kyoshika magadori → catch-all (season of budding)

[believesit]

Who: Kyoshika Magadori and Friends! Maybe enemies?
When: Season of Budding
Where: So far the Lilac Couriers Loft and the Amber Knot.
What: Kyoshika has been renewed for a second season! Time to go to work.
Warnings: i don't have the prompt up yet so this is a warning about a warning. warning to come oh right the prompt is up now. yeah nsfw-adjacent stuff, but nothing Extra Spicy

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the bird prompt // early-mid march

[believesit]

[ There was something especially romantic to Kyoshika about sending a dove off with a declaration of love. It sounded like a truly beautiful way for one to express themselves, and naturally, made her wonder if this would have helped her before she arrived. Such thoughts came easily to her, but given the opportunity to distract herself with said doves, she couldn't resist!

While grooming hasn't been super easy for her (she's got plenty of scratches and marks on her hands as a result--) she has been prudent in ensuring the birds remain well fed, both in food and in spirit! ]

Mm mm, you lot certainly are working hard. It may seem like this deluge of messages will never cease. However, you must stay strong! You contain more power within your birdie soul than you could ever feasibly imagine. Work as a unit to support each other, and there is truly nothing you can't accomplish! Even you, Sir Koenma.

[ Said "Sir Koenma" appears to be a particularly smaller bird, fairly young and... looking at Kyoshika remarkably confused before hopping away to place its attention elsewhere. With a satisfied sigh, Kyoshika nods her head. ]

Another youngster set on the true path. This is only the beginning, Sir Koenma...

[ You might want to tell her to get her ass back to work. ]

the bread prompt // ~march 5th

[believesit]

[ Welcome to the Amber Knot! You've probably come here for a nice fresh pastry or you've heard something about a special type of bread that's available for the season. You aren't alone however-- everyone's favorite samurai girl is right in front of you, eagerly excited. How long had it been since she had a limited edition anything? In fact, has she ever had a limited edition anything?? That only leaves her wanting even more.

Then, it's her turn! ]

Yes! I would like to partake in your Sweetheart Loaf, if you please!

[ Her level of enthusiasm is unmatched, even as the staff looks a little confused and... very soon, concerned. Kyoshika's excitement wanes slightly as she starts to notice how her request seems to have made the mood turn fairly awkward. ]

Is there something wrong?

[ Even assured that there's nothing wrong with having a Sweetheart Loaf by yourself, the baker's eyes are far, far away from Kyoshika's previously beaming face. Even as the exchange happens and Kyoshika has her freshly baked bread in hand, she's thanked for her patronage and is told to enjoy the season "anyway". ]

Strange... but, yes! Thank you!

[ She turns to head out, catching... ah, another advisor! She lowers her voice to whomever's behind her, and... ]

If you're getting the loaf as well, please tell me your experience with it. Something seems to be off today.

[ It's worth noting that so far today, Kyoshika's the only person to come in and buy one by herself. Oops. ]

[retethered]

[ Simran...has autism, and likes to help people out with misunderstandings. So, with no expression: ] Huh? Oh, um, I think it's supposed to be that you're supposed to get it with whoever you're dating. [ She tilts a smile toward the baker. ] Sorry, we're foreign. Also, uh, do you guys do deliveries up to the castle?

[believesit]

[ she appreciates the straightforwardness! because she can skip the misunderstandings and go straight to-- ]

I-is that so?! I, did think it strange that so many groups of two were needed to order, but I thought they were all friends!

[ oh lord her face is so goddamn red. ]

[retethered]

[ Simran's face twists in a sympathetic frown. ] Sorry... [ Then, to the bakers, who do offer delivery: Yeah, it'd be for Venus, up in the Hydrangea dorm at the castle? I'm, um, projecting here, but—yeah, yeah, that'd be great. Oh, can you attach a note or something? "From a human devil to an inhuman one"—yeah, that's perfect, thanks so much. Yeah, I'll pay on delivery—sorry, I promise I'm good for it. Thanks!

[ Hey, Kyoshika, it's the girl that Venus is turning into a devil like her! ]

[red_oni]

[The look and sound of a man who'd watched the whole thing from a perch high up while playing with his hair.]

So, is this your job? Not gonna lie, talkin' to birds sounds like it'd get old real fast.

[roundofavalon]

[ Oh... oh no... even if Artoria hadn't heard of the purposes of these loafs in advance, one look at the people around here is enough to give her an idea of what's going on... and her eyes don't even work on the locals here! ]

Ah, um... you're uh... supposed to give one to your sweetheart... so I haven't had a chance to try one yet...

[ Not that she wasn't tempted, but ultimately the social shame was a sufficient enough deterrent. ]

[believesit]

Oh--

[ ah. sir dante.

it dawned on her that they'd had limited interactions since the unbirthday party, and with the new knowledge in her head about him and lady nyuu... she felt a little embarrassed!

in her head, she thinks: 'not at all, it's fulfilling to enrich the life of any living being. plus they're cute and they eat from her hand from time to time.'

from her mouth: ]

You truly have a knack for climbing.

[believesit]

My...!

[ her brain's starting to overflow. suddenly, all of that made sense. she looked like someone ordering a parfait for two, for herself! but what does she say now?! her sweetheart's already rejected her and isn't even here! the holy jumonji sword isn't that big on bread!

what next?! ]

I see, I, uh...

[ and without further thought, she decides to thrust the loaf directly at artoria. ]

I-I'm not worthy of having this, accept this and forget that you saw me here today...!

[believesit]

[ kyoshika's forlorn of course, feeling completely embarrassed and now with a loaf of bread that'll taste bittersweet as opposed to actually sweet. her plan is to sulk back out...

until. she hears the name "venus." that gets her to stop right in her tracks.

"from a human devil to an inhuman one..."

ah. as venus had said. was she already... ]

Am I... already too late? Have you been corrupted already...?

[retethered]

Corrupt—

[ Simran stops and takes a deep, calming breath. ]

Corrupted by what, exactly?

[believesit]

A Devil.

[ kyoshika's arms are folded and she maintains a calm tone. not admonishing, yet. ]

I pray tell, she may have already wormed her way inside of you. As a hero of justice, it's my duty to set you back on the correct path.

1/4

[retethered]

2/4

[retethered]

[ UGHHHHHHHHH. Fine. Fine! Fine. ]

3/4

[retethered]

[ Simran takes a moment to let her expression settle... ]

4/4

[retethered]

[ ...before allowing a wicked smile to creep across her face. ]

Alright, sure. Whose justice are you a hero of? What path should I be on?

[believesit]

The justice of humanity's will! While this may not be the same world, I refuse to allow the same trials to befall the people here. As long as you walk against the path of evil, I'll support you and strike those villains down.

[retethered]

Sweetheart, I think you have the wrong idea. Trust me, it's not hell that stands in the way of human will. After all, the Devil isn't the one who set limits on us, is she? The natural order's like, divine, after all.

[red_oni]

[It was a wonder that he could irrevocably alter someone's life and, so long as they hadn't died, he didn't think too much about it.

More importantly, she briefly confused him, so an opportunity to feel guilt had even less an opening to rise up.]

I jumped.

[Ahem.]

Course, what's that matter? [He was only being a little careful maintaining his balance because it was embarrassing as hell when she saw him break his neck that one time.] C'mon, are you sweet-talkin' pigeons now? Don't worry, I'll only tell everybody I know.

[roundofavalon]

H... HUH!?

[ She was starting to feel a little bad for dropping the truth so harshly onto Kyoshika, but before she can pat her on the shoulder in sympathy or something, she's doing this!? ]

W-W-What the heck are you doing?! Y-You can't just give that out!! A-And to me of all people?! Do you realize what people will think?!

[believesit]

I-it was payment for before--!

[ or the future?! the next time the holy jumonji sword wanted to be worked on?! artoria's reaction's only adding to it, before kyoshika decides to pull it back. ]

Wait! Ah, no, you're right! You should wait for your sweetheart, they'll certainly...!

[believesit]

No, the Devil imposes no limits. However, the limits she chooses to cross are unspeakable! I've long known that they were cunning and sly, but never did I expect them to appear in such an unassuming form. That alone tells me, she wants my guard down.

[roundofavalon]

M-My sweetheart?!

[ Does she look like she has a sweetheart?! She's not sure if she should be flattered or embarrassed!! ]

I-I don't have one, so if you give one to me, then that just means I'll be the sad girl eating one of these by herself! Just get rid... wait, no, that'd be a waste of food...!

[ Oh no, this is bad...! There's no way out of this situation...! ]

[believesit]

You don't?! But you're so pretty!

[ what the hell! is there a shortage of people into adorable girls like herself and artoria?! ]

If it's come to this, then--!

[ and she steps away for a moment and... draws her holy jumonji sword! ma'am there are other people around--

regardless, she tosses the loaf up into the air... to give it a slice in half!

there's. two now. so once she resheaths and catches the bread, she returns to handing one over. ]

Please accept this one!

[ this solved nothing, but is getting applause?! ]

[roundofavalon]

P-Pretty?! Me?!

[ Stunlocked by the sudden compliment, Artoria is too busy stammering to say anything as Kyoshika suddenly draws her sword, and... cuts it in half??

Admittedly, that was actually pretty cool! But also! What?? ]

H-How did this solve anything?! N-Now we're just sharing one! It's roundabout, but isn't this still just exactly how you're supposed to have them?! I-It'll still look like we're s-s-sweethearts...!

[ Suddenly, the sad sight of a lone girl buying a single sweetheart loaf for herself has turned into a scene straight out of a romcom. ]