recolle | [CLOSED] you better pack your bags

WHO: the birthday girl & invited guests
WHERE: Magatus
WHEN: 7/16 ~ 7/18
WHAT: (short) road trip
WARNINGS: Probably nothing but will update if something happens

Jen had this trip all planned out. The camper looked a bit riduculous with the pirate flag Satsuki had stuck to the side of it, but it was all in good fun so why not leave it?

On Monday, Jen arranged to pick up everyone ini the city before noon. The idea was to get them all to the recommended camping site well before evening, set up the tents and fire pit, and scope out the lay of the land before taking it easy. Of course the roads are not without their share of hazards, in the form of the random small monsters getting curious about the engine noises. Curbing any temptation to run the beasties over (it's a RENTAL, people!), Jen will suggest that the two powerhouses of the group (Kara and Satsuki) hop out to deal with them while she grabs the emergency tool kit in case anything manages to sneak inside.

Tuesday was a day to be filled with exploring, hiking, some climbing, and the highlight of it was the end of the trail with cliffs peering out over deep, clear waters below. Perfect for diving for the more adventurous of the lot. All the while Jen will be leading the charge like she'd been saving up energy all week for the trip. When they all get tired of that? Time to retire to camp for grilled meats and veggies, popcorn, s'mores, soft drinks and hard drinks, and chatting around the campfire. Maybe someone has some good stories to tell - spooky or otherwise? It's just the five of them underneath the stars.

Wednesday morning was time to take in any last-minute sightseeing, clean up the camp, and head back to Recolle. Hopefully with their sense of adventure satisfied, friendships deepened, and spirits high. Most of that is up to each individual, but Jen will do her best to make sure this birthday outing went as smoothly as possible.

((OOC: kinda barebones in a way but I didn't want to bog everyone down with a boatload of details. if your chara wants to bring along some games, suggest activities, or w/e Jen will be happy to oblige!))

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Absolutely.

[Kara pulls back a little, checking quickly for other people within earshot. And finding none, she exhales.]

One hundred percent, birthday girl.

One hundred and twenty. I'll accept nothing less. [ so she's feeling particularly cheeky tonight. so what? gonna fight her on it? ]

Well alright.

[She snorts, trying not to laugh.]

I'll give it my Supergirl best. But only if you take it a little easier tomorrow.

Hey, you're not supposed to bet me to not do something. [ though it's amusing, that's like, the exact opposite of a challenge. has Kara not been paying attention to how Jen's been the past couple of days?

...no, she probably has, but. ] I'm not ready to quit out on all this fun just yet.

I'm supposed to look out for you, too. And you're running yourself on maximum overdrive.

[Which isn't bad? But...]

You don't want to overdo it and have too much fun, then wind up losing eight hours to exhaustion do you?

Aw, c'mon! I can hold out better than that. [ she sounds, and looks, so very sure of herself. ]

Honey. You've nearly worn me out just watching you buzz around. You are a busy, busy bee.

[ a giggle. ] Honey, bee. [ that giggling soon devolves into full-on laughter. the kind that leaves her gasping for breath and a little more worn-out thereafter.

yeah, Jen has definitely had enough to drink. ]

[Yeah. Okay maybe it was worth a chuckle. Kara does that...and just...carefully takes Jen's cup away from her. Yep.

Yep that seems like the best plan. No more boozahol for you.]

[ Jen reaches out, but doesn't try too hard because her aim is a little off. so is her balance. ] H-hey, my water!

By water do you mean booze? [Kara sniffs it...]

What is this, really.

[ it really was water. the cup may have been re-purposed from what she had been drinking earlier, but if Kara bothered to take a sip she'd know Jen was telling the truth. ] Honest!

[ she pointed at her face, flushed and beaming. a poor attempt at puppy-dog eyes. ] Do I look like I have a face that can lie?

Everyone looks like someone who can lie.

[Kara leans forward and plucks a water bottle from her bag that hasn't been repurposed.]

Even if you aren't. There's more water in this anyway.

Wow Wow, okay! [ she just sort of blurted that out, stifling a laugh. ] I see how it is...!

[ though faking grumpy didn't really work for her, Jen was feeling particularly stubborn, too. so she reached forward with her robo-digits to try and snatch the cup back. ]

[Kara's not too stubborn, and she'll allow it. If Jen wants to keep drinking she's not going to stop her. They are a Them, not anything familial...]

Hah, wow, you're ridiculous you know?

[ she succeeds! looking awfully proud of herself for it, too, though still pouty. if anyone should be worried about as having a bit too much, it's Satsuki honestly... ]

Hmph! You're ridiculous! [ Jen juts the cup out toward Kara's face. hopefully without spilling too much. ] It's. Water!

[She's anything but graceful, so Kara is definitely getting splashed. Water dropping down her face, Kara tries...unsuccessfully...to blow a soggy strand of hair out of the way.]

...pffttttt....

[and then? She starts laughing.]

Shit! [ it's been a running theme this week, of Jen swearing out of the blue but, this time? it was deserved. she looked genuinely horrified for about two seconds as she takes in the sight of what she's done and then?

it's time to laugh right along with Kara. ] That's, hahaha.... that's not how I was, heh. Gonna do that. But! I was right?! So, there! [ more laughing.

Jen is never drinking again. ]

[When Kara finally (after at least another thirty seconds) finishes laughing...]

You're so cute when you laugh.

[That IS pitched low.]

...God, you are the most ridiculous when you've had even a sip!

[ Jen was stalled by that first comment. absolutely floored. at least she didn't fall out of her chair in the process, though she did start to stammer.

no. that was a hiccup. ]

Oh no. Sh-shut! Up! 'm not!

You are.

[Kara chuckles to herself, floating up and away a little.]

And I really should stop monopolizing the birthday girl. But you want me to carry you over to the bonfire?

[ pouting is less effective when interrupted by hiccups. or more. depends on the person. ] I am not!

And I can walk! Just fine!

[ except getting up after being prone for so long without movement means gravity has gone from being a good friend to her worst enemy. Jen was absolutely wrong. ]

Yeah. I'm not saying you can't.

[She swirls through the air and lifts of the chair in both hands, from below to catch a feel.]

But birthday girl on the birthday throne.

[ Jen struggles in Kara's grip only briefly before giving up a resigned sigh and crossing her hands under her chest. there had been the temptation to do more but... she's somehow still able to keep her hands to herself. the Fear is just that strong. people are probably staring. ] Hmph, I guess! Since I'm already up here...

Exactly.

[Chairs for the Chair God, Girls for the Girl Throne or something. Kara floats over to the fire and settles Jen down.]

Riding in style, hmm?

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