And everyone who knows us knows

[ginger_firebird]

Who: Mantis et (everyone

Broadcast: Yee

Action: Iskaulit, Planetside

When: Earlier in the afternoon

A. Planetside

Tedious as it is, a man needs clothes that aren't mass produced and cheap, and that means a lot of shopping. He has a fair number of bags hanging off his shoulders or his elbows, but he hardly seems to notice the weight of them at all. In fact, a couple may seem to bob a bit even as he stands still.

He takes a breather to look up at the many multi-colored windows that are scattered throughout the shopping area. It's such a simple and effective means of adding some personality and life to an otherwise ordinary building. Sweeping footsteps carry him in slow circles through the different colors shining onto the ground, and he can even be heard humming quietly to himself.

Passerby who happen to catch his attention will hear a surprised noise followed swiftly by a calm wave. He's in a better mood than usual.

B. Iskaulit

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's not completely graceful, but Mantis is gaining just the slightest bit of confidence on the ice. His arms hang more at his sides as he moves along the edges of the ice skating rink, but not so much that he can't quickly swing them about if his feet give out from under him. He's muttering to himself as he goes along, too, mostly about when to take the curves on either end.

His feet slide out experimentally as he turns to complete a lap, letting him glide more than he steps. Nothing one can win a gold medal on, but he laughs a little with each successful bit of gliding and lifts his head a little higher. Now if only he could figure out how not to completely wipe out when trying to go backwards...

Anyone passing by the rink will get a quick wave as he comes by. Practice will not be stalled much, no matter how much he likes the person on the other side of the panels separating actual floor and ice.

Comments

[pork_bowl]

Yuri hurries over, a certain fliuffy poodle at his heels.

"Mantis! Surprised to see you out here. Are you shopping?" he can see he's in a better mood and... well Yuri can feel the calm and he appreciates it. He doesn't attribute it to Mantis, he just thinks he's in a better mood and of course why wouldn't he be? He's on a peaceful planet with Makkachin and now with his friend Mantis. Just goes to show how comfortable he is with Mantis so there.

"I was out here looking for a new collar for Makkachin. She deserves something fancy."

[bi_otic]

Kaidan is paused in the street, also looking up at the stained glass with soft smile, clearly taken by the sight of it. He catches sight of approaching person in the corner of his eyes and steps out of the way, waving back in return.

"Hey...uh...Mantis, was it? You look like you've been busy..." he says, taking in the large array of bags hanging off Mantis' arms. "Do you...need a hand?"

Iskaulit

[starless_sky]

Mantis may notice when another mind enters the room. Or rather, when three new minds enter. Two of which are animal. Both dogs.... and both eager to run around. Noct can't find a place off-planet to let them run so he hopes nobody is in the ice rink right now... but... oh... dear.

He sees Mantis skating around and Pryna is already making a beeline for the ice. She's zooming around, her nails making it easy to rush up to the new stranger, tongue waggling out the side of her mouth, tail wagging. Umbra is not far from her coming up behind. Noctis is at the rink's edge groaning.

"Umbra, Pryna! Urgh, come back you two. Stop, you're gonna trip him!"