I, Lovebot

[lovelovearrow]

Who: Cupidman, and all of Hinoto-Ri!
Where: Literally anywhere you want. Note the location in your comment!
Summary: Valentine's Day Shenanigans of Ridiculous Caliber
Warnings: Mind-alteration, ludicrous amounts of sap

As dawn breaks on Hinoto-Ri, one might spy a strange sight throughout the city - a red and white angelic robot flying through the air, and periodically coming down once he spots an interesting group of civilians.

"Good day, citizens! My name is Cupidman, and I will be your designated deliverer of love on this fine, fine St. Valentine's Day! In such a terrible world, we all should get along better, and should do the best to ensure this is a fine place to live for your future generations! And, well - those future generations should also be ensured! So I'll just help you take that first step~!"

With that little spiel delivered, Cupidman then fires sparkling pink-and-yellow arrows into random civilians, then takes off to go find more suitable targets.

[ OOC: As mentioned in the mod post, this is a mostly silly opt-in event. Cupidman is shooting people with magic arrows that will cause their target to fall head-over-heels in love with the first person they see for a few hours. Once it wears off, they'll have a hazy memory of what went down - just enough to question if it really happened. If you like, you can start your thread as already having been shot, or leave it open to be shot - just make sure you put something in the subject line if you want interference from Cupidman. If your character is the type who would want to try and stop him from what he's doing, mention you want to challenge him in the subject, but keep in mind that he has to escape to strike again on White Day. Of course, that doesn't mean he has to escape unscathed... ]

Comments

[second_destiny]

You sure?

[Asem's head is slightly tilted, and he looks a little concerned.]

You look a little flushed to me.

[eyewillprotect]

I'm sure. I'm not hurt in the slightest. But thank you for worrying about me, Asem.

[...Well that was an abrupt change in name usage.]

Still, it's been a while since we've seen each other. How have you been lately?

[second_destiny]

[It doesn't register with Asem, though. He's not from that kind of culture.]

...Huh. Well, if you say so...

Yeah, guess it has. Life's been peaceful the past few weeks. Things are going all right. How about you?

[eyewillprotect]

I'm doing well!

[Because he's here with her-- Wait, where did that thought come from?

...Oh well.]

If you're free right now, maybe we could spend some time together? You know, to catch up.

[second_destiny]

Sure. Sounds like a really good idea. Anything specific you want to do? I could go for just about anything.

[eyewillprotect]

How about... spending some time at a café? I know of a good one nearby.

[second_destiny]

Works for me! Just lead the way.

[eyewillprotect]

Okay! It's over this way.

[She begins walking in the direction of the café, her arms behind her back. There's a slight spring to her step - she must be in a really great mood.]

[second_destiny]

[Asem follows. He notices the extra spring in her step.]

Did something good happen recently?

[eyewillprotect]

Something good? ...I guess you could say that.

[Bluuuush.]

[second_destiny]

[There it is again.]

Well, um...if you're happy, that's all the better. At least I think so.

[eyewillprotect]

["I think so"?]

Is something wrong?

[second_destiny]

Huh? No, why?

[He doesn't see anything wrong with...well, anything relevant.]

[eyewillprotect]

...No, I'm sorry. I must have misinterpreted.

[It just wouldn't do if this was making him uncomfortable. She wants to spend time with him, but it's no good if it's awkward...

Thankfully, the café is coming up - it's a cozy looking place that serves the typical café-fare, with small sandwiches and desserts to supplement the much fuller selection of teas, coffees, and other related drinks.]

That's it up ahead. Have you ever been there before, Asem?

[second_destiny]

[Asem shakes his head.]

No, never crossed my mind to go there. Is this one of your favorite places?

[eyewillprotect]

Yes. I found that if you ask, you can even purchase maccha tea here. It's a little expensive, but it's a nice treat on a cold day.

[second_destiny]

Maccha tea? I've never heard of that kind. What's it like?

[eyewillprotect]

It's a tea that is finely ground into powder and served after it is whisked. In my country, we often use it for tea ceremonies, so it can be highly prized... But here, they just go through the steps to make it.

It's also supposed to be healthy for you, but for the most part I just enjoy the taste.

[second_destiny]

Huh. All right, sounds worth a try. Especially since I've never had any kind of eastern tea before.

[eyewillprotect]

So you'll try it too?

[She seems pleased to hear this! Stepping into the shop now~]

I hope you can enjoy it as much as I do!

[second_destiny]

[Asem holds the door open for Aoi, then follows her in. They quickly take a seat.]

Okay, what to have...

[eyewillprotect]

If you're going to have maccha tea, it usually tastes best with something sweeter to balance the taste.

[Aoi at least seems to have already decided on her own order.]

[second_destiny]

Sweeter, eh? Thanks. That makes it a lot easier.

[He sets the menu down.]

[eyewillprotect]

[Which leaves waiting for the waitress, but that's okay, because it's nice to have even more one-on-one time with Asem.]

So what have you been up to lately, Asem?

[second_destiny]

Just everyday stuff. Getting groceries, work, checking up on the Gundam... I've been doing rounds in the 13th Hour every couple of days, too.