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【MINGLE】 August Mingle
August Mingle
welcome to august
July may turn to August, but the summer heat remains. Wind and Water spirits do their part to cool civilians with cool breezes and refreshing rain showers, while standing fans remain more popular than AC units as a means of beating the heat. All sorts of shops and food stands are popping up around the city, which offer refreshing cold drinks and ice creams for the low low cost of 'thank you.' It's the final stretch before the hot summer begins cooling into autumn.
It's also a time of appreciation for Fallen Stars. The Wonderment Talent Show was a great success and the amusement park is here to stay! The civilians are stunned by yet another miracle brought about by these amazing visitors from another world. They shower the Fallen Stars in small gifts and appreciation all month. The general atmosphere of the city is hopeful and excited, with a teasing question being passed around: "What kind of miracles will the Fallen Stars bring about next?
ARRIVAL
Arrivals happen a little differently than usual this month. Normally, a 'Fallen Star' would simply blink and end up in the city of Starsand. Their sudden appearance does not surprise the natives, who instead flock with concern and empathy for the other worlder's situation. Natives usually offer free food, clothing, and other resources to the new arrivals. They will even direct them to free housing options and help them learn the lore of the city.
But this month is a bit different. When people arrive in Starsand, they are flocked by the natives. The native population is extra excited to see them and extra excited to help them. New arrivals this month may find themselves receiving extravagant gifts, buffets worth of food, and high-end housing. The reason? Natives eagerly tell them that Fallen Stars are bringers of miracles. They can do amazing things that change fate, so everyone in town is eager to support them however they can..!
CLEAN THE TRAIN
Speaking of the Fallen Stars and their miracles.
Recently, some of the Fallen Stars discovered that there used to be a train on the lowest level of the city. Hidden deep in the forest and trapped on old, rusted train tracks sleeps the once proud Starrider Express. It is a black steam engine with purple streaks and it's also... rusted, covered in plantlife, and neglected. This train could once leave the city and take people to distant locations, but it has not been able to move in years. It requires a combination of faith magic and tlc in order to get it moving again.
That's where the Fallen Stars come in! The train's tiny kami has requested help in cleaning her train and spreading the word about it! For the first half of August, Fallen Stars are being asked to come down to the first level and help with this project. Weeding, painting, greasing, oiling, decorating... So much is needed in order to get the train ready to move again! But once her train can move, the little kami has promised to help the Fallen Stars with their future travels!
Check here for a Starnet Discussion re: What to do!
THE JOB FAIR
August also marks the last month of summer vacation for students living in Starsand City. Saint's Crossing Academy is a K-12 school located on the top level of the city and they are opening enrollment for Fallen Stars. In order to get the word out, the city has decided to hold a job faire at the top level's marketplace. Fallen Stars will be able to learn about the school, employment opportunities, and even take business classes in order to open their own business in the city.
Visiting the stalls has a few perks too. For one, people can try on every company's uniform using spirit magic. how exciting wow. Visiting stalls will also produce extra Starling this month, which can be exchanged for treats or luxury items. Including things like pool toys, fancy swimsuits, and loads of sunscreen. But why would that be important..?
NOTE: This prompt is being used to check interest in opening a proper school/SoL portion to the sandbox!
WONDERMENT WATERPARK
To celebrate Wonderment Amusement Park being a permanent establishment, the park's spirits are trying something new... a waterpark! Half of the park is now being used for water-based attractions. Some are simply water-driven rides, but there are whole pools and many waterslides. There is even a lazy river that drifts around the park. At night, the pools are able to stay open thanks to the fish shaped spirits that swim through the water and glow like stars.
While basic swimsuits are freely provided, fancier ones can be obtained using Starling. There are plenty of floaties and other water toys to rent or purchase, all of which can be customized using Starling.
COOL DOWN w/ CURSED ICE CREAM
Partially because of how grateful they are and partially because it's hot as heck, civilians are offering a lot of free ice cream this month. Everything from popsicles to ice cream cones to parfaits; If it's cold and refreshing, then someone is probably offering it for free! After all that the Fallen Stars did in the last month, this is the least that they can do.
All treats are made quickly and efficiently thanks to spirit magic. This doesn't just apply to ice cream, but to all foods and products sold in Starsand City. Usually this just means that things are made easier to obtain and scarcity isn't such an issue... But it also gives room for mischievous spirit to be, well. Themselves. Thinking that it's a way to show their appreciation, some of the spirits are adding a bit of extra magic to the free snacks. They think that a little prank will make the Fallen Stars happy! If yelled at or called out, then the spirits will always back off and reverse the effects... but otherwise, the effects last until they 'melt' in the heat. The best way to get them to go away quickly is to make yourself hot again.
The pranks include...
- For Popsicles: Check your popsicle stick and pray that it says "good fortune!" Eating a popsicle will cause the fortune at the end of the stick to come true. That might mean incredible luck or a terrible curse. Bad luck won't endanger anyone's life, but it may manifest in the form of comical spirit pranks.
- For Ice Cream: There are many flavors of ice cream and many effects to go with it! Fallen Stars who eat flavored ice cream may sometimes experience a physical change: This might be a new hair colour, animal ears, or height changes. This is not an age changing prompt!
- For Parfaits: Parfaits require that you sit at a table and they're easy to share... Which is great, because the cursed parfait will force you to sit at your table until you share it with someone. The spirits will write the rules of their silly game on a cookie that sits under the first bite of whipped cream: Share Me or Stay With Me. Once the whole parfait is eaten by at least two people, the curse will be broken and you can leave your chair again. Until then: You and the chair are glued in front of the table!
- For Freezie Pops: Ice pops will give some Fallen Stars really persistent brain freeze. This prompt isn't fun and the spirits show a lot of concern when it happens! The best way to cure the brain freeze is with warm hearted friendliness: Holding hands, chatting, and getting to know someone will cause it to fade faster. Otherwise, it can last up to a whole miserable half-hour!
- For Iced Lemonade: A mood changing treat. It's supposed to make the Fallen Stars who drink it feel sweet, cheerful and confident! But sometimes it turns out too sour and they end up grumpy instead. While it won't inflict depression, it can cause a 'sour mood.' Bah Humbug.
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[ He doesn't press about the carrying things bit, though the offer remained open. ]
Fallen Star.
[ and between being honorary ADA and his performer/urban hero brother, a pretty well known one. If a bit hard to get to open up. ]
The locals probably answered questions and all, but if you had any specific ones, I don't mind answering.
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[He lowers his voice slightly to ask his questions.]
What is going on with the locals thinking we're miracle workers? Are they always like this?
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Sort of? They were always nice, but you're coming in at a better time since we just managed to make the theme park that was supposed to disappear become permanent out of sheer stubbornness. They're excited to see what we'll do now more than ever.
[ And yes, it absolutely was stubbornness because there's no way they would've been able to manage to be ready for it with everything else that happened otherwise. ]
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[He's taking a shot in the dark, but a lot of the locals mentioned spirit magic, and having an entire park disappear seemed a lot like magic to him.]
That must have been something pretty special to warrant "miracle bringer" status to all of us.
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It's never been done before, and that's not the only unheard of thing we've managed since arriving here apparently.
[ And almost on cue, some random native waved to him enthusiastically going on about some kind of performance before handing him some wrapped present and going on their way. Ryoma for his part just looks embarrassed. ]
... As you can see we sort of have celebrity status now. It's not all a cakewalk though, things can get dangerous around here.
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[Break listened to the local prattle on for a bit. He didn't seem to note Ryoma's embarrassment.]
Oh? You're a performer? What kind?
[He nodded along. Dangerous was something he was used to, but it was good to be a prepared as possible all the same.]
How so? The worst I've noticed is a little bit of mischief, but this is my first day here.
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[ He does note how relaxed the guy seems about the possibility of danger and raises an eyebrow, but at least the question was warranted. ]
Well, first month I was here I ended up kidnapped along with like 15 other people by some power hungry group trying to pit us against each other, and apparently there are different timelines involved. There's a lot going on behind the scenes, but the ADA has a handle on most of the information regarding that. I can give you a rundown if needed since I'm an honorary member.
[ He pauses and then shakes his head ]
... Sorry, didn't realize I hadn't introduced myself. I'm Ryoma Hoshi.
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[His smile doesn't drop at the explanation. If anything it gets a little bigger. At least he wouldn't be bored here.]
Woooow! It sounds like this is quite the exciting place! A rundown would be appreciated. Perhaps telling me where I can find the ADA later?
A pleasure to meet you. I'm Xerxes Break, and this is Emily.
[He tilts his head over to where a weird looking doll is sitting on his shoulder. While the doll didn't move, it sounded like she was talking, "We're used to handling powerful groups!"]
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[ He nods to Xerxes politely ]
The gist of the situation seems to be that there's some kind of group merely known as "the Facility" because of the incident in June. They make Kami out of kids with a tie to the spirit world so that they can control them easier. It seems that They're interested in the Light Kami, but we're not sure of why yet. There also seems to be... some kind of creature going around granting "wishes" to vulnerable Spirits and turning them into Rumors, so that's something to be wary of.
[ He's a little surprised by the little doll and it speaking, but he takes it in stride since... well who knows honestly. He doesn't know what kind of world this guy came from. ]
Nice to meet both of you. Being used to handling powerful groups will probably come in handy here, but be careful, yeah?
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[He chuckles at his own joke.]
There's no need to worry about us. I'm sure we'll be fine. Besides, I'm always careful. I wonder...Are they trying to create a Light Kami, or draw an existing one out, do you know?
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[ He does tilt his head at the joke though, since he's not aware of the punchline. ]
... Am I missing something? What're you laughing about?
[ For as harsh as it's phrased, his tone is merely curious. ]