Winter, January - Relationship Status: Platonic Dating

[zenoh]

Who: Ayame Sasaki & Andrea Hendricks with their respective dates
When: Various days in January

[ OOC: This is a catch-all log for the resulting dates for both Ayame Sasaki and Andrea Hendricks from the Date Auction event. Top-level comments below for each date, set in different times and days within the month of January. ]

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Ayame & Azura - January 25/26

[zenoh]

"The date will start with a horseback trip into Fayren's forest where a picnic of home cooked food will be set up among the tall glowing shroomtrees that lay hidden deep within the forest. From there, a hike into the heights of the forest will end with berry picking to be used when they return to her home in Lakendell. There, a lesson in baking pies will be the main attraction, where the berries will be used for a personal touch. Afterwards, the date will end with a couple's massage and cleanse at her own business in Genessia."

[ Not one to break promises and similar bond, Ayame shows up on time to their agreed time and place. The 24th and the 25th were quite sunny days in Fayren. It wasn't enough to melt all the snow on the ground, but it helped in turning the white wonderland of Fayren's woodlands into something that mixes winter and spring. Melting ice provided a sight that made cascading dew drops on the trees almost a crystalline look, reflecting the light of the morning sun.

Ayame made sure to pick the right outfit to make a good impression. With the first thing on the list being horseback riding, Ayame was clad in a jacket, pants and boots appropriate for an equestrian activity. This part was probably the most daunting, as she had some minor trouble getting her horse under control. The horse kept rocking sideways from under her, with Ayame pulling too tight on the reins ]

Steady, steady...

[ She takes a breath, loosening her grip a little and making the beast calm down. She sighs her relief out into a nervous laugh. While that's not a particularly bad impression, it showed a side of her that she doesn't always like presenting: the fact that she can be a little awkward. ]

Whew, I apologize for that. I was almost afraid we'd be here for a lot longer.

Ayame & Integra - January 27

[zenoh]

"A trip to various subarchways where they get to experience the cultures of each country and world it leads to. One of them being a replica of a city in her homeworld."

[ Ayame tries to keep her Sundays off from work as Guardian, so this was the only time apart from the two sunny days prior that she can go on a date. A date she promised to whoever wins the chance. A date with a stranger she has yet to befriend. Ayame was both excited and anxious as they meet in Attleton pretty early in the morning, where Ayame is picking up Integra.

She rented a hovercraft car in Nova City for this, leaning against it on the Guardian office's parking lot, looking dressed to impress as always. She gives Integra small wave in greeting as she hangs up from her phone call, giving her new friend her full attention with a gentle bow in greeting, extending her arm for a handshake just to top things off ]

Integra, good morning to you. It's wonderful to finally meet you in person.

[ A beat follows, with Ayame flashing a gentle smile ]

Well, then. I hope you've brought an appetite. Have you had breakfast yet?

Andrea & Satou - January 25/26

[coldstar]

"Satou will start her date by creating her date's dream outfit from magic, then proceed to have a fairly girly, fairytale-type event: With a tea party lunch in a private garden, trip to a zoo, and ending the evening with a romantic picnic under the stars. Her date can be expected to have a magical time, as Satou's magic will add a literal sparkling touch to the activities."

[ Even though technically Andy won a date with Satou too, she decided to go with Satou's idea of a fun time over her own. Save for the part about the Holodeck that could come later, depending on their mood. Meeting Satou in Genessia on the rare couple of days where there's a lot of sun in the sky, Andy did not shy in showing her enthusiasm in getting to hang out with one of her favorite people in Genessia. She was only a couple of seconds late, having to deal with the growing puppy Jimi back in her current home in Nova, but she arrived at their meeting place with her usual high spirit. ]

Saaattttooouuu!

[ Like the embarrassing older sister she is, Andy shouts her friend's name from afar while running with her arm up, waving at Satou and only slowing down once she was within a few steps away from her friend. ]

Oooh! You're a cutie pie times ten today, look at you! All dolled up and everything.

[ She stood with both her hands on her hips, checking Satou's get-up from head to toe with pride in her expression. ]

I dig it!