1673/Carnival!

Carnival!
Date of Scene:	28 June 2016
Location:	Somewhere in Tokyo
Synopsis:	Warning: Smooches ahead. Nadeshiko Fujisaki has never been to a carnival before! So, after the alien vines have vanished, she calls Kukai Souma out to come and visit the one on the edge of Tokyo with her! Rides and food and games and mass flirting abound.
Cast of Characters:	Kukai Souma, Nadeshiko Fujisaki

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Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai is lying in bed this morning, staring at the ceiling. Yesterday had been 'everybody has vines stuck in them and they're trying to zombie their way into a giant space vine, which when it didn't get enough human-shaped food it noped out into space again.' It still felt more unreal than usual.

But then he'd gotten a text from Nadeshiko saying she'd gotten back into town very early this morning and would he like to go visit the carnival at the edge of Tokyo, she'd never been and was going to go. So, up, shower, and out along the bus routes.

The carnival is huge and sprawled out - caged animals, games, exotic international acts, all sorts of things that you would see at any carnival in the world. It is giant and amazing. It's also packed full of people, so it's a little hard for Kukai to find Nadeshiko...

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
If Nadeshiko could have, she would have been here yesterday, fighting alongside her friends and comrades.

Unfortunately, she'd been stuck on stage in Osaka when the attacks started in Tokyo, and her perfomance was cut short by a giant root breaking through the stage.

Fortunately no one was overly hurt, but today's show had been cancelled because of it.

Now, she's got eyes in the sky, two sets of them, and they're on the look out for Daichi. The charas figure he'd be easier to spot than Kukai, since there aren't too many charas floating around here.

After y ears and years of searching, Nadeshiko's finally given a direction and she heads that way.

After a few more decades, she's at Kukai's side, just behind him.

"Ku-kai-kun."

She's not wearing a hat today, but she has sunscreen in her purse and sunglasses pushed up. Her top is loose and flowy, and maybe her shorts could be a bit longer, but at least her sandals are sensible! Arch supports and everything!

...okay they're also cute.

Kukai Souma has posed:
Daichi is in midair over Kukai after a few moments, looking around for Nadeshiko. Or Nagihiko. Or Temari. Or Rhythm. One of them. It's sheer good luck that Rhythm's natural exuberance is enough for Daichi to spot him as he descends back into the crowd, giving Kukai enough time to figure out which way Nadeshiko will be coming from.

Kukai, however, knows how much Nadeshiko likes just... appearing behind him, so he stays focused in the opposite direction, ears perked for the sound of her voice. Then she speaks up, and he turns.

Dark sunglasses and a lovely loose tie-died top and shortish shorts and high sandals... Kukai suddenly feels slightly overwhelmed in loose brown pants, white sneakers, and a red T-shirt showing off a stylized soccer ball. "...Wow. You look really good Na-chan." He grins and moves over closer to her. "Are you ok? Past day or two have been kinda crazy."

Daichi has taken this opportunity to throw his arms around Rhythm and Temari and give them both big hugs!

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Nadeshiko's cheeks turn pink at the compliment. "You look nice, too."

Of course, she usually thinks he looks nice.

When he moves closer, she's faster, and wraps her arms around him in a hug. With a sigh, the tension she didn't even know she had melts away.

And while she's there, she prods around a bit for bruises. "I'm fine. Temari got me out of the way of the roots." She pulls back and runs her hands down his arms, still looking for injury. "What about you?"

She raises her eyebrows as she looks at him because let's face it, careful isn't exactly Kukai's middle name.

Temari happily returns the hug. It is much less exuberant than Rhythm's, but the same level of emotion is still there.

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai feels her arms wrap around him and everything is all right with the world. His arms come up under hers and squeeze her against him as he leans down, kissing her forehead and nuzzling, letting out a breath he didn't know he was holding. "Ow, ow. I'm fine, really. I spent the day fighting zombies. Anytime I thought I might get overwhelmed I just flew. It was tiring but I didn't get hurt. Saved a bunch of people, too."

He looks down at Nadeshiko and grins. "For once I was kinda careful. I had a lot on my plate to take care of and everybody came out all right as far as I know. I haven't heard from anybody who went up yet, but I guess things are ok. I imagine we'd know if it wasn't."

Kukai just cradles Nadeshiko in his arms and sighs happily. "Mmm. So I'm taking today off to come visit the carnival with..." He hesitates for a moment. My boy? My girl? Mine at all? "With you. So come on, let's walk around some! I skipped breakfast and I haven't thrown a ball at anything in nearly a day."

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
"You better have been." She gives a warning poke to his sides. "If I find out you weren't, I'll kick your ass."

A warning!

And a quick kiss to make up for any scare.

For a moment longer, she just snuggles against him before abruptly pulling away. She doesn't leave, though, but grabs his hand and drags him along. "Okay, food! I hear carnival food is so bad for you you can hear your arteries clog! And then games! I wanna be swindled out of money! And maybe some rides!"

She bouncing a little, because she's never been to a carnival, as he knows.

She gasps, and stops, and turns to him, all sly smiles. "Maybe I could win you a teddy bear."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai grins, then acks at the poke in his side, which only makes him grin more. "So I promise I won't tell you about any of the girls I cuddled in close while I was flying around or anything so you don't have to kick my ass." The warning just bounces off, but the kiss is lovely.

He's happy to hold her until she decides to bounce away, following after her! "So much sugar you can feel your teeth rotting, too! And I've not been swindled outta anything recently, because I am awesome and ignore my losses!" He laughs, watching her bounce and look around, following her.

When she stops, looking at him all sly like, he grins and returns the sly smirk. "Maybe I'll win you a bigger teddy bear!"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
That earns him a gasp and another poke! And maybe a weeeee little flare of jealousy.

But oh! Sugar, grease, fat. The scent of carnival food just assaults her senses. She tugs him this way, then that, and finally throws up the hand that isn't latched onto his. "I have no idea what to try! Funnel cake? Deep fried something that shouldn't be deep fried? A burger?"

Her eyes narrow, but her grin is still sly. "Your teddy bear will be so big they'll hafta strap it to the top of the bus."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai can't help but giggles madly at the further poke.

Kukai's nose can't help but twitch as he follows after Nadeshiko, wobbling back and forth along the carnival lane, catching up with her and scooping an arm around her middle. "Well. Why not a little bit of all of it? There's no reason we can't get small portions of everything and share them. And yes. I will be having a hamburger today if it kills me."

His eyes narrow as well even further, looking at her. "Your teddy bear will need to be brought in with a tanker ship." There's a faint grin on his face and his nose is poking up a bit.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Her eyes light up. "That's a good idea. And we're both growing boys, we could probably even go back for seconds." She tugs him along a bit more so they can actually stand in line. "And look, burger's on the menu. I won't have to kill whoever kills you so you can have one."

She looks at him, then, looking hurt! "Just a tanker ship? Not an entire fleet?"

She very much is a skilled actress.

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai grins, then blushes a bit at her, um, his, um.. her comment. "Sure, seconds." He follows along after her, moving in close behind Nadeshiko and looking up at the menu. "Ah,good. I didn't wanna die today anyway." He grins down.

He sighs. "Look, lovely, if it blocks out too much of the sun I'll have to pay housing and land taxes on it and that's a bit much..."

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Hey, sometimes she has to keep people on their toes. Even if people happen to be Kukai.

As they wait, she leans back a bit, looking at the menu. "So basically, a small order of everything that doesn't look disgusting, burgers, and soda." She practically swoons against him. "Mmmm, carbonated fizzy."

Then she laughs. "True. That'd...be too much bear, even for me."

Kukai Souma has posed:
There's a loud gurgling from Kukai's stomach as he puts an arm around Nadeshiko. He has the good graces to at least look a little embarrassed. "Sorry. I must be really hungry. But yeah, that sounds awesome." He grins as she swoons and leans against him, patting her stomach. "You don't drink a lot of soda do you? Is this going to mean you're going to have to do a lot of exercise?"

Kukai can't help it. "Too much bear to bear?" He chuckles at his own stupid humor. "If I could get you one like that, I would."

The line moves up and they're allowed to order, and Kukai begins placing their order.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Nadeshiko sighs. "Not a lot of soda. But I already exercise more than enough, so."

And then she giggles against his neck. "That was bad. I loved it, but it was bad." A sigh! "I know you would."

Nadeshiko pipes in with forgotten items! Other than that, her onl;y part in this is fishing out money!

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai grins and kisses her forehead. "It's ok. I'll drink whatever you don't want. Just don't hate me if I start burping like crazy."

He grins - as much at her giggling as her pressing in against his neck. "It was awful, I know. And I would. Y'know, if that made bears that big. Maybe I can just buy you a tree trimmed like a bear."

Kukai fishes out some money as well. He's not quite as strapped now that he's not trying to take out a dozen or more people at once. He does a great job at carrying all their food though, balancing it all as he heads towards a nearby table.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Nadeshiko scrapes her teeth at his neck before she pulls away. "What makes you think I won't start a contest, hmm?"

But then she stands on her toes and presses her lips against his cheek. "I know you would. But I think I'm okay on the tree front."They go halvsies on everything! And Nadeshiko tries to find a good place to sit.

She finds one! And maybe intimidates another couple also making their way toward the table...

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai shivers a little and then looks over at Nadeshiko, arching an eyebrow. "Well... I dunno." He grins weakly. "Not sure if I wanna start that particular contest. Maybe, though!" Daichi looks over at them for a moment. Contests, y'know.

He grins and rubs his cheek after a moment, looking down at her. "Well ok. If you don't want another tree to climb, that's fine. I'd worry if you tried to climb to the top of an apartment building or something, anyway." He follows Nadeshiko to a good place to sit and gets her to help him set everything down, then sits down across from her. He doesn't notice her making eyes at anybody else, either, which is probably for the best.

He sighs and picks up his burger, unwrapping it. "So... I think I should ask. Did you have to do any fighting in Osaka, or was that all just in Tokyo?"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
She laughs, part at his reaction, part at his refusal of a challenge! "Maybe when I'm in pants, hmm?"

She's aware, and not put out, that sometimes wearing a skirt puts different expectations on someone.

And she almost swoons again! "Oh, more trees to climb...but no, for now, I have all the climbing trees I need!" She gives Kukai some very sly eyes, though. "What makes you think I haven't thought about it, hmm?"

She digs into her own burger, giving a happy wiggle about it. She waits until she chews and swallows. "Well, there was only the roots that came in the auditorium. I made sure everyone got out okay, and to what looked like safer ground. Temari helped me keep some in place, though."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs. "I'm sorry! I just... you're so cute! I can't see you getting into a burping contest. Is that stupid of me?" He grins weakly. "I'm not sure even pants would help. I just don't see you as a big burper, period."

He hmms and grins, enjoying the swoons. "Well I know how much you like climbing things. So I mean.." He arches an eyebrow, then rubs his head. "Like.... up the ledges and poles and stuff? ... Makes my head hurt."

He is chewing and swallowing on his burger as well, grinning widely. "Oh, thank you. thank you. That's good." He sighs, listening to her. "...Oh yeah? That's good. I know that the major trunk hit the hospital, but there were smaller vines every freaking where. I don't even know where they all went." He sighs. "I guess we did all we could. Hey, we did a good thing, huh?" He grins at Nadeshiko. "So I'm gonna celebrate today!"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Nadeshiko snorts. "Well, maybe it'll just have to happen, then." Can it happen? Oh yes. However...

Blushing, she leans in toward Kukai. And admits something she only can as a girl! "I don't know how to make myself burp..."

But then she is all sly grins! "How do you think I got everything out of my system as Nagihiko? I'm a spider monkey. I...climb things." This isn't meant to be anything else but it's whispered in his ear!

Then she has warm smiles for him! "We did. You did." A warmer smile, and her hand finds his knee. "You're always doing good things."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs again and then nods. "I guess it'll have to happen, then." He blinks as Nadeshiko blushes and leans in towards him. He half expects one right here and now, but he's brave. He'll face up to it. But then she admits her secret and he grins. "...Oh. Um. .... Geez, I dunno either. Contest cancelled until we learn?"

He laughs at that sly grin, then turns, whispering back to her. "You climb lots of stuff, huh? Have you ever climbed me?" He blinks, then blushes! "I mean... that came out wrong!"

He laughs and then his hand squeezes hers. "I try. It's tough but it's what's right. Even when I screw things up for later, right now I'm always trying to do good things."

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
She gives a soft giggle against him. "Isn't that an inherent trait, though? Something you learn through...brotherly bonding?"

Nadeshiko doesn't know, technically she's an only child!

But still, she's all grins. "Are you sure? Because I'm pretty sure the answer is 'no' but the solution is 'by golly I'll try.'"

But her eyes are soft and affectionate. "You do what you think is right. Which is the best anyone can do."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs. "Maybe? I dunno though. It was just never something that came up for us." He hmms. "I did learn how to mix a mean protein milkshake, though."

He blushes even more and then grins at Nadeshiko. "That sounds... intriguing." He leans over at looks down at his burger, taking another bite, trying not to say anything but grinning widely.

He chuckles and then shrugs. "Well... I guess so." He then stretches and hmms. "So do you think you'd like to go on a ride after we finish eating?"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
SShe laughs. "Maybe I should have Aunty visit your place one day. She keeps saying I need more protein, regardless of my dance."

And then, after a bit, chew, and swallow of her own burger, she leans close to Kukai. "If you play your cards right."

And then she's focused on other things! "Whoof! Maybe we can see how we feel after this? I really don't wanna hurl on anyone."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs and then shrugs. "It's not hard. It's all about the blending. But seriously you should be eating more lean meat if you want protein. I can maybe talk to her about how to improve your diet."

He is halfway through a bite of his burger when she says that. It is all he can do not to choke on the bite. A few minutes later he swallows, finally, and looks over at her with a mix of 'what the hell' and 'holy crap.'

He blinks a few times and then grins at her. "Yeaaah, me either. Maybe we can play a game or something and walk around? Find that teddy bear for you?"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
She shrugs. "Perhaps! It'd have to be for lean muscle, though. Apparently a body building traditional dancer doesn't have much of a demand." Not that she's looked into it.

Of course.

Heh.

And the look she gives him after he doesn't choke is an innocent one. Basically one of 'what did I do?' and 'Who, me? Innocent me? Would I ever insinuate anything that isn't completely pure as freshly driven snow?'

She grins! "I like that plan. And also find your teddy bear." And bites her lip. "What kind of game should I play, hmm? The strength one? Ring toss? Anything that's like throwing a Naginata or a tantrum?"

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai chuckles and then nods. "Yeah I think you would do fine with a little more muscle, but I do like it with you being cute and small and stuff. Either one."

He sighs and shakes his head, finishing the last bite or two of his burger and grinning at her. Innocent. Pure. Yeah, right.

Kukai chuckles and then blinks as she bites her lip. Whatever else she was saying or says sort of just washes over him. His eyes look blank as a fuzzy TV. It takes a moment for him to shake his head - at least this time he didn't pounce her across the table. "...Uh... sure! Yeah. That."

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
She bites back a giggle. "So you'd like to think you have a chance against me, hmmmmm?"

As purely driven snow!

For a moment she's confused! Then she blushes, but looks pleased with herself! "What if I just asked you for a million dollars and a pony, hmmm?"

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs and then shrugs. "I'd like to think it's around 50/50 right now, so I'm happy with my luck." He winks at Nadeshiko and flexes.

Kukai just... stares at her, then sighs, loud and dramatically. "Well, if you did, I'd better be happy I'm going to be a millionaire sports star one day, because you are an expensive date."

It's a good thing he's up and dancing away from her because that will absolutely deserve a swat.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
A swoon for flexing!

And an open-mouthed gape before she throws a wadded up fried food bag at him!

And then she;s out of her seat and tries to poke him! "Worth every penny, say it! Worth every penny!"

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai grins and then yipes as the food bag thunks into his arm and he bobbles it into the trash can! And then she's up and away he goes before she can catch him, laughing madly as he ... well, not runs, he just ate, but moves quickly with both legs. "I dunno, I could probably buy four or five girls that were almost as good for that much!"

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Another squack!

Oooo, he's asked for it!

If she was wearing a skirt, she'd hike it up. A dress, same thing. Pants, she's make sure she could move.

But she's wearing shorts!

So she chases after Kukai!

If and when she captures him, she pins his arms to his sides. "But how many of those girls can challenge you one on one at basketball, hmmm?" A glint is in her eyes. Not exactly a Temari Glint, but a challenging one!]

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs and ends up running towards the funhouse through the crowd. He doesn't quite make it though, and Nadeshiko pins him up against the wall with his arms at his sides!

He grins back down at her for a minute, then hmmms. "None of them that I could think of. But then again you can't either." The cocky, nose-lengthening grin on Kukai's face is practically evil. He's staring down the barrel of his destruction in those eyes and laughing at it.

Daichi is tagging along with Temari and Rhythm, then makes a little noise. "Uh. I didn't make him say that or anything." He looks worried.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Nadeshiko gasps! And pokes at his sides! "You're just saying that because I've gone easy on you, buster!"

Rhythm looks confused at Daichi's protests, but Temari pats his shoulder! "It is all right. It appears to be a normal teenager dating ritual."

Unknowingly proving her point, Nadeshiko leans up on her toes. "I would grind you to dust and have you begging for more."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai wiggles at the pokes, laughing and trying to pull away! "You have not gone easy on me or you'd have beaten me by now!" That doesn't make much sense but he's trying not to giggle.

Daichi ohs, then hugs both of them and just watches.

Kukai feels Nadeshiko press in close against him, looking him in the eyes, leaning up on her toes to look at him, and then grins. "Is that a promise, cutie?" And then a quick kiss on the lips, trying to startle her backwards or something, ready for a chance to flee!

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
She bites back a grin. "Is that so?" Intimidation is the key!

Rhythm pulls out a tub of popcorn for them to share!

Nadeshiko does gasp after the quick kiss, but instead of pulling back, she ups the ante. Her answering kiss isn't slow, but when she pulls back, she pulls all the way back. "So this funhouse looks...fun."

Kukai Souma has posed:
Kukai laughs and nods. "That's so! I~" And then she pushes in for another deeper, longer kiss, and Kukai promptly forgets what he was going to say. Might've forgotten his home phone number and his favorite sports stars, too.

Daichi sticks a hand in the bucket and pulls out some popcorn, munching. "Aww, there he goes again."

Kukai blinks a few moments later, then grins. "...Ooo..kay? So... let's go in!" He tugs at her hands.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki has posed:
Temari delicately nibbles at her popcorn. "Does he get this stupid with everyone he kisses?"

Nadeshiko, of course, looks smug as he tugs her along. "If I get scared, will you protect me?" To trod all over the damsel in distress card, she adds, "I'll protect you if you get scared."