thenearshore | Sleepover!

Who: Forrest, all of his teenage CR, and CR of that CR
What: Giant sleepover log
When: The night of June 21
Where: Lakshmi's temple
Warnings: Cuteness overload

[Forrest has never had a sleepover before, so he's pretty excited to host one at his temple. He sends out invitations ahead of time to everyone he can think of, letting them know to bring pajamas, snacks, and even a friend or two if they want. He's clad in a frilly pink nightgown with ribbons and bows for the occasion, and he's temporarily converted Lakshmi's audience chamber into a space where the guests can all party and sleep. It was already mostly full of pillows to begin with, so all he had to do was move some more in and set up some tables for snacks and things. One of the tables conspicuously contains all of his beauty supplies, because like hell is Forrest hosting a slumber party without makeovers. Anyone who shows even the slightest bit of interest will get their makeup, hair, or nails done. Soft music and the scent of lotus blossoms drift through the air, creating the perfect atmosphere for everyone to relax and enjoy themselves.]

((OOC: If you've got a teenager that Forrest has talked to more than once, assume he invited them. Friends of friends are totally welcome as well. Everyone can feel free to put up their own toplevels, and everybody tag everybody and mingle to your heart's content!))

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Ah! Well, in that case, you've found him.

[Forrest smiles, looking for all the world like a teenage girl in his elegant curls and pink nightgown.]

[There's a pause. Just a slight pause as he blinks at Forrest. Oh. OH!

Then the smile is back.]

Do you do your own hair?

[Forrest is well used to that reaction, so he just waits.]

Yes, I do! Thank you for noticing. It takes a bit of extra work, but the results are worth it.

I may have to ask you some advice tonight. I figure if I am going to be a new person I might as well try a different style than what comes natural, right?

You've come to the right place, then! What can I do for you?

For now I was going to relax and enjoy the food but I'd like to get more accessories for my hair. It's sort of a mess.

Oh, of course! What did you have in mind?

[He gestures to the table next to him, where there are various clips and ribbons and things.]

I was thinking better clips! Though ribbons might be nice too. You're probably a bit more of an expert than I am.

[Actually, he doesn't even know if that's true. The whole shinki thing and all.]

Your hair is a little short for ribbons, but I think it would look very cute with some new clips.

[He's got some shaped like hearts, some like stars, and other various shapes. All in different colors, too.]

[He holds up a couple of the star ones.] Now to find something that won't be terrible with red hair. Silver's worked out so far, what do you think?

Hmm... actually, I think gold would look nice. It's a good color for a warm autumn.

Kind of flashy for me don't you think?

[He asks with a grin before admitting.]

I like it!

Here, try this on.

[He hands him a clip shaped like a star.]

[He removes a few clips in his hair and then takes the star. Pushing his hair back up a bit he tries the star clip on. His hair's still a mess but now it's a mess with a golden star instead of a pair of bar clips crossed over each other.]

How's it look?

It really stands out! Here, have a look.

[Forrest grabs a hand mirror, handing it over.]

[Shuusei turns his head to see and grins.]

It does! Thanks!

It's nice of you to offer all this stuff and host a party for people by the way.

It's actually my first sleepover, so I'm excited too. I wasn't sure how it would go, but makeovers are something I'm very comfortable with.

I'm not sure if this is my first but it definitely looks like a good time.

[He knows not to delve too deep into that one. It doesn't matter anyways. He can enjoy the moment.]

I'll have to have them more often!

If you do, keep me in mind. Unless you go for a younger crowd, in which case I'll figure something out.

[Not that he's old, just older than the general group.

If he knew his past he'd know that this is the sort of stuff he missed out on being an "irredeemable latent criminal" and all.]

This is working out well enough, so I don't think it'll be a problem.

I suppose so. You know, I don't know what my thoughts on the afterlife were in life but I am pretty sure this wasn't it.

[This is only about the third time he's said that about things. Maybe he'll get over this some day.]

I'm sure you're not the only one.

Not that I'm complaining. It's definitely better than it could be.

It has its bright spots, yes.

[Forrest smiles, looking around the room at everyone having fun. This is definitely one of them.]

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