Oh I wish to be, under the sea. [Open]

[allergictoloveletters]

Who: Ami Mizuno (allergictoloveletters) and YOU!
Where: All over the colony
When: OOC: 1/7 ; IC: 5/3
What: Ami took the day off to collect her thoughts and just enjoy the day after some stressful issues in the colony. Oh, and she's also got a new pet giant octopus and he's a cuddler.
Rating/Warning: None that I know of at the moment? Let's say PG to be safe.



Phase I

[Ami hadn't gotten a chance to swim, properly, since they had been taken to the jungle by force, and that was more for survival and less to clear her head. She was gliding through the water, eyes closed as her mind focused on everything. She was going through everything she had previously compartmentalized, unpacking it and allowing herself to address it in her element. Each kick of her leg was fluid, each swing of her arm a perfect arch. Swimming beside her was an octopus Cybuddy. The cephalopod seemed incredibly content to be with Ami and

She just needed to find some way to make herself feel better after what was essentially the biggest, stupidest move she'd ever done by going and confessing her feelings.

So wrapped up in her thoughts, Ami didn't notice when someone else jumped into the pool until she nearly collided with them. She stopped just in time... or well, mostly in time.]

I'm so sorry! [She swam back a bit, making sure they were alright. Her octopus moved to wrap around her shoulders.] Are you alright?

Phase II

[She was currently glaring at the top shelf in the supermarket. Why would you even make a shelf that high? She wasn't terribly short, but even on her best days she couldn't reach that high up without jumping. She sighed. She really wasn't in the mood for this. Ami frowned and searched through her cart before pulling out the bag of dried fruit before she took a few steps back. She did some quick calculations, threw the bag and watched as it, and the box of cereal fell towards the floor. She smirked as she caught both and set them into her cart.]

Honestly, who thought it would even be a good idea to put the shelves that high? We're not all 6 feet tall.

[She stopped suddenly when she saw the other in the aisle and blushed. She cleared her throat and gave a small nod while her octopus cybuddy waved with one arm while the others were organizing the cart.]

Good afternoon.

Phase III

[She was walking home, her octopus on his leash as he crawled along the sidewalk. In her arms were her groceries although honestly, that wasn't the thing that stood out. The giant octopus was quite content leading the way, although every once and a while, his long tentacles would wrap around the ankle or shoe of another passing by, only for a little bit, of course, it was just trying to get Ami home safely!]

Comments

ii

[sayonaradumbass]

[now, what possible reason would this little shit be here, right now, instead of the sample section? He probably got kicked out, there, reason found.

Kaneda hears her mutter to herself and finds himself snickering. And at the greeting, he inclines his head.]

Yo. These corporations are pretty rude to us shorties, huh.

[allergictoloveletters]

[She gazed up at the shelf looming well above their heads.] It honestly doesn't make any sense, considering most people wouldn't be able to reach something that high. I understand over-stock and surplus being close at hand, but it's clearly meant to be something available, not an excess of inventory.

[Her octopus, Tesla held out a tentacle as he it heard the greeting Kaneda offered and was programmed to offer a hand-shake when it heard one. A tentacle curled around Kaneda's arm.]

[sayonaradumbass]

[there's a tiny manly yelp when that tentacle curls around him, all slimy and gross, but he keeps his cool....more or less. Shake it off, shake it off, like the song!

Politely.....]

And then they get shitty when people climb the shelves-- damned if you do, damned if you don't!

[allergictoloveletters]

[His arms are waving in the air and she has to stop the octopus from picking random objects off the shelf and putting them in her cart. She does not need three bags of sugar, Tesla.]

Ah, I don't tend to climb them. [If he saw her, then he'd know she was more inclined to use physics to get what she wanted.] I don't want to risk a shelf that might not be sturdy, honestly.

[sayonaradumbass]

That's the only way to live, y'know! Just ride the waves....kinda literally.

[innocent smile]

Phase II

[reprizesal]

[The other person Ami saw was one very small looking boy in blue. He looks at her octopus for a moment, before turning his gaze back up at Ami.]

Good afternoon, miss.

[He looks at the items in her hands, and then briefly at the very tall shelf. Considering how short he is, the fact that they even put products up that high seems even more... vexing? Especially if the things he might want is a little out of his reach. (Unless he climbs or try to jump without getting a stool...)]

... They put the products up far too high.

[allergictoloveletters]

[Tesla, her octopus waves in greeting, his eyes crinkling in a smile since his mouth is underneath and is a beak. Meanwhile, Ami followed his gaze and offered a smile.]

If you like, I do not mind getting something for you.

[reprizesal]

[He blinks at Tesla, before he raise his hand to slowly wave back at him. Then he quickly looks back at Ami when he heard her offer.]

... Really? You don't mind?

[He's a bit surprised, since she's a stranger to him.]

[allergictoloveletters]

[She plucks the bag of fruit out of the cart, winking.]

Just point it out.

[reprizesal]

[He looks at the shelf, and then back at her. After a brief moment, he looks at the shelf and points at some packets.]

Can you get that one for me, please?

II

[swordboning]

[And others are six feet tall. Oop.]

If I were an easily offended person, I'd try to defend myself but I really couldn't care. What do you want off the shelf?

[Of course, Archer was grocery shopping. If he wasn't cooking or doing other chores, he was preparing to cook and do other chores, which meant this was the place to be for him.]

[allergictoloveletters]

Would you be offended because I am doing the grocery shopping or because you are tall, Archer-san? [It's always hard to tell if Ami is joking or serious. She merely smiled as she gestures above her head.]

These are all on the top shelf. [She offered him the list and gestured to the matching items. Tesla meanwhile was reaching out and running a tentacle along Archer's arm in his attempt to shake it in greeting.]

[swordboning]

[He just sighed. Really, there was no reason to answer that at all.]

Alright.

[Yes, brushing away those tentacles because lord, pets are awful.

Once he's not being bothered he starts loading up Ami's cart with what she has on her list.]

[allergictoloveletters]

[She takes a look at what he has and feels the need to ask.] Are you also shopping for our apartment, Archer-san?

[swordboning]

Somewhat. I'm not purchasing anything for any of you to keep but I am buying things to make.

[Simple enough. He'd much rather do it that way than have to rely on others to do the shopping for him.]

Most of this will be going to my business.

phase ii!

[antagonize]

[Rude. Some of us are six feet tall??? Not that he's actually offended by that remark. He, too, used to be a shorty.]

That's one way of doing it, I guess.

[Look. This is pretty funny to him, okay. Don't mind him as he just kind of snickers.]

Though — anything more fragile than that, and I'd suggest asking for help.

[allergictoloveletters]

[You're tall, you do not get to be insulted, Jason. She's still blushing at being caught and she offers a small bow. She wouldn't have to ask if the shelves weren't so tall in the first place.]

Yes, I did consider that within my equation, but unless I have someone around of your stature, or a step-ladder, I'm afraid this will have to be the means of acquiring everything t the moment.

[Meanwhile, Tesla is reaching out to wrap a tentacle around Jason's arm and shake it in greeting. Hello, his name is Tesla! Nice to meet you!]

iii

[dishonorstudent]

Oh my god, what is that--!!!

[ As her ankle is being grabbed by the creature, Ryuko is reminded of that one tentacle hentai nightmare she had. We all have those, it's perfectly normal--

OKAY, SHE'S DRAWING HER BLADE NOW. ]

[allergictoloveletters]

AH! Wait, Ryuko-san! [Ami was quick to put a hand on Ryuko's wrist.] It's just Tesla. [The octopus tilts his head up to Ami when his name is mentioned, having already released Ryuko.] He's not going to hurt you!

[dishonorstudent]

[ BUT IT'S STILL CREEPY... ]

W-WHAT?! Why do ya have an octopus called Tesla?! Did they run outta dogs at the store?! [ why ami WHY!!! ]

[allergictoloveletters]

Because why not an octopus, honestly? There are plenty of dogs available, but I didn't really want a dog. [And getting a cat would feel like replacing Luna and Artemis and she couldn't bring herself to do that.] Besides, octopi are incredibly intelligent and multi-talented, plus Tesla can come swimming with me and more naturally inclined for it.

I'm very late but...i

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth, for his part, had managed to stop and right himself once he noticed Ami swimming straight toward him. With...an octopus CYbuddy? He can't help but stare at it, because of all the animals to keep as a CYbuddy, she just had to choose an octopus. Anyway, unlike her, he wasn't in the pool to clear his head, but it was part of his strict training regimen.

It might be a little jarring to see him shirtless and without his cravat. He's not that buff (but one can tell that he does work out), and a faint scar can be seen on his abdomen. That one is a CRAU thing too, like the muscles.]

Er...yes, I am. [He nods.] And you? [Even though he hadn't actually crashed into her and he could see that she was fine, it couldn't hurt to ask.]

[allergictoloveletters]

No, I'm not hurt, thank you. [She gave herself some more distance between Edgeworth and herself. Tesla meanwhile, had gone and wrapped up around Ami's shoulders and was peeking up over her shoulder.]

My deepest apologies for nearly running into you. I'm usually more alert and aware. [She offered a nod in apology.] I'm glad you're not hurt.

[prosecutory]

[Edgeworth nods slowly right back. He's glad he managed to hit the brakes before he crashed into her, too.

"Usually more alert and aware"? Hmm. Ami was the type to always be alert and aware.]

Is...anything wrong? [He pushes away some of his damp hair getting into his eyes.]

[allergictoloveletters]

[Is anything wrong? So so much. But she barely knew the lawyer in such a manner, she wasn't the sort to just open up like that.]

Oh ah, it is quite kind of you to ask, Edgeworth-san. But I shall overcome it, don't matter.