SCAWWY 😱 iwatooshi

[concoctive]

The cherry blossom symbolizes both life and death, beauty and violence. As the coming of spring promises new life, so the blooming of cherry blossoms brings a sense of vitality and vibrancy. At the same time, their short lifespan is a reminder that life is fleeting. While cherry blossoms can be visually appealing to the eyes, there are actually many medicinal and therapeutic uses to various parts of the cherry blossoms. These health benefits include anti-inflammation, reducing blood pressure, or even treating diabetes symptoms.

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wk 0; friday

[concoctive]

[ we're outside of the theater, actually, as alfyn prowls around the exterior like he can actually find anything else here despite having done it before during the investigation himself.

he's got his axe in his hand, a death grip around it but in a hold that tells he's prepared to use it if he has to, instead of snapping it into the loop on the back of his belt. when he sees iwatooshi, his head lifts up from looking around on the ground. despite the tension in his body, there's visible relief to see him alright. ]

You find anythin' excitin' after we were able to leave the pyre?

[naginota]

[ he is making a note of how alfyn holds his body and his axe, as if he's ready to strike at any moment. how familiar. ]

Besides the posters, and the flames changing color? [ shakes his head. ] No. Did you?

[concoctive]

[ much like the rest of the week, there's assorted ink writing on his skin and showing through his clothes, but he tries to smother them a bit as he crosses his arms over his chest briefly. the axe slides down in his grip as it loosens, until he catches the handle just below the head and holds it against his shoulder. ]

... flame reminds me of somethin' from home. Be more comfortin' if it wasn't the situation that it is. [ but alfyn takes a deep breath. ] Miss Laudna was with me 'n Todomatsu, here in the theater. She found Aventurine under the stage after jumpin' down.

[naginota]

It is similar, then?

[ like bad news similar. yikesarooni. ]

...It's strange. She asked for my help to retrieve his body, but nothing looked out of place when we arrived.

[concoctive]

Usually it's a sign of hope, somethin' to ward off darkness - whether it be literal or the powers of darkness. "May the Sacred Flame guide you."

[ he rubs his thumbs into his biceps and frowns. ]

This doesn't feel right, though. [ a shake of the head ] Especially when that's happenin'. It's like a portal's opened up to hide the damages, 'cause the theater was a downright mess. What kinda power do you need to conceal that? And in a lot of places, too, considerin'.

[naginota]

I see. To take a symbol of hope and use it this way... You have my sympathy, Alfyn-dono.

[ hope is too important to be used in such a way. ]

Considerable power, for certain. Even my master can't do such things, nor would they even if they could. I don't understand why anything would need to be hidden at all.