i don't want to survive, i want to live

[mermaidcursed]

Who: Yes
What: Movie Night + Slumber Party 
When: 9/11, Saturday Evening
Where: Dorm Common Room 
Warnings: A ridiculous amount of Fluff, probably

( it starts out small. a need for comfort food, and a need for something heartfelt but silly and fun, something genuine and kind. ... and, well, she did find a weird. bootleg vhs set of her favorite movie series, hamster space wars. but the dorm is only barely furnished- and it's not like they can just go out and buy a tv or anything. honestly she completely doubts there's even anything beyond the woods. but she remembers a teacher playing the thing and other stuff in the first month of all of this. 

it's so long ago...

but there's a television and a vhs player in the school. and nene... nene's tired and sad and is currently out of fucks to give, so at some point in the day, after everyone else has left, nene has returned to the school and, uh. "borrowed" both things. it's fine. they just have to get it back in by sunday evening. don't worry about it. like, it's definitely heavy but she's a tough cookie who tills soil and everything, and also sara and noah both witnessed everything and are accomplices by default, so they had to help carry things too. 

(they were completely happy to help on both accounts, she asked very nicely.) 

so the "borrowed" television is set up across from one of the larger couches, and the vhs on top of it. she had cookies in the oven, donuts and hot chocolate made and popcorn popped. the common room paintings are covered with sheets of cloth. all that was left was something cozy- but at this point, nene's made so many little cushions and blankets and even cozy pjs that that's super easy. all that was left was letting anyone who wanted to come know too. so at some point in the halls, nene walks down calling out: )

Cartoons in the common room! Bring blankets and stuff! 

( and, so everyone knows what their characters are getting into: hamster space wars is a movie series about different factions of hamsters that have been trying for cross planetary peace for ages now, with a villainous faction having sabotaged the final negotiations so they can control the war from the shadows to make the most money and also get the most seeds (Very Decadent). the first movie follows the main hamster and his little group trying to escape the villains after having witnessed the sabotage, and are trying to avoid assassination and end the war for good. the sequels follow allied factions, with hamster galactic wars being the Thrilling Conclusion. 

it's heartfelt. it's silly. it's very cute. nene loves it. )

Comments

[wildcarding]

[ Akira's arrives quietly and moves quietly while everyone is distracted by the movie, there's plenty of pillow thieves already so he's aiming for whatever blankets he can find. It starts with one of the cloths on a painting, and adds a sheet - stretched out and tied to two pilfered side tables from the common room. If you left your dorm room open he might have gone in and taken a blanket or pillow left behind or from a currently vacant bed. Through drapery tied to whatever he can reach, it becomes a pretty decent blanket fort; taped to the side of the entrance is a paper sign that reads 'Secret Hideout'.

A pretty impressive hideout, with enough space for a circle of people to hold a (tight) council inside or just hide in his pocket of cozy darkness. You can also lay on your stomach and stick out of the front for the movie or people-watching - which is what Akira's doing. He's not wearing his glasses for once, it's a sleepover so he's going for as comfy as possible.

If you approach out of curiosity, maybe you want to join - or maybe he stole something of yours in the process of making it - you can't get by without him flatly demanding - "Secret phrase, please." There is no secret phrase, so just impress him with something... he can probably be bribed, too. ]

@ shiraishi, the cat man

[wildcarding]

[ ... which, also, he's invited Shiraishi to come. Since he wasn't sure his dorm mate was going on his own, but he figures he won't refuse a carefully crafted invitation. That invitation comes in the form of a note left on his pillow - letters are hastily cut from some sheets of schoolwork and glued to a piece of paper (he didn't have a lot of time since he found out about the sleepover late, but he has practice from past... scrapbooking activities, so he can speedrun this), and it reads;

" the council of :3 will meet you tonight

- 9/11 @ 19:00h, common room wall painting near the kitchen "

He figures a guy who wears his cat pin proudly won't ignore such an invitation. ]

finally attacks this

[outvalue]

[ Common room wall painting near the kitchen... honestly, it could have been left more cryptic in the message too and it still couldn't feel more obvious, considering it's the one that's been stripped of a cover and looks exposed, grotesque expression staring outwards into the room. Whoever decorated this place has some sort of taste -- you know, the type that kind of makes him want to mess with it a little... note to self for later.

But regardless, Akira being in the fort has its advantages. It means his range is much more limited, and Shiraishi can watch him from a distance all he likes without really being noticed in return. Which it takes a while of because... he doesn't approach until Akira's withdrawn from the opening for a minute, shuffling inside with a pretty traceable motion.

Of course, Shiraishi's pretty curious for why he was summoned too, but... more importantly, how can he make this fun? He has the element of surprise, so maybe something like... yup. That sounds about right. Forming a gun with two fingers, he presses them through the top of the blanket towards where he watched the other retreat. It's just a game so it doesn't have to be precision aimed -- as long as it nails the head or a shoulder a little, it's fine. ]

Caught you. Hands up where I can-- Ah, but I guess if you did that this whole thing might come crashing down, so let's see... I'll let you find a creative way to surrender instead.

[mermaidcursed]

( akira.... boss approves of the fort with great enthusiasm, having watched the construction with starry eyes. although, when she came over with a plate of goodies, it was not with the intent to bribe... but they were roommates now, right? they had to look out for each other. )

Hellooo~! Special delivery for Akira-kun! Are you ready to join the fun?

( and then, a bit more sheepishly- )

I've been dared to speak in rhyme- there's a punishment if I stop before it's time.

[wildcarding]

Oho... that rhyme's pretty good. Okay, you're in.

[ Seems like that counts for the secret phrase, but he'll also accept the treats. Okay Nene you're in if you want, he'll lift the blanket a bit with his arm to give her passage if she wants to hide out for a bit.

But also her 'curse' is kind of fun... not Akira wanting to see how far she rhyme. Sorry Nene you came to the wrong person if you didn't want the pressure on you. Eyeing the plate of treats, it's a scapegoat for his real target. ]

Looks like you're having fun. What's Nene's Special Deilvery Service bringing over tonight?

[mermaidcursed]

( gasp... fort time... heck yeah she's gonna crawl in, settling nice and cozily into place like this is where she's supposed to be. ... considering she's got her blankets at least, this may have been the goal. (it was the goal.) her pillows? wrapped in the blanket. best to avoid pillow theft, or she may never get them back. )

Well, I made some hot cocoa, and there's donuts on the plate. But what kept you so long? You were pretty late.

( she's been planning for different words, she won't be tripped up! )

[wildcarding]

Haha, sorry - I had some work to do first.

[ Namely, gathering the materials for the fort. He's good at sneaking around but a god thief can't be careless so it takes time; he doesn't actually look sorry at all though, he still looks quite pleased with himself when he plucks one of the doughnuts off the plate and takes a few small bites of it in between being a pest. If anything, his smile looks a little mischievous. ]

I wouldn't miss it, though. I can tell you worked really hard. Say, what's your favorite sleepover activity?

[samuraiwomen]

[ Appears behind the blanket fort holding two pillows. ]

I need you to hide these. [ She stole Komeada and Joshua's pillows on a dare...and now she needs to hide the evidence. This blanket fort seemed like the perfect opportunity. ]

[wildcarding]

[ Oh. A fellow thief? He likes the drama unfolding here. But still... ]

... I need your secret phrase first, please.

[ His hand comes up, flat in denial - of course it's only temporary, he'd love to be your partner in crime. But you need to give him something to convince him first before he lets you into the safe room... and he hopes quickly, before this place gets stormed by her victims. ]

[samuraiwomen]

E-eh...!

[ She holds her pillows, looking affronted as Akira puts his hand up. Please, Akira, this is a matter of life or death (dealing with Komeada and Josh). ]

Is this a club I wasn't invited too? [ She could make something up...but She's a terrible liar. ] Um...Please let me enter! I'll join your club later. You won't possibly find a more determined person then me!

[wildcarding]

Hm...

[ He's thinking, times ticking - he's pretty strict about the admission rules, but he's not heartless, so after much quiet deliberation... ]

... I'll accept if you meow for me. Convincingly.

[ It's like getting a two for one dare. ]

i cant believe this is how they're going to meet, purrgive me

[subtract]

[he's been dared so Add is here now, stopping just outside the blanket fort entrance... hesitating... but he's no quitter, so he's gonna sit? kneel?? so he can see inside the fort and glare at its occupant.]

You. You're Akira, correct? [one of the akiralliance, if u will]

I'M LOSING MY MIND more like forgive me for this akira in advance

[wildcarding]

[ And the best Akira, thank you. He's blinking up but not moving from his cozy spot, quite comfortable in the fort... but curious about this guy's stance, why does it look like Akira's already wronged him somehow?? ]

... That's right. You need something?

[ If you want in the fort you need to say the secret purr-hase~ and he hasn't yet so Akira's not moving. ]

1/2

[subtract]

Yes, actually.

[still giving the most serious, hardened glare he can manage... but this is just to prepare himself. When he speaks, it must be decisive, unyielding. It's fine to say something embarrassing as long as he can drag the other person down further. He'll stand victorious atop the shreds of Akira's dignity.

He will not lose to truth or dare.]

2/2

[subtract]

[loudly and tearfully, hands clasped]

Akira... don't leave me for one of those other girls! You know they can't compare to what we have!! You didn't even tell them about us, did you?!

[commences]

( as they say, real g's move in silence like lasagna, and akira does that quite effortlessly, but nothing gets past komaeda who focuses on others than himself. not conceited enough unless it comes to hope, and so his eyes are latched onto a familiar body that he keeps running into — fluffy black hair, a newfound appearance that lacks glasses, but the body type sticks out to him that he watches go forth and create that shady hideout. his curiosity eats away at him, and he finds himself trotting over to kneel before it, hand reaches out to grab the sign that informs him of what's happening. )

Secret phrase? Is this one of those words game, I'll play.

( he tries to peek in, but he's probably not given that, and so he sits down in front of akira, a playful expression on his face as he seems up to the challenge. his fingers press together like a pyramid, going through his head for what his trade offer might be — he could say what da cat doing, but maybe that's repetitive, and too easy: )

I am the best.

( he claps his hands twice, making a little beat as he stares at akira, waiting for him to match the starter with a rhyme of his own. is he acting like akira's supposed to have any idea what he's doing, especially with an opening like that? well, well... well... )

HOW I COULDN'T WATCH UR TIKTOK UNTIL I GOT OFF WORK HELP

[wildcarding]

[ Oho... is this a challenger approaching? He'll admit Komaeda's caught his interest at first, eyebrows raising and watching him go through the motions... oh hell yes, Akira's in. You can't tell me he's not the kind of guy who watches viral videos in bed until like past midnight, it's probably the only way he can trick Mona into not making him go to sleep. Raised eyebrows turn into a raised Akira, pushing up from laying on his tummy to sit cross legged in front of him. Hands up, ready to go. You want a fight you're going to get a fight. ]

... I'll put that to the test.

[ Two claps back, following the beat. He's guessing first one to fail a rhyme or duplicate a word fails. You're on, Komeowda-kun. ]

[mermaidcursed]

( just watching this go down from her cozy fort spot with popcorn, she won't interrupt with her own rhymes )

HOW I LIVE IN TIKTOK HELLLLLLLL thinkin how we're wordsmiths now

[commences]

( he is a challenger, one that has no beat or rhythm at all, but thinking if he can win this little duet of theirs that he'll be allowed entry into the council cave. even with nene watching them from afar to see how they handle, maybe she can learn a few tricks from the masters... or well, whoever comes out on top. he's impressed, the smooth reply that comes from akira that matches komaeda's claim, but he'll have to protect himself — how does he turn this around on him? he's watching akira a little more, watching the corner of his lips to see if he'll smile, or if he'll frown, just trying to guess his response on if he thinks komaeda's short hesitance is a sign of victory. )

...No you won't, ( clap clap ) because you're a mess.

( he won't let himself get backed into a corner, and so he thinks this is the way to go about his little rhyme, he only expects the best from nyakira kurusu.

cannot repeat: best, test, )

[filialdeception]

[ .... That sure is a Secret Hideout he's seeing there, yep.

It catches his attention in the midst of all this, and he wonders if he should approach, but hey, sometimes it's not a bad thing to try to have fun like everyone else. It's still an unfamiliar thing for him, however.

The silly demand has him pause at first, but maybe he should play along a little. ]

...Secret phrase? How about, "You are the Secret Hideout King?"

MENG YAO.... the hideout has been blessed

[wildcarding]

[ Akira watches him with interest at first - despite his quiet, flat expression, he's having a blast putting whoever is brave enough to approach on the spot - and the words this guy chooses... Akira seems receptive immediately, the corners of his lips curling upwards and his eyes closing. His hands tent in front of him, as if patiently waiting. ]

... And? Anything else?

[ Flattery will get you everywhere today - Akira will take whatever treasures in his words he is willing to give. ]

\o/

[filialdeception]

[ That in itself is quite a good transaction, isn't it? He smiles lightly at the continuance of this little game. He notes the hands with a bit of amusement. ]

Ah, well, now that you put it that way, I suppose, "There is no other hideout that can match this one's grandeur?" Should that suffice for entry?

I do acknowledge, however, that rumors are that entry into this forbidden area is indeed almost like a trial by fire. Thus is why I've come prepared; my presence will bolster this hideout's defenses for certain.

[ ...from what, exactly?? Clearly other warriors who would dare to come at this sacred architecture with other pillows to bring it down. ]

sometime after the Pillow Fort Incident ;)

[samuraiwomen]

[ Sara's fallen victim to an unfortunate dare and arrives in front of Akira with a grimace. ]

Are those glasses fake? Also...don't ask girls to meow for you! It's weird!

[ So don't do it again, got it? ]

[wildcarding]

[ ... ]

... Actually, they are.

[ Fake, he means; they're just an accessory, his eyesight is fine. But he'll give her points for trying. Anyway, more importantly - it's not like he asked her something that he wouldn't have done himself, but fair. She can come at him for that. ]

Haha, sorry. You can do one for me if you want to make it even. A dare, I mean.

[ Akira wasn't playing before, but he's fine to settle the score. He much prefers dares to truth anyway - it's more fun living on the edge. ]

[samuraiwomen]

Well, they look cute at least.

[ Just so you know!

And its honestly fine, its way less worse then what Sara inflicted upon him with Add, but if you make Nene or Yuzu meow without supervision, she'll hit you.]

Oh...I guess I have time for a little revenge. A dare for a dare...

[ ... ]

Please call me Sara-sama for the rest of the week.