Mass Interaction Post (since it's the place to be today)

[pinkribbons]

Who: Everyone
What: Dragobete
When: Today
Where: The Square
Summary: Mass interaction post for people at the fountain. Commentspam style to reduce everyone's stress.
Rating: ...label your naughtiness, people

[The fountain area is beginning to attract more and more people, considering both its location in the center of town and the many journal

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[cladinthedark]

[Golbez is investigating the celebration, noting both the strange behavior of the animals and the wine and juice flowing. He has yet to actually get involved himself, having... significant distrust of what's happening.]

[eidolon_soul]

[Rydia perks up as she spots him, ignoring the others around as she heads over. A wide smile forms.]

Hello, Golbez!

[Have a hug.]

[cladinthedark]

[He jerks a bit in surprise before turning to her.]

Good afternoon. You're affectionate today.

[He pats her shoulder awkwardly.]

[eidolon_soul]

[She shrugs, that smile not fading and still standing close.]

It's a good day, so why not?

This is incredible, isn't it? I had to pause and see it for myself.

[cladinthedark]

You don't often go quite this far. [He doesn't move away, but his posture is a bit unnerved.]

It's certainly impressive... though I have to wonder what the purpose is. And what this "Dragobete" means.

[eidolon_soul]

[Usually more perceptive, Rydia doesn't seem to notice his unease. For her part, she is completely relaxed. Any lingering paranoia about this time of year seems to be completely gone.]

I've been wondering that, too, but I haven't gotten an answer yet. The wine isn't bad, though.

[She glances down to one of the snowdrops she was holding and offers it.]

Here! For luck.

[cladinthedark]

Wine? You aren't intoxicated, I hope.

[He looks down at the snowdrop for a moment before accepting it.]

Thank you.

2/2

[cladinthedark]

[And abruptly a massive urge seizes him, one he's going to struggle against with all his might. Watch him go completely rigid!]

[eidolon_soul]

Intoxicated? I only had a little--

[Okay, she notices that.]

Golbez?? What's wrong?

[cladinthedark]

Don't... worry about it. I just... had the strangest thought.

[Rydia, why do your lips look so inviting to him suddenly?]

[eidolon_soul]

I just don't want to see you uncomfortable.

[Like she didn't make him uncomfortable before, but shhhh. Rydia hugs him again.]

What's on your mind?

[cladinthedark]

[Dryly.] And here I thought you and Rosa thrived on that.

[That question makes him squirm though.]

I'm not sure you want to hear the answer to that question.

[eidolon_soul]

[She tilts her head.]

Hey, we're friends, aren't we? [Hug.] You can tell me anything.

[cladinthedark]

[Dammit woman, you are driving his self-control to it's limits!]

Nonetheless, there are some things you don't need to hear... [Abruptly he lurches away from her.] I should not be here.

[He turns and begins to flee the party.]

[eidolon_soul]

[Pout. But she's enjoyed having him around! So, she follows.]

Wait!

[cladinthedark]

[He does no such thing, running into the nearby trees as fast as his legs can carry him. His armor feels restricting, so he hides among the brush and yanks off his helm, grasping his face with one hand as if to hide it.]