[Action] Backdated to during the homecoming dance

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

[Ariel had peeked in on the dance. It looked like a lot of fun! But somehow it just made her a bit homesick. So many people... She'd never been to a dance where her father wasn't presiding before. Where her sisters and her didn't sing and Sebastian didn't get knocked into the salad and Flounder showed her all the latest moves-

And. There was only one person she wanted to dance with anyways. It was sort of silly searching for his face when she knew it wasn't there. So instead she decided to do something she'd been wanting to do for a while. With everyone at the dance surely she couldn't get in trouble! Right?

Standing on the railing in the main lobby, Ariel took a breath before diving into the water below. Such a big fountain, who couldn't resist swimming in it! Of course she had her dress on, it seemed silly changing her clothes just to have fun in the water and apparently according to little mermaid laws of physics full length dresses can't drag you down so who knows. Coming back up after she hit water she laughed and spread her arms out.

She'd really missed this.]

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[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[Japan was never one for social get togethers. He had poked in, taken some pictures, and left just as quickly. Really, why had he worn a suit just to take pictures like that...

He didn't quite want to go to his room when he knew it was shared. So he had planned on a walk around Garden, but he hadn't expected to see Ariel. Let alone Ariel in the fountain.

He paused mid-tie-loosening and stared.]

...Ah, Ariel-san...?

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

[Oh. Well. PARTY CRASHED. Brb flailing and splashing around what is he doing out here. Okay once she's done half drowning in surprise she will push her bangs out of her face and look up.]

J-Japan?

[Awkward... Maybe... if she acts like... this is natural, sure...]

H-hi!

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He's never sure what's normal with you, Ariel... Anyway he walks over a bit.]

Ah... hello. [A pause, a bow, and more staring.]

Forgive me if this is too blunt, but... what are you doing?

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

Um... uh...

[Treading water over here, yep.]

What does... it look like I'm doing?

[ANSWER FOR HER SHE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO LIE sob]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...

It appears Ariel-san is swimming in the fountain. [Yup that seems pretty clear]

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

... ... ...

[MIGHT AS WELL JUST GO ALL THE WAY WITH THIS:]

The pool's really small.

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[He just facepalms. And then lowers her hand and gives her a look.]

Ah, the fountain is not for swimming in... In fact, I am not sure how clean that water is at all. I do not want to give Ariel-san a detention, so I suggest you step out of it.

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

... ... ...

[Totes crossing her arms in the water THAT IS NOT HOW YOU ASK FOR THINGS JAPAN.]

There's no rule against fun.

[SHE CHECKED sdl;akfj]

Besides. Everyone's at the dance. It'll be alright... You should come in too!

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

That is true, but it is a fountain...

[THAT'S JUST... WHY ARE YOU IN THERE... And frowning.]

Ah, no. I am not dressed for swimming, and as I said earlier... That is a fountain.

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

What's the difference?

[WATER IS WATER SHE DOES NOT UNDERSTAND...]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

...A fountain is... ah, I am not sure if explaining will help any.

[Offering her a hand sob]

Please step out of there.

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

... ... ...

[Blowing up her bangs, but taking that hand. DO YOU REALLY WANT HER TO COME OUT JAPAN THESE CLOTHES ARE PROBABLY SORT OF SEE THROUGH WHEN WET...]

[asideglance.livejournal.com]

[SOBBING. He will just, glance away in embarrassment as he helps her out, and then immediately put his jacket over her. Sob decency please...]

Isn't it a bit late to be swimming?

[yellowzippers.livejournal.com]

[Selphie had forgotten something in her dorm and was scurrying back. It was not really important since she forgot what it was as soon as she sees a red-headed girl floating in the fountain]

Booyaka! What are you doing in the fountain? You are getting your pretty dress all soggy!

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

[brb half-drowning in surprise]

Ummm... um... ah...




...Taking a bath?

[That sounds logical surely!]

[yellowzippers.livejournal.com]

But its all cold!

[gumbogifted.livejournal.com]

[The Homecoming dance had sounded nice, and though it seemed as if everyone was in attendance, no matter what they did in the Garden, Tiana ... wasn't. She had helped prepare some dishes, and let those hired serve them and then just disappeared. Not even speaking a word.

It sounded like a wonderful dance -- and it looked to be, too, from what she had seen! -- but she just didn't feel like attending. The reason wasn't work, like it would've been a couple of months ago, but a much deeper longing for her husband. He was the life of the party more often then not, the one who she could share her enjoyment with at the end of the day. But he wasn't here.

Tonight just really brought home the fact that she might never see him again and it broke her heart.

With her mind drifting back to Naveen, New Orleans, as well as their family and friends, Tiana made her way outside and sat beside the fountain in thought. She was sure Naveen would be chiding her for giving up such a great opportunity, but it hurt too much to even think about it. Maybe the next party...

All of a sudden a splash of water washed over and she coughed, sputtering in surprise.]

Wh-what?!

[killurseawitch.livejournal.com]

[Wh-whoops... Swimming over Ariel rested her arms on the side of the fountain.]

Sorry! Are you alright?

[Her bad... ...and hopefully this wasn't an instructor or she was so busted.]

[gumbogifted.livejournal.com]

[Tiana's hair is covering her face in a rather ... unflattering way, soaked wet, resembling a very unhappy cat, for a moment there.]

Yeah.

[She moves her hair out of her face, and gets a good glance at Arial. Surprise colours her features.]

Y're swimming in regular clothes?

[greeneyedmecha.livejournal.com]

....Ariel? Are...are you supposed to be in the fountain?

[Rikku's just staring.]

[supbroski.livejournal.com]

[ Jade sat on the edge of the fountain, watching enviously. Who was this girl, and how could she swim so well? Jade couldn't swim well at all -- it had never occurred to Bro or to her that it might be necessary one day, beyond the obligatory learning to doggy paddle. ]

That's pretty cool.