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

[fabrefactions]

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. ]

Comments

[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?

[fabrefactions]

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!

[fabrefactions]

... He liked camellia flowers. Perhaps we could create a grown and painted garden for him.

[ His mother would probably like that too. ]

[maskreant]

That sounds like a good idea.

[ After some time, Akira finally reaches the middle. His side isn't painted obviously, but it's outlined and visible. ]

Camellia flowers are the white ones?

[fiddlestick]

[Elliot meanwhile is using his magic to help him paint his half of it. He'll pull up the hood on his raincoat to keep from getting too wet.

But Akira fielded his question since he's not THAT familiar with flowers, so he'll be quiet while Yusuke answers]

[fabrefactions]

They can be, but I do remember the ones my father was fond of being a deep red-pink colour.

[ Hmm........ ]

[maskreant]

Hm. We'll figure that out.

[ They're only red and blue, but it's okay. He waves over to Elliot!! They've got a good section of the graveyard covered with all three of them. They may have missed some small details with how large it is, but the tombstones for the most part have been outlined. ]

Want to waterbomb from the air for some actual color?

[ Water magic is so convenient. ]

[fiddlestick]

[That's right water magic is the best magic.]

Deep red-pink.... [How will they pull that one off? Maybe with Akira's brush somehow? Hm.

But oh he catches that request. He'll give a nod] Okay!

[Then conjuring up some more water mixed with paint, he'll shoot it into the air, so it'll come raining down on the cemetery. It's beautiful.]

[fabrefactions]

I'm sure we could get creative with the colours. A light purple, or simply sticking with red would be fine.

[ Oh. It's like coloured rain, pouring onto the cemetery and revealing it in washes and blends of red, blue and purple. How charming. ]

It's lovely ... there's something about a graveyard that is filled with colour that makes it feel less sombre.

[maskreant]

[ He hums thoughtfully—he’ll ask some people who he thinks are red. The cemetery is now a mix of purple and different shades of blue, making it very whimsical rather than foreboding or ominous. Akira thinks it’s a nice look and he hopes that the spirits appreciate it. ]

It looks great. Really enhances the mood. [ Patting both Elliot and Yusuke on the back, he holds onto them so they’re all linked. ] Those paint eraser dogs might come by here once in a while, so it’ll need periodic maintenance.

So we have to hold the fort till the 12th, right?

[fiddlestick]

[Elliot will nod along with them, clasping his own hands together]

Yeah, it really does. [no wonder Day of the Dead is so vibrant] Our colors really combine harmoniously.

[He's not too surprised, the three of them tend to get along well]

And that's a good idea. I can stop here sometimes on my way home.

[fabrefactions]

Yes, that has been the major hurdle thus far. [ Aside from the whole trying to paint a route halfway across the city thing. ] But now I know where it is, it will be easier to find and keep repainting, if need be.

[ But it looks lovely. A celebration, rather than a dirge. ]

The 12th is correct. [ ... ] And... thank you. This will make it so much simpler.