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[no_kyouken]

Who ⬤ Polycule people & friends
What ⬤ A picnic
When ⬤ Nowish
Where ⬤ A park
Content Warnings ⬤ Swearing, alcohol, etc


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grasshopper picnic hydrangea on the menu beauty and the beast Majima had a lot of people to coordinate, so the calendar invites were sent to phones a few weeks ago. The festival was a working event for him, not something he could really relax for. As a compromise to those who wanted to spend more time with him, he's arranged the picnic. No, he didn't make any of the food, don't be ridiculous. He paid a caterer. He and the birds did, however, find a few thrift stores to rummage up blankets, baskets, and pillows. The flowers arranged around the area are an array of different colored hydrangeas chosen by Emily from Aerith's shop. There is also a corgi puppy lying on a blanket and watching with curious, baleful eyes. He is a visitor from Izo's shelter. Taro needs help with his socialization, be gentle with him! 🧺🌺🐶 The three of them are there ahead of everyone, playing with the puppy and drinking tea and snacking on fruit. But they're waiting for you; the river glittering at a distance. The weather is good and the company is fine. Say hello to your illustrious hosts: 🐍🕊️🦅

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Comments

[conceptreview]

[He taps his lips for a moment. One can practically see the ideas forming in his head.]

I shall play loud music at all hours. It will cover the sound of barking. [ c: ] Surely they have orchestrions or some such here, yes?

[And now one can practically see the little voice of reason in his head begging him not to say this next part...]

And if it is bad-tempered, then I can name it Hades.

[starshepard]

Oh but then you'd get complaints about the music. I'm sure you've noticed by now how terribly thin the walls are. At least the dorms at Academia had thicker walls.

[ The only thing they had going for them in her opinion.

The last bit is met with laughter. ] Suitable, though Lahabrea would also be acceptable.

[conceptreview]

Yes, but at least they won't know about the dog. They'll be far too distracted. [He gives a dramatic flourish of his fingers.] Besides, my taste in music is impeccable! I daresay it will improve the entire building's spirits.

[He knows that's not true, of course, but he's having fun with this hidden-dog fantasy. (Also it would probably be funny to do for a couple days...)]

Ah, it will be more lovable if it's named Hades, won't it? Not that I mean the illustrious Speaker any offense, of course...

[Briefly he recalls being told that Lahabrea was also one of the Unsundered. He wonders how much that had changed the man. Well, something to worry about later, perhaps.]

[starshepard]

I suppose that is true. [ They laugh, nodding.

It is a silly little fantasy and Azem is happy to play along. ]

You make a good point about it being more lovable when named Hades. Though there are these grumpy little dogs that very much remind me of the Speaker.

[ Azem is still unaware of all of that. ]

[conceptreview]

[And hopefully they'll remain unaware of it for a long time to come , HADES!!!.]

Hmm...the ones with the wrinkly faces? [I mean, Emet-Selch also has furrows on his face, but maybe Lahabrea has a few more...:X ]

[starshepard]

Yes, those ones! Though they are certainly cuter than Lahabrea.

[ Azem probably wouldn't be saying any of this if he was actually around. For all that they tease others, they do legitimately fear and respect the Speaker. He might be the only person aside from their dear mentor. ]

Personally, I think I'd like a cat. [ An animal that certainly has Hades' temperament. ]