001 // This is how it feels kissing the sky

[kawkaw]

Characters: Master Crane [Crane] (Tsuru no Ongaeshi) and YOU
Campaign: Break
Format: Either or
Open
Summary: Crane has 24 hours to just be himself, and he's not going to waste the opportunity

A. Journal Entry
Sender: Crane (Tsuru no Ongaeshi) | Master Crane
Recipient: Everyone

First of all, since it seems that we've had more people arriving, I would like to welcome the new Aspects. If anyone needs any help, you can reach out to everyone most of us, and we'd be happy to assist you.

Second of all, I would like to...apologize. Those who know me would be more familiar with a human named Jien Huang, but that's not what I really am. I actually have more in common with my Essence than I've been able to admit until now.

The truth is, my Essence didn't give a human the ability to transform into a crane. Like my Essence, I am a crane that was given a human form. 'Crane' isn't just a title used for the journals, but what I'm referred to as back home.

It wasn't my intention to be deceitful, and for that I am sorry. The quirk given by my Essence has been quite strong, and it's only thanks to some...outside intervention that I'm able to admit the truth in the first place. I'm hoping that, since revealing the truth now, I'll be able to be more honest in the future, even after the effects of this suppression stone wears off. But don't be surprised if you find me in human form again after today.

B. Around the Index

[ Since arriving in this world several months ago, Crane had taken great care to keep his true form a secret. He'd only dropped his human guise when he was in the woods near his home, and even then he'd tried to be careful to not be seen when he was flying.

At the moment, though, thanks to the Quirk Suppression stone he'd purchased in the store, he no longer held any of those reservations. He'd never understood the desire to hide his true self, especially since there were other non-human aspects, but it was only thanks to the stone that he's able to feel comfortable with being in his true form.

And since he only had 24 hours before the stone's effects wore off, he was definitely taking advantage of that freedom today. Being able to fly was especially something he sorely missed, which was why anyone would be able to see him out and about, flying just about everywhere through the Index. Most of the time he flies low enough that people in town are able to wave him down if they want to talk.

But other times he soars high up in the air, just to feel the wind in his feathers. People still might be able to see him flying overhead, but they'll have to really call out to him if they need him. ]

Comments

[kawkaw]

Pretty much. Though even then, it seems like we're pretty different. She had a lot of features that were more human-like than bird-like.

Whereas if I wasn't wearing my hat, people might confuse me for a non-speaking crane from a distance.

[ricebird]

So different worlds then.

[Somewhere, the Angry Duck Style shippers are crying...]

So... what kinds of foods do you eat in your world?

[Read: do you need more live fish and frogs in your diet, sir?]

[kawkaw]

I'm what I believe people here call a "vegetarian". Many of the foods that I've seen that are associated with China are ones I'm familiar with, just without meat.

[ricebird]

[It was a good thing most of her dishes back in that story were vegetarian already.

Still, important question:]

I see. What about fish, and other animal products?

[kawkaw]

[ He's glad that this is over the journals, so she can't see the face he's making at the thought. ]

No, nothing like that.

[ricebird]

Got it. I think the word for that is vegan, if you need to explain it to others; sometimes vegetarians will be okay with a few of those other things as exceptions.

[Just so Crane can ask for food from other people without unpleasant surprises. Of course, most of this knowledge is theoretical, save for her friendship with the Fraggles, because full veganism is pretty rare at home.]

[kawkaw]

I see. I'll make a note of that, thank you.

[ It takes a while for the any other response, because he has to work around his stomach trying to write the next question. ]

So is eating animals a common practice?

[ricebird]

Ah... yes?

[SORRY DUDE.]

[kawkaw]

[ It takes a long moment to respond, as he's off being...uncomfortable. ]

Well, I suppose there's nothing to be done about that. From some of the...non-sentient animals I've observed, eating other creatures seems to be a way of life.

[ricebird]

Yeah, unfortunately.

[She'll be merciful and stop herself from saying what cranes from home and around the Index eat...]

If it helps, I know a few recipes from home without animal ingredients. And I wouldn't mind trying out some recipes from your home either.

[kawkaw]

[ Yyyyyyyyeah let's not talk about that thanks ]

I'd really appreciate it, and I'd be happy to share what I know. I hope it won't be too much trouble for you, though.