week 1

[arsholes]

[Yesterday was, to say the least, an eventful time. 21 people waking up in an alarming kidnapping situation, tempers got heated, salt was thrown, the usual flavor of shenanigans.

Your Alchemist made his appearance, got into several arguments, scruffed a teen and nailed a god. All in all, a productive time! It doesn’t seem like he’ll be making any more public appearances this week but he did say to give him a call.

If you don't want to converse with the Alchemist, there's a whole tower to explore! Check out all the dusty nooks and crannies, read some smutty literature, try to build a death ray, take a cozy bath- the Montessori method of learning. Curiously, starting on Monday there are mysterious leaflet catalogs scattered in several rooms of the tower. There’s no shop name on it, but there are pictures of a variety of fun and fanciful items, just a preview of the many rare and/or exotic goods you could get from one of the shop's Grand Opening Sale blind boxes. There is also a large wooden chest that has appeared in the Entrance Hall right next to the grand entrance doors, despite the fact that they remain locked. A locked mailbox hangs on the wall above the box, along with several envelopes. The mailbox says "CATALOG ORDERS", and there is a handwritten note that adds: "Write your name on the envelope as well as your order. INCLUDE PAYMENT, or it's no deal. <3"

In related news, many of you will also be receiving mysterious gold coins on top of your trunk – maybe this is the payment referenced?


Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday


(( OOC: This will be the last mod post for this week! Feel free to start submitting catalog orders for any threads that aren't with the Alchemist. This is a peace week, so get all that CR while you can! ))

Comments

[seaweedwrap]

[hmmm YIKES. That's a really good point and something he didn't think of but now that he's thinking of it hhhhh]

Whatever metalbending he did...he didn't hesitate with it.

[spitessier]

Indeed. The Alchemist is untrustworthy and you shouldn't expect any good faith from him.

[And his abilities are terrifying, but Katsuya is sure a point will come when combat will be necessary. Still, he'd have to make so many preparations for that time to come because failure will mean death]

[seaweedwrap]

I--no. [Wu shakes his head, having gone a little paler.] He's...pretty scary.

[spitessier]

[Uf, this guy is out of his depth, that's plain as day. Katsuya clutches his beauty care products and looks at Wu with a lot of determination]

I'll do all I can to protect you and everyone else. I won't make any promises, but it's my duty as an officer of the law to fight for you and everyone else's safety.

If the worst happens and a confrontation occurs, stay behind me.

1/4

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu kind of just...stares at Katsuya throughout all of that. It's...noble. Kind. And really, really cool??? It feels like something Mako would say--that whole attitude and competence is why Wu decided to request him as his bodyguard in the first place. To be told he'll be protected like that...it makes something in his stomach flutter and tighten a bit, especially when he's honestly more scared than he's ever been in his life.]

You'll...protect me?

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu's bottom lip quivers a bit and his eyes go a little glassy...just moments before he flings himself at Katsuya, wrapping his arms around his shoulders]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! This whole kidnapping thing is the scariest thing I've ever experienced, but with you protecting me, I have nothing to worry about!

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu pulls back a bit, but he's still keeping an arm around Katsuya's shoulders] This is great! It'll be so much easier to get through this with a friend. Me and my new buddy,...

4/4

[seaweedwrap]

[...wait. Wu trails off a moment, frowning a bit, tilting his up to look at Katsuya]

...what is your name, again?

[spitessier]

[The hug was completely unexpected. Katsuya would have never imagined someone could be so forward! Katsuya goes completely stiff, his hands up in the air, he really not knowing how to react! When Wu gets his arm over Katsuya's shoulders, this detective finally begins snapping out of it somewhat]

...Katsuya Suou. It's Katsuya Suou.

[seaweedwrap]

[and Wu picks up right there, like he never had to stop to just ask his name] Me and my buddy, Katsuya! [he throws out the arm not around his shoulder, palm faced out, moving his arm like he's reading the words in the air in front of them] Two pals, gettin' through this kidnapping situation together!

[spitessier]

I guess?

[Well it's not like that's wrong, they have to get through this kidnapping situation together, but still, wow, this is so casual Katsuya has no idea what to do, haha!]

Can you let go of me already?

[He is pretty much frozen and stiff, anyone could tell he's not used to physical contact of any sort, haha]

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu blinks at that because he absolutely had not noticed that. He laughs a bit, almost knowingly, and retracts his arm--] Ohhh, I gotcha. [--only to pat Katsuya on the shoulder instead] Gotta play the tough cop, huh? Don't worry, I'm picking up what you're puttin' down. [W I N K]

[spitessier]

I doubt you are picking up what I'm putting down!

[Because he wasn't putting down anything in the first place, but alas, this is his life, haha]

Regardless, come to me if anything happens.

[Even though he dreads a little what Wu may come for, he has to say that, that's for sure]

[seaweedwrap]

[this is absolutely 10000% his life now, f in the chat]

Oh, you bet. And you need any more advice on skin care, or hair care or anything like that, you know who to come to!