Day 123 [OPEN]

[bastionmods]

Who: Everyone
Open: Open
When: Day 123
Where: All over the Bastion
What: Obligatory "We just got more people/survived a hellish experience" mingle log!
Format: Your choice!
Warnings: Shouldn't be any?

[So the past few days in the Bastion have been very hectic and a little more than emotionally stressful for everyone. About two days have come and gone since the last very large batch of arrivals have come in to the Bastion, and thankfully since then it's been relatively quiet. It's a good time to compress, meet some new people and maybe have some good food at the distillery courtesy of Rin.]

Comments

[heptagram]

[Patchouli hasn't really tied herself down to any specific place. She's just been wandering around the town on foot. She's generally not the sort to approach a stranger. So, if you want to talk to her, you're going to have to go up to her yourself.

Yeah, to be honest, she's kind of... boring that way.]

[amphibian]

[That's okay, because you know who likes people? Aoi likes people! So when she sees Patchouli wandering out and about on her own, Aoi waves and reroutes her afternoon jog to go alongside her. Does it still count as jogging if she's slow enough to match Patchouli's walking pace?]

Hi, Patchouli! What's up?

[heptagram]

[No, probably not, but that's okay.]

Hello, miss Asa-- [She briefly remembers her last encounter with Rin. It might be a good idea to loosen up a little.] I-I mean Aoi! Hello! To answer your question... well, not very much today.

[amphibian]

[Aoi grins at the use of her given name, like it's a personal accomplishment of friendship or something.] How 'bout in general, then? It's been a bit since we've spoken!

[heptagram]

Well... for the most part, my life has been quiet. I didn't do very much during the last quest for a core, and in the future, I'd like to do more, but...

... but, well, there are a few restrictions on my capabilities. I can't use them very often.

[amphibian]

Capabilities, huh? What kinda capabilities are those?

[heptagram]

Well...

[Come on, this sounds ridiculous, doesn't it?]

I'm a witch. Here, though, I can't use my magic very often... before I got stuck here, that was not a problem.

[amphibian]

...Oh!

[Okay, yeah, it does take a moment for that not to sound ridiculous, but then Aoi remembers that dragons are real, so why not witches.]

Well, I don't know a lot about magic, but if you're looking for another way to fight then I think you've found the right girl! [She stops that ridiculous not-jog she's doing and flexes. Welcome to the gun show! (Aoi, it doesn't work if you're wearing a sweatshirt.)]

[heptagram]

Hm... I'm not very physically strong, but I'm a quick learner! Also, I'm very skilled with my hands. Both of those will be very helpful, I think...

[amphibian]

Yeah! That's a great place to start! And if you're not very strong, we can set up a training routine! Can you swim, Patchouli?

[heptagram]

I'm... a little out of practice.

[Well, since she flew everywhere past a point, yeah, she would be.]

[amphibian]

That's fine! We'll have you back in shape in no time! Swimming does a lot to build muscle, you know. And running is good, and y'know, basic stuff like push-ups every day! [SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS SPORTS, look what you've brought upon yourself, Patchouli.] We'll have to write out a schedule and then we can get started ASAP!

[heptagram]

[Oh lord.

At least it's not Patchouli infodumping numbly about magic. Aoi shows emotions!]

R-right, yes. [She looks like she's been verbally bowled over, just a little.] Um, carefully, though.

[amphibian]

Carefully! Of course! You gotta work your way into this kinda thing, or you could get hurt! Pulled muscles are the worst.

[Emotions indeed! But all that excitement is getting in the way of either noticing or caring about how totally overwhelming she is. With a whoop, she jumps up and pumps her fists in the air.] Yeah! I'm so excited to have a workout partner again! How's meeting up first thing tomorrow morning sound? I'll make up a plan for us to start with!

[heptagram]

Certainly. First thing tomorrow, yes...

[Jeez, what is she getting herself into.]

[amphibian]

Okay! How's the monument sound for a meeting place? First thing tomorrow! [Saying things over and over is how you remember them! She doesn't even wait for an answer.] Yeah, great! I've gotta finish my run, but I'll see you tomorrow, Patchouli!

[Aaaand that's it; she runs off, waving as she goes. Goooood luck, Patchouli.]