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[purple_reign]

WHO: Inanna and YOU
WHERE: Heropa and other cities
WHEN: Throughout February
WHAT: Catch all w/prompts
WARNINGS: Discussions of death, trauma, depression

OTA - Beaches near Heropa
[Looking for a break from the chilly temperatures of Maurtia Falls, Inanna's come down to Florida for a relaxing visit; not too far from Heropa. They won't be staying for long, but someone lucky enough could spot them out on the beach. It may still be too cold to go swimming, but it's just pleasant enough to lay back and soak up the warm sun. Even better is when the sun begins to set over the horizon, lighting the ocean up with rich orange and pink tones while the first pinpricks of stars begin to take their place in the sky.]


Semi-open - Heropa - The Lucky Cat Cafe
[And as long as Inanna's in the area, they may as well stop by a local business for a bite to eat. And maybe they have a little business to attend to with some of the staff here that they've been putting off. That doesn't mean they're entirely preoccupied with whatever that business is, of course. In fact, if they spot anyone lingering too long on the menu they'll take the chance to try to strike up a conversation.]

You should try the macarons. The vanilla lavender is amazing.

[And then there's the actual reason they're here—the Vorkosigans. Inanna made sure to send a text ahead to Cordelia to make sure she'd know when they were planning to stop by, but that doesn't guarantee that other members of the family won't find them first.]

[[OOC: If you want to use this for the Valentine's event just note it in your top level. I am 100% happy to roll with anything, but Inanna specifically won't be affected. Likewise if you want a specific thread that doesn't fit the open prompts you can hit me up at jiora for a top level or just comment with a starter of your own. ♥]]

Comments

[purple_reign]

[Inanna hums thoughtfully, watching Kyle with a mildly amused grin. It's easy to recognize Kyle's shyness for what it is. They've seen the same thing in so many of their fans at home, but it never gets any less endearing to see.]

Are you offering to warm me up?

[redhott]

No! [ That answer comes out of him immediately, and it's obvious to both of them that it's the biggest lie to ever come out of any ginger's mouth. ] I mean... Yeah, but it's nothing creepy! I just have to touch someone—That's all it takes.

[ God he sucks at subtle. ]

[purple_reign]

[Oh this is charming. Inanna is so charmed. They grin brightly and hold a hand out to him, offering.]

You can just ask if you'd like to touch me, Kyle.

[redhott]

Oh my God, no, that's— [ His face is turning as red his hair and he can't even look Inanna in the eye anymore. Infact he's going to bury his face in his hands until the flaming embarrassment subsides. ] I didn't mean it as an excuse to creep on you, I swear.

[purple_reign]

[Inanna blinks, frowns in confusion, and pushes themself up on their elbows.]

Are you really worried about that?

[redhott]

About what? Sounding like a lech? Yeah. Definitely. [ Kyle brushes what sand is left still on his hands against his shorts, though it's more of a nervous reaction than a necessity. ]

[purple_reign]

[They tilt their head curiously, giving him a more attentive look.]

It's not being a leech to want some attention. Everyone wants that.

[redhott]

[ There is so much internal screaming, Kyle can barely contain it. He's a real trooper this kid. Inanna's right, most people do want a little attention. Kyle did, too, until it constantly turned into all things bad ever that could happen to a boy on planet Earth. Now he tries to stay far away from the spotlight—Buuut, that's hard when you want to be friends with rock gods like Persephone and Inanna, too. Weh teen angst. ]

Yeah... Just—If you were cold, I can help... is all.

[ And now he's going to change the subject immediately. ]

Do you come down to Florida a lot?

[ Nailed it. ]

[purple_reign]

[Even better when the rock gods are used to being surrounded by actual leeches. Inanna's grown used to people who just want to get what they can from them. It's stranger to meet someone concerned with not crossing that line.]

Hm... It might be nice once the sun has set. As for Heropa—not really. I just felt like a change of scenery today.

[redhott]

[ Kyle's shoulders relax once Inanna mercifully takes the bait and follows him onto a new subject. ]

You picked a good day. The sun's always so nice down here with the beach. Kinda wished I lived down here, but the grass is always greener I guess.

[purple_reign]

[They hum thoughtfully, glancing around at the sprawling shore and ocean.]

It is, isn't it... What's stopping you from moving down here if you like it?

[redhott]

Oh. Uhmm... Nothing I guess, but seems kinda silly to move just because I like the sunsets. I can come down here when I want and look at 'em.

[purple_reign]

Maybe. Well...if you ever want anyone to watch a sunset with you can always give me a call.

[redhott]

[ His face grows red again, but at least it's not from embarrassment this time. ]

Thanks. [ It stops there for a bit, and then Kyle finds the courage to keep going. ] For being so nice.

[purple_reign]

Well, you make it so easy. I can't imagine anyone wanting to be mean to you.

[redhott]

[ Haaaaaaaa! Is that the hollow sound of his shattered soul laughing? Yes, yes it is. But Kyle doesn't comment one way or the other. He simply shrugs and continues to stare at the fading sun. ]

Is everyone nice to you?

[ He would think so. Inanna makes it easy to be himself and feel special. ]

[purple_reign]

No. There are plenty of people who don't like me at all. It comes with the job description.

[At least it doesn't seem like it bothers them. They're relaxed and neutral-faced, untroubled.]

[redhott]

[ The expression on Kyle's face is akin to someone cutting a fart right in his face. ]

But... You're so sweet.

[ THIS DOESN'T COMPUTE! ]

[purple_reign]

And a goddess who sings my Word to people. That's enough reason for some of them to hate me.

[redhott]

Oh. Yeah. I forgot about that part... [ Kyle had never been brought up on religion, and even if he had, something tells him he would have dropped it liek a hot potato pretty soon after he had almost killed his step sister. ] Well. I think it's beautiful.

[purple_reign]

[They perk up, smiling curiously.]

Really? Have you heard my song yet?

[redhott]

Yeah, I... don't usually stay long—Persephone's hurt too much—But I try to listen as long as I can to you both. Seph said it... doesn't hit everyone the same way. Some people can't really understand? But it hits me. Real hard.

[ That probably sounds weird. An apologetic laugh comes out of him for his description of their music. ]

It's, I dunno, cathartic or something? Yeah...

[purple_reign]

Cathartic, huh? Yeah...that sounds right. It's the way it should be.

[redhott]

Yeah, it's... nice once in awhile. I didn't have the time to think about anything like this back home.

[ He looks back at Inanna and smiles. ]

[purple_reign]

[Inanna smiles back and reaches out to pat him fondly on the shoulder.]

Well, I'm glad I've given you the chance for it now. Not enough people get that.