paradisa | 001 :: Action/Dictated

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001 :: Action/Dictated :: Lobby

[This... was not where he expected to be. That's apparent by the look on his face, which is both confused and cautious. He reaches for something at his side, only to find it missing and a strange book tucked into his hakama-himo where it should have been.

This appears to anger him slightly. He looks suspiciously at his surroundings and whispers to no one in particular.]

...Has he managed to fool us once again?

[Finding no answer or immediate danger in his surroundings, he flips open the book, looking for clues.]

What is this?

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[no... recognition? Abel watches him tentatively, taking a tiny step toward him and lifting his hands up in some pacifying gesture. he means you no harrrmmm, Jyuu!]

...Jyuushiro? [THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING, RIGHT...]

[He takes a step backwards, wary.]

How do you know my name?

[...ah.

that... settles it, doesn't it? Abel looks a little like someone punched him in the gut, but-- thankfully, old habits die hard and he's able to paste a smile on his face rather quickly in recovery.]

I-- I'm not your enemy. Really! I can explain everything, it's-- just a very long story-- but you're--

[a friend? ...family? wow, this hurts a lot more than he had imagined... not that he'd ever contemplated this possibility. like a coward, he'd preferred to think it'd never happen.]

...You're safe. I know you're probably very disoriented, but -- you can tell I'm a human, right? I'm not going to hurt you.

[Sometimes the more someone tried to reassure you, the less reassuring it was - but Ukitake fights this feeling for the moment and tries to take what the man says at face value for now. He didn't sense any violent intent, at least.]

...that still doesn't explain how you know me. You'll understand if I'm cautious.

[he nudges his glasses further up his nose-- really, how on edge the priest is probably isn't doing any justice to putting the Shinigami at ease. clearing his throat, he gestures toward the kitchen.]

...It really is a long story. But I can explain, if you want to join me? Maybe over some tea? [that might work best. tea. you know, that was always a thing with them.]

[...tea seemed innocuous enough. He could really use some, actually. He gives a small sigh.]

I suppose that will be fine. I still need to know a bit more about this place, after all.

[h-haha. he's inwardly relieved; the last thing he wanted was to scare him off or make him feel threatened. Abel was the last person in Paradisa he had to be afraid of.

so! he puts a convincingly jovial smile on his face and gestures in the direction of the kitchen, which isn't far at all.]

Consider me something of a one-stop shop, in that case.

[He looks in the direction that the other man was gesturing, curious, then realizing it was a kitchen, he starts in that direction, a bit wary of walking with his back to the strange man. He keeps his senses sharp.]

So, you know my name. How about yours?

--ah! R... right, right. [sob. he rubs the back of his head in a sheepish gesture, even if his heart pangs hard.

...he really has been forgotten.]

I'm Abel. Father Abel Nightroad, at your service! I take care of the church in the Satis Tower, here! [it's where they met, last time around... wow, it feels like an eternity ago, now.]

[Father? A religious man then. The thought relaxes him a little, though it was difficult with the man's nervousness rubbing off a bit.]

I see. Please forgive me if I was unkind, but hearing my name in this unfamiliar place was startling.

[He makes his way into the public kitchen, and tries to find things to make tea, but it's obvious that he doesn't know his way around.]

You'll still tell me how you know me, won't you?

No, no-- don't be silly. I think that reaction is understandable, all things considered. [Abel is well accustomed to the facilities in the kitchen, and he's helping the other in fetching the utensils for tea in short order. (he's been here too long and clearly spends too much time in the kitchen, ahem.)]

...It's something of a tale that requires a little bit of suspended disbelief, Jy-- ah. Ukitake. [he probably wouldn't appreciate the informality, would he? he always had been very particular about those kinds of things.]

As long as you can bear with me, I'll explain everything.

If you know me, then I'm sure you know I've seen many a strange thing.

[He appreciates the shift in familiarity. He had his pride, after all. He returns the respect by calling the man his proper title.]

I appear to have the time, unfortunately, Father.

[h-hah... this is strange, even for them, isn't it? to hear the title rather than the name... maybe Jyuu was a creature of pride, but Abel wasn't. still, he won't correct him. maybe it's better this way. ;(]

This castle is called Paradisa -- and it exists outside of time and space like you and I know it. A bit like Sereitei is separate but connected to the living world, without the humans being aware of its existence? This world exists separate of ours, but we seem connected in some way.

[he turns the tap on to fill the kettle for him.]

It might be hard to swallow, but... as I said, even time isn't respected like we're used to back in our respective worlds. So... while we're here, time may feel like it's moving normally. Yet when we're sent back... it's like having blinked, and you don't remember a thing.

[It was a bit disconcerting to have someone like this man to know of Seireitei, even in his own world, there were few exceptions to the rule that one must be among the dead to have heard of it. It did give him hope, however, to heard that some had been able to return. Still... ]

...Are you saying you know me because I have been here before?

[awkward, a little guilty -- apologetic; Abel gives him a little nod in return. he's... sorry; he knows this is a lot to take in.]

You and I were-- friends, here... For a long time!

I met you shortly after you first arrived in Paradisa, and we had tea together. I guess you could call it a common interest? [h-haha, a sheepish chuckle. this is very strange... even if it's something he's had to do before.] There's nothing quite like your tea, Ukitake.

[He stops looking for the tea for a moment. He's quiet and thoughtful for a few seconds more than he probably should have been. It seems he made friends wherever he went - at least that much hasn't changed since the academy. In a way, it made him glad.]

I see... I'm sorry I don't remember. It must be difficult for you.

[Abel is quick to try and put the other man's mind at ease.]

Don't worry...! This kind of thing happens around here, from time to time. It's one of the hazards of living in this place, s-so... don't feel bad at all!

[it wasn't your fault-- isn't. and won't ever be! it's fine, right? yes... it's fine! please don't worry D:]

In any case, I apologize for my attitude. I was just startled. It's nothing personal.

[he goes back to looking for the tea, and gives Abel a small smile to reassure him that everything was as alright as it could be.]

...I do have a question, since you seem to know so much about me.

[sdkjfs Jyuu don't apologize to him... he shifts a bit, before tilting his head a little curiously.]

Mm...?

When I arrived here, something was taken from me... my sword.

[It was so much more than a sword, but he wasn't sure how much his other self had revealed.]

...When you knew me before, was it also missing?

[--ah. his...

Abel looks surprised -- and grave. he understands how important the sword is... even met the twins on a loss ;; babbies...]

...No. It was here with you, but--

[that's right. Abel straightens a bit.]

Please don't panic. It's safe -- but one of the unfortunate tolls for coming to this place is that something precious to you is taken on entry. Like a... fee. A price. Last time, it was memories... but this time, it looks like it was Sougyo no Kotowari. It'll be with you as soon as you leave where it belongs.

[He'd heard something like that before from another resident - so it was true then. He's quiet for a moment. I was hard to think that he might be without them for an extended amount of time.]

...I see.

[That seems to be all he can say on the matter, and he turns back to the box of tea leaves he'd found, and starts to prepare two cups.]

...I'm sorry. [it's all he can say-- he knows out of all the losses he could've suffered, this was a big one. one of the biggest. it's... cruel. ;(]

It's all right. It's nothing you did.

[Despite the severity of the loss, it wouldn't be enough to keep him from enjoying a bit of tea. It was relaxing, and right now he could certainly use a moment to slow down. He finishes making the green tea, and gestures for Abel to take one.]

Still... lets sit for a while. Perhaps we can relax for a moment or two.

[he is tentative -- hesitating a moment; Abel was the one who suggested tea, it was true, but... this is all...

...

he should at least answer his questions, get him situated... he owed him much more than that, even if the Shinigami couldn't recall the past as Abel did. giving a little smile, he nods and reaches for the other cup.]

Now those are sentiments I can get behind.

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