Minato | Open | 088

[messianic]

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[Look, he's a Persona protag. So maybe you're having some difficulty with something--anything from looking for something to dropping things to carrying groceries and who knows what else--and after a moment of observing, he has to come over, hands tucked into his pocket and voice quiet, to ask:]

Is there anything I can help with?

[Protags gotta protag, after all; he just wants to be useful, okay!!!]

b

[Alternatively, he also seems to always find himself in these situations and can't seem to say no.... which is a life skill that would probably benefit him to learn but one he will never quite manage. HE...TRIED....

Probably.

But it's almost Easter and that's why he was dragged into helping with an easter egg hunt, wearing a stupid-ass costume complete with bunny ears and looking very puzzled about it (if you can tell beneath the lineface).

He's also, more importantly, kind of struggling to juggle all of the eggs he's supposed to be painting while more are dumped onto him by other overworked volunteers, and with paint on his face and hands and a paintbrush in his mouth as backup while he tries to paint colorful designs on one of the many eggs in his hands, he...

... Probably has bitten off more than he can chew.

Help.]

c

[if you want to see him shoot himself in the head make up a battle prompt or just tell me and i'll come up with one, it'll be Fun.]

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[Come up with your own prompt or consider one of these OR WHATEVER MAKES YOU HAPPY.]

Comments

[orphean]

[they're awakening a very dangerous beast—an arisato appetite.]

That's a good idea! [time to slam the paintbrush on the table dramatically, like this is really some kind of revelation.]

We can top it off with crème brûlée for dessert, too! You're a genius, Minato!

[even though the only part that was his idea was just... combining it into one meal.]

[messianic]

[It was literally all her idea.

But.

Sure, Minako, sure. He just kind of reaches out to steady the paint water cup before it tips from her slamming her paintbrush onto the table.]

How late did you sign up to volunteer until? Maybe we can go after that.

[orphean]

As long as they need me! It seemed like they were really in a bind, so I didn't want them to have too hard a time.

[which means she's definitely going to be here forever and also, you know.

s t a r v i n g.]

What about you? [at least she seems to chill a little. as much as she ever has chill in high energy situations, but she'll get back to egg-painting at least. when she starts on another egg, she's painting on a cute bunny face. because she can.]

[messianic]

[And, a little wryly, with his head bent over the egg:]

...Me too.

[SO LOOKS LIKE THEY'RE NEVER EATING.

So, a little deadpan:]

Maybe when we get food, it'll be time for breakfast anyway. [hence, all of the eggy foods she suggested.]

[orphean]

I think I might literally die if we have to wait that long. Who can go that long without eating, anyway?

[minato, pls. even if it's a deadpan joke thanks to their too-generous nature...

don't joke about this, food is entirely too important for that.]

[messianic]

[He lifts up a painted egg, inspecting it thoughtfully, and his stunning insight is:]

Camels.

[Thanks, Minato.]

Do you want an egg?

[Thanks, Minato.]

[orphean]

[...she probably should have expected that ridiculously literal response, but she still bonks him lightly on the head anyway.]

I don't think we should take these eggs. Think of the children!

[tempting as that may be.

these eggs are for painting and hiding, not for her bottomless pit of a stomach.]

[messianic]

[THINK OF THE CHILDREN she says, completely straightfaced.

He rubs the back of his head woefully, even though it didn't hurt at all.]

Okay, okay... I'll think of the children.

[That is why they're here, after all.

In these ridiculous costumes, painting eggs. Eggs for days.]

Still... I wonder how many of these eggs will be found.

[orphean]

I'm not sure! I guess it depends, right? On how many kids there are and what kind of hiding places the eggs are in.

[but it does raise a pretty good question, in all honesty.]

It would be such a shame if a lot of them don't get found. We're working hard on them, and they're so cute!

[as she holds up the now-finished bunny egg.]

[messianic]

[He nods solemnly at that, because quite frankly:]

Your eggs are very cute. They have to be found so they can be enjoyed.

[Thoughtfully:]

They should be hidden in places that aren't too hard to find.

...The cute ones especially.

[orphean]

You're pretty good at this flattery thing, you know that?

[though it doesn't seem like minako is going to complain about that, beaming a bit as she sets the bunny to the side. she picks up another egg, staring at it with a bit of intensity as she tries to decide what to decorate the next one with.

and once she does, she'll look over to minato's handiwork.]

Don't sell yourself short, either! Yours are pretty cute too, you know! [though there's definitely a bit of aesthetic difference, but isn't that often the case with them?]

[messianic]

[He Tries... though he appreciates her compliments too. He stuck to geometric shapes and basic designs, but the colors are cute....]

I think pastel colors like this could make most things cute.

[right??]

I've never celebrated before, so it's nice to get to be a part of things like this.

[orphean]

That's a good point. It just feels... happy with those colors, doesn't it?

[well, that's one way of describing it. for all the ways she can be damn smart, sometimes her word choices are...

kind of like that.]

I've never celebrated before either, but there's a good first time for everything! And I bet the kids are going to have a ton of fun with this too.

[messianic]

[This is a great first time, honestly... He's having fun with this, even if there is a bunch of paint everywhere and he has way too many eggs to paint. There's something soothing about being able to participate in a holiday like this--something that he knows was pretty scarce for the both of them, growing up.]

I think you're right.

[It's nice, right?]

Even the ears are worth it. [For all of the kids to have fun and smile at everyone.]

[orphean]

[it's a lot of fun, probably more fun than she could have anticipated—and minako had already thought beforehand that it would be a good time.]

The ears are the cutest part! You're just a carrot short of being the real deal!

[maybe they should've brought carrots? real talk.]

[messianic]

[Minako..........]

Minako-chan...

[He needs a moment, he really does.]

...Am I really only a carrot short of being a rabbit?

[orphean]

Hmm, well...

[she pauses for a moment, looking minato over with deep contemplation.

and then after a moment.]

I think it'll depend on how fluffy and cottony your tail is!

[minako, why are you like this.]

[messianic]

[Minako why are you like this]

It is the fluffiest and cottoniest tail of all.

[Minato why are you like this]

[orphean]

Is it really? Maybe I should be the judge of that.

[who let arisatos. just who let them, in general.]

[messianic]

[...well.

He shrugs.

He'll even stand up.

His costume sure does have a fluffy tail attached....amazing.]

How is it?

[orphean]

Hmm...!

[this is a great debate. clearly, she must examine it. first by looking at the fluffy tail...

and then by poking it with her finger. she doesn't see this as inappropriate in the least?]

I think you're a certified Easter Bunny!

[she approves.]

[messianic]

[Look, if your au self can't touch your fluffy bunny tail, who can? Even if they are a cute girl.]

Thank you very much.

[Why is this something he's so okay with........]

I will cherish my Easter Bunny standing. You are an excellent Easter Bunny too, Minako-chan. If you were wondering.

[orphean]

[someone has to have rights to tail touching, minako will gladly take that mantle.

and hey, she's not about to refuse a compliment, either. she'll make her way back to her proper position to work on the eggs again—but not before flashing him a grin and a victory symbol.]

The best Easter Bunnies this event can offer, right?

[messianic]

[He settles back in to paint his own eggs as well--the massive pile seems to be shrinking somewhat, bit by bit.

That counts for something.]

Yeah, I think so.

[THE BEST.]

You're definitely very cute in that costume.

[It's such a... Minako costume??? So perky and fun.]

[orphean]

Thanks! It's pretty comfortable, too.... I wasn't sure if it would be, but it's not so bad!

[way better than climbing tatarus in fucking battle panties, that's for sure.]

And now I'm set for Halloween, too! Maybe I can reuse it... a zombie bunny? Or maybe a mummy bunny would be better...