[ wow, so percy hasn't really been to the temple yet, but it's probably worth exploring so in he goes. he can be found at the strange door there, the one that's bolted shut, the contents of it clamoring to be let out. when they quiet for a moment, he knocks curiously against it with the side of his fist, frowning.
ba ba-ba-ba-ba ba ba.
as he blinks a little, he goes a bit rigid, a hand touching his ear with a deep frown furrowing his brow. ]
[nods! buzen will just start racing forward as if to start his inspection immediately]
I like the sound of that! If we could get the water to even be mostly clean, that might be enough to start washing it... though if we could get someone to bless it, that'd be even better.
[DING DING DING that's the elevator!! it seems like someone has arrived at Crystalline floor! though after a moment it seems like the doors aren't opening. you may hear the sound of surprised laughter from behind the doors first.]
Hello! Buzen Gou, requesting entrance!!
[he's polite at least. though he does do a quick knocknocknock against the metal]
[ oh hm! what a neat discovery. it's actually rather nice knowing people can't just barge in besides his fellow crystallines. percy's just out here fiddling with a bottle of wine and about to finally have a drink so he just carries the bottle with him and opens the door to reveal!
[speedy boy is here!! he grins upon the door opening and bows at the waist once in greeting before straightening up again]
Oh! Perci-san! [i want to be clear that buzen is really bad at pronouncing these western names. it's probably a little closer to "parshii" because that's the best he can do, but he's trying really hard] Hah, you got it.
I hope I'm not disturbing you if you wanted some quiet time.
No, that's quite all right. I'm truthfully just a bit too wound up to relax just yet.
[ what the fuck that's the cutest shit i really like that goodbye im deceased. in any case, percy just shakes his head, offering a step to the side to let him into the crystalline apartments. the sleek, white marble everything is very cold, but very pretty, with a few books already pulled from the shelves and settled on the couch, one of them opened. ]
[buzen will go ahead and wander in, and politely toe off his shoesies because that's what you do when all you've known is japanese mats in your life]
It's very nice! Incredibly green - all the plants in our area remind me of a friend, so it's actually really soothing. You should come visit when you'd like to. You're welcome anytime.
Truthfully? I miss my forge—I've simply too much energy to just sit here and read...
[ the invitation catches him a bit off guard though, and he tips his head. ] Perhaps I will, that sounds rather nice. Plants often remind me of a good friend of mine as well.
Your... forge? [that sure is a keyword for a sword. buzen blinks] Ah, that's right. You're a blacksmith. As a weapon, it's nice to meet you then. Maybe if I ever need repairs, I'll go to you.
[but he grins at that]
Definitely do! Everyone in Verdant is kind - I'm sure that they'll let you in. Or you can text me and I'll meet you there. It's definitely got a certain aura to it.
[ he blinks a bit, mulling that over for a moment. ]
A weapon? [ he wonders if that's just... metaphorical. ] Could you explain that a bit more? I mean... I'd be happy to help of course, but— [ he waves a hand. pls. ]
Sure - you haven't gotten a chance to chat with one of us, huh? Myself and two of my comrades here are sword warriors - spirits that were granted human forms.
[he rests his hand on his chest] This body is Buzen Gou, but it's just a manifestation of [resting a hand on his sword] this form that is also Buzen Gou.
It's been a bit of a time, I don't think I've had a proper sit down with anyone that didn't involve shortly after being chased by something trying to kill us.
[ but his eyes light up and he does give a nod. ]
Spirits of weapons granted human form... that is truly fascinating, Buzen. In truth, I wish more weapons did that, really. It would help me better care for them.
[nodding in understanding! but also, he can't help but seem amused]
Well - it depends! Tsukumogami are normally spirits of objects that are about a hundred years old or so... and then Aruji was able to use their powers to summon us into these forms.
It's not something we had much of a choice in, but it's not like I'm ungrateful.
[what a day! either way buzen is going to be crossing paths with percy - probably at the dojo!! that's where buzen is going to live for a bit. though as they spend longer in each other's proximity, doing their sword practice, he'll pause
[ percy has never been in a dojo before in his entire life. but. sprucing up on his sword technique since he only has one goddamn bullet seems like a good idea. of course, these wooden swords are very different from the usual, but between both finesse and strength, he actually doesn't do too badly.
at the request however, he gives a pause, having stopped to clean his glasses from a bit of sweat. buzen is blurry when he looks up. ]
I...
[ there's a somewhat concerned look on his face. ]
[ don't touch very often. it's limited. but the longer he stands there, the less like a fool he feels and the more like someone who wants to hug. that's stupid. this is stupid and he's stronger than impulse but at the same time he.
really wouldn't mind. just.
one. ]
It's alright, actually. [ he gives a quick nod. it's buzen. there are worse people who could have asked. frankly, there couldn't have been better. he has a more than tolerable disposition. pleasant to spend time around even. he gestures with a gloved hand. ] Come. A hug.
[aw. buzen perks up at that, not unlike when you tell a friendly dog that he's the good boy. he laughs a little bit then as he wanders over, opening his arms!]
Whenever you're ready then, Percy-san.
[ - it's at least something he's good at. reading when people are apprehensive, and being patient for them. if percy had a reason to hesitate, then buzen wouldn't force it on him!
but he will give him a very warm, kind embrace whenever he does come closer]
[ buzen has... a lot in common with someone percy knows well, and that's perhaps half the reason he finds his shoulders going easy when he steps forward. it's not forced by any means... barring the effects of the prism this week, it's impulse that has him moving forward to accept this embrace, which is far warmer and kinder than he was expecting.
if he dips his head briefly downwards to settle further in and lifts his arms up to return the hug, it's almost a little uncertain, like he's poised for the recoil.
Do you find that you like your human form? [ he hums, resting his chin in his hand. he's genuinely curious, brows lifted a bit. ] Flesh probably isn't as durable as a sword proper.
[the uncertainty is met with a pretty unconditional sense of acceptance and security - like buzen's used to dealing with this kind of apprehension when it comes to affection. he'll let his arms wrap around percy, a hand at his back to rub slow, reassuring circles as if to try to help encourage him.
there's no recoil to be found - he's safe here in this warm little hug.]
Haha, it's nice, right? Thanks for going along with it.
You're right! It's really annoying sometimes when this body fails...! Injuries and things like that... they take so long to heal naturally too.
[it's so weird... but buzen smiles anyway]
But... I get to reach for what I want to now, and say what I'd like. [he flexes his hands, as if testing it out] So... I think I do like it. Instead of just waiting, hoping someone will use me.
It must be dull, waiting for duty to call. Now, you've your own two legs
[ he seems rather pleased with that. the idea of being left to lay around and wait for someone to pick you up? it sounds like... well. a rather lonely existence. ]
Is there a particular reason you were summoned into this form?
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w0, saturday
ba ba-ba-ba-ba ba ba.
as he blinks a little, he goes a bit rigid, a hand touching his ear with a deep frown furrowing his brow. ]
This place is... [ very cursed??? ] charming...?
THIS MEME i'm shaking bc it's true
apparently whatever buzen was doing has already earned him a bruise on his face it's fine]
Oh! Sorry friend, I would've warned you... I haven't figured out this place but I think the spirits are really having their fun...
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You're not wrong, there's... [ he shakes his head ] A wretched screaming. Do you deal in spirits often?
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I do. Or at least... they're very common in my home. Especially in settings like this.
[gesturing vaguely to the shrine]
I wonder if they're acting up because the shrine's in such disarray...
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[buzen crosses his arms and looks around]
Maybe... If we clean stuff up? Start weeding, and then washing the wood... That might make them a little happier!
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I mean, if it is a place of worship, it probably is looking for a bit of care.
[ there's a soft twinge when he thinks about that. no doubt, pike would have said something like that. ]
Why don't we have a look around... perhaps see if there's a project or two that we could start.
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I like the sound of that! If we could get the water to even be mostly clean, that might be enough to start washing it... though if we could get someone to bless it, that'd be even better.
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Do we know of any people who might be able to do that sort of thing? Blessing? At least among our number?
[ he's not a holy man, but... holy people have helped him before so. it's probably worth fixing the place up for them. ]
week 0, thursday
Hello! Buzen Gou, requesting entrance!!
[he's polite at least. though he does do a quick knocknocknock against the metal]
Is anyone home?
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[ oh hm! what a neat discovery. it's actually rather nice knowing people can't just barge in besides his fellow crystallines. percy's just out here fiddling with a bottle of wine and about to finally have a drink so he just carries the bottle with him and opens the door to reveal!
he! speedy boy! ]
Just me for the moment. Paying everyone a visit?
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Oh! Perci-san! [i want to be clear that buzen is really bad at pronouncing these western names. it's probably a little closer to "parshii" because that's the best he can do, but he's trying really hard] Hah, you got it.
I hope I'm not disturbing you if you wanted some quiet time.
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[ what the fuck that's the cutest shit i really like that goodbye im deceased. in any case, percy just shakes his head, offering a step to the side to let him into the crystalline apartments. the sleek, white marble everything is very cold, but very pretty, with a few books already pulled from the shelves and settled on the couch, one of them opened. ]
How are you finding your quarters?
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[buzen will go ahead and wander in, and politely toe off his shoesies because that's what you do when all you've known is japanese mats in your life]
It's very nice! Incredibly green - all the plants in our area remind me of a friend, so it's actually really soothing. You should come visit when you'd like to. You're welcome anytime.
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[ the invitation catches him a bit off guard though, and he tips his head. ] Perhaps I will, that sounds rather nice. Plants often remind me of a good friend of mine as well.
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[but he grins at that]
Definitely do! Everyone in Verdant is kind - I'm sure that they'll let you in. Or you can text me and I'll meet you there. It's definitely got a certain aura to it.
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A weapon? [ he wonders if that's just... metaphorical. ] Could you explain that a bit more? I mean... I'd be happy to help of course, but— [ he waves a hand. pls. ]
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Sure - you haven't gotten a chance to chat with one of us, huh? Myself and two of my comrades here are sword warriors - spirits that were granted human forms.
[he rests his hand on his chest] This body is Buzen Gou, but it's just a manifestation of [resting a hand on his sword] this form that is also Buzen Gou.
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[ but his eyes light up and he does give a nod. ]
Spirits of weapons granted human form... that is truly fascinating, Buzen. In truth, I wish more weapons did that, really. It would help me better care for them.
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Well - it depends! Tsukumogami are normally spirits of objects that are about a hundred years old or so... and then Aruji was able to use their powers to summon us into these forms.
It's not something we had much of a choice in, but it's not like I'm ungrateful.
week 2, monday
and then:]
Percy-san... Can I hug you?
[yea he'll just ask]
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at the request however, he gives a pause, having stopped to clean his glasses from a bit of sweat. buzen is blurry when he looks up. ]
I...
[ there's a somewhat concerned look on his face. ]
Are you... unwell?
[ that's not a no, but. u ok, bud? ]
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[though he does seem to wonder about it? he tilts his head.]
Sorry, it's a weird thing to ask out of the blue, right? But I'm just getting the feeling like I want to...
But! If you say no, I get that too. I don't wanna force anybody into anything.
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[ don't touch very often. it's limited. but the longer he stands there, the less like a fool he feels and the more like someone who wants to hug. that's stupid. this is stupid and he's stronger than impulse but at the same time he.
really wouldn't mind. just.
one. ]
It's alright, actually. [ he gives a quick nod. it's buzen. there are worse people who could have asked. frankly, there couldn't have been better. he has a more than tolerable disposition. pleasant to spend time around even. he gestures with a gloved hand. ] Come. A hug.
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Whenever you're ready then, Percy-san.
[ - it's at least something he's good at. reading when people are apprehensive, and being patient for them. if percy had a reason to hesitate, then buzen wouldn't force it on him!
but he will give him a very warm, kind embrace whenever he does come closer]
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if he dips his head briefly downwards to settle further in and lifts his arms up to return the hug, it's almost a little uncertain, like he's poised for the recoil.
very softly, without letting go. hm. ]
I think I see what you mean.
me late for this but i love buzen cr.........
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there's no recoil to be found - he's safe here in this warm little hug.]
Haha, it's nice, right? Thanks for going along with it.
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It's nicer than I expected.
[ he is not letting go, weirdly enough just sort of lingers in it. ]
No offense, of course, I just don't... hug very often. My family didn't really touch all that much.
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You're right! It's really annoying sometimes when this body fails...! Injuries and things like that... they take so long to heal naturally too.
[it's so weird... but buzen smiles anyway]
But... I get to reach for what I want to now, and say what I'd like. [he flexes his hands, as if testing it out] So... I think I do like it. Instead of just waiting, hoping someone will use me.
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No offense taken.
I wouldn't say the Gous are my family.... but they tend to hold onto or lean on me a lot, so I'm pretty used to it.
So this reminds me a little of that.
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[ he seems rather pleased with that. the idea of being left to lay around and wait for someone to pick you up? it sounds like... well. a rather lonely existence. ]
Is there a particular reason you were summoned into this form?