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Sakura Shinguji ([personal profile] flowerofsendai) wrote in [community profile] bravenewworld2014-06-30 12:59 pm

Open House

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[With the theater season officially open, the Divine Theater has little else do with the summer but prepare for next season's jam-packed schedule. However, preparation doesn't really bring in money, so, as they do every summer, the Divine Theater has opened its doors to summer classes! There is even word that those students who excel might even be considered for staff next season!

The first class is free in the hopes that they will bring in new students, in the hopes that people will sign up for more. The offerings are rather diverse.

Acting classes, both beginning and advanced; music lessons for singers and instrumentalists; conducting classes; beginning and advanced sewing and costume design; makeup; theater tech and lighting; beginning and advanced dance classes; stage fighting and choreography, just to name a few. There's a little bit of something for everyone here. The front desk ladies have even taken it upon themselves to start their very own beginner accounting class. It's cute, you should check it out

For those working around the theater, it was a busy time--maybe even more than when they were putting on productions. Cleaning to do, classes to help out with, and, of course, making sure any students don't go down secret hallways labeled "UNDER CONSTRUCTION" that totally aren't hiding their super secret base of operations nope nothing here to see folks.

Are you teaching? Attending? Helping out? Maybe just curious?]
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
I guess that might not be so bad... If they are your Pokemon..

[ Still, Maki doesn't feel much closer in accepting Pokemon, or even her own Pokemon Shifter side. But she does feel a little better about Chie.. ]

Because I'm not like everyone else...I have these ears and this tail..It's not normal!
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
Neither am I, remember?

[Chie reaches for Maki's hand, squeezing at it lightly to remind her of that little temperature issue she's got going on.]

But it's not like we're the only Enlightened in the city, y'know? I don't think anyone would look twice at ears and a tail.
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ Maki goes red as her hair as Chie takes her hand again, but she doesn't pull back or anything. She just sort of freezes, not sure what to do. ]

I-I guess you aren't...

[ Trying to calm down a little, she squeezes Chie's hand back, looking at the girl for a moment and then quickly looking away. ]

I don't want to deal with people saying things about me behind my back.. But it would be a lot easier...If I didn't have to hide when I was in public..
Edited 2014-07-07 03:27 (UTC)
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Freezes. Oh snap, I see what you did there.

But yes. After that little squeeze, Chie briefly loosens her grip on Maki's hand before reconsidering and keeping hold of it. Just sort of... comfortingly rubbing her thumb against the side of her hand.]


Who cares if they say stuff? People who don't even bother to get to know you aren't worth it anyway. And then you won't have to spend all your time worrying.
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ Maki feels Chie releasing her hand and starts to pull it back...only to then notice that Chie isn't letting go just yet. Maki doesn't really understand what she's thinking or feeling at the moment, but she doesn't move her hand either. ]

I wish things were that easy.. [ Maki's tail has found its way out too, swishing about behind her, that purple Purrloin tail. ]

Thanks Chie.
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
I bet if you gave it a try, it wouldn't be half as bad as you think.

[And now she lets go to strike a goofy martial arts pose, kicking at the air and grinning a little mischievously.]

And if anybody gives you a hard time about it, just let me know and I'll put footprints all over their faces!
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 04:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Maki watches as chie pulls away, looking at her empty hand for a second. As cold as it might be, it was actually relaxing. It's also the first time she ever had a friend to hold hands with... ]

Y-You don't have to do that for me, Chie. [ And yet, Maki is covering her mouth with her hand as she giggles at the thought of Chie beating someone up for insulting Maki's cat features. ]
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
[It's not Chie's first time holding hands with someone, but it is her first time initiating the action. And it feels surprisingly natural.]

Well, you know what I mean. We're friends now, I think. And friends look out for each other! So if you're not ready for people to see the real you, I'll keep your secret. And if you are, I'll help you out too.
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 04:51 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah...I guess we are friends. [ It's certainly nice to talk to Chie, even if it's only happened a couple of times. But she feels less self conscious around Chie, especially with her ears and tail out, like they are now. ]

Thanks, Chie. [ Maki feels a lot more relax now, but she looks past Chie to the theater, and then to the back on her arm. ]

I never really wanted to leave in the first place...I want to learn how to dance.. [ She wants to go back in there again, but all she can do is look down at her hat, wondering if she should put it on or not. ]
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 05:01 pm (UTC)(link)
It's up to you. I'll come back in with you either way. But I think everyone will welcome cat-eared Maki just as fast as they would suspicious-hat-Maki.

[Chie winks, laughing a bit at her own stupid joke and hoping it keeps the mood light.]
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[ This feels like the toughest decision in her life, whether or not to put that hat back on. Chie herself has no care that other people might see her differently because she's Enlightened, so why does Maki care so much?

With the hat in her fist, Maki stuffs it hastily into her bag, all the way to the bottom where she can't just pull it back out again. She's going to do it, she's going to go in. ]


I'm going back in.
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Great! Then let's go.

[Chie grins widely, taking Maki by the hand and walking back into the theater with her without a second word about it. Just to make extra sure she can't back out.]
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-07 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
C-Chie! [ Maki cries out a little pathetically as her hand is pulled and tugged toward the entrance to the theater. She doesn't fight it though, stumbling a few steps to catch up with Chie, managing not to think about her ears and tail for the moment, instead focusing on the chilly touch from Chie's palm. ]
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-07 08:28 pm (UTC)(link)
We're back!

[Chie lets go of Maki's hand once they're inside, cheerfully announcing their presence to the room in general. She figures the best way to get used to this is for Maki to dive right in. She's also sure the other girl will do just fine despite her nervousness.]

What'd we miss?
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-08 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ The yell from Chie makes Maki's ears go flat and her tail suddenly stick out straight. She hadn't expected that sort of entrance, and really wishes Chie hadn't just announced it like that! But then...no one really seems to worry about them, focusing on their own dancing. Still, it doesn't stop a few from whispering, whether it's about Maki or not, she feels completely exposed. But she sticks close to Chie, trying not to let it get to her. ]

We should probably try to catch up..
footprints_on_your_face: (in love but we disregard)

[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-08 01:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Chie smiles over at Maki, holding out her hand.]

Let's get started, then!
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-08 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
I'll do my best.

[ Without thinking about it, Maki takes the other girl's hand in her's, feeling that cool touch on her skin again. She has look around to figure how the others are dancing though to try to pick up where they were. This time she doesn't worry about where Chie's hands are on her, just trying to pick up the step the others are doing as quick as possible. Of course, this also means she's getting nice and close to Chie again.. ]
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-08 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Chie's feeling a little less nervous about it too, now that they've had that little talk outside. This time, she can concentrate a little more on the steps... at least, until she gets her face close to those cute kitty ears again.]

A... ah...

[Uh oh.]

...nnn...

[She stops in place for a moment, taking a deep breath and stifling the oncoming sneeze.]

...

...

...whew...
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-08 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Maki is staring at her feet, making sure she follows the steps they were taught, letting herself move to the music, intent on learning as fast as possible. Of course she doesn't notice Chie's predicament until it's almost too late, her ears flattening against her head, feeling like she's about to get sneezed on from a short distance away. And then Chie seems to stop herself, letting Maki breath a sigh of relief. ]

Are you alright? Are you sick?
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-08 06:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm, uh...

[Chie blushes a little, scratching at the back of her neck.]

...a little bit allergic to cat hair.
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-08 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Today apparently is a day of embarrassment for Maki. Chie is allergic to cat hair. How could anything be more embarrassing?! Maki looks completely stunned for a few moments, looking at Chie incredulously. ]

You're...allergic to cats...
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-08 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Just a little! It doesn't mean we can't be friends!

[She sniffles a little, which may not help her case, but she is still smiling.]
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-08 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
You're... allergic... to me.

[ She's a cat. A Purrloin. A Pokemon. Maki is broken. She doesn't know how to fix herself, someone better press the restart button. It's finally just kicked into her head that she really isn't a normal girl anymore, and there's not way she could even hide it if she wanted to. ]

I don't want to make you sick..
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[personal profile] footprints_on_your_face 2014-07-08 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, Maki... come on. It's not that bad, really!

[Chie smiles a little awkwardly.]

I'll just get some allergy medicine. It's not a big deal.
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[personal profile] cutiepanther 2014-07-09 12:31 am (UTC)(link)
I thought I'd be able to hide being a Shifter, but apparently I can't even fool your nose.

[ She shakes her head but girls Chie a more reassuring smile now, trying to ease her mind. ]

Just let me know if I'm bothering you, I'll move away from you for a while.

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