Murderfam Mingle - shiptrap reunion because we said so

[meatery]

[One moment, you were in one place. The next moment, a black hole opened up under your feet and you fell through.

Huh. Weird.

Now you're in a dense forest, a top a huge mountain. It might take a moment to notice, but it's actually part of a chain of mountains. There's a small town at the base, but that's a long, long walk. Better to appreciate the vibrant forest, the rushing rivers and the plentiful wildlife, yes? There's monkeys in the trees, fish in the river and the occasional pterodactyl in the sky. You might even come across an old man, friendly enough and seemingly unafraid of strangers. He's the only human you'll find on this mountain, as he'll happily tell you, but it's probably worth exploring anyway.

After all, it's not just humans you're looking for.]

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I just got here and I'm already stressed

[hijiwanwan]

[ Okay, it's all good, right? Once before Hijikata was ship trapped on a murder island, and now he's sucked into a black hole and in a weird place? Yeah... Totally normal! It's fine! Of course, first thing's first, he does take the time to survey the area he's in... It's definitely not anywhere he recognizes. ]

And I thought after that all the weird shit would be over... [ Oh, sigh!

Well, either way he decides to start moving almost immediately. It might be better to just go up and look at where he is from a higher spot- that was his plan until he sees...

What the fuck.. ]

... ... What the hell are you doing here?! And... With that-?! [ Ah yes! Best first reunion greeting, hello Gi-ne! Honestly, he didn't mean to sound so rude, but that's just because he's staring at the T-rex; a very surprised look on his features, maybe even a hint of fear? It's not every day you see a prehistoric creature. Even if it's dead he's kind of keeping his distance from it because holy shit. It won't come back alive, right? It's dead, for good, right? Please say yes. ]

It's a relaxing non-murder filled vacation, damn it!

[meatery]

[Gi-ne looks up with a start at the sound of another voice, dropping the dinosaurs tail in surprise.]

... Hijikata? What are you doing here?

[A little ways away, Kakarrot runs into the tree and falls over backwards. The T-Rex does indeed look pretty dead! At least until it takes a deep breath and it's chest rises. Don't worry, Hijikata, it's unconscious.]

STOP THIS T-REX STRESSES ME OUT

[hijiwanwan]

[ The T-rex is (mostly?) dead, thank god. This is sure a lot to take in! Hijikata rubs the back of his head in a confused manner though. ]

Damn, I don't know. One moment I was just enjoying life and next thing you know I fell through a hole or something. How is that even physically possible? Ugh... It gives me a headache...

Did it happen to you or- [ Well, actually... He pauses. Gi-ne seems pretty adapted to life here, and there was that kid he saw just now so... ]

... You live here?

[meatery]

[Walks out of the house past the T-Rex in Hijikata's direction. The dinosaur stirs a little as she passes by but she just bonks it on the head with her fist and it's out again.]

Yeah, for a while now. This is Earth. [Well, she's been here long enough to know she should be a little more specific.] Um, Mount Paozu. This is Gohan's house, he invited me and Kakarrot to live with him.

[Well, more like he adopted Kakarrot until Gi-ne showed up but it all worked out.]

... You fell in a hole?

[hijiwanwan]

... Earth?

[ Hijikata's having a really hard time believing that, yes, he's staring at the T-rex again. Then he turns his attention back to Gi-ne. ]

Yeah... That's pretty much it. [ A shrug. ] Kind of unfortunate since I have things to do, but... Well...

[ How do you say 'It's good to see you again I did sort of miss you' while still staying cool? Damn. His #reputation for being a demon captain? He needs it! ] Whatever, I'm here for now I guess.

It's kind of weird though, I thought I'd never see you again but it looks like you did the right thing forcing me to go ask Anna for my memories, huh?

[meatery]

[It's totally Earth, Hijibaka. Totally.]

I don't really get it... I didn't think this could happen. [Bewildered. It's been a while since she saw anyone from her past.

But then she smiles.] I told you! You should always listen to me!

[hijiwanwan]

[ BUT THE T-REX!!!! ]

Okay, well. I would probably be more... [ Vague gesture. ] Surprised if I didn't survive a weird murder island to be revived again.

[ ... Small huff. ]

Yeah, yeah. Geez, don't have to remind me. For once I was wrong. [ So he crosses his arms. Anyway down to some business- it's in Hijikata's nature to always berate and get to the bottom of things! ] So... You live here sort of. Is that your son over there? Also... Please tell me what you're going to do with that thing... It's really creeping me out.

[meatery]

I only knew you for a week last time and you were definitely wrong more than once, Hijinata.

[YOU'RE WRONG A LOT. Also wow, already with the questions.]

Yes, I live here. Yes, that's Kakarrot. That "thing" is dinner and yes, you can have some.

[hijiwanwan]

[ He opens his mouth to correct her, but... Then closes it. Wow, he missed his name getting butchered, honestly! ]

... I'm... Always– usually– er, right... Shut up. [ Embarrassing... ]

Dinner...? [ Sometimes he forgot Gi-ne was... Different. ] Does it taste good? It... Doesn't look like it. [ Squints. ]

[meatery]

[Cute...]

Ah, it's delicious! [Excited again!] It looks weird, yeah, but dinosaur meat is probably one of the most delicious kinds in the universe! I'm going to cook it up really good too!