lap four // day 181 (open)

[amphibian]

Who: Aoi and you!
Open: Open!
When: Backdated to day 181
Where: At the donut bush, just north of the lake.
What: Aoi has made another horrendous donut flora.
Format: Action tags preferred but I'll match!
Warnings: Donuts.

[There's some bad news for anyone who thought the donut trees were unreasonable.

Anyone who passes by the lake today will notice something new: some giant donuts. A bush growing some giant donuts. Aoi lingers near it, glancing constantly between the bush with a wide grin of pride, and around the area with a look of excited anticipation. Occasionally, she drops to do some sit-ups or stretches beside the sugary abomination she has wrought.

As usual, she waves at anyone who passes by, energetic enough to nearly be flailing. Is anyone brave enough to question her creation?]

Comments

[alwaysintense]

Again...

Well, he has to say something.

"A donut of that size... it can't be very healthy, can it?"

[amphibian]

Aoi's eyebrows knit together in contemplation, like this is a possibility previously left unconsidered.

"Other than being big, it's just a regular donut, though..." she says. Swish goes the point, right over her head.

[alwaysintense]

"But a bigger donut would mean more donut altogether, correct? So it's probably beyond a regular serving size!" Because that is the problem with this situation. It's just a bit too much donut.

[amphibian]

Too much donut? No such thing.

"Ah, I guess so... But that's only if you ate it all at once. And only if you're person-sized!"

[alwaysintense]

"But anything grown is best eaten fresh. The leftover pastry may go stale before being fully consumed!"

"...Although, you do have a point regarding the size of the one eating." He could hardly see the Bastion's resident colossal dragon taking the time to pluck individual donuts off of the tree.

[amphibian]

Aoi purses her lips, thoughtful, and then decides that no, she can't recall ever eating a stale donut here. With a shrug, she says, "I don't think we've had that problem with the trees yet... You're thinking waaaay too hard about this. It's all magic!" Her tone is far too casual; she is way too adjusted to this magic business.

[alwaysintense]

Erk- he won't let go of his theory so easily! 'It's magic' can't undo every downside, right? "Ah, but the donuts on the trees are reasonably sized! So long as you never pick more donuts then you plan on eating, they won't have the chance to go stale. So it may not show up as an obvious problem! Or do you recall a time where you did save a donut from the tree for later?"

[individuates]

[yeah, just staring in disbelief at those giant donuts. Those donuts are at least as wide as Mori-senpai is tall. How… is one supposed to get them down, exactly?]

[amphibian]

[And what a face that is—even better from someone who couldn't wrap his head around regular-sized donuts on trees. Giggling, Aoi tries to wave him over.]

Hehe, what's with that face? Do you want one?

[individuates]

Are you kidding, that thing's bigger than I am!

[cautiously prods one of them, though] ...I normally wouldn't care about this kind of stuff, but what exactly is the point of a donut so big you can't actually finish it?

((ohgod I'm so sorry I made you wait forever))

[amphibian]

To save for later! [She laughs again, like she considers this the pinnacle of comedy, and waves her hand dismissively—y'know, in case you thought she was serious.] Well, I guess a person would have trouble finishing one, but they're probably about right for someone dragon-sized!

((No worries! I'm cool with backtagging into the nether. ob))

[individuates]

Surely they'd go stale long before we could eat them?

And if you're suggesting we just feed them to Paar, he's going to get so fat...!

[amphibian]

What, you think having donuts around means that's all he'll ever eat? Eating a dessert every now and again isn't gonna make you fat! Definitely not!

[blackblooded]

[That is huge, and Crona looks vaguely horrified. Ragnarok, on the other hand, looks thrilled, and he promptly starts waving his stubby arms around.]

Holy shit, I need to eat that!

... Ragnarok, that's huge. You can't eat that. You'll make me sick.

[amphibian]

Just one! You've gotta save the other!

[A pause as the non-donut part of that exchange processes—] Oh, wait, don't make anyone sick, though!

[blackblooded]

Hell no! I'm gonna eat both of them!

[amphibian]

The other one's for someone else! Don't be greedy! [Hands on her hips, she steps between Ragnarok and the bush. She'll fight him for it, don't think she won't.]

[blackblooded]

[Crona, once again, is trapped in the awkward position of being between Ragnarok and the person he's arguing with. The meister makes a semi-successful attempt at ducking out of the way.]

Moron! One's for me, and one's for Crona! And since Crona ain't gonna eat it, I get it!

[amphibian]

That's definitely not how it works! Go spend your own shards on giant donuts if you want them all to yourself!

[wayofvoice]

[Oh, hi, were you waiting for something, Aoi? Because that sure is the familiar sound of dragon wings incoming.]

[Paar's landing makes the ground shake a little bit, also the usual, and he tilts his head as he inspects Bastion's newest bizarre addition.]

The things you bring here never fail to intrigue, Zosiilkoz.

[amphibian]

[THEEEEERE IT IS, and with a bright grin, Aoi rises to her tippy-toes as Paarthurnax approaches, waving until he ands and she settles, but doesn't stop beaming.]

Good! I'm glad you think so, 'cause y'know, if I did the guesstimating right, these donuts should be the right size for a dragon! [She places her hands on her hips and she is just so proud of herself, look at her.]

[wayofvoice]

[Aoi, that is precious as hell. Paarthurnax leans in close, sniffing at the bushes. He remembers having some of the sweets before, but they were too small for him to get too much of a taste. Also difficult to get into his mouth without assistance. These, on the other hand...]

Greh, I believe these would fit well. You did this for me?

[amphibian]

Sure did! 'cause I was thinking about donuts, right, and the ones on the trees are definitely way too small for you! And nobody should ever miss out on donuts for any reason, 'specially something as silly as donuts being shrimpy! Donuts are super important!

[Look at that grin, she is SO pleased with herself.]

[wayofvoice]

[She's really thought about this, and the fact that so much thought has been put into giving him food he hasn't had the opportunity to try... Yeah, you're getting a head nudge, Aoi. As in, his head nudging your entire body.]

Thank you for your kindness, Aoi.

[amphibian]

[She's too teeny to manage a proper hug, but rest assured, that's exactly what Aoi, all giggles and grins, is trying to do as she flings her arms over Paarthurnax's head.]

Aww, you're welcome! I just hope you think they're tasty!