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

[eyewillprotect]

...

Do you mind... if I ask what method was used to bring him back, exactly?

[It's probable she wouldn't be able to help anyway, but...]

[a_gentle_boy]

...

He was... Reconstructed.

[Lucas stares at the floor.]

Like a robot.

[eyewillprotect]

Reconstructed--?!

[Her hand flies to her mouth in her horror. Who would do such a thing...?]

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas's thoughts exactly. He glances up at her and tries to smile now.]

S-Sorry for dumping this all on you. Um. ...It's OK, though. I... As long as he's here, that's all that matters...

[eyewillprotect]

It's alright. It's a lot to bear...

[And for someone so young, too.]

...I'm sorry you have to go through this.

[a_gentle_boy]

...

[Lucas is sorry, too, but that didn't quite seem like the right response. He will nod after a moment.]

It's alright...

[A slight pause.]

We should probably get going. It's not safe to stay around here like this...

[eyewillprotect]

[She nods, standing up again and offering her hand once more.]

...You're certain you will be alright for the walk back?

[a_gentle_boy]

Yes, I'll be fine.

[And the truth filter doesn't affect his ability to speak this sentence. He will take her hand again with a small smile.]

...It's been kind of a strange day. I think I'm ready for bed.

[eyewillprotect]

[And she'll give a small smile of her own back.]

Once we reach my house, I'll fetch a futon for you. I'm afraid it isn't much, but... Hopefully it will work for tonight.

[a_gentle_boy]

Oh, no, anything is fine, really! I'm used to sleeping on the ground.

[Hinoto-Ri was the lap of luxury.]

[eyewillprotect]

[?!]

You are?

[a_gentle_boy]

Mm-hm. I traveled a lot before I came here. Where I come from, there aren't really many cities or towns, so most of the time, we just slept wherever we could.

It's stranger to me that a big place like this could exist...

[Lucas looks slightly embarrassed about this as he continues to follow after Aoi.]

((I'm so sorry for the wait! If you don't feel like continuing the thread, feel free to drop it!))

[eyewillprotect]

I see...

It must be a large change for you, then. To tell you the truth, the city I come from is even larger than this one. I hope it hasn't been too difficult for you to adjust.

[a_gentle_boy]

...It's been alright. ...Um. There's a lot to get used to it, but it's nice having a bed and... food wherever you need it and all of that kind of thing. It's mostly just the technology...

[eyewillprotect]

You aren't used to it, are you? The things they have here are pretty advanced.

[a_gentle_boy]

[Lucas still gets confused over how to use the elevator most days he decides could use the exercise and take the stairs.]

Well...

I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. If I spend long enough here...

[He glances around as they continue to walk down the streets. Everything looked much different at night.]

Are we close-by?

[eyewillprotect]

Yes, we're nearly there.

[Which is... interesting, since there's just been a long wall for a short while now.]

As a matter of fact... You could say we're already technically there. We just need to reach the gate, first.

[a_gentle_boy]

Oh!

[Lucas slows down slightly as he glances at the wall beside them.]

Um.

...This is all yours?

[eyewillprotect]

It's my family's. We've lived in this house for many generations.

[Might explain the gate that they are now approaching.]

[a_gentle_boy]

O-Oh. It's... It's really impressive!

[It is. But Lucas seems more intimidated than impressed as he looks up at it. His grip on Aoi's hand tightens a little bit. The gate was bigger than his entire house really.]

[eyewillprotect]

It's big, but it's also a little lonely... Maintaining it with only a few people is very difficult, too. I sometimes wish there were more of us...

[She'll go ahead and open up the gate. There's a path to the main door, and around the building itself is an impressive garden, even if it's begun to grow out somewhat.]

[a_gentle_boy]

[The sight of the garden will allow Lucas to relax slightly, though his steps are still hesitant as he makes his way towards the main door.]

This isn't how all houses look where you come from, is it? Your family must be very important if they live in a place like this...

[eyewillprotect]

We're one of the oldest families in the city, but...

There isn't any need to feel nervous about staying here. All of the prestige and status... none of that matters in Hinoto-Ri. If anything, I'm glad for the opportunity to freely give my friends a place to stay when they need it. We certainly have space, after all!

[a_gentle_boy]

Hm....

I guess everyone in my town counts as one of the oldest families there since we've all been there from the start. I didn't know it meant very much. Maybe if it had gone on a lot longer, we would have gotten more people...

But... thank you again, Miss. I really appreciate it...

[eyewillprotect]

It really is no problem. I just hope it will be comfortable enough for you.

[In a house full of strangers, on a floor with your traditional tatami mat... It doesn't help that the western style beds they have in the apartments are awfully cozy in comparison. But she'll quickly go about making sure he has enough bedding once they step inside, even if it means sacrificing her own blanket.]