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Test Drive Meme #1
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Arrival



Part 1


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.


Part 2


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?





Exploring the City




Part 1


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.


Part 2

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").






The Segments




Part 1

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.


Part 2

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.





All Aboard




Part 1

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.

Part 2

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.





OOC TIPS


- Ask your questions related to the TDM here.

- The TDM is available only to friends of the mods and their friends. If you want to play in the TDM, please leave a note here to inform us who invited you over. We will get to you as soon as possible.

- The TDM is game canon so anything in the TDM can happen for your character(s) in the game as well.

- Smut is not allowed on the TDM. You can play situations leading to it, but if the thread is turning into smut, please move it to a private space such a post in your character's journal, or a locked post in the game's log community if you decide to app!

- 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.

- You can find monsters to encounter on Beastiary, including information on the two mentioned on the TDM.

- FAQ has information on characters' smartphones as well as general things about the world that might be handy.

- Feel free to also hit our EMP/ATP meme while you're here!



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monoceroscaeli: <user name="optimisty"> (110)

[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-18 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Her own taunt brings a light into his eyes that isn't normally there, loving that she's participating in the fighting talk despite the lack of an actual fight. But that's half the fun, riling up your opponent, really letting oneself get into the heat of battle- or in this case, of eating candy. Childe begins to grin as he continues to shovel candy after candy down, enjoying himself in the moment while letting a chuckle bubble at the back of his throat.]

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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-18 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Silence fills the air as it quickly dawns on Yoimiya that the victor of this competition is indeed Childe. While she fought the good fight, it's clear that his experience gave him the edge. ]

... 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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-18 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Half of him expects her to demand a rematch. She's shown him that there's a fire burning inside of her, and he's happily tapped into that during this match, but the demand never comes. Instead, he sees something else in her eyes, one that doesn't really surprise him given her comments earlier. But why it's coming out now, he's not sure, but he's not questioning it. Because he's taking on the same look, his eyes falling to look down at her nuzzling herself against his arm.

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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-18 04:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's weird. The rational part of Yoimiya's mind should be wondering why she suddenly desires the heat of Childe's body, why he's suddenly encapsulated her thoughts to the point he's all she can think about. But that line of questioning never crosses her mind, or maybe it's more accurate to say that she doesn't particularly care about the irregularity of the situation. All she knows is that she just wants to be by his side as long as possible.

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.
Edited 2023-02-18 16:45 (UTC)
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-18 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Effects from the candies aside, such a bold compliment said right to his face with no attempt at subtlety gets him to grin widely at her. That's already not the first time she's complimented his looks tonight, amused at her unabashed way of hitting on him. Though, it doesn't make him feel awkward, and if anything it's the exact opposite. He loves hearing it from her, his ego accepting the compliment and swelling up a little due to her words.

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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-18 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Haha, right? I'm not even sure what was going on in my own head when it happened. At the time, I had just taken over the shop and while I want to blame it on me being tired after a long day's work...

[ 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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-18 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[He may not ever let her live it down either, because really, it's too funny. He's got a feeling there will be plenty of opportunities to give her a friendly elbow about it, and teasing her seems like it would be a lot of fun.

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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-19 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ While this literal walking ray of sunshine has never had a shred of low self-esteem, it's still nice to hear the boost of confidence. Especially since it's coming from him. ]

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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-19 01:41 am (UTC)(link)
Is that so?

[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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-19 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ She lets out another startled squeak when he suddenly picks her up. This man continues to prove that he's full of surprises. There's never going to be a dull moment with him around, that's for sure. The shock of being his arms quickly wears off, responding in full by bringing her arms around his neck. It's nice, being held like a princess in his arms fills her with bliss like no other.

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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-19 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
Heh. Don't threaten me with a good time, now.

[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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-19 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
[ While she'll always be unaware of what the Fatui is truly capable of, she does know that Childe's rank as the Eleventh Harbinger is a title that strikes fear into the hearts of many across Teyvat. There's no doubt that he's strong, he rightfully earned his status for a reason. So for him to take a simple, country bumpkin girl like herself seriously in a fight feels like an honor. For all her taunting and big talk, she's never actually fought a Harbinger before.

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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-19 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[As much as he's enjoyed the banter back and forth so far, he knows if he keeps this up he'll really want to set her down and have their spar right here, right now. Tartaglia is always up for a fight, but right now something else clouds his mind and pushes him away from the aspect of fighting to bask in the warmth and closeness he's sharing with Yoimiya. It's not until now when he compares the two to each other that he realizes something is off, that it's not like him to brush something like a challenge off to the side in favor of something else, especially when it's just on the horizon. She's made it clear she wants to do this, and yet, he finds the notion of finding a secluded area to have a nice private moment far more appealing.

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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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-19 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She easily heeds his advice, making sure her arms are snug around his neck, her fingers gripping the back of his shirt for extra security. At first, she's not sure what to expect, she never does when it comes to Tartaglia. She assumed that he would simply take her out of the festival to enjoy the view elsewhere but to her surprise, a stream of water starts to flow around them as he begins his ascent. She lets out the tiniest gasp as he starts leaping from balcony to ledge, eyes growing wide and sparkling with pure excitement as she glances at him from her shoulder. This is definitely way more fun than flying through the air with a pair of wind gliders.

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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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-20 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[A smug smile of victory spreads across his face, happy to know that he picked out a good spot, and happy to know that it made her happy too. Reluctantly, he lets Yoimiya down out of his arms so she can have the freedom to walk around the roof to see all the sights, but the Harbinger lingers close to her, at least requiring that he has a hand placed on her somewhere. For now, that hand rests on the small of her back, gazing out onto the venue alongside her.]

Thank you. Water is a precious resource in Snezhnaya- you come to learn to respect it and treasure it. Perhaps my understanding of it is why I'm able to wield it so well, alongside my own honed talents, of course.

[Of course he toots his own horn a little, gazing down at her with a cocky smile. But that's not why they came up here to begin with, and he takes a moment to really appreciate the view in front of them. The city is unlike anything he's ever seen before, technologically advanced much further than Teyvat.]

It's still a little hard to believe where we are right now, and what our mission is. It'll take some getting used to, but I'm looking forward to it.

[It's sort of like a dream come true for him. They're tasked with saving the world, and it sounds like an adventure right out of a book.]
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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-20 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ As soon as he lets her down, Yoimiya doesn't hesitate to marvel at the sights surrounding them. Festivals are always a joy to be in the middle of, but there's a magical feeling of awe that overwhelms her as she's gazing from high above. Everything about this city has been so fascinating to her, the technology has gone above her head at times but she's all the more excited to learn and get accustomed to everything this world has to offer. ]

That makes perfect sense. With how cold it is over there, I can imagine y'all have to have to take great care of your water to ensure it doesn't freeze.

[ Now that she's had her fill of walking around, Yoimiya decides to finally settle down, sitting at a spot that gives them a good view of the festival while still maintaining a safe distance from the edge. Once she's comfortable, she offers Tartaglia a welcoming smile, patting the spot beside her. ]

Everything about this place is really exciting, isn't it? Feels like we're on an adventure. I'm looking forward to seeing how this mission goes and how much help we'll be able to provide to the people of this world.
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-20 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
[He happily joins her, setting down next to her, letting his legs kick out to their full length while supporting himself with an arm. The other arm wraps around her waist once more, enjoying the breeze on his face from this high up, thinking about all the strange and wonderful things they'll discover in this new world. He can't wait.]

Hah. I can't wait for all the battles this world has to offer. They managed to pull in a number of powerful allies as well, and the thought of squaring off with them too is making me buzz with excitement. It's like a dream for me.

[He looks to her, smirking, before continuing on.]

My father used to tell me all sorts of stories about his time as an adventurer when I was a kid. You know, I always wanted to be like him, going out on adventures like I was the hero of my own story. Those dreams got set to the side once I was conscripted into the Fatui. But now, I think I'll finally get to live them out.

[He looks out across the city landscape, his eyes taking in all that lies before him. It would be fun, he thinks. To discover everything there is in this world.]
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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-20 04:25 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yoimiya practically melts into his touch as she feels his arm wrapping around her waist, she's pretty much cuddling against him while they gaze upon the marvelous city laid out before them. ]

It's like this place brought you here to test your strength. Have you seen that big ol' colosseum? I bet you're gonna have a great time there.

[ It wouldn't surprise her if the Grand Colosseum ended up being like a second home for the battle junkie Harbinger. ]

That's incredible your father was an adventurer. [ Makes sense, the thrill-seeker blood must run deep in Tartaglia's family. ] Maybe this world summoned you here for that reason? To give you the opportunity to adventure to your heart's content. Whatever the case, that's really exciting you finally get to live out your dreams. You also have the added bonus of taking a break from the Fatui.

[ For some inexplicable reason, she yearns to be even closer to him. As nice as the arm around her waist feels, she wants to be completely enveloped by his warmth. Since they are all alone and away from prying eyes, this seems like a good opportunity to act on her sudden desires. Keeping his hand on her waist, Yoimiya shifts her position in order to shamelessly place herself on his lap, nestling her body between his legs while facing him with a big grin curving on her lips.

Much better! His lap feels way more comfier than the cold hard roof. Don't mind her, feel free to continue on with your story, Tartaglia. ]
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-21 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[The Grand Colosseum was his next place to visit, wondering how many people he would find to challenge there. It would be fun, and he's looking forward to it- but that's a thought he can revisit later.]

I will admit, being able to take a little vacation from my duties as a Harbinger will be a nice change of pace. What about you, what is it that-

[His thought gets cut off as she moves into his lap, watching her with a dumbfounded expression on his face. He wasn't expecting this, but it's a welcome development, adjusting himself to sit up a little more as his other arm unconsciously comes up to wrap completely around her. His eyes move from her chest, which is right in his face now, up to her golden irises, amusement glinting behind the ocean blue.]

What's this? Now, if I didn't know any better, I'd say you were trying to seduce me at this point, Yoimiya.

[He doesn't dislike it, and if that's what she's doing, it's working.]

Am I wrong?
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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-22 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ The dumbfounded expression on his face is quite adorable, she had a feeling he would be a little taken aback by her bold display of affection, but the look on his face is even more priceless than she imagined. Being able to astound a Harbinger feels like an accomplishment. ]

Little ol' me? [ She giggles, attempting to feign innocence. ] I just wanted to sit someplace more comfortable and your lap looked like the perfect spot.

[ Seducing is an interesting choice of words. But considering that she's had this urge to be as close to him as possible, maybe he's not wrong. The moment they held each other's hands during the challenge, a wave of euphoric rush has been stirring within her. It's a wonderful sensation, unlike anything she's ever experienced. As much joy as fireworks brings, this feeling while being around Tartaglia is something completely new to her and she can't help but want more.

A hands comes up to cup the side of his face, a mischievous grin quirks on her lips as one of her fingers starts to slowly trace the edge of his jawline. ]


From the way your eyes were wandering, I think you're the one hoping for something more.

[ She totally noticed the way you were staring at her chest, buddy. Granted, they are right in his face so it is kind of hard not to look... ]
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[She's even bolder than he'd imagined. Yoimiya's words ignite a playful spark in him, his head following the finger that traces his jaw. Tartaglia can feel a certain warmth spread across his chest, one that he's not entirely familiar with- but it's a nice, exciting feeling, one that begs to not let go of her. One that wants her to stay right here, in his lap, wondering if this was about to take a step forward in a direction that he was hardly expecting.

And he hopes it does. He's enjoyed himself being with her. She was bright, fun, and bold, among many other qualities he could list off. She seems like his type.]


How could you accuse me of such debauchery, [he states, faux offended that she'd ever suggest it.] I seem to remember a certain someone sliding into my lap just now and positioning herself with her lovely assets strategically placed.

[He looks at her, daring her to refute it, half tempted to press half of his face against the side of her breast, which is right in front of him.]

Not to mention you've been hitting on me all night.

[As if he wasn't hitting on her, too.]
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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-22 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ Archons, she knew Tartaglia is fun to hang out with but he continues to exceed her expectations, he's a total riot. The fake offended expression on his face sends her into a giggling fit. Not to mention, he just straight-up called her chest lovely to her face. It's a shameless bold thing to say but she likes it, she's thrilled that he doesn't hold back. The more time she spends with the Harbinger, the more she's realizing that he's quite attractive. He's adventurous, charming, good with kids, fun to tease... he's everything she finds appealing in a person. ]

Haha, your mind is going wild! It's not like I did it on purpose, it happened by chance and you just got extremely lucky.

[ Snezhnaya is cold and harsh but Yoimiya's lovely assets is warm and soft. ]

It's not like you have any room to talk, you've been flirting with me all evening as well.

[ At least she admits to hitting on him? It's something.

Seeing the way his head follows her finger, as if he were mesmerized by her touch gives her a thrill like no other. He seems to like it so she's more than happy to continue! Yoimiya doesn't let up, continuing the tantalizing touches to his face by dragging her fingertips from his jawline to his chin, until she finally comes to a halt, placing her index finger in the center of his lips. ]


Besides, innocent ol' me would never imply lecherous things. [ girl, why you lyin??? ] It's more like... you totally want to kiss me, don't you? I can see it in your eyes.
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-22 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
[His silent smirk says it all. He's aware he's been hitting on her in equal turn, and he's not sorry for it. It's been a delightful turn of events, going from from hunting down the Great Mujina Youkai to having her sitting in his lap. Things escalated pretty quick, but his mind isn't thinking about that now and has already forgotten that there might be a culprit to all this, being the treats they had snacked on earlier during that last challenge.

But how she keeps denying that she's playing his emotions to draw him ever closer to her is too fun, as if they were playing chicken with admitting that something may have developed between them in this short amount of time. He must look like a puppy staring all doe-eyed up at her as her fingertips lead him closer and closer, his eyes asking to let him close the distance between the two of them so he can taste her upon his lips. If only she'll move that finger away, he'll finish it.]


You just want the pleasure of knowing you've placed me under your spell, is all.

[He does want to kiss her, he really does. If only she'll just let him.]

I think it's the other way around. I think you've simply been trying to lure me in because you've been wanting this since when you admitted to how pretty you thought my eyes were. You keep staring into them, Yoimiya.
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[personal profile] niwabi 2023-02-22 05:06 am (UTC)(link)
[ That dang smirk of his is really attractive. She had long since forgot about the candies being the cause of the current tension in the air but even without that, in truth, she thought he was good-looking from the moment they crossed paths. ]

Oh, so you admit that I bewitched you? Hehe, it's cute how you're so honest.

[ Despite being a bit coy, Yoimiya does want to kiss him. Right now, she desires nothing more than to close the aching gap between them and indulge themselves in the fantasy that's playing in both of their minds. However, she's also quite enjoying this game of cat and mouse. Watching him look like a cute puppy dog being trained by her finger has given her satisfaction like none other. Now that they've taken it this far, she wants to see who will be the first one to give in. Of course, she wants it to be him that caves. ]

Well, you are right about one thing. Your eyes do have me spellbound. They're deep like the ocean and I am certainly mesmerized by them. But is it enough to make me want to kiss you? I'm not quite sure...

[ Finally, she removes that pesky finger that's been sitting on his mouth. Bringing both of her arms around his neck, she closes her eyes and leans in closer, pressing her forehead against his. Just when it looks like she's going to give him what he wants, in almost agonizing fashion, she stops just short of sealing their lips together. They're so close that he'll be able to feel her breath tickling his lips, but she still has no intentions of losing this game. She flutters her eyes open, looking at him with a smirk that practically says: It's your move, Tartaglia. Are you willing to give in yet? ]
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[personal profile] monoceroscaeli 2023-02-22 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He'll give it to her that she's got the patience and constitution to resist him, their banter continuing. More confessions are made, to the point where he's pretty sure that they're about to get lost in each other for the rest of the night, and there will be no coming back from that. It's painful not to take what he wants right away, having it so close to him that a mere centimeter would be all he'd have to come to meet her and it would be all over.

But she's taunted him, daring him to lose this little contest, and he has no intention of losing. He'd come up with ways to drive her crazy for him before he gives in and kisses her with her looking at him like that, daring him to press his lips to hers. It's intoxicating how her breath lingers across his skin, his body melting into hers as she draws him closer.]


Is that so?

[He says, his eyes flicking down to her lips before returning to gaze back into her own. He lets the ghost of his lips graze hers, ready to take this even farther.]

You don't seem to be bothered teasing my lips with your own. You know, Yoimiya...

[He tilts his head just so, inviting her to come to him.]

All it would take is one tiny, small press inward. And I'm all yours.

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