[open] i make a penny, the train makes a dime

[blitzcheer]

Who: Tidus & You! (Open!)
Where: Kitchen car, around, where pets can be petted (or bite him)
When: Grasshopper 16 onwards (can include a few days before)
What: Tidus has a 'bet' that's less of a bet now and more 'see what doing chores consistently does for your points', but also just generally around the train too!
Warnings: should be nothing!

1. aid // for purple team CR:

Tidus has an objective, first coming from a bet of 'who can get the most points!' to 'okay, but do you get anything out of doing chores than the sense of self-satisfaction of helping out the community (pffft, boriiing)'? That's what Tidus wants to do, and suuure, he really has no reason to think that chores gives you anything when he hasn't...been the best at them, but.

That's not stopping his little inner nag from wanting him to find out, and what better way to run experiments with a friendly face? Perhaps an unsuspecting one, when he comes to a Purple-clothed team and starts, with a bright and familiar face on him.

"Heyyy. You free?"

2. cleaning:

( a. kitchen ) Or maybe he's already recruited your character, they were already there to do chores, or they just happen to be in the kitchen at the time, which great! Tidus is easy with conversation, piping up with a "Hey!" to anyone that comes into the kitchen, and for those he's already with, ask, "You meet anyone interesting on the platform?", "You order anything in?", "So, what'd you think about that last mission?"

Despite this, he is trying to do as much he can think of to do: Put the plates and cutlery through the dishwashers, set them aside to be put away again; mopping the floor (and even saying to those he's partnered with beforehand, 'I'll do the floor', like it's his personal mission). And he's fine with clearing up some of the trays and bowls by hand in the sink, but he's...rather awkward about it. Minding how deep his left hand goes in, his SCA still strapped around his wrist, and doing what he can to make sure it doesn't hit the water. And maybe even looking around and seeing if there's anything he can put around it. Can he tuck kitchen roll around it...? ...he does try...

( b. bathrooms ) lol no he won't and YOU CAN'T MAKE HIM.

3. around

Otherwise, Tidus can be found around normally on the train. He's often trying out the sports in the gynasium, from badminton, tennis, to volleyball, and if your character happens to like to join there too, he won't be afraid to ask, "Hey, mind if I join in?"; he's on the lookout to see who's into sports, or who might be checking out the room with interest.

He also takes part in the training gym, whether in one of the group sessions or taking time in it setting up obstacles with the balancing beams, ropes, and so forth. The floor is lava and you need to run across the beams, jumping onto the climbing set and swing across the next lot! He's a monkey with too much energy. Or maybe your character is already up to something in there?

Tidus does know how to do chill however. Find him in the cinema car watching what's already playing or some dumb comedy, or even in the music car to see what tunes are available for his SCA. There's a also a chance of finding him on the upper quiet car floor, the doors closed and...he's sitting cross-legged on the floor between the couches, his eyes closed and head slightly hanging. What. Knock on the door, or leave him be?

Also, maybe he'll be checking out a random pet wandering around. Heyy there little guuuyy how friendly are you? Insert your pal [here].

( ooc: Tidus will easily approach others so if you want to set up a thread where he'd need to be the one to say hi, go for it! above is some areas where he'd be to do such or even for your character to do it first. o7 )

Comments

[eyeslikeblood]

"To my shame, I have no idea," he admits. But Tidus is losing focus, noticeably, and he was certainly napping when Gyousou interrupted him, so he shifts, and stands.

"Something for another day, I think. For now, I'll leave you to sleep. But I had not wanted you to feel that I or Taiki were angry with you, or felt anything but gratitude for your care towards us."

[blitzcheer]

It's the standing that makes Tidus refocus on the present than possibilities, lifting his chin and then, once Saku's spoken, giving a small shake of his head.

"No, I didn't think that," he says, then after a beat, "I'm glad he'll be okay."

That's about all he can hope for, and maybe in the future something can be done. For now... for now, there wasn't much else Tidus knew he could do.

"Lemme know if he needs anything. And when I can visit?"

[eyeslikeblood]

"I'm sure he'd welcome your company, whenever you feel up to it." He can say that much with absolute confidence. "He was worried, when you left. He'll be reassured to see you..."

He pauses, halfway to opening the door. "In fact, if you wish to resume your nap in our cabin, you may use my bed. Then you might reassure one another."

[blitzcheer]

...maybe he should go back into a proper bedroom, before another Inigo comes along and decides he really needs him to be awake for no reason (Saku doesn't count). Tidus settle his cup onto his place, not sure what else to do with them. About to stand, except-

"It fine if I take these? Uh-I'll take them out," he promises.

faaaaade to black?

[eyeslikeblood]

"I don't see why not," is his assurance. He holds the door open, glad at least that Tidus is well enough to move about.