TRAVEL LOG #7

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TRAVEL LOG #7

CONTENT WARNINGS: memory manipulation, nausea, headaches, references to hunting

▶ 001. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY.

As the last dregs of summer fade into the beginning of true Fall in Neo Tokyo, Outsiders wake up to the sound of sirens blaring, the call coming through their implants - there's no time for relaxation, not when the world still needs to be saved. As soon as everyone has gathered for the debriefing, Yamakawa explains their next destination: a request for aid has been sent by a civilian militia group in Windsor, England, and it's a desperate plea for support for an ongoing kaiju crisis.

While LILITH doesn't have a branch in the area, they're able to work with their contact to ensure that a data portal is set up for the easy transportation of Outsiders from the main base. Travelling feels a little bit easier compared to before, but the common side effects still remain - a little nausea, some headaches, dizziness and some minor glitching. It seems as if caffeine is a solution, and upon arrival, Outsiders are offered a cup of tea to get them settled.

Weirdly, unlike previous teleportation, physical touch seems to make the symptoms worse, rather than better. Anyone attempting the usual form of intimacy will find that being close to people, especially those they’re most comfortable with, will feel strangely awkward, leaving them with an uneasy sensation and the urge to take a step back.

As this is another warp rather than air travel, Outsiders will be asked to bring only what they deem necessary on this journey. Yamakawa reminds the Outsiders that, once they arrive, further supplies will be sent; both those that the outsiders request, and additional medical supplies for the militia in England to support them in their ongoing quest.

Everyone will be given the standard 24 hours to pack and prepare for departure. Once the time is up, Outsiders are transported to the arrival point... In Windsor Castle.

▶ 002. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE.

Upon arriving in the bailey of the castle, a beautiful woman who introduces herself as Gwen approaches. She welcomes the Outsiders to her base of operations, promising to provide beds and food for everyone. She’s quick to give an overview of why they’ve been summoned to the castle and what the problem is: they’re a militia group who are fighting against a large kaiju that is threatening the remains of the civilian population of the United Kingdom. They need help from the Outsiders to put the kaiju (and the rebels that are supporting it) down so that peace can continue. With how few people they have capable of fighting, they turned to LILITH in desperation.

As the Outsiders are directed to one of the wings of the castle to settle in, some might notice something… Off. While all the Outsiders who had agreed to go to the mission are present and accounted for, some members of their group are acting a little odd. When spoken to, they behave the same in terms of personality, but some of the things they’re saying are strange, or don’t sound right…

Some Outsiders have come to believe that they have always lived in Neo Tokyo, and don’t remember any other life. They’re convinced that this is the truth, and any attempt to dissuade them is met with resistance, both of the Outsiders feeling nauseated, with the risk of migraines developing. It doesn’t seem as if anything works to break this strange sickness, no matter what is attempted.

That might be a problem to deal with later.

Once bunks have been agreed on (and they will need to share rooms), Outsiders are given free rein to explore Windsor Castle. Gwen - and her generals, a group of women who can often be found around her, peering over maps, reports and other paperwork, giving advice and arguing about the best course of action - tell Outsiders that it would be best to stay within the castle walls, due to the threats of smaller kaiju outside the base. They do ask that, if they have spare time, that they help the people around the castle as much as they can, as there’s a lot of upkeep to do, and they’re running low on people thanks to their failed missions.

The castle is large, and beautifully decorated with medieval tapestries that have clung to their existence despite the impact of time. There are various locations of interest that the Outsiders are welcome to nose their way around: a library, filled with hundreds of books; the stable, where various horses of different kinds can be found (and ridden!); the outskirts around the bailey, with various small dogs; the feasting hall, where meals are served (mostly farm grown foods, and very limited meats) and, finally, the garrison (which, at the moment, only the non-afflicted Outsiders are permitted into, for ‘the safety of the others), with medieval weaponry on the walls.

▶ 003. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE.

As the Outsiders settle in, the influence of the strange memory manipulation becomes stronger. Outsiders who are convinced they’ve been in this world their entire lives may grow more determined about it, and find strength in talking about their strange new memories. Anyone attempting to convince them otherwise will likely find themselves ostracised and left to the generous mercy of the civilians around the castle. Either way, both sets of Outsiders are generally welcomed around the castle.

The accommodation is good, but there are a few minor issues. Some of the dishes the Outsiders are served taste a little off (perhaps the lack of spice?) and locals urge their guests to stay away from some areas of the castle. If they do decide to go there despite the warnings, there doesn’t seem to be anything amiss. Maybe it’s a British thing?

There are a huge amount of things that need doing around the castle, and the native population are more than happy to encourage the Outsiders to take part and help them with what little resources they have remaining. If Outsiders volunteer to help, they’re informed about the many odd jobs that need doing around the castle and how they can support the locals:

OPERATION: CAN WE FIX IT?

Outsiders are tasked with helping to repair and, in some cases, reinforce the wall surrounding the castle and the bailey.

It’s clearly been damaged from kaiju attacks, and some areas are more damaged than others.

There are limited amounts of brick, so there may be a need to go out on a reconnaissance mission to gather more supplies.

Outsiders will be rewarded with carved items from the civilians - dogs, horses, dragons, and lions.

OPERATION: WE’RE GOING ON A KAIJU HUNT.

Outsiders are asked to go out in small groups to deal with the small, minor kaiju that have been threatening the castle.

The threat is a mixture of various wild kaiju, including vicious wild deer, boar, foxes and badgers. Some are more dangerous than others, and most attack on sight.

Outsiders will be rewarded with small gifts from the civilians - gloves with sheep wool interiors, large cotton blankets and, if they bring back their kills, fresh kaiju meat meals.

OPERATION: CLAYSON’S FARM.

Outsiders are asked to help the castle farmers for the upcoming months, both the livestock and the crops themselves.

The calves will need to be weaned (which might include chasing them around a field), wool from ewes clipped and harvesting the winter wheat, potato and sugar beet before planting the new crop.

Outsiders will be rewarded with small gifts from the farmers - bouquets of dried flowers, their first choice of the harvested crops, bottles of homemade cider, and even naming some of the livestock after the most helpful.

OPERATION: THE GRAVEYARD SHIFT (AU’D CHARACTERS ONLY).

Outsiders are asked to tend to a graveyard deep in the back area of the castle, surrounded by forests.

They will need to clean the graves, tidy up anything that has been left behind, check the records are accurate and pay their respects.

Outsiders will be rewarded with a broach in a strange horse shape from Gwen herself, who says it will permit them into some of the closed off areas of the castle. This includes the ‘spa’ (where the water is always cold); the ballroom (where the curtains are too heavy to move, so it’s always dark) and a special dining hall (which none of the cooking staff seem to know exists).

OPERATION: A PROPER GANDER (NON-AU’D CHARACTERS ONLY).

Outsiders are asked to deal with the rebel propaganda that’s popped up around the castle.

They will need to clean the graffiti, remove posters, try and track down where they’re getting in and ensure none remains.

Outsiders will be rewarded with Turkish Delight candies (hand-delivered by Gwen, as it’s her own personal recipe), nightly offers of hot chocolate and their choice of art supplies so they can add their own murals to the castle (once approved by the generals, of course).

There are dozens of other odd jobs that need done, too, and Outsiders can find themselves tasked with almost any minor task that they can imagine - from novice carpentry, to cleaning, to taking care of the corgi population to even exercising the horses. There are no limits to how helpful the Outsiders can be to their temporary home.

Throughout this time, Gwen and her generals are preparing for the upcoming mission and sharing briefs with the Outsiders as they gear up: there’s been a trace of the beast somewhere near Egham, ironically called the “Enchanted Forest”. If the Outsiders attempt to probe Gwen or question her for specifics, she’ll shrug them off, for now; there simply isn’t enough time to answer everyone personally, and she’s incredibly busy.

▶ 004. HASTY PREPARATION.

Not long into the Outsiders’ stay at the castle, a scouting report comes back with alarming news: the kaiju is on the move and seems to have more humans under its control, preparing to launch a counterattack on the castle and the people within. The generals, Gwen leading the charge, are quick to gather their weapons and supplies and start to consider a way of fighting back before the worst happens: the castle is laid siege.

Everyone in the castle is suddenly part of a whirlwind of motion, all trying to plan the counterattack and how to deal with the kaiju before it’s too late. Gwen is more than willing to listen to what the Outsiders have to say as spokespeople for LILITH, and due to their experience in dealing with kaiju in the past; she’s keen to know what they’ve tried, what worked, and what didn’t work.

The next few days have the castle in preparation mode. Weapons are checked, books on tactics and histories are revised to see for any weaknesses that might have been missed, and Outsiders are encouraged to do whatever they can to help, just as they have been before.

It’s as hard to get Gwen and her generals alone as it was before, but there’s a general feeling of finality around the keep; this could be it. She does make an announcement a day before the march:

"My men and I have discovered what may be causing the strange... Affliction your friends are suffering from, dear soldiers of LILITH. The kaiju seems to have the power to influence emotion, and memory along with it. A previous attack left a relic in the beast, which has healing properties: it is this that will cure your friends. We must defeat the monster and bring this relic home, with all swiftness."

Killing this kaiju might be the only way to free the Outsiders from its influence.

This might be the final push to get rid of the kaiju forever.

▶ AFTERWORD.

This Travel Log #7!

Due to the nature of the final prompt, the Kaiju RNG will be posted in a few days to allow for time for Outsiders to gather clues and plan a counterattack against the kaiju.

The clues Outsiders receive (both AU and non-AU options) will be vital for charting a course for tackling this kaiju, so please add your suggestions (and ICly +1 other people's) before the 10th at the latest. We strongly encourage players to coordinate their clues together ICly to come up with solutions!

The planned attack will be based on character suggestions using this comment.

All comments in this event count for 2 points towards October AC. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask them below.

EVENT BREAKDOWN/RECAP (CLICK TO EXPAND)

1. IT’S (NOT) LONDON, BABY: Outsiders are awoken to the siren alerting them to a mission and are transported to England to help a militia group with a kaiju problem.

2. AN OUTSIDER WALKS INTO A CASTLE: Outsiders meet the leader of the group, Gwen, who urges them to get settled in. Some Outsiders begin to have strange issues with their memories, and side effects when challenged.

3. IT HAS A GREAT KNIGHT-LIFE: While they settle in, Outsiders are tasked with helping the organization out with various tasks with various rewards for their hard work.

4. HASTY PREPARATION: Gwen and her men prepare for a final counterattack against the kaiju with LILITH's support, and ask the Outsiders to suggest ways to track down and kill the threat to their people. They must retrieve a relic embedded in the kaiju to free their friends.

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when he's back in neo tokyo. we'll call it 'tough love'

[gorb]

Another boy to eat me out of house and home?

( Without any heat. There's one thing about Geto that remains constant and that's the nurturing side of him. He is a man prone to caretaking. Yuta will have been invited to many dinners. Tasuke too. And the rest of Yuji's brood. He really should get a bigger apartment if he keeps planning to host all these teenagers. He wonders if they'd let him in the kitchen of the castle. Probably not, but it's something he'll think about. )

In a way? ( Gently, and without pushing. Yuta should know that he can tell Geto anything. But he also knows strongarming the quiet ones doesn't always work. So he favours teasing. ) You'll get wrinkles if you keep it up.

it's perfect tbh

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Afraid so if you want him to listen.

[ It's a good-natured response though he does look somewhat apologetic about it. All of them are plenty familiar with Geto's (beloved) cooking so he knows that there's no way Tasuke could resist whatever Geto might ask of him for long when there's the promise of that by the end of it. But his teacher really does so much for so many of them, they're due for another joint effort to organize something to appreciate his presence in their lives. He'll have to keep it in mind for when everything's returned to normal and they get back home. For now...

The teasing joke gets a wan smile out of him, the attempt to lighten the mood appreciated even if it's not particularly effective. There's even more hesitance now as Yuta starts. ]

It's just... [ Give him a moment as he grapples with how to say what he wants to say and to gather the courage to admit something aloud that he's never done before, looking away and worrying at his bottom lip with his teeth briefly as he does. ] I've had... feelings for Tasuke before and I thought I'd gotten over them, but I guess this all made them— come back? Or maybe they were never gone.

[ More and more it feels like it's the latter and that makes the guilt all the worse. ]

I don't know what to do, Sensei. I love Rika-chan too and I don't want to hurt her or do anything that might ruin the friendship between the three of us.

[ He can't bear to lose either of them (not again) and it's obvious to him now that he can't just pretend the feelings aren't there and hope they go away when that clearly hasn't worked. It leaves him at such a loss, his heart in a bind. ]

[gorb]

( It both is and isn't what he's expecting. A part of him wants to laugh, though he shoves that down quickly. It isn't Yuta's fault, Geto has just been far too aware of the teenage romantic drama these last few years. He's watched so many crushes ebb and flow, Yuji somehow the worst offender. It makes sense though. These kids are so full of heart. They flock to each other. )

I see.

( He does not. It's not like he's been lucky in love. Though maybe there's a reason for that. )

They're serious then? Your feelings for Tasuke-san. They must be if you're even comprehending the fall out. ( Yuta's affection for Rika is something that's been at the core of him since the get-go. He still remembers the boy's little shadow at any of their earlier lessons. He'd always assumed they were a matching set. ) Do you think either of them know?

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[ Thanks for not laughing, Geto-sensei. He already feels mortified enough admitting this all out loud for someone else to hear, laughter would have made him want the ground to swallow him whole. The calm understanding Yuta receives instead helps ease the wave of flighty nerves that passes through the moment the words have left his mouth. It makes the gentle questions that follow easier to answer in turn, too. ]

Mm, they are.

[ Back when he was first becoming cognizant of his feelings, it was easier to think of them as a passing fancy, of just noticing and appreciating things about his best friend and realizing that he can see a guy in that light too—normal teenage stuff to go through—but with how those feelings have returned and increased in intensity, there's no way around them anymore. They're serious. ]

I'm... not sure. They know me better than anyone, so they might? Rika-chan always seems to know things about me before even I do and Tasuke, he... [ Looking back, there have been Incidents in the past that possibly suggest: ] He might feel the same. Maybe.

[ It could just be selfish wishful thinking on his part though. ]

[gorb]

( A thoughtful sound. )

She's a shrewd girl. Have either of their behaviours changed the last few months, do you think? If you believe Rika might already know and she hasn't been difficult then maybe there's something in that. ( He's aware somehow that he's not exactly the kind of person to ask this of. He jokes with Silco about finding a man all the time, but he finds most of the people he meets somewhat lacking. There is a significant and difficult set of expectations to meet when it comes to matters of the heart, and so far there has been no one. He doesn't mind it, but he doesn't have practical experience to fall back on.

He almost wants to tell Yuta to grab onto both sets of hands while he can. Life is too difficult to deny himself something. But that's not exactly typical. )

Have they been acting different around each other?

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[ Yuta knows that turning to Geto may be the odd choice here when his teacher has always been single, but he's the one adult in his life that he trusts the most. Any advice and insight he gives has always been something Yuta takes to heart and it has not led him astray thus far. Maybe it should be Yuji he should be turning to, but with him affected and not wanting to talk to him, that seems out of the question. Besides, asking him how he got over his crush on Yuta doesn't feel like a very considerate thing to do. Seeing how long it's been there, Yuta doesn't think he can get over his crush on Tasuke anyhow.

He takes a moment to really consider the question and reflect on the past few months, trying to pinpoint anything that might have been out of the norm for them and— ]

Hmm no, I don't think so. They've still been treating each other the same.

[ They've come a long way from how they were often butting heads when they were children just getting to know the boy who saved Yuta from some bullies and she'd felt threatened by someone else taking up Yuta's attention. He's not blind to the fact she can sometimes be... difficult to deal with in all her wilful ways in general, but Tasuke's been an exception for years now. That hasn't changed. She hasn't seemed upset or different. If anything, beyond the occasional confusion, she's been calmer since they got to Windsor which he's contributed to her being mindful of Tasuke's state.

Which is a good sign? Or maybe a sign that she doesn't atually know? It's hard to say, but: ]

She's been letting Tasuke share the bed with us, too.

[ Which sounds like an absolutely wild thing to just drop, but it isn't that weird when sharing a bed whenever space/circumstances required it has always been an easy thing growing up together. The circumstances now just being Tasuke's surgery leaving him with such a need for physical comfort. Although Yuta figured that would pass as time went on and Tasuke recovered, the clinginess just seems to be getting worse and they've yet to stop cramming three people into one bed.

(Neither of them know that it's because Tasuke's body is that of a Servant running out of mana, leeching off of his cursed energy through the closeness.) ]

NOT HERE.

[misclassed]

[ good fucking luck with this one, geto ]

[gorb]

So she doesn't perceive him as a threat.

( Either because she does not think Yuta will leave her for Tasuke or it truly doesn't matter to her. He hums a little, nonchalant, letting his thoughts turn over the matter. )

I'll admit you're an inseparable unit in many ways, Yuta-kun, I'm not entirely surprised. You've always inspired that loyalty in people, though with the two of them it's certainly reached a fervour. ( Rika sometimes came across a little too sharp when it came to Yuta's defence, but he doesn't fault anyone that. The boy is kind, he's soft-hearted, someone should protect that. ) Do you know what you want?

( It might be easier to steer it as long as he's no longer afraid to rock the boat. )

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[ He shakes his head at the statement because no, she doesn't. Hasn't in many years. Rika allows Tasuke in her space like she does no one else besides Yuta and Tasuke lets her push him around in a way no one else would get away with in turn. They're friends and they love each other, of that Yuta is certain. She might not have said it out loud, had hid her hurt behind airs of petulant petty anger, but she had missed Tasuke just as much as he did in the period that he had been gone from their lives.

Which is what makes this all the more difficult. He doesn't want to do anything to jeopardize what they have and can't bear the thought of going back to having to miss one of them. It's unthinkable. So 'inseparable unit' indeed. Although he can't help but flush a little, heat blooming his cheeks and lingering in the tips of his ears, when Geto says he isn't entirely surprised and goes on to talk about the loyalty he's inspired, protesting faintly. ]

Ah, that's— I'm just really lucky to have them in my life.

[ He doesn't really know what he's done to earn them, but he's dedicated himself to being the best he can be for them; to be able to help heal their hurts and fight by their sides. It's the least he could do for all the times they've protected him while growing up.

The question that follows catches him off guard a bit even though it's probably one that was to be expected. Does he know what he wants? Yes, of course. The answer, it feels like, is both the most simplest and most complicated thing in the world all at once. ]

I... I want to be with both of them. That's so greedy and selfish of me, isn't it? It feels unfair to them...

[ They deserve to have that one special person that can be all theirs without needing to share with anyone. Yet the heart wants what it wants and Yuta's is an esurient little monster. ]

[gorb]

Some people might say it is.

( There's no real way around that. They have to be aware that to a great many people whatever shape they take will always be strange. Geto does not let this hard truth lie for very long though. Instead he merely shrugs his shoulder, nonchalant. ) But then when has that ever mattered, Yuta-kun? People will always find some reason to be cruel, you might as well make it something that feels good for you than let them pick one at random. Besides, haven't I taught you well enough? Those fists could make a good point if you needed to.

( Maybe he shouldn't be advocating for violence, but Geto has always been fair-minded enough that if someone brings it to their door then of course it can be dolled back out. )

You're doing a lot of assuming for them anyway. Maybe they wouldn't take it as the way you're thinking. Maybe what's fair is giving them the chance to decide too. They love you, that much is obvious. I don't think you'll lose them to this. And I don't believe that keeping it secret is the answer either. Then it just festers. So it depends on if you're brave enough. And I think I've spent enough time around you to know that you are. One of the bravest souls I know, in fact. So don't let fear take something you want. It isn't worth it.

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[ He knows that and yet hearing it spoken aloud in another (trusted) person's voice has his heart on the verge of sinking even if he's well-aware of the selfishness and strangeness of such an arrangement. Fortunately, he's spared the actual plunge as Geto continues, listening quietly and only interjecting once to offer a staunch confirmation. ]

You have.

[ Violence does not tend to be Yuta's first or preferred answer to anything, but he came to Geto to learn for a reason. It can't always be avoided, sometimes it's just plain necessary, and he's been taught by the very best. He's plenty willing to put that to good use if he deems it necessary. (And defending Rika and Tasuke will always be a worthy cause to put what he's learned into practice; the whole reason why.)

He takes everything Geto goes on to say in carefully, finding himself soothed by the reassurances and confidence that his teacher has in him. Geto is right. Of course he is. The simple answer to his conundrum being 'just talk to them' might have been obvious, but his own fears and worries have kept him at bay. Sometimes he just needs someone to help him get out of his own head and push him past his anxieties. Geto's always been so good at it and Yuta feels better for having brought this to him.

He knows he is loved by Rika and Tasuke and, come what may, he can at least trust in that. He'll have to find a good moment to talk to them. Probably after the mission when they get back home will be best.

For now, he takes in a deep breath and exhales it slowly, letting the heavy tension that's been plaguing him ebb away with it so that the grateful smile he offers Geto is genuinely lighter. ]

... Thank you, Sensei. You always know just what to say. You're right. I'll let them know how I feel.

[gorb]

( It's easy to loop his arm over Yuta's shoulder, tug him close in a sideways hug. )

You know you always have a place with us if they need time, mm? But I don't think it will come to that, Yuta-kun. From what I know about you and your friends you can weather any storm you encounter. ( It isn't false confidence. He's proud of these boys. The world didn't necessarily set them up for kindness. But they try, they persevere. ) However if you think your feelings for Tasuke-san will stop me bullying the brat -.

( He smiles, cheeky and sharp-toothed. )

Someone here has to ignore his charms. You teens are hopeless.

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[ Yuta is reeled in with no resistance whatsoever, already happily leaning in the second the arm gets thrown around his shoulder. He's even going as far to sink into the relief he feels by briefly dropping his head on Geto's shoulder, letting grateful affection bleed into the easy gesture. ]

I do. [ He knows he's always welcome at Geto's apartment. The reminder is still appreciated though and the continued faith Geto has in them is heartening to hear. He really doesn't know what he would do without his beloved teacher in his life. ] I'll let you know how it goes.

[ Because keeping him in the loop after such great dispensing of advice is the least Yuta can do, whichever way his eventual confession might shake out. As for bullying Tasuke... He laughs a little. ]

I wouldn't dream of it, Sensei. [ Teacher's pet ass, sorry to the bestie. ] But be gentle for a little bit, please? Even if he hides it, the surgery's been hard on him.

[gorb]

I'll hold off on shaking him by the ankles just for you.

( And also because he is and always will be a mother hen. That remains no matter which universe he's stuck in. In this one these boys are important to him, and that means no matter the temperament he'll hover. )

I really do think it will be fine, Yuta-kun. There are very few precious things left in this world, but the love that exists in all of you is something to be nourished. Even if that means being brave enough to let it grow a new form.

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Thanks, Sensei. I appreciate it.

[ Said so very genuinely with a brightened smile to match. Not that he thinks Geto's bullying will be that bad or anything his best friend won't be able to handle, but Yuta can't help his own worrying and coddling when he's seen Tasuke struggling with his headaches whenever it's just the three of them together firsthand.

His smile grows a little more abashed and uncertain, though he nods all the same at the reassurance. ]

I hope so. I don't know what it will mean for our future... [ Not when he was set to marry Rika. Their future plans had been so simple and this is definitely going to complicate them. ] But so long as we can stay together, it will be all right.

[ If Geto's faith in them is right and this doesn't drive them apart, then surely. They've managed so far. ]

[gorb]

You'll manage. You're all strong kids.

( He has faith in them. And if he needs to lock them in a room to make them sort it out ... well, the studio has plenty. )

Take the next downtime for yourself, mm? Do something fun all three of you. If LILITH tries to enlist us you can tell them to fuck off. Tell them I said so, mm?

[copy]

[ Yuta's not certain if he would consider himself all that strong—not when he's spared the hardships his friends have gone through, the loss of his own parents something he can't even remember—but he nods all the same before he finds himself laughing at the rather crude instruction, more of the previous tension shed with the sound. ]

I'm not sure it works that way, Geto-sensei.

[ Refusing LILITH's call just to go do something fun would not fly well. (Not to mention that Yuta's far too responsible to ever do such a thing.) ]

But we'll do our best to take some time for ourselves. Hopefully we'll make it back in time for Halloween. I know Rika-chan was planning to get us all matching costumes.

[gorb]

Oh, matching costumes.

( He's going to have absolutely zero problem dating the two of them, Geto's sure. )

Well, make sure to swing by, mm? I'd like to see them.

[copy]

[ Matching costumes. And yet Yuta remains oblivious and fretful because obviously it's totally normal to have a best friend involved in everything you and your girlfriend do like that, right? Right. ]

Sure! We'll stop by and show you. Tasuke might demand a treat though.

[ So fair warning.

But maybe it's for the better that this was never meant to be. It would have been embarrassing for Sugawara Yuta to have to keep his word and show up on Geto's doorstep in the monster maid costumes this imaginary version of Rika had planned for them. ]

[gorb]

ooc: i think this is a good place to stop this but i'm also real sad we'll never see the monster maid costume haha.

[copy]

ooc ▎ sure thing, this works as a good stopping point for me! and the real tragedy here is definitely the loss of halloween plans... but who knows, maybe a style upgrade glitch will make it happen someday yet. (｡•̀ᴗ-)

( but for the record: it was going to be frankenstein's monster maid (kimono style) for yuta, werewolf maid (obligatory skimpy style) for tasuke, and vampire maid (long western style) for rika. )

[gorb]

ooc: amazing, beautiful. i am sad we will never witness it.