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thenearshore2018-03-22 11:14 am
iron59) wrote in thenearshore2018-03-22 11:14 am
Wanderings [Open]
Who: Felix and You!
When: October 27th
Where:Anywhere cat-free Far Shore in the morning, Near Shore in the afternoon.
What: Since an invitation to look at cats isn’t high on his list, Felix is going to use the day to get a feel for the area.
A. Western District; early morning
[Even as the sun is rising, Felix is jogging through the Western district, coat tied around his waist. He’s making a point of looking around at all of the different places that exist around him, but he never lets up on his pace.
Jogging along behind him is a soulless shinki, their feet hitting the ground out of rhythm as they move through the district. Periodically, Felix will take a sharp turn, never speeding up, even if he is testing the agility of the figure behind him. She keeps up effortlessly, of course.
The longer they spend jogging, the more focused he becomes, taking turns, doubling back, really seeing what his shadow is capable of. If he wasn’t so consistent with his speed, even checking himself once or twice so she stays with him, someone might even think he was trying to lose the poor woman…]
B. Central District and The Heavens; mid-morning and early afternoon
[Having successfully given his shinki the slip, for better or worse, Felix has made his way into fancier parts, though his coat is still tied around his waist and he looks a little grungy for the area. Unlike his calculating (if meandering) path from earlier, he’s now wandering around looking for the sake of looking, because some of these places are amazing.
It takes a few hours, but he eventually finds his way back to the meeting hall, though he is wary of spending too much time there, given the dangers of being press ganged into cleaning by the white-robed shinki that practically swarm the area (or so he claims to anyone who asks).
Before he heads home in the afternoon, Felix will lose himself for a little bit in the Sakura grove to the North of the meeting hall. While he does spend a bit of time appreciating the beauty, he spends more time practicing teleporting himself between the trees.]
C. The Near Shore - Tokyo; late afternoon and early evening
[It’s not dark, yet, but the day is winding down. Even if people aren’t supposed to be able to see him easily, Felix has no intention on taking the chance that he missed something important to make that happen. As crowds increase on the streets, with everyone getting out of work and heading either home or out to socialize, he’s feeling a little more comfortable slipping away into the mortal world.
Alone.
It’s not exactly that he hasn’t been told about the dangers, and not even that he thinks he’s going to be able to handle it better than anyone else has. But he doesn’t like being told not to do something, and besides, if this was what he was meant to be doing, putting it off isn’t going to make it better.
Besides, he’s never, ever been to Japan before, and after the all the stories he’s heard from his family back home, he’s not about to pass up a chance to see it for himself.]
When: October 27th
Where:
What: Since an invitation to look at cats isn’t high on his list, Felix is going to use the day to get a feel for the area.
A. Western District; early morning
[Even as the sun is rising, Felix is jogging through the Western district, coat tied around his waist. He’s making a point of looking around at all of the different places that exist around him, but he never lets up on his pace.
Jogging along behind him is a soulless shinki, their feet hitting the ground out of rhythm as they move through the district. Periodically, Felix will take a sharp turn, never speeding up, even if he is testing the agility of the figure behind him. She keeps up effortlessly, of course.
The longer they spend jogging, the more focused he becomes, taking turns, doubling back, really seeing what his shadow is capable of. If he wasn’t so consistent with his speed, even checking himself once or twice so she stays with him, someone might even think he was trying to lose the poor woman…]
B. Central District and The Heavens; mid-morning and early afternoon
[Having successfully given his shinki the slip, for better or worse, Felix has made his way into fancier parts, though his coat is still tied around his waist and he looks a little grungy for the area. Unlike his calculating (if meandering) path from earlier, he’s now wandering around looking for the sake of looking, because some of these places are amazing.
It takes a few hours, but he eventually finds his way back to the meeting hall, though he is wary of spending too much time there, given the dangers of being press ganged into cleaning by the white-robed shinki that practically swarm the area (or so he claims to anyone who asks).
Before he heads home in the afternoon, Felix will lose himself for a little bit in the Sakura grove to the North of the meeting hall. While he does spend a bit of time appreciating the beauty, he spends more time practicing teleporting himself between the trees.]
C. The Near Shore - Tokyo; late afternoon and early evening
[It’s not dark, yet, but the day is winding down. Even if people aren’t supposed to be able to see him easily, Felix has no intention on taking the chance that he missed something important to make that happen. As crowds increase on the streets, with everyone getting out of work and heading either home or out to socialize, he’s feeling a little more comfortable slipping away into the mortal world.
Alone.
It’s not exactly that he hasn’t been told about the dangers, and not even that he thinks he’s going to be able to handle it better than anyone else has. But he doesn’t like being told not to do something, and besides, if this was what he was meant to be doing, putting it off isn’t going to make it better.
Besides, he’s never, ever been to Japan before, and after the all the stories he’s heard from his family back home, he’s not about to pass up a chance to see it for himself.]
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[ Enter the master of the house, smirking, clad as always in impressive attire. She'd been aware of the boy's approach for quite some time, but this seemed the best juncture in which to enter the scene. Such touches are part of her style.
So is keeping one hand on her hip while gesturing with the other to the splendor all around them. ]
Welcome. To Apollo's CelePara.
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Mom says I'm more of a hellion with manners, and tells me to listen to my sisters more.
[He tilts his head to the side.]
Whats a...CelePara?
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[ It's also her house. As one does. But she doesn't mention that - just look the Little Gentleman right in the eyes and smile. She has such a charming smile, if she does think so herself. ]
Would you like to see?
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I don't have a ticket or anything...but if it's okay...
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[ Hibiki bends down to press her index finger into Felix's chest, right about where his heart would be. She winks. There is a little twinkle noise, audibly, in the air.
Then she stands up and heads towards the source of the still-playing music. ] Follow me.
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And he still has his knife.
Yeah, that silly grin on his face? He's hooked. He does glance at the goat, briefly, just in case, but he's not really paying attention even then.]
Are there a lot of people who come by?
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[ She just decided it was. And she makes the rules here. So that is not a lie.
This hallway they're traveling down is every bit as overdone and fancy as the front hall. The goat is rolling along behind them, but Hibiki isn't paying attention to it, either. ] I'm preparing for a party, you see. So I'll grant you the chance to be our soft opening.
[ They round the corner, and -
It's an amusement park. A full amusement park. Indoors. Roller coaster, spinny teacups, high drop, the works. Any ride Felix may love more than others, if he likes rides? It's here. Any game he loves? It's here, too. There's also a seemingly endless line of pink arcade machines all in a row, sporting a big sign that says "PriPara", but even those are dwarfed by the rest of....everything.
Hibiki chooses just to let her temple speak for itself at this point, stepping aside so he can get a good look. She designed this place herself, once upon a time.
There's no way anyone wouldn't like it! ]
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[Give him a minutes, because there is an amusement park inside. He pulls up short as he comes around the corner, mouth continuing to move fora moment before he just leaves it hanging open. There are so many things here! He recognizes some of them, sure, but the truth is he's never been to anything like this before. There were always good reasons why not to go, but still...he turns to face her, suddenly looking very serious.]
You know, your castle is awesome.
[And then he starts laughing a little.]
How'd you get this all inside?
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[ It came this way. She arrived, and it came this way. She will never say that.
What she will say, however, is what Hibiki had been hoping for when she saw a new guest had dropped by. Today she'd been looking everything over and making some minor improvements, and having a test audience to see if it is now More Fun Than Before is extremely convenient! She has a rival upcoming party to defeat, after all! ]
Would you like to play in it?
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Yeah. But, um...I don't...I'm not sure what to do. What's that?
[He points to the wildest looking roller coaster in the place; it looks like fun, and it's big, so he chose that one. At no point does the fact that he's only 134cm tall ever occur to him as being a problem.]
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[ In English. She thinks it sounds better that way.
Yes, he. Hm. This will take some measuring. Hibiki gestures to a sign next to the front of the ride - Must Be This Tall - with a line indicating what "This Tall" is. ] Check your height against this sign.
[ She's tempted to fudge it, to please the guest - but her power is illusions. She can only make things look better, not generate a custom harness. ]
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Check my...oh.
[He doesn't immediately balk at the command, but his shoulder droop just a hair. He's the smallest of his whole group, and it's been a point of embarrassment for most of his life. He turns around and steps back against the measure. He looks over his shoulder, once, but can't tell if he's close enough or not. 134cm...a solid 52 inches. He should be fine; he's 10!]
Um. Wassit say?
i canvassed various coasters' height requirements for this
[ ....Whew. Hibiki looks at that line, surpassed (if by a thin margin) by her guest's head. Saved the bother of having to make up her mind to let him on anyway, since the puniverse wouldn't dare cause trouble for a genius.
Then, she smiles. ] You pass.
[ A gesture to the waiting seats. ] Now, your carriage awaits.
I spent hours on various park websites after I realized this might be a problem...
Yes!
[He bounces a little more.]
Over here?
[He's not running, but it's a near thing.]
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[ She's operating it, so Hibiki heads over to the controls to prepare the coaster for takeoff. ] Strap yourself in tightly.
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Nothing has this many pieces for safety if it can't kill you. This is gunna rock!
[...he has odd standards for a child.]
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The attitude is unusual, but, well. ] Your excitement is paramount.
Bon voyage.
[ Aaaaaand that's one roller coaster, departing the loading dock. Have fun! ]
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When the car rolls over the top of the hill and drops, he's more than ready. He's stocked. The sudden rush of speed and feeling of falling causes a gasp, but no more; he holds the bar tight as the car hit bottom and rockets upwards. He feels his tech respond to the force, adjusting blood flow to keep him focused and aware. His body leans into the turns, and he lets out a couple of shouts as the thing turns and twists.
As the car comes to a stop in the station, his face looks a touch flushed, and he's clearly excited.]
Oh man my stabilizers kicked in and everything that had to be almost 4gs and those turns were wicked and I can't believe I've never been on one of these before and how did anyone even think of this this was absolutely amazing!
[It looks like he enjoyed himself, at least. He's not even trying to unbuckle from the seats.]
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She strolls over to her guest, content that she made him so happy. But of course she did. After all, it's her. ] I'm glad you enjoyed it.
[ He seems to want to go again. She supposes she wouldn't be opposed, but... ] Would you like to try more rides?
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Oh man it was totally the best. I can try another, though.
[He he bites his lip and looks past her for a moment.]
I don't even know what there is.
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[ Heeere we go. The harness lifts - like so. ] Disembark.
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Lead on, Captain.
[He's got some time to kill before he has anything resembling anywhere to be, and this is all inside, so he knows no one is going to find him easily, either.]
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Your deportment leaves something to be desired, but let it be royally decreed, nonetheless: you are an Acceptable Young Man. ]
Many of our rides are for less thrill-seeking palates. [ She leads him past what looks like a bunch of giant teacups, just in case that does manage to appeal for some reason. ] But, if you seek excitement....
[ She casts her gaze across the way, letting it complete her sentence. There is a tower over there. A tall tower. With what looks like chairs strung around the outside.
Someone mentioned being able to tell how many Gs were in play? ]
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Yeah. Excitement. I...oh. What is that??
[He's looking up at the tower with wide eyes. For a moment, he considers it, and then looks at her with a wide grin.]
That. Looks like it spins. Fast?
[Lack of deportment aside, he is most definitely interested in that ride. Because it looks wicked.]
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[ She lets his imagination do the rest. Or, at least, she shall give it a moment to play along that promise. It spins and drops, little guest.
It spins and drops. ]
Are you interested?