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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

[supherb]

[Don't mind him seething and malding over here. It's not directed at her, promise.]

[beathollow]

( it's okay. she has crime plans after one of them finally fucking loses. )

[metagame]

[Hey! Guess who finally notices Arven.

And... that's it--- he can't hold it in anymore. Arven looks so silly! Is he really jealous of him of all people? He bursts out laughing.

It's Mafuyu's game!

He releases her hands to hold a finger up, sticks out his tongue and winks.]

You got me this time, Mafuyu.

[beathollow]

( that actually gets her to jolt a little, blinking before she finally exhales something akin to a laugh herself. )

I don't make it easy. Sorry if that was annoying.

( no she's not. )

[metagame]

Not at all.

[He smiles, easy.]

I knew you'd be a challenge. You have a great poker face!

[beathollow]

( unsaid: thanks, it's the depression. )

I'm not naturally expressive unless I'm actively pretending, most of the time. The times I do emote here feel like an outlier more than anything.

[metagame]

[He's back on his feet!]

Would you say he... [He thumbs over to Arven.] ...helped you find your smile?

[beathollow]

Yes.

( ...


absolutely no hesitation... )

[metagame]

Then...

[He taps a finger to his lips.]

You love Arven.

[beathollow]

I do, very much. He's a very warm person... and I feel safe with him.

[metagame]

Too bad that wasn't the game, hm?

If I said that instead, I would have won for sure!

[beathollow]

Oh, certainly. ... I suspect there's only a small handful of people who have a sure shot at making me lose this game, though.

( and atem's already guessed the first obvious answer. )

[metagame]

This game's a lot of fun, though a little unconventional... But a great test of someone's ability to maintain their expression. No matter the circumstances, always act like you have the upper-hand!

[beathollow]

It's a little awkward, but... somehow, I'm having fun. ... For what it's worth, your tactics probably would have worked on anyone else.

( just not her. for... obvious reasons. )

[supherb]

[Ugghghghgh you guyssss...........

He can't stay mad for long, now he's just melting a little.]

[beathollow]

( she still is only vaguely aware of any anger to begin with, but once she's done talking with atem, she's wandering over and...


hi arven. you're a chair now, apparently because she is sitting herself right in your lap and leaning against you. )

Hi.

( ... mafuyu you fucking menace. )

[supherb]

[A wheeze escapes him when she gets herself settled in his lap.]

H...Hi.

[Now if the game was simply to make someone blush in general, Mafuyu certainly wins this round.

A-Anyway, he puts an arm around her for support... Be still, his heart!]

[beathollow]

( sorry your bunny is terrible actually, arven. she's not, though, and is happy to start playing on her phone as she rests against him. ... except... )

... Were you mad earlier...?

1/2

[supherb]

[Defensively:]

No.

[supherb]

[...but then immediately after:]

K-Kinda. Not at you, though! I just...didn't like what I was seeing, even if it's a game.

[supherb]

[Well that throws him off. Bewilderment slowly turns into indignation. Very, very unserious indignation.]

W-Why are you laughing?! You should feel lucky you didn't go further than taking her hand!

[metagame]

[He grins so hard his nose even wrinkles a little.]

I didn't expect you to be there looking at me like that.

[He shrugs his shoulders.]

There's no way I could compete with you... Not that I ever would want to. You two are great for each other.

[supherb]

[He continues to leer at Atem...but then crosses his arms with a huff.]

Hmph. As long as you're aware.

[metagame]

Sure am!

[Thumbs up.]

You should see the way she looks at you... So you better cherish her!

[supherb]

[Hmmm. He can't find any reasons to not believe Atem here, so he relents.]

I've seen it. [He's standing right here, after all.] And I will. I don't need to be reminded of how lucky I am to have her.