into each life some rain must fall.

[luft]

caught in the rain
it started out quietly, and then, quite suddenly, you're caught in a storm. time to find cover. nothing much to do but to wait it out.

scenarios listed below for those who want 'em.

i. WHERE;
001 PLAYGROUND - well, you can try to hide under the slide or maybe in the jungle gym... at least you're some place fun?
002 PARK - always happens, caught outside trying to take advantage of the weather... and it ends up pulling a fast one on you.
003 STORE FRONT - better hope they have an awning you can take advantage of.
004 THE BEACH - not exactly the best place to be during a rainstorm, however it is possible to get caught in a sudden storm.
005 WILD CARD - anyway you want it.

ii. HOW;
001 TREE - not the best cover, but it'll have to do, stay close to the roots and you won't get too wet.
002 UMBRELLA - most conventional... kinda boring. But it works.
003 NEWSPAPER - not permanent, but it'll have to do. good luck.
004 BAG - well... y'gotta do what you gotta do.
005 NONE - you know what. you're a rebel. you don't need cover. screw convention.
006 WILD CARD - that's the way you need it.

iii. WHY;
001 REJECTED - welp. rejection sucks. and no one will see you crying in the rain.
002 WAITING - for the bus? for someone else? for some revelation? what are you waiting for.
003 MELANCHOLY - sometimes the best place to feel a bit down is out in the rain.
004 HAPPINESS - is everything going your way? are you singing a refrain while walking down the lane? just singin. singin' in the rain.
005 ANGER - WELL YOU KNOW WHAT. SCREW YOU TOO RAIN.
006 WILD CARD - anyway you want it.

>> POST with your character
>> TAG others, use rng if you need to, or just make up your own scenario if you want!
>> HAVE FUN.

Comments

[radiantwingedone]

.... I am next to a forest, am I not?

[ Just making sure his eyes are working. ]

Standing in the rain did not strike me as 'looking lost', nor have I strayed far enough to lose my bearings...

[ Also if she stays all tiptoes up near him, he will step back in a moment. Here is another vaguely cat like look of 'You are in my space and I can't tell if its a serious offense yet'. ]

[wrests]

[ their parents sometimes wondered why loki turned out the way he did, and thor did a little too. but he never thought about it too much, not one for melancholy. loki was his brother, he loved him, and therefore there was nothing wrong with him. thor did miss him terribly though and wished that he weren't away so often. he did hold a grudge against his brother for his absence, but it always went away when he visited.

he smiled a little in the dim light. ] Don't apologise. I wanted to come.

[ still holding the umbrella over his brother, he took hold of the suitcase. while it appeared that loki had a hard time carrying it, thor had little trouble and he gestured toward the waiting car with a nod. he heaved out a sigh, suddenly becoming weary by the mere mention. ] For the moment, at least. Again, you know how it is.

[clairvoyance]

When it's coming down this hard, a forest isn't much shelter.

[The look he gives her just makes her smile. What an odd man.]

I can't share my umbrella if you keep backing away, y'know.

[Maybe if she clarifies why she's getting close, he'll fuss a little less. Ayanna doesn't even bother to address him being lost or not again, he's obviously going to argue that he's not.]

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[It was a good thing Mitsuru had told him the predicted forecast that morning, or he wouldn't have brought an umbrella to school that day. Since Akihiko had been in boxing practice all afternoon, he couldn't see how the weather changed over the hours. By the time the meet had finished, it was pouring outside.

After changing into his outdoor shoes at the locker, he shouldered the umbrella and headed out the entrance. Briefly, Akihiko considered shirking the protection and just running home for extra practice, but if he got sick, Mitsuru would surely scold him. Especially since she had already warned him about the weather beforehand.

He casually slung his jacket over his other shoulder, and started heading back toward the dorm, feeling wet drops pelt down on the plastic material above his head. Along the way, he passed by the shrine, and then the park. Catching a glimpse of familiar blue underneath the black and white folds, Akihiko paused in step, brows furrowing with curiosity.]

......

[He resumed walking, but in a different direction this time. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that it was indeed Minato. Holding a newspaper over his head, that was surely getting thoroughly soaked from the relentless rain. Maybe he had forgotten to bring along an umbrella?]

Hey, what're you doing out here? [Akihiko immediately extended the umbrella toward the younger teen, because really, a newspaper wasn't going to offer adequate protection for very long.]

[jivitadana]

[By the time Akihiko had noticed him, Minato was drenched. The newspaper didn't have a fighting chance against the rain. He had tucked in his mp3 player under his shirt and use his blazer to protect that and his headphones since it would be better than putting them in his schoolbag, but then that might fill up with water and it would be like sticking his electronics in the bathtub. He did have his schoolwork in there; he wondered how it was faring now with all the rain.

He looked up when he heard that familiar voice and saw who it was that approached him. He smiled a little, grateful for the offer of the umbrella and for the concern, but he gently shook his head. He was already soaked from the rain, and he didn't need Akihiko to be the same way.]

Waiting for the rain to pass.

[It was true, he didn't have any other ulterior motive.]

What about you?

[He didn't see Akihiko after school as often as he did his other friends due to club activities, practice, or other obligations on both their parts. It was a nice change whenever he did.]

[castlogical]

Each cool kiss inclines the Vulcan to shiver slightly. Though it is with an unwavering voice that Spock tips her head up, her hand raises the portable communicator and activates it with a prompt flip.

"Commander Spock to Enterprise; Enterprise acknowledge." A second later there is a fuzzy but distinguishable voice. The relief communications officer is there to take the message. Spock efficiently discloses their intent to wait out the current storm, updates to follow every two hours. Then the communicator is closed and tucked away and Spock's hands slide to Uhura's hips, grasping for what little warmth the human can provide.

[castlogical]

"No." Spock was not inclined to agree with Kirk on this occasion.

"I require a full explanation."

Implying that she may decide not to leave this spot until she had one.

[nowin]

Kirk sniffs a few times, wiping her nose on the back of her hand before she pushes herself back up to her feet.

She shakes her head as she makes her way for the front entrance once again, "You're not getting one. Just forget what I said. I was being stupid."

[thirdbeauty]

Yeah? ... I guess I've never really thought about it.

[With a shrug, she adds:]

Who knows? Maybe you're just that talented.

[castlogical]

Spock's arm moves to intercept the other woman's progress. Not to grab her or touch her in any way, the Vulcan's palm lay flat against the wall and her arm was held stiffly across the way to Kirk's door.

"Very well, if you continue to insist on being childishly stubborn, I shall deduce your reasoning by logical extrapolation. You will not speak of your reasons, which leads me to the conclusion that you are embarrassed of them."

Why should Kirk be embarrassed regarding a decision? A moral flaw would account for such a thing. "Either you had developed feelings for another person, and acted on them... but no, I would have discovered such a thing easily. You had yet to act on them. Have you now?"

It was McCoy. It must surely be McCoy. Spock's possessiveness began to reawaken, though the only sign of that was her hand shifting into a fist.

[rungout]

That still wouldn't solve the issue though.

[Reaching out to rest a hand on the other's arm, Rung gives him a reassuring smile.]

Going back to the ship doesn't bother me, assuming you're alright with it. I can just as easily have a drink in my office as I could in the bars around here.

[nowin]

Jamie flenched back at the arm suddenly blocking her. She had forgotten how fast Spock could be. She felt her cheeks flush at the mention of being embarrassed by her reasons. She was humiliated by them and certain they would only make Spock hate her.

The words and the forming fist, however, distracted her for a moment.

She looked at the Vulcan, brow furrowed, "Are you... are you jealous?" Sure, Jamie had had a thing for Bones from the moment she met him but she had convinced herself long ago it was one-sided. And then met Spock. She had secretly prided herself on being completely faithful to the Vulcan. Even after she had left.

[inhersights]

It certainly has its benefits.

[ ... in exchange for them living the lives of "dogs". Riza doesn't let that thought embitter her as she knows in her heart that she's working towards something better. She leads the way, walking at an easy pace. ]

Is Edward taking good care of you while you're here?

[mackerels]

...yeah.

[ nanase haruka, most titillating conversation partner ever.

the puddle's right in front of them now. it's not really big enough to consider stripping for, and it's raining besides. that doesn't mean he won't walk through it, though. he splashes through it unconcernedly, staring at the ripples their feet make. ]

[installing]

[She sputters a bit, and stumbles a little in her walk.]

T-take- I can take care of myself, and- He's got more important things to do.

[emperor_with_no_groove]

[Clearly ignoring his refusal, Akihiko continued to hold the umbrella over the other’s head, all the while maintaining that same cool and calm expression. Aside from the fact that he felt responsible for looking after his kouhai, Minato was also their team’s leader. So he got protection from Akihiko on both accounts. There were specific reasons as to why he and Mitsuru wouldn’t let any of the juniors into Tartarus without at least one of them present.]

And you forgot your umbrella, huh? [He shook his head just then, sending rainy drops flying everywhere from the ends of short silver strands.] Our club meeting just finished. You can take this, if you want. [Making a gesture at the umbrella as indication.] I was thinking of running back to the dorm anyway. And hell, you’re gonna get sick if you stay in wet clothes for too long.

[inhersights]

[ She just had to throw that out there~ Riza gives a nod and says nothing more of the matter.

They come to an intersection, from which Riza knows several establishments that serve differing fares. ]

Is there anything you'd prefer to eat, by the way?

[dorka]

((Makoto almost walks around it, and as he moves, walks practically into the rain, the umbrella still over Haru. WOOPS. Like elastic, however, he relocates right besides Haru all over again; gotta give Makoto a little credit, he definitely likes to keep close to to his friend. And keep them out of the rain!!

His head droops, watching Haru's feet a moment, before piping up again.)) By the way, are you busy today? ((He doesn't imagine so, but...)) My parents are out for the day and my brother and sister were asking if you'd come join us for game night. ((He scratches his cheek.)) I guess they think more people is more fun, can't say I blame them.

[seethrul]

I don't think it's anything like that.

[How does she put into words-- the many days she spent sewing alone when everyone else believed her to be a ghost? The hours of looking up furtively and hoping that someone would notice her (impossible since she'd fade from view once someone got more than two sentences into a conversation with her?

It's hard. But she got past the self-pity stage...somewhat.]

Maybe you could try too...? You can see it for yourself...it's not that difficult.

[jotunblooded]

...thank you.

[For taking on the weight of the suitcase, which Loki had dragged from airport to airport and shuttle stop to shuttle stop starting in Australia and ending here. It had been a long trip.

And for the reassurance, such as it was. The words were nice, and appreciated. It was easier to show gratitude, apology, affection, all the little things that had once galled at his pride before. How could he feel inferior to Thor now?

Especially the way his older brother sighed, his shoulders practically bowed under the weight of this place.

Loki would follow Thor to the car, getting in on the passenger's side and waiting for Thor to get in the driver's side before he spoke:] You'll have to fill me in later. [Loki wouldn't normally ask much after recent affairs here. It baffled him a little to think of there being anything worth asking about, beyond his family. But he would be here for a few weeks this time, in an effort to stretch out the advance on his next book while he finished it. Best to at least make an attempt at being informed, because he doubted he would be able to just hide at the house for those few weeks.

So maybe if they could keep one another talking, he wouldn't have to think too much.

That said, Loki knew by now what Thor was always interested in, when he returned. And he was glad of it. Loki looked out the window to hide a smile, and added:] I broke my umbrella a few weeks ago, and it wasn't as though I needed another one in Canberra, at this time of year.

[He offered these stories of his travels because, well, it was a relief that Thor was even interested. It was a relief that someone besides him still thought about the world outside this town, and it was even better that it was Thor. It made him feel a little less alone, here.

He also offered the stories as a temptation...but a halfhearted one. Thor wouldn't leave Asgard. He would never abandon his duties to his family and this town that so depended on the Odinsons. Loki knew that, and it was almost comforting, this little sign that some things just couldn't be changed about Thor. But the offer, although never spoken, was always there - Come with me.]

[mackerels]

[ quietly, he nods agreement. makoto can probably guess that he's not busy, and he enjoys (or at least likes) hanging out with his best friend and his siblings. ]

When?

[ he has to know if he should make dinner or not..! or rather, how much mackerel he should take out of the refrigerator if he's only making a snack instead of a whole meal. ]

[servant]

Forbearnan.

[The least Merlin can do is make them a fire. Magic's their only hope for that when everything's still so damp. He takes his jacket off, pulling a face when he can literally squeeze the water out of the thin fabric. A heavy sigh escapes him. Really, he shouldn't expect anything different by now.

Merlin rests back against the rough bark of the tree, arms crossed over his chest for a little more warmth. Now that it's getting darker he can really hear the life in the forest around them - feel it, the same thing that flows through his veins. It relaxes him like nothing else. It even makes him smile, a rare thing these days.]

[perkynipples]

Eh. [ It's non-committal, easy to slide out as he shrugs and smiles, like nothing's wrong at all. There's a helluva lot wrong with the world right now, mostly because there always is and that's just how things are - no sense in getting into it.

Dean shifts his jacket off, and holds it up over the two of them, smiling wryly. ]

Been better, been worse, you know?

[loudmouths]

[ keigo wasn't entirely anticipate the weather to take such a horrid turn, but all the same, he really didn't seem too bothered by it. he wasn't feeling himself as of late, overwhelmed with stress and worries far beyond his years, or so he liked to think. well, in any case, he hadn't been shielding himself from the onslaught of rain, allowing it to soak through his shirt and hair.

not as though he wasn't trying to escape it, at least. he was walking at a hurried pace, eyes scanning for a place to hide under. he huffed and wiped at his brow, wholly unprepared for colliding with a solid body out of seemingly nowhere. ]

--Augh!! [ luckily, he didn't fall, but he did stumble along. the rain made it hard to focus, and he was already in a mental fog as it was. keigo was relieved to see that it wasn't just some random guy, but ichigo, the one he was supposed to be meeting. ]

I should ask you the same thing...

Ahh, cool!

[frostedoverland]

The Salamanders? Are those the guys that fly up in the sky on those weird scooter things?

[He couldn't really talk to anyone so the information he knew about Aqua was limited.]

Huh, really? Makes me wonder why they just don't help fix Manhome, then. I liked Earth more than Manhome.

[He tilted his head. He was one of her favorite stories?]

Yeah? Which story was your favorite?