Party time, party time

[roundandaround]

WHO: Rinku, Mary, any friends of either/both
WHAT: Housewarming mingle!
WHEN: October 5
WHERE: Fine Arts House (Solarpeak)
WARNINGS: Keep it clean, there are kids here.

All those months of work are paying off, and Rinku and Mary have moved to Solarpeak! Their new house, a beach-stilt-style house in walking distance from the Summer Guild building, is bright inside and out, and today there are balloons and games set up underneath the house and a wide-open door up the stairs leading into it.

Anyone who knows Rinku and/or Mary will have been invited to party; housewarming gifts are accepted but not required, and food is provided, ordered in from nearby restaurants. The bedrooms are closed but everywhere else is open, and if you need to get away from the party, you can go sit outside... or if Mecchan isn't scared of you, he might let you chill in his room for a while. Otherwise, have fun with the games, the art room, the music room, the food, and anything else!


(This is a mingle, so go ahead and tag each other on any and all toplevels! Have fun!)

Comments

They are!

[snekeyes]

That is not good for you, you know... unlike me, you need sleep if you are going to stay alert in a fight.

[...Given the scolding was half mumbled as Rider snuggled back up to her, though, questionable how effective it would be!]

...Does it help if someone is with you?

Found some soft-

[snekeyes]

["Mm, you should... then I could curl up with the both of you."

Under different circumstances, perhaps her brain would have leapt to something more suggestive- but for the time being, the cozy thoughts won out.

Even still, was it greedy to think like that?

Either way, she leant up for just a moment to give him a little kiss.]

[abnormalizes]

Not exactly... I have an even harder time sleeping around other people, even people I know in my head aren't going to stab me when I give them an opportunity.

[snekeyes]

Ah... that must make it difficult.

[Especially as it was dangerous to travel into the segments alone!]

...I am a light sleeper, but I think it is getting a little better, here...?

[Chance of warriors bursting in to "kill the monster" lower!]

♡

[mayoninofukucho]

[Curling up with Medusa and Napoleon is a very pleasant mental imagine indeed... and when she leans up to kiss him, he's left practically glowing.]

Mmm... you know, we should get up from here. Otherwise, we'll fall asleep and miss the party.

[Or they'll start making out - despite his pleasant sleepiness, he can feel the desire slowly blooming under the surface.]

[snekeyes]

I suppose we should... but you do make a comfortable pillow, Master.

[She sees his point, though, and does sit up. Still leaning on him, just a little-]

[abnormalizes]

That's good! Maybe one day I'll be able to sleep around other people, too?

[Working on their trauma, slowly but surely.]

[snekeyes]

Perhaps. ...Convincing your body that other people will not harm you takes more time than any of us would like. That someone will not try to stab you when they have a chance... and that a warrior will not sneak close to take my head.

[Trauma was something she found frustratingly slow to deal with, but she could at least see signs of improvement!]

...

...But, well...if you would like to try sleeping around me at some point, I would not be adverse.

[abnormalizes]

-Will you be hurt if I can't relax enough to sleep? I do trust you, it's just...

[Knowing that you're safe and convincing your body that you're safe are two different things.]

[snekeyes]

Not at all. Do not pressure yourself.

[Trauma was difficult, she knew that.

It wasn't something she wanted to ask, but part of her wondered if Evangeline'd sleep better with Gorgon than with her like this.]

...If that happens, we can always cuddle and talk like this, instead.

[Or pass the time in more intimate ways, but it didn't seem appropriate to suggest that right now.]

[mayoninofukucho]

[Nooo... he's regretting his words now!! He wants her warm body back on his lap! But alas, this probably is for the better.]

I'm glad to hear that.

[He stifles a yawn and stretches his arms out at his sides.]

Nnn... these kids shouldn't have let their party guests in here if they didn't want us falling asleep! Irresponsible, really.

[And, come to think--]

How do you know the two of them, anyway?

[abnormalizes]

Then - yeah, I would like to try that, when you're available. Thank you.

[Gentle squeeze.]

[snekeyes]

It is very cozy. I admit I am a little jealous.

[She's gonna try to sneakily move in to lean on his shoulder when he stretches-]

...I have not met Mary, yet, but Rinku I have known for a while. I think... actually, her housemate disappeared around the same time Sakura did. I suggested we help each other out searching for them.

What about you?

[snekeyes]

[She gives her a gentle squeeze in turn!]

Of course. When we next both have a free evening, then.

[Meanwhile, Rider had to try not to doze right here!]

[mayoninofukucho]

I'm glad you were able to support each other with that. Me, I first met Rinku during the memory portal incident.

[Her memory was of watching Gintama... talk about a wild way to meet a fellow 4th-wall-breaker!]

Mary, I first met during the lantern-and-candle festivities. She'd just arrived and was scared of the fire, so I escorted her off. They're good kids, both of them, really good kids.

Re: GAMES - Truth or Dare - SFW

[nodealplz]

"That's why I said I promised to try. See, I'm learning." Eliza smirked leaning back on one arm where they said.

"So.... truth or dare?"

[ashenrose]

[She nodded thoughtfully.]

The big cake has cream in the middle if you want to try that!

[ashenrose]

[A small nod, thinking carefully over what Evangeline said...before her worried expression turned into something more of a sulk.]

...It always sounds easy when you say it, but it's really hard.

[ashenrose]

[He does look very cool! Mary clapped her hands together eagerly.]

Wow... hey, what's a code of honour anyway? Do you have to follow lots of rules??

[Stuffing some candy in her mouth- and then holding a couple out for him to take. She's kept most of the candy she grabbed for herself, but it's the thought that counts, right?]

[mayoninofukucho]

[He declines with a smile and a wave of his hand. Go ahead and have all the candy for yourself, little one; this adult prefers bitter tastes!]

Pretty much, yeah.

[It doesn't help that he's in charge of the Shinsengumi's code and keeps adding to it on a whim... as of now, it already contains dozens of highly specific rules he made up ad hoc!]

[abnormalizes]

...I know it's hard. I'm still scared that people will try to hurt me, too.

[Even though she knows in her head that people are her friends, it's nearly impossible to completely relax and let her guard down.]

[abnormalizes]

Have I mentioned lately that you're a good friend?

[shatteredprison]

If I ask Sonic, he'll laugh at me. Can you show me an example?

[roundandaround]

Hm... let me find one!

[Rinku pulls her phone out and starts scrolling through something. She lights up, clicks on a page, and hands over the phone.

There's a page full of variations on a photo of a jelly cat pawing at a shop window. Some have different captions like "me when maple quail is 3 moon coins" or "let him in," some edit what the cat is looking at, one replaces the cat with Mayor Michael making a similar pose.]

See? Everyone makes it different, and it changes with every person!

[melodymania]

Hmmm. Alright. Bubble gum or lollipops? Which do you like better?