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text — february, 126.

[recitations]

I've heard there's a chocolate river out in the diffusion zone.

[ofgoldenthread]

Hello, Miss Aria.
That sounds somewhat sickly sweet. [ More sickly than anything. ]
Does something about it intrigue you?

[recitations]

Not a fan of sweets?

It sounds like a child's dream more than anything else, doesn't it? That's plenty intriguing in itself.

[ofgoldenthread]

A child's dream?

[ Ah, something Aglaea's heart actually struggles with. It would explain the brief misunderstanding she's feeling. ]

I confess, my sense of childish whimsy is rather diminished. It being "dreamlike" wouldn't have crossed my mind had you said nothing.
If you'll give me a moment to clear my head of practicalities...

[ No.... she's still going to struggle :( ]

[recitations]

[ This is so sad... Aglaea... No... ]

Nothing wrong with practicalities.

But it was that or a haunted wedding-gone-wrong on loop; as far as what the Forum's talking about, anyway. I presume that doesn't sound all that interesting either?

[ofgoldenthread]

No, actually, I think a chocolate river would be a suitably perfect thing to visit. Perhaps it will remind me of something I've long-lost.

If that is what you're proposing. I have some time in the afternoon, which I would gladly give you.

[recitations]

Music to my ears.

[ Though... hm, given the length of the drive— ] Any chance I can convince you to spend the night out and return in the morning? The back of my jeep's a lot more comfortable than it looks.

[ofgoldenthread]

Like a camping trip?
I can't say I've ever had such an experience. Not to say I'm against it, but the particulars of what should bring on such an excursion are somewhat lost on me.

[recitations]

I have enough for the both of us. Unless it's something you'd like to learn?

[ofgoldenthread]

I fear that much learning would put us too tight on time. I shall trust your expertise and perhaps learn by exposure.
Let me take the time to pack my own personal effects and with any luck, I'll be suitably prepared before we set forth.

[recitations]

If you're a fan of snacks, roadtrips are the best for snacking.

[ofgoldenthread]

Do you mean to prepare a light picnic of sorts?

[recitations]

More something to eat while we're driving. But we can make it a picnic if you want, darling. [ The chocolate river can probably be some fondue equivalent, right?

[ofgoldenthread]

Oh! I see. I've never done a road trip, either. Something smaller then.

I think I should admit with some small embarrassment, I have primarily lived in the city most of my life, and rarely left it. Any travel I did outside it was typically with a degree of luxury wrapped around it.

[ Rich Girl Life, lfg. ]

[recitations]

It's never too late to try something new.

I can't promise luxury, though. Just a good time. [ Which — okay, their definition of a 'good time' might not be entirely the same, but she's highly adaptable if nothing else. ] Do you like wine?