❧ first truth

[integrous]

Characters: Asahi Yuki and you!
Setting: Dormitories (room 01-11), floor four, floor fifteen.
Format: I'll be doing action, feel free to prose though if you want, I don't mind!
Summary: Asahi wakes up in the tower and has a fit.
Warnings: Some very slight blood in the second prompt.

( room 01-11 )

[ When Asahi wakes up, there's just confusion at first. Nothing here is like she's used to. This isn't her bedroom, these aren't her clothes, this isn't her bed.. by the time she sits up and looks around, her shock is very much apparent just from her facial expression. Asahi doesn't hide her emotions either way, they're clear and out in the open over here. She'll even ignore roommates and dive immediately for the letter, her eyes skimming it and her expression only grows more shocked at it. What.. is this true?! She can't read lies from a letter, so she has no way to tell, but.. the very idea of her world being destroyed, everyone she knows being gone.. it twists her stomach.

She stands up, starting to rummage through her trunk to find her actual clothes to put on instead of this weird suit. She's looking rather emotional, but still, roommates can approach the new girl. ]

( floor four )

[ By the time Asahi starts looking around in the tower for more answers, she finds herself on the floor with the glass windows and then stops. Outside the windows, these sights.. could that really be just a hologram or whatever if it's that realistic? Or is it true, the letter and what it said? This does look too elaborate to be the work of normal kidnappers, but how can she know for sure?! Besides, even if it's true, there's no way she can accept that!

Her world destroyed, being alone here now, having to live here..

It's sad. It's scary. It's infuriating. It's a lot of emotions at once, and of course with Asahi being Asahi she doesn't know how to deal with them other than to just directly throw them out. Physically. And so she pulls back her arm, her hand forming a fist and she strikes the glass hard in her frustration. It doesn't budge, but that's okay, she didn't intend to break it either way. This is just the only way she can express all her emotions, she has no other way.

She lets out another yell, hitting the glass again. And again. After the third time, her knuckles become chafed, and after the fourth time they start to downright bleed. She attempts one more time, but her body gives out because of the mental exhaustion from all those emotions and she drops onto the floor on her knees, covering her face with her hands. One of them is still bloody, but she doesn't even seem to pay it any attention. ]

( floor fifteen )

[ Later on, when she's more calmed down again (relatively speaking, this is Asahi, after all) she ends up finding the workshop. And once she finds the wood there, she's immediately in the middle of it, searching the pieces. Occasionally she'll pick one up and stare at it before dropping it again. Sometimes she throws one or two backwards too to look at it later - if your character happens to pass by they might just accidentally get hit by one. At least she doesn't mind it, it's just that she's too brash to look.. ]

( ooc: as a side note, Asahi has the ability to see through people's lies, so if you would rather not have her do that to your character as she talks to them then please don't tag, thanks! )

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[integrous]

[ She seems somewhat like an animal driven into a corner judging by the way she reacts to him. She hardly even notices someone is approaching, she's too caught up in her own thoughts and emotions. But of course Asahi can't help but notice he's there when he touches her hand like that. She winches, pulling the hand towards herself as if she has to protect it.

It's strange, but.. with the letter that said the world was gone, that her friends was gone.. it's almost like she's going back to her earlier attitude again already. More difficult to approach. ]

I-.. I'm-- [ --fine, she almost says, but she knows it'd be a lie, so she can't finish it. Her face finally snaps towards his and her eyes are wide like a deer in headlights. ] .. it doesn't hurt badly.

[ventoaureo]

[That probably wasn't the best course of action for him- but it's Giorno, after all. He wasn't used to seeing people so...emotional, in the first place- not that he knew what being emotional was. Well, there was Mista, but all he ever did was yell and freak out at things. Ah, maybe she was like him, in that regard. But...he had to ask this question.]

...You're new here, aren't you? [His voice is a bit distant then most, but it was bluntly put.] ...it's either that, or something else that would cause you to lose control of your emotions.

[With that said, Giorno tore off part of his sleeve, holding out his hand to her.] ...if I could, I would like to see your hand. The bleeding is a little much.

[integrous]

[ Why is he doing that, ripping part of his sleeve off?! Normally she wouldn't just give him her hand like that, but it feels like she's indebted to him if he does that much for her right off the bat! So even though she looks a little relunctant and grits her teeth she slowly moves her hand in his direction, holding it out for him. ]

It's not that bad. [ It's not a lie, after all, it could be worse.. ] .. But.. yeah, I'm new. But isn't it normal for anyone who suddenly hears their entire world and everyone in it is gone to react like this?! Nobody can just deal with that!

[ventoaureo]

[It's true..anyone with emotions, or any common sense, would probably have reacted the same way- however, he tried not too show it too much when he arrived here, himself. Knowing that all of his hard work went to shambles...it's not like he can forget it himself. It was a little hard getting over it now, still...but he had to keep up this strong, outward exterior either way.

But taking her hand with his free hand, he looked over to where part of his sleeve was, watching it form into what seemed like...a patch of skin, which he quietly placed it over where she was bleeding. Thankfully Gold Experience was still with him...he's not sure what he'd do without it. He watched silently as the skin quickly formed back unto her hand, healing her.]

...You're right, however. It's sad, knowing your world is gone, and that everyone you knew is...hm. However... [He let go of her hand, his eyes drifting elsewhere.] Some people to react differently to others, I suppose.

[integrous]

[ ...

Normally she would have reacted to what he was saying, asking him what's up with him and how he can be so calm under all this, that it's almost not humanlike.. but she's instead too distracted by what he's doing to her hand, her eyes widening. ]

Wh.. [ The moment her hand is back to normal she quickly pulls it back, away from him, holding it close to her again as if he'll chop it off if he holds it a moment longer. She rubs it though, as if she can't believe that just healed like that, in a weird way like that too.. ]

W.. what was that?! What did you do to me..?!

[ventoaureo]

[Well, he probably should have taken a crash course in "When it's appropriate to reveal your abilities to those that might not have any", but unfortunately, he's too calm to actually care about anything like that. Which is why, when she suddenly reacts like that, he can only give out a small sigh, looking back at his torn sleeve.]

Ah, sorry, I probably should have warned you of what was to come when I said "aid you". But I suppose I should also tell you that nothing will happen to you after this. [He didn't poison her or anything...she should at least be thankful he healed her hand like that. Ah well, he can't exactly get everything he wishes for.]

...if you're wondering what that was, it's my ability. [Well, part of it, but he's not going to reveal what else he can do until later.]

[integrous]

[ She knows it's not a lie. She specifically looks for a tail when he's talking about these things, and he's not lying about it being his ability nor about the fact that she'll be fine.. so she can at least trust her hand won't suddenly explode. She slowly looks at it, but it looks just fine now, right? As if it was never hurt to begin with. No kind of healing technique could do it this seamlessly and quickly, no way..

.. But.. wait. His power, then.. ]

But that power has nothing to do with seeing, right? What kind of Iris is that?! [ Of course she's still assuming that even people from other worlds all have one.. ]

[ventoaureo]

[...wait, what? It's evident that by his head tilt (sorry, his expression definitely isn't changing anytime soon) that he has no clue what in the world she means by "Iris", let alone having a power that has to do with seeing. But he figures that it must be something from her world that probably isn't evident in the others. Well, this seemed interesting enough...

But for now, his focus is on her statement.]

...I don't know what an Iris is, nor do I have any powers regarding seeing. It's a "Stand", and only Stand users can see other Stands. And my Stand...well. [He'll be tapping the floor in front of him, and soon after, vines began to spurt from the ground.] It can give life.

[integrous]

W.. woah!

[ She actually falls back at the sight of the vines growing like that, her eyes wide. First he did that to her hand and now he made these vines grow.. can he really just do all that stuff?! But nobody should be able to, it's impossible for any human..

.. is that.. his kind of supernatural power..? ]

No way, are Stands normal where you come from?! I've never seen anything like this!

[ventoaureo]

Only a select few actually have Stands, if you have the fortune of running into a user, back from where I'm from. [Except with him, they always seemed to be crawling around the corner, never giving him a break.

Still, as he tapped the floor again, the vines retracted back into the floor, ceasing to exist.]

Although, something you said earlier did pique my curiosity. I hope you can at least answer my question. [And with that said, Giorno is doing some fabulous finger pointing, in a JoJo's fashion, of course.]

...Iris, was it? Tell me, is that something that only your world has?

[integrous]

[ She's waving her hand where the vines just were, as if she's trying to see if it's all just a magic trick.. but it's real, isn't it? Of course it's real, if he was lying she would have seen his tail, but there's nothing there.. so a ridiculous power like this really is real, it really did heal her hand. So weird..

But then she's distracted by the last question. About her power, huh.. she prefers not telling exactly what it is since it makes people so wary of her - it's why she's been alone all this time until she met Koyuki. But at least she can generally talk about it.. ]

What, you mean you don't have one? Most adults don't have them in my world, but nowadays almost all kids are born with one. [ And he doesn't look old enough to be an adult.. besides, he doesn't even know about them, that's sort of extreme. ]

[ventoaureo]

[...well, she was still stuck on the idea that they all have the same powers, or whatever. Not like he actually cared much for the idea in the first place- either way, he's just shrugging off her statement, before moving on.]

I wouldn't even begin to describe how much I don't know what an Iris is. Nor acknowledge the fact that I've heard of such a thing back from my world. Signorina, you assume as though all of us are on in the same. It's nothing like that- all we have are Stands, nothing more, nothing less.

[And he's being completely honest while saying all of this, as well.]

[integrous]

H.. hey, not like you can blame me! You telling me some people don't have an Iris is like saying that in your world people don't breathe or something! [ It's that natural to her. After all, she grew up with it. ]

Well, I guess you now know that it's a normal thing in my world. Even more normal than your Stand thingy since everyone has one. [ .. Only now she realises she.. still has to thank him, huh.. she says it a little awkwardly since she knows it's belated and rubs over the healed knuckles as she says it. ] So I guess I was lucky to run into your then.. thanks.

[ventoaureo]

I do suppose you have a point, I can't exactly fault you for thinking about such a thing on first arrival here. [Not that he didn't assume that at first, it's just he rationalized it out...this girl seems different, though.]

Not everyone has a Stand in my world- only a select few do. Even then, we're attracted to each other for some odd reason. [...ah? Is he actually being thanked? Not that he doesn't enjoy it, but he just can't show the right expression to show that he was...well, a bit happy she said that. So, he's deadpan as always.] It is of no problem, Signorina. Anything to help a person in distress.

[integrous]

I'm not in distress, though.. [ She sighs. She's still practically on the ground, but she moves so she's sitting at least a little more comfortably rather than getting all cramped up with her knees like that. Asahi's still rubbing her knuckles too since it's just.. so weird.. ]

.. I.. I mean, I'm not totally helpless or anything like that! Don't get the wrong idea!

[ventoaureo]

[...wow, he never did meet a girl quite like this one. Oh well, if he's going to be here for a while...he has to get used to it. So, he'll just let out a sigh.]

...I suppose you don't give off that sort of aura. You seem stronger than most that I encounter.

[...oh, right. He's rude, he forgot to do this earlier. With that said, he's going to bow.] ...Giorno Giovanna, Signorina. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[integrous]

[ .. She seems strong, really? Asahi wants to be seen that way, she wants to be strong so her friends can rely on her and all, but.. she isn't sure if she really comes across that way. But he seems to be honest about his opinion, since she can't see a tail.. so he must really think it. It makes her calm down and blink a little more, especially when he introduces himself like that. ]

Are you European or something? That name, and you keep calling me sig.. .. signa.. [ .. she just gives up. ] Well, something, I guess! But.. my name's Asahi, Asahi Yuki. I'm Japanese.

[ventoaureo]

[He let out a little nod to her in affirmation of her question. He's unfortunately honest most of the time (only lying to get himself out of harsh situations, but that's something else). But right now, he didn't feel the need to lie to someone- after all, she doesn't seem like she could harm someone, let alone a fly. But...]

Ah, yes, I'm actually Italian...Asahi? Hm. The name does sound Japanese... [He pauses, letting out a sigh.] Well, Asahi, it's still a pleasure to meet someone like you. [Again, another bow. He's a little too polite right now- but he has to be. He doesn't exactly want to make enemies here on first contact...]

[integrous]

[ Italian, wow.. of course even Asahi knows what Italy is, but that's so far from Japan! So this is a guy from the other side of the planet.. well, she could have guessed either way, he looks much more exotic than she does. With that completely blonde hair too, almost golden, no way you see it that brightly. Not even in Asahi's weird hair color world.

But she does notice how formal he's being here. And Asahi is practically the complete opposite of being formal, so she finally stands up, dusting off her skirt, before shaking her head a little. ]

C'mon, no need to be so formal! We're all people who were captured here, that means we're no strangers right off the bat! [ Well, she'll only claim that to people she thinks she might be able to trust - like this guy who hasn't lied so far - but still.. ] Besides, you helped me, so.. I owe you now! In that case I can't call you a stranger anymore!

[ventoaureo]

[Excuse you the hair colors in his world are just about as dumb. He hadn't remembered the last time he actually met a person from Japan- well, there was that Koichi kid, and he seemed pretty nice in the first place. Are all Japanese like this in the first place? Ah...

He seems to be taken aback, however, when she tells him to not be so formal. Well, he didn't realize that...well, they weren't exactly supposed to be allowed right now but whatever. He's just blinking a bit in curiosity, before straightening himself out.]

...no. You don't have to owe me anything. I felt like helping you because you needed it- after all, no one should go without suffering. And...hm. [He paused, looking off to the side.] ...you seemed like a good person.

[integrous]

[ You're right, the hair colors in Jojo's are even worse.. ]

.. H.. hey, do you usually go around saying that about strangers?! That's dangerous, you know! [ But even though she's snapping back, there doesn't seem to be any bite about it - at least, not anything really harsh. Especially not since her face almost colors a little along with it too, as if she's flustered rather than completely angry. ]

Besides, aren't you the good guy here for randomly helping out people you don't even know?

[ventoaureo]

...hm. [He pauses a bit, bringing a finger to his mouth as he tries to form an answer to what she just said. Sure, it's a bit dangerous, but...well, his assumptions were never wrong in the first place. He was always right, either way.] ...no, I don't say that to strangers. I only say it to those I believe really are kind of heart. And you seem kind enough.

[Although hearing that last bit made him shut up a bit and look away from her.] ...I only do it for those that need it.

[integrous]

[ Oh god. Now he's saying she seems kind even though she never thought she gave off that kind of impression judging by the way people around her treated her.. and then he's saying something good like only doing it for people who need it and she can't even see a tail, so he's being truthful about all of that?!

But.. there's no way guys like that really exist, right? Her chest feels a little tight.. ]

It's not like I need someone to look after me. [ It's mumbled. ] I'll be fine.

[ventoaureo]

[Wow Asahi can you tsun a little harder please- he wasn't even saying that he was going to defend her in the first place-! Whatever, not like he's going to make a big deal out of something like that in the first place. He hardly ever does, but this girl is definitely something he hasn't encountered yet.

...but still, he can't help but tap his finger against his temple.]

...if you ever find yourself in need of help, I'll be glad to lend my assistance, however. It's all up to you to decide.

[integrous]

W-what?! Didn't I just tell you that I don't need something like that?!

[ Yup, there goes the tsun. Her face is completely red too as she shakes her head wildly and yells like that, but it's more of an instinctive reaction than anything else.

After a moment she realises he is being nice though, so.. ah, maybe that wasn't really an appropriate reaction.. she calms down a little. ]

.. But.. I'll maybe consider it if I ever do really need it.. I guess.