[closed] we shape our buildings; thereafter, they shape us

[ignoreher]

WHO: Malkuth & Others
WHAT: Various threads for April (hmu for starters if needed!!!)
WHERE: Pretty much anywhere
WHEN: Anytime during April
WARNINGS: probable violence, drinking, cannibalism, sex, spoilers for Lobotomy Corporation & Library of Ruina will be marked as needed

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[ignoreher]

[ the worst thing is she has no notebook to write these things down in... let her do it on her notes app from her implants. she can remember to check that later probably when she's exhausted for the day. ]

Reading and stargazing! How romantic of you, Winter, though I'm a little biased -- I work as a Librarian [ regular ol' librarian definitely nothing important about it ] back home, so I got pretty fond of the same. Though I've never looked up at the stars before -- not for a lack of trying, I just... wasn't really in a place where I could see them.

[ ... you can't really here either, unless you go far out... ]

[icyspicy]

A librarian, really? [ He does not hear that capital L, so he has no reason to suspect her library is anything but normal. ] Well, then you and I are going to get along quite swimmingly.

A shame about the stars, though. I’ve only been here for a short while and I already miss seeing them. “Light pollution,” right?

[ignoreher]

Right! I wish we could stay out a little longer here, I bet you can see every single one that's ever existed with how dark it must get.

[ not that it's gonna stay dark for long but it sure will be pretty later at night. ]

Maybe there's a planetarium back in the city we can visit? It's not the same, but I hear they're pretty educational.

[icyspicy]

[ Oh, he didn’t think of that, and makes a mental note to try to be back outside by the time it gets dark. Any glimpse of the sky is sure to be a welcome one. ]

If I may… what’s a planetarium?

[ Sorry he’s a ye old. ]

[ignoreher]

I haven't gone myself, but apparently they're domed spaces where stars and other celestial bodies are projected above the heads of a seated audience. I think with Neo Tokyo's technology, they might be able to put us right in the galaxy...

[ that'd be cool. like, malkuth would be happy with just seeing the stars themselves, but that'd be pretty cool. ]

[icyspicy]

Oh... an imitation will never quite feel the same, but I can imagine it's still a wonder to behold.

[ He's now Extra Determined to survive this mission to track down a planetarium. ]

[ignoreher]

[ yeah, take your boyfriend to it and malkuth'll take march. no one else is gonna bring either of them there and they deserve stars. ]

That's my thought, too. I guess I'll see who wants to go with me sometime, I'm not lacking in... friendly acquaintances.

[icyspicy]

[ Oh. He gives her a very confused look. ]

Would you not want to go together?

[ignoreher]

Huh?

[ ... huh???? ]

Oh, I mean... Yeah! Of course! I just didn't think... I mean, usually when I bring up stuff like that, it's like... how do I put it. [ oh gosh ] I'm the one who drags people around? I feel kind of bad about it, so I didn't want to push you into feeling like you had to go with me or anything like that.

[icyspicy]

You needn't worry at all. I want to see the stars, you want to see the stars. It only makes sense that we seek them out together, hm? I'd hate to leave you out.

[ When an extrovert makes another extrovert friend. ]

[ignoreher]

[ my god............ she has TWO OF THEM NOW....... finally. finally. ]

Winter... I'm so sorry. I misjudged you entirely. The reason your beauty isn't on the outside because it's shining from within.

[ girl ]

[icyspicy]

[ The way he just stops walking to stare at her. ]

Excuse you?

[ignoreher]

Yes?

[ she turns, asking, like she hadn't said anything wrong. ]

[icyspicy]

What do you mean "your beauty isn't on the outside"?

[ Girl are you BLIND. ]

[ignoreher]

You're not my type, that's all.

[ sorry. ]

Like, you are pretty, Winter, but I like your spirit way more than your face!

[icyspicy]

[ He's got a whole foot of height on her, so he leans down to get on her level, hands on his hips. His gaze is narrowed, scrutinizing. ]

As long as we agree that I'm pretty.

[ That seems to be the only sticking point here. ]

[ignoreher]

[ oh good, she doesn't get nervous when he bends down unlike every other tall per... no. there's a fucking trend to the people she's asked to lean down and they have. she's not connecting this shit. ]

You shouldn't put so much stock into what others say. If you know you're pretty, why be bothered if someone else calls you just okay?

[icyspicy]

Me? No, no, don't misunderstand. I'm not bothered in the least.

[ Like, Vergilius was so much meaner to him and he just laughed about it. ]

I was simply worried that you'd gone blind.

[ignoreher]

Oh, you're so full of yourself! [ but it's teasing, laughing a bit. ] No wonder March got annoyed at you.

[ though again, malkuth's fine with it. kind of funny to listen to. ]

I guess I'll ask you then, since you're a judge of all things beautiful... am I plain or pretty?

[icyspicy]

[ His brows pinch together, and he seems to be genuinely confused over the question. ]

What do you mean? You’re lovely.

[ignoreher]

So she wasn't just biased...

[ nevermind the




other guys who have said as much too. mm. ]

Alright, I'm lovely then. Appearances weren't super important where I'm from, so I didn't really develop a sense for it growing up... I've been sort of figuring out what I like, and what others consider attractive too.

[icyspicy]

[ Why is it that Winter and March are the ones whose opinions matter? Not that he'd complain, but. ]

Ah, I see. And I'm very clearly not your type.

[ Clearly. ]

If I may, what is your type?

[ignoreher]

[ because their confidence is that powerful.

the question does cause her to pause a moment, staring at herself in one of those haunted mirrors before she distinctly turns Away. nope. she can't see the expressions she's making. ]

Oh, I... I don't know.

[ but now she's thinking about it.

and she does know, heart aching with memories that are, that aren't, that are hers. ayin had been... ]

... Reliable and strong, always looking towards the future. Striking eyes and a nice smile, even if it might not be shown as much. Kind too, even if they don't-- I don't know, speak it? Actions over words kind of thing.

[ a beat, playing with her hair. ]

I don't really mind people who tease me either, actually. It's kind of fun for some reason.

[icyspicy]

[ This girl...

She might not want to look at her own expression but Winter can see it clear as day. One raven colored brow lifts. ]

You're thinking of someone specific, aren't you?

[ignoreher]

Kind of. He never liked me back though-- or I should say he never really saw me in the first place, even though I was always looking at him.

[ her painful first love in her painful first life. malkuth sighs and plays with her hands behind her back. ]

There were more important things happening though, so I've never faulted him for it. And he had someone he liked, too.