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[ironclad]

Who: Jasmine and anyone who agreed to go for a free lunch in this post (as well as any of her other good CR who can just turn up)!
What: LUNCH IS ON ME
When: Day 128, 1pm
Where: A nice diner in Sigyn
Rating: PG-13 tops, but probably lower

[ On the network this morning there was a short text reminder with directions, time, and the menu of the diner (which she researched - salad options, pies, fries, burgers...something for everyone. And it's in one of the more colourful locations in the district! It took her long enough to find, that's for sure.

She picked out a decent spot - it's not too fancy or intimidating, but still respectable and gives off a cozy vibe for her dinner guests. Everything should be just right, she thinks, despite the fact she's already offering this service to them freely...but that's not something Jasmine considers. It's merely the right thing to do.

Now for them all to arrive. Hopefully on time! ]

[ (( Subject headers forthcoming! )) ]

Comments

OUTSIDE (BEFORE/DURING)

[ironclad]

[ Welcome one and all! So good to see you! Jasmine will greet you here and take your coat like a doormat.

Alternatively, skulk around outside for no reason! Get back in here, you. ]

oh no I missed this in all the plot TAGGING NOW!!!

[lyreflower]

[Lyra waves as she approaches, the motion almost seeming exaggerated except in that she really is that enthusiastic.]

Jasmine! Hi! How are you?

THAT'S COOL W/ ME

[ironclad]

[ She braces herself against the unnatural chill in the air, and turns to notice Lyra, a soft smile forming on her lips as she welcomes her in. ]

I'm alright, as it goes...are you doing well, Lyra?

[lyreflower]

Mmhmm! [Lyra hurries over--though she almost always hurries everywhere, really.] This place is really big, there's a lot to explore.

[ironclad]

Today's slightly cold...at least, it feels so to me. Maybe a hot meal would be nicer...

THE MAIN TABLE/MEAL

[ironclad]

[ The main event! Sit down, order drinks, order food, order dessert. Then chat with your other guests. Drop your fork on the ground. Or even bark like a seal and start a food fight. ]

[burntviolet]

[ Hanako isn't used to chat while eating, so... she will wait until she's mostly done with the meal. She'd do with little food; she's not a big eater, and prefers eating light so that she won't have a hard time sleeping later.

Anyway unless you're a friend of hers, she won't speak to you first. She's in a reserved mood tonight. ]

[ironclad]

[ Jasmine finishes her seafood salad and turns to Hanako. She's noticed the girl has been quite quiet tonight - although she had to find the right moment before starting a conversation. Here goes. ]

So...um, Hanako. Have you got any plans for the week? I was going to check out the library some more...

[burntviolet]

[ It takes a few seconds to register what she's being told, snapping back into reality. ]

... Ah, I don't think I have any plans, beside organizing the club. [ Or... something... ] I'll spend the most time in the library, probably.

[ironclad]

That's fine...I was going to check out some books...

[ Also. ] ...? Um, what club is that?

[burntviolet]

The Nightlight club... it's dedicated mostly to the series of books I started reading weeks ago.

[ironclad]

Nightlight...huh. [ no Jasmine don't get sucked in!! ] I usually read non-fiction, but a series might be worth a shot.

[burntviolet]

I would gladly recommend it to you, Jasmine-san. [ Don't resist it... come to us... ]

[ironclad]

[ insert darth vader NOOOOOOOO here ] Alright. I'll pick it up from the library when I next have the chance. What's it about?

[burntviolet]

It's a romantic story with fantasy and action elements involving a human girl and a vampire. I don't know whether you like mythologies, but that series has plenty of such content. [ Vampires sparkle to the sunlight, txt it. ]

[ironclad]

A...vampire?

I don't usually go for...romance. But maybe it'll be nice! [ She smiles brightly, but blushes a tad. ]

[burntviolet]

Oh, you never read a romance novel before?

[ironclad]

N-no. I didn't think I'd be interested in that sort of thing...

[burntviolet]

I see... I understand, well, I'm not forcing you to read it, but I think the action parts are worth reading at least.

[ironclad]

Action...

It sounds like quite a thrilling story. What with romance and action, there must be something for everybody.

[burntviolet]

And not to forget the fantasy elements... do you enjoy fantasy?

[ironclad]

[ Even in Johto, there are a lot of fantasy books - it's just that they tend to involve Pokémon. It dawns on Jasmine that these books, and others like it, from other worlds would have fantastical elements, but a concept like Pokémon would be too outlandish even for them. It's a strange thought, sobering. ]

I do...these books truly have it all. What are the protagonists like?

[burntviolet]

Well... they're a little far from likeable, in my opinion, but that doesn't make the whole story bad. Rather, their flaws makes them realistic, although the narration tends to point out how perfect the male protagonist is, sometimes. [ SOMETIMES?? Like, every other page you mean. ] But that's justified since it's narrated from the girl protagonist's point of view...

[ironclad]

Erm, haha...it sounds like young love. Sometimes it's natural to idolise someone you're in love with at that age. [ yeah but they usually don't sparkle in the sunlight...also Jasmine is blushing at this point, which is equally silly because knows 0% about romance. ]

[burntviolet]

It's true, I guess. [ Hanako you know nothing about love either... ] If you read past that, it is actually a pleasant style of narration.

[ironclad]

Yes, it'd be different to read a story from that point of view. ...I'd ask more, but I don't want to spoil myself...

[burntviolet]

It's best if you figure out the rest by reading the book. You can find it easily in the Library.

[ironclad]

As long as all the copies aren't checked out...

[burntviolet]

In that case, I'll lend you the copies I bought.

[ironclad]

Ah, you'd do that? Thank you, Hanako...

[burntviolet]

Let me know if you don't find the copies, and I'll gladly lend you mine.

[ironclad]

I will. But I'm definitely going to read it as soon as I conceivably can...!

[burntviolet]

Alright. I'll count on that, Jasmine-san.

[lyreflower]

[Lyra has no shortage of enthusiasm with which to greet even the most reserved of people--though if that enthusiasm is appreciated is a different matter.]

This place has really good food, don't you think?

laaaaate

[burntviolet]

Eh? [ Snapping from her thoughts rather abruptly, she faces the stranger girl. ]

... It does. Well, Jasmine-san found one of the best places it seems.

[lyreflower]

I'll have to remember it next time I'm hungry. [Which is fairly often, to be honest.] Have you ever been here before?

[burntviolet]

No, never. I was in other places, but not this one.

OUTSIDE (AFTER)

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[ There's a strange feeling in the air, like a sudden chill. It's like a sense of foreboding.

Or maybe it's indigestion. Whatever, do stuff here. ]