paradisa | ❀ Episode 02 ❀ [Dictated / Action]

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❀ Episode 02 ❀ [Dictated / Action]

Goooood afternoon, Paradisa~!!!

[Rise's bubbly, cheerful voice projects through the journals, almost as if she's announcing through a sound system. But with much more manageable volume, which many residents will be thankful for. If one listens closely, they can hear what sounds like the ocean in the background.]

I've only been here for a few days, so let me introduce myself. I'm Rise Kujikawa, sixteen years old. I'm an idol back home, if you guys know what that is. Basically, I'm in showbiz. I perform as a singer and actress, and I might even break into film one day! But that's just one side of me. I've worked at my family's tofu shop too, and when I'm not working, I'm just an ordinary high school girl.

Now that you all know a little bit about me, I hope to hear from you too! I've met some really great people here already, but I hope to make lots of new friends while I'm here!

Aaaand, while I was looking around, I found this super neat place called the Four Seasons Room.

[She suddenly giggles.]

There's a beach in the castle in January!

[There's a brief pause.]

I guess that's normal for people who have been here for a while, huh? But I skipped from spring all the way up to New Year's when I came here, so I missed a whole summer! And since I wanted to meet more of you, I thought "what could be better than a day at the beach?"

[As she continues, her dramatic pout is actually audible.]

It'd be no fun if I had to spend all this time by myself, but if you're busy, you can still say hi through the journals! I'll be watching and listening!

{OOC: Anything you can think of for a beach gathering should be fair game here. Beach toys, volleyball, karaoke... or just relax and talk. Rise's not a demanding hostess, I promise! ♥}

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"Wings"?

[Could that have been his permanent loss? She's seen stranger things than a mercenary with wings in this castle.

... No, that's stupid. He has to mean something else, like a jet or something.]

You mean you don't even have any other soldiers to go back to? A "unit" or "division" or whatever?

[She's just throwing out words she's heard on television, but she hopes she's got it right. If he's alone, then he can't even look forward to going back home...]

My aircraft. [One of your guesses was right, Rise! Be proud of yourself. Also, are you sick of dry laughter yet? Because he's given another one.]

I couldn't return to the 66th Air Force Unit even if I wanted to.

Oh...

[Well, this is depressing. She doesn't want her whole day at the beach to be spent talking about this kind of thing.]

I don't suppose there's anything I can do to help? While we're both stuck in this castle, I mean.

[He didn't seem interested in her beach party idea, after all. Come to think of it, she's not even sure why he's still talking to her...]

[In fairness, you didn't ask him. Then he'll finally be back to his usual tone.]

Well, I'm not sure what a kid could do to help. Though that introduction a few days ago was a start.

[Not that she meant that, but he was certainly going to still keep her beyond arm's reach. At least for the time being. And then he'll quickly change the subject, asking in an slight joking tone.]

So, how's the weather?

[It doesn't even bother her that he keeps calling her a kid this time. At least he's not being patronizing about it anymore, and he does seem grateful that she helped him earlier.

She has to giggle at his sudden everyday question.]

It's gorgeous~! At least in here. You're really missing out!

[Even he has to admit, he actually prefers her being preppy. Maybe it's because he hasn't seen anyone genuinely happy in a long time. Who knows.]

The beach was never really my thing.

[Comes with living in cold Belka and in Valais Air Base in a snowy mountain range for quite a long time.]

Come on, who doesn't love the beach?!

[Her tone is more teasing than disbelieving. But she really does wonder what kind of person doesn't enjoy the beach...]

At least it's warm and sunny in here. Beats sitting around in our rooms or wandering around the castle halls again. Which is what I bet you're doing, huh?

I'm more accustomed to cold weather.

[He does make a slight glance around his room before answering.]

Not much else I can do. Even the 'wandering' has to be limited. [Stupid injuries.]

Oh, that's right. You're still injured?

[She actually sounds disappointed.]

I guess you'll just have to visit the beach when you're feeling better, then! At least once.

[She seems to have already made up her mind regardless of what Pixy says.

She even continues in a teasing tone.]

You can protect me if something dangerous happens then.

[WHAT, DON'T I GET A CHOICE IN THE MATTER? He smirks to himself a little and respond in a mixed tone of half-serious, half-joking.]

That depends. Do you intend to pay me? A mercenary isn't going to work for free.

[She notices the half-joking tone, and lets out a small laugh, but at the same time she has to ask.]

You can just wish for anything you want. What are people supposed to pay you with?

[Then an idea strikes!]

Oh! I could make you something! A handmade gift from an idol! Can't put a price on that, right?

[You could almost hear the implicit wink in her tone...]

[He's almost afraid to ask.]

And what, exactly, could you make that would be worth more than paying a mercenary in cash?

What would you need money for here, anyway?!

[Unless he plans to move out into the town, of course, but Rise doesn't bother mentioning that.]

And I was going to offer a gourmet homemade dinner, but you're probably the kind that enjoys his food from a convenience store packet.

[She scoffs at the thought.]

Oh well. You just won't know what you're missing, then.

[Sure, the castle servant things could make Pixy anything he wants in the kitchen. But he probably wouldn't know what to ask for to get real quality. Besides, having a cute girl putting her heart into making something is miles better than some faceless castle magic.]

That is a good question, and that's precisely why I'd want to have it anyway.

[You can't see it, Rise, but he's rolling his eyes.]

So you're going to insist on putting words in my mouth instead of giving me a civil answer to an honest question, huh?

If you'd want protection, you'd have to understand how a mercenary operates.

[She's actually stunned silent for a moment, as she realizes he might have been completely serious.]

Sheesh, you don't know a joke when you hear one, do you?

[Her tone isn't mean-spirited, it's more utterly baffled.]

[She doesn't dwell on it this time, though.]

If I really did think I needed protection, of course I'd make something special for you in return.

And don't tell me you'd rather have cash. For all you know, they use beads or seashells or something for money in town.

[She also can't do her job while she's here, so she doesn't see why someone like him should be able to.]

[He scoffs. You may have actually irritated him for once, Rise.]

What they use for currency hardly matters. If it's the place's currency, then a mercenary can be paid with it.

By the way, if that was your idea of a joke, then you need to work on your humor.

[Yeah, he had to put that out there.]

Did Mr. Serious just tell me I need to work on my humor?

[She sounds amused at that, but her tone quickly shifts to exasperation.]

I just don't get why you need money in a place that magically gives you everything you could possibly need. But whatever. It's not like I'm going to need protecting, anyway.

[Even she's not absolutely certain of that, but she's not about to let him know that.]

You sound awfully sure of yourself on that. [Can you hear the doubt he has in you, Rise?]

It's not a matter of what the castle can give. I'm sure relying solely on its luxuries will likely have repercussions in the future anyway. [And he's a mercenary. Mercenaries like money. WHAT IS SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND, RISE?]

But I'm sure an idol like you is too spoiled by this to be without it anyway.

Well... yeah, but...

[Okay, sure she knows relying on the castle for too much is a bad idea, and yeah he should get paid for doing his job, but she seriously does not understand this obsession with money they can't even take home with them! Even if it was worth anything there!]

[Then, the idol jab. Sure, she's an idol, but she's not that spoiled! She's not some princess brat making unreasonable demands of the castle or anything!]

Oh, fine then! I'll just enjoy my luxury suite and private beach alone, then!

[The sarcasm isn't just dripping by now, it's gushing. For a moment, she even considers closing the journal on him. But instead, she says something she doesn't even intend to.]

I just wanted you to get out of your room and enjoy something...

[He's actually impressed you HAVEN'T shut the journal on him yet, Rise. But there's a light chuckle.]

Well, you didn't seem keen on talking to me, let alone seeing me, so I didn't think the invitation extended this far.

[That statement being half-sarcastic and half-true.]

It didn't before I forgot what a jerk you could be.

[She's not even trying to insult him at this point. Just a halfhearted attempt at lashing out because it feels like she should be.

She still doesn't know why she changed her mind, either.]

❀ Episode 02 ❀ [Dictated / Action]

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