Monster Mash AU Meme

[sassybird]

To celebrate Halloween finally arriving and to aggressively deny the existence of November: a Monster AU meme!

Directions

♢ Post a top level with character name and canon.
♢ Pre-emptively choose a monster or roll for one using RNG. (Feel free to be as classic or creative as you want with the options.)
♢ RNG or write out prompts, either as a response to someone or as part of your top level!

Prompts

1 ♢ Mundane Problems: Okay, sure. You can tear out a man's throat with your teeth, or sing someone to their death, whatever. However, that doesn't solve the problem of finding new clothes when you have wings, or having to take a bath after full moon shenanigans.
2 ♢ The Big Secret: Sssshhh, no one tell the humans that the supernatural exists. Of course, that's easier said than done, so of course you might run into a hiccup now and then... Is your glamour wearing off? Are hunters coming near your hidden monster city? Better think fast.
3 ♢ Classic Jobs: Sure, you might be a monster, but it's just something you do, really. Time to clock out for the day after a night of helping out at the local haunted wherever. Or maybe you need a little bit of outsider help with things to spice up your job?
4 ♢ Fantasy War: A staple of supernatural fiction- one group locked in an eternal bickerfest with another group. Whether it's as narrowed down as vampires vs werewolves or broader with Seelie vs Unseelie, a full out war or simple species prejudice... Time to deal with it.
5 ♢ Modern Twist: Okay, the world is full of monsters, and... surprisingly very little in the world has changed. An arachnid-person attends college, a vampire is the latest pop idol, and a dryad barista lowkey judged you today.
6 ♢ Smut Option: No judgment, we know why you're here.
7 ♢ Choose Your Own: Any idea or prompt you can think of

Monsters

1 ♢ Ghost
2 ♢ Demon
3 ♢ Elemental
4 ♢ Merperson
5 ♢ Werecreature
6 ♢ Vampire
7 ♢ Fae
8 ♢ Naga
9 ♢ Bug Person
10 ♢ Harpy
11 ♢ Dryad
12 ♢ Gorgon
13 ♢ Undead
14 ♢ Gargoyle
15 ♢ Dragons
16 ♢ Sphinx
17 ♢ Slime
18 ♢ Chimera
19 ♢ ...Human?: You sure came into the wrong place in town.
20 ♢ Choose Your Own: Anything not covered here? Go wild.

Comments

Kei Tsukishima - HQ!! - ota

[itsjustanaccount]

[Game for any shipping or smut. Rolled Slime and Dragon, so I'll try either of those options by default unless you have something else in mind.]

Shoichi Irie - Katekyo Hitman Reborn - ota

[fioridimorti]

[Game for any shipping or smut. Rolled Mer and Sphinx, so I'll try either of those options by default unless you have something else in mind.]

1-3-5 Amalgam thing. This will probably wander a bit.

[onethousandflowers]

[This district is unique among monster districts. For one, it's smaller, and secondly, it's surrounded by human settlements. It's the one spot in this large city where monsters can easily get hired, and work whatever job they like, and still try to integrate with humanity. Most humans, however, seldom even pass through the bright little neighborhood. They avoid it like the plague, which suits the monsters with incurable cravings just fine.

Byakuran, however, is not most humans. Some wonder if he even is human, but most simply accept that he is, and a little bit crazy. He owns and operates a tiny coffee shop towards the center of the district, and rents a small apartment just within its borders. He's the only human living here, so far, and most monsters hope that this state of affairs continues.

It's not that they hate him, personally. He's an oddball, but he's got a menu geared towards monsters (he's even got milk steamers set aside for heating blood), and he's pretty approachable and easy to get along with. However, that doesn't undo centuries of repression and hatred and the hands of his species.]

[fioridimorti]

[Even the more introverted members of the neighborhood have heard about the peculiar little cafe, surprisingly, its reputation has become that notable. For the most part, Shoichi has avoided it ever since he first heard about the cafe’s peculiar owner. Honestly, it seems like the most sensible option. As a sphinx, he’s not as dangerous as some other monsters with their compulsions, but he’s well aware that sharp teeth and claws make most humans nervous. It’s an evolutionary advantage they don’t have. While he’d like to imagine that humans and monsters can still get over their differences… He’s not going to test fate.]

[But today, well, fate seems to have ideas of its own. He’s run out of a certain kind of tea, and the shipment at his usual store has been delayed by about a day. While it’s not an addiction or anything ridiculous, it definitely makes his day go by smoother. So… Here he is. Eyeing the cafe with a little hesitation before he enters.]

[This means hauling himself up onto his hind legs- despite some old classic fairy tales, sphinx like himself aren’t just 85% cat, 5% bird, and 10% human by way of head. It’s a bit more complicated with that. Sure, getting on all fours feels better for moving, but he can become bipedal if necessary. Digitigrade hindlegs, more humanoid forelegs, and his hands have thumbs which is good or else pursuing his passion of technology would be difficult.]

[And, of course… the wings which distinguish him from werecats, striking black and copper that he keeps squeezed tight to his back as he uncertainly shifts up to the counter while looking around.]

[onethousandflowers]

[Sphinx aren't common by any means, and Byakuran has to double-take before he figures out what he's looking at. Doesn't stop the slow, lazy smile that spreads across his face as he washes an espresso cup, though, hands moving quickly under the sink's water. He's got years of experience with washing dishes and monsters, so he can easily devote half his attention to each.]

Hey there. You've never come in before, have you?

[Not that he hasn't seen you around, though, Shoichi. You're pretty distinctive, and he commutes on a bike. Even if you were almost never out an about, he'd have a fair chance at seeing you. As things stand, well... the local computer parts shop is on his route. As is the gaming shop. It's a very small downtown area.]

[fioridimorti]

[For all that they’re mostly human (if lightly furry) ears, Shoichi’s still give a twitch as he’s talked to, and he looks over to the human behind the counter. And… definitely a human, if he had to guess, although his nose isn’t strong enough to pick up on that kind of scent from a distance.]

Ah, no… I’m not really a cafe kind of person most of the time.

[Scratching the back of his neck, he stops in front of the counter. Should he introduce himself? It would probably be weird if he’s just a one-timer…]

[onethousandflowers]

[Listening, Byakuran nods, and sets down the now-spotless glass, picking up a second and starting to wipe it down under the faucet's flow.]

So, Mr. Not-a-cafe-person, what brings you in today?

[His smile only grows, a light chuckle accompanying his voice. It's only slightly mocking, just because you didn't give your name, after all. He's not sure what banter level to take yet, but his regulars know him as slightly odd and sometimes abrasive, though not hard to get along with if you're not touchy.]

[fioridimorti]

[...Oh. He sees how it is. His expression flattens out, tail whipping behind him slightly.]

I was wondering if you have a certain kind of tea. Mountain Rose Catnip? Since I don’t go here, I’ve never been sure if you served it, but I thought I’d try asking…

[If it was a regular monster run cafe, then he wouldn’t even need to ask, but a human throws a kink into that kind of certainty. Still, if this place is still successful, maybe it’s worth a shot. That’s been his thought process.]

[onethousandflowers]

[Byakuran nods once before turning to face the shelves. He moves a little stiffly, as if reaching above him hurts, but eventually finds what he's looking for.]

Mountain Rose Catnip. You want to buy the leaves or will just a cup do?

[He turns around, the can of leaves clutched in one hand, and taps one of his mugs with the other. They are moderately large and hang above his head.]</small

[fioridimorti]

Both.

[A faint tinge of neediness is in that single word, although Shoichi would never admit it. It’s not an addiction, he swears, he’s just running on vapors here. When you overwork yourself on a project, that’s what happens, and he needs his totally-not-addictive fix right now just to stay sane.]

[onethousandflowers]

I see.

[And see he does. Poor Shoichi is having trouble functioning without his 'nip. It's a common problem among the more feline creatures that Byakuran's met; many a manticore has come through looking for just this. Byakuran keeps a spare, unopened tin as backup for just this reason.

It's this tin he pulls out, after setting the open one next to Shoichi. The scent is a little overwhelming. He's only turned around for a minute, here's hoping Shoichi's self-control holds that long.]

[fioridimorti]

[Excuse you. This is absolutely not an addiction and he is overflowing with self control and he… is…. Absolutely resting his face down on the counter staring with completely blown out pupils full of longing at the open tin. It’s hard to tell if he might start crying at any second now because he wants it so bad, or because it’s the most beautiful thing he’s ever smelled.]

[The thing about his self control isn’t a lie, however. While he’s horribly close to the open tin, and his tail is batting about at a hundred miles a minute in clear aggravation, Shoichi is holding himself back, against all odds.]

[And chirping. He’s also doing that, too, quietly but with feeling.]

[onethousandflowers]

[The chirping does not go unnoticed, and Byakuran's shoulders start twitching with suppressed laughter as he reaches for the sealed tin. Once he's pulled it out, he endeavors to settle down as he turns around and sets it next to the open one.

He's not entirely successful. The laughter's calmed, but he's still grinning ear to ear as he pops the cap off the already-opened tin. It's tempting, very tempting, to wave it in Shoichi's general direction, but that'd be rude. Instead, he just tips it that way. Much more subtle.]

I take it you approve of the freshness?

[fioridimorti]

[Oh, now this is just animal cruelty. The look on Shoichi’s face is one of absolute and tragic longing as his nose picks up on even more of that delicious smell. Even as he is, he can tell he’s being played with, but, dammit… He can’t get himself to care when he’s like this.]

It’s nice. It’ll be ready soon, right?

[What do you mean the tin was literally just opened?]

[onethousandflowers]

Soon.

[He scoops a couple teaspoons of tea into a bag and staples it shut, releasing more of that incredible scent before finally shutting the tin, but the true torture begins when he starts to steep it in the mug of hot water. The scent mingles in the steam, creating a catnip heaven, while Byakuran checks the price he paid for the can and quotes a somewhat higher price to his new customer, as well as the price of the mug of tea itself. It's not much pricier than buying it on his own, really; cafes get bulk discounts, so Byakuran paid less than Shoichi would have for the tin. He just needs to make a profit on it.]

[fioridimorti]

[Frankly speaking, Byakuran could outright rob him of his whole wallet, and Shoichi would be perfectly fine with it. The smell alone almost has him curled up on the ground, out of his mind in bliss, but somehow he perseveres and keeps standing to go through his wallet and hastily hand over the payment. Not only is Byakuran given the money, but he’s given the most desperate pair of kitty eyes that are possible on a sphinx’s face.]

[onethousandflowers]

[Awww, it's hard to not pat him while he makes that face. But that would be weird, wouldn't it? It probably would. Not that that usually stops him, but this is a new customer! So Byakuran just stirs the tea before pushing it over.]

It's not done steeping. The bag is disposable, just return the mug when you're done.

[He can't wait to see your reaction, Shoichi.]

I never caught your actual name.

[fioridimorti]

Right, steeping… Of course.

[Shoichi’s expression is torn between that of relief to finally have the mug in his hands and torment at having to wait another few minutes for it to finish steeping for the full effect. Shaking his head to try and get out of it, he looks back up at the other man.]

Oh- Shoichi Irie. Sorry. I’m…. out of it.

[To put it lightly.]

Chikusa Kakimoto - KHR - ota

[kokuyoyo]

[Game for any shipping or smut. Rolled Naga and Bug, with bonus Human if you're interested in that, so I'll try either of those options by default unless you have something else in mind.]

Fujiko Mine | The Woman Called Fujiko Mine

[sexpot]

[Game for anything. o/]