[Semi-Closed] Catch-all Log for May

[lightofkshahrewar]

WHO: Kaveh and various
WHERE: around Kaisou
WHEN: mid to late May
WHAT: catch-all log
WARNINGS: none for now but will update if necessary

[ The second half of May will be a busy one for Kaveh! Not only will he start working at The Vogue, but he also applies to join POKEGO's apprenticeship program. Feel free to hit me up on Plurk or Discord if you want to do a thread with him. ]

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CLOSED TO ZULIUS

[lightofkshahrewar]

Dress to impress.

[ Kaveh mutters the words to himself, fussing with the lapels of his suit once last time as he gives his reflection a final once-over in the mirror. ]

You can do this, Kaveh.

[ With his bank account in dire straits, Kaveh is well aware that he needs to find a job. He can't afford to be picky, and he knows that, but... as soon as he passed by The Vogue Theatre, Kaveh became determined to find a way to work there.

Kaveh loves the theatre. Some of his fondest memories of his father, from his childhood, were the times his family went to the theatre, before—well. Before.

Of course, he hasn't given up on being an architect. He fully intends to continue running his design firm on the side, just in case he can find any potential clients here in Kaisou. In the meantime, however, he still has rent to pay, not to mention the mountain of outstanding debt tied to his name. He needs money, and to get money, he needs work.

With a briefcase full of potential set design sketches, in hopes of impressing the theatre management, Kaveh sets off for The Vogue in one of his best suits. He might be erring on the side of too formal but, given the circumstances, he'd rather make a splash than underwhelm.

It's showtime. ]

CLOSED TO YUUKI

[lightofkshahrewar]

[ After an thoroughly unexpected windfall, Kaveh impulsively decides he'll splurge—just a little!—on something nice for the apartment he shares with Abasi. The basement apartment is so woefully under-decorated and drab that Kaveh finds it, frankly, rather depressing. Even if Abasi can't be bothered to deal with such things, Kaveh knows that all living beings need enrichment, Abasi included.

Maybe he'll pick out some aesthetically pleasing shower curtains and a nicer bathroom rug for their singular shared bathroom, that way they can both start off their day with a warm and welcoming splash of color. Anything's better than what they've got now, which is the thought that leads Kaveh to the local Target.

He's quite pleased with himself by the time he's finished wandering through the Bath and Bedding section of the store, his choices neatly tucked inside the red shopping basket hanging off his arm. On his way to the front of the store to check out, however, he happens to pass by the art supplies—and belatedly remembering he's running low on a few things, Kaveh makes the fateful decision to head down the aisle. ]

!?

[ Obviously an artist of his caliber has moved far beyond the colorful art kits they make and sell for children, but that—that isn't an art kit. He knows the sharp angles and elegant detailing of this metal briefcase as intimately as the back of his own hand, recognizing instantly that the briefcase-shaped toolbox is his and his alone.

Or not. Several kids have already happened upon the metal 'art kit' before he arrived, chattering excitedly amongst themselves about their cool one-of-a-kind find, since none of the other kits look anything like this. Kaveh hastens forward, suddenly desperate not to lose out on what he feels belongs to him, but negotiations break down rather quickly despite his best efforts.

By the time someone else wanders by, they might see a rather flustered Kaveh in an unfortunate situation: he's forcibly grabbed the 'kit', using his adult height to hold it out of reach of the children. One is crying rather loudly, while another beats their fists against his torso, and a third angrily threatens to call their mother. ]

Listen to me!

[ Kaveh protests, to no avail, feeling like the worst person in the entire world. ]

This isn't an art kit at all, so you kids should really pick something else—ow!

[killerapp]

[Yuuki, as a rule, does not like going out to do his shopping. He goes out to get eggs or other things that are likely to get damaged or need to be a specific type/size/brand/whatever, but he generally just gets whatever he needs delivered.

Unfortunately, today is one of those days where he can't do a delivery. Target is having a sale on Hot Pockets but only in store, and there's also a sale on the flavoring packets he adds to water that he doesn't trust other people to buy for him so...here he is. In Target. Ugh. At least he has Chibi with him, as well as Pod (which he really needs to figure out how to program a name into). Does feel bad that Maru can't come with him, but she isn't well-behaved enough to pass as a support animal.

He's wandering around, passing by the crafts section, when he hears what sounds like Abasi's roommate and crying children. He turns the corner and...

What the hell. Chibi giggles from her place in Yuuki's bag.]

Everything okay over here?

[bebest]

[Zulius is getting pretty used to people dropping by the Vogue looking for work at this point. Lesser men might be worried that they're getting some sort of reputation for being a bleeding heart or something, but Zulius is not lesser men. He's not a lesser anything, in his opinion. So he's not surprised when he's summoned to the lobby for a prospective newbie- he is pleasantly surprised when he sees who it is, though. ]

Well, hey! If it isn't Mr Pretty Eyes from the network. Not been mauled by the plush toy yet, then?

CLOSED TO ALHAITHAM

[lightofkshahrewar]

[ After much arguing, Abasi has finally conceded that he'll serve as Kaveh's mentor for the POKEGO apprenticeship program—on one condition: Kaveh will accompany him on an excursion through the Kanto Spirit Gate, so he has actual hands-on experience with what he's agreeing to study (aka, the Spirit Realm) before he pledges himself to the organization.

That's fine. Perfectly fair. Kaveh is willing to agree to his terms, which means the next time they can align their respective schedules, they journey to Blue Fish Park Lake in order to access the gate there. ]

So what's next, professor?

[ There's a hint of playful teasing in his voice. Since he feels he won this particular argument, Kaveh is starting off their adventure in a relatively good mood. ]

[admonishinginstruction]

[The two of them had argued over Kaveh's apprenticeship for a few nights before Abasi had somewhat given in... Saying yes, but making Kaveh promise he would go with him on a trip into the Spirit Gate to see what things were like in there.

He had to make an educated decision, not just go with his gut.]

Very funny. Don't call me that. [It's weird.]

We go through the gate... here. [He points to an Archway nearby. It looks normal, but he knows it's a real gate.]

[lightofkshahrewar]

[ Kaveh, on the other hand, is somewhat taken aback to realize that the owner of the Vogue is someone he's already met—through the network, but still.

Then again, this is pretty typical of his luck. Kaveh can only hope that whole online fiasco hasn't already ruined his chances of working here. He'd wanted to make a good first impression on his future boss, but now... ]

Haha, not yet.

Thanks for coming out to meet with me.

I don't think we were properly introduced before. I'm Kaveh Karim.

[bebest]

[Luckily for Kaveh, he's already made a pretty good first impression. All that talk about art and architecture had impressed the zebrataur. It wasn't anything he really understood, but he liked the other man's passion all the same!]

And I'm Zulius Bunter, whiiiich you probably worked out that I own this beautiful pieces of architecture. [He flashes a grin.] Pleasure's all yours! So! What can I do you for?