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WHO: Kaveh, Shigeru, & YOU.
WHAT: Paint & Pour.
WHEN: April 2nd.
WHERE: Spring Segment, Prism Lake
WARNINGS: Drunk Painting.


[ kaveh decided to set up the paint & pour on the shores of prism lake, because a beautiful landscape seemed like something that artists of all skill level could enjoy creating. not to mention, it's also something that probably wouldn't suffer too much if/when guests inevitably started getting tispy. ]

[ there are three canopy tents framing the lake and, unsurprisingly, the first of which has all manner of art supplies: canvases, easels, and paints. the second has an assortment of delicious snacks made by shigeru and the third, final, and likely most anticipated has the wine. there are at least a dozen bottles, each labeled with the segment and shop it came from, because kaveh absolutely went around with the intention of helping them promote their business. ]

[ it's not a complete lie!
everybody wins!! ]


( ooc; feel free to assume that your character received an invitation from either kaveh or shigeru. it IS open to the public though, so if your character is strolling by and so much as makes eye contact with either of them, then they'll likely get dragged into the fun. anyway! bring your own top level~! )

Comments

[mistsplitter]

Alright, then.

[ She'll do her best to be on her feet until they're away from the lake! ]

No, I don't think I would? [ What an odd question. It has never happened, so she cannot truly predict how she will react. ] It is just a painting. And it will not distract Cloud from looking at me.

[ Those people would have to try very hard if they wanted Cloud to look at them the way he looks at Ayaka...

That was also probably the alcohol talking. Ayaka wouldn't normally say something so bold. ]

[acquirement]

Did you want to leave now, or wait a little longer?

{ it is an odd question isn't it, but really it struck him as odd as well. he really wanted to know who was painting alhaitham, poor nen and shigeru nearly ended up thrown under the bus. }

I think I would have answered the same.

{ as though??? he has someone that applies to??? }

Perhaps it's just new and he's still finding his feet.

[mistsplitter]

I think I would like to go home now.

[ She is pretty tuckered out! But she had a lot of fun, though. She's glad people appreciate what she's made, especially for something impromptu. ]

You would not be upset if someone decided to paint me?

[ So bold... ]

aina??????????

[acquirement]

Then let's gather our things. Did you wish to keep your painting of Aether? We can find somewhere to place it in the apartment.

{ and what is that question. he has to think carefully about how to answer that. on the one hand, people should be noticing how beautiful ayaka is and want to paint her. on the other hand... what if they have awful intentions??? }

I think that may depend on the person. I doubt I could be upset if it were Cloud, Thoma or Lumine who were to paint you.

{ he trusts that the three of them would make her shine brightly, after all. }

it's an innocent question???

[mistsplitter]

I think I shall give this to Lumine after I do some touchups.

[ So she would like to take it home first, and then fix it there. It will make a nice gift for the Traveler. Ayaka does love spending time with her, too. ]

I do not believe I have seen any of them paint. [ Thoma and Lumine, especially. Cloud probably hasn't painted anything in his life... Oops. ] I'm rather curious how they would paint me.

[acquirement]

I think she'd appreciate that.

{ he's already considering taking up painting alongside calligraphy here, it's been a fun experience. a reminder of a long time ago, in a way. }

Perhaps at some point we can get some materials and invite them over to see.

{ cloud can do finger painting sdkjng }

[mistsplitter]

I would not mind. That seems like a fun activity.

[ Cloud is good with his fingers

Now that they're both done though, Ayaka shifts so that she can get up from her seat. Should Ayato get up at the same time as her, then she will lean on him. Otherwise, she will do her best to stay up the whole time. ]

I have a question to ask. . . Perhaps when we are on our way back?

[acquirement]

{ since he doesn't know the extent of her dizziness, he'll raise to stand up at the same time, moving his stool aside so he can be a better support for her in case she's wobbly on her feet. }

Very well. Let me hold onto this for now then, since you'll need to keep your balance.

{ he'll just leave the wine glass on the stool, his free hand that isn't supporting her taking the top of the canvas, fingers hooking at the back to pick up her painting for her. }

Was there anything else you needed?

[mistsplitter]

[ She shakes her head. She's all good now! As for the question she would like to ask, there are quite a lot of people here, so it's best when they have some privacy. ]

It's alright. I can wait.

[acquirement]

Then let's go. I'll send a message to Kaveh after to thank him for the invite.

{ kaveh likely can already see him helping her home anyway, he'll likely have a faint idea of why they've gone.

And as promised, he'll support her by steadying her by her shoulder until they reach a spot away from the lake that is much quieter. it's getting late enough that not as many people are around. }

Could you hold onto this?

{ hopefully it isn't too big of a painting so that ayaka can just rest it on herself in a moment, since as soon as it's in her hand he's dipping to carefully hold her dress to the back of her knees then lifting her into a princess carry. only the best for ayaka. }

Hopefully this is comfortable enough?

{ she's at least much lighter than a massive frozen eagle statue dsgsg }

[mistsplitter]

[ She will do as she is told, holding onto their things (mostly her painting) until she's lifted off the ground! Ayaka can't help but laugh at how ridiculous this is, especially when it's her brother doing it, of all people. ]

Hehe... It has been so long since you carried me like this.

[ Ayaka has always been sentimental. Her state of mind right now makes her even moreso. ]

[acquirement]

{ his gaze shifts from her, to the path ahead of them both. }

It's been a long time since we've been able to spend time together like this.

{ so maybe, just maybe, he's giving a bit more leeway than normal. plus, since she said she was dizzy it's a much better idea to handle her safety on his own rather than getting her to hold onto him. }

[mistsplitter]

Then... I think I would like to stay like this a little longer.

[ At least, that is certainly Little Ayaka talking. She laughs after saying that, leaning on Ayato a little more. ]

Hehe, I'm only joking. We're too old for that now.

[acquirement]

{ his hold on her doesn't waver, and instead just tightens a little more as she leans into him. }

I should hope you won't make a regular habit of getting dizzy from drinking alcohol, at least.

{ yet when it comes to entering the location, it's hard to do it like this. he'll gently lower her to the floor again, hand against her back to keep her steady as he enters in the details of the next place. }

You can be a little more honest about what you'd like, however.

[mistsplitter]

Hehe, please do not worry! I much prefer tea over wine or sake...

[ Or any other alcoholic drink, for that matter. ]

Why did you ask about Cloud, by the way?

[ Ayato did not ask about Cloud, but words aren't coming as easily as it normally would. ]

[acquirement]

A little every now and then doesn't hurt.

{ but she does need to be careful. but her next question has him pausing, almost struggling with his response.

he definitely uses the teleport as a means to delay it, sending them to the apartments area of the city from the lake. it isn't as though he doesn't want to share his thought with ayaka, but since he doesn't know what he thinks yet, it's hard. }

Perhaps we can discuss that when we get back to the apartment? Was that what you wanted to ask before?

{ this definitely isn't something he wants to discuss in the middle of the street either. it's... delicate. }

[mistsplitter]

It is only on special occasions. . . or social ones.

[ You know, if she is offered a glass of wine, she can't refuse, after all. ]

Mm, it was. [ But she won't press any further. If Ayato would prefer to talk about it once they are back, then that's fine! Perhaps it was more fragile a topic than she thought. ] I shall wait, then.

[ For now, she supposes it is okay to close her eyes. ]

[acquirement]

It was an enjoyable time, too. Well worth the occasion of wine, I think.

{ it's a lot deeper of a topic, that's for sure. one he'd rather have with the safety of their apartment for. }

Thank you. { he does glance down to check on her as they make their way back to the apartment, at least he's done this journey often enough now the route is automatic, no thought required.

he doesn't disturb her if she wants to have a nap, and had in fact started to wonder if she'd fallen asleep. when they're at their door though, he has to lower her again, if only because it's too difficult to unlock the door with his hands occupied. }

[mistsplitter]

[ Now that they are "home", Ayaka's a little more free to move around. She can finally have water!

She is a little loopy though, both from just waking up from a short nap, and the wine from earlier. ]

Ah, we've made it back. [ '-' How long did she close her eyes for... ] I hope I was not heavy, Ayato.

[acquirement]

{ hopefully the apartment is tipsy proof, as he'll let her wander off like a baby deer now she's in the safety of their place. if she falls, no one will be there to see but him. }

You were not. Please don't worry about it. Here, I'll put the painting aside if you'd like to get yourself a drink or snack. I'll join you in the kitchen after.

{ hopefully that shouldn't be too much }

[mistsplitter]

[ Please don't let her fall???

But yes, she will wander off like a baby deer, finding a glass of cold water to be of a lot of help to how she's feeling. In fact, she pours herself another.

If Ayato doesn't look for his sister, he just might find her seated on the floor with an empty glass of water. How did they both get there?

(Also she can't get up...) ]

[acquirement]

{ ah



he'd hoped the trip over had calmed it, so he's immediately concerned when he comes back to the kitchen--painting now safely set aside--to find her on the floor.

he was only gone a moment???? }

Ayaka? Did you hurt yourself?

{ he's down on his knees on the floor next to her immediately after, gently taking the glass from her hand to set it aside. }

[mistsplitter]

Oh no, I didn't!

[ then why are you on the floor, ayaka ]

I just wanted to sit down for a moment. I tried to stand up, but couldn't.

[ ??? ]

[acquirement]

{ he'll hold out both his hands for her then, endeared by her struggles. }

Then let's find you somewhere more comfortable to sit. Would you prefer the sofa or should I take you to your room?

{ she should probably sober up a bit before going to bed though... }

[mistsplitter]

The sofa will do.

[ Her brother is to her rescue once again! Holding both his hands, she feels a surge of warmth flow through her. She wonders if that is the case for him as well?

This world truly is magical. ]

I do not wish to retire for the day just yet.