expiationnet | Entries tagged with ashes of love: runyu

( so the holographic video begins with a close up of a girl biting her lower lip. the recording is wavering from side to side as if she's trying to do, well, something.)

Just a seeec...

( the girl says with more motion-sickness for the viewer. but she manages to get the mobile device propped up just right so she can be hands free. jinx grins big at her accomplishment while she scoots back in her seat, cross-legged. by the looks of her surroundings, she is somewhere up high, due to there being a lot of sky around her. and given the tiles she is sitting on, it's best bet she is on a roof -- possibly on the Inn's (and using the chimney to keep the device up). although everything seems to be squared away, she stays quiet -- just staring back with a smile so wide it could split her face in two. but then — )

So!

( jinx starts off as she digs in her pockets, then pulls out a pretty blue gemstone in which she carelessly tosses up in the air. )

What's everyone's crime?

( when she catches the gem with grace, jinx pops it straight in her mouth like it's a piece of candy. and as she sloshes it inside behind her lips, the girl looks up in thought -- talking with her mouth full no less. )

I got stuck with murder and illegal trading. So boring.

( rolling her eyes, jinx spits the gem out that's now filled with so much of her saliva (how disgusting), then resumes back to playing a game of catch with it. )

Sheesh, you'd think blowin' up a few buildings and starting a war would count WAY more. Whoever is in charge reeaaallly needs to fix their rating system.

lightthedarkness

[Usagi gives a big, friendly wave to the camera.]

Hello! My name is Usagi Tsukino, and it's so nice to meet you all! Thank you, by the way to everyone who has helped me get settled in and all that while I figure things out.

Uuum speeeeaking of figuring things out, so like, is there a school or something we have to attend or... do we get jobs? Like, I was told this place was a prison but this is... I mean, I have a lot of thoughts on THAT but that's not really the point this isn't really a prison like I've ever seen so I'm not really sure what to do or what we're supposed to do... if... anything?

Um, sorry if this is something that gets asked a lot! I'm really just trying to understand and was sorta just told "go to Aldrip" and ya know, now I'm HERE so....

Uh, anyway! I guess a more interesting question would be what is there to do for fun around here? Or... or is that... also not a thing since prison and all that?

[Was that a stupid question to ask? She's gotten such weird answers that she has no idea what to think of this all.]

Anyway, thank you so much for your help! I really appreciate it!

dialetheism

[ What better time for a not-at-all-suspicious post from nobody in particular than 3am? It's the typical time for awful decisions, after all. ]

If, hypothetically speaking, someone wanted to remove information from their scroll.

What would be the best way to do so?

I've tried simply scratching it out, as well as gluing something over it, and fire. Nothing sticks.

emet_sulk

Who has been placing these indecent effigies around the area?!

[ Context? You don't need context. ~~Someone finally found some of the offerings left by the natives.~~ ]

Even after I remove them they return.

heavensdragon

{His shrine is mostly dedicated to the moon and stars. He doesn't mind, but his eyes are drawn to the...ah...fan art that has been incorporated. Some of it is nice, though those images make him miss his Dream Beast. Other works are...less nice. He blushes over one in particular and he makes a sour expression at the last.}

Surely creativity can be put to better use. {He takes the dangerously sexy image (for him anyway) and tries to figure out what to do with it.} I feel like I should drown this one. It can't be good for the fish.

{Is that lady Jinmi or...someone else? He blushes harder. The nerve!}

darkdisgrace

[The dumb thing about Chuuya and Dazai is that they both have an incredibly sensitive sixth sense about the other. Perhaps it's something about knowing each other after so many years, but Dazai just being gone in the morning, his shoes left behind, everything where it had been left the night before sans the man himself-- it set off alarm bells.

This wasn't the 'Dazai is fucking with me again and I need to make sure all my groceries haven't been replaced with dog treats or my clothing hasn't been shrunk 2 sizes' feeling, this was the 'Dazai is doing something incredibly dangerous and stupid and is in Trouble' feeling.

Chuuya's out of bed, dressed and out the door in moments, charm in hand.]

If anyone has seen Dazai Osamu, a stupid asshole with a fake smile and bandages all over him, give me a call. You might recognize him from his dumb radio show. Ideally tie the bastard to a tree so he doesn't leave, but I've got dibs on kicking his ass.

[That's all Chuuya says for now, because he's setting off to search the town more. And after searching the town with Kotone, he's off searching further out.

Sometime at 3am that night, there's the distant booming of an explosion. It looks like there was a rockslide over on the side of the mountains, from this distance. In reality, Chuuya has just blown a hole in the mountain from sheer frustration (and fear. Lots of fear).

Over twenty-four hours after that query on the network, Chuuya can be found in the tavern, absolutely wasted in the early afternoon. His eyes are bloodshot, face lined with exhaustion. He hasn't slept, and alcohol is only a small portion of the reason he looks like hell.]

[OOC: Dazai disappeared for a canon update! TW: Some of the threads on this post might contain allusions to suicide, since uh. Dazai is Dazai and Chuuya is Concerned about that. I will warn whenever that comes up.]

redlines

If anyone happens to find that snake-oil salesman known as "Magnifi", do tell me as I have a few choice words I'd like to share with him that aren't at all appropriate for this device. And if you also find the group of teenagers who were helping him hawk that concoction, please send them my way as well.

Now, all of that aside: has anyone found themselves in possession of any new appendages after taking that? Of the long, furry variety to be specific. Or... varieties in my case. And no, I won't be showing them off if I can help it.

superstring

What an interesting turn of events. A world of monsters and criminals.

Do you suppose that will be the end or is there more darkness to come?

grappler

Hey.

[hey, Vi.]

Anyone else wake up with a shitty tattoo? Not that I care, but it's kind of a sloppy and I don't remember being drunk last night.

You can barely even see it.

heavensdragon

{He is observing the statues of those who have disappeared. A blue light emanates from his fingertips and he directs it at the statues. After a moment, he pulls his power back into himself.}

What became of them, do you think? These forms, at least, are not them as far as I can tell.

{At the feet of each statue, he places small wooden tablets - carved by his hands.}

If they have died, their souls have fled. They are now part of the great wheel of reincarnation.

Or else they have returned to their homes. That is the outcome I hope for most.

overtid

[ A video begins, focused on a stern looking man (down to button up, jacket and tie, yeah, he put his suit on for this). Blond, eyes obscured by bug-eyed sunglasses with no arms and green lenses. Useful, to obscure an additional layer of weariness brought on by certain forest dreams, visions. ]

Good afternoon. My name is Nanami Kento, and I'm engaging here because more of "us", the "Chosen", have arrived.

[ And for certain reasons, he no longer can comfortably keep sitting on his ass. Even if this really isn't his responsibility... there had been another man keeping track during and after the forest, but he, too... ]

Amongst the invitations to join a band of miscreants, participate in monster hunting, identify as healers, become sparring partners, peacekeepers, participate in clubs, call in to a "radio show" and general offers of assistance, I believe we've overlooked something more fundamental.

How many of us are there? How many arrived over two months ago, one month ago, and how many recently? If not already associated, would you notice if one of us disappeared?

Have you noticed that already there are statues of Chosen who have disappeared from Aldrip?

I would like to establish a directory, but would settle for a headcount. For the former, given how little we know about the sentencing proceedings, more information would probably be useful. If you're reluctant to share anything, that's sensible. You have no reason to trust me or to feel comfortable sharing anything publicly.

Nonetheless, I'd appreciate it if you indicated your presence for the purpose of a tally. I don't care if you keep anonymous. Frankly, I don't care if you share more or if you lie.

[ Yes, he's aware: that would complicate, even render impossible, any attempt to keep track if something were to happen to one of them. He's also aware this may gain no traction. It's as much a test as a start. ]

I'll be in the tavern this evening if you'd prefer to speak directly. Otherwise,

[ Here, he holds up, fills the video with his unfolded parchment. Not for long, but enough to confirm his name, a few traits if one reads quickly, and of course, his crime: Desertion.

Dropping his hand and with it the parchment, ]

That's me. Do what you want.

baldrshand

It seems that we have new arrivals here once more! Welcome, everyone. I'm Ethlyn.

Since many of us have martial skills, the locals often hire us to hunt dangerous beasts outside of town, and in March we had to go on a lengthy expedition through the forest... suffice it to say, as peaceful as Aldrip itself is, there are dangers around it if you aren't careful. And while I'm sure that appeals to an adventurous spirit in some of you, I'm going to advise you all to be cautious and prepare well if you make an expedition outside of town.

Which brings me to the Arztenritter. Think of us as a band of knights--except instead of bringing a sword or a lance, we bring first aid. Right now, the Arztenritter is me, Marianne, Rinoa, Młynar, Noel, and Astralin. If you find yourself in a pickle, call one of us and we'll ride out to help!

And, if you have any interest in healing and horseback riding, tell me! I'm always happy to add more people to our ranks.

yeshou

[ Wen Kexing looks thoughtfully through the projection cast by the coin, as if he's trying to see the people on the other side of the network. He can't yet, but he's judging anyway. ]

Who is a leader here?

[ That's not very helpful. He considers and tries again. ]

It looks like a lot of the people brought here belong to groups or sects of some kind. Isn't that weird?

Anyway, the most important question is which of you is the strongest?

[ He folds his arms across his chest. ]

We're all from different places, so how can we tell?

iravehementi

Do you think time still moves in our worlds?

mercedis

( as always, he's trying to make this as short as possible, but it's hard to even know where to stop with the way his voice carries into the charm. it's likely going to come out all wrong, but: he figures it's like posting something on the notice board in the slums. no one's going to listen to it, right? )

Looking to head back out into the forest to see if there's any trace of the people that went missing.

Figured it might be best to find someone, or someones, to come with me. Not looking to become one of the missing myself.

Some questions if you're considering it...

One, are you afraid of ghosts?

Two, how do you react when you're scared?

( --and then, with a measured sigh: )

My name is Cloud. Blonde hair, big sword. If you're worried, I'm pretty good at keeping people alive, but.

( imagine if he had just, you know, done a video. )

heavensdragon

{He is fastidious about his appearance, brushing off imagined pieces of dust and grime with delicate hands. Runyu is not a tall man nor does he look particularly strong, yet jumping to conclusions about his abilities would be a mistake. Before you stands the Emperor of Heaven, though he earned the title through underhanded means.}

I am not practiced at welcome speeches. However I will do my best. {He clears his throat and stands with all the pride he can scrape together in this moment.} I am Runyu, son of Emperor Tai Wei and Princess Su Li. You need not fear me if you have done nothing wrong.

{His gaze sharpens as if he can detect wrongdoers through the device.}

Yet if you have committed this crime against me, I will not be merciful. You have removed the Emperor of Heaven from his duties and now hold him prisoner. Kidnap on this scale can only result in your death.

{Those are big words for someone who doesn't have an army to back him up, but Runyu is, perhaps understandably, mad. Furious, actually.}

Furthermore, if you have harmed my wife... {A chill climbs his spine. Soon, she could be his wife. He must return to her!} I will kill you myself.

{His hands curl into white fists as if he imagines snapping necks with his bare fingers. He could.}

Profile

Expiation - Network

July 2025

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18	19
20	21	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30	31

Style Credit

Base style: Blanket by sforzinda
Theme: Dóma by krja

Syndicate

Page generated Jul. 1st, 2025 09:00 am

Expand Cut Tags

No cut tags

Expiation - Network

Entries tagged with ashes of love: runyu

001 💥 (VIDEO) ⇁ CHARM

Video;

text

text

{Video}

Network -> Action

o1 🔥 text

voice

voice

{Video}

01 : VIDEO

02 | video

video;

text; (ANONYMOUS)

audio.

{Video}

Profile

July 2025

Style Credit

Syndicate

Expand Cut Tags

Page Summary