soul_logs | [OPEN] Love Shack

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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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Yep! There's still a lot that I have to do before this place floats away.

[And he wants to do everything. Singing out your youth can be hard work, you know.]

With Yako?

[yeah, he feels they have moved on enough that he can tease you about this.]

Uh, well, m-maybe. [His face reddens a little as he tries in vain to shrug nonchalantly.] I mean, we don't have any specific plans or anything for tomorrow, but... I might... I dunno, call her up... or something....

[he smirks, but lays a comforting hand on takuto's shoulder anyway -- and now that they aren't sitting, he's struck by the fact that he has to reach up to do so. takuto is pretty damn tall.]

You should not be embarrassed. It is simply human nature to seek out that sort of companionship. Rather, you should be happy that you found someone you care for that shares those feelings.

[not gonna lie, there is some part of him that is a little jealous. not in a romantic sense, but...people find love, and their attention diverts to focus on their partner and a new life with them. it's the natural course of human life, but he doesn't want to be left behind, not so soon after finding friends.

it's a selfish thought, however, and he knows it, so there's no need to voice such things and ruin their happiness.]

[His face reddens even more. He knows of course that Kaworu is right, but it's still very embarrassing to have it said out loud like that! But there's a rather pleased look to the smile underneath his blushing cheeks.]

I can't help being at least a little embarrassed!

[He crosses his arms across his chest and pouts.] Besides, whenever you say the word "embarrass" everything automatically becomes more embarrassing!

Why?

[legitimately curious here.]

Well, because! I mean, that's just the way it works.

[And the rule applies to this conversation, of course.]

[his smile slips into a pout pretty quickly there.]

I do not understand...

[He huffs a little, turning away.] I don't understand it either, but that doesn't make it any less true.

That does not make any sense. There is always logic somewhere in these matters...

[god why can't you guys totally disconnect from your feelings to properly analyze them so you can explain them to him???]

[At that, Takuto finally laughs a little.]

I don't think there's any logic in this at all.

Why do you like Yako?

[a bit of an abrupt subject change, but he thinks he can prove his point here.]

[His laughter dies instantly as his face reddens. He presses his lips shut as he tries to think of words. But words are not usually his strong point.]

She's... pretty, and very smart. She has a good sense of humor, and she's always been very nice. She cares a lot about other people. [He can't help but think about their date, and especially with the Tunnel of Love being in such proximity... his blush consumes his face.] Y-Yako is amazing. A-at everything.

[Of course, he's aware of how much his face is burning, and he presses his palms against his cheeks, squinting at Kaworu through his fingertips.] Wh-wh-why are you asking?

Because there is logic to why you wish to be with her, so there must be a reason why one would be embarrassed about it.

[as far as literature and the like goes, love is often portrayed as something incomprehensible and beyond definition -- and that certainly is true of the feeling itself, he thinks. after having met shinji, he doesn't think he could ever find words that would properly describe how he feels for him.

but the why is an entirely different matter. people knew what they liked about others, and even if a feeling itself was too complicated to explain, the reasons behind it shouldn't be.]

[And now he's actually covering his eyes--his whole face in fact--and the only reason he can bring himself to say this out loud is because Kaworu just admitted to not being human and so it falls to Takuto to help him understand some things about humans. Still, his voice comes out in a terribly reluctant whisper.]

...okay so maybe I'm embarrassed for reasons I'm not saying out loud.

[What is it about conversations with Kaworu that make him want to crawl into a hole and never come out?]

[he does that to a lot of people.]

...Such as?

[He drops his hands and stares at his friend with his mouth agape.]

Kaworu. I'm not saying it for a reason.

Why? I do not understand why you should be ashamed at all...

[because yako is wonderful and anyone should be happy and proud to have her, right? he generally tries to be tactful and not pry unnecessarily, but he can't help being curious.]

[His mouth is still pretty much hanging open.]

Kaworu. It's just not appropriate.

[And if you dare tell Yako that he's thinking inappropriate things about her all the time, then you're in big trouble.]

Not appropriate...?

[oh hell now you're honestly going to make him guess based on his limited knowledge of human social rules? of course this won't end well.]

Is it sexual, then?

[Takuto freezes, probably in shock. He debates simply closing his mouth and walking away. At this point, it might be the path of least embarrassment. He blinks.

And then he turns, finds the nearest bench, and sits. There really is no response he can make. Just. Nope. Kaworu is completely right, of course, but still, every time Takuto tries to open his mouth from his perch on the bench, nothing comes out. He shrugs helplessly.]

[takuto's turning away is so sudden that for a few moments, kaworu just remains where he is while his friend retreats to a bench, unsure of what he is supposed to do. was that a sign that he had crossed a line and should leave? but takuto looked like he was attempting to talk, so perhaps he hadn't been banished yet...?

after a pause that's awkward even for him, kaworu approaches the bench cautiously, stopping a foot away so as to not intrude any further.]

Takuto...?

[His voice is defeated when he finally answers. Monotone and defeated. You've won this round, Kaworu, with your deadpan curiosity in the most awkward of subjects. If Takuto wore hats, he would tip it now in your general direction.]

Yes, Kaworu. Yes.

I would like to change the subject now.

[he'd been considering sitting, but at that he only stilled and visibly wilted.]

...I am sorry. I did no intend to make you uncomfortable.

[Takuto sighs, feeling kind of guilty at Kaworu's expression. It really is impossible to stay mad at Kaworu, which is kind of annoying, but also rather nice.]

I know, I know, it's okay. You just seem to have a knack for doing just that, though.

[He finds a smile and pats the space next to him as an invitation.]

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