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002 - The Stargazing Meme

Vega, Altair and Deneb, The Summer Triangle and the Milky way

the stargazing meme

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prompts

one → meteor shower you just saw a falling star! and another! make a wish!
two → aliens what was that? was that really? omg no way a ufo!
three → lunar eclipse you've been sitting out for hours, waiting for this. it's so cool!
four → comet does it move fast or slow? either way, it's amazing.
five → full moon the moon is so huge! just don't look too long, it's really bright too.
six → star dust anything can happen in space. make up your own plot!
seven → solar eclipse this might be happening in the middle of the day!
eight → planet sighting is that a new star? nope, just a neighbor in the solar system!
nine → constellations do you know the stories behind these odd patterns?
ten → deep space normal stargazing isn't that much fun. you got a telescope!

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It was actually kind of endearing, the way Justin seemed to be so worried about it. It was months away, and as far as Tony knew, it wasn’t the part of the year. Yet Justin was clearly concerned about it and that meant that those concerns needed to be addressed.

“It’s your party. Your company. You can do whatever you want. Have a staff meeting, send out an email, plaster the place with sticky notes.” He paused in the act of making sure everything was packed to wave a hand around. “It’s okay. I don’t mind. I’m just saying that you don’t have to worry about it. I want to come spend the day with you. I want to be there to support you. And okay, I’ll be honest, I want to have some fun with you. Normal people fun. Have a cookout, watch some fireworks, whatever else happens at Fourth of July parties.”

Movies told him one thing, his ridiculously extravagant lifestyle told him another, but Tony knew that there was a middle ground somewhere. One comprised of hot dogs and cheeseburgers, potato salad and pie, cold beers and cans of soda plucked from coolers by people sitting on folding chairs of metal and woven bands of fabric. The novelty of it, the normalcy, made it sound kind of fun. More than kind of, really. Justin didn’t need to overthink it.

“It’ll be great, don’t worry. And as much as I’d like to say let’s pay a visit to that buffet, we should probably not do that all over your parents’ house.” Stepping over to him, he took his hand and urged him to follow him out of the tent. The inside was packed up. All they had to do was dismantle it, fold it up, and then they could head back.

“So I’ll settle for a shower and take a rain check for the buffet until we get home. Deal?”

Apparently, Justin’s parents liked him. And he liked them. This visit had been a good idea, and while they still had time left, he intended to make the most of it. Even if they’d be back again come the next holiday.

You say that now. Things go wrong, though.

Especially since you're you and I'm me.

[ Either one of them could be sent on their last assignment at any time, after all. ]

We made it today, didn't we? I won't want to make you wait, in any case.

[ there's tension in the air, subtly tangible and crackling between them already, but not the kind that hirato finds irritating. tsukitachi has a way with doing things he doesn't expect and maybe that's a testament to how well he knows hirato. to him it's strange that someone can see through him to this degree, a concept he doesn't quite know what to do with, but in the end it's an undeniable thing just like the heavy stench of blood after a long fight. it's simply there whether he likes it or not.

maybe that's why he lets tsukitachi do as he pleases, moving only if completely necessary to avoid any awkward bumping, because hirato knows there's no point in feigning outright displeasure when he doesn't actually feel any. ]

How ambitious of you. Shall we switch glasses after the first sip as well, just to be extra rebellious?

[ there's definitive sarcasm there, but it's far from a serious jab before hirato drinks. because he's done with playing polite for the day. thug lyfe. ]

[ Hirato's suggestion certainly is a thought, a thought that gives Tsukitachi further ideas that... well, Hirato may or may not like. Tsukitachi'd bet on the latter, truth to be told, but when did that ever stop him from acting on the ideas he got? that's right, never.

when they part, he switches hands on his glass, only to put his free one on Hirato's shoulder to push him down to sit. ]

Hmm, how about we take it a step further?

[ the smile he gives Hirato is reassuring. warm, even, without a hint of malice in it. the most natural smile that doesn't carry a hint of falseness in it either. it's not fake, it's genuine. ]

[ further ideas? oh, no. that wasn't quite his intention. or was it? maybe it was and maybe it wasn't.

but fair enough. he'll take a seat for now. ]

I came here to see an eclipse, not to play around, Tsukitachi. [ a beat. ] But you're going to explain your cunning plan regardless of my answer.

[ which, as much as it sounds like the opposite, is more of an observation or a statement than an actual accusation. most people aren't able to tell the difference, however. ]

[ Tsukitachi might be able to tell the difference, he might not. but in the end it really doesn't matter, because no matter which it is? he'd ignore it all the same. or rather just not be bothered by it in the slightest.

and what Hirato did observe, would happen regardless--

as Tsukitachi gets ready to do right now.

that is, he takes a long sip from his glass, but doesn't swallow. instead he puts his hand to Hirato's chin, pressing with his thumb to urge to hip to part his lips and...

well, he leans down, grin wide and intent obvious. ]

[ his grip around the wine glass tightens significantly all at once and the movement of his wrist stirs up the remnants of dry red wine within, generous with its rich oaken fragrance, ever so slightly. a testament to a state of genuine thoughtfulness-- his ways of indicating when genuinely turning a concept around inside his mind to carefully consider it have always been of the more unconventional sort. it's not the sort of thing he needs to dwell much upon, hirato knows that all too well, but he has a desire to comprehend each and every little thing he comes across. for people, it's about understanding their intentions. laying them out to examine it all in detail.

the reason tsukitachi manages to keep him on edge (in a mostly positive manner) is because he often just does things in ways hirato can't because his need for structure gets in the way.

finally he lets a cool surprise wash over his features. it's true that he's not sure whether he likes or dislikes what tsukitachi most likely plans, but even so he reaches out to grasp that sloppy tie and tugs at it, lips parting slightly. ]

[For as long as Misa stands there, Light keeps an eye on her. While he does blink because this isn't a staring contest, he holds himself a little rigidly. But as soon as she backs off, he relaxes and even begins smiling again. He likes winning.]

No, my mom is busy looking after my baby sister, and dad's busy with work.
[And he does sound fairly proud of his father, especially.]

So I came by myself.

Well, you don't have to be by yourself now. We can watch together!

[ Typical Misa. She still thinks that being alone is lonely and a bad thing. She thinks that by being with him now she was coming to his rescue. She was doing a good deed! --- even if he was a little mean to her.

Maybe a lot mean. ]

[Which would be nice had he asked for the company, but because he never did, Light gives Misa a curious little look before shifting his gaze back up to the sky. Of course, he's noticed this behavior in others, like somehow people are allergic to the prospect of being alone, but Light's never minded it much. Being trusted to mind his own business and manage his own time is a privilege, isn't it? Plus, it means he always gets to do exactly what he wants.]

Are you scared of being alone?

[It's an earnest question. It's a scary world out there, after all ]

Of course!

[ Who would like being alone? Misa loved attention and loved making people happy. That was what made her happy. She hated not being the center of attention. And because she was so cute she had a lot of it. She couldn't imagine not having a lot of it.]

Well ... maybe not scared! But Misa doesn't like being alone. Mommy said it is dangerous because Misa is so cute.

Do you think so too?

[Light... sees where this is going, and isn't entirely sure he likes it. Not wanting to say anything to agree or disagree for the time being, he hedges the question a little, feeling just a tiny bit uncomfortable again.]

Do I think you're cute or do I think it's dangerous because you're cute?

[ Oppsies. It seems he caught that. Not entirely surprising since he always seemed so smart. In fact, maybe that was why she liked him in a way. He was really smart.

She shook her head to erase that thought though. She already decided that she was going to marry Kimura Takuya.

Continuing to act innocent. ]

Do you think it is dangerous for me because I am cute?

[Erk, she is definitely fishing for compliments, and Light has no idea why she's doing this to him right now. It's a little frustrating that she has to do this while there's a meteor shower happening that he wants to watch in peace.]

Mm. [Feeling distinctly fidgety, Light aims for diplomacy in the hopes that it'll suffice because he doesn't actually know what he's supposed to say.]

Maybe? But it's dangerous for everyone that looks like an easy target for criminals.

[ Don't worry, Light. She does this with everyone and not just you. She was not used to people not biting her bait. It usually came quite naturally. Who would ever expect someone so young to be so skilled in that art?

Probably someone that could actually be as skilled as her.

She looked up and actually stayed quiet for a few minutes to enjoy the meteor shower. ]

Ne, Light?

[The silence is a blessing while it lasts, and Light is quietly relieved that there aren't any follow up questions. He watches the stars with continued wonderment, eyes round with awe. By the time Misa speaks, he's back to feeling content.]

What?

[ She closed her eyes and smile. Misa was content as well. There was no way she couldn't be glad to see something like that. It put her in such a good mood that she decided to do something else that was nice. ]

Misa knows that you don't believe in that kind of thing ...

... so Misa made a wish for you too. Since Misa is nice that way.

[That throws Light and fairly obviously at that. Blinking in surprise, he gives Misa a curious glance, as if trying to figure out what this is really about. Not that he thinks of her as a bad person - she has been nice despite her insistence, but it seems bizarre to make wishes for strangers. Although, now that he's thinking about it, maybe he should have wished something for his mom, dad and Sayu...

Feeling oddly guilty about this lack of foresight even though he shouldn't because wishing on stars doesn't work anyway, Light makes a quick secret wish for all three of them.]

What kind of wish?

[ The shower was over and Misa knew that it was really time to go home and say goodbye to ~~her new friend~~ Light. She began putting her things and snacks away. She had to get back before her parents notice that she was gone. Her mother wouldn't be happy that she stayed up late before a photoshoot. ]

I didn't know what you want ... so I just told Mr. Star that I wish all your dreams come true!

[The tiniest of creases appears in LIght's brow as he considers that multipurpose and surprisingly efficient wish. Multiple wishes on one star? It seems a little like rule breaking, which he likes just as much as he likes pleasing his mother by showing off how well behaved he can be.

But his wish isn't that complicated in the end. There's only one dream he really, really wants fulfilled, and it's to be just like his father one day and solve crimes together. He doesn't need a wish for that - not when he knows he can be anything he wants to be if he works really hard.

So maybe, he'll dream even bigger than that and maybe he'll dream about being god instead. Then every day could be sunny and warm, and every night there could be meteor showers.

Smiling, he hops off the bench and reaches over to help Misa gather her belongings.]

Mr. Star better work hard for me, then.

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