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

[passingthrough]

[She laughs like he made a joke. Obviously she was talking about sex, right?] Yes. We'll just have to be careful around making pancakes together.

[goldenglasses]

[She was! It just went right over Vash's head. Or at least he allowed it to sail over his head because if he continued down that trail of thought he's worried where it will end up.]

We can do that pan flip thing instead! I watched a chef do it once! Flipped a pancake just by using the pan!

[passingthrough]

[Probably at awkward virgin depot.]

Impressive. You're going to set our ship on fire if you try it, aren't you?

[goldenglasses]

[NOOOO! MY SECRET!]

I promise to put out any fire I start before it gets too bad.

[passingthrough]

[She definitely has no idea because someone over a century old has probably had five times the dating history she's had at least, right? Somehow she's seen his moves and still assumes this.]

No fires!

[goldenglasses]

A little bit of fire. Just a little.

[passingthrough]

[She sighs and dances closer.] What am I going to do with you?

[goldenglasses]

[He grins cheekily and laughs.] Lock me in a broom closet? You can even store me upside down and no one would even notice!

[passingthrough]

And this is the style you choose. [She shakes her head at him and then gives him a considering look as she thinks about kissing him again.]

[goldenglasses]

I think it makes me look dashing. [She can certainly try if she wants, but he will not let things go far this evening.]

[passingthrough]

[She seems to think better of it for the moment.] It definitely makes you look taller.

[goldenglasses]

My goal is complete. Is it true girls like it when the guy is taller than them? [This is suddenly important to him when it had never been before.]

[passingthrough]

It's definitely true not all girls are into the same things. But yeah, I'm kind of into that. [Taller and older. He checks those boxes a lot. Most guys she's been with have been at least a little over six foot. Winn had only been a couple of inches taller than her.]

[goldenglasses]

[She may be a little disappointed that Vash is just shy of six feet. Standing at 5'11" not counting the hair.] Good to know that I don't need to worry about Chuuya stealing you away with his fashion sense then.

[passingthrough]

[Winn was 5'9". She likes height, but it isn't everything.] He does know how to work a hat, doesn't he? [It would surprise her more if Chuuya was interested in stealing her away.]

[goldenglasses]

He really does! It's not fair! I'm suppose to be the most stylish guy on the fleet!

[passingthrough]

...You are? [Unsure what to say because she has no idea if this is sarcasm or seriousness.]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash just smiles and pulls her into a spin instead of answering.]

[passingthrough]

[She comes back in nice and close at the end of the spin. She's definitely in kissing range, but she just nuzzles a little instead.]

[goldenglasses]

[Vash feels a rush of excitement as she nuzzles that little bit. A kind of excitement that he's never really felt in quite the same way before. He feels like he should say something.] Wow. You're a really good dancer.

[Wow. That was really lame.]

[passingthrough]

Thanks.

Mm...I'm a little dizzy. [Possibly from all the drinking and spinning. Though that's not the only reason she's holding close to a dance that deserves faster moves.]

[goldenglasses]

Heh, then let's take a break. I'll buy you a drink.

[passingthrough]

Sounds good. Surprise me.

[Dizzy and a little drunk in the moving crowd, she still manages her way through the room easily enough, taking an empty seat at the bar. After all, who would be at the bar when the energy is on the floor?]

[goldenglasses]

Surprise you? Ahh-- [What do girls like to drink? Milly was always asking for Ceylon tea, but that doesn't seem right. Vash also doubts they have Meryl's go to of a banana sundae either.] Um, rum and... coke?

[That seemed safe. Not straight rum, but also not a super fancy cocktail.]

[passingthrough]

Wow, spoilers. [She smirks.] I kind of figured you'd pick water or coffee. Aren't you super concerned about me drinking?