[Event Post] Kaikori: The Eye of the Storm

[duelacademynpcs]

::So anyone implicated with the disaster at Heartland City, you've been hurried away into Kaikori, the private gated community owned by the Wakahisa family.

It is a surreal place, caught in perpetual twilight. Resembling Ballonlea and Glimwood Tangle from Pokemon Sword & Shield, except the mushrooms are replaced with crystals growing out the ground and trees, it centers around a circle of shops and buildings including a convenience store, a gym, a small school to tutor the children of Noriko's friends and key employees, before branching out into company apartments to the south east, a motel and an inn to the west, and private homes in the North West to North to North East.

Perhaps you would like to take a break, interact with others, and breath before things likely get worse.

Fortunately, every time the government seems to come into Kaikori, they've been unable to locate Yamamoto Suzume, Wakahisa Noriko, or Mr. and Mrs. Tsukumo. So for now.

A piece of twilight paradise before things likely get so much worse.::

Comments

[the_deadlights]

It ain't tellin' if we each only give half the info and you guess it!

[becomeanwarrior]

...

[ He pinches his nose and lets out a strangled cry of pure frustration. ]

I hate that that would probably work...

But I'm terrible at charades, so I guess we would need some time to deal with it.

Okay, besides trying to pin Noriko down long enough to get the time for you two to talk. Is there anything else I can do while waiting for our seemingly inevitable demise!?

[the_deadlights]

Go dote on your niece or whatever you need to do to cool your heels, you sound like you're gonna pop.

[daschillyone]

"I wouldn't worry too much. Supposedly there's some new superhero in town dressing like Black Luster Soldier. I know I got reports from the security team he stopped some attacks at the abandoned dorm on campus, so if anything happens there, I'm sure he'll show up."
*Garrett shoots her a smile that tries to be reassuring.*

"Outside of all of this, how is Kamala doing? Not who other people think she is or should be, but Kamala."

[redderthanred]

Oh I think I ran into him once while stopping a monster with my friends. He seemed really Sus.

Uh. Me. Mmm...

Tired. I've been sleeping weirdly, I keep dreaming of a locked door, and it feels dangerous to open it...

::Sighs, you can definitely tell she's not been getting enough sleep.::

[duelacademynpcs]

::It notices and leaps down... and eats it with a... ladylike fashion, all while staring up at you, ominously.::

[kattobingore]

There you go!
You can have some more if you want!

*He throws a few more pieces onto the ground.*

[duelacademynpcs]

::It pauses for a few moments, and gathers up leaves, twigs and some rocks to form a rudimentary plate and plops the food on top of it.

And eats like a lady, making a face at you to not be a pig.::

[1/2]

[kattobingore]

Oh hey! It's really smart!
It made it's own little plate and everything!

*Yuma can't seem to get beyond this just being some small creature.*

[2/2]

[longingfreesia]

*Kotori, on the other hand, has absolutely noticed the intelligence it's displaying, so with a sigh, she pushes Yuma slightly aside.*

Yuma. I think we need to talk to it with more respect.



*She looks down at the creature with a smile.*

You'll have to excuse my husband.
Can I ask your name?

Re: [2/2]

[duelacademynpcs]

::... It pauses and tries to gather what it can find and assembles the English letters

A B R A

It seems flummoxed as it ran out of stuff.::

[longingfreesia]

*Kotori watches it as it spells out it's name... but then seems to be looking for more items, meaning it hadn't finished.*

Hang on, I'll find you something.

*She goes to the kitchen, and gathers up what she can find; Chopsticks, forks, spoons, pencils, pens... then brings them outside for the creature, setting them down and standing back, motioning that it can use them to continue.*

You can use these.

[duelacademynpcs]

::Slides them together next to the first four.::

X I A

::It sparkles proudly that it can spell.::

[longingfreesia]

*Okay, as eerie as this creature is, it's also very cute!
Kotori crouches down a little.*

Abraxia.

That's a really nice name!
But I guess I should stick to yes or no questions from now on...

Hmm... do you live here at Kaikori, Abraxia?

[duelacademynpcs]

::Signals yes.::

[daschillyone]

"Huh, you really don't have it easy, do ya?"
*Garrett thought for a moment.*
"I could give suggestions for how to try and get more sleep, but I doubt you want to hear them. Just... remember that if you're struggling, there are people who are willing to help. I'm sure your family is happy to, and I know I'll do what I can within my bounds as a teacher."

[redderthanred]

Haven't since the incident at The Tower.

::Pauses.::

... It means alot, Professor. Though I don't think the suggestions and stuff would help I think this might be weird magic stuff. The bad sleeping.

[longingfreesia]

And were you curious about us?

[daschillyone]

"Here, this is my personal cell number if you need someone to talk to about whatever. Consider me your mentor whenever you need it. I can't say I know everything about all the magical mumbo jumbo you are involved in, but I'm willing to learn and guide you. It's not like I'm a stranger to that world after all." *Garrett said with a chuckle.*

"I'll send a dreamcatcher to you. Old magic from the Americas. It might help, and if nothing else, you can use it as a reminder that there are others who are willing to fight in your corner."

[redderthanred]

::Takes the card.::

Thanks, Professor. I'll try to keep that in mind and tell Mom I'll be expecting a package from a teacher.

[duelacademynpcs]

::Signals yes!::

[longingfreesia]

We should introduce ourselves then!

I'm Tsukumo Kotori, and this is my husband, Yuma.

*She gestures towards Yuma who has walked up beside her.*

We're staying here at Kaikori for a little bit, though we don't know for how long.

[duelacademynpcs]

::Twirls around and slinks around your leg to make it clear she understands and likes you.::

[longingfreesia]

Awwh, you're really cute!

I'm really happy you don't mind us being here.

Can I pet you a little?

[duelacademynpcs]

::Wags her tail proudly at being called cute.

... And then nods yes at being pet.::