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

[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.

[eyewillprotect]

Really? I've actually begun work patrolling at night. It just seemed like a much more useful job than serving at a restaurant... I thought it would be the best way for me to help the city.

Do you usually stay in certain districts? We might run into each other then.

[second_destiny]

Huh? No, I don't. I just go wherever. What about you?

["And are you restraining yourself and not charging headfirst into the fray?" he wants to ask.]

[eyewillprotect]

I've been assigned to patrol the Leo district, myself.

[And for the record, no she is not.]

[second_destiny]

Leo Ward? I don't think you'd find much action there. Must be pretty quiet.

[He's secretly thanking the chief of police for that assignment.]

[eyewillprotect]

[Whereas she on the other hand...]

It's true. But... in a way, that's good, too. It means that even at night, there can be peace sometimes.

[At least she's trying to stay optimistic?]

[second_destiny]

Yep. And preserving that peace is just as important as tracking down aggressors. Especially during war.

[eyewillprotect]

Mm... I'm glad I can help at all, even if it's just a little. [Swallowing that disappointment...

It's then that the waitress comes, and Aoi quickly orders maccha tea and a small cake along with it. Afterwards, she quickly picks up the conversation again.]

What about your work, Asem? How is it going?

[second_destiny]

[Asem places his order, too.]

Slow. It's bee pretty quiet lately, I think partly due to people not being around.

[eyewillprotect]

[Her expression falls a little.]

...We still don't even know where they went. I hope they are safe...

[second_destiny]

Me, too. Some of the people who went were friends of mine. If they end up getting hurt...

[eyewillprotect]

...We'll just have to be here for them when they return. I'm sure the hospital will be able to handle them, and some of us have healing powers as well...

[second_destiny]

Maybe...but I'd prefer they didn't get hurt in the first place. I've already made a vow to protect the people I care about, and I'm not going to falter.

[eyewillprotect]

...Mm. It would be great if they were all able to make it through safely.

For now, I'll keep praying.