( open ) may/june catch all

[flowlikewater]

who: genji and others
what: tdm prompts/catch all starters
when: end of may/beginning of june
where: all around the quarantine
warnings: none yet! will mark for them if needed

i — death from above
[ Genji had done his fair share of battling Omnics that took to the air before, but this was a bit ridiculous. It was almost like something out of a movie except it was very real and very much of a concern, and very much not something to be particularly amazed or awed about.

He takes the Perimeter Guard detail gladly and carries around a few extra umbrellas strapped to his back to hand out to those who need it. And any beast that tries to make a meal out of a citizen will be met with a swift strike indeed. If you're in the Perimeter Guard, feel free to chat him up about it, or if you need a cyborg ninja dude to help you out he will be there. ]

ii — homesick bazaar
[ Now Genji doesn't eat that much but he still indulges. Not eating was, honestly, incredibly dull. So when this bazaar shows up he figures he might as well peruse and see what's available, maybe bring something back to share. His helmet filters the air so he's left it behind for once; his tongue is entirely synthetic now and the artificial taste buds leave something to be desired, so his sense of smell is really all he has going for him in that department.

But it's that sense that makes him pause abruptly as a certain scent hits his nose, causing waves of nostalgia to roll over him. It's like he's there again, a young man, waiting impatiently in a line for a bowl of ramen. He whirls around and sees a familiar noodle eating alien creature at one of the stalls and—

Genji can't help a little laugh, putting his hand to his forehead and shaking his head. This ridiculous place, making him remember all of these things. He should go find his brother, he would hopefully get a kick out of this.

But first. He approaches the booth and anybody who is standing near it, or in line. ] I can vouch that this is quite good.

iii — where in the world is genji shimada?
[ It has been established that Genji likes to meditate, and he's needed to meditate quite a lot since coming here. He's found he enjoys the side of the river, so if you're walking on by you may come across him. Most people seem to think he's some kind of statue or sedentary robot at first glance, which is quite amusing. But he's started to leave the helmet at home, so that mistake is probably harder to make now.

If you know him, feel free to say hi. But there are other spots around the quarantine he could be! Feel free to message me for a starter/thread. ]

Comments

[flowlikewater]

[ Goodness, you're chatty! But Genji isn't irritated by it, he just gives the young man an easy smile as he speaks. He notices the black sclera of his eyes, which then leads to him noticing the metal of his arms— interesting. Was he a cyborg? Admittedly Genji hadn't seen many others like him outside of Overwatch or the military proper, as civilian life was a struggle.

He nods and gestures to an item on the menu in his hand. ] I always enjoyed the tonkotsu ramen when I would eat here. Over ten years ago, but I doubt it has changed much. [ Genji raises a brow. ] For your friend. Are you not interested in eating...?

[ Sort of an intentional leading question. Are you able to eat, is really what he means. ]

[blaze_it]

[Chatty is definitely a word for it, yes.

Genos regards the menu and considers both his suggestion and, alongside it, the price of the item. It is above Saitama's preferred range, but if it is superior to the others, then it is worthy of note.]

I am interested in eating, but I am not especially discerning. The calories are only a supplemental fuel for my system.

[He sets his menu down and, with all the grace and conversational ease of a Mac truck hitting a brick wall, introduces himself.]

I am Genos. To date, I know no one in this city. If you also ingest food, and know of local stands of quality, I would appreciate assistance as well as casual companionship.

[Had that been any less awkward, and Genos's face any less severe, it might've been possible to mistake it for flirting. As is, Genos had never been good at making friends or small talk and attempting to do both at once is a skill he...needs to work on.]

[flowlikewater]

[ Genji nods to that. ] Food is much the same for me.

[ And then at this young man's bluntness, Genji is genuinely taken aback for a moment. A rare thing to do but generally people weren't always so... blunt. He's used to people being at least slightly confused and tentative around him. But he does seem to be a fellow cyborg, so—

Genji blinks slowly then gives a half little smile. ] It is nice to meet you, Genos, I am Genji. And I would be happy to show you some good places around here. Are you new, then?

[ Even if it was flirting, it wouldn't be the worst Genji's ever heard. (Genos is too young for it to even cross his mind away.) ]

[blaze_it]

[Genji--a good name, a bit archaic but, frankly, who was Genos to judge when it came to names.]

I am, for a given value of new.

[Genos settles his hands on the table and considers the man beside him.]

Are you no longer new? Has your stay here been considerable?

[flowlikewater]

[ Genji's a bit of an anachronism at times, but he welcomes it. And Genos wasn't a name he had ever heard of himself, but he doesn't think much of it. ] I have only been here about a month and a half myself. However it doesn't seem like anyone has been here for a great length of time, it is hard to tell.