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come_sailaway2022-09-02 09:34 am
mikraitios) wrote in come_sailaway2022-09-02 09:34 am
Who: Dioscuri & friends
When: September onwards
Where: Wherever, whenever
Summary: Catch-all
CATCH-ALL
TEXT | VOICE | ACTION | ETC.
TEXT | VOICE | ACTION | ETC.
AUGUST 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
09/01 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Sou Hiyori
09/03 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Shi Qingxuan
09/11 ▪ Pollux & Jason
09/17 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Izzy Hands
09/18 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Rita Mordio
09/23 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Shi Qingxuan
09/24 ▪ Pollux & Jinx
10/01 ▪ Castor & Pollux
10/01 ▪ Castor & Pollux
10/08 ▪ Pollux & Various
10/11 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Izzy Hands
09/03 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Shi Qingxuan
09/11 ▪ Pollux & Jason
09/17 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Izzy Hands
09/18 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Rita Mordio
09/23 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Shi Qingxuan
09/24 ▪ Pollux & Jinx
10/01 ▪ Castor & Pollux
10/01 ▪ Castor & Pollux
10/08 ▪ Pollux & Various
10/11 ▪ Castor, Pollux & Izzy Hands
09/01 — dioscuri (castor), sou hiyori
( her sword wedged in the floor by his skull, but upon seeing her brother that all her worry had been tossed out the window, and she no longer became a threat. she does however, know how embarrassing and uncomfortable that must have been on both sides. her hands come to settle in front of her body, the tips touching the skin of her legs visible through the strips of fabric that she wears that barely covered her fair skin at all; there's nary a scar against the flesh, and the light above brings out the color of her well; almost luminous. )
Our humble abode is also yours, so we insist on showing you around in case you decide to take refuge here during those weary nights.
( one hand lifts from her leg up to her chest, the palm over her heart as she looks up to the other with eyes like clouds at the start of a storm. the individual caught in that weather happens to be hiyori, considering she doesn't allow him to escape her gaze at all; directing all her attention. )
Is that fine, Sou?
:)
( Castor interrupts easily. He's answering for you, Hiyori, because a human will know better than to go against a god anyway. )
Consider this room as our temple. You are welcome here, so long as you pay proper respect to the gods.
( Them. Pay respects to them. )
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[ He chuckles a lot in response to Castor. As he thought, they do well in balancing each other out. He's a prideful man, no doubt one who desires to command respect to compensate for a deficiency of it. He doesn't look down upon that though, being one who demands it himself. Men can become gods if only they work hard enough, but he wishes to be something even greater than that.
But he would be ill-mannered to bring that up. Instead he nods in agreement to Castor with a gentle smile. It's a little humorous to listen to them. The young woman is beautiful and gentle, with a perfect body that no doubt drive men wild and a voice that they should think belongs to an angel. The male twin is no less beautiful, but he has that brooding and moody presence that is so popular these days and a deep voice that doesn't quite match his appearance.
They really are a charming pair. He shifts the box in a hands a little, taking care to ensure that he keeps it steady. ]
I haven't forgotten my word, and I would remiss to enter the home of another with nothing to offer. I would have liked to offer something more than what's available here, but I hope what I've brought will prove to be a suitable gift.
[ Which is all to say, it bothers him a bit that he had to take things for free and limited in what he could utilize, and he's only able to soothe himself by considering the efforts he put into piecing everything together. They do say time is the most expensive resource of all. ]
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( it's always wonderful to see her brother take well to people, and for someone to act like a proper gentleman and thoughtful at that, she's in awe every time she manages to exchange words with him. not too many people are capable of dealing with castor, nor does he give them the time of day if they manage to earn his ire. it's a nice change of pace, one that makes her grin wide as she looks back and forth between the her brother and their company. she'll have to let izzy know soon, and he may not be too fond of the arrangements, but pollux hopes he can hear her out— not only that, hiyori doesn't seem as busy as others. )
It feels paid in full when you allow me to be in your vicinity with my brother, it's not every day I can be around someone he's able to think a bit fondly of. But I'll let you be the judge of that.
( with a laugh, she stares into jade eyes first, it seems as though they shimmer in the light before her eyes drop down to the box in hand. before her brother can be fussy about what she's said, she lifts one hand to place at the small of his back, her thumb brushing against the area gently as she turns to him. )
As you called it our temple, ( she's trying really hard not to close her eyes, a touch embarrassed. not everyone will understand, but hiyori's smart enough as he brought them a gift; and so that information must be second nature to him. ) would you like to see the offering first?
( shoo, shoo, go! )
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( Naturally, he's not about to call himself out by saying this complaint aloud, but the offended look in his eyes probably more or less gets the point across—does she have to put it that way? Like she's thanking this human for being a good babysitter? He's a god, not a child! Ugh!! Pollux!! This is just as bad as it was with their previous human contractee (no he's not calling them Master,) she just can't let him slide by with any smidgen of pride out here.
Whatever. Whatever! He gives a bit of a huff here, but it is their temple now. He's right. And he supposes that this human continues to show his common sense by knowing well that he should provide offerings to gods in compensation for their presence and their blessings. Folding his arms over his chest, he tips his nose up as he speaks, still trying to come off like he's got some dignity left after Pollux's little callout. )
Very well. It seems like you at least understand what is expected of you, Human, so we shall accept your offering.
( What's his present... He can't really hide his curiosity here, eyeing the box expectantly as if to see through it to the tribute inside. If Hiyori hands it over, Castor will accept it with all the energy of a stray cat that tentatively accepts a treat from a stranger. )
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Please, your brother is no less charming than you are, Pollux-san, though I suppose that some here have grown tense due to the circumstances.
[ It's a nice way of saying that they're both obnoxious and abrasive. It's likely that he's no different back home, but there's no reason for him not to gloss over his behavior here. It's only natural that there would be conflict when one is under such stress, on both sides. He doesn't want to be around people with no tact, no manners, and no functioning braincells either. ]
I offer my thanks to you, Dioscuri. I hope you shall find it to be acceptable and to your liking.
[ Those words said he'll offer him the box with a warm smile before holding his hand before him as he waits the reaction. It's a large box, but no sound comes from the inside; with the contents being delicate, he had secured the bottom to ensure that nothing would move. If he chooses to open it, he'll find itself a few items. The first is a vintage wine, one that would be of moderate cost yet would match that which the Spartans might have drank. Fruity and sweet, yet nutty and with just a touch of an earthy taste. The second is a carefully put together edible arrangement - one made with different fruits in the shapes of stars and diamonds and spheres, along with chocolate-covered strawberries, and placed in a strawberry box. Finally, there's an organza bag holding a pair of swiss and cinnamon roll cat cell phone charms.
The first two are traditional, the third is probably closer to a gift than any kind of real offering, and one he almost pulled for fear of causing offense, but it's one given with a genuine affection, and offerings of art and metals aren't unheard of (albeit this is hardly high end.) He may or may not have just seen them and thought of how cute them having matching charms would be.
He... really likes cute things... ]
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she moves close to castor so she can peek into the box to see everything in perfect place, eyes scanning every item to see what was prepared. if her brother likes it then she knows that she already does, there's no reason for her not to when they share such simple tastes. )
We accept your offer. ( a hand pressed to her chest with a nod of her head. ) If there's a request that you have, please let the Dioscuri know your troubles.
( delighted, a smile blossoms on her lips that grows ever more as she watches hiyori, her eyes linger a little more admiring his kindness before turning to the box to touch the glass of the wine, and avoiding the food first. she wants to ask if they can eat together, but could that be seen as moving too fast? she's tickled by the designs and shapes finding them to be beautifully detailed; truly an offering that fits "the twins". she picks up one of the carved fruits to linger one hand under the other so she can feed it to him. )
He's skilled with his hands, Brother. The detail placed in each fruit is mesmerizing that I can hardly remove my eyes from them... ( sparing a glance to hiyori again, pollux makes sure that he understands how endeared she is by his craft before looking down to his hands. ) As for the taste, I'm sure you can tell us. Say aaaah~
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( He would offer more of an answer here, but already, Pollux is lifting the food towards his lips—almost obediently, he parts them, allowing his sister to feed them as he closer inspects the final offering in the box they've received. The fruit is sweet and tart at once on his tongue, perfectly ripe, and he can't help but want for more once he swallows it down. Obviously he'll have to show Pollux the same care in return, but that can wait a moment. For now, what holds his attention is the... perhaps it could be called a pendant? There's a loop as if it's supposed to be attached to something, but a rather small one, in his opinion. A strange design too.
Licking his lips to savour the last of the sweet taste, he'll hold the charms up to the light. Swirl designs? Lumpy? They kind of look like desserts. Rather cute though, whatever they are, and he'll hold the pink one out for his sister to take. He's laid his claim on the other. )
I suppose this tribute could be called satisfactory.
( Really, almost anything could have worked; it's been a long time since he's been able to receive one to begin with. As it stands, the effort for a human to hand-carve the fruit, select the wine, and include some sort of trinket for the pair of them is apparent enough for Castor to be willing to accept it.
... )
I may have fallen from grace in the past, but we understand the obligations of the gods all the same. In any hardship you face, Human, you may call upon our assistance. In return, the Dioscuri shall be your guiding light.
( He starts off sounding a little reluctant, but even if he's essentially repeating Pollux's own offer, they're words offered of his own accord—there's a sense of personal pride behind them all the same. )
dw ate this notif, i think that's evil of it
[ Those stars which burn so bright in the sky and make up a constellation, ones which will shine upon the Earth long after they've broken down. Their farewell to their current existence shall be to shine brighter than ever, and the dust that they leave behind will take on a new form. If gods could be thought of fas such then they could truly be immortal, as their forms would only change. It's a romantic idea that leaves him with a prick at the back of his neck that warns him of danger, a tightness and a burn that builds up in his chest, but he wears none of it on his face.
He should think of it as that those who fall from grace only do so in order to be reborn as something greater. But more than that it's an acknowledgment in its own right, and he is genuinely pleased to receive such a positive reception. He's pleased to have allies in a place where the world seems so fractured, and he supposes that gods might prove to be more trustworthy than most for their sense of pride.
More simply - ]
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad that it's to your liking... I've always been fond of making things with my own two hands, so it was a pleasure to arrange for you.
[ It's the first time he can recall making something like this, when he thinks about it. He would put together other meals when he had time. Teddy bear omurice and hamburgers, decorated bentos, even bunny buns and cat doughnuts... He hadn't done so often enough, given his schedule, and now that he has time he finds that he really does regret that there's no proper kitchen here. ]
:puffsheen:
a soft laugh comes from past her lips, before turning around and nodding to hiyori. )
In turn, I should have thought of a nice housewarming gift for you since this will be your home.
( they hadn't got that far, but don't worry, it's pollux so she has something up her sleeve which happens to be the closest thing to getting him settled. )
How about I move some of your items to this room? I understand you may not be attached to much in your old room, but it's best to have a few familiar items. I could build you a bedframe, it doesn't seem that difficult...
( or they could just take his bed from the other room, but she could add some curtains? she's thinking hard about this. )