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Starfire ([personal profile] starbolts) wrote in [community profile] trans_92011-08-04 08:02 pm

Enchanted Aquatica---the Prom [WIDE OPEN Y'ALL]

The day had finally arrived for her big event, and Starfire couldn't be happier---or more nervous, actually. She was certainly not an expert on the inner workings of a prom, but it couldn't be too terribly complicated, right? As long as the people could eat, dance, and talk, it should be a reasonable success.

With that in mind, her decorations sprung from her mind into the large dome all around her, transforming a grey Sensorium into a beautiful underwater world, one with clear waters and free from the possibility of a shark attack.

The first change was the scent of the air, shifting into the comforting salty scent of the seas. Then the ground beneath her feet became a hardened sandstone, maintaining the gritty texture while remaining easy to walk upon---except for the smooth dance floor, of course. The grey dome transformed into a flowing bluish-green, rippling all around with fish of all colors passing in the background. Some of the 'sky' faded into a violet tone over the dance floor, lit by glowing circular lights in every color. Suspended in midair, they almost looked like motionless fireflies, though they sometimes swayed in tune with songs.

Tables arose from coral in all colors, rising from the ground and twisting to provide a flattened surface on the very top---rounded ones for guests, and long tables off to the side containing shell-bowls of food. Chairs were large floating clam shells with well cushioned interiors, some large enough to hold two people. More comfortable spongy places to sit were also littered across the area, notably by the large shell-shaped enclosure that was the promised swimming pool. It too was lit by the floating lights, providing what she hoped was a romantic atmosphere.

Finally, the glowing stage above the dance floor couldn't help but attract attention with its chairs. Six royal thrones and one plush chair of all colors directly in the middle rested in the back of the stage, leaving the front open for announcements. Just off to the side of the stage stood the DJ's table, with even that machine painted to match the soft underwater glow of the scenery.

Everything finally seemed pleasing to Starfire. With one last change, dressing herself in the formal attire of the prom, she sent out the signal to everyone and waited. She hoped they would have a wonderful time.

[identity profile] piggyback-ride.livejournal.com 2011-09-09 03:09 am (UTC)(link)
"Well..." she trailed off. "I suppose if I'm manipulating a portion of someone else's mind (such as placing myself in their memory) the effect of the babbleroar is reduced. It takes a giant potion of concentration to do such a thing and even more focus to override what you remember so that I not only (quote, unquote) 'exist' there, but also that the environment reacts to my (psi)presence. "

[identity profile] seesbosscrotch.livejournal.com 2011-09-09 05:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe it's just all that concentration that helps?" He'd perked up a little though. "Well! You are welcome to any of my memories anytime that might help you! Though I'd advise not using the ones with Yogg'Saron, the Lich King, or... actually there's a lot of them you probably wouldn't want to use," he said after a moment's reflection.

[identity profile] piggyback-ride.livejournal.com 2011-09-10 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
"Possibly! Seems like you have quite a lot of detrimental memories (ouch!) stored up there, so it would be beneficial to us both for you to ah, choose wisely what I should and shouldn't peek into (I'm just thinking...). I'd hate to find myself, well, mindfucked by taking a glance at some antediluvian, starspawn horror!"

[identity profile] seesbosscrotch.livejournal.com 2011-09-11 06:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, it takes a minute or so of looking at it before your mind snaps," Mar said matter-of-factly. "It's really the crushing tentacles you have to be worried about in the short term. But I have good memories aplenty! After all, we're making one right now," he said with a wink.

[identity profile] piggyback-ride.livejournal.com 2011-09-14 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"My, well thanks for the forewarning. I'll make sure to avoid the tentacles as well, so it doesn't turn into your standard, raunchy, schoolgirl anime where they meet an interesting end at the hands (or ah, appendages, as it were) of a salacious tentacled beast."

She was pretty sure he had no idea what she meant, and that was probably for the best.

"But you're right! I'd be interested in knowing just what someone like you considers a 'good memory worth keeping'."

[identity profile] seesbosscrotch.livejournal.com 2011-09-16 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
No, he had no idea what naughty things she was referring to... though he filed that away for later discussion. "Good memories worth keeping, huh? Well, besides this... there was that time I made dinner for you in Hydroponics... and there was that time we talked forever out on the Obs deck..." He arched his eyebrows slyly, then affected surprise. "Oh, but I guess you're IN those memories already, so it might be awkward for you to visit them!"

He so wants her to blush.

More seriously, he continued, "Hard-won victories, and those quiet moments stolen in the midst of everything. Those are what I like most."

Actually, that WAS an oddly-serious answer from him.

[identity profile] piggyback-ride.livejournal.com 2011-09-19 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
He'll have to try just a little bit harder.

"Oh my, someone's trying to be a Cassanova (or a Don Juan, you shameless flirt)? And yes, just a (tiny) bit strange to jump into memories I remember quite clearly!"

Still, she smiled, even if it was half-filled with amusement at his words. "I do admire your answer, though. I'm quite the (unspoken) fan of 'hard work' (admittedly, there's not much more to do in space!). So I imagine sitting on the sidelines during one of those victories would be akin to watching a period piece. With magic. Interesting."

[identity profile] seesbosscrotch.livejournal.com 2011-09-19 06:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Trying too hard is... well, trying too hard! Besides, persistence can achieve what volume can't, sometimes. "I will assume those things that you think I am involve charming lovely ladies, in which case, yes! I am specifically attempting to charm a lovely lady. It's harder than most things I do, I have to admit. Though I suppose I'd know if I failed if you ran off to say hello to the casters." Although most things he tried to keep the attention of usually elected to do that with their fists or weapons...