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.
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...Actually, that's not a lie at all!
It has always been that way since I have joined. Rather than a true rank, it is more...I'd call it a certain 'faction' within the Knights of Beauty. Since those of us who are called as such each have our own separate and differing views on how we perceive Beauty, and therein ends up aligning within whichever one suits us best, so to speak.
Even if we are all essentially primarily those who all travel on our lonesomes, regardless of rank or faction.
[ It gets a little complex, when Argenti explains it in total. But essentially, there is just what he considers a smidgen more to it. Canon probably has some more revelations to make about it as well as the consequences of the differing viewpoints are, but those have yet to be established. ]
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So he just listens with interest and keeps the rest of his feelings to himself. ]
I see. Then... the petsitting story is false? You mentioned that creature to be dangerous, so I imagine you did not encounter it in such a simple context.
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Well. Not exactly all too simply beautiful, given the everything that it can be, but it's probably going to be fine (?) now. ]
The petsitting story is indeed false, McGillis! The Ferocious Fluffball is a dangerous creature that can immediately kill anyone who so much as lays eyes upon it despite the fact it is one of the most adorable creatures I've ever met!
[ He says this so enthusiastically... ]
It is not something that anyone would dare keep as a pet, even for a short while.
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[ Though surely it is very cute, but this name seems like it might give people a very wrong and thus dangerous impression... ]
I'm glad the racing part is true though - it's an endearing hobby for you to have. What kind of races is it?
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[ People have probably gotten into big trouble assuming that it is less dangerous than it is. But it is actually paradoxically very cute!!
That being said, when McGillis brings up the racing, he gets really excited, because he enjoys it. This is explicitly a hobby that has remained as such, no matter his stringent dedication to his Path (further developments pending) ]
It is indeed a wonderful hobby! I am glad you say so. In fact, I can tell you that the races are ones that are conducted deep in space with one's spaceship. I particularly enjoy the Galactic Race, as that is the largest one around, and it is a tournament where the competitive nature of each involved are truly put to the test! The adrenaline that spurs one on as they try to outspeed one another no matter the difficulty. Even just watching it from afar inspires feelings of great exhilation!
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I can certainly imagine, even though racing sport has never been my personal wheelhouse. How did you get into it?
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But by god, he will by the end of this game!! Anyway, that's surprisingly a question hardly anyone has ever asked him before? ]
Initially, I heard about such races once I started taking off to places off-world and left my original planet. First, I started watching them whenever I had spare time, and then after that, I began to touch up the One and Only [ That is the name of his spaceship, yes. ] so that it could be ready to participate in these races. It was like a natural progression of events!
That being said, even if you have never attempted it, I'd recommend for you to give racing a try someday. You might find yourself enjoying it!
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Hm... I might, actually. As a pilot I certainly have an appreciation for speed.
[ Speed is not as good as the power of hitting things really hard with a sword, but it is still a very enjoyable element of battle. ]
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I had a feeling that you would understand!
[ Argenti says very cheerfully, because it's true. There's so much exhilaration when it comes to a race... no matter what kind, he has always felt that this is the case. ]