Darkrai's a butthead and also wrong about everything

[bravenewmods]

[Somehow, Cresselia wove a special space, a giant stage that didn’t seem to exist either in the Dream World or in the Real World. However, its presence and appearance were broadcast live across the sky of both the Dream World, the Real World above Union, the Labyrinth of the Full Moon, and the Labyrinth of the New Moon. For this stage had a purpose, and that purpose was making her no-good bull-headed husband Darkrai listen to reason.

And by reason we of course mean her side of the argument.

The carefree words of Rin set fire to her imagination; if she was offering to sing a song then Cresselia would ensure that song was sung at exactly the being who most needed to hear it. And thus, the stage. She hoped Darkrai enjoyed the show.]

[OOC: All participants in the Labyrinth of the Full Moon and Labyrinth of the New Moon may take part in this as desired (and the uncompleted logs will eventually dovetail into this). They have nominal control over their own outfits so long as they’re generally light in color and sparkly, and can, with permission of the player (but not necessarily the IC permission of the character), marginally change the outfits of their companions should they be deemed not sparkly enough. Cresselia is encouraging all members to submit performances or songs about her dispute with Darkrai. Generally, they should all emphasize the following themes:
-Cresselia is right and very intelligent and beautiful
-Darkrai is wrong yet again and should feel ashamed of himself
-Also Darkrai should be grateful his kind and loving wife is willing to put up with his being wrong
-The humans are all right and deserve a bit of help, it’s not like it was before
-If Darkrai keeps this up he can look forward to sleeping on Earth for the next few years

Feel free to write your own lyrics or describe your performances/refusal to take part in this tomfoolery as you wish. This log will remain open but this signals the general winding down of the event which will end at midnight tonight]

Comments

[actsmagnificent]

[ See, you'd think time spent as a headlining-actress-slash-god-hunting-vigilante would have primed Haruka for occasions like this. But she only does the theater stuff because she can't help that, and she's already given this stupid domestic quarrel (that was all it was? With humanity's future on the line? Good grief) more than enough of her time and attention. So Haruka's just standing off to the side of the projection, watching with an amused smile on her face. All's well that end's well. Supposedly.

Now, somewhere around here, could there possibly be... ]

[incousinswithyou]

There you are. [off to your right. Here's Michiru, casually walking up to you. As if she hasn't been simultaneously worried and irritated for a whole week.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ ....Michiru. The dancers stop. Time freezes. The world washes over in blurred colors and the scent of roses, but then Haruka blinks and everything's moving again. She's home.

Her smile says "hi" but her eyes say "you are my universe." ]

.....Yo.

[incousinswithyou]

Is that all you have to say to me? [mock admonishment in her eyes, but no, she's already sidled up to you and is sliding an arm around your waist.

Yes, she would like a hug, please.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Oh, you'll get a hug. But only with one arm, because the other one wants to take your hand and clasp it and play with the fingers while she stares deeply into your eyes. Haruka has a lot of god-related stuff to talk to you about but none of that actually matters right now. They can discuss that whenever.

Now is just for you. So: ] All that can't wait.

[ And she curls her fingers against your palm. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[folding her fingers over yours, and leaning in.] I suppose I'll accept that answer.

[who needs words anyway? She's tucking her head into the crook of your shoulder and finds herself sagging into you little by little. Looks like she's been tenser than even she had thought.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Had you been on edge this whole time? Haruka had known you would be, sort of, in the back of her mind - and she'd been aware of how odd it felt to be operating independently too - but she hadn't really focused on it. Yet Michiru had lived with it front and center the entire time.

Michiru is so much stronger than she'll ever be. She stands up straighter to be a better target for relieved sagging. ] You're stiff.

[ Haruka happens to know some cures for, ah. Rigidity. ]

[incousinswithyou]

Oh? [that's a quiet nuzzle, and she's pulling back a little and flicking her eyes up to meet yours] What will you do about it?

[still not letting go, even though she knows this isn't just a figment of a dream]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Move those hands up so she can play with your hair, for one. It curls so perfectly on your cheek all the time. Maybe she should tuck that curl behind an ear while murmuring nonsense. That seems advisable. ]

If you're going to return to me out of practice, maybe I should just never let you go.

[ That arm around your body backs up this statement. ]

[incousinswithyou]

That does seem to cut out quite a few complications. [and she's pressing her cheek against your hand, just a bit.

She's missed being held like this. And those silly phrases that seem to slip so easily from your lips. And you. But there's little point in stating the obvious, right?]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Indeed not. So she'll skip straight to staring into your eyes while murmuring your name. ] Michiru.

[incousinswithyou]

Hm? [there's a bit of amusement in her eyes - mostly because she doesn't expect you to have anything to say.

At least the fondness in her eyes speaks volumes. The relief she's keeping hidden, though not as well as she might think.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ You're putting her on the spot on purpose, aren't you. Haruka dips her head to laugh. She missed feeling this at ease with being caught off-guard.

And with being absolutely unable to beat Michiru. ] ...were your dreams all right?

[ Filler and they both know it. Something to fill the time as she slowly moves even closer. ]

[incousinswithyou]

I've had better. [that's a smile, though, as she tilts her head up and leans in. She knows where this is going.

The fact that they're in public doesn't seem to factor into her decisions at the moment. Everybody's busy watching the performances, right?]

1/2 i am so sorry michiru

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka smiles and leans in too. She's so close, she can almost feel it - Michiru's breath against her face, that smile she swears she can hear - ]

2/2

[actsmagnificent]

Vul.

[ ...when someone comes up behind Michiru and makes a loud bid for attention out of nowhere. Do excuse her, Trainer! But she believes they too were separated? Are you not going to express relief she's all right?

This kiss isn't quite interrupted - Michiru could still take the initiative - but Haruka jumps. Right, she. She hasn't seen that Vulpix around. Right. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru starts too, blinking up at you and pausing. She exhales a breath that's definitely not a sigh in any way, shape, or form and leans back instead, supporting more of her own weight.

Smile.]

It seems as if somebody else is looking for your attention.

[and she's moving out of the circle of your arm so she can get a better look. Vulpix, huh?

She hasn't let go of your hand, however.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka doesn't bother hiding that this is a sigh, looking over Vulpix somewhat ruefully. ] First thing we train is timing.

[ And there's an endlessly fond glance at Michiru, while Vulpix daintily begins weaving herself between first Haruka's legs, and then Michiru's - might as well get in good with the whole family. Forgive her stupid Pokémon? ]

[incousinswithyou]

[that's a quiet laugh, and she's back to leaning in, using your shoulder as a headrest.]

She certainly has charm covered.

[yes, you. She sees what you're doing. Also, Martelé has complained about you.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Her shoulder missed you, Michiru. Look how it comes in to greet you. ] There's a few role models around for that.

[ Hm. Vulpix looks up at the humans, contemplating this situation. Forcing her case any further at this point would only hurt their impression of her, wouldn't it?

So she looks over at all the crazy people singing and dancing. Trainer, you're not going to do that, are you? ] Pix.

[incousinswithyou]

I wouldn't disagree with that. [she glances over at the performers as well, and then back to you.

She looks amused. Or she might just be recalling when you were singing all those love songs on stage.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Haruka watches too, snuggling Michiru close. Please don't be thinking what she thinks you're thinking. Please just be enjoying her company. She's not singing if it's not her job. Unless you start pouting or something. ]

....did they test you?

[ When in doubt, talk Mission. Vulpix settles to watch the show, leaning on Haruka's other side. This will have to do for now. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[glancing at you, all wide-eyed innocence. No hint of a smirk.]

Not particularly, but the one we met seemed to like humans well enough to [a nod at the stage] do this.

[singing and dancing seem to have a direct impact towards saving mankind, doesn't it?

...maybe she just likes watching you squirm.]

[actsmagnificent]

So this was a domestic dispute. [ It's nice to know the fate of the world is in the hands of such mature, trustworthy deities.

Just kidding she looks really tired all of a sudden. And might be shifting a little. But not squirming. Haruka Tenoh does not squirm.

except for you. ]

[incousinswithyou]

Solving it seems to be the key.

[she'd be grinning if she wasn't Michiru Kaioh.]