vatheon | THIS IS NOT THE '90S

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THIS IS NOT THE '90S

Who: Subaru, ~~Kamui~~ Fuuma, and ~all of Vatheon!~
Where: The Plaza
When: Today, anytime.
Style: Whichever you prefer!
Status: OPEN LIKE SUBARU'S HEART

[ There is a pair of drenched young men in very monochrome clothing standing in plaza. Seriously, they stick out like sore thumbs with all the color around them. The shorter one is dressed entirely in black, while the taller is wearing a black and white coat--well, it's mostly black and white. There's a little blood on it, particularly obvious on the white parts, but hey, who's going to care about that? A little blood never hurt anyone!

Anyway, they're sticking together--albeit somewhat reluctantly, on the part of the shorter one--and are currently looking pretty perplexed. They could probably use a little help. ]

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[Beyond their apparent soaking and obvious location change, Fuuma was party to noting rather telling thing which told him beyond any doubt that they were no longer even on the same planet anymore. The incessant demands of the Earth's wish were silent for once since he'd become privy to it upon becoming 'Kamui'.]

Any ideas as to how we've gone from the Tokyo skyline to who knows how many leagues under the ocean of a completely different world?

[The question was partly delivered in jest, but he was genuinely curious as to just what the Sumeragi thought about their interesting location change.]

[ Subaru might not be able to hear the true Wish of the Earth itself...but, y'know, he's got eyes. Two of them now, even! This ain't Tokyo. ]

Not specifically.

[ He's rather brusque with you, Fuuma. ]

But that--

[ A gesture towards the coral. ]

--feels powerful.

[If the bluntness phases him any, it doesn't show, and the golden eyes move to settle on the glowing coral. After a moment's consideration, he closes what small distance lies between them and the coral to rest his hand against it.]

Interesting.

[The remark is more about the black marking he just discovered gracing the back of the hand now resting on the coral, than about the coral itself. It is worth noting however that the tiredness he had been feeling since waking up here had abruptly vanished upon his touching the coral. Turning to face Subaru again, he held up the affected hand, turning it so the man could see the new addition.]

It seems that whatever moved us, that wasn't all that they did.

[ As soon as the mark on Fuuma's hand becomes obvious, Subaru's eyes widen. Quickly and wordlessly--almost frantically--he rips the soaked leather gloves from his hands, letting them drop unceremoniously to the floor. He looks down at the backs of his hands, eyes darting from one to the other, as if trying to see something that isn't there. No marks. Good--but also...not. He doesn't want a mark there--not if it isn't his. He misses the familiarity of those marks, misses what they mean.

It's almost as if he's momentarily forgotten that Fuuma is there at all as he's lost in staring at his own hands. He doesn't come back to himself until he looks up again, blinking, as if surprised all over again to find himself where he is, and in Fuuma's presence. He doesn't move to pick up his gloves again. ]

What...could it mean?

[ He speaks at last. ]

And why do I not have one also?

[Fuuma had the good grace to not let his silent amusement at Subaru show, though he understands after a fashion just why the man went after the gloves the way he did. He let the marked hand drop after a second closer study and turned his attention back to Subaru as the man speaks.]

I think the meaning behind them is another answer we might have to seek, on top of all of our other questions.

[A beat, and have a slight head tilt as he watches the other man.]

Who's to say you don't? Perhaps they put it in a different location.

Why would they do that?

[ Subaru only looks slightly upset now, his momentary panic having passed. ]

It would be easier to put such a mark in the same spot on everyone, I would think. But you may be right.

[ At least it isn't his hands. ]

For now, I think we have more pressing concerns.

Like finding out where we are and if there's a way back home from here?

[The words are serious despite the jesting tone they're delivered in.]

The first will be easy enough I think, but the latter might prove a challenge depending on why we were brought here in the first place.

[Which of course brought up that third question of just why they were brought here and why had they been marked with tattoos.]

Yes.

[ Fuuma gets a rather flat look. Come on, Kamui, now is not the time for joking around. ]

The most practical way to find out for certain is to ask someone.

[ Which leads them to... ]

[ Black on black team, meet mister wears all white. The blood concerns him though and of course, doctor's responsibility and all, he's coming over with a couple of towels. ]

I take it you've both just arrived then.

[ Well, don't they make quite the matching trio! ]

Ah...yes. That's right.

[ Subaru's eyeing this white-clad guy with some trepidation. There's the distinct feeling of dark power about him, despite his attire, and it's enough to set the onmyōji's teeth on edge. Still, he doesn't mind the sight of those towels, and he is nothing but polite when he speaks. ]

Please forgive me for asking the obvious--but would you happen to know where we are?

[ They'd sort of been...in the middle of something. Something relatively important. Just, y'know, the battle for the end of the world. ]

[Hello there, Muraki. You'll have to excuse him for staring at you so pointedly over his sunglasses cause man.. that is one warped wish you have. So not even touching that.. and since Subaru has already asked the first important question he'll remain silent for the time being, content to watch both you and Subaru.]

[ He doesn't mind the staring, not in the least. He's used to getting stared at anyway but these two. Hmm...

There's a moment though as he steals a glance at Fuuma though if only to acknowledge his presence before turning his attention back to Subaru. ]

You've been brought to an underwater city known as Vatheon. No one really has the hows or whys yet and I doubt whoever's responsible is willing to give us this information so easily.

I see.

[ Well, that's a rather concise answer. At least this man gets to the point. ]

So many of these people have been brought here in the same way. You as well, I assume?

[ Might as well be polite. He bows. ]

My name is Subaru Sumeragi.

[ He's not even going to try to introduce Kamui over there. ]

_{[They're drenched, so that means they're new here, but Ruca is more concerned about the blood.]}

E-excuse me, but are you okay?

_{[Yes, even a little blood is no good. Especially not if you're the one injured.]}

[Well, you're an interesting kid. The blood really isn't anything to be overly concerned over... trust in the fact that you're better off not knowing why it's on him. Instead have a smile for reassurance.]

Yes, we're fine. Thank you. You wouldn't happen to know the name of this place would you?

[ Well, since Fuuma's taken the initiative to speak for him, Subaru observes silently. He isn't a very talkative man. The boy's concern, however, is appreciated. It's...just how he would have reacted, years ago. ]

_{[Ruca doesn't seem convinced at all, but he doesn't ask any more questions.]}

This is Vatheon and... _{[He frowns.]} ...we can't leave this place.

_{[he looks apologetic now, his gaze is fixed on the ground, almost as if he was afraid to see how the two will react to that.]}

...I'm sorry.

[The smile never fades and the polite manner remains, there's nothing to worry about from these two, honest, you don't have to be scared, kid.]

There's no need for you to apologize, can you tell us anything else about this place? Perhaps why we're here or why we can't leave? Anything at all would be appreciated.

It isn't your fault, I'm sure.

[ He tells the boy. And as usual, Subaru does his best to be reassuring--though he finds that, oddly enough, Kamui is kind to most. It's something he'd never expected. ]

_{[He nods at this.]}

Um, It might be hard to believe, but Vatheon is a city in another world. It's underwater and protected by some kind of barrier than prevents everyone from leaving. Though... sometimes people do leave... or rather they are send back home.

_{[he looks at the coral.]}

...From what I've heard, it seems that we are brought here by that coral. The locals seems to warship it like a deity and I've heard it has many powers.

_{[he looks back at them.]}

But the coral needs us to power it. We have to touch it once per month... and if we don't we might fall into a coma. In exchange for doing that, almost everything here is for free and we are given a place to stay, too.

[And there's a guy in a vivid red suit and sunglasses and the most ridiculous hairstyle in the world just standing nearby, observing.]

...You guys new?

[ idk man, Fuuma's hair is pretty ridiculous t--I mean yeah. Wow. What is with this guy's hair?

Luckily it's always a judgement-free zone around Subaru. ]

Yes.

[ He assumes so, at least, given that they've just showed up. Also, ping. SPIRIT SENSES TINGLING. Trust the exorcist to notice that before the crazy hair. He's got more than enough experience right away to know that this is a possession, and possessions are usually not good, bro. Overall, it's enough to make his brow furrow slightly, but he doesn't comment--not here, not now, at least. He's polite as ever. ]

I am afraid this must have been some sort of accident. Do you know how we may return to where we were?

Sorry. No can do. Once you're here, you can't go back. Some people return, but we don't know how they do- I don't think anyone has any control over it.

[He puts his hand in his pocket, cocking his head slightly.] Anyways, welcome to Vatheon. Enjoy your stay. You'll be here for a while.

[So have some more monochrome with your monochrome! Except his little red bandanna kind of ruins that, but whatever. Black kitty walking over to you guys now. He stands nearby and mews a little bit, trying to figure out if either of them have a core so he can talk to them.]

[ Oh, hello little kitty! Subaru actually notices you first simply because you are a cat, and he is an animal lover, but then--

--oh. Ghost kitty. Right, okay.

Nonetheless, he kneels down, extending an open-palmed hand to the little black cat. ]

[Sissel knows this game! He reaches out with a paw and bats at Subaru's hand. :D]

Hi!

[ Oh. So this ghost kitty talks. All right. That's...that's fine. Subaru's just gonna roll with it. And attempt to scratch kitty's head. ]

Hello there.

[ Putting aside the fact that responding verbally makes him look crazier than he is. ]

[lsdkjf scritchesssss. He nuzzles into Subaru's hand happily.]

You guys are new, right? You're all wet... um. This place is called Vatheon.

[ Yes, behind his ears and under his chin! ]

We've only just arrived. I presume that leaving won't be quite as easy?

[alsdkf oh god so good RIGHT HE WAS BEING HELPFUL.]

Pretty much. We're all stuck here... but it's not all bad!

[And with strange people like these two, comes a strange creature. He was walking through the plaza before he heard the voices. His large ears perked and he stopped. He sighed. Great. More new people.]

This is Vatheon. It's under the sea and there is no way...out...

[He pauses and trails off when he spots them. One is a human with strange colored eyes. He's never seen him in his life and that isn't who he's staring at. Sorry Subaru, you're being ignored. It's the other who catches his attention. Wet white fur...red streaks...armor. His green eyes widened even further as an array of emotions flood him. Rage, fear, happiness, anxiety. All of those and more. This...this can't be...can it?]

General Azimuth...?

[Fuuma glances curiously at the feline looking creature currently approaching them and a small smile graces his lips, the smile is both friendly and perhaps a touch sad. Likely the name spoken last was someone who meant quite a bit to the striped feline.]

I see. Might I ask if you know how we arrived here from our home world?

[Ratchet was silent for a moment, letting the question sink in and his shock slowly ebb away. He shook his head before nodding and pointing to the coral behind them.]

That. It has the power to pull anyone here from any world. Does it at...at random.

[Well, it would seem that the glowing coral apparently held considerable significance if it was responsible for their being here. It also begged the question if their being here was equally random and thus chance and not because something had a specific reason for their presence in this world. If that were true, then getting back might just be quite difficult indeed. Which is where the idea that there was no way out likely came from.]

Ah. Interesting.

[There's a small pause and perhaps despite himself and perhaps better judgement when he speaks again, the voice is soft and seems to be as if its meant for the lombax alone.]

You don't have to be alone anymore.

[Ratchet remained silent as Fuuma spoke. His eyes and ears only heard and saw Alister Azimuth and it hurt the longer he was here. Why was he here? And how could he say that to him? After everything that had happened. He glared soon enough at those words. No...he was still alone.]

Those are bold words coming from the man that killed me, Alister.

[ Aaand this is where Subaru steps in. Sorry, Kamui that's quite enough Kamui-ing from you today. He speaks up clearly and firmly, yet still cordially, and bows in apology for Fuuma's behavior. Honestly, it's like the's the anti-christ's babysitter or something. ]

I apologize for any confusion--my name is Subaru Sumeragi, and this is Kamui.

[ He stresses that in particular, as if to subtly say 'this is not who you think it is.' He's fallen victim to that before. But no more. ]

Thank you very much for bringing to light our situation.

[Ratchet blinked and looked to Subaru. Kamui? Who the hell was Kamui? He looked back to Alister only to notice the Lombax was gone and in his place was another human? Okay...this just went from weird to completely crazy.]

Um...what the...

[He goes silent for a moment. He...he can't deal with this right now.]

Yeah, you're welcome.

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THIS IS NOT THE '90S

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HEY GAIZ

OHAI MURAKI

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fffff sorry about that!

no problemo!

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I love you for taking advantage of the look-alike thing <3

<3 Any excuse to torment Ratchet is A-okay with me

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