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( stargazing )

Vega, Altair and Deneb, The Summer Triangle and the Milky way

the stargazing meme

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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?

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[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...

[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!

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]

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.

[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]

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.]

[.... /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.]

[noooo /flies away]

[She looks amused.]

I guess you could be cool, too. It's pretty cool how you always show up in the nick of time to save everyone.

[Ino has been nursing hers a bit more. To have gone from utterly disgusted to saving every last drop is a large difference.]

Cool and cute, Uzumaki Naruto. Hmmm, it needs another word. How about kissed?

Oi, what do you mean, could be cool!?

[His lips press even deeper into a pout that looks ridiculous right now, especially with the flush his cheeks have thanks to the alcohol.

There's more protesting ready on his tongue, and he even opens his mouth to retaliate...

Then she has to go and say something like that.

As if his pupils had exploded, his eyes widen with them, and suddenly he can't stop looking between Ino's mouth and her eyes.]

What'dyoujustsay?

[Yeah. He's pretty cute. Especially with that pout on and his cheeks all red. Definitely kissable.

In fact...

She's going to lean forward (it's easy because she was already swaying that way) and plant her lips on his. It's definitely a drunk kiss but she hits her mark.

They're that way for a few seconds and then Ino finally pulls back with a grin.]

So now you're cool, cute, and kissed. It rhymes, see?

[Honestly, it pretty much happens in slow motion. Of course, the alcohol he's consumed probably doesn't help that sensation, but when those lips come to press against his it's almost as if he didn't have the faintest idea it was going to happen.

Whatever he does in response it minimal whilst her lips are against his, there's shock - and then the tumultuous reminder of all the things that Ino is to him. The time they've spent together, the strange relationship they had, the war, the aftermath, the fact that she's always there and it's Ino, Ino, Ino until she pulls away and says that.

Cool, cute and kissed? She kissed him. Ino kissed him.

The wide-eyed deer in the headlights look dies with the thought, and in one fluid motion he's pitching forward. It's not chakra that keeps him upright, just determination - and an arm slip around Ino's waist, pulling her flush against him. It makes him stagger slightly, and it's a miracle that they don't fall, but he's got her, and he's so close... but--]

So're you--

[It's not the smoothest, and despite the ferocity that he'd approached her, his kiss is surprisingly gentle, testing.]

[She doesn't know what she's thinking, kissing Naruto and deciding it's a good idea. He has that thing for Sakura, right? But she still tastes him and sake on her mouth as she finally pulls back,.

Him returning it in full is the real surprise. She makes a sound against his mouth, nearly falling backwards because he's a little too enthusiastic (and drunk) but his arm keeps her straight.

But his lips are soft and warm and she feels hers mold around his and their noses to press together. It's a first kiss for them with drunken context yet she finds herself enjoying it. Now, hopefully, the moon will have a different meaning to Naruto. A nice one to companion memories of a harsh war and make it less melancholy.

When she pulls back it's slow, eyes opening halfway and her breathing a little more heavy. The redness of her cheeks isn't all alcohol anymore. Still she smiles at him, happy.]

[There isn't too much thought that accompanies the moment for Naruto - being kissed, because someone wanted to kiss him was a new thing, or at least - it's the first time someone openly entertained the notion of sharing something like a kiss with him.

It's nice to feel wanted, and he does. Ino seems to enjoy his company, they talk together, laugh together, drink together--

It's the other things that start up in his mind that might just make him put the brakes on - but until she pulls away he thinks nothing of it, his own mouth curled up into a smile once his eyes open and refocus to find hers.]

... Was good.

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

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

yeah but NOW ITS CANON HAHA

rofl. yes. ;; SO SAD.

WEEPS BROKENLY

ALL THE SOBBING

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

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

EXACTLY i mean he's trying hard tho lmao

Too hard. :|

i know wtf nardo stahp

Now.

nnnnnnnnnow

>:|

TONIGHT MAYBE

MAYBE TONIGHT

ALMOST

rofl

NARUTO FRANKENSTEIN

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