[OPEN LOG] Spring Celebrations!

[united_earth_alliance]

 

It’s Spring! 

Well, back on Earth anyway. 

… In places that still have predictable seasons.

In honor of this historically and agriculturally significant seasonal Earth event, Cpt Ryuuzaki has seen fit to organize a celebration of all things Spring.

And maybe also celebrate the temperature control working again.

Picnic blankets have been laid out in the VR room, where everyone can enjoy light refreshments under (virtual) cherry blossoms. An easter egg hunt has also been set up around the base. Enjoy this completely arbitrary celebration since Yomi has the budget for it! \o/

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Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

Yanagi stared into the feathered abyss, and it stared back.

He was really only passing by to check on some logs, only to be surrounded by a mass of chickens expecting treats.

Yanagi did not generally like animals, and animals could usually tell. He'd not expected such a warm welcome from poultry.

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[chickens]

From somewhere, Niou slid into existence next to Yanagi, his legs being integrated into the hoard of friendly chickens. They warbled when spotted him, the noise getting louder as they focused not just on him, but on the bag of treats that appeared in his hand.

"Here to volunteer with agriculture?" he asked cheerfully, tossing a handful of treats at the chickens. Niou shoved the bag at Yanagi to take, watching a few rainbow feathers go flying in front of them.

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

Niou Masaharu, chicken wrangler. Yanagi was glad the chickens' attention was now elsewhere.

"I was passing by on a work matter," he replied, mechanically taking the bag and scattering the treats like ashes. "I suppose they were hungry."

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[chickens]

The chickens fussed around the treats like dying men in the dessert, feathers occasionally flying as they fought. "I see. What sort of work matter brings you to agriculture, then?"

He glanced over at the automatic feeder in the corner; there was no alert that it was in need of refilling. And their water dispenser looked much the same. "No, I think they're just greedy. They get fed on a schedule."

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

"I was just following up on some discrepancies in the logs," Yanagi replied, flicking more treats further away from him.

"There's a separate stomach for treats. It's the same for many people, I'm told."

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[chickens]

"Ah I see. Ever the diligent paperwork man." Which reminded him, he had to file some more reports from engineering for Renji... Perhaps he'd do a chicken-themed puzzle this week.

Niou squatted down to pat the chickens who had abandoned the tussle for treats to warble around their feet again. "Perhaps. A separate dessert stomach." He smiled a bit up at Yanagi. "Or in your case, a separate tea and senbei stomach."

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

"That is my job," Yanagi agreed, tilting his head at Niou, who most assuredly did owe him some paperwork.

He nodded at Niou's comment. "Guilty as charged." He sidled away from a chicken with too many legs who looked like it might defecate on his boots.

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[chickens]

Niou grinned and gosh, if only he had more hands to pat the chickens who were now crowding them again in search of treats from Yanagi. "You know, you can give them the whole bag. You should give them the whole bag before they run you over and drag you back to the coop." He paused. "... Hypothetically of course. They wouldn't, they're harmless."

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

Yanagi eyed the GM chickens, which would most assuredly consume the entire base if left to their own devices.

He settled for sprinkling the rest of the treats in a tight circle around Niou.

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[chickens]

Niou just managed to grab a few of the treats from the ground before the chickens descended upon them, crowding around him and he fell back onto his butt. He flung his stolen treats at Yanagi, which was followed by a group of the chickens launching them at Yanagi with some unholy screeches and feathers flying.

Is the screeching more terrifying when it comes from two heads in sync, or the two heads out of sync?

Re: [CHICKEN INTERACTION SESSION: Agri]

[spacewillow]

Yanagi resigned himself to possible death by chicken thighs.

At least Niou was worse off.

"Have a pleasant day, Masaharu," Yanagi said, figure-eighting his way across the area in a vain attempt to escape the onslaught.