help a girl out here

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HELLO THIS IS AN OPEN RP POST FOR SHIKI please help me quench this thirst for shiki tags

POSSIBLE PROMPTS

a softer world

random scenario

picture prompt

TFLN which i'm too lazy to find a link for

OR ONE OF THE POSSIBLE FOLLOWING PROMPTS:

a. welcome to ahnenerbe

[You're in a cafe. Whether you have no recollection of coming here or simply wandered in by choice, it doesn't really matter. It's certainly quaint, the atmosphere warm and inviting even without that many customers there right now. There's a menu on the table with a wide variety of desserts and coffees, or you could simply take a seat up at the counter. Regardless of where you sit though, the girl behind the counter will call out to you.]

So, what's it gonna be? [In a red leather jacket and kimono, she probably doesn't seem like she's actually working here, but ??? it's not like anyone else is asking, right.]

b. the opposite of a warm welcome

[This is where I just start laughing at meta, I'm sorry. YOU'RE TAKING A WALK DOWN THE STREET, just a regular day in your canon universe because it's peaceful and what do you have to worry about, right!! Sorry that's about to all go down the drain though.

OUT OF NOWHERE, there's a girl swiping at you with a very dangerous, very sharp-looking knife. Her eyes glow unnaturally bright blue and magenta, and it doesn't matter if you haven't even said a word to her, she's glaring daggers at you. Here's hoping you were able to dodge.]

Alright, I've had enough of this shit. Who do I have to kill to wake up this time? You? [LOOK SHE'S REALLY TIRED OF BEING A CAMEO APPEARANCE, PLEASE LET HER GO HOME AND SLEEP.]

c. wildcard me

[IDK MAN WHATEVER YOU WANNA DO JUST LET ME KNOW or i can try to think of something else that works too.]

Comments

[abgrund]

touches gently.... i'm so glad youre a drakengard so I don't have to warn for content that's similar


fgo au???

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> content that's similar
oh..... boy......................

BUT YES FGO AU although i'm also the least fgo-familiar as possible aside from this knk event LMAO. so fellow servants working together?? or something else?! OR ANYTHING REALLY I'M FINE WITH ANYTHING i'm sorry i'm not as familiar as i probably should be........

[abgrund]

[eon hovering over a cast of characters and stopping over the most fucked up person] that one

KDNNDHSHJSSH I'm not familiar with KnK either so maybe some other idea: ain gets chucked into her world and shiki is compelled to hunt him down because of the dark energy he radiates?? then they can go from there

SOUNDS GOOD TO ME please accept my terrible starter in return.......

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[Is Ain ready for Tokyo in the late 90s?? BECAUSE IT'S HAPPENING. Which is to say that it's late at night, and Shiki's out wandering the dark and shady streets because that's just what she does, always on the lookout for a fight that'll give her more than just a scuffle with thugs. Not that she ever actually finds someone worth killing like this, but you never know. Bide your time, hold out hope, and it'll pay off, right?

Right. Much to her surprise, it really does pay off this time. The moment she feels it, she wastes no time in seeking it out, hunting it down. Shiki has no idea who or what it could be aside from the fact that it's dangerous, and that's just enough to put a spring in her step as she makes her way closer. Whether he tries to run, stays put, or simply doesn't even notice the murderous intent coming closer, Shiki finds him eventually.

For someone who practically radiates the desire to kill, her greeting is quite casual.]

Yo. You get lost here or something?

ITS GOOD

[abgrund]

[ Fact is, Ain is never ready for humans. But that doesn't really matter now, because they're all the same to him. Living things were all destined to die, their origins never served to differ that end.

Instead of his void form, Shiki will see a young man with an eye bandage and a white hoodie. His visible eye gives her a blank stare: ]

Who are you?

B is for b r u h

[kerrytugu]

[Had it not been for the laws of this land, something something killed ya of time and space, Kiritsugu would have most likely dodged and be on his guard. Luckily, this Kiritsugu still manages to avoid the swipe, albeit clumsily as he stumbles back and lands on his butt, knocking over the bucket of water he was carrying for a neighbor.]

H- a-ah...!

[Dude, that sure is a sharp knife. And a dangerous lady. A dangerous lady with a sharp knife. In times like these, he should be the hero and stop her before she possibly hurts anyone else!!]

I-I didn't do anything, I swear!!

[Eeexcept when in the face of actual danger and not in the midst of a Filipino zombie apocalypse with no other choice? He's about a few seconds away from peeing his pants.

What a hero.]

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[It's a good thing Shiki hasn't met Akimi or she'd feel like this kid looks....... Strangely familiar...........

But okay, as pissed as Shiki is to be here, she's not the kind of person who could kill an innocent kid either. Especially one that seems so normal. She sighs, brow still knit together, but she sheathes her knife behind her back and folds her arms.]

Calm down, I'm not saying you did anything. [SHIKI YOU JUST TRIED TO STAB HIM OF COURSE HE'S A LITTLE FREAKED OUT. Does she care though?? Well........] Just tell me where this is for starters.

a, sup bet you never expected i'd be a one-trick pony!!

[jokered]

[it's not like akira is really any stranger to quiet, empty cafes—if anything, this might even be busier than even some of leblanc's busiest days.

so it's a perfectly good atmosphere as far as he's concerned; the cafe itself is quaint, the offerings seem servicable, and that's enough to compel him to want to sit down and see if the coffee is any good.

especially when he's being asked what he wants almost immediately after sitting down at the counter. shiki doesn't necessarily look like she works here, but... she's behind the counter? she's asking what he wants?

seems legit. probably.

(who is he to judge?)]

Ah.

[good question, honestly. but he comes back quick with a simple:]

Just a cup of the house blend is fine.

[he is a connisseur, okay.

(no, he isn't.)]

GASPS, I'M UTTERLY SHOCKED (but this is a good one-trick pony just saying)

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That's it, really?

[Shiki, most people would be happy to get a simple task....... But that's what happens when you're only here working because you're bored and need to kill time. With a sigh, she quickly gets him his cup of coffee, setting it down carefully.]

Here. Try not to burn yourself. [It's a very hot cup of coffee, but that's just how they do things here. Aside from that though, it's good! Whether it matches up to Leblanc, well, let's leave that to the connoisseur here.]

I'M VERY UNPREDICTABLE....

[jokered]

Thanks. I'll do my best to not look like a coffee plebe.

[he says it dryly, but he's not at all bothered by it. he's used to very hot coffee, but it's not a bad warning to get when giving it to a stranger.

some people are kind of reckless about those things, aren't they? he can think of a few people who would probably be that way, at least.

in any case, before he even takes a sip because of said heat, he may as well ask:]

Do you have any recommendations? [he's not unwilling to try something else, since she seems to be judging his plain choices!]

ALY THE WILD...........

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Hmm... All the pies here are pretty good. The manager's a real nut for making them. The curry's not bad either, but I'd stay away from the mapo tofu.

[Unless he'd like to die from spice, but Shiki assumes that most people aren't here for that. She looks back towards the kitchen though, thinking about what ingredients they have in stock right now.]

If you want something else though, I could probably whip it up. Probably.

the only thing that's actually unpredictable is my tagging speed tbh

[jokered]

[well.

shiki did kind of say the magic word, and though it's incredibly subtle for his somewhat muted expression, akira does seem to perk up a bit.]

...The curry.

[oh? ]

I'd like to try that, too.

b..also help me my icons are on strike kaye

[immunizen]

That's no way to greet someone!!!

[Zen places his hand on the sword, ready to draw it out. He's trying so hard not to get temperamental over this. Help. ]

Do you wanna fight ?? I'm not exactly the best person to mess with.

[All Zen wanted was a nice stroll... a break from castle paperwork. Instead, he gets this. ...Why!]

HOLDS it's okay..... i just gave in and got my icons back tbh

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That so?

[She says it like a challenge. This guy seems... pretty earnest, if she's being honest. It's a quick first impression to make, but her instincts tend to be pretty good. Still, he has a weapon with him, and in her experience with these endless dreams and worlds she walks into, that's enough to be involved.]

Then I'll see that for myself. [IT'S FIGHT TIME, PUT YOUR DUKES UP ZEN!!]

LMFAO...

[immunizen]

You think I'm messing around, don't you? [Zen unsheathes his sword and points it at Shiki.]

My name is Zen Wistaria and I am the Second Prince of Clarines. Since you won't stand down...

Show me what you're made of! [mfw Kiki and Mitsuhide are gonna kill him if Shiki doesn't get to it first. Oh well. He can deal with his aids later. FIGHT TIME NOW. This is literally the second fight log I've written with kaye this week.

yamete. ]

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Let's see if that title of yours actually means something!

[God is she in Europe?? She's never heard of Clarines, but who knows with these things honestly. Blade still in hand though, Shiki comes CHARGING IN. Zen is in a literal fight for his life..... That I'm too lazy to write out how did this happen to us Nami.........

It's time to break out the bs.]

[immunizen]

[Zen hopes his title is more than something showy! He pulls his sword in an arc with a cutting motion. The sound of an explosion catches his attention first. Instead of charging forward, he charges back. There should be enough distance between them now. ]

Did you hear that? An explosion.....I need to check it.

[Gomenasai Shiki no fight today.]

See you later.

[Are you just letting Zen go like that????]

[refuges]

i am here. let us do things. i have no idea what to do. tell me your thirst and i shall follow.

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oh man IT'S BEEN A MILLION AND ONE YEARS SINCE I GOT TO RP THIS SHIP i'm suddenly paralyzed by the endless list of possibilities.........

HOW ABOUT SOMETHING CUTE AND DOMESTIC like.... we know mikiya marries into the ryougi family given mana's last name, so shiki proposing to mikiya?? or the other way around anyways???? HOW DOES THAT SOUND

[refuges]

That sounds precious and I would love to do that! I could see Mikiya casually bringing it up because that's how he rolls and it escalates from there?

AIGHT if you want anything changed here just lmk!

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[It's a regular day in the post-KNK7 life which means. Things are actually nice? Peaceful? Arguably even happy. It's still a surreal feeling for Shiki, but that doesn't mean she's letting go of these days anytime soon. No, after everything that's happened, she'll hold this time as close to her as possible until her dying breath.

All that said though, it really is a regular day. It's the weekend, which means there's no school for today, and that leaves Shiki with... nothing to do. She has nothing planned aside from lying in bed until someone inevitably shows up at her door. Probably Mikiya with a magazine or lunch in hand. There's no reason for anything else to happen, right?

Little does she know though...]

a!!! thank you tm for providing us with the magic coffee shop

[determinded]

[ Although Mana has become rather experienced at getting Mitsuru to go along with her whims, there's still the rare occasion when he gets a particularly shady assignment and absolutely refuses to let her tag along.

This would be one of such times.

And so, after several minutes of negotiation, vague threats (from Mana), and some bribery, Mitsuru got the girl to agreed to wait for him at the little coffee shop around the corner.

"I'll get the most expensive item in the menu!" she threatened, in a final attempt to change his mind—to which the man only waved his hand and replied to get two of it if she wanted before disappearing into a sea of people.

A Ryougi doesn't make empty threats, though, which is why when she's approached by a (rather brash sounding, actually) waitress, she replies: ]

What is the most expensive thing you have?

[ Her eyes are still fixed on the menu, since she's trying to find the dish in question on her own. ]

ahnenerbe here to serve all our rp needs

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The most expensive thing?

[That's. Admittedly not what Shiki was expecting??? This girl doesn't exactly look like she'd have deep pockets, but then again, who was she to judge? (Admittedly though she does look around for a brief second to see if maybe there's a butler of some kind ready to pay. Akitaka sure did have his uses back in the day.)

Buuuuut that's not really her problem, is it? If this kid's here to irresponsibly blow some money on some fancy food, so be it.]

Probably the set meal. [She takes the menu from Mana's hands to flip to the very back where there's a very deluxe, very premium, absurdly fancy 10-course meal that a cafe of this size has no reason to have. Yet there it is.] You sure that's what you wanna go with?

[determinded]

[ There's something really familiar about this lady's voice, she feels, but there it's hard to try and pinpoint what exactly it is when most of her attention is focused on the set meal in question. Her eyes skim over the dishes and rapidly scroll down to the price.

Perfect. ]

Ah, yes please! I'd like to order one! [ The second one she can order when Mitsuru-san shows up, just to torment him more. ]

Does it include a drink too? [ And that's when she finally looks up to the waitress. She lets out a tiny, high-pitched gasp. ]

M-Mother?!

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[She's just about to reply that it comes with a with similarly ridiculous amount of choices for drinks when suddenly she's being called "Mother."

Uh.]

Do I look old enough to be your mom? [???? SHE IS SO LOST, who could possibly think she's a mom, let alone this kid she's never met in her life.

(There is something strangely familiar about her though, like in a weird pseudo deja vu kind of way. Her eyes seem almost familiar, but she can't really place it anywhere, and thus she lets the feeling go as nothing more than an odd, random thought.)]