[OPEN] You're not really sure what you're doing this for...

[bisection]

WHO: Sinistra & Anyone
WHAT: Mulling about, quests, Soap Search 2018
WHERE: Bluo and elsewhere
WHEN: All of October
WARNINGS: None yet



ONE.

[ The stressful ebb and flow of this village upheaved any chance of Sinistra having a normal sleeping pattern. That might be why he's sleeping beneath a few books in the library, strewn like a fallen bird in a chair. His sleep even looks clumsy, head drooped to one side so he's leaning partly off the chair and arms laying limp and open. He's snoring ever so softly. He's never been able to breathe well in his sleep.

He has a few fairy tale books open in his small lap. None of these books were factual or direct, but if he'd learned anything during his religious upbringing, it was that truth could be found between the words of fables. He's got a mission, now, to succeed in the seemingly impossible task his brother has given him. He is rife with the fear of dying again or being left all alone.

Luckily, despite all of this, he is still a light sleeper. It'll take little for an interested party to stir him back to the waking world. ]

TWO.

[ Like a hoverhand on prom night, Sinistra is lingering an odd distance from the Bluo group home his brother is currently living in. He's still afraid to go in, though the residents have started to approach him on occasion. He can't blame them for their hesitance. He can't seem to bring himself to enter it or even get close to the door.

Instead, he's sitting on the ground, digging a small hole with a stick. He's not sure what to do with himself while he waits for his brother on the occasion where he feels brave enough to stop by to see him during the day. Being with his brother is still awkward as it is. Waiting near the house where he betrayed him so terribly is... far, far worse.

He'd rather sit quietly. He'd rather be left alone. If someone comes to bother him, he'll look up, meet their gaze with deadly seriousness and ask: ]

Do you know where I can find soap?

WILDCARD.

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Comments

one.

[messianic]

[Honestly, once Minato realized most of what was in the library was just all fairy tales, he didn't have much reason to go there. But every now and then he wants a refresher, to poke his nose in again and see if he can find anything useful, and it's during one of those times when he spies Sinistra there.

... Oh...

Part of him wants to let him keep sleeping, but... it doesn't look that comfortable, does it?]

Sinistra-san... [He reaches out to gently nudge his shoulder.]

[bisection]

[ That's all it takes to wake him. He used to be an incredibly heavy sleeper when he and his brother were attached. His body was so exhausted all the time. Now that he has his own heart, its like this new body wants to make up for years of lost time.

Sleep has become alien. Especially this week.

His dim blue eyes crack open and he looks up at Minato with a groggy frown. ]

Brother...? No... Minato.

[messianic]

[Oh, that was easy... Minato just offers Sinistra a small smile, nodding.]

You might be pretty uncomfortable if you sleep like this for too long.

[bisection]

[ Lucky for Minato, not as lucky for Sinistra. A part of him misses sleeping like a genuine dead man. All he needed was to be sleeping less, not lighter. His usual luck.

He sits up slowly and the books slide off of him, hitting the floor with a sturdy thump. ]

Mn... Iss okay... m'used to being sore... but thank you.

[messianic]

Even if you're used to it.... you should rest in a better place.

[You don't deserve to be sore, Sinistra!!]

Were you looking for something in particular here?

Two

[inheritance]

[Now that Izuku can pick out the differences between the two brothers, of course he'd approach Sinistra once he spots him from afar, too. It's a bit of a surprise when Sinistra's the first to speak this time, though.]

Soap...? [Taken by surprise, Izuku just echoes Sinistra at first before his expression settles into his usual smile again. He doesn't think it's a coincidence that Sinistra's lingering here, near his brother's house, though experience tells Izuku that he might not be too willing to talk if Izuku just flat out asks him. So, he settles down beside Sinistra, just close enough to keep him company without crowding him.] I have some that you can take if you'd like.

[bisection]

[ Ah, it's Izuku. He's someone he doesn't mind sitting near. Sinistra stays still as Izuku joins him on the ground. He seems to understand immediately. He's relieved.

He looks surprised when Izuku offers to just... give him some. ]

Are you sure?

[ Was it really that simple? ]

[inheritance]

You bet! [Though Izuku notices the surprise on Sinistra's face, he isn't sure why. The best he can do is just keep smiling and make sure he knows the offer is definitely real.]

There's someone who makes soap around town, I've been trying to learn from him. Once I get better at it, I'll have plenty more. [Izuku tilts his head now.] I can always bring you more if you use up what I give you.

[bisection]

[ Sinistra looks relieved. He'd been avoiding the whole bath issue because... well, taking care of himself isn't on his priority list. After at least two unwilling adventures into the water by the docks, he supposes he should do more than sponge himself down the way they'd done to him at the hospital. ]

Yes... thank you, Izuku. This makes it all much easier.

two

[spiria]

[ Still trying to keep herself busy so that she doesn't have the time to think about home, Kohaku was out and about in the Bluo neighborhood just trying to clear her head.

That was, until she saw someone sitting over there. She couldn't very well leave him alone, not the nosy teenager she is.

Kohaku had opened her mouth to greet him, but before she could get a word out he asked that question.

It was so sudden that it caught her off-guard for a moment. She had to think for a moment on how to respond. ]

... What kind of soap? Like, for baths?

[bisection]

[ Oh. He's never seen this girl before. He braces for her to address him as if he is his brother or ask him if he is his brother. That's been the case with nearly everyone but Kisa.

Something in him is relieved that he managed to speak before her. He doesn't have to have that talk again.

He nods, looking comically serious about it. ]

Yes, for baths.

[spiria]

[ Well, she hasn't met your brother yet, so ... You're safe from that for now at least? She shakes her head in response to his question. ]

No, I don't know where to get any. If you do find out, though, I'd like to know that as well?

[ And she'll be sure to let you know if she does find any. ]

[bisection]

[ Oh, she wants to know too? He thought he was the only one who didn't know. He maybe feels a little better. He doubts she's also never taken a real bath, but at least he's not the only one with a soap mystery on his hands.

He nods at her. He can do that. ]

I can tell you when I find out. My brother mentioned it before, so it should be here. What is your name?

one.

[rerevale]

[ Ah, gentle dreamer. It seems like such a shame to wake up someone who seems at peace with where he is, what he's seeing behind those closed eyelids; Momo looks over Sinistra's shoulder and reads a few sentences of an arcane fairytale, wonders if this stranger is dreaming of princes-turned-birds or people in high towers.

He can't help but smile.

Unfortunately for Momo and his good intentions, trying to tiptoe around the chair Sinistra is sleeping on results in him jostling a stack of books just to his side. The flutter of pages and the thud of spines hitting carpeting isn't exactly subtle.

His shoulders hike up to his ears (the very picture of a boy caught with his hand in the cookie jar), and he glances backwards over his shoulder at the stranger who he hopes— prays— is still sleeping. ]

...Oops...

[bisection]

[ No such luck. Sinistra startles awake and sits upright with a gasp, looking around. He's a little teary-eyed, but looks to be okay. His hazy blue eyes are calm soon after. He seeks out the source of the noise.

It's ... a person he's never seen. His eyes narrow a little, guarded but curious. ]

Who are you?

[rerevale]

[ Those narrowed eyes are an immediate signal for Momo to bring both of his hands up, palms outward and fingers splayed in that silent message for "I come in peace". ]

No one dangerous! I promise.

[ His voice is a low whisper, but his lips eventually curve into a too-friendly smile. Open and waiting. ]

Sorry, you were sleeping so cutely, too... I didn't mean to wake you up.

[bisection]

[ 'Cutely'? He's pretty sure he's never heard the word pointed this way. He's rarely heard it at all in his life, but especially not towards him or anything he does.

He doesn't look particularly happy about it, but mostly because he can't process it. His face is a little red from an unknown feeling, but he's frowning.

Why was he poking around him? What was he even in here for? He already doesn't trust him. His voice is small but firm. ]

I'll decide that... who are you? I won't ask again.

WILDCARD aka Quest 31

[osteotome]

[ Occasionally, Honebami passes by the well in the center of town. He doesn't mean to snoop if people are interested in doing the quest focusing on it; he even considers sacrificing something too if it accepted something less tangible. He's not much of a material person, and resources are precious here, however small.

He doesn't know this young man's name, but he recognizes him— that day at the pier, staring at the water and seeming lost. Is this the same thing again? ]

If you're going to do it, you need a witness for it to work.

[ He's right here and offering in a way. It gives him time to consider it, and he can ask later about the reward either way. ]

[bisection]

[ He remembers this person's face, though only vaguely. He's met more people here than he ever has in his life. It's hard to keep track of every person he's spoken to.

He looks at him. He's come at the perfect time. Sinistra nods, one hand in his pocket as he turns to Honebami. ]

I do. Will you take that role for me? Or are you here to remind me?

[osteotome]

[ Honebami approaches Sinistra and the well. ]

It would be useless and inconsiderate to just remind you and leave. I'll take that role for you.

[ Quests help everyone a little. He tilts his head. He has a few questions, but first, he can be proper. It's surprising to meet someone maybe even more reserved than him. ]

I never gave you my name before, it's Honebami. What's yours?

[bisection]

Ah... thank you, then.

[ He almost doesn't expect an introduction. This is a temporary union of convenience. He has to add to the well, so names aren't incredibly necessary.

Still, he responds in kind. There's no reason not to tell him. ]

My name is Sinistra.

quest 28

[tosa]

( Today, they're working on pumpkins!

He's set two down right in front of them and he's just going to help get them started. It really doesn't take much to cutt the tops off both pumpkins, especially... given... how sharp his own sword is... hm. )

Gahaha, a sword cutting pumpkins, how about that? ( He'll wipe it down with the end of his sleeve for now and put it away. You're silly if you think he's going to use that to actually carve the pumpkin, ) Gonna be okay?

( Eyeing Sinistra's hand. Is he... hurt? )

[bisection]

[ Hooray, more pumpkins! The front of his place is nicely decorated with really malformed, unlit jack-o-lanterns and adding one more seems fine to him. Maybe this one won't make people laugh.

He watches Mutsu cut open the tops with such ease. He really had to dig into it to get them off. His strength is admirable, he thinks. ]

I will be fine.

[ He's keeping his bandaged hand at his side. He's Unbothered by the discomfort it is causing him.]

[tosa]

( Honestly, Mutsu doesn't even really get this jack-o-lantern tradition thing. He's seen cute pictures before but he's never done anything like it for himself. Not that he's complaining! He'll give it his best shot now. )

You sure? I'm no expert but I think I'm pretty sure ya need two hands... ( But he isn't really one to push it. Sinistra says he'll be fine so he'll be fine. ) Well, if ya need help, ya got an extra pair right here.

( He'll help if he needs it! )

So what's the first step? Cleaning these guys out?

( Easy!!! )

[bisection]

I am sure. It might just take me longer.

[ if he can contribute a little, it's worth it. And maybe, in some unfortunate way, sacrificing a part of this body brought a feeling of release from his guilt. ]

Yes. We scoop out the insides.