[open] some Kenoma come up to Godsblood the other day...

[baltimores]

WHO: Amos, Gen, Eustace, Childe, any Pleroma
WHAT: Amos wants a gun, Eustace wants to make a portal, and in order to make it happen they go to...
WHERE: Godsblood.
WHEN: Towards the end of Visoseri/start of Soviseri
WARNINGS: None, unless you count bullying of various Pleroma; will add as necessary


The content of this entry is intended to be an OOC explanation of what's going on to keep everyone up to speed; any characters who may be in Godsblood during this time period are free to top level or tag out. This is not an event and simply a unique instance that some characters are kinda sorta technically in enemy territory, which opens itself up to thread opportunities that would not otherwise be possible.

Basically: four Kenoma are journeying up to Godsblood, albeit not all together and through different means.

Amos and Gen will be arriving via a boat directly from Achamoth, and accordingly, will be outed as Kenoma Aions right from the get-go — the populace should know who they are, and word of their arrival would likely get around. Amos is there because he wants to build a higher quality gun than what they have in Achamoth and Godsblood is the place to do it; Gen is there to serve as backup/moral support/because they're friends, okay. Story plotting link here for more details.

Eustace and Childe will be sneaking in via carriage from the Artisan shrine/a portal and will therefore not be known as Kenoma Aions upon entry to Godsblood — unless there are characters there who already know who they are, that is. Eustace is setting up a portal to facilitate travel between Achamoth and Godsblood. This is not public knowledge and non-Kenoma Aions/NPCs are unlikely to know about this. Story plotting link here for more details.

The mods have also provided some guidelines for how interactions could go between characters so that any Pleroma wouldn't necessarily have to out themselves as Aions when it comes to interacting with Amos or Gen, who are publicly declared as such. Highlighting what was said further down in Amos' plotting comment:

It wouldn't be unreasonable for a visiting Aion to be chatting up people within Godsblood so sharing a meal ... wouldn't be a dead give away, but it might tie them to the Aions on the rumor network if they do it in public. Whether they are just strangers Gen and Amos are dining with or whether they are connected to Achamoth won't be clear, but it would definitely have implications ... It's definitely a risk, at any rate.

As for meeting in a busy street or a public park the connection is still possible but a lot less likely, since the odds of them chatting up some rando in the park is a lot more likely than sitting down for dinner with them. It'd also be a lot more obvious if someone was spying on them, unlike a closed environment like a pub or eatery, so that'd probably be the safest option without going somewhere deserted or private.

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[vapour]

Childe stares as if in awe, but he is making a real attempt to understand the other. Okay... he's not motioning too the fish at all, so maybe they have nothing to do with it, it's just coincidence?

He's still not sure what "tuna" means here, he'll have to observe some more, but he thinks he might get what bonito flakes and salmon are.

"...Ah ha... Wait, it's that you approve of me buying from this guy? Is that it?"

[snakeandfangs]

"Salmon!"

He's got it. An exclamation comes with a few polite claps, some more enthusiastic nodding. Somehow, Childe caught on a lot quicker than he expected--- which isn't to say he had low expectations to begin with, but! It's difficult without having some base level of understanding, so he's more than happy to applaud his efforts.

"... tuna mayo."

The fish that he's looking at is beautiful. No fishy smell, only of the sea. Clear eyes. Bright red flesh, no brown tinting anywhere. The cut isn't particularly clean, but it's not like there's knife marks all through it.

"Ikura?"

But who's it for? He gestures to the fish then points to Childe. Is it for you, friend?

[vapour]

Yeah, Childe isn't good enough to get the rest of what he's saying exactly, but he at least is learning. The questioning look has him assume he's curious about the fish being bought, and not because he doesn't know what kind of fish it is. He answers rather cheerily, all too happy to talk about nonsense like what the fish will be used for since that's most logical next kind of question to ask, right? If not... Well, let him blab on about his ideas, anyway.

"There were some kids, grannies, and grandpas that looked pretty hungry a few streets over, so I thought I could make them some lunch! I don't really know half the foodstuff sold here, but fish is usually always healthy and delicious, too, so I thought it would be best. Do you want some? I can make you some, too."

Or, the other can help, but Childe isn't one to volunteer people for such things he has barely met and has no inkling of what their reputation might be.

He planning to only buy a few fish and was thinking of making something like fish stew that could feed more people if any other hungry people came around, but he's definitely open to ideas if his new friend has some better thoughts.

[snakeandfangs]

Childe's explanation is more than enough. Of course Toge wants to help; this is the sort of thing where he can actually make a difference and not reveal his power? Or at the very least, continue to help the city that was heavily influenced by the legacy that he carries in his heart. The one that continues to resonate, albeit not in a way that could affect others around him.

"Salmon!"

He definitely wants to see what Childe can cook, mostly because... well, Toge can pick it up. One way to make some kind of connection; food transcends many things. The mentioning of fish stew has the young man thinking about other ingredients that he could add...

"... vegetables... potato?"

They'd have to move to a marketplace, or perhaps Childe already had some of those things with him. He doesn't know how much shopping had taken place.

[vapour]

Childe seems quite happy with the other's enthusiasm. At the mention of the potatoes and vegetables, Childe nods although he looks a little curious.

"Do you happen to have any marketplace recommendations for that sort of stuff?"

A good recommendation could save them some time, but he isn't opposed to having to look around, either. Turning back to the fishmonger, he pays for the fish and then finally turns to his new companion with a smile.

"Ready when you are, buddy!"

There's nothing like making food together when it comes to forging bonds, so this will at least be a worthwhile afternoon from any way you look at it. If Toge doesn't have any suggestions, he will start heading towards where he remembers seeing the main street vendor area.

[snakeandfangs]

He thinks about his previous times in Godsblood, where he could walk around and take a look at things that could be interesting to him in the future. Of course, as someone who loves food and especially onigiri, he did look at all the familiar looking fruits and vegetables that happened to be in the marketplace. Though he couldn't technically tell what was good or bad, surely they'd be able to examine how fresh or not each particular foodstuff would be?

There are two of them, after all! And Childe seems sensible enough, not to mention... oddly kind. A kindness that doesn't seem wrong or forced. It feels like forever ago that he could sense cursed energy, or at least have an inkling if someone could perceive it, but here... he can't rely on that anymore.

So.

"Salmon, salmon."

As he follows behind Childe, it's spotting what looks to be a variety of root vegetables and nightshades that has him gently poke the man on his shoulder, before taking charge. A few variety bags stand out, as well as some seasonings that could accompany them. The concept of easy-to-make meals is probably universal. Right???