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Post by wintercoat on Apr 6, 2023 14:07:58 GMT
“…I didn’t bring a swimsuit,” she muttered. “Unless ya’d like ta see me prancing around in my underwear.”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 14:26:29 GMT
Xhuli gasps. “No wayyy! Maybe we have something in the work room? There is fabric.”
“Also, I have about half a bathing suit you can borrow,” she laughs.
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Post by wintercoat on Apr 6, 2023 14:57:50 GMT
“…how did ya even think to bring a swimsuit to this location? Doesn’t matter. I’ll just stick to my book.”
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“Thanks fer offering, though.”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 15:14:38 GMT
“Oh no so is nobody going to have swimsuits? Maybe we should swim in underwear…” Xhuli rubs her temples in thought. “I only brought mine because I was kinda hoping we’d get to use them.”
“Anyway! I’ll make one for you. It can’t take that long. The party still hasn’t officially started anyway. Just let me know what needs to be a part of it.”
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Post by Joker on Apr 6, 2023 15:30:49 GMT
“I hadn’t considered that…” Nico frowned. “Hopefully some of the others brought their swimsuits.”
“I didn’t think I’d find any use for mine, but I brought it just in case. Never know what’s next when you’re dealing with demons! It doesn’t hurt to be prepared.”
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 15:44:44 GMT
"Last time there was a swamp too, not that I was swimming in it or anything," Xhuli says, slightly weirdly like that's a thing she could be accused of. Maybe it's just some dry wit.
"I think it would be okay to swim in underwear. I mean, who cares? People do it all the time. I guess Cait just doesn't want to swim because she's reading the good part," she teases, "And that's okay."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Apr 6, 2023 16:09:07 GMT
Calvin walks into the pool area, apparently looking for something. It was perfectly obvious to the other people exactly what he is looking for; his cowboy hat was absent as it wasn't on his head.
"Howdy, partner." The cowboy looks under a random chair before looking at the others. "Any of y'all seen my cady? I reckon someone snatched it while I was showering."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 16:27:41 GMT
"Calvin, what happened to your hat?" Xhuli is the first to act, looking at the cowboy. "I mean, this is pretty scandalous..." she comments playfully. "I didn't even think that could come off. You wore it during dodgeball."
"Any idea where you left it?"
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Apr 6, 2023 16:42:35 GMT
"Wait, yer are saying yer didn't take my cady?" Calvin asked as he scans Xhuljeta. "Alright, I believe yer. You don't looks like the type who would annex my cady."
"I didn't play dodgeball with some of y'all, as I have to clean up the kitchen becase of my saphead familiar." Calvin corrected Xhuljeta.
"Also to answer your question... I have my cady on until I went to go shower yonder in the bathrooms. And after I finished showering, that's when I discovered that my cady is missing. Meaning that someone annexed it while I was showering."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 16:49:00 GMT
"Oh yeah, that's right you didn't even play with us. I forgot why I hadn't seen you before without your hat. You look good though, your hair looks nice!" The young lady pays the cowboy a compliment.
She thinks for a second, "Did this happen this morning or just now? I've been here a few hours, didn't see a thing. Maybe one of the others took it, but I can't think of a reason."
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Apr 6, 2023 16:58:00 GMT
"I have been looking for it for some time..." Calvin thinks for a moment, tapping his right temple with a index finger. "I reckon it was like... probably 30 minutes to an hour. I'm certain it's somewhere within that time frame."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 17:10:09 GMT
She shrugs, “Well, I don’t see why anyone would need it for anything. You probably just somehow got taken. You should also check the trash just in case,” Xhuli walks around on the diving board, watching Calvin closely.
“I set everything up though and it’s not in here, so…” she cocks an eyebrow.
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Post by JaytheBluPirate on Apr 6, 2023 17:22:25 GMT
"I can't reckon of a reason why one of the ladies in our group needed to annex my hat. And I'm sure as hell uncertain which of the ladies would be interested in me, though." Calvin muses for a moment.
"There's a couple of trash cans here, though... Probably to clean up after a pool party or something like that? I'll just check the trash cans here... And if my cady isn't in one of the trash cans, then I'll be on my merry way." The cowboy walks over to check one of the trash cans.
He peers into the trash can, trying to see if his hat was in there.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 17:26:43 GMT
Mikoto enters the pool area and just like. Sits down. Maybe on the floor.
They hug their knees to their chest and watch everyone else have fun. They look over at Calvin and seem distraught, however.
"You're missing your hat? Who would do this?? What kind of sick joke is that...!"
They are, of course, still fully clothed in their thick coat.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 17:31:57 GMT
“Mikoto! Would you like to swim?” Xhuli tries to give the bladesmith a comforting smile, gliding over to them. “I already offered Caitlin that I can make a suit for you! Maybe it wouldn’t be as heavy as your coat but I can give something that’s full coverage. There are stencils to make one,” she giggles but it’s more of a nervous laugh.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 17:45:48 GMT
Mikoto looks over, actually somewhat stunned. "Oh! Um. Erm.."
"...Maybe...?" They mumble and it's kind of awkward. "I'm okay with just watching you all have fun! I don't really think a swimsuit is good for me but, uh. Um... Ahah..."
They rub the back of their head sheepishly. "I'm just happy to spend time with all my friends, even if I'm not in the water with them! Though maybe I should stop being cowardly..."
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Post by dootdoot on Apr 6, 2023 18:08:07 GMT
"What are you guys doing...?" Faye walked into the room with a tired look on her face. "Does nothing actually get you people down? Even you, Ige? You almost died like, this morning."
She was holding quite a few bottles of whiskey in her arms as she said all this.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 18:14:22 GMT
“Is that barrel aged whiskey?”
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Post by dootdoot on Apr 6, 2023 18:15:56 GMT
"I dunno. I just grabbed every bottle that said whiskey from the bar." Faye explained, not explaining anything.
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 18:29:04 GMT
Xhuli looks excited, “Mikoto, you should be biting into life with both teeth! It’s okay to watch but it’s more fun to indulge! Let’s get you in the water!” She glows with excitement. “You will not regret coming here!” She calls as she runs out the door.
On the way out she looks at Faye, “I think we’re all here but sometimes we have to do something else as well. Thanks for bringing the drinks!”
Xhuli leaves and comes back eight minutes later with a swimsuit composed of long sleeves and long pants with a shirt piece and a shorts piece that can go over top. “I made some extra stuff, but you can wear all four, I made them for you.” They have some cool stripes on the sleeves and pant legs.
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 18:35:23 GMT
Mikoto is totally floored. If their jaw wasn't hidden beneath their coat collar, it would be dropped.
"I- I um. I'm not quite sure what to say, friend!"
They stammer and stutter, and it's almost possible to tell that their cheeks are bright red. They bow low in front of Xhuli and take the swimsuit from them, and scurry off into the changing rooms to get changed, not even thinking before diving in.
"It looks fantastic!" They call out, though it's muffled through the walls and the distance between them. But considering Mikoto is dumber than a sack of potatoes most of the time, this might take them a minute..
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Post by wintercoat on Apr 6, 2023 18:43:54 GMT
"I dunno. I just grabbed every bottle that said whiskey from the bar." Faye explained, not explaining anything. Caitlin seemed oddly proud of her rival in that moment.
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Post by dootdoot on Apr 6, 2023 18:51:45 GMT
"These aren't-" Faye started, then stopped as Xhuli just straight up left the room. Until she came back, she simply stood there looking angry and tapping her foot.
"... These aren't for you!" she was finally able to say. "These are for Jack. Go get your own drinks."
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 18:54:46 GMT
"Isn't he fat enough already??" Mikoto shouts from the change rooms.
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Post by mec on Apr 6, 2023 19:15:01 GMT
"You're really wasting all that on a ghost?" Hella emerges from the entrance. She lacks a swimsuit but has ditched her jacket somewhere. Her familiar is nowhere to be seen.
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Post by pancakes on Apr 6, 2023 19:16:34 GMT
"What are you guys doing...?" Faye walked into the room with a tired look on her face. "Does nothing actually get you people down? Even you, Ige? You almost died like, this morning." She was holding quite a few bottles of whiskey in her arms as she said all this. "If it makes you feel better, I'm 100% miserable. I've just resigned to my fate at this point."
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Post by Doctor Nanjo M.D. on Apr 6, 2023 19:46:40 GMT
Xhuli cheers as a Mikoto goes to put on the swimsuit, "I'm so excited to see how it ends up! It really is just some basic forms, but I'm just really happy you're joining us!" "These aren't-" Faye started, then stopped as Xhuli just straight up left the room. Until she came back, she simply stood there looking angry and tapping her foot. "... These aren't for you!" she was finally able to say. "These are for Jack. Go get your own drinks." She turns to Faye, "Oh your jackrabbit is drinking? Is that good for him? I brought my own drink for myself so no worries if you didn't bring any more, I just thought that could've been something courteous you were doing. Guess I was wrong!" "You're really wasting all that on a ghost?" Hella emerges from the entrance. She lacks a swimsuit but has ditched her jacket somewhere. Her familiar is nowhere to be seen. "Hi Hella! Glad you're here," the purple eyed girl moves with an excited and manic energy over to the paleontologist. "Nice guns you've got there!" She giggles but it seems genuine.
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Post by Joker on Apr 6, 2023 20:07:30 GMT
"No point in sitting around at a pool party!" Nico says, as he takes off his shirt and sets it down by his towel. Like Ige, he was some what toned as well. He wasn't muscular by any definition, but it's clear his line of work kept him in good shape. He also had various scars of differing sizes on his upper body.
He dips a foot into the pool to judge its temperature, before hopping in. "The water's great, guys!"
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Post by Kachu on Apr 6, 2023 20:10:14 GMT
Mikoto steps out of the changeroom, dressed tightly in the swimsuit, though with their chest and lower half somewhat covered each by a looser piece of the swimsuit kindly given to them. Either by a miracle or some strange sixth sense Xhuli has, it fit perfectly.
"I like the stripes..." they mumble, their cheeks red. Their body language suggested that they were very much NOT used to standing in front of people like this, but they were doing their best!
They stepped over by the side of the pool and sat at the edge, smiling. "Thank you very much again, friend!" They happily call out across the pool.
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Post by pancakes on Apr 6, 2023 20:16:43 GMT
Ige was clearly more comfortable with a smaller group, as evidenced by him inching away to the farthest end of the pool, submerged slightly into the water.
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