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

[leewards]

Sincerity. [It almost seems strange, doesn't it? Coming from a man like Ithaqua who hides his true nature under vague comments and a mask.]

One may lie through their teeth, and that is as common as finding crumbs on the streets, but you'll know their true nature by their actions. Those with sincerity may not say anything, but their actions speak for themselves. They need not speak at all.

[I guess??? This has turned into what he likes to see in people, and not "what's your favorite general trait that people have".]

It matters not to me if they're selfish, if they direct themselves to only caring about themselves. As long as they're sincere.

[lustro]

I get what you mean! Maybe it’s… because I have a hard time talking through what I’m feeling - [ He’s better about it now, but not by much. And not with everyone. ] - but it’s really nice when you meet someone who isn’t afraid to be… what they are.

There’s a draw to those people that’s… really refreshing, I guess? Admirable.

[leewards]

Hmmm. Refreshing, yes.

Especially when you are used to a world where people simply... are not. But it seems your problems are internal. [Oh god, is Ginger the issue in Mikaela's relationship issues??]

[lustro]

Yeah, they are.

[ What relationship issues? Mika is perfect. >:T ]

Back where I'm from... I think... uh... I - well, it felt like I was the only person struggling so much internally. No one seemed to understand - or... take it seriously. It wasn't until I arrived here that I realized I wasn't that alone. So that's... helped me improve - some.

Talking helps, what to you know?

[leewards]

[Ginger is indeed the problem... 😔 ]

I've found that to be true as well. And I've found that if there's a problem with someone... I speak to them. [Look at him, being a good adult who knows how to actually communicate.]

Emotions can run high, but it's better to speak than not at all.

[lustro]

[ Yep, Ginger is to blame. ]

Yeah… You never know when the chance will slip through your fingers. “There’s time” becomes “too late” before you know it.

[leewards]

So. [He leans against the table, cradling his hand on his chin and gazing straight at Ginger.]

It seems you're talking more to yourself at this point. Hm, Ginger?

[He was here for a cute outing with his boyfriend but now he's listening to dating woes... the things he does for friends.]

[lustro]

Oh - ack, sorry.

[ He casts Ithaqua an apologetic look, but he doesn’t take back anything he’s said. ]

Back to sincerity?

[leewards]

Hmm. I believe that discussion is enough for now.

Truth or dare, Ginger?

[lustro]

Mmm. Truth.

[leewards]

What are you so scared about, when it comes to you and Mikaela?

[Right into the heart of the matter. He'd be nicer, but Ginger and Mika have been spewing their issues all over the place during the party...]

[lustro]

Myself. [ That’s easy. ] And - Yuu. But that doesn’t matter because I’ll have him anyway. I can’t - won’t let him go. No one in any world loves him like I do.

[leewards]

[Who the fuck is Yuu--

No, that doesn't matter right now because he can really tell that's an oversimplification of the issues they're facing. Yes, Ginger is certainly the root, but... What else?]

Perhaps you two just need to talk. [He reaches out and pinches Ginger on the cheek. Thankfully, he's not wearing his gloves, so he has to claws to prick anyone with.] You two have been puppies mooning at each other for so long.

[And he thought it was smooth sailing for them?? Why else would Mikaela slept over at Ginger's room for so long???]

[lustro]

[ Ah - okay, just speaking around a pinched cheek,,, mom vibes… ]

Eh? It was - was it that obvious?

[ He’s… embarrassed, but also pleased. Mika is so wonderful, it’s only natural to love him so much he can’t hide it? But he didn’t think Mika was that obvious about it in public. ]

We do talk a lot… But the things that bother us have been there since before we met so… I think we can help each other. But these things might not go away completely, even then.

And uh, we decided that was okay as long as we’re working through things. One step at a time.

[ Proud of his boyfriend actually!! But wait - ]

… Does it look like we’re not fine?

[leewards]

Not at all. [Being very blunt, and going straight for the throat of the matter.]

If you were, you'd be there with him, and he would not be asking people about their relationships in a way that seems as if he's looking for ways to improve his.

And you would not look so miserable when the topic has been brought up.

[lustro]

I see... but - [ And he sounds firm when he says: ] It's not what you think. He's not trying to improve our relationship like that - and I'm not miserable with it either.

[ Being loved doesn't erase all the things he hates about himself, especially in a two month period. ]

I know him and I love him more than anything and I will make him happier than anyone. Thank you, though, for your input.

[leewards]

[Ithaqua shakes his head. These two are unbelievable. He releases Ginger's cheek then gives him a flick on the forehead.]

Then stop bristling at me and get yourself together. I haven't the faintest why you're wallowing but ugh.

You have been together for this long and you still act as if you don't know how to fix it.

[lustro]

[ Ack! Clapping a hand over his forehead. ]

'm not bristling... I meant it when I said thanks...

Is one month a long time?

[leewards]

You two went quite quickly and now you're so slow.

If anyone in here would have been holding hands for the entire duration of this party, I would have expected it to be you, not... [Waves his hand at himself, and Urianger in the distance. Who got together not even a week ago.]

[lustro]

[ ARE THEY SLOW?? If they're slow, what's fast?? This is making Ginger kinda anxious. ]

We - uh - we... do hold hands and - you know. Everything. Just - when we're in public, I like to give him some space because... before here, he hadn't spoken to anyone in years.

[ But! When Ithaqua gestures to Urianger, Ginger looks surprised, though it's quickly replaced by a smile. ]

Urianger is pretty great - I like the way he talks. It sounds pretentious at first, but his - uh, he's so kind that it never feels like he's looking down on anyone.

[leewards]

[Ithaqua waves a hand as if he's about to bow, accepting the congratulations.]

The way he speaks is a sign of his dedication to literature, and that is something I will never not appreciate.

[But! Back to Ginger.] You two came together quite quickly, but when it comes to resolving your problems... is it not slow?

I wish you two would sort yourselves out so you can stop looking like a pair of sad kittens.