Teenagers Scare the Living Shit Out Of Me etc. etc.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Characters passing by the bulletin board may notice a new message tacked to it!]

Drinking party at the bar at 8pm. Under 21 only. Adults will be persecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Fun and games included, party hats optional. Don’t be late!

[Sure enough, there’s a gathering of teens (and maybe some not-so-teens?) to be found in the bar! While the posting mentions this is a teen only event, adults are in fact allowed as long as they are cool. OOCLY please be aware there are going to be teens drinking alcohol and possibly smoking! Also additionally, please let the teens/players have fun; again, adults are allowed but only if they’re cool enough to play along without snitching them out!

All party game top levels are going to be made under Ahito’s account but please assume ICly that Akira instigated/explained them! Once the game toplevels are up you can also post your own toplevels to mingle freely if you like IDK IT’S A PARTY HAVE FUN]

Comments

[fellheart]

If I was using our mentor as refurrrence, then it would only do to be thorough, no?

[ though he missed the human ears, smh. ]

As fur how it feels ... [ help why am i rping nepeta ] ... I think I may be somewhat meowre sensitive to sound like this, actually.

[ tail flick. ]

[lighthaus]

[ this is what happens when you feed your bf tatara

he follows of course, again not expecting to hear what he does yet again. still, he reflexively pulls him closer with the hands on his hips.

trying to marry the two different train of thoughts he's having... one of them wins out like it always does. ]

...I didn't hurt you then, right? [ he was rough then, all of his edges without any of the usual warmth to soothe them. at least until later, when he had come down to his usual blue. ]

[lustro]

[ You...

His face changes in an instant: the same telltale anger, that bordered on hate, reveals itself. This is what marked him as Other as a kid, despite his angel face. His hand itches to grab Khun's collar; he wants to kill this guy for bringing Mika into this. ]

I haven't, jackass.

[ But - has he? His mind races to think. The magic would have compelled a different answer if he had, right?

... Ah, he knows what bothers him about this. It's a loophole, that's all. He hasn't told Mika any horrible lies. It's what he hasn't said that's the worst; it's what he's talked around, but never of. ]

Why? How much have you lied to Tatara that you're asking me this?

[troublereduction]

Oh, you're both from the same place?

[lighthaus]

[ on the contrary, khun's expression is cool and pleasant. ]

Then there's nothing to get angry about, is there? You could have just answered anyone from the start, too. [ but if you ask him for specifics, you can't expect him to play nice. ]

I haven't, it's the opposite actually. [ where he felt like he told him way too much from the beginning, all the things he's kept close to his chest. though, he was guilty of the same initially, walking around things, not mentioning them-but even that too has fallen away lately.

mostly he was just curious, which like everything else he is, tends to be unkind. ]

[lustro]

[ He scoffs. Oh, he fully believes Khun when he says he hasn't lied to Tatara - the romantic that he is, if it's love, he thinks everything should be exposed. So. Yeah, he believes that.

But nothing to get angry about? Look in the damn mirror and don't give him that crap. Khun doesn't like to be questioned about Tatara; Ginger doesn't like to be questioned about Mika. ]

Right - because you weren't on edge or anything when I mentioned Tatara.

[lighthaus]

In that case: isn't it fair play?

[ He won't outright say it, but that is admission that ginger is right. ]

[lustro]

What - ? Ugh, fine, but there's no way I'm drunk enough for that yet, so I'll do it later.

[ Starts chugging... ]

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan does have a strong sense of morality, but he is old and tired, as well as slowly beginning to become quite fatigued with being polite and nice all the time due to events here and otherwise. So, quite frankly, though he thinks that Solomon does need to make improvements, he also believes abhorrent is far too strong of a word he feels willing to tolerate.

So, pardon his french, even in this internal monologue, but...

Barbatos can kindly eat shit. ]

Mm. I suppose that certain kind of outlook is very much Barbatos' problem, then, if he must use such a term at all. He may disagree with you, and so may others, though there is no reason to be incendiary about it.

[ It goes both ways, he knows, though he doesn't know the contents of those disagreements, so this comment still applies. Instead, Jing Yuan simply squeezes Solomon's hand lightly; the grip soft and a bit grounding. Warm. ]

...Essentially, it seems you believe Robin will hurt the humans here, no? Due to his perspectives. We all know we cannot prevent what happens in each other's worlds, but the possibilities here are more immediate.

I understand your concerns. Though, I also would not want whatever happened between the both of you to become kindling for making them real either.

[lustro]

Not even close.

[ Ginger asked a simple question that could be answered in one word - yes, or no. It came from a place of concern for Tatara. The rest - that moment of brief vulnerability, that was all offered by Khun.

And he doubts Khun gives a shit about Mika, the incident always lingering in the back of his mind like the scar on Mika's neck. What Tatara sees in Khun, he has no clue. Ginger hopes he will find his raison d'être again, but - what shit taste honestly.

So with that, he's walks away, abrupt as his approach. ]

[dadsandals]

Who've you grown fond of since you arrived here?

[shortleash]

( He prefers that Ginger is this close - claustrophobic, the rest of the world cut off (they don't need them, anyway), Ginger's broad shadow cast over him in this corner. It reminds him Ginger hasn't yet tired of him.

His eyes find their way to Ginger's own, and he finds them big and oblivious and silly as always - so endearing, it's hard to comprehend how no one here has taken him away for themselves.

But it's because Ginger's intent is pure in his gaze and apparent on his lips, Mika doesn't want to sound accusatory. Ah; maybe he should just hold his tongue, send him on his way. Mika's the one being... excessive.

Gently, he... lays his palms along Ginger's upper arms. )

... Would you make a pact with him if it'd help?

( No specifics. Ginger knows what he means. "Help" is terribly vague; it takes on any shape Ginger needs it to. Would you make a pact with Solomon if it provided some benefit you wanted? is really what it boils down to. )

[revengier]

[ He sighs. ]

...Fine. If Shinjiro doesn't do something first, then I'll immobilize him.

[impacter]

Hah... Barbatos and I have a pretty long history, so I don't take it personally. I just don't know what has him so angry this time. He's not exactly an open book.

[He really does owe quite a lot to Barbatos, though. So he doesn't see much point in defending himself when he believes it will work out eventually. It always had.

As far as Robin... he winces slightly at how Jing Yuan words that. "Will"? What a firm word for such an accusation.]

No, no. Nothing so immediate, Jing Yuan, please. I know better than to throw blame.

I just don't trust our motivations will match if things come to blows. Robin is more than aware what I will prioritize, and if he has to view me as an inconsiderate monster for keeping that clear, then I can't stop him. Rather, I welcome it, if it means he considers me an actual threat.

[Right now he thinks Robin would call him an obnoxious bastard rather than a threat, but even that is at least something - being the thorn in one's side, the cockroach, the evidence of what human will can accomplish.]

However... he is far from a ticking time bomb just because of our differences. Our mission was enough to show we can put things aside with one another for a common goal. So I'm aware my concerns, so far, are only that and nothing more. You could even call it habit on my part, if you want.

[His hand tightens against that squeezing grip with a resigned sigh.]

If he would like to take action on an offense I've made against him, then that's something the two of us will have to work out.

[lustro]

[ Ah, Mika knows about Solomon and his pact thing? ]

With that guy?

[ If it’s Ginger bringing up Solomon, then it’s… fine. But if it’s Mika (Solomon’s blood on Mika’s lips, jealousy still burns low) - and maybe because he is, still, upset about the things he’s been reminded of - there’s a trace of derision when he says ‘that guy.’ ]

After he held his wand to your neck?

[ With some restraint - because he’s angry, he’s upset and he’s never good at controlling his strength when he’s like this - he hugs Mika loosely, lips by his ear. ]

No. Never.

[ Then he pulls back (staying close, intimate in his personal bubble) to meet his eyes again. ]

He just - seemed like he wanted to at one point, but now he’s saying he’s always meant to leave, so - it didn’t make sense in my head. That’s why I asked.

[shortleash]

( Ginger's reaction seems to surprise him, but he goes easily into the hug, fingers curling instead into Ginger's back - clingy, annoying.

He's relieved. So relieved Ginger won't go into the arms of someone not fully trustworthy (or go into his arms at all ...) - still, he's a little surprised that what Solomon had done to Mika factors into the decision at all, that he's so angry on his behalf. This isn't a face he sees on Ginger often. )

... Okay. I didn't— I just wanted to know. He's also told me... that he wanted to, with you. I hated it.

( ... Gently, he unhooks his hands from Ginger's back to take his face, as he's wont to do.

Yuu-chan never thought much about the things Guren did to Mika, so Mika had come to think... it didn't really matter. Those things wouldn't factor in. Yuu-chan cared for him most of anyone, so if it mattered, he'd be upset about them, too. (Some part of him understands, too, that Yuu would forgive Guren for killing him. Of course he would. He's Yuu-chan. And he loves Guren that much. Probably... more than Mika.)

... Ginger is really kind. )

... You don't have to get this upset for me. Not if it's hurting you. ( Does it hurt him to feel that way? Mika worries. But: ) ... I wanted to kill him, though, both times he mentioned it. I don't want him binding you. Not someone who doesn't love all of you— not someone who'd be willing kill you so easy.

( And that last part, he speaks with bite. He said Ginger didn't have to be mad on Mika's behalf, but he sure is mad about the same thing. )

[impacter]

[Oh, Ginger.

He takes a moment to adjust himself in his seat with some considerable effort.]

Say something kind and truthful about your capabilities. Only for yourself, and it must be honest. Then go tell it to Mika.

If you downplay it in any way, or compare yourself to anyone else, I will have you start over.

[troublereduction]

I figured as much. Your turn to ask me.

[chronosynthesis]

[Cid already knows more about this than Syrlya, who is only aware that his hearing range is similar to humans, norn, and other single set round-eared species.

He tilts his head and leans forward, straining to hear.] What was that?

[chronosynthesis]

[Positivity jumpscare?!

Syrlya nearly knocks his drink over.] O-oh, um. [Ahem.] Thank you?

[chronosynthesis]

[Syrlya's brows raise.] Have you already had that much? I'll catch them if they slip.

[Or at least try to.]

[chronosynthesis]

I see. [He purses his lips with a frown.] I'm sorry, being forced to fight your own family isn't easy. That your right to be among them would be contingent on such is very cruel.

[chronosynthesis]

Fond of? [He pauses for a moment, considering.] I would say all of you, truly, including our Sage and mentors. We have been through much together, and I would be pained if anything were to happen to anyone.

[lighthaus]

[ big shrug. ]

It's how my family is and it's not like we're particularly close. [ he takes another sip of his beer and since i just rolled a 3. ]

I betrayed them all anyway.

[fellheart]

[ he'll just shrug in response? ]

I traveled a lot with my mother when I was young. We never stayed in one place for long. Only when I grew older did I understand why, but even back then I knew I shouldn't draw any excess attention to myself.

[ there's probably the equivalent of common in awakening, given the way some foreign characters speak, but. shhh. ]

We had a common language too, of course. Still, having an obvious accent in times when tensions are high ... well, there are consequences to such things, I'm sure you can imagine.