awashlogs | assorted disasters feat. resident disaster boy

[In theory... now, okay, The Hand dragging a zero-gravity bike through the woods: SUPER sick. So fucking sick. But Okuyasu's expression of pure unfiltered excitement falters for just a second, thinking about it.]

Y'know it's gonna be a bumpy ride if The Hand's driving.

[Sure, The Hand can teleport in the most basic sense, but it's a very stop-and-go process to do it more than once at a time...!!]

I'm used to it, but if you're gonna backseat drive...

[Um, what does he mean by that? Is he doubting her quirk? Her frown deepens as she continues to size up their mode of transportation. Excuse her for trying to be cautious!!! But... fine. If they really want to try this out, she supposes that she can oblige them.]

Maybe we could do a quick test run before we head out? Here—

[Not even bothering to wait for a response, she takes a step closer to the bike, lays a hand on its side, and activates her quirk. Surprise! It's weightless now, but she makes sure to press it down toward the ground as she glances over at Nanjo.]

Now you two can figure it out.

[Because she did her part!]

[He'll just...stay on the bike then as it suddenly floats in the air, attempting to hide his surprised expression, but failing miserably. Finally he just pushes his glasses upward.]

I see...this is interesting.

[Wait now he's glowing blue?]

Persona.

[A humanoid creature about twice his size appears behind him. Mimicing Nanjo's movements, it gives the bike a small push, sending him forward considerably. The Persona follows right besides him and grabs the front before he just continues to float forward non-stop.]

This could work.

[He sounds...pleased? PERFECT TIME TO ASK FOR A RIDE QUICK.]

[This looks... much less cooler than anticipated, but Okuyasu has to give it to him: it's smoother than The Hand flinging them wildly a dozen or so yards at a time. He doesn't summon The Hand entirely, but a silvery arm extends out of his own shoulder as he reaches for the bike and mimes grabbing the back of the seat, which The Hand's hand (sigh) actually does.

nobody puts Baby in the corner, nobody refuses Okuyasu his cool bike ride, etc]

You wanna come back here and let us get on, man? [Note that there is no other option, he is holding on, gesturing for Ochako to go first.] C'mon, before he Personas himself into a tree.

[Boys and their weird-looking summons... jeez. Her opinion clearly isn't needed right now, so she just puts her helmet on her head and clambers up onto the back of the bike. Is this safe? Probably not, but she's the one who decided to go along with this ridiculous plan. Way to go, Ochako. Way to go.]

Please be careful.

[She settles into her seat, a worried sigh escaping her as she glances back at Okuyasu. Let's get this show on the road, my dude.]

[Suddenly, there are children on his bike. One of them is insulting as expected, but the girl's reaction makes hi stiffen up. Geeze, why does she sound a little like Maki. He doesn't need this.]

Miss Ochako, I've always been an extremely careful man. However...let's take the necessary precautions.

[Where did the Persona go?]

Persona.

[A 4 armed creature appears before them. Its four hands and purple skin make it pretty damn scary and that huge sword is pretty sharp, however Okuyasu might realize what is happening, as the Persona uses all four hands to do a sort of spell on the both of them causing a rainbowish circle bubble to appear and disappear in the thin air to the beat of their hearts.]

This will protect you from a physical attack...or a tree branch.

[Yay. The Persona disappears and he summons the one previously to it. It casts a spell on Kei this time, a greenish semi-invisible field around him, increasing his dexterity...and hopefully his ability to navigate this better.]

Please hold on.

[When the Persona pushes again, he's off at a speed that would be considerably much like if he'd been on the ground. Only this time, there's no bumps, moving of the tires. It's more like a floating, hovering ride.

The forest is already coming in fast.]

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[Deal with it, Nanjo, you brought the bike in the first place. Okuyasu will be the caboose of this disaster train, muttering to Ochako after the bubble shield shimmers into existence,] Don't touch it if you don't wanna get smacked...

[Or "trip," don't touch it if you don't want to "trip" either. Details. Now Nanjo's Persona Show goes on just long enough to prompt Okuyasu to open his mouth to demand they hurry this up already, and the bike zooms off just in time to cut him off at a surprised noise instead.

So that's good. Give him a moment to settle and he'll be back to being excited, probably.]

[A blink-and-you-miss-it light show, Personas disappearing and re-appearing... seriously, what is even going on right now? Ochako just stares blankly into space, half-listening to Okuyasu while she attempts to process every strange little detail.

But hey, would you look at that! The stupid bike lurches forward, and Ochako latches right onto Nanjo with a shrill eep of surprise. It's going so fast! That makes this even more dangerous! And yet, after a few seconds of shocked silence, she can't help but let out a nervous little chuckle. It's... kind of fun...

Scratch that—it's definitely fun, and soon she's laughing delightedly. Faster!!]

[He is...not used to being latched on into and for a brief, horrifying moment the Persona flickers briefly reflection Nanjo's own state of mind before it goes back to moving it.

Also the bike is not stupid.

Considering the price, it had been made for two people, but they were tightly packed. He just had to concentrate on where they were going. Driving into the woods should be simple enough with the dexterity boost he had given himself - at least he assumed. The trees came dangerously close to them as they continued forward even faster, quickly passing in them before he had to slow down. They should be far enough to start looking for the creatures.]

Keep your eyes and ears open. And stay quiet so we can surprise them.

[The bonus of having something that floats is it made no real noise right now. They could have an advantage.]

[Once the initial jolt of surprise wears off, resident reckless idiot Okuyasu is only barely holding onto the bike by the very back of the seat, and soon he, too, is shouting in Teenage Glee. Nanjo is not such a stick in the mud after all... for a whole few minutes, until the bike slows down.

Without the Persona shield, there's a 100% chance Okuyasu would have gotten hit in the face with a tree branch at least once, so thanks for that.]

Hey, [he says at full volume, because of course he does.] How we gonna hunt a wolf with the Persona bubble in the way?

[Slowing down decreases the excitement level, but increases the safety level. It's... a fair trade? Maybe? It at least means that she can loosen her grip on Nanjo as she turns to give Okuyasu a gently admonishing look. That was a total blast, but play time is over, bud.]

Shh! Don't scare everything off. [PLEASE. But "hunting" has some unpleasant connotations, so let her just shift her attention back to the person in front of her.] We're still going to try to trap one, right?

[She definitely sounds uneasy, because the thought of killing something is horrible. Even the meanest wolves deserve to live!]

[It's just a trade off, clearly. You can't find the wolves if you can't hear them. Nanjo was about to tell the other to be quiet when Okuyasu speaks up for him.]

If we play our cards carefully, then yes, there should be no death involved.

[Thanks Nanjo, just laying it out so plain and simple. He keeps it moving around slowly so at they care hear if there is any noise around them.]

Part of this depends entirely how the wolves themselves react and what they look like.

[It says something he's addressing her before Okuyasu. Or maybe he just feels it should be addressed first.]

I could remove it if you'd like. [Are you ready to hit a branch.]

[Don't be an asshole, Nanjo. Okuyasu doesn't actually notice, busy as he is squinting through the trees to see if there's anything furry out there. Wolves, where art thou...

He does hear that Attitude, though.]

I'm dying to hear how you solved the whole wolf mystery already, Nanjo. C'mon, don't leave me hanging. Can you believe this guy?

[Huh, Ochako???]

[As relieving as it is to hear that wolf murder is their last option, it would be so cool if these two didn't snipe at each other while Ochako is sitting right between them.]

He's trying his best, just like you are. So let's listen to what he says to say, okay? You and I can keep looking for wolves while he tries to think of a good trap we can lay.

[The sweet, sweet voice of reason. Okuyasu, listen to your friend! Don't pick a fight!!!!]

[This girl really is like Maki. The voice of reason between the both of them. It does seem to make Kei stop arguing and just stroke his chin.]

I'll go on the ground. The both of you can stay on. This will give you a higher view.

[The problem right now is he's still got a pair of arms around him.]

Miss, if you don't mind, I'll be disembarking now. My Persona will continue to push it along.

[You can hold on to the motorcycle handles isn't that exciting? Except it's made for an adult have fun.]

[grumble mumble okay, okay... Nanjo is still being his jerk self, but Okuyasu will leave it at some muttering before he leans curiously around Ochako, to see what's going on when Nanjo just? Leaves them on this thing?

Let him sit in front--]

Uhhh... yeah. Don't get eaten down there?

O-Oh! Sorry! [She promptly releases her grip, watching nervously as he drops down onto the ground. He isn't exactly defenseless, but wandering around on his own does, as Okuyasu so politely pointed out, seem pretty darn dangerous. Maybe she should just trust that he knows what's he doing while she focuses on steering this thing.

Except she really doesn't want to steer this thing? And maybe giving the other passenger something to actually do will keep him from getting all riled up, so...]

Um, Okuyasu, do you... want to switch places? I can keep looking while you drive.

I'll be fine. I've faced far worse. In a time of need, Persona tend to respond to threats rather quickly.

[Oh great. They'll be switching seats.]

This is quite the responsibility you're giving to him.

[And yet he's not...being too angry about it. For now.]

[Sorry Nanjo, you've been momentarily forgotten—] Oh shit, do I?!

[Hell yes he does!! He's already got one foot on the ground, ready to hop down and hop back up in front when Nanjo makes his Pointed Comment.]

I can drive a bike, don't throw a fit. It'll be fine!

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[My goodness, but he is just so excited. Ochako scoots on back, giving Nanjo a warm smile as she does so. Even though that comment was kind of rude, he's still letting this whole thing happen and that's nice of him. She is very appreciative!]

I trust him. And I know that he'll be careful, right? [She gives the new driver a light poke in the back, prodding him to agree with her. Give them your word.] So let's go find some wolves!

[He is excited indeed!! And climbing back into the Front Seat to take his rightful place as Cool Driver; truly the only thing that could be cooler is if the engine were actually on to be revved, but he makes the motion with the handles anyway. Habit.

He twists around when she pokes him, nodding, the picture of responsibility--]

I'm always careful! [okuyasu.] With bikes.

[This is also not true but no one has to know that.]

...

[Chances of Nanjo actually believing this: 0%. Yet that seems to be okay, as he's starting to walk and they float above him. It's not as fast as before, but Kei's a pretty good runner even on foot.

Still nothing yet. Better check with them.]

Do either of you see anything?

[Ochako is positive that Okuyasu isn't going to try anything stupid, especially after she vouched for him, and so she focuses all of her attention on their surroundings. All she sees is... grey Grey, grey, and more grey. Squinting at the ground, determined to spot something helpful, she's well on her way to getting an annoying headache by the time Nanjo asks his question.]

No, I don— [WAAAAAIT. Was that a howl? A very faint howl, but still. She stiffens, twisting around to look behind them.] Did you both hear that?

[Maybe all it took was asking that question. On the ground, Kei can hear it faintly, but it's their for certain. He nods in silence upwards towards then, almost praying that maybe, just maybe a certain someone will keep his excitement down and not cause too much noise.

OR maybe he's just praying for a miracle.

He'll extend two fingers in the air doing a circular motion, getting the persona to move more towards the noise.]

[Okuyasu will love and cherish this bike, okay... he's happy with his new driving responsibility, mercifully distracted by pouring over the bike's front end and so not shouting at the top of his lungs, when the situation suddenly calls for quiet. He twists around again, looking around—]

You got a Persona with good ears?

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coming at you live from phone tagging hell

RIP

So brave

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at first I thought she had an 8 oclock shadow thanks to that icon

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and now back to our regularly scheduled order

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