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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

[speedingticket]

I see... So everyone really was strangers to one another when they got here...

[ Slightly different, but similar worlds... Maybe it's easier to find affinities between people with things like that to latch onto? ]

I think I get it. So...maybe the Japan my friend is from would still be completely different from everyone else's, right?

[vogelfrei]

[ McGillis certainly remembers Rutile's little confession in the movie theater. Did this base assumption contribute to it...? ]

That's quite possible. It's as fascinating as it is irritating. Braphine reached far and wide to find all of us.

[speedingticket]

She really did...

[ It's kind of impressive, and scary. That's one powerful goddess, to go against the moon like that...

Anyway, whatever clouds might have darkened Rutile's expression poof, and he brightens. ]

Thank you, McGillis! I think I understand a little better now.

[vogelfrei]

Don't mention it. If you have more questions, I can try and fill you in.

[ McGillis doesn't really understand the wish to fit in and belong for himself, but... ]

She really put you into a uniquely difficult position, after all.

[speedingticket]

[ Penciling McGillis as the question guy in his mind. He will make good on that offer.

He tilts his head. ]

What do you mean by that? —Oh, because I came after everyone else?

[vogelfrei]

Yes - for better or for worse, most of us arrived together with only few people coming in later. Personally, I'd say you are fortunate to have missed a lot of nonsense, but I imagine it feels odd.

[speedingticket]

Nonsense usually brings people together.

[ He doesn't say that with malice, or frustration that he's missed out. He speaks positively, like he's thinking back on his own nonsense that's done the same.

He smiles! ]

It's all right. It might be a little more difficult for me, but I'm still going to give it my all. Making bonds is something of a forte of mine, I'd say!

[ so much better the goddess brought him and not an easterner or a northerner..... ]

I appreciate the worry!