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[She does take the shot, but thankfully Max doesn't think it's a waste of film. She smiles as she pulls the camera away from her face and takes the photo that it spits out, shaking it lightly as she puts her camera back in her bag.]

Trying to. But I usually do better at these sort of things if I'm with someone I know.

[ Ah, yeah, that's...

Rose can't actually empathize. She's spent so much of her life alone. Even if she could have someone here with her, well- It'd be confusing and conflicting the people she'd like to tag along. So, she thinks it's better that she's flying solo for now. ]

Well, hey, no time like the present to get to know some new people. Yeah? [ Might as well while they're stuck on sparkly retrowave tentacle kink planet. ] I don't mind doing stuff with ya', even, if you'd like some company.

[With a small smile, Max turns the photo around to show Rose once the image has fully appeared. It's cute, at least in Max's opinion.]

Definitely. To both parts of that. But... I hadn't really decided what else to do yet, or next.

[She casts a glance around them, unsure. There was food, of course, but...]

Hey. Does it seem off to you at all that the story is about loving someone half-octopus, yet the celebration includes eating octopus?

[ Oh, no, that is adorable. Is it going to go on the fridge? She'd be honored, truly. ]

Well, there's a ton of stuff to do! We can eat, play some games, there's even some dancing going on I think...

[ She's got options.

At the question though, Rose can't help but laugh. ]

Oh, man, right? I'm glad I'm not alone! I definitely thought it was, like, a little strange but... Hey, they all seem alright with it so I'm hoping none of these are like. People tentacles?

[Probably not a fridge. But her photowall? Absolutely. Right along with all her photos from home.]

Games, maybe? I'm not much of a dancer, at least not in public.

[She stares a little blankly at Rose for a moment after the tentacle talk, realizing not for the first time just how surreal this all is.]

...I can't believe I'm in a place where "people tentacles" is even a thing.

[ A photowall is just as good. The idea is actually bit... strange. She's been in pictures before, of course, but usually not intentionally. It was something to avoid back home just in case. ]

Oh, so a private dancer only? Maybe I'll get to see someday! But I totally understand and the games are cool so-

[ Off they go to see what ones are available. ]

Yeah, right? It's wild. This is the new norm.

[One day Max will have to show it to her.

Her smile widens some, and then she admits as they walk along to look:]

Private only because I'm not great at it. I like to limit how many people get to see me embarrass myself.

[It's definitely been a hot minute since she last played carnival games. She won a goldfish once? Unfortunately it hadn't lived very long.]

So you've played some of these already?

I'd be honored to someday be among them.

[ Which she does seem to mean sincerely. ] I like to laugh at myself but know it's not for everyone. [ Not everyone can be quite so bold. Her job kind of lends itself to being a little bit... louder. In many senses of the word. ]

A couple. They're surprisingly not that rigged. These Prismals seem actually super kind.

You could be. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[It's said somewhat coyly, but she also means it. Honestly, she doesn't mind being an absolute goofball with friends, and she does like Rose. She seems like she'd be a fun friend to have.]

They do seem pretty friendly and straightforward.

[She eyes what appears to be a ring-toss game featuring moving tentacles as the targets for the rings. They're probably not real tentacles. Probably. Pushing the reminder of people-tentacles to the back of her mind, she looks back at Rose.]

Did you win any prizes?

[ Aw, yeah. Score. Fun is what she goes for so she'd honestly be glad to know that she's hitting her mark. ]

Yeah, it's... nice. [ The way she says it might seem to imply that she's not used to nice. (Spoilers: she isn't.) But! She's quick to follow Max's gaze to the tentacled ring game. Huh. That looks neat. There's also a trademark basketball game where the hoops are ridiculously high and the point seems to be to slingshot the basketball with a tentacle up to the top. ]

Yeah, I did a compatibility quiz with someone earlier? It kind of funny, we got a basket of sexy stuff that they said they'd drop it off at my place for me.

[Max looks at her with slightly raised eyebrows.]

"Sexy stuff?" I'm not sure I wanna know. Not hard to guess anyway, considering what we found when we arrived on the Iris moon before.

[She pauses to gesture at both games they've come across so far.]

You want to try one of these?

[ At that, Rose can only snicker. The guy she'd gotten trapped in the booth with hadn't seemed to want anything to do with it either in the end. ]

Yeah, uh- That sure was a thing. That seems to be kind of a thing here, I've noticed.

[ The blond stops to look at the game suggested; it looks like something like a weird ring toss with gravity effecting the play. Huh. ]

Alright, yeah! Why not? Let's give it a shot, maybe I'll win ya' something.

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[ The woman grimaces a little at the sound of FAILURE. Of course, she seems to take it well and is back to smiling immediately after. ]

I'unno, I guess I thought like... "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"? Or whatever the saying is. You seem like a business kind of dude, sure, but- Getting out once in a while is good! Maybe the beach might be better if the forest gave you a bad time though.

[ It's his turn next and, oh- That's an interesting question. ]

What is Rose's favorite genre of music?
A) Rock
B) Pop
C) Rap

Ohh, good one. What do you think, dude?

I suppose it's difficult to stray from mission parameters when issues are... pressing back at home and in the other world in which I came from, before this. That is to say, a vacation isn't usually high on my priority list -- or "getting out", for that matter -- until I find idle time on my hands. Lately, there hasn't been a lot of it.

[Except, he supposes, in very small moments like this, in which Connor is allowed to dabble in something as silly and passing as a compatibility test.

He looks at the question, LED blinking. Then, glancing at her, briefly-]

I think my estimation would be... pop music. Am I correct?

Well, you got time here now to relax a little hopefully! I guess think of it as, like, an unexpected vacation?

[ Bingbong!

There's a cute little chime and burst of colors to signify that he's correct. She grins at the guess; it was probably kind of obvious, she supposes. ]

How'd you know, dude?

Maybe. But in all honesty, it’s doubtful. I was programmed to complete a mission, and being unable to do so requires adaptation to new circumstances, not necessarily a sudden prioritization of relaxing hobbies.

[Blah blah blah, in other words: Connor needs more hobbies.]

As for you, well, I admit that it was a guess born from available statistics from Detroit in 2038. Pop music is a safe assessment, due to how many people of your apparent age range listen to that particular genre.

Can't... vacationing be your mission?

[ Did she find the loophole? If so, she deserves a reward. Maybe it's counterintuitive though, really, to make relaxation something you work hard at. ]

2038? Woah. I'm only from 2018, that's crazy. [ All the music that she doesn't yet know! ] Like, you're right- I'm kind of a Pop/Rock/Indie kind of gal, really, but Pop is definitely at the top.

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[ Oh, well- That's fun. The sounds of failure appear to be universal. It's not quite as depressing as, like, the sad Wheel of Fortune 'bankrupt' horn but... It's definitely up there.

Unfortunately, there's only a brief respite from the sound as it suddenly buzzes loud again in both their ears. ]

Look, dude, I appreciate the kazoo as much as the next person but- Yikes. Wonder what happens if we fail?

[ Ed doesn't care about any offense that was taken from his answer. He found it rather fitting for her considering her previous answer.

He narrows his eyes in suspicion of the octo-man when Rosie brought up a pretty good point. ]

Yeah, me too.

[ The octopus guy just grinned and shook his head. It looks like he's going to leave that up for a surprise. Meanwhile, the next question about Ed popped up on the screen. ]

Edward is most insecure about

A. His hair
B. That thing he did in school
C. His height

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!

[ Guess they'll just have to find out, won't they? I mean, not that she's planning on failing but... Well, she did sabotage them a little. ]

Oh, man, okay- Gotta' admit, super interested about that thing you did in school. You're gonna' have to tell me that story someday. [ She's just saying. Anyway. ]

Considering your hair is on fleek, I'm gonna guess... height?

[ Does he have a little man complex? Hm. Hm. The anger kind of gives it away. ]

[ DING~

If Ed could shoot daggers from his eyes, Rosie would be on her way to a hospital right now. His anger isn't directed at her for long though, as he realizes that this isn't her fault. He slowly turns his head to the octo-man who seems a tad alarmed with the volatile response. Another question pops up. ]

Of the following, Rose would prefer what kind of date?

A. A nice dinner and a good movie.
B. A trip to an amusement park.
C. A quiet evening cuddling.

[ Ed's anger turns to embarrassment on a dime. ]

Uuuuuuuh....

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[ Oh, uh.

That's- ]

Getting personal, huh? I shouldn't be surprised. [ This event was just one big tentacle kink, after all. ]

So, what do you think dude? What kinda' lady do I look like? Classy dinner with wine and film, fun-loving amusement park goer, or soft and sensitive cuddler extraordinaire?

[ Thankfully, she's shameless enough for the both of them. ]

[ Ed's face is slowly becoming a deeper shade of pink. ]

Uhm...

The amusement park?

[ At least it didn't look like she'd be offended if he got this wrong. ]

[ Bingbong!

With a chime and cheery colors, she smiles. ]

Hey, good guess! I'm definitely more of a hands-on date kind of gal. I like to do stuff, like carnival games or, I'unno, a crafting class. That sounds like the best kind of date to me.

[ She talked too much during movies, preferred beer over wine, and cuddling was- Well, it was nice in theory. ]

[ Oh, good. That wasn't so bad for now. She didn't need to go into detail about her preferences, but it's not like they were deep dark secrets or anything.

And it looked like it was finally time to relax. A score popped up on the screen and a little victory jingle played for passing. Octo-man turned to grab them both a gift basket for their prize.

The chocolates were one thing. The condoms, lube, and vibrator were something else. Ed's face flushed a bright red. ]

You can't be serious...

[ His voice is a tad on the squeaky side. He clearly doesn't appreciate the prize. ]

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[ Oh, damn. They did pass! Cool. Once she's handed the gift basket, she - in constrast to him - lets out a loud, amused laugh. ]

Woah, sweet! Free vibrator. These things can be expensive, so- You don't want yours? I'll take it.

[ The fuck even is shame. ]

I wonder if these condoms are, like, one size fits all? Their best guess? This is fun.

[ Ed just stares at her. He's reminded of the time he and Al had a discussion with Colonel Mustang in his car and when they were dropped off, the immediately saw him pick up some woman for date just down the street.

NONONO he did NOT want to think about that!! ]

TAKE IT!

[ He tosses the basket at her in a fluster and books it out of that booth. ]

[ Hey, now, a man has needs. It's totally just a natural part of life. ]

Hey, sweet. Thanks, dude!

[ she calls out after him. She manages to catch the basket and now is holding two of her prizes proudly. She should probably follow after him to make sure he's okay, but... ]

I guess I'll see you around sometime?

Not if I can help it!

[ Sorry Rosie. The sooner he forgets this the happier he'll be. ]

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Oh, man! That'd be tight. I'd love to see, like, a- [ She stops. Considers. ] Actually, I'd just love to see animal-people that could fly.

[ And aren't colossal dickweeds about it, like the crows. She hates crows. ]

Oh man! Like, people with wings? Bird people? [Lea seems excited about that concept] That would be wicked cool.

[ It is pretty cool, right? If only the fliers of her world weren't so awful... ]

Bird people could be cool, yeah! I mean, who doesn't want wings? Though, I think a lot of people only like them aesthetically...

They're not actually very functional when you think about it?

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jsyk I irl squeaked at seeing the photo THAT'S SO CUTE

I'M SO GLAD. it took some hunting. her PB is super cute tho.

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▶ ARRIVAL .001 ( connor )

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▶ ARRIVAL .001 ( edward elric )

I stole this question from Zelda because it was just such a good idea

LOL I love it

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▶ ARRIVAL .001 ( lea )

sorry for such lateness

no worries!! I've also been lagging so you good