[Thankfully, unlike his first month here, Mikleo's gotten used to seemingly normal humans seeing him. He's just starting to wish that isn't the norm around here.
...He also appreciates that Rise is trying to pay him a compliment, but man.]
Thank you, but I'd rather this have more fabric at least for the bottom part.
[The seraph feels like he's one bad move away from showing off way more than he ever wants to in a public space.]
Do you know if any of the changing rooms are open?
[Sorry, Meebo, you're apparently too pretty to go unnoticed. She can't help but giggle at that even if it seems a little mean and she looks over her shoulder, glancing back behind them.]
I think you'll have better luck with a changing room not near those guys. Come on. There're some open tents back this way you can probably use. [She automatically turns and begins to lead, hoping that Mikleo can keep up without losing his clothes.]
[She's used to making her way through crowds and people seem to part the way for her. Strange, isn't it? She might not be famous here but she knows how to work it and it's much easier for the pair to get through. She looks over her shoulder toward him with another dazzling little smile.]
I'm Rise. It's nice to meet you, Mikleo. [Mikleo...it's also a really neat name if she's honest. Turning a corner, they break away from most of the people as they step off of the main path.] Do people always meet people here under weird circumstances?
It's way nicer than the swamp or the trash at least, I'll give them that. I feel like we're slowly upgrading the longer I'm here. Should I be worried about that? [He seems like a guy that might know. It can't hurt to ask even as the crowd thins out and the tents she's leading him to are in sigh now.]
Not really. This is still pretty tame in comparison to what other people have experienced, myself kind of included. I haven't been here as long as some.
[Long enough to get a taste of what CERES can do, though.]
That's both a relief and kinda weird all at once. [ViViD why you always jacked up.] You've been here longer than me at least, I can tell you that much.
[ Kogitsunemaru, the best at hearing something but not understanding something in its fullest. Not like he's ever had to worry about what's tasteful or not, or what's acceptable or not. ]
Why does that have to be the first thought that comes to humans' minds?
[He doesn't expect her to hear him say that as he tries to think of a way to communicate with her that doesn't involve scaring her more. Not a whole lot's coming to mind, other than making words with water....]
[A shame that Mikleo has his complaints, but he's not going to talk about his biggest complaint being the clothes swap. Nope. Noooope. It never happened.]
I think I'd go with this being a strange place. [He glances back at the tent he just left.] The woman in there has been giving out creepy masks, for some reason.
[Stupid thing won't let him throw it away, either.]
[Edna has been forgiven of everything she's ever done to him since the moment they met to until this point.]
Bless you.
[Gonna use that umbrella in conjunction with a wall so that nobody gets a goddamn peek as he changes his pants first. He's extremely quick in switching into his usual garb, at least?]
With how little that leaves to the imagination and how many people are stuck in stuff like that, it's a wonder how hellions haven't sprouted up yet.
[ It's a joke, of course, on how impure that outfit can be...Edna thankfully keeps her gaze pointed away, as far away as she can make it, as he gets dressed. ]
[Chibi has successfully distracted Mikleo from the mask, both in what he has to say and also with his choice in clothing. That costume is far too familiar for his tastes. At least he's used to traveling and sort of being seen with a half-naked man, so the seraph's able to recover.]
I suppose that some superstitions aren't so bad, but I think I'd put more stock in a tarot card reading than something I got from a cookie.
Tarot card reading? [Chibi pauses to actually eat the cookie - he ought to know not to eat things he finds from strange vendors, but it tastes so good, and if he dies he'll come back anyway - but he's done in a matter of seconds.]
[(What's wrong with a fortune you get from a cookie, anyway?)]
I'm not familiar with the tradition, but you have me curious. What about them makes them more credible, as a superstition?
Mostly, there's a person giving you the fortune. It's not that much more credible since it's a person interpreting the cards' meaning, but at least it's a little more personal.
[Fortune cookies: the Hallmark Christmas card version of fortune telling.]
Their opinion on what they think of my appearance isn't the problem!
[Then Rose keeps going. And going. And he really doesn't want to think about Sorey in THIS TYPE OF GETUP, ROSE. WHY???!!!
Hang on, Mikleo's kind of choking on his words because there's so much he wants to say all at once. Lords....]
Number one, I'm not walking up to Sorey in this! [NEVER. YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM.] And he's most likely gotten roped into one of these, too, because he's that kind of person, but no I haven't seen him! [The mental image will never leave him, now....] And, finally, I'm not fighting while dressed like this!
[...Granted, Mikleo's style of fighting might be alright and perfectly suitable with this kind of garb, but that doesn't take away the fact that he feels like one wrong move away from showing off way more than anyone wants.]
It probably won't look as good on him as it does you. [ Cause you're slim and all. Is this really a compliment anymore? Maybe she's just doing it cause he's getting so riled up and it's just... so easy.
In any case, she laughs good-heartedly like it's all good fun. ] Aww, but we'd be so cool matching as a team! You know, like one of those shows on the screen.
[ ANYWAYS... ] There's a bathroom stall just right here you can change in. [ Her hand covers her mouth. ] But does it really matter? I mean, you're invisible and all, right? Not like anyone can see you. [ Yup, still teasing. ]
[He'll wear the skimpy outfits in private but not public, thanks. Or at least make it so that the bottom half isn't as scandalous.
Mikleo crosses his arms.]
I don't know about 'normal.' I'd prefer to use 'creepy.'
[Still, he understands what Sorey means.]
Considering what their books did that one time, that seems to be the case. Although, I've never heard of a fortune teller taking someone aside just to hand them a mask and a cookie. Why set up a booth for telling fortunes when she doesn't even do that?
[ He nods at that, as he sticks his mask into the side of his pants to keep it secure there at his side. ]
Yeah. I'm not really sure I get the point of that. [ A pause, as he takes out the fortune that was in his cookie. "I think, you ate your fortune while you were eating your cookie". That makes zero sense to him and that coupled with the random mask, is ... weird. What was the point. ]
I don't think I understand this fortune, either. But the cookie was good! I wonder if I could get another ...
Maybe it's a cultural difference. [His tone suggests that he doubts it, but...it's a possibility.
Mikleo walks over to Sorey's side so that he can read what's on his friend's fortune. This one, at least, is kind of amusing.]
There are times when I'm convinced that you would accidentally eat the fortune inside the cookie. [Sorey's priorities, though....] Probably not from her. She might give you another mask, if she doesn't kick you out.
[Mikleo's about to answer Nico. In fact, he gets pretty close to finishing a whole sentence!]
Yeah. Don't know why—
[His eyes immediately land on the three-headed rottweiler as he turns to face Nico. Mikleo yelps and takes a couple hurried steps back from the dog before he can even process any other thought that isn't DOG NOPE GET AWAY FROM THE DOG.]
[Nico looks surprised by the reaction, glances down at Cerberus, and then understands, assuming he's freaking out because three-headed dog. He holds his hands up in a calming gesture.] It's okay, he's not going to hurt you. He's with me.
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January 2016 Event
RISE
[Thankfully, unlike his first month here, Mikleo's gotten used to seemingly normal humans seeing him. He's just starting to wish that isn't the norm around here.
...He also appreciates that Rise is trying to pay him a compliment, but man.]
Thank you, but I'd rather this have more fabric at least for the bottom part.
[The seraph feels like he's one bad move away from showing off way more than he ever wants to in a public space.]
Do you know if any of the changing rooms are open?
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I think you'll have better luck with a changing room not near those guys. Come on. There're some open tents back this way you can probably use. [She automatically turns and begins to lead, hoping that Mikleo can keep up without losing his clothes.]
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Rise's giggle really isn't any meaner than he's already gotten from Edna, so. It's brushed off pretty easily.
He follows behind her, keeping his clothes in a more secure hold. Mikleo also appreciates that she's leading him away from these people.]
Thank you. [SERIOUSLY.] My name is Mikleo.
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I'm Rise. It's nice to meet you, Mikleo. [Mikleo...it's also a really neat name if she's honest. Turning a corner, they break away from most of the people as they step off of the main path.] Do people always meet people here under weird circumstances?
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Ah, and she's new, judging by that question.]
More often than I'd care to admit. It seems to be pretty rare to meet normally.
[...Not that any of this is normal for him as a seraph, but....]
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Not really. This is still pretty tame in comparison to what other people have experienced, myself kind of included. I haven't been here as long as some.
[Long enough to get a taste of what CERES can do, though.]
Although, ViViD is always weird.
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KOGI
[Kogi why. He's on a mission to put more clothes on!]
I'm...not exactly...comfortable wearing this kind of outfit.
[That's quite the understatement, Mikleo.]
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Huh. It looks like it fits you pretty well!
[ Kogitsunemaru, the best at hearing something but not understanding something in its fullest. Not like he's ever had to worry about what's tasteful or not, or what's acceptable or not. ]
LILI
[Mikleo stops in his tracks and sighs.]
Why does that have to be the first thought that comes to humans' minds?
[He doesn't expect her to hear him say that as he tries to think of a way to communicate with her that doesn't involve scaring her more. Not a whole lot's coming to mind, other than making words with water....]
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[WHY THIS.....
There's no denying that she's surprised and she's not... sure what she's having a conversation with?! But she's talked with swords and demons so....
Maybe this is like that?]
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I'm a seraph, not a ghost.
[It's a huge difference, okay!!]
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[does she look crazy right now.... talking to thin air.....]
MARY
[It's true. He can't stay sad for long with Mary. Mikleo smiles a little as he hears her voice, puts the mask away, and waves at her.]
Hi, Mary. Enjoying yourself so far?
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[ So no complaints yet. ]
What about you?
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I think I'd go with this being a strange place. [He glances back at the tent he just left.] The woman in there has been giving out creepy masks, for some reason.
[Stupid thing won't let him throw it away, either.]
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... I hope they're normal. [ SHE KNOWS HOW THIS PLACE WORKS. ]
EDNA
[Edna has been forgiven of everything she's ever done to him since the moment they met to until this point.]
Bless you.
[Gonna use that umbrella in conjunction with a wall so that nobody gets a goddamn peek as he changes his pants first. He's extremely quick in switching into his usual garb, at least?]
Thanks for that, Edna.
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[ It's a joke, of course, on how impure that outfit can be...Edna thankfully keeps her gaze pointed away, as far away as she can make it, as he gets dressed. ]
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[He steps out from behind the umbrella, back in his normal clothes. The other set has been tossed in the garbage.
Never again, please.]
CHIBI
[Chibi has successfully distracted Mikleo from the mask, both in what he has to say and also with his choice in clothing. That costume is far too familiar for his tastes. At least he's used to traveling and sort of being seen with a half-naked man, so the seraph's able to recover.]
I suppose that some superstitions aren't so bad, but I think I'd put more stock in a tarot card reading than something I got from a cookie.
[A cookie he has no idea where it has been....]
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[(What's wrong with a fortune you get from a cookie, anyway?)]
I'm not familiar with the tradition, but you have me curious. What about them makes them more credible, as a superstition?
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[Fortune cookies: the Hallmark Christmas card version of fortune telling.]
LEON
[Yes because does anyone know where that cookie has been???
Mikleo glances over at Leon when he hears that. He frowns slightly.]
I've never seen something like this before. Have you?
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[If he's...perfectly honest... but he doesn't like it at all.]
Still, it is clearly not a good sign. Watch yourself here.
[...and your moron.
Sorey.
That one.]
ROSE
[JKFDSL]
Their opinion on what they think of my appearance isn't the problem!
[Then Rose keeps going. And going. And he really doesn't want to think about Sorey in THIS TYPE OF GETUP, ROSE. WHY???!!!
Hang on, Mikleo's kind of choking on his words because there's so much he wants to say all at once. Lords....]
Number one, I'm not walking up to Sorey in this! [NEVER. YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM.] And he's most likely gotten roped into one of these, too, because he's that kind of person, but no I haven't seen him! [The mental image will never leave him, now....] And, finally, I'm not fighting while dressed like this!
[...Granted, Mikleo's style of fighting might be alright and perfectly suitable with this kind of garb, but that doesn't take away the fact that he feels like one wrong move away from showing off way more than anyone wants.]
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In any case, she laughs good-heartedly like it's all good fun. ] Aww, but we'd be so cool matching as a team! You know, like one of those shows on the screen.
[ ANYWAYS... ] There's a bathroom stall just right here you can change in. [ Her hand covers her mouth. ] But does it really matter? I mean, you're invisible and all, right? Not like anyone can see you. [ Yup, still teasing. ]
SOREY
[He'll wear the skimpy outfits in private but not public, thanks. Or at least make it so that the bottom half isn't as scandalous.
Mikleo crosses his arms.]
I don't know about 'normal.' I'd prefer to use 'creepy.'
[Still, he understands what Sorey means.]
Considering what their books did that one time, that seems to be the case. Although, I've never heard of a fortune teller taking someone aside just to hand them a mask and a cookie. Why set up a booth for telling fortunes when she doesn't even do that?
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Yeah. I'm not really sure I get the point of that. [ A pause, as he takes out the fortune that was in his cookie. "I think, you ate your fortune while you were eating your cookie". That makes zero sense to him and that coupled with the random mask, is ... weird. What was the point. ]
I don't think I understand this fortune, either. But the cookie was good! I wonder if I could get another ...
[ His priorities. ]
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Mikleo walks over to Sorey's side so that he can read what's on his friend's fortune. This one, at least, is kind of amusing.]
There are times when I'm convinced that you would accidentally eat the fortune inside the cookie. [Sorey's priorities, though....] Probably not from her. She might give you another mask, if she doesn't kick you out.
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Hey, that wouldn't happen! Probably. [ Maybe.
But ahh. ] Yeah, thought so. Though I'm not quite sure I understand the point of the mask, either. Is it something we should wear while we're here?
[ Maybe all this really is a cultural difference. It's not like he's experienced something like this in Cerealia. Or in general, anyway. ]
NICO
[Mikleo's about to answer Nico. In fact, he gets pretty close to finishing a whole sentence!]
Yeah. Don't know why—
[His eyes immediately land on the three-headed rottweiler as he turns to face Nico. Mikleo yelps and takes a couple hurried steps back from the dog before he can even process any other thought that isn't DOG NOPE GET AWAY FROM THE DOG.]
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YUURI
[At least Yuuri gets him.]
You make a good point. It could've been worse.
[Shaking his head, Mikleo holds up the mask he got from the ordeal, too.]
Did you get a mask, too?
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Yeah. They're kinda creepy, aren't they?