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perfectmatch2025-06-16 10:43 am
marriagebroker) wrote in perfectmatch2025-06-16 10:43 am
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week three | dates
Here we go again.
You all better kiss.
You all better kiss.
Your secret's safe with me.
[ He certainly understands the importance of maintaining an image. ]
... it was most impressive, you know. What you said up on stage during the ceremony.
[ He certainly understands the importance of maintaining an image. ]
... it was most impressive, you know. What you said up on stage during the ceremony.
[Yes! All three of them will have a good time. Who doesn't enjoy spa days with hot tiny friends?
Furina stretches a bit unconsciously.]
Oh, that sounds nice... To tell you the truth, my legs are still a little sore from all the activity last week. N-not that I'm getting out of shape or anything, just because I have to work a little harder at it now.
[Skating...skating again...tandem biking with a tall man...
The dancing was fine.
There are lots of options, and strangely no statuesque attendants (yet) to help them pick one. Furina reads the "menu" off idly.] Hot stone massage... deep tissue massage...couple's massage...trigger point massage... shiatsu... [Which one is best? She's burdened with choice.]
Furina stretches a bit unconsciously.]
Oh, that sounds nice... To tell you the truth, my legs are still a little sore from all the activity last week. N-not that I'm getting out of shape or anything, just because I have to work a little harder at it now.
[Skating...skating again...tandem biking with a tall man...
The dancing was fine.
There are lots of options, and strangely no statuesque attendants (yet) to help them pick one. Furina reads the "menu" off idly.] Hot stone massage... deep tissue massage...couple's massage...trigger point massage... shiatsu... [Which one is best? She's burdened with choice.]
[ Nico lingers behind for only a moment, if just so he can watch Aventurine, a warm little smile curving his lips. Oh, he's right. Aventurine really is darling.
He urges his horse forward in short order, trotting over to catch up. ]
The grounds seem to be quite large. We can take our time, non?
He urges his horse forward in short order, trotting over to catch up. ]
The grounds seem to be quite large. We can take our time, non?
Nonsense. Anyone can learn, I don't see why it would be any different for you -- you've got people who are exceedingly good at certain things, don't you? That feel as they have a knack for... sewing, for instance, or a way with a brush.
[ Odile takes the puzzle from him, then sets it carefully back in its box. Safe keeping. ]
... It isn't necessarily magic. As I said -- it combines your intent and your energy, and in practice you are enacting your will onto whatever it is you desire, or projecting it into whatever you may be making. A statue that dances. A pot that keeps itself warm. Clothes that grow with you, or candles that change their scent as time goes on. There's an infinite amount of things that one can do with Crafts; while it isn't my topic of study, I have found it fascinating to see the differences between various regions even within the same country.
[ Perhaps it was even part of her academics! Who can say. But it seems obvious that anyone, even Edamura, might be able to learn it. May be difficult. But possible. ]
[ Odile takes the puzzle from him, then sets it carefully back in its box. Safe keeping. ]
... It isn't necessarily magic. As I said -- it combines your intent and your energy, and in practice you are enacting your will onto whatever it is you desire, or projecting it into whatever you may be making. A statue that dances. A pot that keeps itself warm. Clothes that grow with you, or candles that change their scent as time goes on. There's an infinite amount of things that one can do with Crafts; while it isn't my topic of study, I have found it fascinating to see the differences between various regions even within the same country.
[ Perhaps it was even part of her academics! Who can say. But it seems obvious that anyone, even Edamura, might be able to learn it. May be difficult. But possible. ]
[Yeah surely all three of them are having a jolly time where this is nothing to worry about whatsoever.
Ringo leans against Furina a little to also peer at the "menu", apparently fearless about the idea of potential titty slippage if her towel gets caught.]
... I don't know what most of that means.
[This is fine? This is fine.]
I'm cool with picking at random though, unless you've got a preference? [That's directed at both Furina and Serpilia.]
Ringo leans against Furina a little to also peer at the "menu", apparently fearless about the idea of potential titty slippage if her towel gets caught.]
... I don't know what most of that means.
[This is fine? This is fine.]
I'm cool with picking at random though, unless you've got a preference? [That's directed at both Furina and Serpilia.]
Let's see...
[Hmmm...!!]
Nope, I think you're good. Somehow, I can't imagine this being much of a trial for you, so... Let's just jump. On the count of three, okay?
[Hmmm...!!]
Nope, I think you're good. Somehow, I can't imagine this being much of a trial for you, so... Let's just jump. On the count of three, okay?
[ The beautiful color is, unfortunately, lost on Odile. But it is lovely to admire on its own, and she inclines her head in thanks as she takes it from him. ]
You weren't getting in the way, for the record. I simply didn't want you wandering away with my basket.
[ Odile lifts the cup, staring at the flower as it gently shifts at the bottom, and idly holds out the basket of tea blends. Since he's been such a gentleman. ]
... I'm done now, though. All have been accounted for, including our gracious host. Shall we find a place to sit? I believe someplace slightly shaded if we traverse outdoors will do nicely, particularly if the weather stays pleasant.
You weren't getting in the way, for the record. I simply didn't want you wandering away with my basket.
[ Odile lifts the cup, staring at the flower as it gently shifts at the bottom, and idly holds out the basket of tea blends. Since he's been such a gentleman. ]
... I'm done now, though. All have been accounted for, including our gracious host. Shall we find a place to sit? I believe someplace slightly shaded if we traverse outdoors will do nicely, particularly if the weather stays pleasant.
[ Dryly: ]
Hm... My looks? Financial stability? Heh.
[ Oh look, they're at the bakery section. Garlic bread!! ]
Hm... My looks? Financial stability? Heh.
[ Oh look, they're at the bakery section. Garlic bread!! ]
[he takes one last look at her overly sweetened drink. . . and just laughs, giving a small shake of his head. these coffee crimes may have hurt him, but at least she is self-assured-- as always-- about what she likes]
Deal. [lifting his own plain dark roast to her in a pseudo-cheer] If it's brewed correctly, it shouldn't be that bitter. I'll prove it to you.
Deal. [lifting his own plain dark roast to her in a pseudo-cheer] If it's brewed correctly, it shouldn't be that bitter. I'll prove it to you.
That's the spirit! Could it be, Edamura, that you've found it easier to be more outgoing lately?
[Nobody can blame him for not wanting to kiss willy-nilly at spin the bottle, even if plenty of people had taken the chance to get outside of their comfort zone...or maybe Furina just thinks that because she allowed herself to try something that simply never would have been allowed to her, forgetting, however briefly, about image and perception and all that accompany them.
By the time they had their first Perfect Match, he seemed to be less uptight (thinks girl who did not hear him yelling about his virginity), and now he's ready to jump wholesale into this activity. Furina grins, pleased, and escorts him to the group getting ready for warmups. Hopefully her explanation doesn't earn her a look for the teacher as she bullheadedly takes over explaining to Edamura.]
Ah! Okay, so the purpose of this exercise will be to repeat the words in order and pass them to another player, but you're going to exaggerate your intonation a little more each time based on who goes before you.
[Nobody can blame him for not wanting to kiss willy-nilly at spin the bottle, even if plenty of people had taken the chance to get outside of their comfort zone...or maybe Furina just thinks that because she allowed herself to try something that simply never would have been allowed to her, forgetting, however briefly, about image and perception and all that accompany them.
By the time they had their first Perfect Match, he seemed to be less uptight (thinks girl who did not hear him yelling about his virginity), and now he's ready to jump wholesale into this activity. Furina grins, pleased, and escorts him to the group getting ready for warmups. Hopefully her explanation doesn't earn her a look for the teacher as she bullheadedly takes over explaining to Edamura.]
Ah! Okay, so the purpose of this exercise will be to repeat the words in order and pass them to another player, but you're going to exaggerate your intonation a little more each time based on who goes before you.
Just how popular do you think I am? Of course not!
[ Stop! Teasing her!! ]
[ Stop! Teasing her!! ]
... Okay, so find something and make sure it's cute, for my own sake.
[ SO SERIOUSLY. ]
[ SO SERIOUSLY. ]
[Excellent, Ringo makes sure they're in line before she lets go of his wrist.]
If they do, I'll handle it. Don't worry about it!
That's not a regular part of romance, though, I think. Right? Right.
If they do, I'll handle it. Don't worry about it!
That's not a regular part of romance, though, I think. Right? Right.
I happen to think you're pretty popular.
[ But fine. She'll stop!! ]
What a week it's been, huh?
[ But fine. She'll stop!! ]
What a week it's been, huh?
[. . . . ]
You know. . . I think the "real self" can be pretty multifaceted. Nobody has just one side to them, right? We're all far more complicated than that.
[what's this. . . ? bean getting philosophical??]
There's the side of you that you save for work, for your friends, for your family, for strangers .. . [a beat] . . . for the people you care about! Right?
So maybe there isn't just one "real self." Maybe you have several.
You know. . . I think the "real self" can be pretty multifaceted. Nobody has just one side to them, right? We're all far more complicated than that.
[what's this. . . ? bean getting philosophical??]
There's the side of you that you save for work, for your friends, for your family, for strangers .. . [a beat] . . . for the people you care about! Right?
So maybe there isn't just one "real self." Maybe you have several.
[ Oh boy. At this holy land of water slides and dippin' dots... ]
Well, we owe each other some stories, don't we?
Well, we owe each other some stories, don't we?
[ She is not latching onto him.
But. She is yelling in sheer delight, so.
Either way, Maya seems to be fine. ]
But. She is yelling in sheer delight, so.
Either way, Maya seems to be fine. ]
Well, I happen to like your style, so don't regret it too much.
[ Shoko does the same, though, looking as deadpan as ever even as she shoots up a bit higher. ]
So, we just... hop around like this?
[ Shoko does the same, though, looking as deadpan as ever even as she shoots up a bit higher. ]
So, we just... hop around like this?
[ She's following along, though she. Uh. Is not in any way qualified to scold them the way Furina is. She just settles for folding her arms over her chest and nodding sternly!!
Yeah!! Hand-helds!! ]
Yeah!! Hand-helds!! ]
Sounds good to me.
[ They are being so surreptitious right now. ]
One... two...
[ They are being so surreptitious right now. ]
One... two...
So sixteen lil thingies?
... Seventeen. That sounds doable!
[ If they have enough money. ]
... Seventeen. That sounds doable!
[ If they have enough money. ]
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