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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

[destage]

[on this episode of r/TIL--]

...You're only two years older than me? I would have never expected that, actually.

[She sounds kind of impressed, actually.]

But maybe I just have a bad gauge for that kind of stuff. You always seemed so calm and proper; you definitely carry yourself well enough to be mistaken for one.

[cleansewithfire]

[ ??? SAYAKA IS 15??? News to Sunrise. ]

...Thank you. I appreciate that you see me that way. Though, it is a little funny because I am used to people treating me as someone younger.

[destage]

[SAYAKA IS VERY BABY, JUST IGNORE THE TWO YEARS OF AMNESIA THAT NOT EVEN SHE KNOWS ABOUT,,,]

Really? I'm a little surprised, but I guess I can understand that.

But it's really no trouble. You're very reliable, Sunrise-san.

[cleansewithfire]

[ Normally she'd just ask Sayaka to lean down slightly so it's easier for Sunrise to give head pats, but she remembers how Sayaka reacted to being called Ms. Sayaka, so... ]

Would you mind if I pat your head?

[destage]

[...

Sayaka blinks once, twice, thrice. Mostly making sure that she heard that correctly and thinking about it...

...She actually nods her head, her smile surprisingly soft.]

That's...really kind of you to offer--I wouldn't mind at all, actually.

[She is so physically affection starved...she will gladly present her head!]

[cleansewithfire]

[ Sunrise is pleasantly surprised, even if it doesn't show much on her face. She wasn't exactly expecting an immediate rejection, per day, she simply would not have found it surprising if Sayaka had said "no".

So she'll pat Sayaka on the head. It might strike as a little odd that even now Sunrise is still wearing gloves, but she's very gentle and even seems a little pleased that she's getting to do this. ]

[destage]

[Oh!

...Oh, that's actually kind of nice--Sayaka finds herself leaning into the gesture without even thinking, eyes sliding closed in content.

Briefly, she wonders if in a better world...no. There's no use in thinking about that. It's way too sad of a thought for such a simple gesture. But suffice to say, Sayaka is pleased.]

...Thank you. That was...really sweet of you.

[cleansewithfire]

I just want to show my appreciation, since you were kind to me.

[ It's not often Sunrise gets complimented like that. ]