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who: Shigeru Miyata and you!
what: tdm prompt shenanigans
when: January 20th to the end of the month
where: All over!
warnings: violence most likely

Crystal Caves

[ Whether Shigeru is with someone or alone he makes a stop at the newest attraction in Riverview. He spends his time mostly wandering the caves looking at the beautiful formations and touching them idly with gloved hands. He’s all smiles as he sits down to draw them at some point gaining a lot of inspiration from them as a whole. He might turn to anyone nearby and give them a smile as he points off towards the distance. ]

Do you want to try going in deeper? There might be something amazing deeper inside! [ Or something deadly. /sweats

But once his curiosity is satisfied he’ll head over to the souvenir stands where he’ll idly pick up some of those rock candy sticks with a smile. They’re really way too gorgeous to eat?! But he kind of wants to try them and the fact that they’re individually wrapped helps. Still he might buy a few for people he knows, picking out certain colored ones for people in particular. Pink for Hana, Green for Genji, Blue for Aoba, Red for Dodger and so on and so forth. Alongside the treats he might get people matching colored rock pieces as well. He seems to be enjoying himself when he stumbles upon those small crystalline statues. He…really wants to buy a few for his own house but he seems to be having trouble on which ones to pick. ]

They’re all so beautiful…I don’t know which ones to choose. [ He might just get them all to be honest. ]

Dream a little Dream

A) Closed to Genji

[ So in this particular dream Shigeru doesn’t exactly know where he’s been brought. In all honesty it reminds him of some of the cities he’s visited on assignment back home. But the large scaling temple walls with the entwined dragon insignia on the doors gives him a few idea. He’ll be wandering through the hustle and bustle of tourists and locals trying to figure out where he is. But he recalls it now from that memory shared with Genji. This was…Genji’s hometown, Hanamura. It’s even more beautiful then he imagined but he’s not sure where the other man is, so his search will continue. First the ramen shop and perhaps other locales. ]

B) It’s D&D night

[ Considering all the games and books Shigeru has read it’s really no surprise that he has high fantasy dreams?! So for anyone who gets dragged into this dream Shigeru will be dressed as a cleric alongside some other NPCs as they listen to a man speak about defeating an evil god hold up in a castle off to the west. And sure enough the ominous and dark clouds swirling in the distance is proof enough that, that is surely the case. ]

We should really prepare for whatever is thrown at us, maybe going into town to stock up on supplies wouldn’t be such a bad idea. I can heal us so you don’t have to worry about that! But we should get some armor and other equipment too!

[ He looks like he’s having a lot of fun with this at least… ]

C) Homeworld exploration

[ Shigeru's own world is pretty fanciful in and of itself. But the place that people will be brought to is Andagla an oasis like city with flying airships overhead and strange looking creatures similar to camels but with two heads and long spiny tails and thick shells on their backs. Despite all that the people wandering around and haggling at wayside stalls in every nook and cranny of alleyways all look human. Shigeru will be dressed protect garb against the elements a long white futuristic cloak. It might seem safe but most people are dressed this way in Andagla given the air being suffused with miasma from the monsters attacking it some time ago. Everyone is dressed in a similar fashion and people only remove the protective gear for a few minutes at a time, lest they get miasma poisoning. It looks like he's following someone as he tracks a man with a black suitcase in hand. Ah, yes, he definitely remembers this assignment. It was one of his first ones but he seems calm and focused as he turns and pressed a button on the side of his suit, exposing his face briefly, before he motions for whoever is in the dream to follow him. ]

D) Nightmare fuel

[ Not all his dreams are pleasant though. This one is…different and Shigeru is different too. He might be standing before an army of hideous and grotesque looking creatures, his eyes black and purple as he eyes whoever’s been pulled into the dream. Behind whoever is currently in this dream lies a town, destroyed and blazing with fire. There are corpses in every direction, human and monster alike. Every breath Shigeru lets out releases a stream of black miasma from his mouth. His gate floats ominously behind black and decayed now, dripping with a tar-like substance that burns and disintegrates the ground where it falls. The runic symbols on his neck are glowing with an angry pulsing light and those black tendrils sprouting from his shadow will undulate with life as he pauses, holding his sword up towards whoever is caught here. ]

If you wish to disobey then there’s nothing awaiting you here but death. You can try and kill me but I doubt you’ll be able to.

[ The other person of the dream will have phrobiest powers as well. So perhaps they stand a chance to survive. Whatever their character might fear in the real world will transfer over to the dream as a power. ]

Wildcard!

[ ooc; Plotting is most welcome for the dnd or nightmare thread! We can do groups or solo for the DND thread. If anyone has any questions pm me on plurk @

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[ Now this wasn't a strange sort of dream on principle. Genji dreamed of his hometown plenty of times, as there were equal parts to miss and resent. The other aspect was also not odd but... rare nowadays.

Genji is standing inside the gardens of his former home, and he isn't a cyborg. He looks at his hands that are his former hands, mole on his inner wrist and all. It's... strange. This was his body but it doesn't feel like his anymore. He'd dream of this more often before, in a wanting sort of 'why!' kind of way. Now it just feels... weird. Like he's wearing a shirt that doesn't fit right.

He steps over to a pond and peers into it to look at his face. He's not young... he looks like his brother, like his father. Facial hair and graying, flared temples like the both of them. He fiddles with it and makes a face, then sticks out his tongue. Interesting.

This dream feels unique, that's for certain. Maybe there's something he needs to learn. Maybe having that heart to heart with Cisco just dredged up some old ghosts. Who knows?

With that, he goes to wander. Maybe it'll be a funny dream and everyone in the clan is running around in fundoshi or something. That'd be a hoot. But once he steps outside the front gates he sees a familiar face. ]

Shigeru?

[ ...this is his subconscious being sappy and love struck, isn't it? ]

[ Of course Shigeru being pulled into the dream might indeed be because of the sappy and love struck thoughts of them both? But Shigeru will turn at voice he knows it well enough to recognize that it's Genji and his green eyes will widen with surprise upon seeing the other man as he currently is. His cheeks also flush a little because, well, he wasn't prepared to see him like this and he's...really good looking to boot. Ah.

Of course anything can happen in a dream that much Shigeru is certain of. He wasn't exactly expecting Genji to look so different but he hardly minds as a smile spreads across his features and he steps closer to the other man. Of course in the dream Shigeru has his voice, or perceived voice, which is soft and filled with caring and genuine love upon seeing the other. ]

Genji! I knew it! This is your hometown, isn't it?

[ Huh, that's interesting. Shigeru doesn't typically have a voice when he dreams about him. (Listen.... hush.) But well, he'll roll with it. And the unexpected question.

He notices that blush though. Cute.

Genji rubs the back of his neck with a smile. ]

Aaah, yes, it is. I suppose I'm not so unrecognizable like this then?

[ Wait, what is he even wearing? He looks down... okay boots, pants, (deep) v-neck shirt and some green jacket. Ah, yes, probably like one of the ones he had when he was younger. Had a golden dragon stitched on the back, very loud. Oh hey, there are cigarettes in the pocket... ]

[ Perhaps because it's a joint dream of sorts that he has one. Shigeru always dreams about having a voice...it's one of the nicer things he's able to really have in them. He fiddles with the hem of his shirt at the question.

He actually kind of wishes he had his phone to, well, not blurt out random things like he will do so now. ]

I'd never not be able to recognize you. [ He might look away shyly before he gives Genji a smile. ]

You look...really good like that. [ Of course Shigeru thinks Genji is handsome either way. But he can't stop himself from saying that and blushing again. ]

Show me around? I...really want to see your home. It's really beautiful.

[ That makes the tips of his ears turn a little pink himself. Genji rubs under his nose with a finger and huffs. ]

It feels kind of strange, honestly. I mean, this most of all— [ He rubs under his scruffy chin, his lower jaw no longer cybernetic. He hopes he doesn't mind prickly kisses... Wait no, it's way too soon to get so flirty.

He smiles and offers an arm. ]

Of course. I think you'll love the gardens. Shall we?

[ Oh no. His ears turn pink when he blushes?! That's just...really cute. Of course with his visor he'd never be able to see those little details and he lets out a laugh as he watches Genji fluster. ]

Oh. I suppose it would. [ But he'll look back at him with some concern. ]

Are you...okay? [ He knows this to be a lot for him. But even if it's just a dream that doesn't mean it still doesn't affect people the same way. ]

I wish I had my pad so I could draw. But...I guess it wouldn't really matter much anyway. Given how all of this is a dream. I'll just have to remember every detail for when I wake up! [ But he'll take said arm, blushing again, as he watches people around them stare before hurriedly going back to what they were doing. ]

[ He smiles and nods. ] I'm just fine. I've had dreams like this plenty of times over the years. This one is just particularly— vivid.

[ But at what Shigeru says next makes Genji raise a brow. A very thick and no longer haggard looking brow, for certain. ]

Wait, Shigeru... you said you're dreaming too? Are we— [ He gestures between them. ] —dreaming together?

[ He does notice the people stare, but that's probably more because he's a Shimada out in public with someone on his arm. Which... happened a lot, in the past. Deja vu, for certain. He gives the Dream People a playful little smirk to get them to leave them alone before tugging Shigeru through the castle gate. ]

It really is. Everything feels so...real it's like we're actually here in your hometown. [ And he'll look around watching and smelling all those different scents coming from the various restaurants lining the streets. Even the way Genji felt...was extremely really, but he knows the other man isn't here with him and he really isn't here either? It's kind of strange. He'll turn back to Genji with a surprised look.

Oh, hm, he guesses they are?! ]

I guess so. The last thing I remember is going to sleep but otherwise I felt fine and didn't really do anything different today. [ Though he was thinking about Genji when he did go to bed so...maybe that was what did it? It's way too embarrassing to say that though. ]

It's a little strange, but I really don't mind sharing a dream with you. [ He's kind of curious how it's happening though? ] I wonder what's causing it?

I'm not sure. It isn't the strangest thing to ever happen here, I suppose. [ He scratches at his chin. ] I suppose we'll find out next time we see each other after we wake up then?

[ With that, once they're inside, Genji takes Shigeru up to where the bell is in the front of the castle. Then steps closer to him, reaching up to rest his hands on his shoulders. ]

Indulge me, before I show you around? I want to know what it feels like to have you in my arms with this different body.

[ ...okay, a little flirty. ]

As long as you let me indulge a little bit too. [ Shigeru never minds it when Genji gets flirty with him, if he's being totally honest. He...really likes it actually and he totally will let out a huff and laugh, this time audiably, as he moves closer to the other. He'll place his hans on Genji's chest. Feeling the warmth of his skin and his heartbeat as he just...soaks it all in. He doesn't exactly say what he's going to do, but Shigeru likes to surprise Genji every once in awhile.

For Shigeru in a dream he never has to wear gloves because he knows it's not real and this is the same. Even if he started out with them on he'll pause to take them off and put them in his pockets before he touches Genji's face as he leans in to kiss him.

It's different without Genji's synthetic lip or tongue. But he...really likes it either way. As long as he can kiss him and indulge himself in the other without worrying about germs or his phobia he'll take it. The kiss will last a few seconds before Shigeru breaks away panting a little, cheeks flushed, as he does so. ]

I hope that...wasn't too much?

[ He grins a little when Shigeru touches his chest, stepping in closer. Since the life support system in his chest is no longer there, he can finally know just how fast he makes Genji's heart race.

And feeling the real heat of Shigeru's hands on his face... it may be a dream, but it feels real enough. Genji closes his eyes and leans in to return the warm kiss, exhaling a sigh that isn't rough and rough. (Non injured lungs, non scarred vocal chords.)

Although he still ends up just as breathless as Shigeru does. He eyes are already lidded and dark, pupils starting to widen. Genji smiles. ]

Of course not. Although I think we should pause for now so we don't get too... distracted.

[ Eyebrow waggle. He still leans in to nuzzle at his neck a moment, careful not to leave any beard rub, before pulling away. ]

[ Shigeru hums happily at the returned kiss. He could just let Genji kiss him the entire dream but, ah, no. He really wants to see more of his world and where he grew up.

Shigeru's face is so hot when finally nods and looks around. They can continue that later he supposed. ]

Oh! Yes...you're right. I got...caught up in the moment. [ For Shigeru this dream is everything he ever wanted? He's not going to lie and say he hasn't dreamed of Genji before and that he hasn't...done things with the other man in said dreams. But having him here like this, it was completely different, Shigeru lets out a soft little laugh as the nuzzle. ]

Shall we continue then?

[He'd fantasized a lot about this side of Shigeru... but seeing it in person brings back the same chills that it always has, the same feeling that he is watching something very pure that has been crushed and broken. Like cracked porcelain.]

I don't want you dead.

[The words leave his mouth before he's really thought them over... he barely knows what's going on, but it just feels like karma for what he's done to Shigeru. For everything he's done to him.]

...I don't want you to be this.

[He takes a step forward, cautious as if approaching a wild animal. He has no idea what he's doing, he just... needs to do something.]

[ Genji laughs a little. ] It's quite easy to do so. [ He takes Shigeru's hand and holds it tightly, warmly. Then leans in to whisper. ] You're still so cute when you blush.

[ With a smile, he pulls away and gestures to the bell ahead of them. ] This is my family's hanging bell... they always said that at some point centuries ago, this place was a temple. These kind of bells are used by monks for meditation.

[ Genji looks back at Shigeru, shrugging a shoulder. ] I don't really know if it's true. If anything, my family probably used a temple as a front. The empire was too vast.

[ He huffs. ] One of my chores as a boy was to clean it, which always bored endlessly.

Don't lie to me.

[ Those words are spat out, like acid, as he glares at Dodger. Of course it's Dodger. This man who has put him through so much, caused his gate to deteriorate to such a level, and even in this dream he...really can't escape him can he. He just wishes he had never met him at all. Shigeru's eyes flare with an angry light as he lets out an inhuman growl, the grip on his sword only tightening as he moves it quickly towards Dodger's person. The sharpened edge now mere inches from Dodger's throat. The black tendrils on the floor flare out in response to Dodger moving closer as well. And then Dodger goes and says that and there's a pain in his voice as it cracks a little when he yells back at him. ]

Is that what you were telling yourself when you slammed me into the ground until I was unconscious and you just left me there!?

[ His voice sounds...incredibly pained when he says those words. There's no hiding it or even attempting to at this point. His dreams where the streams of his subconscious after all. Everything he really felt and thought is all out in the open, even in this form. He lets out another breath, miasma dripping from his mouth to the ground, as he moves away from Dodger. The monsters surrounding them both all turn their heads to watch the two of them. Hungry eyes bearing down on Dodger in particular. ]

This is the only me you ever cared about. The other one isn't good enough for you. So what? Now you decide you don't like what you see? Am I too monstrous for you? [ His voice...sounds extremely bitter but there's also hints of disgust in his tone, directed at himself, as he says it. He hates this. He doesn't want Dodger to see this. He doesn't want to keep doing this... ]

Why do you care what I turn into? [ He might grip his head with his free hand his eyes closing as they sting with tears. He'll raise his sword up a little, as if ready to strike Dodger with it, as he opens his eyes again and they're just filled with...so much pain. ] Don't try to confuse me!

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[ Genji!!! Don't do that to him! His blush is still there even after Genji pulls away, Shigeru's attention returns to the bell however. And he'll listen with rapt attention as he places a hand on the brass surface of it. ]

It's really beautiful. I can see why...you would dream about this place. Not just for family but...growing up in a place like this, I wish I could've experienced something like this too. All I ever saw growing up was the inside of my room.

[ But he does laugh at that. ] Chores build character though! Did your brother help you?

[His breath catches in his throat as the sword draws near - he can't deny that it isn't as intimidating as it is exciting, but any sort of delight he could get out of being threatened is drowned out by the sorrow of seeing... the end result of his actions.

Fuck, he hadn't even realized he was causing Shigeru to turn into this. But he was, wasn't he? And he'd just kept pushing it, trying to convince him that it would stop if he just listened to him. Seeing this... well, sort of puts it in perspective how childish it was.

Still unsure of what he's doing, he reaches out to grab Shigeru's wrist. A gate appears behind him, not that he notices it... but without realizing exactly what he's doing, he's started draining Shigeru's powers, negating his connectiong to his own gate.]

You know exactly why. [His voice is shaken, but... it's strictly because they're in a dream space, because these are also Dodger's raw thoughts, that he can even put this into words.] Look, maybe I'm not good at showing it, maybe I ruin everything I touch and maybe I can't say everything I mean to but I fucking love you, dumbass.

[It seems like a bad idea to call a creature that could absolutely kill him, and has come very close in the past, a dumbass... he's not even sure whatever he's doing is working, but he has to put in the effort.]

[ Shigeru has come from so much hardship, from things Genji couldn't even begin to fathom. Because while it was a gilded cage he was in, he was still... free. At least in a way Shigeru wasn't.

He squeezes his hand. ] I am glad you can see this, even if it's only in a dream. There are so many things from my world I'd like to show you. Maybe someday I can...

[ Ah, that sounds very... romantic and serious sounding, doesn't it? The tips of Genji's ears go pink again and he clears his throat. ]

Sometimes. My brother had a lot more chores and studying to do than I did. We were really only always together when were were very young.

[ And then Hanzo was whisked away to be tutored and trained, and thus started Genji's loneliness. ]

[ Shigeru lets out a noise of terror. Of course subconsciously he is a bit afraid of Dodger, especially after everything from the light festival,, it's easier and more pronounced here though. He might try to yank his hand away, fear clear in his eyes. ]

Let go! [ He might drop his sword as the light from it fades due to his powers being cancelled out. And he slowly reverts back to normal, losing control in his own dream is somewhat terrifying as well. ]

Why? Why do you love someone like me? I'm not anything like what you want. I don't understand it. [ He never really thought Dodger truly loved him. But he still stayed regardless thinking that he could do something for the other man. ]

You should just...stay away from me. I...I can't control my powers when I turn into that monster. I might hurt you again. [ He sounds so...heartbroken as he says that. ]

You should just...find someone else. [ That can actually make him happy. ]

Genji. [ Oh. That is...really romantic and sounding somewhat like a very tempting and good idea. He can't help but kiss him on the cheek as he smiles warmly back at him. Shigeru's eyes are filled with happiness as he turns towards Genji, his own face going red as he laughs a little. ]

I'd love to...go to your world. I wish I could show you mine too. [ Genji being able to stay with him back home would be nice. But, ah he nods as he watches Genji. ]

But you got to spend time with him in the quarantine as well. And hopefully that made up for some of the lost time.

[ He returns the kiss, then presses another to his forehead. ]

Maybe one day we can use the portal to come and go as we please. I'd love to see your world as well.

[ He leans to rest his cheek against the top of his head, staring past the bell towards Mount Fuji in the distance. ]

I did, and I am thankful for it. I wish we'd had more time... but I know I'll see him again. One day. [ He chuckles. ] I wonder how he'd react to hearing about us. It'd certainly be something.

That would be something, wouldn't it? [ Genji in his world, gosh. He knows Alex would tease him to end if he knew that they were dating though. ] Alex would tease me so much if he saw us.

[ His cheeks go pink as he asks his next question. ]

Do you think he would...like me? [ He'd never want to offend anyone in Genji's family, especially not his brother. ]

[ Genji chuckles at that. ] I have a feeling a lot of my friends would tease me as well. Especially my Master.

[ He huffs at that, but it's affectionate. ]

My brother can be... difficult. But I do not think he would dislike you. It just takes him a very, very long time to warm up to people.

[ Shigeru nods at that. ]

Oh I see. Well how about your parents? I know mine would really like you, especially knowing how much you've helped me!

[ Speaking of which he's never heard Genji mention his parents much before, has he? ]

[ Ah, yes, that particular can of worms. Genji sighs at that, closing his eyes a moment. ]

My parents are both dead, unfortunately. [ There really isn't any other way to say it. ] My mother died of a terminal illness when I was fifteen and my father died in a raid from a rival clan. My brother became the head of the clan and, well, you know how that ended.

[ He sounds kind of... detached. At least when he speaks of his father. Sojiro Shimada was a complicated man, he half loves and resents the memory of him. His mother was beautiful and deadly and he misses her, but can't help but wonder what things he didn't know about her. ]

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