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Kageyama Shigeo ([personal profile] centile) wrote in [community profile] deercountry2022-12-09 07:48 am

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Who: Mob, Viktor and others
What: december log catchall for my characters
When: december and potentially beyond
Where: around the trench

Content Warnings: in thread headers
strongroots: (never go home again)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-13 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The last of the gifted power ends somewhere there, in the catching of Mob, in the before, during, or after. It doesn't matter, or make a difference -- Robby doesn't waver in his catch, the boy coming against his body, the hands around his back and the 'There you go' in reassurance.

He holds him just for a second before letting Mob find his feet, and that's around when Robby feels the bump to his leg, looks, a small nod without even really recognising the omen's message. Just, that's Mob's omen and they care about Mob, and same here, buddy.

Which is why Robby's focus is on Mob primarily, looking back at him, his hands resting on his shoulders as he's looking him over. Mob stealing his question, but- ]


I'm fine. They didn't get you? [ It doesn't look it, but he'll let Mob speak, even if Robby wants them to get away from here quickly. ]
strongroots: (she told me don't worry)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-13 04:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Fortunately, Mob's extra boost of powers didn't give anything the opportunity to nibble on Robby, which he'll take. He'll also nod to them moving, stepping aside so he can grab his bo staff off the ground, trying to ignore the undead coyotes on the ground. And make sure Mob does too, a hand to nudge him as Robby turns back towards the way he came. ]

Alright, tell me if that changes. You too, [ he says to Shibe there, and he'll let his own omen come back out from his staff to the snowy ground, shrouded as always and going on ahead to defend their front!!

Robby waits until they're encroaching into the city again to speak; the city holding its own dangers, but the forest more so. He's settled his staff on his back with his bag, the back of his hands covered by a type of sheathed gauntlet he can throw over his fists if he needs to. ]


I don't know what you did back there, but -- thanks. [ He looks at Mob briefly, expression warm. ] Was a lot more than an exorcism. I hope.

[ Okay, that 'I hope' is definitely a joking addition, a quirk of a smile given if Mob looks at Robby. Hope you didn't exorcise him or anything, buddy!! (whatever that would mean under this circumstance) ]
strongroots: (by the sea)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-13 07:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He huffs, a small laugh as he listens to Mob and his compliment. Leans in a little, but doesn't nudge him. ] Thanks. I did have help.

[ Mob!!! ...and omen too, but Mob. ]

You know, I did something like that when I first showed up here too. My blood-- we thought I could make other people's powers stronger, but your blood just gets weird every month. I liked the idea of it though, if I was going to have a power. It's a good one to have.

[ Yes, that last part is more about Mob's power being a good one to have. A++, would be made stronk again.

But there is something personal he wants to ask, and he wonders if he should. It might be good to know though, so: ]


You can't use that power any way yourself? On those things, or getting away?

[ How versatile is it? ]
strongroots: (but omg im in love with you)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-14 02:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Robby makes a brief face, while Robby's omen's tag wags a couple of times...!!!

But Robby stops as Mob does, not asking why he has. There's some distance between them and where they are, and they have their omens (as well as Mob's own power) to look out for them. And even with Mob's usually placid expression, he can tell that what he's building up to say means something to him.

So he listens, to a problem he's never had to dealt with before. A problem that Mob has, except did he know what to do then when he doesn't know what to do now? Robby presses his lips together tight, and he doesn't know if it'll help, but... ]


When Tory first got here, she couldn't control her power either. She'd make items, knives, living things when she got mad, and she needed help to get it under control. I don't know the guy who helped her, but I can see if he can help you? We can visit him together.

[ But he wants to offer more than that, pausing with a small silence. ]

...if there's one thing about how crazy and bad this place can get, it's that whatever you can do that that's made your life...different from everyone else back home, [ different, isolated, alone, ] there's a lot of people like that here, too. Actually, being the idea of not normal back home? Makes you pretty normal here.

[ His nose wrinkles as he tips his head with that, mouth pulled into his cheek as he looks at Mob, a face that says, can you believe that? ]

So whatever's going on with your powers - I bet someone can help you out.
strongroots: (SMASH)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-14 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He can't ever know what that sentiment can be, or mean, to another. Robby can only guess, and it's from his time with others - with Chizuru confessing to him about her healing abilities and that she might sometimes have horns, the shame and fear that she admitted them with that he's come to understand: it helps to remind people there's nothing wrong about them.

And what fourteen-year-old boy far from home and with a power that most people don't have, can't do with hearing that?

Robby doesn't expect it to get the reaction it does, though.

He's not inclined in any way to power, though his chi training with Sasuke might-- no, actually, sorry, he's useless at this stuff. To Robby there's just a rush, a sensation that makes him move backwards for something that can't be moved away from. He doesn't know what Mob's doing, and admittedly, there is a confusion, a panic.

And then there's what happens outside of Robby's own mind and around them. The smashed windows, the dormant plants being given a second lease at life, and Robby feels--far, far too exhilarated, dizzying so. Mob's blue looks fantastically blue, and even as that power dies away, the glass fitting itself back into place, the world just seems so --

loud.

Robby is left staring at Mob, baffled into silence. Even his omen is watching the group with confusion. ]


...Sure.

[ okay. yes. contact the person, they can do that. ] I'll message Tory...and we can get out of here?

[ Said, with a look back at the glass...that's in its window, but. Still.

(He hasn't even noticed the new length to his hair, or his nails, at that.

But then--there's a few adjustments that will take time for Robby to realise.) ]
strongroots: (hoarders)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-15 12:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Robby doesn't want Mob to get in trouble or to get called out, so getting moving? As good of an idea as getting away from danger, in Robby's opinion! He just wants them far away enough that no one's going to be able to point what just happened on either of them.

He doesn't even know what Mob means right away, focusing on that -- and he touches his head with a 'huh?', and feels properly the way it's hanging now. The strands are longer, and he isn't really sure what to think about that. Honestly-- ]


Are you okay, Mob? [ --now is really the time to talk about what's important. ] Is that what happens? When you use your powers?

[ There's nothing accusatory, just a consideration: is that the problem? Because maybe it wasn't bad, but -- if that's going to happen each time, they sure need to be careful, don't they?

(Oh, he should text Tory. See about getting Obi-Wan's contact from her.) ]
strongroots: (KEYmon)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-15 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Robby listens, allows Mob time; watching between him and the road, the snow that's been stomped down on already. His omen is with Shibe on Guard Duty, though more level than the pair side by side, of course. Move aside, everyone, the Duo are making their way through...!!

It's--good however, to hear he's been helping. Robby doesn't need the validation, but he has been worried about the kid showing up here from his own home; no family, no friends, in a city like this. It's a second chance for some people, but others? No one deserves this place.

But they get it anyway, whether they do or don't. ]


If you ever start feeling like that, [ he starts, a situation like this kind of new, but-- he slows to a stop, just briefly, for this. ] --You can call me, alright? I won't lie, it can get tough around here, but if you think you need to get out of something, or need somewhere to let it out? We'll find something. Until you can get a better hold of it.

[ Something's going to happen, surely. He hasn't even met the beasts, the assholes that grab people. But Robby looks at him now, hoping, hoping he can help that future Mob for whatever's to come. ]

But whatever happens, we'll figure it out. No matter how bad it gets.
strongroots: (buy some tea)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-15 04:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well--that's a thought, one that pinches his lips together in a smile. ]

Sure -- you think that'd help you practice? If you don't get to give people cool moves to fight with often, you could ask Mister LaRusso, or some people at the dojo. It can be a part of your training?

Maybe there's other cool ways you can learn to use it.

[ The possibilities might be endless, with what Robby's learning about his powers from 'oh I do exorcises, please imagine The Exorcist' (and guess what wasn't like The Exorcist at all!) ]
strongroots: (every time i see it)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-15 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, if it's linked to how you're feeling. [ It could help, right? Maybe. A lot of things could help, possibly -- and being able to explore the possibilities at all was a good start. ... also, let's not mind the state of Robby's hair as he brushes it back with a hand. ]

You should talk to him about it. Another teacher can't hurt if the other guy turns out to be any good, too -- you should find out what works for you.

[ It's important!! But also, maybe important: ]

Where were you headed to anyway, before all that happened? [ A wave back the way they came. ] I'm here now; I'll take you.

[ Maybe they were even going the same way?? ]
strongroots: (sound)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-16 12:37 pm (UTC)(link)
I was going shopping, [ actually!! ] You want to go together and grab a few things? We'll see if there's anything cool. Don't know what the people here do for fun.

[ There's certainly no gameboys. ... Which, with a pause and somewhat half-joking: ]

Worse comes to worst, I'll ask Tory to make a gameboy. She probably played pokémon.

[ Gotta catch them all??? ]
strongroots: (point of vieeeww)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-16 03:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Stuff to make good gifts? Something small and simple; I'm not real close to many people, but I've never gone shopping for Christmas gifts, and Tory's really into it, so -- why not, right? Maybe you can help out.

[ Simple, easy. There's a few other things he wants to check out, but going around crafts shops with Mob should be fun enough. Maybe the kid can find some stuff in them for Jun, too.

As for a gameboy: ]
I can ask. We'd have to round over to the orphanage if she can, but maybe we can get one for you each. Do some trading? [ Ha. ] Okay, I can't promise that much. But I'll send a text.
strongroots: (keyweerrds)

[personal profile] strongroots 2022-12-16 05:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Good Mob, you learned the golden rule: go along with the thing the girl in your life is into. ]

I was surprised people would celebrate it here, but I guess it's a good excuse for presents. [ Ah. ] There was a Japanese one a pair had here with everyone the start of the month. The Rinne festival? You heard of that one?

[ Have you heard about a Naruto festival, Mob?? At least this directs their steps towards Cellar Door -- the best district for shopping. Hopefully, enough places would be open. ]

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