Darkrai's a butthead and also wrong about everything

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[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]

[ 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.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ It's a good thing Haruka Tenoh is so fond of Michiru Kaioh. There's a very long pause as she tries to think of another way to redirect the conversation and fails, since she can't think of anything foolproof. ]

...These are mostly duets.

[incousinswithyou]

Are you asking me?

[though there's only really one sort of duet she's interested in.

Well, two. At least neither involve lyrics, though the other would unnecessarily increase the rating of this variety show.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ Does she really want to risk Michiru agreeing? The gods are watching. Haruka may not acknowledge their right to determine whether she and the rest of humanity lives or dies any more, but she does want them to take her seriously when it comes time for their inevitable conflict. Song and dance numbers aren't going to do that.

That's her story and she's sticking to it.

So she dips her chin. Naaaah. ] There's no piano here, anyway.

[incousinswithyou]

[and she just nods.]

I'm sure the others will take care of it.

[if Cresselia can dream up a stage and many variations of glittery outfits, she doubts a piano is out of the question.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ .....True. Savior only knows why she hasn't objected to the lack of a violin, too. Perhaps Haruka holds some half-mistaken belief that Michiru has access to violinspace.

Both her arms go around her partner. It's just so nice to have you back. ] Humanity's probably better off living harmoniously by example instead.

[ Snuggle her for the fate of the world? Perhaps that will keep a piano from appearing out of nowhere, depriving them of a chance to make an escape. They can try. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[Michiru has very little objections to cuddles, honestly. And even if it would've been amusing, there aren't too many incentives right now that would get her to leave the circle of your arms.

Leaning in and smiling up at you.] That desperate, huh?

[actsmagnificent]

[ ...Thank you, despite the flush on her cheeks, for breaking the moment so she didn't have to. Haruka relaxes. ] Let's go home.

[ Moving will be a sacrifice when they're this comfortable. But it's not like they can't walk with their sides touching.

Fox, that's your cue. Don't fall behind. ]

[incousinswithyou]

[heh. Home is wherever you are, right?]

Mm. Let's.

[things should be wrapping up here, in any case.]

[actsmagnificent]

[ True enough. Haruka turns to go, keeping Michiru close. Maybe they'll even make it out of wherever would project their images onto the sky before their lips touch!

Maybe. It depends how far Cresselia's powers reach. ]