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[idoliceking]

[Because if anyone thinks Camus is staying near or in the bay for any extended period of time, you'd be dead wrong. After doing the normal new arrival thing, he found his way into Genessia proper, and got himself a seat at Cake Town to go through things in more detail with a mug of tea and something sweet (god damn sweet tooth he has).

Anyone walking by could see he's new, with a confused look and the new arrival papers sitting on the table as he's poking through them.

And if it seems chillier around him, don't mention it... that's normal.]

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THIS! IS! CAAAAAAKE TOOOOOOWN!

[leekspins]

[She noticed the pamphlets he brought with him into the shop. It looks like he's studying them very seriously, so Orihime doesn't interrupt him until it looks like he's low on tea. That's when she comes by with a fresh pot to give him a refill.]

It's a lot to take in, isn't it?

[Aaaand there, cup nice and topped off! He's not getting charged for this, naturally, she goes easy on the newbies.]

I've been here several months myself. Feel free to wave me down if you have any questions!

[She bobs a polite bow before taking a step back.]

[phoenixstrut]

[Dove's just stopping in for her celebratory after- photoshoot latte when she notices the newcomer at the table.

Whatever chill he might have about him is no match for the warmth that seems to follow her as she stops nearby with her tablet tucked under her arm and greets him with a smile.]

Hey! Settling in okay? [He's got to be new, right? She's noticed the pamphlets.]

[idoliceking]

Seems so. [He watches her from over the rims of his glasses, waiting until she's finished.]

This happens a lot? Random people waking up out of nowhere?

[idoliceking]

[He glances up from what he's reading, giving her a look for interrupting.]

I've been here but an hour, I have a lot to do.

action, sadly

[winterblossom]

[Camus is lucky that Ai still lives in Genessia. He's been apartment hunting now that he's signed with Fama, and working on how to begin self-promoting. The timing is perfect, as Ai was just reminiscing about how he started out as an idol. Thinking about the times before Quartet Night, when he produced his own music and released it online. This was going to be nice and refreshing and---

... Oh dammit. Who is that in the Cake Town window?]

...

[Ai is standing outside of the window, staring in. Unamused.]

[idoliceking]

['Lucky', we'll say, for now. He's flipping through the papers and things on his phone when he feels eyes staring at him. Something he would normally ignore, considering, but here... That was different, because there wasn't a crowd of half rabid fans swarming around.

So he looked up, and around, and saw Ai, staring at him. He's not amused either. What, is Reiji going to show up next?]

[winterblossom]

[When they make eye contact, Ai is finally shaken out of his thoughts. He sighs, making his annoyance as visible and obvious as possible, before marching into the store and standing at Camus' table.

No, he will not sit down.

No, he will not be buying cake.

No, he will not smile, either.]

That took longer than expected. Though, there's not much point to half a quartet. [Actually, we call that a duet.]

[leekspins]

Yeah, at least once a week! People disappear and leave just as frequently too.

[Some she doesn't know, others she misses terribly. But he'll adapt to the situation eventually. Or disappear. One or the other.]

They come from lots of different worlds. Even animals show up sometimes, like dogs with mystic powers.

Aww!!! That teacup!!

[riddlemehiss]

[The Cheshire Cat is now a regular at Cake Town after trying one of Orihime's lime tarts and deciding he rather likes a citrusy dessert to break up the pure sugar every now and then.

Upon spotting the newcomer, he pads over silently with a sweet of his own and plops conveniently down right on top of said pile of new arrival papers.]

[phoenixstrut]

[She raises a brow at the young man's rude retort and starts to come back with sass of her own before compassion stings her. He might have clearly woken up on the wrong side of the arrival pod, but... being new here is much more than jarring. She can't blame him.]

Yikes... It's a lot to take in, [she agrees, softening quite a bit from her cheery playful greeting.] Need any help? My shoot is over for the day if you need a guide.

[idoliceking]

Joy. [Sarcasm dripping.] We'll see if anyone I know shows up too. [He hopes not, really.]

Dogs... with mystic powers.

[idoliceking]

[He shrugs, but motions to the open chair. Gotta get that idol face back on, bro.]

I'm still trying to put everything all together. What's the point of being pulled here?

[idoliceking]

It's a duet, Mikaze. [Sorry not sorry.]

'Longer than expected', how long have you even been here?

[idoliceking]

[What the heck cat.]

Shoo.

[riddlemehiss]

[Naahhh, it's comfy here.

He leans forward to lick the cream off the top of his cake, completely ignoring the disgruntled idol.]

[phoenixstrut]

Well... to be honest- [She carefully swings her bag over the back of the chair and takes the offered seat, fluffing her hair as she settles and looks to him again.] ... no one is really sure. But it's not all bad, I promise. I've found there's a lot of opportunity here.

[She for one, is having the time of her life, but it's not something to brag about to a newcomer.]

[winterblossom]

I know what it’s called, but we are not Duet Night.

[He refuses. They would not sell well as a duo.]

A few weeks. I just signed with the talent agency here. I have a performance lined up and am making arrangements to perform at some private businesses.

[lazuline]

[It's a rare treat to get something sweet, so since Azura has a little extra money, she's at Cake Town to do just that when she notices the rather icy looking (but also confused looking) arrival. She pauses, considering for a moment if she wants to butt into his business.

Apparently she do.]

Excuse me...

[leekspins]

And talking cats, and robots, and cyborgs...

[She relays the information as she's busy wiping down a different table, cleaning it up for the next potential guest. She beams.]

Almost anything you can think of! And there might be someone you know, it's not unusual. Just go ahead and check the registry. It's available on your comm device!

[Orihime straightens with a tray of dishes, leaving behind a nice clean table.]

Where are you from?

[idoliceking]

[He's normally not one for small talk, but since he's in a new place, he should at least try not to be as much of an asshole.]

A place called Silk Palace.

[idoliceking]

Really? I'm an idol back home, is there something like that?

[idoliceking]

No, we're not.

[He gets that. Even if their voices sound good together.]

I will have to look into that then.

[idoliceking]

Really?

[Why is he talking to a cat. But, ugh, it licked his cake.]

I said, shoo.

[idoliceking]

[Glancing up from what he's reading, he bites back a mean retort when he sees Azura standing there. He needs to play nice.]

Yes, my lady? How may I help you?

[riddlemehiss]

[Stares at him for a moment. Silent. And then...]

Slippers!