not really beautiful or technically winter, but i'm too lazy to rewrite the flavor text no one reads

[commemeorate]

 
Winter Wonderland Meme

❄ it's quiet

and the snow's beautiful tonight → a winter open meme

‧ post with whatever character you want
‧ responders roll for weather + scenario and get to threading
‧ ???
‧ profit


snowfall;
stage i; none, streets are already blanketed in white.
stage ii; very light and intermittent.
stage iii; light - moderate. lasts longer periods.
stage iv; continuous, heavy snowfall.
stage v; the hardest of cores - blizzards, snowstorms, you name it.

scenarios;
① fuck the police, this is the best time for a walk. hope you've got a nice thick coat on.

② stranded in the buttcrack of nowheresville? weren't you watching the time? now you've gone and missed that last bus out of there. or maybe you're lost, somehow. what do?

③ literally chilling, in this weather, is quite easy to do. sitting around relaxing in it is a wee more difficult, but sometimes much more enjoyable, especially if shelter can be found. the snow is beautiful to watch, after all.

④ the weather's not going to stop you. your snow fort's packed full of ammo and ready to go. those aren't snow angels over there; they mark where the poor souls you've downed have fallen. be careful with that snowman's head!!

⑤ you're about fifty miles from civilization but there's a roof over your head, so never mind the chilly draught, right? right. you mightn't be the only one lucky enough to stumble upon this little shelter, though. remember to share the blanket.

⑥ everyone stuck outside should be jelly. you've got a fireplace and hot cocoa and damn if it isn't awesome. a heater's not quite so romantic, but it'd do. there'd better be a backup generator in case the power trips.

⑦ mix and match, or make up your own ‧:❉:‧

Comments

[fullest]

I see. You're traveling with someone. That's good.

[ The girl is looking or someone, she says, and it takes some self-control for Fuu not to fall deep in "I know that feel" reflection. But how many girls are out here looking for some fool on the run, though?! ]

Funny, I'm in the same situation. Ah, here, I have an idea.

[ Deciding, she takes the coins in her hand and inserts them into the machine choosing hot green tea. A paper cup plops down on the bottom opening and the whirring sounds of the machine brewing tea begin. The liquid starts pouring into the cup after while, and when it's done dispensing, Fuu picks up the steaming cup and offers it to the girl. ]

You should have some. We can share. It's awful cold out anyway, right? My name is Fuu.

[littlestscythe]

[there are Way too many lovely young girls out there on quests, looking for idiots who just can't catch a break. someone deliver them from this fate.

Machika blinks once, twice, then smiles.]

You don't say, you're searching too? [cupping Momo in one hand, she hesitantly takes the cup]

Only if you're sure. You really don't have to or anything. And I'm Machika. It's nice to meet you, Fuu.

[fullest]

Mhm, I'm sure. Tea is nicer when you can share it anyway.

[ Fuu holds out her palm for Momo to return, but the squirrel only sniffs the air and turns his little head to snub the offer. Not ready yet. Fine. Fuu just murmurs "Momo..." at his cheekiness, but doesn't budge him further, returning to Machika's question. ]

Searching for someone as well, yeah. It hasn't been the most comfortable journey, but I know he's out there. ... What a weird coincidence, though. Can I ask who you're searching for and which way you're headed?

[ So that maybe they can stay warmer walking. ]

[littlestscythe]

[that tiny snub from the tiniest little thing cracks Machika right up, she can hardly believe it. But he'll go back to his own...his bosom buddy when he gets hungry enough, or bored.

Machika tilts her head. Not comfortable, no kidding. How long, how far these legs have walked...and her journey isn't over either.]

I'm looking for a guy I'm....I'm going to...kill. Or save. It's a really long story, he keeps getting away from me. I'm heading whereever I hear rumors about a guy who can't die. How about you and your mystery person?

... comes back from the dead, hi hello

[fullest]

He's... [ This part always sounds strange to whoever she tells, though it's not as dramatic as rumors about a guy who can't die. ] He's a samurai. A samurai who smells of sunflowers. Unfortunately I've got mostly rumors to follow, as well.

[ But Machika might kill this immortal guy, though? That's... intense. If she intends to do it. But Fuu can't judge too much. She's got her own reasons for revenge, so maybe the girl has hers. ]

You might kill him or save him? He must have really messed something up. Is it true he's immortal, though? Sometimes rumors are just bogus...

I'M SO SORRY!!!

[littlestscythe]

Of sunflowers? You must've been really close-- or at least really known him well.

[Machika stops herself, waves a hand because she doesn't want to just assume or anything] But you know, well only you can know.

[god does she ever know the rumor mill bullshit. heaving a sigh, she nods]

You're telling me. He made me cry, and doesn't sit still long enough to ask him stuff-- he's definitely, really immortal. And stubborn.

np! I'm the one who took forever, haha.......

[fullest]

Ah... Yeah. For a time, we were close...

[ Not enough time, honestly, but it's always hard for Fuu to admit she actually remembers little about the man himself. She goes along with what Machika assumes – she still thinks the less she has to explain about her relationship with the sunflower samurai, the better.

Fuu secures her coat a little more tightly. Momo preens himself on Machika's shoulder. ]

You're going to kill him because he made you cry? ... [ That was either really childish or he really did something super awful. But then again... ] Can't say I really blame you. I think I already know someone exactly like that. He says and does some real stupid things and doesn't even care if he makes me cry. I don't think he's immortal but he definitely doesn't stay dead... Jeez, why are boys such giant jerks?

[littlestscythe]

No, no, I'm going to kill him because-- well, I don't-- [a big sigh, shoulders lifting and falling again.] I want to find a way to make him human again. I'm his grim reaper, y'know?

[she doesn't know, Machika, no. but the weight of that term isn't just death, it's life, too. they've brought life to each other that way. ain't life grim?

but the blonde grumbles loudly, mouth twisting in a scowl]

I know right?! They're so stupid, too! Always doing things that no one asks them to do-- like protecting me. I can do that on my own! I'm supposed to protect him...

[fullest]

[ Kill him or save him "Make him human again." Those were big commitments, things people undertake when they really care about something. Fuu can relate to that intense sort of determination. ]

His grim reaper? ... I think I understand. You were close with each other, too. And you want him to remember that bond. That responsibility. Seems like guys always want to change their minds on what their responsibilities are, though... So, if you're supposed to be protecting him, are you like his bodyguard, too? Why does he need a bodyguard if he's supposedly immortal?

[ Still, it would be interesting, especially if Machika is around Fuu's own age, as she seems. If the girl is also some kind of bodyguard, it would better explain her role as this 'reaper' and how she could probably manage to kill someone. Fuu knows girls can be trained very young in martial arts and other combat or defensive skills, and it makes her only a little self-conscious that she's not that type of skilled. Otherwise, why bother with two bozo bodyguards?? ]

[littlestscythe]

[its all getting complicated, the way Fuu makes it sound, the way outsiders to the situation make it sound-- make it sound kind of crazy. and really, actually, it is all crazy. Machika runs her fingers through her hair and huffs a sigh]

I'm a bodyguard, sort of, because he's dumb. Precisely because he's so dumb! Even if he can't die, it still hurts to...to get hurt! And he lets himself....so I'm there to make sure he doesn't decide to do that.

[fullest]

You're very brave, Machika. I guess we both need to be for our respective goals. Heh, if we weren't on different paths, I might've asked if you wanted to be my bodyguard.

[ Fuu jokes, but she still entertains the thought. Momo squeaks softly and then hops up onto Fuu's shoulder, brushing his bushy tail against her cheek. She acknowledges him, gently rubbing his head before returning to her tea. ]

What do you think, Momo? Should we trade two jerks for someone nicer and more responsible?

[ A squeak. ]

... Yeah, I shouldn't ditch 'em.

But Machika, if we happen to be headed the same way, maybe you could join us for a while. Kiki can come along, of course.

[littlestscythe]

[her cheeks grow hot and, rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly, Machika shakes her head, finally she smiles:]

I think if Momo could be surrounded by just girls and not dumb boys, he would be. We're like that saying, two ships passing in the night...we've got our duties and all. Besides...I think they probably need you just as much as you need them.

[and really, as crazy as everything is, as much as she wouldn't change it, a short journey with someone new isn't a bad thing. its just one more path.]

You really wouldn't mind? I mean since we are probably heading that way...Kiki's a big mouth, but he's a good one.

successfully adds another stray to her collection

[fullest]

Hmph, I think those boys don't really see it that way... That's why I absolutely wouldn't mind at all! I think it'd be nice to have another girl to talk to along the way. And now you and Kiki don't have to be out in this snow alone, even if you know how to take care of yourself.

[ Fuu beams at the prospect of Machika joining her for a while, considering her bodyguards frequently decide to leave her behind for shadier activities. She understands they have different things they want to pursue, certain itches needing to be scratched, but dammit, she wants company, too. If it makes her clingy, she hopes it doesn't show. Machika seems genuine and easy to talk to, and while Fuu hasn't seen it, she's willing to buy that the girl can handle herself in action. ]

C'mon, we should go before it gets darker and colder. Is Kiki far away? We're just at the inn about three blocks down. It isn't very fancy, but it's what we could afford for now.

[ Momo squeezes into the folds of Fuu's clothes, wiggling, until only his furry face peeks out from the collar of her kimono. ]

yessssssss!! successfully scooped up

[littlestscythe]

Of course they don't-- they're dumb boys. But agreed, it'd be good to have another girl to talk to, someone who understands.

[because as long as Kiki has been on this journey with her, as much as Ayla understands, too, they haven't lived it like she has. Hasn't seen Rain like she has.

But Fuu is kind, genuinely so. Machika's pleased as punch to be invited along a-ways-- somehow the kiiiinndness of strangah's throws the blonde for a loop every time.

shivering, half in anticipation and half in cold, she burrows a little more into her dress]

He said he was going to fish...so hopefully he hasn't drowned or anything. [what a cool, casual mom Machika is.] I bet he'll come running by the time we start heading up there. And I'm grateful, truly.