The Reflection of the Feathers [Action]

[smokesmushi]

[As much as Ginko would love to sit down and experiment with the journal in order to understand it, after seeing the strange options available when flipping it open, there's a few more pressing things on his mind. He's grateful that whoever (or whatever) saw fit to place wings on him and unclothe him also saw fit to leave his clothes by his side with conveniently cut and seamed holes for his new appendages... but he still needed to locate the rest of his belongings. The mushi stored in his box were extremely rare and extremely dangerous, more often than not. Let alone the absence of his mushi tobacco.

But as he made his way into town, he was finding several warning signs. In the forest, he saw almost no life. No mushi anywhere. And glancing at the general population, it seemed as though everyone present was definitely not Japanese, though he did recognize quite a few faces as being Japanese. Still, the diversity in the people was a bit startling; he wasn't quite used to fitting in so well, or even better than others.

Still, more important than familiarizing himself with the locals was finding his box. He'll be pausing to eavesdrop, peeking into shops, et cetera, and he'll see some people with strange symptoms, but... none quite match the mushi he had in his possession.]


((OOC: Feel free to catch Ginko coming in from the forest or as he's wandering through town. If your character has some strange supernatural thing about them, hit up my permissions post to clue me in on anything that he could pick up on - usually it's a visual or auditory clue that normal humans can't see.))

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[feistytrader]

[...Well that's definitely someone he's never seen wandering through the woods before. He's got the look of someone new... And he's wandering deeper into the forest.

...He can't just say nothing, can he?]

Do you need any help? [There. That can sit well on his conscience. If he says no, it's not his problem.]

[smokesmushi]

[Hmm? Ginko pauses, and looks up at this stranger. A Japanese-looking kid, somewhat, but bright red hair and silvery eyes...? Not something Ginko's ever seen.]

I could use it. Which way towards town?

[feistytrader]

[...So he is lost. Okay.

Silver spares a glance at Weavile before the two of them nod and hop out of their comfortable branch to lead the way towards the village since it's a good distance away. Weavile's the one to turn to look behind him and beckon Ginko to follow them- come on!]

[smokesmushi]

[A strange creature... it doesn't seem to be a mushi, either. Perhaps it's just foreign? It's certainly interesting enough to look at.]

What country is this?

[It's definitely not Japan, going by the foliage.]

[feistytrader]

This enclosure is called Luceti. You're on a completely different planet.

[complicatedliar]

[Loki's on his way to the stable, as is his habit this time of the morning, but ah... it must be new feather time again already. There's a face he doesn't recognize. Might as well poke it a bit and see if it squeaks.]

Oh, did you make it past the toll-taker with all your clothes still? Very clever.

[smokesmushi]

[No squeak from Ginko. He glances at Loki - a westerner, huh? - and just half-nods.]

Lucky, from the impression I got. I think the "toll" was my other possessions, unfortunately.

[It's weird to be able to speak to a foreigner so easily. Hmm.]

[complicatedliar]

[We haven't even reached the proper bit of the poking yet.]

My theory is that those get eaten by something nasty in whatever underworld we're pulled through to get here. That or perhaps Steve Rogers steals them. That man has some odd little fetishes.

No, I meant the short, beardy fellow that tends to guard the path into the village from the woods. Managed to avoid him?

[Come on, what's more fun than flagrantly lying to the new people?]

[smokesmushi]

[Silver unfortunately gave Ginko some spoilers on Luceti basics, so he's aware that his belongings may arrive even still... but Ginko takes all the information in stride. A bearded man guarding the path?]

I hiked through the forest without much of a path, so I probably missed him because of that.

[It's hard to tell whether or not Ginko is taking that seriously. It could be entirely valid, he's seen much, much stranger.]

[complicatedliar]

Best to avoid the paths moving forward then. He shan't be happy you've managed to avoid him. Unpleasant little fellow. Puffed up. Large ax. Can't trust people like that at all.

[Loki seems very earnest.]

But I trust you're finding all of your other attendant parts properly attached?

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[folklorist]

[ Helios will be coming out of the bakery when he spots Ginko. It's been awhile since the other man left but Helios recognizes him all the same. ] Ginko? Is that really you?

[smokesmushi]

[--Eh? Ginko responds to his name, of course, but he doesn't recognize the voice, or the face...]

Ah... that is my name.

[folklorist]

Ah. I-I assume you don't remember me then? We spoke a few times in the, um, past. But Luceti has the tendency to erase people's memories if they leave. [ Which he assumes is the case here. ]

I'm Helios Sprensonne. We talked a few times before in the past.

[smokesmushi]

Right. Sorry, Mr. Sprensonne, that I don't remember you.

[He'll still nod his head in greeting politely, of course.]

[folklorist]

[ Helios will wave him off with a soft smile. ] Oh heaven's no. You have n-nothing to apologize for Ginko. [ Though he does look a little sad. ]

Are you...settling in alright? There's guide most newcomer's use but if you have any questions I can try and answer them.

[wildsaber]

[Luke is preoccupied with the little strawberry plant in his hands as he walks, so he doesn't notice Ginko. He cradles it with his other hand, as if protecting it. It's so tiny, but so green. Can it really last if he transplants it somewhere else?

... Yeah, he doesn't have much going on in that head of his right now.]

[smokesmushi]

[Ginko wouldn't have noticed much about it, as Luke was a bit different looking in the same way that most of Luceti was, but there's a strange... different sound coming from the boy. Or the plant. It's hard to tell, at this point.]

Hey. Is that a strawberry plant you have in your hands?

[Might as well start the conversation a bit friendly.]

[wildsaber]

[Oh. Someone's talking to him! Luke startles right out of his thoughts. He feels a little silly for spacing out, and tries to ease his awkwardness with a little grin.]

Uh, yeah! There's no strawberries on it right now, but it should start in a couple weeks... At least, I hope so.

[He examines one soft, jagged-edged leaf.]

I've never replanted something before.

[smokesmushi]

Oh? Guess you've never worked with plants before. Mind if I tag along?

[He's worried about his stuff, but that sound piques his curiosity something fierce.]

[wildsaber]

Uh, a little. Mostly I just watched other people do it. The seeds I planted won't sprout for a while.

[Tag... along? He's just going back to his house, to try with the front row of dirt again. The prospect of having someone watch him makes him anxious, but he's too nice to say no over something so small.]

Are you sure you want to come? I mean, it's not exactly exciting work.

[wise_maiden]

[ By the time Ginko pokes his head into the flower shop, Raine will be in the front room, sweeping up some of the dirt and old dried petals that had fallen onto the floor. The bell catches her attention. ]

Good afternoon. May ...

[ Her voice trails off when she looks up and over and sees him, a fist closing tight over her heart. Could it be? Though with Luceti - always with Luceti - one couldn't be sure. It could be just like the others. ] May I help you?

[smokesmushi]

[Ah, yeah, that look. Ginko pauses, before bowing his head politely and smiling as neutrally as possible.]

I'm looking for my belongings. I carry a large wooden box that holds most of my things; it has two straps so it can be worn on the back.

[wise_maiden]

[That box... she frowns thoughtfully in recollection of it.]

I haven't seen it in here, though we can take a look around just in case it was slipped in. You haven't checked the item shop for it yet, have you?

[smokesmushi]

I have, but it's not there.

[Ah.]

I apologize. Do you recognize me, perchance?

[wise_maiden]

... Ah. [ She wasn't expecting to get called on that so soon, but she hadn't been doing a good job of hiding it. ]

You don't have to apologize. You may find that a few people here would recognize you... but it's a fairly common occurrence for those who are drawn back to not remember.