✨ you only get one chance...

[liltuna]

THE FIRST IMPRESSION MEME   You only get once chance to put your best foot forward. Screw that up, and you'll be forever seared in someone's mind as the person who had spinach in their teeth, or worse! ✨HOW TO PLAY 1. Drop a top-level! 2. If you have previous CR with someone, you'll have to let them know what your first-impression of them was. If this is your first time meeting, you'll be compelled to share what kind of vibe they give off. It's okay to be honest! Are they gross? Do they seem approachable? Do you find them incredibly hot?  3. Find out if your first impression was correct! Maybe that strange loner actually has a heart of gold? You'll never know unless you talk to them!

Comments

[kenage]

Dang, I didn't know oil from plants could do all that. That's pretty cool! D'you buy those or go find 'em yourself? You look like you'd be good at trackin' stuff like that down since you're- [ Squint. ] Are you a little fox? Sorry, heh, I'm only used to the doggy general and Kujou Tengu. I've never seen anyone like you before.

Naaah. [ He shrugs. ] I think it's probably a little different when horns are sharp and fuzzy ears are, well, fuzzy. Y'know? People pretty much keep their hands to themselves in case they get a poke.

[veardant]

I see. That makes sense.

.. little?

[ he crosses his arms!! ]

My ancestors lived alongside the Valuka Shuna of the desert, which is how we inherited our.. furrier traits, so yes, you could say I'm more closely related to a fox. Also yes, I extract the oils myself and prepare a balm from them.

[kenage]

Well, I mean- you are little! [ Most people would probably realize the whole Tighnari crossing his arms thing probably means he doesn't like being called little, but leave it to Itto to both not get it and double down on it. ] But hey, nothin' wrong with that! Some of the strongest guys I know are little. I got mad respect for you dudes that are compact powerhouses. I can tell you're one too just by lookin' at ya!

Valuka Shuna? [ Pronounced v e r y s l o w l y, because he doesn't wanna mess it up. ] That's a real cool name. I'm an oni myself! [ He jabs a thumb at his chest proudly. ] Dunno if you'd know that since you're not from Inazuma. That's neat as heck, bro! Is it hard? I feel like anything involving the word extract is probably kinda challenging.

[veardant]

Well.. I suppose you're right.

[ tighnari isn't especially bothered by his size, but no one likes being called little!! ]

I've heard of oni, but I've never met one myself; do oni live outside of Inazuma at all?

[kenage]

'Course I am! I'm never wrong, but especially about stuff like this.

[ He's kind of interpreting that whole exchange like he just gave this little (because he is rather he likes it or not!) fox guy a confidence boost. ]

I mean, it's not impossible that maybe there's one or two of us out there that went to see the world, but for the most part we tend to stick around here. There's a lot of legacy in Inazuma that just feels wrong to leave behind! It's our ancestral home, after all. You Valuka Shuna guys probably mostly stay near the desert too, right?

[veardant]

[ sure if that makes you feel better, itto!! ]

I see. That would make sense. My people are scattered all over Sumeru, but, ah..

[ his ears pin back against his head. ]

I ashamed to admit I don't exactly do well in the desert heat - due in part to my dark fur, but also I think it's partly my natural constitution.

[kenage]

[ It does, ok!!! ]

Hey, c'mon, there's no need for shame! [ If they knew each other a little better, he'd definitely give him an encouraging pat on the head like he does for Gorou sometimes. But that's way too close to ear territory, so better safe than sorry. ] You are how you are, my dude. I'm not a full-blooded oni, but I don't let that get me down! So what if you're not a desert guy? That just means you get to be another kinda guy, and that's cool too! There's lots of forests in Sumeru, right? Can you be a forest guy instead?

[veardant]

[ to all that, tighnari can only chuckle, and plant his hands on his hips. ]

I can indeed be a.. forest guy. In fact, that's where I live.

[kenage]

[ His entire face lights up at that. ] No way! That's awesome! [ Itto puts his own hands to his waist, laughing. ] Man, is my intution great or what? You gotta tell me all about it now! Where in the forest? How big is it? What kinda trees are there? Oh, oh, are there any mushrooms? I'm pretty sure I heard Sumeru has crazy 'shrooms one time.