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It has recently come to our attention that many of our guests have not been focusing on their health and wellness. In an effort to encourage healthy living and help our beloved guests get in shape, a grand sports festival will be held in the Golden Peacock. This sports festival will include many small games and four large games.
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MEET THE TEAM
♦ DIAMONDS GAME ♦
OMEGADOME: HUNTING GAME
A cheerful pair of game managers stand outside the conservatory doors and block all guests that try to enter. They quickly explain that a special Diamonds game is taking place inside and only guests that agree to participate may enter. This game is a physical exercise that riffs on "Hunting", which is a popular sport in many different countries and civilizations. Of course, it is one hundred percent safe, and all guests that play are eligible to win massive chip prizes, store vouchers, fabulous prizes, and more.
Details about the game? Those can't be shared outside of the conservatory. Only the brave and those willing to risks will reap the benefits of this Diamonds game. So step right up, dear guests, and sign this waiver before stepping into the flourishing beauty of the conservatory for a brand new adventure.
♥ HEARTS GAME ♥
DOUBLES' THERMO: SURVIVAL GAME
Chickadees is sparing no expense on advertising their e-sport games over the course of the sports festival. Posters, notifications, stickers, fliers! Come one, come all. Sports don't need to be physical. Guests that duck into the arcade will find a variety of e-sport games to enjoy, but the real showstopper that every single employee is aggressively promoting is the new immersive VR game, DOUBLES' THERMO.
A large swath of egg-shaped pods have been installed in the back half of Chickadees. Any guest that shows an iota of interest will be assaulted by employees encouraging them to give it a try. They will offer vouchers for a free session, encourage with mentions of prizes that can be won from the arcade's coveted prize wall, and persuade by praising how high tech and immersive the experience is. Some employees are desperate enough to trick or push guests into the pods if they aren't willing to go in themselves.
However they've ended up inside the VR egg, guests will find themselves submerged in strange fluid as the lid closes. Everything fades away into darkness as the game loads...
♣ CLUBS GAME ♣
QUACK AND COVER: SHOOTING GAME
Cloaca & Dagger has temporarily outfitted itself as a neon-bright paintball course. Gone are the wild sex setups in exchange for series of obstacles and obstructions for guests to navigate while in pursuit of paintball championship. This high intensity game of strategy and physical fitness promises to exhilarate! Welcome to Quack and Cover, a game where your shooting skills and ingenuity will be put to the test.
So say the game managers at the door before following up with a few disclaimers. Cloaca & Dagger is not responsible for any physical or psychological trauma guests may incur while inside. Guests that join the game will then be outfitted in tight black underarmor and supplied with a paintball gun and protective mask before being let loose on the course.
♠ SPADES GAME ♠
PECKING ORDER: MMA GAME
During night hours, many long-standing guests make their way through Talon toward the gym’s creaky basement stairs. Three floors down and then through a desolate hallway with littered with abandoned equipment. Double doors wait at the end, unassuming until they’ve been opened…
Flashing lights, jeers, and the thick odor of sweat. You’ve found the Pecking Order, a late-night mixed martial arts event where guests show their prowess in the ring. Spectating guests shout and messily eat snacks on make-shift bleachers while fighters clash inches away, using only their bodies to fight for dominance and win. Pecking Order is very informal; guests only need to sign up in order to get added to the docket. Anyone can watch, though they will be vaguely warned at the door that even spectating comes with risks.
LOCKER ROOMS
YOU WASH MY BACK, I'LL WASH YOURS
Every training and game location has a door labeled LOCKER ROOM right outside the entrance. These doors all connect to the same massive locker room. The magic of these locker room doors goes one way. Trying to go back to the place you just were by backtracking will not work — you’ll just end up in Beak! All guests will be advised to finish their games before hitting the showers.
The Golden Peacock is proud to present our upgraded and extended locker room. Please come in and enjoy the facilities, catch-up with your teammates, and enjoy some healthy drinks provided by our favorite resort convenience store, Cock-a-doodle-doo’s!
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[ omega.. isn't that just so fitting? sumire has been easy to push around her entire life, always trailing in her sister's shadow, never quite enough, and while she's come a long way, receiving this designation stings, a little.
but it doesn't have to. just because she's an omega doesn't mean she needs to be a doormat, right? she's frail, but she's quick and incredibly agile, any alpha or beta who follow the trail of her powerful scent will not find her easy prey, even without a weapon. she might not be good at fighting in the real world, but she can run well, and make clever escapes.
so when she hears rustling nearby, sumire tenses, training her ears on the direction of the noise, ready to dart. ]
Who's there?
hearts game;
[ oh, it's so warm..
sumire is a girl of several skills, but survival is not easily among them. the best she has is what she's learned from movies and television, which.. isn't much. she knows that she has to do her best to stay hydrated, at least, but she doesn't know how to - seawater is surely not an option, and she hasn't yet stumbled over any fresh water.
[ now this is much nicer. after the hearts game ended, despite it having only been in virtual reality, it had felt so real, the heat of that arena still clinging to her body. so of course, a nice cool shower is the immediate answer.
sumire stands beneath the cool flow of water for several long moments before scrubbing herself down and enjoying a nice dry off in the pods. after that, she slides into a seat at the beverage bar, feeling more herself again, even if still awkwardly out of place and far from home. it can't be helped. that pit of cold emptiness in her belly never really goes away. still, a few sweet drinks can go a long way. after a tall glass of cold-pressed juice, sumire orders some herbal tea.
.. they bring her an entire pot. oh, she'd only meant a cup - ah. ]
I.. don't suppose you would like to share?
wildcard;
[ feel free to tweak the above prompts, also i'm happy to write custom starters! sumi is sixteen, another purse owner teen.. i'm open to all genders for her, but would prefer to keep any smut to people around her age range for now! so like, 15-20ish, but i'm flexible. ]
[ Ugh Prompto is NOT digging the whole camping vibe, he's had plenty of that back home tyvm, and he's decidedly NOT digging his whole new digs. It takes a couple minutes to tear the metal mask and helmet off his head, his shaking hands and nerves not helping things. FINALLY! Prompto tosses that piece of nightmare aside to continues his exploration of the island.
No beasties trying to kill him? AWESOME! But damn this heavy rain is a total fail in his book and sends him scattering in search of shelter. At least he's not wearing his gel cuz that'd be a total do ruiner.
It's only the sight of another person that has him shaken out of his nerves and putting on his brightest, friendly face. Prompto waves in excitement, jumping up and down from a distance even though the metal of his suit is seriously bringing him down.]
Heeeelloooo!
[ Damn they can't hear him can they?
Prompto hurries to the side of the stranger, trying not to make noise and scare them away but he is totally not prepared for some teenage girl offering up her stash of water in a... leaf?
Whatever beggars can't be choosers and he's thirsting.]
Is that drinkable? Oh hellz yeah you are an ANGEL!
[ He smiles brightly as he takes the offered drink, looking her over and OMG what is she wearing? His eyes quickly looks past her. This isn't awkward at all.]
[ don't worry about what she's wearing!! don't look at her!! ]
Oh.. is it enough? Would you like some more?
[ the rain is still coming down hard enough for her to be able to refill the leaf several times over, and truth be told, she doesn't know when it will rain again, so it's best that they get as much hydration as they can while they can! right? but she's not exactly a practiced survivalist, so..
anyway, she curls a second large leaf, beginning to gather more water in it. ]
[Oh this poor sweet innocent angel. WELL. If she doesn't have a blue he's sure as hell not blabbing. There's something grody about a 21 year old explaining flirtatious lines to teenagers if they don't already know about them.]
Sorry, sorry, just a saying! Think of it as a chill way of saying hi and breaking the ice. Like Hi, How's it going? Did you also get forced into a weird VR game?
[ Prompto forces himself to settle down, the stupid mechanical legs really crimping his style, and happily takes a refill of water. He has to drain the leaf once more before he has a free hand to unlatch the metal gauntlets and chuck them onto the ground. He can't help surveying the area to check for danger.
And not wonder what the hell the Hotel is playing at now.]
Oh! Well, yes, I suppose that I did. I've seen stranger, but the heat is still pretty uncomfortable..
[ she doesn't think you're grody, prompto!! and honestly she could be 21 and she probably still.. would not realize it was meant to be a flirtatious line. this is simply the way that she is.
she's pleased when he takes the refill, however, and she enjoys another few mouthfuls herself before she's also satisfied, stepping beneath the heavy leaves to stay out of the rainfall. sumire tilts her head curiously as he shucks off his armor - well, she supposes it must be pretty heavy and warm, right? he's all but baking in an oven in there. ]
I wonder if we should try to save some of this water while we can - unless you've seen a better water source anywhere?
[Prompto's not going to admit that he really didn't look that hard. The whole 'survival' thing has never been his suite, he always left it to others, so he's ashamed to admit he's depending on a little girl. DAMN he's pathetic.
Suddenly he brightens up with a giant smile.]
B-R-B I got an idea!
[He has to backtrack to where he threw off his metal helmet and inspect it to see if it's good enough to double for a pot. There's the front facing holes so THAT is useless but- BINGO!
Prompto is close to imitating a golden retriever as he bounds back to where his new friend is, presenting his helmet forth for her to check out.]
Da da da I got a treasure! We can totes tilt this baby enough to use it like a pot. Fill it with water and Mission Success we have drinkable water!
Uh... I should probably warn you that I'm more of a city guy. I can keep an eye out for enemies and wrangle up some fish but survival living is so not my forte.
[It's certainly her scent that drew her pursuant forward—though not for the reasons she has to worry about. it's the heaviness of it, so familiar even if he hadn't received an omega designation this round—]
Ah—not a threat.
[That's a non-answer in part, so he's quick to step forward around the nearby bushes, hands splayed for proof that he's unarmed and not dangerous. She looks—young, he thinks. It's been a while since he's seen someone who looks that young, in fact, and it tugs at his instincts all the more.]
I'm an omega, too. Your scent... ah. I wanted to make sure you didn't need help. It gets harder to keep fighting the stronger it gets.
[ sumire remains tense, at least at first, though when he speaks she begins to slowly relax - not entirely letting her guard down, but much more at ease. he's still a stranger, after all, but he isn't immediately giving chase, and that is heartening. ]
Oh.. I-I see.
[ she can only assume that he means the creeping heat she is feeling, how it is making her sweet scent stronger by the second. sumire has been chased through these trees a few times already, and she'd rather not experience it again if she can help it. but.. what to do? they're not in the metaverse, she can't exactly summon her persona for protection, here.. ]
Safe is... fairly relative, I think. But there are a few little hidden areas among the trees. We'll have to walk a little further to reach them, but I can protect you if you need. Ah—I'm Olivine.
[shifting his weight, the priest pulls a small packet of folded cloth from his clothing, unfolding it to reveal a handful of berries. they're stuck here for at least 24 hours, after all—he'd realised pretty early on to get some extra nutrition from the bushes around. slipping one into his own mouth is as much giving her reassurance that they're normal food as it is for sustenance himself.]
Are you hungry? I have these left right now. There should be some berry bushes on the way, too, so I can replenish them later.
[ sumire, to be perfectly honest, hadn't thought that far ahead. she's mostly been focused on staying elusive and out of sight, but now that she sees the berries she realizes that it's been at least a handful of hours since last she ate anything. so, with a nod, she reaches to pluck a few from his palm. ]
Thank you. I haven't really had anything to eat since getting in here..
[ and she'll fall into step beside him, popping one of the berries into her mouth, chewing thoughtfully. oh, it's delicious, sweet and tart all at once, and very juicy. ]
It's one of the most important rules of survival, whether you're playing a game like the resort wants or not. You're welcome to the rest of them, if you'd like.
[honestly, he likes to think he's pretty good at picking the right fruits, too. being from the water territory, some are more rare than others—but he spends enough time in the wood territory now to know a little more. the path he chooses is quick and quiet, too, gaze alert and trained on their surroundings.
if it were just him, it wouldn't be a big deal. but Sumire makes it very clear she didn't intend for this kind of a struggle upon entry... and that's all that matters for him, really.]
Just a little further—that tree there, with the diagonal mark on its trunk, marks the entrance. Things get a little closed in, but it shouldn't be too bad at your size.
[he'll keep close behind her, just in case. there's been no scent of any alphas though, so they should be safe... hopefully.]
[ People sure like herbal tea here. And this person, who appears to be the newest herbal tea liker to take a seat at the bar, must really like that drink. That's a whole teapot of the stuff... ]
...?
[ Oh. She's talking to him. Minato blinks, shifting his focus from the selection before him to the girl at his side.
He sees no reason to decline, so, ]
Sure. I don't mind.
[ An additional cup is placed before him. He'll nudge it over, a little closer for his company to pour a bit out. ]
[ she didn't mean to order an entire pot, help.. !!
when he agrees, she looks a little relieved, smiling awkwardly. ]
Oh good, thank you! I.. didn't mean to order so much.
[ carefully, she fills a second cup with nice hot tea, then slides it toward him. minato will find that it's on the fruity side, sweet, but a little bit tart as well. ]
Oh! I'm so sorry - [ she dips her head. ] My name is Sumire Yoshizawa.
\o/ still waddling through p5r but idm spoilers im eating all the info up
[ He takes the full cup into his hands, palms wrapping around its warm sides. Minato takes a moment to enjoy it warming his hands before lifting it to his lips for a small sip.
...huh. Not bad at all. No wonder the herbal tea was so popular among the Golden Peacock's guests.
He sets the cup back on the bar as his company introduces herself. ]
Arisato.
[ Though now that he thinks about it... there's a chance they might be stuck in the place for awhile, isn't there? If that's the case -- ]
Arisato Minato, but... you can use my first name if you want. It doesn't matter to me.
[ He glances over at her now. They must be roughly the same age, but something about her leaves him wondering whether she might be his junior. ]
[a nice, hot soak goes a long way for a thief who is still aching from the battering he took in both the Clubs and Spades game. but what soothes the soul even more than a warm bath? a cold, iced coffee!! not as good as Leblanc's blend, of course-- nothing ever is-- but it still satisfies that craving. and it'll have to tide poor Akira over until he is allowed back into his hotel room to claim his drip coffee maker again]
[asshole resort, cutting him off from his daily coffee intake, all for the sake of a laugh. . .]
[Akira has claimed his drink to go and is in the midst of taking a sip when he is stopped by that question.]
Hn? Oh, no th-- . . .
[sorry, give him a minute for it to sink in, features growing slack and brows raising]
[ oh.. how could she not have recognized her precious senpai??
sumire's brows fly high, surprise flitting across her expression. his isn't a face that she expected to see here, but then, she didn't necessarily expect to see anyone she knows, here. ]
Oh, senpai.. !
[ she's not sure whether she's glad to see him, or embarrassed to meet him here. a light flush of pink dusts her cheeks. ]
[the way Akira's expression shifts into like three different emotions all within the span of a few seconds is pretty damn impressive. shock and surprise that Yoshizawa— Sumire— is here, followed by a dark swell of anger that he feels bubbling up from the pits of his stomach. but it's cold fury that he quickly smooths over, swallowing down like a jagged pill, to focus on later. fuck. it's another one of his]
[. . . someone else who doesn't belong here. and yet, someone else he is so glad to see. Yoshizawa hadn't joined the crew on their road trip across Japan, so it has been even longer for her than for most of his other thieves]
Actually— [a sharp exhale. . . and he pulls up a smile, soft and fond]
[Kotone will quite literally never turn down the opportunity to share a meal with someone, whether it's actual food or just a pot of tea. Some of her best conversations had been had and her best friendships had been formed over a meal, after all! Offering a bright smile, she waves for a cup of her own and turns in her seat to offer her hand without hesitation for a handshake.]
[Toma, by contrast is certainly not dressed for this type of weather. The old Yamada Asaemon isn't necessarily more covering than how he dresses anyway, but the layers certainly make it a bit heavier. Not ideal for hot weather or heavy rain.
So far, though, the only concession he's made is to strip off the black haori, now holding it over his head as some makeshift cover from the rain. He peers from under that fabric, and... carefully schools any trace of suspicion from his expression.
The girl drank from the same leaf. He saw her fill it with rainwater - little chance to tamper with it. If she's a captive here, same as him, she would have little reason to do so, anyway... but that is a sizable "if".
Toma smiles pleasantly, as though he isn't doing a frankly stupid amount of mental math on whether to accept a leaf of rainwater.]
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sumire yoshizawa | persona 5 royal | new character, current player
hearts game;
locker room;
wildcard;
hearts game (gen)
No beasties trying to kill him? AWESOME! But damn this heavy rain is a total fail in his book and sends him scattering in search of shelter. At least he's not wearing his gel cuz that'd be a total do ruiner.
It's only the sight of another person that has him shaken out of his nerves and putting on his brightest, friendly face. Prompto waves in excitement, jumping up and down from a distance even though the metal of his suit is seriously bringing him down.]
Heeeelloooo!
[ Damn they can't hear him can they?
Prompto hurries to the side of the stranger, trying not to make noise and scare them away but he is totally not prepared for some teenage girl offering up her stash of water in a... leaf?
Whatever beggars can't be choosers and he's thirsting.]
Is that drinkable? Oh hellz yeah you are an ANGEL!
[ He smiles brightly as he takes the offered drink, looking her over and OMG what is she wearing? His eyes quickly looks past her. This isn't awkward at all.]
Soooo nice island we have here. Come here often?
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Oh.. is it enough? Would you like some more?
[ the rain is still coming down hard enough for her to be able to refill the leaf several times over, and truth be told, she doesn't know when it will rain again, so it's best that they get as much hydration as they can while they can! right? but she's not exactly a practiced survivalist, so..
anyway, she curls a second large leaf, beginning to gather more water in it. ]
Come here often? What do you mean?
[ sorry she is like this, prompto.. ]
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Sorry, sorry, just a saying! Think of it as a chill way of saying hi and breaking the ice. Like Hi, How's it going? Did you also get forced into a weird VR game?
[ Prompto forces himself to settle down, the stupid mechanical legs really crimping his style, and happily takes a refill of water. He has to drain the leaf once more before he has a free hand to unlatch the metal gauntlets and chuck them onto the ground. He can't help surveying the area to check for danger.
And not wonder what the hell the Hotel is playing at now.]
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[ she doesn't think you're grody, prompto!! and honestly she could be 21 and she probably still.. would not realize it was meant to be a flirtatious line. this is simply the way that she is.
she's pleased when he takes the refill, however, and she enjoys another few mouthfuls herself before she's also satisfied, stepping beneath the heavy leaves to stay out of the rainfall. sumire tilts her head curiously as he shucks off his armor - well, she supposes it must be pretty heavy and warm, right? he's all but baking in an oven in there. ]
I wonder if we should try to save some of this water while we can - unless you've seen a better water source anywhere?
no subject
[Prompto's not going to admit that he really didn't look that hard. The whole 'survival' thing has never been his suite, he always left it to others, so he's ashamed to admit he's depending on a little girl. DAMN he's pathetic.
Suddenly he brightens up with a giant smile.]
B-R-B I got an idea!
[He has to backtrack to where he threw off his metal helmet and inspect it to see if it's good enough to double for a pot. There's the front facing holes so THAT is useless but- BINGO!
Prompto is close to imitating a golden retriever as he bounds back to where his new friend is, presenting his helmet forth for her to check out.]
Da da da I got a treasure! We can totes tilt this baby enough to use it like a pot. Fill it with water and Mission Success we have drinkable water!
Uh... I should probably warn you that I'm more of a city guy. I can keep an eye out for enemies and wrangle up some fish but survival living is so not my forte.
Diamonds, Wildcard fellows option—
Ah—not a threat.
[That's a non-answer in part, so he's quick to step forward around the nearby bushes, hands splayed for proof that he's unarmed and not dangerous. She looks—young, he thinks. It's been a while since he's seen someone who looks that young, in fact, and it tugs at his instincts all the more.]
I'm an omega, too. Your scent... ah. I wanted to make sure you didn't need help. It gets harder to keep fighting the stronger it gets.
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Oh.. I-I see.
[ she can only assume that he means the creeping heat she is feeling, how it is making her sweet scent stronger by the second. sumire has been chased through these trees a few times already, and she'd rather not experience it again if she can help it. but.. what to do? they're not in the metaverse, she can't exactly summon her persona for protection, here.. ]
Do you know anywhere safe that we could go?
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[shifting his weight, the priest pulls a small packet of folded cloth from his clothing, unfolding it to reveal a handful of berries. they're stuck here for at least 24 hours, after all—he'd realised pretty early on to get some extra nutrition from the bushes around. slipping one into his own mouth is as much giving her reassurance that they're normal food as it is for sustenance himself.]
Are you hungry? I have these left right now. There should be some berry bushes on the way, too, so I can replenish them later.
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[ sumire, to be perfectly honest, hadn't thought that far ahead. she's mostly been focused on staying elusive and out of sight, but now that she sees the berries she realizes that it's been at least a handful of hours since last she ate anything. so, with a nod, she reaches to pluck a few from his palm. ]
Thank you. I haven't really had anything to eat since getting in here..
[ and she'll fall into step beside him, popping one of the berries into her mouth, chewing thoughtfully. oh, it's delicious, sweet and tart all at once, and very juicy. ]
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It's one of the most important rules of survival, whether you're playing a game like the resort wants or not. You're welcome to the rest of them, if you'd like.
[honestly, he likes to think he's pretty good at picking the right fruits, too. being from the water territory, some are more rare than others—but he spends enough time in the wood territory now to know a little more. the path he chooses is quick and quiet, too, gaze alert and trained on their surroundings.
if it were just him, it wouldn't be a big deal. but Sumire makes it very clear she didn't intend for this kind of a struggle upon entry... and that's all that matters for him, really.]
Just a little further—that tree there, with the diagonal mark on its trunk, marks the entrance. Things get a little closed in, but it shouldn't be too bad at your size.
[he'll keep close behind her, just in case. there's been no scent of any alphas though, so they should be safe... hopefully.]
beverage bar hours!!
...?
[ Oh. She's talking to him. Minato blinks, shifting his focus from the selection before him to the girl at his side.
He sees no reason to decline, so, ]
Sure. I don't mind.
[ An additional cup is placed before him. He'll nudge it over, a little closer for his company to pour a bit out. ]
minato-kun!!
when he agrees, she looks a little relieved, smiling awkwardly. ]
Oh good, thank you! I.. didn't mean to order so much.
[ carefully, she fills a second cup with nice hot tea, then slides it toward him. minato will find that it's on the fruity side, sweet, but a little bit tart as well. ]
Oh! I'm so sorry - [ she dips her head. ] My name is Sumire Yoshizawa.
\o/ still waddling through p5r but idm spoilers im eating all the info up
...huh. Not bad at all. No wonder the herbal tea was so popular among the Golden Peacock's guests.
He sets the cup back on the bar as his company introduces herself. ]
Arisato.
[ Though now that he thinks about it... there's a chance they might be stuck in the place for awhile, isn't there? If that's the case -- ]
Arisato Minato, but... you can use my first name if you want. It doesn't matter to me.
[ He glances over at her now. They must be roughly the same age, but something about her leaves him wondering whether she might be his junior. ]
...you're still in high school.
[ It's more of an observation than a question. ]
beverage bar!!
[asshole resort, cutting him off from his daily coffee intake, all for the sake of a laugh. . .]
[Akira has claimed his drink to go and is in the midst of taking a sip when he is stopped by that question.]
Hn? Oh, no th-- . . .
[sorry, give him a minute for it to sink in, features growing slack and brows raising]
-- Yoshizawa??
[. . .]
[BOY THIS RESORT SURE WANTS TO DIE, DOESN'T IT!]
senpai... !! clings
sumire's brows fly high, surprise flitting across her expression. his isn't a face that she expected to see here, but then, she didn't necessarily expect to see anyone she knows, here. ]
Oh, senpai.. !
[ she's not sure whether she's glad to see him, or embarrassed to meet him here. a light flush of pink dusts her cheeks. ]
I, um, would you.. like the tea? No?
more reasons for akira to BURN THE RESORT DOWN—
[. . . someone else who doesn't belong here. and yet, someone else he is so glad to see. Yoshizawa hadn't joined the crew on their road trip across Japan, so it has been even longer for her than for most of his other thieves]
Actually— [a sharp exhale. . . and he pulls up a smile, soft and fond]
I think I might join you for tea after all.
locker room!! more purse owners...
[Kotone will quite literally never turn down the opportunity to share a meal with someone, whether it's actual food or just a pot of tea. Some of her best conversations had been had and her best friendships had been formed over a meal, after all! Offering a bright smile, she waves for a cup of her own and turns in her seat to offer her hand without hesitation for a handshake.]
My name's Shiomi. Shiomi Kotone. What's yours?
hearts, gen!
So far, though, the only concession he's made is to strip off the black haori, now holding it over his head as some makeshift cover from the rain. He peers from under that fabric, and... carefully schools any trace of suspicion from his expression.
The girl drank from the same leaf. He saw her fill it with rainwater - little chance to tamper with it. If she's a captive here, same as him, she would have little reason to do so, anyway... but that is a sizable "if".
Toma smiles pleasantly, as though he isn't doing a frankly stupid amount of mental math on whether to accept a leaf of rainwater.]
...Thank you for the offer. I'm fine.