Sleepover!

[clothes_make_the_man]

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!))

Comments

[darkduelist]

[Because he didn't come here for food. Yuto shrugs in response, then quickens his pace to catch up to Yukine.]

I'd say so. I try to practice whenever I can.

[returnedfromtheline]

That's good. [Popping a cracker with some sort of cheese in his mouth he munches as he looks at Yuto thoughtfully.]

... Did you happen across any strange books a little while ago?

[darkduelist]

Books?

[Yuto gives Yukine a slightly confused look.]

No. Why are you asking?

[returnedfromtheline]

‘Cause some have shown up, and I have the feeling they’re going to be more trouble than they’re worth. [He shrugs, and tries another cracker. Speaking around it he adds,] They’re spell books.

That is, books with directions for spells. It’s not like whoever reads them can figure out the spell right away. [Thank goodness.]

[darkduelist]

[Yuto knitted his brows together.]

What kind of spells? Is it something dangerous?

[returnedfromtheline]

No, not really. [He drops his tone a bit as he takes another cracker to murmur at Yuto,] I’m more worried about dangerous shinki learning spells. Most of the new shinki and gods are all right, but there’s some who aren’t. … We can defend ourselves with a borderline, but it takes practice to be fast enough to stop a spell.

[Straightening his posture a bit as he browses the rest of the food on the table he says in a more normal tone,] My training was harsh, [his expression becomes slightly pained at the recollection,] but I guess you could say it worked, at least.

[darkduelist]

[Yuto frowns deeply, before he responds in a quiet voice:]

...And who exactly are those dangerous shinki? [He needs to know who to keep an eye on.]

But I understand what you mean. If I see any unusual books I'll let you know. It may be best if I practice some more, too.

[returnedfromtheline]

Nothin’ wrong with more practice, that’s for sure. And thanks. If you want to learn spells, you’re better off coming to me than some book anyway. [And that’s something he wouldn’t say to just anyone.

He keeps his tone soft, but not whispering. For himself, when he sees people whispering he wants to know what they’re talking about. So it makes sense that he shouldn’t whisper if he doesn’t want to attract attention.]

As for the shinki, it’s hard to say. I feel like some actually have good morals even if they seem crazy or stupid. But some talk a good game, and maybe their ideas were right for their world, but it’s wrong here.
Take that Barry guy for example. I’ve not met him in person, but every time he shows up on the BBS he feels like trouble. You can tell he means well, but… [He trails off, shaking his head.]