Event Twelve

[awashmods]

I am a reaper whose muscles set at sundown. All my oats are cradled.  But I am too chilled, and too fatigued to bind them.  And I hunger.

ou know what's probably amazing? Waking up to your previously normal front door suddenly being covered by a huge, autumn-themed wreath. Or perhaps you're close enough to the center of the Town to look out your window and get an eyeful of that effigy, staring soullessly at you? The point is, there's a festival going on! The Town's been decorated accordingly (don't trip over sudden bales of hay), and towards the center of the Town, there are all sorts of fun games, tables of food, and other amazing things set up. Go prance onto the stage, sample some of the amazing food, convince one of your friends to play one of those bobbing for apples games... Enjoy it! There doesn't seem to be much of a catch this time. (At least, not until you eat the food, and then you'll figure out just what that "catch" is.) Welcome to Awash's twelfth event log, everyone! Further information on this event can be found here at the OOC post. You are welcome to start your own posts or logs for this event as well. If there are any questions, please ask them here. Thank you!

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[thriftea]

[Ochako is wearing this costume, heels and all. That boa is made out of real Yen, too! Holy shit! She also has this nifty little bag.]

i. it's like normal ochako, but ten times clingier

[Ochako is a huge fan of free food, but free sweets? Aw, yeah! As embarrassing as her costume is, she isn't about to let it keep her from this feast; it's why she's settled down at one of the many tables, trying very hard not to think about what she's wearing as she enjoys a bit of this and a bit of that. Tasty treats...! She could cry.

But before that happens—oh, hello! Spotting someone familiar in the sea of faces, she places her half-eaten caramel apple on her plate and dashes right over to them.]

It's you! I'm so happy you're here! [And with a laugh, she's just going to throw her arms around this unprepared person and give them a big ol' hug.] Come sit with me, okay? I grabbed way too much food, so you have to help me eat it!

[After this hug ends, of course, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen anytime soon. Hmm...]

ii. the world is mine

a. get your own money, honey

[This boa made of real Yen is annoyingly itchy, so being unable to remove it is the absolute worst—until, of course, she takes a bite of an apple tart. Annoying? Whaaaaat? Ochako is suddenly very, very glad that the boa is permanently attached, because it's so nice to look at! To admire! Plus there's just something oh-so pleasant about sitting to the side and counting every single bill. It doesn't even matter that Yen are completely worthless in this place; this small, useless fortune is hers, and that's... definitely the most important thing...

But whoa, whoa, whoa. Wander too close and she'll pause mid-count to throw you an uncharacteristically fierce glare.]

Hey! Quit staring! It's not for you.

[She tries to pull the boa even tighter around herself, probably making herself look like some type of puffed-up bird in the process. It would be funny—maybe even a bit cute—if she didn't look like she was seriously contemplating socking someone in the face.]

I won't let you take it!

b. friends are the greatest treasure of all

[Hello, close CR! While they're having a grand time chatting with their other friends, Ochako slips right up beside them and quickly slides her arm through theirs. Hi! After giving the other person a rather flat look, she beams up at the person whose arm she's currently holding prisoner.]

Why are you over here? You should be with me! [And just to drive the point home, she's going to give them a surprisingly strong TUG in the direction of her choosing.] Let's find something that you and I can do together. Just us! That sounds fun, right?

[RIGHT???]

iii. meet me at the harvest festival for an ass kicking

[Bobbing for apples? What? Ochako watches people attempt a round or two, but the sight doesn't get her competitive spirit flowing. It's only after she, you know, munches on a piece of apple pie that she starts to think it seems... kind of fun. It seems like a lot of fun, actually, and soon she's marching right over to your character and smackin' them on the back. Surprisingly hard, actually? Ow?]

Doesn't it look like fun? We should try it! You versus me—and the winner gets a prize. [Look at that confident grin on her face! It's clear that she thinks she's going to kick some serious ass at this, but she oh-so sweetly adds:] Don't worry! I won't ask for anything difficult.

[Don't want to bob for apples? They can try the corn maze, or have a dance-off, or race around the outskirts of town. Whatever it is, she's in it to win it.]

iv. wildcard

[Throw something at me! Y'all know I'll roll with anything.]

ii b

[glaciers]

[Oh god he's going to eat dirt with these heels on and with Uraraka suddenly tugging him. While he doesn't struggle to stay talking to the apparent third wheel now, he's also not at all steady.

And he's holding onto Uraraka.

He's going to fall.]

[thriftea]

[Ochako is slightly better at walking in these ridiculous shoes than her inexperienced friend, but that doesn't mean anything when the person she's holding onto for dear life just, uh, tips on over. Her grip on Shouto's arm tightens as he begins to fall, but it's not like she can really do anything other than wobble in her own heels... and then follow him down with a surprised squeak. Timber!

But as she crashes down toward the ground, controlling her quirk is honestly the last thing on her mind. RIP, Shouto! Hope you enjoy sudden weightlessness...'

[glaciers]

[At least one of them isn't eating dirt. While he doesn't really mind weightlessness. There's something to be said about having a warning before something like that happens.

The only reason he isn't floating up to the sun is because Uraraka still has a death grip on him.]

This is fine.

[At least he's not wearing a skirt.]

iii.

[messianic]

[Minato was very peacefully chilling, eating a (regular) apple instead of one of the messes of food for now, when Ochako just smacks him on the back right like that.

WHEEZE...]

Ochako-san...?

[There's...a lot to process here, hold on.]

Are you sure you want to play in that?

[THAT DRESS IS KIND OF SHORT. THAT BOA... THOSE HEELS...!!]

[thriftea]

[Normal Ochako would be embarrassed by this, um, rather revealing outfit, but overly confident Ochako just waves a hand in a careless sort of gesture. These clothes? Pffft. Perish the thought!]

You mean, do I want to play in a dress? It's fine! It's super easy to move in.

[Which she will demonstrate by, you know, jogging in place for a few seconds, as one does when they are trying to convince someone else that they are ABSOLUTELY PREPARED for the competition to come. Is it comfortable jogging in heels? Hell no, but Ochako makes sure to keep a confident grin on her face.]

Are you worried, Minato-kun? [A pause, a WINK, and then:] You should be!

[Minato is seeing so many new sides of Ochako this month? Bless his heart.]

[messianic]

[... Well!! Okay then. Minato is just going to...roll with this, because Ochako seems very certain, and also because it's nice to see her so cheerful?

Despite. What she's wearing.]

... I guess I'm a little worried. [VERY SINCERELY.] I'm pretty sure you could beat me at just about any of these games... you can be really intense sometimes.

i

[troubadamsel]

[WHY IS SHE BEING TACKLED AND DRAGGED??? She can't really fight back, but she can try to get a word in, right?]

Ah, um, that is.. if you could give me a moment...?

[thriftea]

[She can try to get a word in, but Ochako's hold on her somehow continues to tighten. Maribelle is surprisingly soft, and this hug is Serious Business.]

Oh, are you busy? Take as much time as you need! I don't think the food is going anywhere.

[And neither is Ochako. Hmm!]

here 4 that possessive gf

[pursestrings]

[Okuyasu is the only person left in this town who isn't in a sexy costume, it feels like, but anyway. Being as he is already Super Whipped, and now that the money Ochako is demanding his attention, Okuyasu is totally okay with this situation. Who was he talking to? Who knows. Someone who knows better than to loiter around being the ultimate third wheel, bye.

Hello, Ochako—] Uh- yeah! I didn't forget something I was supposed to do, did I?

[luv u girl but physically dragging him away from others is New and Noteworthy]

[thriftea]

No way! You're totally fine.

[She's trying to go for the normal, peppy Ochako™ voice, but there's a noticeable edge to it. Weird, right? Well, don't worry about it! She gives his arm another surprisingly strong tug, wobbling a bit on her heels as she does so. Don't say a god damn thing, my dude; just follow her away from the crowd of people. That nice, secluded corner is calling their name.]

It's just... well, why were you spending so much time with them? You know that I've been here the whole time, right?

[RIGHT?]

ii b

[queenofminiskirts]

[Look, sometimes Kaoru is clingy too. And she does love spending time with Ochako! And the costume is different but like...she can appreciate it! It's better than her own which isn't attractive in anyway.

But this level of aggressive clinginess is...well, it's different.

She follows after though.]

Um. Ochako-chan...? Is everything okay?

[thriftea]

[Ochako would happily trade costumes if she could, but—alas! She's stuck in this strange outfit, just as Kaoru is probably stuck in her own (much more practical) outfit. It's fine! She's fine, especially since she's managed to pull her friend away from the other people who were oh so rudely monopolizing her time. Kaoru is her friend! Hers!!]

Yeah! I just haven't talked to you in a while, so we should definitely spend some time together. Just you and me, you know? I'm sure we have a lot to catch up on!

[May...be? She initially steers Kaoru toward an empty table, but when people plop down in the available seats she yanks Kaoru right away from it. She has to find somewhere else to sit! Like, now. Even wandering around the festival is better than letting people talk to her friend, which is why she makes sure to shoot those people a fierce Look as she waltzes past them. They probably just wanted Kaoru all to themselves, anyway! How rude!]

iii

[theshowsover]

[Akira was leaning over a table, about to take a slice of the apple pie, when suddenly a hand slapping into his back almost made him lose his balance. He manages to regain it before he ends up with a face full of pie, turning to look at the culprit.

He doesn't know her well, but he knows she knows Akechi. Ah... might as well be friendly, then!

He looks at what she's indicating, and nods.]

Bobbing for apples, huh?

[He's never done it before, but how hard can it be?]

Alright.

[thriftea]

[So he's not a whiner, huh? Good! Ochako beams down at him, happy that he doesn't seem like the type to, like, pitch an absolute fit when they lose, because she... is definitely going to win. Get rekt, mystery boy.

But right, right—good sportsmanship is important, especially when you're about to kick someone's ass. She gives him a wide smile as she turns back toward the apple bobbing area and gestures for him to follow her.]

Good! We can figure out prizes when we get everything all set up, but for now... what's your name? I'm Ochako!

i

[ditherer]

[... everyone here has such a bizarre lack of understanding of personal space.

gandharva freezes, because unexpected hug, what, and also because he has to shut down the part of mind that reflexively thinks he's being attacked. it really wouldn't do him well to kill a human right here and right now, after all.

Still—]

... What are you doing?

[thriftea]

[Ochako laughs, obviously amused, because obliviousness is great, isn't it?]

I'm giving you a hug! I haven't seen you in—well, it feels like it's been a long time, so you deserve it!

[That makes perfect sense, my friend! Don't question it! Unless... hmm. She thinks back to their ill-fated bee quest, when he didn't seem to know what the heck a team is for, and she can't help but to ask:]

...You've been hugged before, right?

[She hopes so, but she tightens her grip a bit just in case he hasn't been. That would be, like... the saddest thing she's ever heard...]

iii

[good_ideas]

[Shiho's looking at the corn maze as she thinks about Ochako's sudden, competitive proposition.]

It does look like fun.... but what kind of prize are we talking about here?

[thriftea]

[Um, that expression on Shiho's face? Normal Ochako would be very worried indeed, but this version of Ochako just thinks that sly look is kind of cute. She really thinks she can win, doesn't she? HA! There's no way that Ochako is going to lose, but hey, she'll play along...]

Whatever you want! I could make you dinner, I could clean your room, I could give you something of mine... [She shrugs, letting that trail right off with a confident grin.] It's up to you!

[This is going to be so, so bad...]

ii-a

[windeity]

[Ahhhh???? He just holds up his hands in defense and gives her a wide-eyed look.]

While I am sure it would make my legs look great, that is really not my color. Relax. [...yeah he thinks she means the whole costume, sorry Ochako. What the fuck is yen?]

[thriftea]

[Ochako's eyes narrow, because is this... a trick? An attempt to throw her off her game? HMM! She sinks her chin into her expensive boa and stares him the heck down.]

So you can take this when I'm not looking? No way! This is the most money I've ever seen in my life, and I'm keeping all of it!

[Stay poor, binch.]

iii

[sirnyxalot]

[Nyx was standing by, grinning at the contestants attempting to grab the apples-- some successful, others hilariously not--when Ochako's hand smacked into his back, driving him forward a step. Startled, he raises both eyebrows and turns to look down at her. He forgets how strong she can be.]

A competition? For apples?

[thriftea]

[Hell yes she's strong! She beams up at him, trying not to laugh at the thought of winning, like, a bushel of apples. Because she's definitely going to win, you see. Definitely.]

Only if that's what you want to compete for! But I was thinking about something else? Like... the loser has to cook dinner for the winner!

[GIVE HER FOOD.]

the latest of replies, as usual, i;

[nyahilistic]

[Ichimatsu.exe has stopped working.]

[He actually sort of stopped working when he first saw Ochako-- isn't she a little young to be wearing something like that?? But then she's fucking hugging him, and... Well, she's a cute girl, and she's touching him, and he's probably going to die, but at least he'll die happy? He's only marginally less gross than Mineta, really, but at least he keeps his commentary to himself.]

[Mostly. He's... had some cider and a caramel apple of his own, at this point, so honesty is the policy he can't avoid, and he leans into the hug somewhat bonelessly.]

Your dress is very small, [But he's very specifically keeping his eyes angled up-- at the ceiling. Also he means short, but small works when your brain pretty much halts proper function because a cute sweet person is giving you affection.]

you're right on time!!!

[thriftea]

[Normal Ochako would be mortified by that comment, it's true, but happy, relaxed Ochako just laughs—and keeps the hug going. How long has it been since she last saw him? A few days, probably, but it feels like... forever. She's so incredibly happy to see him! She's OVERJOYED!]

I know, but I didn't pick it! Mr. F did. And it looks like I'm stuck with it for a while, so...

[She shrugs, not even the tiniest bit concerned. Does any of that make this whole thing better, or does it all just make everything even worse? HMM.]

At least we have a ton of food, you know? And now I have a good friend to split everything with! Come on!

[Come, Ichimatsu. Awkwardly shuffle over to the bench with her, because this hug is going all the way to the table, baybee. At least she'll let up and just, like, sling an arm over his shoulders when they're finally sitting side-by-side. Progress, yeah? And check out the many plates of food she's made sure are all close at hand. Hell... yes...]