my bags are packed, I'm ready to go

[slaughtergreedy]

Airplane Meet-Cutes



No, not that Airplane. Maybe. I mean, possibly.

So you can't walk from Point A to Point B. That's a bummer. What's not a bummer is that you live (or somehow have been dragged into) the amazing age of commercial flight! Huzzah! Now to just brave the lines, misplace your passport, get stopped by security, have a six hour delay for a 40 minute flight... all the best and most fantastic things of all that tick a person's stress level right up to 11.

Definitely the best time to form connections with your fellow human (or what have you).

how to
- comment with your character, canon, preferences, flight patterns, etc.
- if you feel so moved, include where we're jetting off to today (inspiration here)
- hit up rng and tag around (or don't hit up rng; you're a big kid)
- hijinks


prompts
a] at the airport pre-flight
1. "we have been sitting across from each other waiting for our delayed flight for the last 4 hours and i will go insane if i don't complain out loud so you're getting hit with my frustration sorry"
2. "you brought the last pack of [delicious overpriced airport treat] at hudson news and i just you don't understand please i will pay you for them i need them to live"
3. "i made a horrible first impression at the gate or in line for airport food but now we’re sitting next to each other"
4. "you were behind me when a horribly personal item got pulled out of my bag at security and now we’re sitting next to each other"
5. insert your own adventure here

b] on the flight
1. "i’m afraid of flying and you were incredibly helpful and tolerant and sweet about it"
2. "you're reading a book i just finished and i know what's coming do you like spoiler alerts oh god just let me give you a hint--"
3. "i fell asleep on your shoulder and you were too polite to move or wake me up"
4. "i fell asleep on your shoulder and you were too polite to move or wake me up and now because of turbulence i have woken up headbutting you vigorously oh god oh god i'm so sorry"
5. "we did the airline magazine crossword together while you told me all about your home country that i’m visiting for the first time"
6. "we've been bonding solely via eye contact over that annoying person on our plane that we’re both slowly becoming more and more exasperated about"
7. "you fell asleep and i started making funny faces at your kid to keep them amused and the steward mistook us for a couple"
8. "you asked me to open the window because you're sitting next to it and the steward mistook us for a couple and now i'm dying of embarrassment at being asked what my [husband/wife/smizmar/s.o.] would like to drink"
9. "i need to distract myself from conversation because otherwise i'm getting up and going back to punch that baby in its stupid baby face"
10. something else entirely

c] at the airport post-flight
1. "you offered to get my bag from the overhead but it fell and gave you a concussion probably can i take you to the hospital or"
2. "you were moving too slowly while we deplaned and i accidentally wanged you with my carry on can i take you to the hospital or"
3. "you were between me and my luggage when it came down onto the carousel i didn't mean to hip-check you so hard can i take you to the hospital or"
4. "we have the same luggage and didn’t check the tags before we left so i’m calling you to exchange suitcases (and you also had some interesting things in your bag so i’m excited to meet you)"
5. "we have the same luggage and didn’t check the tags before we left so i’m calling you to exchange suitcases (and you also had some terrifying things in your bag so i’m terrified to meet you)"
6. shine on you crazy diamond this is your free square

inspired by these posts on tumbls.

Comments

this is getting dangerous

[usedperishsong]

[ The kid hasn't dropped her hand. Kanade doesn't quite get what's up with that, but it's not a bad feeling so she doesn't pull away.

The song is more important anyway. And this girl's not too bad at harmonizing.

They're drawing more of a crowd than ever....but also potentially drowning out flight announcements. What was their flight number, again? ]

SAKIMORI and SENKOU team up

[fistfriending]

[Kanade might have not understood, but Hibiki felt like she needed to. She was all alone up on stage, so Hibiki wanted to ease that burden just a little. And besides, she was a wild and loose girl who couldn't keep her hands to herself.

Now that was a good question! Hibiki was so lost in the excitement that there was a small nagging feeling in the back of her mind. Maybe it was just because she was getting hungry again.]

[usedperishsong]

[ This is, of course, one of those proper songs that lulls a bit at the final bridge and then explodes for the last refrain, so clearly everything else at this airport is moot. Utterly moot.

Traffic is blocked, bystanders are jockeying to be the first in line for autographs, Kanade's cover is completely blown, and she's focused on the song and the energy from the crowd so she could absolutely not care less.

And since they've got their hands together anyway, she might as well pump hers in the air at the last beat of the song, dragging the other girl's arm up with her. Work with her here! This is their moment of glory!

Uuup we go! ]

[fistfriending]

[Hibiki is going to throw her hand up along with Kanade's as she waves to the crowd. It was reasons like this why she could believe that sunlight existed between two people. Getting this kind of attention really wasn't that bad compared to the negative publicity she got in the past. To say that her ego is getting a boost is an understatement.]

Oh man...! Please keep the cheering coming, everyone! We can be here all day!

[And now, she'll glance over to Kanade.]

Do you think I'll get to sign autographs too?

[usedperishsong]

[ This kid just keeps surprising her. Kanade looks down at the tiny bundle of expectations standing next to her. ] ....You are somethin' else.

[ Over the swarm of people beginning to mob Kanade (Hibiki will mostly get people asking her things like "are you a new idol?" "a surprise concert?" "did you win a contest?"), an announcement on the intercom can faintly be overheard. "....lease proceed to your gate. Repeat, the delayed flight to Lon..." ]

[fistfriending]

[OH CRAP.

OH CRAP.

Hibiki goes wide eyed and lets out a yelp once she hears the sounds of the intercom. That's what she forgot about!]

Oh no! Trip! Flight! London! Concert! Kanade-sanwegottago!

[Granted, Hibiki just said all of that in literally under a second. Making quick haste, she'll be tugging Kanade along as she's working her way through the sea of people and once they're free, she'll wave back towards them.]

U-um... Thanks for coming! If you want to see an encore, then please come to London! [With that, she's turning quickly to MAKE RUN FOR THE GATE.]

[usedperishsong]

We'll be on TV, too! [ Kanade blows a kiss to the crowd, arm out to wave, as she's dragged away - this kid doesn't fool around when she's nervous, huh?

As they break free of the crowd of people, she stumbles to keep up, then finds her groove and begins to outpace Hibiki. The intercom is saying something about "last boarding call". Ah, sheesh. If they miss this flight, the world won't end, but she will have to wait around some more.

That ain't happening. Kanade squeezes Hibiki's hand. ] How fast are you, kiddo?

[ She has A Plan. ]

[fistfriending]

[She had to wonder what Kanade was cooking up, but she answers without a beat. It felt like they were in an action movie. The idea of missing the flight was a bit scary, but it was also exciting to be in this kind of situation too. Will they or won't they make it?!]

Um! I'm fast enough to keep up with my best friend! She's the best on the track team!

[Of course, she's just being modest. Hibiki's even faster whenever she pushes herself to the very limit.]

[usedperishsong]

Then don't make me carry you! [ She will, incidentally. If you fall behind, she totally will.

She will also grab you if, like her, you nearly overshoot the terminal and keep going. Kanade has to turn and kind of scramble for purchase at the last second, noticing some flight attendants standing around worriedly. They noticed they were down a few, huh? ] Hey, hey!! Hold that cab!

[ Oh fun. A member of her escort team is here too, looking unhappy. Sucks to be them. ]