Cha0s Gaming - Orion's Mansion

EasyThreads added AsaniDraws to the group. 04/02/2025 03:18

They all soon enter

*walking in with them. nervous af*

*Heading inside with Kai and Astra. Leaving Nyx and Orion outside to talk if they wish*

*looks to Orion.* So...uhm...*notices the sakura tree over the koi pond* Beautiful cherry blossom you got there.....heh....

Yeah, you, want to go see it? Or, should we get inside?

I'd love to go see it....Only ever saw them in pictures.....

*Taking a shower now and singing quietly in Japanese like he usually does. just vibing*

*Helping Sakura do a bit of quick cleanup and prep. they already had a welcome home surprise planned for Orion. now was good a time as any to execute it*

*quietly leading her over to it, then helping her down to the grass and sitting beside her* It's a nice place to sit and think. Something tells me there's a lot to think about. So, you starting to regret it yet?

Am I afraid of what he’ll do next? Yes… But do I feel even the slightest regret? No....Because, for better or worse, I’m placing all my trust in this leap of faith… maybe more than I should....*she says while staring at the falling sakura petals*

Well, I suppose we'll just have to make every moment worth all it can then won't we. After all, it's not like you have a choice in the matter.. *nudges her a little* Now come on, I did say they were a huge part of it, can't hide forever ya know... *stands up, offering her his hand*

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*takes his hand and smiles* Yeah

The two soon head for the Mansion. and As they step inside. Kai. Astra. and Sakura greet them. all three well dressed in a mix of modern and traditional Japanese attire. Heart shaped balloons and hanging lights dotting a few arches and along the walls. a large banner that says "Welcome Home!" with an all Japanese spread laid out in the kitchen on the table. a cake in the center of it all. red velvet. and a couple of paper lanterns illuminating overhead.

Well.... I missed you too, but all this? Really?

Well.. It was a special occasion for us. we wanted to do something particularly nice for you when you returned and.. well.. a themed welcome home party seemed like one of the best ideas... Now shush and come on over to the table before everything gets cold *She said. smiling and heading into the kitchen*

.....I'll be back. *leaves quickly*

But you just got.... *oh she's already gone* What the hell is going on here? Did we break her or something? First the shit with father, now she runs off after just getting here... Sorry, you guys worked hard on this, don't let me ruin it... Come one... let's see what's on the spread... *starts to look over the food*

On the table there's an assortment of traditional. Authentic Japanese food of almost every kind you can imagine. Including plenty of his particular favorites. the red velvet cake front and center amongst it all. surrounded by Different Mochi flavors. Strawberry, Matcha, Chocolate, Vanilla, Mango, Mint, And Banana. choices of fun refreshing drinks such as Herbal tea of all kinds. Some Various flavors of Nice cold Sago. and some sparkling water. each with a Small bottle of real blood next to it. Of course you have Hibachi. Soups of all sorts. Dumplings. Sushi. Kimchi. Etc. They had thought a lot about this. and clearly were prepared... and probably did a lot of shopping while out for it.

*overwhelmed and not sure where to start, just starts grabbing a few random things on a plate*

*comes back in*

04:12

*Looks over and sees her. and raises a brow* What are you wearing??

*hasn't noticed yet, too distracted*

*Helping him pick out a few things. noticing he's a bit unsure what to start with. suggesting a few of his usual favorites to start. and getting a few herself*

*Letting he and the ladies go first while getting himself a drink*

*gently takes his hand. trying to get him to notice but not wanting to be annoying or rude*

*Also noticing her outfit. and shrugging. It was close enough. she had to give her credit for trying at least. though. it also worries her.. that she may start trying a bit TOO Hard.*

04:21

Nyx. Why don't you go ahead and grab a drink? i'll get you a plate. and then you can choose what you'd like.

Yeah! Make yourself comfy!

*looks between them all. starting to curse herself out in her head for getting it wrong. or at least she thinks it's wrong judging by their looks*....Okay.....

*Smiling a bit. and taking a seat. having a sip of her Sago*

Oh, hey, thought we scared you off, look you got to try the.. *finally sees her and smiles at her attempt* Astra, you're about her size, would you mind seeing if you can't help her out a bit?

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*You could almost see stars in her eyes and she almost spills her drink getting up* WOOOO WARDROBE TRIP!! *Grabs Nyx's Hand and drags her to the room to start going through their big ass closet*

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*Couldn't help but snicker*

Whoa! Hey! I-- *sees all the pretty kimonos*.....wow.....

Oh we go ALL out when he says we can. It's great!!!!! *She said as she's rummaging through the walk-in Closet that almost puts barbie's to shame*

04:35

Well.. that and you never know when he's gonna rip one... so... best to have spares

They're beautiful....

*Just grabbing a bunch of random ones and practically throwing them into Nyx's Arms* All of these colors and combos would look great on you. go on. try them on!

*Sitting quietly at the table next to Orion. Kai just across from them*

Thanks.....*goes to try them on*\

*Being quiet*

*Eating a bit while clearly thinking about something*

*comes out of bathroom* (edited)

*Right next to her* Ta daaa!

*shyly waves* Does it look better?

It does, nicly done Astra.

*looks over. and smiles a bit* Very much so. *Turning back to her food to ignore the fact she's not wearing anything below.*

I do have a good taste in fashionnn~ *Returning to her seat and grabbing her food*

*grabs a plate of assorted sushi and.....* What in the multiverse is this? *picks up chopsticks*

Have you never used or.. SEEN Chopsticks before???

I haven't seen half of all this.....I only really eat european style foods......

Then it's a good thing we've prepared almost every kind of traditional and well known japanese dish... feel free to try small samples of everything first. and use a fork if you must.

How dreadfully boring.

I CAN TEACH HER!!!

I'm learning, okay?.....I just want to try and fit in....I threw on an old bathrobe!

05:06

*trying a California Roll* Also I think I love sushi....

Nyx.. Stop trying so hard. you can fit in by just being yourself. and take things slow. you don't need to go all in.. or out.. immediately.

05:07

So relax alright?

Everyone loves sushi, most just don't want to admit it so they can be "the outsider" or whatever.

Sushi is the best thing ever... *As she has a plate of mostly sushi*

*Enjoying bbq chicken skewers and hibachi*

*smiles a litte* Thank you....but....if I don't try to understand your culture and your interests, what does that make me?

A Newbie that has time to learn! Slowly... like she said. don't gotta go all in immediately! take your time and don't sweat it. then you'll just seem desperate and.. well.. less authentic.. Don't pretend to enjoy everything for his sake or ours. alright?

If it makes you feel better we do eat other stuff besides japanese. just not super often. and i also quite enjoy European once in awhile...

05:10

I particularly enjoy Italian..

My favorite is also Italian!

No way!

Girl's gotta have her pasta

Agreed. What's your favorite type? Fettucine? Penne?

I'd say bow-tie. It's just cute.

It is *he chuckles. smiling at her. then catching himself staring and clearing his throat* So.. Uh.. Liking the sushi? You should try some of the Miso soup..

I've tried miso soup before. I especially like it when they include the tofu

Tofu is so odd to me. but i like it sometimes. just not a favorite.

*Watching and listening to them. Glancing at Orion now and then to see how he's doing*

*Grabbing some sweet and sour chicken*

*shrugs* Eh. it's not for everyone

05:16

*grabs a small bowl of miso soup*

05:18

So what kind of stuff are you all into? I know everyone here likes Anime and Japan, but yknow. Besides that. Not that I hate that stuff, far from it. Just trying to get to know everyone more in depth. Yknow?

It's one of those things that, has potential, but not everyone can see it, the secret to tofu is, it takes on whatever flavor you introduce to it. It really doesn't have it's own, as for it's texture, it's mallable, you can make it hard, firm, like a steak, soft, squishy like a dumpling, you can infuse is, reduce it, steam it, boil it, bake it or fry it. It's very versitile. But it's only as good as the chef who knows how to handle it.

No wonder all the druids love it

They do????

Well.. I like Sitting under the sakura tree outside and reading. or just laying down and reflecting. letting my thoughts and worries melt away. i like to explore and travel to different places and realms. i enjoy swimming a bit. which. being a cat. i'm sure is odd. i enjoy practicing traditional japanese painting methods and Other arts and crafts. calligraphy. writing. among other things.

Oh! Cool! I...uhm......*mumbles*: Collect Crystals.... (edited)

Crystals are cool. how many have you got? *Like his mother. and also his father. he has great hearing*

*because she's a demigod, she summons her collection, which is in a large chest and it plops onto the floor* All these.....*opens the chest. inside is various crystals ranging from pure quartz to the rarest opal*

*His pupils dilate as he looks at all the shiny objects before him* Woahhh

05:29

You.. Have GOT To see my room....

*she giggles softly* My favorite is this one *shows her Sodalite*

I love it because it looks like the night sky with it's dark blue color and flecks of silver....

Love that interpretation. but to me it reminds me a bit of the ocean. the blue being the water. and the sandy color being.. well.. the sand.. very tranquil.

05:34

Have you ever collected seashells?

*Just looking between the two and glancing at orion and Sakura*

That's more Marina's thing.....

And Japanese is mostly our thing. and yet here you are giving it a try.. *He teased.* I'll be right back. excuse me. *as he gets up. gives a bow. and goes to his room quickly to grab something*

*now actually paying attention and has mostly stopped eating, wondering if she's taking an interest to get in his good graces being nice to his son? Or is more interested in the son*

He's nice. Sakura is his mom, right?

*Thinking: "I'm RIGHT Here!!! and how do you not see a resemblance????"* No. Astra is. *She said. with the smallest hint of Sarcasm*

*Snickering*

Hey!...Don't be like that....I'm still trying to adjust yknow....

Don't let them mess with you too hard. He's just a clone, we keep the spares in the basement in case of defects.

Now you've gone and given our top secret operation away..

Well, at least if this one messes up you have more?....

Why? Want one?

NO!

*Coming back holding something and kneeling next to Nyx. Holding out a Conch shell to her* Hold it up to one of your ears. you can hear the waves of the ocean in it. if you listen closely.

*takes it and holds it to her ear*.....I don't hear anything.

Keep listening... Wait... have you.. ever heard the ocean?

....The ocean has sounds?

It does.

*shrugs* Haven't been to a beach, so...

WE SHOULD HAVE A BEACH DAY

*chuckles* We don't have to

*Deep inhale* **WE MUST**

Uhm....okay

*Going to grab a quick mochi for dessert before going to wash he, Astra, and Sakura's Dishes*

*gathering a plate of szeshuan chicken while trying to figure out how to use chopsticks. she's trying, but it's not working for her*

*On his way back. he noticed. and came around. leaning over her shoulder a bit* May i help?.. (edited)

*looks over* Oh! Sure!

*He chuckles and places his hands over hers. showing her where to position her fingers. and demonstrating with his own how to grip things with them. picking up a sushi roll* Alright. now you try

Super easy when you get the hang of it! The finger placement is just a bit wonky at first! you'll get it.

*copies his exact movements and picks up the chicken* Aha! Thank you, Kai!

*sets his plate down, looks at Sakura and Astra, giving them a signal they should join him, and then leaves Nyx there with Kai*

*Claps softly* Well done!

*Also clapping* See! Knew you could do it- *She looked over and saw him get up. then stood* Be right back! Help yourself to as much as you can handle. there's plenty! *She said before hurrying after him*

*Following now also. behind Astra*

Huh. wonder where they're going. oh well. *He goes to get another drink. and then comes back. sitting back down at the table* Well while we wait for them i guess. have you watched many movies or shows? What types are you into?

I really like shows like Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall, and The Owl House. Deep lore heavy mystery stuff with a fantasy edge.....

There's anime shows like that i'd love to show you sometime. or.. they could.. show you.. uhm.. anyway.. Those are all good ones.

06:01

I've thought about cosplaying Hunter or King from the owl house but i kinda thought it might look a bit silly on me.

You'd rock King.

You think so?

I know so! Though King is more of a wolf? Probably gonna have to make that tail look fluffier *chuckles*

easy! Just gotta blow dry it constantly for a few days or bring a towel with me everywhere i go! Poofs right up! *he laughed*

*In the room with Astra and Orion. sitting on the bed* Everything alright love?

Think they're more into each other. She was supposed to be here, to get closer to me, to bond with you girls, but, she's stuck to Kai like glue. Don't know whether to strangle the kid or pat him on the back.

*laughs* That'd be one way

Oh.. Well that's fair.. but think about it... Have we ever seen him this talkative with or open to anyone? I find it so relieving he's finally found someone who at least brings him a little out of his shell and seems to understand him... just.. unfortunate circumstances... Maybe you should talk to him?. *Massaging his ears a little. giving them gentle rubs. and playing with the tips. since she enjoys doing it*

It is awkward and not the best time i don't think. i'm worried about how either of you would feel if she chose the other. quite a pickle huh? *on his other side resting against his shoulder*

06:10

But who knows? They could just be friends!.... right?...

Yep. and honestly you'd make a pretty good looking Amity.. i can imagine the dyed hair on you.

I already have purple tips! *she chuckes, then notices they left*....oh....I uhm...I should check on them....You good here? *stands up*

Pfft you kidding? I'll be fine. go on. i'll clean stuff up.

*smiles before going into the room*

You have a point, and i'm happy for him, just... *sighs* I don't know... seems like I don't know much of anything anymore..... *flops down on his back and stares up at the ceiling*

*Turns when she hears the door open* Oh hey Nyx!! What's up?

Happy for who?....

06:15

What's going on?

Nothing..... how's things going with Kai? *lights a cigarette and blows the smoke to the ceiling*

I've never seen him so talkative before. what's your secret? *She teased*

He's nice and all, but I came to try and get to know *you*! But you left....I didn't do anything, we just get along well.

Trust me. if you knew Kai like we do. you'd know that's a BIG Deal... aaand i have a feeling he might actually just like you.

Basically. things happen. some people have chemistry. some don't. just go with the flow. i don't think any of us would be against it if you both did start to pursue something.

either way we're glad you came! hope you've enjoyed it so far!

I don't know...I was just trying to be friendly.....

Well, he does take a liking to you, that's for sure, question is, where is that going to go. Look Nyx, i'm not going to lie, I was hoping this works out, but if you and he end up together, honestly, I can't say I'd blame him, you're great, or you either for that matter.

I don't know what will happen....and even if I did end up with him, you wouldn't be upset?....

Didn't say that, just that I wouldn't blame either of you.

Given the circumstances of course it would sting a little for awhile. But eventually it'll get better. As long as everyone is happy in the end..

*holding Orion's hand*

06:45

And of course..on good terms.

Enough about that....Come on, I came to spend time with you....

*Looking at Orion. Clearly unsure what to do. But ultimately. She takes Astra's hand. And without a word. Leads her out of the bedroom. Leaving he and Nyx to talk or whatever for now. Deciding to go out to the tree for awhile.*

*Waving bye and blowing Orion a kiss while being dragged away*

*Watching them walk out. A bit confused. But otherwise I bothered while he's watching anime in the living room. Having already taken down the decorations and put leftovers away and cleaned up*

*lays beside him since he's still laying there smoking at the ceiling. not touching him or anything, just....laying there....*

Orion?....

Yeah?

Are you...okay?

Should I not be?

I never said that....

So I should be?

I didn't say that either....Look, I didn't mean to upset you, I was just trying to be nice to your family....

I get it, But at the same time, I can't deny what I see either. Guess we'll see where the lines are drawn as they get drawn.

I guess....In the mean time, we could do something together? Nothing sexual, I should add. The girls don't want me to until everything is sorted out first....

Maybe just call it a night? It has been a long day. Get with the girls, they'll set up the guest room, if that's their wish, i'll be here when they're done... Goodnight Nyx.

Alright....Goodnight....*leaves the room*

Nyx went to find the girls. Passing Kai on the way who pointed her to their whereabouts. Once there. She talked to them a bit before they all went back inside. Astra making her one more cup of Herbal tea before bed while Sakura prepared the guest room. Afterwards. They made sure she settled in. Before Joining Orion in their room. Snuggling up to him. And heading to bed. Kai stayed up awhile longer. But eventually he also called it a night.