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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.
You little skunk.
[ Odile is grabbing him by the sleeve again, but she'll still follow him to the back. She has not be party to a kleptomanic rogue to not understand the obvious signs. ]
You'll be turning in that wallet before we leave, correct?
[ Odile is grabbing him by the sleeve again, but she'll still follow him to the back. She has not be party to a kleptomanic rogue to not understand the obvious signs. ]
You'll be turning in that wallet before we leave, correct?
[pffft. . . he rifles through the wallet as they walk, pulling out the ID (good) and a few currency bills, before he leaves everything in perfect place and tucks it into his pants pockets]
Yeah, yeah! Don't nag. I'll swing by the lost and found on our way out.
[with the ID in tact, it will swiftly find its place back to its rightful owner. he doesn't speak again until they've made their way to the back of the store, tucked in the aisle lined with boxes of puzzles]
. . . anyway. There's something I want to tell you.
Yeah, yeah! Don't nag. I'll swing by the lost and found on our way out.
[with the ID in tact, it will swiftly find its place back to its rightful owner. he doesn't speak again until they've made their way to the back of the store, tucked in the aisle lined with boxes of puzzles]
. . . anyway. There's something I want to tell you.
Edited 2025-06-17 00:36 (UTC)
My viewers, certainly, but it's also more fun that way!
[ We're up to a whole 3% more eyeshine now. ]
There's not much to just steamrolling an opponent, after all. Don't tell me you're the type to find entertainment in just winning an easy match, Edamura-san?
[ We're up to a whole 3% more eyeshine now. ]
There's not much to just steamrolling an opponent, after all. Don't tell me you're the type to find entertainment in just winning an easy match, Edamura-san?
No, she's still quite old-fashioned in her ways. [ Said bluntly! But not meanly. In fact, there's a bit of teasing affection in the way he continues: ] She still maintains a physical storefront and everything -- quite the traditional way of doing things! So stubborn, when rent costs are so high these days. And her exorcism methods are rather old-fashioned, too, even if they're still just as efficient as the day she first showed them to me.
[ A slight pause before he adds, ]
... her mentor was the one more open to publicity. She was quite famous on television as a medium, cleansing haunted properties and saving haunted families and such.
[ A slight pause before he adds, ]
... her mentor was the one more open to publicity. She was quite famous on television as a medium, cleansing haunted properties and saving haunted families and such.
[ Don't nag... she will nag him all she wants, that's her psuedo-family given right. As long as it gets returned, fine, even if... ]
Why you're so comfortable pickpocketing strangers, perhaps? And running away for that matter, but I won't complain about respite.
Why you're so comfortable pickpocketing strangers, perhaps? And running away for that matter, but I won't complain about respite.
[3% eyeshine. . . cute. . . can we get it to 5%]
That depends on the match. If it's a matter of— [life or death is what he almost says, but that's far too morbid for this conversation and most certainly not what Rom means. he only thinks it because his mind is drifting towards. . . other challenges. just as fun, just as thrilling, but not nearly as harmless] — winning or losing some cash, then I'd take an easy win any day.
[eventually, he stops in front of a Pac-Man machine. Pac-Man is eternal!!]
. . . but for no-stakes games like this, then yeah. I guess it isn't very fun to play without a worthy opponent.
That depends on the match. If it's a matter of— [life or death is what he almost says, but that's far too morbid for this conversation and most certainly not what Rom means. he only thinks it because his mind is drifting towards. . . other challenges. just as fun, just as thrilling, but not nearly as harmless] — winning or losing some cash, then I'd take an easy win any day.
[eventually, he stops in front of a Pac-Man machine. Pac-Man is eternal!!]
. . . but for no-stakes games like this, then yeah. I guess it isn't very fun to play without a worthy opponent.
[ Oh, no, there's only one vespa... (no) (jk) (unless?) ]
Ehh... How nostalgic. Do you know how to ride scooters, Maya?
Ehh... How nostalgic. Do you know how to ride scooters, Maya?
Serpilia and Maya are taken to Pirates Dinner Adventure. Yo, ho, ho, and a bottle of rum!
Highlights
- The pirates will fight.
- You will eat.
- Jeering the pirates is encouraged.
Serpilia and Poppy are taken to a pumpkin patch. There are hayrides and a little spooky haunted house and pumpkin carving. It's cute!
Highlights
- There are kids around.
- It's a little chilly.
- They also sell apple cider!
[ ...Fine, she'll order a melon cream soda, mostly for the nostalgia. It sure does feel like a bit of a prank to be sent here with a literal idol, though... ]
Have you ever had melon cream soda, Luka? You like sweet things, right?
[ And sweet people, as previously established— ]
I'm counting on you to drown out the couple next door, by the way.
Have you ever had melon cream soda, Luka? You like sweet things, right?
[ And sweet people, as previously established— ]
I'm counting on you to drown out the couple next door, by the way.
Yeah. About that.
[. . . . . .]
[a moment of silence. Edamura leans back on one of the shelves, perusing the puzzles until his gaze lands on on one featuring a Shiba Inu and a cat lying in a field of flowers. he plucks the box from its resting place and shuffles to the floor, gesturing for Odile to follow]
[yes they are gonna build a puzzle on the floor while they chat, they can pay for it afterwards]
You know. . . before my mom died, I worked for a company that sold herbal tea. They advertised it as something that had tremendous health benefits, even though it was just your boring, less-than-average blend. I was a salesperson, so it was my job to. . . well. Make sales.
[a pause]
. . . we'd do that by quoting an initial price that was way too high. Then we'd plant someone out in the audience to complain about the price, which would prompt us to lower it on the spot for a "special" deal. Propel ate it up. In hindsight. . . it was pretty shitty.
But at the time, I didn't really know any better.
[. . . . . .]
[a moment of silence. Edamura leans back on one of the shelves, perusing the puzzles until his gaze lands on on one featuring a Shiba Inu and a cat lying in a field of flowers. he plucks the box from its resting place and shuffles to the floor, gesturing for Odile to follow]
[yes they are gonna build a puzzle on the floor while they chat, they can pay for it afterwards]
You know. . . before my mom died, I worked for a company that sold herbal tea. They advertised it as something that had tremendous health benefits, even though it was just your boring, less-than-average blend. I was a salesperson, so it was my job to. . . well. Make sales.
[a pause]
. . . we'd do that by quoting an initial price that was way too high. Then we'd plant someone out in the audience to complain about the price, which would prompt us to lower it on the spot for a "special" deal. Propel ate it up. In hindsight. . . it was pretty shitty.
But at the time, I didn't really know any better.
[ You just know production put them in costumes, and renaissance fair fashion doesn't exactly play well with hot weather. Shoko's is no exception, so once they're past the entrance, she just.
Starts unbuttoning her shirt as much as she can. ]
Gehh... it's waaaay too hot to be wearing this much. Just what are they thinking?
Starts unbuttoning her shirt as much as she can. ]
Gehh... it's waaaay too hot to be wearing this much. Just what are they thinking?
[ Ehh... this seems like it's going to be a lot of work... She looks over to her side to where Messmer is. He's going to end up making the biggest pizza known to mankind. ]
Messmer, do you... know what pizza is, by the way?
Messmer, do you... know what pizza is, by the way?
[ Why is there a pool table in the corner of this pic though. ]
Well, I can't say I've ever been anywhere like this...
Well, I can't say I've ever been anywhere like this...
Hmm? There's no fooling anyone with anything when it comes to me. What you see is usually what you get, haha. [ He lies, like a liar. ] It just wouldn't do for me to embarrass a date as charming as yourself, so I did my best.
[ Said as he casually flips the menu open, and glances it over, like he's putting a lot of thought into what he's going to drink. ]
The game's certainly been keeping us all quite busy, so it'll be a good opportunity to get to know you better.
[ Said as he casually flips the menu open, and glances it over, like he's putting a lot of thought into what he's going to drink. ]
The game's certainly been keeping us all quite busy, so it'll be a good opportunity to get to know you better.
[ Good god, it is. So bright. And there's so much stuff. ]
Ehh... This place looks like it has everything. I bet they even have a giant loaf of garlic bread for Nico-san, heh.
Ehh... This place looks like it has everything. I bet they even have a giant loaf of garlic bread for Nico-san, heh.
[ Homophobic of production to make these fine women go somewhere with so much meat on their date... and sincerely what is a pina koala ]
Wow... these western restaurants really have a lot going on. Don't worry, Yingying, I've got you.
[ She is being so mindful and demure, after all, how could she resist. Anyway, she'll place an order for a boozy blueberry lavender lemonade for Yingying, and a blackberry martini for herself to get them started while they peruse... the rest of the menu. ]
This kind of thing must be really different for you, huh?
Wow... these western restaurants really have a lot going on. Don't worry, Yingying, I've got you.
[ She is being so mindful and demure, after all, how could she resist. Anyway, she'll place an order for a boozy blueberry lavender lemonade for Yingying, and a blackberry martini for herself to get them started while they peruse... the rest of the menu. ]
This kind of thing must be really different for you, huh?
[ Well-loved mentor, from his tone, even as he speaks on her stubborn ways. It's rather charming, truthfully... but that's because Odile is sentimental at heart, and listening to others like this warms her. Not that it shows, but. It warms her. ]
So it skipped a generation of exorcists. [ Just a little tease. ] It sounds like she raised you right, as far as I'm concerned -- practicality trumps all, when it comes to timelessness. But... in matters of reach, they're merely building blocks.
[ And he might've built off his mentor in that way, if there's such respect in his word. ]
So it skipped a generation of exorcists. [ Just a little tease. ] It sounds like she raised you right, as far as I'm concerned -- practicality trumps all, when it comes to timelessness. But... in matters of reach, they're merely building blocks.
[ And he might've built off his mentor in that way, if there's such respect in his word. ]
Is that surprising?
[ She's her, after all!! And she probably tipped them generous beyond whatever the show covered—
She pours them each a nice, cold glass of bear, sliding one over to his side of the table. ]
Sheesh, if I keep coming back here, I might end up feeling really homesick.
[ She's her, after all!! And she probably tipped them generous beyond whatever the show covered—
She pours them each a nice, cold glass of bear, sliding one over to his side of the table. ]
Sheesh, if I keep coming back here, I might end up feeling really homesick.
[as usual, Edamura's get up is. . . less than ideal. another crisp suit, but plain as all of his other ones! his tousled hair does not help him fit in any better]
[whispering hastily to Aventurine as they are led into the room]
. . . I can't help but feel like we might get killed if we say the wrong thing—!
[whispering hastily to Aventurine as they are led into the room]
. . . I can't help but feel like we might get killed if we say the wrong thing—!
[ .............. ]
Yeah. Did you have anything like cameras where you're from, Odile-san?
[ She asks, if only because of their previous conversation about films and television... ]
If they're any good, then they don't need to be in our faces to get a good shot.
[ She says like a thinly-veiled thread as she looks directly into one of the cameras. They give the two... a little bit more breathing room, at least. ]
Yeah. Did you have anything like cameras where you're from, Odile-san?
[ She asks, if only because of their previous conversation about films and television... ]
If they're any good, then they don't need to be in our faces to get a good shot.
[ She says like a thinly-veiled thread as she looks directly into one of the cameras. They give the two... a little bit more breathing room, at least. ]
Not in the slightest.
[pops the karaage into his mouth!! and then quickly washes it down with the alcohol provided. this food is already sooooo much better than the distillery's. . . though he has to admit, the German beer is still pretty tough to beat]
Homesick. . . well, we've only got two weeks left. I guess that means we'll be back home before we know it.
[. . .]
What waits for you after the show is over?
[pops the karaage into his mouth!! and then quickly washes it down with the alcohol provided. this food is already sooooo much better than the distillery's. . . though he has to admit, the German beer is still pretty tough to beat]
Homesick. . . well, we've only got two weeks left. I guess that means we'll be back home before we know it.
[. . .]
What waits for you after the show is over?
[ Fancy! Nico has also dressed up! One gets the sense he enjoys looking nice. ]
Oh, oui! I can indulge in human food and drink, even if it does nothing for me in terms of sustenance.
Oh, oui! I can indulge in human food and drink, even if it does nothing for me in terms of sustenance.
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