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Test Drive Meme #1
Test Drive Meme #1
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION
You arrive in an unknown space, dressed in white clothes (player choice what kind of clothes, as long as they cover everything). Whatever was happening to you before no longer happens. It's like everything was put on a pause and you were transferred away from the situation without you realizing it happened.
The space that you find yourself in is one of these four options:
An empty landscape filled with snow and ice, almost like a blank canvas.
A field with cherry blossom trees and spring flowers.
A sunny beach near an ocean that seems never ending.
A quiet forest with falling autumn leaves.
All of the spaces seem to continue endlessly. No matter where or how far you walk it almost seems like you're not moving at all. There are no animals here - just those who happened to wake up there at the same time, in the same place. Everyone is wearing the same kind of plain, white clothes.
Despite the possible rollercoaster of emotions you might be feeling, the place somehow feels familiar. Like somehow you belong there.
And it looks like you're not alone.
After half an hour has passed the surroundings change as everyone is teleported into a room with all the other new arrivals, no matter what space they woke up in. It's a large place with plenty of seats to sit in and beverages to enjoy. Medical attention is offered to those who need it and the doctors here are very prepared for any challenging situations.
Here, in this room, everyone gets an answer to where they are and why. A hologram of a man appears at the center of the room, waiting to be heard. He brings a message on behalf of the leaders of Ellipsa.
The Message [ Click to Expand ]
Hello, my name is Olwen. I'm one of the leaders of Ellipsa as it currently is. I'm also one of the four who summoned you here.
Our world is in trouble and we need your help. I apologize for tearing you away from your world and forcing you to come here but I hope you understand. The magic we used doesn't let us ask in advance, nor does it let us choose who we bring here.
This world is composed of four Seasonal Segments. All of them represent one of the seasons. They were the places we used to get our resources from, but now they're dangerous places no one should go into unless they have the power to fight back. All of them have their own sets of powerful monsters and natural catastrophes.
We used to have plenty of people here who could control the powers of the four Seasons. We called them Seasonal Power Holders. Unfortunately, due to a tragedy you can read about later, we lost almost all of them. Now only four of us remain and the world is in chaos. We have done our best to protect the world, but we need more power holders to do that.
That's where you come in.
All of you have been assigned to one of the seasons. Whatever space you were in just now is what season you represent. You will learn different skills based on the season and those skills are going to help you save this world.
These powers don't interfere with your own natural powers. They use a new energy that has formed inside of you. It's harmless to your health, but it's vital to your seasonal powers. Your own powers should still work, even if the dark energy outside the city might interfere with them.
Unfortunately bringing you here wasn't as simple as it sounds. We couldn't do anything about how to keep you anchored to this world other than making a simple spell that helps with it. That is, you need to touch someone else who is not from this world ideally at least once a day. It will help you stay in control of your powers and boost your magical energy. If you don't, the consequences aren't very good. But as long as you hold someone's hand or give someone a handshake, you should be fine.
That's all I have to say about the situation. The staff of the Research Center will give you more information about housing and other necessary things. I will, however, promise that you will be sent home once the situation becomes better. That's the least we can do.
The hologram can be viewed in private in a separate room later, should someone wish to look at it again. For now, the staff of the Research Center hands everyone their new smartphones with their small flower lucky charms (the flower is anything the player decides). They're also told that the building next door is where everyone can find a room assigned to them with some of their belongings there and possibly even any animal companions. Those concerned about their mount-sizes companions are welcomed to the stables downstairs to see if their friends are there. The mounts are allowed to stay there until you find a place more suitable for them.
Once you get your smartphone and necessary information, you're urged to go out and find your apartment. After that whatever you want to do is up to you.
Part 3
The building next door is where everyone can find their new apartments. As you enter, you're told by a friendly native that for the first two months you can live anywhere rent-free and five meals a day are paid for you. After that they get a monthly payment that helps with some of their living expenses, but otherwise they have to have a job to support themselves.
All of the apartments are comfortable, two bedroom apartments with all necessary utilities. They are also completely soundproof. Sometimes the magic system, however, does glitch and you might find yourself rooming with a stranger. This is not the intention and the staff will immediately prepare you your own room if you ask them. But maybe having a roommate isn't all that bad?
Once you get your smartphone and necessary information, you're urged to go out and find your apartment. After that whatever you want to do is up to you.
The building next door is where everyone can find their new apartments. As you enter, you're told by a friendly native that for the first two months you can live anywhere rent-free and five meals a day are paid for you. After that they get a monthly payment that helps with some of their living expenses, but otherwise they have to have a job to support themselves.
All of the apartments are comfortable, two bedroom apartments with all necessary utilities. They are also completely soundproof. Sometimes the magic system, however, does glitch and you might find yourself rooming with a stranger. This is not the intention and the staff will immediately prepare you your own room if you ask them. But maybe having a roommate isn't all that bad?
The city outside the Research Center and the apartment building is a very futuristic and bright place. There's a lot of fancy technology and the weather seems almost too perfect all of the time. Even the weather here is artificial and doesn't feel natural at all. This is the center of the whole Nightwake City and it's called the district that never sleeps for a good reason. It feels like any time of the day you choose to go out there's something going on.
Everyone was given some money on their money app BankCrow to spend. Why not go for the Gacha Restaurant on the main street if you're hungry? You can either choose what style/type of food you want (different cuisines, pizza, junk food, etc) OR pick any ingredients and list your allergens before rolling the gacha machine and what comes out is a meal that fits your choices. Most commonly they're mediocre quality (2-3 stars), slightly rarer are the very bad and very good dishes (1 stars and 4 stars) and the rarest of them all is the golden 5 star dish that is the most delicious and sophisticated meal you'll ever taste. But hey, at least the drinks are all the same no matter what meal you end up getting.
If the futuristic city style isn't for you, there are other district with various different atmospheres waiting for you just outside the city center.
In the District Spotlight [ Click to Expand ]
Blossomcrown is a modern city, but not as futuristic as the central district. Cherry blossom trees have been planted on the side of the streets to give some color for the otherwise gray scenery. It's a busy place with a central park full of spring flowers in the middle, that gives some much needed peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city. There's even the famous Botanical Garden open to all visitors. It's a home to many exotic plants that can't be grown anywhere else (that's safe, at least). There are also plenty of butterflies and bees living in the gardens. Attached to the building it also a flower shop where anyone can purchase a plant for themselves - they're even divided by suitability for each district. But if plants aren't your thing, why not check out the concert venue, which is an arena made for holding concerts. It can be transformed into both an outdoor and indoor venue by opening or closing the roof. Anyone can book the venue to hold a concert as long as they have the funds to do it. They will even advertise your concert for you everywhere!
Those who really just want to see something that's not a city, why not try Frostreign? Sure, it's very cold but there aren't very many buildings. It's more like a small village in the middle of Eternal Winter. The easiest ways to move around here are sledding, skiing and sleigh rides, where either excited huskies or chill reindeers will take people on a ride around the district. There are some snowmobiles too for those, who want to try them. One of the most popular locations is the giant, nevermelting ice castle in the center of the town, where kids love to play hide and seek. It's also a popular locations for dates, as the natural magical crystal lights inside the castle make the place look romantic. Another popular spot is the ice hole, where some brave souls go either swimming and some others at least try staying in the icecold water for a little moment before running to the Sauna Spa! It's an area full of different kind of saunas but it also doubles up as an inn, and due to knowing Otherworlders were going to come today, it's even available for booking!
Those who want to test out their powers right away, Dayrise is the place to go! The Grand Colosseum is designated for power holder practice for at least the following week. After that the natives would like to watch sports again rather than continuous fighting, but even then you're welcome to use the colosseum when there's a chance. After testing your powers, the luxurious baths of Dayrise are a good treat. They're all public baths and none of the natives are ashamed of being naked for hours with strangers. They will also encourage anyone coming with a towel to throw it away.
Those who really just want to see something that's not a city, why not try Frostreign? Sure, it's very cold but there aren't very many buildings. It's more like a small village in the middle of Eternal Winter. The easiest ways to move around here are sledding, skiing and sleigh rides, where either excited huskies or chill reindeers will take people on a ride around the district. There are some snowmobiles too for those, who want to try them. One of the most popular locations is the giant, nevermelting ice castle in the center of the town, where kids love to play hide and seek. It's also a popular locations for dates, as the natural magical crystal lights inside the castle make the place look romantic. Another popular spot is the ice hole, where some brave souls go either swimming and some others at least try staying in the icecold water for a little moment before running to the Sauna Spa! It's an area full of different kind of saunas but it also doubles up as an inn, and due to knowing Otherworlders were going to come today, it's even available for booking!
Those who want to test out their powers right away, Dayrise is the place to go! The Grand Colosseum is designated for power holder practice for at least the following week. After that the natives would like to watch sports again rather than continuous fighting, but even then you're welcome to use the colosseum when there's a chance. After testing your powers, the luxurious baths of Dayrise are a good treat. They're all public baths and none of the natives are ashamed of being naked for hours with strangers. They will also encourage anyone coming with a towel to throw it away.
Around the city of Nightwake, Valentine's Day is being celebrated. There are plenty of decorations, all in pastel colors (mainly pink). The Spring Segment districts have also contributed by giving all other districts flowers for decorations for some pleasing aromas. Most of the restaurants also have discount for those who dine together instead of alone.
There are plenty of treats that lift up your mood. Eating too much of the treats results in becoming very clingy to the next person they see. The effect usually wears off in half an hour, but it could take longer depending on how many treats you've eaten.
Another popular Valentine's are the game stalls that are intended to be taken on as couples. Anything you win will only be given to your partner. If you play alone, all you get is a round of applause even if you'd do a new high score. These game stalls include a lot of classic from carnivals and festival, racing with horses or vehicles and even video games.
Each district has a small stall that acts as a starting point for the main Valentine's Day challenge. The goal is to travel from one check point to another within the district while holding hands with someone. There is a small task to be done at each checkpoint (like eating a full course meal or popping balloons while still holding hands). The point is to never let go of your partners' hand. Once the pair gets to the end of the course they get a reward.
The reward for getting past the course is a free item from Riki's Rewards (any prize) and a pair of friendship bracelets that sends messages to its pair bracelet (like "I miss you", "Let's meet up").
Exploring the city isn't something that interests you? Well, the four bridges that lead to the Seasonal Segments are always open and you're definitely allowed to go outside. However, due to the summoning magic, the dark energy outside the city has temporary gone haywire and all of the Segments are suffering from their natural disasters at the same time.
Winter Segment is suffering from a raging blizzard and the usual beautiful landscapes are just a white blur for the time being.
Spring Segment is in the middle of a hurricane, with all of the lightest beings being picked up and tossed all over the place with the wind.
Summer Segment is literally on fire. Only the rain forests and jungles, as well as the Great Ocean Lake are safe from it.
Autumn Segment is suffering from a thunderstorm. Chances of getting struck by lightning are quite high should someone step in.
If you're prepared for the weather, no one is going to stop you from going out to explore. It might be a good idea to bring a friend with you. Luckily, the natural catastrophes calm down after two days and the Segments are more normal after that. So it might actually be worth a while to wait before going out.
After the storm the sun shines and sheep appear [ Click to Expand ]
When you venture out to the Spring Segment after the storm, there's a herd of Fabric Sheep wandering near the Flower Yard. These sheep are tame and while they usually run and hide, sometimes they look for people to help them get their wool sheared. Luckily natives on the Dayrise bridge are handing out shearing scissors for those who would like to help.
The sheep get scared very easily, but if you don't make too many sudden movements, you will be able to do your job easily. The sheep might even boop you gently as a thanks before heading off again. If you're mean to sheep, however, you might get an angry Gravity Goat chasing you.
Anyone who visits the Flower Yard of any of the Segments will hear a story from a native there. A story of the magic that has been put in place that lets all the otherworlders "respawn" to their respective Flower Yard if they die in Ellipsa. The flower will be the same as it is in everyone's charms. The natives say that more details can be asked from the main four seasonal power holders, but that they've heard it's painless for otherworlders to emerge from the flower.
After the Segments have settled down, a message appears on everyone's smartphones. Everyone is invited to join some observational cruises at the Airship Station in Nightwake District. There are four different ships leaving at the same time, but if you come back again later you will be able to go to them all eventually. The trip targets are the Seasonal Segments. Of course, there are long instructions as to how one should dress to handle the different weather they would be experiencing while in the air. You have time to shop as the invitation is open for a good while.
The Airship Station is a very modern, almost futuristic, place with a lot of docks with various airships lined up. Most of the ships there are used for in-city transportation and there are various holographic displays that tell how many ships are available and where. Various restaurants are also found here and view from the ones on top of the building is amazing. There's time to look around, but your final destination is the biggest docks at the end of the station.
The point of these cruises is to give otherworlders a chance to see what the Segments are like without interacting with the monsters down below. The ships will fly to the airship station of each Segment and then come back a different route to cover as much of the segment as possible. In total the trip is said to take four days.
Because of the length of the trip, everyone has been provided with a simple two to four person cabin (with their own bathroom/shower) and three meals are served per day throughout the trip. Snacks can also be found from the cafeteria and they're free of charge.
Enjoy the view, bond with your fellow passengers and relax. Staying on the deck is safe, especially if you don't start leaning over the rails to look down.
The old lady and her cats [ Click to Expand ]
Each airship station in the segments is unique in their own right. They're not very well-kept like the one in the city and various weather changes have definitely modified them to look old and worn down.
Strangely enough, each of the airship stations has someone living there; an old lady with a herd of different cats depending on the season: winter cats are spirits that can be seen by anyone due to them taking control of stuffed animals, spring cats are part flowers, summer cats look like small lions or tigers and autumn cats are essentially the same as will-o'-the-wisps but in cat shape.
The old ladies explains that they are quite comfortable living there and don't have any plans to "evacuate". They will kindly decline anyone who tries to help them. The airship staff explains there are some special arrangements in place to help them live in the stations as those are safe places to stay in.
Each of the ladies will tell you a story. Winter lady will talk about the Watchtower and who used to live there, spring lady will tell all about the abandoned farm and its owners, summer lady talks about the abandoned castle and its royalty and autumn lady tells about the abandoned mansion and who used to be the lord.
If you talk to the same lady again later the story is different. She tells a different version of the story every time she is talked to. No one is really sure which of the stories is true because of how many versions are circulating around.
The ships only stay docked at the station for as long as the staff of the airship delivers some food and other necessities to the old ladies and then it's back towards the city again. Of course, nothing stops anyone from leaving the ship and experiencing the segments themselves.
Strangely enough, each of the airship stations has someone living there; an old lady with a herd of different cats depending on the season: winter cats are spirits that can be seen by anyone due to them taking control of stuffed animals, spring cats are part flowers, summer cats look like small lions or tigers and autumn cats are essentially the same as will-o'-the-wisps but in cat shape.
The old ladies explains that they are quite comfortable living there and don't have any plans to "evacuate". They will kindly decline anyone who tries to help them. The airship staff explains there are some special arrangements in place to help them live in the stations as those are safe places to stay in.
Each of the ladies will tell you a story. Winter lady will talk about the Watchtower and who used to live there, spring lady will tell all about the abandoned farm and its owners, summer lady talks about the abandoned castle and its royalty and autumn lady tells about the abandoned mansion and who used to be the lord.
If you talk to the same lady again later the story is different. She tells a different version of the story every time she is talked to. No one is really sure which of the stories is true because of how many versions are circulating around.
The ships only stay docked at the station for as long as the staff of the airship delivers some food and other necessities to the old ladies and then it's back towards the city again. Of course, nothing stops anyone from leaving the ship and experiencing the segments themselves.
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- Check Locations: City to find more areas to explore inside the city. Every place in the districts are open, except for the Guilds for now.
- Similarly, Locations: Segments is useful for outdoors adventures.
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You're a wonderful brother and son, Tartaglia. Your family must be proud of you.
[ Not wasting any time, Yoimiya excitedly opens her eyes to gaze upon the Harbinger's work of art. As soon as she sees her reflection staring back at her, a myriad of giggles escapes from her lips. She looks absolutely silly with blush smearing her cheeks and eye shadow going off the beaten path but she wouldn't have it any other way. ]
Wow! I look absolutely stunning. You better watch out, I might end up stealing the show before you even get a chance to.
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Haha, maybe you will. Guess we'll have to see who wins in our little contest here. My competition is pretty strong, after all.
[There's a cocky tone to his voice, but underlying that is also a hint of fondness, because he finds her very pretty- even without the makeup. There's no doubt he'd probably lose that one.]
You know, I think I'm going to keep the makeup on. It would be a shame to let all your hard work go to waste.
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But... that was totally a compliment, wasn't it?
Even with the powder dusting her cheeks, Yoimiya could feel her face warming up from Mr. Harbinger's smooth words. This isn't the first time she's received praise about her appearance but somehow, hearing him say it so boldly catches her by surprise. ]
You're right, this is looking like it's going to be a fierce competition. I believe the man I'm staring at will most definitely give me a run for my money.
[ A giggle bubbles out of her lips, all while managing to send a cute little wink his way. While it could be seen as flattery for flattery, the truth is she does think he's quite good looking. Even with make up splattered on places that shouldn't be on his face, he's still really handsome. ]
Looks like we're on the same page. The challenge was a bit a toughie, so it'll kinda be like we're showing off our well-earned battle scars.
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Listen to you, now you're talking my language. I'd hardly expect you to take to thinking about things in that way.
[He says that, but he knows full well he hasn't been shy about how he views the world- and that's exactly the kind of thing he'd say. Yoimiya is a smart one, he'll give her that- playing to his own interests.]
But c'mon. Let's go to the last challenge, it looks like it'll be something simple. I can see the stall over there.
[He inclines his head towards the stall, standing up to lead her over to it, fingers still intertwined as he tugs on her arm gently. There's a lot of little treats on plates, seemingly pre-measured for contestants. He can already tell what this'll be, and he's pretty sure it'll be easy.]
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Haha, I wanted to try talking like how I figured you would. I must say, saying that outloud felt very exhilarating.
[ The next stall couldn't have come at a more perfect time. All the hustle and bustle of the festival had been too exciting that it made Yoimiya forget to eat, oops. ]
Oh yeah, you were right about it being simple. Looks like we have to eat all of these candies with one hand. Easy peasy!
[ It's a very simple challenge! Much more easier than attempting to put make up on with one hand. This is child's play compared to that.
However... while she wouldn't exactly call it boring, Yoimiya couldn't help but feel that this challenge could stand to be a bit more exciting. And she's pretty sure she knows exactly how to do that. ]
Say, Tartaglia. [ A competitive glint begins to sparkle in her golden irises. ] Whaddya say we spice things up a little? Wanna see who can finish their plate of treats first?
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His eyes meet those golden ones, instantly recognizing exactly what her intention here is before she even asks. He knows that look, and he's already agreeing and mentally preparing to beat her before he gives his answer.]
Bold of you to challenge me. How do you know I won't just put them all in my mouth all at once?
[He grins, taking one of the candies between his fingers, waving it side to side next to his face.]
And even if I didn't, I can eat pretty quickly. There's a story to that, but I won't tell it to you unless you win.
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Because, I believe you're an honest guy. Besides, you wouldn't be so cruel as to do such a mean act against little ol' me, right? [ Her golden eyes are locked onto his own ocean hue orbs, staring at him with a doe-eyed expression as she flutters her lashes in an attempt to look as sweet and cute as possible. However, Yoimiya isn't capable of taking such an act seriously, it's not long until she breaks 'character' to bust out laughing. ] Even if you do, I'll just follow suit. There's no way I'm going down without a fight.
[ The poor person in charge of this stall is totally staring at these two crazies, thinking to themselves: the point of this competition is to work together, not compete against one another. ]
Oooh consider me interested. I guess that means I'll just have to beat you to find out. In return, I'll share a story about myself should you come out the victor.
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He gives her a mildly incredulous and amused look at those doe-eyes of hers, not falling for it for a second. He had a feeling that she'd meet his own tactics with her own, sensing that competitiveness from her. He likes that, she'll make their time here a lot of fun. He's looking forward to it.]
Splendid. I'll look forward to hearing it.
[He says, that same unreadable, fox-like smile plastered to his face, voice cocky and confident. Inwardly, he's determined to win. He turns to face his plate, bent over it and ready to begin.]
On the count of three?
[The event staff blinks at both of them, sighing inwardly. These two are nuts...they're not getting in the middle of that. So they nod, looking to Yoimiya if she's ready before they start the countdown.]
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He's just like a fox. From that tuft of red hair to the way he hunts his prey, right down to his playful personality, he's definitely a fox. The mental image of adorable, fluffy fox ears donning the top of his head is really cute and will most definitely be in the back of Yoimiya's mind for a while.
But as much as she'd like to fantasize about fox boy Tartaglia, she unfortunately has to put that that thought to the side. There's a competition afoot and she can't let such fluffy thoughts distract her. ]
Ready!
[ She nods her head towards the exasperated staff, sending them a signal that she's ready to rumble. One of the workers starts the countdown (while also silently praying to themselves that this doesn't end in a disaster): three... two... one! On cue, Yoimiya starts off by popping three candies into her mouth, filling up her cheeks to the point where she looks like a squirrel with acorns stuffed in her mouth. While chewing, she has her one hand placed on the edge of her plate while glancing over at Tartaglia's direction. If he truly is crazy enough to eat all of them at once, then she has to be prepared. ]
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He looks over to his opponent, who's downing her own candies, seeing her progress and comparing it to his own- he's gotta speed up if he's going to truly crush her. There's no mercy in Tartaglia's eyes. This is a competition and he won't go down without a fight either.
But he'll still find an opportunity to taunt her.]
Is that all you got?
[He says, mouth full, muffled due to the candy filling it. He swallows and keeps going, popping another couple in his mouth.]
You better hurry...
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With every flicker of her gaze, she easily notices more and more candy disappearing off his plate at lightning speed. The way he quickly shovels down the treats with ease is impressive. Before Yoimiya could even entertain the thought that she might be out of her league, the sounds of his (muffled) taunts ring in her ears and oh boy, she's not about to let him get away with saying that.
Even with her mouth stuffed full of candies, the competitive fire in her golden irises only continues to burn brighter. If anything, his taunting further fans the flames of her unyielding spirit. ]
Ha! You sure do have a big mouth. Shouldn't you be focused on eating instead of talking?
[ The hypocrite in her taunts right back, mouth and cheeks filled with sweets.
The many, many stupid eating competitions she's had with Itto has prepared her for this very moment. After swallowing down the few in her mouth, she grabs a handful of candies, shoving them in her mouth while chewing them at intense speed. In quick succession, she pops in several candies, one batch right after the other. She's fueled with determination to beat that braggart now! So what if that merciless expression in his eyes looks kind of cool?
Huh... that's kind of a weird thought to have while in the middle of a competition. ]
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Perhaps you'll be eating those words as well in a moment...
[He says while chewing, which is gross, but he can't help himself. Even with one hand, his hands are deft in picking up each treat, until finally they're gone. With one last swallow, he looks over to Yoimiya to see how close they were, if he'd won or if he was going to have to bow and accept his loss.
Seems that that day is not today. All that experience has netted him a win, and he proudly smirks at her once he sees that she hadn't finished before him.]
Huh. I suppose we have a winner.
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... Looks like we do.
[ Normally, she'd be a little frustrated and demand a rematch. But for some reason, she's not disappointed in the slightest. Instead, the feeling of admiration bubbles up inside her. Throughout her dumb competitions with Itto, she's been able to keep up with the silly oni but losing this quickly is a first for her.
For a moment, Yoimiya is uncharacteristically quiet, not saying a word as she stares at her plate. A tiny sigh escapes from her lips as she finally brings her gaze to meet with his. The expression in her eyes is not one of crushing defeat but instead, she's staring at him with an intense look of ardor that's also accompanied with a loving smile. Not even bothering to finish the rest of her candy, she opts to nuzzle her head into Childe's arm, warm fuzzy feelings of wanting to stay close to him overtaking any other senses. ]
Hehe, I can't even be mad that I lost to such a strong opponent. You deserve the win.
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The contest is over, and they'll be able to get their prizes for completing the challenge, but that's hardly what he's thinking about right now.
Before he realizes what he's doing, he's tugging on her arm to bring her into him, not having let go of her hand yet. The only time he breaks his gaze from her is to nod to the those running the stall, before he starts to lead her away, chuckling softly.]
You didn't do too bad yourself. Perhaps we'll have another little competition again. But...I think you owe me a story.
[He grins, warmth filling him as he leans into her playfully, not about to let her forget to give him that prize.]
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Feelings of bliss fill her chest with a tender loving warmth when he pulls her closer to him. It's like he knows exactly what she wants and she couldn't be any happier. As they walk through the festival together, Yoimiya still has yet to let go of his hand, interlocking her fingers with his. Her body further melts into his touch, leaning against him with her head still resting against his arm. ]
That's right! I got so distracted by your dashing good looks that I nearly forgot.
[ She giggles, not at all ashamed to say such a bold comment directly to his face. ]
Okay, here's a good one! The story about how I got my vision still makes me laugh to this day. So, it happened on a hot summer night while I was in the middle of work. At first, I actually thought my vision was a lighter and used it to boil water. Once I was done, I chucked it into our storage shed. Thankfully, my dad found it later but oh boy, I still remember the look on his face when he realized I threw something so precious away.
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On top of it, it's adorable how she melts into him, his own mind clouded with wanting to hold onto Yoimiya and not let go, a buzzing forming in his chest as her fingers interlock with his own. It's as if she belongs right here against him, and quite frankly he wouldn't have it any other way right now- she's the only one who's crossing his mind right now and this is exactly where he wants her.
Before he even has a chance to respond to her comment on his looks, she continues with her story- earning a good laugh out of him.]
I couldn't ever imagine discarding a source of power like that, hahaha! Yoimiya, how in the world did you manage to not recognize what is was that was gifted to you? Hahahaha...
[This girl. He feels as if he shouldn't be surprised by this.]
The pyro symbol on it should have been your first indication. Ah, thank you, that certainly was a good laugh...
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[ In a rare moment of pause, Yoimiya trails off her words. Thoughtfully staring off into the distance as she takes in the sights of the bustling festival. Her heart fluttering with warmth at all the loving couples passing by, holding hands in a similiar fashion to them. ]
I guess I was surprised that the gods would give an ordinary person like myself a gift.
[ At the end of the day, she's just a simple firework shop owner. She's not in any important position of authority, nor is she from some well-known family such as the Kamisato and Kaedehara clans. She's just a girl that enjoys making people smile. But anyways, that passing thought is neither here nor there. Childe's laughter is a delight to her ears, she's happy to make him laugh, it's a reminder of her own resolve to bring joy to others. ]
It's a pleasure to make ya laugh! I'm glad you were able to get a kick out of it. My dad still brings it up every so often, I don't think he'll ever let me live it down.
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Childe's eyes follow hers to the couples that pass by, her words lingering in his ears. Where he won't say much more about it than this, given that Fatui info was still sensitive to a certain degree, he does feel the need to put at least one thing to rest here.]
Hey, I think you might be selling yourself a little short here, though.
[The gods don't just grant visions to everyone, he knows that for sure.]
I think what ordinary means to us isn't the same as what it means to the gods. There's a level of strength they saw in you, or else they never would have wasted the time.
[His hand uncouples from her own, so he can wrap his arm around her waist, pulling her completely into his side as he looks down at her, smiling.]
And I can see that strength too, especially when you've got a game or a competition to win. Hah, you know, we really should spar sometime...
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Thank you Tartaglia, I really appreciate your kind words. It truly means a lot to me.
[ The sudden sensation of his arm wrapping around her waist causes Yoimiya to squeak in surprise, a flush of pink immediately colors her cheeks. Her own bubbly nature has made her quite affectionate over the years, she's used to giving out hugs, high fives and even holding hands but this level of intimacy is somewhat new to her. Even if she's not familiar with this sort of display of affection, there's no denying that she's enjoying it. Being this close to him feels so nice.
With a soft smile, she snuggles up against him, resting the side of her head against his chest. Even with such a tender moment shared between the two of them, Yoimiya manages to look up at Childe, her sweet smile transforming into a smug grin at his invitation for a spar. ]
I'm game. I still need to get back at you for our candy eating competition. Sparing with you will give me the perfect chance to get my revenge.
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[He grins as she makes her declaration. Starting the fighting talk early, is she. Well, he loves it all the same, just as much as he's loving how she relaxes against him. The point where her head meets his chest makes a warmth spread there, filling him with a sense of fondness for her that he hadn't considered previously. It's a nice feeling, holding her close, sharing a tender moment together. It's the kind of moment that great memories are made from, the kind that he would hope would be one of the things they'd remember when they finally part for the night.]
When we fight, you better not disappoint me. I expect you to go all-out. Don't you dare hold back.
[Though he is serious, he chuckles all the same. Tartaglia very much appreciates that fire inside of her, perhaps it was more than appropriate that she received a pyro vision. It matched her personality perfectly.]
But I'm not sure how you're planning on beating me, especially when you've gotten so comfortable with your enemy.
[He says it as he sweeps his free arm under her legs, picking her up in his arms. The smirk on his face is so wide, he can hardly hide his mischievousness from her- a two fold move. One to get her to react, one because he just wants her in his arms.]
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While it's definitely too soon to say things like the Electro Archon of her nation and declare that she wants this feeling to last for eternity, what she does know is that this special moment between them will be etched into her heart for a very long time. ]
Of course, I would never hold back against one of the famed Harbingers. Especially now that I'm even more determined to wipe that smug smirk off your face.
[ If she were being honest, she actually finds that confident smirk of his to be quite attractive. Despite telling him multiple times to his face that he's good-looking, she'll keep that little tibit a secret for now. She can't stroke his ego too hard and this early. Seeing that mischevious expression on his face is a reminder that they're kindred spirits in a lot of ways, they're both trouble-making brats at heart. ]
How you do know this isn't one of my big brain strategies? Maybe I'm trying to cozy up with you so I can catch you off guard. Or maybe that's not the case at all and I just simply want to. [ A devious grin curls on her lips as she leans into whisper in to his ear: ] You'll just have to find out when our spar happens.
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[He loves hearing her taunt him so, even as she's sitting helpless in his arms, breathing her taunts into his ear. It's enough that he laughs, getting excited about the idea of having a real spar with her. She's got some skills with a bow, he knows that much, but to what extent he has no idea. He'll love to find out, even if he beats her soundly- that doesn't really matter to him, because the fight will be fun regardless. Tartaglia does hope however, that she's the kind of person who'll try to become stronger, though he can see her taking a loss and turning it around to come back even more determined than ever.
She wants revenge for the candy eating contest, after all. And having a good spar with him sounds like the perfect way of doing it.]
But you'll have to do a lot more than this if you're going to try to catch me unawares. All you've managed to do is put yourself in quite the vulnerable position, Yoimiya.
[He begins to walk, continuing to carry her. People shoot glances over to them, but he hardly cares. They can look all they like, even better if some of them get jealous that he's got such a pretty lady in his arms.]
Where should I take you? Hahaha, not that you have much of a choice in the matter...
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But, she's most definitely looking forward to their showdown. It'll be fun to test her strength even if she's quite certain that Childe is leagues above her in battle experience and prowess. ]
Is that so? I don't think I'm in that vulnerable of a position. It's quite bold of you to pick me up in front of all these people and take me away like this. Unless you have some tactic brewing in your head that I'm just not seeing.
[ Maybe she is a bit naive for throwing herself into the fox's den. People back home would tell her that she's crazy for willingly wanting to fraternize with a Harbinger. Even with the Traveler's warnings playing in the back of her mind, her faith in him hasn't wavered in the slightest. She's seen the way he played with the kids and how they quickly they grew fond of him. It's hard to believe that someone like that is a complete and total bad guy. ]
Hm, I'd like to go somewhere to get a nice view of the area but if I really don't have much say in the matter... [ She laughs a little at the threat, finding his choice of words to be quite amusing. ] Then, surprise me?
[ As long as I get to spend time with you, that's all that matters, she thinks to herself, feeling her heart race the longer they're together. ]
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Was it the makeup, or the treats? He suspects the treats...but now with her in his arms, it doesn't seem like there was any harm done, nor does he feel inclined to stop what's happening. If anything, he feels more strongly about following through with it all- it's not like anything's strangely forced them to basically hit on each other all night. That started before the treats...right?
So he hums in response, deciding that finding a nice view of it all and having their own privacy sounds good. There's a lot of people around, but he can get to places where most people can't. Like that roof over there.]
I've got an idea of where we can have a nice view, with no one else to bother us. Hold on tight, Yoimiya.
[The flash of his grin is the last peaceful moment before he takes off into a run, gaining momentum as he sets their destination in his sights. Water splashes up around them, his movement making the two of them look like a blur as he leaps upward towards a balcony on one building, moving swiftly and leaping again upwards towards another ledge that he can get a foothold on. The water beneath his feet cascades downward as he finishes up by running straight up the wall, ending their vertical climb on the top of a flat roof that gives them exactly what she'd requested- a nice view of the area, with all of the pretty pink decorations in full display.
He looks to her, to see if she's alright, and if she approves.]
How's this? I think I did a pretty good job of picking a good spot!
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Once they've made it to their destination, it's apparent that she's very much okay as she's grinning from ear to ear, elated by the rush of adrenaline. ]
You did great! The view from here is splendid. You can see the entire festival from this high up.
[ Needless to say, this spot has earned Yoimiya's seal of approval! The sparkle in her eyes has yet to die down while she gazes upon the festival below them, enamored with the bright lights, lovely decorations and couples enjoying each other's company during this special holiday. ]
Thank you for the joyride. Being in your arms while you scaled those buildings was a total blast. It's no wonder why you posess a hydro vision, you really are talented at controlling water.
[ Eat your heart out, Oceanid. ]
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