[closed] i've been staring at the edge of the water

[oathkeeper]

Who: Sora & Friends
When: When these threads happen
Where: Where these threads happen
What: A catch all log for the month of September. Closed threads found inside. If you would like to plot something with Sora you can catch me over at the cr meme here!
Warnings: TBA

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[oathkeeper]

[The quick chatter and the way she so animately talks reminds him a lot of Selphie. Right up to the guilty-cheer she tries to use to make up for things.]

Huh? Uh-huh! I'm okay, thanks to everyone who tried to help me! It was some awesome team effort.

[He just doesn't want her to feel like she didn't do something to help? She probably did! Even if Sora doesn't know the details.]

But that's great to hear that you're doing good so far, Rikku! [He grins.] And that means we're working together today. Are you ready to help me wrangle some kids?

[al_bhed]

[If you were to ask Rikku, she would deny the guilty-cheer 110%. However, she's really, really obvious with it.

Luckily for both of them, Sora is also happy to focus on the positive. There are kids to care for!]

Yeah, I'm ready!

[She punches her first into her hand to demonstrate her enthusiasm.]

It's my first day, so I'm not really sure what it is we're expected to do other than keep them company. Are we cooking for them or anything?

[oathkeeper]

[Luckily Sora has her covered here too!]

I was thinking we could teach them to bake some cookies! And little Nia doesn't know how to tie her shoes so she might need someone to help her with that. There's a couple of boys who are really bored so I was thinking we could set up a game of tag with them! Just to get some of their energy out before they start chewing things.

[Monster kids, eh.]

What should we do first?

[al_bhed]

[You're the best, Sora!]

I say let's start with tag, since chewing things wouldn't be good for their teeth or the things. Then we can wind down with cookies and tying shoes.

[If she had to be totally honest, cookies as a snack after running around sounds pretty awesome to her. She's sure the kids will agree. Everyone's a winner!]

Let's round up the troops and get started! You recruit over that way. [She points to indicate the direction she means.] And I'll grab the other side. We'll get those boys and anyone else who wants in tired soon enough!

[oathkeeper]

Sure, that sounds like a great plan! Let's get started!

[Rikku is great to work with already! They already have a perfect game plan to help these kids get some energy out and have some fun while doing it.

Sora gives her a confident salute before he runs off to gather his gaggle of kids for the game. Once he returns he's got about six children following at his heel ready to place one big game of Tag.]

Alright, how'd you make out? I think we can use the entire yard for this. That tree over there can be the time out spot if anyone needs a rest.

[He grins at his kids.]

[al_bhed]

[Rikku and Sora are definitely riding the same wavelength. Today is going to be a good day.

When all is said and done, Rikku's able to gather five children. Four of them are eager to play, while the youngest--who is maybe three or four--insists on being the referee. As far as Rikku can tell, that job mostly entails clinging to her bear (or Rikku's skirts) and watching intently. It'll have to do.]

I didn't get as many as you, but I have a good group. Peggy here is going to watch. Peggy, why don't you go over by the time out tree so you can see everything?

[The little girl nods, then sprints to the tree, sits down in a graceless flop, squeezes her bear, and gives Rikku a grin. Perfect.]

Ready, everyone? Who wants to be It first?

[oathkeeper]

[In the end it probably won't matter all that much about how many kids are on each team. They're young so it's going to just be one big mess of running children playing tag together anyway.

One of the kids shoots his hand straight upwards. Sora grins and points at him.]

Alright, you! Everyone else? Get ready to scatter on the count of three! ... One! ... Two!

[The kids start to chatter and giggle!]

Three!!

[And they all go running in all directions with bright laughter. Don't think Sora won't join in too. He jumps into the fray of things as well, his rabbit muscles serving him well!]

Let's go!!

[al_bhed]

[Similarly, Rikku has no intentions of sitting out and playing Adult in this situation. There's a game to be played! She's not as nimble as Sora since she's lacking in the rabbit muscles department, but she's quick enough on her feet to avoid being tagged.

Well, until one of the kids has the bright idea to jump down on her from a tree.]

"Tag! You're it!"

[Of course, this causes the pair of them to fall to the ground in a giggling pile of limbs. Rikku wheezes something out about the tactics being unfair between laughs, but the kid is already wriggling away and getting back on his feet to run off.

The other kids circle around--careful to keep their distance--while they wait to see what Rikku's going to do. Once she's to her feet, she spins slowly to address them as a group as she makes exaggerated claws with her hands.]

I'm gonna GETCHA!

[The children squeal and start running, and Rikku starts chasing in turn. The only one she pursues with any serious intent is Sora. To run down a child just seems mean.]

[oathkeeper]

[It's a wonderful flurry of activity! Sora is a rabbit full of laughter as they run around and tag and tickle kids in a playful and sweet round of tag. Although it ends up being less of a game of tag and more of a game of just everyone running around and giggling as they all try to catch each other. The kids are equally delighted with both Rikku and Sora as they run around with them, letting them pull and jump on Sora as they please as well. After all, they're just little kids. So no need for any harsh rules or regulations. Just have fun!

When it's all said and done Sora collapses on the grass with a happy huff, his rabbit ears wiggling as he stretches out. Two of the kids flop down right on top of him with a laugh and Sora grins.]

Ahaha! Good job, guys! You caught me!

[The game is over now as the kids start to wind down under the gentle light of the sunset.]

Thanks for helping me today, Rikku. You're pretty great at this. Ever think about picking up a job here too? The orphanage always needs the help.

[al_bhed]

[Like the children and her work partner for the day, Rikku is happily worn out once tag wraps up. She flops down next to Sora on the grass and stretches her arms and shoulders a bit.]

Whew! I haven't run around like that in a long time. Feels good.

[She has to admit, it's nice to be surrounded by this kind of chaotic childhood energy.]

I didn't realize that the orphanage offered jobs instead of just occasional volunteering. I'll have to talk to the people in charge about it. Suits me better than the stints I've worked so far, anyway.

[oathkeeper]

Yeah, you should check it out! With all of the stuff that happened in Dorchacht before there's a lot of kids here without families so it's really nice when people can keep coming around, you know?

[Volunteering is nice but having a routine here is even better for these kids. And Rikku seems pretty suited for it if she's interested!]

Either way, thanks for helping me and the kids out today. It was a lot of help!

gonna wrap things up here! :)

[al_bhed]

You're welcome! I'm glad to help, and it was fun!

[Rikku pulls herself up and dusts herself off.]

I'm going to go take care of this whole 'I want to work here full time' thing before I forget. I'll see you soon!

[With a wave, Rikku trots inside to offer her services on a more regular basis.]

[oathkeeper]

Sure thing! See you later, Rikku!

[And off Sora goes to finish his daily tasks up too!]