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【MINGLE】 February Mingle
February Mingle
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february mingle
At the end of January, the city of Starsand went through it. While none of the damage was extreme, some buildings have been vandalized and some structures were left needing repair. The civilians still whisper anxiously about how they were forced to hide away on the first level, where Fallen Stars and kami protected them from a threat that they didn't understand. And while the Rumors from last month have stopped spreading, the gossip in their place is cold and concerned: "What caused all of the trouble last month? And what can they do about it?"
Fortunately, February is a warm and cheerful month in Starsand City. As a city powered by love, it should come as no surprise that Valentines Day is a big deal here. But love letters and chocolate covered confessions aren't all that come with the holiday. Valentines Day is another time to show appreciation for spirits and the city they maintain. Because the spirits cannot eat chocolate, the people of Starsand create artistic decorations to celebrate the spirits that help with their daily lives. Households hang banners with their spirits' name and imagined image, families make elaborate flower stands to display, shrines are dressed with handmade stickers and paper decor; The entire city becomes more vibrant as a result. The strong feeling of love also powers up spirits this month, allowing them to take translucent forms that walk around town and admire the sights.
Of course, Fallen Stars may see February with some bittersweetness. While they overcame a huge challenge and are being reminded of the love for spirits, February also marks a whole year since they arrived here... and after the events of last month, their ticket home is looking more complicated than ever.
(A) NEW ARRIVALS
Something is different for new arrivals this month...
One moment, they're in their own worlds living their normal lives. Then they suddenly feel a cold shock, like they've been plunged into water, and will awaken in Starsand City. Their surroundings are now vibrant, rose-scented, and there is a winter chill to the air. The snow under their feet is light and the sun is shining through the cold weather. Everyone around them is unsurprised by their arrival; The civilians will calmly explain that they are something called a 'Fallen Star,' and that they've been taken from their own world to this one. They will also add that it seems to be the fault of the Spacetime Kami, but they are certain that they will be able to go home eventually. After that, the civilians will assist newcomers by hooking them up with free housing, food, clothing, and answering as many questions as possible. All of this, at least, is normal.
But the change is a lingering image that clings to the new Fallen Stars' memory like fragments of a dream. They will remember the silhouette of a girl with short hair, glowing against an endless darkness, who whispers a warning to them: "I can't let you leave now. I'm sorry."
(B) LEARN TO BE SWEET OR BITTER
Valentines Day is, of course, a time to make chocolate for the people that you care about! It's a day to show gratitude and spoil those special people in your life. And Starsand's citizens are incredibly excited about it. In the weeks leading up to Valentines Day, it is possible to borrow cafe kitchens and get professionals to teach you how to make chocolates. There's also a lot of talk about a silly little Starsand Valentines tradition: Giving bitter chocolate to the people that you like. It's a secret way to confess your love to someone: Bitter chocolate means love!
Of course, chocolate and romance isn't all that there is to Valentines Day. Everyone is busy making decorations to honor the spirits in their lives as well. From floral stands and wreaths to hand-painted banners or crafted paper decorations, the city is vibrant with artistic shows of love.
(C) WISHING BOARDS
All around the city are electronic bulletin boards called 'Wishing Boards.' They are used by spirits to post requests, which normally be impossible to communicate due to their lack of voices. But this month, the boards are not filled with the standard requests. Sure, a few have made the board;
"I want to decorate MirrorMe's Memorial."
"I want to plant flowers for spring."
"I wish that more spirits had shrines."
"I hope to hear that song again."
These wishes are easy enough to fulfill. But there are some other, non-wish messages printed on the board: Words of gratitude, compliments for random Fallen Stars, and messages of support for those who have been stuck here the longest. Spirits are especially helpful to Fallen Stars as well and will spoil them with magical miracles at every chance they get. You may notice an increased spirit presence in your house or on your daily walks, with spirits trying to make life just a bit easier: Making your coffee sweeter, you cold hands warmer, or growing a single flower outside your door to greet you. They're small miracles, but the spirits are trying.
(D) A CHANCE TO RELAX
The Fallen Stars' efforts last month have not gone unnoticed by the civilians either! While grateful for the protection, the civilians are also very worried about how hard the Fallen Stars and kami had to work last month. Because of that, things are more 'free' than ever. Civilians will 'pay' the Starling for their meals, clothing, and other luxuries. They've also arranged a few vacation packages to help the Fallen Stars unwind!
The first being private cottages on the third level, where Fallen Stars can relax in a quiet forest with a private onsen. These trips some with the added benefit of rare wildlife sightings, since most animals prefer the quiet of the third and forth levels. The second vacation option is in the city; There's a luxury hotel that is offering free rooms and spa packages to the Fallen Stars. The private pool there is kept warm year-round and there is an indoor garden untouched by snowy weather.
Both of these options are open for short, extended, or repeat visits. And of course... Bring a friend if you want!
(E) STRINGS OF FATE
Finally... Of course, Valentines means shenanigans. And in Starsand City, that means spirit shenanigans. The spirits seem to be quite set on helping Fallen Stars this month; Sweetening coffee, guiding them at night, decorating their homes, and general fussing are nice and all. But sometimes spirits' attempts to help will cross the line of 'helpful' and become 'annoying.'
A big example being how they are attaching Fallen Stars to each other with red strings. These strings tie around their wrist and have a limited length. They might stretch only a yard or they may go a mile, but it's in your best interest to find the person that you are attached to. Sure, the strings are invisible except to the two affected and they won't interfere with the physical realm, but they are annoying. A simple handshake is usually enough to resolve the problem... But in rare cases, the handshake will tie the two Fallen Stars' hands together for a few hours. Time to make a friend?
Questions & Answers ☆
Re: Questions & Answers ☆
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asking for a friend (that friend is me)
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ushio kofune 🌊 summertime rendering
A certain someone actually reaches out to her about a few things, and well...
Ushio decides to accept it, given her circumstances.
Nevertheless, she'll be out and about this month -- and if things don't go wrong, she won't have to be in her 'battle armor' this month. ]
option i.
[ During the first few weeks of the month, she's actually paid in Starling to disguise herself as Inaba -- and given that Ushio's ability actually copies everything besides the soul, she's basically a one to one copy of the girl physically and mentally, right down to even the clothes that Inaba would usually wear.
She can be found holding down the fort at the electronics store doing Inaba's work (to which Inaba herself said that Ushio can keep whatever earnings she gets from it) and even doing some minor maintenance on the Wishing Boards. Of course, she can be found elsewhere as well, but will be spending a lot of time on the highest and lowest levels of Starsand while she's in this disguise.
If found at the Wishing Boards, she can't help but crack just the smallest of smiles at the messages of support, only speaking aloud softly, fingers on the screen: ]
... We'll make sure to change things for you guys. I promise.
option ii.
[ When Ushio's not pretending to be someone else, she's decided to take a small break at the luxury hotel! She needs to have some fun for herself after all.
You might find her at the private pool where she's standing at the diving board with the biggest grin playing across her lips. ]
Geronimoooooo!!
[ Hope you're prepared for the biggest cannonball in your entire life.
Alternatively, she can be found at one of the buffets just eating... and eating...
Does she have a bottomless stomach? The answer may (not) surprise you. ]
option wildcard.
[ Want to play anything else? I'm pretty open to most things. Feel free to plot with me on Discord (Len#9692) or message me on this account! ]
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Need any help, Inaba-san?
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himeko inaba ♡ kokoro connect
Which, of course, means that there's a few things to be done.
The first is that she makes some plans with Ushio, to which she can be found fulfilling.
As for the others? Well... ]
option i.
[ Inaba is busy spending the first couple of days in her home packing her stuff. Given that the Wish Maker escaped and some of the ominous messages, she knew that she needed to do this.
Just in case of emergencies.
After all, having been able to watch everything from a bird's eye view meant that she could think more on planning.
And 'planning' meant that she's moving out of where she's living to go elsewhere. It would have been optimal to have two places to live in, a regular home and an emergency one, but given that she wasn't allowed to do that, the second best option right now was to move out.
People who pass by Inaba's house might notice all the moving boxes and how there's a bunch of spirits that are here to help with all of that, too. Even the cameras are being packed away, too... Hm.
Feel free to ask her what's going on. ]
option ii.
[ While normally, Inaba would be totally down to taking free things, she also doesn't want to take advantage -- that's something that she'd like to avoid as much as possible.
If she wants a break, she's going to go solo.
She really doesn't want to run into people while she's on a vacation. Which is why she opts to spend a lot of her time in the private cottages on the third level, not to be seen until after Valentine's Day.
(That is, unless you're spotting Ushio disguised as her.)
...Or at least, so she would hope, though. Because she's easily spotted in one of the jacuzzis in the private pool, and can even be found taking some of the buffet food back to her room when she spends time at the hotel. She may be taking more than a normal amount; when you're stressed and depressed, you tend to eat more and Inaba is unfortunately one of those people. ]
option iii ( neutral/positive cr only, please! )
[ And given that the spirits know that Inaba hasn't been around and has also been... kind of ignoring them, they decide that they want to be noticed!
Which is why some people might be stuck with a red string attached to Inaba herself -- the problem is that Inaba very much isn't a physical person, so a handshake isn't... really in the immediate cards. It's probably fine, though. ]
option wildcard.
[ Want to play anything else? I'm pretty open to most things. Feel free to plot with me on Discord (Len#9692) or message me on this account! ]
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Ah, well met. You're establishing a new home base, then?
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[Velda only meant to build the training centre, but now that she's got it, she might as well stick around -- and the spirits who helped build it could use to still have all the support they can get, especially if they're really being taken for granted elsewhere. So the spirits have basically started a workers' co-op and Velda's just doing the math and popping in when she isn't doing her other job at the Shrine of Sin.
You can find her at the front desk, looking over paperwork as it fills itself out. She waves if you come in.]
Hi! Welcome to... I mean, we've been calling it the power training centre, since "magic gym" sounded a little weird.
[around town]
[Flowers, huh? It's still pretty cold out, but hey, that's what magic is for! Velda will go around town and stop at every vacant lot, alleyway, flower bed, or otherwise easy place to plant something, and speak some unfamiliar words. While there's no visible change after the magic sparkles fade, she seems pretty happy with herself.]
It's too early to have anything start growing now, but once spring hits, they're gonna be everywhere! ...Think I should do more than just pink?
[wishing board]
[Flowers aren't the only thing she spots on the Wishing Board. Kind comments, support, things that remind her of the kids who got so excited about her last year. She smiles sadly and looks to everyone else reading the board.]
It feels like everything's back to how we thought it was, but...
around town.
[ She asks just as she taps one last plant glyph, which instantly blooms into a little flower, popping right out of the snow. She's got a whole row of them. ]
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wishing board
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[For many, many reasons, Kokoro isn't looking forward to Valentine's Day, nor to acknowledging how long they've been trapped here. How long she's been trapped here. Yet maybe it's pity for her cooking-happy spirit, maybe hope for things to turn out better, but she's ended up in one of the open chocolate-making classes anyway.
She stirs a gloppy bowl of chocolate with intense concentration, probably putting off a bunch of the other students.]
Why can I not achieve the right consistency...? Truly this is a difficult foe.
[residential level streets]
[You can also find Kokoro perusing the flowers and paper decorations people have put up to honour their spirits. It might seem odd, given she usually tries to avoid the metaphysics of Starsand, but after last month? She's smiling to herself instead.]
They've done well... I must wonder, though. They all seem to venerate and care for their spirits. Yet the Rumours last month and the Wish Maker told a different story. What say you?
[anywhere around town]
[And here's your red string prompt! Kokoro is just walking around minding her own business, when she nearly trips and stumbles to a stop as her hand is yanked back. She pauses, looks down at her hand...]
This is a cruel prank, I'm sure you realize.
[Does the string connect to you? Has she even noticed you're there, as she mutters to the air?]
red string
[ Kaguya may be huffing a little bit in frustration at this. ]
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Stella | Spiritfarer
[Stella wasn't living her "normal life" per se. She had come to terms with many things; through effort on her part, and others, she prepared for the next step. Whatever lay beyond that, well, she wasn't going it alone. She was content in that. She was ready.
It's... colder than she thought it would be. Where is she?
Amidst the throngs of locals, clad in their winter wear, one girl stands out. She can't be much older than eighteen, but there is a spark in her eyes as she moves from person to person, pausing to adjust the wide brim of her star-shaped hat or check the glowing orb situated on her belt buckle. A literal mote of light that she seems to casually wear.
She pauses in her apparent search, letting out a huff of cold air... before she spots you.]
Hello? Can you help me?
[B: Sweet spirits]
[Valentine's Day didn't excite Stella personally, not so much as the prospect of chocolate did. Or the new decorations being put up in recognition of the spirits. That tradition, to honor the spirits around them, spoke to her... in a way.
So, she helps out. Stella's already good with her hands, so she makes quick work of whatever the locals let her tend to - flower wreaths, painting banners, even hanging some of the paper decorations that others can't seem to reach.
Need a ladder? Don't worry. Stella is an excellent platformer. Watch her scale that wall.]
[C: Wishing boards]
[Shock of shocks, the Spiritfarer felt a duty to complete the spirits wishes. She appreciates the small miracles, but she knows the spirits appreciate her work a lot more.
Stella rushes between the request, focused with head forward. If you're lucky, you'll spot her out in the street, her arms loaded with supplies. Looks like she just hit up a nearby store.
In fact, it appears that she's just dropped... a packet of sunflower seeds?]
[D: Wildcard]
[For anything that doesn't match up anywhere else! Feel free to plot with me for specific prompts.]
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She didn't have much time to think about it when she spots Stella rushing away from a store-- and the small baggie hitting the ground behind her.
It takes her a second, before she decides to amble over to the pack, and jog on over. ]
Yo! Hold up! Y'dropped somethin'!
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Rui Kamishiro | Project Sekai
[The moment Rui sees that the Wishing Board had someone wanting flowers planted for spring, he knows he has to take them up on that. He still had some gardening supplies from last year, so all he needs is to get seeds. So he heads to a gardening store.]
Are you here to fulfill the request on the Wishing Board too?
II. Gardening Pt 2
[After he gets everything he needs he sets out. He's not exactly sure what's land he can or cannot plant on, and decides there's only one way to find out. Which is why he's crouched by what looks to usually be a garden by a side walk, but is just filled with dirt and no plants right now.]
This will be a wonderful stage for you all one day.
III. Onsen
[After last month, he wouldn't refuse the chance to rest and relax. Although, an onsen isn't really how he'd normally relax, prefering to spend his free time making robots and writing plays. Still, the change of pace is nice. Currently, he's sitting outside with his spirit companion, Kaminyara. The cat spirit wandering around a little ways.]
It's nice to get away from everything for a bit, isn't it?
IV. Seeing Double
[Rui is buying candy for himself. Kaminyara was hiding somewhere in the store waiting for someone to approach her human to try out her new trick.]
One good thing about this place, is that I can choose candy over vegitables here.
V. Red String
What is this?
[He can't really go much farther because of the red string tied around his wrist. He looks to Kaminyara, who just snickers unhelpfully. He sighs and starts trying to follow the string to the other end.]
Hello. It looks like you're who I'm trying to find.
VI. Wildcard
[hmu if you have another idea for them! I'm Rascally Floaty Kei#7954 on Discord]
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[ Karin had no attachment to the spirits of this city. Really, she still held a bit of contempt for how menial their wishes were-- but, she'd started to come to understand it a little more. How such a minor request could mean the world to something or someone else. It didn't mean that she was really planning to take up any of the responsibilty that came with these requests...
But, there was one of them that she could do.
Karin found herself at MirrorMe's memorial, the tent full of art pieces... and she gazed at what the others had put up. It left her conflicted, slightly frustrated. This wasn't their world, wasn't their home, and they went this damn far for a fallen spirit? Honestly...
It's enough to make a girl think that they're a damn heel.
For now, she'll clear away any snow that's surrounding the tent, a combination of her ability to raise the temperature a little bit, alongside just... flat out shoveling anything else out of the way. She can leave the actual decorating to literally anyone else. ]
ii. a time for relaxation
[ Yeah, otherwise, she's had enough of this. That onsen's sounding fantastic right now.
Karin goes on her own, taking full advantage of their hospitality to enjoy the cottage and the hot springs. If one comes across her as she's at the springs, they'll notice her just idly soaking and keeping to herself. She looks completely content for once!
Meanwhile, if someone's walking near the cottages, they may spot her on one of the chairs on the porch of one. She's... just sleeping, at the moment, honestly. Holding onto her bokken just in case, but otherwise sound asleep.
There is of course, the chance that someone's been assigned the same cottage... after all, it's not good to hog one all to yourself. ]
iii. a time to connect
You've gotta be fuckin' kidding.
[ Karin has no idea when the hell they'd managed it, but she absolutely has a red string tied around her wrist. She attempted to untie it, or at least bite it off, to no avail. It was only when she tried to move away that she finally realized that she was tethered to someone else.
Meaning, she'll have to go and follow this damn string, grumbling all the while. They weren't on her shit list right now, but the spirits were definitely pushing it. ]
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Milo startles slightly at the noise and the minute sway of motion, but the ladder is sturdy and stands strong, so they remain unharmed. ]
Oh my. You really should be careful with that, you know.
[ They don't sound annoyed or frustrated in the slightest - if anything, it's a neutral comment. ]
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tap | OC
She had thought Starsand to be a paradise, a wonderful place full of love, even if it had taken her away from her family... but now she's seen the scary side of it, too. It can be painful, and it can be scary, and she can have to hurt others or be hurt. Just like before...
... It's too scary. Even though she knows she's backsliding, she can't fix it. It's too frightening to go outside. Even reaching for the door is terrifying.
And so, ever since the January attacks ended... Tap hasn't been seen outside of her room. Despite how social she was before, she has abruptly simply stopped leaving her room at all.
She may need some friends to come check on her?]
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Tap? Can I come in?
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Samantha Fletcher | OC
[Sam has no Valentines Day plans. She doesn't know anyone well enough for a platonic date and she has two partners to be loyal too. And, well. There's some stress in this world's 'politics' that make her less than keen to participate in romance right now.
But she does latch onto the idea of using Valentines Day to celebrate the spirits. Shedding her loneliness, Sam visits a crafting store to pick up materials for decorating the shrines. She can be found at the smaller shrines that dot the street corners, where she is trying her hand at papercrafting; Cutting cute designs, then hanging them by strings and adorning the display with little plastic jewels. It all looks a bit childish, so she keeps stopping, squinting at her work, and then taking it down again.]
Auuu. If this was dress making or wand designing, then I'd have it in the bag! [She sighs and looks at her trash bash of failed projects;] Right now I have is a bag of garbage. Art is so frickin' hard, geez!
(ii. planting for spring | library edition)
[Okay, but maybe she has answer a wishing board request instead! To do so, Sam is in the library and investigating flower types. She's making a list of flowers that can survive winter.]
Hmm... Do you know how to check soil acidity? I've never even heard of that, but apparently it's important.
(iii. network)
Hey, everyone! Good afternoon!
Does anyone here want to make chocolates together? I haven't done that in forever and I could really use a taste tester to help me out. Maybe we could have a little chocolate party?
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[A voice speaks up behind Sam as Kagami tries to look at what she’s writing.]
You can either get a testing kit or meter, or if you prefer to do it the old fashioned way, you can try baking soda or vinegar! What are you trying to accomplish?
[He smiles pleasantly. Just a completely normal looking and normal sounding teenager.]
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Yuuto Yumeno ✦ NPC
[After the Rumors of January, the cat is out of the bag. Everyone knows who their Spacetime kami is and interest in the shrine has been reignited. Yuuto had originally intended only to inspect the crystal frame and ensure that there was no more Rumor goo. Instead, he's surrounded by curious civilians who now recognize him and want to give him Starling.
And in typical Yuuto fashion, he creates a mess for himself;]
I-I don't need Starling! You can give that to the other spirits, I uhh... [He needs an alternative that won't actually trouble anyone to give him, but can give them the satisfaction of helping-] I like, uh... nori and high fives!
[two hours later, Yuuto is still giving people high fives. His hand hurts. He has so many stacks of nori. Why did he do this to himself? Send help. He's tired.]
(ii. spacetime shrine decorating)
[It feels weird to have so many people visiting his shrine. When the days end, there are marked paths of footsteps in the snow and even some offerings at the doorframe. Yuuto is tired from greeting people and being recognized, but he can't stop smiling either. The attention is weirdly motivating.
So at night, when civilians aren't visiting, Yuuto works hard to make the empty plaza more inviting. Particularly by trying to set up small shrines of snow, plastic gems, and various decorations that the spirits can use. He'll be here almost all night, losing track of time.]
There you go! This is your shrine now. [He grins at a faintly glowing spirit that has been 'watching' him work.] Starting tomorrow, we'll be neighbors!
Okay! Let's make one- No, two more!!
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Can you go to luxury hotels with your friends?
Do they have mini fridges?
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[ Kaguya is just passing by until she sees this sad display of high fives and nori.
This is just sad. ]
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Noe Archiviste | Vanitas no Carte
What is your favorite food?
[This cryptic question is sent to everyone Noe knows, friends and potential friends, and probably even strangers, with no follow up from the sender. A few days later on Valentines, he can be found approaching anyone and everyone with a box that's wrapped in a pink or red bow.]
Uhm...I wanted to give you this.
[The box looks nice at least, but what's inside is questionable. Noe thinks everything tastes good, and unfortunately for everyone else's safety, he was so excited about the concept of Valentines Day that he thought it would be a brilliant idea to mix whatever favorite food was given to him as an answer in melted globs of chocolate.]
ii. Shrines
[The spirits are always trying for them; Noe wants to do the same. The memory he saw of the unnamed spirit still weighs heavily on him, so if he can do anything to ease some of their loneliness he'd like to at least try.]
I'm sorry. I know it isn't much, but I hope you like it. I'll add to it each week!
[He places the small box he painted (badly) down, arranging some flowers and whatever things he thought looked neat around it.]
iii. Red string
That's strange. I don't recall this being here before.
[Noe looks down at the red string around his wrist. He tries pulling on it, loosening it, and gnawing at it, but nothing seems to work.]
Hmmm...
[Oh well. He goes back about his business of getting lost, finding that the string has a tendency to get stuck on nearby objects and get in the way. It doesn't take long for his expression to sink in discouragement.]
This is more of a hindrance than I thought...Maybe I should try scissors? Or-- do you have a knife?
iiii. Network
Since we've all worked so hard, now is the perfect opportunity to relax a bit! Lately, I have been wanting cream puffs. Would anyone else like to go?
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I would like cream puffs. Sweets make everything a little better.
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Sawyer Sinclair | OC
[It doesn't take long for Sawyer to realize they are all alone here. There are other people sure, but no friends or family. Which, while scary, opened up a new opportunity to them. One that they'd rather focus on over the weird memory of a girl, or the fear of being all alone, or having no place to go...and no rescources...and-]
Okay, maybe this is a little too scary after all...Uhm...Where to start?
II. Showing Love
[Once Sawyer calms down a little bit, they are quick to dive into the local scene. Which means, they're joining in making banners for the spirits. They don't fully understand what the spirits are just yet, but they'll help show appriciation regardless! Currently, they're painting little Zelda style fairies on a corner of the banner.]
I hope the spirits enjoy this.
III. Idol Activities (sort of)
[Sawyer wants to start up their idol activities as soon as possible. However, they're still a bit lost with this new city. So, they're currently wandering through the city looking for useful shops and possibly production companies.]
Excuse me! Do you know if there's a shop I can get nice fabrics around here?
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[A very short girl with a cross-emblazoned scarf nods seriously.]
And my condolences for joining us Fallen Stars. The people have been welcoming and housing is plentiful, but no amount of comfort will keep it from being a prison we cannot yet escape.
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Kagami | OC
[Disgusting. It takes every bit of effort for Kagami to maintain a pleasant facade as the civilians answer most of his questions without him having to ask.He vaguely remembers some creepy girl before he got dragged here. The timing of it is too perfect for him to chalk it up to coincidence, so he makes a mental note to track her down as soon as he can. Her and this...Spacetime Kami?]
Forgive my rudeness, but are all your kami so useless? Haven't they caused more harm?
[He asks innocently, smile never dimming. He doesn't want to have to deal with Kami too--
Something the civilian says snaps him out of his thoughts and he stops smiling. Did he hear him correctly?.]
...I don't have to work?
ii. wishing boards
[He doesn't particularly care what happens to the spirits, humans, or anyone here for that matter, but at this point planting flowers is practically second nature to him and he has some time to kill, so Kagami can be found outside planting seeds that will eventually bloom into different flowers, humming the tune to an upbeat idol song as he does. He has to be careful not to let his malice taint the plants themselves.]
Do you ever resent them for ignoring you? I would-- shit. Not again.
[The seed crumbles in his hand, but he quickly bounces back and chirps.]
Sorry. I got lost in thought!
iii. onsen
[Did Kagami earn a free trip to the onsen? No. But he isn't going to say no to a vacation. He can be found either soaking at the hot springs, or outside just taking in the sights.]
Can I live here?
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Resent who?
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Tau Yumeno | Native OC
[Tau is trying hard not to hide inside her dreams this time, even though she wants to still. Her way to stay awake today? Taking a chocolate making class. It is a public class so there are other students there. She turns to her neighbor as she's stirring the chocolate.]
I hope...these turn out yummy...I am...going to give them to my family...Who are you making yours for?
II. Show of Love
[Tau is carrying an armful of paper decorations to show love to the spirits. Unfortunately, she made too many, and some were falling out of her arms.]
Ah...Could you...uhm...help me with these...please?
III. String of Fate
[Tau finds her wrist tied with red string. Curious, she follows the string back to the source.]
You...would not know...how to get this off...would you?
IV. Piano Lesson (Closed to Elliot)
[Tau had been practicing hard between lessons and it shows. She's definitely improved, though she still didn't have great technique. When she gets to the end of what she had been practicing, she looks over to Elliot.]
Well? Elliot-nii? How...did I do?
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Ah- Ah- Aaah- [He stumbles to help catch them,] Oneechan? Why are you carrying so many on your own? You could have called me..?
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[ You may find Miyuki at a shop in town. Given how Valentine's Day was just around the corner, he absolutely needed to get Shinomiya chocolates... but, he's got a conundrum. Sure, it sounded like the word around town was that getting the bitter chocolate was the better option to express your love. So naturally... that's the one, right?
But, on the other hand... there could be another outcome. What if she hadn't heard the gossip? Then, she'd receive bitter chocolate... if it tastes bitter, would that be an "accurate" representation of his love for her?! That sounds like a quick way to get dumped to him? So then, he should absolutely go for the sweet chocolate... but if she had heard the gossip, then if she received sweet chocolate, it's like he's not in love with her at all?
So, what will he do?! What can he do?! Miyuki might be sliiiightly freaking out in the chocolate shop right now. ]
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[ While Miyuki still doesn't necessarily comprehend everything that he sees in this town, he can understand when there are want ads somewhere. Granted, it seemed like the wishing boards had other purposes, but he could still do his best to participate.
Hence why he's out planting flowers at the moment. It's a bit difficult due to the weather, but he's managing to make it work decently. So decently that every time he looks away after planting a flower, two sprout up immediately?
...okay. He's not losing his mind, is he? He glances around and spots someone to wave over. ]
Hey, do you mind doing me a quick favor?
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[ Of course, there'd be a physical red string of fate around this time.
Well, this one was pretty easy to deal with, though. Miyuki was positive that severing the string itself would be bad, especially considering that he knows who's waiting for him on the other side. It was cute in its own way, but this was surely the easiest way to prove to Shinomiya that they belonged together-- and thus, they could absolutely wait a bit longer to get engaged. They could wait until they get home!
He gently tugs on the string a bit, with a chuckle. ]
Okay, I think we've had enough fun for one day--
[ He's smiling, though that smile fades slightly when he realizes--
...Who??? ]
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Are you... having trouble deciding?
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Soma Cruz | Castlevania: Sorrows Arc
[Losing most of his powers had hit Soma hard. Granted, he'd given them up voluntarily before - hell, he would again, if he wasn't on guard against some remnant of With Light turning up to try and murder him... again. But having them stripped away suddenly by whatever had happened in the wake of saving the amusement park? It had been jarring.
So, he did the one thing he could do - he went looking for answers. The various kami he'd asked hadn't been able to tell him much. The citizens of the city had even less to offer. The library had been his penultimate hope, and even that had failed him in the end (even if it had given him some ideas). And he damn sure wasn't going to turn to the Facility for answers, even if they probably COULD give him some semblance of information... for a price that was far too high, in his estimation.
That really only left one person - one spirit - he could turn to. He'd never actually spoken to her before. He'd only heard her voice one time, and that had been in the Facility. Ariel, the one who was apparently responsible for them being brought here in the first place.
What he hadn't considered was that, without his powers, he was no longer immune to time manipulation shenanigans. Someone's got a looooot of catching up to do...]
[Waking Up]
[Watch this space.]
[Catching Up]
[Soma will be wandering the city, looking for several friends in particular as well as seeing what's changed while he was effectively in a coma. Please be gentle, he is Very Confused.]
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Ah... You're from the city. I didn't mean to bring you here..?
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Aimee Brennan | OC
[Despite all proof supporting otherwise, Aimee is thoroughly convinced this place is a dream. It's the only way such a wonderful place could exist, but even so...how could her mind ever conjure up somewhere so soft and peaceful? Nevermind the vivid details and scent of roses. Even the chilly air seems kinder.
There's also the fact that she stands out like a sore thumb, even in the nicer dress. But she isn't thinking about that.]
If this is a dream...then there are no consequences!
[She hopes it won't spiral into a nightmare.]
ii. chocolate and errands
[As reluctant as she is, it's probably best if she keeps training, at least a little, which means: her body is going to be sore and she's going to get injured. Since it's just her, she needs to get supplies herself. Aimee is currently balancing tiger balm, bandages, two first aid kits, painkillers, and other medicine she isn't sure of when it comes to its purpose but seemed important, while eating the bitter chocolate she has no one to give to (it's bitter?).]
Everything hurts...
iii. hotel
[The chance for a vacation is just as believable as everything else about this place. At first, Aimee hesitates to check out the hotel, intimidated by its glamor. She can't stay away for long though. She can either be found spending most of her time at the buffet, staring at all of the food with a very stoic expression.]
I don't know what half this stuff is...
[Or when she's not at the buffet, she's at the pool trying to get used to the swimsuit. Not to swim, she hates swimming, but to think. She lets her body sink down to the bottom like she's sleeping, peering up at the ceiling. Of all the people who would be summoned here, why her? She could easily be replaced with someone else. Someone more useful. She barely has any control over her own abilities; she can just as easily anticipate anything she does harming the spirits rather than helping them like she's supposed to. But it would be even more selfish to do nothing when offered so much with no real strings attached.
Aimee shuts her eyes and forgets about her own abilities and that she's been underwater anywhere from several minutes to an hour.]
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S'true. If it's a dream.
So, with no consequences, what's the plan?
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Kohaku Akiyama | OC
[Being a kitsune had many advantages. One of them is the ability to eat chocolate without getting sick. Which is why Kohaku was in a class to make chocolate for Valentine's Day. They are showing off by heating the pan with a clear display of fire magic.]
I don't wanna wait until its done to eat it. Do you think I can just turn up the heat?
II. Vacay
Aaaaaahhhh~ This is the life, isn't it? If I had known I'd be treated this way, I'd have gone to a different world sooner!
[They didn't do anything for the situation in January, but they are sure ready to profit from it. They just got done with the spa, and is now touring the private garden. Imagine such a lush warm place in the middle of winter!]
III. Red String
[Kohaku laughed when she saw what the spirits did with the red string around her wrist.]
Nice one, spirits! Now, let me go.
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Guess who~?
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[ It's a joke. That's what it is.
The last thing she remembers is her fury at the others, as always. Shit had went sideways and she had to clean up. It was on her again to try and pick up the pieces despite the messes others made, even as she ignored her own errors. Trusting in a certain somebody for one, and thinking that she could be trusted to do a simple task for two. Turns out, that was a bad call, but that was for the obvious reasons as always. Bleeding hearts telling her how others feel. Typical.
How funny it was that it was those same type of bleeding hearts that she immediately took advantage of when she woke up in this new world. Immediately claiming her free amenities, immediately putting on the same peppy face that she always has, and trying to determine how much she should laugh at this scenario. Being "rescued" in a way. Being called a 'Fallen Star'... yeah. That sounds about right. The people here seemed to know about magic, but didn't seem to know anything about Kyuubey or any of the others in town. Well... okay, there was one familiar name, but she couldn't be any less of a factor if she tried. Maybe that meant her "precious student" was here too?
Either way, she's fallen back into her rhythm. Being less than phased, cheerfully sloshing about in the snow as she keeps an eye out for anyone interesting that she can run into. Ah! When she does, she skips right over. ]
Good morning~! Can you help me? I'm still a bit new in town, and I'm a little confused...
[ Despite that, she's still smiling. ]
ii. wishing boards
[ She's a bit confused by the Wishing Boards. It was clearly a place to get "missions" in a way, but they seem kinda scattershot. Planting flowers, hearing a song... shrines? Honestly, along with the compliments, there's one thing that's missing here.
Incentive. ]
Hmmm... do I get anything if I complete a task? It sounds like money's useless again, so there should be some kind of point?
iii. a chance to relax
[ On the flip side: this was more like it. There was nothing quite like this back in that wretched town, and heavens knows, she's absolutely deserving of this. She's absolutely taking advantage again, not even bothering to question what could've happened that resulted in the free clothes or, relevant now, these vacation packages.
The cottages were one thing: they felt quaint, felt more like home... but, then there was the spa packages at the luxury hotel. The civilians were probably shocked to find how tense this seemingly innocent little girl was, but she practically melted once the pampering was over, and she gently went for a walk in the indoor garden.
Peace. Boring, dumb, irrational peace. For once, it didn't feel so bad. She's sure this won't last, but hell. A new world that doesn't know her face and knows less about magi? She could actually cry.
...She might in fact, be tearing up slightly looking at the sunflowers. ]
iv. wildcard
[ I'm sorry.
Yes, she is in fact, from the same CRAU as Ryoko is, and she has a info post here. It's a lot more barebones, I'll get more up on her later. Still, if you want anything specific, be sure to hit me up! ]
Sorry, BB. Your native guide isn't so native. Or a very good guide.
Alecta's about six inches taller than BB, a bit bulkier due to the armor and a lot of PT, and her skin is somewhere between Caucasian and Hispanic in coloration.]
That makes two of us, kiddo. [The obvious soldier gives BB a look-over, taking in quite a few details that might not be readily apparent - and dismissing about a third of them, because she looks like she just skipped out of a fairy tale storybook. Shaking her head and deciding not to make the 'Are ya lookin' fer yer granny?' comment that immediately sprang to mind, Alecta leans against a nearby wall. She's... still not at 100% after the injuries she sustained last month, but at least she can wall what's left off now.]
You been 'round somebody that's been prayin' ta St. Cordite?
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