( 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. ]

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[flowlikewater]

[ He can't deny that Gladio's obvious pride in speaking of his friend is a nice sight to see; a small little smile pulls at Genji's lips as he speaks of Ignis. There is nothing quite like the bond between old friends, is there? Genji almost feels like he's become a tad too cynical in response to it. ] Then I will have to meet him, after that glowing praise.

[ He continues to eat in the slight pause in the conversation. At the question, Genji nods easily. ] Yes. My elder brother is here, as well as my best friend and the doctor who assisted in my— [ He gestures to the lights and armor on his chest with a smile. ] Although I am not sure if I should consider myself fortunate for it or not.

[ He conviently doesn't mention Rey— Reaper. ]

[leatherdaddy]

[ Gladio has a little sister, so his smile broadens with tangible approval at the mention of a brother. Family is clearly important to this one. That pleasure fades and diminishes at the attention on his less than human attributes. Still. He might not know his situation to it's fullest, but the man seems to embrace life full enough - it warrants some level of acknowledgement to what measures he's had to take to keep that going, at least to some degree.

Gladio hasn't had to deal with anything like this, nothing like what Ignis will have to deal with either. ]

Sorry to bring up bad memories.

From the looks of it, you seem to be doing pretty well... [ Gladio notes the way his body seems to stop at the chest -- is the rest of him synthetic? How does someone survive like that? With their humanity intact enough to enjoy that most basic of human pleasures, food? ]

I mean, all things considering.

[flowlikewater]

Hm? Oh no, you did nothing of the sort. [ Genji shakes his head, although he appreciates it. ] I have accepted this body of mine and hold no ill will towards those who helped give it to me.

[ He lifts up the bowl to take a few sips of the broth. The heat is nice, even though he can only get hints of the flavor. The memory is more than enough though, reminding him of simpler times. ] But it is kind of you to show concern, especially to a stranger like me.

[ He puts the bowl down with another hoarse little chuckle. ] Is there anyone else here from your world, besides this Ignis?

[leatherdaddy]

[ It's hard not to stare at the little things, to be honest. Knowing what he does now, it's an incredible feat of engineering to get him to move as fluidly and delicately enough to manipulate chopsticks, hold a bowl. The minutia in life that you take for granted when you're able bodied.

Gladio pokes at the noodles in thought, then nods. ] Noctis and Prompto, they're about the same age - they met in high school and have been together since.

[ GLADIO. THAT PHRASING... he's distracted by good food, so he completely neglects how that might give off the wrong impression about the nature of their relationship. He's already chewing through another mouthful of noodles as he moves on too. ] And Iris, my little sister.

[flowlikewater]

[ Such interesting names, Genji thinks. They sound Latin? It was never his strong suit. And he doesn't think much either way of Gladio's phrasing, either way it is a nice thing to hear. ] That is good. I am not sure how I would be fairing in this place were I alone myself.

[ He brightens at the mention of little sister much int he way Gladio did at the mention of his brother. ] Ah, yes! I had thought you seemed like an elder brother type. It is good you are together here, then.

[ He at least hopes his relationship with Iris is better than his tenuous one with his brother... getting better, but still rough. ]