nineteen crows (朱) action

[yourhatred]

[There's a figure clothed all in black and deep feathers of the same color sitting on the edge of the fountain. He's wearing a rather distinctive headdress, the fact that his outfit isn't more native american than it is possibly attributed to his struggles against the full transformation.

The blind man says nothing, nor spares attention to anyone that passes him by unless they address him first.

Dark birds of all shapes and sizes have gathered around his feet and all around the edges of the fountain as well. They are also eerily silent, scattering as anyone approaches on to return to the same spot at the first opportunity.]

((Itachi will be playing the role of Raven, the trickster.))

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[deathsdoctor]

Nothing a trip home won't solve, that's for sure.

[He wants other things... freedom, his nakama, One Piece...

...

... even, briefly...

But wanting and been able to have - here - are two different things.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Then I would hope you would be heading in that direction sometime soon.

Unless you're finding that task difficult.

[You never knew with these experiments.]

[deathsdoctor]

[An irritated sigh.]

I'm hoping I will actually manage it this time.

Or at least make it into the clothing store.

[Goddamn Malnosso and their ideas of fun.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

If not a change of clothes, you'd think they'd at least allow you a bath.

I would attempt that when given the chance.

[deathsdoctor]

[As long as bath means not throwing himself into any lakes or rivers or being in enough water that he'd actually be immobilized, that would be awesome. The sickening feeling of power drain would be worth it.

But Itachi doesn't know about the source of his abilities... or that inherent weakness.

He thinks.]

First opportunity, Mister Itachi, first opportunity.

What about yourself? Do you plan to hang by the fountain all day?

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I hadn't planned on it originally, but it seems that I might be all the same.

At least until someone gives me a reason to move.

[deathsdoctor]

[Aa... dear. Experiment stuck too?]

Would the promise of a drink be good enough reason?

[After he manages to actually get cleaned up of course.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

...I suppose that would be acceptable. Provided you allow me to challenge you in some manner.

[Not in the actual drinking part. No, that wouldn't work out well at all.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Unless you have a One Piece alcohol tolerance... probably not. But it would be interesting, none the less.]

... that sounds fine to me. [Oh, what are they both getting themselves into?] Provided I'm decent for whatever challenge you have in mind.

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I will need you to define "decent".

[deathsdoctor]

Not practically naked.

[Like now. He wants his clothes.

Unless nakedness... of course was part of the challenge.

And in that case...

Well.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

That's acceptable.

[And he stands. The trained birds around him fly off en masse toward the closest trees.]

[deathsdoctor]

[Just watching those birds for a moment and noting that. That's... interesting. And strange.

Almost as if they were in your thrall.]

I live in House 22. It shouldn't take me long to get cleaned up once we get there.

[Provided he doesn't start wandering off to the woods again.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

Would you like me to follow?

[For whatever reason. He's been sitting a while.

Maybe he can keep the other man on the right path.]

[deathsdoctor]

I did promise you a drink, didn't I?

[That's a yes.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure if you wanted to meet there after you'd finished what you wanted to do or not.

I see my answer now.

[deathsdoctor]

[All he needs to do take a quick shower and throw on some clothes. That doesn't take long.]

Aa. [He's going to start sauntering in the direction of House 22. So far, so good.] Well... it won't take me very long to clean up, so you can enjoy something while you wait for me. And then we can figure out what you want to challenge me at.

[You can also ensure he gets actually home.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[The Raven follows.]

I'm sure we can settle on something eventually.

[deathsdoctor]

[No deviating from the path yet, and there's the bridge ahead. And the river.]

Mmhm. Should you win, are you going to want something from me?

[Since the theme is fairytales for this experiment... he's going to assume the deck's stacked in favor of the house. There's always a hidden catch or several to these challenges (fine print, man), winnings that turn out to be a curse (always a fixture in tales about greed), and a price to be paid if you lose.

And well, shinobi.

It won't be as easy as it appears.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

I haven't decided yet.

[There's nothing he really wants from Law, yet he feels the need to devise a trade of some sort anyway.]

[deathsdoctor]

[That's... disappointing. In a way.]

Aa. [There's a thoughtful distracted pause and his voice turns distant and curious.] Going to throw this question right back at you, Itachi... is there anything you desire?

[Uh oh.

Better catch him... he's going in the direction of the woods towards CH2.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

[Itachi watches him with a raised brow for a moment before resting a hand on his shoulder and steering him back down the correct path.]

Most of the things I want are not easily obtainable through a few tricks.

1/2

[deathsdoctor]

[...

... snapping back to reality now.

Frustrated sighing and he rubs his temples briefly.]

Thanks.

[deathsdoctor]

[A slightly arched eyebrow and a teasing tone.] Planning a little trickery in this challenge of yours, eh? [Well, of course. Expecting nothing less.]

[yourhatred.livejournal.com]

It is unfortunately in my nature right now.