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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

[moodwrecker]

That's good, at least. Do you think any of the other countries will be able to help?

[fullmoonmutt]

Nah. They're all in the same position we are. Most we do is exchange intel, I think? Though I don't know everything. I'm sure if my mom was here, she'd have waaay more insight.

[moodwrecker]

[Oh, huh.]

...What's she like, anyway?

[fullmoonmutt]

Who? Mom? Huh, she's... like... a lot of things. She's been a good mom. As good anyone can be in our situation, anyway. I'd be dead or worse if she hadn't found me, you know?

[ But there's way more than that. ]

I guess the best way to describe her is that she has a big personality. Always has a plan, and you better listen to her or else. Helps that she's usually right, of course. After the portal incident, she got asked to be one of the new ADDF's Generals, so that's why she'd know more about what's out there than me. I only hear bits and pieces.

[moodwrecker]

So she's important, too?

[Dang.]

...She sounds pretty cool.

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah! General Bertha Walsh. She's done a lot since the invasion started back like, what? Thirteen years ago now? She's awesome...

[moodwrecker]

[Imagine having a cool mom... Couldn't be Aubrey.]

Do you miss her a lot while you're here?

[She doesn't find that she misses home or family much, but... There's definitely the more than occasional pangs when it comes to her friends. Presumably, if her parents were actually around, she'd feel the same for them too.]

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah, I do... I don't mind having a bit of time away from her, but I don't want to be stuck away from her forever, you know?

[moodwrecker]

Sometimes it's nice to get a break from people, even if you care about them. ...But it's not like you never want to see them again, either.

I know I've been missing my friends back home, too.

[fullmoonmutt]

Yeah... What's that saying? Something something makes the heart grow fonder or whatever?

[moodwrecker]

...Distance?