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yu "ho life, apparently" narukami ([personal profile] izanagis) wrote in [community profile] expiationlogs2024-10-04 04:34 pm

open mingle: the hot springs episode

Who: everyone!
Where: the hot springs by Astralin's farm
What: food, fun, and absolutely no funny business, i'm sure
Warnings: i'm sure some form of stupid and/or unhinged will present itself, but until then--! nothing!




A Japanese-inspired hot springs located near the farm where Chosen are encouraged to relax and soak. There's an indoor area to relax, as well as changing rooms that, for Chosen who have been there in the past, seem to have been recently upgraded, removing cracks between the doors and increasing privacy. Hmm...
[On the morning of October 4th, a quick message goes out over the network:]
Onsen cookout tomorrow (10/5) from noon through evening, hosted by the cooking club.
Bring a dish, drink, or game, if you want.

[Okay, so it's a simple message, but he's a silent protag, so what else do you expect? It lists a location, at least.

Anyway. The rules of the hot springs have changed remarkably little in the almost-year that they've been here, though there are no longer attendants there to enforce said rules—right now, very few locals seem willing to work with, or particularly for, the Chosen. So it's on the honor system. Follow the rules! For honor!
1. Best behavior.
2. The springs are co-ed, so soak at your own discretion.
3. Food is provided, alcohol is BYO.
4. No sex in the hot springs!

Simple.

It's not like the hot springs have gone unused for any period of time, but the springs and dressing rooms have been newly cleaned, restocked with fresh towels and even some snacks.

As the day turns to evening, lanterns light up the area, but the hot springs don't actually have a closing time, so there's no official end time on this gathering. It's temptingly relaxing, but don't fall asleep in the water!]


The cooking club was organized by Kotone Shiomi, and is frequented by plenty of the Chosen who want to learn how to cook, improve their skills, or...want to help out by, you know. Tasting. It regularly meets in the club building in town, and sometimes club members can be coerced into providing food for events and gatherings.
[Yu has enlisted the help of the Cooking Club to do some kind of potluck-slash-cookout. People are welcome to bring their own dishes (and others are encourage to taste-test and provide feedback—this is for a club, after all!), but there's also a flat-top grill that will be manned throughout the afternoon and evening by different members of the club—or by volunteers, if you'd like.

Just…just don't give anyone food poisoning, okay?

Aside from food, there will be some other activities: decks of playing cards and other games, for some reason a cornhole game, sparklers, and other small activities. Feel free to bring your own, or hole up in the corner with a book or something, we don't control you.

Also, you may occasionally find any number of cats hanging around, as well. They look expectant, like they're waiting for food or a treat or something. Almost as if someone has been feeding them regularly.]
grappler: ([6])

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[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-07 01:33 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, it's you.

[Vi's in a robe, and she looks... actually pretty tired. she might also be a little drunk, if the half empty bottle of liquor in her hand is any indication. don't worry, she didn't start it today.

probably.

at least she's definitely not drunk enough for this.]


I'm not going to be a part of you electrocuting yourself.
endcaller: (◇ De omnibus dubitandum)

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-07 01:39 am (UTC)(link)
[He smiles brightly at her comment and wags a finger in the air.]

That's the fun of it, my dear inebriated friend! Only one of these wires is live, I believe. Shall we find out which one?

I'm sure the answer will be quite shocking.

[...Get it? That was a subtle one. Fandaniel still feels proud of it, though.]
grappler: ([17])

[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-07 01:46 am (UTC)(link)
[she rolls her eyes in a dramatic way at Fandaniel's words. he's so...]

You first. Don't expect me to haul your naked ass to a doctor, though.

[she's inebriated, but not that inebriated.]
endcaller: (Out of the wasteland comes a redeemer)

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-07 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
This is the problem with the youth these days. No sense of adventure.

Very well.

[He turns, picks up a pair of pliers, and twists at one of the many wires curling through the innards of the robot. Nothing happens.]

It wasn't that one.

Here you go, your turn.

[With a sly smirk he looks back at Vi, drops his chin into one hand, and dangles the pliers from the fingers of the other.]
grappler: ([130])

[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-07 02:04 am (UTC)(link)
I've had plenty of adventure in my day. It's time to take a goddamn vacation.

[she takes another drink out of her bottle, and shakes her head.]

No, no, I never said I was playing. You can knock yourself out with that for all I care.
endcaller: (Welcome to the Federal Bureau)

cw: suicidal ideation

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-07 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
That is my hope but alas no matter how much I play at Garlean Roulette I always seem to win.

Of course, to play properly I should be using a revolver. But we make do with what we have.

[He looks over his shoulder at the other bathers, looks back at Vi, and says in a loud stage whisper...]

Besides, should I lose and touch a live wire, these poor souls will be cooked along with me. And that does add to the excitement.

[At this he brandishes the pliers at her.]

Are you sure you do not wish to play? I guarantee it will be a more memorable way to die than alcohol poisoning.
Edited ((oop content warning)) 2024-10-07 03:12 (UTC)
grappler: ([75])

[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-09 03:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[..... her frown deepens.

then she walks towards him, not really outwardly bothered by the fact that he's naked. and hen she leans down, frustration crossing her features.]


If you hurt anyone in this pool, I'll beat the shit out of you. I might be a little buzzed, but I can still pack a punch.

[don't test her!!]
endcaller: (I'm dying beyond my means.)

cw: idk even, fandaniel shit

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-09 04:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[What a fun reaction!

Fandaniel gently sets the pliers down and laces his fingers together across the ledge.]


...I say, you look a bit...tense.

Would you like an excuse to beat me half to death? Our successful reset has placed me in a giving mood! You are welcome to get in the water with me and strike until I'm broken. I probably won't even charge the pool with electricity first!

[Saying this, he drops his chin to rest on his knuckles and flashes her a radiant grin.]
Edited 2024-10-10 04:18 (UTC)
opheliac: ✖ malagraphic ('Cause she's liable)

SOMEWHERE IN THE DISTANCE....

[personal profile] opheliac 2024-10-10 08:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[ there's a familiar voice a little bit away that is screaming: ]

Hey, play nice! — You two are ruining my,"holding my breath underwater until I faint or come with any amazing idea" process...!! Don't make me come over there!
grappler: ([134])

oh my God LMFAODGHD

[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-16 08:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Vi's charging at Fandaniel. she pauses, looks up towards Jinx, and then shakes her head.]

Keep doing... whatever you're doing!! This is my problem!!

[though now that she knows her little sister's in the hot springs right now just adds fuel to the fire in that she definitely needs to get this guy to stop with his funny business.

or what he perceives as funny business.

she's going to attempt to grab at his arm and try to yank him out of the water, keeping an eye on the wire as she does.]


Don't tempt me. I'm really not in the mood for bullshit antics today.
endcaller: (not here to beta test your buggy code.)

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-20 02:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[Fandaniel gasps as his arm is seized.]

My! You're so strong!

[He rises from the water and follows the direction of her pull so his arm isn't twisted from its socket. Once he's out of the pool he twirls and lifts his hands in a welcoming gesture.]

Well?

If you are going to beat me, best be quick about it!

Ah, but no blows to the face, pray. I'll still be needing my face.

grappler: ([195])

[personal profile] grappler 2024-10-21 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[she frowns a bit, holding up her fists as she studies him.]

You seem awfully cheerful for someone who could get the shit beaten out of him. And vulnerable.

[she's referring to his nakedness.......

she'll come for the swing without really giving him much time to answer with an uppercut towards the ribs.]
endcaller: (transuranic)

[personal profile] endcaller 2024-10-21 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
[He doesn't dodge.

When the fist connects with his torso he exhales and reflexively leans forward to guard his ribs with his hands.]


Oof.

Those fists of yours truly are deadly weapons, aren't they? I'll be a lovely shade of purple by morning.

[As he straightens up, he wiggles his fingers in a "come hither" movement.]

Fancy another shot?