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[lucetimods]

Who: EVERYONE
What: The Great One's Festival!
When: From early morning till early (or late, depending on how festivities go) evening of the 22nd.
Where: Mostly in the village plaza, though you're free to spread activities out elsewhere!
Summary: Today's the big day! All that planning and prepping is going to finally pay off as the day of The Great

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[semper_cogitans]

[Daisy might notice a certain scientist doing his damnedest to avoid most people while attending to various areas of electrical interest - anything with a power source is going to be inspected.

He's obviously not comfortable at the festival, and clearly engrossed in his work, but considering the fact that Daisy is one of the few people he likes, he reacts positively when he notices her, and offers the woman a smile.]

Ah... Daisy. Hello.

Are you... enjoying the festival? [As much as anybody can enjoy it.]

[semper_cogitans]

It's... less bothersome than it could have been. [Uncomfortably, because Robert would rather not be here at all.] At least Vivi will enjoy it. She tends to enjoy these kinds of things...

[Never been a people person, indeed. That's kind of an understatement. Daisy is one of the few people he's capable of having a conversation with, without looking like he might possibly want to go hide under a table at any moment.]

I hear there are going to be fireworks later. I certainly hope that the proper precautions have been taken...

[semper_cogitans]

[That's probably true. Robert nods at this, thoughtfully. It's almost ridiculous, the amount of effort being invested into this. But at least the villagers gain something from it...?]

Ah... well, social contact can sometimes be nice. I suppose. [At least for other people.]

... I'm afraid this is rather too much social contact for me, though... [He looks down awkwardly.]

[semper_cogitans]

Yes, if not sooner.

Though I did intend to watch the concert and witness the fireworks if at all possible. Perhaps there are... less crowded places to do both from.

[Robert is less socially-awkward than his original self, actually. He's just... sheltered, here.

Still, social awkwardness is social awkwardness even across universes.]

... Rupert did suggest I take some time to be with Donatello...

[semper_cogitans]

[Robert and Don will probably end up hiding somewhere to make out at least once. Considering the fact this has already more or less happened in a thread...

Robert nods a little.] Then I might have to scope them out. Any particular suggestions, Daisy?

[semper_cogitans]

[Robert studies this impromptu map with interest. Daisy has always been a remarkably good study at this sort of thing, to the point where he wonders how much of it is natural talent and how much came from her training here.]

I appreciate it, Daisy...

Perhaps, if your watch shift has any free time, we could do something together as well. If that would be alright with you. [He offers her a friendly, gentle smile, the rare smile that only a certain few people ever get to see.]

[semper_cogitans]

[It's sad that after this AU, Robert will be afraid of her again. Perhaps some of this will endure in his mind, these moments of sanity and clarity and kindness.]

Whenever's most convenient for you, of course... if there was a booth you'd wish to attend with me, perhaps? Or something. [He almost feels shy asking. It's not professional, but...]

[semper_cogitans]

[And maybe, if Robert can get over himself and Daisy can allow it, they can have something like that again, but without the AU to sustain it. Only time will tell.

He takes the offered hand with a gentleness that is a hallmark of both his own weakness and the care he has for his friend.]

I would love to, Daisy.

[And his expression brightens again. Feeling wanted, liked, and appreciated is a very nice thing to feel.]