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]

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[1145pm]

[ When Ginger is finished, Tatara gives a little clap. There's delight written all over his face. Ginger did it!! What a nice song, too!

Except— ]

Hm?

[ He pauses mid clap, smile frozen on his face. ]

You owned me before?

[troublereduction]

[ Tatara's going to be getting an applause. Day is plenty pleased with how this has turned out. ]

[troublereduction]

[ Blame whoever thought an honesty charm was a good idea at a party with booze. ]

[foresightis2020]

[ ... ]

...Interesting.

[ From the look on Jing Yuan's face and his thoughtful tone, there is more to it, but he always aims to at least phrase his words more carefully instead. Also most definitely here because he has to think on the exact phrase he wishes to assign such a story.

He is reminded of how he feels about the fact the balance must be sustained, and he imagines that is the root of the bittersweetness that Solomon warned about.

In the end, he can very well handle it, though his heart is still quite a bit so soft; where the hidden part of him who likes stories where the traditional good triumphs, and everyone lives happily ever after, aches. Even if he no longer indulges it, somehow, in defiance of everything, of the many years that have gone by, and the erosion of people, feelings, and memories, it persists.

As he lets the feelings pass over, though, he begins to wonder about something else entirely. If this story is one that Solomon holds close to himself, because of his own feelings; just, perhaps, some idle thoughts. ]

I imagine that this isn't exactly a story that should be told around bedtime to little ones. Though, I do also compliment you well on such an incredible performance...you capture the tragedy and triumph of the story all the way to its definite end. Not many could manage that.

I wonder...if this is a reflection of your own thoughts as well.

[foresightis2020]

It certainly can be in the end. As for a Aeon denying anyone access to its Path or something that would certainly lend towards using more of their power so keenly, I have yet to hear of such a phenomenon.

All my sources so far would point towards no evidence of that occurring. That is not to say it is an impossibility. An Aeon should have the capability to do as you might inquire into.

Though, I believe it to be something so rare that they may not ever bother truly considering it. Even Nanook, the Aeon who resides upon the Path of Destruction, would be hard-pressed to care.

[ But, once again, Jing Yuan doesn't exactly think it hasn't happened. If it has, he simply doesn't know about it, and/or no one has had the opportunity to record it.

Such as it is, he suspects that if it does, if an Aeon should take an action to that extent, they might endeavor next to wipe clean the life of whoever they have chosen to block. Though even that feels a little extreme; Aeons don't usually pay mortals that much amount of attention in that regard. ]

Haha, I find that a reasonable question indeed, so no worries about that curiosity; I do find it to be quite a charm point.

As it is, there are opinions that will be bound to be questionable in the society I am used to, though certainly not because they fear the differences in others' ability.

It might instead become centered around someone's lifespan instead; and not a fear of others', but rather a lack of their own.

[impacter]

My thoughts? [About what, exactly? He chuckles.]

It's just a story, dear Jing Yuan. Not everything must be taken with meaning. Sometimes a role is played simply as that - a role.

[foresightis2020]

There certainly are places where wilderness exists in some manner, so that it might seem more like a normal world than not.

[ And other things too, that have gone into consideration. ]

But, yes, you're correct. Training spaces, military facilities, schools, and other establishments or areas that would be beneficial for non-recreation.

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan blinks at that, though he nods specifically to the first question. ]

You say as much, and indeed it is true that not everything much have meaning. Though is it not also true you placed quite a great deal of thought into this as well? So that there is certainly a meaning of some sort to it all?

I imagined that, perhaps, it could be reflection of how you viewed matters in regards to humans, demons, and the divine.

I suppose I was wrong, then? And it is more about one's role in certain matters, than anything too deep on the matter?

[ He is quite curious himself. He does not ask because he necessarily disbelieves...rather, Jing Yuan wants a bit more insight into the story he told. It seems so heavy and thought-provoking that he can't help but inquire into it. ]

[foresightis2020]

Haha, we certainly will.

[ Either way, he's looking forward to it! ]

[foresightis2020]

[ Help...well, it's fine. All things considered, Jing Yuan has a feeling that Tatara will certainly be safeguarded well, and that is good enough for him.

The man looks so happy, it is clear he is quite content, so he smiles. ]

They certainly did. I wish you both a contiously happy and fulfilling life together, even after all of this.

[ Even if there is certainly the lifespan dilemma, Jing Yuan himself wonders if that too can be resolved. ]

Ah, and I suppose it is my turn to ask of you Truth or Dare, yes?

[impacter]

Hahah... my, you search deep. [He taps a finger idly to his lips.] Maybe it was neither.

[There was a reason he kept things warped, vague, without name and with his own role twisted just enough from reality to keep it easier to digest. A mysterious and cruel being, rather than a man calmly trying to keep a situation under control until he no longer could.]

It is what others take from my stories that matters to me, and not what I gain from telling them. Did it make you reconsider the relationship to the supernatural? Did it make you wonder the purpose of roles?

Or did you spend it trying to hear what the story said about its storyteller, and not what its storyteller himself had to say?

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan merely gives Solomon a sheepish smile when he makes the comment about him searching deep in this matter.

Was it really neither, he wonders? Perhaps it goes to show that this story certainly quite had a profound effect on him that he doesn't immediately move onwards from it and simply draw short conclusions about it. ]

Nothing will make me reconsider the relationship to the supernatural.

[ As a General, he really can't afford to. ]

As for roles, perhaps in the sense of 'does it have to be this way' to an extent in the way those roles were presented.

[ But other than that...he doesn't think so. He hasn't put down the role of a General even if deep in his heart he desires to do so and retire. Venture places beyond the stars, whathaveyou. ]

And as for your other questions...I wondered about both. What the story had to say about the storyteller, and what the storyteller himself was trying to say. There is no need to limit myself, yes?

[1145pm]

What's the most interesting thing you've learned since coming here?

[lustro]

[ A funny look passes over his face that’s confusion and dismay both. ]

You’re our Sage?

[ Wasn’t he just disowned? Guess not. ]

[1145pm]

[ Tatara assumes his very serious thinking pose.


... ]








I thought I was the dad in this relationship.

[lustro]

[ Literally just full body turns away from Tatara and says nothing. ]

[lighthaus]

I haven't noticed any real difference besides all the tech I had with me not working.

[ meta note: apparently they breathe shinsu oxygen im so tired.

khun pauses though, thoughtful. ]

Well maybe that's why I've gotten taller?

[lighthaus]

[ it is now later. ]

Truth or dare?

[1145pm]

[ The kiss almost knocks him off his feet; he really could say the exact same thing back. He wishes he could show Aguero how amazing and beautiful he is. He sees him in the deep blues of the early morning, in the gemstones in the market stalls, in the flowers over the fields and in the deep inks he writes with and, and,

He sees him in everything. And when he smiles, he's dizzy. ]

Yeah. [ Once they're done at this party. A no brainer. ] I want to be deep violet with you.

[ He squeezes his hands, because he recognizes the efforts of restraint he's making when he sees it, and then steps back, letting his fingers slip from his. ]

I'll find you later.

[1145pm]

[ help

Tatara's expression twists in amusement but he doesn't make a sound. Sorry Ginger...

He'll quietly whirl around and tiptoe away. Bye....... ]

[lighthaus]

[ gazes!!!

even without the rest of everything, he's really not one receptive to well wishes. well, it's fine.

he takes a large sip of beer. ]

Dare.

[foresightis2020]

[ It's fine...

Anyway, it's time to enjoy himself in this game. Hmm, let's see, this should be simple enough, right? ]

I dare you to let someone in here pick you up in their hands and spin you around, whether it is by their own strength, or assisted by magic.

[lighthaus]

[ gazes even more! ]

...because the reverse would be too easy? [ he takes another sip of his beer and then stands up because he'll do this, but he needs to complain about it first. ]

[divineth]

[Oh...purring...

He has to think about it for a moment, mostly because the prospect is surprising to him.]

If thou deemest me worthy, then who am I to refuse?

[divineth]

[Ithaqua may be surprised to hear this, but Urianger voices a truth in his heart yet unspoken thanks to the honesty charm:]

I do.