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Tweak says, "It either is or it isn't"

Rainbow Bridge Mod (prismatic_mod) wrote in prismaticrpg,
@ 2024-01-04 10:27:00

Current mood:	productive
Entry tags:	! event, ! mistletoe, cirilla of cintra, eliot 'eli' ever, eliot waugh, frieren, geralt of rivia, goro akechi, himmel the hero, lestat de lioncourt, louis de pointe du lac, quentin coldwater, vanitas, victor vale

by the port || por el puerto
['Tis the season.

The season for arrivals.

Such as snow, for example. Well, it's technically not the season, given it's summer, but at the same time it's the holiday season, and so it's definitely the season for it. It doesn't matter if you try to argue against this perfect logic, because in any case the snow will arrive - a subtle frost first, then a solid white blanket covering it all. From the mountains in the Crimson Woods to the prairies near Sunset Village, but particularly around the south, at Tourmaline City and the port areas; roofs, pathways, parks, ponds and gardens will turn into a winter fantasyland, ideal for snow angels, sliding on sleighs, skating.... or simply staying home, cursing the weather from within a blanket coccoon. In fact, if you were lacking winter clothes in your closet, it's a great time to go stock up in stores, which will temporarily carry coats and scarves. Or you could just grab hot chocolate that will be sold around every corner. Or maybe join in on the holiday cheer and hang fairy lights or garlands, set up a colorful tree in your home, even buy some last-minute gifts.

But that's not all that will be arriving, although this other visit might not be as obvious. It will start sneakily creeping up some tree branches, hanging from unaware lintels, even showing up floating above the heads of careless victims, until it achieves its goal. This tenacious invader of green leaves and red fruits won't disappear until those underneath it do the traditional kiss, so you better watch your surroundings. It's mistletoe season too, afterall, and these are as magical as they are capricious.

Will that be all that arrives? Maybe. Christmas and New Year are coming up, so these days will have many different things approaching at high speed.

Perhaps somewhere out there, there's a boat, approaching slowly but surely across the sea, and some music that can be heard stronger and stronger at a distance... What is it?

Well, you'll know when it arrives. But most likely it's nothing short of all your dreams come true.]

[[Snow & Mistletoe log! Backdated to around xmas time. Feel free to be creative with mistletoe - maybe it's asking for a long hug, or hand-holding, or a slap to the face!

EN ESPAÑOL. Post de nieve y muérdagos! Backdatteado a alrededor de la navidad. Pueden ser creativos con los muérdagos, quizá les pidan un abrazo largo, o que se tomen la mano, ¡o un cachetazo!]

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	toneverdying 2024-04-26 09:52 pm UTC (link)
	[Well, you might feel relieved for a second hearing this:] It's not always what's required. [And then a little colorful note floats down, showing a very cartoonish depiction of two blob-like people kissing.] [...] [...........] Although it might be, this time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	juste 2024-05-05 12:29 pm UTC (link)
	[He can't help the absolute what the fuck is that look that crosses his face at catching a glance at the note and processing the whiplash of going from reassurance to the complete opposite end.] You're serious. [.................. Sigh.] And no such thing as waiting out this particular trap, is there. [Even a timer wouldn't help in this weather but still-!!] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	toneverdying 2024-05-09 10:05 pm UTC (link)
	[Yes, he's familiar with the initial reactions to this particular dilemma.] Not as far as I remember. And if it's the same as I've encountered before, once some time has passed it'll just-- [He cuts off as he suddenly stumbles closer, bumped by the magic of the mistletoe trap.] [SIGH.] ... Do that. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2024-05-24 05:38 pm UTC (link)

[He's taken aback just enough to stagger too, slightly, baffled expression persisting until it becomes more or less a frown of acceptance for the current situation at hand.]

[...] I see.

[As a reflex, that sudden shift in the space of their little prison made his hand raise between them as though he could push for more distance like normal. Seeing the inevitability of it properly here... he drops it.]

Alright. Seeing as there's no negotiating these terms... So be it. I'd rather not find out how much worse it gets.

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	toneverdying 2024-05-25 01:05 pm UTC (link)
	[He doesn't blame him for the gesture, especially since he's new to all of this. He's not a fan of the forced proximity either.] Truly. I'm sorry it's come to this. [Not like it's his fault, but he can tell this isn't anyone's ideal scenario.] I'll go ahead, then...? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2024-05-28 09:51 am UTC (link)

Don't be.

[It comes out a bit of a sigh, obligatory just as much as he recognizes the way Eli's apology kind of is too, and so the response is simply continuing the motion - acknowledging in turn that yes, there's no fault here beyond an inevitable situation. Akechi lets his shoulders relax and follows into a knowing nod to further that, allowing.]

... Go on, yes. It's fine. [All business, nothing to it, surely.]

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	toneverdying 2024-05-28 08:13 pm UTC (link)
	[He'll place his hands on Akechi's shoulders, as much to keep him at a certain distance as it is to pull him closer, and lean in to press a soft kiss against his lips. Not too light, as he knows that won't work with these pesky plants.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2024-06-05 09:34 am UTC (link)

[Rather than question it, he's quick to catch on exactly why it's not a quick and easy peck and get out, because of course - it wouldn't be, would it? In the spirit of hopefully not having to double the efforts, he puts forth his part too - responding as best he can in the brief moment that the kisses passes, light, awkward but deliberate.]

... Well. [He doesn't look up at the plant, doesn't yet even move right away, but at least he hopes to mask himself feeling so out of his element by "addressing" their captor instead of letting silence linger.]

Will that do well enough?

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	toneverdying 2024-06-07 02:12 pm UTC (link)
	[At least he won't think much of any awkwardness there, considering it a must for these type of scenarios.] [He steps back when that question's asked, and voila he can indeed move freely again.] Works like a bloody charm. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	juste 2024-06-10 09:08 am UTC (link)
	[Likewise steps back, shoulders square and prim, if not entirely masking his own annoyance... but hey, freedom.] That's something. [SIGH. Okay.] My... thanks, strange as it is to say. The element of surprise won out this time, but now I'll know, at least to some extent. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	toneverdying 2024-06-10 11:32 pm UTC (link)
	[You could've ended up with much worse, he thinks, such as a certain vampire he hates.] No problem. It's usually best to stay inside when it gets like this - they'll show up everywhere. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	juste 2024-06-11 08:12 am UTC (link)
	One way to cut a trip out short. [Not that he was doing anything particularly exciting other than glooming internally....] But noted. Out of curiosity - just how much is the likelihood of encountering the same sort of thing indoors? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	toneverdying 2024-06-11 04:14 pm UTC (link)
	[Almost laughs, because alright, you're getting the idea.] Not zero, that's for sure. [It seems to vary depending on whether you're hanging out with someone it could become an awkward situation with.] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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