open post ☀ stahn aileron

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a: a lost boy;

[they say "there's no place like home." some also say "wherever you go, there you are."

stahn aileron, though, tends to handle things just a little differently when in a strange place. and he's definitely in a strange place right now. though he's been all over the world, none of the sights seem familiar.

so what stahn has to say at a time like this is "whenever in doubt, ask your sword!"

and so he does, holding up a rather old, but ornate sword in front of him. the blade is pointed upward, and it's probably a bit strange. what is that guy doing?]

Hey, Dymlos... do you recognize this place? I think we might have made a wrong turn somewhere...

[the problem here is that very, very few beyond swordian masters can actually hear dymlos speak. those who are exceptionally spiritually inclined might, or those with a certain exceptional strength that could make them a potential master. those who don't posses that will definitely just see a weirdo blonde with a massive mullet talking to himself. those who do will hear a voice much deeper than stahn's responding.]

Something is amiss; I know we didn't make any wrong turns, but this isn't anywhere in Darilsheid.

[well, that seems like a problem.]

I thought so too. Maybe we should backtrack? Or do you think we should just ask around?

[someone help him before he ends up wandering into the abyss as nightfall sets...

or just call him out on talking to himself, it's fine.]

b: takoyaki;

[well, the plus side to friendship with stahn? he'll definitely protect you in a bind, and he'll make sure to show his appreciation however he can. he works hard to cultivate his friendships. even if you hate him, he probably thinks you're his friend.

or will be determined to make you one, unless you've done something truly deplorable like trying to destroy the world or killing his best friend or something.

but hey, part of the perks? food. which is why when stahn sees a takoyaki stand on the street, he's pretty immediately hype.]

Mmm, do you smell that? There's takoyaki nearby! [he... really likes takoyaki, it's fine.] Come on, come on, let's go share some, my treat! [there's no getting out of this.]

c: sleep;

[have you ever met a person who really truly sleeps like the dead?

congrats, you have now!

it could be literally anywhere. rooming together. on the street, while walking—the sky's the limit, because this boy can sleep anywhere, and waking him up...

well, there's a reason the aileron secret arte is calling "waking the dead" and requires slamming a ladle against a frying pan and shouting loudly. please though... try your luck? maybe eventually stahn will stop snoring and drooling.]

d. wildcard;

[write your own prompt, if you want, i'm here for it!]

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[well, since stahn is a dumbass and now dymlos is more or less screaming at him in that booming voice of his, stahn winces a bit.]

Ah, no... it's nothing, never mind!

[the worst cover ever. he's so bad at faking it once he actually talks to dymlos in front of other people and they call him on it.]

[modissty]

[coming in here to tag this post with kashuu, seeing a sakyou and being like WAIT, THAT'S ME..... wtf how many threads did i lose

Anyway he's definitely giving Stahn a look of Great Concern. He can't hear that booming voice for himself, but he does catch the wince.]

Sir... Would you perhaps like to rest a little before we look for any directions? There's an inn nearby, and it's said that the waters of their onsen are excellent for relaxing the body and clearing one's mind.

[This is about the most polite way he can possibly frame "are you sick, do you need a nap, what is happening here".]

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[i mean you should still hit me with kashuu anyway because moerons, but—]

An onsen? [:O:O:O:O!!!]

I'm not really tired, but that does sound really nice! I had a lot of fun the last time I got to go to one.

[he has no idea what japan is, but somehow, he's versed enough in onsen. okay, stahn.

he's also completely oblivious to the fact that sakyou might think he's mildly insane or something.]

[modissty]

[YOU SAY MORONS i'm on my way...

Also what is this logic, he needs a nap. Though honestly, he doesn't know enough about foreigners to realize that public bath houses aren't a thing in all other areas of the world, so at least he doesn't find this another Concerning Point to add to the Concerned Tally.]

Ah, well - if that's the case, then let me show you the way. A few moments of peace might be all that's needed to set this situation right-side up.

[A SELF-ASSURED NOD... But he'll start leading the way after that! Good luck to Stahn surviving the trek though, since it's absolutely lined with street vendors selling delicious, delicious snacks.]

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Mm! It's not a bad idea. A little time to clear our heads is a good way to figure things out, ehehe...

[spoken as if stahn really ever has much in his head anyway. not that sakyou really knows that—

it's probably better he doesn't, as well.

not that it matters because it's all going out the window in a hurry because—]

Is that... takoyaki? [he's following his nose like he's fucking toucan sam here.]

[modissty]

They certainly say that that's the truth, in any case.

[THIS IS TRAGIC... Stahn, why are you this way, why.

In any case, Sakyou is not the sort of person to be distracted by food at all, even when hungry. Really Delicious Food Smells barely register to him because he's a freak of nature, so he actually seems a little surprised when Stahn manages to catch a whiff first.]

Hm? ...Ah, yes, I suppose it is. This street has vendors that are famous across the entire prefecture for their takoyaki - or so I've heard.

[Why would he say this, now they'll never escape this street.]

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Whoa, really?

[stahn's always ready to eat. not as ready as he usually is to sleep, but it's close. and he just likes takoyaki. a lot.]

We should get some, then!

[stahn, stop getting distracted, maybe?] It sounds too amazing to pass up!

[not that his money is good here, but what does he know?]