VACATION IS WHERE I WANNA BE

[kametaro]

☼ BEACH VACATION MEME ☼ Summer begins, and the saniwa's army earns a well deserved vacation. All expenses paid for by their organization, from travel to lodging to food, and yes, even the swim wear and toys. The water is blue, the skies are (mostly) clear, and it's time to have some fun at the beach! Watch out for the jellyfish and KBseagulls. ***Feel free to include some prompts in your top level. If you can't think of any, pick from below for some ideas!** 001.IN THE WATER This is why you're here, right? Take to the water and splash around. Now might be a good time to learn to swim if you don't already. But watch out! Here comes a large wave--! 002.SANDCASTLES This is it... the enemy's stronghold... not! It's a race against the clock to build a castle before the tide comes in. Collect those seashells, fortify your fortress, and don't be a jerk and ruin some else's castle. 003.SUNBATHING or maybe you've opted to sit under the shade of a large umbrella instead. Some times it's good to just sit back, relax, and watch to make sure no one needs to be rescued later. Keep an eye on the tide or you might find yourself getting wet anyway. 004. BEACH ANIMALS There are tiny fish in the tide pools, crabs crawling around, and uwah are those sea turtles?! Tsurumaru, put that octopus down right now. Ouch, did that jellyfish get you? And look, over there! That's a dolphin! You know, dolphins are intelligent creatures and have been known to help people-- WAIT NO ITS A SHARK ITS A SHARK NOT A FRIENDLY FISH IT LOOKS LIKE A DOLPHIN BUT ITS A SHARK. 005.MELON SLICING The organization has been kind enough to provide food and drink as well. They must have felt very clever sending all of those watermelons, though. Really, who needs that many watermelons? It's a competition to see which sword is the True Melonslasher. 006.STORM Those clouds came in so quickly, you barely had a chance to notice. The sky is dark, the rain is pouring down, and the wind is blowing cold. It's time to quickly collect your things and try to find some place dry. 007.KBCGULLS. Oh no, who fed the seagulls? They're circling around like vultures and making swoops at you, trying to steal your food. Hey, wait, that's not even edible! Was it just you or was there an evil glint in that bird's eye just now...? 008.BEACH PARTY. All of those watermelons you sliced earlier are being put to use. The sun is setting, the food is out, and a bonfire is going on the beach. Eat your heart out and dance around the fire. Watch the sunset, look at the stars, this sure is nice, isn't it? 009.WILDCARD. Mix and match. Create your own prompt. Find the dragon king's palace or something.

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[mikazuki_munechika]

[Maybe it's time for that nap? Is it okay if he nuzzles that fluffy fur?]

It's alright, I don't mind.

[A very pleasant day.]

Today really has been wonderful, hasn't it?

[aslyfox]

[ W... wow. That's almost unfathomable! Even though he and Mikazuki really weren't that far off from each other age-wise, knowing that Japan was there before that??? ]

... I see... well, I'm glad you are still around. I hope what we do doesn't affect you. [ Time travel and countries and how does that even work? Crazy! ]

[aslyfox]

[ As if Mikazuki has to ask! ]

It's been... very nice. Too nice. If only every day could be like this, that would be perfect. [ Even though he could wish that 100%, that'd look bad for their true responsibilities, right?--- maybe when it's all said and done, and everything is safe... ]

[yamanblanketry]

[ Yamanbagiri lets the tension melt from his body, and he straightens up to more of a standing position. ]

We should go before they decide to return.

[ And he's pretty sure that they will try to return, cocky horrors that they are. ]

[adornmental]

It was gross! The grossest—!

[He doesn't even have the chance to answer Yamato's question about detox!! Not that he really knows what it is either, he just sees it mentioned all of the time in his favorite fashion magazines... Detox masks, detox diets, something something PERFECT SKIN. He's on board every time something ends with "perfect" anything, though.

He's going to need like 1000 different face masks to remove all trace of these gross jellyfish hands, anyway!! He doesn't answer that not-question either, he just shrieks like a shrill angry harpy and launches himself forward with the intent of knocking Yamato into the sea... even if he'll also end up in the sea again WHATEVER, IT'S WORTH IT.]

[reprizesal]

[He nods and pick up his snack box, before he looks at Yamanbagiri.]

Yes, we should.

...Thank you for your help, Yamanbagiri-san.

[yume_tabiji]

[China is older... much older. 4000 years, that makes her look young, doesn't it? But yes, she has been there before you were created, probably saw Sanjo when he was a baby... Nation-wise she had been a teen around that time.]

The enemy trying to change the past does affect my health and weakens me. By you fighting them and trying to protect the past you are helping me to regain my strength bit by bit. And for that I'm grateful.

[Crazy, yes, but not impossible!]

[reprizesal]

After people who are special to me...

[That would be his brothers and certain masters of his. The saniwa, and the few decent humans he had met in the past. Kousetsu, Souza, the saniwa, perhaps Fujitaka and Gracia? About five names, he would need a few more. Kasen's name, perhaps?]

...Yes, let's. If they ask us about it, we can explain it to them. [His brothers would probably be lenient on him. Everyone else? Maybe not as kind to him.] I think we can borrow my brothers if we ask them.

[hoasen]

[Kogitsunemaru smiling like comforts her, actually. Since she had been worried the whole time.]

Hmm, that depends. Do you want to come back here?

[aslyfox]

[ Ah... that makes him feel much better about the touken danshi's goals, as well as their saniwa. Knowing that what they did beneficially impacted the country, not to mention the avatar of their home country, lights his face up. ]

Then we will not let up and hopefully keep the timeline unchanged.

[ Even if it meant sacrifice. ]

[yamanblanketry]

[ He shakes his head. He just threw a bunch of things in hopes that they distracted the birds enough. Already he's debating on looking for long pieces of drift wood to keep on his person while at the beach. He should have done that when the KBC gulls first attacked him. ]

I didn't do much.

[yamanblanketry]

[ They work hard at what they do, and then cry back at the citadel. ]

It does.

[ The next marshmallow is nicely cooked and has not suffered any early demise by fire. However, he doesn't have any cookies or chocolate to sandwich it in between yet. ]

... You said you had different chocolate, right?

[ He'll make up for his past failure by being more of a culinary experiment! ]

[adornmental]

Right! I haaave- [Pausing to rummage through his bags!] -These kinds.

[It's quite a variety, including the usual milk, white and dark. There also seems to be a cookies n' creme bar tucked in with the rest.]

[aslyfox]

[ No hesitation, because it's what he wants, right? ]

Yes. Very much so. Honestly, it's a shame we can't move the citadel here... [ Fun in the sun AND time traveling? It's like... the greatest working vacation ever? ]

If we could train the crabs to go back in time, perhaps we could find a suitable replacement for the troops?

[ ... weh. ]

[yume_tabiji]

[She doesn't worry so much about her existence than over the safety of her people. Japan wipes her hand clean to pet his head. Who's a good small fox?

And hopefully there won't be any sacrifices.]

[mikazuki_munechika]

[Silly him!]

It would be... but I enjoy the imperfect days just as much.

[And everything being perfect would eventually get boring, wouldn't it?]

[yamanblanketry]

[ He eyes the cookie n' cream warily. That would be different, but would it be too different? Yamanbagiri thinks about it a moment more before pointing to a bar of dark chocolate. ]

I'll try that one this time and see what it's like without as much sweetness.

[adornmental]

[Handing it over! Good pick, comrade.]

It's pretty good. Tell me what you think, 'kay?

[aslyfox]

[ Ah, she has such a gentle touch. It must be from her art practice. Hopefully none of the other swords see this, some of them would easily tease the little fox about getting pets.

Or be jealous, in Mutsu's case. ]

Just promise to stay safe, okay?

[aslyfox]

As do I, but I don't wish to see anyone get injured... [ He doesn't have to say who specifically, right? It's probably felt.

And even if every day was perfect, yeah... it might get boring, but surely there'd be easier ways to spice things up other than a yari piercing through your troops or a boulder nearly crashing on your head. ]

... would you like to rest? That way, you can rest using my fur, hm?

[hoasen]

[Whoa, considering where she lives, that kind of thing is actually legit. Her entire coast is full of great beaches anyway!]

Then we will be able to come back here. You tell me when, Kogitsunemaru, and I will take you if a large holiday cannot be organised. [Easy.]

... [About that.] I am not sure how easy it is to train crabs. This must be first researched.

[yume_tabiji]

[They can be jealous and try to tease him, any taunt will be responded with more head pats directed at the taunting swords.]

I was about to ask you the same.

[mikazuki_munechika]

Neither do I...

[He doesn't have to and hopefully the small fox understands who Mikazuki means.

And yes, there are better things than getting attacked by enemy troops.]

Hmm, it would be foolish to decline your kind offer.

[Have one Jiji snuggling against that lovely fur.]

[aslyfox]

I will... it's much easier knowing there is someone being affected by what we are trying to do, instead of a nameless possibility.

[ He'll close the distance between the two, allowing for easier access to the little fox's head and fur. ]

Hopefully the future is bright.

[aslyfox]

[ And have one Kogitsunemaru, sighing happily, letting his Jiji enjoy his white fur. He may even try to tug Mikazuki into his lap so that it'd be easier for him to snuggle, pulling as much of his hair over his shoulder for better access. ]

You're right, but there are no fools here.