TEST DRIVE MEME ⚔️️ 5

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{ QUICK NAV } Premise ⚔️️ Rules ⚔️️ FAQ ⚔️️ Taken ⚔️️ Reserves ⚔️️ Apply ⚔️️ Locations ⚔️️ Bestiary ⚔️️ Top-Levels Only ⚔️️ A ⦿ Soaking in Your Arrival KERPLUNK, SPLASH! Regardless of what you were in the middle of, you and your familiar have been magically pulled into the world of Avalon just above the Bay's slightly chilled waters. After a brief plunge into the Bay, the rush of water filling your ears and soaking up into every creak and crevice of your body, you may need to cough to clear your airways when you rise above the surface. It's still chilly, but not enough that you can't manage on your own. The Lady of the Lake is swimming around under the water, but seems to be focusing on coordinating a band of chia manatees to help rescue any wayward new arrivals. Chia manatees are a special Avalonian manatee that is green in color and has what appears to be a patches of grass or other short plantlife growing on its back. While some are fully green, others sport small flower blossoms that haven't yet grown in or various types of mushrooms. If anyone tries to ask the Lady of the Lake for directions, she will direct you to Archimedes at the Rent-a-Ride. Those with animal magic may get their info from the manatees, though may notice that they're really overly friendly and have zero concept of personal boundaries. Everyone may notice they have no concept of personal space, as they will happily run right into someone's belly for a snoot squishing. The shores themselves are littered with new arrivals complaining their way up a staircase carved into the walls of the White Cliffs. There is no railing, so be careful, but if you do fall, be prepared for a mysterious sand hand to reach out of the side of the cliffs to catch you. The hand will pat you atop the head twice before retreating back into the wall. This is the Cliff Beast; despite the name, he is quite friendly. *Reminder: Your character's familiar may or may not be with your character in their initial plunge. If the familiar isn't partial to water, it may meet your character on the beach or sit atop their head while they swim. Or if they are, they might splash about and swim alongside your character. Familiars have different personalities and body specs and we leave those up to the players. B ⦿ The Caravan to Camelot Once everyone is wrangled up to the top of the White Cliffs, the handsome owner of the Rent-a-Ride, Archimedes, will distribute smart phones and a pair of earbuds and tell them to "Check the Shit Box." The "Shit Box" refers to wardrobe more formally known as the Wardrobe of Finding, a hammerspace-like wardrobe that opens to each person's items and pets when the person touches the handle. It was recently enchanted by Merlin to prevent people from having to fish their waterlogged possessions and pets out of the water with them. From there, Archimedes directs everyone to settle in groups into modernized carriages pulled by horses and gives them a basic explanation of why and how they've been brought to Avalon: The rest of the universe is frozen in time and your character has been brought here by a familiar that was able to bond with them. They'll have to learn magic to help save their own world from destruction, but first they've got to get them to Camelot. It is here that you have the first opportunity to decide who they will be in their new home. You'll have about an hour to wander around here, meet and greet, and pet the horses before it's time to go. These carriages use fae technology that combats weight, so your character will be able to get in regardless of whether they're light as a feather or weigh two tons. The carts have air conditioning when it's hot, heating when it's cold, and a mystical shield to protect from bugs. There is also a mini-bar that pops out of the console with nip bottles. Characters can use their smartphones to connect to Camelot's internet service, avalononline (AOL), to chat with other characters, watch dumb videos, learn about the world, contact Camelot Support (they'll answer any questions they can for you, from how to use a smart phone to where to find quests and resources to learn more about your magic). Be careful if you decide to use your phones while in the caravan-- if you don't use those earbuds and start forcing everyone to listen to your nonsense, Archimedes may make you walk. C ⦿ The Red Spring The journey from the White Cliffs to the City of Camelot is a long one, and the first evening you arrive you'll end up spending at the Red Spring, a booming resort town. Because of the volume of new arrivals and vacationers, inn rooms are assigned two-to-a-room. The rooms have two twin beds, a bathroom, a mini-fridge and microwave, and a TV equipped with a couple of entertaining video games and a few free movies. If you don't want to relax in the room, try taking a dip in the spring for another chance to meet your fellow travelers. The waters have restorative properties that help horses and travelers recover quickly when drunk. It is known to relieve stress, improve energy levels, and mildly accelerate healing. It may be a little chilly when you get out though, so make sure you don't slip rushing back indoors when you get out! The springs are also home to a large training grounds just outside town limits, where there are teachers who will teach basic magic safety and help you discover what kind of magic you have together with other new arrivals. Try target practice, obstacle courses, meditation circles, and other ways to try to figure out just what you can do... if you didn't already have an accidental discovery on the ride there. The Isle of Avalon is abuzz with excitement for the upcoming Spring Equinox (though some of the more posh citizens will insist it's the Vernal Equinox, tut tut). Unlike the very specific rituals of the Winter Solstice that require much preparation, the Spring is welcomed throughout the month through a variety of small rituals to help the world along as it renews itself, growing new plants and allowing nature to make new life. A ⦿ The Lesser Banishing of Frost Fairies Throughout February, the Frost Fairies were running amok and keeping things chilly, even awarding those who gave them treats last month. These fairies create ice crystals on contact and can be spotted by the beautiful ice crystal patterns that form in their trail. They cause frost bite if you physically touch them, so capture isn't recommended. They seem to be sticking around a little too long this month, as they're normally supposed to leave at the end of February. No one seems alarmed, as it seems that this happens from time to time. It's easy enough to deal with-- and so, people throughout town are being asked to perform a ritual called the Lesser Banishing of Frost Fairies. It's perfectly safe, and lets these invisible little creatures be sent on their way until the next winter. The first step: create bait. Fill a planter with dusty miller and silver sage, with a night-blooming flower at the center. The silvery-white leaves pique the curiosity of the Frost Fairies because they look snowy, yet when they see the flower bloom, they know it cannot be. The plants won't be damaged at all in the ritual, so you'll get a moon garden out of it, which can be incidentally draw adorable little moon rabbit kits in to play inside your home while the moon is out. They're friendly, though they do tend to enjoy pack-sized snuggles-- you may find yourself stuck with no fewer than 15 rabbits attempting to climb on you for attention and need someone's help to pull them off. You may need to get them under control before you continue with the ritual. Once you've assembled your miniature moon garden, you'll need to find a stranger to perform the ritual. You need to bring a new energy into your home in order to let the Frost Fairies know that it's time to meet something new. Take hands with the new person and dance in circles around the miniature moon garden. The plants will start to glow and the Frost Fairies will become visible-- short, fat, all-white penguin with flamingo-length legs and icicle crowns. They will immediately challenge you and your summoning partner to a duel! Though, you can pick what kind of challenge it is as their culture dictates. They're pretty overconfident, just remember not to pick something that involves touching them unless you want to end up needing a healer. B ⦿ The Language of Flowers Once the Frost Fairies are properly banished, flowers are starting to crop up all around Camelot, the Broceliande, the fields in between, and those who come back to the White Cliffs after arrival will even find the Cliff Beast in a pleasant mood from all the lovely little flowers hanging off of his clifftop. (No one's quite sure how a cliff seems happy, but that's the sense everyone gets.) Wherever you may be, there are flowers starting to crop up. Normally, this would be when people would start gathering decorations to cover the buildings and make flower altars, but a lot of the wild flowers normally accessible... well... It looks like a brood of dragons hatched a little early and, upon seeing all the flowers start to crop up, decided that these flowers are the treasures that they want to hoard. The baby dragons didn't fly too far down from their mountain, but once one of them flew past the Lands of Rot and found the fields of flowers, it got its siblings. Now there are a handful of baby dragons claiming different areas as their hoard and making it impossible to get around without being attacked by an admittedly cute fire-breathing menace. No one wants the baby dragons slain, but the baby dragons need to be brought back to their mother's cave in the Ash Mountains. The safest way is through the half-dead area between the Dusklight Woods and the Lands of Rot. The dragons will attack anyone who comes into their area but seem to be friendly toward anyone wearing a flower crown, as they seem to accept them as a part of their hoard if the flowers send the right message. Use the language of flowers to communicate with the dragons and try to get them to follow you by wearing a flower crown that matches one you offer to the dragon. A flower crown that says sympathy and sadness might not be as effective as something that says virtue and bravery. Just be careful not to woo them the wrong impression with something that says eternal love and devotion, or you might have a different kind of dragon problem... Regardless, since the dragons are guarding the flowers you need to make the crowns out of, you'll need to find a way to get past their attacks to gather flowers to begin with to find the flowers you want to make your crown with. Flower crowns need at least two types of flowers to communicate with the dragons, so it's recommended you work together with others to try to gather as many flowers as you can to find the flowers you need. Thankfully, since dragons are sacred, most of the Dusklight Woods creatures will leave you alone, so it's best to hug that side of the mixed path. You and whoever you're working with only have to worry about fighting alongside the baby dragons to fight off the Land of Rot creatures that hang around the edge: Skeleton warriors that can only be scattered but not killed, Fogueria (a lion made of fire that likes to play with its food in sadistic ways), and rattlesnakes. Once you're at the foot of the Ash Mountains, the baby dragons will fly back up to their cave on their own. With the baby dragons returned to their nest, you can head home, and the townsfolk can start decorating for the Spring Equinox. C ⦿ Spiritual Cleansing The frost is gone, the flowers are free, and rabbits are running around town like they own the place. All of the physical and symbolic spring equinox preparations are made, now it's time to look within. As the season of renewal and rebirth, a huge part of that is personal reflection and growth. As such, outdoor meditation and yoga flash parties are all the rage right now. Get caught it one and you and anyone around you will be stuck in a barrier until you complete at least 5 yoga poses and hold them for 30 seconds each. Some of them are a little challenging.. thankfully, no one is going to stop you from getting help holding them from someone else who's stuck with you. A plague of smoothie hockers has also cropped up around town, which means portable carts offering different magical smoothies is going around selling their fruity and flowery spring flavors for a refreshing boost of your spirit. No, really boost it. The magical effects are in small text underneath the flavors, so they may be easy to miss. Hibiscus-Berry: Vanity Spirit (person may become temporarily obsessed with appearance, finding cute clothes, getting their hair and nails done, needing to be their ideal of attractive) Strawberry-Rose: Romantic Spirit (flirtiness, desire to be romantic with someone) Jasmine-Peach: Friendship Spirit (go out of your way to make new friends, make grand friendship gestures to people you've already befriended or have known for five minutes and want to befriend) Lavender-Mulberry: Distrusting Spirit (paranoid, may start fights because they think someone is out to get them) Butterfly Pea-Lemon Tea: Meditative Spirit (fall asleep easily, peaceful/relaxed about alarming things, sudden penchant for Big Thoughts about the universe) Dandelion-Apple-Banana: Surivival Spirit (sudden desire to do everything yourself, whether that's hunting/gathering food, getting really into DIY projects like making your own soap or building your own chicken hutch because you're going to get your own eggs, or really wanting to live outside for a while) The effects only last for an hour or two, so it's unlikely any real damage can be done (hopefully) but it'll certainly give you a new outlook on life! Spring is in the air, the Equinox is coming, and prep is underway. But all work and no play can get a little boring, right? Avalonians have come together and set up a few activities for Adventurers. While all of these activities can be completed and enjoyed without using magic, participants will be encouraged do to so, don’t worry if it goes a little haywire. There are magical force fields around the play zones to contain any mishaps. A ⦿ Keep it Rollin' Rollin' The first area set up for fun and games is a barrel rolling contest. Participants are split into pairs to compete against each other to see who can roll their partner inside the barrel down the hill and across the finish line the fastest. Springtime is when geysers start bursting around the bottom of the hill though, so you'll have to watch out for those and any boulders to make sure your barrel doesn't burst before you reach the bottom! To make things a little more interesting, the planners had a bit of mischief with the barrels... As barrels reach a quarter of a way down the hill, the outside will burst into flames. Surprise! While they are enchanted so that the flames aren't actually hot, participants are not aware of this. Sorry, the guys running this game aren’t that big on explaining; after all, it’s just rolling a fire barrel down the hill; what’s so complicated? Fire makes it look like it's going faster and is way more exciting to watch! B ⦿ Hop Skip and a Jump Everyone loves hopscotch, right? Well, whether you do or don’t, that next zone is all about the hop, the skip, and the jump. Two hopscotch boards about the size of a basketball court each are laid out side by side for participants. The object again, to see who can complete the task that fastest. If you reach a spot with a magic symbol, you have to cast a spell at your opponent or you can't proceed. This is combat hopscotch! Of course, once more, the folks running the show forgot to mention one tiny thing, a quarter of the way into the board, random spots will drop away as you go, leaving holes in the ground! Yikes, better take that leap! Don’t worry, if you miss, the bottom of the hole is filled with marshmallow fluff in bright pink, yellow, and pastel purple. (Kind of reminds you of something, huh...?) Down in the hole are rungs and footholds to get yourself back out, but boy, will that put you behind the other guy if they didn’t fall. Well, guess victory will have to be a little sweeter than you planned! C ⦿ Gettin' Brewy With It Now, this activity probably seems a little safer. Welcome to the “Brew” tent. Participants will be given ingredients, space, and set up in pairs to brew up a tasty drink! A variety of ingredients are available and with it, participants will be taught the Recipe: Brewery. This spell can be used to accelerate brewing and distilling processes for alcoholic drinks. Of course, if someone who is too young to drink according to their world's rules, any alcohol in the drink will evaporate, so it's really only a spell that's useful for adults... but everyone can participate in making drinks. You can pick any ingredients you want, but all participants are instructed that a sprinkle of that magic at just the right time will make it perfect. When asked what the right time is, all they will be told is they’ll know when. Some may get it right, depending on instinct. Others might sprinkle too much and cause the drink to burst all over them and their partner, and their workstation or have some other silly side effect, like make them hiccup uncontrollably or catch a case of the giggles. Or maybe they cast for too long or too short a time and the drink turns sour, turns to ash, grows wings on the cup, and flies away. Brewery magic can be fickle, so there's lots that can go wrong.. but get it right, and you can have one heck of a drink to enjoy! MOD NOTES: • All test drive prompts are open to anyone in the game at any time to create your own logs with, but this post should have top-levels by potential new characters only. Current characters may reply to any threads, but should not top-level comment on this post. • If your application is accepted, you may accept TDM threads as game canon as long as both players consent. Characters may begin threading as soon as their journal is accepted to the communities. • If nothing here tickles your fancy, try one of this month's Quests for your TDM prompt. • The first "Arrival" prompts are present on every TDM, but contain seasonal tweaks for flavor. All other prompts will change monthly. • Questions about this TDM's content? Comment here! If you have a question about the game at-large, please head over to the FAQ.

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[fooligans]

[ So much for enjoying his meal in peace. Hearing a voice in his head wouldn't be too concerning if it wasn't that one. This is precisely why Akira yells at his ramen bowl—or at least that how it must look like for the people passing by. ]

Maruki-sensei?!

[ What did your eyes see in the broth, Akira...people are giving him weird looks, but he doesn't even notice that. Instead, his eyes are darting all over the place, trying to pinpoint the person who said this, even though he's pretty sure it came directly from his head.

Akira's just terribly confused. ]

I'm probably just hearing things...

[ At this rate, the ramen bowl will become his confidant and Akira will get a rank-up event. He really shouldn't be talking to food in public places, but it's still not the weirdest thing he's done in his life. ]

[snaccs]

( the broth would be a pretty tasty arcana.

hm? that was his name. and an all too familiar voice. Maruki's head raises from where he's trying to peel the lid off his to-go bowl, looking around for—

!! )

Kurusu-kun. ( yo, he's just gonna stroll on up, all smiles here. ) It's good to see you. Looks like a lot of people made it.

( it's a bit strange that fate keeps dragging these kids into things, but it's useful for Maruki, at least. )

[fooligans]

[ Useful is one way to put it... ]

Y-Yeah. [ He needs to do something about his shaky voice stat. ] Have a seat.

[ The one next to him is open. They surely have a history, but it's been quite a while since their last meeting. Besides, he can't even tell if Maruki knows that, considering that people seem to arrive from different points of time like Kasumi. ]

Have you heard the story about what happened to our world? I'm glad you've made it here safely.

[ While he means everyone he knows from back home, Maruki's definitely included. Akira takes a deep breath, suddenly glad that his glasses are so foggy. ]

I was worried about everyone.

[ He can afford to be a little honest...probably. ]

[snaccs]

( he will take that invitation, sitting down and finally opening his bowl. it does smell good. perhaps too good for the topics about to be discussed. )

Thanks.

( everything got explained during the ride over, an explanation which hurt his heart, steeled his resolve further. if this is true, and he has no reason to believe it isn't, it needs to be fixed; he needs to get back, back to Azathoth, to Tokyo, to his plans. people like Rumi and Kasumi are living happy lives thanks to Actualization, and to think that they might lose that—

he can't let that happen. he can't deprive the rest of humanity of that same happiness, either. so he'll have to fix this place, as well.

at least this world has seen fit to provide him the magic to help people here. )

I'm... having trouble believing everything they said. ( there's no point lying about that. who would possibly take news like that in their stride? someone with no more love for their world or its people, but if nothing else, Maruki adores Earth, and the people on it. people are fundamentally good, but broken by the circumstances thrown their way. they're made to fight and suffer, and now wiped out by the actions of one plane of reality.

and as for that admission, and the implications which fit in with the fact that Maruki didn't see Akira at all until this moment — not at the lake, nor on the journey here —, well... his heart can only ache further. this is yet another burden placed upon the shoulders of someone who doesn't deserve it, and Maruki has to wonder just how much more this young man can endure before he ends up like all the rest of them.

broken and wishing for relief. )

So, you've been here a while?

( Yoshizawa-san, Kitagawa-kun and Akechi-kun all seem as new as he is. did Akira have anyone from home until this moment? ...well. perhaps, out of all of the Phantom Thieves, Akira and his natural abilities to forge bonds with others is best suited to that particular burden.

but it doesn't mean he should have to go through it. )

[fooligans]

It's a lot, yeah.

[ He can relate—up to this point, it's hard to believe that the rest of the worlds are frozen in time. What kind of an entity could do such a thing? On the other hand, fighting against gods is something Akira has experienced in his life. Could it be such a situation? Answering that question would be nothing more than a conjecture. Sharing his thoughts and worries is something he used to do with Maruki and then...well, a lot happened.

Akira's strength comes from the bonds he formed; saying that cutting them off didn't affect him at all would be just a lie. Ironically, opening up about this kind of thing still doesn't come easy. ]

A few months, actually. Enough to make me start believing that what they're saying might be true.

[ The atmosphere has got a bit heavy but getting out of this conversation with a joke might prove to be quite challenging. Well, there are still a few things he'd like to confirm, so it might be the best moment to try getting some information. ]

Finishing your paper might be hard here. How is it going?

[ While Akira's not proud of himself for pretending not to know, it might be for the best for now, especially after taking his friends into consideration. ]

i'm sorry for the novels

[snaccs]

( he's always been a mystery, even to Maruki. a boy who's been through so much — accused of crimes he never committed, pushed to the only school that would accept him, many miles from home, shunned by classmates, and then thrown into the world of the Metaverse — who seems to take it all in stride. he hadn't been lying that day in the nurse's office, when he said Akira's ability to reconcile reality and his internal world is impressive. many never learn that skill.

some might include Maruki in that tally, but this isn't the time for that.

a few months, that's long enough. his time at Shujin was only a few months and yet it allowed him to make unprecedented strides in his research, the likes of which might have taken years otherwise. if they happened at all.

and, as though Akira reads his mind (he didn't try using telepathy, did he?), he broaches a topic which once might have garnered a smile and chatter even here, but instead results in a sigh. it was done. )

I, um, just showed it to my professor.

( a petty, spiteful action, unnecessary but satisfying. but whatever joy Maruki might have felt at finally confronting his professor, at proving he was right, is immediately undermined by the fact that he isn't in Tokyo any more. all of that research means nothing here.

or.

well, perhaps. he'll need to investigate this cognitive magic more, first. )

never be 💖

[fooligans]

I wish I could read it sometime. [ What an excellent read would that be. Akira removes his glasses to wipe them. ] We'll get out of here, eventually. We can't leave our world behind like this.

[ What is concerning is that a continuity in which Maruki hasn't put his plan into motion exists somewhere out there, even though he doesn't really understand how that might work. Sure, he's seen enough sci-fi movies to be familiar with the concept, but realizing that it might actually exist is something entirely else. ]

So...you're using cognitive magic?

[ This is so ironic, all things considered. ]

[snaccs]

It seems to be in pretty good condition... ( despite the fact that he himself was soaked to the bone. ) If you want, I could loan it to you. But no promises that it makes for exciting reading.

( even as a Phantom Thief. academic writing is only so interesting. )

I am. ( the reasoning seems pretty solid there, don't you think? ) And what about you?

slight p5r spoilers

[fooligans]

[ Bold of Maruki to think that he can get through academic vocabulary and style in the first place. At least the subject is something he's familiar with... ]

For a second I thought that I'm so homesick that I'm hearing your voice, Sensei.

[ That would be a little weird considering their history, but maybe sometimes you just have to recall the voice of someone you punched in the face. ]

I can make your ramen warmer if it cools down. And a few other things. So...have you figured out what you're going to do here?

[ He can't convince Maruki to pick up a hobby even with his current charming stat, can he. ]

[snaccs]

( well, he survived half a year listening to Maruki talk about it in the first place, so he's got some skills! )

I would hope you'd think of someone more precious to you than your counsellor. ( because that would be a big L. all future fist fights notwithstanding. )

That sounds like elemental. ( he speaks more to himself than anyone else there, because of course he's already compiling notes on the things he's been told. but let him take a mouthful of that ramen first before he answers the rest. )

Mmph. I'd like to learn more about this place and how the magic works. Maybe find a way I can help people with these new powers.

( are alarm bells going off in your head, Akira? they should be going off in your head. )

[fooligans]

I enjoyed the time we spent together.

[ He even told Maruki his thoughts on betrayal, incredible. Akira doesn't hold any resentment towards him, even if the counselor's good intentions were quite troublesome.

And it looks like it's not the end of it just yet. It's not just alarm bells, it's a whole emergency protocol. ]

Weren't you the one telling me that I should take care of myself? Maybe you should take it easy for a bit.

[ How do you convince someone to write fanfics instead of changing the reality, he wasn't trained for this. ]

[snaccs]

Well, thank you. I enjoyed it too. ( that's the truth. not only because of what he discovered through those sessions with Akira, but simply for having the young man's company. like most of the kids at Shujin, he really was just a good kid thrown into some tough situations — though perhaps Akira's were tougher than most — in an unfair world.

and then there's that laugh. that sheepish, embarrassed laugh and scratching of his head, as though Akira's staring cluelessly at his bad acting instead of telling him to chill the fuck out for once in his life. fair point but... )

You know, I've been working for so long that I don't remember what it's like not to. ( he was always so focused on his research, and then came the need to balance that research with his part-time job counselling. he's never really had the chance to slow down.

but do you fight against reality by taking a break? ) Besides, given the circumstances of our arrival, I don't think one more counsellor in this place could hurt.

( he's assuming there are other counsellors here, right? )

[fooligans]

[ They might have different opinions on various things—special mention goes to tackling hardships—and yet, Akira could never treat Maruki like a true villain. The counsellor's intentions were good but he's aware of the saying about them.

Hopefully, there's a way to talk this out without involving fists. And if there isn't, well...Akira knows what to do, more or less, to make a compelling argument. ]

I'm not telling you to give up entirely. [ As much as he'd like to—there's no telling about what Maruki will talk to his friends or other people here in Avalon. ] Just take it easy every now and then or something like that. It would be fun to hang out, too.

[ More psychological trivia! And keeping an eye on Maruki. ]

I wonder if you're not the first. We have healers, but...

[snaccs]

( we would say that disagreement and debate is what makes for a healthy world, but honestly, Maruki is convinced that Akira will see the light once he sees the solution presented to him.

a world without pain, all possible through cognitive psience. it's idyllic, right? )

Got it. ( though it seems like he's got a learning curve to go through in order to learn Cognitive magic, so there'll be lots of studying too. ) There's always time for a snack.

( Maruki, you gotta get off the snacks. do something exciting again. )

... R-really? ( oh boy. so scrap the breaks then. )

[fooligans]

[ It should be okay if they keep an eye on him, right... ]

I might be wrong, but I haven't bumped into any other counsellors. And I'm not sure if healing magic covers this.

[ They're so lucky to have an actual therapist on board. Perhaps only Akechi begs to differ but he doesn't seem like a supporter of therapy in the first place. ]

Be careful with snacks, some can be magical.

[ Says the guy who will eat all the snacks first and ask about magical effects later. ]

[snaccs]

( right. nothing bad can come from Maruki learning that there are countless other worlds where people are also experiencing traumas and tragedies that he can't help.

nothing at all. )

Huh? Magical?

( he's just gonna give his ramen a look now, as though he might be able to discern whether it's also magical or not. )

I'm guessing you don't just mean "extra tasty"...

[fooligans]

I don't, yeah. Just watch out if you eat snacks faeries offer you.

[ He can easily imagine Maruki trying to give faeries some snacks himself instead. ]

Well, unless you're feeling like getting a surprise.

[snaccs]

( of course he would! what if they want to have a chat? )

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks, Kurusu-kun.

( keep an eye out in future for Maruki and fae teatimes, tbh. )