The Sacred City

[cityship]

After the crew finished up with the Rituals of Judgement and Joining, they were permitted to enter the city proper.

Orongo was even more impressive than it appeared from outside the wall. Despite the primitive seeming architecture, the city was alive with lights and sounds and colors. The numerous stone buildings were covered in bright paints in

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[things_go_boom]

"Consummation Huts?!"

Uh. No. Sorry Beastboy. But no.

[changelingdude]

It's just as well, he doesn't even know what that word means.

"Consummation? You mean there's food in there? Sweet! I knew there had to be an upside to all this." He grinned a toothy grin and took Lash by the arm to drag her to where he was sure there would be tasty snacks and concessions.

[things_go_boom]

[[btw their marriage thread is here: http://community.livejournal.com/trans_9/634855.html?thread=46704871#t46704871]]

Oh for the love of.

"No, I don't think that's what it means."

[changelingdude]

[[Thank you, I couldn't find that earlier ^_^;;]]

"Oh?" Beastboy stopped short, "Now I'm just disappointed." he pouted a little clearly he was exactly the mature sort of candidate that would be required for marrige.

Down to Business

[morphitudinous]

Even as a man newly married and in love, one thing is certain about Billy Cranston: he will never ever stop concerning himself with the mission. Once he and Ronnie have entered, hand in hand, he waits for the other crew members to enter Orongo's gates.

When they do, he starts coordinating a supply list with everyone who will listen. "We need to stock up on food, right? I'm not an expert in that category, but I'm sure someone knows what to get. And as far as engineering, we can focus on gathering simpler materials. I'll gather those items under my account. Do we need anything else?"

If there's any difference at all in his speech, it's that he's considerably happier and more bright-eyed than usual. Even thinking about the awkwardness of the consummation huts that night can't stop his smile.

Re: Down to Business

[ronnae]

Ronnie was right beside Billy, being her usually shy self. Today however, it was just that. She didn't have that air of being scared or anxious, at least not anxious negatively. She looked around the city, a hand always holding on to either Billy's hand or arm, not wanting to lose that comforting safety she felt next to him. It also was pretty clear she kept looking at him from time to time, a blush creeping on her face and a shy smile as she tried to look away before anyone noticed.

"Engineering supplies. I think it'd be b-best if we had groups getting things they are good with. There's a good amount of things I'd love to get m-my hands on for my projects and those of engineering." She said in an secure, yet small voice.

She leaned up closer and blushed, "I... I wouldn't mind if we got somethings for ourselves as well. I mean... we don't always have a chance like this right?" She looked at Billy innocently.

What? She likes shopping too!

[morphitudinous]

Billy gave her an encouraging squeeze. "Right! We may not have many people to work with, but we'll do what we can. Even if I have to carry it all back to the ship myself."

Another thing to note about him: he's as stubborn as ever.

When she mentions shopping for them, though, he takes a quick glance at any people around before blushing and leaning in to answer her. "No, we don't, but you'll have to be the guide on that trip. I'm not the best at gift shopping."

[ronnae]

Ronnie smiled happily at him, she did a small excited bounce before holding onto him while they waited. Her personal shopping could wait of course. She stood at his side or nearby him, waiting for the rest to arrive.

[knifeurrib]

"Hey Zuko, you know those huts?"

Here's Mai, all married to Zuko. And still giving him one of her patented glares. Designed to wilt good cheer at ten yards.

[found_myway]

"Yeah?"

Poor unsuspecting Fire Lord is used to Mai being, well, Mai, and the whole "practice wedding" thing, and the whole "consummation hut" thing, has put him in a pretty good mood.

[knifeurrib]

"You're sleeping on the floor."

She's still giving him that icy glare. How about them fire flakes, Fire Lord?

[found_myway]

W-what?

Oh.

"This is about how I made Aang cry, isn't it."

[daemonomicon]

Cargn, for his own part, was glad to be exempt from the Ritual of Joining. Both for his own sake, and for the poor soul who would have had to get married to the nigh-800 year old man.

Even so, he waited just beyond the gate, waiting for others to pass through after their rituals.

He would be off on his own soon enough, but even he was concerned enough for the mission that he wanted to make sure things went smoothly enough.

[on_errantry]

For her own part, Rhiow was glad to be off the ship for any period of time. Her eyes could relax for once, with the more sedate and settled structure of hyperstrings outside of Stacy's temporal oddness.

She trotted around the area that contained the consummation huts with her ears perked up and her whiskers twitching. So many species, so very many hormones.

Cargn she found almost by accident - or maybe luck. "The whole fiasco is pretty funny to watch, isn't it?"

[daemonomicon]

"Most certainly," Cargn replied with a slight laugh, looking down at Rhiow.

"Well, at least this group seems to be enjoying themselves somewhat more than the previous crews did."

[on_errantry]

"They needed a chance to unwind," Rhiow said. "Too many crises piled on top of us lately and not enough breathing room. This is utopian in comparison."

Rhiow began grooming her tail just to have something to do while she was conversing. "What else can you tell us about our hosts? What do they value?"

[thunder_ace]

"C-Consummation Huts..."

Once again, Fate's face went completely red. She had long since gotten over being embarrassed over doing Certain Things with Nanoha... but still! Spending a night together in a hut specifically built so couples can consummate their marriage? Yeah, totally can't blame Fate for getting embarrassed over that.

[starlight_ace]

And said Nanoha was currently giving you a tight surprise hug from behind, Fate.

And maybe whispering slightly mischievously in your ear. "Well, if that's what they're supposed to be used for..."

[thunder_ace]

"W-We don't have to!" Fate said, even as a shiver ran down her spine at Nanoha's tone of voice. She normally didn't protest too much, but they were on a mission! They can't get distracted right now.

"Stacy said we'll be speaking with the elders is in the morning. Don't you think we should be well-rested for such an important meeting?"

[starlight_ace]

"We can be well-rested if we retire early," Nanoha pointed out, a twinkle in her eyes to match the tone of her voice. "Besides, we don't want to be ungrateful guests and ignore what they've provided for us, right?"