Beginning of something new

[rustyhonesty]

WHO: Jean Kirstein (rustyhonesty), Mikasa Ackerman (callyourname), Mukuro Ikusaba (corpsewarblade) and any of their friends they'd invite over
WHAT: A permanent catch all for happenings in the house
WHEN: Anytime
WHERE: Sunwaning, their house
WARNINGS: Warning in subject lines


A traditional Japanese house with a guest house attached to it, connected by a wooden terrace. Jean and Mikasa live in the main house, while Mukuro has the guest one all to herself. The yard may not look exactly like that and is very pet-friendly.

The house also comes with an attached stable that their horses live in.

Comments

[hopelesslyaverage]

I'm still settling in. Though I'm pretty sure I've already unlocked the ability to see ghosts.

[You'd be surprised how many of them there are, it's better you don't know Hijikata.]

I've only met Mukuro so far. Which is strange because I was with others before appearing here so I thought they'd come along.

[mayoninofukucho]

That's normal. You can be at a party and be the only person there to be called to another world, but your friend who lives halfway around the world may arrive with you instead. It's kind of random in that regard.

[Almost as random as the places ghosts may appear in around and beyond Nightwake City. It really is better that Hijikata doesn't know.]

You're a winter power holder, then? Being able to see ghosts is a really useful ability.

...

The ghosts you've seen so far, how were they doing?

[That's probably a really weird question, but he still can't fully shake his care for the souls of the dead. Death mage habits die hard!]

[hopelesslyaverage]

Ah... that explains it.

[Well, it should have been obvious it's random since Mukuro wasn't even supposed to be-- he holds that thought away. She was alive. And here, living a new better life. That's what mattered.]

Huh? Oh... they seem to be doing alright. The trash bin ones are a bit a of a menace, but other ghosts I've encountered seem content.

[mayoninofukucho]

That's good to know.

[It's a relief, really. A faint smile crosses his face as he eats some more of his mayonnaise-covered food.]

If any of them ask you for help and you can afford to listen-- well, I don't need to tell you this, really.

[Makoto is a kind person. He'll help anyone if he can, dead or alive.]

[hopelesslyaverage]

I've been trying to stop and listen to them if I have a moment. It seems most just want someone to talk with.

[He has yet been sent on errands for ghosts.]

[mayoninofukucho]

They'll be happy to have so many new people around to talk to, then.

[If only he could be one of them... but he wouldn't want to sacrifice his fire in exchange!]

It seems like most of them live in the Winter Segment. I've never really understood why ghosts like the cold so much.

[hopelesslyaverage]

[New item idea: the ghost whisperer. Shady rewards shop, makes you into a ghost.]

I guess it doesn't really matter to them either way, since they can't feel anything. I would think they choose the cold since they're places living like to avoid. So they can be in peace, if they don't want to talk to anyone.

[mayoninofukucho]

[Nooooooooo!! 😭]

That makes sense. The antisocial ones go where no people are, the social ones do the opposite.

[He always thought all ghosts liked lonely and abandoned places - but now that he thinks about it, poltergeists specifically possess items and appliances to mess with people, don't they?]

[hopelesslyaverage]

Yeah. It's kind of the same with people, isn't it? Some of us are very social, some like being by themselves. Though I guess being alone in this world is a bad idea...

[mayoninofukucho]

Oh, believe it.

[It's an especially bad idea to go out into the Segments alone. Don't ask him how he knows.]

But you're all set, aren't you? Everyone here will charge you up whenever you need it.

[Mukuro certainly isn't going to let him turn to stone, and Hijikata is sure the others would be as ready as he himself to help the boy out, too!]

[hopelesslyaverage]

Mm. I'm very lucky to have someone I know and her friends to help me out. I'm very grateful.

[mayoninofukucho]

Ellipsa is lucky that you arrived here, too, I'd say. We need good problem-solvers for the situation here.

[Granted, this Darkness issue isn't really comparable with a murder game - and far be it from Hijikata to remind Makoto of that -, but his proverbial luck alone may just come in handy in unveiling the reasons behind what happened to this world!]

[hopelesslyaverage]

[Naegi's a little embarrassed by what Hijikata says.]

Thank you for the vote of confidence, Hijikata-san.

[mayoninofukucho]

Of course.

[He sees Jean carrying a bunch of drinks outside, so he moves to give him a hand, taking his empty plate with him and giving Makoto a friendly nod.]

I'll see you later!