[OPEN]

[terrantrash]

Who: Slaine Troyard (terrantrash) & YOU
What: Slaine's got a new, more domestic job, working at an orphanage. Taking care of kids is a lot harder than he thought, not to mention shopping for diapers is embarrassing.
When: June
Where: Around Olympia, at one of the orphanages.
Warning(s): N/A



PLAYGROUND GAMES

<sub>[It's definitely not a job he ever saw himself fulfilling, but ever since Mikazuki more or less forbade him from returning to the Institute, Slaine's been doing his best to settle into a new, domestic role. The orphanage the martian had suggested he apply to had welcomed him with open arms, desperate for younger workers to help out. It isn't a very big building and it doesn't house too many children, but there's a big enough gated yard outside for them to play in that Slaine can only hope doesn't feel too restrictive. As someone who grew up without playmates his age he finds it hard at first to relate to the wild, fantastical games they want him to play with them. Luckily though for Slaine his imagination helps bridge the gap and once he'd managed to get over his self-consciousness, he'd thrown himself right into their make-believe worlds.

It's funny, how much the kids seem to gravitate toward him. Even the more quiet, shy residents will go out of their way sometimes to take up a spot beside him if he's got a book ready for storytime. Currently Slaine's out in the yard, dressed casually with a half apron tied around his waist. He seems to be running away from a small hoard of little children of various races (some have fangs or pointed ears or horns on display) only to dramatically throw himself up against the metal fencing of the yard. He'd agreed to play 'capture the wyvern' and it's clear from the shouts of the kids that he's clearly their prey.]</sub>

Ah-! Help!

_{[It might seem like he's calling out to whoever's on the street walking by to save him from the rascals but the shout isn't directed really at anyone specific. Not that one couldn't mistake his cry for help as genuine.]}

BABIES R US

<sub>[This is definitely not a shopping trip Slaine ever thought he'd have to embark on. Armed with a list of various items he has to pick up for the youngest members of the orphanage, Slaine's basket is already filled with various baby paraphernalia. There are bibs, diapers and even bottles shoved into his basket, as he stares down a wall of various baby formula mixtures. Who knew infants could be so complicated? How was he supposed to choose the right one?

If he notices you passing by he'll call out to you timidly, gesturing to the formula behind him. Slaine definitely looks too young to be a dad just yet, so he's well aware his little shopping trip is probably raising a few eyebrows.]</sub>

Um...you wouldn't happen to know the difference between these, would you? I'm not really sure which is the best to get...

WILDCARD

_{[Slaine can be found working at the orphanage in Olympia with a smile on his face, either playing with the kids in the yard or reading to them under a tree. It's probably the happiest he's looked in awhile for those that know him. He can also always be caught leaving the place in the evening after his shift is over or out pushing a pram with two interesting looking toddlers strapped inside, one with purple skin and tiny horns, the other pale with pointed ears and silvery hair. Hit me up with whatever and I'll work with it or I can start something as well!]}

Comments

[atwo]

Either way works.

[ if she's going to hold items that can't stack then yeah, a basket would be better and she does grab one just in case. ]

[terrantrash]

_{[As someone as thirsty for praise as Atsushi can be, Slaine is more than happy to soak up what Atsushi gives him. It's true that not everyone has to try but Slaine is of the sort that if he doesn't give something his all he feels as if he's failed before he's even begun.]}

I'm glad to hear it.

_{[Really, he is.]}

Princess Asseylum and I have been doing our best to get by, but we've been managing at least.

_{[They live pretty modestly all things considered, even though Slaine wishes he could make things a little more lavish for his princess.]}

[terrantrash]

Ah, it's nice to meet you. I'm Slaine.

_{[How does normal human interaction go...he's so awkward and bad about it sometimes.]}

If you'd like I can put a word in to the pair who run the orphanage for you, to let them know you're interested in helping out.

[terrantrash]

_{[Perfect. Bless your black box A2. Without further hesitation he begins to pull things off the shelves, starting with boxes of powdered baby formula. Into the basket it goes. Judging by the amount so far he might need more than one basket fit everything.]}

Thanks again, for helping.

[terrantrash]

_{[What do baby zora even eat...a mystery. Saying it was expensive is an understatement. It seems like an absolute monetary nightmare.]}

They're covering the cost, thankfully. There's no way I could afford something like this.

[nevernoaction]

I'd appreciate that.

It'll help me get to know more people.

[Anything new is worth gathering information about. Then everything he's learned he can pass on to his friends once they wake up.]

[gekkajuu]

As long as you're managing...

[Still, that doesn't seem very positive, does it? Just "managing". And if Slaine puts it like that, himself, it sounds to Atsushi like he really isn't managing at all. He can't call him out on that, but he can try to offer help indirectly.]

You should come to dinner sometime! Dylas enjoys cooking so much, I'm sure he'd love an excuse to try out some new things for guests - not that he'll ever say it, of course.

[atwo]

[ If Slaine needs another basket, A2 will grab one! Too bad she doesn’t have a Pod with her because she would be abusing them into holding two as well. ]

It’s fine. I don’t have anything better to do. [ Which sounds bad, but that’s just the type of person she is. ]