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the watchers ([personal profile] grigori) wrote2021-07-13 03:45 pm

MAGPIE

ROLE: MAGPIE tsurumaru
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On Tuesday, at 11 AM, Kiku catches Tsurumaru's attention. Both will innately know that they have somewhere to be, and Kiku will be able to lead the way—even if they've never been there before. Her form changes, as they're accustomed to, but takes that of a different magpie, a Common Green one, and will point out certain items to bring with them to their destination. Somewhere along the way, Yomiel appears to offer a terse greeting.

After finishing their business, Tsurumaru and Kiku will not be able to return to this location again without being invited back, regardless of whether they attempt to return on the same day or in the same week. Kiku will be able to take her new magpie form again on her own, but will revert to one of her original forms upon leaving. Tsurumaru and Kiku both will know that this form cannot be shared openly, and that caution should be practiced with sharing it privately, as well.


As the magpie, Tsurumaru will be presented with three items each week, and he may keep only one. Each item has the potential to have a positive effect on the competition and its participants, a negative effect, or may do something completely different. No information will be offered regarding each item until Tsurumaru has made his choice. Only then will the effects of the item chosen will be revealed. Choose wisely!

Additionally, Tsurumaru may use this time to speak directly with his assigned Watcher, Yomiel. He may ask questions, receive small hints, or simply chat with them, though any information received will be subject to Yomiel's own discretion.

Keep it secret.
Use your daemon’s magpie form sparingly.
Each week, you will be able to choose between three items to help or hinder the competition and its participants.
You may only select one item.
The results will not be revealed until the choice has been made.
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-04 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
(Kiku changing forms sure is something and when Tsurumaru sees it, he can't help but tease, )

This doesn't suit you.

(Kiku swoops at him (fight her, binch), and Tsurumaru laughs. It's fine. He's teasing. It's all good. But there are other things to address right now-- the items and Yomiel, for one.)

Ah, it's the serious one! Good morning. What's all of this? I wonder... do you like me?
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-04 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I love a good surprise.

(He seems pretty pleased!!)

Let's see, let's see... (Crystal, sea glass, and coral.) Did you take these from the Dragon King's palace?

(Because that's what it feels like.)

Ah, but in these stories... there's always a catch.
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-04 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
We're in an underwater castle at the bottom of the sea. Where else could we be? Though, it looks like the Dragon King has been away for some time...

(Given the state of things, that is. He didn't expect Yomiel to be interested in a children's story, though. He looks surprised! And he gives Yomiel a look over. How does their height compare?)

Are you familiar with the story? If you are, you understand why you must be careful with his treasures.
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-04 11:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course they're treasures.

(It's hard to tell if he means it or not. He sounds certain but that could be part of the act.)

In the story, Urashima wished to return home. Otohime gave him the the tamatebako-- the forbidden treasure box-- before he left but made him promise not to use it. Of course, he broke his promise, and when he did, he became an old man...

Do you know which one it is?
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
The tamatebako. It's quite powerful.

(Looking at the treasures again! Kiku lands nearby and taps her little birdie feet. Come on.)

I'd be surprised if you could. How many rules do all of you have to follow? Isn't it boring following so many?
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
(Yami Yugi you okay????

Tsuru listens! He lets Yomiel vent and offers him a sympathetic (and vaguely amused) smile,
)

... Well, the time doesn't matter to me. I was planning on being away for a long time, anyway.

(Avoiding eye contact, focusing on the items. What color is the sea glass and crystal?)

Though, I can't say the same for the others. Time is precious for humans. Even a week can be too long for some of them.
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 02:09 am (UTC)(link)
Mhmm~ A couple of decades at least.

(Time traveling missions be like that.)

This isn't where I planned on being but if everything goes according to plan, the heart dies slowly.

(Both of these are pretty colors thanks. How about the coral? How's it looking. With nothing to go off of, he might as well choose the one that looks prettiest or something.)
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
...

(A thoughtful pause, a moment as he considers his answer carefully,)

No. You weren't there. Could you see? Or did you only hear?
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
I'm used to violence. It's a part of my history and therefore, a part of my nature.

That doesn't mean I like it. Despite my nature, when I see a miserable person... (His voice trails and he tries to find the right word. In the end, he decides he'd rather not dwell on it too long,) I don't like it.

(He just leaves it at that and lets out a very loud sigh,)

I was supposed to train alone! So many people being here is a surprise. How am I supposed to focus on myself like this?

(When people are out here trying to find justice for the dead, to let the dead rest, to understand killers, and even protect them from spectres when as far as Tsurumaru was concerned, Qi Rong had it coming??? Tch. )
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 11:19 am (UTC)(link)
Does that include you, Yomiel-san~?

(Sure does sound like he's teasing.)

Something good with a catch. (These treasures, that is.) And it will certainly help?

(It sounds more rhetorical than real.)
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[personal profile] cranelike 2021-10-05 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
A simple "yes" would have been enough.

(Nodding,)

So it's a surprise. ... Is there one you like?

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