⊰ Ⅰ ⊱ Mαнσυ ⋆ Open Log

[fatedmahou]

Who: Mirai Akarui & You
Which: Open Log
Where: Around Reverein
What: Mirai needs to stop sleeping in trees & construct a place to stay.
Warnings: N/A


Look out down below;

[Mirai had been used to moving from place to place, never really set down roots ever since Cadavers take her family from her. When life became more dangerous, settling down in one spot no longer became advantageous for her. Sure she could fortify a structure to act as a temporary home, but eventually she would need supplies. Waking up here felt no different. There were no Cadavers to threaten what little life was left back home and there were living people here, lots of them, but it was for that reason that she felt that it was better for her to let everyone else have their pick of the land first.

She didn't have too many belongings coming here, so she had spent most of the time here camping out in odd locations. She mostly stuck to sleeping in trees, but on occasion she might migrate to other locations, doing her best to stay out of the way. You may want to watch out for that staff falling down, lest you be knocked on the head with it.]

Oh! I'm sorry!

[Normally she'd just hop down from the tree branch, but right now she probably should push her body more than it already has been. Instead, a leaf began to grow into a decent size, allowing her to get down safely before it disappeared.]

Are you okay?

[Feel free to question why she was sleeping in a tree.]

Home Improvement;

[Well, now that Mirai has been talked to about just finding a place to stay, she's finally started to think about building herself a home. The problem is that Mirai has never done anything like this. Were it as easy as relying on her magic to do all of the work, she probably would have relied on that. She'd used much more mana than she'd care to admit during her descent that led her here and had already pushed herself too far trying to help everyone else out here, magic was out of the question right now.

No. This was something that she had to do herself. Surely she could figure it out. She'd already gathered what wood planks she could gather and some tools, but she had no idea what to do. Idly staring at a poorly contracted frame that was far from finished, she let out a sigh, hammer in hand.]

I guess I would benefit if I drew out what I want to make first... This is a lot harder than it seems...

[Anybody want to help her out?]

Wildcard;

[As always, feel free to pitch any other ideas. You can find me on plurk at Byefelicia. Because Mirai is an OC, you can find out more about her in her character information post.]

Comments

[fatedmahou]

[Mirai is relieved that Jiang Yanli is okay, but feels bad about the wildflowers. Taking the staff from her with a thank you, she nodded in response.]

I'm okay, but how about you?

[Well, she had some fight before coming here, but definitely not now.]

I'm really sorry about the flowers. [Pointing her staff towards the fire, she snuffed it out before making the staff disappear from view.] Do you know what kind of flowers they were? I can grow some new ones if you'd like.

[Or she'll just go and find them the old fashion way to replace what she caused her to drop.]

[topgun_textiles]

[He unraveled the little tape measure tucked in the kit as she brought the doodle over. After a brief glance-over, he tipped his chin.]

Yeah, that should work. Once ya know the measurements of everything you can build or magic up pieces and know it'll fit without wastin' time.

[He offered the tape.]

It ain't much but it's all I got.

[the_obedient_servant]

I'd hope so.

[* They cross their arms and sigh.]

What were you doing up there, anyway?

[fatedmahou]

[Little or not, she'll still accept it regardless.]

Are you sure it's okay? I don't want to keep something you might need. I might try to use magic later, but for now, I think the old fashion way would be best. [She doesn't have the mana for that right now.] It might not be much, but I think it'll still be very useful.

[fatedmahou]

Ah, well... I was sleeping. I figured it was better to stay out of the way.

[topgun_textiles]

S'fine. I can't wrap my head around any of this magic stuff...

[He rubbed the back of his head and sighed.]

Shit, I only learned it was real like a year ago!

[fatedmahou]

Really? Where I'm from, magic is commonplace. I would show you something, but I... really shouldn't use any more mana for a while.

[But while they idly chatted, she's doodling more ideas on the piece of paper for later on.]

So we would just start with measurements, right?

[topgun_textiles]

Ah, right. Yeah. If stuff's over the centimeter, make sure ya mark that. Be exact, or you're gonna end up doin' more work to adjust.

[He scratched his chin in thought.]

And... y'know, if I ain't a pain, I wouldn't mind magic tips. No, uh, 'mana' needed. I just can't make it work unless I'm freakin' out over somethin'.

Wait, shit- ...I'm Kanji, by the way.

[dadsandals]

Well, I can't say I've ever built my own place or anything like that, but I'll help you out.

[ Like, he's built things before, but a whole house seems kind of daunting. He's here to help with the heavy lifting, hammering and whatnot, though! ]

What kinds of things do have in mind?

[soups]

❰ it doesn't occur to jiang yanli what she may be apologizing for until she turns her head, eyes widening at the smoldering flowers she'd been carrying. well then — if it was a snake, it would have bit her. ❱

Oh—! ❰ she feels like she should do something about them, so she steps back to bend and inspect them, stepping in the basket to stamp out any leftover singe. ❱ No, no, it's— it's alright!

❰ there's something slightly embarrassing about not noticing something so obvious, but in her defense: almost being hit with a staff is certainly a worthy distraction. ❱ Please don't worry. They're just common flowers, definitely not anything so extravagant you should trouble yourself to regrow them.

...I'm pretty sure that was my fault, anyhow. ❰ actually, that's what makes her feel the most sheepish. it's very likely that she caused the spark somehow, not at all used to harnessing power. ❱

[fatedmahou]

I'd be happy to help however I can. Everyone is capable of learning. [Well, at least where she's from. There's dreamotion at least?] All you need is to learn how to better control it. That may take a while to adjust to, but I'm sure you'll be able to pick it up in time.

It's nice to meet you, Kanji. Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it. My name is Mirai.

[fatedmahou]

Hmmm... I don't need anything fancy. I just want something basic that will work for the time being. I can always add on or make changes later on. For now, I just need to finish the frame... Oh, and the foundation! [She's learning.]

[fatedmahou]

[It most definitely is a worthy distraction. Mirai just feels bad because she could have been seriously hurt by the fire.]

Are you sure? I'd be happy to do so. I'm really sorry. My name is Mirai.

[the_obedient_servant]

...Do you not have a treehouse? Sleeping in a place like this seems like a great way to be carted off by monsters.

[topgun_textiles]

[Wow... not a single bit of laughter or a look-over. He asked to learn about magic and she was just into it. He'll never understand people in the long run, but he sure as hell can appreciate 'em when they're alright.

Mirai was alright.]

No problem, Mirai. If I come across anything interesting while workin' on my own treehouse I'll pay it forward.

In the meantime, I'll look around for some more spare wood. You good to measure?

[fatedmahou]

I... like the open air.

[Which is just an excuse to say she didn't want to take places from everyone else. Girl, just get a treehouse and call it good.]

I'll be fine! I've dealt with plenty of monsters in the past.

[fatedmahou]

[She's 100% serious about it.]

I appreciate it, thanks. I'll do the same thing.

[Although her own treehouse might not look that pretty for a while.]

I'll be okay, yeah. Thanks so much for your help.

[topgun_textiles]

No sweat. A'right, I'm off!

[One thing at a time. Wood first, then thinking about mud, moss for insulation from what he'd heard from someone else. He took off to get searching, knowing that a lot of people were foraging right now. Thankfully nobody was fighting, but people may start changing their mind as night after night came to those who weren't used to sleeping on grass.]

[the_obedient_servant]

Don't be an idiot.

[* They don't care, though. Probably.]

Get a treehouse. They'll be as open air as you want them to be. Sleeping in the woods is objectively a stupid idea.

[fatedmahou]

Why do you consider it a stupid idea?

[She's used to camping out in trees, abandoned buildings, ruins... Probably not normal for most people.]

[the_obedient_servant]

Well, to put it simply. If something were to happen to you out here, say you were dragged into the deep darkness of the forest, transformed into something horrific and never seen from again, regardless of your combat ability...

Nobody would notice. [* They are trying to be spooky now, admittedly.]

By isolating yourself, all you're doing is denying several layers of defence. Thus, it's objectively stupid.

[fatedmahou]

I've dealt with literal nightmares before. I doubt I could be taken so easily. [Folding her arms into her chest for a moment.] I've been alone for as long as I could remember. Unfortunately, this isn't anything new nor is it a new challenge to overcome. I've done it before, I can do it again.

If anything, seeing so many people alive here... That's what's weird. I appreciate your concern, but I'll be fine.

[the_obedient_servant]

Have it your way.

I do understand being uneasy around people, however. It's why I'm here, away from them, for one.

[* In truth, they might have secluded themselves entirely if Frisk wasn't here.]

[fatedmahou]

It's... not for lack of choice.

[Mirai was not so sure that they understand what she meant by that statement, but she's not about to clarify it. It seems like their reasons were much different from her own.]

Would you rather be left alone than to deal with people then?

[Not asked in a way as if to say if she should leave. It was more in the form of a curious question.]

[the_obedient_servant]

My experience with people has been almost entirely negative thus far.

[* Said simply and without emotion. They're thinking back to the way this girl phrased her statement. Hm. Actually, she may have been talking about the undead... Fascinating.]

Encounters range from bad opinions, having a branch nearly drop on my head, to having my throat nearly slit. [* It's said entirely dryly, but it appears to be a joke.]

My partner is considerably more social than me, despite being less talkative. [* Frisk likes to listen to other people, Chara likes to hear themselves talk, it's a good team.]