❀ Episode 05 ❀ [Dictated / Action] - backdated to Valentine's Day

[therealrisette]

[After some of her encounters earlier in the day, Rise's pretty sure there's something going on in the castle. Maybe it's the mysterious chocolates everyone seemed to get, or maybe it's just the castle messing with everyone directly.

Either way, she's actually having fun with it. And why question it if it's fun?

There's only one more thing to do.]

So is anyone else bored right now?

I mean, it's been a great Valentine's Day so far, and I love how the castle's getting into the spirit of things!

[Actually, it's a bit overdone, even for Rise's tastes. But she's in super positive idol mode right now. Complete with dramatic announcer tone and everything.]

But like a lot of lonely, single girls out there, I just don't have any plans...

[Dramatically sad to suddenly perky mood whiplash in three... two... one...]

So anyone wanna come hang out with Risette?

[She still says that name as if it means anything here. Who knows? Maybe one day it will.]

I'm right outside the Four Seasons Room on the third floor! I promise we'll have fun!

[She has her box of chocolates for that if nothing else.]

[Adachi and Pixy]

[All idol perkiness disappears for this filter.]

Not you.

[Yukiko and Kara]

[Rise considers filtering to Nora and Colette too, but they're probably busy with their boyfriends. She wouldn't want to interrupt that on Valentine's Day! So Yukiko and Kara it is.]

Did you guys get chocolates too? Anything crazy happen to you yet?

Oh yeah, and you should drop by too! Wouldn't be nearly as fun without you!

{ooc: Planned or unplanned, we are open for all the chocolate shenanigans! Rise is experimenting so she's perfectly willing to have some chocolates herself as long as you will too. >:3}

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[Rise]

[solowingpixy]

[Yeah, you'll be getting a laugh here, Rise. As usual.]

There go my hopes of hangin' out with Risette then.

[therealrisette]

[Hear that? That's the sound of Risette ignoring you.

Yep, she's not even rising to the bait this time. Good try, Pixy. Better luck next time.]

[solowingpixy]

[You're learning, Rise. Color him very mildly impressed. Only mildly because nuggets caught on faster than you.

Unfortunately for you, Rise, you'll end up seeing him anyway. It's not planned on his part, of course. He doesn't commit the location of the Four Seasons Room to memory, and as far as he knew she could've been in said room by now. He'll be on his way to the seventh floor to check out the Games Room, and taking the elevator to it is the lazy way.

So you might actually see him on his way by, Rise. And even ignoring you for once. You and your girly little party are none of his business, after all.]

[therealrisette]

[Well excuse her for caring at first!

She's just going to be hanging around the Four Seasons Room. With her box of magical chocolates and not a care in the world. Pass by at your own risk, Pixy.]

[solowingpixy]

[Taking risks is what being a pilot's all about, so he'll just be passing on by without giving her so much as an acknowledgement (why waste the time when she'll either ignore him or get all in a huff?) with his flight jacket slung over his shoulder.]

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru was actually on her way to the Four Seasons room. She's got some luggage and towels with her for a day in an indoor, magical beach. Her chocolates are inside her bag, she was hoping to enjoy them in peace]

Kujikawa. I didn't expect to see you here.

1/2

[therealrisette]

[Oh wow, that was fast! Wait...]

Kirijo-san?

Re: 1/2

[luxe_can_kill]

Yes? Did I surprise you?

[therealrisette]

{ooc: Was in the middle of writing a second part, but w/e. I can roll with this.}

No, it's not that! I just called for some people to meet me here before you showed up.

[Rise quickly notices Mitsuru seems to be all packed for a day at the beach.]

Are you going in alone?

[She just sounds curious, but she's definitely thinking this is not how one spends Valentine's Day. Even if the beach is nice.]

[luxe_can_kill]

I am. Are you here to meet someone?

Rise;

[scoring]

I did get some chocolates, but nothing's happened. Should I be expecting something too?

[Yukiko]

[therealrisette]

Ooh, perfect! You should bring them! I have mine too!

[Rise does calm down a little at Yukiko's question.]

Well, you know how I told you the castle likes to play pranks on us sometimes? There's some people talking about stuff like that.

[Rise shrugs to herself on her end of the conversation.]

I guess it likes Valentine's Day.

Rise;

[scoring]

Oh...that makes sense. [ Dumb ol' castle. Nevertheless, hanging out in a girl's day sounds fun for V-Day! She perks up a little in contrast. ]

It must. Am I coming over to your room, Rise-chan?

[Yukiko]

[therealrisette]

[On second thought, "outside of the beach room" might turn Yukiko off to this idea given how much coaxing it took to get her to the room last time.]

If you want, sure! I can meet you there in a little bit.

Rise;

[scoring]

[ You got her into a bikini - in public - on her first day in a strange, magical castle, Kujikawa. Who knows what dark powers you're capable of. ]

Mm. I'll be there soon, as well.

[ And in about ten minutes, that's precisely what happens! She may have snacked on one or two of the chocolates before this. ]

Rise

[kryptonian]

I did, and they're pretty good! Wanna go get lunch or something?

[Kara]

[therealrisette]

... Huh?

[Why did she just rush into asking like that?

... Oh, come on Rise, weird things might be happening but that's hardly suspicious! It was just a casual invitation. She was probably thinking about calling you over the journal or something already.]

Uh, I mean, sure!

[Aaawkwaaard. Man, Rise, you just made it sound like you were saying yes to an actual date or something.

And there's absolutely nothing strange about being super giddy to spend time with a friend you really admire. Nothing at all.]

Where do you wanna meet?

Rise

[kryptonian]

[Kara is more than a little oblivious to her own forwardness, so her reply is just chipper.]

Great! I was thinking we could meet at the front door and head down to the city. I'm sure there are some cute cafés with Valentine's specials going on.

[Kara]

[therealrisette]

Really?

[Rise's never been to the city yet! It's almost a surprising enough suggestion to make her forget how forward and upbeat Kara's being about the whole thing. Is this what it looks like to everyone else when she does it?! No wonder Yukiko and Naoto were so easy to get blushing...]

Uh, I mean, sounds good! I'll meet you there in a few minutes?

[It wasn't meant to sound like a question, Rise's just still a bit thrown off. And no, it's still not weird at all being a bit of a bundle of nerves over spending time with a friend she admires.

... She does unconsciously grab one of her chocolates out of the box on her way over, though. She just feels the urge for some chocolate all of a sudden.]

Rise

[kryptonian]

Really! And sure, see you in a few.

[In the meantime, knowing that she can just zip down at superspeed, she takes a moment to fluff her hair and fix up her mascara. She turns a little twirl in front of the mirror, too, for good measure. She looks cute, so all is well.

She thinks nothing of her own sudden perkiness about daaating.]

[billiardsplz]

Oh, is that place busy yet?

[therealrisette]

[She's pretty sure this is an unfamiliar voice!]

Not unless there was a party inside before I even got here!

Have we met?

[There are a lot of people in the castle, after all. As much as she'd hate to admit it, she could have just forgotten...]

[billiardsplz]

Don't think so. I was thinking about hitting the beach later today since everything's still frosty.

[therealrisette]

Then I guess we'll probably run into each other!

[And maybe Rise will have another person to test the chocolates with...?]

[billiardsplz]

Hmm, then why delay? I'll be there in a bit.