[Open] April Catch-All

[thetaintedsorrow]

Who: Chuuya Nakahara (thetaintedsorrow) & you!
What: Event aftermath and various shenanigans
When: April
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): None yet, but NSFW will be marked if it happens



I. Bird is the Word

[To all those familiar with Chuuya, the news of the mystery egg he’d magically acquired finally hatching isn’t surprising, nor is the news that it’s a bird. However, what they may not know is that Apollo (a name carefully chosen for his precious child) has grown into something quite flashy in the past month. A royal flycatcher, to be precise, with beautiful plumage to rival any peacock. It’s quite fitting that Apollo is tiny and beautiful, considering who his mother is, but don’t tell Chuuya that.

He’s quite an energetic little thing, and Chuuya can be found out and about in town with the little guy perched on top of his hat, or in the mansion with Apollo perched on his shoulder.

Should anyone get close (within five feet) of Chuuya, they’ll find themselves with a faceful of feathers and an earful of chirps as Apollo checks them out, up close and personal. Of course Chuuya is amused.]

Looks like he likes you.

II. Shots, Shots, Shots

[Chuuya can also be found, sans Apollo, in one of the multitude of bars located around town. He’s currently nursing a glass of fireball whiskey, but anyone who approaches him for either company or simply to harass him will be abruptly challenged to a drinking contest. God bless your soul if you take him up on it.

Should they decline he’ll simply shrug and continue sipping at the amber liquid in his glass.

Either way, they’ll receive this greeting: ]

You here for booze or company?

III. Among the Stars

[Lastly, Chuuya will make a trip to Thesa Station to see all the newly awakened refugees. He can be found checking out the stasis pods, hanging around in one of the lounge areas, or simply indulging in a glass of wine at the mess hall.

He’ll have Apollo on his shoulder, but don’t be afraid. He won’t peck your eyes out. Chuuya may very well try it though, if you see fit to call him tiny. Otherwise he’ll be friendly enough, no matter where he’s approached on the station.]

How’s it going?

IV. Wildcard!

[Surprise me! Or plot things with me! I’m over at arcanestardust!]

Comments

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[rosebyanyother]

[One minute, he's minding his own business. The next, Peter has a new friend. It's startling to have a bird perched suddenly on his shoulder but he barely startles. ]

So he does. [A smile, as if he doesn't mind at all. Peter turns his head to properly look at Apollo, and then looks back at Chuuya.] He's a very impressive bird for something so small.

[...He better not poop on Peter's shoulder.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

Oi, Apollo, back off.

[The little guy tends to be quite curious, and Chuuya is honestly surprised that he hasn’t gotten himself eaten yet. At least this stranger doesn’t seem to mind the intrusion.]

Thanks. He knows it.

[He’s very well trained; if Apollo poops on you, you done goofed.]

Don’t think we’ve met before. I’m Chuuya.

[rosebyanyother]

Oh, he can stay if he wants. Though I do understand not wanting to reinforce bad behavior.

[Peter is entirely unruffled. After all, it's not as if this small bird is a slobbering dog. And he can't shed on him. As long as Apollo is well-behaved, Peter will be too.

The introduction gets a slightly broader smile.]

Alexander Noble. It's a pleasure to meet you.

[thetaintedsorrow]

Ditto.

[Apollo seems comfy enough where he’s at, and Chuuya sighs when he doesn’t move.]

You’re like the third person I’ve met because of the little guy, so I can’t say he’s being too bad.

[One thing Alexander might notice as Chuuya draws closer is how tiny he is. 5 foot 3 inches of badassery.]

Going anywhere specific?

[rosebyanyother]

[By comparison, Peter is...tall. He's not wearing heels today, so that cuts down on it a little but he's still solidly and exactly a foot taller than Chuuya. It makes for an interesting comparison.]

Just to the market to do some shopping.

[Peter wouldn't necessarily call himself an animal lover, but you know what? He sort of appreciates Apollo's boldness, not to mention his style. While he's talking to Chuuya, he ventures to stroke the top of the bird's head. Behind his plumage of course, with one finger. But cautiously enough that he'll hopefully be able to evade any incoming pecks.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

Same.

[Apollo chirps happily, his eyes closing as he relishes the feeling of head scritches. He’s a pretty laid-back bird, only getting truly miffed when he’s either chased or ignored.]

I’m out for a bottle of wine. You?

[rosebyanyother]

Groceries, mostly. Though I suppose really whatever catches my eye.

[When Peter wants something, he tends not to deny himself that thing. It's in his nature to take what he wants. Although in this instance...taking what he wants will involve actually paying for it. That...isn't always the case.

He flashes a small grin at Chuuya.]

I suppose as long as we're headed in the same direction, it wouldn't hurt to walk together.

[Chuuya seems interesting! And Peter likes getting to know interesting people.]

[thetaintedsorrow]

Sure thing.

[Chuuya would be lying if he said he never stole anything. He was in the Mafia, after all.]

You live here in Olympia?

[rosebyanyother]

[Peter begins strolling towards the market again, assuming that Chuuya will follow him. He gives Apollo another gentle petting and then experimentally nudges him with a finger just to see if he's at all ready to abandon his perch. Peter still doesn't mind, but he imagines Chuuya would like his pet back at some point.]

For a few months now, yes. Yourself?

[thetaintedsorrow]

[Chuuya does indeed follow, and Apollo flits back to him to perch on his master’s shoulder instead. He’ll happily return if called, though.]

Same. The ship I arrived on crashed in the swamp. Made for a real interesting day.

[To say the very least.]

I don’t care about picking sides. I only live in Olympia because I was invited to stay here.

[rosebyanyother]

[Ah! Chuuya doesn't look particularly familiar to him, but then again there were quite a few people on the ships when they crashed. Too many faces to keep track of all of them. (Even though perhaps Chuuya should be memorable.)

Peter's smile grows a bit.]

Oh, we arrived at the same time, then. It was quite a way to start a new life, wasn't it?