notsogrimreaper: (Ryoji Mochizuki: can't believe it)
Ryoji Mochizuki / 'Mushi' ([personal profile] notsogrimreaper) wrote in [community profile] avalar_logs2013-12-26 12:15 am

A Christmas surprise!

Who: Ryoji and anyone who is dumb enough to be walking around in the middle of the night!
What: Ryoji has just arrived in Avalar. He is wet and cold and also appears to have something glowing under his scarf. Wonder what that's about?
Where: The lake! And wherever we go from there.
When: Exactly midnight, the start of December 25th.
Warnings: Ryoji! Ryoji is a mess in general. And now he'll probably get hypothermia.


[A shout echoes in the cold evening, followed by a splash, as a newcomer suddenly arrives in the forest. There's silence for a few moments after, and it's almost like there was no disturbance at all by the time a boy finally gets his head above water, gasping and scrambling onto the icey shore.

He curls up for a moment, shivering, and his dragonfly flits about nervously as it flashes a bright blue, a beacon for help, but it's not the only thing that's glowing... Underneath the teen's scarf, there's a purplish light, emanating from something. Who knows what it is? He'd have to take off his scarf before anyone could see.

The guidebook, orb, and gems are only stared at in shock for now, before he surveys the area. His lips are blue, and his teeth are chattering so violently that he can't actually speak... but if he spots anyone, he'll at least look at them with wide eyes, silently asking for assistance.]
onelastpromise: (...But that was just a dream)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2013-12-26 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
G-Gone? [The people back home, maybe? No, that can't be right.] No, the seal's still intact, everything's fine...

[His thoughts are disjointed and random, his heart racing at a mile a minute. He stays there basking in completion for a few long moments. Finally, finally, things are how they should be. Still...he an hear those teeth chatting, feel the water soaking through his own clothes.]

No, not anymore... Sorry, c-come on. Let's get you inside where it's warm. I-I have a house, we can talk there. [He pushes himself off, wiping at his eyes uselessly. God this feels good. He stands, then, grabbing Ryoji's things and offering a hand up. If the other boy shows any sign of difficulty moving, Minato won't hesitate to carry him; he's fairly sure he can.

He lets out one more laugh as he realizes the date.] O-Oh, and. Merry Christmas.
onelastpromise: (And that's okay)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2013-12-26 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Feeling that hand, he decides to hold Ryoji again, trying to be as warm as he can. He doesn't want his friend to get sick...

He's a careful, gentle guide. Through the forest, to the portal to Idol Springs... As houses come into view, it's clear it's Christmas. The greenery, lights, candles, some houses of people still awake caroling. It's definitely Christmas.

He leads the way to one house in particular. It's dim inside, only one or two lights on. Once inside, he pauses a moment.]

Here, I'll get you some dry clothes- and start a fire... Blankets, too, uh- do you want something to drink? We have coffee, tea, and cocoa. [He's prodding the glowing embers in the fireplace first, of course. They totally have a fireplace. He'll get the fire going, then get the drinks ready, then clothes and blankets. Ryoji should fit in some of his spare stuff.]
onelastpromise: (The distance in your eyes)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2013-12-26 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[It doesn't take long to get the fire going. He pauses to look back at Ryoji, still standing in the door.]

Don't just stand there, you're going to freeze. [He doesn't care about getting things wet, and he's sure Marie will understand. He'll come tug Ryoji indoors if he doesn't come sit by the fire on his own. He'll try not to wake Marie up with his fussing.

...You know what, first thing's first. He's quickly ducking into his room to grab some clothes and blankets. He's out again in a flash.] Here, these should fit you.

[There's a life to his eyes that can't go out now. He can't stop smiling. He ducks into the kitchen next, to give Ryoji some privacy and to prepare some cocoa. Marshmallows, whipped cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, peppermint sticks....he's got all the fixings.]
onelastpromise: (I thought I heard your laughter)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2013-12-29 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
[He returns with two mugs of rich cocoa - he's learned a trick or two to make it better. He does his own up with cinnamon, marshmallows, and whipped cream, and also brings a few of the numerous plates of cookies into easy reach.] Feeling better? That was quite a welcome.

[He has to admit, he hadn't been expecting anyone to arrive. Not many people do, and no one new has showed up since.... October, it feels like. The lake had been much warmer then. Minato takes a seat next to Ryoji, fully intending to provide more warmth.]

So...explaining, huh. Where should I start?
onelastpromise: (I got the best of you)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2014-01-05 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He's a little confused by the distance Ryoji keeps, but he won't comment. Not yet. There's got to be a reason for that, and...it's Christmas. Ryoji just got here. They can save the serious stuff for later.]

This book is the Guidebook, it's got detailed information...but the story is, these worlds are dying. Something's draining the magic. People from other worlds have been brought in to help restore it. [And honestly, Minato doesn't mind it one bit. Sure, there are bad parts. He's come close to dying twice since he was brought here. But...he's alive. He's made new friends. He's living.]

I've been here..close to seven months now. But apparently time is stopped back home while we're here, we don't need to worry about the Seal or anything. There are some Persona-users from 2012 here, too, so there's proof. [He figures that's an important thing to bring up. No, the seal isn't broken. Home is still safe.]
onelastpromise: (I would have been fine....)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2014-01-11 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah. We don't know what, yet, but if October was any indication it's nothing good.

[October was a mess. Minato's glad his injuries all healed fairly easily. At least he was able to determine it's a lot more fun to eat the pumpkin than to be eaten by the pumpkin.

He nods absentmindedly.] Yeah, I'm from the end of everything. I should warn you, though, there are other worlds that are...really similar to ours. There's a girl here named Minako Arisato who shares the same role as me. ...She's from back in July.
onelastpromise: (Not so okay with that)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2014-01-12 01:19 am (UTC)(link)
A lot happened in October. I did, but nothing that didn't heal. [Not mentioning he could have died, that probably wouldn't go over well.

But now his eyes narrow. Ryoji is clearly from his side of things, so...] You know her. How?
onelastpromise: (I thought that I heard you scream)

[personal profile] onelastpromise 2014-02-09 09:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm sure. Pretty sure Adachi-san would kick my ass if I got seriously hurt.

[He'd almost kicked his ass for passing out like he did in November, after all.

He can see already something happened. Something...horrible, if his guess is right. Ryoji shouldn't be acting this way.]

What happened? Are you alright?