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Test Drive Meme #6


Test Drive Meme #6
LOGS | NETWORK | OOC | MEMES | NAVIGATION



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.

In the Arrival's hall there are also several stands with information pamphlets.

First type of stand is for the local Guilds and about the benefits or joining one.

Second type of stands is for the Welcome Center that aim to show otherworlders what the world is like and help guide people in the beginning of the journey and helps in getting settled into the new world. They even have people to help if you're unfamiliar with the new phones.

Third type of the stands is for The In Touch Support Group that is led by the Otherwordly Ambassador, Kamisato Ayato. The pamphlets have contact information for businesses looking to help Otherworlders. They also focus more on the lore of the World and what they have discovered so far, as well as a guide on what to think about when preparing to venture out to the Segments.

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?





We Wish You a Merry Kissmas




Part 1


The whole city of Nightwake has completely gotten into holiday season. Christmas exists in Ellipsa, but it's just a celebration of winter spirits and a chance to exchange presents with your loved ones. Things like Santa Claus do exist, but they're not as important in Ellipsa traditions. The most important thing about Christmas, for Ellipsa natives, is being together with someone you truly care about and watching the Christmas lights.

Due to the holiday spirit, some of the cleaning related machines have started cleaning on their own, especially in the Starter Apartment Building. It's not weird to see a roomba entering an apartment through someone's dog door or a vacuum cleaner to knock on the door to enter. Natives will tell anyone wondering what's going on that this is perfectly normal and they should just let them do their job.

Some machines are, however, a little too eager and will try to clean even people, unless they've been to the shower that day.

Any items lost during the cleaning frenzy can be found from the Lost and Found of the Research Center - or they're potentially returned to the wrong apartment completely.

Part 2


Along with holiday decorations different sized and shaped mistletoes have appeared all around the city. A good part of them are actually just normal mistletoes that you can just ignore and continue, but some of them are magical plants.

Mistletoes will use various methods to trap someone under them. Some grow vines to grab the person (magically infused, very difficult to break), some form a barrier around them that allows another to walk in but no one to walk out. There are even methods still unknown (make your own)! So it's definitely recommended that people use caution when passing a mistletoe.

The regular way of getting out of a mistletoe's hold is to kiss someone. Even platonic kisses count, so there's no need to force oneself to do mouth to mouth action. Another less known method - that the natives will tell people about - is to dance a little dance for the mistletoe; there's usually enough room inside a barrier, or the vines are loose enough, to let someone dance!

Another type of mistletoe is a roaming mistletoe that stubbornly follows someone who very much wants to kiss someone, but for some reason won't. The mistletoe will be waiting for them when they walk outside or appear out of nowhere when the person is talking to someone. It can only be chased away by actually kissing the person they want to, so even kissing a random person doesn't help this one.

Part 3
CW/TW: Hanahaki Disease


Some of the mistletoes have a less pleasant effect (they're extremely rare). Those caught under one of them and who have something they need to confess to someone (may it be romantic or platonic) will be inflicted with the Hanahaki disease. They will be coughing up flowers that have started to grow inside them due to the secrets they're hiding. It's a painfully slow process.

Best way to cure the disease is to confess whatever it is they have on their heart. After that the flowers will start to disappear and everything can return to normal.

Other methods are getting a spring power holder to lift the disease off them, make a potion out of the hanahaki flowers and flaming ginger roots (found from the Summer Segment, near the Temple of Life) or surgically removing the source. All of these methods, however, will make the person lose all of their emotions for the next 24 hours.




And a Colorful New Year




Part 1

During the winter holidays there's plenty to do in the city. Various workshops have been set up in every district. The goal of these workshops is to make all districts look as close to Christmas as possible, even the ones that are in the middle of summer. They're looking for creative ways to celebrate the festival and are always looking for help to make their wishes come true.

All the districts also have an ice rink built to them. They're magical, so even the heat of Solarpeak won't melt them. Skating in one of these ice rinks will make different colors appear around the skater. All the colors are somehow related to the skater and make beautiful art in the air (e.g. rainbows, whirlpools, flowers, animals). These colors don't have any other magical properties and will fade away after a while.

Those who skate together will find their colors mixing together. The more balanced the color mix is, the better relationship they have. This works even if there are more than two skaters having fun together. Those who are in love with each other will find their colors intertwining together into different kind of lines and ribbons.

It's a common rumor that if the colors turn into gold, silver or platinum instead of just mixing together, the couple skating is destined to be together.

If a relationship is rocky or either one of them has doubts about the other, the colors may completely disappear when they're close together in the rink. The colors will return again once some distance has been taken.

Part 2


Christmas is largely a holiday for families and couples. That's why all the natives are excited to hear that there will be a Wedding for two otherworlders soon. That's why a lot of shops are doing promotions for any couples that enter them (even sometimes mistaken two friends as a couple). They're also excitedly making different wedding themed charms that will make the person dream about their dream wedding when it's put under a pillow (or if they don't have a dream wedding, they will dream otherwise pleasant dreams).

It's a great tradition to kiss under a Christmas tree. Those who do this will find a present appearing next to them. This present will have a pair of lockets that have pictures of each other in them. The locket will vibrate and the pictures will change its expression any time the person has an emotional crisis.

Those who are loners, or just don't have anyone to call their own, will be able to enjoy the holidays in their own special cabins filled with familiar scents and colors, located on any districts. They are, of course, welcome to invite friends over to enjoy it as well - and if one thing leads to another, that's a very good bonus.

Part 3


Another important day to celebrate is the start of the New year. These celebrations, as well as the winter holiday ones, tend to continue far into January, as the natives find the atmosphere soothing and a great way to start an entirely new year.

Most important new year tradition is the Fireworks show. Booths have been set up for people to create their own fireworks. These fireworks will explode in the skies with the chosen colors and shapes (a picture, some text, anything really). All the person has to do is create the design they want and choose their colors. These fireworks will be sent to the skies on midnight when the year changes.

Those who create fireworks will receive a blessing for the new year that will let them regain one item from home/a previous world (works like a normal, non-magical regain would). Those who don't know what they want will be able to receive a random item that has been in their possession at any point. This item will appear near wherever they happen to be when the fireworks are set off, so after midnight in the new year.

Of course, there's plenty of food and drinks to go around everywhere, and most of them are even free. Some may even find their favorite dish among the various dishes available.




OOC TIPS


- Mistletoes (at least a good chunk of them) and all the Ice Rinks will be available until the end of January. Mistletoes are hard to control so not all of them can be taken down easily - and the ice rinks are just fun to have around. Some other traditions can also be still done during January, even if they might not be as powerful after New Year.

- Sawyer, the Autumn Guild Leader, is still missing, so the atmosphere around the Autumn Guild is a less cheerful one, unfortunately.

- 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.

- Test Drive is open for current characters to make a top level as well. New characters can add TDM on their subject line to indicate they're new!

- Current characters cannot access the starting area again to meet new arrivals. They can, however, be at the Research Center when the newbies are teleported in.

- 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.

- Similarly, Locations: Segments is useful for outdoors adventures.

- You can find monsters to encounter on Beastiary.

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



code bases by tricklet
scooba: (Default)

[personal profile] scooba 2023-12-28 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Y-Yes, you're right. Sorry...

[He said with a sigh before looking down. Just where was his helmet or his siblings when he needed them?]

...Has anyone else tried it before? What did they do?
fontasstic: (43)

[personal profile] fontasstic 2023-12-28 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
{ his eyes dip out of curiosity to watch as the ice slowly melts away. given the placement of kaeya's vision, it isn't hard to miss, unlike his own still clipped on the back of his coat. }

So you're a Summer, then? { he can at least make the assumption since that's supposedly what he got when he arrived here too. it's a bit interesting if that is the case though, how common is it that cryo vision holders end up with that here?

but he'll turn his face away at the request, not planning on staying in this longer than he has to. }
wingbound: (sigh // you can't go back)

[personal profile] wingbound 2023-12-29 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ (Doesn't it? Doesn't it really?) ]

[ Levi has not, in fact, ever heard about mistletoe so all this just sounds like absolutely outrageous, made-up bullshit to him. He glares at Hijikata, at the plant, and at the random citizen, then folds his arms, not moving an inch. ]


All of you can kiss my ass.
libriomancy: (pic#16898062)

[personal profile] libriomancy 2023-12-29 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
O-Oh! [ Mithra looks away, clearly embarrassed and awkward. Everyone is a dragon or hybrid back home so having someone ask to touch his tail and wings is...it's different. ] It's not s-something I'm used to...everyone has them back home. Only intimate gestures really have that kind of touch.

[ His tail, horns, and wings are all super sensitive so it might be a little much for him right now!! ] S-Sorry I'm not-not good at this kind of stuff! But you can...touch my t-tail if-if you want?

[ Said tail is very soft, fluffy, and the fur adorning it varying shades of blue mixed with greens and golds. ]
abnormalizes: positive (but it is only a matter of my fix)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2023-12-29 12:53 am (UTC)(link)
It's okay, I asked because I didn't want to make you uncomfortable. Tail is more than fine!

[She gives the tail a few gentle pets.]

Fluffy... Cute...
libriomancy: (pic#16898057)

[personal profile] libriomancy 2023-12-29 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ Please don't watch them do that, Nen!! Mithra is already dying and the mistletoe hasn't even gotten into his clothes yet!!! But their cooperation is greatly appreciated as Mithra lets out a soft 'oh' with that kiss. The vines slowly start to unravel around his tail, leg, horn, and arms. A visible sigh of relief washes over him and Mithra will adjust his cape the book, Lebo, will chirp happily as it circles around the two of them. ]

Thank you. I really appreciate it. [ His cheeks are so, so, red and his tail remains ever poofed up as he smiles awkwardly back at Nen. ] Um!! My-my name is Mithra. Thank you for-for helping me get out of those vines!
urtitan: (Morose)

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[personal profile] urtitan 2023-12-29 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Frieda smiles listening to Jade talk about Floyd and Azul (though she's surprised at his warning about the latter - she'll need to inquire further into that!), but his mention of meeting Historia reminds her of the previous night, and despite her best efforts, her expression falters for a moment.

She had so many questions for her sister... Historia got increasingly uneasy, but Frieda pressed on, pushing her to give her the full context of what led to her being able to remember her - something that shouldn't have been possible, not if Historia had been able to lead a normal life.

So all of us are going to die. So violently, too. Poor father, having to survive alone...

And poor Historia, for having to tell Frieda about it against her will. She'd been so unhappy and distressed, yet Frieda had asked for some time for herself rather than comforting her sister. She vaguely remembers Historia telling her that Jade brought food a couple of hours later, but she barely registered it at the time.

This morning, she ate some of it - after apologising to Historia, causing her to tear up again -, but it was hard to stay in the moment and fully appreciate the flavour and Jade's care in making it. Luckily, King Karl's blessing, her inherited ability to put the greater good above all else, helped her put everything in perspective. It has to be this way. Why should we be the last to die?]
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[personal profile] libriomancy 2023-12-29 01:04 am (UTC)(link)
Yes! The-the old world has lots of old buildings like castles and magical libraries! I-I love those the most. My bookstore back home is-is magical too! I really...love the history and sometimes you can find really interesting books in old abandoned places like that...

[ He collects and likes books a lot if that wasn't obvious!! ] Automobiles...yes! Um, but, they're very primitive and not as fancy as these. Reamingcairn is one city that-that uses a lot of technology...it's very interesting, but most of it is run via magic or-or steam power.
urtitan: (Coy)

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[personal profile] urtitan 2023-12-29 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[When she snaps out of it, only a moment later, she knows that she can't excuse it away as tiredness this time (and all the less as hunger, having eaten a mix of countryside- and seafood just now). She meets Jade's eyes, intending to be as honest as she can without dumping the entirety of her troubles on him.]

I'm sorry, Jade. I'm worried about Historia. She has some friends here with her, she said, but she's been living alone this entire time. She's been here for well over half a year..!

[Historia is 5 years older than Frieda remembers her, and it was a relief to hear that she made friends in that interim, but given what a lonely childhood she had, Frieda can't help but still feel worried - and guilty, now, given that she caused her pain right after arriving, much as she knows that Historia doesn't hold it against her.]

I should pick something nice up for her before we head home.
ideel: (21)

[personal profile] ideel 2023-12-29 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
[And there was that peculiar shift in mood again, and her abruptly zoning out. There was far more to this than she was letting on. She was honestly horrible at hiding it, but he supposed not everyone is capable of looking you in the eye and lying right to your face.

Still, it'll be its own fun little mystery to solve.
]

Goodness, that is some time. I won't pry but it did seem as though a lot had happened last night for you to need rest so abruptly. Is there anything I can do to help?
mayoninofukucho: (I'm not drunk!)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2023-12-29 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
[(It really doesn't!! Just don't ask Medusa!)

Levi's deadpan verdict has Hijikata's agreement, on principle, but he just knows that they'll still be hanging here 3 days later if both of them metaphorically dig their heels in. Ugh. Why does it have to be me?!]


...

I'm going to kiss you on the cheek. It's the fastest way to get out of this mess.
urtitan: (We must accept our fate.)

[personal profile] urtitan 2023-12-29 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
[At least this time it was a "normal" zoning-out rather than an ancestral flashback! She gently shakes her head, her smile back in place, though it's a little more subdued than before.]

It's kind of you to offer that, but it'll be fine.

[We Eldians will finally atone what what we've done to the rest of the world. How could she possibly drag him into the dreary and mired matters of her world, of her people? It's not like he could undo 2000 years of cruel oppression.

Still, she owes him a little more than this, doesn't she? He's been nothing but gallant, kind and thoughtful to her.]


...

I'm not entirely in good health. You must have noticed by now. Sometimes, my head gives me trouble. But, as with your ailment, it's nothing serious or potentially fatal - just something I need to be mindful of.
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Matthias McCalmont🌻Original🌻Spring

[personal profile] mossflowered 2023-12-29 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Arrival 🌻 Network

So, where can I find a place that sells good tea?

Even better if there's a place that sells herbs so I can make my own. I like making my own blends, but a good teahouse is totally fine in the meantime. (=^ â—ˇ ^=)


We Wish You a Merry Kissmas 🌻 Part 2

"Haaaah..."

Matthias was in a bit of a pickle.

To be more precise, he was stuck right in the middle of the walkway. It was a simple path in the park, he had a hot cup of tea in his hand that he was now nursing awkwardly as he tried to figure out what to do. He frowned up at the mistletoe, before sighing heavily.

He sipped his tea, waiting patiently until one person, not part of a duo because that's awkward, was coming down the path. He lifted his hand to wave and get their attention.

"Excuse me? I'm sort of stuck and I'd appreciate some help. I'll buy you tea or coffee for your trouble?"

A sunflower tattoo was visible on the palm of his hand that he used to get the person's attention, the stem trailed down to his wrist and disappeared into his sleeve.

And a Colorful New Year 🌻 - Part 1

Matthias was by no means a professional skater, but he thought himself fairly light on his feet and graceful enough to glide on the ice with ease. Cats were usually graceful, no? Following behind him was a trail of flowers and cats and... money? Not that he noticed right away as he weaved around people, a broad grin on his face as he glided.

Of course, once he did notice the mess behind him, Matthias couldn't help getting distracted. Why is there money behind him? He wasn't a greedy person! That made no sense. He wanted to continue this train of thought, but he realized he wasn't looking where he was going and when he turned around, someone was there!

He did his best to avoid with a startled shout, green eyes narrowing to slits for a moment before he took a spill instead of skating headlong into the other skater. Matthias groaned from where he hit the ice, rubbing his lower back. "Ow... That hurt..."

He looked up with a wince. "Sorry 'bout that. I didn't hurt you, did I?"


[ooc: As my current icons are all in black and white, just note that he has very vivid green eyes and black hair, his canines are a teeny bit more pronounced as well. There's also tattoos from his hands to his shoulders, sunflowers are on the palm of his hands, his elbows, and his shoulders with the stem and leaves winding around his arms the rest of the way.

tl;dr on who he is: Matthias McCalmont is a cat who is also a witch that can take on the form of a human. His name was given to him by the witch he used to be a familiar for. He is immortal due to accumulated good karma and is also a maneki neko, aka a lucky cat. He gives people minor good luck, although please note, he is not aware of this. Only that he's immortal and has no idea why he's immortal. He has been around since WW1 and it's around present day when he arrives here. He specializes in potions, usually in tea form.

I apologize that I don't have anything on either journal yet as I'm still working out his history. But he's a good vibes person, very kind and a bit lackadaisical and who knows, maybe you'll win a few hundred moon coins at the lottery after speaking with him :3. If there's anything you have questions about, please don't hesitate to ask! I'll do my best to get his journal up and with info soon!]
Edited 2023-12-29 02:18 (UTC)
ideel: (60)

[personal profile] ideel 2023-12-29 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[A mysterious illness of the mind. well, that would explain her moods and lapses in focus. Still rather vague, but given what he was keeping to himself- turnabout is fair play. It only made him all the more intrigued, and it was a bonus that he did genuinely enjoy her company.]

Well, if there's anything I can do, please tell me.

[He had his doubts he would be of any help, but he supposed acting as a distraction from whatever was going on could be considered helping in its own way.]

Hmm, though for your sister... if she has been here for such a length of time then I doubt any of the food here would be much of a surprise.

[He pauses to think, they were still rather new and he didn't have his usual number of contacts and favors to pull on here. It would have to be something on the more humble side, but could he dressed up to look like more... oh!]

I know- if you are feeling up for it perhaps we can cook something up together. I've got quite a number of recipes committed to memory thanks to my work at Azul's lounge, and if she winds up enjoying it, you'll be able to make it yourself after.
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[personal profile] feminae 2023-12-29 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ Annie finds it hard to believe that Levi isn’t looking for a fight. He’d always seemed more weapon than human — like her and the other Warriors, now that she thinks about it.

But she isn’t interested in a fight either, so she forces her body into a crude parody of relaxation, as though she isn’t prepared to flick open the blade on her ring if he so much as gives a particularly threatening twitch. She won’t transform, not if she can help it, but if he attacks her? Then it’s fair game. ]


You’re right. I don’t. [ Remember it, that is. It’s strange, knowing that some of the people here talked to a version of Annie that she’s never been. She feels like she should remember, should know what they’re talking about, but no matter how much she wants to, she doesn’t.

She pauses, trying to decide how to phrase what she wants to ask. ]
You must be from later on, then. Right? I don’t remember you having that [ she nods at the brace again ] back in the Forest of Giant Trees.
urtitan: (Cheerful)

[personal profile] urtitan 2023-12-29 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
[Jade's acceptance of her condition, but moreso his suggestion to cook something for Historia together, brightens Frieda's smile back up.]

I'd like that! We still have a good amount of what you made yesterday left over, but Historia put it in the cold box.

[The fridge.]

You and Azul go to school together, and you also work at his lounge? Does it open in the evenings?

[Even so, these boys seem to have a lot on their plate!]
ideel: (60)

[personal profile] ideel 2023-12-29 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[The “cold box”, what an adorable little grandma! This girl!]

Well, it’s a little more nuanced than that. Azul is the housewarden of our dorm, he’s basically the one in charge of the direction it goes in, and has a measure of authority. In the spirit of the Sea Witch, he thought it would be conductive for the members of the dorm to play a part in an actual business- to learn the value of a fair [ “fair” ] trade, and hard work.

So he opened part of our dorm to the school as a small restaurant- his family runs a restaurant you see, so he’s got a measure of experience and insight. I’m his vice housewarden, so I oversee much of it as well, and one of my duties involves helping come up with new ideas for the menu.

Suffice it to say, I have learned my way around the kitchen thanks to the experience.

[So much on their plate and he hasn’t even mentioned the baby mobster thing they got going on.]

We could try something sweet? If you have leftovers for meals, then perhaps some dessert as a small treat?
Edited 2023-12-29 03:58 (UTC)
mossflowered: (đź“— 057)

[personal profile] mossflowered 2023-12-29 04:10 am (UTC)(link)



"Oh?" Matthias took the bundle of cinnamon, clove, and orange. It was very aromatic and he held it to his nose with a pleased smile. "I thought the tradition was a white elephant? Blue is new."

He looked at the tag and gave a light laugh. "My apologies, Azure."
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[personal profile] aimmersives 2023-12-29 10:29 am (UTC)(link)
Magic is that common?

[Sweating. But he seems nice?

Oh no.]


Oh no! Do you go into abandoned places often? Do you know how to fight?

[He’s so cute and fancy she has her doubts…]

Owning a bookstore sounds like a dream. My world uses steam for some things too! Some of the technology is incredible.
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[personal profile] nilhilistic 2023-12-29 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
[ he certainly didn't. but who did, under sombron? the fact that nel and rafal escaped with anything resembling sanity was a great deal. ]

All right. I will try.
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[personal profile] affrighted 2023-12-29 11:54 am (UTC)(link)
[ this is an interesting turn of events. stark isn't sure he's collected enough stories yet. that's part of why he went on an adventure.

but. he could try. ]


Well. I defeated a dragon once.
bigporkenergy: (trouble brewing)

[personal profile] bigporkenergy 2023-12-29 03:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Did you follow them here?

[Are the robots stalking Galliard and Marco? Why are the robots stalking them? This is all super weird and he is not a fan.]

[He's also not a huge fan of scrubbing the oven on his hands and knees, but his healthy streak of respect for Levi keeps him at it.
]

And are the goals anything besides cleaning?

[Should he be getting ready to shift, grab Marco, and beat a hasty retreat?]
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[personal profile] dissolve 2023-12-29 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
{ she stills as she hears the sign of footsteps coming close, along with the voice that shortly follows. her head tilts up, as though he's looking towards them. }

For every obstacle that stands in the way, the further and further they will be.

{ but she won't linger on that any further than saying that, instead turning towards cloud with her own ice blade still in hand. }

The magic of this world is still a mystery, there's very little the ice cannot cut.

{ so.... she's fine. probably. }
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[personal profile] fishfearme 2023-12-29 03:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Whatever it is, it's cheap.

[Yes, Byleth's mercenary sensibilities had also honed in on that steep discount, glancing between the two menus and finding it... suspiciously generous? There was normally a catch to such things, but there wasn't any sort of fine print on the "Tie the Knot" special, but the wording did niggle in the back of Byleth's mind as something familiar.

Hmmm... what could it be...?]


Maybe it's something unique to this festival? Let's see...

[Byleth looked around, covertly eyeing up a pair purchasing something off the discount menu. They seemed very close, yet there was an oddly bashful air about them as they made their purchase. The merchant, however, didn't request any information from them or ask for some special voucher or identification: Byleth's shameless earwigging only picked up "Oh, so you're together?" which seemed like an odd thing to say as they were, obviously, together. They were standing right next to each other and ordering as a pair...

(Oh, Byleth).]


...oh, it seems to be a discount for friends. I see, this festival must encourage demonstrating your close bonds with others.
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[personal profile] dissolve 2023-12-29 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
{ really she just means get on a roof and look with your eyes to see the path you should take, but really it does sound like waxing philosophy instead of advice. }

Time can pass by in the blink of an eye { her head lowers, a sigh falling from her lips. } But, yes. It hasn't been long.

{ when you've lived centuries though, even a month probably feels like a recent thing... }