003 - Gathering

[kokuyoyo]

Who: Any and all Awakened characters
What: An invitation for a meeting of the Awakened in anticipation of the newest countdown.
When: June 23/24, especially during the latest applenet post
Where: Chikusa's school apartment at Green Valley
Other: Consider this a mingle log for all Awakened characters to talk freely about the newest batch on the app, the new countdown, and when they get their sweet new duds again!


Ciro Bonavida's apartment is rather easy to find. Not only are the instructions left at the pawnshop written in a neat and clear hand, but the school apartments have a directory of their own, of course. While some of the older members of the group might normally draw a raised eyebrow, well... It's Solstice. The apartments aren't as filled as they normally might be in some areas with their occupants out partying, and the parties that are happening inside draw all sorts. No one, in this particular instance, will look twice.

As a bonus to make sure there's no doubt at all, the door on Ciro's apartment has a small paper sign taped to the front. My roommate is OUT! Around it, small happy sheep are drawn. Apparently he's taken inspiration from someone...

Any one of the Awakened who come over can do so as early as they like and stay to the following morning, if they want- Chikusa is fairly certain that Ciro's roommate is going to stay out for a good long while and isn't worried. Still, for anyone staying overnight (a necessity if they want to stay up for the app post to come up), he'd rather it if you went to crash at one of the many parties going on in the apartment buildings... He doesn't have room for everyone, you know, especially since none of you jerks are coming into his bedroom if he has any say about it.

As a bonus, every Awakened is treated to hot chocolate, tea, coffee, or iced tea in one of Ciro's many... many... mugs. Enjoy.

Comments

[kokuyoyo]

Slowly, he nod. That's something he's picked up on as well. While it's made things easier- no one will look twice on a bunch of students gathering together, especially during a time like solstice- still...

"For the adults we do have.... Or the ones that will Awaken in the future.... We should figure out a place to gather at that won't be suspicious whether in the range of ages, or our numbers..."

[draculabackwards]

"I have talked with the gentleman in charge of the Lazer's Pawn. I did not actually catch his real name, but I asked him if he might have a connection to an area where we could practice with our Awakened powers. Or at the very least, train ourselves so we can have higher stamina. He may still be working on that, but it might be a good place for people to meet at varied times.

"It might prove useful, depending on where this area ends up being."

They certainly need to train themselves. Alucard used to have endurance to burn but he felt genuinely winded after their last fight.

[kokuyoyo]

"...We do need to get our bodies into shape.." Raising up a hand, he frowns at it slightly. "From what we've seen, those creatures are restricted so far to fighting at night. But that doesn't mean we're completely safe during the day.... Or else there wouldn't be so much forced secrecy involved.

His fingers curl against his palm. "...If nothing else, those of us attending the school can get involved in CT. That helps with exercise and moving against other people."

[draculabackwards]

"You mean Command Tower? I have seen people practice it before. It is certainly a way to condition ourselves in the open without no one being the wiser."

Alucard sipped his hot chocolate. What a strange turn his life had taken. Yet, Chikusa had been right before. One either succumbed or kept going forward.

[kokuyoyo]

"The only problem with it.... is that this works best for students who are attending the school. Those who are too old for it, or don't go here... They'll have to find a way to keep in shape on their own."

Fortunately, he has an answer for that as well, and his gaze drifts over to Makoto. "....Although he helps train people at a dojo."

[draculabackwards]

"I did start taking lessons with Makoto before everything happened. Perhaps it might be wise to resume."

Alucard finished off his hot chocolate and looked at his mug. "I'm curious. Is there a reason why you have so many mugs? Just because?"

[kokuyoyo]

....Oh. Okay. They're going to make it personal then. Alright.

Chikusa just stares at him for a few seconds, slowly and long enough to start becoming a little uncomfortable, before he shrugs. "Ciro liked them..." Chikusa is more of a hat person himself but this works too, he guesses.

[draculabackwards]

"Ahh." Alucard had less of a problem distinguishing himself from his city counterpart. Possibly because his actual Christian name is Adrian. He enjoyed learning about history and the guitar and tutoring students. Things Alucard would have never done but somehow, he felt the need to continue all of those things.

Because he was growing to enjoy them as well. "Well. Ciro has excellent taste in mugs."

[kokuyoyo]

"I.... suppose." Chikusa clearly doesn't know what to do with the compliment, utterly still as he just stares at Alucard. After a second, words become a thing.

"It's useful when so many people are over, I guess..."