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[beathollow]

in the wake of turmoil

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:

ONE NIGHT STAY-OVER AT THE LOCAL AQUARIUM, SCHEDULED MONDAY, OCTOBER SEVENTH!! All of Braphine's Chosen are invited to an exclusive event hosted at the aquarium where guests can spend the day taking tours and then sleep over in qualified areas. Dining will be provided, all we have to bring is ourselves, changes of clothes and pillows and blankets. (And yes, the floors will be extra clean.)

... 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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Comments

[beathollow]

Never have I ever had a pet.

[supherb]

Heh, you were guaranteed to get a hit with that one.

[He takes a big sip of grape juice.]

We'll definitely have to change that if you come to Paldea. I-I mean if, y'know, you'd want a pet.

[beathollow]

... I would, I think. I was mostly scared that- ...

Mom would decide that "I outgrew it".

( a horrifying statement in general, but especially to those who know what that refers to. )

[supherb]

[He is one of those people who Knows.]

...Yeah. I don't blame you.

Well, there'd be none of that in Paldea. People of all ages have Pokemon at their side.

[He won't get into how unhinged he thinks the idea of "outgrowing" a pet is.]

[metagame]

Dogs, cats, wild cats, birds, baboons, horses...

[He's almost out of tea!!]

I probably shouldn't have owned more than half of them, but I did because I could. They made for better company than most people around me. My horse though, Amon Grants Victory... I couldn't have asked for a better companion.

[beathollow]

( helpfully pouring him more tea. she's helping. :) )

... Goodness. It makes sense though, I suppose. You are a king, after all...

[metagame]

It's easier when others can take care of them for you, too.

[His poor servants... He was such a brat.]

[bloodweapon]

[Not drinking! A catboy having a cat would just be weird, wouldn't it.]

[speedingticket]

[ If we take a very broad definition of "pet," this counts!

Rutile drinks. He just wants to drink. ]

[destage]

...I always wanted one, but the apartment my father and I lived in never allowed it. I don't know if I could've handled it, either...

[No drink here, but man, she's always wanted one.]

[beathollow]

I understand. My family had it's own house, but...

( ... look her in the eye and tell her you think having a pet with her mother around would go well. )

[destage]

[sayaka practically winces at the thought.]

...Forgive me for saying this if it's a little too out of turn, but I wouldn't trust that poor excuse of a mother of yours with a pet rock. I definitely understand...

[fullmoonmutt]

[ Eli... doesn't drink! ]

Ha. I tried keeping a lil' goanna as a pet once, but mom made me let it go after a few weeks of trying to hide it.

[beathollow]

A goanna?

[fullmoonmutt]

It's a lizard! They get, like... [ Holds his arms out real far. ] Super big.

[imperiosity]

[Not drinking!!]

Always wanted one, but I made up for it by petting all the dogs in the neighborhood.

[beathollow]

Petting the neighborhood dogs is an act of public service, I think. I tried, but they didn't like me very much...

( depression too strong. )

[ledbythewind]

I always wished that I could, but...

[It wasn't exactly considered "appropriate" for the prince.]

[beathollow]

... Yeah. I'm sorry...

[townmusician]

Oh, me neither!

[beathollow]

Are there any that you'd like...?

[beautifulknight]

I have imagined it at times...but, it is not so.

[ So he does not sip! ]

[beathollow]

It might get difficult with all the travel, wouldn't it?

[moodwrecker]

[Drinking...]

[beathollow]

Bun-bun is the best.

( sage nod... )