[mingle] the space (january).

[fracturamods]

interim mingle

( WELCOME BACK, TRAVELERS. )

There's nothing but the clatter of train tracks, and the odd feeling of almost floating.

When you wake, it's hard to tell exactly what it is that you're missing - only that you are. There are pieces that aren't quite right, even if you're not sure where those pieces would normally be. Pieces of what, exactly....? Well, if you had to put a word to it, it would be - yourself, probably. Or did you get something back recently?

The place you've found yourself in is strange, certainly. It's probably worth exploring a bit. Though it just as easily seems that the only form of welcome or explanation that you have, comes from nothing more than a slab of marble. It might've changed since the last time you saw it.

You might have changed since the last time you saw yourself too - perhaps with a new emblem on your clothes, or a portrait on your skin.

There's no need to fret that much though. You've already gone through the ordeal once, and you might be able to see results from it. Even so, it's best that you don't get too comfortable, because there is still the unshakeable feeling:

There's still much more ahead of you.

Comments

[souheki]

[SOMEDAY... someday, he will find another person who enjoys medicinal soup for dinner.

For now, though, he just inclines his head. FAIR ENOUGH.]

What do you wish to try?

[ittoryu]

So many options... Perhaps these bags?

[he points to a row of.......... chips.]

[souheki]

[CHIPS... well, it could be worse. At least they're not rainbow-colored.

They don't look very filling in the pictures on the packaging, though? They look more like snacks to him. But then again, this is Notsco, so--]

Are you aware you must purchase all of them?

[ALL OF THEM]

[ittoryu]

[THAT'S A LOT OF CHIPS]

... Then I can only hope that I have enough money to buy them all! But if I can, then the solution is simple, is it not? I'll just have to share!

[souheki]

No payment is required here. You must simply take large portions.

[He has the weirdest feeling he probably shouldn't be telling him this, but you know what, he'd find out anyway, so. At least this way he can try and prevent any excessive chaos.]

[ittoryu]

Ohh! What generosity!

[THEY CAN HAVE ENDLESS FEASTS]

Then there really is no reason to hold back!

[souheki]

[THIS IS BAD and in fact there are 5000 reasons to hold back?? But Lan Wangji knows a wasted effort when he sees one so he's not even going to bother to argue, he's jsut going to try and prevent destruction to the store.]

Do you require assistance?

[he can lift]

[ittoryu]

Hm... is there anywhere around here that would be appropriate for a picnic?

[souheki]

[You know, that's a good question.]

Outdoors.

[He guesses? Granted, it's snowing...]

[ittoryu]

A good of a start as any! This building doesn't seem like a good place to throw a feast, so shall we take everything outside?

[souheki]

Mm.

[He'd question the wisdom of leaving a bunch of food out in the open for anyone to steal, but honestly this store full of free food is probably incentive enough to prevent theft--and even if it wasn't, they'll have to leave with so much anyway that they'll hardly miss it if people take some.

So with that in mind, he moves over to one of the GIANT COLLECTIONS OF CHIP BAGS and picks it up like it weighs nothing, turning back to Shigure with a nod before he. Starts to lead the way out of the store.

WELP, OFF THEY GO unless Shigure gets distracted by something shiny ig]

[ittoryu]

Hahaha, you're stronger than you look!

[shigure manages to follow him out of the store, amazing]

[souheki]

I am a cultivator.

[As if that explains anything... it's also not really the reason for his Excessive Arm Strength, but he apparently doesn't see fit to explain beyond that?? God.

True to form, though, he demonstrates how you can simply walk out with whatever you please, and no one will stop you as long as you're taking All Of The Things. Presumably somewhere around here there's a building with an awning of some kind, or somewhere they can set their stuff down without having to plop it in the snow--wherever that spot is, that's where he'll head, so he can set down their, uh, "purchases".

Should they go back for more food or is this just gonna be a chip feast]

[ittoryu]

[more food!]

Hm... well, we still need drinks—and it certainly wouldn't hurt to have a variety! What do you like, my friend?

[souheki]

Tea. Broth.

[...]

Cabbage.

[he's being serious]

[ittoryu]

[a beat.]

All right, let's find some cabbage!

[souheki]

[SHIGURE IS SO NICE WOW. He'd been fully prepared for literally everything besides this response, and so he looks very mildly surprised to get it!!

But of course he actually knows where the vegetables are, so after just a second, he nods.]

Mm.

[BACK INSIDE THEY GO]

[ittoryu]

[it's not a proper feast if not all parties can enjoy it!!

back inside fantasy costco...]

Now, lead the way! Ah, we should grab tea leaves as well—though then we'll need a kettle and water...

[souheki]

[You know, he just stepped in here to prevent chaos from occurring, but now he's actually kind of okay with this happening?? Hunh. He absolutely will lead the way, walking through Notsco in a way that speaks of familiarity by now, which is hilarious considering he's still in his Ye Olde robes.

And lo, he does indeed lead them promptly to the produce section--except that, as with everything, most of the produce here is ABSOLUTELY ENORMOUS. No one needs a giant pepper? No one needs this many carrots??? PLEASE...

This whole thing is Shigure's idea, though, so he pauses as they enter.]

Would you like something? [He can probably carry it, pick whatever you like, Shigure.]

[ittoryu]

[dignified lwj in fantasy costco]

Something easy to prepare would be best... hm, carrots, perhaps? Hahaha, I suppose with these sizes, I shouldn't pick too much! I must give my props to their farmers.

[souheki]

[Patrolling fantasy costco, stopping hooligans from destroying the displays...

Also he is perfectly willing to use his beautiful spiritual energy-infused sword as a fuckin vegetable chopper, so he's fine with that! Carrots always make him think of his bunny horde at home, though, and he spares a thought for them. He hasn't done that in a while... hopefully they're being properly cared for in his absence.]

Carrots are good. Cucumbers as well.

[They'll probably be able to carry about one each with the size of these things, but hey, they won't be hungry?]

[ittoryu]

Yes, that sounds good! You're a natural at this.

[preparing for notsco feasts??]

[souheki]

[Lan Wangji is in love with someone who ridicules his food preferences every single chance he gets and he was not expecting any of this. HE'S SO PLEASED THIS IS TERRIBLE.

He's too polite (and too naturally stone-faced) to openly show it, but he nods, heading towards their choices to gather them up.]

What tea do you prefer?

[ittoryu]

[lwj............ precious]

Any sort of green tea is fine with me.

[souheki]

[HE DOES HIS VERY BEST ALL THE TIME.]

Mm.

[He'll go ahead and pick up one (1) gigantic carrot with one hand, and one (1) gigantic cucumber in the other, then!! They can always make more trips if they need to, it's fine. For now, though, off they go! DRINKS AHOY.]