Yeah? [ Neku didn't seem too concerned with the swords, considering everything else. He was more concerned with getting back. The swords, he supposed, were just another oddity that he needed to get his mind around. It wasn't as perplexing as some of the other things. ]

What? You got gypped? [ He actually grinned, amused. ]

[leggierissimo]

[If you think you're the only one concerned about that, Neku, then you're horribly mistaken. His cell phone is gone, he's involuntarily absconded from Shibuya... Yeah. He might look as amused as usual, but.]

Of course not.

[Aaaand motioning at the book.]

[hedgephones]

You're going to fight them with... literature?

[ Neku, just. Neku, no. Please understand your video game archetypes. ]

[leggierissimo]

[... yes, Neku. Please do. Even Joshua is genre savvy about this sort of thing.]

Of course not. It appears to be a spellbook.

[hedgephones]

Spell book? [ Okay, you've caught his attention. He's staring curiously at the book and then to Joshua and oh. ]

So that explains your getup. [ A small laugh. ] Have you tried them out yet?

[leggierissimo]

[Good job making that connection! He's proud of you, really.]

Not yet. I'm still trying to make heads or tails of this place. Why, are you interested?

[hedgephones]

Duh. If you can use them, maybe one can send us back home.

[ Thanks, Josh, Thanks. But really, he was just trying to be an optimist here. Which is an awfully big surprise. ]

[leggierissimo]

[... yes. Yes, it is. He's positively shocked.]

I somehow doubt that.

[hedgephones]

[ Neku gives him a flat look. ]

Have you bothered to try? [ He shakes his head and begins to walk that way, heading closer towards the heart of the city. ] Read through it and then tell me if you find anything useful.

[leggierissimo]

[... did...

Did you just...

Neku, did you just sass him?]

I'm not Daisukenojo, you know.

1/2

[hedgephones]

[ He was just being honestly critical, Joshua :c Fine then, glancing back at you. ]

...Beat?

Of course you're not Beat. You're too much of a jerk. [ Have a FLAT LOOK as he shakes his head. Oh, right... ]

Speaking of that...

[hedgephones]

I'm waiting for an explanation.

[ There's a definite flicker of anger in his eyes, and if he wasn't wearing this ridiculous armor in this ridiculous place he'd probably by trying to strangle you, Joshua. But instead he's curling his hands into small fists by his sides. ]

I gave you enough time to bring it up on your own. Now spill it. [ Before he loses his cool. Trust him, Josh. Staying this calm is realllllly difficult. ]

[leggierissimo]

[... well gosh, Neku, when did you turn into a hormonal girl? These mood swings are pretty severe...]

An explanation? For what? This place? I've already told you I'm just as confused as you are.

[No, really, enlighten him here.]

[hedgephones]

[ He's shaking his head. One mood you can depend on not showing up for a good long while is happy. So deal with the various stages of irritation, anger, indifference, confusion, and whatever else he can muster up. ]

You killed me, Josh. [ Did he mention you shot him TWICE, jerk? ]

[leggierissimo]

And what is there to explain that I haven't already?

[A shrug - he's pretty sure he's told you about the little game between him and Megumi.]

[hedgephones]

I'm asking why, Josh. I already get that I was your pawn or whatever.... by why me?

And why'd you have to shoot me twice? [ The urge to throw a punch at him was growing, but he stood his ground, digging his nails into his palms, knuckles turning white. ]

[leggierissimo]

[Hm.]

You were the best fit for the job. You had closed yourself off, much like Shibuya had. And besides, your talent to use various psychs was a good plus.

[He flips one of the tassels on his hat.] And as for why I shot you twice? Well... it was part of our game, you know. You could have shot me just as easily.

[hedgephones]

You knew I couldn't shoot you - not someone I had considered a friend.

[ It's scathingly accusatory, and he's trying really hard not to grit his teeth too tightly. ]

You could have just sent me back.

[leggierissimo]

Now, now. I couldn't count on that, could I? I'd just revealed that I'd been using you. What was I to expect?

[Be careful there, Neku. Wouldn't want you to lose your temper. He smiles.]

And I did send you back, didn't I? I sent all of you back.

[hedgephones]

That's not what I meant - ! [ He's raising a fist, trying to keep rational, but your indifference is really making this hard, Josh. ]

You lied to me.

[leggierissimo]

[Joshua is not even fazed, bro.]

Oh? Did I? I'm afraid I can't recall.

[hedgephones]

You...!

[ Oh my god he's going to deck you so hard.

Argh. Breathing, trying to calm down. ]


Argh. Just. Nevermind.

[leggierissimo]

[Impressive! You managed to curb your anger pretty well, there.]

You have your life back, and your friends. What should it matter?

[hedgephones]

That's not the point. [ Though it was very true, but... ]

You were my friend and you went behind my back the entire time. I thought I had finally met someone who got me. [ A glare. Because hey, he's not still really pissed off about this betrayal. ] But I was right from the get-go. You're just an ass.

[leggierissimo]

Hm. With how you treated me that week, especially near the end, it was hard to tell you thought of me that way.

[Another little smile. It's hard to tell if that comment was a jab, or something else entirely. ... likely a jab.]