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July Event Log
July Event
Dominant Element: Water
Waning Element: Fire
Full Moon: July 2nd - July 4th
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July comes to Kaisou and brings with two things: heat and rain, leaving the city a humid mess. Time to get dehumidifiers and make sure your AC works, because otherwise, you might just end up melting. The summer storms seem heavier and more frequent this year, with one occurring every couple days and lasting for several hours. All this rain is enough to flood basements and low areas. Wonderful.
Beat the Heat With the Power of AnimeDespite the miserable weather, it's still summertime in the city, so that means the city is alive with activity. With Kaisou being in America, you can fully expect the fourth of July celebrations to be in full swing during the first week of the month. Attend a barbeque or watch the firework show at the beach, which thankfully isn't rained out.
However if you want to go a little more nerd in your summertime celebrations - KaiCon, Kaisou's local anime con, is back in town! Normally, this would have been held in June, but thanks to the tornado last month, it got postponed. Held the week of July 16th, the convention brings in a ton of tourists both in and out of cosplay. There's lot of to do at the convention, from shopping for merchandise, trying Japanese foods, attending panels, entering cosplay competitions, and sitting in a ballpit. For once, those app users with odd changes or body parts won't stand out so badly!
Finally, if you're looking for a more educational way to pass the time, the Kaisou history museum is holding a special exhibit about artifacts from the ancient world. Throughout the exhibit are a collection of artifacts from the Ancient Greek era that are in remarkable condition. In fact, those with archeological training might find it a bit too remarkable, finding pieces in such a pristine condition. Those with a keen magical sense will detect energy signatures indicative of the Spirit Realm. There's even a few objects that hold curses from the Greek pantheon that could be triggered in the wrong hands.
Crystal RainIt's never fun to be caught in a summer microburst. Even under normal circumstances, they will drench you within a minute and you can kiss any electronic device that hasn't been waterproofed goodbye. And unfortunately, thanks to the damage done to the Spirit Vein, these summertime annoyances have only gotten worse. While regular rain will still act normally, should you get caught in a microburst, you will find your limbs begin to stiffen as crystals begin to form on your skin. The longer you stay out in the crystal-inducing rain, the worse the effect will get and the harder you will find it to move around. Be careful not to let it get so bad that you're stuck as a crystal statue for a while.
Fortunately, the effects seem to be temporary. Once you get to a dry place and dry yourself off properly, the crystals will fall off and your limbs will return to their normal mobility range. While the plant life (which is still growing out of control) doesn't seem to be affected by the rain, animals caught in the microbursts do seem to be. It wouldn't be a bad idea to help out your fellow creature and help dry the crystals off their furs or feathers. As for the normal people, they don't seem to notice the actual crystalizing effect and will just blame any mobility issues on their muscles and bones not handling this rainy season well. Sure Jan.
Mysterious Fathoms BelowBlue Fish Lake has always been a decent sized lake. It's large enough to be a good place to take a take a boat onto it and spend the day fishing the healthy lake fish population. That said, it's not that big. You could always see the other side from the shore, and it's depth couldn't be more than thirty or so feet. A good sized lake, sure, but hardly one that's going to be in any record books anytime soon.
On the night of July 6th, there is an extremely heavy rain storm - one that stands out from the other storms throughout the month. Torrential rains and strong wind blast the city. Make sure not to drive through any standing water, as you might end up with your car getting submerged in water.The next morning, after the storm has cleared and people can begin to (relatively) dry off, there will be reports that not only has Blue Fish Lake flooded, but it's gotten much deeper from the rain. Thousands of feet deeper.
While the normal people in the city don't question why Blue Fish Lake is now as deep as the ocean, it's pretty easy for app users to conclude that there's no way a summer rain storm could cause Blue Fish Lake to get that much deeper. And Zodiac seems to agree, as on July 7th they send out a message over the Libra app.
ALERT: SPIRIT REALM GATE DETECTED IN BLUE FISH LAKE.
Element Classification: Water
Danger Level: High
Designation: Atlantis
Zodiac has detected a Spirit Gate within Blue Fish Lake. Early reports indicate that this may be the lost city of Atlantis and might be worth investigating. Please go to the Zodiac offices for more information.
Should you head to the Zodiac office, there's a sense of excitement in the air. After all, the lost city of Atlantis isn't something you happen upon every day. The (fuzzy) Professor is there, and he's more than happy to tell you what he knows about Atlantis: It was a country that the philosopher Plato wrote of, one that fell into the ocean thanks to its hubris. Since then, there's been loads of people throughout history who have attempted to locate where the lost city was at, though usually with no success. A Zodiac intern will chime in to add that even many paranormal-based researches suspected it to be nothing more than a fanciful story, what with how long it had been since it'd been supposedly sighted. So the chance to confirm that Atlantis really does exist? It truly is a once in a life time opportunity.
That said, there is the issue of how to get to that realm, with it being so deeply underwater. In order to pull it off, Zodiac has decided to pull some strings and use what resources they can afford. They've been able to get in contact with the Bermuda Brotherhood - a paranormal group that specializes in researching and safeguarding the Bermuda Triangle - and convinced them to loan Zodiac a submarine and crew. Black Order and POKEGO members may have heard of the Bermuda Brotherhood before. They have a reputation for being an ornery group that is extremely territorial about the Bermuda Triangle and, convinced it's the crown jewel of supernatural hotspots. Not bad people by any stretch, but could probably stand to go to shore and touch some grass. Still, eccentricities aside, there's no doubt they're experts on deep sea diving and you'll be in good hands.
Once you're done preparing, it's time to head off. Sitting in Blue Fish Lake is an old-timey-looking submarine. It wouldn't be far out of place in a Jules Verne novel. Ancient as it looks, this is everyone's ticket through the spirit gate, which is submerged under the lake. The geese are, naturally, furious about this, and can be seen swimming around it and occasionally pecking ineffectively at both it and the crew sent by Zodiac to man the damn thing. The sub is big enough to hold a decent number of people, and once everyone's aboard (after dodging any of the angry geese nearby) the sub descends under the waters of the lake.
The sub goes deeper and deeper, much deeper than any lake should be able to go. Seaweed starts to appear, jutting out through rocky outcrops as schools of fish hurry out of the submarine's wake. It's clear you are definitely no longer in a lake, but under the ocean depths. Deeper and deeper you go, as light fades from dappled rays to almost nothing. Eventually, the only lights around are those from the submarine itself, lighting the way down.
At some point in the journey a deep, guttural, pulsating call can be heard in the darkness. For a moment, you could be forgiven for thinking a whale is making the noise, but as it gets closer and closer, it's clear that this is something completely different. The lights of the sub sometimes catch a shadow on a rocky crag, before it vanishes once again. Eventually, though, whatever is stalking you makes an attack on the sub. The craft is suddenly and violently jarred to one side as something very large slams against it. If characters aren't holding onto something, they're going to hit the deck HARD. The crew starts panicking, rushing about trying to assess the damage as the sub is slammed into again, and at this point, the submarine is definitely taking on water. In a desperate attempt to save everyone, the captain orders the submarine through a tunnel in the rocks the lights have just glanced off. Thankfully, this works, and as the submarine moves into the tunnel, a current picks up the downed craft and pushes it through to the other side, where it breaks the surface of the water into a cavern. The submarine is seriously damaged, and the captain states it will take time to fix it. However, the cave does seem to have a way out, and it might well be worth exploring that while no one can go anywhere else.
The Lost City of AtlantisFollowing the exit to the cave, you will find yourself entering a beautiful city. Ancient temples rise to the sky, with huge columns of stone decorating the entrances. It looks almost ancient Greek in origin, but not quite. Stranger still is that even though this looks like a city from ancient times, the people seem to enjoy many modern conveniences, magically powered by the crystals worn around their necks. The city runs in a circle, living and thriving. There are people here, who will happily welcome you to Atlantis- the first explorers that they have seen in...well, forever! If you squint and look to the very borders of the city, you can see stone monoliths holding up some invisible barrier. The ocean shifts behind it; fish and seaweed abound in an undersea world full of life. The people are excited to show you their city, though they come across as a very pious lot. If you comment on the city's beauty or vibrance, they downplay it, almost fearfully. If that strange behavior is brought up to them, they quietly point out that their pride and avarice is what angered the Gods enough to sink their city. They do not intend to incur the wrath of the Gods again.
Luckily, there is plenty for you to do in the city. You can eat almost wholly seafood-based meals from people only too happy to open their meals or food stalls to those explorers looking for a bite to eat. If you really want, you can go and get yourself a tattoo with glow-in-the-dark ink. If you request a tat of anything that existed after 1000 B.C, though, you will likely get very confused looks. Better stick to fish or Atlantean symbols. You can also get involved in crafting- though as might be expected, a lot of the crafts involve making fish spears or nets. Speaking of, natives will be glad to take you out on boats to the tranquil waters that surround the city, where there's plentiful fish and sea life to catch- you might even be able to catch your own meal! The natives will be very nervous about getting TOO close to the barrier, though, muttering that things have been unsettled with that as of late.
For the more academically minded, you can investigate the crystals all the Atlanteans wear around their necks. They are more than happy to hand one over to you to check out, explaining that the crystals were a gift from the Gods and were what allowed them to be such a thriving utopia in "the old days". For those with either an ability to sense or otherwise investigate the crystals, you will find them to be a perfect blend of magic and an unknown, almost alien technology. You will find that the crystals power everything - from lights, to starting fires, to boat engines, to even acting as a magic translator (just in case you were wondering how they speak English). You can also use them to power stone, fish-shaped vehicles, which you can ride somewhat like a motorcycle. These fly into the air, giving you a chance to view the city from above.
Unfortunately those hoping to find reading material will be out of luck. While the most important events are recorded through murals and stone tablets, scholars will explain that the humidity from being under the ocean makes preserving paper basically impossible. As such, most of their stories are pass down through the oral tradition, with storytellers and theater performers being treated with reverence. You'll be welcome to attend any storytellers performance if you wish to hear about tales of Atlantean history. If you're more interested in the arts, Atlantean theater offers a wide variety of plays- so long as you don't mind all of them being morality plays about the virtues of being pious.
Meanwhile, members of the Black Order who are keeping a watchful eye will notice that somehow they acquired an extra person that wasn't on the submarine. As it turns out, a curator from Kaisou Museum has been using one of the magic stripper poles from the Goodwill to go into different Spirit Realms and grab up relics to put into the museum. The Ancient Greek relics in his exhibit now? Were lifted from the tear Ash was dragged through last month. The curator seems to have no regard for the actual safety or origin of the items, rather just grabbing whatever he thinks would attract visitors. The Black Order will need to figure out how to deal with this man, and return any unsafe items back to the Spirit Realm where they belong.
The Price of HubrisOnce you have enjoyed the city and gotten to know the people well enough, they will lead you to the tribal council, leaders of the city who watch over all that occurs within. They explain that there have been breaks happening in the barrier which blocks Atlantis from the ocean- that leaks have been appearing, and they are worried if this continues, the city will once again sink, and this time the Gods will not protect them.
Finally, with the blessing of the elders, some of the native Atlanteans will take you to the borders of the city. You can see for yourself small cracks in the barrier, water leaking through them. Some have been hastily patched with pitch or mortar, but it's clear this will not hold forever. The people are frightened - they've been so careful, so pious. They've been sure to never let their pride overtake them again, and yet it feels like the Gods are threatening to finish the job. They will allow you to explore, explaining there are some ancient parts of the city they will not go near as they are blessed ground to Atlanteans, but perhaps outsiders would be able to go there.
The "blessed ground" ends up being an ancient cave, untouched for millennia. Ancient texts are stored here, as are cave paintings, made with the same glow-in-the-dark ink that is used for tattoos these days. While you look through the cave, it's clear that things were put here to be hidden away; to avoid, like a dirty secret. Eventually, once you put enough clues together, you learn that "the Gods" did not sink Atlantis, nor did they give the Atlanteans the crystals that they're so proud of. The Crystals were plundered from the Spirit Realm by the Atlanteans themselves. Taken and crafted for their own use, to power their cities and give them an upper hand against the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the Spirit Realm is temperamental and prone to taking back what belongs to it. When it reached out to reclaim the crystals, it took the whole city with it, pulling it into the realm the crystals originated from. It was the ancient Atlanteans' own magictech that saved them, the barriers they'd built against potential invaders sealing them safely from the oceanic Spirit Gate that swallowed them whole.
Battle with LeviathanAs you exit the cave with all this newfound knowledge, the barrier is SHAKEN by another shockwave. This time, however, you're close enough to see what's caused it. This is no act of the Gods either. A huge sea serpent is slamming against the barrier, full of snarling, frothing rage. Get close to the city and the Atlanteans will offer a terrified explanation- that is the Leviathan, a sea monster which has haunted their city since it "sank". You realize quickly this is what attacked your sub when you were coming to the city in the first place. The Atlanteans say it was only a threat to anyone trying to leave the city previously, making it impossible to explore outside their literal bubble. It's never attacked them directly like this before, and they don't understand the change in behavior.
Regardless of what can be causing the increased aggression, this needs to be dealt with, or Atlantis really will be sunk beneath the waves. The Atlanteans luckily do have a means to breathe underwater- thanks to the crystals, they have invented a breathing mask to allow you to breathe underwater for about an hour at a time. They could never use it to truly escape the city thanks to the Leviathan's presence, and they were too fearful of it to actually attempt to fight it. But now you're all here, and maybe things can be different! Maybe you can be rid of the creature for good!
If you head to the cave where you originally entered, you will find the captain still working on the sub. He explains it's not ready yet- but you have other fish to fry. Literally. Using the flying fish vehicles, you drive into the water and use the apparatus to follow the tunnel out into the open ocean again, where the Leviathan is waiting for you. You will have to be able to swim and fight at the same time, and if you're a fire user ... well, good luck. The creature puts up one hell of a fight - it's fast and it's HUGE. Easily fifty feet in length. It can churn the water around it, sending out blasts of the stuff like aquatic projectiles. It will not be an easy battle at all. During the fight, you might notice it stop to swallow a discarded crystal- it seems this is what the creature feeds on, which would also explain the attacks on the city itself. Either way, it will give no ground, and you will have to work together to dispatch it for good.
Once the waters have settled and the Leviathan has been defeated, the barriers will slowly begin to show signs of repair. The Atlantean elders are surprised by the revelations of what actually caused their downfall, and they will request discretion as they sort out how to go about telling their people (after all, news on this scale could completely undo their way of life). Should you ignore their request and tell the population on your own, you can expect Atlantis to experience several instances of unrest throughout the month.
Either way, the people of Atlantis will be thankful for your help. The elders will grant you permission to keep your own power crystals, should you wish. Which leaves characters with a choice. A magic energy source like this could easily give you the power you need to build your own version of the Libra app, and even break free from relying on Zodiac or any other faction. However, if not handled carefully... these could drag all of Kaisou into the Spirit Realm, just like Atlantis.
It's not an easy decision to make, so characters should probably talk it over with one another before deciding.
No matter what you decide, the submarine will be repaired and ready to go within a few days. Once everyone returns to the surface, with the waters now safer, the city of Atlantis will be available to visit for the rest of the month before it disappears back into the dark oceans of the Spirit Realm.
The dominant element this month is Water! Anyone with an affinity to the water element will find themselves boosted throughout the month. This could mean a boost to their power, having more energy, feeling more inspired with creativity, having better luck on different attempts -- the boost can manifest in all sorts of different ways. By contrast, anyone with an affinity for Fire will be experiencing the opposite. Perhaps their powers will be weaker, they have less energy, they're having a creative block or general worse luck - again it can manifest in all sorts of way and players are free to play with this mechanic as they'd like.
NOTE REGARDING THE POWER SOURCE: Whether characters decide to take the Atlanteans offer on the power source will have lasting consequences in the game, as such this will be put up to a vote among players that'll be open until July 12th. The vote can be found over here.The original OOC plotting post for this event can be found here. Another Zodiac Post will be going up July 15th to serve as an intro post for new characters and allow characters to react to developments over the network.
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[ he's gonna crackle out a giddy laugh, despite himself, shooting varian a grin as he picks up a donut, biting it in half. He pushes the box a little towards the other. ]
My fault for leaving the house without an umbrella again. I just like how the rain feels, why's it gotta be ruined like this. [ another light laugh as he nods his head.
There are crystals clinging to other parts of vash's body too, but. It's easier to dry those off, given he doesn't have a bunch of gaps and joints where water can sneak in and crystallize. ]
Just gotta dry it off, huh? I guess I could hang it up for a few days, if worst came to worst...
[ another bite of his donut, and he quietly contemplates. he does have the arm thst jusis paid for from the hospital, as well as the 3D Printed one rren made, but... this one was honestly his favorite. ]
Heheh. You think so? [ why is he turning pink? hes turning pink at the compliment. huaa. ] I mostly came about it by accident, mostly. Woke up with them curling up and around the metal hookup here-- [ he gestures to where he has the anchor point attached to his arm. ]
...I'm surprised it actually worked, once I gave it a go.
Who needs complicated wiring? Ehehheh.
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[He definitely takes one of the proffered doughnuts! Like hell is he gonna turn down a sweet treat- he does say thank you, though, before starting to much away. ]
You grew up in a desert, right? Makes sense you'd want to enjoy the rain a little. Not like any of us could predict... crystallisation rain. I know I sure couldn't! [He taps his chin in thought. ] Maybe we can put a hair dryer in it? The concentration of hot air would get into all the nooks and cranies- dry it out in no time!
[Take the compliment, Vash! A teenager thinks you're cool!!]
I can understand that. A bunch of my powers I kinda stumbled on without thinking about it. But that's really neat! And because it's attached to you and your abilities, you know it'll never need fixing or have to worry about wear and tear or replacements. Nooo complicated wiring at all.
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Thumb up near his face to adjust his sunglasses, he leans in to look at the arm with a thoughtful expression. ]
--That's actually not a bad idea. I can withdraw the vines from it before turning the dryer on, so I don't end up drying them out or something of the sort.
I never expected to have you add something like that onto the prototype, but... Haha.
While magic is definitely not something I'll ever get used to. I think so long as I keep getting utility stuff like this, I'll be fine with it.
You said you can make rocks and stuff, right?
As an alchemist, I bet that's insanely useful.
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[Once a teenager thinks that you're cool, you know that you've really made it. ]
Oh yeah, you wanna protect the vines first, but it'll at least get the problem solved quicker for you.
[He grins, nodding. He closes his hand in a fist, then holds it, palm-up to Vash. He opens his hand and a rock forms in his palm.]
It's super handy! I've been able to create gemstones recently too. I can also manipulate metal, which is really handy when I'm working. It took me a while to get used to it, much less be comfortable with it. But...it's about a part of me as breathing now, I guess.
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[ he'll always go down the positive route!!!
but hey, he's shuffling forward with a completely rapt interest--reaching down to pluck up that stone Varian had made--lifting it up so he could look through the solid, suddenly-out-of-nowhere rock with a whistle between his teeth. ]
Making gemstones isn't any easy feat. These things usually take a lot of developing underground, with all sorts of pressure and chemicals involved. Being able to just conjure them up...
[ he wants to comment about 'making it rich easy', but. Vash isn't honestly that type of person? So he decides it isn't worth bring up because... varian doesn't seem like that sort of person either. ]
Being able to manipulate stuff like this...
Soon you'll be building stuff with your bare hands, no tools needed. Yike.
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[A little more positive than he can reach himself, but it's still admirable all the same!!
It's definitely a rock, all solid and rocky and everything! ]
They really do! They're not very big, and I have to really concentrate to make it work, but hey if the alchemy thing doesn't work out for me, I guess I can always try to make it as a jeweller.
[Maybe he can pawn them off anyway- maybe he can help fund PokeGo projects a little with it! It's technically all legal if he makes the gemstones himself, right? Right? ]
That would make like pretty easy for me. I-I could build things so much faster that way!
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[ he grins, immediately--all smiles and glee that not only did varian think he was cool, but he didn't even tease him for his dumb m.o., either. today's a good day, despite the rain. ]
You're really good at making things. So I think even if you made a side-job as a jeweler, you'd actually do a decent job.
I actually have a few different arms that people have made for me. But.
I'll admit, this one is my favorite, because it's just so stylish, you know...?
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[Once Friendship Princess Rapunzel has befriended you, then anything else after that is tame in comparison.]
Aw, thanks. Good to know I've always got options.
[Oh, wow, that's...actually really touching. His smile widens at that, man, he didn't even think his arm was that GOOD. It was a first try at something he'd never done before after all. But this...it's a nice reassurance. Really helps with his trying-to-think-better-about-himself thing he's got going on right now.]
R-really? Even if it's kinda clunky? [No, don't do that, take the compliment.] I-I mean, thanks. I'm glad you like it so much.
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[ whoever rapunzel is, vash has decided they gotta be a good person--and hopes he has the opportunity to thank them for being a good influence in varian's life, one day. ]
I mean, most fake arms made in this day and age are clunky compared to what I'm used to. [ you know, what with the thing having been made of futuristic materials that had actual nerve connections and such imbedded in that still-present base plate attached to his arm. he taps it with his fingers. ] So the one you made is just as good as the others. With a little extra style and flair. I love the lights and the studded plates--it goes with my style, you know.
[ space cowboy style. ]
So, you betcha.
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[She was SUCH a positive influence on his life. Also negative for a bit there, but that wasn't her fault. Not really.]
I guess that's true. I don't think anything here would be quite as high-tech as what you've come from.
[But this is so nice to know. It gives him a seriously needed boost and he can't stop the stupid smile crossing his face.]
Thank you for that. I'm glad that it's just right for you. I thought it might, but it's good to hear all the same.
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I had the genius idea of hacking the computers to rig the amount of money we had to keep going up.
...But once we broke into the room with all the computers, I couldn't hack the computers at all, because they were so old and the coding was basically archaic from what I learnt as a kid that it was like...
Trying to build a bicycle out of straw.
Sure, it can be done, but there was no way I'd figure it out in time, so I ended up calling it quits.
[ talk about embarrassing... ]
--so yes, get used to me complimenting you. You're in for a lotta them, 'cause this deserves praise, kiddo.
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But that's pretty clever! That you could hack the computers at all. Even if you're not used to the old ones, that's really impressive. I don't get computers at all. But yeah, I can understand. It's uh... it's a pretty big leap for you to deal with. I get that from...the other end of the scale.
[Before he came here he didn't even know what electricity was, after all!
Vash you are going to kill him. He makes an Embarrassed Teenager Noise, covering his face with his hands.]
It's not thaaaaat big a deal.
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He laughs a moment later, though, because the other calls him impressive. ]
I was born in a pretty high-tech place, up in space. We kind of had to learn how to use the computers, because it was just me, my twin brother, and my mom who were awake at the time.
I got really good at using them, to a point, but. Thing is, the programming and way they work is way different to the ones in this age. First of all, people in kaisou still rely on physical screens and ion batteries to run even the most simple of OS--
[ he stops dead and then he grins at the embarrassed teenager. ]
Weakness found.
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[Look, computers are a GIANT mystery to him. He's been in this world for over a year and he still uses them like a technophobe grandpa. ]
Hah, I guess so. Its still pretty impressive to me all the same. Nothing I could-
[He pauses, horror crossing his face. Oh no.]
W-what do you mean? What weakness?
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Yooooou're allergic to compliments.
Which means, you're either not used to them, or you're really shy about them.
Which means I know exactly what to do from now on.
Hehehehehh.
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Do not.
Call him out like this.
He's making that weird whiny groaning sound only teenagers can manage, sinking lower in his seat.]
I am not allergic to compliments. [He is a bit.] You really don't have to do anything. Please don't laugh like that.
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Laugh like what, I'm totally an innocent guy here. Just getting shelter from the rain, hanging out with one of my favorite little buddies.
Dunno what you mean.
Rain's starting to let up a little, by the by. Maybe I can make a break for a place that sells umbrellas before it goes hard again...
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I think you know exactly what you mean.
[He sees right through you, Mister The Stampede!!! He glances to the window, cheering up a little.]
Might be a good idea. Who knows when the next break in the weather will come.