Doki Doki Vaikuntha Club (Act 1)

[peninhand]

Who: Anyone signed-up for the plot!
When: July 27th
Where: Curti Center
What: Monika's opened a literature club and the members have to share a poem together for this event. It can be embarrassing, but there's nothing to lose!
Warnings/Notes: No warnings whatsoever! Listen to this track to enhance your poem sharing experience.

Comments

[modelcivilian]

[Adrien's a little surprised that Papyrus thinks it's good. It makes his face a little red to receive praise.]

Thanks, Papyrus. I originally considered another poem like before, but... I don't know, I couldn't get in the mood for writing something romantic.

[einspine]

[He rubs his neck, nodding all the same. It sounds... tricky. Granted, he knows so little about romance it's hard to say for sure.]

I IMAGINE ROMANTIC WRITING IS SOMETHING THAT CAN'T BE FORCED. AFTER ALL, SUCH LITERATURE MUST COME FROM THE HEART! A PLACE OF TRUE PASSION.

THOUGH I DO HOPE YOUR MOOD HASN'T BEEN TOO UNPLEASANT OVERALL.

[modelcivilian]

[Quickly, Adrien shakes his head.]

Not at all! I miss some people from home - a few more than others - but I like having more freedom here and getting the chance to meet everyone I have.

[einspine]

AH, SO YOU LOOK AT THE GLASS HALF FULL. GOOD, GOOD! AND ADMITTEDLY, I DO THINK THIS PLACE DOES HAVE ITS PERKS. THE SKY, THE SPACE, THE SHEER DIVERSITY IN LOCATIONS!

[Still, the comment about freedom is an interesting one. Given what he saw in Adrien's memory...]

BUT WAS IT DIFFICULT? ADJUSTING TO ALL THE FREEDOM, THAT IS.

[modelcivilian]

[He nods, glad Papyrus gets it... and he too thinks back on the memory his friend saw.]

It was. I'm used to everything being on a schedule, things being changed last minute, having to stay inside, disappointing my father... feeling like there's nothing I can do... [He pauses, shakes his head before he sinks and puts on a smile.] It's much better.

[einspine]

[Oh... That's. Hrm.

He folds his arms, bony brow creased. That does sound rather unfortunate.]

BUT WHY THE STRICT ROUTINE? I UNDERSTAND THAT IT'S A WAY TO DIVIDE TIME EFFICIENTLY, BUT AT THE SAME TIME, YOU SHOULD STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES.

WHICH YOU DO HERE, OF COURSE. AND THAT'S GOOD! GREAT, EVEN.

[modelcivilian]

I don't know. At first, it wasn't so bad, but then came home schooling, extracurricular activities, practicing, more tutoring sessions... and then he began to insist the world was too dangerous.

I like having my own choices here. Shiro and Hunk don't mind helping me if I'm unsure or might get in trouble.

[einspine]

[Wowie. That sounds... busy. Very, very busy. He rubs his neck at the whole dangerous comment. While he was fortunate to have some luxury of freedom, he'd been doted on in the past by Undyne.

Still, the contrast sounds good. Very good!]

WOWIE. EVEN AS A WORKAHOLIC, THAT SOUNDS VERY, VERY EXHAUSTING. I APPLAUD YOUR PERSEVERANCE!

AND IT'S CERTAINLY GOOD THAT YOU'RE WITH COMPANIONS WHO TRUST YOU TO MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES. HONESTLY, I THINK IT'S IMPORTANT TO HAVE THAT FREEDOM, OTHERWISE YOU WON'T MAKE MISTAKES. AND MISTAKES, AS FRUSTRATING AS THEY ARE, ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF GROWING UP.

[modelcivilian]

Well, I didn't want to disappoint anyone... [But just talking about everything was mentally exhausting.]

Yeah... Now, if only my father could understand that.

[einspine]

[Ah... Parental struggles. That does sound tricky. Admittedly, Papyrus is less versed than others might be. Nonetheless...]

AH. HAVE YOU... TALKED TO HIM ABOUT IT?

[He pauses, then quickly adds-]

OH! BUT IF THAT'S TOO PERSONAL, I UNDERSTAND.

[modelcivilian]

It's fine... And honestly, I've tried, but it hasn't worked.

[einspine]

HMM... I'D SAY KEEP TRYING, BUT I SUPPOSE THAT WOULD ONLY MATTER IF HE ARRIVED HERE.

BUT! IF HE DID, KNOW THAT I, THE GREAT PAPYRUS, WOULD DO MY BEST TO SUPPORT YOUR FREEDOM!

[He brings a hand to his chest, expression a bit firmer than usual. He believes in you, Adrien!]

[modelcivilian]

If he appeared here, I'd be worried about him...

... But, thanks Papyrus.

[Because he might want to stay with his father for a bit... only to make sure everything would be okay.]