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[recollecters]

You know, I think some April Fool's pranks are okay! Like the silly ones they do on websites or the really good natured kind. But I am LESS okay with someone changing the ENTIRE layout of our entire building and giving us treasure maps to go around it which for the record my brother-in-law did and it's a pain!! There's some weird effects coming in from outside this planet at the moment, although they'll mostly miss the city itself. There'll be a localized temporal storm, but it shouldn't be more than a mild irritation. It looks like it's just going to yank some things around and send them on through. I think Maurice is going to call out sick that day, or if I were him I definitely would. Hey, I kind of want a four-leaf clover. I know that's more last month than this month, but still. If you find one, pass it along. Also, I want to do a cutesy April Fools thing, so don't get too mad! Joanne Wiseman Technician 2nd class Retrspec Incorporated For the remainder of the day all users will have their userpic replaced with a picture of them dressed as their favorite animal. It's pretty harmless as far as pranks go, and it will change back either at midnight or after trying to change the picture twice, prompting an "Are you sure?" message but no further ill effects. Per the mod plotting post, you may use this post to obtain one of this month's freebies! This month's freebie can be earned by turning in a thread on this post that has 5 or more consecutive comments from you with someone new. We define someone new as someone new to the game, or simply someone your character has never tagged before. Please feel free to use this post as a network mingle. Every toplevel can be considered a new post, and threadjacking is permitted. No NPC response will be given. Usernames are the character's full real AU names, not aliases or chosen nicknames or usernames, and seemed to have filled themselves in; nothing characters do can change or obscure their names currently.

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[lastcomfort]

I think so too! We should get together. I know I live with Soliel but after everything we've been through, I'd like to be your friend too.

[heiroglyphs]

[Vera's been around long enough to have a handful of people she's closed to, but this might be the first time anyone's ever outright said they wanted to be her friend. A strange, fuzzy feeling stirs in her chest, and she has to reread Orihime's text a couple times.]

There's a coffee shop not far from where I live, if you wanted to meet up?
I'm free for a few hours, at least.

[lastcomfort]

[ Believe in the power of friendship! ]

I would love that! Just tell me where to be and I am there!

-> Action

[heiroglyphs]

[Vera is quick to shoot her the address before heading to the bathroom to change and redo her makeup. About 45 minutes later, she's dressed in a cute white skirt and jacket sitting at one of the coffee shop tables, looking over the menu.]

[lastcomfort]

[ She loves making friends! And who doesn't want an excuse to drink coffee and eat something sweet?

It's hard to miss Vera, all decked out in white. So Orihime marches right over when she spots her, waving happily. ]

Hello~!

[ She is also hard to miss with her orange shirt and orange hair. ]

You haven't been waiting too long, I hope.

[heiroglyphs]

[Orihime's hair could already be spotted a mile away, yet the loud colors of her outfit make her somehow even more visible. It's a cute style, though, definitely befitting of her personality.

She gives her a wave with reserved enthusiasm, tucking her phone back into her purse and offering her a menu.]

Not at all. In fact, I just sat down. Did you find the place okay?

[lastcomfort]

Oh, good! I'm glad.

[ She'll take the chair opposite of Vera, plopping down quite happily. ]

I did! It's pretty convenient, but I don't think I've been here before. I'm excited!

[heiroglyphs]

If you're a coffee person, you'll probably love it as much as I do. I'm starting to worry the staff here will start to know me by name.

[lastcomfort]

So you have a good reputation? Then this means I have an "in", huh?

[ She giggles and picks up a menu. ]

Well, do you have any recommendations?

[heiroglyphs]

Of course. Whatever you need, just let me know.

[She sets her menu down.]

The Mocha is to die for. They use imported dark chocolate from Belgium instead of that nasty syrup most places have. Or, if you're feeling bolder, the Vienna is quite the rush.

[lastcomfort]

Oh. Oh! Do you think they could mix both?

[ Which is not the way to order coffee, but... ]

They both sound so good...and is that a cinnamon roll croissant?

[heiroglyphs]

That would be three shots of espresso. You might have a heart attack.

...Also, yes, and they're amazing.

[lastcomfort]

Maybe I'll just try one at a time, then.

[ That's still the same amount of espresso... ]

I'll have to get one of those too! Would you like one?

[heiroglyphs]

Just make sure you know you can handle caffeine before going for it. I don't want to have to explain to Soleil that her roommate exploded from too much coffee.

[She'd probably think it was hilarious though.]

But that sounds lovely right now, I think we could both use a treat.

[lastcomfort]

Ehehe...

[ Poor Soliel. Poor Makoto. No, she'll be able to handle it just fine. They have a coffee machine in their apartment, though she doesn't normally get fancy stuff like this unless she goes out. ]

Great, let's do it!

[ And how convenient, a server comes right on over. ]

Yes! I think we're ready to order. I'd like the mocha latte and two of the cinnamon roll croissants, please!

[heiroglyphs]

I'll have a mocha latte as well, thank you.

[The server nods before heading off to prepare their orders.]

So, how have things been since we left Magatus? I've been meaning to catch up with you guys.

[lastcomfort]

I've been good! Just back doing school...oh! And I got to have a table at the farmer's market for the first time, so that was a lot of fun!

[ She happily lays her hands on the table. ]

What about you? I never got the chance to ask, but how did you and Soliel meet?

[heiroglyphs]

That's cool! I have another friend who sells vegetables at the farmer's market. It looks like fun.

[As for Soleil, that draws a short sigh.]

We met on Retrospec, then in person at a party not long after. I'm pretty sure she asked me out the moment she saw me.

[lastcomfort]

Wow, really? I saw a lot of vegetables! What's your friend's name?

[ Retrospec and a party, that sounds nice! But it's that last part that makes her stop. ]

...You're dating??

[heiroglyphs]

[SLAPPING HER HANDS ON HER THIGHS NOW]

No! Not at all, she's just... very forward. I'm sure you've noticed it, living with her.

[lastcomfort]

Huh??

[ You know what, Vera? Orihime has never been asked out by Soliel. She has no idea that it's an intimidating concept to anyone. ]

Oh! Um, well, I suppose so...she must think you're very pretty! And you are!

[heiroglyphs]

[But like, how though? Anyone with eyes can tell that Orihime is gorgeous, and Soleil seems to hit on everything even remotely girl-shaped.]

Thanks, that really means a lot coming from you. We're a team of beauties.

[lastcomfort]

The Palkyries of Galhalla!

[ Did she shout that and pump her hands in the air? She sure did! ]

One day both Soliel and I woke up and our hair was a different color! Then we decided to do a full makeover. You should come with us next time!

[ ...The next time their hair randomly changes color. Yes. ]

[heiroglyphs]

So your hair wasn't originally this color? I suppose I've never seen a redhead with such... intense color before. But it's very cute.

[Hopefully nobody else ends up with any more weird colors any time soon...]

But a makeover sounds lovely. How about I treat you girls to a spa day some time soon? Mud baths, massages, hair and nails, it'll be lovely.

[lastcomfort]

[ She shakes her head. ]

No, it was brown before and Soliel was blonde. And then one day...poof!

[ Magical Retrospec craziness. ]

But thank you! It was surprising at first, but I really like it now.

[ It's fun. ]

Ohhh, that's so much more intense than what we did! I've never had a mud bath before. Is it really relaxing?