open | cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels

[stressweets]

WHO: Tsukasa & you
WHERE: A variety of places, both in Recollé and outside of it... (which is just Pesgare) (for a weekend)
WHEN: Throughout the month
WHAT: It's an open post... and a catch-all. All-purpose post.
WARNINGS: None, will add if necessary

do. drawing in the city

[ Due to some recent... developments... Tsukasa's been putting a lot more effort into keeping himself busy, and that chiefly involves getting better at drawing people. Landscapes, flora, all of that? He's perfectly great at, albeit his style errs more on a loose, flighty style of watercolor.

But again. Getting better at drawing people. He can be found at a few of the parks doing studies on people, couples, animals, you... all of that. Looking vaguely frustrated and, at one point, just kind of. flopping back in the grass with the world's loudest groan.

Not that his attempts at it at the square are much better, where he ends up laying on the fountain's edge, looking at the water like he's considering rolling into it.

......Yeah, it really isn't going well. ]

re. drawing out of the city

[ "Maybe I'll have better luck somewhere new," he said, and then went to Pesgare one weekend when he wasn't busy.

Except Tsukasa doesn't handle boats well, so on the way he can be found leaning on the railing and looking more than a little miserable. He prefers these to like, airplanes? Definitely? But... boats... Three hours of this is awful, like at least it isn't walking into heat but Respartum had only been like an hour away...!?

When he's there though, he can be found resting his poor stomach on the side of the road for a bit before he starts sketching again. Those with a keen eye will notice, though, that he ends up drawing the sights more than the people... Pesgare is beautiful, and he needs to practice architecture anyway... ♪ Even if he's supposed to be focusing on people.

He can also be found just around, taking in the sights and... in the marketplace, taking in the smells. And the bakeries. And— look, he likes food, shush. Are you reaching for that last chocolat au pain or other tasty treat too? Tsukasa'll back off with an "Ah, sorry," though he'll look a little put-out at not being able to have it himself. ]

mi. wildcard

[ Nothing catching your interest/we already have plans/you wanna do class stuff (his electives are art and home ec, he's in Art Club)/maybe at work at the riding school and stables/whatever? Go ahead and throw me anything, I'll roll with it! You can also catch me over on plurk at flaired, or on Discord at Bella#4429; I'm quicker to reply to pings though, as a heads up. ]

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throws you a wildcard as promised

[adoringpast]

[ this is the first time sena's been to this part of apprasage but it's no skin off his nose thanks to GPS and his motorbike. it's still pretty surreal to see horses and chocobos living in harmony together as he passes by the stables before stopping at the front gate, but it's still a nice sight to see them for real nonetheless.

right, just sent a text to tsukasa that he's arrived and now he's going to wait, unbuckling the helmet from his head and shaking his hair off before getting off his bike. he'd better be here or else. ]

[stressweets]

[ tsukasa waits at least two minutes longer than necessary before he hops out to greet sena, smiling a lot more brightly than he usually does around the other. he doesn't want to seem too eager.

despite the fact he was. super excited in group chat. about this. ]

Sena-senpai...~ [ ♪ ] Welcome to the stables! Do you have a preference for who you're meeting? I find mares are easy to get along with...

[adoringpast]

[ sena can practically feel the eagerness emanating from him... but he decides not to call tsukasa out on it. in fact it's kind of contagious as he actually returns tsukasa's bright smile with a slight, knowing tug at the corner of his lips. ]

Yeah, we could start with that. Aside from Marvelous and those weirdo horses from underground, I haven't actually met an actual horse up close.

[stressweets]

Mm, that's not so surprising... Even though we have the stables right here, not a lot of people've really seen a horse except for in movies or books...

[ it's disappointing. horses are the greatest second greatest good in this world. tsukasa motions him along then, into the stables proper. ♪ ]

You get to meet Miss Charminghat today, then...~ She likes wearing hats. [ hence the name. ] She used to be a show horse before she got too old for the sport, but she still prances around and acts like a real lady... She's wonderful.

[ so much love for these horses my dude ]

do

[thesettingsun]

[Someone groaning and flopping on their back with a sketchbook in their hand is invitation to approach, as far as Shuji's concerned, at least if they're in a public place.]

Mind if I sit next to you?

[-but it's not invitation to anything else. He's an artist of a kind, he wouldn't dare peek at someone's work without permission.]

[stressweets]

[ Bless you, Shuji..... Tsukasa stares up at him, then sits up and tucks his sketchbook against his chest, drawing his legs up after a moment. ]

Um... Sure. [ ...he came over because he groaned, didn't he. That's kind of embarrassing— ] I mean, I don't mind. I'm okay if you came to check on me or something though—um, well.

[ .... ]

It's hard. [ a little wave of his pencil. ] I'm just getting a little frustrated, I guess...

[thesettingsun]

[It was definitely the groan. Even with the reassurance that everything is fine, Shuji still sits down next to Tsukasa.]

Artist's block?

[He's been there.]

Trying to draw something in particular?

mi

[admiringly]

[ It's time for a date lesson on horses, and Chiyo is excited. Nervous, too, but excitement is the feeling that's winning out at the moment. She's only been to the stables once before and that was before horses came back, so she had one attempt at chocobo riding.

Where was she supposed to meet Tsukasa again? They exchanged phone numbers when they first met, so guess whose number is getting called?

Please pick up, horse apologist. Chiyo's wandering even as she dials. Time to get a closer look at the horses... She hopes she's allowed back here. ]

[stressweets]

[ Who's calling him... oh, it's Chiyo ♪ He's picking up as he's rounding the corner, reaching up to pet a horses's snout—

it might sound like he's closer than she thinks. Because he is. Like, twenty feet away. ]

Hello, Chiyo~. Did you find your way to the stables okay...?

[admiringly]

[ Is that an echo? How strange. ]

Hi, Tsukasa! I think so! I—

[ She turns around a corner and looks around a horse, and lo and behold. ]

Found you!

[ Success!! ]

re

[promisedyou]

[ And surprise, because Mio's going to peek at him from behind almost sleathily before she speaks up-- ]

Oh, I didn't know that you drew!

[stressweets]

[ And the world's soft's scream, as Tsukasa jerks away and holds his sketchbook against his chest... protectively....

...ah, it's Mio... ]

Um, well... Just a little. Even if I'm not very good. [ So he says, but—people and animals aside—he's actually more than decent. He's been doing this for years, after all. ] Did you come to have a little relaxation time too?

[promisedyou]

[ She can't help but laugh at that, just a little bit. Mio can't help but be slightly amused. ]

Hm? It didn't look like you were terrible at it, though... [ At least, from what she saw before she spoke up and pretty much spooked him. ] Less relaxation and more exploration. I wanted to see for myself what the other areas were like! I can only come on my free time, though, ahaha.

Re

[beneathmoonlight]

[Now that he's not trapped here and forced to do objectives, Atsushi finds visiting Pesgare to be rather relaxing. He'd caught a boat over to do some shopping around the marketplace when he spots a young man reaching for the same dessert as him at the local bakery.

Immediately Atsushi pulls back with a sheepish, apologetic smile.]

Ah, please take it! I wouldn't want to take the last one.

[stressweets]

[ Ah, uh—his hand inches closer again, then pulls back. Again. ]

Um, neither would I! It's okay, it's fine...~ Please, go ahead. I don't mind.

[beneathmoonlight]

[Atsushi shakes his head.]

I can always make some back at the bakery I work at. It’s no big deal, I promise!

[He picks it up and hands it to the other.]

What’s your name? I’m Atsushi Nakajima!

do

[chuusai]

[ That is not the way you are supposed to use fountains, Mao is pretty sure, especially not at this time of the year. He leans over Tsukasa's head and puts one hand on his shoulder, sighing. ]

If I knew you were this interested in drowning I would've left you on the pond.

[ No he wouldn't have but really. Tsukasa's going to get a reputation. ]

[stressweets]

That might've been kinder.

[ TSUKASA....... ]

...Um, Mao... Have you ever tried anything and then been so embarrassingly terrible at it that it feels like continuing would just be a waste of time, resources, and your pride?

[ .......tsukasa ]

[chuusai]

[ Ohhhh, this is that kind of mood. Mao tugs on Tsukasa's shoulder a little, trying to get him to at least lay on his back, but whether that works or not, he's going to take a seat near Tsukasa's head. ]

Hmm. I don't know if it's quite the same thing, but I tried out for the basketball team last fall and got my ass totally handed to me. I'm not sure if it was because I'm bad or because I'm short... probably both.

[ He looks over/down at Tsukasa, making sure he hasn't found a way to slip into the water while Mao was talking. ]

What's got you down, Tsukasa?

Re

[nachetanya]

[ Let's start on the boat but-- Oh, that's Tsukasa, isn't it? She's pretty sure that's Tsukasa? Honestly, Natalia (a farm girl) isn't really doing that much better here on the boat but she's going to sure try!! This!! with a smile and lean in towards the boy on the railing, trying to be sneaky and... ]

Boo!

[stressweets]

[ Well, he's sufficiently distracted by the sea below, so— Natalia gets him good, and he gives a soft scream and slaps his hands over his mouth immediately to. quell it further.



ahhhh he's slumping back over the railing as soon as he sees who it is. Pretty eyes... Like Nazuna's. ]

...Hello... [ hello......... ] On your way to visit the wonderful seaside town of Pesgare too...?

[ that's a stupid question you're both on a boat to it ffs ]

[nachetanya]

[ If you find red pretty! She hums a little bit though, leaning her right arm against the rail and her palm against her cheek. She huffs some and... ]

I am! But I didn't get a travel agent to plan things out! Could it be I've run into one?

mi

[cardcaptured]

[It's Saturday morning, near one of the big shrines in the city, and Xiaolang's already resting against one of the gates, ten or so minutes before their agreed meeting time. Things hadn't gone as they had initially planned (Li-Na's birthday party threw those for a loop), but they managed to rearrange things accordingly. Which was kind of better, really? It gave them more time to explore the shrine, and look around, and not be tired from school or whatever else they had going on.

With his bag of snacks near his feet (because there was no way he was going to let Tsukasa be the only one making stuff, he wanted to contribute too!!), he shoots a text to the other boy informing him of his arrival, idling scrolling through his phone as he waits.]

[stressweets]

[ Oh, he's there already... What a timely kid. Tsukasa's after five minutes after, a bag swinging gently in his hand, and he gives Xiaolang a wave when he sees him. ]

Li! Sorry for the wait... [ Boys, boys, you're both technically early for your meeting time. ] I had to put some finishing touches on our treats...~ You eat with your eyes first, after all, so presentation's really important.

[cardcaptured]

[Xiaolang's a punctual boy!! But he does look up from his phone as he hears Tsukasa approach, giving the other boy a small wave of his own at the greeting.]

No, I only got here a few minutes ago myself, so it's fine. [And he checks the time quickly on the screen--] The shrine isn't officially open until eleven, anyway.

[He hoists his bag off of ground, although Tsukasa's comment on the treats does get him eying the other's in mild curiosity.]

I guess so, though... but taste is usually what matters most, isn't it? [Not that he thinks they might be bad or anything!! Xiaolang's just a simpler boy in comparison when it comes to decorations and things.] What did you wind up making?