Ride the Wave

Enchanted || Hiro & Carmen

#where am i going with this-- idek omg #look who's back babyyyy #ac:hiro #hiro:enchanted #ac:openingday

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“Yes… that is true, aha ha…” Dumb. Dumb. Dumb. That was obviously not the best way to describe the place where she works at. Perhaps with better and more descriptive words? The shack did have good taste in employees. And clothes. A faint, pink color makes it way to Hiro’s face, a little too embarrassed at the thought. Focus on the face… the face…

As he hears Carmen’s proposed plan, the tiny version of himself in his head started to dance, rejoicing at the chance of cooking for her like old times and eating somewhere. She hadn’t mentioned a specific place, or what it is that she wanted to eat, but he takes it upon himself to handle the rest. This was a one-in-a-million chance and he was determined to do it right. “That would be pe–” Don’t say perfect again!!! “–splendid! I would love to cook for you. I will get everything we need by lunchtime, I promise.”

He nods once, fists clenched as his determination surfaces. The need to ask if she wanted to dessert was strong, but before he could add to their conversation, she reminded him that she was currently working.

Right.

“I will be here by noon. Until then, good luck with your work. Please don’t forget to drink water every now and then– the heat is not to be looked down on.”

And with that, he watches her leave to the next table, eyes following her as she goes on with her work. She was always so full of energy and cheer. Sometimes, Hiro wondered where she could summon all of it and continue to keep it up day in and day out. She… was truly amazing.

Hiro turns his attention to the table, idly tapping the his fingers on it as he thinks of a menu later. He roughly planned out what he was going to do after this. He’ll head up north to Mineral Supermarket via carriage (it might take him longer if he walked…), purchase the ingredients, and make it back to the beach before noon. He had time. He had the skills.

Maybe today can turn into a date after all?

“I’ll be fiiiiiine. I’ll get plenty of water later anyway, ha ha!” Carmen couldn’t help but laugh at that-- there he goes again, being incredibly concerned about people’s health no matter the situation. If that guy never became a doctor, it just meant he was too good at what he does, the world thought it was unfair to have him. The other docs would pale in comparison-- maybe if she told him that it’d boost his confidence? He was a sweet guy but he still needed a push every now and then.

Maybe next time.

After going through the other tables and getting some orders done, Hiro’s meal finally came up. Another waitress about to take it, but she swooped in just in time to take it for herself, switching the platter she was currently holding to the other waitress. “Table 9 is waiting for that and I’ll just get this one, okay?” She doesn’t wait around for a response, certain it would just end with a small argument. Carmen never liked that girl. She was so flirty... and annoying... plus, she had eyes on everyone, even the doctor-to-be! Hiro was a kind guy and to have a bodacious b**** flirt with him just... seemed too off. This was for the best~

Plus, she promised him she’d be right back with his order.

“Heya Doc. Ready for the best hotdogs in town?” She appears at his table again and places the platter down, a bright grin present on her face. “You owe me a thank you, you know! If I was late, that evil little she-devil over there could have easily taken your order instead!”

Taking a quick look around the shack, she starts looking around for better options for him. Maybe someone that didn’t look like they’d break his heart after a week? “See that girl over there with the poncho? She looks nice, maybe after you can take your food over there and introduce yourself?”

First Dare || Margaret & Carmen

Our level of friendship has not reached a high enough level for me to call you nicknames.

Please.

Don’t.

Get.

Ahead.

Of.

Yourself.

Margaret swallowed, drowning her inner thoughts as she did. Goddess. She tried so hard to be civil. To be kind. To be gentle. But as ‘Master’ grinned at her and assumed she’d be comfortable at the name she provided, she was mortified. This was not an easy feeling to erase.

“Is that so? I’d rather stick with just Master, if you don’t mind.” Smile, Margaret. Smile.

“My name is Margaret, by the way. I live in the same apartment building as you, if I remember correctly.”

#soooo late #ac:meg #meg:first dare #ac:costumeparty #lol i dunno you girl

Carmen got a really weird vibe from the blonde but shrugged it off. She looked really kind, so maybe it was just her being too conscious of a pretty girl calling her Master. Although it would have been better if she was called Master Fisher Carmen.... “You sure? Offer is still on the table in case you change your mind~”

At the mention of living in the same apartment building, Carmen thought long and hard if she can remember her. Short. Blonde. Hmmm.... “...huh. I don’t remember you.”

“Did you just move or something?”

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COSTUME PARTY Luna grabs a piece of paper out of the hat that was sitting in the center of the room, then quietly steps away to sit down where she felt the most comfortable. The only person she recognized so far was the nurse, but she wanted to watch the others for now rather than pipe up right away

#ac:chatzy #ac:costumeparty

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Just Keep Swimming || Zaid & Carmen

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“Yea? What about it?” Zaid replied with a hard look. Did humans have issue with this? Sure, he was one of the only ones in the settlement to do this, but he was sure that some humans were bound to learn the skill as well. Unless they physically couldn’t. Which Zaid wouldn’t be surprised to learn. It would explain why they would rather use breakable fishing poles.

His eyes widened a little when she mentioned that he had a poisonous fish. Zaid looked over to the bucket and wondered a little bit about which one it was. Usually the others in the settlement were the ones who sorted the fish. Zaid just fished a bunch and only knew the difference between squids and not-squids.

“Er…no. I throw the bad ones out later…” But which ones were poison? That just makes the entire bucket sketchy now.

#ac:zaid #zaid:just keep swimming

She wasn’t a big fan of how he was looking at her right now-- he was judging her, wasn’t he? JUST BECAUSE SHE CAN’T FISH USING HER HANDS???? “I’ll have you know i’m an AMAZING fisher, just not with my hands.” She says defensively, sending him a small glare before turning her attention back to the bucket. While it was true there was a poisonous one mixed in the bunch, the rest seemed to be fine.

Placing her own bucket down as well as the rest of her stuff, Carmen sits down comfortably beside the blond’s bucket, still eyeing that one poisonous fish. She takes out that lone rainbow trout, holding it up, gripping it just enough by the tail so it wouldn’t slip away.

“I have a regular that loves these. I’ll take them from you if you’re just gonna throw them away. And even if you dont...” Flashing him a wide grin, she raises her trusty fishing pole up in the air with her usual confidence when it came to the art of fishing. “...I’ll catch it right back anyway!”

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#credit #picture #dearest brother

Request Board

DATE OF REQUEST: July 12th

LOCATION: Sunshine Apartment Rm B200, Selphia District

REWARD: A date! Meal’s on me afterwards! Hope you like fish ;)

REQUEST INFORMATION:

Saaaaaaaaave me from the curse of boredom-- and too many tickets to spare! I’m feeling awfully generous, so it’s all on me-- i’ll even cook to your heart’s content! Got a fridge full of fresh catch so you’re in for a treat~

You have to join me in some funland fun first, so no free food until then.

Reach me here: (473)362-8843

#(GRE)EN-CUTIE #;P #ac:request #ac:open

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#tw:swimming #tw: swimming #kinda #surfing #musings

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Just Keep Swimming || Zaid & Carmen

#fish you say-- casually grabs it in a heartbeat looool #ac:zaid #dwarfontherun #tw:swimming #tw: swimming #zaid:just keep swimming

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It had been a long time since he swam. Probably the last time had been when one of the members of the settlement had wanted him to fetch some fish to eat. While it was snowing. And a week before the river froze over. That had definitely been interesting. Now, Zaid was swimming in the river in his new swim trunks with a bucket with a couple fish in it on the shore beside him. After hearing about the potential of discounted food for fish at that sushi place from Dylas, Zaid decided to go try it out. Plus, he needed to make sure if he could still do this. Even if he didn’t get discounted sushi, he could try and cook them for himself.

As Zaid emerged from below the surface, he ran a hand through his wet hair and grinned. He never got tired of this. Tucking his hair behind his pointed ears, he swam back to the bucket and threw another fish in there. That made three. He didn’t know much about fish, but hopefully these would be good to eat. Before he dove back underwater, a shadow was cast over him. His grin fell into a grumpy frown as he looked up at the person from the water.

“What? Never seen someone swim before?” Zaid greeted sarcastically. What the hell did they want? After sleeping through the ‘Costume Party’ and spending a great deal alone to his own devices, he almost forgot that other people were around.

Holy mackerel, did she sleep long that night. In fact, she slept so long, she missed half of her shift for the day. She called in to apologize as she rushed to head to the beach(which took a great deal of effort since she lived so far away, but the carriage did the trick to make life easier). But when she did, she found out the shack didn’t even open that day. Right. Closed for the day.

Obviously, she should have memorized the schedule of her workplace by now. But obviously, she wasn’t in the right mind when she decided to just rush and get herself ready to work. This is why people needed at least 10 minutes to get up, not 10 seconds. Since she was already heading to the beach, Carmen decided to spend most of it fishing. Of course.

Behind the shack was her spare fishing equipment, having been used to fishing before and after work, sometimes during breaks... it came in handy. Finding a spot, she notices a bucket. Dang it, someone’s here. That meant sharing catch. More ugh.

When a person suddenly pops up from the water, throwing a fish towards the bucket, Carmen just stared. Hard. It wasn’t the ears that caught her off guard, but the fact that-- “D-dude... are you hand fishing?”

That was a particular skill she never got around to practising, mostly because she loved her rod too much. But she has to admit, she felt a little envious at-- hold on, did he just throw in rainbow trouts? “Err, you planning on eating poisonous fish or something? This one isn’t so fun to eat.”

Enchanted || Hiro & Carmen

Oh, Goddess. Must her uniform be this cute? He never saw her as the type to be girly and wear cute clothes often, but when she does, Goddess, she sure knew how to make a man’s heart stop. Not that she hasn’t already done so by just being herself. With that smile as bright as the day, and her spunk that never falters, how can one not like her?

He sinks into his chair when she turns his way and winks at him. Was the service here always like so? If that were the case, he now knows where to have lunch. Even if it was faraway from where he worked… it was worth it, was it not? To be greeted by her everyday, and be treated–

Like everyone else?

The thought made him lose the smile on his face. He looks down on the table and fiddles his thumb, suddenly thinking this was a bad idea. What right did he have to ask her out later, anyway? He who hasn’t even contacted her for heaven knows how long? Some friend he was.

His mind was swimming in uncertainty and self-pity when a hand slammed on his table broke him out of his train of thought. Her face was so close. Her cute bikini was so close. A proper gentleman must avoid staring, so he looks down, only to meet the bottom half of the said cute bikini. He immediately looks up to meet her in the eyes, those beautiful ocean blue eyes, and proceeds with his order.

He couldn’t believe his ears when she seemingly agreed to his proposal. It wasn’t the one he had in mind as he’d rather they eat somewhere outside. Perhaps a secluded area in the beach? They could sit on the sand and have a small picnic of sorts. She’d decide to swim (after half an hour, of course) and so she applies some sunscreen. She’d seek help as she can’t reach her backside and he would assist her of course. And–

Goddess.

Goddess, no.

“Eating here would be perfect!” He ends up agreeing to her instead, too flustered by his own thoughts to offer something more. That was enough, wasn’t it? For them to eat lunch together. To chat without a care in the world. To have her attention even for that short while. Yes. It was always enough.

But today, he’ll try a little more.

“But, perhaps later on you could accompany me at the beach? There is a swimsuit competition that we could watch, too? Not that I fancy staring at people and their swimsuits! Someone we know might have joined and it would be best to support them?” It wasn’t the best of dates, but he couldn’t think of an activity for them both that wouldn’t be too obvious. But then again, didn’t he want to be obvious? “…or do you wish to go somewhere more private?

#ac:hiro #hiro:enchanted #ac:openingday

Carmen couldn’t help but scoff at his phrasing. Everything seemed to be ‘perfect’ when it came to him. She could quote some of the times he repeatedly used that word, so she figured it must have been an automatic reaction. Like ‘I love that!’ or ‘That sounds great!’. For the wannabe doctor, it was ‘That would be perfect!’. Hiro was an oddball like that, but who was she judge? She who overly dramatizes everything when her brother is near?

“Of course its perfect, I work here, dummy.” She says matter-of-factly, very aware of the awesome service of the place. But now that she thinks about it, she’s been eating here a lot and maybe a change of food would be nice sometimes? Then again, there weren’t much places near that could sell some food... “Hey, it’s still a few hours before lunch, but maybe we can eat some place else? I can let you borrow the kitchen for a bit and maybe we can get something cooking. What do you say?”

Hiro was a cook sent from heaven-- the times he brought her lunch at school were always the best. Not that she didn’t like her own lunch. It was just her and Carlos living together, and they had to fend for themselves with her brother doing most of the work with his jobs here and there, and her doing whatever she can to help... but it worked. Bless Carlos for being the best damn big brother anyone can have.

She... really needed to tell him that more.

She can spot a few tables needing some attention, so before she can get too chatty with her friend, Carmen flips a page from her notepad and taps Hiro’s forehead with the end of her pen. “Gotta get back to work, but drop by later, okay? I’ll be right back with your order!”

And with that, she turns towards the other tables, the usual smile for customers back on her face. “Wait up~”

First Dare || Margaret & Carmen

Look around the circle and choose someone, get on your knees then prepare yourself because you will be referring to them as “MASTER” for the remainder of the game. If you have to pass by them or complete a dare with this person, you must call them by their new name at every chance you get.

Margaret’s first dare fell under ‘badass’ but she couldn’t exactly figure out why this particular was so. Master as a title didn’t seem too much of an embarrassment. That, and she didn’t know anyone in the circle aside from a few familiar faces.

Not wanting to be a party pooper, Margaret held her long dress, and headed over to that green-haired girl from earlier whom Lest thought was cute. It was silly of her to feel bitter and spite a girl she has never met, so she might as well… try and be friends? Yes. Try.

She walks over to her before promptly kneeling down, taking both of her hands, a small smile now on her face as she says. “I am now under your care, Master.”

#ac:meg #ac:costumeparty #meg:first dare

“Master?”

Carmen was a little confused at the sudden name calling-- wasn’t this one of the people who high-fived her? As she realizes that, Carmen flashes her a wide grin, scratching the back of her neck as she did. “You’re the girl from earlier-- heya! And I’m guessing that’s a dare thing? You can call me Master Fisher Carmen, if you wanna~”

She laughs a little at that, having always wanted to be called Master, but for other reasons, obviously.

Heroes || Hiro & Carmen

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“Please accompany me to the costume party!”

No… too desperate.

“Would you like to go together?”

…good? But not good enough.

“I would be delighted if you and I can possible attend tonight’s festivities as a pair?”

…….

Why is this so hard?

Last night, Kana was just like him: dateless. They were even playing games together! When Hiro woke up this morning to cook breakfast, he was greeted by a grinning Kana, already up preparing eggs and toast. Kana. Cooking. For the both of them. Something was up, obviously. And so it seems he once again acted impulsively and asked ‘Little Miss Elise’ to go with him to the Costume Party. They had already discussed going together as they had paired costumes, but seeing him brighten up like that because of a girl… well… he couldn’t blame him.

If he was just as confident…. maybe his not so tiny crush on the fishing queen can move forward. And it was with those hopes that lingered in his mind that led him here now, infront of her apartment doors, waiting anxiously as he knocks thrice.

“Dude. Origami flowers will do the trick, trust me.” Kana advised him. While he can definitely pull of a better folded bouquet of flowers, he had doubts the girl he liked would appreciate that. She wasn’t exactly the girliest girl in the block… so there he was, standing anxiously in costume(minus the blue overcoat, that one he was simply carrying), hours before the start of the party. Was she even home? Oh, dear. What if she had other plans…

The door opens, and before he can spot the green-haired fisher, Hiro was already bowing his head down, “My apologies for suddenly coming here unannounced.”

“Is this a good time to drop by..?”

#ac:hiro #hiro:heroes #so much song title threads xDD #ac:costumeparty

Carmen was in the middle of ironing her hair when someone knocked. She doesn’t really remember telling anyone to drop by, nor did anyone tell her that they would be visiting... so she ignores the knocking until she finishes a part of her hair she was currently ironing.

As she looked at her reflection, Carmen scowls. She looked weird with partly straight hair. Only a fourth of her hair was done so far, and it already looked terrible. Maybe if she stopped now and wash her hair, she can save herself the trouble of looking like a clown. Maybe not go at all? Nah... she really wanted to go as Kairi...

She sets down the iron and heads to the door, a little grumpy as she has to greet whoever it was while still looking weird. In fact, her woes were so focused on her hair, she didn’t even notice she was still wearing a towel. “...?”

When she opened door, she found out it was Hiro. And as always, he was bowing down. “Hiro, you don’t have to bow down all the tiiiiiime.” She whines a bit, but honestly find it cute how he was always doing so. Not just to her, but with others. Hard to come by polite guys these days-- or people in general. Hiro was an actual angel that came in the form of a doctor. Well, future doctor.

She shrugs at her question and steps inside, leaving the door open for him to get in. “Nah, i’m just preparing for the costume party. Did you need something?”

Third Dare || Carmen & Violet

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Violet was surprised when a vaguely familiar woman scooted over to sit in front of her. It had to be for another dare. As she began to speak, Violet felt her cheeks heat up completely. She wasn’t used to this sort of talk! What was this dare about, anyway? What you like in a guy? She felt herself leaning back a little as she tried to think of a way to respond. Was the dare over, or did she have to say something back? She hadn’t gotten this dare, but Violet was happy she hadn’t.

“U-Um…m-messy hair is nice, I-I guess…” Violet admitted that she thought it was cute on guys, “U-Uh…b-but what’s a v-line…?” She was going to regret asking that, wasn’t she?