week two | mingle

[showhost]

Welcome to week two, Teens Who Are Definitely Searching for Love!

Hopefully everyone got a lot of rest over the weekend, and are bright-eyed and bushy-tailed for the upcoming week, because there are a few things of interest this week.

But first, some changes of note in the house!

First: there is a giant rectangular box on the living room table, addressed to Lessing. It is a care package. The only thing in it is his sword.

There is some Bauernbrot bread on the counter. Ask Lessing about that too.

There is now a hot tub near the pool. It’s large enough to seat about six teens comfortably, but you can get more in there if you really try for some reason.

Okay I think that’s everything. Additionally, Tsukasa is here early this week! He’s looking pretty perky, seemingly recovered from the Match Ceremony, and he’s got some interesting info to share with everyone.

Embrace Space | Property Damage, etc | Dates | Mini-Event
Truth Booth Voting | Match Ceremony Submissions

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[hgeegh]

[He gives her a wide grin.]

You're reliable as always. But I can still wish you a good time, right?

Anyway, let's get back to the discussion.

[singurarity]

Okay, then! Who do you think our light was from last week? And what are you thinking for tomorrow?

[ BACK TO IT. ]

[hgeegh]

[This is why she's so reliable.]

I'm thinking about it. And I'm not sure . . . but do you think it could be you and Lessing?

[singurarity]

Us?

[ There's a short pause, something thoughtful in which her eyes soften a bit--okay, back to pragmatic thinking. ]

We both have things to get back to and spending more time with him this week really helped me realize what a great person he is. I don't think it's out of the question, but I don't think a lot of people thought it was us and I'm not sure how he feels about it either. Entirely.

So it's... possible, I'd say?

[hgeegh]

[He nods. That look earlier . . . ]

If that's how you feel, I think it's worth the consideration. What the majority lean toward isn't always correct.

[Case in point: today.]

[singurarity]

[ A bit of a half-laugh, half-apologetic sigh. ]

Yeah, that's true. I just want to make sure I'm taking all the opinions into consideration, too. But Lessing said he'd pick me tomorrow, so maybe we can see how that holds up.

[hgeegh]

That's a good idea.

[And a good choice on Lessing's part, too.

It's time to stop beating around the bush on his.]

As for my opinion . . . I'll probably choose Asa.

[singurarity]

Asa...

[ A pause, to think about how she'd been before she'd rounded on Kat. She'd seemed a little bummed out. ]

... Mm, that's a good idea too!

[hgeegh]

[His brow creases lightly as he sucks in a slow, contemplative breath.]

Do you think so? To be honest, I don't know if she'd be happy about it.

[singurarity]

I think as long as you don't use a cigarette as a tampo--sorry, tissue, for your nose again, that'll be really promising!

Why wouldn't she be happy?

[hgeegh]

[His head lifts by a fraction. They saw that, huh? Good thing he managed to stem the bleeding.]

Ah, that is . . . I may have offended her sensibilities earlier this week.

[She looked disgusted. He doesn't want to make her uncomfortable by forcing her to sit with him if he's revolting.]

[singurarity]

Offended her--how? Exactly?

[ What does that mean?? ]

[hgeegh]

[How does he explain that she clocked his libido from an unrelated topic and scoffed at it.]

This and that happened, and . . . she didn't seem to care much for, uh . . . how excited I can get.

[singurarity]

[ ... ah ]

She thinks you're a pervert?

[hgeegh]

[ . . . And the worst part is he can't deny it! He has needs and urges! The thoughts are always raging! But . . . ]

But I'd never lay a hand on her or any of you ladies! And I can keep it to myself. Then it should be okay . . . right?

[Or maybe he should bugger off and leave Asa alone.]

[singurarity]

Yeah, I think we all know you wouldn't do that.

... But maybe you should talk to her. About it. If you haven't already?

[hgeegh]

[Oh, thank goodness.

He grimaces.]

I guess I have no choice . . . I'll talk to her about it later.

[singurarity]

It'll be okay! I've got your back!

[ yeah!!! ]

[hgeegh]

Thanks, Ritsuka. If everything goes well, my choice at the ceremony will be set.

[He hopes that's as far as it needs to go.]