YEAR OF THE TIGERDRAGON

[vengaboy]

No matter what language you speak, no matter what country or universe you reside in, a mysterious letter has found its way to you. Those who can read it will recognize it as an ornately scripted Japanese new year's invitation; those who don't might not even know these elaborate squiggles mean anything at all. Either way, when you look up from the neatly folded paper, you're probably nowhere near home anymore.

Where is this?! When is this?! Welcome to Japan as it was kinda, sorta, just shy of the year 1600, esteemed guests! If it somehow feels like it isn't even the right month anymore, that's because local time and date is still on the lunar system. It's fine. New Year's parties are New Year's parties.

And those parties mean alcohol! Music! Dancing! Feasting! Don't be shy! There are a number of attendants in colourful livery nearby, eagerly expecting an influx of new guests. They're all friendly enough, but they don't seem to bear the crest of any particular clan and sharp-eyed visitors may catch the briefest glimpse of a striped fluffy tail or a foxy grin... or is it a trick of the light? If you want nothing to do with any of this, they might pout a little but will send you home without any problem. But if you choose to follow them beyond the gates, get ready for one hell of a night. The only kind of explanation you get for what's going on is that the Takeda and Date clans have set aside their rivalries for a night of PEACE AND PARTY and everyone's invited. What does that mean? Go find out for yourself.

Of course folks from all over have been invited to this thing, but outnumbering the other guests by far are a bunch of rowdy samurai types, some in their armour, many in more formal robes, several proudly bearing banners of red or blue. Nobody appears to have any weapons on them, but if any guest takes that as an opportunity to start some shit they're going to be swarmed in like two seconds, so... maybe don't do that. However! There is plenty of space outside to spar in, if that's your thing! Or you can stay inside and drink, eat, enjoy the music, exchange raunchy stories, be an awkward wallflower, drink some more, witness some weird and kind of horrific family bonding, watch the unique display of gun- and canonfire alongside the fireworks, explore the scenic countryside outside of the compound, listen to some smug asshole in an eyepatch and some kid in red scream really loud at eachother, get playfully bullied into taking part in a ceremony you know nothing about, drain a bottle or two, flirt with famous historical figures, or... whatever you want!

All fandoms, all mediums, AUs, doubles, OCs, etc are all fair play here! Invite your friends! Invite your dog! Go nuts! Just slap a warning up if any threads take a particularly violent or sexy turn. Or both. I ain't judging.

LET'S PARTY!

Comments

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[powerhittou]

[Hey, come on, just because it's fun to rag on the other Sasuke doesn't mean we have to go insulting any Masamunes. Their ego is very much the same in any timeline...]

[powerhittou]

[...Anyway, that's not the issue. The issue is that any relief Masamune was hoping to get out of this very answer ISN'T COMING TO HIM. He did not consider the part where he'd probably have to explain himself.

Shit, what's the quickest way to get this out of the way and never talk about it again?]

[powerhittou]

[BY MAKING A BEELINE FOR THE NEAREST SAKE BOTTLE.]

[shinbunshinobi]

Hey, I'll update you if Mr. Tori finds him. It's the least I can do. Maybe you can have some tea in the meantime?

[ It's the least he can do for a friend, and tea might help her calm down. ]

[shinbunshinobi]

[ Sasuke is doing some of the breathing techniques he's coached Boss through whenever he got too excited and needed calm down before returning to class. They help a little. He still is mostly hunched over.

He really made a fool of himself. Maybe he'll just stay in here for the rest of the night, so he doesn't have face everyone else. ]

Who my crush is, right?

[belomancy]

I shall assist you by keeping my eyes peeled for any improper behaviour. No small child should see such crude behavior.

[ She mimics Sasuke and look at the crowd afar. Oh there's her doppelgänger entertaining some of these drunk men, she's a little miffed how her younger mirror has less shame making something as sacred as fortune telling as some kind of entertainment. She really isn't doing much to hide her annoyed expression. ]

... Although if misfortune befalls to some of them due to their own actions, that would be beyond my control.

[ Ok it's bad to laugh at others but if shit hits the fan for Tsurubitty, that's all from the sea gods. And it did anyways, with her yelling things out of context in front of Fuuma ]

[synastries]

Yes.

[ Wait why is she also getting nervous?! Maybe because one of her closest friend's love life might on the line? She's not sure if she could survive a love triangle plot, that's way too risqué for her.

She looks at Sasuke intensely, takes a deep breath and- ]

It's not Azai Nagamasa-san, right?

[shinbunshinobi]

[ That... snaps Sasuke out of his internal conflicts because it's that absurd to even entertain. ]

Azai Naga--NO! That's not--! No! I do not like Mr. Public Morals!

Besides, Lady Oichi would kill me, and she has enough unfairness going on in her life.

[gatescostmoney]

[ Sasuke thinks about giving chase because oh hell no is he dealing with another drunk Masamune. But then again, there are a number of Right-Eyes who can do the job and do so better and more willingly.

Sasuke is going to go for his own bottle of sake. God damn Date Clan pushing him to drink. ]

[synastries]

Oh thank goodness, you had me a little worried there. I would have told you not to pursue it if it were him, I want my best friend to be happy you know!

[ And also for people not to be a victim of Oichi's weird powers, but Sasuke's safety and Oichi's happiness are both important things, for sure! With that out of the way, relief washes over her as she starts shuffling her deck. ]

But I had a thought it might have been him but then I suddenly remember you're part of the soccer club... so it's Mr. Striker, right?

[ Really she should have noticed something whenever there's any soccer match, she does sports commentary after all. ]

[shinbunshinobi]

... It's Boss.

[ The blush returns, but it's more subdued. Sasuke constantly watches Yukimura charge forward, taking no prisoners to strike at the enemy team. He watches his back, and when he catches the ball as the goalie, Sasuke knows Yukimura is open and ready for another charge.

Yukimura is fire personified. He could burn, but he was also incredibly warm. Maybe Sasuke should have realized his feelings sooner. After all, he decided to run away from the orphanage to stay with this boy rather than be sent away like Fujimaru and the others.

He doesn't want to be separated from that warmth; he doesn't want to mess this up and be left in the dark and cold. ]

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[mancub]

[ ackifndfskdfaf!!!!! … is basically the first thing that springs to this kid's mind once Benmaru looks up at this strange man he swears he's never seen before, but feels like he has? Strange. This whole party was weird, and that one-eyed samurai man dressed in that weirdly colored jinbaori was also weird and loud, but details like that was neither here nor there, as Tenko Kamen had been the first actual adult to address him as young master (how did he even know??) and even went as far as to kneel down to his eye level!!! This Benmaru... is BEYOND AMAZED AND IMPRESSED!!

Oddly enough though, he looks like he dresses like someone he knows and has the same wild hair thing going on, if not more in abundance so who knows? Perhaps this man could have a clue on where to find his Sasuke? He hopes so. As for the whole six legs thing... well, no one without an artist's vision would understand!!!!! (hint: it's a reference and homage to how fast Sasuke can run, ok? Okay.) ]

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[mancub]

Oh.

[ He pulls back his picture and stares at it for a moment, taking another moment to look it over in thought. This Tenko Kamen guy did make a pretty good point in pointing out a major flaw in his design. Dark brown hair was pretty prominent and in this compound full of brunettes, alongside other abnormal hair colors... the difficulty in searching for his nin-nin trumped up 10x times in difficulty. ]

I... I suppose you would be right...

[ And here we are, encroaching into kicked puppy territory; complete with the bottom lip jutting out and his shoulders deflating. The more he thinks about it and the idea of losing Sasuke, the more he begins to panic and despair as any other child would. He's practically a few seconds away from glossy eyes brimming with tears but thankfully!!! Tenko Kamen saves the day?? ]

You mean... you would help me?

too lazy to sign out so dealwithit.gif

[mancub]

[ STAAARES. ]

[synastries]

[ Without a minute to lose, she flips open the next card and reveals an upright Eight of Cups. She hums curiously, her eyes going back forth at the two cards. She had the impression that there's something... lacking in Daria's eyes, but what with the signs the cards are pointing so far, the puzzle pieces are slowly coming together to her. ]

It's another card from the Suit of Cups. I think it can also be a good example what I mean that the tarots are neutral as a whole. The upright position reveals itself to us, but usually an upright Eight of Cups's keywords are abandonment, withdrawal, escapism-- [ she looks at Daria's expression again ] and disappointment.

If we put together the past and present, it could mean you realize what you're doing is not satisfying and, because of that, it's disappointing you. [ Her index finger points to the cups in the illustration. ] It's eight, but it's arranged in an uneven matter, right? And it's something apparent that the old man is turning away from it. That's where the escapism comes from, because he doesn't accept that there's something off spiritually.

It sounds like a real downer of a card but like I said, it's not all negativity! It's here because you have to ask yourself on a deeper level why this thing going on is making you unhappy. It's here to cheer you on and telling you that escaping isn't really the way to go when you can work out your problems.

[ There's always more to the story, she's aware that much. But like the High Priestess, she only reveals through the curtains of wisdom as much as she could. It doesn't mean she isn't a little bit concerned for the stranger however, she's silently hoping she takes the cards with some face value. ]

[vengaboy]

[mancub]

[ Someone pinch him, he's dreaming. ]

I know exactly who you are!!!

FINE I'LL PUT IT HERE

[vengaboy]

Hey there, runt.

[Ochibi-chan...

He takes a bit of mochi from his plate and offers it out with a smile... and if Benmaru makes a move for it he is going to hold it AS HIGH IN THE AIR AS POSSIBLE. STILL SMILING.]

I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF WRITING IT ASJGNZJSJNA

[mancub]

[ Just like his older self (currently now being seen chasing around his Sasuke,) this Benmaru remains unfazed and determined to see things through to the end!!!


... oh fudge, is he really offering him food? oh man that looks so good and yummy. Wait is that the zundamochi he heard was going around and had a sample of earlier that day? It was fuk. Guess that means little puppy has no choice but to walk over and....

SLAP HIS HAND AWAY AND POINT THE FINGER AT HIM HFDU ]

No! You cannot distract me! I know who you truly are and I will make you pay for it with your life if necessary!!!

[ >:| ]

[vengaboy]

[Ah... RIP, precious zunda. Smacked right out of his fingers. Masamune stares at his fallen love and then to his childhood love what fucking timeline is this, biting the inside of his cheek. OOH. OOH CHILD. IF YOU WEREN'T YOU.]

Oh yeah? I wouldn't advise it. I'm years ahead of you, pipsqueak.

[Yukimura as he is now is so much more agile, more powerful, more focused in battle. A carefully contained inferno opposed to Masamune's hurricane. Benmaru's hardly begun growing in his first phoenix feathers and wouldn't be half as fun to fight anymore.]

If you want to challenge me, do it right. Go ahead. Say my name.

[benmarus]

[ IF I WEREN'T ME HUH? CATCH ME OUTSIDE HOW ABOUT TH-- well.

Unsurprisingly enough, Benmaru is used to this. After being duped and put to the test numerous times against bandits and armored goons (thanks alot dad,) he's started to get a handle of swallowing his fear and apprehension facing off men taller than he. Hasn't exactly mastered it quite yet, he doesn't know of future him ever will but what he does know is this: he's ready for this. Despite what little he has heard and knowing this "Masamune" soars higher than all the opponents he's faced thus far, he refuses to show fear in the face of his enemy!!! ]

YOU ARE!!

[ wait for it... INHALES ]

BONCHAN'S FATHER!!!!!

[ And the Masamini he's been seeing lurking around is clearly his older brother obvs. ]

And you have him hidden some where I cannot find him! Where is he?!!

[vengaboy]

I SHOT HIM JUST LIKE I'M GONNA SHOOT YOU YOU INSENSITIVE LITTLE SHIT

[benmarus]

KICKS IN THE MOTHERFUCKING KNEECAP WHERE IS HE FUCKBOY

[powerhittou]

[Hey cheers he'll drink to that, bro.

...And make a sour face on the first big sip. He swallows it anyway, but... no. Do not want a repeat of last time.]

Yecch... Never mind. The only important part is I didn't start any of that shit. Forget everything else. Got it?

[gatescostmoney]

[ Sasuke fills a small cup, downs it, avoids coughing from drinking it too fast and fills it up again to sip more slowly. ]

I find that hard to believe. He doesn't have the backbone to do something like that.

[ ie: He still suspects that Masamune is trying to pick up that loser for reasons he can't understand. ]