MAGPIE

[grigori]

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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WEEK 1

[grigori]

Choice

[grigori]

Tsurumaru has found three items, though he may only choose one to keep:

★ crystal
★ sea glass
★ broken coral

Talk to Yomiel

[grigori]

[ they're at the plaza this morning, following along silently as kiku and tsurumaru collect the items. a goshawk flies overhead to keep tabs on them. ]

[cranelike]

(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?

[grigori]

Someone must, to have picked you for this. Or maybe they thought you'd like the surprise.

[cranelike]

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.

[grigori]

The catch is that you won't know what happens until you pick something, and you can't change your mind about it, either.

...Do you think that's what this place is?

[cranelike]

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.

[grigori]

[ while they're almost the same height, yomiel appears to be the slightest bit shorter. ]

I've heard of it. I don't think these are his treasures, though - just some pretty things that could have some power. But maybe dragons like that kind of thing.

[cranelike]

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?

[grigori]

The tamatebako?

[ glancing at the so-called treasures ]

...Even if I did, I doubt I'd be allowed to tell you.

[cranelike]

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?

[grigori]

It's annoying.

[ the rules, that is. ]

We can't speak freely, no matter how much we'd like to. It's an inconvenience to everyone but them, like they think it's some kind of joke. They won't tell us when anything will happen or even how long this is going to go on.

[ you good there, yomiel? ]

[cranelike]

(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.

[grigori]

[ you try being blown into dust and see if you're okay ]

Is that so...? [ seems they've calmed down instantly, voice quieting once more. ] Most of them have been demanding to know when they can go home already.

[ the sea glass is seafoam blue, while the crystals are a pearlescent pink. ]

[cranelike]

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.)

[grigori]

[ it's purple ]

You're okay with this? Even after what happened?

[ the vore? ]

[cranelike]

...

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

No. You weren't there. Could you see? Or did you only hear?

[grigori]

We know when something happens to one of our own. It's... part of the Watcher thing.

[cranelike]

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. )

[grigori]

I'd be more worried if you did.

[ even if qi rong was a horrible person, what the specters did was... disturbing. ]

Maybe having people around can help you somwhow.

[cranelike]

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.)

[grigori]

Why wouldn't it? I'm your Watcher for this whole thing, so we'll already be seeing a lot of each other.

It's not guaranteed to be a good thing, even with a catch. [ just putting that out there. ] We'll find out when you decide.

[cranelike]

A simple "yes" would have been enough.

(Nodding,)

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

[grigori]

I'm not supposed to influence your choice.

[ sounds a bit like a petulant child mockingly parroting a rule back at their parents... but no hints from yomiel.

there's a rustle of feathers as their daemon lands nearby to watch. ]