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(Setting)The Meteor Garden
| >without any further delay, you walk up the cobblestone walkway, passing by a row of various flowers
>then press your hand against the opaque glass door
>and step inside-
"Welcome!"
>before you stands a girl with black and white hair wearing a beautiful dress matching her monochrome hair
>and a boy with brown hair, wearing quite the nice looking blue tailcoat
>along with some staff on both sides set in a row
>the all bow as you enter
>quite the monarchs greeting!
| "Oh hey!"
>Liz walks in the door with a wave. She's wearing a nicer getup than usual. Nicer as in not singed. Her turquoise hair is up in a neat bun
"Am I early?."
| >>577489
"Course not liz, your right on time"
"Hiiii miss liz!!!( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ"
>the duo seem happy to see you
"Come to think of it, you are the first one to arrive.
Anyway feel free to enjoy then amenities.
Shall you be needing an escort...?"
| "Well... the place at least looks nice."
>The white haired cat boomer says, before crushing his cigarette on the palm of his hand and hiding it behind the handkerchief in his maroon suit.
"Sup,hi,hello,whatever... I dunno about the lady here but I'm gonna need an escort...Please."
>You could almost bring yourself take his crass attitude seriously... if not by the colorful pins and stickers in his suit sticking out and adding to injure, considering he seems to be in his fifties.
| >>577490
"Oh fantastic. I'm glad I'm not late for once"
>She flashes a smile and waves to Gem
"Hey Gem! How're you?"
>She pulls a pole from her bag. It's impossibly long to have been able to fit in the bag
"Like an escort for protection? because I can handle myself in a fight I think."
| >>577529
"No you dum dum, an escort in a party is someone that goes around with you to help entertain you and keep you company.
Will you be needing one?"
>cassie laughs a bit at that
"Or will that hard pole of yours be enough to keep you satisfied all night...?~"
>>577523
>with the same amount of pomp and circumstance you are greeted
>the hosts and the staff bow as you enter
"Welcome!"
| >>577546
"Oh. Right. I knew that"
>She looks slightly embarrassed as she puts the pole back into her bag
"In terms of an escort, I suppose you will do"
>Liz grabs Cass's arm and gives him a coy smile
"Do you object?"
| >>577556
"Pff a cute reactions as always liz"
>he chuckles
>you then pull his arm
"Woah! Ah geeze"
>and quickly readjusts himself
"My my aren't we exited...! by all means let us be off then"
>and begins walking towards the inner parts of the meteor garden
| >>577568
"I mean I have to be assertive in some ways, you know?"
>As she begins walking she looks back to Gem and points to her ear. Somehow without Liz getting even close, she placed a yellow rose on Gem's ear.
"So. Cass. Where did you learn sleight of hand?"
| >>577575
"Oooo...?"
>gem is kinda confused for a moment
>but then accepts the flower being there with no questions
"Mmhmmm!"
>and smiles
"Sleight of hand..?
I just have a lot of free time, so i gave it some time.
Besides, if it brings a smile to someones face when i play a magic trick on them, then it was more then worth it.
Speaking of which-
Whats that in your pocket..?"
>he says with a grin as he leads you to the garden proper
| >>577577
"That's what was always in it for me. Sure there's money to be had, but it's not what I'm after."
>She smiles a bit
"My pockets contain the usual stuff I suppose. Flash paper, various packs of cards, coins, trick decks, silks. Things like that."
>She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a pack of cards with an ornate back
"I made this one recently. I got to thinking about my childhood so I made a proper invisible deck. I haven't had one in ages."
| >>577581
>while feeling around you feel something else
>and you pull it out a...entire bouquet of flowers?!?
>whu!
>h-how?!?
>the sweet smell of flowers fill your senses as you behold a beautiful arrangement of roses, irises and more
"Mmaaagggic"
>cass does the jazz hands
| >>577583
"Thank you Cass. I love them."
>She says with a smile
"I think you also have something in your pocket as well. If you don't get it out and eat it soon, it'll melt. And if it melts it'll run away"
| >>577585
"Arent i your escort for this evening...?
Its only natural i try to make you smile"
>he chuckles smugly
"Melt..?
Huh full of surprises as always"
>he checks his pockets for whatever trick they may hold
| >>577588
"I suppose so. But I guess that makes me your escort as well so I think my job would be the same"
>You pull out a small box of chocolates. They look normal.
| >>577590
"Chocolates, heh, my one weakness"
>he opens it up and tries one
"Curse my sweet tooooothhhhh!!!"
>he joke angrily shakes his fist in the air
>all the while enjoying le chocolate
| >>577595
"I have a bit of a sweet tooth myself"
>She reaches into her bag and pulls out a handful of gummy bears
"I'm just glad that I can't gain weight or anything from them"
| >>577602
"Ohhh
I see, perhaps you would like a bite then...
Say ahh"
>he takes one and offers to feed it
>my my my, surely he would tease you if you were to accept
| >>577615
"Sure"
>Liz opens her mouth expectantly. Holding up some yummy bears to give to Cass as well
| >>577622
"Cassius gimme pudding!"
"Wah!"
>she then takles him and drags him off somewhere
"G-gemwaitehatholdon!"
"PUDDDIUINNNNGGGG"
>catching him Completely unexpectedly
>and gone he goes to the abyss
>you look around to see he lead you too the garden proper
>dining tables and decorations for the event are scattered about the area
>none disturbing the flora
>then you look up at the night sky
>and see a meteor shower
>the way they streak across the sky
>its beautiful
| >Sulfur arrives in his usual suit and tie
"Right on schedule.."
| >>208221
>A silhouette of a girl slightly shorter than Sulfur follows him closely
"...can't I just rent a dress or wear a hoodie?"
>She's also wearing a suit and tie, its color opposite to Sulfur's
| >>577626 >>577628
>you pass through the opaque glass doors
"Welcome!"
>on both sides, rows of staff bow down and greet you
| > a guy wearing a red suit unbuttoned with a half unbuttoned black shirt underneath and red pants matching the suit arrives, he appears to be wearing a black wig and holding a bazooka in his glowing arm
Hey guys, I'm here and I've waterproofed my bazooka to use as huge booze cup!
- 3pig6
| > Someone arrives slightly nervously, wearing a button-down shirt with a tie and slacks. He looks like he can't be any older than 18. The newcomer looks around, not sure who to talk to. He must have been invited online if he doesn't recognize the host. For future reference, this is the new arrival that uses the usertag SciFox, though obviously no one knows that yet.
| >>577639 >>577665
>as you walk inside
"Welcome!"
>before you stands a girl with black and white hair wearing a beautiful dress matching her monochrome hair
>and a boy with brown hair, wearing quite the nice looking blue tailcoat
>along with some staff on both sides set in a row
>the all bow as you enter
>quite the monarchs greeting!
"Whoa its the bazooka guy!
someone get the mead"
>a staff member then scurries off
| >A strange vehicle pulls up to the venue. A monowheel, but there's two girls inside it- and one of them has a giant ponytail connected to the monowheel. The other rider, a redhead in a beige dress, dismounts. She waves off the girl in the monowheel, then approaches the gates.
| >>577681
>you walk through the opaque glass doors
>and same as the rest as you walk inside
"Welcome!"
>before you stands a girl with black and white hair wearing a beautiful dress matching her monochrome hair
>and a boy with brown hair, wearing quite the nice looking blue tailcoat
>along with some staff on both sides set in a row
>the all bow as you enter
>quite the monarchs greeting!
| >>577672 "Uh, hello!"
> He smiles at the two.
"Uh, I was invited over the internet. I was using the name SciFox. My real name's actually just Fox.
Are you two the hosts...? Sorry for being nervous, it's been a while since I've been to a party like this."
| >>577687
"Hiya." >Chisa raises a palm in greeting, stepping into the party proper. It's way fancier than the kind of events she's used to attending, and she's at least a little flustered by the reception.
| >>577688
"Its quite Alright.
Feel free to try all the amenities"
>the boy chuckles
>>577698
"Hiii chisa!!( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ"
>gem certainly looks happy to see her
| >>577706
"...Gem?" >Chisa turns back to the girl at the entrance.
"Oh my god, I didn't recognize you!" >The android's confusion is replaced by a bright smile, and it takes all she has not to run up and give her friend a hug.
| >>577712
"Heehee!"
>gem walks over and kneels down in front of her
>then takes chisas hand and kisses it
"Shall i be your escort for tonight...?
I promise that i will treat you like a princess"
>as she says that a pair of black and white angel wings sprout from her back
>...whoa
>just...wow
"Oh no..."
>in the background cassie buries his face in his hands
>"What have i done...?"
>he mumbles something or other under his breath
| >>577706 "Thank you."
> He smiles again, and walks over to where the food is. He glances at several people but doesn't say anything. He probably wants to talk to someone, but clearly isn't good at actually starting conversations.
| >>577715
>Chisa blushes at the kiss, and she's briefly lost for words. However, she recovers from it quickly- in no small part due to some assistance from Yukiko, all the way over in the Flooded District.
"Y-Yes, please. I'd like that."
| >>577722
>its actually quite the large building as such
>you are led to a table by a staff member
"Right this way sir"
>>577725
"Then let us be off"
>she takes chisa by the hand and walk to the dining area
>>577622
>cassie returns
"Sorry about that"
>he chuckles
"You know how she is, now then lets get you seated"
>and you are led to a table
| >As per usual, RaIn isn't the first person to show up. He's not late, however.
>Contrary to the usual, RaIn dressed up. He *really* cleaned up as a matter of fact. He's rather dashing in his fancy white suit. Of course hanging out one side of his mouth is a cigarette, which he exhales the smoke out the other side of his mouth. It's almost hard to recognize him without his glasses.
>He seems a lot happier than usual as he approaches the gates.
| >>577728
>they lead you too the garden proper
>dining tables and decorations for the event are scattered about the area
>none disturbing the flora, in actuality, complimenting then
>the bright and vivid colors contrasting and melding with esch other light up in the night
>then you look up at the night sky
>and see a meteor shower
>the way they streak across the cosmos, dancing in step with the stars up above
>its beautiful
>no, there are no words for how amazing it all is
| >>577729
(Heh we posted at the same time)
>you walk through the opaque glass doors
>and same as the rest as you walk inside
"Welcome!"
>and are blasted by a wave of cool air as rows of staff greet you on both sides
| > A red SUV parks outside the area, dropping off an eloquently dressed lady. She spoke inaudibly to the driver of the car before setting off to enter the event.
> Despite the summer temperature, her long-sleeved suit shows an appreciable degree of care. The dark and matching long skirt covers her legs — not letting the sun strike a shine on her skin.
> She swiftly comes close to the gates, beaming a slit of smile to those she meets.
| >>577728
"Thank you..." >Chisa isn't quite sure what to make of all this, but she's doing her best.
"...you look gorgeous, by the way."
| >>577733
>she giggles
"You look beautiful too chisa!"
>then gives a snow melting smile fitting for a monochrome angel in the mid of summer
>>577732
>you walk past the cobblestone walkway passing by a myriad of flowers
>andthrough the opaque glass doors
>and same as the rest as you walk inside
"Welcome!"
>and are blasted by a wave of cool air as rows of staff greet you on both sides
| >>577734
> The lady smiles as she walk inside, enjoying the much needed relief from the sun. She scans the area of the guests in the room, only to realise that she would be better off finding a seat beforehand.
| > the servant guys arrive with the mead and start filling Saburo's bazooka
"I've never seen so much alcohol in my life! Thanks for inviting me IA! "
| >>577735
"Right this way ma'am"
>a staff member escorts you to the dining area
(Le see to this >>577730 )
| >>577737
> Her gaze upon the decor could be seen through her eyes wherein they spoke the one utterance: 'Impressive'.
> She tries finding her own table, not hoping a staff would assist her — but she doesn't at all mind the idea, as she slowly paces her way through, focusing still on the room's many vanities.
| >>577734
"...thanks. I spent... Way more time than I should have getting this look right." >If the android had a heart, it'd have skipped a beat right about now. She tries to distract herself somehow, but decides it'd be impolite and lets herself go with the flow.
"So, uh... Where are we gonna sit?"
| >>577740
>you gazs around and see a small bar tucked at the side of the garden, its shelf filled with some variety of liquors
>dead center of the garden is a large sakura tree, lanters hanging from its branches and base
>above it the stars and moon intertwines unobstructed by the sakura as its petals gently float down all around
>staff rush to and frow
>you eventually find a nice seat and looking around you can see the hosts ofthis little event
| > Fox gets a plate of the foods that catch his eye and sits at a table near the other people. Anyone walking by would be able to tell he probably doesn't know anyone here.
| >>577742
"Right here!"
>she leads you too a nice table close to the base of the sakura tree
>and pulls out your chait tohelp get seated
>a look around reveals as much as i described here >>577743
>a small though might have poped in your head
>how romantic
>a waiter drop by and hands over a menu
>>577736
"Right this way sir"
>blah blah blah lead to this>>577730
| "Fancy."
>RaIn mutters.
>Seemingly impressed by how everything looks, RaIn follows behind the staff member who's escorting the lady that arrived shortly after him.
>Surprisingly he doesn't see anyone familiar, but it doesn't stop him from sitting beside a total stranger. The stranger being Fox.
>>577744
"Nice place huh?"
>He states as he sits across from Fox. He snuffs his cigarette out in a nearby ashtray.
| >>577745
>All the work Chisa's put into convincing herself she doesn't have a crush on Gemini disappears practically in an instant, and she falls for her friend- HARD. She doesn't let it show on her face as she takes a seat, though.
"...thanks."
| >>577747 >>577744
>the waiters drop off the menu
>>577748
>the sakura petals dance throughout the air as she beholds a monochrome angel glistening in the midsummer starlight
"So what would you like...?"
>he smiles one that might rival the sun
| >>577743
> The lady comfortably takes the seat, putting a distant stare while trying to recognise everyone inside. She spots a dozen people, yet none she can validly respond a 'hello' to. This doesn't stop her from simply admiring the garden — or rather, the dining area.
> Quietly, she spoke words of compliments, devising them under her breath and unheard to those far from her.
| >>577749 OOC: Oops, I guess I thought it was a buffet or something. Ignore Fox getting the food then.
>>577747 > Fox looks up and smiles at the newcomer.
"Yeah. Guess I'm still kind of in awe of this whole city.
> The young man extended a hand to shake.
"Name's Fox. And you are...?"
| >>577750
>as you are seated you are handed a menu from one of the waiters
"Hello there, our apologies if you're bored, the entertainment will be arriving soon"
>entertainment..?
| >>577752
"Bored? Imprecise. I cannot take my attention away from the garden. Truly, a marvel, it is."
> She replied, not hinting at the surprise at the word 'entertainment', but it did make her wonder to what degree the event will rise. She slowly gather herself to read the menu, passing through its items before deciding on nothing in particular.
"Now, would it be a trouble to bring me your finest drink? No karmotrine, please. I don't prefer to haste a beautiful event."
| >>577751
>RaIn gives him a firm handshake, his aug'd fingers made prevalent through contact.
"I'm RaIn. I don't go by anything but."
>He sits back in his chair and moves the menu to the side temporarily.
"Still in awe at the city? Do you just spend a lot of time inside or are you new here?"
>He glances over at the lady seated by herself, but decides to stay with Fox instead.
| >>577755
"Of course, right away ma'am"
>the waiter bows and dissapears
>then returns with a tea pot
"This is our house blend sakura red tea,
Please enjoy it"
>the pours a aromatic tea
>the scurries off
>>577754
"Why of Course!"
>she gestures to the waiter to lean in
>then whispers something and the waiter nods then heads off
>a certain magic in her eyes seems to tell you "have to fear~"
| >>577760
>Chisa's not sure how to interpret that, but she's confident Gemini won't lead her astray. She rests her hands on the table, glancing around.
"You've got really good taste in party venues, Gem- this place is great."
| >>577760
> The aroma seems to be in the lady's liking. Her smile radiates as she takes the teacup to herself, enjoying more of the smell before having the littlest sip she could — not wanting to suddenly introduce a hot drink to her mouth.
"Temperate. Calming."
> She said to herself. The tea seems to have made her appreciate the environment more.
| >>577761
"Oh no it was Cassius.
Something about a family tradition....?
I dunno..."
>she giggles cutely
"Still, im glad your first time is with me..! I dunno why, but in grateful"
>wha wha wha!?!
>f-first time with gem...?
>n-no get those thoughts out of your head chisa!
>then the waiter delivers the foods
>beef Wellington, crabs, and cakes
>fancy foods of all sorts fill the table
"Whoa!"
>even gem is surprised
| >>577762
>yes truly this is peaceful
>should you finally take a sip
>one would find that the Sakura Tea is light and smooth yet mildly salty with a floral aftertaste and plum undertones
>it is heavenly
The nice tea, underneath the stars of the midsummer sky
>truly this is amazing
"Please call should you need anything else"
>the waiter leaves with a bow
>leaving her amongst the sakura petals
| >>577767
"I-I see." >The thoughts running through Chisa's head cause her to blush for a moment before her sister gives her a long-distance scolding and she calms down, right in time for the food to arrive.
"That's... That's a lot of food, isn't it?"
| >>577758 "The second one. This is my third day here. I saw the invite to this gathering on the internet and thought it might be a good chance to meet people. I assume you've lived here a while?"
| >>577772
"Eehee! You look cute when you blush!">she giggles
>whawhawha c-cute?!
"B-but yes that is a lot..!
I just asked for something fancy like a princess's meal!"
| >>577776
>You're doing this on purpose, aren't you? Chisa's blush returns, but it's nowhere near as fierce as before.
"A princess' meal... Wait, this is all for me?"
| >>577769
> She nodded as the waiter takes his leave. Between the tea and the charming garden, her senses were overloaded with beauty. She could stare endlessly to the plantations, but the tea gave her more to do.
> She kept quiet, of course; waiting for the 'entertainment' with a relaxing view and a drink to complete her luxury.
| >>577774
>RaIn smiles at the question. He hadn't heard that in a while.
"Fuck... Four? Five years? Moved here with my fiance. After she passed away I just kinda stayed here."
>RaIn doesn't seem bothered talking about his dearly departed. He's over it... Finally.
"Word of advice for you, don't start shit with anyone over /u/. You're not safe behind a monitor."
>He laughs a little.
>>577762
>RaIn again glances over at the lady, doing a wave with his fingers should she look over.
| >>577778
"I think we need to share it...?
Mmmm i dunno.."
>she tilts her head
"What do you think, >>my princess..?"
>wwhawhawhat!?!
>did she just call you her princess?!?!
>uwaaaaa
>>577779
>the waiter looks at a phone then recoils a bit
>then sees you wait
"T-Terribly sorry for the wait ma'am .
It seems she might be running late!"
>he bows in apology
>just who is this performer...?
| >>577781
"M-My--!" >She turns as red as her hair. She stammers for a bit, then simply nods her approval when she decides words won't be a viable solution anytime soon. Now she's glad she lacks a heart, or it'd probably have exploded by now.
| >>577780 "I guess I moved here looking for a new start. I grew up in small town Florida. It's nice out there, but... not a lot of opportunities. Maybe this was a mistake, but I hope not."
> He laughs with him
"Yeah, I know that. Especially in this city, I assume.
So... what do you do? I got an offer to be someone's driver, but I don't know if it's going to work out yet."
> While he talked he began to look over the menu.
| >>577783
"My princess are you Alright...?"
>she leans in a bit closer
"...mmmm you look a bit sick...
Ah i know! My grandma did this to make me feel better!"
>right then and there under the beautiful meteor lit starlight and sakura petal fall
>she then leans in and kisses chisa on the forehead
>uwaaaaaa!!!⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄
"Do you feel better now..?"
>she smelles like cookies and cream
>and her lips were so soft
| >>577785
"Once upon a time I was a security Technician for the White Knights. After they became dust in the wind I started doing oddjobs and working from home. I work on a lot of AUG based stuff, repairs and the like. I also keep a local 'hero' called Falschen's armor and such in tact."
>He lights another cigarette before continuing.
"If you plan on doing the driving thing, you really ought to study up on local shortcuts a TON"
>He takes a drag, then eyes the menu a bit.
| >>577780 >>577781
> It doesn't appear that she saw RaIn. Her attention was set to the waiter, however, hearing the news that made her frown.
"Unfortunate, but nothing we can do. I shall trust you to your duties, then. Leave me be, I will be fine on my own."
| >>577787
"Y-Yeah, I'm- !" >The kiss startles Chisa, and her blush briefly intensifies before subsiding to a faint pinkness in her cheeks.
"...okay, I feel better now..." >Her flustered expression gives way to a smile, and she comes up wit an idea.
"...thanks, my angel."
| > Saburo stops drinking from his bazooka for a moment and looks around
"man, there are so many different people here who'd never have met in a normal city under normal circumstances...
And yet I still manage manage to stick out like a sore thumb"
> he gives out a slight smile and looks up to the sky
"I'm glad I came to this city"
| >>577789
>the waiter bows in thanks
"Terribly sorry again"
>he then rushes off
>"i thought Japanese people were supposed to be tactful..."
>you see him talking with one of the hosts
"I see.
Of Course then."
>the dissapear to behind the tree
>>577790
>she giggles then a waiter whispers something to her
"Wuaaa! Oh of course!
Escuse me for a moment chisa"
>then she rushes off behind the tree
>nnnnoooooooo
>you were so close!
| >>577793
> Among many guests, one interested the lady. She peeked her head to see a bazooka being used as a drinking utensil — leaving her to breathe a soft laughter.
> She leaves her seat — and her empty teacup — to greet Saburo; not at all minding the strangeness of the way he drinks.
"My, what a peculiar way to enjoy the event."
> Her greeting started as she gestures towards the bazooka. She puts a smile, conveying her best interest: to be friendly.
| >>577796
"Aww." >Chisa pouts at the departing Gemini, looking at the food and picking up her utensils shortly after. She's not sure where to start, but she'll figure it out eventually. Fingers crossed Gem comes back soon, though.
| >with a noticeable poof of smoke!
>the hosts appear on the stage of the sakura tree!
"Hello everyone!"
>he says with a bow
"Welcome and thank tou for coming to the Vanderbiltsummer gathering!
I hope the staff treated you all well thus far!"
"Helloooo!( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ"
>the girl does a curtsey
>huh, underneath the starlight at the base of the sakura tree
>stands a monochrome angel
>a midsummer devil...
| >>577788 "I plan on it. I did a sort of taxi thing back home. I know where I came from isn't as sprawling as GC, but I'm good at remembering routes and shortcuts.
Honestly, I wish I'd brought my car with me, but I bet shipping it would be expensive. It's kind of unique, too, so some idiot would probably try to make off with it anyway."
| >>577802
"Well, if you've done it before you'll no doubt be fine here. Just no what districts are lethal and which are fine."
>RaIn makes a tight fist with his hand he had under the table. The lady walked off, damn it.
>Cass and Gem are on stage now. RaIn is slightly worried, last time this happened he went on some almost LSD-like voyage.
>At least she went to the guy chugging out of a bazooka. Someone RaIn REALLY wanted to meet.
| >>577801
>Chisa gives the hosts a little wave and a smile, too shy to return the greeting any other way.
| >>577797
> Saburo looks at the lady approaching and proceeds to greet her
"My name's Saburo, what is yours?"
> he notices she's looking at the bazooka
"oh it was Cassius' idea to drink from my bazooka and I thought it would be fun"
| >>577807 >>577809
>well rain guessed right.
>cuz shits going to get trippy
>or aleast thats what morph wants to say
"How are you all doing tonight?
Actually you know what no.
Im not going to stall, straight to the point...and im stage fright...uhh gem can you take it..?"
>he chuckles and blushes slightly
"Hello there everyone! My name is Gemini! And what was Cassius
I hope you all are well!
Would you like to hear me sing?"
>she seems excited
| >>577812
"Name, hm?"
> The lady paused, taking a seat beside Saburo. She had only come up with an answer after humming long and noticing the entry in the stage.
"—Uni. It is a pleasure to meet you."
| >>577822
"A-ah. Do you happen to recognise my name, Saburo?"
> Uni smiles hearing her name being spoken in such respect. Happy, that was the word — and that word melts through her emotion.
| >The white haired cat boomer picks a table and shifts its chair towards the stage while sitting down and starts balancing with two of the chairs legs while using the table as support.
>You may or may not be having high school flashbacks at the nostalgic schadenfreude of wishing him to hurt himself doing that.
| >>577807 > Fox nodded and finished looking at the menu. His eye caught the two people on the stage.
"Who are they?"
| >>577825
"Cassius and Gemini, the two hosts. Gem sings, Cass plays the violin last I saw. The performance is... It's something to experience."
>RaIn didn't say this with an ill tone, rather they are a great duo. Just the effect of the performances...
| >one of the waiters yell
"Go for it!"
"You betcha mister!
Lez dooit cassie!"
>Cassius nods and pulls out a guitar >then begins playing
http://y2u.be/LE1XskraNfI
(Got 19 on a performance roll)
"Here is heart ala mode!
This ones for you chisa!
Mezamashi kawari no kimi no koe ga ~
juwaki kara~
Mata nidone ni sasoikomunda~
Okirarenai~
oyasuminasai~"
| >she sings...beautifully..
>ever befitting of the monochromatic angel...she sings and its as if it were a siren call
>the perfect tone
>the soft and gentle, yet elegant voice
>and all enhanced by Cassius help
>as the song echos around beneath the midsummer stars and petal rain
>in the heavenly garden with unbelievable splendor
>a monochrome angel
>and a midsummer devil
>play a wonderful melody
>to bid the end of summer
| >Chisa hears her name and blushes for the umpteenth time tonight. She tries to take her eyes off of Gem, but she can't- Not tonight -so she just continues to watch her sing, giving herself to the song.
| >>577828 "They're certainly good. I remember Gemini posting on the invite thread for this. I've never been great at singing or anything."
| >The girl who arrived with Sulfur is seen standing alone watching the performance from afar
"huh.."
>She suddenly walks towards the Sakura tree and throws a rock up into the branches
| >>577854
"Itsumo to kawaranai asamoyou~"
>w-wait isnt this song about a date?!
>a-and she dedicated it to you?!?
>n-no certainty y-your just overthinking
"Mezamashi kawari no koohii~
Nagashikonde kimi no moto e isogou~
Ma ni awanai?!~ Gomennasai~
Anna ni okoshite kureta no ni~"
>>577971
>it is a rather sugary song
>you throw some stuff at the tree
>which causes a plum to drop on your head!
| >>d7bd5a
>Someone falls off the tree after the plum
"ouch.. why'd you do that..?"
>It was Sulfur chilling on the tree
| >>a2e819
>Liquid says nothing and drags Sulfur away
"..."
>She turns to Gem and Cass
"..sorry about that, he tends to do weird things sometimes."
| >>578067
>they cant hear you as they are performing
>and on stage
>and like what? 25 ish feet away
>thus you spoke to nothing and now look strange
>and are given weird looks by some passing staff
>arable dropping off the tree causes more plums to fall on you
>a lot more
>thelesson here is that rolling 1s are horrible
| >>578140
> Uni notices the falling plums — but thought no help needed, seeing that it seems to be perfectly safe.
"I hope of nothing strange happening there."
> She distracts herself by listening to Gemini, paying no attention to the lyrics she couldn't phrase, owing to her lack of Japanese knowledge. Despite that, the voice mesmerises her.
| >Liz pulls out an energy drink from her bag and opens it
>She looks over to the stage and takes a sip and listens
| >>578642
> Uni more so notices the energy drink, feeling inadequacy from it. She walks close to the girl after gesturing to Saburo that she will invite someone over.
"Fancy a seat, ma'am?"
> She spoke as her eyes lock to Liz. Her smile convinces an emotion of friendliness.
| >>578676
>RaIn gets tired of waiting. He gets up from his chair, adjusts his tie, cracks his knuckles, checks his hair, lights a cigarette..?, takes a breath...
>Then he finally walks over to Uni, who is clearly talking with someone else. Nonetheless he buts in.
"I'll take the seat, if there's an extra one of course."
>He fires a charming smile at Uni
| >>578682
> Despite intervened with, Uni replies in kind. She assures Liz before taking on the conversation with RaIn.
"My, do invite your friend there as well. Perchance they prefer to be seated alongside others — being alone in a party is a direful situation, wouldn't you agree?"
| >>578684
>His... friend..? Oh shit, new guy.
>RaIn waves to catch Fox's attention.
>And then turns back to Uni.
"Being alone in general sucks. I'm RaIn by the way."
>He takes a cigarette out of his pocket.
"You smoke?"
>He's moving the cigarette around on top of his fingers, very fancy looking fidgeting.
| >gem keeps singing
>pleasantly enough its not disturbing any conversations
"Kyou wa chanto tsutaeyou~
satou iri no omoi~ wo~
oh baby!
Yeahehehe whoa-oa-oa"
>isnt it pleasant?
>nice food and good people all enjoying each others company as an angel sings to them under the midsummernigt sky?
| >>578686
"I have no functioning lungs to do such activity."
> Uni chuckled. There was an uncertainty for how true her words are.
"It is a great pleasure to be acquainted with you, Rain. My name is Uni."
| >>578689
>RaIn flips the cigarette into his palm and puts it back in his pocket.
"No lungs huh? Strange, even lilims smoke. Aug'd your lungs somehow?"
>RaIn starts looking Uni up and down. More from his engineering perspective, rather than his lonely party guy perspective.
| >>578692
"I don't think augmented would be the correct description. Though words are lacking, I do believe 'engineered' is the correct one."
> Uni comments. Her appearance is much too human to be considered anything else.
| >>578676
>Liz looks over and gives a slight nod
"Sure. I never really was a loner anyway"
>She walks over to Uni
"I saw that you were looking at my drink"
>She pulls another from her bag
"Would you like one?"
| >>578737
"Oh my. Do let me have a taste. It seems to be a strange drink for an extravagant party now, is it?"
> Uni replied with slight interest as Liz takes out another drink.
"—How many do you carry?"
| >>578739
"It's all yours"
>She hands it over
"I tend to carry 3 or more because if I don't I'll get fidgety. And for my line of work, being that way is a nogo"
| >>578745
"I… see. Would you mind describing what this drink is for me?"
> Uni spoke as though she has never seen an energy drink before. She does look at it strangely, almost alien-like.
| >>578748
"It's a carbonated drink with high amounts of caffeine"
>She shakes her can a little and you can hear fizzing
"It's really nothing too spectacular."
| >>578751
> Convinced, Uni opened her can and let the contents of the drink settle before taking her try. At first, she expresses surprise, then later she visibly held out the caffeine.
"My, that tasted strange."
> She giggled — the sugar has fully entered her mouth, dissolving into a rush of sensation.
| >>578753
"Yeah they don't have the best taste in the world but you'll feel why I need them soon enough"
>She takes a drink of her own, finishing it off.
>She crushes the can and puts it back into her bag
"I don't recommend drinking the whole thing since it's your first time having one"
| >>578758
"It would be wise, indeed."
> Nodding at the statement, she held the can to herself. Upon finishing, she led both RaIn and Liz to her seat: one with Saburo, the mead-drinking bazooka-man.
"I hope this is enough personal space for everyohe."
| >>578761
"Fantastic! Now, if you would excuse me — I shall bring a fragrant drink for us in this seat."
> Uni walked away to a table while she waves to a nearby waiter. Her voice was inaudible, given the contrasting volume. Her order had stayed mysterious, and she waited still as opposed to coming back to her seat.
| >Sulfur walks back to grab some of the fallen plums after being dragged away by Liquid and scolded
"I'll just take these..."
| >The white haired cat bommer is distracted from the performance by mild fuss at the table, he sees uni walk away from the table and grab a drink, a smirk appears on his face as he takes a bottle of wine that just arrived for him and walks towards liz.
>He puts the glass down dead center in the table, he is clearly not wearing the waiter uniform
"Here it is, the Belden Bars your friend asked for"
>And excitedly awaits the response while staring at the faces of the guests.
| >>578780
>Liz gives him a questioning stare
"Alright. I'm curious though. You're not a waiter, so where did you get this glass?"
| >>578917
"I have no idea what your talking about miss, and its clear that we must have had some kind of misunderstanding... here we have a policy of not giving incorrect orders to other clients, health regulations and all, soo..."
>He pulls a chair from a nearby empty table while barely holding in a laughter
"This one is on the house and uhh... Yeahh... Whatever I'm dropping the act, I'm just bored as hell, ima sit here if you people don't mind... you can keep the wine i guess."
| >>578934
"thanks... By the way my name is Victor but everyone calls me Vic, i don't really care, pick your poison..."
"He says while settling down in his chair."
| (third ["] was supposed to be a [>] )
| >Chisa simply sits and waits for Gem to finish singing, listening in on the good-natured ribbing the Cittamotore personnel are subjecting her sister to through her communications array.
| >>578998
>after a bit they finally finish!
"Thank you!"
>and with poof of smokethey disappear
"Boop"
>and upside down gem face looms over you spontaneously
"Haiii!"
>>578934
"Yeesh this table got full.
Having a good time everyone...?"
>a certain solitary French dude pulls a chair across from liz
| > Uni returns with a teapot and a dozen glasses, after a strangely long time. She sees the table hosting more hands now, chuckling at the sight.
"My, what do we have here."
> She stores the glasses before the teapot. The smell of chamomile was clear as the teapot sat on the table.
| >>578953
"Pleased to meet you, Vic. My name is Elizabeth. Most just call me Liz though."
>She shifts a bit in her seat
>>579005
>She gives Cass a small smile.
"I didn't know you played an instrument"
>>579006
"Welcome back"
| >>579023
"Elizabeth, was it?"
> Uni began pouring the tea for one glass. The steam was then visible, before shortly fading from view.
"Would tea be preferable for you?"
> She looks at Liz, to others in the table, then back to the girl.
| >>579023
>he inhales a bit, afore chuckling a bit, slightly weary from the performance
"Yeah heh heh, just some strings instruments However, so dont expect anything crazy"
>she chuckles a bit more letting the exhaustion out
>>579006
"...?"
>she sniffs the air
"Is that tea i smell...?
Is that for table or must i order one myself..?"
>he jokes
| >>579073
"Hm? Tea? Yeah sure, if you don't mind."
>RaIn starts exhaling smoke away from the table, consider the capacity of people there now. It would be rude as hell otherwise.
>>579005
"Cass, Gem, great job. Mostly because there weren't any *secondary* effects from your performance this time."
>RaIn looks a little bothered when he says 'secondary effects', but he's already over it. What a trooper.
| >>579005 >>579006
>While tapping the table with a finger.
"Sup, you can call me Vic... Don't ask how i got here, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do to keep himself entertained... Oh and nice job up there kiddo."
>>579005
"nah, I'm good, not a tea guy myself."
| >>579074
> Uni chuckled, choosing to pour one each for Cassius and Gemini. She lifts the glasses to place them precisely in front of the two.
>>579079
> She does the same with RaIn's — though his come with an extra smile at the end.
>>579086
"That is unfortunate. Though, it is most definitely not on par with everyone's taste."
| >>579106
"Ah merci"
>he graciously accepts and takes a sip
>letting the chamomile sink in ever so nice and relaxed like
"Do hope you are enjoying yourselves.
Otherwise i don't know how i could apologize"
>he chuckles
| >>579086 >>579079
>gem isnt there However
"Ah how flattering, thank you.
Ahehe..However i feel gemini is more deserving of the praise, so do direct it at her. It would Definitely make her happy."
>he takes another sip
"Speaking of- where is she..?"
>he turns around in his seat
"Oh right chisa.
...i still dont know how to respond to those two...">he shivers at a certain memory, shrouded in a moonlit haze
| >>579108
"Oh, dear. I do enjoy the event. It takes a mantle of stress from summer's heat."
> Uni puts the teapot by the centre of the table then takes her tea to her seat. This time, she sipped the drink immediately, hoping to delight herself in a different taste.
"Sometimes, we do need to take a breath outside our daily ruckus. Thank you for being the reason for that, Cassius."
| >>579110
"Ahehe, just following a family tradition.
If it just so happens that it makes people happy, then all better"
>he laughs a bit more then takes a sip
"Although you must Forgive me, your name is?"
| >>579111
"How rude of me — I do realise I have not introduced myself to everyone."
> Uni places her glass before turning back to Cassius. Her act was mostly out of etiquette — seeing her target the conversation and not be distracted by the drink.
"I presume a few of you — no, most; from what I see — have known me. I'm Uni."
| >>579005
"Gem!" >There's a very wide smile on Chisa's face, and she spreads out her arms as if to hug her.
"You were amazing out there!"
| >>579123
"Ahehe!"
>gem being the adorable cookies and cream girl she is, gives chisa a warm hug
>it feels quite soft and comfortable
>then her wings wrap around her making it even more comfy
>>achievement get!
>>{the monochrome angels embrace}
(And yet, there are actually achievements im keeping track of)
| >>579112
"...uni? Oh its you!oops i guess i couldn't recognize you outside of those maid outfits haha!"
>he laughs as himself
"Although it can't be just that.
Did you get a haircut or something?"
>his eyes then glow a bright blue
>then he turns his chair again
"Oh wait, it seems your grand daughter found herself a friend haha!
Uuhhhh...*shivers*"
>he laughs before averting his gaze
| >>579133
"…Perhaps it is the hair, indeed."
> Uni responded in a calm tone. Her eyes were focused on Cassius' own, and she replied with a glow of her own: a sharp violet.
"Please don't insult the maid outfits. I truly like them."
> She finishes her leer with a chuckle.
| >>579131
>Chisa's cheeks glow a soft pink, and she returns the hug, stroking Gem's back.
"You're so soft..."
| >>579073
"If you're offering me some tea, I'd be more than happy to accept some"
>>579074
"Oh? What other stringed instruments can you play?"
>She has a curious smile on her face.
| >>579282
> Uni takes the teapot, serving another glass for Liz. She passes it onto the girl, a warm smile follows as she does so.
| >Someone pops out from under the table
"Oh excuse me.. Uh.. What'd I miss..?
>It was Sulfur, he crawls out from under the table
| >>579135
"Not teasing your outfits.
You actually look perfect fine in then"
>le tea sipp
>>579282
"Mmm guitar,violin,cello and piano. Thats about it"
>he chuckles
"Why, would you like me to play you a love song..?"
>he jokes
>>579200
"Ahehe! Ohoh! Look over there!
Do you wanna join those people over there?
Oh or would you rather have me all to yourself?"
>a-all to yourself!??
>wh-what is this girl saying?!
>actually never mind that
>what are you thinking?!?
| >>579285
"Thank you."
>She gives a small smile and takes a sip of the tea
"This is quite good."
>>579294
"If you'd like. I also dabble in guitar so maybe it could be a silly little duet"
| >>579294
"U-um... I think I just want it to be the two of us for now." >Chisa bows her head apologetically.
"I can't really handle having too many people around- not without Yukiko."
| >>579296
"Hah maybe we can play together sometime.
That actually sounds quite enjoyable."
>he laughs, musing the thought as a light breeze drifts past
"Perhaps after that little date you wanted haha"
>a moment passes, then he realizes *soo* many things
>as it happens he goes only brightest of reds
>and ever so slightly, hides his face looking away
"..."
>now thats a rarity, cassies cute side, if one call it that.
| >>579315
"Awww Alright! Its ok if your shy chisa! Im right here for you"
>she then lets go
"Now then, what do you wanna do...?"
>However gems eyes slowly drift to a certain something in particular
"Oh my stars parfait!"
>and upon the sight, she noms the treat
| >>579319
>Chisa can't help but chuckle, reaching out a beige-gloved hand to ruffle Gem's hair.
"It's all yours, and so are any other parfaits in all... this." >She gestures at what's left of the food on the table.
| >An idea springs into Chisa's mind, and she takes off two of the pins holding her sash in place. The android then offers the pins- no, not pins, flowers: A lily and a violet -to Gemini. Idly, she wonders if her friend knows the language of flowers...
| >>579585
>she looks up from her treat to see the flowers
"Oh cassie taught me some stuff about that!
>she giggles excitedly
"Ah a lily The symbol of purity, to present it to one is to say 'It's Heavenly to Be with You'"
>she says faithfully reciting the lessons
"And the violet, to mean innocence, that ones thoughts are occupied with love and that one wishes to take a chance for happiness."
>she smiles softly
"Presenting these would be akin to a confession of love"
| >>579317
"We definitely could. It would be a fun time."
>She see's Cass's face get red as he looks away
"Was it something I said?"
| >>579776
>gem being the obvious dear that she is returns to eating her sugary treat
"Come on chisa, it feels wrong if your not eating as well!"
>she forks a shrimp
"Come on now, say ahhh"
>and offers to feed it to her
>w-wha wha whuh?!
>i-is she offe-no! Get your head out of the gutter chisa
| >>579939
"Huh..! Ah oh uh nothing"
>but then a he smiles a bit and attempts to counter
"I was just thinking that you look cute in that outfit.
Buuut i can do it one better"
>he leans over and produces an iris flower
>then attempts to tie it to liz's hair in a fleur-de-lis
"Hehe there you go. A fleur-de-liz."
>and laughs a bit before sitting back down
| >>579944
>The laughter from the Cittamotore staff causes Chisa to blush bright red. She pauses for a second, then slowly opens her mouth, wondering where exactly this is going to go.
"A-Ahhh..."
| (bump)
| >>579994
>you wait, perhaps anxiously
>but nothing happens?
>that csnt be right...the warm smell of oh do many foods hang in the air and the scent of well seasoned shrimp hovers teasingly close to chisas nose
>whats this about...?
| >>579106
>RaIn nods and mutters a thanks when Uni pours his cup. Tea wasn't something he really tried before. Just those awful crevice spikes. He takes a sip and mulls over the flavor.
"That's... Actually really decent."
>He smiles pleasantly, like something changed.
"How do you know Cass, Uni?"
>RaIn tunes out everyone else, of course.
| >bump
| >>580931
"I'm not quite sure I remember how I first met him, you see."
> Uni replies, cup held in hand.
"Perhaps the man himself is able to answer the question."
| >>581086
>Cassius's ear twitches as if to indicate he heard and will answer
"Oh that. Quite simp-wait uni you don't remember?!
Mon cheri i am heartbroken!
Was it not you who confessed their undying love to me on that very day?"
>he then laughs as if remembering a cherished memory
"Then you got so embarrassed your face was bright red like a flustered maiden heh heh!"
| >he sighs
"If you can't remember that can you at least remember your precious little grand daughter?"
>he calls em over
C:"Hey sorry to interrupt but get over here for a sec please?"
>who immediately bumbles over all whimsical and cute
>as the cookies and cream girl does
"Haii!( ・⩌ ・)ﾉ"
| >>580602
>she opens her eyes to see the shrimp placed on her plate
>after looking aroud it seems gem went to the other table
| >A man enters the bar, clad in a tuxedo and wearing an odd mask representing an inverted triangle
>He is tall and walks with purpose, as if he already knew this place.
| >>581425
"No I am simply here because I had time to spare, I would like a table for one though"
>He says as he approaches the staff
| >>581427
"Ah sadly this venue is rented for today perhaps-"
"No its Alright they aren't being any trouble, i see no harm"
>the male hosts calls out
>the waiter nods
"Then what will you be having?"
| >>581129
>Chisa sighs, picking up the shrimp and eating it herself. She's not sure what to make of all this, so she decides to just... sit there and continue eating. She wonders if anyone she knows is going to show up, but concludes they're all busy with Cittamotore, so that's a no.
| >>579945
"I definitely do not look cute in this outfit, or any outfit for that matter."
>Liz shifts a bit in her seat as Cass ties the flower
>She shakes her head and smiles
"Puns are the worst"
>She says with a chuckle
| >>581431
"Will there be anything else ma'am?"
>a waiter asks
>>581457
"Very well then, how about we get you seated, you may order from there?"
>and exactly that happens
>>581459
"That can't be right, last time i saw, you were as beautiful as the stars above"
>he playfully rubs his eyes
"Ehhh...? Nope my eyes are fine.
Liz you look beautiful"
>he chuckes
"No way i can see otherwise"
>and for once Cassius smiles sweetly
| >>581461
"Are you sure your eyes are screwed in right?"
>She unscrews her left eye
"But seriously, thanks. I'm not really used to compliments so I may react in... negative ways"
>She smiles and her face slightly reddens
| >>581574
"Well but of course my dear liz, they are only entranced by your stunning visage"
>he sips his tea only to choke on it a little bit when he sees her remove her eyeball
"*ghbr*"
>and then covers his mouth as to not look unsightly
"Pfffttt...ha!
Touche haha! Dangit i wasn't expecting that hahah!"
>leaning back on his char a bit laughing he just accepts defeat
>for like...i dunno maybe 5 ish minutes
"I see you can find ways make me laugh even as i compliment you hah!"
| >>581581
"I'm not that stunning. Only thing that comes close are these two fingers"
>She moves her index and middle finger on her right are closer together and they begin to loudly arc like a stun gun
"It's a fun thing I picked up to use in a routine. Never did wind up using it because upon thinking about it, making your eye appear in someone's glass doesn't make for a good trick. It just grosses people out."
>She screws her eye back in and leans back in her chair.
| >>581591
"Huh all i can do is this"
>he breaths in deeply
>then exhales a deep blue fog
>it then somehow takes the shape of a fox and floats around liz, leaving a trail of the fog in its wake before sitting down in front of her
| >>581593
"Interesting. It's like the sound wave thing that you do."
>She opens the palm of her hand and an owl appears
"I can sorta do the same thing except mine is a hologram and doesn't have nearly as much freedom. I have to hold my hand under it"
>The owl flaps it's wings a few times and disappears and reappears in a glitchy manner
"How long do these things stick around for?"
| >>581600
"Would you believe me if i said it was a magician's secret?"
>he jokes
"No but in all seriousness it goes away when i want it too or when people cannot hear me anymore"
>his eyes glow blue and he then spawns another fox
>this time, made of soundwaves
>they seem to play together until with a showy *poof* they dissapear
| >>581604
"I would. I'm kinda the same way."
>A spark shoots from her hand and she immediately closes it
"I tend to keep what I do a secret as well. Would you be able to teach me that trick?"
| >>581766
"Of course.
But perhaps when we are alone~
Dont want any peeping toms after all~"
>damn Frenchman entendres
>he chuckles slightly, only slightly
>after all, the man needs to keep a straight face as the host
| >>581784
"That's true. Maybe I'll teach you some of my sleights as well."
>She looks to the side and suddenly looks surprised at something
"That sounded really sexual didnt it?"
| >>581086
"So you and Cass have a colorful past huh?"
>RaIn sips his tea with a content smile, and a soft look on his face.
"What exactly do you do for fun, Uni?"
>RaIn snuffs out his cigarette, and looks like he's going to reach for another but he stops.
| >>582162
"Why liz! Sexual!?
All i did was offer you something magical when we are alone together~
I~can~go~all~night~long~"
>he gives a devilish smile and silently chuckles
>i have no words
>instead here is a kao ⁄(⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)⁄(つд⊂)
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| >You arrive at the meteor garden!
>a rather new open air restaurant located on a special sopt where one can see a meteor shower every night!
>just from the outside one can hear the commotion inside and even get a slight smell the delicious scents of various foods
>perhaps you look to your left to see a small chalk sign board reading out
>"Vanderbilt summer gathering"
>heh, a quaint little detail perhaps getting you more excited for the time ahead