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[mysophobic]

who: Shigeru Miyata and you
what: Random ongoings
when: Throughout the first two weeks of November
where: All over!
warnings: Some violence and otherwise angry Shigeru texting



A new set of pets; open

[ Shigeru was never one to really keep pets, his job never allowed for such things, and besides pets back home weren’t exactly cute or cuddle like some of the ones he’s seen here. Dogs and cats were cute but Shigeru has his eye on something else…

So during the harvest festivals round up of strange and normal critters Shigeru will find himself particularly drawn to what appears to be a snake with…eight legs?! Shigeru looks totally in love with it though as he lets the snake…spider crawl up his arm and wrap around his neck like a scarf. He might laugh a little as the things tongue tickles his cheek before petting it some more as he moves on to what appears to be a tortoise of some kind. But despite its looks it’s still not as freaky as the spider snake, which will stare at whoever runs into Shigeru, but it'll just tilt its head and flick its tongue in and out before it looks away. He’ll probably adopt both of them by the end of the day and you can see him walking happily with his questionably "cute" pets in tow. ]

A question for the masses

Network Post; open

I’ve been meaning to ask this for a while now. But…would anyone be interested in learning sign language? Or not even that but any other language from different worlds. I think it would a nice way to bond and to learn more about each other if we had a meeting once every week to do just that.

[ And, you know, it would help him have an easier time of communicating. ]

If enough people want to maybe we can meet in the library and have a meeting there!

A book to test wills; open

[ The book he had taken home has long since been left on the counter top in his kitchen. He had been to library various times and to no avail he came home empty hand each time. So he had put it out of his mind and yet…the paranoia and growing anger within him didn’t abate even a little. He certainly woke up grumpy today and anyone who encounters him today will definitely get some of it. He’ll be going about his usual day, albeit a bit more on edge than usual. He’s a bit jittery than usual and people can definitely notice that. Anyone who sneaks up on him or startles him in anyway will get an uncharacteristic glare from him however. But more importantly if you get a glimpse of his drawing pad there’s a strange symbol drawn multiple times in his pad. Along with it is a strange, what appears to be language, scribbled around the paper as well. ]

Closed to Dodger;

[ He never really knows where to find the other man. Often he’ll just send a text to him to make sure he’s okay so that’s what he’ll go with for now. ]

Is everything okay today? Do you…want to go out somewhere?

[ Going on a nice date might help him relax a little at least.. ]

Closed to Genji;

I wanted to know if you wanted to stop by? Maybe we could practice some sign language if you’d like?

[ An innocent enough text. Of course when Genji gets there it’ll be a different story to how Shigeru acts. But for now he’s decidedly calm and he’s been missing the other’s company, so maybe Genji’s presence can get him to relax...even if just for a little while. ]

Closed to Reaper;

I was wondering if you wanted to meet for...a first examination? We could also get started on the healing process too if you'd like!

[ He's not sure how willing Reaper will be to it. So maybe for now just a preliminary examine would be good. ]

Comments

<3

[smokedout]

[The reply takes a little bit. He's still recovering from his last fight with Taako when he reads it, and hell, he's lucky to have crawled his way back into his apartment. Still, Shigeru is a welcome presence, and with him comes respite from his injuries.]

is there something you want to do or are you asking me to make plans?

[mysophobic]

[ Dodger!! Don't be rude to him right now. He is in no mood. ]

Well, I figured we could do something that's normal. Are you up for going to a movie?

[ There is a slightly snippy tone in what he writes. But he just gonna send it anyway. ]

[smokedout]

[He doesn't notice immediately, but rereading that first sentence makes him raise a brow. What exactly counts as normal for them?]

sure. pick a theater and i'll pay for the tickets.

[After a moment he adds:]

mind coming over here first?

[mysophobic]

[ What indeed. They are about as abnormal as any two people could be. But at least Dodger can't hear his sigh as he reads that text. ]

Fine. I'll be over in a few minutes.

[ And with that he'll head over. About 10 minutes later Dodger will get a curt knock on his door before Shigeru opens it and lets himself in. ]

Dodger?

[text | un: edward.elric]

[alchemyfreak]

Sign Language? Is that a way you communicate?

[he kind of felt like writing all the time had to get tedious.]

[mysophobic]

Oh hello Edward! Yes that's right! It's...one of the easier ways that I can communicate. I don't really like asking people to learn a whole different language just for me though.

Writing and typing are just...easier I guess to accommodate others.

[alchemyfreak]

I'm interested. I've already learned a few, one more shouldn't hurt. You still wanted to learn alchemy, right? How about a trade?

[mysophobic]

That sounds perfect to me! Sign language might be harder than alchemy though.

[ He's joking, of course, but he is kind of excited to see if he can learn alchemy. ]

That's one of the principles, right? Equivalent exchange?

closed;

[flowlikewater]

[ Genji is happy to hear from him, as it's been a bit since they'd last seen each other. He texts back quickly. ]

Of course. I can head over now?

[ He's already dressed so he goes to leave a note on the fridge for his roommates before he steps out. ]

[mysophobic]

That's fine. I can make us some tea...if you'd like?

[ He knows Genji likes his tea strong so he'll be sure to keep his brewing for a bit longer. ]

[flowlikewater]

I'd love some. :)

[ He arrives at Shigeru's place quickly and knocks on the door gently. He's dressed down, not in any armor, and his smile is gentle as he waits. Ah, he almost feels foolish for being so excited to see him... ]

[mysophobic]

[ He figured Genji would. So he'll set that all up and ready to go. He might even have some Japanese snacks he found in one of the market places too. Wondering idly if Genji had a favorite as he sets them out he'll hear that knock and go to get the door.

His smile is bright as he lets Genji in. It's only been a few days since they've spoken but he stilled missed the other man dearly. It might also be the possessiveness of the book getting to him. Nagging him in the back of his mind to not let the other leave his sight now that he's here. ]

I made some green tea...I hope that's okay?

Pets

[ragnarsson]

[Ivar's been helping round up all the little critters in the city. Despite his gruff and usually angry demeanor, he's got a soft spot for animals, especially since he's afraid of them being outside when it turns miserably cold. To help put the other creatures at ease, he has Hrimfaxi, his Blitzle, out and about to provide a calming presence. She's the first to spot the creatures walking by Shigeru, nudging Ivar's arm, and calling out 'Blitzle, Blitz!'

Ivar looks over the pair that Shigeru now has, grinning at the sight of the unusual creatures.]

Made some new friends, have we?

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru will turn at the sudden voice his smile bright as he nods. At least the spider snake isn't freaking out too many people. Shigeru finds himself...oddly drawn to the creature given the looks and general displeasure people seemed to have towards it.

Both of his new found pets a bit unconventional but Shigeru doesn't mind one bit. ]

Yes! They're quite cute aren't they?

[ Though he might look at Blitzle for a second before smiling. ]

Yours is also really cute! I don't think I've seen any around that look like that.

[ragnarsson]

[Ivar looks over the spider snake and the tortoise that appears to have an entire forest in its back. He's not sure if they qualify as cute, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. They're definitely unique if nothing else.]

Very cute. They suit you very well.

[Hrimfaxi puffs up with pride when she's mentioned, though she's subtly placed herself between Ivar and Shigeru. Ever since dealing with Dodger, she's been very protective of her master. Ivar strokes her spiky mane, which glows faintly with electricity. Ivar talks to her.]

It's alright. He's friendly. [Then he goes back to addressing Shigeru.] She's a Pokemon called a Blitzle. Her name is Hrimfaxi. I caught her beyond the fence in the forest.

[Hrimfaxi confirms this with a nod, leaning into Ivar's touch. It's clear she loves him very much.]

[mysophobic]

[ Shigeru finds weird things oddly cute. It's one of his unique traits that he doesn't often let people see. Still the snake will writhe a little around Shigeru's neck as the tortoise lets out a small huff of acknowledgement. They're both listening with rapt attention, along with eyeing Mrimfaxi curiously. ]

Hrimfaxi? Does that mean something?

text; @chronicler

[scholiast]

(Oh, this is her jam.)

Hi, Shigeru.

I'd love to learn sign language. I could even trade you if you'd like: I know a few languages myself, if you're interested in that sort of thing.

[mysophobic]

That sounds like a wonderful idea! I'd love to learn whatever languages you know. It'll be fun being able to speak to people without having to use my phone anymore.

[ He's kind of excited. ]

[scholiast]

(She's excited too! It's been a while since she's tackled a new language.)

I don't know where you'd ever come to use them, but you may be interested in a bit of celestial; perhaps sylvan? I must admit I've never learned a physical language like sign before.

<3!

[hellshot]

[He might have been putting it off. Maybe. Because hell if he wanted to be put under a microscope again, to be messed with by another doctor.
But after Eichi's magic attempts on fixing him had long worn off... well.]

... No better time than today, I suppose.

I'm not busy.

I'm in communal housing. Not sure how private it'd be here.

[mysophobic]

Would meeting at my house be better then? It's private at least or perhaps we could go to my clinic, if you really wanted to?

Either way I don't mind which, I can come there if you feel more comfortable with that.

[ Shigeru is one of those doctors that will do whatever needs to be done for his patients. ]

[hellshot]

We're not going to a clinic.
I hate hospitals, and doctor's offices.

If your home is absent of other prying eyes, it'll do.

Tell me where to find it, and I'll make an appearance within the next hour.

a book to test wills

[bunnyhopped]

((ooc; lemme know if this works for ya! ))

[ Hana had been out on a jog through the park when she spots Shigeru sitting at a bench by himself, scribbling something onto a drawing pad rather furiously. She'd already figured, from the time they carved pumpkins together, that he's an artistic type (Genji would end up liking an artistic type. It seems fitting, somehow?) so she isn't surprised that she would find him sketching something at the park, but he looks... significantly less pleased or delighted by it compared to when he was carving pumpkins. In fact, he looks almost irritated. Maybe he was having artist's block or whatever?

Curious, she peels off of the path she was running along to come around and up behind the bench to catch a peek and—

what she sees is nothing like what she would have expected to see. The repeated symbol, all practically scratched into the paper in ink, along with a scribbled language she doesn't know how to read, it's almost— creepy?

She pulls her headphones off of her ears, lets it rest around her neck on her shoulders. ]

Um, Shigeru? What are you doing?

I apologize in advance for mean!geru

[mysophobic]

[ He gives Hana a sharp glare when she interrupts him. He's been trying to figure out these symbols for days now and it's just not working so pardon him if he's a bit...annoyed. The book's influence doing most of the work as it makes him more ill-tempered then he's ever been in his life. ]

What does it look like? I'm drawing, obviously.

[ Whoa there Shigeru. Don't be mean?! ]

how can you be mean to this face :C

[bunnyhopped]

[ That sharp glare is exactly that - sharp, like daggers, and Hana can't help but lean away a bit when she sees it. That's an expression she's never, ever seen on Shigeru before and she has no idea why he's looking at her like that now, no idea he was even capable of such a look. Her brow quirks and she's all the more confounded when even his text comes through with some bite. ]

O...kay? I was just asking...

[ She doesn't want to be mean back even if she could be - this is the guy Genji said he has feelings for. Maybe— ]

Is something wrong? Are you okay?