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Posted: May 16th 2016
From: Horikawa Kunihiro

Now that it's spring the fields and orchards around Baron Samedi's temple are starting to bear fruit. Peaches and plums and berries and cherries and all kinds of things. There's way more than just the two of us can eat so I'm inviting anyone here who wants some to help themselves. If you let me know what you want I can try to have those ready for you otherwise I can just make up boxes of a variety of things.

I also have a few pies and sweet breads I made with them that are up for grabs.

[ooc note: Heads up, Baron Samedi's plantation is actually haunted so anyone that actually tries to eat this stuff raw will end up with some ridiculous curse. Cooking the fruit will serve to purify it (like cooking out the alcohol in something). Hence Horikawa is completely unaware of these affects.

Curses are up to you and vary from
Sensory loss (pick a sense and it's gone!)
Physical alteration (it could be your hair or your hair or your height or perhaps you've got something new like horns or a tail. Maybe your body is now covered in attractive green splotches. Please try to keep this to small mostly harmless changes)
Language error (maybe your character reverts back to their native tongue, maybe they suddenly have no filter. Or they feel compelled to converse entirely in rhyme. Or song. Whether or not this affects writing is your choice.)

Changes will occur 24 IC hours after being consumed and last for approximately 3-4 IC days. Feel free to message me with any questions. And have fun.]

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[ Don't mind him poking around the produce. There's an appreciative whistle as he looks it all over and indeed, this is definitely far more than anything they could ever eat on their own.

He's a little surprised that out of a garden of death, so much could grow. It's kind of ironic. Though he can't help but be a liiiiiiiiitle bit wary. After all, it's his garden on his plantation. Nothing's ever normal where his land's concerned.

But hey, who's going to turn down free fruit?

...hmm. Idea. Looking up and calling out. ]

Hori? D'you mind if I bring some over to a mate of mine? Aces in the kitchen. Might appreciate a bit of this.

[In truth Horikawa should be a bit more wary himself. As he inspects one of the peaches, he can't help admiring the attractive blush or just how soft the fuzzy skin feels against his hand. The flesh firm but yielding to a gentle pressure without ever turning to a bruise. Even it's perfection was suspect.

But the tart of stone fruit and berries sits off to the side with a piece carved out of it. He'd sampled it himself and it had been perfectly average in every way and that was enough to assuage his doubt. Content, he now sets the peach in a pint sized basket with a few others varying in shades of soft yellow and pretty pinks.

So it is that Ron's request seems perfectly harmless as well. Really, Horikawa sounds a bit confused as to why his god would even need to ask.]

Why would I mind? It'd be a waste if we just let it all go bad.

Edited 2016-11-16 03:30 (UTC)

Just in case you'd think to turn a profit off the lot!

[ Hey, it's what he'd do so he only seems half serious about the suggestion. But there's a hum though as he looks everything over. ]

If that's the case, I'll take a second for another mate of mine. M'sure he'd appreciate the free nosh. But everything's looking aces! Who knew it'd turn out so well, eh?

[ He's picking up one of those plums, looking them over curiously. Nice firm skin. That delicate smell just barely beneath the surface. Yes, these were definitely looking good. Already he's bustling about, designating some shadows to pack him a couple of boxes with a little bit of everything. Perhaps Horikawa had seen them earlier: slipping out of the manor, bringing in some baskets and boxes when they were full, filling others when they were empty, taking the empty ones back out to the orchard. ]

Good job today, by the by.

hello horikawa-kun!!

[When will Yamato use consistent capitalization and punctuation, it's a mystery.]

I'd like to come get some but should I bring a bag or a basket or a box??

[He doesn't want anything getting crushed... that would be a waste, even if it's excess.]

I'd like some, if you don't mind. I like all of those fruits, so a box would be great.

Thank you.

Oh that's a good point. [Admitted he just didn't like having to throw any of it out. Finding any sort of use for it was better than nothing. He doesn't exactly look distraught but he does start to wonder if he had come to a hasty decision.

God or not, it was still a commodity and money still didn't grow on trees even in heaven.]

If you'd rather do that it wouldn't be hard for me to edit the post. It's your fruit after all. Ah-- [He can't help looking a little abashed at the praise which comes so much more frequently than from his previous gods.] It's no trouble either way.

Our fruit, mate. You picked it and have s'much right to it as I.

[ Hey, you live here too. What's his is yours, after all. There's a hum though as he thinks it over. ]

You prolly don't have to edit anything. Could always just set up shop in the Near Shore prolly. Seems to be a big something or the other going on. I'd be happy to do it for you if you help me get it there.

You just need to bring yourself Yasusada-san. The shadows that live here have been helping us pack things into boxes.

[Where that's all coming from though... well it was kind of hard to ask when they didn't talk much.]

sure why not
the venerable residents of temple neith would probably prefer pie if thats a thing but im down for actual fruit
like apples or something if youve got them

[How can he say no? Free food is free food! Though Joker tries to be as respectful as he can despite his bright clothing and face paint. For him, such accents are normal, though if someone asks him why, he doesn't have a good answer. The same goes for his name.

He can't imagine that was the name he was born with, but it suits him well enough.]

Pies an' sweet breads? Yer making my mouth water! Forgive me, I haven't introduced myself...

I'm Joker an' I can assure all yer food doesn't go ta waste!

Edited 2016-11-17 05:59 (UTC)

If my brother was here, he would be chomping at the bit for some of those fresh fruits of yours. If you still have some extra apples or pomegranates laying about I would like a few.

If it isn't a problem I would like to take a few peaches.

what kind of pie is it? i want some!!

Oh, fresh fruit in spring sounds delightful! My lord will surely enjoy a few baked into tarts.

I shall gladly take an entire arrangement of anything you have to offer.

Sure thing. What size box? Everything is fresh so it should keep for at least a week.

I'm terribly sorry but the apples won't be in season until fall at least. Right now it's mostly stone fruits and berries. Although I did see a lemon tree out there for some reason...

Just a small box should be fine.

Thank you so much for this.

Unfortunately, I don't think we'll see apples for at least a few more months. That's probably true for pomegranates too but I can keep my eyes out. If you want to wait I'd be happy to let you know when they start to show up of course.

That's simple enough. Will you be picking them up or would you rather I send them to you?

There's more than one! Peach of course and triple berry pie and a cherry clafoutis... if you have time and felt like dropping by you could take a look and help yourself to whatever you like.

Oh who is your lord?
Is it just the two of you? [So he knows how much to prepare for the right number of people...]

all of those sound incredible, especially the cherry clafoutis! oh, it's been a long, long time since i had it! ☆

i'll take a slice of each, please （‐＾▽＾‐）

Yamanami Keisuke! [ Can you just hear the pride in her text? No? Oh, bother. Well, she is proud of him nonetheless. ] Here he is Guan Yu, god of war. And yes, it is simply the two of us...

[ She has to wonder about her crew members tbh. Maybe she's always hungry because those phantoms are hungry. They are technically a part of her after all! Oh but saying that would just be weird, and she doesn't want to be viewed as weird, so: ] But... perhaps we may have more? If you have more available.

Right. Sorry.

[It's still taking come getting used to after he worked so hard to endear himself to to god that was only a step away from being nonexistent. And then he actually was.]

Sure we could do that though. [Then it hits him, smacking his fist into his palm.] That's right! The victims of the demon attack. They could definitely use the food right now.

[When you make a public post, it stands to reason that a few people would show up unannounced but Horikawa seems to be completely prepared for it. He graces Joker with one of his brightest smiles as is only befitting of a good host.]

That's right. It's a pleasure, Joker. Would you like to come in? [He holds the door to the mansion wide open. It's a charming two story affair, a little worn on the surface as if to only hint at the oddities contained within.]

You can take whatever you like best.

shadows???

[Explain, Hori?!]

They're shadows?

[How else is he supposed to explain? Everyone has one right??]

Mr. Knox says they were here when he first arrived. They can be quite helpful. [Which is to say, sometimes they are exactly the opposite...]

Edited 2016-11-18 06:30 (UTC)

damn i need to start reading up on my fruits then
much as i am dedicated body and soul to citrus eating lemons is relegated to a level of badassery beyond even myself
only the true citrus masters can achieve that kind of lofty goal
i guess strawberries are cool too if those are part of your berry harvest

Exactly what came to mind. Good lad!

[ It was good to know that they were on the same page when it came to thinks like this at least. ]

I can always settle down there and you can hold the fort back home, eh? Just in case anyone comes round looking for a share.

Thank you. I'll be picking them up.

that's very kind of you

i would like to have some fruit if it is ok (^^ゞ

i really like baking so anythings good.

(人❛ᴗ❛)♪

Edited 2016-11-19 05:45 (UTC)

As they say, Patience is a virtue. If you will be so kind as to keep me in mind I will gladly return the favor. My name is Yukio by the way.

I didn't know shadows could do that

[Like... move... but then again, he supposes he shouldn't be too surprised. Why wouldn't shadows wander around being helpful up here? It's really not any stranger than anything else up here.]

well if you're really sure

Thank ye. [Joker steps into the mansion, feeling completely out of place. His past consists of him being the son of a prostitute and basically living in squalor for the first part of his life. Mansions are just...not well-known to him.]

Yer kindness will not be forgotten. Are ye sure you don't want anything in return?

Edited 2016-11-24 13:53 (UTC)

[Horikawa smiles, albeit sheepishly, at the praise, something he always tends to brush off.]

I meant to help out with the recovery as well. Once these guys finish up I could at least give you a hand bringing them to the town.

[Even if gods could teleport... that was a lot to carry at one time.

I don't know. Maybe it would make more sense if we knew who they belonged to. [Obviously to have a shadow you need someone to attach it to. Obviously.]

But it's not like they have any distinguishing features. Well... I think one of them wears a hat. Maybe.

Of course! What kind of things are you planning to make? I'll be sure to pick the best fruit for the job (☆｀・ω・´)ｂ

[Oh there's that weird feeling again, like something's familiar, not so bad as if he had a face to put with the name but enough to unsettle him all the same.]

I'm starting to think there's enough to feed the whole far shore. It's no problem. I can send you both a little bit of everything. If you like I could drop by with it later? [No he's not snooping at all.]

Got it! I'll be here most of the day but I was planning to drop by and help out with the town later. Just let me know when you plan on dropping by.

It's nothing really. If you didn't take it, it would just go to waste anyway.

Edited 2016-11-29 01:34 (UTC)

Perhaps you could work your way up to their level with some lemonade?

Indeed they are though.

Of course! Please stop by any time.

Although, our temple is situated up in the mountains. The easiest route to take would be to follow the valley's river to the main temple. If you need assistance, I can send a crew member and a plane to pick you up at the base.

Your god has a plane? That's kind of amazing.

[He doesn't feel like it would be appropriate to ask for a lift just because it's cool but... that would be cool.]

Honestly you're helping us get rid of it all. These guys just keep bringing it in and I think I'd die again try to eat it all.

[Even if the house itself is overwhelming -- shadows darting too and fro with their boxes of fruit are something to take in all on their own -- Horikawa does his best to affect a welcoming air. A guest is a guest and should be made to feel at home.

While you're here can I get you anything? Aside from the fruit that is.

Ah... yes. Through me, he has planes.

[ They are her planes, technically. Being a spirit of a ship. ]

The Nakajima E8N can pick you and any cargo up at the base of the river, if you would like. They are quite sturdy. [ She's.... used them to carry lots of food up to the temple before, hahaaaa. ]

see this is the point where i have to seriously consider plumbing the untold depths of the temple kitchen for a juicer
because i cant see lemon squeezing working that well for me otherwise
but yeah i can take the weak grasshopper route and start with lemonade

im pretty sure my god would be into strawberries too so you know why not both
lemons and strawberries we can make this work

I'd appreciate the help, Hori! There's quite a bit to go by so I'd imagine it'd take us a while.

[ Rubbing his nose lightly, looking at the boxes of fruit around them. ]

If there's anyone in particular you'd want to give a batch to, best we set some aside from them before taking the lot we'll be giving out down.

a real hat or a shadow hat?? [yams please]

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