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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 a point in his favor. ]
So you're like immortal? That's cool.
[ "That's cool," said like someone might say about some new shoes. That's cool. Not the first time he's talked to an immortal, won't be the last time either. Peter just lives a chill life, okay! He rolls with almost anything. Even neck implants. ]
I mean, I know that it works! And I'd trust my buddy Rocket with my life. He's not gonna put something in my neck that has a chance to like explode or whatever. [ Oh, that feels like such a weak defense. ] Besides, implants are standard practice where I'm from. Everyone gets a translation one, so it's not that weird!
[ Citation needed. ]
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[ Which is close enough to the truth. Regeneration was straightforward process for the most part. And it isn't that he doesn't want to explain it, but it comes down to he hasn't drawn any concrete conclusions about this place to say if that could be used against him somehow. ]
We don't typically get sick, don't really need to eat or drink and mostly do it for fun, and sleep is comes once every [ He pauses trying to average it out but fails to do so. ] so often.
[ And hey. So long as Peter's fine with it the Doctor isn't going to concern himself with the details! He resumes his fiddling with the visor; som sort of HUD flickers to life and he can tell he's on the right track with getting it online. ] What else do they use implants for?
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[ Peter nods, as if "Immortalish" is something totally normal to be. I mean, Groot is technically "immortalish" too, so. It's not even weird at this point. Some people hold immortals up on a pedestal, especially if they can heal or fly or if they have gold skin or things like that. Not Peter, that's for sure. ]
Uhh, let's see. [ He blinks as the HUD flickers, but doesn't mind too much. Rocket did way worse when he first installed it, honestly. ] Some people have med-implants that'll heal you based on how much damage you take, there's some, uh less-than-legal ones that let people hack terminals or siphon units if you can find the right frequency... Not that I'd use those! But I've, uh, known a few people who have.
[ Okay, he sounds less honest about that one but at least it's true. He doesn't have any of those illegal mods on him. Presently. ]
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The not so great fib is noted and there's a bit of a snort and wry tone in response as he continues to fiddle with the software of the visor. ]
Course you haven't. You're a pirate saint that happens to be here for never doing anything untoward. [ He squints, pointing the sonic at the visor and it looks like something is working because there's whatever the equivalent of the dial up tone is emitting from the two pieces of hardware. After a moment he motions towards the sonic screwdriver. ]
The sonic has a setting like that. It comes in handy when you lock yourself out of your console from time to time. Not that I know what that's like.