expiationlogs | {Mini Event} Day of Devotion

DAY OF DEVOTION

This is an entirely opt-in very casual event that has nothing to do with overarching storyline and is just an additional introductory log, and a means for characters to meet. We hope you've all had a very happy Valentine's Day week however you've chosen to spend it!

SCARVES OF LOVE

The season of affection and love of all kinds falls upon Aldrip in the wake of their festivities for Those Who Were There. As part of the celebration, what's referred to as the 'Day of Devotion,' local merchants carry a variety of wares, but none so coveted as their multicoloured scarves available in a variety of prints, designs, and fabrics. Perhaps consider picking one up and giving it to someone who's important to you. No money? No problem! Whilst Aldrip doesn't exactly work on a layaway system or akin to, you'll find the mercantile business owners are quite open to trades and other means of bartering. Maybe they'll give out a scarf or two in agreement for running some errands...

Lucky recipients of these very fashionable scarves will find themselves suspiciously open to sharing positive, warm and fuzzy, or perhaps downright amorous feelings toward the person who gifted them the scarf to begin with, regardless of whether you've known them for years or even just a couple of weeks. But don't worry—the feelings are temporary! Once the Day of Devotion comes to a natural conclusion, your feelings will return to something like normalcy and you'll still wind up with a new fashion accessory. Of course, if you've always been amorous with that special someone, you likely won't notice any sort of change.

Take the opportunity to embrace the celebration, maybe embrace one another a little bit, too, and begin forming some potentially everlasting bonds with others.

BRING PROTECTION

Not everyone is choosing to celebrate the Day of Devotion in the same way. Due to the heightened popularity of the pretty scarves, some of Aldrip's jewellers have been bitten by the green bug of jealousy. In an attempt to compete with the sales of scarves, jewellers are advertising pendants, brooches, and other assorted charms that are meant to serve as warding and protective trinkets. What are they protecting one from? It's difficult to say and the merchants aren't inclined to give a straight answer. But whether you need protection from love, personal feelings, or perhaps something more physical, they've got you covered!

If you choose to give these amulets to others, recipients of them and their related will be compelled to share their true feelings with those around them in addition to the person who gave them the protective charms. This sounds like it could be a good thing, however, that means it covers the array of positive, negative, and every shade in between, without a filter in place. Consider these accessories a potential test of friendships, familial relationships, and more.

Like the scarves, this need and desire to be truthful with your feelings will be temporary, lasting until the Day of Devotion celebration is over. But at least you'll be protected. From something. Maybe. Probably. Or not!

FLOWERS FOR ALDRIP

By now, you may be well familiar with Aldrip's variety of fields that are filled with vegetables and fruits that grace the dinner tables of the town and local cuisine. During the Day of Devotion and weeks leading up to it, you'll find that they're clearing another field and preparing the soil. What for, you won't find out until the actual day of the celebration. Once it arrives, there's a collection of simple carts filled with flowering plants. Locals and newly-arrived alike are welcome to lend a hand in planting them along the neatly tilled rows.

You may find plants that resemble or are identical to plants from your home world. You may find plants that you've never seen in your life. They come in a variety of colours and are accompanied by a lightly pleasing scent that shouldn't be too overpowering, though may still disturb those with allergies.

All who help out with the planting, watering, and other tending, will be rewarded with a bouquet of flowers that can be passed onto others to show your appreciation and other forms of affection. You may even find yourself making a good and lasting impression on the locals by offering some assistance.

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❥ 𝑔𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑠

[ There are a few flowers that have been cut too short to be part of a bouquet, and Clara has rescued them from their future as compost. They're all different varieties, and she has them in a basket. Anytime she sees someone who looks like they could use a flower —and that's everyone—she tries to make a guess as to which sort of flower they'd like most.

Spotting someone innocently walking down the street, she calls out, walking closer. ]

You look like a person who'd enjoy a flower behind your ear or in your hair. I think I like this for you, whatever it's called.

[ She holds out the flower, completely serious and smiling with the full wattage of her dimples. ]

You know what? I think you're absolutely right. Because whatever it's called? It's pretty!

[Rinoa's more than happy to tuck the flower into her hair, just behind her ear. Turning so the stranger can see how the red contrasts with the warm blacks and golden browns of her hair.]

I can't see, so I'll have to take your word for it. How do I look?

[ It makes her happy to see other people happy, and she grins with dimples and all. ]

You look brilliant. Quite fashionable. Now we just need a tea party and fancy hats, then we'll be all set.

[ Should she do this full time? Maybe this has been her calling all along. ]

[The grin definitely gets an answering grin in return. Feels good to feel good.]

Well....I don't know about fancy hats, but I do know a place that has good tea?

[Find a shop and become a salesperson for easy coin? Rinoa's been trying that out too. It's kind of fun.]

Wait, really? I haven't had a good cuppa in a while.

[ The Doctor likes his...sugary. Not as much as his last face, but still too much for her. So 'good' just means 'normal' in her case. ]

Could you show me where it is? I mean, you don't have to right now, I don't urgently need tea or anything. It just feels like home, you know?

Yuppers! I got super lucky a few days ago.

[Good thing Rinoa likes tea, because a place like this it's probably not possible to find something like soda. Maybe lemonade...or something similar if she's lucky.]

I mean it could be right now, if we wanted? I don't exactly have any plans. Do you? Plus I'm extra cute right now.

[A little pat to the flower in her hair.]

[ Happiness lights up Clara's features and she laughs softly. ]

Alright then, don't twist my arm about it. But also yes, you do look quite fashionable.

[ Once they start walking together, Clara looks over. ]

How've you been finding it here? I mean, it could be worse, for being here mysteriously.

[There's a pleased twinkle in Rinoa's eyes at the agreement, clearly happy with the agreement. Both about her being cute and that there's nothing better to do right now.]

Twist your arm? I haven't even said please yet.

[Rinoa laughs as they walk, falling into step with Clara as she leads the way to the little tea spot she'd stumbled across.]

I wouldn't say I'd pick to be here if I had a choice, but you're right. It could be a lot worse. At least nothings really tried to kill us.

[A pause. Especially since Rinoa doesn't count minor wildlife being angry, that's just life.]

At least not yet.

[Then she turns, looking more at her new friend than where she's going for a moment. Luckily she's done this particular move before a time or two.]

What about you? How've you found this place?

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[ Clara laughs as well, even as she idly wonders when she last made a friend. She's always so wrapped up in school, in traveling, and she made her choice as far as priorities. But it's nice to find it's not as difficult as she was worried it could be. ]

I sort of feel like I'm waiting for some other shoe to drop. But then I wasn't alone here and seeing someone I know made it a little better. Still though, is it better to assume something bad could happen, or life like it won't at all?

[ That is the question. She doesn't want to live in paranoia, but this is all weird. And highly suspect. ]

I guess that's how I find it. It's a hamlet I think, not big enough to be considered a town, and it has a relaxed vibe about it. Most places do until the chaos starts.

[Making friends is something Rinoa considers herself pretty good at. Whether that's actually true or not is another matter. But she won over a bunch of mercenaries before... though that one took time for some of them. So random, friendly people shouldn't be too hard.]

It does kind of feel like that. [Despite the fact that quite a few people probably assume Rinoa's happily living her life with zero cares, it's not actually the case. She's just not letting her concerns stop her from enjoying herself. No point.] I think it's best to remain cautious, but not let the worries of what might happen affect your time in what's currently happening. If that makes sense?

[There's a balance to be found between awareness and paranoia. That's all.]

It's.... kind of quaint. It's Cute.

[Says the city girl, who's been out of the city enough she can adapt, but still finds this sort of setting Very Novel.]

[ Clara is also a city girl, and she's never lived in such a small place. ]

I grew up on a beach, a few steps from water. So that part, being near the ocean, that's familiar to me. But the beach town where I'm from is busy in the summer, and usually big-city adjacent. There's...nothing adjacent to us, so I'm guessing other parts of the planet don't come here often. I dunno how they would, unless we see a big ship roll in one day.

[Well, Timber hadn't been exactly big, but it's not like she's actually from Timber.]

Really? I grew up pretty close to the beach too. [Not a couple of steps, because her city was too big for that, but... close enough.]

I hadn't really thought about it yet. I guess it's hard to tell since we've only really been around here.

I wish we could get a map of the whole planet. But anyway, enough about that. What's your planet like?

[ Her natural curiosity rears its head, wanting to know more. ]

It's pretty big! And varied. I've been all over the place recently, so I've gotten to see more of it than I ever could have imagined.

[She doesn't mind talking about where she's from, it's her home after all.]

But I think that's true for most places, isn't it? So far, this place feels like it could be on my world almost.

{Mini Event} Day of Devotion

𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈

𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐈 - I even have a relevant icon!

:3

So happy to play with your Clara again. <3

<3 <3 our threading is a delight

Considering the dynamic feels similar brb comparing how Luke and Rinoa might be similar

yes, that's so true!

I kinda want to see them tag team now, but that'll probably never happen. lol

never say never!!

Also rofl when poor Peter got Dad Zoned, but Clara who's 4 years younger is Friend

LMAO, I didn't know that, and this is hilarious

Meanwhile the Actual immortal? Also Friend. It's just Joel and Peter. ROFL

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