[Semi-Open] Sometimes the Truth sucks

[callmewhateveryuwant]

Who: Yu and anyone around the vicinity of Cabin 11 (Basically open to anyone wandering around)
When: Backdated to his arrival (Friday evening)
Where: Around Cabin 11
What: New guy getting the feel of the place. Also, a claiming.
Warnings: No swag involved. Everyone is safe.


He had to let it sink in for a minute. For someone who had been looking for the truth during the past year, he just got smacked with the biggest lie of his life. He was half god and born from this strange world...only to be sent to another where he lived quite the normal life until his arrival in Inaba. When he stepped off of that train, that's when he started to live and learn everything that he knew now. But now, he isn't so sure.

A part of him wanted to say how much of a lie this all is: he was just a simple human who managed to beat a death goddess by proving her logic faulty. Not a demigod of some unknown Greek deity. But he knew deep down that this was too big to be a farce, he just had to get used to the idea.

They told him that he was 'unclaimed' and all campers had to go to a certain cabin until their parent did so; except for those who weren't from Olympus and therefore had to stay there. It couldn't be that bad...could it? He found himself asking that as he saw the outside of Cabin 11. To put it simply: it looked like Hell. Of course, that wasn't Yu's thought as he actually did something...peculiar: walk around the outside of the cabin. It looked worn down and probably took a couple of beatings but overall, it wasn't bad.

"...it just needs a little care, that's all." he spoke to himself as he put a hand on the wall. Things could be a lot worse and if so, it looks like it can be fixed just fine. He can accept that without any qualms; after all, he accepted his true self as well as those of his friends. But unknown to him, something started to form. As he continued to look at his new home, he was unaware of the fact that his parent did take notice.

And if anyone was around, they too will see the sudden symbol of the messenger of the gods reveal itself. Someone...might need to tell him too.

Comments

[anythingwithstrings]

"Well, you're perfectly positioned to care for it," Maya offered, she could be very quiet when she moved around. It wasn't a godly thing, she thought it might be till she was claimed. It was a her thing. "It could use a bit of maintenance, to deal with how rough it's life is. Home to the unclaimed and lesser demi-gods."

"But, it's your problem, not mine." Sadly Maya's ability to care was limited, she'd be more sympathetic if she wasn't living elsewhere. And there weren't as many of them to share in chores at Cabin 7. "First day?

[callmewhateveryuwant]

Odd thing to say to someone but it just...rolled off him like it was nothing. Seriously, when was this guy not cool with strangers saying weird things? Oh right, there was Igor at the beginning of his journey.

"Yeah." he replied to the girl. "What about you?"

[anythingwithstrings]

"Few weeks." Maya realized she didn't exactly explain what she said, but if he wanted the answer he'd ask for it. It isn't like he'll be moving out of Cabin 11 anytime ever.

"I got to move out of this place last week, only two of us, lots of space to get comfortable," Maya was glad she had a half-sister to share the cabin with. Space for herself, but not alone, and definitely better than the overflow of Cabin 11.

[callmewhateveryuwant]

Meh, he won't mind it.

"Just two of you?" he questioned but kept that calm face on. "It's good that someone is in there with you; I couldn't imagine being by myself."

Actually he can but he doesn't want to go back to it. See why he doesn't mind the overcrowded cabin now?

[anythingwithstrings]

"Well, you'll never have to worry about that. You're in Eleven for the long haul," Maya gestured to the cabin, "Enjoy!"

"I'm Maya, by the way," she smiled but, no curtsy, bow, handshake or any other pleasantry. Just a slight shift of her weight from one foot to the other. Crossing her arms.

[little_lost_lizard]

Ssilissa was hanging about, since, after all, she lived here too. "That was exactly what I thought, my first day," she murmured, stepping around the corner. In fact, it had been, too. She'd been thinking of how much it reminded her of the Sophronia. "But then, I do have a bit of a soft spot for old, ah... well-used things and places."

She gave him a little smile, leaning against the corner. "It could stand with a new coat of paint, but we'd have to find somewhere to live while we painted it."

She extended a long, slender hand to him. "I'm Ssilissa. I suppose you must be new - which is why you may want to look up."

[callmewhateveryuwant]

"It is a camp so it wouldn't be bad to make a tent for a couple of days."

He's glad that he isn't alone in this place; add the fact that the woman who greeted him seemed to be friendly and Yu was relieved. When she extended her hand, he followed suit and grasped it firmly (Didn't this happen once before and he sudden could summon a headgod?).

"I'm Yu Narukami, it's nice to meet you Ssilissa."

He may have gotten a little tongue tied with the pronunciation but it sounded alright...right? But then she mentioned looking up. Is there a bird flying-oh.

That symbol happens to be the same one on the cabin entrance too. So he did belong here.

[little_lost_lizard]

"Woman" might have been an overstatement - she wasn't much older than him.

"Just Ssil is fine." She smiled a little. "I shouldn't be surprised people have trouble with it, really. It was meant to be pronounced by something with sharper teeth. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Narukami. Or Yu, I suppose, since it looks like we share a father."

She ran a hand through her short hair, trying to smooth it down. It didn't work; it seemed to insist on sticking up. "Lucky us, hm? We get to stay in the crowded cabin forever."

[callmewhateveryuwant]

He's polite ok?

"I'm sure it's not so bad staying in a full cabin." Yu answered with his own small one. Being by yourself is another story...and he will have to admit that having siblings now was pretty nice. He was an only child back in that previous world and having them now (late but better than never) would be something to get used to.

After all, it could be a lot worse.

[little_lost_lizard]

"Oh, I'm used to it. Though I'm not sure how long it will take to get used to not sleeping in a hammock." She chuckled and shrugged her shoulders a little. It was funny - she'd gotten used to not having a tail faster than she had to not spending most of her time on a ship.

She was still getting used to having a species, let alone siblings. "I think there's something formal I'm supposed to say - probably something like 'Hail, Yu Narukami, son of Hermes'..." She attempted to keep a straight face, but she couldn't help giggling a little. "I'm sorry, I can't do it."

[emperor_with_no_groove]

“…?”

The boxer was running his usual path along the cabins, when he suddenly noticed someone walking around Cabin 11. He knew that was the cabin unclaimed people were assigned to, and he didn’t recognize the other teen. The guy also looked lost, reminding Akihiko of his first day at camp.

“Yo,” he greeted casually while approaching him, “You need any help?”

[callmewhateveryuwant]

Not so much lost but just more focused on his current surroundings. Yu looked up to see the boxer standing there and shook his head.

"I think I'll be alright, this looks like where I'm supposed to be."

[emperor_with_no_groove]

Akihiko nodded. “If you haven’t been claimed yet, then yeah, you’ll be staying in this cabin for now.” After a brief pause, he asked, “Are you new here?”

Then his gaze moved down and caught sight of the forming mark. It wasn’t the exact same as the others, but he had seen something similar before, on the network.

“…Well. Looks like you’ll be moving soon after all.”

[callmewhateveryuwant]

He was about to ask why until he noticed the caduceus over his head. It was the same symbol above the cabin's door so he had to rethink about moving.

"Not exactly. It looks like the same symbol as the one over there." Yu answered, pointing to the door.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

He looked over to see the matching symbol, and smiled with a bit of irony.

“That’s kinda surprising… There are so few people actually assigned to this cabin.” His attention returned to the other teen. “It’s usually pretty crowded in there.” The SEES dorm had a lot of inhabitants too, but not this many.

“Anyway, you’ve been told about the necklace, right?” Akihiko lightly tapped his own for emphasis. “You should try contacting the network. Some of your friends might be here already.”

[pheromonecoffee]

Minato was planning on heading to the camp fire after at least trying to relax after training. But there is a decidedly new person when he emerges from the cabin.

He considers just watching this kid, but it might be the first time anyone's took interest in the cabin itself. And then there is definitely a claiming going on. The gods might be getting quicker at this. Or it might just be that this kid is something special, or that Hermes is on a roll now, kind of like how so many kids had gotten claimed at Capture the Flag.

"It's not as bad as it looks." That's kind of comforting, right? Well, the ceiling didn't leak (even if it did, it doesn't rain at CHB, does it?), and it didn't get too cold or too hot (even if it's only early June so they don't have a chance of freezing yet, and it's unlikely they'll roast until July) and the beds haven't fallen apart yet, either.

[callmewhateveryuwant]

He's...special alright. Not in the sense like Minato but nonetheless, something like it. He turned to face the other boy as he spoke, making him wonder if people really didn't like being in this place. Ok, maybe Yu was thrilled either but people tended to cringe when this place is mentioned.

"No, it just needs some work." he replied, completely calm and cool.

[pheromonecoffee]

Minato doesn't mind it. It's kind of better than being dead. He's got a parallel universe self and the guy who lived inside of him for a decade before turning into the thing as roommates. And one of the girls he knows from home who doesn't remember him, but that's easy enough to avoid when you were as good at avoiding things a Minato used to be.

He shrugs. "Half of us live here." No wonder it has so much wear, even if it's only been a little over half a month. "Can't hurt to try."

Wait. Wait, he should be welcoming or something. "Welcome to Cabin 11." Except he just said that to the son of his host, is that weird?

[callmewhateveryuwant]

Wow, they are the total opposites of each other, aren't they? But how can so many people be stuck in one little cabin and the people who run the place are ok with it? Someone might need to ask for an expansion soon.

No need to worry about who's more important cabin wise, Yu would've done the same thing.

"Thanks, I'm Yu Narukami." he introduced himself and held out a hand for Minato to shake.

[fandancing]

"Narukami-kun?"

Not the person she expected to see when she stepped out of Cabin 11, that was for sure. Yukiko was standing in the doorway, eyes wide and lips parted in surprise. The thought that any of her friends might show up here someday had certainly crossed her mind. She had hoped for it, sure... but not counted on it. She would face whatever challenge this place had to off with or without them, she had told herself.

Still... seeing his face brought a wave of relief and happiness. If their leader was here, surely she would be more than okay now.

[callmewhateveryuwant]

When he heard Yukiko speak up, he didn't know what to think. A big part of him was relieved to see a good friend here and it didn't make him feel so awkward about being around this camp. But there was another part that hated the fact that she was pulled away from home and the life that she knew.

In the end, the fact that she was here won and he mentally sighed in relief.

"Yukiko..."

[fandancing]

After the initial shock wore off Yukiko's face broke into a wide smile. Maybe she underestimated how relieved she felt to see him standing there.

"It feels like it's been a long time since I last saw you but... I guess it really hasn't been that long at all, huh?" A few weeks at most? Maybe only a few seconds from his perspective. Time worked strangely here.

"Well... welcome to camp? Did you just get here?"

can i say your priestess is a sweetie?

[callmewhateveryuwant]

That was weird.

"Yeah, just arrived today. What do you mean 'feels like a long time'?" Yu had to ask because he saw her and the others just before arriving here. So naturally, someone needs to explain the time situation.

[affluence]

"I'm sorry, did you say something? The wind is making it difficult to hear much of anything."

Mitsuru just so happened to be walking by Yu, and the words that were supposed to presumably be heard only by him have caught her attention. Even if she didn't fully comprehend the statement.

[callmewhateveryuwant]

He didn't even hear her walk by, rather engrossed in the area around him to notice until she spoke up. He turned around to face her, keeping his neutral expression in check.

"Oh, I'm sorry. I was just looking around."