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WHO: uta and whoever
WHAT: bingo effects & catch-all for dec
WHEN: 12/10 - 12/12 (for catte), 12/13 - 12/16 for the rest
WHERE: wherever most (in)convenient
WARNINGS: there shouldn't be any??

ᴍᴇᴏᴡᴍɪx ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴇʀɪᴄᴀʟ sᴏɴɢ ɪɴᴛᴇɴsɪғɪᴇs.

[ where are you right now? are you simply wandering around the island in no particular place? well, for those near the beach you can find a small calico cat who seems rather skittish and may be running away from a dog. fortunately, the dog doesn't seem to be chasing after the cat with any bloodlust but more like following her around? what is happening here?

or maybe you are having a meal when this small calico walks up to you and meows exactly once before sitting politely at your feet. or maybe you're just somewhere on the island in general when you stumble upon her. ]

ᴛɪᴍᴇ ʜᴀɴɢs ᴏɴ ʜᴇᴀᴠʏ ʜᴀɴᴅs.

[ because i refuse to believe that there is not a single bench on this entire island, uta will be outside sitting on one of them while flipping through a book with a title that seems... questionable or exciting depending on your taste in reading material. for uta, however, she'll questioning the novel she received with the proud title of My Boyfriend Is The One Except He’s A Lizard And Father Doesn’t Approve on its cover and spine. can't forget what you're reading, after all.

why is she reading this book outside where god and everyone can see her questionable taste? simple. if she must suffer, she will not go down alone—would be the answer if she was petty. the truth is that she's hoping to pawn it off to someone (anyone) else who finds the faintest interest in it. ]

ɪ'ᴠᴇ ɢᴏᴛ ᴀ sᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ ɪ ᴄᴀɴ'ᴛ ᴛᴇʟʟ ʏᴏᴜ.

[ since it has been a bit since they've all arrived, uta will be checking out the boutique's offerings to see if she can't find something to change up her wardrobe. farmcore has never been her thing, but wearing an all-white dress with a short skirt is definitely not practical. that said, she will be posing in front of a mirror in some new clothes which still aren't great for farming before going to change into something else that is a lot more reasonable.

perhaps it's interesting that regardless whatever she is trying on, she'll have a particular straw hat on her head in exchange for the headphones. ]

ʙ-ɪ-ɴ-ɢ-ᴏ!

[ if you'd like pick a square from her card here and we can go. ]

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[ it's a sense of solace that he doesn't completely comprehend. he can't pretend to understand what part of his words reassure her, but whatever the case inevitably ends up being, he supposed the more imperative thing here was that she was put at ease. at least marginally. it was enough to make him feel a bit better too. he metaphorically pats himself on the back for that one, but...

oh.

he would state that technically it would be too late for him too, so he wouldn't discount the prospect of him being able to maybe meet them somehow. maybe in the afterlife? but, he seems to smile despite it. ] Mm, you never know, right? Maybe he would come back to life just for this. [ little does he know how his own words... may be true for not just for him in this case. but, it's an idea he remains blind to.

that said: ] Oh? You seem pretty attached to them. I'm a bit envious of them for having your support already.

[ look at this conversation between two redacted people about someone who is also redacted. nevertheless, it is and will be in achilles' best interest that he never mentions that part and uta trucks on unaware of this unfortunate commonality. ]

If he did, then you'd have to be someone super, suuuper special. [ she'll spread her arms out to further emphasize and bounce on her toes to help show how significant achilles would have to be in order to tempt roger back from the grave. now, if she has any insight to what secrets that shanks might have held about roger in itself, is another matter entirely and one that she won't even share if she was made privy to it. instead she'll deflate once her point was made. ] ...at least that's what I think.

[ not that she wouldn't be curious to see what kind of person could bring the pirate king back from the dead while not ignoring the significance of it on the people who knew him. unfortunately, she isn't ignorant of the grief or the pain held by the survivors of the legacy he left in his passing. and certainly not of those who have been effective by it. a small thought that uta moves past as she stands tall yet again. ]

And of course I'm attached to them. The captain of the Red Hair Pirates is my dad and I consider all of the crew to be my family.

[ a statement that she would not have been able to make as proudly as she does not had certain events not taken place. however, they did and uta smiles warmly and brightly at achilles as she speaks to her father and the others. she had many years to make up for. ]

[ the statement is, admittedly, kind of endearing. especially as she uses her entire body to emphasize her point. but, she have one— a point, that is. he supposed it's one thing for him to get summoned, but for someone of another world, who operated on completely different legends to end up here... well. ]

I think you're right. I have confidence at that, but if it's luck... [ well, he feels like he may have already exhausted whatever luck he may have possessed at this point. that said, he seems intrigued by her next point. it likely wasn't all that surprising to hear the prospect of her being family with the "red haired pirates." since she thought so well of them, he figured there had to be some connection there... ]

Oh? Then, I guess I'll have to do my best so he can entrust his daughter to me. [ since they'd be living together, that is. but, as misleading as it sounds, he seems perfectly content on leaving it at that. he might even seem to be kind of pleased with himself at the idea.

but, well, it was nice to meet someone who obviously valued their family. he could respect that much. ]

[ uta doesn't miss achilles' implied tone of how he might not be the luckiest person there ever was but is fine to let that go in favor of the other thing he says. largely in part because of the way he says it; of course someone is going to get another idea with how he says things. however, uta momentarily goes speechless before rebounding and laughing softly.

it's a bit painful, honestly, not that she'll show it. if he had meant it as he said it; the very act of this coming with the implication of being able to speak to her father again would be more than enough on every level. ]

As long as you promise to not put me into any kind of danger then I'm sure he'll be understanding.

[ she'll say that much with full confidence. it was the bare minimum that anyone could ask for and he had left her behind with even less clear confidence. (probably). ]

...and if there's any worry about anything else, then all I'd have to do is say something myself.

You say that, but with a treasured daughter like you around, I figure it might not be easy to let you go. [ except, no one is actually being let go in any real sense of the word, outside of [redacted], but being entirely blind to that probably explains why he seems to relaxed about it.

that said, he likes the sound of her laughter, and even with all this said, he enjoyed the idea that she seemed like so much of a free spirit in her own right. the way she looked at her surroundings; the way she took even the fact that they've been displaced here... with grace. even her confidence kind of fit well with him, and so he gives a firm nod. ]

Yeah! Let me know whenever. I'll be sure not to disappoint you.

[ it's funny and sad all at the same time with the way that achilles' words that would sound like flattery and charm the hearts of others bring up unpleasant memories that claw at an old wound suddenly made fresh. the balm and bandage that finally came was felt too late to save her and were only able to put her heart at ease. and here, despite of the unpleasantness that bubbles inside of her, uta only softens her smile as she gives him a quick look over before she takes a few steps backwards and crosses her arms behind her. ]

Is that right? [ her voice is gentle but retains her playful nature. ] I really am so lucky to have a hero by my side.

[ with that said, she turns fully around and starts to walk out further while looking side to side to see if there was anything of note. of course, there is only what looks like large fields that could have been used for something and some shabby looking buildings not too far off in the distance...but you know. ]

Shall we get moving on to see what's further out?

[ there's parts of her that remind him of someone else. it isn't that they have the same personality or temperament, but there's a parallel there somewhere that he can't completely explain. was it simply that both were beautiful to him in their own respective ways? is it because he felt that he found a companion in arms— atalanta due to the tales he had heard of her as a child and finding both respect and fond longing in desiring to meet her, and now in uta—

a true partner. not like the master he had or didn't actually have, but someone who was physically at his side. smiling. ... and it's undeniable that there's something haunting about her smile that resonates with him. he closes his eyes before giving a quiet, barely audible exhale as he brings himself back to the present.

he decides he wouldn't have regrets this time, and instead gives a firm nod. ] Let's go. I'm sure it'll be an adventure for the two of us!

[ or that's what his intuition tells him. but, he seems excited, as if trying to cast behind his prior thoughts. ]

[ fortunately uta's not looking at achilles and has her mind pre-occupied with her own thoughts to notice more than his nod as she explores. ]

It should be an adventure with a good ending. [ not that she has any power to really control what kind of ending that they'll get, but she feels compelled to say it all the same. ] I don't mind sad stories or ones that don't fully resolve themselves but—

[ she has had enough of sad stories for the moment. ]

If I want to tell someone about this at a later point in time, I want to tell them something that would make them feel excited. Something to inspire them. [ an ironic statement to make to someone like achilles (and given her situation) but she has no idea and is really just thinking of the legacies that have been left by other pirates. (...how would she be remembered?) a thought that vanishes when she spots something. ] Oh! What's that?

[ and there goes uta running off towards a coop that has certainly seen better days. she doesn't find anything inside of it but it doesn't stop her from trying to se what could have been inside. chickens are the most obvious choice, but it seemed like it could house something else. ]

[ her sudden declaration surprises him. if anything, it's something he relates to all too well, and he can't deny the curve on his lips. he's not sure how much of it's filled with regret, irony, or anything else... but he does feel that touch of hope. ] I'm sure it will be.

After all, what you just described is a tale of a hero. I wouldn't expect anything less. Or more like I'd be in trouble otherwise. [ ... and his opinion was basically the same as it had always been: a life of a hero was the only one worth living. but, that said, he does pause at her words. his eyes looking up at the coop... that could have very well been anything. that's just how run-down it was. were they meant to fix it?

he supposed that was a problem for later, he comes up behind her. ] Hm... there's nothing in it now, but at least we know if we catch something, we could keep them safe in there.

Something like...a chicken? These are used for chickens normally, right? [ uta will place her hand on the cage and push on it slightly to see how much give it had. it still felt sturdy enough despite its state which was something good. though as she thinks on achilles' words and the implications she frowns momentarily. ] I've never seen a chicken in the wild.

[ also how were they supposed to catch chickens? it didn't look like there were any nets nearby, and she doubts that you could just herd chickens into something like this. no, really, how does this happen? at the same time she was pondering the matter of chickens, there is something else she wants to ask. ]

What kind of a hero are you, Achilles? [ she'll turn slightly to look up at him. ] It sounds like you are famous in your world, so what is it that you've done?

[ sure, she remembers what he introduced himself as but they were just names that meant nothing to her. the lack of context and understanding stripped all of the meaningful weight of it all, but they could change that. he could tel her and she would listen. ]

Think any kind of small animal could be kept here. Maybe rabbits? [ a poor example, but he presumed it presented his point well enough. but that said: ] Maybe they have 'em here. [ or they're going to have to hope so. i assume it's like hawaii where they run rampant and free, even at mcdonalds.

in theory, you could scoop them up. though, likely not without some wrangling. which, might actually be a nice exercise? (no, it won't be). at her question, though, he takes a break from pondering on their future coop, and instead, gives a brief hum of consideration. ]

I was a war hero. It was prophesied if I participated, I'd be able to save a lot of people and lead them to victory. [ granted, it came with his own costs, but he doesn't regret it one bit. ] I know you don't like violence, so I hope that doesn't change your opinion of me.

[ he says easily, but regardless of what she thinks of makes of his history, he supposed it was exactly that. his history. for better or worse. no matter the regrets he housed within him. besides, despite what he says, it's clear he still has pride in his own decisions; in his designation of being hero. ]

Is that the kind of hero you thought of?

[ and while the thought of the two of them catching rabbits is very endearing, they will be eventually gifted rabbits by the goddess. (though who am i to know how free rabbits roam in other places for i see rabbits all the time on my way to work.) as for the matter of achilles being a war hero well— ]

It's true I dislike violence, but I understand that there are people who don't want to try to resolve things without hurting anyone. [ people that she tried for "forgive" and allow a second or even a third chance to do something right. people who she believes (and perhaps still believes) could turn a new leaf. ] ...especially if it means to save the people who mean the most to you.

[ the pressure and murderous intent that shanks released as he challenged the admirals to come take uta from him during her last moments still fresh on her mind. ]

But since they're calling you a hero, it means that you fulfilled your prophy and saved a lot of people, right? [ or simply: ] Then you're the kind of hero that I thought you'd be.

[ perhaps, simply because it comes from the perspective of someone who was so firm in their own convictions that makes achilles... kind of touched. it isn't that he necessarily needs the vote of confidence, but it really doesn't hurt to hear some positive words, especially considering his own last memories.

somehow, it makes him feel like his life isn't entirely comprised of horribly timed missteps and his own carelessness coming to bite him in the ass. ... and well, it's a nice feeling. ] I have to admit I'm surprised. [ completely taken off-guard, really, but ...

it also made him wonder what she's been through to be able to say what she does. war? her own version of hell? whatever the case is: ] But, thanks. I'd like to think so. Besides, in spite of everything, I don't think I would go back and do anything different. Not that I think anyone really gets that kind of chance. [ ... unless??? this is it? ]

[ uta doesn't know why achilles is surprised in her answer, but she doesn't think too much about questioning it because she can't share the exact sentiment as him. would she do the exact same things again if given the chance to undo them? she's split on her feelings—she wouldn't do things differently because of how it ended but, at the same time, there would be a key difference in how things would have ended if she did things differently.

this is one of the reasons why she isn't a hero. ]

I think those definitely sound like the words of a hero to me. [ she says with a nod even though achilles didn't need or ask for any more affirmations. ] Even if there were things that weren't done perfectly, it sounds like you still stand by them and that's pretty heroic.

[ the heroes that exist in uta's mind might be different than most, unfortunately, but at least they were still "good" people at heart. they weren't cruel and they didn't willingly bring others suffering. ]

I like people who confident in who they are.

[ or are stupidly stubborn. ]

[ the statement gets a small laugh out of him. it's in no way condescending or malicious— more light and airy. almost whimsical in nature. no matter what, it's interesting to hear. it's novel not just because of the words themselves, but in the concept of anyone truly being able to share their thoughts with him.

being summoned and mostly being around other servants or a master, it feels different to be seen like this. perceived in all senses of the word. ... and that despite her not knowing who he is, or what sort of life he's led, to have her reaffirm those words...

when he hears the word "like," he finds himself kind of happy about it. ] Yeah? Then you'd be in luck.

To be honest, I think you're pretty special yourself. I don't think it's everyday someone could say words like that so easily. [ ... ] I also like people with conviction.

[ there's a nearly overwhelming feeling that blooms from achilles' words and uta would have allowed herself to be as flattered and touched by them, but there's a part of her that makes her feel a bit guilty at the same time. it's true that uta has not strayed from the path that she built for herself no matter what came her way but...well.

she allows herself to become a touch bashful as a compromise at the two feelings inside of her and takes a hold of her left wrist with her opposite hand. ]

Thank you. [ her voice earnest, her expression soft, and the sentiments from achilles settling inside of her in spite of it all. there is still something she feels compelled to say, though. ] I'm a musician and not a hero, but I have a lot of people—fans—that look up to me. They put their trust in me and my words them hope.

[ perhaps too much hope and raised her far too high. yet, maybe it was all inevitable all the same. ]

For their sakes, I can't doubt myself. I'll be strong for them.

[ fans, huh? he supposes the sentiment was the same. they inspire others, and even in their death, they hold some sort of meaning and place on them; as if engraving their existence on them. almost like a ghost, he thinks... which gets a small, but ironic pursing of his lips; not quite a smile, but there's a brief shift on his countenance.

honestly, hearing her speak and taking in her body language, he definitely feels like there may be more to this, but he also wasn't the sort who liked to nag or press others. no, this was enough, if this is what she felt comfortable sharing. ] Now that's the spirit. There's no need to thank me, after all, supporting my partner is my duty. [ those are the words he liked to hear, and as much as it may validate whatever she may have been feeling, it does the same for him. somehow.

but, with that said: ] Should we head out in that direction? I feel like I hear something going on there.

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