( 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

[kuramaless]

[It was close though...

He should be pleased his Father had thought so far ahead to be able to care for him after so long... It should be a good memory, so why did it always make him feel worse?]

Eh. Oh--

[The sake.

His eyes are fixed to the bottle whilst she pours, and the idea that he'll get used to it sort of takes a while to sink in. There are better things to think about, right?]

I dunno, it tastes gross.

[Even so, it's said with a smile - and he even takes the cup, thinking of something to say.]

To--

Friends.

Important ones.

[cosmosic]

[She grins.]

Sounds like something worthy to drink to.

[Couldn't think of a better toast, actually. Ino gives her glass one more uncertain look.]

To important friends. Bottoms up.

[AND DRINKS THE WHOLE THING, SWALLOWS QUICKLY

... Okay, that time it wasn't THAT bad.]

I think I'm getting the hang of this drinking.

[kuramaless]

[Did she have to mention bottoms?

It's weird-- but he shrugs, watches her begin to down her glass and groans before doing the same to his.

It's difficult to swallow it, and he's still frowning even after he looks back up at her again.]

... How much until we get drunk?

[cosmosic]

[BUTTS]

[She's already pouring more in his and then in hers.]

If we finish this bottle, I'm sure we'll find out.

[kuramaless]

[Oh crap. He's not going to be able to stand up straight after this, never mind anything else.]

I dunno - stuff's already kinda wobbly.

[cosmosic]

[If she has anything to say about it nope ;)]

... Wobbly?

[kuramaless]

Yeah like-- you know.

[Naruto lifts his hand, waving it in front of him.]

Wobbly.

[cosmosic]

[Her cup pauses at her mouth and she snorts into it a little before drinking it quickly and swallowing. Yeah, it's getting easier.

Also she's pretty sure they're drinking it wrong because she sees people sipping but they're lightweights and haven't had alcohol before THEY ARE TRYING.]

You're going to be wobbly I bet. And then I'm carrying you home, just like I thought I would.

[kuramaless]

[Her laughter has him pouting, and just before he can throw an accusatory finger her way, he's unbalancing himself in the very gesture, staggering forward and reaching out to grab the top of her hand.]

You ain't carryin' me anywhere!

Kurama'll help anyway, right?

[cosmosic]

[Naruto's friendship with the tailed beast sealed inside him was always sort of... strange but intriguing to Ino. As someone who was a master of the mind, she had to wonder what it was like to always have that voice with you. Another conscious.

Probably like Inner Sakura had been during the Chuunin exams.]

Why are you asking me?

Drink your sake. [NUDGE NUDGE get drunk with her]

[kuramaless]

I wasn't askin' you.

[A thumb against his stomach is all the direction she needs to be aware of just who he was talking to, but Kurama might just find some pleasure in making Naruto's symptoms worse this time around.

With difficulty, Naruto presses a hand to the table their sake is on, grabbing his cup and downing it in much the same fashion as Ino.]

Euch.

How much is left?

I FIND IT FUNNY you had your username even BEFORE NARUTO WAS KURAMALESS

[cosmosic]

[SO WEIRD. Talking outloud to her when he's talking to Kurama. She just shrugs, uncaring, and focuses on the sake. It's affecting her by now, cheeks a little more red.

LIGHTWEIGHT.]

Hmmm, less than before!

[Pours both of them another cup.]

So how come you don't have a girlfriend yet or anything? You're a big hero, aren't you? And I guess you're kind of attractive...

Lol. It was 'cause I played him in a place where he didn't have him!! =P

[kuramaless]

[They're both pretty lightweight when it comes down to it. They're certainly getting a fair amount of attention. Why wouldn't they. The future Hokage, hero of the people is out drinking when he clearly shouldn't be - and with a girl no less. That girl whose parents own the flower shop? Yeah that's the one.]

Well, yeah.

[He watches her fill up his cup again, finding it hard not to grumble, but he picks up the cup - coming to stop as she continues, cheeks flushing from not only the alcohol... but the comment.]

Er. I-- It's not.. I... I dunno do I? Shut up. I'm busy!

yeah but NOW ITS CANON HAHA

[cosmosic]

Talk about rude! You're supposed to say 'thank you'! I just called you cute, didn't I?

[Basically. His blushing is pretty funny though and even cuter. And that's definitely the alcohol talking... in her brain. The answer to that is to drink more.

So she does.]

What about me? Am I cute? [the answer is yes]

rofl. yes. ;; SO SAD.

[kuramaless]

Huh? What-- oh. I... You didn't say--

[She's drinking more though, and maybe that's something he ought to be doing too.

In fact, he's downing the next cup whilst she speaks, and as he brings it down his eyes fix on hers, swallowing is suddenly difficult, but he manages it - waving his cup around for a moment, unable to catch her eye suddenly.]

I-- well, you know you're...

really pretty.

WEEPS BROKENLY

[cosmosic]

[It's definitely something he ought to be doing. He's going to be out-alcohol'd by Ino. In fact, she waits for him while he drinks looking curious and grinning with anticipation. He probably won't say it though.

She asked if she was cute not really pretty. But this is more than she expected.

Enough that she blinks at him a few times, blushes, and averts her gaze too -- suddenly bashful.]

Um, thank you.

[doki doki]

ALL THE SOBBING

[kuramaless]

[Oh crap.

Well, he'd gone and blown it hadn't he? That shyness is so unlike Ino, and he's known her a while now, seen her with boys and girls, and good friends alike. Really, if the alcohol wasn't putting a spanner in the works he might have been able to work out what was going on here, but without the alcohol it was very unlikely that they would be in this position.

Ino had always seemed like someone that was way out his league anyway... and well, he didn't need a girlfriend right?]

Ah-- I should er-- I mean, after this I... it's late. Sleep.

I WAS MORE SAD THAT HE LOST KURAMA THAN HIM DYING TBH

[cosmosic]

[NOT BASHFUL ANYMORE, even if her cheeks are still a little pink]

What? Really? We've only had one bottle, don't be a party pooper! That's really unlike you.

You're really going to leave me here all alone?

I KNOW RIGHT? (It's cause we know he isn't actually going to die. Plot armour and all)

[kuramaless]

[Oh wow, Ino whiplash.]

I thought you were mad!

I-- 'course I ain't gonna leave ya!

[Which is when he leans in closer, eyes on the people around them.]

Ero-sennin always used to try an' talk to girls on their own.

EXACTLY i mean he's trying hard tho lmao

[cosmosic]

[She blinks as he gets closer, getting closer herself, listening and then making a face.]

... What a lecher. [Why are you hanging out with a perv like that? You better stay here then, Naruto. Not that she couldn't beat up anybody that tried anything.]

But I'm not mad! You called me really pretty! Why would I be mad at that!

[BLUSHING AGAIN]

... Do girls usually get mad at you when you call them pretty? Is that why you don't have a girlfriend?

Too hard. :|

[kuramaless]

[She's right-- but, well. Jiraiya was an important person to him...

He learnt a lot from the guy! Er, but that's probably better kept to himself.]

I-- I dunno! You sounded annoyed or something?

[He knows he's not the child that was shunned by anyone any more, but it doesn't mean his ability to socialise freely, with girls especially has changed much. Well, it has... he's just not used to dishing out compliments just as much as he struggles to accept them.]

No! Can we talk about somethin' else? I ain't got any sake in my cup.

i know wtf nardo stahp

[cosmosic]

[Did he learns sex things this is important for later]

[She sounded annoyed? Really? Naruto didn't know a thing about girls. A part of her feels like... like its her duty as a friend to help him understand them. At least HER. They're friends. It's a good idea.

And he's cute, whatever.]

But I'm curious!

[Pours him more sake while she says this.]

Have you called Sakura pretty? I think she gets violent when shes embarrassed so that makes some sense. I'm not sure about Tenten. Hinata, definitely not. Did you tell a civilian girl she was pretty and she slapped you because you were coming on to her?

If they did, they're weird. I know Sakura is anyway, but you're not supposed to get annoyed when a guy calls you pretty. Especially someone like you.

Now.

[kuramaless]

[Ah-- well, Jiraiya wasn't that explicit, but there might have been a few tips and-- HEY WAIT HOLD ON, GET OUT.]

[He keeps listening, one arm eventually wrapping around his waist as if he were trying to fold his arms... but that's difficult, so he just stares at her... eventually turning a slightly pink colour.]

I-- well, yeah I used t'call her pretty all the time and it was like she wanted to punch me in the face!

... I didn't... I guess I haven't really. Loads of them are pretty...

Wait--

What d'ya mean someone like me?

nnnnnnnnnow

[cosmosic]

[HEUHEUHUE NO /SITS ON]

[Sakura really was a lost cause. She was so awkward. She had no idea how to handle a guy complimenting her when it wasn't Sasuke. Naruto, doubly so, for whatever reason. It was like his confessions made her react a hundred times worse.]

Geez, you really are a dummy. [Her knuckles rap gently against his forehead. She has a thing for foreheads.]

Someone who's cute! I said you were cute! Girls want to hear they're pretty from cute guys! Normal girls anyway. Not only that, but you're a hero. A hero who's cute is twice is good.

[She may be rambling a little and saying all these things because she's a bit tipsy, swaying in her spot a little as she lifts her cup to finish it off.]

>:|

[kuramaless]

[.... /shoves.]

[Naruto didn't really know what to do about Sakura, and although his feelings had waned over the years, especially those pre-dating the war, they were still very close friends.

That was all. Even now, when he told her he liked her dress, or that her hair looked nice she tended to flip out - but that was fine. It was just the way she was.

Ino however-- Well, she might have been a point of interest for some time. But she was also Ino. A challenger for 'Sakura's' Uchiha. Therefore, he could be no match. Nuh uh.

Knuckles on his forehead make him grumble, and eventually he reaches up to rub his head, pouting at her.]

Oi. I ain't dumb.

Guys ain't supposed to be cute! Heroes are strong, and-- you know. Cool. Why can't I be cool?

[His gaze drops to his cup - the last one apparently, but that's gone in seconds.]