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[OPEN] Love Shack

Characters: OPEN
Location: Nocturne Bazaar
Rating: Gen… Maybe. Don't do anything you wouldn't tell your mother about!
Time: April 3rd, April 4th
Description: The "attraction" was quite the hit last time. Who will you find yourself shacked up with now?

The island the Bazaar sits on is certainly big, but who thought they'd be able to fit an entire river on top of it? The line for the ride is just as large as you'd think it'd be, and it's been split in two with a tall screen to prevent people in both sides from seeing the other.

The staffers operating the line don't seem to care about making it grow; they're literally pulling people unlucky enough to wander too close and shoving them in a line before they can protest. You could try to get away, but the rest of the crowd's pushing impatiently forward and before long, you're up.

You might as well just get it over with. Hopefully the company's nice.

((ooc; this log takes place over both the first day and the second day. please use the subject line indicator [ NAME | DATE | OPEN/CLOSED ] and keep in mind that during the second day, characters will likely be under the effects of growing madness!))

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[ .. Huh. That voice was pretty familiar, almost as if it was-- ]

Yuri? [ She raised an eyebrow, apparently that was her form of surprise. She had lost him in the crowds earlier, but now he just suddenly was right there? .. Man, this was a really weird coincidence, and she wasn't sure what to think of it at all, but then again.. it was better than getting stuck with a stranger, right? ]

So this is where you went off to? [ not like it was his fault or anything that they got seperated, but still.. ]

I could ask you the same thing, Ange. Didn't know you liked this sort of ride. [ He chuckled. Honestly, he was a little relieved to see her here. The carnival wasn't as fun on your own. ]

That was mean of you to just leave me back there like that. I missed you.

[ There were about a thousand things in just that which she could protest at. And she was about to do so, honestly, it was just that she didn't even know where to start. Besides, what was that last line about, a joke like that was just.. cruel..!! ]

Oh yeah, I go on these all the time. [ The deadpan was strong in her voice, almost slightly annoyed too. ] Besides, I was under the impression that you were the one who left me back there. You know, like how parents leave their kids to play in the ball pit while they shop.

I don't think I'm responsible enough to be a parent yet, Ange. [ He just laughed, though. Well, this ride wouldn't be so bad if it was with her. A total stranger would have just made it more awkward, after all. ]

So, forgive me my wonderful partner from the land of technology but...what's this ride anyway? Love Shack doesn't sound like anything...decent.

[ ... Like anything decent?

What kind of word was that meant to be, using it in a context like this?! What did he think people did in this sort of thing-- oh god, he better not be getting the wrong idea, what exactly was he thinking right now?!

Okay, Ange, deep breaths, deep breaths.. ]

You just sit in a boat as then it's moved over a river through a tunnel. [ There was something almost oddly forced about the way she said it though.. ] It's supposed to be.. well, romantic or whatever.

Huh. [ He was right. It was a weird ride. And weird was an understatement. ]

So you're gonna try to kiss me or something, huh?

[ DEEP. BREATHS-- oh, screw this, he was just too awful to try and keep this in control. It was just impossible. ]

At this rate it's more likely I'll push you out the boat.

[ And with a (somewhat embarassed frown) she moved to step into the boat instead - no way out now, either way.. ]

Don't do that, I'm not a good swimmer. [ He's also not a very good liar. He went into the boat after her, taking a seat before it started to move down the water, and into the dark tunnel. ]

Wouldn't it be funny if something just came out and bit your hand?

[ .. Seriously? :| In a love tunnel and then saying something like that, ugh-- well, at least it would keep the mood from becoming too awkward, but even so.. ]

Really funny. I've always wanted to lose my hand in a tragic love tunnel incident.

Hey, just saying. [ And now that they were completely in the tunnel...it was pitch black. ]

Don't make any sudden movements. I can't see a thing in here. Is this really supposed to be romantic? [ Granted, his eyes were adjusting, a little. He moved his hand, trying to find where she was, his hand lightly touching hers. ] Wouldn't want you falling out of the boat.

It's supposed to be dark in these. You know, so people can make out or whatever it is they do in here without being seen. [ Or at least, she thought that was what it was all about - Rudolf probably rambled about it sometime when they were at a carnival when she was a kid.. ] Besides, I'm old enough to know how to remain seated in a boa-

[ She stopped mid-sentence as she suddenly felt something on her hand, before realising that it was his hand. Geez, what was he thinking..

.. Not that she was pulling away though. ]

[ He gently wrapped his hand around hers. ] For someone who talks like that, I don't see you resisting much. [ He said in a joking tone. ] Last I checked, it's not exactly romantic to not be able to see your partner's face. [ He slowly felt for the side of the boat. ]

Good that you at least know more than I do about this whole thing.

[ There was a scoff at the first line, as if to indicate she didn't find it a very funny joke. So what if she wasn't resisting the holding hands thing, it was.. well, basically normal for them! He had done that to her plenty of times during missions, and maybe he was just concerned now too, no big deal! Not like it even meant anything other than that, so.. then there's nothing embarassing at all about it, right..? ]

It's not like I know a whole lot about it, I've only heard people talking about it before. A ride like this isn't my kind of thing at all. [ And yet it wasn't like she was annoyed right now, and she wasn't exactly not enjoying it.. ] You should have realised that already.

It's not my kind of thing either, but we're both sitting in the boat, now, aren't we? [ Talk about coincidence. ] Well, so far it's not bad. [ He leaned his head back in his seat, closing his eyes. Not that it made much of a difference in the dark. ]

I could just take a nap. They should call this Dream Shack or something.

If we'll get out and you'll just be sleeping, what kind of weird things won't they think? I'll look like some sort of rejected girl.

[ There was a pause from her, and when she went on her voice was a little less harsh. ]

Besides, you dragged me to this carnival to begin with. Show a little responsibility.

[ What's up with that word choice?! ] You make it sound like we're getting married, Ange. It's just a ride.

[ Though it was true, he did drag her here. Guess it was up to him to make it a little fun. ]

Let's a play a game, then.

[ ~~Little did Yuri know that to a Ushiromiya taking them on a ride is the same as marrying them..~~ ]

... A game? [ Suddenly she started to regret saying that to begin with.. ] That makes it sound like we're little kids. What kind of game were you even thinking of?

It's a team effort Ange, just throw out some ideas. Let's try to stay away from "I spy" though. [ A game they could play together...It'd been a while since he did something like this. ]

Ever thumb wrestled before?

Thumb.. wrestled..? [ she's repeating it as if it's some sort of foreign word, and a slightly confused expression appears on her face - apparently she gives her pokerface a little more slack here in the dark. ]

What's that supposed to be? There's no way you could wrestle with only your thumb, right?

[ why yes, she's socially deprived. ]

[ He's just staring at you. Not a dismissive stare, but, more of a stare in disbelief. ]

...You're not serious, are you, Ange?

Do I sound like I'm joking?

[ It's not really miffed, but it's a little close to it. It almost feels like she's being made fun of here.. ]

It's not that weird that I don't know what it is, right? Maybe it's some sort of game that they only play in your world.

[ Well, she did have a point... ]

Alright. [ He turned in his seat to face her, grasping her right hand with his own, so that their fingers curled around together. He kept his thumb up. ]

Alright, put your thumb up.

... I have to say this is already starting to sound ridiculous. [ But even so she just did as he asked, putting up her own thumb. Somehow this was almost more embarassing than just normally holding hands.. ]

So, what now?

[ When she let him know, he began to move his thumb back and forth on either side of hers. ]

1, 2, 3, 4, I declare a thumb war. Now we try to pin each other's thumbs down, but without moving our hands or arms.

That's all? [ Then again, the name did more or less imply it.. She was just wiggling her thumb a little, but not really moving for his' yet. ] And.. that's supposed to be fun?

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