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What's Up?

Mafuyu and Aerith have hatched a plan to give Braphine's Chosen some time to relax and have fun together! And just in the nick of time...

Date and Location

Afternoon of Monday, October tth into October 8th
The Aquarium within the Office District

The sway of water

It's a normal morning for anyone who's managing to sleep a standard schedule- up until a mass text goes out, that is. Everyone will find the same thing from either Mafuyu or Aerith's username:

... Simple enough. And should you choose to attend, both your hostesses will be pleased to see you once it's time to head over.

As they said, the aquarium is largely empty save for the group, and it's definitely worth it. A serene song plays overhead while attendants give tours or explanations as needed. The variety of aquatic life is surprisingly vast as well, and spacious halls give way to plenty of opportunity to explore.

Come nightfall, certain rooms dim the lights but the tanks stay lit- or black lit as darker enclosures like the jellyfish hall and the octopus tanks remain- and only a few staff remain to keep an eye on things- so... stay on your best behavior. The two restaurants stay open- a regular fast food joint with kitschy island cabana theming, and a much more upscale lounge where Aerith plans on corralling the adults for fun this evening.

Once it's time for the age groups to split, Aerith will lead the adults to a pleasant lounge with more tanks, large couches or more private tables, and a view overlooking one of the main rooms of the aquarium- wave to the kids if they're there! Or don't. Bouquets of flowers are placed around the room, and it looks like Aerith has a few ideas already, though she won't stop anyone from going out to review the different sections again.

Contrasting Mafuyu, who is content to let the fellow teens do whatever- though if they do congregate, she's not really the social sort and will simply be content to enjoy the vibes. Even if you just want to take a nap somewhere, there's plenty of dark secluded areas to do so.

Out of character!

This log is for an ic sleepover hosted at the aquarium! All characters are invited but attendance is not mandatory. That said, there are still staff members ready to boot any troublemakers out. We wanted to keep the types of displays vague to give everyone creative freedom, and characters are welcome to flit about between groups as they desire, be it to check in or to to snoop or whatever. As discussed with the mods, this does count as an open event and can be used for rewards. Thank you all for your interest!

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[ Sooooo many weddings. Big chug of tequila. ]

That's way more than a sip!

[ But she's laughing anyway. ]

Oh... Am I only supposed to sip?

[ He thought he was supposed to DRINK ]

Weeeell... nothing in the rules says you can't.

[ And they did make up the rules, so! ]

I'm kinda impressed, though. Have you been to a lot of weddings?

Then I'm safe!

[ Tee hee! ]

A lot. Whenever someone back home would get married, the whole town would pitch in to help build the set, and we'd all attend.

[ Said wistfully... Simpler times. ]

Now, with my current job, we often get invited out to state weddings in the cities and things like that. They're so fancy... I've even been to a coronation, if you'd believe it!

Wow, that’s exciting! Big, fancy events like that can be a lotta fun, huh?

[ Not like she’s really ever been to any of those… and if she had, she’d be a wedding crasher instead, what with the way things tend to go with her group. ]

I think I’d like helping out the whole town with a wedding, though. You can’t beat that sense of community.

[ Rutile just smiles but doesn't nod or verbally say yes... The coronation... Just recalling everything else around it is so stressful...

So he'll skip over it! More importantly— ]

You really can't! [ He brightens and claps his hands together. ] It's so nice everyone gets to celebrate together. It makes us feel like one big family.

I hope you get to experience that someday, Aerith!

[ Don't think she doesn't notice a lack of an answer, mister!! She totally does, but she's feeling nice so she says nothing about it. Maybe that's something Rutile can disclose later, who knows. ]

I'd like to! I don't know when I will, but maybe someday my hometown will be able to throw something together.

[ he can disclose it when unkie remembers what happens in main story 2, ]

Here's hoping on your behalf! And when it happens, [ not "if" ] I hope you have a wonderful time.

[ valid as hell

She grins, beaming his positivity right back at him. ]

Thanks! I know I will, especially if my friends are involved.

Oh my gosh, yes! Especially if your friends are involved!

You should tell me about your friends one day! I bet they're just as lovely as you are.

Oh, they are!

[ Trust her on that one! ]

You should tell me about yours too. Let's get together one day and exchange some stories.

[ Rutile claps his hands together. ]

Oh, yes! I would love that!

[ His eyes sparkle as the gears start turning in his head— ]

We're neighbors, aren't we? We can make a little tea party out of it, even, with cakes!

Sounds like a plan to me! I even know of a few good places to grab some cakes.

[ It might turn into a bit of an expensive evening, but that's fine. Worth it for friendship. ]

Wonderful! Goodness, I'll have to make sure the tea is extra nice, then.

[ Thinking...

Which turns into Rutile grasping Aerith's arm. ]

Just knock on my door, okay?

[ She doesn't seem to mind that he grabs onto her arm, only tilting her head. ]

You got it! When we've got some spare time, expect to hear a knock on your door.

[ and we can consider this lil thread a wrap🎀 ]

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