[open] i am sixteen going on seventeen

[journaler]

Who: Leia & OPEN.
When: 3/7 IC
Where: The gardens
What: A birthday nearly forgotten.
Rating/Warning: Nah.


a.) i want to play a game (text)

[After the heavy damage and loss, Leia's practically made it a routine to help out where she can: the school and the apartments especially. She knows how important the Residential District is, though she'd be lying if she didn't spend her fair share of time at the Game Center, too.

On the seventh, it's no different, though she finds a slightly different way to help than the usual.]

hey!! （‐＾▽＾‐） wow, everyone's been working so hard lately... look how far we've come! don't forget to rest. if u need a break, stop by the gardens this afternoon for a surprise!

it's also my birthday, if youre into that sort of thing.. but you'll have to find me first (○ゝω・○)ﾉﾟ+.☆ see you there!

- leia ☆

b.) it's a trap! (action)

[For those intrigued enough to come, or even just passing by, they'll find that the gardens aren't quite as pretty as they were before. Nevertheless, the amount of collaborative work so far is obvious. New flowers are budding, pathways repaired, and it's all good enough for Leia. She doesn't need anything elaborate like Natalia's party was; this will do.

A long picnic table is set up, and on top of it is food. Three large pizzas with various toppings, all kinds of flavored chips and dips to go with them, and at the center of it all, a mysterious cake that doesn't actually say anything about her birthday. Predictably it's chocolate, with your standard frosting, decorative flowers, and only two words on its face: "Almost There." Next to the cake is a large knife for cutting it, as well as paper plates, plastic utensils, and a small note propped up like a name tag.]

Need a break? ♥
[. . . but where is she? Feel free to set off to find her, or simply mingle among yourselves and enjoy the free eats.]

c.) where's waldo? (action)

[Deeper into the garden (but not too deep), it won't actually take too long to find Leia; it might just take a little effort. If your character is the type to look high, they might spot her in a tree (don't be surprised if she falls out of it); or for others who want to stick to the ground, they might notice a fast-moving shadow move behind a tree, or a rustling of leaves behind one, if it's particularly big.

If she knows you, she might just might pop up in front of you to yell "BOO," just for kicks. So much for the chase.

Be creative! Or let me make shit up as I go. Your choice. Either way, any characters taking this option will receive a little something for their troubles.]

d.) walking on the wild side (any)

[Anything goes! I'm very flexible and open. You can catch Leia as she's setting up the table(s), or assume she returns to the table(s) after most of the food is gone, etc. if either of those options appeal more to you.]

(( ooc: just a note that leia probably won't be able to reply to option b! it's mostly for mingling purposes if you want it. ♥ ))

Comments

[psycholawgy]

Who are you supposed to be, anyway?

[ athena and leia haven't really talked about whether or not they're best friends, but athena sure considers leia as her best friend. so she has a lot of pride on her shoulders!! ]

[rebelia]

You're not going to introduce yourself first? Fine.

I'm a friend of Leia's. You must be one, too.

[psycholawgy]

I'm Athena, her best friend.

[ self-proclaimed, anyway... ]

[rebelia]

Did you really have to emphasize it like that? Good grief.

[ Totally unimpressive. ]

Call me IV.

So, since you're her best friend, you should be easily able to find her, right?

[psycholawgy]

[ yes, yes she did. ]

Just had to make things clear.

And I'll find her, no problem. I bet she's just somewhere here, anyway. She's nearby!

[rebelia]

Of course she is. Where's the fun in hiding in the other side of the colony?

[psycholawgy]

I'm going to find her before you do, alright? Just you wait!

[ ah... sorry, iv. she'll be nice...r later on. ]

[rebelia]

If I wait, you'll definitely find her before I do.

[ And his family says he talks funny (more or less). Frankly, this is a race he couldn't care less about. He shrugs his shoulders. ]

Maybe I should. It'd be unpleasant if I were to find her first and you barged in on us in the middle of a conversation. Wouldn't you agree?

[ His voice is airy, tone not at all serious. ]

[psycholawgy]

[ NO. SHE WILL THROTTLE YOU TO THE GROUND. ]

No! I should go now, bye!

[ off she goes to find leia. WE WILL MEET AGAIN, MISTER. ]