#Date Kinsaburo

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Kinsa: if you have ten cookies and someone takes away half of them, what will they have?

Vyxen: a broken hand

[silver-wields-a-pen]

“Snow Day” A Guardians of Las mini

“How exactly does the Order explain nobody working on a day like today?” Date Kinsaburo, Toshiiro's older brother, was stood by the window in Seth's cottage, glaring out at the thick snowfall covering the ground. “The world doesn't stop turning because of a few snowflakes.”

“The world might not, but the Order does,” Scyanatha replied, catching the tail end of his statement as she entered. She shook snow from her coat and stamped it from her boots, then shut the door. “It's not safe out there for anyone to be doing anything.”

“Someone should be digging others out,” he replied, puffing up.

“They are,” she said, going over to him and pointing to a speck in the distance. “All of those who use fire are making their way along the streets. So, some people are working.” She'd been out to see if her skills were of any use, but things were in hand. “Elave and Durin also have a couple of dragons clearing the way.” She wagged a finger at him. “Because you cannot see it happening, doesn't mean it isn't happening.”

“Hmph,” he replied, crossing his arms. “It will still take them forever to get here.”

“You have somewhere more pressing to be?” Her ruby eyes narrowed. It wasn't like Kinsa to want to leave the house. All of them knew he was happiest squatting in a corner with a book to read. Her eyes widened as his cheeks turned red. “Oh, my goodness. Kinsaburo, do you have a tendre for someone? Have you arranged a clandestine meeting?” She edged into his personal space and nudged him. “Do tell.”

“I shall not!” He grew flustered and added, “Because there is nothing to tell! Be gone!”

“Hey! Don't talk to Scy like that!” Seth came in, having been out clearing snow from around the cottage with a spade.

Scyanatha tittered. “It's okay.” She went over to Seth and put her warm hands to his cold face.

“Ahh, so nice,” he chuckled, grabbing her for a hug. “It's arctic out there.”

“Not even close,” Tundra stated, pushing past the pair. He had a sleeveless tunic and trousers on and powder dusted in his hair. “I said if you couldn't take it I'd do the work.”

“Who said I can't take it?!” Seth turned from Scy and squared up to his friend. “I can stay out there as long as you can.”

Scyanatha's laughter was like ringing bells. “Seth,” she remonstrated. “You know very well you can't.”

“Aww, come on, Scy.” He looked at her and winked. “I bet we could put ice boy on his ass, no problem.”

“Two against one?” Tundra rolled his shoulders. “Game on.”

“Laughing, they headed back out into the snow, with Scy pausing by the door to say to Kinsa, “The path to the Order will be clear this afternoon.”

He puffed up and ignored her, but peered around the door to see before closing it after them.

[guardians-of-las-vyxen]

A Rainbow of OCs Part II

Inari, The High Elders and some of my favorite boys from the series Illthdar - Guardians of Las! It’s one of my absolute favorite stories and if you like fantasy I highly recommend checking it out!

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[adamwatchesmovies]

King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)

To get audiences fired up for Kong: Skull Island, a number of giant monster films have been briefly re-released in the theater. Pacific Rim, 2014’s Godzilla, 2005’s King Kong and now, King Kong vs. Godzilla. So... why end a marathon of good movies with a bad one?

Mr. Tako (Ichirō Arishima) dispatches two of his employees to find Faro Island’s legendary monster and bring it back to Japan to promote his company. When Sakurai (Tadao Takashima) and Kinsaburo (Yu Fujiki) attempt to bring back King Kong, the ape escapes and makes a straight line for Godzilla, in a battle for the ages.

Some films have dated special effects. King Kong vs. Godzilla has bad special effects. Even in 1962, the blue-screens would’ve been unconvincing and the costumes laughable. It makes you wonder if the people responsible for the design of Kong have ever even seen a gorilla. While I can excuse some of the questionable miniatures (even though we’ve seen better-looking ones in films made both before and after), there’s no excuse for the lame puppets used to show the titular titans from a distance or the obviously fake soldiers on the model ships.

If at least the script was any good. What we have here is simply an excuse to bring two monsters together, interlaced with non-science that makes absolutely no sense and an equally ridiculous plot about hapless explorers. We’re told by so-called expert Dr. Arnold Johnson (Harry Holcombe) that Godzilla is likely to avoid electrical current because he’s a reptile. Don’t all animals avoid getting shocked? But wait, according to this scholar, high voltage will empower Kong. How would anyone know this? Are we really supposed to believe that Kong has an advantage over the fire-breathing, radioactive dinosaur because of his larger brain? They’re not playing chess; they’re fighting to the death!

Nonetheless, I must admit that I have some affection for this picture. I can’t pin down why. The plot was re-worked to much greater effect two years later in Mothra vs. Godzilla, one of the strongest entries in the Godzilla cannon. No matter how much you squint, the film still looks lousy and there are very few good/memorable scenes. Even with the light tone and abundant comic relief, it’s largely embarrassing. Perhaps the original Japanese version is better, though viewing that cut would eliminate the endless (and unintentionally hilarious) scenes of American scientists talking about stuff they appear to be making up on the spot, a highlight for me.

King Kong vs. Godzilla is a low point in both the characters’ careers. At the same time, I keep coming back to it. It’s a bad movie, but I have a soft spot for King Kong vs. Godzilla. (American version on the big screen, March 5, 2017)

[incorrect-illthdar]

Kinsa: I do what I want.

Date: I'm telling mother.

Kinsa: No. Wait.

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Vyxen (to Date): Are you sexually active?

Date: None of your -

Kinsa (interrupting): He's not even socially active

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Kinsa: You're stupid.

Date: That's it?

Kinsa: Give it time, it'll eat at you.

[later]

Date: Am I stupid?

Tundra: You're asking me?

Seth: You must be if you're asking him.

Tundra: Fuck you.

Date: Fuck it.

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Raemina: When I first met you, I did not like you.

Kinsa: I’m aware of that.

Raemina: But then you and I had some time together.

Kinsa: Yes

Raemina: It did not get better.

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Date: Kinsa, you need to react when people cry.

Kinsa: I did.

Kinsa: I rolled my eyes.

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Kinsa: Sorry I'm late.

Date: What happened?

Kinsa: Nothing. I just really didn't want to come.

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Tundra: seriously, all you do is bitch.

Kinsa: I'll have you know, I happen to bitch the perfect amount for someone in my situation.

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Toshiiro: Sorry I’m late, I was doing some stuff.

Kinsa, entering the room agitated and with disheveled clothes: HE PUSHED ME DOWN THE FUCKING STAIRS.

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Tundra: How come whenever I have fun people think it's wrong?

Kinsa: People die when you have fun.

Tundra: You say that like it's a bad thing.

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Toshiiro: [to Kinsa] If you like talking, you might also enjoy shutting up. It’s like talking except you don’t fuck up everything all the time, always, forever.

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Date: Everyone stop arguing and help me with this crossword. I need a nine letter word for disappointment.

Tundra: Kinsaburo

Kinsa: Fuck you.

Date: ...It fits

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Kinsa: tomorrow is garbage day

Toshiiro: I can’t believe they have en entire day dedicated to you