Planet of the Dinosaurs: The Science: The Musical - [Open]

[optimistickey]

Characters: Sora, Riku, Roxas and Liz, but open to others who want to watch/comment in a separate subthread
Content: A group of four puts on a skit to raise some spirits both on and off the ship!
Location: The top deck
Time of Day: Evening
Warnings: Absolute silliness


Sora was pretty pleased with their setup, considering the fact that they didn't have any of their usual art supplies available, and had made do with flowers, grasses and mud. True, their signage and painted trees were pretty messy (some of it was even still dripping), but at least you could read what everything was. Namine and Aqua had done a pretty good job for all of it. And they'd also managed to whip up some pretty good costumes for Riku, Roxas and Liz.

As for himself, Sora had dug out a scientist's lab coat from the theatical deck before it had been shut, which was a lucky break...and the groucho glasses he'd already had in his pocket. With that setup and his already-wild hair, he didn't have to work that hard to pull off a parody of Dr. Forrester.

"Welcome, everyone!" He addressed the couple of Cambots hovering nearby, which he knew would be addressing the rest of the Satellite and those on earth, too. He'd at least picked up a bit of how the Bots did their theatrics. "We're going to explain to you the amazing process of evolution in people, and in dinosaurs!"

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[colorbymemory]

Namine shifted slightly when his arms tightened around her. Not that she was trying to break his hold; just trying to get a little more comfortable. If it had been someone else, she may have minded, but this was Riku, so she was okay with staying like this for a while. Briefly the thought occurred to her that he might see this as a protective gesture on his part...but that was okay, too. She didn't mind.

[halfdarkened]

Eventually Riku pulled away with a contented smile as he looked down at her. He looked quite peaceful considering the uncomfortable experience he'd just gone through. After a moment, he finally spoke. "...Thanks for that." Evidently it was just what he needed, and he hadn't even known it.

His color palette couldn't be more proof of that. It did, however, show just how much he needed to get the mud out of his hair. For the moment, he was distracted.

[colorbymemory]

Well, they couldn't stay like that forever, no matter how nice it was. Namine looked rather contented herself, though her cheeks still had a hit of pink on them. "You're welcome." After getting a good look at him, and then checking herself, her smile widened. "I think we both needed it. Our colors are back."

Even if it did show up how messy both of them were, it was nice to be in color again. Not that she really saw the connection; it was tricky thinking of exactly how trying new things was helping the process along. That was a question for others, though. Namine was just happy to have some of the issue resolved.

[halfdarkened]

Riku looked himself over. "Hm. They are." He then found himself looking Namine over, finally focusing on her face. With a renewed smile he adds, "I don't think I ever realized how blue your eyes are." He craned his neck a little as he moved to stand beside her so that he could still look into her face.

Namine would feel a gentle touch to her back that would slowly slide to the opposite side of her. Riku had put an arm around Namine. And looked just fine with this.

Riku? Her cheeks are going to be permanently red if you keep this up.

[colorbymemory]

Well, now her blush was back in full force. Even if she knew he was just teasing, sometimes it was difficult to know how respond. She didn't think she could forget any of his colors even if she wanted to, but that was a little too serious for the moment. "They're just normal blue..."

The touch made her glance around. When she realized what he'd done, her blush didn't lessen any, but she didn't protest. In fact, she may have leaned into him slightly.

Don't encourage him, it'll become his new hobby. Seriously, he thinks she looks cuter this way.

[halfdarkened]

"They're just a pretty blue," he gently corrected. She was very modest. Maybe he'd have to brag for her sometimes. Somehow that seemed like it might be fun.

She leaned into him! His eyes widened slightly before his smile broadened. Riku looked down at her fondly. "We'd better get ourselves cleaned up. Come on, I'll walk you to your room."

*facepalms* Why does everybody think shy folk are cute when they blush?

[colorbymemory]

"Thank you." Namine ducked her head. Really, she might just have to learn how to tease back if he was going to keep this up. No fair for him to be the one doing it all the time. At least he wasn't laughing...

At his suggestion, she nodded and looked back up. "Okay."

She wasn't too messy herself, but she wasn't one to refuse the offer of assistance.

Who knows? But on Riku's end, it's proof she has a heart.

[halfdarkened]

But that was just it. Riku wasn't laughing because he wasn't teasing. He was being sincere. Her eyes really were pretty. Sometimes one has to lose something to learn they have it. In this case, Riku not seeing her in color brought her eyes to his attention.

Riku's offer had been in part because he was messy, and they'd hugged each other. As he began to walk her off, he kept his arm around her, but his free hand reached and took hers.

[colorbymemory]

True or not, if Riku started bragging for Namine, she probably would start blushing so much her cheeks turned red permanently. It wasn't that she didn't like the compliments. She just wasn't always that good at accepting them.

Even so, she wasn't that messy. Her clothes were a bit dusty, though, and she had a few smudges here and there. Still, she didn't protest his keeping his arm around her, and she accepted the offered hand willingly.