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expiationlogs2023-02-17 07:53 am
{Mini Event} 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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[Which is pretty unfortunate, seeing as he's the party member who most frequently needs healing. Oh, to be a Dahnan, and also an idiot.]
That's fair. We don't know when this could all change, right? [That's a pretty grim way of looking at the bright side, but anyway--] So we should enjoy the sparkle while we can.
[Not that he has any sparkle going on, really, but the dude is wearing full plate armor, so that sure is a statement.]
I'm Alphen. Star-Lord, huh...? That's quite a name. Can I ask where you picked that up?
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[ Even space magic makes no sense to him. ]
Yeah! I'm guessing whoever wrote our rap sheets might not have much to do with the people of Aldrip.
[ Never hurts to be cautious, even if Peter's optimistic about it in his own way... prepare for the worst and hope for the best! He smiles. ]
Picked it myself! Check it out.
[ He turns around, his jacket does indeed say Star-Lord on the back. ]
Pretty sick, right? [ He grins. ] It's nice to meet you, Alphen. Well, all things considered.
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[Alphen is surprised to hear Peter say that about the townsfolk, though, and it shows in his expression. Even with the mask on, it seems he has virtually no poker face. He had been so focused on distrusting them that he never considered they might be unrelated to their appearance here.]
You think they might be unrelated? I hadn't thought about it that way before.
[As for the jacket, Alphen is a simple man with simple taste, meaning he's thoroughly impressed by it. This also shows on his face.]
I bet there's one hell of a story behind that name. I'd love to hear it sometime, if you're interested in telling.
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I mean, it might be possible for somebody with this much resources to talk an entire town into humoring us and acting all nice, but like... that's too many cooks, you know? Someone would've messed it up by now.
[ That, or they're all being mind-controlled, but Peter would rather not go down that road again... He'd much rather focus on the mad respect he's getting for his jacket. Because his jacket rocks! ]
Hah, you got it, man. It's actually inspired by my favorite metal band from back home. You have metal where you're from?
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It'd certainly explain why none of them seem to know what's going on. And since they don't all seem like they've been charged with their own crimes... [He trails off, thoughtfully.] If you're right, we have our work cut out for us, trying to search for whoever did this.
[But hey, most of them are RPG characters, they're all used to long and convoluted story quests that have them traveling all over the place!]
Metal? [Oh my god, sorry Peter, this is about to get stupid.] Sure, we have metal where I come from. Mostly steel and iron, but I'm sure there's other ones, too.