persephone heart game; (run 1)

[idolpro]

In the flicker of a candle-flame, in the stir of still water, in the fluttering of flower petals, there is a voice...

Once, there were...
...shadows in the window.
...footsteps at the gates of life.
...whispering at the door:
"Should I live or die? Am I living or dead?"
"To know the world is to choose it," says the Void.

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Hiroto's House

[dreamingophelia]

Once you open the door and step inside the house, you first enter the central room of the house (it's basically the living room). There is an extremely oppressive atmosphere, almost literally weighing down on you.

The furnishings are pretty nice and what you expect from fantasy Sengoku Japan.

Further back and to the left is a sliding door that leads to a bedroom, and another one leading to a study, on the right. Furthest back of all is a sliding door leading out to the courtyard.

Re: Hiroto's House

[bondsofsuffering]

[Why is it so heavy in here...

Can he try peering into the study? That seems mildly less invasive than bedroom.]

Re: Hiroto's House

[dreamingophelia]

[good question. do you really want to know?

anyway, you slide open the door to the study to peek in. there's a low table and lap desk, as well as writing box (the lacquer art on the box is very beautiful. also clearly very expensive) and calligraphy supplies set on the ground near the entrance, clearly made for a rather tall man.

however, further back, off in the back corner of the room, is a small, cute desk that looks like something straight out of sIV. Also there's a bookcase.]

Re: Hiroto's House

[bondsofsuffering]

[I mean yeah

Oooh sIV things. Let's check those out.]

Re: Hiroto's House

[dreamingophelia]

[On the desk is a calligraphy set, writing box (with additional supplies), and paper.

also there are two lacquered chests. very pretty things. closed.]

Re: Hiroto's House

[firstworldproblem]

[If he opens all the windows and the doors does it make it less oppressive in here? Also, listening for voices.]

Re: Hiroto's House

[dreamingophelia]

[it doesn't help, really. though the breeze through the (small. real glass) windows does feel nice.

the moment you even touch the courtyard door to slide it open, the air itself feels like it's weighing on you, cold and dread. the disorienting feeling of suddenly being in a much smaller, frailer body returns, with this time with the sensation of heavy, large hands on your neck, threateningly, and this continues for as long as you have your hand on the door. do you still open it?]

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[firstworldproblem]

[He does stop and take a step back. He looks outside into the courtyard.]

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[dreamingophelia]

[peeking through the barest crack between the panels...

it's a lovely courtyard, with well-taken care of plants, dark outside, lit by the full moon overhead.

there's also a very tall -6'5" - broad-shouldered man with long, tied back pale hair, dressed in a dark-colored kimono. he looks very strong and is definitely a big, powerful man.

it's also very obviously, since you've seen Persephone's memories, Miura Hiroto. He hasn't noticed you yet..]

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[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[Immediately heading toward the courtyard]

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[dreamingophelia]

[the second you touch the courtyard door to slide it open,the air itself feels like it's weighing on you, cold and dread. the disorienting feeling of suddenly being in a much smaller, frailer body returns, with this time with the sensation of heavy, large hands on your neck, threateningly, and this continues for as long as you have your hand on the door. do you still open it?

also do you want a weapon? and if so, what? (no firearms).]

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[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[He jolts back when he feels hands around his neck, letting go of the door.

No.

He does not open it.]

The fuck, Maiden---?

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[worthathousand]

[ She shuts her eyes a moment as the heavy feeling of the air washes over her—but it's just to steel herself. ]

You cannot make me fear you, Miura.

[ It's spoken into the air, more to the idea of him than to the man himself.

As for where to go...
The bedroom seems intrusive, even here, though she does not want to hide from that knowledge, either. And she is sure she would like to check the study. But she has a personal brand, by now, and it makes the courtyard her first choice. ]

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[dreamingophelia]

[the second you touch the courtyard door to slide it open, the air itself feels like it's weighing on you, cold and dread. the disorienting feeling of suddenly being in a much smaller, frailer body returns, with this time with the sensation of heavy, large hands on your neck, threateningly, and this continues for as long as you have your hand on the door.]

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[worthathousand]

[ a quiet but sharp hiss of air through her teeth; she pulls her hand back from the door as if burned—bu doesn't back away.
...and anger burns in her like a red-hot ember.

Are there any weapons racks around here? She can't imagine Miura Hiroto doesn't have them somewhere in his home—and likely a naginata among them. ]

Fight Fight Fight

[dreamingophelia]

[Hiroto stands up, and his posture is casual menace.]

You shouldn't be here.

[deep and familiar to those who have seen Persephone's memories, as he reaches out a hand and summons a grand daiklave made of pure sunlight.]

Re: Fight Fight Fight

[firstworldproblem]

An astute and sound observation but here I am. And oh, please, do put the weapon away.

[He walks straight up to him and pulls out the knife at the last second to try to stab him in the gut.]

Re: Fight Fight Fight

[dreamingophelia]

[he doesn't dodge. he does, however, fucking parry the knife with his sword. how the fuck does he move so fast with it? oh wait Emet fought the warrior of variable illumination, he should be used to that, though the faint sunlight liming the blade's edges is definitely something new.]

I think not. And that was your chance to leave.

Re: Hiroto's House

[inspiteful]

[ MMMMMM don't like that!

He's going to try and open a window, if there are any, to let some air in because wow, this atmosphere. ]

Re: Hiroto's House

[dreamingophelia]

[there are some small windows, yes. small, real glass ones. it's a nice breeze.

...except that you hear the sounds of a fight outside in the courtyard.]

1/2

[inspiteful]

[








He continues to have impeccable timing. ]

Re: Hiroto's House

[inspiteful]

[ How far is he from the courtyard from here and is there anything he can throw. ]

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[dreamingophelia]

[meanwhile, as the sounds of the fight continue, a small, slight figure dressed in sapphire blue and a concubine's kimono, slips out of wherever they have been hiding and slips into the bedroom...]

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[bondsofsuffering]

[Oh.

Uh.

Hi?]

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[dreamingophelia]

[it's Persephone, but with black hair.]

...oh...hello...?

You probably shouldn't be here...

[soft, whispery voice.]