[open] [ that picture from the iron giant of the guy yelling ART ]

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WHO: Yusuke Kitagawa + OPEN
WHERE: Around Recolle.
WHEN: From 5/3 to 5/12...!
WHAT: Oh just... normal things.
WARNINGS: Excessive use of PAINT.



[ Anyone who runs into Yusuke from the moment he gets his hands on his paintbrush and a paint pot is going to be aware of two distinct things: firstly, that he is an artist and definitely knows what he's doing with the utensils at his disposal. This ain't his first rodeo, that's for sure.

Secondly though, is that Yusuke is painting a lot like a man possessed - he's specifically focused on finding outlines and getting an idea of the layout, despite his well known attention to detail, and just... doesn't seem to be stopping. From the moment he finds his painting tools, he's back tracking to his home and wildly painting the street back into existence.

And this is how he is for the majority of the week. There's a method to his madness though, he's clearly looking for something, and seems to retracing old steps in an attempt to find it. The longer he's at it, the sloppier the paintwork becomes and, quite honestly, the worse for wear Yusuke seems. He only stops when it gets too dark to paint, and returns home, before leaving to begin again early in the morning. Watch him long enough, and you may even catch him swaying on the spot, or heavy lidded, like he's about to fall asleep on his feet.

... Help him? This is just sad. ]

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[fiddlestick]

[Yep. Elliot is now covered in Yusuke's work. Sigh.] Y-Yeah, but there's plenty of other--

[But whatever he was going to feebly argue, that gets forgotten when Akira brings up Kohryu. Eren and Elliot had just talked about Kohryu the other day, and so he gets extra excited]

Better than a horse!! That's a great idea! [does a little double fist pump to show his enthusiasm. Yeah dragon riding!!!]

[maskreant]

[ Thank you for admitting you're a child, Yusuke. ]

I should be able to keep Kohryu out for several breaks now since following Yusuke didn't take up too much energy.

[ Also because he has SP adhesive 3 on which... He should probably give Yusuke one so he can practice with ease. With the snap of Akira's fingers, half of his face lights up with a familiar flame. The fire crackles and manifests where the dragon appears, gold and magnanimous. His whiskers coil in the air as he hovers over them, watching them with careful red eyes. ]

We should be able to paint Yusuke's street and cover more ground this way.

[ Akira hops on and when they join him. Good thing no one is out—except for this old man who is trying to get his mail, now staring at the dragon. Whoops. ]

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[ A youthful outlook on life is important. Wait--following...? ]

How long were you two stalking m--[ Thankfully he is cut off by the magnificent arrival of Kohryu, coiling and floating in the air above them. For a moment, his hands itch to sketch the majestic dragon, but as much as he wants, sketching would not help him in his endeavours to repaint the graveyard into existence. ]

If it saves time, I can hardly say no.

[ Oh. Hello old man. Don't mind them, and their dragon friend. You saw nothing. ]

[fiddlestick]

[He just...gives a nervous laugh at Yusuke's start of the question- he rather not answer how long it took. When Kohryu appears, he focuses on him- giving a wave. Hi Kohryu nice to see you again--

Oh. An old man noticed them. Elliot gulps nervously and climbs onto the dragon quickly, as if that'll stop the staring]

I-It was a lot easier when people didn't notice anything...

[maskreant]

I never thought this would happen and there were times where I wished it did, but...

[ This is awkward? Once both of them are on, Kohryu gracefully rises only a little big over the neighborhood. They can see a couple of houses and start dumping all their paint now. The sky is also unfortunately white, which makes Akira curious.

Don't mind if he dabs a spot and part of the sky becomes nothing. Actually, there's a bit of a cloud outline, but it's hard to notice. ]

Can you pin me the location, Elliot? I'll navigate while you guys handle the paint.

[ Yes. ]

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It's strange in a way. These things are ... odd when we're first exposed to them, and disorienting. Yet now we're more accustomed to the weird things, it's strange to see people bewildered or scared by them.

[ ... Hm.

After a moment, Yusuke mimics Akira's motion - only he lifts his hand and brush into the sky and drags a trail of pale, pale blue around and through the clouds. ]

[fiddlestick]

[he taps his phone a few time, and pins the location]

Location pinned!

[Pocketing his own phone, he'll hold onto Kohryu with one hand while using another to channel another volley of watercolors onto the area below]

Ahaha, well I think we're just examples of how humans can adapt to anything.

[maskreant]

Basically, Elliot is saying we've become weird, so to us normal people are weird.

[ The houses start to show their dark black outlines, but they need a second paint for it to turn any kind of color. Akira checks his own phone to see Elliot's pin and starts steering towards the direction of Yusuke's house.

Once they're there, they hover over the house. ]

This should be it.

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Weird is a term very much in the eye of the beholder.

[ To someone who has been called weird often, this is a sticking point. When they're hovering over his house, he holds still for a moment. ]

I suppose we shall find out.

[ He flicks some paint down at it thoughtfully, aiming for distinctive features on his house - like the gate, or the front door. ]

[fiddlestick]

T-That's not exactly what I getting at...

[Akira don't make it sound worse!! But he's not here for an argument about semantics. Instead he'll glance down at the area below them too. Not wanting to cause Yusuke's home water damage, this time he'll conjure some wind to blow the paint towards the house below. It splatters in sweeping streaks]

[maskreant]

[ He laughs a bit while gently nudging Elliot with his elbow since he knows that isn't what Elliot means, but it's something they probably all have heard of in some point in their lives. It's a little comfort with a little joke.

He cranes his neck a bit to see if this is definitely the Kitagawa estate—the familiar gates manifest, then the yard. Parts of the house come are outlined with Elliot's help before a fraction of it becomes a mix of blues. ]

Did you want us to land?

[ Or are they going to keep going? ]

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[ Yusuke shakes his head. ]

As long as the house is sufficiently visible, it would be preferable to go...

[ He twists in his seat, so the house is behind him and he glances from side to side. ] That way, I believe. [ He points right. ]

... One more coat on the house though, before that. Just to be sure.

[fiddlestick]

[Elliot will give a nod to Yusuke, it's your call. He deploys another burst of air and paint, hoping to aim for the house. ]

[maskreant]

[ Akira sneaks in some of his own paint, letting the red mix with the other blues. the Kitagawa residence ends up being a mix of blue and purple, maybe some red in certain areas. Overall, it looks good! Almost like it was airbrushed. ]

Nice.

[ And they'll go along their way towards East of here as Yusuke asks, still pouring paint rain until the graveyard is found. Tombstones peak alongside the foliage that covers the place. Instead of peaceful, it looks... Eerie when outlined. ]

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[ It... is rather aesthetically pleasing. Like in real life, the three of them mesh rather well. How nice. ]

Yes, this is more than enough.

[ When they're over the graveyard though, Yusuke just watches as paint rains down. He... knows where, and by extension, which one is his father's but... ]

I feel as though I should fully paint it. All of them, really. Out of respect.

[fiddlestick]

[he watches as the paint reveals a...graveyard. Oh. So this is what yusuke was so determined to reach]

Yeah, I agree. Let's paint them all.

[He doesn't want to risk leaving any of them forgotten out here. It's too sad]

Can I...ask who you're visiting?

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My father.

[ He pauses, and then: ]

Admittedly, it is for the sake of my mother. She will want to visit him soon.

[ Hm. ] Perhaps we can do the perimeter and work our way in?

[maskreant]

[ Quiet, he doesn't say anything about the reveal. He knew and giving Yusuke his condolences would seem too... Off. He has probably heard it enough times and another wouldn't do anything. Instead, he smiles at his friend before shifting gears. ]

That sounds good. I'll take—[ Checks his phone for the compass... ] East?

[ But before Akira goes to the skirts of the graveyard, he adds this: ]

We should pick out some flowers later.

[fiddlestick]

Oh... [Elliot had never thought about it, but it was true Yusuke never mentioned his dad. Did he die when he was really young...? He supposes it would be hard to mourn someone you barely remember...] That explains the determination.

I'll take west! [As for flowers] If we can't find any flowers, you could use the zinnias in my room. They're blooming.

[they're meant for his parents memorial, but...he's sure mom and dad wouldn't mind]

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Yes.

[ Oh. OKAY you guys are being super sweet? Heck? ]

... That would be nice. I will have to find some with plenty of colour, or rather, a way to paint plenty of colour onto them. [ He can't help but smile. ] Thank you.

[maskreant]

Thanks, Elliot.

[ Akira will just take it! It's better than painting the city for the flower shop when they should be painting important things like... the gas and electric facility.

Since he doesn't have water powers, he has to paint normally. It makes him consider that he should keep a supersoaker for the month. ]

It's no problem, Yusuke. It's the least we can do? [ Hmmm. ] I think we should add an art piece on top of that.

[ Just a doodle from each of them filled appreciation. ]

[fiddlestick]

Aw, nothing. It's for a good cause!

[Finding a flower shop with the world like this would be a hassle. Who knows if there's one even open right now]</small. An art piece?

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Still, it is a lovely thing to hear. I'm sure whatever we offer up will look beautiful.

[ Hmm. ]

I wonder what we should draw... and if it's appropriate to do so.

[maskreant]

It's appropriate if you think it's appropriate.

[ But to Elliot's question... What kind of art piece? Akira taps his chin thoughtfully. ]

And we should let the artist pick. Right, Elliot?

[fiddlestick]

It should be fine. Back home, people would make graffiti murals as memorials all the time.

[Embrace your inner graffiti artist Yusuke. Elliot will nod with Akira]

Right!