( stargazing )

[absurdities]

the stargazing meme

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oo2. reply to others in character
oo3. use the rng and enter 1-10
oo4. play out what happens—anything goes!
oo5. profit? oh yeah!

prompts

one → meteor shower you just saw a falling star! and another! make a wish!
two → aliens what was that? was that really? omg no way a ufo!
three → lunar eclipse you've been sitting out for hours, waiting for this. it's so cool!
four → comet does it move fast or slow? either way, it's amazing.
five → full moon the moon is so huge! just don't look too long, it's really bright too.
six → star dust anything can happen in space. make up your own plot!
seven → solar eclipse this might be happening in the middle of the day!
eight → planet sighting is that a new star? nope, just a neighbor in the solar system!
nine → constellations do you know the stories behind these odd patterns?

Comments

>_> Oops. Hi.

[kuramaless]

[It took a while to decide what he wanted, if only because there was so much choice, but he goes for the red bean soup in the end because of reasons, getting a coke for himself too.

ALSO ROOVES ARE TRICKY WHEN YOU'RE NOT EXPECTING TO BE YANKED OFF THE TOP OF THEM!!!

Talking of Asuma makes him a little sad, and curious to see how Kurenai and the baby are doing now, or-- child.

His eyes flick right back to her though, just to check that she's okay.]

Yeah well, I ain't smokin'. You ever tried that stuff? It's gross.

[A nudge of the back of his palm against her arm, and he walks in slightly ahead of her.]

You come here a lot?

DID YOU FORGET MEeee ;m;

[cosmosic]

[She's smiling, though it's wistful.]

Didn't need to. Asuma-sensei put me off of it from day one on his team. The smoke made my eyes burn and water.

[The nudge she notices, but doesn't mind. She's pretty physical herself and sort of appreciates and understands the need.]

Mmm, once in a while. People here know some pretty great stories about sensei. It's fun to listen what he was like when he was around our age.

Have you heard any good stories about Kakashi-sensei?

NOOOO, never. I just-- forgot how to internet. xD

[kuramaless]

[He wants more than anything to make her stop thinking about Asuma. It's painful, losing team mates, and although he doesn't know it the same way as she does, there are plenty of things in his life to make comparisons to. So maybe he'll just try and distract her instead.]

Oh right--

[Naruto's still looking around, mostly to try and get an idea of the people here. It's not Kakashi he's thinking about though - it's his Father, but the question is welcome. In fact, he manages to grin... and completely changes the topic.]

Hey, you ever got drunk before?

oh yes that happens to me ;;

[cosmosic]

[She's waiting for a funny story about Kakashi or something but he changes the subject. It throws her for a loop.]

Huh?

[Where did that come from?]

No... we're not old enough to drink. The bartender doesn't really care though. I bet if I ordered something, he would give it to me.

Why?

Lol, yeaaaaah. :(

[kuramaless]

[Nothing is going to come any time soon, especially not when he's in this frame of mind.

Whatever confusion is on her face during the interlude goes unnoticed, not because he's not looking. He's just that distracted. Any other night... things might be a bit different.

When Ino starts to explain the reasons why she hasn't drunk before now though, he nods - reaching out for her hand this time to tug her off toward the bar.]

C'mon-- let's... drink sake.

it ok tho :>

[cosmosic]

[She looks down with wide eyes. Mainly because Naruto is grabbing her hand but also because usually she was the one dragging people along and taking them places. She had been the one to drag Naruto to the bar after all.]

What!

[WHAT.]

Really? Have you even had it before?

=DDDDDDD

[kuramaless]

[He'd made the mistake? of looking back at her, and then right down at what she was looking at, their hands. He wasn't sure why he hadn't just grabbed her by the wrist, because really that was probably more appropriate, but he didn't care.]

Nope! [Well, that was a lie, but he'd drunk one tiny cup and almost passed out. She didn't need to know about that.]

It'll be fun, right?

:'D

[cosmosic]

[Oh geez he hasn't even had it he's going to be SUCH A LIGHTWEIGHT.

But lbr so is she.]

Don't blame me if I'm carrying you home at the end of the night.

[And now SHE'S tugging him to the bar to order ALCOHOL.]

Alright, now be quiet. Let me do all the talking. You're going to get us caught if you say anything.

[kuramaless]

[This is probably going to be one to tell the grandkids.

If they live to tell the tale.]

Yeah, whatever, I'll be carryin' you.

[He lets her tug, but it's his turn to stare at their hands, and feel heat in his cheeks. Oops.]

Quiet? I don't need to be quiet! Everyone knows me now.

[It's not meant to come out quite as big headed as it sounds... but since the war, recognition follows him everywhere.

Still, he presses against her side, finally letting go of her hand.]

[cosmosic]

[He probably will. AND THAT'S HOW THE GRANDPARENTS GOT TOGETHER.

She hisses at him.]

You definitely need to be quiet then!

[She still doesn't mind his touch, finally leaning against the counter and smiling sweetly at the bartender.]

Hi! I'd like a order bottle of sake. Two cups for me and my friend here. We're celebrating.

[Ino is using the full effect of her ~charm~ so for ONCE everyone's attention isn't on Naruto. Because if they knew him, they'd know they are NOT 20 years old and therefore could only have tea. Or lemonade.

She brushes bangs out of her face and places her chin on the back of her hand. Awyea she is working this to their advantage.]

[kuramaless]

[PROBABLY. WAIT ARE YOU SAYING THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL????]

I am being quiet.

[It's hissed right back, lips almost against her shoulder, not that he's aware of how close he is, not yet at least.

Ino seems pretty good at this though, and when the bartender's gaze flicks to him he just smiles and looks away glancing around the bar.

Apparently it works though. Whether the bartender had decided to throw caution to the wind for Konoha's Number one Hero and future Hokage~~~~, or he just didn't recognise him - they'd never know.

But he was gone seconds later, and Naruto's hand rose automatically to prod at her arm.]

You did it!

[cosmosic]

[WHAT ELSE??

Ino only feels a flicker of unease as Naruto is looked at. THankfully, he decides to let it go and she releases a sigh before grinning widely at her drinking buddy.]

Of course! What did you expect? I don't leave my friends hanging. If you want to drink sake, we'll get you sake.

[PRODS HIM BACK right in the side.]

[kuramaless]

[WHAT ELSE INDEED? IDK, MAYBE THEY'LL BOTH PASS OUT IN THE BAR??

He can hear her sigh, and for a moment he worries that he's blown it, but the look on her face, that grin makes him feel-- well, a whole bunch of things. Most of which he can't quite put his finger on.]

He might have served me anyway...

[There's a hiss thanks to the prod, and he jumps before hissing back at her, hand rubbing at his side.]

Ow! He's comin' back--

[cosmosic]

[ON toP OF EACH OTHER PREFERABLY :3

Ino looks back to the bartender, putting the charm back on as he slides the bottle towards them.]

Thank you very much!

[Pay for it will you Naruto? She's already spinning around and looking for a place to hang out. There really are NO places to sit. At all.]

[kuramaless]

[.... Who'd be on top though?]

Yeah, thanks-

[Wait a minute. His head flicks over to Ino, who is walking away and then... crap. Here, have some money.

The bartender just rolls his eyes, but that's fine because Naruto's already chasing after Ino and-- whoa, she didn't get very far. Totally grabbing her waist. HE HAD TO GRAB SOMETHING.]

[cosmosic]

[GOOD QUESTION...]

[She jolts in surprise, spilling a bit of sake on the ground. She can't push his arm away though her hands are full. Just going to look at him weirdly.]

Naruto, this isn't a date we're just hanging out.

[BUT NO it's really crowded in here and not in the good way so she starts shoving her way through bodies to a side door. If Naruto still has his arm around her, he can just follow her trail.

Eventually she bumps the door open with her hip and they're outside again, right under the moon.]

It's really busy tonight. You don't mind standing outside, do you?

[kuramaless]

[Very good question indeed!]

[His hand moves away pretty much instantly, and there's the line that he must not cross. It's very clear to him... which is fine. Of course it is.]

Er-- yeah, I know I thought you were gonna fall.

[With a sigh he follows after her, lips pressing together when she finally stops. The moon is right there again... it shouldn't bother him as much as it does.]

Yeah yeah.

[A grin, and he reaches to take a cup.]

[cosmosic]

[She hands it over and then pours each of them enough to hit the rim. The bottle is set aside on a flat surface and then Ino holds up her cup.

Who should they drink to? Ah, got it.]

To you, Naruto. Without you, I think we'd be in an even darker place.

[Hm, too sentimental. She adds on;]

And it's going to be funny to see you drunk for the first time. Thanks for the opportunity!

[kuramaless]

[His eyes are on the cup in his hand until she has to go and say something like that.

For a moment, it feels like too much. Ino had already said that this wasn't a date... and now she was praising him like he'd done something that changed the world. He had done - of course but... he'd had plenty of help.

Whether her second comment is a distraction, or just what she wanted to say, it has him smiling - and very gently he lets their cups touch.]

To everyone, huh?

Who said it'd be funny?

[cosmosic]

To everyone.

[Kampai.

She doesn't drink it right away, first watching Naruto and his face when he takes his first sip.]

Go on. Try it.

[kuramaless]

Yeah.

[Everyone.

It brings a smile to him. She's right. His Father might have died because of him, but he'd died protecting the future. Not just Naruto.

The thought keeps that smile there whilst he takes a sip of the sake...

and almost spills the rest of it.]

THAT STUFF IS GROSS.

[cosmosic]

[She dodges the spill before snorting a bit in amusement at his reaction, covering her mouth.]

Wow, you have no tolerance at all!

[Ino you haven't even tried yours yet]

[kuramaless]

Heeey!

... Euch.

[He's still trying to get rid of the taste, and then looking at her!]

You drink yours!

[cosmosic]

Okay, okay!!

[HUFF. Fine, she will! AND SHE WON'T SPIT IT OUT.

First, she's going to sniff it delicately though. Doesn't smell bad. Doesn't smell like much of anything. Then she carefully lifts it to her lips, watching Naruto.

She just take a baby sip and quickly pulls it away, making a face. BUT NOT SPITTING IT OUT.]

[kuramaless]

[HE DIDN'T SPIT IT OUT.

It fell out of his mouth.

Not that he has anything say, he wants to keep watching her... and when she pulls away like that, he bursts into laughter too.]

Go on, swallow it!