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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 16, 2023 16:49:46 GMT
Hot Rod thought about it for a bit. What did he wanna do next?
"Well it's been a bit. I could use a good thrill. I wanna try going on one of those giant swing rides. That sound fun?"
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Post by Clematis on Oct 18, 2023 1:04:10 GMT
The swings?
Clematis walked with Hot Rod down to the ferris wheel's exit, passing by the line of folks just trying to get on it. She remembered seeing a ride kinda like what her boyfriend had mentioned with swings that hung a good distance from the ground before the ride swung all the swings at once in a circle. The femme hadn't given it much thought as she'd passed it, but if Hot Rod wanted to give it a try she was more than willing to do it. "Of course~. I'd love to ride on the swing ride with you."
The femme giggled happily as she held his hand, shifting it somewhat to lace her holoform's fingers with his. It was such a nice feeling holding hands even if it wasn't their real ones, but there was a feeling of safety to it too. They couldn't get separated in a crowd and if they needed to run for some reason they were still together. She sighed happily as they approached the queue to get on the swings but while it might have appeared long the ride, the line moved pretty fast once the passengers all got off the ride. Plenty of seats meant plenty of people to ride. There were single seats, but there was a line of double seats as well. "I'm sure I probably don't even have to ask, but did you want one of the double seats if we can grab one, Roddy?"
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 18, 2023 1:15:42 GMT
Hot Rod laughed.
"Why? You too scared to be alone?" he teased.
"In all seriousness, I think I'd prefer to go into separate swings. More freedom to move around and feel the wind in the hologram"
"If that's alright with you"
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Post by Clematis on Oct 18, 2023 2:02:17 GMT
"Huh?!"
Clematis quickly grew flustered at Hot Rod's claims. "Me? Scared? Definitely not!" Maybe a little, but she was putting on a brave face. It was just not knowing how the ride was going to feel that got her nervous, but Hot Rod did have a good point. Single seats would be easier, and it wasn't like they'd be completely apart either as the ride had multiple rows of seats. They just wouldn't be sitting in a conjoined seat was all. The femme chuckled nervously, but smiled anyway once she collected herself.
"It's okay. I don't mind single seats. We'll still be near each other anyway, and if you think it'll be more enjoyable this way then I don't have a problem with it at all."
Before long the ride started to wind down, letting the group of passengers off before the attendant opened the gate to let the next batch of people in. Unlike the ferris wheel where one was assigned a seat, all the seats were open for the picking. Clematis let go of Hot Rod's hand so that she could pick one of the seats closest to the gate though she stood there for a moment trying to figure out how the heck to even get into the seat. She watched a few of the other humans climbing into their seats, realizing she was meant to lift the bar and then she could sit down. Once she did so, she got nice and comfy as another attendant came around to help everyone secure their seats.
Now to just wait for her boyfriend to get all settled in so the ride could begin. Even now Clematis was feeling a little bit nervous, but she figured she'd probably be fine once the ride got going.
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 18, 2023 17:31:20 GMT
"Okay. Let's have some fun" Hot Rod gave his girlfriend a kiss on the cheek.
When it was their turn to board Hot Rod strapped himself in. He looked giddy. Finally something exciting!
As the ride began to turn they were lifted higher and higher in the air. They spun faster and faster. The device holding the swings tilting back and forth...
And there was Hot Rod screaming his head off in euphoria. Maybe he should try "human" thrills more often.
"How you holding up Clem!?" Hot Rod shouted with the biggest smile on his face.
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Post by Clematis on Oct 19, 2023 13:36:12 GMT
Clematis was completely enthralled by Hot Rod's excitement, unable to hide a smile if she wanted to. She was still a bit nervous as she didn't know what to expect from the swings, but that's when the ride started up. It began to move and as it rose, spinning slowly as it began to pick up speed the femme felt her seat tilt back a little from the velocity. Oh she did not like that at first, clutching at the chains of the seat a little bit tighter. It felt like she was gonna fall out of the seat, but thankfully it did not lean back any further as the ride picked up speed.
As the ride reached it's maximum height and speed, that's when she started to really enjoy it. It was almost like that rush she got from racing Hot Rod with the wind beating against her frame. Clematis looked over to Hot Rod, noticing that her boyfriend was having the time of his life over in his seat. That alone made the ride worth it to her.
"I'm doing good! Start of the ride startled me a little, but you made a good choice~." And that exactly was why it was worth giving things a try. She'd been so nervous when the ride started, but now she was having fun! It was like she found her inner thrill seeker because of Hot Rod, and it made her wonder what else was fun that she was originally too nervous to try on her own.
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 19, 2023 14:28:00 GMT
"A really good choice!" Hot Rod laughed
The fun ride lasted for a bit longer before coming to an end. Hot Rod was still giddy after getting off.
"That was awesome!" he shouted. "Best thing we've done yet!"
He was practically jumping up and down.
"Well I think it's your turn. What do you wanna do next?" Hot Rod asked.
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Post by Clematis on Oct 19, 2023 18:41:41 GMT
"Awwww.."
Clematis almost sounded disappointed as the ride started to slow down, swinging her legs a bit as they eventually came back down to the ground. She definitely wanted to ride on the swings some more, but maybe another time. Once the ride came to a complete stop she got out of her seat and bounced over to Hot Rod who seemed over the moon about how thrilling the ride could be. Oh it was so cute that she couldn't resist giving him a quick hug.
But now it was her turn to pick as they went through the exit of the swings. Bringing a hand to her cheek, Clematis tilted her holoform's head and hummed to herself thoughtfully. What could they do next? The line for the roller coaster seemed pretty long, but she was kind of enjoying this whole riding on the human rides thing. She had to wonder if this had been what Six Lasers over Cybertron had been like in it's prime, but mostly the upper caste were the only ones that got to enjoy it and you were lucky if you got a voucher to go for a day. Clematis didn't even know what kind of rides they'd had, but as she looked around she did spot a ride that caught her attention. It was a small ride that spun around in a circle with grouped seats that could also rotate freely on their own.
"Oooh what about that one, Roddy?" The femme pointed over to the ride. "I think the sign says tilt a whirl?"
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 19, 2023 18:49:55 GMT
Hot Rod looked over to the ride Clematis was pointing out.
"Hmm that does looking pretty good." Hot Rod said
"Plus" he added "We got no choice but to sit together this time" he gave her a kiss on the cheek.
He walked over to the ride waiting in line. The wait wasn't long thankfully.
When it was time for them to take their seats Hot Rod made sure that he and Clematis were in the same car.
"Well...let's go for a ride shall we?" Hot Rod said putting his arm around his date.
"You get scared just come up next to me."
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Post by Clematis on Oct 21, 2023 14:16:37 GMT
Clematis giggled as Hot Rod kissed her on the cheek. Primus she was enjoying all the little affections she was getting from her boyfriend, and she was equally happy to return them as well. It was like she was missing out on this for so long and she was happy she now got to experience something like this.
It was nice to not have a long line for once as the two of them were let in to pick a car to sit in. The femme let Hot Rod pick which one he wanted before scooting right on in beside him. Right between the both of them was a small wheel which Clematis figured was likely to control the spin of the individual car itself. Humans came up with the craziest ride concepts. The ride already could spin in one large, wavy circle and they wanted to give it the ability to spin even more? Either way, she was curious just how much spinning was possible from this ride.
She glanced over to Hot Rod as he wrapped his arm around her, smiling as he said she could lean against him if she got too scared. It was so cute, but she couldn't help but giggle as she leaned on his side playfully. "Aww, but what if I lean on you just because I wanna~?" Clematis just couldn't resist teasing a little bit, but she wasn't lying either way as she put her hands on the safety bar when the ride started up. Spinning around the ride itself was fairly tame as she watched some of the other cars spin slowly while some spun like their very lives depended on it. Putting a hand on the wheel, she spun it a little causing the car to spin slowly. "Wanna go faster, Roddy?"
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 21, 2023 17:33:02 GMT
"I'd say I'd really want you to do that..."Hot Rod says in response to Clematis's teasing.
He also got a chuckle when she asked him if he wanted to go faster.
"Have you met me?"he laughed.
He began to spin the wheel even faster. The car span faster. Hot Rod once again started laughing. It wasn't a race but this was the high life.
And it was even better he was sharing with someone special.
Even still when the ride ended Hot Rod looked a little tired.
"Well that was awesome," he said. "But I can't belive I'm saying this but maybe it's time to slow down a bit."
He thought about it for a minute.
"You wanna go to the hall of mirrors?"
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Post by Clematis on Oct 29, 2023 1:41:44 GMT
Clematis couldn't help but laughing as Hot Rod laughed, teasing her back. It had been a silly question, but she felt better asking rather than assuming as her boyfriend took over the wheel and they began to spin around rapidly. It was a dizzying experience as the world became one large blur between the ride spinning in one loop and the car itself spinning too. It didn't do any favors for her HUD even in vehicle mode, but thankfully as the ride came to an end and the spinning ceased that feeling started to subside.
Once they got off the ride Clematis wrapped her arm's around one of Hot Rod's, leaning against him for that little extra stability as the dizziness continued to fade. It did seem like her boyfriend was a little tired though.
But not tired enough to want to end their night of fun.
"The hall of mirrors.." She repeated the name to herself. It was an odd sort of attraction, but from what she knew there were mirrors there that were designed to make humans look funny. Maybe that wasn't such a bad idea to add a little laughter to their little date. "Sure~. I'd love to go there with you. I could use the break from all these exciting rides, plus there shouldn't be a line." Clematis would happily wait with Hot Rod, but she knew he could get a bit impatient. A nice little chill hall of mirrors sounded like a wonderful idea.
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Post by Hot Rod on Oct 29, 2023 19:05:52 GMT
Hot Rod was starting to worry the Hall of Mirrors wasn't such a good idea after they went into it.
Because it turns out it wasn't just a hall of mirrors it was a maze. And Hot Rod was quickly finding himself getting lost.
Time after time Hot Rod found himself bumping into wall and another wall.
He was never really good at thinking. He was always best when we he just did stuff.
"It's times like this I was a giant robot who could barge through all obstacles" he said sarcastically with a laugh.
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Post by Clematis on Nov 1, 2023 1:26:58 GMT
Hot Rod might've expected an actual hall full of mirrors, but to be fair so had Clematis. She'd expected all the funny mirrors that made one look silly, and while there definitely had been that she hadn't expected literal mirror walls that formed a maze. She made sure to keep a tight hold on her boyfriend so she didn't lose him in the confusion of this maze, occasionally bumping into a mirror or two herself.
It was funny the first couple of times, but it got old pretty fast.
"I mean we could very much just disengage the holoforms to get out if we wanted." Giggling a bit, Clematis winked. "But I know that wouldn't be fun if we just gave up. Surely this maze can't be that long. People would get lost forever in here otherwise, and I'm sure the staff is used to that by now. Even if we don't find our own way out, we'll find someone who knows the way out." Hot Rod didn't like giving up so easily, and Clematis wanted to recognize that. There was a point where giving up was the better option, but she wanted to at least try. She looked around, feeling along the walls of the mirrors to see if she could find where there was an opening. It was just so hard to tell what was real in here. Ironic given their holoforms weren't real either. Just hard light.
"Oh!" Clematis moved her hand a little further, no longer feeling a mirror. "This way~. I hope we're getting close to the end."
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Post by Hot Rod on Nov 1, 2023 2:44:59 GMT
"You're right" Hot Rod agreed "It wouldn't be much fun"
He laughed. Looks like his can-do attitude was contagious.
He kept looking around. The hall felt like it was getting longer and longer.
Finally Clematis shouted out she'd found. He followed her and the two emerged from the maze.
"Ha! Yes!" Hot Rod laughed. "We make a pretty good team." He said.
Yeah...they did make a good team.
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