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realpolitik2019-10-07 06:14 pm
endurism) wrote in realpolitik2019-10-07 06:14 pm
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[Here is a magical girl flavored post with magical girl flavored prompts, starring--]
a. the stupidest prompt I could think of
[The scene is a restaurant--a cozy cafe, not too high end, but nice enough. Maybe you're working there. Maybe you're just trying to order your damn coffee. Either way, one second you're peacefully chilling near the counter or behind the counter, and the next there's a girl in a school uniform climbing on top of it on her hands and knees, reaching for something that seems to have fallen between two of the coffee machines.
She...pauses when your eyes meet.
And ever-so-politely:]
Pardon me.
[But she's not climbing down.
THIS IS A CAFE, LOSER.]
b. the one with a cat
[Sometimes, alley cats are very feral and scared of humans--but that is not at all the case for this one. This little black and white adventurous soul is very eager and willing to tumble forward, meowing loudly and begging for scraps. Clearly he's seen humans before and has been treated kindly.
Konoha, however, is frozen solid, staring at the kitten blocking her path. It's pretty comical, really. She doesn't necessarily look scared, but she does look like she's not entirely sure what to do.
Konoha.exe has shorted out, apparently, and is not sure how to deal with this demanding kitten who is blocking her path.
Aaaaah???]
c. the obligatory fight scene
[It's really impossible to say how you got there. One second you're wandering about, minding your own business, and the next! You're in a labyrinth. It has a particular vibe to it, with little assholes that are going to chase you around and try to kill you.
Possibly by ripping your arms off and/or stabbing you. What fun!
The labyrinth is disorienting, and seems to go in circles and circles, and then--
There's a girl dressed in ridiculous clothing in front of you, slicing away a familiar with a butterfly edged spear.
...]
What are you doing here? [wow, ice cold]
d. the "why is this happening" scene
[One second you're safely wandering the grocery store, the next AN ENTIRE TOWER OF APPLES is falling down from the apple stand your way.
WHAT DO YOU DO.]
e. or make up your own and hit me with it, i'm super open to anything
a. the stupidest prompt I could think of
[The scene is a restaurant--a cozy cafe, not too high end, but nice enough. Maybe you're working there. Maybe you're just trying to order your damn coffee. Either way, one second you're peacefully chilling near the counter or behind the counter, and the next there's a girl in a school uniform climbing on top of it on her hands and knees, reaching for something that seems to have fallen between two of the coffee machines.
She...pauses when your eyes meet.
And ever-so-politely:]
Pardon me.
[But she's not climbing down.
THIS IS A CAFE, LOSER.]
b. the one with a cat
[Sometimes, alley cats are very feral and scared of humans--but that is not at all the case for this one. This little black and white adventurous soul is very eager and willing to tumble forward, meowing loudly and begging for scraps. Clearly he's seen humans before and has been treated kindly.
Konoha, however, is frozen solid, staring at the kitten blocking her path. It's pretty comical, really. She doesn't necessarily look scared, but she does look like she's not entirely sure what to do.
Konoha.exe has shorted out, apparently, and is not sure how to deal with this demanding kitten who is blocking her path.
Aaaaah???]
c. the obligatory fight scene
[It's really impossible to say how you got there. One second you're wandering about, minding your own business, and the next! You're in a labyrinth. It has a particular vibe to it, with little assholes that are going to chase you around and try to kill you.
Possibly by ripping your arms off and/or stabbing you. What fun!
The labyrinth is disorienting, and seems to go in circles and circles, and then--
There's a girl dressed in ridiculous clothing in front of you, slicing away a familiar with a butterfly edged spear.
...]
What are you doing here? [wow, ice cold]
d. the "why is this happening" scene
[One second you're safely wandering the grocery store, the next AN ENTIRE TOWER OF APPLES is falling down from the apple stand your way.
WHAT DO YOU DO.]
e. or make up your own and hit me with it, i'm super open to anything
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[It just went to show that Aisaku's heroic spirit was unwavering even when he wasn't being a hero. He tightens his fist as it burns red hot with resolve.]
I don't know how many times you've been fighting all by yourself, but you're not alone anymore! So we're gonna get through this together! Besides, I don't need an overly complicated or deep reason to fight by your side!
[He'll be looking back at her. She won't be able to see his smirk underneath the mask, but it's there in his voice.]
I don't know what school you go, what foods you like, but that's okay... We can work that out later! Your strength is something that I already believe in, princess.
[Since talking is a free action... HE HAD TO GET ONE SHOUNEN SPEECH IN. Meanwhile, the witch starts up its first attack by launching a pair of those horses towards them like a pair of fists. Time to go for a ride, kiddies.]
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Konoha's never experienced anything like it to be totally honest; she's been closed off from other people for so long--
She just ends up staring at him, eyes wide, mouth a little slack despite herself as she stares at him. She's... not alone anymore? He doesn't need a deep reason to fight by her side...?
What does that... mean?
... No, now isn't the time. She can figure out the meaning of his words later. For now, there are horses slamming their way, and Konoha shakes her head fiercely, jamming the razor sharp edge of her butterfly spear into the ground and using it as a pole to launch herself over the attack. She lands neatly, whipping around to face the witch.
She'll just have to trust that he can handle himself, right...?]
I'll take you on--enough of your menace!
[Spear held ahead of her, Konoha takes a large swing--which slams a wave of water the witch's way. The witch shrieks... but recovers quickly, and a giant hand with fingers made of merry-go-round poles swipes at both Konoha and Aisaku.]
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One of the poles actually ends up hitting Aisaku since he was distracted by a past sad memory. The Zelraider cries out as he's flung into the air... Thankfully, that smack brings him back into reality. That's right! Keziah would've been yelling at him to get himself together right now!]
Bullseye Daaaaaaaart! [Punching out a ray of light towards the witch, Aisaku's attack lands successfully. But the witch is going to switch up tactics by stepping back and use its free hand to toss out a double set of tiger familiars. That should be a nice distraction!]
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Even so... maybe in this one case, it's not so bad that he's here.
... She shakes off that thought, readying her staff as she stares at those tiger familiars.
This time... she calls out to him.]
... We need to get close to that witch. Help me to... [Hesitation. It's so difficult to ask for help.] --defeat these things.
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You got it! I'll take the one on the right and you go for the one on the left. We'll split up, then meet up again in the middle... Then we can surprise 'em with a joint attack! They probably wouldn't expect that!
[He's not sure if she's ever tried one of those before, but there was a first time for everything.]
Um... Ya think you can do that? I can give you a signal or something!
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Either way... he's more competent than she was anticipating, and that's a blessing she's not going to sniff at, to be totally honest. She didn't want help, but if he's offering competent help...
Well.
She's not so proud that she won't accept it.]
Fine. I can handle that and more--just hold up your end of things.
[And with that? She turns on her heel, staff at the ready as she lunges left. Keep up, Aisaku!!]
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While he kicks the tiger familiar down, Aisaku quickly turns over to Konoha as he dashes forward.]
Hey, Konoha! Hold your staff up and charge energy into it! Like a bubble!
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If she didn't think he was competent, she'd argue it, or just ignore him--but weirdly enough, she actually feels like he might have some sort of decent idea here.
So she huffs, and does just that, lifting her staff up, blue energy gathering at the tip and glowing, and as she does:]
Don't get accustomed to ordering me around...!
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Hell yeah! Keep focusing it and now let it all loose!!
[The energy bubble will explode, but it doesn't end with a simple pop. The explosion results in a raining storm of energy balls smashing into the tiger familiars like a meteor shower. This attack is enough to finish those kitties off! At least Aisaku didn't give it a ridiculous attack name-]
Zelraider Magical Darts Stoooooorm!!
[Oh. Nevermind.]
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Yeah.
That is definitely a ridiculous attack name.
Konoha can't help but roll her eyes at the name, but she's not going to waste the opportunity given; the Familiars in the way are now gone, and the Witch is stunned. So she flings herself forward, heels clicking on the eerie labyrinth floor, and then she's launching herself forward, spear raised.
A slash, a slice, and another, and the Witch screams, listing in pain from the blows. Konoha lands, crouched and off-balance, and whirls, calling out--]
Not enough....! Finish it! Aisaku!
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[Aisaku will kick out a magical circle that stitches the Witch in place if it makes any other moves. From there, he leaps up into the air and comes down with a flying kick! More magic circles appear in front of his foot as literal flames ignite from the boot.]
RAIDER KICK! TON TRAMPLEEEEEE!!
[He comes down like a flaming arrow to pierce a hole right through the Witch's chest! Aisaku skids to a sliding stop and takes a deep breath. Compared to his usual hot-blooded enthusiasm, this next line is delivered with absolute calm.]
Game set.
[And on cue, the Witch explodes with him not even looking back at it.]
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She will never ever admit it, not in a thousand years--not in ten thousand years... but.
That was pretty cool.
She slowly lets her lance lower and then disappear, sighing as the labyrinth wavers and then also fades away, leaving them standing in the midst of a quiet shopping center. Her magical girl outfit disappears in a flash of light, leaving her in her standard school uniform.
She crosses her arms.]
Alright then. That takes care of that.
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[Aisaku wasn't sure if he was going to get used to that. He was so used to fighting monsters out in the open, but people were usually evacuated before the fighting escalated. Aisaku's dark armor slides down his body like ink before it returned to its normal shape... An actual shadow. If a third party were paying attention to Aisaku's feet, they would've noticed that he didn't have a shadow until now.
His regular civvie outfit could easily fit him in a rock band, but Aisaku doesn't know how to play the guitar. He's more of a martial artist. He'll take a second to check out Konoha's normal clothes... He could definitely confirm that she didn't go to his school. Was she from one of those rich ones?]
Huh. So that's what you look like with the magical frills off. It looks good on you.
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Konoha was clearly not anticipating that, and she flusters, looking away quickly, one hand pressed to her chest.]
That's, ah--
[...!!]
N... nobody asked for your opinion...!
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[Did he say something weird?! Aisaku is left completely flabbergasted before he goes to his next question. Actually, it's a lot of questions that he's pretty concerned about.]
Wait... Are you from a rich school? Like is it really okay for you to be running around the streets as a magical girl? What if you get flagged for curfew or somethin'?
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No. I go to a regular school. And as I take care of myself, it doesn't matter how late I am out.
Please just--keep it down. It's not widely known what I am or what I do. Do you understand?
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He didn't want to betray Konoha's trust. What little that seemed to be, Aisaku felt like he gained something and didn't want to blow it. Plus it'd be sad if he couldn't talk to her again.]
Mmm... Okay. I'll keep my mouth shut then. Only a handful of people know 'bout the dangerous stuff I do, but I already trust you.
[She didn't seem like the loose lipped type. In some ways, that was certainly a blessing...]
So you think that there's other girls like you out there? You all could just form a team to take care of these creepy witch things.
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He barely... knows her? How does he trust her? They fought together, but that was out of necessity, so how--
(Guys like this... are definitely nothing but trouble.)]
... There are. It's... a complicated situation. And not one I'm interested in discussing with you.
[She has issues, okay... it's hard to be friends with other magical girls.
A slow breath in, and she crosses her arms.]
But... I won't reveal your secrets either. That is only fair, since you have agreed to keep mine. You can...at least count on me for that much.
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It felt like all of them had ended up gathering together in one place. Whenever he felt lost or just needed a safe haven, it was usually there that Aisaku felt like he could relax. Now that he thought abut it... He's not sure if Konoha had a 'save point' area like that.]
So, uh... There's a place that I like to hang out whenever I feel like unwindin'. I dunno if you're into coffee, but...
[He'll take a moment to fidget around in his jeans until he fishes out a business card. Good. He had remembered to keep a spare on him to help promote Shunji for more customers! He'll be holding it out to Konoha...]
Here you go. It's a cafe called the Steamy Sketch. And my childhood friend is the manager! It's a small joint, so it'd be nice to see some new customers every now and then. I'd... really like to see you there sometime.
[The address and number were all printed on the card. He figures that it'd be weird to ask what school she went to... The last thing he wanted to do was come off as a creepy stalker and make her feel uncomfortable. A public place like this felt like it would've been more easier to see her again. He doesn't even know how likely it would've been to end up in one of those strange labyrinths by chance.]
And we've got other stuff 'sides coffee! Cakes, sandwiches, cookies... You name it!
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... Well.
This is also the first time anyone has ever offered her something like that. She stares at him for a long, long moment, his card outstretched, long enough for it to be absolutely awkward... and then, slowly and carefully she reaches out to take it.]
... Are you sure?
[... What a strange response to an invitation.
She clears her throat, recognizing at least that much.]
I'd assumed that...we would go our separate ways after this, permanently. I can't think of any advantage that seeing me again would give you.
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[Even the dim-witted Aisaku could tell that Konoha wasn't much of the socializing type. It's actually surprising since if she went to his school, he felt like she'd be very popular with her looks and demeanor. For a moment, he wonders what her school life was like... But figured that it'd be best not to pry about that.
He puts a hand on his hip to break things down... If his friends were here, they would be damn impressed with Aisaku actually sounding smart.]
Look at it like this... You'll get a free spot to hang out and you'll get lots of food. Plus if a witch shows up, then you got me around to be some extra muscle. Thinking isn't much of my forte, but smashing things are. I think you're getting more out of this than I am, princess.
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... I'm not opposed, but... why do you offer, then?
[If she's getting more out of this than he is... she can't really comprehend that maybe, just maaaaybe... he's doing this out of the goodness of his heart.]
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[The answer for Aisaku was very simple. Did he ever need a reason to help someone who was in need? It's not like Konoha was murdering people in front of his eyes. She was helping the city which was more than enough for him. So he whips his finger at her face and says very loudly-]
IT'S BECAUSE I LIKE YOU!
[As a person, he means. But since this is Aisaku, it comes out like that without him even thinking more deeply about it. If Serika were here, she would be doing a very hilarious spit take.]
[1/???]
He whips a finger into her face and yells loudly enough that her immediate reaction is to snap back, puffing up like an angry cat.]
You--!
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Her expression crumbles immediately from irritation to... confusion. Puzzlement. And... a bit of shock and embarrassment slowly seeping in.
He said that, didn't he?
He really said it.
He said--]
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