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WHO: Ayaka, Cloud, Yoimiya, and Tartaglia
WHAT: Double deito game night
WHEN: Early August
WHERE: Yoimiya's place
WARNINGS: None for now!
[ This has been a long time coming. Two best friends hang out with their boyfriends! (Or boyfriend and beau.) Fortunately, the cold weather has passed, and everything seems to be back to normal. Before ringing the doorbell to Yoimiya's apartment, Cloud and Ayaka stopped by a place to get some drinks and snacks to bring. There's tea leaves (because Ayaka...............), but it was Cloud's suggestion to buy some beers and a bottle of vodka. For snacks, a box of tiny cakes, a few bags of chips, and Yan Yans. They make for a good dessert!
Everyone's cheerful and in a good mood once introduction's have been made. Once the food's ready and everyone's seated, it's time to dig in! It's best to have a full stomach before playing a bunch of video games, after all. Whatever they may be... ]
What kind of games are we going to play? [ Ayaka does not know anything. ] There was a game that Cloud and I played recently. There was a tower made from blocks, and we would pull a block out, answer the question written on it, then put it at the top.
It was fun. The questions were a little embarrassing, though.
WHAT: Double deito game night
WHEN: Early August
WHERE: Yoimiya's place
WARNINGS: None for now!
[ This has been a long time coming. Two best friends hang out with their boyfriends! (Or boyfriend and beau.) Fortunately, the cold weather has passed, and everything seems to be back to normal. Before ringing the doorbell to Yoimiya's apartment, Cloud and Ayaka stopped by a place to get some drinks and snacks to bring. There's tea leaves (because Ayaka...............), but it was Cloud's suggestion to buy some beers and a bottle of vodka. For snacks, a box of tiny cakes, a few bags of chips, and Yan Yans. They make for a good dessert!
Everyone's cheerful and in a good mood once introduction's have been made. Once the food's ready and everyone's seated, it's time to dig in! It's best to have a full stomach before playing a bunch of video games, after all. Whatever they may be... ]
What kind of games are we going to play? [ Ayaka does not know anything. ] There was a game that Cloud and I played recently. There was a tower made from blocks, and we would pull a block out, answer the question written on it, then put it at the top.
It was fun. The questions were a little embarrassing, though.
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Guess I better keep it up, then. Wouldn't wanna start disappointing now by slacking.
[ On the next tangent of combat, however... Cloud can see the disappointment in the man's face as he resigns himself in his seat. But when he mentions taking him up on the raincheck, the former mercenary acknowledges him with a nod. A silent little, "it's going to happen. bring your A-game, Mr. Harbinger." from the look in his eyes. As for what Yoimiya whiuspered to her lover...his ears are trained, but not so much that he could catch everything she said. That's for them. asjklfd ]
I'm game. Can't say I got a chance to try Snezhnayan Fire-water back then...but if it's something nice and hardβ [ Phrasing. ] βit oughta kick things up.
[ But now that they've introduced the concept of drinking to their games, the swordsman's mind is turning with ideas. Taking a break from munching down on his food, he cracks open his can of beer to take a sip, before setting it down with his own arms crossed. ]
So if it's a racing game first...might be better easing our way in.
Take a drink for 1st place? Two for 2nd and on?
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Like Ayaka, Yoimiya is also determined to try EVERYTHING on this table. Cracking open a can of beer for herself, she sips it down, the crisp, fizzy taste burning the back of her throat. That's some good stuff! She's munching on a few bites of the shuba salad while listening to the conversation. Of course, she can always count on Tartaglia's creative mind to spice things up, already thrilled at the suggestion of a drinking game to make their game night extra exciting. ]
Count me in! [ She replies without any hesitation what-so-ever. Don't worry, she made sure to chew and swallow her food. ] We had something close to Snezhnayan Fire-Water at Coldreach's brewery and it certainly makes drinking games even more exciting.
[ She's seen Tartaglia drunk before but Ayaka and Cloud? That will be a first for her. Or maybe both of them have incredible alcohol tolerance that will blow her mind. Either way, Yoimiya is looking forward to the outcome, the competitive fire in her heart burning with desire to come out the winner. ]
That's a great idea! So, whoever comes in 4th place will have to take four shots. Hehehe, so try your best to avoid coming in last place for several games in a row.
[ What she really means is: Just don't lose, bro!
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[Sorry Cloud! But he's glad to hear that Ayaka's even ready to participate in a drinking game, she was the one he was most worried who wouldn't want to do it. But it seems whatever experience she had in Nippon, or maybe she's just a lot more open than he gave her credit for? Has her seemingly a little excited for it. Plus, he caught that nod Cloud! He returns it with a satisfied smile on his own, ready to meet whatever challenge the merc over here will bring to him.
But for now, he'll focus on the night ahead of them, looking over to Yoimiya with a laugh. She didn't even have a second thought about it, but honestly he's not surprised.]
Shouldn't you be taking your own advice here, Yoimiya?
[He teases, giving her a challenging look as he sticks a portion of his stroganoff right in his mouth. He's pretty sure that's gunna rev her up and it's going to be funny and great.]
SORRY FOR CUTTING IN I COULDN'T RESIST
Sure hope you remember those words when I throw a blue shell right at your face and leave you in the dust.
[ Originally, Yoimiya just wanted to vibe, have a good time with her friends, and introduce this thrilling game into Ayaka's life. But now, there's a slight amendment in her plans. The Queen of the Summer Festival burning with determination to make the Harbinger's life in Mββββ Kart a living hell. If it's a challenge he wants, a challenge he shall receive.
Sorry you have to witness this grade school level squabble, Ayaka and Cloud... ]
ALL GUCCI
[ Maybe...drinks per race, but at the end of a circuit (once Cloud sees how the cups work anyway fjaksdl), that's the number of shots?! Having Tartaglia and Yoimiya playfully banter up the gameplay later isn't lost on him either. He's literally never played a video game with a controller before, but even now, he's already feeling a streak of confidence. Teetering on cockiness. ... If it bites him in the ass, it's only going to make things funnier in the end. ]
You two have fun. I'll be busy blastin' ahead in 1st.
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She's never played a video game before. . .
This now begins Ayaka's journey to come up with a zinger line. Maybe she'll think of one and say it out loud. Maybe she won't. We won't know until much later! She can't let everyone walk all over though, so she throws her glove in. ]
I feel the stakes are rather high compared to the kind of drinking game mechanics that I've heard of. But that's alright. Hopefully, the one who loses [ Meaning, it won't be her. ] will be able to manage on their own.
[ Kamisato Ayaka's famous last words. ]
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Very much the nature of a polite Inazuman of high status. But he can see the real message there.]
Oh ho, looks like things are really beginning to heat up in here. Do you mean to say that the Shirasagi Himegimi thinks she can best us in this little game? Well, I'd like to see your skills...why don't we move this dinner to the living room and begin? There's a coffee table out there after all, we can bring our dishes and drinks with.
[This guy is over here vibrating with how excited he is to even face them in something as silly as Mββββ Kart. Before Ellipsa, he probably would have never even considered he'd get this much into something that wasn't fighting.]
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Hehe, I can see the excitement burning behind your eyes, Tartaglia. [ NOT THAT SHE HAS ANY ROOM TO TALK BECAUSE: ] Yeah! Let's go ahead and get started! Y'all are getting me super fired up now. We have a really fierce group on our hands.
[ Along with everything else on her plate, she makes sure to get a slice of that delicious-looking honey cake. With her food and beer can in hand, onto the living room she goes! While the rest are gathering their food and drinks, Yoimiya takes care of the preparations for their battle royale, turning on the TV and setting up the switch. As everyone arrives, they'll be greeted by the sight of a vibrant title screen with funky music and unique characters playing on the TV. Four controllers sit on the table for each of the participants, ready and waiting to be used. ]
Is everyone ready? Tartaglia and I have played this quite a bit so to make things fair, maybe we can do a quick practice match before we start taking shots, so anyone unfamiliar can get used to the controls?
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Do you think we should get this game for the house, Cloud?
[ If Yoimiya and Tartaglia have played this before, then it must be fun even if it's just two people playing. The kinds of games Ayaka likes playing are more... quiet ones, admittedly, but she wouldn't mind learning more about these sorts of games.
She sets her plate down on a small table in the living room, then picks up a controller before settling down on the couch. ]
Let's practice first to even the playing field.
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It's a reality worth protecting and fighting for. So even for one night...he'll drop his guard. Cloud may not turn into some jumping lunatic of giddiness, but as the group all move their meals to the living room (Cloud only has some Beef Stroganoff left,) there's a content look on Cloud's face as he makes sure to take a seat by Ayaka's side. If they're all sharing the same couch though, he's taking the outside. ]
That or that one called Mββββ Party. [ A beat, as he picks up his controller and gets paired up with the little docked console by the TV. ] Or both.
[ Don't ask why. But as they select their way through the options, picking the first thing that comes up (50cc...plebs...), the first order of business is to pick characters.
Don't ask why the character stood out to him, but... ]
The one with the shades is cool.
[
He means Not!Roy Koopa.]There any big differences between the characters?
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prizepunishment for doing poorly in the races. Though having a practice round doesn't sound bad, it's always good to have a warm up no matter what you're doing...Tartaglia parks himself right on the floor in front of the coffee table where his food is, sitting like a little kid who thinks they're about to spank the competition.]
I think they're fairly balanced, [he answers Cloud as he picks up his own controller and chooses not!Yoshi as his character.]
Some are heavy and go faster than others, but losing control of them is far easier than ones who are lighter...I personally like something more in the middle. Whatever I may lack in speed I can make up for in precision driving. You'll see what I mean, hahaha...
[He looks confident in himself there, eagerly waiting for everyone to pick their characters so they can play.]
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Oh! I haven't tried Mββββ Party yet. Maybe we can all play it together one day, I'm sure it will be lots of fun.
[ "Fun" she says... FAMOUS LAST WORDS, NAGAOHARA YOIMIYA. ]
Yeah! The heavier characters have better speed and they don't get bumped off as easily whereas the light ones aren't as fast but they have good acceleration and are easier to control. Once you get used to the game, you'll develop a preference for certain weight classes. The character I'm playing is the light side. Although, I'm mainly choosing her because she's adorable.
[ Cuteness matters too! ]
Whenever everyone's done choosing their characters, we'll get to select our vehicles next! There are tons of options from karts, to bikes, to something called an ATV. Like the characters, some of the vehicles weigh more than others, have better handling or faster acceleration.
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Nobody ask her why. It's because Isabelle is familiar... No clue about the weight thing everyone else is talking about. ]
This game sounds very complicated, if you have to consider so many details.
[ But she imagines it must be fun! Ayaka enjoys shogi and go. That requires so much strategy. She just has to start seeing these characters as pieces with their own roles and she'll have a better understanding on what to do and how to win. ]
Lumine let me play a game with her that had this little dog. She's very cute and friendly.
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But also boys will be boys.But as he customizes his cart and gives a lookover what's good between handling, top speed, acceleration... His character is a bit heavier, so he's faster. Just takes time getting there. Huh! Kind of like his fighting style with a large broadsword. Funny how these things work out.So while Yoimiya and Childe get cozy on the floor, Cloud instinctively finds himself scooting in a little closer to Ayaka on the couch. But not enough that she didn't have space to work her controller.
He still has no idea about items yet. That's going to be a shock. Out of the corner of his gaze, he spots Ayaka's eyes lighting up at the sight of Isabelle. Cute...
Ayaka and Isabelle both. SFDLKJA ]
It's probably pretty balanced if it's meant to be played by everyone.
[ As he fusses over what wheels to go with, he blinks when she mentions Lumine. A familiar name! It's been some time since he last saw her. ]
What was it called again? Something that had a buncha critters in it...
[ ... The Slick tires look sick. He's picking those. adfslkjh ]
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At this point, Childe has his preferences so he quickly chooses everything he wants for his character, waiting patiently for the others to go through and pick what they want. Though he may be familiar with Mββββ Kart at this point, he's not familiar with most other games. Tartaglia is surprised to hear that Isabelle was in another game. Huh.
He turns around to look up at Ayaka and Cloud, curiosity painted across his face.]
Oh? What sort of game is she in, then?
[The way Cloud says that gives him no clue on what kind of game Isabelle is from at all. He would also like to know the name, plz and thank you]
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Oh! The cute animal game! She has yet to play it for herself. Come to think of it, that game might be more Ayaka's speed rather than the chaos that's about to ensue. ]
Isabelle is so cute, a perfect match for Ayaka.
[ YOU ARE VALID CLOUD! Ayaka and Isabelle are both adorable. She flickers her gaze from the adorable couple on the couch over to Cloud's Build-A-Kart session on screen, intrigued by his choices. The slick tires are very slick! Somehow, they seem fitting for him. ]
I haven't played the game she's from but I heard so many good things about it. Supposed to be really cozy and adorable. Maybe one day, you can teach it to all of us, Ayaka.
[ There's fishing! Tartaglia might like that... or maybe it's too cozy and peaceful for him waisogh. ]
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[ It truly is a very cute game!! :D If she had her own Switch, she'd definitely own that game on the console. Perhaps if Cloud is amenable to the idea later on, they can get one for their house. Ayato can even play, if he likes!
Her car is pink. It's cute and girly and Ayaka is happy. She could stay here and customise things all day. The race must start at some point, though! ]
Let's all play that together another time. We have a competition at hand, don't we?
[ Someone can choose whatever track to play on! Ayaka has no idea and will just go with the flow. ]
slow poke is me i will rectify this ;;-;;
[ He's starting to realize he's a fan of more interactive and action-packed things. But he can already see the merit. As he's already selected his build for Not!Roy Koopa, he's prepared to go as well! It's just a matter of picking a cup and the tracks within. The CPU difficulty changes with the speed... Huh. 50, 100, 150, 200cc... ]
I could watch you play that.
[ Which means that, while it's not a priority, they...may or may not be considering an upgrade to their house.
inb4 Ayaka and Cloud ask Ayato like kids asking their parent SFDKJHA]Yup. [ It's time to race. And while he's no lightweight when it comes to drinking, the beer he's got? Already helping in loosening him up. His interactions with Tartaglia have surprised him- setting him at ease when he was so worried about his status as a Fatui Harbinger and how battle hungry he was. But here and now? He's starting to realize that there's a time and place for everything. Every one has their jobs. Their duties. Sides to take. And right now...
They're all on the same side. These were days that he never would have imagined being a part of. But day by day, Cloud is feeling a sense of belonging. What he values with his companions back home, what he'll come to learn in due time? That was important. But it's the final destination he has in mind, and where he wants to be and who he wants to spend the rest of his life with... ]
Gonna pull out all the stops when I figure out the controls.
[ He's happy. ]
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Either way, he'll put that info in his back pocket for now, flipping through the tracks without anyone's permission to do so now that people have chosen their characters. This is supposed to be a warm up, so he eventually chooses the easiest track for the beginners, setting it to 100cc (can't baby Cloud and Ayaka too much, not when 200cc is going to be in the cards later) and gets ready.]
Well, you're in luck, since this should be pretty simple to figure the controls out on. I think this is called Mββββ Kβββ Stadium, and it's not too difficult. And...no shots on this one, is that okay Yoimiya? It wouldn't be fair to make you all drink so much right away.
[Tartaglia grins back at all three competitors. Just because this is a baby track doesn't mean he's going to go lightly on them.]
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Of course! Since this is just a practice round for Ayaka and Cloud to get used to the controls, it wouldn't be fair for them. Besides, it wouldn't be fun if you got too drunk from the get-go.
[ A smirk curves on the corners of her lips, playing tit for tat right back at her boyfriend. Sorry both of them are so immature LOL. Since it's the first round, she'll go easy on her two friends but Tartaglia? No mercy.
3... 2... 1... Go! The race has begun! Even though this isn't her first time playing, her eyes shimmer with excitement at the bright, colorful graphics. How cool would it be to race in a setting like this, the technology of Ellipsa is surely astounding. Now that they've started, she begins with the explanations. ]
So as we're racing, you'll run into these prism boxes that give you power-up items. They're random but can give you the advantage and turn the tide during the race. There are a lot of different items but for example...
[ Lucky day! In her arsenal, she manages to snag a red shell. ]
Mushrooms give you boosts, you can chuck banana peels that make karts slip if they run over it and there are a variety of items you can throw at the other racers. On me, I happen to have a red shell, there's other colored shells that have different effects. The one I have hones in on the kart in front of me and this is what happens when you toss it...
[ Her maniacal laughter fills the air as she chucks it right at Tartaglia. ]
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When their race begins, Ayaka's little kart begins to move, too! She doesn't care so much about being left behind just yet, more concerned about understanding what to press now that it's actually happening! If she's last place? No worries. It's just one round! And it's easy to get back up and start over in the next game. ]
I see. Then it must be advantageous to get these boxes.
[ And as she passes a whole line of them? She misses. FDSAGDS ]
Oh! [ Darn it. She looks pretty disappointed in herself for that. ] Next one, for sure...
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The hell? [ A beat. ] Am I not supposed to hold the button before we start?
[ You literally answered your own question, Cloud. At least this is a good chance to get used to the controls. In fact, he uses this time not to care about being in first or last yet. He accelerates, turns the corner but barely makes it. He notices some of the computer racers? As well as the more seasoned Yoimiya and Tartaglia? Seem to be taking the corners better. ]
How're you guys turning the corners so good? We got a drift button?
[ "Next one, for sure..." ]
Least it looks like they come back fast enoughβ Woah there's a boost.
[ In which he promptly hits the wall because he doesn't turn fast enough. FDSJKL It's okay. It's okay, Cloud. Night and day difference. It's going to be a night and day difference. ]
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No, no-!
[Of course, there's no dodging, and he didn't have any defenses, having gotten a mushroom that doesn't exactly get him out of harm's way. Yoimiya zooms past him, but he's as determined as ever to catch up. Poor Ayaka missing the item boxes though...he remembers when he used to do that too ;;]
Yeah, Cloud, watch my screen for a second.
[Since he's trying to catch up to his rude! Very rude! Girlfriend, he shows off his drifting skills.]
This is the drift button, [he says as he lifts his joycon up for Cloud to see. Better to show than to tell in this case.]
You want to hold your joystick in the opposite direction of the curve, [he says as Yoshi banks another curve, not losing any speed at all as he goes around it and passes one of the computer players.]
You'll get a little boost at the end of it if you do it right. That's how you catch up to little rascals who throw red shells at you...
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She must be stopped at all costs.Impressed by her boyfriend's teaching skillls, she listens to Tartaglia explaining drifting with a big ol' smile on her face. No doubt that Cloud will become a drift master if this keeps up. Still, she's keeping her eyes peeled on the competition, unable to get rid of this feeling that Cloud is the dark horse of this competition...
At some point, she comes across Ayaka driving along in her pink car. Hello friend! :D Even in a game, Yoimiya is always ecstatic to see her. The power of the Shirasagi Himegimi is strong, enough to quell the fireworks maniac on the road as she opts to cruise alongside her dear friend. ]
Don't worry, Ayaka. When I first started, I kept missing the power-up boxes as well.
[ In the distance, a few more of the prism boxes spawn. Ganba, Ayaya! ]
Here's your chance! Take your time and focus on grabbing one.
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She supposes that it's fine if she loses this game. Or the next. She's having fun like this, in the midst of her best friend, her beau, and a Fatui Harbinger. ]
I will get it this time! [ Thank you for your words of encouragement, Yoimiya! And Ayaka does manage to get a power up, which causes her to let out a soft little "Yay!" It gives her a lot of confidence that she can get through this race and not end up in last place. ]
I did it, Yoimiya!
[ Isabelle now holds a fire flower.
... how do you use this thing... Ayaka is looking at her controller now and fiddling with the buttons to see what might work. She maaay accidentally throw a fire flower at someone in the process, but she also would not have figured out what she pressed to get it to happen. :' ) ]
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TOAST HIM AYAKA
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DON'T MIND ME AHEM
LOOKIT YOU MISS BUTTY McBUTTERTON (says clandon. the first butter)
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I AM ALSO MISS BUTTY McBUTTERTON
PASS THE BUTTER
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MY DUMB BUTT FORGOT TO CHECK BACK ON THIS WEH
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oh my god i didn't know it was my turn
next time i poke dsfajhkl
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