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]

[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?

[axi]

Hmm, I think vest. [Never.

Grinning, she shakes her head.]

No way, you need to eat, too. [He gets a light poke in the side.]

We didn't plan to hang out today, but are you up for going somewhere else when we're done?

[this_loser]

Jacket

[The poke makes him choke on a laugh instead of grumble about needing to eat.] Fine, fine. We can grab a couple more.

[He finishes off his meat on a stick.]

Sure. I don't have any plans. Anything in particular?

[axi]

Agree to disagree.

[Kaname eats another piece of hers with a smile.]

Not really. We could walk around and see if anything catches our attention?

[this_loser]

I guess. [As long as she's aware, it's a jacket.]

An adventure! Sounds good to me. Maybe we can find somewhere less crowded.

[axi]

Mm, it's vest that we do.

[Yep, Kaname attempted a pun. She looks at him somewhat expectantly. Gotta address this before discussing other plans.]

[this_loser]

[His mouth pops open.]

Did you just ... pun at me?

[That was Iggy levels of punnery.]

Wow. You are a fleece of work.

[axi]

[By now she's finished her food, and his reply has her dissolving into giggles. Kaname rests her forehead on his shoulder to hide her reddening face.]

Sorry, sorry! I wanted to try one once.

[He should be able to feel her quiet laughter.]

[this_loser]

You don't need to apologize for a good pun.

[But he glad to see her happy. He wiggles his shoulder and points back to the vendor.]

Wanna grab some more? We can eat while we walk around.

[axi]

I wasn't sure it was any good. Puns aren't something I normally do.

[The wiggling has her lift her head. She grins at him and nods.]

You're buying again, mister athlete. [Kaname straightens from her leaning position.]

[this_loser]

Iggy would've been proud.

[He grabs for her hand and heads back toward the vendor.]

'Course I am. [Not sarcastic. He was planning on it.]

[axi]

I can ask for no higher praise.

[She smiles to herself, somehow amused at his attitude. Kaname squeezes his hand, tugging him back a little so they're walking side by side.]

Next time it's my turn.

[this_loser]

You really can't.

[But enough of that. He'll make himself sad if he thinks about Iggy too much.]

Sure. You don't have to, though.

[He raises two fingers to the kebab guy as they approach.]

[axi]

[The kebab guy snorts, and shakes his head in amusement as he goes to grab two more.

Kaname hums a little, obviously enjoying herself.]

But I want to. I'm not going to make you pay for everything.