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Tweak says, "They're coming for us, Francis"

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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yieldsfocus
2023-10-22 07:58 pm UTC (link)

[Similarly, the entire time Keith was being cared for, Shiro has nervous and feeling anxious. Hey, he might have been here for hours on his own... but now that he knows Keith is here and injured, being separated isn't necessarily a reassuring thing. Even if the people around have been helpful and diligent and haven't raised any alarm bells, of course... but he's just worried.

Still, it's instinctive to smile back at Keith when he sees him smile, too. He's far from fully relaxed, but at least he's reassured that Keith is okay.]

Don't worry. I'll sound the alarm.

[Still, there is a spare leaf that the care team must have missed. He lifts his hand carefully to pluck it out without disturbing him too much, smile just a touch helpless.]

So far so good, though.

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finds
2023-10-23 03:07 am UTC (link)

[It's so brief but he still finds himself blinking when the touch registers and by the time he sees the leaf between Shiro's fingers and understands, Keith is already matching him a bit in a sort of helplessness. The laugh he lets out is halfway to a wheeze, self-conscious at the thought that he must look silly but fond despite himself.]

Thanks. Glad you got me. [Haa.] Hey, I'm not about to complain. but...

Guess this is just the thing around here, huh?

[At least from how it feels so far, these leafy ways did the trick, though. Okay then.]

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yieldsfocus
2023-10-27 07:36 pm UTC (link)

[Nods a little, frowning thoughtfully.]

Yeah. I'm no expert here, obviously. [He has about half a day's knowledge more than you, which isn't much.] But... it's hard to get a read on this place. As soon as I think I understand, something throws that idea out the window.

[It's like a bunch of different worlds all mashed together on one island. Very weird, very sandboxy, etc etc.]

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finds
2023-11-23 09:54 am UTC (link)

[More or less nods along in turn, considering the words and their situation, thankfully now with some renewed clarity than in the early hours of this whole thing.]

Figured it'd be something like that. [Which is. a lot, understandably. Man.]

You'd think after seeing so many out there places, this wouldn't be so weird anymore. Always something new.

[Who knew it gets weirder than space magic.]

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yieldsfocus
2023-11-24 03:50 am UTC (link)

[He can't help but laugh at that.]

I guess if there's one thing we can learn from all of this, it's that we really don't know anything, huh? Always something new to discover.

[Rather than being freaky, that really just makes him feel excited. This is a weird situation but... damn, the universe is such a strange, wonderful place to explore. It's hard not to feel a little grateful for that, even if it's immediately followed by a feeling of guilt for feeling that way at all. He really should be focusing, and yet.]

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finds
2023-12-07 08:51 pm UTC (link)

[If there's anyone that recognizes that spark in Shiro's words, the look on his face (in his eyes), it's 100% always gonna be Keith. Impossible for him to miss it, really, he sincerely finds a sense of comfort in the familiarity of it, something he probably couldn't put into words if he tried, nostalgic and affectionate.]

You're right. I mean... I'd take that over the opposite, right?

[Just like you would. He has a feeling something probably shows ridiculously in his own expression in turn, a little awkward but mostly a soft smile forming there, a nod without hesitation.]

Have a feeling we're not about to run out of things to see anytime soon.

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yieldsfocus
2023-12-17 04:25 am UTC (link)

[Laughs, too, his own expression turning similarly ridiculous - moony and boyish and just a little helpless when he sees Keith's soft smile, and gives an answering one himself.]

Well... There's nobody else I'd rather have here with me than you. [If they're going to deal with more space magic and other shenanigans, at least he has his best friend here with him.]

All this mess aside, everyone I've spoken to here has said that it's mostly harmless. At least we aren't facing enemy fire right off the bat, right?

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finds
2023-12-18 12:41 pm UTC (link)

[Maybe Keith should be glad there's a bed under him to prevent him from wobbling over those words, oh. The briefest flicker of self-conscious surprise crosses his face, quickly replaced when he breathes out just as helplessly too, smile lingering. Okay this is just Unfair.]

Yeah, well. Sounds like we did get off pretty lucky.

[And even if they hadn't somehow? The world could truly be crumbling around him literally and still it would be better to have Shiro at his side. Maybe it's silly but he feels so much like he needs to convey what he's feeling about that right back at him entirely.]

You know that... it's the same for me, right? Whatever it is that we'll see here or anywhere else, whatever happens - I'm just glad it's with you, Shiro.

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yieldsfocus
2024-01-26 01:22 am UTC (link)

[The Unfair accusation can go right back at you, buddy. What if they both just sit there for a moment smiling helplessly at each other like the dumbos they are? Anyway.]

[Keith's words don't necessarily stun Shiro, but they do make him look a little overwhelmed for a moment. As if this can still be a surprise to him, and yet... here he is, always humbled by Keith's loyalty and dedication. Just... what did he do to deserve you?]

Yeah, Keith. [It comes out much softer than he'd intended, but he's too wibbly to really be embarrassed about it.]

Thanks for thinking so. [;_; ♥]

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