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Monthly CR & Plotting Meme

It's that time again already! It's time for our current players to plot for the month ahead, get some new CR and chat together about things to come. Go ahead and copy/paste the form below. Or don't. We aren't your parents, we can only make really good suggestions. (Unless...? Nah.)

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Contact: This journal or schmoechen#2732 on Discord (feel free to chat me up)!
Character Name: Toshirou Hijikata
Canon: Gintama
Info: Back home Hijikata is a samurai policeman in a world that got conquered by aliens (Amanto); here on Avalon he's a dedicated knight whose arguably biggest character development has been getting over his fear of ghosts by coming to terms with his initially resented death magic! He's kind of rough around the edges and has a shitty temper, but he cares about the people around him and looks out for them in his own way. He also is so addicted to cigarettes and mayonnaise that it's a wonder he's even still alive.

Magics & Familiar: Elemental & Death / Crow Tengu (Arashi)
Desired CR: Anything!! This will never change!

Known Plans: I have all the plans... I think I'll backdate a few prompts to the immediate aftermath of the destruction so Hijikata can help some ghosts find their families (whether they're now also ghosts or still alive)! I'm inclined to have him give his water of life away to an NPC - it's such a rare and precious item, but objectively the needs of the locals are more pressing than any hypothetical scenario Hijikata might want to save it for.

I'll definitely have him light one of the green-glowing candles so he can regain strength and resolve from seeing his loved ones in his dreams after all the devastation! He'll kick into gear and decide to gather directionless ghosts as something of a task force for public safety (the idea is that the ghosts can patrol Camelot at night and defuse crimes by possessing the perpetrators and walking them to the police station - which, if successful, may well get Hijikata on the dark web's shitlist down the line). He honestly is going to feel a little unsure about being the de facto leader since back home he's the vice commander for a reason, so if anyone (ideally a fellow death mage) wants to team up with him that'd be very reassuring for him!

In terms of TDM prompts he gave up his inn room to the refugee housing efforts, so he'll miss out of the special breakfast, however he will visit the Not Quite a Puppy Parade and may pick up a compsognathus or two (what is it with him and dinosaurs... anyway, he may come to regret this choice)! He'll also join the trek to the Forest of the Fachan since he'll be relocating to the late old man's hut (with his ghostly permission) to avoid potential chaos around Camelot as the ghosts learn the basics of ghost magic, what with a bunch of them being newly dead... but if anyone expects him to be a brave protector when the fachan turns up, think again. He'll run. He ponied up a lot, but that's too scary!!

Looking at the Quests he won't be making furniture because he's far better at destroying things than building them, so instead he'll use the Pumpkin Mayhem for practice with his ghost squad! Possessing some pumpkins would be a good start for them, right? He'll also head to Celliwig for Don't Lose Your Head, having encountered and fought the dullahan before. No dark web quests for him this time around; he needs all his organs and will hunt for the protection money collectors if anything (though he'll turn a blind eye to the wealth redistribution because screw those Scrooges; there's a refugee crisis!).

Lastly I want to say I'm sorry I've been so slow lately!! Work has been really tough, and I've been too exhausted to reply on most evenings. Hopefully things will mellow out a little before long!

Other: Imagine that's the fachan in the back! Who wants to take Gintoki's place?

hello!!! just wanted to say that im enjoying their new cr!! and will prolly tag u in the future as well to keep up their interactions

also also i'm familiar with gintama too (i have an old zura journal lol both the live action movie and the anime), and so i'm glad to see someone is still rping from it.

Yesss, a calm, collected, new friend!! God knows Hijikata always needs those. Honestly, it's my headcanon that he's noticed Somnus around here and there as early as during the winter tournament, but since he's a well-adjusted person just quietly minding his own business Hijikata never felt prompted to descend on him in a bitchfit. 😂 Now that they've spoken he considers it confirmed that Somnus has a good head on his shoulders!

KATSURA... that's wonderful; I adore him!! And the live action movies are so fun! I actually only got into Gintama a few years ago, and it's still going strong as my main fandom (despite having ended this year; I still can't believe it!).

lmao oh gosh yeah somnus' impression of hijikata is a neutral one, but he seems v capable with the spirit stuff and death magic he's got going on, and that would be p cool for him to see him exercise his magic. aaaaand hahaa, i don't know how somnus would react to hijikata's venting but it'd prolly be hilarious to see

oocly tho i hope hijikata has plenty of mayo in avalon to keep him sustained

Let's see how far he gets being badass with his little ghost army before things backfire in one way or another! He may come vent about that then... and he bought a bottomless mug and it works with mayonnaise!! So he's all set on that front.

Horus wants to go after the dullahan, so if Hijikata is heading that way, he'll recognize him from their first meeting and happily drag him into teamwork if you want. 'u'

Let's do it!! Hijikata saw Horus' network post (he just lurked again), so he knows his true identity now. He may complain a little about being deceived, but I know Horus had his reason!

Ohhh Hijikata has death magic! Rinea actually needs help from a death mage to test out her spirit/zombie warding potion that Somnus requested of her.. Since he's so very obviously a knight, could she maybe ask for his help in luring some undead targets?? 😂 If Hijikata gets in over his head with the ghost patrols, maybe the potion he gets in return could come in handy later...

Also i am itching for another Rei and Hijikata thread eventually but am still ruminating on the topic. I think Rei will initiate contact, but I haven't decided what favor exactly Rei will ask of him once they meet. Since Avalon popped off so hard Rei wants to take a more active role in stopping shit before it starts, and Hijikata is in the thick of it as a knight do-gooder, so he's a good source... maybe he'll ask if Hijikata will share any info he hears in his knight circles about potential goons that the event left behind? Still workshopping that one LOL

OMG that's amazing... count me in!! I'll be putting up a few prompts where Hijikata is in Camelot City and other locations; Rinea is welcome to approach and side-track him, haha. Or you can put up a dedicated prompt for them if you're making a post too, whichever you prefer! Anything goes.

I'll all for more shenanigans with Rei as well!! Sadly Hijikata doesn't really know many other knights except for Emet-Selch, who turned out to be less of a goody-two-shoes... but if all else fails we can always have him needing an upgrade to his burner phone; they can always discuss other topics too while they're on that. But if you have a different idea or a suitable prompt rolls around in the event or elsewhere, shout!

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