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Tweak says, "WHAT!?"

Rainbow Bridge Mod (prismatic_mod) wrote in prismaticrpg,
@ 2023-09-23 20:44:00

Current mood:	accomplished
Entry tags:	cirilla of cintra, eliot 'eli' ever, geralt of rivia, jaskier, louis de pointe du lac, quentin coldwater

all week || everywhere

[WELCOME TO RAINBOW BRIDGE!

That's the first you hear, once you walk into this world. It's easy to see the reason for the name, having just crossed a bridge lit up in all the colors of the rainbow.

Whether you're from a different magical world, or consider the concept of magic a silly thing from movies and games, you'll still receive the proper welcome, and everything that comes with it - some information about this country, a map, directions, and explanations as to how there should be a residents list, but it seems empty at the moment.

But it doesn't end there! It's not just that you're now visiting a magical country with plenty of sights to see and places to explore, with different towns and cities, long roads across swamps, dunes and a large lake, even creepy castles by some cliffs and the dangerous forests surrounding them. No, this week they're also celebrating the arrival of Spring!

While some of the areas are naturally flowery and pretty (like EverGreen Town), it'll all still be noticeably decorated for the date, with flower garlands and bouquets everywhere, flower petals falling around and the perfume of flowers in the air, while NPC travelers will have flowery-patterned clothes, flowers in their hair or hats, and so on. Carriages taking you from place to place might be decorated as well, or you might spot horses with pretty arrangements in their manes.

You'll also be able to find seasonal treats at places like the bakery and the big community kitchen at Sunset Village, or the restaurants at Tourmaline City, or find cute colorful outfits at their clothing shops.

EverGreen Town will be thriving, with big sales on herbs, all sorts of spices, wines and ingredients, and obviously flowers, plants and decorations made with them. The plaza will be full of vendors but also people playing music and dancing through the days - a rare time for those in this town to be a little louder and outgoing.

Even at places like the creepy Crimson Keeps, you might be able to find rare treasure in the form of flower-shaped gems and jewellery!

So it's definitely not a bad time to arrive here - surely that initial confusion and outrage at being separated from your home or loved ones will go away much faster while you join the celebrations, right? Who can stay mad or anxious while wearing a freshly made flower crown?]]

[[And so it begins! Remember to note down your Travelers over here! // VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL. ¡Recuerden anotar a sus viajeros aquí!]]

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juste
2023-09-26 08:42 pm UTC (link)

[He bears witness to that whole celebration on the part of the locals- if nothing else, it serves to show him the other person is someone like him, out of place in this apparent world and forced to adjust to the situation just as well. The idea of employment was far from his mind in terms of priorities at the start, but if trading some of the last remaining items on his person (all useless here) will only get him so far? He'll have to get to this point too - is this all it takes?

Sigh. What a pain. Reaching the counter, he takes a tentative pause, then asks,]

Mmm... What would you recommend? [Is this considered putting the new employee on the spot? Eh.]

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	toneverdying 2023-09-27 02:21 am UTC (link)
	[He's been told the better ways of communication all cost money, and since he's entirely focused on finding a way to reach Victor, his priorities were easy to sort out.] [But for now, yes, happy flowery shenanigans. And food.] Other than whisky, maybe? [Ha ha.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2023-09-27 08:50 am UTC (link)

[He wants to snort so bad, but more of a light chuckle comes out. Well, it's not exactly a bad idea at this point.]

I'd hate to find out this way if the store has policies against serving minors. [Hahh. Not that it's obvious when he dresses like a grandpa and acts the way he does, or that it matters to him much anymore, but anyway.] Not in stock here, I suppose.

... How about a cup of coffee?

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	toneverdying 2023-09-27 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	[They rather match, then, given his ambiguous youthful looks while he's well over a decade older. The odd perks of eternity.] Sounds like it'd keep us both out of trouble. [Very legal and proper, nice. He can get you that. And offer some pastries to go with it, because if he's stuck in a dumb job like this, he might as well try to be decent at it.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2023-10-02 05:46 am UTC (link)

Thank you.

[He takes a moment to inspect the pastries - the ridiculousness of this situation aside, not about to say no to it at this point and it suits his tastes. Then, maybe it's by habit that he takes a place to sit close to the serving counter, an inclination to continue conversation despite himself, relaxing some at the first sip of coffee.]

Do you think you'll linger here long? [The job, this town, whichever.] Haven't quite decided when to venture out myself yet.

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	toneverdying 2023-10-02 03:04 pm UTC (link)
	[SL + 1 (?)] [He hesitates on giving out too much information, but in this case it might help - in case anyone sees the one he's looking for first.] I wanted to head to the Port. But then I'll come back, I don't want to be wandering around too much. I'm waiting for someone. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2023-10-02 06:06 pm UTC (link)

[Little bell chime and all! He doesn't miss the hesitation, even without full awareness of the reasons, but it's enough he decides not to push much, staying casual.]

I see. Given the number of people that seem to be coming through at once, it's not a bad place to wait. Hard to say if there's any sort of pattern to those arriving, though.

[....... If people from home show up here he's going to have to talk to them. Eugh. ~~Totally not worried about the situation left there nope.~~]

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toneverdying
2023-10-03 02:49 am UTC (link)

[He's completely, absolutely sure Victor would find him, and equally worried and anxious that he won't, if he doesn't help the situation sonmehow.]

Well, if you meet a really pale blonde guy dressed all in black and looking like he needs a long nap, let him know I'm looking for him. [He'd probably want to grab coffee at some point, as it's pretty much all he consumes to keep living, so the location is convenient for many reasons.]

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	juste 2023-10-03 10:57 am UTC (link)
	Oh? I suppose that shouldn't be all that hard to look out for. What name do I give him with the message? [He asks as much rather lightly, another sip of coffee after as if the thought isn't anything deep, a small bite from the pastry for good measure too. Ah, hell. Tastes good.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

toneverdying
2023-10-03 11:43 am UTC (link)

Eli Ever. [Which sounds like a fake name, because it rather is. More chosen than false, as he's used fake names before and it was more like "Frederick" and "Nicholas" to sound important.]

[His own follow-up question of "and you?" is cut off as a little chime sounds, and he finds himself with a little cute star charm on one hand, a note attached to it.

¡Congratulations!

You're now a resident of Rainbow Bridge!]

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	juste 2023-10-03 07:42 pm UTC (link)
	[Well, the "Kogoro Akechi" very subtle and almost undoubtedly a fake name guy can't judge. But indeed as neither of them get a chance to get into it beyond that, he can't hide his total surprise at this abrupt interruption, even without seeing the note itself. Sorry- HUH?? ?] ... What is that? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	toneverdying 2023-10-03 09:01 pm UTC (link)
	[Clearly we need an Edogawa Conan to match (?)] [He holds up the little charm as response to that, look at its cute sparkliness.] [Although the cute can't hide the real message behind this change--] I guess I'm trapped here for a while, now. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

juste
2023-10-04 12:40 am UTC (link)

[He can't help that his nose scrunches up at the cute sparkliness of it, not at all missing the deeper implications. His own right hand shifts on the counter in front of him and absently touches to the left wrist as though - nervous, despite himself.

Ah. He deeply hates that. Cool. ]

So a shackle adorned to better match the prison. [Does try to keep his tone thoughtful rather than - too dark.] ... It seems your friend will arrive to a familiar name listed already, then, if this is what officially makes one a "resident" as they called it.

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toneverdying
2023-10-07 09:40 pm UTC (link)

[For just a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, his expression turns darker as he looks at the charm, knowing that this means it's the only option, at least for now, as he won't be able to seek the route back to where he was.]

[But then, it's all smiles and charm again, nothing odd to see there.]

That'll make it easier for sure. [The bright side! Yay!] Hopefully it won't take too long.

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juste
2023-10-08 08:02 am UTC (link)

[He lives for blink and you miss it moments to observe and turn over in his head, and though he has nothing to attribute it to other than the bleakness of the present circumstances, it's enough to tuck away the thought for perhaps nothing - perhaps another time.]

I'll hope it's soon for you both too.

... Ah. [Sitting up, he extends his right hand out across the counter, a firm gesture, near perfectly posed despite the possible awkward angle.] Sorry, don't let me forget my manners. My name is Goro Akechi. If you'd care for any company when you head to the port, just say the word.

[He'd be lying if he said he's not more curious about this bracelet thing, not to mention what really lies in the towns beyond.]

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toneverdying
2023-10-13 04:09 pm UTC (link)

[That at least plays in his favor - he's got perfectly good reasons to be looking cranky right now, especially at a cute little charm which he currently blames for separating him from Victor.]

[He's weighing his options as he reaches to do a firm handshake, the inconveniences of allying temporarily to a stranger versus those of breaking the whole, nice and easy-going persona to prefer solitude and privacy instead.]

Nice to meet you. [Ah, well, it's probably best to start leaving a good impression in many ways, especially if he'll be staying long-term.] If you don't mind either, I'd be glad for the company. We could just take the train, later.

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juste
2023-10-16 11:43 pm UTC (link)

That would be ideal. I can't say I'm much of an outdoors sort of person... At least not without some adjustment yet.

[Not necessarily a lie for someone that has always been a city boy in good circumstances and bad alike. At least it's lucky it doesn't seem they have to camp out to get around, at least for now. He draws back with a nod, decided to see this through for now, a necessity much as it may be a tiring one.]

Later it is.

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	toneverdying 2023-10-23 09:58 pm UTC (link)
	[That's settled, then. And he lets out a little laugh at the initial comment, because truly the situation is absurd, even for one used to these types of shenanigans.] "Let's go camping!" [said a little mockingly, in a false cheery way] isn't exactly anyone's first thought when in a strange place they've found themselves in without much explanation, is it? (Reply to this) (Parent)

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