003 | ❝Expose your thoughts...❞

[pitiedthefool]

Characters: Yu Narukami (pitiedthefool), open to all
Setting: Floor 14, Floor 15, Floor 28, Floor 38, or wherever!
Format: Starting in action spam, but I'll follow you!
Summary: Just your average day as a life of a protagonist...
Warnings: I want your friendships and I want your rank ups, you and me could have rad social liiiiinks~

Floor Fifteen

[He had been working on this for a very, very long time- almost since he first arrived nearly two months ago. It wasn't perfect like Daidara-san's work - no, not by a long shot, but he was finally putting the finishing touches on his own blade. Though, he had decided to take a break from finishing the hilt earlier... if the item beside him was any indication.]

Your Choice

[It's April 27th... and someone's birthday. He definitely made them something, but the question is... where to find them?]

[> You begin your search for a certain detective, but will it only be Naoto-kun that you bump into?]

Floor Fourteen

[He hasn't been to this floor for a long time, but right now... he doesn't mind the break. Yu sits in a corner of the room, watching others playing video games with one earpiece on and the other lying there, hanging off his jacket. People from his world may recognize the voice as "Risette," but really-- he only knows her as Rise...]

[So many of his friends have been hurting lately, and he has no idea where to begin to help them other than continue to lend a helping hand and an ear to listen. Sometimes he wishes they would see that he's never too busy to help them, but other times... What do you even say to someone who can't tell you the problem they're facing?]

[...Maybe he should join the others and play something for a change.]

Floor Twenty-Eight

[The music floor...]

[He really has no problems with it, the instruments sometimes playing on their own. But this time, he finds an instrument that he knows well enough- something he hasn't played in a few months, now. If someone stumbles upon him, they'll hear a single trumpet playing something both hopeful yet melancholic, just a little louder than anything else around.]

Floor Thirty-Eight

[At the end of the day, he can be found on the thirty-eighth floor, staring out the windows to the outside with his newly-forged sword at his side. The height doesn't scare him, and the view isn't too bad... but it partly reminds him of being up on the hilltop overlooking the small town he made so many memories in.]

[Yu is silent, simply sitting there in one of the over-sized chairs with a small notebook in hand. He's almost done with the account of their journey, one no one would ever believe aside from their own...]

Comments

floor 28

[drknss_bnd_lght]

[It's not long into the song that Ventus shows up, still cautiously exploring the new floors. Trying to get a mental map of them at very least, though it seems that every-time he thinks he knows the tower, more things show up.

But here he'll pause to listen to the song, trying to memorise it as best he can.] ... It's really nice.

[Note: this is someone who thinks all music is nice. Yea he think that death metal is nice, too. ._.]

[pitiedthefool]

[He continues playing, not really giving a hint that he can tell that he's being listened to. However, when he hears the familiar voice, he stops and turns his head. ...Ah, the older one? A faint tap of his foot as he nods. Ven should be able to tell that the it's still in beat with the tune.]

Thank you, Ventus-san. I'm a bit out of practice, though. [A vaguely sheepish admittance, but it's true.]

[note: all music is awesome unless the lyrics are a piece of shit. :\]

Floor 14

[princeofjunes]

[Coming off his... interesting start to the day, Yosuke's found himself drawn to his usual, if occasionally creepy, hangout. Seeing his best friend there? Added bonus!]

[And so he makes his way over, taking a seat next to his buddy with a smile and a lighthearted joke]

You beat me here? What's the occasion?

[pitiedthefool]

[Yu removes the other earbud from his ear when he sees his best friend enter, a faint hint of a smile crossing his lips before he just shrugs it off. It would be rude to block out Yosuke's voice with the music, and he didn't want to anyway.]

I decided to pull myself out of the library for a change.

[Before he was accused of being even more of a bookworm.]

Floor Thirty-Eight

[thousandcurses]

[It's probably surprising that she even approaches Yu. She hasn't truly spoken to most anyone since tea time, having paused for reflection for awhile after sharing her story with the avatar of hope. She doesn't say anything, just watches with a soft and sad smile on her face.

How long until he notices?]

[pitiedthefool]

[Honestly? Not too long, with who always lingered in the forefront of his mind. For a moment though, he isn't exactly sure what to make of her presence. What was it she truly desired by meeting him here, and was there a motive?

Though he then looks up from the outside view and later the small book on his lap to see her face, sees the sad smile, he can't help the slight pang in making her wait after Izanagi noticed her.]

...Izanami? [There is another seat nearby. Will she take it?]

Floor 28

[fallen_stage]

[The music floor was one of Kuja's favorites. Even if he didn't play himself, he was sure to find some interesting melody or other playing. In fact, Kuja thinks it's just another of those phantom instruments at first, and isn't prepared to find a real player.]

Ah -

[Not wanting to be so rude as to interrupt a performance, Kuja settles back in way of apologizing for barging in.]

[pitiedthefool]

[Yu doesn't mind, really- in fact, there may have been the hint of a faint smirk and nod in Kuja's direction as he continues. It's easy to see why this floor could be considered a favorite of others, given the possibilities and how universal music could be even amongst those from other worlds- other cultures.

Eventually, the song does end even though a few instruments continue to play the theme he'd heard so many times. Shaking his head, he turns to face Kuja completely.]

I take it you enjoy this floor, too?

Random Hallways because that's what I always do when I can't think of anything

[morituramfides]

[Randomly wandering around the tower might as well have been Jin's major hobby at this point, because that was about all he did anymore besides talk to Strega and look at the network.

Today though, the boredom and discontent were even worse (and to be honest, he did not appreciate all these protagonists around here, not to mention all the bullshit his teammates were getting into), and so here he was with his hands in his pockets, walking down the corridor and glaring at the air behind his glasses, and probably almost bumping into Yu as he walked.

>Approach?]

hey it's the best failsafe

[pitiedthefool]

[> Yes.]

[Yu was doing his best not to accidentally bump into anyone as he went over his notes, though sometimes in these hallways, that wasn't always a possibility. He only brushes shoulders on accident, and the voice in his head reacts. That look... Well, it wouldn't hurt to at least be cordial.]

...Ah, sorry.

[It happens a lot in the city, but after a year of being in the countryside, his skills must be getting rusty outside of the battlefield.]

Floor Fifteen

[zipperedhat]

[HOLY IZANAGI ON A POGO STICK, WHY IS THERE A MASCOT PATROLLING THE CORRIDORS wait that doesn't look like a costume.

It is corporate duck. A corporate duck dressed in a strange outfit like a wizard who hasn't really noticed you yet, while he looking at the shop wondering what he should be doing himself. Weapons was Sir Goofy's job, after all...]

1/2

[pitiedthefool]

[Izanagi is not appreciative of that comment, nor does his user notice the strange person for a brief moment as he weaves the thread tightly around the grip to protect his hands. It's a little difficult, given the fact that he burned himself once or twice (oops), but not unmanageable.]

[But then he recognizes that there are footfalls, and he briefly looks around. After that "talk" with Condesce, can anyone really....blame...]

[Mother of Almighty spells, is that really Ronald Duck?]

[...]

[What.]

[pitiedthefool]

[It isn't long for him to silence the internal 8D brought about by 'omg my childhood' quietly and politely shove those thoughts aside and shift into his more easygoing, friendly mask.]

...Can I help you with something?

Floor 14

[evokingfool]

[With his headphones hanging around his neck, Minato walks into this floor. Let's see what else he haven't heard or play yet.

...?]

Hey, Yu.

[pitiedthefool]

[Yu had begun tapping a finger along with the music until he heard someone call for him. Blinking for a second, he removes the headphones as he sees who it is. At least he can tell the two apart with how they greet him.]

Oh. Hey, Minato. [...Pausing the music again, because he already got caught by Yosuke earlier.]

Floor Thirty Eight

[kickymeat]

[His quiet is eventually ruined by Chie popping up, having managed to weave her way up here. Still wide eyed at everything possible. Tv world or not, she was allowed to be impressed still.

She's distracted from that line of thought when she spots Yu. She calling out as she makes her way over.] Yu!

[pitiedthefool]

[He doesn't really blame her. After the music room appeared, he found himself exploring (and cheating death several times in doing so) again, too. Though Yu doesn't seem the least bit annoyed by the sudden interruption. In fact, he actually seems a bit happy to have bumped into her.]

Hey, Chie. [A faint smile in greeting, as he motions to the seating around. Join him?] I was just working on the notes I mentioned earlier.

Floor 38

[thanabro]

[Ryoji has managed to wander his way up here, and spots Yu.]

Hey there!

[pitiedthefool]

[He looks up from his writing, noticing the new arrival and giving a welcoming nod. Yes, he usually is this quiet.]

Hey... Ryoji Arisato, right? [Just making sure, because... so many Arisatos. @@;;]

Floor 15

[dragonspooker]

[Have a curious and oddly-dressed girl peering at your work after approaching you, Yu.

A few moments pass before she looks him over, and finally speaks up.]

...you sure don't look like any blacksmith I've ever seen.

[pitiedthefool]

Well, I'm not one by trade.

[There's the faint hint of a smirk crossing his lips, not really bothered by her choice in clothing- the girls might have a field day, though.]

I just paid attention to the metalworks' shop owner when he forged my swords back home and tried to mimic it.

[...You do not want to know how many times he failed.]

Floor 15

[tortileghostwriter]

[There's a kid just a couple of years younger than Yu, with a weird sword of his own in-hand--did it just move a little? Must have been your imagination. He watches him work, mildly impressed.]

Well-done.

[There's a hollowness there, an echo. His shadow is moving a bit, but...there's no dark aura, and his eyes are purple instead of that damn yellow.]

[pitiedthefool]

[...He notes the movement, but doesn't make anything of it just yet. Once he's done with this? He never, ever wants to have to try this. Again.]

Thank you.

[Though that voice, and... well, they seem alright at the moment. He won't try and judge them this early.]

...How long have you been watching there?

Floor 15

[beknightedheroine]

<sub>[Yu had likely seen Sayaka watching him work on the sword a couple times in the past - she fights with one herself, and can't help but be interested in someone actually making one on their own. Hers always just appear by magic, but.. it's almost magic watching someone create mundanely, and her fascination is a distant cousin to the fascination she'd had for a certain musician as a child.

Sayaka hasn't said anything while he worked before now and always wandered off before he finished for the day, but she can't help but say something now.]</sub>

Woah, you've almost finished it...

[pitiedthefool]

[Yu noticed her a few times, sparing a nod every once in a while before he continued working on it. To be honest, he didn't mind an audience of one every now and then- except when he messed up. His only hope is that he doesn't end up having to begin from scratch at some point.

And then he heard her voice for the first time, and paused to look up. There's definitely a sense of pride as he nods.]

Yeah, almost. [He smiles faintly.] Want to stick around this time?

SOMETIME ON THE 30th, Floor Fifteen

[imperialsun]

[If Yu looks to the left, there is a boy walking upstairs with a semi-sub machine gun strapped up and around his arm. Both arms are used to carry a leather pouch that he places on a table as a piece of a blade sticks out from the movement.

When he notices the other, he gives him a small head bow.]

Hello.

whoo /o/

[pitiedthefool]

[Yu sighs at his now-broken sword and was in the middle of deciding whether to scrap it and start anew, or attempt to mend and keep it as a decoration when he hears someone place something down nearby. Looking up, he does indeed see them and nods respectfully back.]

Hello. I take it you're new here?

[It's a safe assumption, okay. :|]

Floor Twenty-Eight

[deathboss]

[Hey look! It's that guy that kinda looks like Kanji if Kanji had blue hair and makeup and wore a green school outfit with lipped rings.]

Yo Yu! That tune's real good! You've got some talent!

[pitiedthefool]

[Not to mention plays music as well. He nearly laughs at that sudden outburst, but settles for a smirk instead.]

Thanks, Michel. I'm a little surprised I still got it after all this time.

Floor Fifteen

[busstopsign]

[Hey look it's everyone's RAY OF SUNSHINE, totally ignoring you for now and looking like he has pieces of what looks like a large bus stop sign of some sort. He goes to a sharpening and heating table and gets to work looking like he knows what he's doing.]

[pitiedthefool]

[Why hello there, ray of sunshine. Have a rain cloud glancing in your direction before going back to attempting to finish his sword- something he's having a hard time doing with all these distractions.]

...Interesting choice. [Not like he can say much when he originally had a golf club, but he still smiles at the memories.]

floor 38 also pardon the lateness sob

[capax_infiniti]

[The additions of the new floors have been pleasing as they've provided a few new places to explore and enjoy. Every now and then, Xehanort has taken advantage of the newest lounge to relax, staring out over the fog and scenery. It's a good place to think about what he needs to do and how he's going to go about it, to begin weaving the complex map of plans and options that he'll need.

He's not completely distracted though, eyes noting movement and turning to see Yu there, writing.]

Yu. A pleasure to see you again.

it's not late until the fat lady sings- oh wait, I watched Harry Potter recently

[pitiedthefool]

[While Yu enjoyed exploring the new floors as well, there were times where he didn't exactly mind the quiet the lounges offered. He didn't even look up when those in his soul connected to a certain Arcana spoke up again, and he subconsciously switched from the light of Izanagi-no-Okami to the darkness-blocking of Pabilsag. Xehanort wasn't the only one who had come up here to think and plan, despite his initial reason of writing a summary for a friend.

He looks up from his writing upon finishing his sentence.]

Xehanort-san. [He nods in greeting, closing the book automatically. He only entrusted his knowledge of past events with fellow Persona users..] It's nice to see you again, as well.