[ DON'T :') ME!!! or should i be directing my aggression to nat. looks to nat.
But oh my god, surprising other people really isn't as fun when you have to deal with the recoil of it. He places a hand on his chest, like ❓ and blinks to himself for a beat like he isn't entirely sure what he's feeling. This is so inconvenient, actually. ]
Aha… No way to tell without trying, but I'm curious enough to give it a shot. I don't mind going in solo and telling you how it is?
I imagine you've experienced enough excitement for the rest of the year, if not a lifetime.
[ Exciting isn't the word he'd typically use to describe running into the Crimson Troupe either, but the kids… they are compartmentalising, it seems. So he may as well go along with it for now.
Tsukasa's 'fine', huh? ]
Yup. Go ahead. Anything that's a change of pace from what we've been stuck with for the past month sounds heavenly.
[ NO!!! STOP!!!!! That's for when you're not 18!!!!!!
Unfortunately, he can't quite bring himself to say it like that, so he just metaphorically sparkles alongside Tsukasa. His eyes grow wide, darting around with curiosity. When was the last time he'd been to an amusement park? Not since forever. Definitely much more pleasant than Purgatory…… ]
Oh? Ohhhhh? Does this mean you'll be playing tour guide for me, Señor Tsukasa? It's always been the other way around.
I wonder if we can taste anything in these? Let's do one of the food stands after the coaster. These places are usually packed——so I gotta say, it feels pretty strange seeing them so empty.
[ Imagine the perfect cheat day hack where you can eat however much you want… woah. ]
Hm? [ It's a sound of genuine interest. ] What makes you say that?
Certainly! They have special, flavored popcorn for different promotions and seasons.
[So they will have to try it!]
But ah, well... that is because you said your dream was to explore and travel with that person who is important to you, right? If you are seeing new places all the time, it would be difficult to be the tour guide, I would think.
I actually have already seen most of what there is to see out there, and I've got a pretty good memory at that. But it's different when you're seeing it with someone else, right? You get to experience the world through their perspective.
Hm… Several years. Mostly because I wasn't always on the move. You don't really experience a place just by looking at it, yeah? You have to take the time to know the people, to learn the culture properly.
As a future world star, you're going to be taken all over one day, aren't you? That's exciting.
[ Tsukasa… they need to get you home so bad. The more time they spend with each other, the more he really is just like why. But he smiles nonetheless—and nods. ]
[ He thinks back to the Giant's Table when they more or less had him bungee jump… funny how it feels both so long ago and not long ago at all. Why is Elysium constantly making him go out of his comfort zone, I am in tears. ]
I would've thought that if you were showing me around this place, you'd have gone on everything. You haven't?
[ tilts head at. ]
But I guess there's only one way to find out the answer to that question. [ AND WHETHER THEY DIE IF THEY DIE. ] How bad can it be? Seeing as nothing else looks like it's caught fire from being left unsupervised, I'm sure it'll be fine.
[ Thank you for giving me the reassurance that Elysium isn't just retraumatising him for no reason. I needed that.
But, unsurprisingly, Elysium is exactly the kind of guy to fully immerse himself in the experience. So! He throws his arms out as they're off on their way. ]
[Tsukasa is also yelling, but compared to Elysium's "wahoo", Tsukasa's is:]
AAaaaaaAAAhhh!!!
[This is fine.
They pull into the end of the ride safely, somehow. Tsukasa staggers off of the coaster, windswept, and then looks over at Ely with amusement (as if he was never yelling).]
Maybe...! At the very least, the ones I know of. I only worked here for a little over a year, so there are probably a lot that I don't remember or know about.
And surely this place is drawing from my memory of Phoenix Wonderland.
[But he will lead the way over to the nearest concessions stand anyway. Time for seasonal popcorn flavors!]
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Tsukasa, of course, was distracted and is Tsukasa.
So.
When Elysium shows up to peer over and speaks so suddenly, he whirls with his hand clutching his chest in shock
Because of the physical effect share, it is also perfectly obvious this shock and surprise is genuine, he is just that oblivious and easily startled.]
Gah! Wh--oh, Elysium, it's you. [WHEW...] You startled me!
... Do you think it's safe? I was trying to decide if it was worth risking.
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But oh my god, surprising other people really isn't as fun when you have to deal with the recoil of it. He places a hand on his chest, like ❓ and blinks to himself for a beat like he isn't entirely sure what he's feeling. This is so inconvenient, actually. ]
Aha… No way to tell without trying, but I'm curious enough to give it a shot. I don't mind going in solo and telling you how it is?
I imagine you've experienced enough excitement for the rest of the year, if not a lifetime.
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No, slow breaths, Tsukasa, it's fine.]
No, no, we can go in together! It was certainly... er, well, "exciting" isn't really the word I would have chosen.
[Ahem.]
Regardless, I'm fine! [Close enough to it, anyway.] Shall I pick a location?
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Tsukasa's 'fine', huh? ]
Yup. Go ahead. Anything that's a change of pace from what we've been stuck with for the past month sounds heavenly.
[ knocks on wood ]
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But for now! He nods thoughtfully, looking again at the options. Hmmm...]
I think I'll choose the "free choice" option! I have a place in mind already.
[With that selected, they are deposited... into an amusement park! It's quite pleasant and cheerful here.
He spins and... poses!]
Welcome to Phoenix Wonderland!
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Unfortunately, he can't quite bring himself to say it like that, so he just metaphorically sparkles alongside Tsukasa. His eyes grow wide, darting around with curiosity. When was the last time he'd been to an amusement park? Not since forever. Definitely much more pleasant than Purgatory…… ]
Oh? Ohhhhh? Does this mean you'll be playing tour guide for me, Señor Tsukasa? It's always been the other way around.
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Naturally! I've invited you here, so it is only right that I show you around.
Be certain to call out anything that interests you along the way! Let's begin this way.
[Towards the roller coasters!
... still.]
I wouldn't have taken you for the sort to play tour guide often, to be honest.
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[ Imagine the perfect cheat day hack where you can eat however much you want… woah. ]
Hm? [ It's a sound of genuine interest. ] What makes you say that?
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[So they will have to try it!]
But ah, well... that is because you said your dream was to explore and travel with that person who is important to you, right? If you are seeing new places all the time, it would be difficult to be the tour guide, I would think.
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[ There's a marked pause at that. ]
I actually have already seen most of what there is to see out there, and I've got a pretty good memory at that. But it's different when you're seeing it with someone else, right? You get to experience the world through their perspective.
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[Hm...]
Still! Most of what there is to see out there? That is incredible in and of itself! How long did it take you to accomplish that?
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As a future world star, you're going to be taken all over one day, aren't you? That's exciting.
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[Heheheh... he's excited just thinking about his dream.
Still, that has to be paused as they stop in front of a coaster.]
Do you enjoy roller coasters? We could go on this one if you're interested.
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Only if you join me! You aren't scared, are you?
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[He is maybe a little scared. Only a little though. It's fine.]
So let's do it! There isn't even a line, given this isn't the real place.
[They can stroll right up to the coaster and get on.
A beat.]
... I wonder if it's safe to ride this without any actual human operators present--
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I would've thought that if you were showing me around this place, you'd have gone on everything. You haven't?
[ tilts head at. ]
But I guess there's only one way to find out the answer to that question. [ AND WHETHER THEY DIE IF THEY DIE. ] How bad can it be? Seeing as nothing else looks like it's caught fire from being left unsupervised, I'm sure it'll be fine.
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[... He still thinks the coaster is A Lot. But only in a goofy, comedic sort of way, don't worry.]
Regardless, that isn't as reassuring as you think it is--!!
... But yes, we've come this far, so let's ride it properly!
[Into the coaster with them. As soon as they're settled, it starts to Go.]
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But, unsurprisingly, Elysium is exactly the kind of guy to fully immerse himself in the experience. So! He throws his arms out as they're off on their way. ]
Wahoooooo—!
[ Someone's enjoying themselves, at least…? ]
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AAaaaaaAAAhhh!!!
[This is fine.
They pull into the end of the ride safely, somehow. Tsukasa staggers off of the coaster, windswept, and then looks over at Ely with amusement (as if he was never yelling).]
Well! You sounded like you enjoyed that ride!
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You did, too! [ Did he? ] Should we go again?
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[Immediately, without missing a beat.
He clears his throat.]
We were going to try the limited edition snacks, no? This way, then!
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Limited edition…
[ …
…… ]
Hey. Do you think it's possible to go through all the limited flavours throughout the years?
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[He frowns, tilting his head.]
Maybe...! At the very least, the ones I know of. I only worked here for a little over a year, so there are probably a lot that I don't remember or know about.
And surely this place is drawing from my memory of Phoenix Wonderland.
[But he will lead the way over to the nearest concessions stand anyway. Time for seasonal popcorn flavors!]
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And his solution to this? Simply pretend he'd nothing at all and toddle after Tsukasa. If it ever comes up, it's shocked Pikachu time… ]
The way you talked about it, it sounded like you worked here a long time ago.
[ He doesn't actually know how old Tsukasa is, but he ballparks him as on the younger end of the people here… concerning. ]
Sooo… what does that mean? You're actually working as an actor now?
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Hm? I was working as an actor here, too. In fact, my troupe and I did ambassadorial performances around Japan in order to advertise the park!
[He peers into the concessions stand, leaning over the counter. Right... nobody here.]
But yes, we've been a freelance acting troupe for... ah, I suppose it's been about half a year now.
[... Time to go try the door to see if he can get in for the popcorn.]
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