comicallyheroic | 1st Chestnut: Arrival [Action/Voice]

Action/Voice

[People who happen to be making use of the Hot Springs might take note that there's a stranger in their midst. A short, bald man with six little dots on his forehead is laying down and sleeping on one of the deck-chairs near the edge of the tub. He's dressed, at least, but that doesn't change the fact that he's just there, dozing away with a journal for a pillow. Occasionally he lets out a little sigh of contentment, mumbling to himself in his sleep and seemingly oblivious to the world around him.

After a while, he does wake up though, and looks around, completely lost. In his flailing he notices the journal he's been laying on and grabs it up.]

Huh? What...? Well how the heck did I end up in a hot spring? And...what's with this thing? Oh man I hope that blinking light doesn't mean it's gonna explode or something. That'd be just my luck...

[There's the sound of random buttons being pressed and the picture flickers a few times before Krillin realizes that the blinking light means that it is, in fact, recording. He sounds immediately apologetic, and just starts speaking normally, if somewhat formally.]

Uh...sorry about that. My name's Krillin and ah-hehehe I don't know who's Capsulepad this is, but I found it and I wanna return it. The book model is really cool, I didn't even know they made them, but I'm not a thief. If you can hear this, then let me know where you are and I'll return it right away. Only, I guess it'd be great if you could give me some directions too.

[Later, after he's finally departed and begun to poke around his new surroundings, Krillin makes a beeline for town, whizzing along through the chilly air and cursing his luck. It's cold, and his clothes are freaking gone, and he of course missed the teleporter. Once he finds and swipes some clothes, he'll start poking his head around trying to find out where he can get some food and more information. So, expect him to turn up in the Item Shop, Bakery, and Welcome Center.]

[OOC: Please feel free to break time on the action portions of the thread! It's more fun that way.]

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

Goku said it was 'ki' as well, just what do you mean by that? I thought it was like magic, but I have not been able to tell for certain even after watching both you and him.

[And suddenly she's a bit more invested in the conversation. In fact, it's just a little too obvious that she's hanging on his every word right now.]

Well, it's not magic. It's...your life energy, I guess? Everyone has it, or you'd be dead. I mean, you've got it. I can feel it. You haven't trained it, but it's there.

... Does your training to fight let you use it? Your 'life energy' that is, Krillin.

Well, yeah, of course. That's kind of the point, Adela. You make your body stronger, and your life energy gets stronger...

Say I were a trained swordsman then. Not a master, but with several years under my belt. Is it reasonable to guess that I may be able to use my 'ki' in such ways as well?

I'd say you could probably learn. I mean, nobody I know uses a sword though. [Yajirobe doesn't count anymore.] It's all about your body, not about the weapon, but I think you could probably apply some of the techniques anyway.

Perhaps... Should you find the time...

[She swallows a bit. This failed with Goku (seriously he's not the best teacher guys), but maybe...]

You could show me, Krillin?

[CAN YOU HEAR HOW EAGER SHE IS, KRILLIN? It'd make several childhood daydreams become a reality.]

[He's quiet for a long moment. She's helped him out quite a lot already, and he wants to. But teaching? He's not so sure he can.

The eagerness is there, though, and he can't just turn her down outright.]

I'm not sure I'd make the best teacher. I mean, Goku...and Vegeta are both a lot stronger than me...

I am aware of how strong Goku is, but he is far from a good teacher in that regard.

[That sigh of hers sounds tired. And then the other name he mentions. She hadn't known Vegeta could fly as well...]

... I am not certain of asking that from his highness, either. I only know of him through my work.

Y'mean at the forge? And his highness? Does he make you call him that? Really?

[Krillin snorts.]

[Eh? She's blinking at that.]

Yes, at the forge... And no, he did not force me. He introduced himself as Prince Vegeta when he commissioned me to work on a sword for him - one engraved with his family's royal crest.

Y'know...you don't have to call him that, right? He's not exactly got a kingdom to rule or balls to attend.

[Maaaaan, this was funny!]

[That's a huff. She really doesn't get what's so funny about it!]

Even if he does not have those things here, he is still royalty and where I am from they are still given proper respect, whether in their kingdom or not.

If you say so. Where I'm from, he's still a big jerk.

[He's not secondguessing her culture, no.]

Either way, I'll...see what I can do. I'm not really much of a teacher. Honestly, if Piccolo or Master Roshi are here you'd be better off asking them.

I... Have never heard of either of them, but I cannot say for certain if they are here or not. I have only been here for a month, so it is possible that I have not encountered either of them just yet.

Well, if they are here, they'd be better teachers. If not, then I'll do what I can?

Is there a place we could do that, or a time we could meet once I've found a place to stay and gotten my bearings and all?

I am usually around the forge until mid-afternoon. Perhaps you could stop by there once you are settled.

[... That professional wording is just a facade, she's really really excited at the prospect of being able to fly and she's doing a poor job of hiding it.]

Edited 2014-02-19 00:02 (UTC)

Then I'll come by when I know more about the situation. I can't be more committal than that, though.

[Honestly...give him some time!]

I will look forward to it.

[A beat, and she adds.]

Should you like any metalworks done in exchange, I can offer that in return...

Nah, I think I'm okay on that. But if I do need something done, you're my first choice.

Just...um...where should I go to get some clothes?

Edited 2014-02-19 00:26 (UTC)

Any of the clothing stores in town. Though... I cannot say I like it, anyone can take whatever they wish from any of the stores in the town. There is something to take you from here to there in this building... I believe they call it a 'teleporter', and it takes you from here to the town instantly.

Well, then I'll see you around later on then. I should get some clothes, and you should finish your bath.

Until the next time we meet, Krillin.

... Preferably, under better circumstance.

1st Chestnut: Arrival [Action/Voice]

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject

no subject