lynchpin_castle | Lynchpin---Castle and Surrounding Grounds.

Even Ahsoka gave a soft Aye when the other chimed in, though she moved away and over to the side, sliding her hands behind her back, watchful. Amused that he was at least stepping forward to join in.

"Oh let him get a feel for it first." She had said as Ty Lee was talking about being schooled, but that he can have a practice round. She bit her lip a moment after, realizing that the others jacket was right there. She moved a bit more to stand in front of it, hiding it as the others set Trunks up to start.

As the song started, she had to speak up and add. "No flying either. Or hovering. You actually have to move." She warned teasingly.

Himawari clapped her hands as the music started, grinning widely. "You've got this Trunks-kun! If you mess up just try again!" And she grinned at Tamaki, giving a firm nod, like a thumbs up for this.

Ahsoka's comments had him turning briefly to her with a "Hey!" in protest. "I do actually have standards, thanks." And apparently some pride, even if nothing like his parents. But he appreciated the votes of confidence, before letting himself focus.

The one advantage he had was that he did know how to move, and was used to how his body could move. Decent spatial-awareness too, with remembering where the buttons were and the bar at the back of the machine. The timing was trickier--and Tamaki having set it 'fast' hadn't helped. Near the end though, the half-saiyan was picking up the timing, and just as focused as he would be for any other training.

Tamaki had noticed that Ahsoka still had the jacket too, and shared a brief triumphant grin with Himawari.

Ty Lee moved over to come lean by the togruta, helping her hide said-jacket. "It's kind of adorable how seriously he's taking this." She semi-whispered with a grin.

Ahsoka gave him a smirk as the Hey and held back comments against his standards. As much as she wanted to tease him she wasn't sure how to go about it suddenly, so instead he stood back, cooling down and stretching her arms out a bit.

It's not like she was trying to HIDE the jacket, as she WAS trying to return it when she got dragged off. But she didn't want him to get the wrong idea of why it was there until she could make comment about it first.

Yeah.

Yeaaaah.

She whispered back to the other. "I'm not sure adorable is the word for it." It is. It really is. Adorable. And she couldn't help but watch, amused. A hand covering her mouth and her smirk. "He's at least getting into it."

Himawari side stepped over to stand near Tamaki and grinned, whispering. "These two have been getting along nicely after about the second song." Ty Lee and Ahsoka, she means. Not that they couldn't get along, but she was determined to make sure that they had their girl bonding time.

"I think he just takes things too seriously. Which is sad because he has a nice smile, when you can get him to." Ty Lee agreed, hands up to cover her laugh as well. "I have no doubt he'll get Tamaki back for this. And us..."

Absently, Trunks registered the comments as background noise. His senses weren't as sharp as Logan's, or Ahsoka's--or even a full Saiyan's. But they were better than a pure homans, IF he'd been less focused on his game.

Tamaki gave Himawari a winning smile, arms crossed proudly. "Good good. Ty Lee and I also had a charming conversation the other day." Which was code for I spoke to her, and she's totally on board. Then the song was done, and the score was---not bad.

Applauding, and Tamaki grinned at his friend. "Still want to kill me?"

"For now, you live. I think I have the timing..." Trunks responded easily, which just made Tamaki beam. "Excellent. Then it's time for the real round." The blonde chimed, once again selecting the song.

"Perhaps a bit..." She said softly to the 'too seriously' comment, thinking that she and he shared that in common at least. And she couldn't help but smile at the idea of him having a nice smile. He did. It was a very nice smile. One she rather liked seeing (directed at her).

Ahsoka had been distracted enough with the smile comment that she didn't even catch the one about getting Tamaki, and them, back for this.

Himawari held her hands in front of her, smirking, pleased with them. Fantastic! That must be why Ty Lee was being on her best behavior. Which isn't to say she was bad before, but she was just being friendly in general. Things were going nicely.

When the song was over, Hima clapped for him, bouncing from heel to toes. "That was amazing Trunks-kun! Especially for a first time."

Even Ahsoka was giving him a clap for a job well done. "Ty Lee and I might actually have someone to worry about."

And then the new song was punched in and Hima covered her hands over her mouth before laughing. "Oh, no! Tamaki-chan! That's too cruel!" She said, giggling, amused.

It started off slow and didn't seem so bad at first. The 'held' arrows did trip him up, but Trunks adapted better than he thought he would this time. The pauses gave him trouble too once he'd gotten the rhythm.

Ty Lee crossed her arms and shared a look with Ahsoka with an impish smile. "He's not as cute at it as we are though." Good thing Trunks was focused so didn't hear that.

Tamaki just grinned like a contented cat, leaning on the machine. "I have faith in him. He and Ahsoka have been good sempai after all."

It was interesting to see how he adapted to the steps. Even when she stumbled upon the held arrows like that she kept trying to stomp wrong and did terrible. He was... really good.

And damn right he knew how to move his body.

Not that she just thought that. No. Noooo. (Yeah, she did, shit). And her face went a bit brighter again as she heard Ty Lee say that about them being cuter at this. She had to force a s oft chuckle, running a hand over her mouth to hide her talking. "Well, we have been at this for hours. I'm sure he'll surpass us soon."

Himawari just chuckled, bouncing on her feet and 'dancing' along, long curls bouncing in amusement. Now if they could just get Logan in here. Ha.

Himawari would have a better chance of getting Logan in there than Tamaki would. (The blond wasn't even going to try... Not without back-up anyway.)

Ty Lee nudged her shoulder against Ahsoka's playfully and conspiratorially. "That just means we get to enjoy watching, right?"

"I heard that one!" Trunks called--as he'd heard enough, even with it as background noise. It wasn't too much longer before the song ended again, and his score was higher than before.

Crossing his arms, and there was a smirk on his face. "Your turn Tamaki...you'd better have recovered by now." Tamaki mimed looking skyward for help, before throwing himself in front of the controls before Trunks could get to them. "Oh no mon ami...no no no, I am not as physically talented as you are. Let me at least play it for a few days before you start selecting songs for me."

Ty Lee just giggled, and waved the half-saiyan over here. "Come watch from over here with us, Trunks. We can be Tamaki's cheer section."

Blue-eyes sliding between Tamaki, and Ty Lee and Ahsoka, before shaking his head in amusement. "Tamaki-kun, I swear your charm is your super-power." Heading over to come and stand on Ahsoka's other side.

Tamaki breathed a sigh of relief, and set about picking his song. Stretching a little, and then focusing just as intently as Trunks had done. The song was slower than the others but still a good pace.

Oh and she might, at some point. She knows he's around somewhere. She had seen him check in on them a while back, but couldn't get his attention to come in. Or he ignored her. Still, she might try again later.

Trunk's outburst at Ty Lee's comment made Himawari giggle behind her hands, grinning. Things were going well. This new arcade was a great idea. She had never played DDR with others, and when she did play she tended to be careful FOR others. It wasn't until the port that she got more into it all. This was great though. It felt like everyone was in good spirits.

AAhsoka had given Ty Lee a small shove when Trunks heard, and she was sure her face went brighter when he was invited over. She took a slow breath and let it out, hands resting on the chair behind her where the jacket rested.

"He does know how to get what he wants with a smile." She said of Tamaki, giving him a smile as he got on the pads and started out with a good song. Himawari off to the side, bouncing along with the song cheerfully. Ty Lee looked pleased, and... there was Trunks, coming to stand beside her.

She stayed silent for a moment, fingers curling on the jacket thoughtlessly a moment, watching Tamaki play, as if that was distracting her.

It was rather obvious that Tamaki was frustrated when he missed a step or two. Something muttered under his breath in another language being the tell. Took him a little longer to recover too, but he was at least having fun.

Ty Lee was trying to help, clapping along with the beat. Then moving--as if it were the most natural thing in the world--over to join Himawari on the other side. Moving to bounce along with the other girl.

Trunks was quiet for a few heartbeats, before speaking softly. "Somehow this is not what I figured we'd all be doing a few days after dealing with the maze." But there was amusement in his tone, relaxed--at least as much as he could be--next to Ahsoka.

Too aware of her, of the tension between them that he had no idea how to fix. He didn't want her mad at him... But they hadn't really had a chance to talk after they'd all gotten out of the training zone.

"You've got this, Tama-chan!" Himawari said, and clapped along with Ty Lee to help. Even if his score was very low she would encourage him. After all, it was his first round, and he did just run a lot. So long as they were having fun.

Ahsoka saw Ty Lee take off to clap along with Tamaki's dancing and almost considered moving along with her, but didn't. Her hands curled a moment again and she glanced over at him.

"With this group, I'm surprised it's just this." Then added... "At least it's not too bad. Like training but fun." And looking back to Tamaki, she added, softly. "You did very well up there."

She wasn't mad with him. Not really. SHe... wasn't sure what she was anymore. Unsure, that was the thing. She was unsure about a lot with him now.

"Like you said, it was the timing." Trunks murmured in turn, eyes sliding over to her briefly, then back to Tamaki. Chuckling a bit at a particularly loud 'curse' and mis-step.

"I'll get this! I refuse to be defeated by a commoner's game!" And Tamaki was scrolling through and selecting another song. His timing wasn't bad, but his awareness of where the buttons were seemed to be his weakness.

"GO Tamaki! You can do it!" Ty Lee cheered on.

Trunks let himself smile at the blond's determination, before looking around the Den again. Then back to watching Tamaki. "Seems like they have other games, that are less active physically, too."

Ahsoka seemed amused to hear Tamaki cursing, in what ever language that was. It was still a curse and made him more... relatable in a way. She had cursed a few things out when she first started as well. "I think once you know the placement of the foot pads it gets easier." She said softly between the two of them.

The new song started and Himawari nodded in approval. "You have this. This is a good song to warm up to." She encouraged. "I think you're doing great!" She cheered.

Ahsoka smiled at Tamaki as well, before glancing off at the room when Trunks mentioned other games. "Yes, there seems to be a lot of... things? Himawari was very excited for though one. She said I might... like it because it was a form of training and fun."

It was true, she did like it.

A moment after she drew back from the chair, turning to look at the coat, then mutter. "Oh, and... I was on my way to drop this off at your room when she found me. Ah, your... jacket. Sorry. I should have brought it around sooner."

Slowly, Tamaki was getting it. Slowly, and at least once he had to grab the bar when he tripped. But he was laughing at himself, and then restarted the song, Ty Lee encouraging him along with Himawari.

"You did look like you were having fun. I'm glad." Genuine in his praise, Trunks letting his eyes find her again for a moment. "After the annoyances we had, I'm glad you're having fun." And her injury, and their tension--seeing her enjoy herself made him happy. She was graceful and looked so at ease, with her lekku swaying along and body moving easily to the music.

Then she was turning, and Trunks blinked when she produced the jacket. A hint of laugh, and small smile. "It's okay. I'm actually pretty resistant to the cold--comes from my Father's side. I figured you'd get it back to me at some point."

Not that he minded her having his jacket. On the contrary, he'd been glad to lend it to her and she had... Looked adorable and attractive in it. Like it brought her comfort, and that made him feel warm and faintly possessive inside.

Himawari was leaning on a chair near by, grinning at him. "If you feel comfortable enough, maybe we can do a double next round. We're about evenly matched!" She giggled, only wanting to play for fun and not for sport.

Ahsoka felt herself smile a bit, lopsided as it was, as he praised her for her having fun. The injury to her hand wasn't too bad, and when they returned from the maze the wound was healed up, though the soreness was still there, as promised. A reminder of the trauma to learn from.

"It's not like I don't know how to have fun, Trunks Briefs." She said with a lift of her chin. She shook her head a moment after, looking down at the Jacket, before pushing it over to him. "Yes, well... resistant to cold or not, I meant to bring it back sooner. Thank you for allowing me to barrow it."

Ug, she liked his jacket. It was comfortable and warm and smelled like him. And if she had curled up in it in her bed last night, she wasn't going to say as much.

"Oh? Last time we had fun was tearing down clankers, Ahsoka Tano." Trunks grinned back at her in answering tease. Then taking the jacket, and throwing it back over the chair with a shrug. "You're more than welcome. We're partners, right?"

Yes, he meant all of them. Ignore that his eyes had met hers a bit too deliberately (and unconsciously) on his part as he'd said it. Ignore that his tone was hopeful and genuine. Especially as he turned his head back a bit to watch Tamaki for a moment.

"I think as long as I don't fall of this pad, I'd be game for that Hima-chan." Tamaki replied, letting himself catch his breath as that song ended finally. Ty Lee grinned at him and poked his arm teasingly. "Maybe I should go get some of those water-bottles for all of us. And a towel. And a chair for you, Tamaki." Impish grin as she said that.

"Last I heard, taring down clankers was fun." She said back, head lifting, and a smile coming back to her lips. And in that moment, as he said they were partners, she had caught that glance, t hat look. Blue eyes looking back at him a bit too long.

She took a small breath and nodded, looking away and said. "Partners. Yes." And then smiled a bit too large, arms wrapping around herself a moment as she stood there. The song ending and poor Tamaki getting a break. She pushed away a step and clapped for Tamaki. "I liked that last song. Nice show, Tamaki." Awkward Togruta was awkward.

Himawari chuckled faintly, leaning on the chair she had. "Here, Tama-chan. Take a break. Next time you go up, we'll dance off. Have you done this before?" A commoners game, he called it. How cute.

Though she did glance over to that awkward aura of Ahsoka and Trunks, curiously watching them.

"That's why it was the last time we had fun." Trunks shot back gamely, perhaps also a bit awkward. "We should think about doing that again sometime. Or get you that speeder, so you can show me."

"Himawari-chan, you are a gift." Tamaki praised, before also smiling at Ty Lee. "Ah, a gentleman should be the one who takes care of gentle ladies." Which made Ty Lee giggle and toss her hair flirtatiously. "Normally I'd agree with you Tamaki, but I think you really should sit right now."

"Once you have more awareness of the space, you'll pick it up Tamaki-kun." Trunks also commented, shooting his friend a thumbs up.

"Hey, I've had fun since then." She said, head tilting a bit. "I swim with Tamaki. That's fun." Then, a tap of her chin. "Playing dodge the laser beams with you with acid was fun as well." No. No that was not fun. Ahsoka, no.

Himawari moved the chair a bit closer and stood. "You take care of us all the time, Tama-chan." She chuckled about the space awareness too. "A bit of muscle memory will help also. The more you do it the more you learn the songs." But then she nodded to the rest of the room. "There are other games we can play too, if everyone needs a break."

"The acid wasn't so fun, but the dodging part wasn't bad." A rueful smile, but there was still amusement in his eyes. "Logan and I had fun beating each other up, so I guess that counts too." Okay---it hadn't exactly been fun so much as a stress relief.

Tamaki smiled, miming taking Hima's hand and raising it teasingly. He'd noticed her aversion to touch too. "I shall have to practice, to keep up with all of you." Sinking into the chair slightly, and then turning to look at the rest of the games. "Maybe once I can't stand, I'll go try another one."

Ty Lee shook her head in amusement, before turning to Himawari. "You'll have to teach us how to use these things. They're way more advanced than anything I've seen, even in the Fire Nation." But she was game. "I think I'll go see about water though, and towels. Maybe some other snacks too."

"I think I can help with a bit of it." Himawari said, giggling at Tamaki and his motions. She let him take a seat, hands going to her hips and smiling at them. Friends. She liked every one of them. She was glad they were careful around her with out her having to explain yet.

"Beating you up is kind of fun." She shot back, yeah, as if she ever had. She moved with them nearer the others, just in time to hear Ty Lee starting to excuse herself to go get things. "Here, I'll come with you, Ty Lee." Ahsoka said, only for Hima to speak up right after.

"Oh, no, Ahsoka, you stay. I need to take a break myself and can give you a hand, Ty Lee." She beamed, then reached over to pat the machine. "How about you two give it a go together. Try not to break it, huh?"

She bounced over with Ty Lee, not having intended to go help her at first, but not wanting Ahsoka to leave, she gladly put the offer in.

Tamaki tried to not flop. Just because he wasn't the athlete most of his companions were, doesn't mean he wanted to advertise just how much he wasn't. At Himawari's suggestion though, he beamed and sat up straighter. "Oh yes! That's a wonderful idea Himawari-chan."

Ty Lee was happy to have the company, especially since it meant Ahsoka stayed. She had never meant to make the other girl uncomfortable. She hadn't meant to make Trunks uncomfortable either--he was just so reserved and shy!

"I think we should get some proper snacks and plan for the next hour or so up here." She commented, before turning back to the 3 remaining. "There's even a couch you can take a nap on Tamaki."

"Ha ha ha, Ty Lee. You wound me." The blond teased back.

Trunks was watching them all, mind turning and then studying Tamaki for a moment. Hmmm... Tamaki was president of a host club; Trunks wouldn't put it past the blond to have picked up something.

His brain could turn it over in the background though, as he moved from his position and left the jacket on the chair. "I'd be up for it if you are Ahsoka."

Himawari moved to the door out of the Den with Ty Lee, nodding and smiling, chipper as always. "We'll be back soon then. Wear them out, Tamaki! When we get back... maybe we can all see about the racing game I spied earlier." And then just moved with the other girl, talking about what a racing game was and controllers and how they worked. She had never got to play games like this with other people. Not when she was at home. It wasn't until these last few years that she got to try. Yasuke got her into it, and Shikamaru surprising enough. It was Sephiroth and Angel that surprised her the most with them though. If THEY could do it, this bunch could.

Ahsoka waved lightly at the two leaving, then moved to rest her arms on the edge of one of the rail guards. Maybe she was the last to really pick up on anything here. It was there, in the back of her mind. She knew it as well as she knew she had feelings for Lux before. But this was... different.

"I could go a round or two, if you want to be 'schooled' as Ty Lee said." She then tilted her head, looking over at Tamaki. "You want to pick the song? That way if he messes up too badly he can blame you for the bad song choice." A tease to him, but also to Trunks. See? She was trying to be relaxed and chill... even if she felt so... awkward right now.

Tamaki had never gotten to play these games before, even though they'd been available. In a way. The whole idea of this room with games and game systems was inspired, and he promised himself he'd thank the Master later.

Trunks moved over to the machine, and his gaze flitted between the two, before settling on Ahsoka. "If he chooses the song, you can blame him. I say he's giving us both a fair chance." Ignoring the puppy dog look Tamaki was giving them both, and dramatic hand on his forehead.

"You both wound me more than Ty Lee-chan. But I do think it fair if I pick the difficulty and songs, considering how skilled you both are." No more moping with the end of that statement, as his grin was decidedly cat-like.

"Sounds good to me. Ahsoka?" Trunks stepped up onto one of the dance pads, and waited.

Himawari had also vowed to herself to thank the Master for the recreation and entertainment. She had things she could train with, but she was no fighter and where someone like Ahsoka or Trunks or someone were out having fun beating things up, she found fun in other things. This helped.

And if it takes her and Ty Lee a bit longer to pick snacks up? Oh well. She's going to make some popcorn as well.

Ahsoka tilted her head, looking from Trunks to Tamaki, then giving him a smile. She liked when he got that devious grin on his face. Something about him was charming in a completely different way then she saw Trunks. (Not that she would admit it about Trunks yet. Or she does but she doesn't and oh gosh...)

"That works for me. Tamaki is the unbiased one here." She rolled her shoulders and pulled herself up to the short platform, stretching a moment, both arms high above her head, behind it, fingers splaying a moment. "Make it a good one."

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