festival day!

[thespaceopera]

Who: EVERYONE
Broadcast: Up to you
Action: Everywhere in the Yadrolla system!
When: 5/30

[At last, the day has come: Festival Day! Once again, the Starstrikers have taken the trophy this year. But that doesn't mean members of other teams, or those who didn't play, can't celebrate with the rest of them!

There are parties everywhere. Ribbons, streamers, and confetti litter every major street in the system. (Remember what they say about glitter...) There is food on every block, and people cramming into shops to get in on the merch.

Don't forget about the reason for the festival-- the pet adoption drive! A large playground-type area has been set up on the Starstrikers' desert moon where people can play and interact with the lovable creatures needing new homes. Whether you're looking for companionship or just something to do, there's plenty to coo over! Every pet comes with an info card listing a fanciful name and a general description of their age and temperament. Maybe Sir Pringle the puppy or Marquess Mariana the fish can become your new best friend.

Sadly, the Fleet will be drifting in about a week... but feel free to party until then!]

Comments

[this_loser]

[ Pet Adoption ]

[He doesn't need a dog. He doesn't. He can always borrow Umbra or Pryna if he's missing them. A pet is just, so much responsibility! Not that he wouldn't dedicate every moment he could to a sweet little pupper. He spends some time looking at them, regardless. And then he wanders around looking at what else was available.]

A bird could be cool. Those are easier to take care of. Right? Are they?

[ Shopping ]

[He can be found all over the shops, poking at things, overall bewildered and indecisive, picking things up, then putting them back a moment later. Sometimes he mutters about the quality, or the colors. Someone has a birthday coming up, and he wants to find something perfect. It's harder than he anticipated.]

[ Festivities ]

[His team did not win, but he's going to celebrate anyway. He's got confetti stuck in his hair and glitter everywhere else, and it's fantastic. He'll be cheering as the parade rolls by, sampling food from the stalls, and bobbing along at a party, drink in hand.]

festivities!

[axi]

[On one of the busier streets, Kaname spots a familiar head of styled blond hair by a food stall. They hadn't come together that day, so she makes her way over to him.]

Prompto!

[Once she gets through the crowd, she grabs his shoulder to balance, grinning. She's got an oversized Starstrikers jersey on, despite not having joined a team. On the back it says 'Ihlefeld' with a large 02 underneath the name.]

Hey, what're you getting to eat? [She looks to the stall.] Mind sharing?

[this_loser]

[He knows that voice. He's already smiling when he turns to find her. He puts an arm around her and puts up two fingers for the vendor.]

Kebabs. Or something like it.

[As the vendor wraps up his order, he looks back at her and gives the jersey a little tug.]

This is cute. Wrong team though.

[axi]

[She sees that extra order. That and his arm around her get him a quick peck on the cheek and a laugh.]

Thank you.

[Kaname reaches out to take the food while Prompto's focused on her shirt.]

How so? They won after all. [She turns to the side to look for a less crowded area to eat.]

[this_loser]

Well, yeah... But the little guys need support too.

[When she turns, he catches sight of the name on the back her jersey. Oh. He knows that name.]

...Is that Messer's shirt?

[His voice sounds a little strained, though he tries to force it into merely curious, not worried at all.]

[axi]

We can hope they do better next season.

[Kaname finds a small area that looks to have a little room for sitting or leaning, and moves to head over when she hears the question.]

Mhm. He gave it to me, since he'd never wear it. Today seemed like a good day to try it out.

[She's already making her way over, keeping an eye on the spot, lest she lose track of it.]

[this_loser]

[He hums, not really concerned about teams anymore, and trails after her.

It makes sense. Friends give each other things. That how friendships work. Still, there's a weird pressure in his chest that he doesn't want to define.]

Right. Sure. Of course.

[When they reach their spot, he turns and leans back.]

[axi]

[Partway over, she does notice something off about him, and once there, Kaname's realized what it might be. She holds out the food to him.]

Here.

[After he takes it, Kaname steps back just a bit and pulls the jersey off. Underneath is a yellow workout top that leaves her stomach exposed. Luckily for her, the jersey's sleeves are long enough to tie around her waist. That done, she goes to his side again and holds out a hand for one of the kebabs.]

Is that better? [Despite her question, she still smiles at him.]

[this_loser]

[He takes both kebabs, confused why she's handing him both. He watches as the shirt comes off.]

You don't have to do that.

[Though, let's be honest, the yellow top is much cuter. He sighs, and pulls on a smile.]

I'm sorry. I'm being dumb.

[axi]

[The singer shakes her head, still smiling.]

You're not, don't apologize. I always want you to be comfortable with me. [Kaname takes her food stick and spins it, letting it cool.]

If the roles were reversed, I might feel a little displeased as well. [Leaning against him slightly, she hums a little.] But if I get cold, that's your responsibility.

[this_loser]

[He has no words for that, but his smile is more genuine. He switches his kebab to the other hand so he can drape an arm over her shoulder.]

I'll take it. You can borrow my jacket. [Without the sleeves. It works for him! Though he could live with her putting the shirt back on. That ... that would be okay.]

[axi]

The vest? [Kaname looks at him curiously. Because that's not a jacket. She grins then takes a bite, her eyes widening. Once it's done, the smile on her face grows.]

Oh wow, this one's very good. We might have to go back for seconds.

[She peers to look at his.] Did you get the same one?

[this_loser]

Jacket. [It's a sleeveless jacket. Let him have this one!

He takes a bite of his own, and nods.]

Yeah, they're the same. It is good. You can have the rest of mine?

[aspearing]

I've read that it can depend on the bird. Though, I admit that I've never had a pet to take care of myself.

[ She's not here to get a pet herself. But, seeing the animals is rather nice, she thinks. It's a nice change of pace from everything else that's been going on. ]

[this_loser]

I've never had one either. But I've taken care of my friends' dogs!

[Which, he's guessing, are nothing like taking care of birds.]

[aspearing]

I'm not entirely sure it's the same... However, I'm certain that there's literature that can help you learn how to properly take care of them.

[this_loser]

Ah. Reading.

[Research kind of took the fun out of having a pet, even if it was necessary.]

You're probably right. Ahh, it's just an idea. Pets aren't something to take lightly.

[aspearing]

Are you not fond of reading? We may have other means of research that you can go by.

[this_loser]

Reading's okay, if it's not too much like homework. Think there are video tutorials?

[aspearing]

Video tutorials? Do you mean educational videos?

[this_loser]

Uuuuh. Sure! I guess so! Visual guides.

[aspearing]

Right. At the least, I assume that it'll be of help with basic necessities for it.

[this_loser]

Right. Well, it's just a thought right now, anyway.

[And in the end he'll decide against it, at least for now.]

[aspearing]

... I apologize. It wasn't my intention to change your mind.

[this_loser]

Huh? Oh! No no no. It's not you. Animals are cool and all, but they're a lot of responsibility. I dunno if I want to deal with that right now.