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[Open] 🚬 June Flames

Who: Dabi & others
What: June Catch-All
When: Various
Where: June

Content Warnings: Potential mentions of domestic/child abuse, potential mentions of murder, violence, adult language or subjects

Notes: General and specific starters will be below. More to come, including event prompts. Contact under cut.

If you want to hit me up for ideas on prompts or plots, feel free to comment on Dabi's CR plotting post or his Event plotting post (tbd), hit me up on my contacts – Plurk (

StarSeed69) / Discord (StarSeed#3572) – shoot me a PM, or drop an ooc comment down below, and we’ll hash it out. I'm down to write a unique starter for our threads if you prefer.

NOTE: I'll be with limited computer access the first week of June, and will get event prompts up when I return.

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Bump... bump... The little nudging is more than enough to stir Dabi to waking, blue eyes twitching once before flashing open. He's not survived as long as he has by being slow to wake up. Instinct and alertness keep him from lashing out immediately, his eyes dropping to the bumping thing. Just in case it was some beast, predator, or enemy checking him out. Reacting could've prompted an aggressive response before he was ready.

Instead, there's some... bug-looking creature? And then a voice calling out towards him? It? Probably it. Dabi lifts his head and a bleary scowl aims at the approaching man. "This yours?"

"My apologies!" The old man bows.

Chin Yisou scoops up the impish critter. He regards the sleepy teen with a nervous laugh.

"It's been quite some time, hasn't it?"

The demon wonders if he would be remembered. After all, it wouldn't surprise him if the teen forgot their misadventure.

More awake now, the younger man sits up out of his slouch by the tree trunk. His eyes linger on the man, particularly when he talks about "some time" as if they've met before.

"Do I know ya?"

There's... a vague, faint recollection, and it shows in his eyes. Wheels turning, memories flickering, a search going on.

"Wait... the fuckin circus."

"Exaclty!" The demon cheers.

He squats down in the grass while holding his peculiar pet. While glancing to the sky, more questions comes to his mind.

"So, have you been on any fun adventures of late?" The demon asks with an eye casted at him.

Of course, there may be some cases where the Trench is anything but fun.

That at least proves his memory's working well. Dabi keeps an eye on the guy, gaze narrowed in a slightly wary expression. So that bug-looking thing is his omen, hm...

"Nothin since those portals in April." There had been some events between then, with some going on right now as well, but nothing he'd want to babble about. "Not a lot of things are "fun" in this place."

"Oh, you must have not been able to partake in the other games , no?"

The demon smiles with a wicked gleam. He cuddles with his centipede companion.

"I met this little guy after going through the board game."

His statement is intentionally vague, as though to spark some curiosity.

"What kinda "games" do ya mean?" Dabi notes the gleam in the man's smile. Never did care to treat this guy as anything less than a potential threat ready to go off... Not someone to trust. Cuddling a bug like that doesn't help his image much either.

"That was months ago. Have you been stuck in there all this time?" The vagueness of his comment is wary, but Dabi's keen to talk in the same just to gather some more information. Strange this guy sought him out... or was it happenstance?

The old man pauses for a moment. He shakes his head 'no.'

"Not quite," he replies. "I was referring to how I came across this guy. I was in the jungle for about a week before falling into the Catacombs."

He places Xiao Wu down to scuttle about. The centipede looks at the teen and tilts its head in curiosity.

"Have you been through similar trials?"

Chin Yisou asks with a doubt whether or not he will respond honestly. He seems...guarded. The demon thinks with a frown.

Dabi regards him with the same distance, though isn't making to get up and leave. "The jungle? Hard to believe you were stuck in there." Suggesting he figures the man would easily be able to get out of such a thing. "Ya mean the caves under Trench?"

With those cave ins and everything that was found beneath the city... Interesting times. Dabi eyes the creature peering at him like that, but doesn't summon his own omen or make a threat. Strange to see someone physically interacting with their omen like it was a living pet. "Been through a few events, but wouldn't call any of them a trial."

"Hmmm I've been through those too," Chin Yisou laughs. "Seems like I tend to run into poor luck."

He glances at the sky. A lot has happened, but despite the challenges, the demon feels more free. He tilts his head to the side.

"So, you've been through some events," he begins. "Yet, found them too easy? If that's the case, I'm sure you've found many treasures haven't you?"

The talk of treasure leads Chin Yisou's mind into another tangent. Perhaps I can ask...but would it be of use?

"Find anythin interestin?" Mostly people found books about lore, tools for crafting your own bloodstones, lunar orbs, and then random shit from other worlds. Dabi found interest in all of those save for the first one. Didn't give a shit about lore.

"A few." As to whether they were "easy" or not, the villain lifts his shoulders in a casual shrug. "If ya know what to look for, you can avoid some of the worse parts." Or simply get really lucky and dodge them by not leaving your residence... Mentions of treasure earn a small hum. "A few things I've kept for myself, yeah."

"Interesting," the demon replies. "I've found some treasures but gave them away to my fellow investigator. Though it seems that I find lost insects."

Despite the general disapproval of critters, Chin Yisou has come to enjoy his. With a wicked grin, the demon insists on calling out to his new comrade. He places his palms to the ground and summons a fiery centipede!

"I call him, Huo Wu." The demon introduces his pet.

"Fellow investigator?" Dabi glances over at the other man, eyes narrowed with a piqued curiosity. "What kind of investigator? Messy hair with zombie eyes?" Might as well toss some details so it's not a quest in the dark.

The other part of that comment... does not surprise him too much. After all, the guy had a little rolly-polly centipede-like creature for an omen. What Dabi wasn't expecting was another summon. This one a hell of a lot bigger, with flames to match. He sits up, mindful of how close the flaming creature is to the tree he's lounging against.

"I'm guessin these ain't your omens then... Where'd you find something like this?" Most of the creatures in the forest are more monstrous, though this one isn't exactly what you'd call "cute" either.

"Hmmm, now that you mention," Chin Yisou replies slowly. "My fellow investigator did have an altered appearance. He tends to be all slouchy. Yet, he has quite the mind for solving riddles!"

The demon appears proud. He doesn't spend time with many often. Yet, for the few mutual he considers family Chin Yisou is quite partial to them. Huo Wu nudges him for a treat. After he provides a few berries from his bag, the demon feeds his pets.

"True, these critters aren't my Omen," he continues. "I found their eggs- one in the jungle and the other outside of the catacombs."

He passes a glance towards the tree. Chin Yisou recalls the nature of the usual gift.

"It seems as though, treasures come in many forms here in Trench." He passes a hand gently on the trunk. "This was a present, no?"

He turns to Dabi with a curious nod. The old man doesn't want to be misinformed. He thinks he knows of the special trees that were planted across Trench. Yet, he is doubting whether or not this one in particular fits that category.

"Hn." Dabi leans back against the tree, not sure he wants to continue that line of questioning. If this guy really does know L, then perhaps it'd not be a good idea to admit he almost killed the man for interrupting his thievery. "Sounds interestin."

Still watching the man tend to his burning bug-like companion, at least the villain's intrigued about the creatures. He's been getting used to dealing with his Omen, so the idea there are other creatures that aren't omens that could be tamed and kept around is... very interesting.

"Just happened on them or were ya actually lookin based on hints?" Mostly to see if this was happenstance or if someone was dropping bug eggs around and nudging people towards them. Dabi's naturally suspicious about this place.

"Ain't mine. Belongs to those Sanctuary people. But it's pretty helpful or leechin out corruption and hardly anyone ever comes out to the beach." This desolate area is far away from most lanterns and anyone who wants to go to one of the Saplings is far more inclined to head for the one in the Sanctuary property or one that's near or in civilization.

"Happenstance," Chin Yisou grins. "I never saw eggs so strange before. Insects usually hatch from smaller shells. I almost thought I found some breed of bird!"

The demon regards the idea of being lead to find the critters interesting. He has been lead to find strange notes often. Even then, Chin Yisou still cannot find their owner. If he knows the Detective, then I wonder what their relation is... The old man can't help his curiosity. However, he decides against reopening that discussion.

"The Sanctuary was surprisingly pleasant at the festival." Chin Yisou muses while staring at the sky. "Though, I don't think I'd venture there frequently. Too many people, you know?"

The demon turns an eye to the teen. He enjoys talking with various folks- only when they've piqued his interest.

"Would've expected a bird outta an egg that hatched that thing." Dabi tilts his head to indicate the smaller of the two bugs. Neither of them bother him; he's dealt with bugs before. It's more the size that's strange.

Likely a good choice not to open that conversation; Dabi's rather secretive about his activities and relationships, so offering such to a man he barely knows, and one who's exuding waves of sneaky, isn't gonna happen.

"Been there once or twice. Ain't a fan of their mindset, but I guess they're nice enough people. So long as they don't preach at ya." Dabi sits up from the tree trunk before pushing a hand to the ground and climbing to his feet. Brushes a couple sakura petals off his coat.

"I keep my distance. They don't agree with me." And stretches his arms over his head, shoulders popping and bones creaking a little. Guh, been sitting down too long.

While deducting the teen's demeanor as a means of irritation, the demon decides to keep his words few. He smiles at the statement.

"I agree," Chin Yisou replies. "I wouldn't normally seek the Sanctuary. Yet, since a friend was there, I thought otherwise."

The demon feels a nudge from the smallest insect. He returns his gaze to the other.

"I best be going now," the demon bows. "I enjoyed the chat. Glad to see that you've been surviving. Stay well."

He rises and leads the two centipedes with a wave of his arm. Chin Yisou stands as they scuttle forward. With another glance at the tree, he smiles.

"It is lovely, isnt it?" The demon says with a sentimental expression.

"Don't care if ya for them or on neutral terms. So long as ya ain't gonna preach their propaganda." That's the part Dabi isn't at all fond of. Their sanctimonious "save everything" way of hunting that they love to throw at people and get defensive of as soon as a Hunter goes in for the kill. Like the NORMAL hunters are the ones with the problem now. Right...

Dabi glances to the side at the sudden decision to depart, quirking a black brow. But then moves forward, opting to follow after the older man since he was already standing and the conversation just hinted towards something good. "Ain't done yet."

He throws a look over his shoulder at the Sapling, then turns back around and slides his hands into his pockets as he walks with Chin Yisou. He'll keep him company for a little bit longer at least. "Ever seen a sakura before?"

"Oh?" The demon pauses. "Don't worry, I was only at the Sanctuary because of The Ranger. I believe he helped host the festivities in honor of a passed friend."

Chin Yisou smiles. He wasn't expecting the teen wanting to continue the conversation. I can't complain. He has been to himself of late and talking is good.

"To be honest," Chin Yisou replies. "I don't remember seeing a Sakura before coming here. Have you?"

"The Ranger?" Dabi eyes him curiously, not having heard that name so far. Someone new or someone he's simply never interacted with before. But he does recall the festivities over a death a while ago... "Was that in response to the boat that pissed off the ocean?" Well, one of the "gods" up there, but you know... same diff.

Dabi's found the guy curious enough to keep the conversation going, still intrigued he's found him out after all the months of silence. Might as well see where this leads.

"Aa. They're native to my homeworld and country. Someone who asked for them probably came from a similar world."

"The Tanabata festival was for a departed friend." The old man smiles. "I'm not sure which event you're referring to. I don't get out much except to find food."

The demon pauses. He brings a finger to his chin.

"Then again," he continues. "I tend to find myself investigating some riddles. Still unable to find the rascal."

Chin Yisou's expression is leading. He forgets fairly easily these days. Yet, perhaps that's because he needs to keep himself busy.

"Last month or the one before, some idiots went out in a boat to yell at the seat goddess or somethin and most of them died." That's about as much as he cared to pay attention to. And if he's completely wrong about the summary, well too bad don't care.

"No shit." Towards Chin Yisou not getting out much to find food. "Grow ya own and you won't have a reason to ever leave."

A dark brow arches and Dabi leans forward a bit to peer at the demon with inquisitive narrowed eyes. "What riddles?"

"Serves them right," Chin Yisou replies. "It's never good to bite off more than you can chew."

The irony of those words settle. In short, I guess I could care less... He shrugs. Chin Yisou looks to the front of him. The two massive centipedes have sprawled out onto the grass. While hearing interest about the riddles, the demon smiles with a childish glee.

"Ever since coming here," he begins. "I came across an odd treasure hunter. They would leave behind clues during their heists. I have the mind to solve the riddles and discover who exactly N.P. is."

The demon raises a finger.

"At least I've had help from The Detective." He pauses. "So, have you heard of any strange riddles?"

"Sometimes the results are fun to watch."

This time around, he hadn't gotten to see the results (nor did he want to after learning what happened). He didn't care about the people involved, but in most stories, pissing off a "god" thing meant other people not involved got caught up in the resulting temper tantrum. Real fucking pleasant work there...

This guy seems pretty keen on his bugs. Dabi mildly wonders if that's something from his home or something he picked up, since he mentioned finding the two centipedes here.

"A treasure hunter? N.P." Dabi frowns in thought, but no one immediately comes to mind that fits the description. He knows someone whose name starts with N but can't say he's cared enough to ask for a last name... Huh.

"Who's the detective? And no."

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sorry for the delay - family weekend.

Re: Hope you had a great time!

good for the most part! thx~

Re: You're welcome!

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