Time Of Truthiness!

[unbroken_chain]

Who: Everyone!
Where: All over the city!
Summary: The Time of Truthiness is upon Hinoto-Ri!
Warnings: Basically everything.

It begins. A strange aura spreads out over Hinoto-Ri, stealing into the hearts, minds, and mouths of every denizen of the city, changing them - embiggening their souls with the power of TRUTHINESS.

For one week, Hinoto-Ri becomes a city where no lies can exist. Who is responsible for this? Will their dedication to ABSOLUTE TRUTHINESS bring them victory...or defeat?

DUN DUN DUUUUUN

Tune in to the Destiny Strings Broadcast Special: Time of Truthiness to find out!


ooc: okay folks, go ahead and mingle!

Comments

[hachitaro]

I haven't tried it here. But yes, at home, it's possible. Storage for later consumption or sale is - tricky. But immediately after death it'll work.

[bondsofsuffering]

[...

That would require him to die first, which is... difficult. But this world alone has made it clear that there are many things possible that he would have never even imagined.

What's to say Taro wouldn't be able to manage it?]

If that's the case...

You should just do it now.

[hachitaro]

No. Because you still have time. Because you're still alive, and you're still capable of living until you don't have time anymore. Over the last decade or so I knew someone could come after me at any time. I decided to live every day like it was my last, so I wouldn't have any regrets.

And when I died, I only had a few - which I think is normal. So no. I won't kill you now. What I will do is take you to my place, because we're going to play video games.

[And with that, he releases Hizumi with one arm and adjusts his grip with his other hand to keep a firm but friendly hold on him.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Although Taro seems to be done with that particular topic, Hizumi is not. His free hand goes to Taro's shirt, grasping at it tightly. He's desperate, and that much is evident just by looking at his face, much less the way his hand shakes slightly, his voice so barely cracks.]

Just because I have time doesn't mean I want it.

[And goodness how many times he's tried to get rid of it, once and for all.]

I don't want this. Not-- any of this.

Please.

[hachitaro]

[He reaches up and runs his fingers through Hizumi's hair.]

I'll help you when the time comes. But you have time now. Don't be afraid. I'm here with you.

[This is totally not gay okay.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Totes not. Especially since Hizumi's long since hit the breaking point and is now just kind of quietly crying.]

I don't want to wait until I lose myself...!

[hachitaro]

I'll help you find yourself again. I promise.

[He rubs Hizumi's back gently, trying to calm him.]

[bondsofsuffering]

It's not that simple.

[He chokes, here.]

After that, the only option is--

[The words, already halting as it is, just come to a complete stop.]

[hachitaro]

To kill you, right?

[Just... gonna keep rubbing his back like he's an overgrown kid.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Which is good, because he really needs that right now. It's one thing to live with all of the darkness in the back of your mind, but for all of it to come pouring out like this--

He could definitely use the comfort.]

...Yeah.

[hachitaro]

We'll deal with that when we come to it. You're fine now, and I bet you've got some time before you start losing it. So let's enjoy today.

[bondsofsuffering]

[Honestly, all this truthiness has kind of wrecked his capacity for enjoying this day.]

…Three years.

[He takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself.]

Before that… You have to make sure, okay?

[hachitaro]

I promise.

[He gives Hizumi another squeeze before backing off.]

Come on. Let's get you something to drink. You've probably lost a bunch of water.

[What with the crying and all...]

[bondsofsuffering]

[Well, he can't really deny that. Symptoms of dehydration are already kicking in-- his head's begun to hurt some. He puts an arm wearily to his face, brushing away as much of the tears as possible.]

...Mm.

[...Taro's probably going to have to take the lead. Hizumi looks more or less dead on his feet, and only slightly more responsive.]

[hachitaro]

[He takes Hizumi's hand and starts leading him down the street. There's probably a cafe or something.]

Then I can take you to your place and you can clean up and rest.

[bondsofsuffering]

[He gives a nod in reply, allowing himself to be led along without protest. His apartment sounds good... He could do with a really long sleep after all of this.]

Yeah... I think I'll do that.

[He quietly bites down on his inner lip to prevent anything extra from escaping. No need to go into extravagant detail, here.]

[hachitaro]

Which district are you in?

[bondsofsuffering]

Pisces.

[hachitaro]

Okay. Let's go.

[Walking walking walking.]

[bondsofsuffering]

[It will probably take a while - tram ride included, thanks to that lovely lake - and unless Taro pipes up, Hizumi will be content with walking in silence.

He's honestly said far, far too much today, and it really needs to stop.]