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▶ TDM .007
You awaken amidst the darkness with only a faint light to greet you. Your body is hemmed in by shards of crystals, gently sparkling and possibly pricking your skin. The surrounding landscape is dyed in the pinks and purples of the dusk filled with crystals protruding from the ground, some as large as a skyscraper. Even the few shy moon creatures you find in the wild have strange crystal growths on their hides. This is far from home— perhaps a dream? You pinch your skin and slap your cheeks, yet nothing seems to do the trick. Searching for answers yields nothing but an endless expanse of purple dust as far as the eye can see. You have four options: one, panic; two, soil yourself; three, admire it all then soil yourself; or four, go into survival mode. Eventually, you’ll realize that you’re not alone.
▶ Keep all Hands and Feet inside the Burning Vehicle at all Times
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Outer Space | top
After a day or two of living off the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. After the strange phenomenon during the past months when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for more Moonblessed to be rescued. You’ll eventually be brought into Iris’s moon government center.
You all may have your usual inquiries — Where are we? Who are you? What's going on? Why did I mix tequila with xanax last night? — and the Prismals are almost too eager to answer. They tell you about their world and about the first appearance of the Moonblessed as the medical staff give you an examination to make sure you’re not carrying any viruses or biological hazards. If you react violently, you may be restrained and nerfed with a specialized neurotransmitting gun that releases a numbing agent through the top of your spine. Once the examinations are over, you’re informed that you will be provided accommodations on their planet during your stay.
While waiting for transport to be prepared, you may freely roam around the government center. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismal locals. The next destination: Prismatica.
Sparks can be seen overhead as more ship parts malfunction. This is a good time to hold your neighbor’s hand, say your last goodbyes, and apologize for that horrible thing you did in the sixth grade. Grip your seat with the might of every god you can think of.
▶ Jaws IV: Jaws Harder
Planet Prismatica, Outer Lunatia | top
The emergency landing successfully completes and the transport vessel will safely land on top of a gorgeous lake filled with tiny glaciers floating by. When reached out and touched, you’ll find out that the “glaciers” are surprisingly cool crystals and not ice.
The ship will be left hovering idly on the water surface while passengers are ferried to solid ground using portable emergency boats. However, civilization is still a distance away.
After surviving through so far, the Prismals guide everyone to a nearby encampment run by humanoid rabbits. They are tall, built, and have a habit of mentioning their virility an awkward amount of times. They are also generous and will share their game meat and fresh crops while allowing everyone to rest for the night at the only inn in their village.
The next day, the rabbits can be seen hacking away at some of the wilder-looking plants for an easier pathway. If you wake up early enough, you can ask some of them for a tour of the beautiful greenery. They mention that it’s thanks to the Moonblessed that their crops have been doing so well lately — the result of all the chroma influx. The rest of the journey to the city will be smooth sailing.
▶ It’s Free Real-Estate
Level 2, City of Lunatia | top
Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
Iris Moon, Government Center (Arrival) and Outer Space | top
After a day or two of living off the crystal wilderness, a group of people find you worse for wear. They are the gallant Moon Knights from the planet of Prismatica. After the strange phenomenon during the past months when scientists observed the sudden appearance of rainbow crystals in the sky, the government has been feverishly combing through the moon for more Moonblessed to be rescued. You’ll eventually be brought into Iris’s moon government center.
You all may have your usual inquiries — Where are we? Who are you? What's going on? Why did I mix tequila with xanax last night? — and the Prismals are almost too eager to answer. They tell you about their world and about the first appearance of the Moonblessed as the medical staff give you an examination to make sure you’re not carrying any viruses or biological hazards. If you react violently, you may be restrained and nerfed with a specialized neurotransmitting gun that releases a numbing agent through the top of your spine. Once the examinations are over, you’re informed that you will be provided accommodations on their planet during your stay.
While waiting for transport to be prepared, you may freely roam around the government center. Eventually you’re called back from exploring, escorted to the docks, and led onto a large transport vessel that makes frequent trips back and forth between the moons and the planet. Faces onboard vary from both old and new Moonblessed as well as Prismal locals. The next destination: Prismatica.
A. After settling into the ship and selecting the current in-flight movie, Back Door Slugs 9, you and those around you may eventually feel a bit of turbulence during the movie’s highly anticipated climax. Did anyone notice it, or is everyone too focused on the hot characters?
At first, it’s a small jitter that’s easy to miss or brush off. But as the transport vessel travels on, the shaking progressively escalates to erratic tremors strong enough to cause severe nausea. A minute later, a voice over the speaker announces the ship will have to make an emergency landing, citing technical difficulties.
Sparks can be seen overhead as more ship parts malfunction. This is a good time to hold your neighbor’s hand, say your last goodbyes, and apologize for that horrible thing you did in the sixth grade. Grip your seat with the might of every god you can think of.
B. Another minute later, a follow-up announcement states that external entities have breached the transport vessel. Everyone is warned to be careful and watch out for each other. Small fires will have to be put out before they worsen with either magic or emergency equipment onboard such as extinguishers. In-flight robotic attendants will be scuttling around to perform immediate repairs.
Eventually, an entire power panel bursts, and prismatic jellyfish unnaturally spill out. The jellyfish will try to latch and suction onto any technological devices close by such as the television screens on the seats or communicators and will show preference to Iris Moonblessed over the rest. Be ready to help and pull numerous jellyfish off both the faces of Moonblessed and Prismals!
▶ Jaws IV: Jaws Harder
Planet Prismatica, Outer Lunatia | top
The emergency landing successfully completes and the transport vessel will safely land on top of a gorgeous lake filled with tiny glaciers floating by. When reached out and touched, you’ll find out that the “glaciers” are surprisingly cool crystals and not ice.
The ship will be left hovering idly on the water surface while passengers are ferried to solid ground using portable emergency boats. However, civilization is still a distance away.
A. You’ve probably heard of flying sharks from a veteran Moonblessed. But how about sea lions? These aquatic lions are born with scaly skin and gills outside of their crystallized manes. Unfortunately, they haven’t tasted fresh meat in quite some time. If there are any injured onboard or near your boat, the chances of the sea lions detecting people will be higher as they are drawn to the scent of blood. Growling hungrily, they will be quick to latch onto the boats, biting the edges, and trying to knock everyone overboard for dinner.
After surviving through so far, the Prismals guide everyone to a nearby encampment run by humanoid rabbits. They are tall, built, and have a habit of mentioning their virility an awkward amount of times. They are also generous and will share their game meat and fresh crops while allowing everyone to rest for the night at the only inn in their village.
B. There is no running water all the way out here, so if anyone wants a bath, they’ll have to do it traditionally. The village protects a natural spring, which is a good place to bathe away the sea water. Around the spring, the rabbit folk’s friends — little scintilla chinchillas — will shock away any predators that dare to approach their sanctuary! Be at ease and feel free to offer your friends shampoo massages.
The next day, the rabbits can be seen hacking away at some of the wilder-looking plants for an easier pathway. If you wake up early enough, you can ask some of them for a tour of the beautiful greenery. They mention that it’s thanks to the Moonblessed that their crops have been doing so well lately — the result of all the chroma influx. The rest of the journey to the city will be smooth sailing.
▶ It’s Free Real-Estate
Level 2, City of Lunatia | top
Welcome to Prismatica’s hub, Lunatia, the city of your dreams! A bustling metropolis lush with bright lights, vibrant colors, luxuriant plant life, and all the conveniences of technology absent from your own world… It seems like paradise to all the uninitiated. After a quick tour of the city, new arrivals can find themselves getting cozy in their new homes.
A. Find new roommates and say hello to your neighbors! City officials will give you directions to the designated districts across Level 2 and instruct you to pick out a unit. Each apartment complex has a different aesthetic, some may look cozy, some stylish, and some bizarre. The free accommodations have a basic living space that can only fit two or three people at most in one unit.
Starter Chromaspace furnishings are provided which can be controlled with the touch of a built-in panel. Examples are color-changing curtains, transforming sofa beds, cabinets turning into tables, etc. Customizing your apartment or moving out will have to wait until you earn more chroma. Until then, why don’t you check out your new neighborhood or explore the city levels? Maybe your new roommates or neighbors can give you a “hand” with allowance for dinner.
B. A new high-end boutique, Prissy Polyp, has opened in Level 2. As compensation for what happened, both Moonblessed and Prismals that were affected in yesterday’s flight will receive 50% off their total purchase. Those unaffected will receive 30% discount coupons as a promotional gift. All are encouraged to visit with their friends or special someone, try on some things together,enjoy each other in the fitting rooms, and deal with the loud, ear-blistering background pop music.
Their clothing collections are characterized by bright iridescent designs, some features such as design patterns may glow ethereally in the dark. One of their signature dresses features a one piece (also available on their trench coats) that can amplify the appearance of one’s decolletage, gluteal muscles, and/or bulge with the press of a neon button. Another item among their collection is the maiden sweater: a sleek, backless sweater that shocks those who attempt unwanted touches. Others include skin-tight leggings (also available on their shorts or pants) which produce pleasant and relaxing vibrations on all lower extremities and fashionable polyp-shaped hats for all kinds of people. It’s a huge shop, you never know what else to find in there.
▶ Questions
If you have any questions regarding this test drive meme, please ask them in the Questions thread below.
▶ IMPORTANT! By request, we've uploaded image samples for the Prissy Polyp clothing collections! Note these are merely samples for a visual guide and we will leave more selections to players.
▶ As a reminder, test drive memes are for new characters only. However, current players are more than welcome to use these prompts for their own posts in the IC communities, personal inboxes, catch-all posts, etc.!
▶ As our test drive memes are game canon, feel free to keep any threads that happen here as canon for your character should they be accepted.
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I didn't realize you were the sensitive type. [She can see he's SO broken up about it, truly.
She comes further into the apartment then, shedding her boots by the door for the time being, and as she's leaned over with one hand braced on the wall for balance Momo takes the chance to jump free and come say "hello" to Seifer. He hadn't been a regular at the steakhouse, in an effort to keep him from getting into EVERYTHING, but he recognized Seifer's scent at least.
See, Seifer? The lemur remembers you, too.]
Should I assume that you just showed up today, then? Am I the only person from Ourana that you've met?
[She can't help but ask, because "Hey! How are you? How long has it been??" seems far too mundane for a situation this bizarre. Not that she's actually asking any particularly odd questions yet either.]
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The teasing quips could be toned down for a bit though as it seemed time for the good ole catch up and sharing of information thing they all seemingly couldn't help but indulge in. Then they could go back to arguing until they set each other on fire.]
Something like that. Anyone else around here to look out for?
[Getting prodded at and patted down for treats by Momo (none to be found but he didn't bother shooing the little guy away either) instead of Angelo was telling enough he supposed- at least when it came to the people he wanted to see, because if Rinoa was here too he doubted it would take long to figure out.
Maybe. City seemed big.]
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A leg is brought up to fold and tuck beneath her, sitting sideways so that she can face him with her hand braced against her palm and her elbow against the top of the couch. Months living with modern conveniences had made her a LOT more relaxed, so it didn't matter too much to her that they were only formerly acquainted through work. After all, when one spends that long getting used to the idea that any person they met could be the next person they slept with it became a little harder to keep that polite mental distance around familiar faces.]
I've seen some familiar faces but you're the first one to remember. There are some people here who know about chocobos, though, for what it's worth.
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What he could protest however was grubby little clawed paws scrambling for the choker around his neck (shiny!) when he shifted to face Katara as well after she'd settled in, Momo unceremoniously detangled from his goal of choking Seifer and plopped down on the back of the couch.
A firm nod in Katara's direction was warning enough to scram.]
Smelly ass birds are everywhere, aren't they?
[It was something though, even if it didn't necessarily mean that the others would be from Balamb. But maybe they would be. Maybe--
Maybe they'd be happier to see a chocobo than him. He'd been through one showing of "Seifer's bad life decisions and how they screwed everything up", it was probably naive to hope there wouldn't be a second round of questions and accusations. Or third. Or fourth.
He'd probably be happier to see a chocobo than the SeeD kiddos too, if he were really honest.]
Probably doesn't mean much, lots of people seem to recognize them.
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He made a "churring" noise to express his discontent, then hopped down off the back of the couch and scrambled off somewhere.
Maybe he'd taken offense at Seifer's "smelly ass birds" comment. Never mind that he was talking about the chocobos.]
You have no idea. They even used them in place of the horses on the last world we got stuck on.
[But we don't want to think about that for a lot of reasons, one of which being it'd just depress her to think about the people she missed, but also because no one wants to remember a life without soap.
She studies him a moment, trying to determine whether or not he really believes that, and if there's something more to be read between the lines... but she doesn't know him that well and everyone is entitled to their secrets. She's a busy body, but she doesn't want to risk picking a fight by imagining problems.]
Well... talk to them if you get the chance. Maybe you'll be pleasantly surprised. In the meantime, I'm at least glad that the whole "familiar face" thing is mutual for once. So... seriously, how'd you get into my apartment?
[Here she raises an eyebrow because honestly WTH bro. Did you look her up or what?]
That couldn't have been coincidence, right? You heard from one of my neighbors that I was here?
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And in an ideal world there would be- excitement, maybe, relief, at hearing about the possibility of others that could be familiar. Seifer would be able to find solace in allies, would have allies in the first place, wouldn't have to be blasé over the information in an attempt to protect himself.
But life was rarely so simple and even if someone else from home was here too it was almost certain they wouldn't remember the arguments that had already happened, the possibilities of memories differing. It was a lot to take in even when you were aware of it all, but it wasn't any less infuriating to be explicitly told of the person they thought him to be, the choices he hadn't even been given a chance to make yet.]
Was I supposed to know it was yours? Got told to pick one, so I did.
[C'mon now, he's a trained mercenary who lived in the dorms and headed up the disciplinary committee, does he really have to explain how simple it is to pick his way into basically any room that tried to offer resistance? Piece of cake.
Of course any resistance should have been a pretty good indication that the place was ocupado but what if a surprise roomie had already staked claim and secured the place before heading out? Or it was all automatic? His intentions really hadn't been bad he'd just been tired, and not overly concerned with consequence.]
Consider it serendipitous, I didn't look through your crap or anything if you're worried.
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So then, should I assume since you decided to stay you approve of my taste?
[She smirks, because she sure wouldn't have pegged him for the type. Katara is only teasing, besides. She's well aware that changing out decor is as simple as opening a menu and having the funds to pay for the items you chose. Still, he'd felt comfortable (or tired) enough to ignore the more sophisticated style and abundance of moon and ocean themed backdrops and aquariums. Hell, maybe he just thought the aquarium sink was SWANKY.]
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But no, no no no he's not getting baited into agreeing with her uh-uh.]
I've seen worse. You think you're a fish or something?
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Dryly, under her breath she mutters: "Only when the Sanguis moon comes up."
But you didn't hear that.]
I'm a waterbender, remember? It makes me feel comfortable, and I think it looks good. We can swap this couch out for a futon couch if you're serious about staying. I don't have enough chroma by myself to upgrade to an apartment with two bedrooms.
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[Nevermind that he would never really ask, the whole dreams of being a knight and chivalry thing etc etc perhaps surprisingly something he sometimes took seriously. They'd never worshiped together before, he certainly didn't expect anything now, especially with the (relieving) lack of a pump you full of aphrodisiacs tattoo he'd noticed.
Didn't meant he wouldn't mess with her still though. A bed was a bed, decoration and frills weren't important and he could just as easily find another place if his presence put her out too much.]
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She grins. The old Katara would've splashed him without a second of hesitation and probably made his ears bleed for even SUGGESTING such a thing, but after months of living in the land of "casual sex is a way of life" she's eased up considerably. And while she's no stranger to being a hypocrite (though she'd deny it till the day she died) she's really in no position to judge. She'd teased plenty of friends without any outside influence necessary. It was just... one of the many mindsets one had to learn to have in service to the Twelve.]
Not tonight we won't.
[And away the water goes, back into the skin at her hip, leaving Seifer safely dry, if just for now.]
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Calculating. Debating how worth it would be to continue teasing her with the risk of ending up slapped by water of all the things an actuality.]
Threatening a guy doesn't really open up prospects in that department.
[Then again, it seemed to work out for her before what did he know.]
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[She shrugged, hand lifting into the air, an amused tone to her reply.
Though honestly... if they did, it would probably help speed up getting the chroma needed to buy some things, and if she's honest with herself it's not like she's been out there earning the stuff. When was the last time she'd actually done anything worth some coin? When Edward Elric was still here? And all of THAT chroma had gone into suffusing dragon eggs with energy at the time, so, y'know.
She'd had some time hugging Korra, the two didn't have a problem showing familial affection, but they didn't spend a ton of time together.
Suddenly reevaluating this situation with Seifer. Huh.]
Actually...
[It's said casually enough, especially given the topic. Had she REALLY become so comfortable and accustomed to this sort of thing? Well, suppose it was better than having aphrodisiacs forcefully pumped into her system through a tattoo she didn't ask for.]
You know, joking aside, maybe it isn't a bad idea. As ridiculous as it sounds, that is the fastest way to earn chroma here...
[Her expression falls flat for a moment then.]
Spirits, I feel filthy for even saying that out loud. My point is... I understand if you'd rather not. It isn't like we had that kind of... relationship... back in Ourana, but... I don't know. Maybe...?
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He'd experienced the brief run-down of this place, had picked up on enough small details to at least not get himself offed the first night and expected worship had not been one of them. Encouraged maybe, not outright forbidden, but Seifer figured he'd at least have some time to settle in and maybe work like a normal person for awhile before setting out to form any sort of actual relationships with the others also brought here.
Wishful thinking, maybe, he had noted the more... explicit of actions seemed the better option if one was looking to truly earn and build up chroma instead of just skirt by.]
Barely just arrived and already I'm getting propositioned so you can, what? Buy more aquariums?
[That's not really a no but jeez girl, let him find a place to store his gunblade case before you put him to work.
He didn't try to stop the sigh that escaped him after that quip though, almost weary. It had never gotten any easier or any less awkward to ask for help back in Ourana, to hash out the details like sex was some sort of back alley business deal and here she was, setting aside her own most likely embarrassment to make the same sort of offer here. Something that would ultimately benefit them both if they could handle the weight of the arrangement but was still hard to swallow.
So to speak.]
I don't know. Maybe.
[Her words, mirrored back, though without any sort of harshness or teasing.]
Feed me first at least, been travelin' for days and I told ya I didn't go snooping around, no idea what's in your kitchen.
1/?
2/?
Completely misunderstand.]
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[WOW DID SHE REALLY JUST ACCIDENTALLY PROPOSITION HIM???? Did that say more about her or him that he'd read that intention in her words? Or was her wording the problem??? But look it's not HER fault that suggesting cuddling with a former employee is awkward as hell, dude!]
I just- I figured maybe it would be awkward since we HADN'T worshiped together before! I wasn't trying to-- geez!
[Her face is turning red. Very red. Distance sounds like a good idea then, and she gets up and off the couch to walk off towards the kitchen so that he won't see her turning into a human beet. Once she calms down some she'll realize she might have overreacted a little, but the implication had definitely caught her off guard. Maybe there was some guilt there because, of course, the nature of Ourana meant she HAD considered Seifer as a possible prospect at one point, so being called out about it so casually when that actually hadn't been her intention made her feel guilty for thoughts she'd had in a completely separate context...?
Whatever. This is making her head hurt. Just let her cook. That might actually help clear her head.
Don't be alarmed by the sounds coming from the kitchen, Seifer. I apologize that she's like this.]
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It hadn't sounded like she was asking just to cuddle... had it? Or maybe it had and he was just still fuckin' warped from all the casual hook up conversations he'd been forced to endure that were still pretty fresh in his mind.
And she should have realized that, too! Why was it on him to take all the responsibility for apparently stepping out of line when she was aware of all this nonsense and still chose to be vague in approaching him?
Oooohhh.]
How the hell was I supposed to know that?!
[And there it was, the situation had caught up to him and he'd caught up to her stomping right after into the kitchen, completely unbothered by the slamming of cabinet doors or the rattling of plates or whatever else she was doing to make such a ruckus in an attempt to work out her frustration.
He ain't scared of plates!!]
Oh Seifer, I feel just filthy asking you this!
[Yes, that was his voice going much higher pitched than hers ever really was, mimicking and mocking her earlier words. He even rolled his eyes and waved a demure hand in her direction, like he was some southern belle with the vapors courting a suitor.
Really selling it, A+ performance. But it's his own embarrassment that's fueling it all, he'd misunderstood, he'd been sort of rejected, he'd basically asked her for worship. Triple threat, bad news, not good.]
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Katara isn’t even looking up from her task when he storms in after her, giving him one pass by ignoring the initial protest because OKAY maybe he had a point. Her embarrassment had fueled her own outburst, but realistically when she thought back on her words she could see how he might have misconstrued them, being fresh from the city. The impersonation, THAT’S what pushed her over.
Slamming down the pot she had in her hand with a harsh CLANG, Katara whipped around, eyebrows attempting to retreat into her hairline. ]
ExCUSE me?! I do NOT sound like that! Pardon me if the idea of jumping from coworkers to something as intimate and personal as sleeping in your arms all nigh sounds a little sudden! I only offered because I figured you’d get it. It’s a personal thing, sharing your sleeping space with someone else! Especially since the last time I saw you I was your BOSS.
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She wasn't really wrong though, he should have understood what she was offering, considering he'd already learned that worship wasn't the end goal in this place, something they had to do.]
It's all fuckin' sudden! Not like we had much choice before so 'scuse me if that's what I'm still thinking about.
[And all he'll be thinking about for awhile, worshiping with her. Oops. Could be worse.]
--And I'm great to share a bed with, but I guess you won't be findin' that out anytime soon now.
Keywords.
[And she will regret this until the day she dies, but she returns the earlier favor and deepens her voice- equally laughably to the way he'd raised his, throwing a hand up in annoyance as she shoots back something she'd heard in ENTIRELY too many television programs back in Ourana--]
--"You could at least treat me to dinner before you try to use me!" And GREAT! Have fun sleeping on the couch! UGH! You're so-- UGH!!! Why do I even try??
[She demands of no one in particular, face BURNING as she streams water from the sink and into a pot, then forcefully shuts off the flow.]
lmao
[A low hiss when she turned to fill up the pot, his turn to be offended. Again. Really, it was hard to keep track at this point.
He should also probably be at least a little grateful that despite it all she was still cooking something for him (and he was, somewhere, deep down) but Seifer wasn't quite ready to tell her as much, steps a little too heavy (he was NOT stomping thanks) as he moved around her to check out any ingredients she might have already set out- or barring that, snooping around in her fridge for ideas.]
And you shouldn't cook when you're mad. I don't need to taste your bitterness too, hearin' it's enough.
[That probably wasn't helpful.]
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[She says with sugary sweetness, the likes of which remind her of Toph's levels of sarcasm, briefly.
But the task is serving it's purpose as it gives her something to focus on other than how embarrassing and frustrated she is, provides an outlet for all the sudden energy she has.]
Then why don't you stop sassing me and help?
[Yes, Seifer, she DOES remember that she hired you once for your cooking skills. And as if they weren't still in the middle of a snit--]
The meat is in the refrigerator.
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