OPEN MINGLE: September 25-30

[imsorey]

[Although the month is drawing to a close, there's still plenty to do--such as clearing out the last few rabites, working on constructing portions of the new and improved base, sharing various information gleaned from the month's efforts, and make sure to have some downtime in between all of that. Getting a sun tan before fall fully sets in is important too!]

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CLOSED TO THE ZESTIES

[sparrowfeather]

[ they're all camped out in their room, because where else would they be, and rose has taken it upon herself to make a pillow fort big enough to drape over all four of them, never mind that there's not too much personal space under here. she's sitting cross-legged next to alisha, opposite of sorey and mikleo, and between them are three clear glasses and the tall bottle of alcohol that sorey had managed to bring back from the monolith. mikleo talked to her about the option of distilling it, too, but both he and sorey told her it'd be a lot more time-consuming, so this is the short term until the long term pays off.

honestly, god knows how long this was sitting where sorey found it, but that's irrelevant. it's alcohol, it's there, and it's Bonding Time. ]

All right! Everyone's rounded up!

[ and by bonding, she means it's time to stop thinking about all this complicated being-on-an-alien-planet stuff, relax, and above all, get sorey and alisha wasted with her. no peer pressure here! none. poor mikleo was serious about insisting that someone needs to supervise, but rose has a feeling that seeing sorey tipsy let alone drunk will make it worth it. besides, mikleo promised rose he'd let her hit him up, too, next time there's no risk of sorey and alisha getting too drunk to stand up after like one gulp. they'll be total lightweights. rose just Knows these things. ]

So, shall I do the honors?

[ she's pouring the three of them shots before anyone has time to answer. of course she'll do the honors. ]

It'd suck doing this alone, so I'll go ahead and propose a toast. To being stuck here together!

[ she clinks her glass to sorey's with a giddy smile before chasing it down in one swift gulp. not bad. ]

[aspearing]

[ Alisha can't help but pause when Rose announces what they're toasting to, pulling her drink closer to her afterwards. Was that something to celebrate? ... Well, perhaps. Like this, they're all together. It wasn't an opportunity that they would've had back at home. And... She's rather happy to help everyone like this - to further do what they can. ]

... To being here together. [ She agrees with a small smile. ]

Though, there's many other things we can celebrate to, can't we?

[sparrowfeather]

What else did you have in mind, princess? We have all night.

[ rose is already pouring another drink, though, bless her. it's strong stuff but her tolerance is pretty high, so she's good, but these two, on the other hand... ]

[aspearing]

We made it out safe, didn't we? Perhaps to that.

[ Alisha'll drink slowly, however. The alcohol tastes a little too bitter to her for her to want to drink it quickly. ]

[sparrowfeather]

Sure! To that, too, then.

[ she doesn't care what they're toasting to as long as they all get to drink together! bonding, okay. ]

Also, a bit of advice? I know it isn't exactly tasty stuff, so getting it over with in one or two gulps is the most quick and effective way to get a good buzz going.

[ thanks, rose ]

[imsorey]

[raising his glass to hers, clinking them together before taking a sip. it's strong enough that he makes a tiny face of surprise.]

There's plenty to celebrate, in my opinion. We could make a whole list.

[aspearing]

Agreed. Though, I'd like to hear your reasons, as well.

[ Ah... Was he not expecting the taste to be bitter? She supposes that Sorey probably didn't have much experience with alcohol... ]

[imsorey]

[wine and chocolate alcohol have very different flavors and he faces he's making indicate he is still getting used to it. but he makes less faces the more he sips.]

Let's see...Making new friends, learning new things, seeing other planets, discovering new technologies, finding new books to read...that's a good start, right?

[imsorey]

[Ducking his head just a little more so that he fits properly inside of the makeshift pillowfort, he can't help but laugh at her dramatic flair. He should have known what he was getting into when he agreed to this, really.]

That's not a good toast! How about...to friendship and adventure?

[sparrowfeather]

[ rose rolls her eyes, but the giggle that escapes makes that pretty ineffective. ]

You are such a sap, Sorey. Alright, then. To friendship, adventure, and boring ass ruins.

[ and she is not wasting the least bit of time downing it in one gulp. ]

[imsorey]

The ruins were at least a little fun, it's okay to admit that much.

[He is smart enough to know not to try and chug alcohol, so he sips at his instead of downing it like Rose. BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY.]

[sparrowfeather]

Yeah, yeah. Whatever you say, you big nerd.

[ she knows he's used to her teasing by now. while sorey takes his sweet time, rose is already pouring herself more. ]

-- It's easier to just down it all at once. More effective that way.

[ she leans over, closer to sorey, just to give his shoulder an encouraging pat. go for it!!!! ]

[oneandmikleonly]

[Mikleo's leaning back a little (though not enough to collapse the pillow fort's walls), and he is supervising, more or less, arms folded. there's the tiniest of smiles on his face when he thinks no one's looking; while he doesn't have a glass of his own, he does make a gesture when she toasts like he's raising one.]

To new discoveries while we're here together, too.

[he kind of wonders if this is how a Lord of the Land feels when the people in their domain decide to party.]

[imsorey]

[Despite Rose's best attempts he is still just sipping at his drink, but he does raise his glass again and echo Mikleo's sentiments.]

To new discoveries! We've had a lot of those.

[oneandmikleonly]

You're having one right now, unless I missed something.

[imsorey]

[nodding, mock-serious (or maybe actually serious, it is Sorey)]

I'll probably have to wait a few hours before going over the findings for this one though.

I'M NOT HERE

[sparrowfeather]

[ rose is watching legit all of these soremiku shenanigans unfold without butting in and ruining it and she is so pleased. this is so good. ]

[sparrowfeather]

It looks like everyone has something to add. See? Isn't this nice?

[ rose smiles sweetly-- as sweet as any of rose's smiles can be-- before she starts drinking, taking bigger gulps than sorey and alisha combined.

maybe five whole minutes have passed before rose nudges mikleo, looking exasperated. ]

Mikleooo, Sorey and Alisha are being boring with the whole taking it slow thing. Make them lighten up.

[oneandmikleonly]

How--how do you want me to make them lighten up!?

[and also why him]

[imsorey]

[In between the construction and rabite removal, the ever-expanding base is a flurry of activity. Sorey does his best to stay out of everyone's way, but his comings and goings can't help but attract a bit of attention through the sheer bulk of supplies he carts into the base. A few coveted pillows and quilts make their way into a secure locker, away from any pesky rabites that may still be lurking around; no use in leaving them out to be eaten, after all. There is also an abundant variety of food avaliable that makes its way straight into the kitchen for storage. Despite his best efforts, though, there's always one or two cans of food rolling out into the hallways, which aren't that wide to begin with. Better keep an eye out.]

--Sorry! Can you get that?


((If you want to assume that your character helped bring stuff back you are more than welcome to!))

[despairing_hope]

[Komaeda now had about a month to settle into his new surroundings. Adjust from his previous state of being and get comfortable with the new conditions of this current world. Really it was quite a lot to do in a month! A lot had happened as well, an investigation, clothes eating critters, a cat invasion, and not to mention his own amazing discovery of the future Hope of all things! Or how he had come to think of the egg he had returned to base with. It was almost all rather exhausting. Currently he had probably been in this world longer than he had been on the island... it was such a strange thing to think about.

Either way he had settled in and there were a few things that were pretty noticeable because of it. For one he was obviously living in the library. The library was also very clean and orderly. The books were properly arranged and any books left out quickly found their way back to their proper home. The second thing was there was an addition to the decor of the library. It wasn't anything proudly displayed, but it sat in a corner, it's ever uncomfortable presence radiating like a cursed object. A jar with a severed hand was that new addition.

A severed hand with red nail polish.

These were his contributions to the library so far.]

[lightbulbvampire]

[A somewhat disheveled Kanaya dragged herself out of her room to take a break from sewing, maybe read a book or something, drop off some clothes she has made, show others she is still alive. Most of those thoughts go out the window once she sees the severed hand in the corner. Kanaya almost drops the stack of clothes she was delivering in shock. Even this was a little far for her.]

Nagito. Where did you get that hand?

[And where can she find the nail stylist?]

[despairing_hope]

Hm?

[He looked up from the corner he had more or less taken over, which happened to be the opposite side of where the hand resided. He had been reading a book with a few more beside him.]

Oh? That? That's a good question.... I'm not entirely sure. But it used to be attached to my arm! I know who it belongs to, but I don't really know them.

[lightbulbvampire]

...

[Kanaya has no words.]

At least the nails are nice? I suppose.

[She sighs and walks over to sit by him. She shifts the stack of clothing to her lap and looks at him.]

Do you feel like elaborating more, or would I be better off not knowing?

[This feels like one of those better off not knowing things.]

[lightbulbvampire]

Kanaya:> Have you seen this troll?

[Ever since Karkat, Hajime, and Reyna went on a trip to mountain Island and didn't return due to being stranded Kanaya has progressively gotten more and more worried. At first she thought that he was just too busy to reply to her messages. As a week passed she grew worried. The rabites and CSI:Subnautica trip proved to be excellent distractions, but with the rabites running out, Kanaya has nothing to keep her mind from coming up with progressively worse scenarios. Now Kanaya is going around looking more frazzled then usual and asking if anyone has seen Karkat. Someone should probably stop her before she starts putting up missing posters.]

Kanaya:> Stress Sew

[To sooth her now thoroughly frayed nerves, Kanaya has cooped herself up inside of her room to stress sew. She is only seen looking progressively worse during the times she goes out of the room to eat before going right back to sewing. A whole mountain of pillows is produced along with several sets of clothes for herself and others she has befriended or has become acquainted with on base. Someone should probably drag her out for some social interaction.]