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gentleglow
2024-06-25 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[Another weight off her shoulders. For the first time in a while, Firefly feels like she can breathe properly; previously, their last memories of home had been... tense, to say the least. Not just because they had been so fresh off of Firefly opening up to Stelle about her true identity, but so much about the future and safety of Penacony was still up in the air. But now... now, she wasn't worried. There was still the script, still the looming departure of herself and the Express crew without knowledge of when they'd next meet...
But Penacony was okay now, and she had some wonderful, unforgettable memories to go along with the end of that journey. And now, back in Ellipsa... she could continue making those precious memories.
So, when she saw the announcement of a new gacha restaurant, she'd been... a little concerned over what they were advertising. But she knew this was right up Stelle's alley, so once the initial rush of the grand opening ebbed, she offered to take her dear friend out for the night.]
So... how's your luck feeling tonight? Do you think we'll get something good?
But Penacony was okay now, and she had some wonderful, unforgettable memories to go along with the end of that journey. And now, back in Ellipsa... she could continue making those precious memories.
So, when she saw the announcement of a new gacha restaurant, she'd been... a little concerned over what they were advertising. But she knew this was right up Stelle's alley, so once the initial rush of the grand opening ebbed, she offered to take her dear friend out for the night.]
So... how's your luck feeling tonight? Do you think we'll get something good?
Well, try to give some of that luck to me too, okay? I don't know what to expect from this place...
[At the very least, there seems to be a lot of buzz about it, and as they approach the restaurant, there's a small line out front. Nothing too crazy, but at the very least it's proof of the place's popularity.]
... Though, after everything that's happened recently, I think my luck's been a little better than usual.
[At the very least, there seems to be a lot of buzz about it, and as they approach the restaurant, there's a small line out front. Nothing too crazy, but at the very least it's proof of the place's popularity.]
... Though, after everything that's happened recently, I think my luck's been a little better than usual.
Mmm, she'd make it easy to get the best meals. But you'd want to win through your own luck, right? Not hacking.
[Most of the time, that's one line Silver Wolf won't cross - hacking the gacha. Sure, she'll hack some IPC goon's bank account to buy more rolls, but even Firefly knows that the fun is in seeing how long it takes to pull for a character. Or... weapon? Either way, that would kill the fun, and that's what Silver Wolf is all about.]
... Besides, I think she was a little grumpy the last time she hung out with us. I hope she's not upset about something...
[Most of the time, that's one line Silver Wolf won't cross - hacking the gacha. Sure, she'll hack some IPC goon's bank account to buy more rolls, but even Firefly knows that the fun is in seeing how long it takes to pull for a character. Or... weapon? Either way, that would kill the fun, and that's what Silver Wolf is all about.]
... Besides, I think she was a little grumpy the last time she hung out with us. I hope she's not upset about something...
No, that can't be it. I've seen her angry when she loses - she didn't... um. What's the term? "Rage quit"? If she didn't throw anything, I don't think she was that mad.
[At least the line is moving steadily. Though, strangely enough, occasionally there seem to be more people going in than coming out. It isn't long until the two of them are the next to be seated.]
I guess she was just bored after she finally got a chance to play.
[At least the line is moving steadily. Though, strangely enough, occasionally there seem to be more people going in than coming out. It isn't long until the two of them are the next to be seated.]
I guess she was just bored after she finally got a chance to play.
Mmm, I guess you're right... still. It was a lot of fun, being able to play with the two of you.
[She knows once they leave Ellipsa again, when time moves forward in their own version of the universe... it'll probably be a long time before all of them can play together like that again. Firefly wanted to enjoy it as much as she could.]
... Maybe we can make it up to her, if we find a game she might like in this world.
[She knows once they leave Ellipsa again, when time moves forward in their own version of the universe... it'll probably be a long time before all of them can play together like that again. Firefly wanted to enjoy it as much as she could.]
... Maybe we can make it up to her, if we find a game she might like in this world.
Ah, right-!
[Perfect timing, Stelle. After being ushered inside, Firefly leads the two of them over to the display meant for inputting the customers' choices or allergens they want to avoid. It's all pretty much the same, but some of the effects...]
... It looks like we can't avoid those.
[But... not all of them seem that bad. Their luck hasn't been terrible lately, so they won't get stuck with anything too uncomfortable... right?]
Okay- this should be simple enough!
[She'll play it safe and not pick an overly extravagant meal - something similar to the food she ate often in Penacony, like the pizza or burgers they had to offer along with sweet drinks and desserts. That shouldn't have any kind of complicated effect!]
[Perfect timing, Stelle. After being ushered inside, Firefly leads the two of them over to the display meant for inputting the customers' choices or allergens they want to avoid. It's all pretty much the same, but some of the effects...]
... It looks like we can't avoid those.
[But... not all of them seem that bad. Their luck hasn't been terrible lately, so they won't get stuck with anything too uncomfortable... right?]
Okay- this should be simple enough!
[She'll play it safe and not pick an overly extravagant meal - something similar to the food she ate often in Penacony, like the pizza or burgers they had to offer along with sweet drinks and desserts. That shouldn't have any kind of complicated effect!]
Maybe if you get something spicy, that might trip up the randomizer.
[That's the right word, right???]
Or... maybe that might make things worse...
[That's the right word, right???]
Or... maybe that might make things worse...
You really are brave when it comes to anything and everything, huh?
[... She's gonna subtly order a milkshake on the side for Stelle. You know, just in case.
With their options locked in, the lights and sounds of the gacha play! It seems a little silly for a restaurant, but Firefly can appreciate the charm - even as a flash of purple crosses her display and lands on what seems to be some kind of... crab cake burger? Huh.]
That's... not what I was expecting. But it seems pretty inoffensive, at least?
[... She's gonna subtly order a milkshake on the side for Stelle. You know, just in case.
With their options locked in, the lights and sounds of the gacha play! It seems a little silly for a restaurant, but Firefly can appreciate the charm - even as a flash of purple crosses her display and lands on what seems to be some kind of... crab cake burger? Huh.]
That's... not what I was expecting. But it seems pretty inoffensive, at least?
... "I fear nothing" is a line I've hard many times before. Usually it winds up being a curse in the end.
[In both her time as a Stellaron Hunter, facing down enemies who think they can take her down with anything less than an entire squadron of forces behind them, and in.... a much more tragic way. She can't even remember how many times she heard that mixed among the cries of for the empress! from her dying brothers and sisters.
... But that's not something she wants to think about right now. Gripping her plate a little tighter than normal, she pushes those thoughts away. This is supposed to be a fun time, no need to drag yourself down unnecessarily.]
But at least yours doesn't hurt just by the smell. That's a good sign.
[In both her time as a Stellaron Hunter, facing down enemies who think they can take her down with anything less than an entire squadron of forces behind them, and in.... a much more tragic way. She can't even remember how many times she heard that mixed among the cries of for the empress! from her dying brothers and sisters.
... But that's not something she wants to think about right now. Gripping her plate a little tighter than normal, she pushes those thoughts away. This is supposed to be a fun time, no need to drag yourself down unnecessarily.]
But at least yours doesn't hurt just by the smell. That's a good sign.
[With the way the restaurant controls how many people enter, they're definitely able to find a table to sit at. The place is crowded, but not uncomfortably so, so they're able to set their meals down at a nearby table and talk without worry.]
Is it bad luck to say good luck with something like this?
[Even as she asks, Firefly doesn't wait before taking a bite out of her burger - and after a moment, her eyes light up. Looks like she got a good one!]
Mmm!
Is it bad luck to say good luck with something like this?
[Even as she asks, Firefly doesn't wait before taking a bite out of her burger - and after a moment, her eyes light up. Looks like she got a good one!]
Mmm!
I didn't come up with a gacha phrase, so... I don't think it's bad luck.
[...]
Probably.
[ Nevertheless, Stelle takes her seat across from Firefly, scooping a good amount of curry in her spoon and bringing it to her lips, slowly chewing before-- ]
It's really spicy...!
[...]
Probably.
[ Nevertheless, Stelle takes her seat across from Firefly, scooping a good amount of curry in her spoon and bringing it to her lips, slowly chewing before-- ]
It's really spicy...!
Here-! [The milkshake she ordered is pushed across the table.] In case it's too much. You don't have to drink it, but I know that's supposed to help if something's too spicy.
[As she takes another bite, Firefly wonders when a possible special effect might take place. Is it only after they finish eating? Should it kick in any second now, after the first bites? She hums a little as she mulls it over...
Distracted by her thoughts and her meal, she doesn't really notice the change. But the next time Stelle glances up at her from her own meal, there's no mistaking it-
A pair of soft, grey cat ears seem to have sprouted on top of Firefly's head. And if Stelle were to look closer, she'll notice a tail of the same color now swaying behind her.]
This one's not so bad... it actually tastes more like crab than the breading inside...?
[As she takes another bite, Firefly wonders when a possible special effect might take place. Is it only after they finish eating? Should it kick in any second now, after the first bites? She hums a little as she mulls it over...
Distracted by her thoughts and her meal, she doesn't really notice the change. But the next time Stelle glances up at her from her own meal, there's no mistaking it-
A pair of soft, grey cat ears seem to have sprouted on top of Firefly's head. And if Stelle were to look closer, she'll notice a tail of the same color now swaying behind her.]
This one's not so bad... it actually tastes more like crab than the breading inside...?
Thank you-!
[ She's appreciative as she hurriedly chugs the milkshake down in one go before placing the glass back onto the table with a relieved phew... she doesn't feel immediately different, but then again, she doesn't know how she'd be able to tell.
Maybe it'd be like the teas?
And then she looks up. Blinks several times. Wipes her eyes. Blinks again. ]
Hm. I don't think there's a good way to add 'meow' to your name, Firefly...
[ She's appreciative as she hurriedly chugs the milkshake down in one go before placing the glass back onto the table with a relieved phew... she doesn't feel immediately different, but then again, she doesn't know how she'd be able to tell.
Maybe it'd be like the teas?
And then she looks up. Blinks several times. Wipes her eyes. Blinks again. ]
Hm. I don't think there's a good way to add 'meow' to your name, Firefly...
... Huh?
[She blinks. The ears twitch. And that's when Firefly notices something's off. What she thought she could write off as just a breeze from the opening front door brushing over her head was something moving; she reaches up to touch the top of her head and-]
Huh?!
[It comes out as more of a squeak this time around as she pats herself on the head, feeling her surprise new appendages.]
That's what they meant by a surprise effect-?!
[She blinks. The ears twitch. And that's when Firefly notices something's off. What she thought she could write off as just a breeze from the opening front door brushing over her head was something moving; she reaches up to touch the top of her head and-]
Huh?!
[It comes out as more of a squeak this time around as she pats herself on the head, feeling her surprise new appendages.]
That's what they meant by a surprise effect-?!
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