Time Of Truthiness!

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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!

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[Miyako have no intention of seeing Alcor any more than necessary, and was content to live her life without thinking about him. She did acknowledge him as the main caretaker for her now younger brother. It would be logical for her to take care of him, but Yamato did went with Alcor.

Despite how she may feel about him, Alcor would at least make sure Yamato won't get hurt and taken care of.

Miyako was just going to her desk to retrieve something, when she sensed a very familiar presence near her desk. Immediately, she walked over and find herself looking at Alcor. She narrowed her eyes at him.]

...Alcor. What business do you have here?

[He doesn't just come here without a reason, so Miyako immediately suspect he's here for something.]

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[...Caught red-handed. Alcor simply sighed, and shoved a hand in his pocket as he glanced in the direction of the package he left.]

...A gift for you.

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A gift?

[That's honestly one of the things she wasn't expecting. For a moment, her surprise is clear and genuine. Miyako briefly glanced at the package, noting the size and general shape, before her attention returned to Alcor.]

...Why?

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Haha...why?

[While he would normally answer her with "Why not?", casually avoiding addressing that particular issue, he found himself being more...honest instead. How strange.]

...Your brother had mentioned your interest in music in passing.

[Though Miyako might not know Alcor's contribution to and role in nurturing human culture, she could probably pick up on his eager fondness for it.]

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[She expected a roundabout, vague response. But Miyako blinked at his answer.]

He did? [Why would he bring it up? She haven't play any instruments, particularly her favourites, in months.

...At Yamato's age, she's still learning the violin and enjoying the challenge a lot.]

And because he mentioned it, you decided to give me a gift based on that?

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[He nodded.]

That's correct. ...Do you dislike it?

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No. I wouldn't know until I know what's inside.

[She paused. That's not quite what she intend to say.]

What did you get for me? It's pointless if it turns out to be something I can't play.

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A violin. ...I hope it pleases you, Miyako Hotsuin.

[Calmly, bluntly, no mystery or surprise.]

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[There are words she want to say, but instead, this strange phenomenon brings out something far more honest. More than she feel comfortable with.]

I would be pleased, especially if it's well made and can produce clear sounds. But I'm also conflicted because it's from you.

[Curses. She doesn't want to bring up that part. She's more than content to avoid talking about their relationship.]

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...I won't say that I truly understand your plight, but I am aware of the wrongs I have done to you and your clan.

[Admission of guilt was something that he didn't even have to try to hide. His relationship with the Hotsuin family was...a bit more touchy, for both sides.]

A gift such as an instrument is trivial in comparison.

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I never expected you to understand. You're a Septentrione, you wouldn't be able to know what it's like.

[The circumstances behind her upbringing and lessons, after the Hotsuin clan decided on her specific role. What she wanted was always stifled by duty and Yamato's shadow.]

Just leave the gift and remove yourself. All I want is for someone to understand. [Her expression, if anything, turns even more unpleasant when she realised what she just said.]

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[He knows far, far more about being bound to one's duty than the Hotsuin would actually know, due to his own Septentrione nature...how ironic. Yet he doesn't dare to voice that out loud, because although he's compelled to be honest, he can certainly be honest by expression his own surprise at the statement at the end...and his observations as well.]

...I take it that you did not mean to say that much.

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Of course I did not mean to say that much!

[Because it's too open, exposed for her taste. Miyako believed she was moving ahead, and without relying on Alcor for it. With gritted teeth, she speak again.]

I want you to leave now before we speak any more words. Before I start saying words I'm not comfortable to tell you.

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[Alcor should have expected that reaction. The Hotsuin family was practically sworn to secrecy, their duties and existence hidden from even other countries. Of course they would be guarded, in more ways than one. With a sigh, he put his hand in his pocket.]

...I expected as much. Very well...I hope you enjoy your gift.

[And because of the effects they were experiencing, there was no room for doubt that that was the honest truth. What she would make of that was up to her. A blink of an eye, and he was gone, leaving no trace behind, save for the gift itself.]

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[It's because his words were honest was what infuriated yet conflicted her.

Miyako glared at where Alcor used to be, before she turned her gaze back at the gift on her desk. "Enjoy your gift"? If it's well tuned and of good quality, of course she would enjoy it. The problem was it's from him.

She clenched her fists, still full of emotions to be vented out. Miyako will...test it out, once she calm down enough.

And hopes no one will ask about it.]