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i'm singin' in the rain

the rain meme

Ah, rain—the precipitation that the whole world has a love/hate affair with. It waters the garden for free and ruins baseball games. It cools you off in the summer and it causes more ice and sleet to appear in the winter. Sometimes it is lovely and falls at a decent pace for a few hours, other times, it blasts the whole eastern seaboard away.

Poems and songs have been written about it, people have danced in it, others have cursed its entire existence, and still more refuse to go out and drive in it.

Now it’s time to roll some dice and see what the weather will have in store for you today.

directions

1. Comment with your character, series, preferences, etc in the subject.
2. Roll a number between 1-5 with the RGN for an intensity.
3. Roll 1-15 with the RGN for a situation.
4. Reply to other comments and play the scenario out!
5. Don’t catch a cold!

intensity

1. DRIZZLE ☂ It’s not too heavy or too light of a downpour, just enough to wash away stuff in the air, water the ground, and clean up the streets.

2. MONSOON ☂ It’s horrible and awful! Rain is coming down in buckets, no one can get anywhere, the wind is whipping everything about, and now the cable is out.

3. SHOWER ☂ Reminds you of early spring, doesn’t it? A nice shower to make everything all green and smell fresh again. Lovely.

4. FLOOD ☂ While rain is good, it can sometimes be bad. Grab a boat!

5. CATS & DOGS ☂ You’re lucky with this one. It’s not the worst storm in the world, but it’s still pretty heavy. Be careful when driving!

prompts

1. A DARK, STORMY NIGHT ☂ You know all those stories that start off with a stormy night before something goes wrong: a murder, an attack by ninjas, a crime. It is one of the best known clichés in the world, and you’re stuck in the middle of it.

2. HUMIDITY ☂ It’s that time of the year again when the humidity rises and the rain has two options: make it worse or make it go away. Good luck getting the latter.

3. GRAY RAIN OF DEPRESSION ☂ We all know this one. Stuck in the middle of no where, or right after an argument, or something that leads to angst, the rain decides to express someone’s feelings in a physical form, serious or over the top.

4. QUIET MORNING ☂ Nothing to do, nowhere to be… sometimes the rain is a welcomed addition to a quiet day. Gives you an excuse to stay in, curl up in a warm blanket and a book, maybe a loved one or a cup of hot chocolate. With sprinkles.

5. PUDDLES ☂ After it rains, what is the number one thing you have to do? Go put on some rubber boots and splash around of course!

6. SUDDEN STORM ☂ It might have been predicted, but sometimes storms just sweep in and do their thing with little to no warning. Hope you’re not outside.

7. THUNDER & LIGHTNING ☂ Loud, surprising, scary, ominous, comforting, fantastic to watch or listen to… some like thunder and lightning, others not so much. Of course, if this happens before a big confrontation, the universe is telling you something.

8. CAN’T GET WORSE ☂ You did not say that. You did not just say that. How many times does this need to be seen in movies and books before anyone learns?

9. STUCK ☂ No, no, no, no. This cannot be happening. What happened to the ten percent chance of rain? You forgot your umbrella and now you’re stuck in it!

10. RUINED PLANS ☂ You had all these wonderful plans to go outside, have some fun in the sunshine, do some errands, maybe a date… and the weather goes against them.

11. DANCING ☂ Sometimes rain is a cause for celebration, or you just feel like doing something spontaneous. Grab someone to join you and get wet!

12. RAIN BATTLE ☂ The most intense, important battles happen in the rain. Verbal spars, punching someone in the guts; it’s all dramatic and climatic. And no one slips.

13. DATE ☂ Aww, don’t let the weather ruin your date! It can be really romantic, being out in the rain, and it’s always fun to go with the flow.

14. A DAY INSIDE ☂ Sometimes, it’s just better to stay inside and enjoy something simple and easy like board games or catching up on TV shows, or maybe the bills.

15. WILD CARD ☂ Was there something I missed? Did you want to roll again or choose your own adventure? Go for it!

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[Months before the Titans breached Wall Maria, the Survey Corps was always embarking on excursions beyond the walls, risking many of their own lives for human expansion. Those who survived often enough flourished as soldiers, living on to stand among the elite of what humanity had to offer. Petra was no exception, belonging to a prestigious unit led by Corporal Levi. The team participated in a host of missions, accumulating kills and gaining notoriety within the ranks.

There were times between missions, however, for Levi and his compatriots to relax. These were the calms before each storm, before another perilous journey to the unknown. Levi's squad happened to be given leave, allowed time to rest in their respective homes until Chief Irvin would summon them for a mission. But when Levi admitted that he actually had nowhere else to turn to, it was Petra who stepped forward to give him lodging.

After the first night, he was fast asleep on the couch in her living room. He did tell Petra it was her duty to wake him up the next morning, though; 6:00 sharp. Any moment he attempted to wake himself was quelled by the soothing patter of rainfall outside. He anticipated this. Maybe this once he could afford to be lenient on himself, relaxing his grip on self-discipline in order to savor the moment. Sometimes, little memories like these were all he could look back on once within death's reach.]

[ Petra admired Levi for his strength and his resolve; that was no secret. She also often tended to be the caregiver of their unit. That was no secret, either. She was always willing to sacrifice a little dignity for the sake of being the one to shed tears for a fallen comrade, always willing to go hungry for the sake of sharing her rations with those in her unit who might be hungrier than she, always the first to show empathy. The men in her unit, they felt pain, they felt loss, but they were hardened in such a way that prevented them from truly showing when they needed something. It was rare for an occasion to happen when weakness was readily and openly admitted. They were too dignified and respected much of the time.

When Levi expressed that he had no true home, nowhere to go, Petra reached out to him. He had always been a good leader, and though he had a strange way of showing it, he did have kindness about him. He protected them, and he cared about them, and even when he didn't show it she could see it in his face. Years of losing subordinates and friends hadn't worn away the emotion that sometimes betrayed him, though it was only ever visible in his eyes.

She was happy to oblige the wake-up call. They were used to far less sleep and far earlier wake-up calls. Petra was awake at five, prepared for the day at five thirty, and by a quarter til six she was steeping a pot of tea to share with him. The rain was light and fragrant, not a downpour like they sometimes encountered on their missions, but a fresh, gentle sprinkling. At 5:59, she approached Levi and placed her hand on his shoulder. ]

Captain? It's six. [ Her voice is sweet and soft, because she doesn't want to wake him abruptly. Not when he has a chance to relax. ]

[For a man so knee-deep in his own relaxation, he was pretty quick to wake up when prompted to. He's internalized that kind of routine, naturally, and patted the hand on his shoulder in acknowledgement. Nothing about this seemed to soften his jaded eyes, however.]

Thank you, Petra.

[He took out a pocket watch to be sure, and he wasn't disappointed.]

Good. And not a minute too soon.

Had I asked Auruo to do this...

[It wasn't long before an abundant yet familiar aroma caught Levi's attention and he cut off the previous train of thought.]

I smell tea.

[ A gentle smile forms on her lips, and she nods a quiet acknowledgment of his gratitude. She is not prone to large, long conversations, particularly in the morning and particularly being that it's been awhile since she's been able to spend time at home... And even when she does, it's usually in solitude. ]

I wake up early myself. I trust my cooking didn't wake you, then. Good.

[ Petra's smile brightens, but she bites back the chuckle. Auruo wouldn't have had much success with allowing Levi to lodge with him. It wouldn't have worked out well for either of her squadmates. ]

You do. I made a full pot. Would you like something to eat with it?

[He shrugged, but in no way did he break eye contact. His expression might have been languid, but those eyes of his were piercing. Surely Petra wasn't affected by it at this point, but you never know.]

Many choices, right?

[Luckily, food wasn't in short supply where Petra lived. He didn't have to worry about variety when it came to what she had to offer.]

Surprise me.

Not unlimited, but I do have some variety. [ Her tone is nothing if not cheerful, a lilting little sing-song brightness on an otherwise drab, wet day. ]

Are you sure? Is there anything you don't particularly like? I want you to have a good breakfast. [ She could not be any more sincere if she tried. ]

[Petra was entertaining like this, to say the least. She wouldn't find a hint of amusement on his face, nothing overtly obvious.]

Include some ravioli and I will be perfectly content with anything else on the plate.

[He was no Mike, but he was certainly sniffing the air with interest for a second.]

What flavor of tea is that, anyway?

Ravioli? For breakfast? [ The look of consternation and surprise on her face quickly gives way to laughter, and she covers her mouth in an effort to stifle the sound a bit. Still, she turns toward the kitchen with every intent of simply going to fix what he asked for, when he asks. The laughter subsides and her smile is, once again, gentle and subtle. ]

I'm not sure what to call it. It's made with a special sort of berries, from the place where I grew up. I collected them for years, dried them, to keep them from spoiling. It's mixed with green tea leaves. I think it's very soothing.

What can I say? Morning carbs.

[It was hardly discernible, but that was indeed a smile on his face, even gentler and subtler than hers.]

Well, it must be. I would expect no less from you.

[He got off the couch in what was perhaps the closest thing to enthusiasm he was capable of displaying.]

Pretty thirsty now. Some of that tea is in order.

I suppose I ought to cook some, then, if it's really what you'd like. [ Despite how silly she thinks it is to eat a dinner item for breakfast. She does catch it, because she notices his subtleties; it's part of how she's managed to be so intuitive about him when it comes to their comrades, particularly in death on the battlefield.

She moves easily into the kitchen and shuffles around in the cabinets for a few minutes, retrieving all necessary ingredients and utensils. Once they're set up, she takes the pot of tea from the stove, and pours two cups - a fresh one for herself, and one for Levi. She carries it over to the table, setting it down in front of a chair and gesturing to it, pulling it out slightly. ]

Here you are! I'll start cooking. I don't want you to be hungry too long!

I won't be, knowing you.

[He followed her gestures and made himself comfortable on the seat. That tea wasn't going to drink himself, and he got right to it. Petra was never going to witness the elation coursing through his system the moment he took a sip - living off rations and whatever the military felt like providing acclimated him to mediocre cuisine. But this tea? He could die a happy man if he drank enough of it, to be sure.]

Well. Tastes good.

[Levi's own taste buds were more enthusiastic about it than he was, to say the least.]

[ The smile that graces her lips at his comment, however flippant and emotionless he might seem while saying it, causes her lips to curl into a warm smile. It is tinged with shyness and youth and all the things that make her who she is, and she tries very much to allow her hair to fall over the mild pinkness of her cheeks. She turns her attentions entirely to cooking. What a strange, strange breakfast. ]

We don't get much of a chance to eat this well while we're on duty. I see no harm in a little bit of indulgence during the rare moments of peace we're able to steal.

[ Ravioli truly isn't difficult to cook, and she's got it boiling in no time. She speaks to him over her shoulder, with her head only slightly turned. ]

Oh, I'm glad you like it! It's one of my favorites.

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[Levi helped himself to his third refill by the end of Petra's last sentence. No way was he gonna stop at just one cup's worth.]

We have that in common.

[The tea was easily his favorite. He had to account for his hunger, however, not just his thirst. The smell of ravioli, that zesty aroma of fancy herbed-up meat... holy hell that was intoxicating. Before this moment, he was practically deprived of good cuisine. So if he had a list of things to live for, he could add Petra's cooking to it. He would slay a hundred Titans in one fell swoop if it meant coming back to her house for another meal.]

This tea, though... and that smell...

[ Petra's heart is actually warmed to hear that they share a favorite tea. They share a great many things; she wasn't ever expectant that foods would be included. She's never thought of them as being that domestic. They're not really a they, either, outside of a team. Despite her feelings otherwise. She doesn't speak of them often, only in letters to her father. ]

I think we have a surprising amount of things in common, Captain.

[ That is absolutely the closest she will ever get to telling him. By the way. ]

Ah, don't worry! It should be ready soon.

It ought to be ready. I'm more likely to die out there on an empty stomach.

[Daily nutrients must have something to do with his performance out in the field.]

Surely what we've discovered between ourselves is only the tip of the iceberg. The Scouting Legion isn't exactly a social club.

Ah, don't make jokes like that. You survive better than anyone I know.

[ But she does finish the food, and she immediately plates it and carries it over, setting it in front of him. She quickly gathers necessary utensils and hands them to him also, before she even thinks about feeding herself. ]

Oh, I'm certain... Auroro tries very much to emulate you, I think.

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i'm singin' in the rain

SHOWER ☂ QUIET MORNING - they need more of these anyway

feels

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pls tell me you've seen the latest episode

there is a hole in my heart

there are like a billion in mine. my heart is swiss cheese

is it delicious swiss cheese tho

everything about me is delicious haven't you learned

i should know better but i've always preferred... baguettes

have you ever had a baguette with cheese son you don't even know they are meant for each other

yes i have and yes i do

good then motherfucker you understand my feels