hadriel_logs | Event Log: Soulmates

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for Soulmates event
Where: All over the city
When: February 14th-February 22nd
Warnings: None

Oh shit, what even happened last night? You're pretty sure you had a normal night, no crazy drunk antics (unless that is your normal night). But this morning you woke up with a brand new tattoo, and it's... a name?

Maybe it's a name you recognize, one of your good friends. Maybe it's a stranger. Maybe it's someone you can barely stand. No matter who it is, you kind of feel like you should look for them and figure out what's going on with this weird tattoo. And when you find them - well, they've got one too, except this one is your name. It would seem weird, except as soon as you see each other you kind of understand. Of course you'd have a tattoo with the name of the person you've found such an amazing connection with. You were meant to be together.

So enjoy your time with your newfound soulmate. Who knows, you might wake up tomorrow with a whole new name on your arm, a new connection, a new love. Make the most of it!

► This log covers February 14th-February 22nd
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► If you try to pull off a stupid stunt to impress your soulmate and fail so miserably you die, please let us know here.

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[ It's been one hell of a week. Every day Drake's had a new name emblazoned on his skin and had to deal with (or actively avoid, in some cases) the feelings thrust upon him for those people... mostly it was a good event, made him feel like bonding with whoever's name he got, but in others... well. It was complicated.

So when he wakes up and checks today's and sees Ephemera's name there, he breathes a sigh of relief. That's decidedly uncomplicated. He's alone in bed, though, and smells coffee... so pushes himself up and out to the kitchen. ]

Morning.

[ He can't help that he's smiling, mostly just glad to see the other man but also in relief. Today will be an easy day. ]

Hey.

[ Ephemera leans back against the counter, rubbing a hand against his wrist and the new tattoo there. This week has been a whirlwind, in a lot of ways. Less painful than some of the other shit the gods have pulled, but there's been a lot to think about. A lot of connections that were pulled out of seemingly nothing. And now he has people who matter, people who were strangers and now, suddenly, aren't.

Or at least he did for a few days. It's confusing, now.

He tips his head back, giving Drake a little smile. This isn't, though. He's thankful for that. ]

So. Come here often?

That's a classic.

[ Drake grins. Comes up and leans against the counter beside Ephemera, playing along like they're at a bar or something and have never met properly before. It's an easy character to slip into except he lets their arms brush together, just slightly. ]

I do, actually. I've seen you around.

Never goes out of style.

[ Ephemera tips his head to the side, flashing Drake an easy grin. There was a time when he flirted with anyone who wandered into view, just to see what would happen. If he could get someone to smile, if they'd counter or return the favor. It was just fun, something to do.

Besides, why not? Why shouldn't they do something just because it's fun? ]

I've seen you, too.

[ It's hard not to laugh, but Ephemera keeps as straight a face as he can manage. Taps his forehead. ]

Hard to miss a face like yours.

[ Drake tries to keep a straight face, he really does, but the smile wins out. He does manage not to laugh, at least, not yet. ]

Wow, really? You always lay it on so thick?

[ He could give as good as he gets, but it's not really his style, and this is more fun if it feels close to reality... so instead he leans a little closer, lowers his voice. ]

Usually I can blend into a crowd. Maybe I wanted you to notice me.

Don't mess with a winning formula.

[ Ephemera leans closer as Drake does, good eye bright and watchful. He grins. Tips his head to the side. ]

Oh, I see. Well, congrats. You certainty got my attention.

[ Part of Drake is genuinely curious if this is actually exactly how Ephemera used to hit on people -- if it worked for him it was definitely only because he was very attractive or the other person just really wanted a hookup, because Drake's certain if he tried something so blunt back home the girls would just turn away from him. In fact, that had happened plenty when he was younger.

But right now they're just having fun. He can follow up later, after he's gotten himself a date -- because that sounds nice, actually, just spending the day together to enjoy this little boost Love's giving them. ]

Mission accomplished. What's your name, stranger?

[ Behind them, the coffeemaker beeps that it's done, and Drake's smile twitches at just how silly they're being. ]

[ He means to keep a straight face, he really does, but then the coffee maker dings and Ephemera just starts laughing. Mostly because Drake apparently decided he'd roll with all of it, even though Ephemera's flirting isn't all that on point without at least a decent bottle of alcohol and a bunch of space marines looking to burn off some tension.

He covers his mouth a little too late to hide the grin. ]

Oh, we're really doing this, huh?

[ Eh, why not? They could use a break. Something light. ]

Call me Ephemera. It's a mouthful, I know, but I'll make it worth your while to remember.

[ It's nice to hear Ephemera laugh so easily, even if it earns him an elbow in the side as Drake turns to pull down mugs for them. He's struggling not to laugh himself, and his voice is teasing. ]

Stay in the scene.

[ Which he's about to change, whoops, since they started out at a bar in his mind... now it's a coffee bar. Drake replies as he pours and fixes it for both of them, Ephemera's sweeter than his own. ]

Ephemera, huh? I'm Drake... and wondering what you think is worth my while.

[ Right, they're playing a game now. Ephemera swipes at Drake, though not hard, and then stands up a little straighter. Stay in in character. He's never actually flirted with anyone over coffee before. This is new.

Ephemera tips his head to the side, watching Drake thoughtfully. He's stopped laughing, though it's a close thing, and tries to think of what his younger, unscarred self would have done. Offered to spike the coffee, probably. ]

You know, I'm not sure just yet. Means I'll have to work extra hard to find out. But I'm sure you can give me some suggestions.

Event Log: Soulmates

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