[The bar seems to be as noisy as ever. At least that was the same. A very tall, dark-haired man is loitering just inside the building, standing with his arms crossed and a rather unenthused expression on his face. Rather than his typical ninja outfit or casual wear, Kurogane is wearing an attempt at “formal,” with a black dress shirt and black pants. It’s not much different from how he normally looks, but he’s uncomfortable in it anyway. There’s a gleam of silver from one of the overhead lights reflecting off of the metal of his left hand.]

Where the hell is he? [he grumps to himself, thinking of the pirate he had been living with since that stupid incident that turned him into a child. It was more convenient than anything, really, and he never got around to leaving.

If Kid made the ninja feel like a fool on that auction stage just so he could further embarrass him at the bar tonight though, he was getting his ass kicked!! v___v Show up on time, dammit.]

((ooc: Just a note, I'm outta town and will be back to reply either around 1am EST or tomorrow!))

[A podium and stage, decorated with pink and red, has been set up outside the shelter. Here's where the action happens...!]


[Everyone who wants to RP out their auction should make a comment here, describing what they're wearing and how they're feeling/acting in the comment. Don't say anything. You may optionally add context relative to the timing of the bidding, like mention that he's impatient for character X to go up, or is weirded out because character Y just bought someone else and she was supposed to buy him, or is anxious because she's the first one up there, etc.

[Then Minako responds with patter commentary, attempting to sell your character based on what she knows/has been told. She will put [Bidding] in the subject line. Respond to Minako's comments to bid. Just like in a real auction, the bid that is the highest or the fastest will be the one accepted!

[Please go up in increments of no more than 300 sentis at a time, and remember that 1500 sentis is a reasonable price for a date. Indicate in bold in brackets if you have OOC plans, like, "[He was confident he would win]" or "[She was starting to worry she didn't have enough cash]" or "[The thought of losing didn't even cross his mind]". It is common courtesy not to interfere with established plans; if you want to do something else, talk to the mun whose intentions interfere with yours.

[But try not to choreograph things too extensively. You have the right to decide what you want to happen to your character, but it's fun to let these things be spontaneous, and you don't have the right to tell other people their characters aren't allowed to do something IC just because it interferes with your extensively scripted plans.

[Minako will declare the winner of each auction, largely at her discretion, and then the bidding will be over.

[People may also start their own threads off the original comment with the biddee with subject lines like [Before the Bidding] or [After the Bidding] to interact with the person up for auction. Try not to do post-bidding threads until after the bidding is concluded -- for obvious reasons!]

Sellin' and buyin' people is in pretty damn bad taste. Guess it's justifiable since it's just for a date, huh? Still, surprising that our warden's lettin' it happen considering the kinds of behaviour it could encourage.

[A pause, and then a chuckle, because something being in bad taste hadn't stopped him before--]

Anyone who doesn't feel like participatin' can feel free to pass their auction money my way.

[a rustle, a snap then-] HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!~ [the sparkles may not be your imagination and Minako beams into the camera]

Hey everyone!~ As all you cuties might very well know, and if you don't well now you do, today is the date auction! Sentience has given me and C.C. the authority to run this fantastical event and - of course - what's a fantastical event without some fantastical people to be there?

IN OTHER WORDS - [whips out a rather formidable LIST and waves it just long enough for you to glimpse at some of the names already written.] It's sign up time! Everyone who would like to be biddee please respond to this message, and your name will be added to the list.

Remember, for those who sign up there are some requirements. 1! You must come in costume or dress or something just very pretty. 2! Biddees are allowed to become bidders if they so choose to. 3! THE DATE MUST BE DONE.

[and here she gives a rather devious smile] Those on the list that are...less than enthused will get a friendly nudge from our very own captain of the defense force, Gino Weinberg~ And of course, anyone who would like to...volunteer others are welcome to do so! The event will be announced by Sentience later today!

Hope to see everyone there!~

( OOC )

[After her talk with Sora about siblings and friends, she started thinking about how lucky she was to be in Marina considering what Suzkau had told her.]

Um, hello, Sentience? Are you listening? I wasn't sure how to contact you after your morning greeting. Maybe there isn't a way...

Oh, but if you are listening, I was wondering if it might be possible for you to bring someone else here. I'm sure he could probably have some of the same crimes you listed for me. You'd know best what they might be.

His name is Clovis. He's my brother. [And if she can be here when she shouldn't be, then maybe he can to?]

[It’s pretty late to be climbing a tree, isn’t it? Yes, it is. Yet that’s exactly what mini-Kurogane is doing: climbing to the very top of the biggest tree he could find. It’s not that tall, really, but it’s still pretty far up for the little ninja. If you’re walking under it, sorry, you might get pegged by a broken twig or two as he shuffles around up there.]

I can’t see anything from here! [Disappointed whine.] I hope Mother is alright.. I wanted to bring her fish...... Father's going to be mad at me. [Hear the intense :( in his voice.]

[Damn that pirate and his tricksy ways!
Having snuck down from his room, Kurogane (now much, much tinier but otherwise looking exactly the same as he always did) is waiting around in the first floor common room and looking pretty grumpy about it. He rubs at his forehead - who knew creasing your eyebrows so much could hurt? His kid body wasn't used to making all of the sour expressions that adult!Kurogane constantly wore.]

For the love of God and everything holy, everyone stop talking... [ woobsob ]

[Kurogane is in the library.
Tucked up against a shelf of books in between a row of art history and something-or-other, the tall ninja looks deceptively small with his legs folded beneath him and his face shoved in a book. As is typical of him, he’s wearing all black. The hideously bright clothing Fai had brought him remains untouched back in his apartment only because he keeps waiting for the mage to show up and tease him with it. Stupid, really.
Blood red eyes are focused intently on the pages of the comic book he’s reading. Though he looks distracted, he’s still pretty aware of his surroundings (except when a great battle scene occasionally draws him in). It wouldn’t do to let his ninja intuition rust just because he was indulging in a secret pleasure, after all.
Any beings with superhuman senses ought to be able to smell the distinctive scent of blood in the air around the dark ninja, as his troublesome robotic arm is still giving him hell where it connects to his shoulder. As irritating and painful as it might be, however, Kurogane is determined to ignore the problem.]

((responses will vary depending on who catches him geeking out))

[Xion's poking around the store, looking at the assortment of swimsuits and summer clothes. Excited Xion is excited. Not only is she going to the beach with her friends, Sentience is throwing them a party. And Axel isn't trying to avoid her anymore. Score. Hopefully he'll show up soon.]

[OOC:It's like a generic shower thread! Only with less naked! Kinda. Tag Xion if you want, or just mosey about with your own peeps.♥]

[When Bakura tries to leave the hospital he is intercepted by a bot. Having only been told that Sentience was a robot, and nothing more, he thinks that perhaps this is him, and obediently follows it as it brings him to the Education Center. He glances around the room, before he turns back to the bot that is now leaving.]

Wait! Sentience? I need to speak with you!

[The bot leaves anyways, leaving Bakura behind in a room full of strangers.]

This bites..

[Even the usually cheerful pirate isn't his happy self today; while being in chains wasn't something new for him, having his fire taken away again was seriously eating at his mind. When had this place figured out about sea stone (which could take away his powers) and why the hell did it suddenly get pissed off and chain everyone up? Clearly, he should start paying better attention to the radiowaves.

Right now, however, he was more concerned with taking care of his younger brother. The idiot might do something stupid(er than normal) with his powers gone as well. He kept a close eye on Luffy up until they were ushered into the showers. Then Ace lost sight of him.]

OOOII! LUFFY!! DON'T PICK UP THE SOAP!!

[Which is why Ace immediately had his hands cupped over his mouth as he shouts his warning through the bathing room. Sorry about your ringing ears, everyone.]

[One Eustass Kid is currently inside the club, leaning back in a chair with his boots kicked up on a table. The glass he holds is undoubtedly filled with some sort of alcoholic beverage, regardless of the fact that it's still early on in the day]

In case it hasn't been announced, booze is back on the menu.

Oi. Kurogane.