jigoku_apts

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Predictably, or maybe not so predictably for those who don't know him, when Sakuya wakes up and takes stock of his surroundings he panics, spits out the candy in his mouth(a stranger putting things in his mouth?!), and makes a squawking noise, tumbling off the bed that has been most generously provided. He'd gone to sleep in his lovely mansion, then woken up in a dingy apartment, a filthy bed, and an awful, foreign, unfamiliar simian body! When he stands, wobbling uncertainly, he notes that his pristine white suit(which he does have to admit is quite nice) has become dirty, either from the bed, falling onto the floor, or both. Muttering a few curses under his breath, he begins to dust himself off, though he quickly starts to realize that this won't be nearly enough.

Once he spots the computer, he makes a beeline for it.

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[There is a very angry looking blue-haired teen in the video, looking as though he's about ready to break something.]

I demand to know what kind of foolishness this is! I slept in my own bed last night and I wake up to this filth?! This is unacceptable! I don't know who will see this, but for those who do, I expect a full explanation!

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Dunno how full of an explanation you're gonna get considerin' we're in shitty spook central bout now. [Eddie is very new himself, so he's more amused over anything else.]

There's no need for such vulgarity, though I suppose I can excuse it given the circumstances.

[Because, Sakuya, your permission is the most important thing.]

Anyway, it's unthinkable that there wouldn't be some information out there. You just haven't found it.

I'm sayin' if you're expectin' an explanation from the 'people' who brought us here, you're sorely outta luck. [He offers easily back with a wave of his hand.]

And who exactly brought us here? Have you met them?

[It's enough to get him to scale back a bit, at least. Sakuya is still vainly trying to dust off his coat]

Far as I know right now, buddy. Ghosts. Really cranky ones. With a weird thing for cinnamon candies.

I noticed the candy, yes, and I don't like the idea of some kidnapper sticking things in my mouth while I'm sleeping.

Ghosts, though? they can kidnap people?

[Honestly he's not quite sure how he feels about ghosts right at this second but he'll roll with it for now.]

Dunno how often it's gonna happen now, but that was their way of sayin' hi, I guess?

Apparently. We're here right now, so I'd give it a yes.

I suppose that was thoughtful of them. The wrong sort, but thoughtful. How many other people are here?

Thoughtful until you choke on it anyway.

I don't got a clear number, I'm still pretty new here myself. Far as I've seen only a handful of folks are here.

[At the sound of squawking coming from his spare room, the Once-ler's on his feet and has his axe in his hands. It's not out of bravery because he's genuinely terrified, but being in Jigoku makes you learn to do things in your terror.

So it's not long before he kicks down his own bedroom door and steps through into the sitting room, axe in his hands and gas mask on his face, looking for all the world like some kind of crazed murderer.

What a great first meeting! Literally the only saving grace to this is that he lowers the axe in confusion at the sight of Sakuya at the computer.]

... You... are remarkably clean for a ghost.

[Sakuya starts at the voice, snatching the webcam off the computer(it's the closest thing he has to a projectile okay) and standing, whirling around and holding it out in front of him. Unfortunately, he also wavers and stumbles, the sudden possession of a torso and much longer legs throwing him off. Dammit.]

I'm no ghost, villain! Stay back or you will feel the full force of a Le Bel!

[Some habits die hard, especially in a surge of adrenaline. He'll be mortified by it later.]

Edited (I'M SORRY IT'S JUST EARLY D|) 2013-08-30 13:32 (UTC)

[Once-ler immediately drops the axe and comes forward as if to catch him up.] Whoa, easy there. Sorry for scaring you - you terrified the lights out of me, haha!

[Panic winds down to an amused, but still on edge, understanding. A newcomer. Whew. So much easier.]

[Sakuya lowers the camera but doesn't drop it entirely, taking a small step backwards.]

And just who are you, to come barging in like this?

[He barely even registers that he's still holding the camera as he adjusts his suit lapels. Or he would, if he was still wearing the suit. He forgot it was the shirt, still stained with blood that just wouldn't wash out. Eeesh... awkward. But he doesn't let it puncture his ego.]

I'm the Once-ler! You've probably heard of me - founding father of the thneed? And you woke up in my apartment here, so I should be the one asking that question, really. But I'll let it slide! I know you just showed up there, like I did a couple of months back. You sure you don't want to sit down, get your bearings?

[He's slipping into chattering business man mode, barely giving Sakuya a chance to nip a word in edgewise until he's done.]

Why would I-- Founder of-- Your-- Rrgh, shut up you chattering monkey!

[He doesn't have his usual feathers but Sakuya does a pretty good job of flaring up anyway, which is impressive considering overall he's not very big.]

Edited 2013-08-31 03:22 (UTC)

Whoa, watch out. You're puffing up like a pigeon. [He seems pretty easy going about being called a 'chattering monkey'. It's a relief to see a rather snobby young man rather than a hideous ghost, after all.]

Anyway, has anyone told you about this place yet? Tape, locations, etc?

Dove! And no, I just woke up here and then you barged in and waved an axe at me!

[Really it's only appropriate that the Once-ler be the one to explain all of this nonsense to him. Hmph.]

[He holds up his hands placatingly.] Ok, ok, dove then! Sheesh.

[He takes a seat on the sofa and pulls his red tape off of his wrist.] Okay, first of all, you got this? It's important, and you're gonna need it. Second, I'm sorry I scared you, but I thought you might have been something else. When you've been here a while, you'll get to that stage too.

[Sakuya looks around, then spots the roll of tape on the desk and picks it up, looking it over as though it might have some magical properties.]

What dies it do, exactly? And what in the world did you think I was?

I can answer your first by answering your second before it. [He tosses his roll up into the air. Sakuya might notice that it's considerably more slender than his is.] I thought you were one of the more violent ghosts here. They've broke in before - I sometimes miss cracks, or don't use enough tape...

[A sigh. He scruffs his hair and slips the roll back over his wrist.]

The tape keeps them out. You put it around the doors, the windows, the cracks on the walls... [He points to each in turn where, sure enough, they're all bound up.] It keeps the worst of them out.

The worst? And what, exactly, are the worst ghosts? And why does tape keep them out?

[His voice is growing more and more disbelieving by the second.]

I have no idea why tape keeps them out. It just does.

[He sounds a little irritated, but takes a breath and tries to calm himself again.]

The worst ones are some kind of cat monster. White robed figures with hair falling down over their faces... they're pretty bad too. And there's a thing on the stairwell.

What kind of thing on the stairwell?

[He is taking mental notes, toying with the roll of tape in his hands. It's odd to have hands, but thumbs are wonderful.]

Do I look like I've stopped to ask it what it was? [He runs his hands through his hair. It's big and it's nasty. Just run if you hear it coming.

[That gets a shudder out of Sakuya, granted.]

Like the Scarecrow... are all of the things here ghosts?

Edited 2013-09-16 22:06 (UTC)

Well... no. I'm not a ghost. [He gives a scarred grin.] Most of the residents aren't ghosts either. Some of them are monsters though... well, two of them. Twins, I think, Vice and Visi. Stay away from them if you wanna keep all your limbs.

[A pretty girl's face peeks back at him. Her hair is damp since she just got out of the shower, but she's all wrapped up in a very pretty dress otherwise.]

It happened again? Oh dear...

I'm sorry, mister, but you've been kidnapped by ghosts, just like the rest of us.

That's what I've been told, yes. The whole thing sounds like a story meant to frighten hatchlings but I can find no other explanation myself.

[He sounds more annoyed than frightened... that will have to come in time.]

[She picks up on one thing there.]

Hatchlings?

[Oh yes. That.]

I'm usually a dove. I can't begin to fathom why I was changed into this thing upon arrival.

Really? [She looks confused for all of a moment, and then positively charmed by the idea.] A dove? I can certainly see it! You're very beautiful.

[Sakuta preens a little, which in this context means he flicks his hair a bit and smirks.]

But of course. It is a noble's responsibility to keep himself presentable and properly groomed at all times.

Of course you're noble... I knew it! [She drops him a polite little curtsey, getting out of her chair to do so.]

[ There's a girl answering the video, but.. honestly, it's not much of an answer. Not a verbal one at first, at least, since all she does is shriek, move a little away from the computer as tears appear in her eyes. ]

B.. bully..! T-there's a bully..!

I am not a bully, you ingrate!

[Really not helping your case, Sakuya.]

Waaah..!

[ She disappears off the screen entirely.. well, not entirely, it can be seen that she's actually huddling on the ground in fear now, covering her head with her hands as if he won't be able to see her anymore that way. ]

Stop that infernal shrieking!

B.. bully, p.. please d-don't bully me, bully..! D.. don't do t-that..

[He's not usually one to make light of other people's suffering, but well...]

Ey ey, slow down cowboy. Your shouting is difficult to understand, si? [Says the boy who's English is worse than the amazing Bobinsky's]

Not if you're listening. What is that accent?

Eh? Is a Seth Aurailia accent! Amazing, no? I travel a lot, si?

Why, where you you from with all of this shouting?

Australia... I have no experience with your people.

I am French, though I have been in Japan for the past few months.

No Australia, you! [He giggles, waving an extremely camp dismissive hand. Then he switches to french, just like that. His French is way better than his English.]

I've spent some time in France. In Metz. This place is no France, though. Have you been told what you should do?

[Oh, excellent. Sakuya's French comes much more easily to him than his Japanese~~, as one might be able to tell by his amazingly French name.~~]

I've been told there are violent ghosts and that I should use red tape to keep them from getting through cracks in the walls and doorways... I thought ghosts could just phase through walls, though, so shouldn't everything be covered in tape if it hinders them so much?

[Perfect. Seth can actually converse easily with someone without language barriers. He babbles in French quickly and energetically.]

I am sorry to say this is true. I didn't believe it myself at first but we're stuck here, and it ain't pretty. Although... Yeah, why it is they can't come through the walls I don't know.

Congratulations your highness, but I'm sorry to say we've all been kidnapped.

[Her brows are a little pinched as she watches him, her ears flicking forward as she studies him with one eye. The other is hidden by a heavy gauze pad that covers quite a bit of the left side of her face.]

But seriously, I know it's hard but you've got to tone it down on the yelling, it'll attract their attention.

Edited 2013-08-31 15:45 (UTC)

[Sakuya pulls a face.]

Apes and mutts, everywhere around here... but that's not important, I suppose. Who's they?

Edited 2013-09-10 06:14 (UTC)

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