04 ☆ Exceeding theoretical boundaries

[lingeringlegacy]

Playgrounds are designed for use by children. Why do adults seem to derive enjoyment from it as well?

Comments

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

You mean the place down in the Wilderness? I have to admit I'm curious about it, current obstacles to mobility notwithstanding.

[lingeringlegacy]

Yes, that playground. What do you mean by obstacles to mobility?

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

A game leg, pun not intended.

I don't think I've ever seen a place built for that specific purpose--games and exploration, or something of the sort?

[lingeringlegacy]

Oh dear. What happened?

I believe so. The equipments are mostly brightly-colored and scaled to appeal for children, but from reactions in the journals it seems adults are enjoying it too. Can you not recall anything with similar purpose from your place of origin?

(I did google "ancient china" and "playgrounds" before writing this comment ^^;)

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

I took a tumble from a tree. Careless, but there you go.

I remember games, and toys, those both seem to strike a chord. But not whole architectural features meant for amusement, at least not in the way you describe.

[lingeringlegacy]

The big Tree or smaller ones at the islands? Did you get it patched up at the Clinic already?

Perhaps your society have a different means of amusement? Though in this case then, were you fit enough, you can be a neutral observer without preconceived notion of them being children's domain.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

You're a sharp one, hmm? The big one, and yes, they let me walk. I'm not going back to guarding for a bit, though.

I get the idea, I do. It's just that I don't think I've seen anyone build things to climb on or play in. I might have just climbed trees or rocks, or balanced across a railing... You understand. It's the specific purpose that makes the difference. And well, might go down there just to see what it's like, even with a limp.

lol would invite him to join her, 00 & Kage if it weren't playercest

[lingeringlegacy]

What were you doing up the Tree, if it's alright for me to ask?

As long as you do not exert yourself too much, I would be interested to hear what you think about the playground.

XD yeah.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

[pause before he replied] Arranging my thoughts. A bad idea, as it turns out, when it leaves you open to hostile wildlife.

If I can find someone to go along with me, I might make the trip later. I'll give you a heads-up, unless you're volunteering as company again?

[lingeringlegacy]

I would be going today, if you'd like to join us. [Draws arrow in the direction of conversation with 00 and Kagerou.] Tomorrow I have another appointment, but I am free on Saturday if you need company.

/cunningly averts playercest issue!

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

I think today I'll limit my daring to getting down to the Bazaar, but Saturday sounds fine. That's the day two days from now, right?

[lingeringlegacy]

Alright. I hope your leg has gotten better then.

[crimson-seeker.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It might ache less, that's what I'm hoping for. I'll see you at noon, maybe?

[lingeringlegacy]

Noon is fine.