[open] ain't no discussion party like an open discussion party

[psycholawgy]

Who: Anyone and everyone
When 1 February
Where: CERES Gardens
What: IC Dicussion Post
Rating/Warning: None so far!

[ At 5:30 in the morning, each person will receive a text: ]
Good morning!
If you'd like to know what happened during the CERES tours, please come to the gardens at 12 noon.
Lunch will be provided.

[ All these texts will come from Athena Cykes, so if you'd like to respond, head on over here! ]

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[ Athena's managed to convince the manager of the Little Sister Cafe to cater at ther CERES gardens, so there are tables, a spread of food, and at the center of all the tables is a small platform-like stage with a microphone. A part of the gardens now looks like this. With less balloons, of course.

Once there's enough people, Athena Cykes steps up. She has crutches, and she rests those crutches by the side of the platform as she speaks. ]

I'm sure we were all expecting a safe tour, but most of us - if not all - ended up being in danger. But, despite all this, we learned a lot of things. If we can all get up here one by one, in an orderly manner, and speak of what we've learned, we would be able to help one another survive in Cerealia better.

I don't think we need to keep this a secret anymore; Mr. Mosley and the rest of CERES have their eyes on us at all times. But still, we shouldn't try to withhold information from one another. Information is key to be able to survive in this place. Whatever you know? Please tell us.

The food is also from the cosplay cafe. Please come visit if you enjoy them. Thank you.

[ With a bow of her head, she steps down and heads to her table. Anyone is free to take the stand now and speak. ]

(( Make your own top-levels, and then there can be discussions for each top-level! I won't be running this post, so treat this as a mingle!

GROUP FIVE / GROUP SEVEN / GROUP NINE / IN-GAME TITLES ))

Comments

[niceguypose]

[He winces and balls up his fists.]

It... it is alright!! I chose to receive that truth. I will be alright... I am a strong young man!

And... I am sorry that you are regarded so disrespectfully, Bulma-san!!

[capforthat]

Huh? [She's momentarily taken aback. It's been a while since she last talked to Lee, and his earnest good manners are... refreshing? That's probably the right word.] Oh! Don't worry about it, you're not the one that came up with it.

If I ever find out who did... [Her expression darkens. That someone is in for a slapping, looks like.]

[niceguypose]

[Lee nods solemnly. He always tries his best to be polite and formal!]

Thank you, Bulma-san! I hope that whoever did so... receives some sort of severe punishment! You should receive a much different title!

[capforthat]

Damn right I should! [Her expression clears, one of her fingers tapping her chin as she considers.] Well, they got the world's smartest part right at least. And I am gorgeous, but that's beside the point! Something like "Most Beautiful Genius in the Universe" would be more appropriate.

[Well, her ego is as healthy as ever.]

[niceguypose]

That's what I will know you as, Bulma-san!! [He smiles brightly and gives her a thumbs up.]

Ah... But what about 'mother'? Is that true or false?

[capforthat]

[He's so enthusiastic that she can't help but find it sweet, and she gives a thumbs up and a smile in return. You're okay in her book, kid.]

Oh... yes, that's true. My son... [Isn't here. Except he is, sort of. She's been trying not to dwell on it, and after an almost imperceptible moment of sadness her smile brightens again.] He's a bit older than I expected. His name is Trunks. Have you met him?

[niceguypose]

[Aw, she returned the nice guy pose! He feels so happy! He doesn't quite catch onto that moment of sadness while he's on this high.]

I apologize, but I do not think that I have met him! When I do, I will be sure to treat him kindly, Bulma-san! He is... older? [He raises an eyebrow, since he's not sure what her statement means.]

[capforthat]

Yeah, I'd guess he's about your age. [That's... not really an answer.] You should look him up sometime, he's been keeping to himself and could use some nice young people to talk to.

[niceguypose]

I... I see! I would be glad to befriend him, Bulma-san! Please do not worry. He was raised by someone like you, so I know he must be a kind young man!! I will befriend him and help him to embrace the springtime of his youth!

[capforthat]

[That compliment makes her grin. It's true, she is awesome.]

It's about time somebody did! [Honestly, the kid is way too responsible for his age.] He needs to learn that it's okay to let loose every once in a while.

[niceguypose]

Is that so? Please do not worry, Bulma-san! I will be sure to teach him how to be a properly rambunctious young man! [Even though Lee himself doesn't quite seem to fit the part.]

[capforthat]

I'll hold you to that! [No, she won't, and that much might be clear from her teasing tone and the wink she throws his way. Unfortunately, the levity of the moment doesn't last, as a snippet of nearby conversation reminds her why she's here. She gives Lee a serious look.] I'm sorry if this is rude, but I'm curious: were you in one of the tour groups? Did you learn anything?

[niceguypose]

[He smiles for the light-hearted moment, but then he shakes his head more seriously.]

Ah... It is not rude at all, Bulma-san. I apologize, but I was not part of these tours. If I knew that my friends would be in danger... I would have been there right away!!

[capforthat]

[So hers wasn't the only group that had a less than pleasant time.]

I don't doubt you would have. [She saw him fight Vegeta. This kid has some serious guts and determination.] But you couldn't have known, so try not to beat yourself up about it too much.

For what it's worth, I hope they all got out okay.

[niceguypose]

[He smiles and nods.]

Thank you, Bulma-san...

All of the people who I know went did indeed make it out. Some had injuries that needed to be treated at the hospital, but none of them were hurt too severely! I am glad for that much...

[capforthat]

Me too. For as much danger as there was, it seems like no one was seriously injured. Kinda makes you think... [She sighs.] Anyway, I should go see what the others have to say.

[niceguypose]

Yes... it seems there is much to think about. [He nods and bows sheepishly before her.]

Go and collect more information, Bulma-san! And thank you for being so understanding of my blunder...!

[capforthat]

Hey, you just wanted to know what it meant. Can't fault you for being curious! [She can, however, fault whoever explained. And she does, with a lot of mental frowning and a few choice words she keeps to herself.

Outwardly, she's all smiles, giving him a double thumbs up.] See you around!

[niceguypose]

[Double thumbs up?! Lee looks positively elated, and he gives her both thumbs up back! A double nice guy pose!!]

Please take care, Bulma-san!!

[Now he knows what she truly is in his eyes: a Mother Who is a Double Nice Guy...]