Forward Dated 30th July: Sonico's Anniversary

[sonicosuper]

 [Video]

*Sonico is smiling and waving in a friendly way at the camera. There's a large wild cat sat purring happily on her lap, but he seems pretty sleepy, only occasionally lifting its head towards the device*

Hello, everyone! I hope everyone is having a lovely day. I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. I have been a part of this world for a year now and...I was quite lonely and scared when I first arrived. But now, I have such a wonderful group of friends and I am very happy here. So thank you, everyone, for being so welcoming and supportive. It means a lot.

Tonight, I'll be singing down at Hangar Queen. If you want a drink, just put it on my tab! 

[Action - Hangar Queen]

*There she is, on the stage, doing her thing. In full military outfit, Sonico is giving a very energetic and upbeat performance tonight. There are smiles and thanks between the songs. When she is done, there's time for mingling and chatting and some drinking too*

[Action - Closed to Mobius]

*At the end of the evening, it was time to go home. Sonico would finally have to change from her military uniform and back into her standard casual clothes, and then she'll go and find Mobius to see if he'd accompany her home. She scans the room for him first, because if he's busy and looks like he's having a good time she won't want to grab him away*

Comments

[sakuya_izayoi]

"Mm?" Sakuya looked back up at Sonico. "Oh... Well I guess something milky would work. But vanilla isn't usually this color of grey is what I meant." My goodness she was a happy drunk.

She did pause and blink at the question though. "Is everything alright?" She echoed. "Of course it is. I have not had any free time though since Lady Tepes showed up as she was injured and needed care. And Lord Tepes has been quite upset. So I've been having to deal with affairs in the castle, my normal duties, my work at the diner, and at the magic shop... So if I am going to have a good time I want to have a good time!"

The trysts with the castle's succubae didn't count.

She inched her chair closer to Sonico's and... wow. A hug. Initiated from Sakuya. Well, okay it was a one-armed hug and a little stiff, but still. "Please do not concern yourself with my well-being even if such worries are appreciated. I've had to endure much worse in the past."

[sonicosuper]

"That's true. I wonder if you could put some kind of black food colouring or something like that..." She had seen some interesting shades of cocktails since arriving in Genessia, and wonders if something like that might be possible. Sonico giggles at the idea, and at seeing Sakuya in such a good mood.

"Sakuya... You work too hard. You need to let yourself have more good times, to make up for all the work times. I know you enjoy your work, but you need to take it easy." Once again, it was like Sonico was repeating the advice that many others had given to her in the past.

Neither of the girls are particularly touchy feely or the hugging type, but Sakuya has found Sonico in a good mood and is adding to it, as is the cocktail, so Sonico returns the gesture in kind. "Well, I am glad you are able to have a good time tonight."

[sakuya_izayoi]

"No I meant... Vanilla is usually a peachy color. Just a little bit. Off-white. Not usually grey. I will think of something though..." She sort of trailed off, covering her mouth and pausing, likely stifling a burp or hiccup.

"Oh don't you start on that too. Everyone says I work too hard. I don't work too hard, do I?" You work way too hard, Sakuya. She gave Sonico a more firm squeeze. "You are far too concerned about me. You know that right? I do not have the karma to afford someone nice enough to look after my well-being."

Please cut Sakuya off. She's showing physical affection and talking about her feelings.

[sonicosuper]

"I'm not far too concerned. I'm exactly the right amount of concerned. And you don't have to spend any of your karma on me - I'm giving you my worry time for free." No, Sonico isn't going to shut her off just yet. She has to say her piece and make sure that Sakuya feels appreciated.

Yes, they have probably both nearly finished their drinks by now, but Sonico takes this moment to raise hers towards her friend. "To Sakuya! For taking some time off to have fun!"

[sakuya_izayoi]

Cut her off from the alcohol. At this rate she's going to express even more of her feelings! The horror!

"That's not right. Nothing is free." She was pouting a little bit. "And don't toast me. I should toast you. You performed wonderfully." Sakuya raised her glass. "All I did was show up. So this one is to you, Sonico." And she tapped her friend's glass gently with her own.

[sonicosuper]

"Then it isn't free. It's in exchange for you being a good friend." Sonico really hasn't had that much to drink tonight, but this feelings stuff is catching. She smiled at at Sakuya's compliment and bowed her head in thanks, "Thank you..." Once the glasses touched, Sonico was happy to swiftly finish her cocktail.