you don't know me

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bad rap

The things we become known for aren’t always what we’d like to be known for. Reputations are hard to run from. Sometimes they’re not even deserved. So here’s your chance to set the record straight. Clear up some misplaced assumptions, debunk any rumours about yourself and defy your stereotypes.

how to play:

Top level with something(s) your character is tired of people assuming about them, blaming them for, or pigeonholing them about, etc. Say it in person or over text.

Comment on any surprising, or not so surprising declarations.

Comments

Urahara Kisuke | Bleach

[hatician]

I'm tired of only being called 'the handsome, rugged and charming' shopkeeper... I'm also very good at baking and crafts!

[flirtyfox]

What do you bake?

[hatician]

Quite often, sweets! Oh! I suppose as well, I've been trying to broaden my horizons as of late. The other day, I tried making bagels.

It was an interesting attempt but I didn't feel confident enough to put them up for sale.

[flirtyfox]

I can't overindulge, but I am a fan of treats, especially chocolates. Do you sell cake?

[hatician]

There aren't any cakes up today but I do have chocolates! I did molds this morning!

Today's designs are emblems of Karakura-Raizer and their weapons!

[flirtyfox]

What flavor? I've focused on bigger desserts, but some smaller chocolate might be interesting.

[hatician]

We've got three, though I'll admit the flavors aren't too adventurous this time around. The smaller pieces are divided into milk chocolate, white chocolate and the last has a pocket with cherry filling.

Now, do you mean bigger desserts in terms of being more filling or just... I suppose, larger? I made a full replica of Don Kanonji entirely out of carved chocolate!

[flirtyfox]

Larger than small chocolate molds. Slices of cake, for example.

I can't be too lax about how much chocolate I eat so I wouldn't want to use my fill on just chocolate. I wouldn't mind trying the cherry filling.

[hatician]

Ahhh, that does sound lovely. An aromatic tea and cake make for a pleasant afternoon, right?

[With a flash, he wrapped up a single chocolate in plastic. It was mostly for kids but they looked like most any other chocolates of that size.]

Here! One on the house if you'd just like to try!

[flirtyfox]

[ Sui accepts the chocolates with a smile. ]

Thank you.

[ He takes a moment to appreciate it's appearance as he replies to the previous comment. ]

I have high hopes since you seem to understand. Warm tea enhances the taste of sweets.

[ Now, it's time to actually try the dessert.

Another smile forms as he chews. ]

Mmmm... It is good. It's simple, but I'm sure you use good ingredients, and the skill is obvious.

[hatician]

Why, thank you! These days, I have to wring compliments out of my customers with force...

[Snapping his fan out to cover his grin--] Just kidding.

[Ever inclined to fish for compliments and chat, Kisuke snapped his fan shut right away. To the point, he rarely explained his processes unless it was one of the more mundane aspects of his life.]

It's all hand-made down to the cacao and I believe I've become very adept at tempering it properly. [He snatched a plastic-wrapped bag of chocolates from one of the shelves and bounced it on his open hand.] These? They go comfortably well with bitter coffee so much that I assume they'll be the death of me!

[flirtyfox]

I prefer mine with tea.

This is where you invite me to visit your shop.

[hatician]

Wait. Did you read my mind?

[Did he leave it written on the palm of his hand again? The sales pitch demanded a pause and, at the very least, a moment spent subtly bring up another product!]

I do have a table set up for coffee and snacks but it's on the patio. Would that be alright?

[deicidal]

While I mave heard one of those descriptors in reference to yourself, I cannot say the same of the other three. Nevertheless, I would not claim you to be'only' a shopkeeper, Kisuke.

[hatician]

There's no fun in being coy with you. As someone who cast aside their role as a soul reaper, what could you possibly compliment me on?

of course now i see my typo

[deicidal]

Come now. You are at the very least entertaining. Creative, certainly. A profound intellect in comparison to your fellows. You have always held your own surprisingly well, in fact, in battle and in more protracted strategy.

i understand as this is my waking nightmare every other tag

[hatician]

I would ask you if you truly thought any of that was worth having pride over but I already imagine the most important thing to you is your own will.

I should seem absolutely pathetic to you.

at least we have solidarity between fellow sufferers

[deicidal]

Is that so? Such assumptions you make.

I wonder, are you even capable of entertaining the notion that your opponent may have a cause he also fights for? Or that there can be respect between adversaries who happen to fall on opposite sides of the battlefield? Or has Soul Society so ingrained their dogma?

this world is unfair and aizen was right

[hatician]

My teachers were kind and considerate enough to teach me to always strike a hollow's mask, or else I'd see the eyes of what hides behind it.

I've failed in practicing that lesson more than I'd like to admit. Have you ever made that mistake?

clearly the first thing he'd do as soul king is eliminate typos

[deicidal]

To which mistake do you refer? Failing to practice such a lesson, or following it in the first place?

Do the titles we bear -- that of soul reaper, lieutenant, even division captain -- truly grant us license to pass judgment on a soul without even looking into the eyes of the creature so judged?

Tell me, would your considerate teachers have extended their kindness to you if you had not fled that night?

among other things probably but the typos go first

[hatician]

I see. Those are the questions a charismatic leader would ask of those who feel oppressed; however, if you think I'm going to fight you on that matter then I'll have to disappoint.

If I'm valued, then they'll let me be. If I'm a hindrance then I'm sure they'll turn on me. It would be the smart move, after all. Central 46 would never risk another Aizen.

I suppose I should thank you in some way. Your rebellion created a stronger structure in Soul Society. By attempting to completely obliterate this system, you've successfully reinforced its weaknesses so that it'll outlast the two of us. [If he were asked point-blank if he was an individual or a Soul Reaper, he'd say he already answered that question.]

well it wouldn't do to waste good calligraphy

[deicidal]

Yes, that is your favored performance is it not? The disappointing fool. Incapable of thriving without the prison of the court you entertained.

Yet value is as fleeting as allegiance in your precious Soul Society. Your usefulness to them may be bolstered now, yet I wonder how long it will take for distrust to fester and old grudges to reemerge.

Little enough to concern yourself with, I'm sure. My accommodations are spacious enough for two.

oh btw your aizen is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[hatician]

Correct.

If I'm betrayed and killed, then it would be for the sake of Soul Society. As a blind stooge, I'm happy to say I may perish with a dumb little smile on my face.

Well... not that I intend to die or be join you any time soon. As loyal as I am, I've been told I'm absolutely infuriating to fight with.

hjlkl pls i am so rusty i'm just trying to keep up with ur handsome, rugged and charming shopkeep!!

[deicidal]

Infuriating? How impolite. Certainly, you do go on at length with your parlor tricks and explanations, but I find them rather novel.

In any event, I am certain they would not kill you, Kisuke. If even I was not worthy of expenditure after all of that, I am sure they would impart more partial treatment to a far more loyal dog such as yourself.

/makes appreciative garbage bag noises!!

[hatician]

Keeping you alive was a good decision on their part. Killing you would be costly. We'd lose many strong soul reapers accomplishing such a task and it would leave gaps in the structure.

As for myself? If I went rogue, I'm ashamed to admit it's expected that they would make the assumption that I'd simply behave the way you would. What everyone tends to forget is that we do this all for the sake of the Soul Society and Soul Reapers who lack your spiritual density are expendable without consequence.