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Day of Hugging, All for Nothing [wide open]

Once everyone had had time to read her announcement, Starfire started preparing for the day. There were signs to hang, streamers to wave, and plenty of people to greet with her usual affection. Language would not be a barrier, so the signs simply consisted of drawings of two happy blobs coming together and embracing each other. Arrows below the pictures pointed any visitors to the right place in the city's park, where Starfire's cheerful calls could be heard. She floated above the crowd, that wide smile ever-present on her face.

"I welcome you all to our offering of friendship! Please join us!" She was not going to give up easily, no. "You do not need to embrace us or each other to participate today. Your kind words of support and open ears are more than enough, but I would like you to open your arms if you are able. Offer your affection to your friends and extend your kindness to new ones!"

That said, she pointed to the arrangement of signs attached to several big trees. One had a rather deformed picture of a smiling Starfire in front of it, and others were left blank for volunteers to draw their own pictures. Those wishing to receive hugs or friendship would walk through the appropriate tree to stand behind.

It was a simple setup, but one that she hoped would be effective. Love for everyone!

((Subthreads are up! Similarly-inclined volunteers can take their own hug tree, and everyone is welcome to visit any of the trees. Tags from Starfire will be sporadic while I am at school, so you may wish to thread with others at first.))

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Welcome one and all! Those who were happy to be here, embarrassed to be here, and unfortunately dragged here could all wander about the field, wondering just what the hyper alien girl could be thinking.

Behind the first tree was Starfire, eagerly anticipating greeting friends. She was making an attempt to calm herself, but there was no suppressing the happiness that ran through her at the thought. Whatever the problems were, she hoped she could ease their pain.

Sasami had seen the message Starfire had put out, but decided not to post to it. Not out of apathy, mind you, but she wanted to visit the tree. Spotting the giddy Starfire, she approached her and tapped her arm, a big smile on her face.

"Star-neesan!"

Zouichi didn't look particularly eager to hug anyone, but he was here, nonetheless. He was sure that many on the ship felt loneliness of some kind, separated from their worlds by an impassible expanse of space and time.

He'd brought Alan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/56712133@N04/5669471968/in/photostream) along, too, because Alan seemed to like meeting new people (the Doctor aside). The parrot was occupying himself with tugging a few strands of Zouichi's hair with his beak, but otherwise behaving.

Tap, tap. Who was there? Her head turned, eyes searched, and immediately her mouth stretched into a smile.

"Sasami!" Starfire nearly yelled, sweeping the girl straight into a hug. She didn't need to ask this time. "Welcome! I am very glad to see you. Is everything well?"

"Hello," Starfire greeted Zouichi, more reserved than usual. She had promised not to hug him, and so she did not, but all that excess energy went straight into the size of your smile.

"Your bird is beautiful," she cooed, unable to resist him. So colorful, so pretty. "Do they usually consume hair?"

"Oh!" Sasami yelped, Starfire catching her off guard. Laughing, she returned the hug. "Yes, everything's okay. I... just wanted to thank you for listening to me earlier."

She nuzzled up a bit closer to her, smiling wider. "I guess I needed someone to talk to."

"He is cute, isn't he?" As far as Zouichi was concerned, Alan was the best bird ever. For his parent, Alan regarded Starfire with some curiosity, cocking his head to the side to get a better look at her. "He doesn't eat it, but I think he likes people's hair. Especially Lash's."

"I'm the great wunderkind!" Alan said in a pretty dead-on imitation of Lash.

And there was an adorable kitty!

Or a Puppy!

Or a Lama!

Beastboy was offering as many kinds of cute animals as he could shift into for hugs and cuddles to sooth and support! Any requests?

Starfire shook her head firmly, squeezing Sasami close. "I was happy to listen to you, Sasami. Do not worry."

She's happy to hug her too, if her current actions are any indication. "Do you feel better?"

Starfire laughed, offering her fingers to gently pet the little bird. She hoped he did not bite, but it would be all right if it did. Her fingers were strong.

When the parrot...parroted a friend of theirs, she stared in wonder, balling her hands on her hips in mock-sternness. "No you are not! You do not have the hair of massiveness!"

Ah, she knew who this was! Starfire clapped her hands in delight, watching and waiting for the perfect animal to cuddle. "The kitten, the kitten!"

Always her first favorite.

Alan seemed to enjoy petting... and he didn't bite, although he did reach for her fingers with one of his feet. "Hair of massiveness!" Alan said agreeably. Boy, he was learning to say all sorts of things.

"Looks like I'm one of the first here," Zouichi said, looking around. "How's it been going?"

The kitten sprang into her arms cheerfully with the most adorable mew and purr nuzzling into her embrace affectionately.

Leave it to Starfire to offer an event that sounded like an Earth Hippie thought it up.

Cassie had decided to come, although not necessarily for the hugging. But she approved of an event intended to draw all those on board the ship together in a positive manner, so she had come with the intention of supporting the endeavor and to hopefully meet some of the others who had arrived at the event. She hoped dearly that things would go well today.

She walked slowly, clearly a bit nervous, but she had a welcoming smile on her face as she surveyed the area.

"Yes, I am. I think I have a better understanding of what I need to do..." Sasami said, nodding.

In return, her own arms wrapped around Starfire, hugging her as tightly as possible.

Starfire was absolutely delighted. She allowed his feet to curl around her finger, absolutely delighted. He was wonderful.

"It has been quiet, but that is all right. I do not need a large event to be happy. I only wish to assist those who ask."

Though she did hope more joined them, that would be wonderful. She kept peeking around the trees for signs of other arrivals. "I know that not all of us are well."

Starfire cooed at him, as always, happily scratching between his ears. When she'd had her fill of making cute noises, she offered a suggestion.

"Bigger! You are a wonderful small kitten, but there is more!"

"I am glad," Starfire said with a squeeze. "You will do well, and I will be cheering for you." It sure was great to see her smile again.

"Would you like to assist?" she offered, eyes taking on a mischievous tint.

"Oh, I'd love to!" Sasami said at Starfire's offer. "What do you need me to do, hmm?"

Alan knew when he was being admired, and it was like his favoritest thing ever. He preened in a manner that could only be described as 'extremely self-satisfied'.

Zouichi nodded. "I'm sure people will appreciate it. Or if they don't show up, you could always hunt them down."

He was sort of making it sound like setting ambushes. Hugging ambushes.

"I need you to join me in welcoming everyone!" Starfire flew about, looking quite excited. "You will be wonderful, do not worry."

Usually the idea of a hug festival would send Howard running for the hills (or possibly hiding under the bed), but he's made it a point to show up at social gatherings lately. He keeps to himself too much, and certain people have been getting worried.

Just watching Starfire makes him feel tired, though. How can someone be so peppy so consistently?

"So how many people have you hugged so far?"

Where was he this time?

Wakka had spent... several weeks... in a blitzball stadium.

Eventually he found his way out.

And then he wandered into a forest, somehow. He disliked this place.

Oh, wait there was a girl. Maybe she knew, uh... anything at all. Wakka decided to walk over to find out.

Much like a bloodhound, Howard can sense fear. Or, at least, he can get a good enough read on body language to pick up on a little social anxiety. Which, for all his casual demeanor, he's feeling a little of himself.

So he finds the nearest also-looking-nervous person and starts gravitating towards them.

"Hey. You new?"

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