[Closed] It's a Lovely Night

[onedrinkwithme]

Who: Aymeric and Leo
When: December 5th, evening
Where: The Near Shore, Tokyo
What: Date Night. It happening, folks.

[It took some research, time, and a little trip into the city itself but Aymeric finally managed to get a good idea of what to do for him and his dearest. The idea came to mind when the elezen wanted to accomplish two matters: to be a good man and court Leo properly (as much as they enjoyed their quiet time with books) and a way to thank the man for not only being one of the ones who saved him in the forest but took care of him during his recovery. Patience of a saint sometimes with how many times Aymeric would disobey and not rest at first.

Once he gathered enough information and some ideal spots, he was ready to call Leo and propose his plan. No children or business for them that night, he wanted to make sure both of them (but mainly Leo) could have fun. We’d say wind down but some of the things Aymeric has up his sleeve would not be considered as such. He arrives at Leo’s temple and knocks on the door. Ok so he comes over a lot, it’s still a good thing to do to knock and be polite after all. It’s only when the door opens, he smiles and holds out his hand.]

You look wonderful tonight. Shall we?

Comments

[brynwieldr]

[Leo chuckles as he takes Aymeric's hand, pulling his scarf tighter around his neck.]

I look warm, is what you mean. You on the other hand look gorgeous as always.

[onedrinkwithme]

[He cannot help but feel a slight redness creep in as he lets his fingers curl around the other's hand.]

Nay, I mean what I say; You will always look as such to me.

[We're lucky that he doesn't start being much more sappy like kissing his hand already. They haven't even gotten out of the Far Shore yet but Aymeric is leading them to the exit temple where they can reach their destination safely.]

I hope you will enjoy this night...you deserve as much.

[brynwieldr]

Deserve? What do you mean by that?

[onedrinkwithme]

Because you were beside me while I recovered...and was there even as I was being a stubborn fool and tried to refuse.

[Practically did everything except sit on him.]

Not only that but I wished to do something special with you. Something that we can remember.

[brynwieldr]

[Leo smiles and leans up to kiss Aymeric's cheek as they reach the temple.]

I can't wait to see what you have planned, then.

[onedrinkwithme]

Let me just say that it will be less traditional to what is expected of such an outing.

[That was his goal and he hopes that this will work as they exit through the shrine and to the brightly lit city of Tokyo. It was right when the sun set and the sky became an inky black, the crowds unknowing of the two gods who had joined them.]

I hope you do not mind this place, I wanted to focus on attractions that are open during the night.

[Like some weirdos in costumes zooming by in tiny carts just now. Maybe later they can do that but not tonight.]

[brynwieldr]

[Leo is momentarily distracted by the carts, but they zoom off and he turns back to Aymeric.]

Oh? Such as?

[Other than "food". Leo assumes "food" is a given.]

[onedrinkwithme]

[Walking down some of the more narrow streets within Shinjuku, Aymeric leads on as he takes notice of a small group gathering around the outside of a building. It's different from the flashing billboards with its three stories high length and in white lettering on the front saying 'Escape Game'.]

Such as this. Might you ever heard of an Escape Game?

[brynwieldr]

I think I had a prayer related to one, but otherwise no.

[onedrinkwithme]

[With the quiet chatter of the other patrons waiting along with them, some including about how nervous they are to wondering out loud about whatever Christmas was, Aymeric will gladly explain.]

They're rooms designed for people to try to escape from using clues and puzzles within the area. They say that only ten percent of those who played had solved these games and I thought it be a bit of fun as well as a challenge.

[brynwieldr]

Oh!

[This sounds wonderful]

I'm assuming no use of our powers?

[onedrinkwithme]

Where is the fun if we do? Besides, they may question how did the metal bend in unexpected ways.

[That would be a 'no powers' rule.]

[brynwieldr]

Or how that rock got crushed. Let's get in line.

[onedrinkwithme]

[Aymeric laughs as they join the line, not needing to wait so long outside, only ten minutes when someone opened the door and ushered them inside. Some were in a group of six while others were by themselves amd put into a group but the two of them were set as a pairing because Aymeric had requested that it would just be them and the clerk was fine with it.

When they checked in, the clerk handed each of them a small journal with a pen inside as well as a piece of paper taped to the back cover: letters and their corresponding numbers. And the game they were going to play seems simple enough: the two of them were to be locked in a red room with two doors on one side. The goal was to pick the correct door and escape within the time limit of thirty minutes. Sounds decent.

But it won't be easy: only the key will unlock the door and the room itself didn't appear to have much: only a mirror on a wall and what appears to be a flimsy stool when they enter. Solve the puzzles, find the key, choose the correct door, escape. It'll certainly be a fun time.]

Are you ready?

[The door they enter from closes, being locked behind. No turning back.

Time left: 30 Minutes

Game Start.]

[brynwieldr]

[Leo goes straight for the mirror, taking it down to look behind it. It's too obvious.]

[onedrinkwithme]

[That would be easy...if the mirror could budge. It's stuck on there pretty tight. If he inspects it closer, he will find no buttons or switches.

Aymeric in the meantime starts knocking on the walls and tries to hear for any kind of hollowness within. So far, no luck.]

[brynwieldr]

Well, the mirror will be coming off at some point. What are those letters and numbers?

[onedrinkwithme]

Hmm, I suppose they are a hint to what we will need to seek. But we need to find it first...

[25 Minutes Remain]

If the mirror cannot move, why don't we take notice of the stool. It cannot hurt to try.

[brynwieldr]

[Leo nods and picks the stool up, flipping it over and checking every inch for a clue.]

[onedrinkwithme]

[Clue Found.

On the bottom of the stool there is a piece of paper taped on, a riddle written down:

'I am as light as a feather but no man can hold me for long.']

Well, did you find anything?

[That isn't the only thing either: the moving of the stool is making some weird clanking sound.]

[brynwieldr]

A riddle. A very basic riddle, the answer is 'breath', but I have no idea what I'm supposed to do with that information.

[onedrinkwithme]

We shall find out soon-is the stool making noise or is that my imagination?

[brynwieldr]

[Leo pauses and shakes the stool.]

Yes, yes it is. Huh.

[onedrinkwithme]

Hmm, if the seat is too thin then...

[He takes note of the legs which are a bit wider.]

The legs.

[He checks the bottom pads, seeing one is a bit loose and pops it open. It's correct because a thin flashlight comes tumbling out.]

[brynwieldr]

[Leo sets the stool aside and takes the flashlight, shaking it to see if there are any batteries or something else inside.]