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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.
I love Marianne <3 but I'm just kinda Deer biased in general so
Yup! I'm actually very sure.
[She won't say that it looks like the stranger could use the pick me up. Honestly, it's pretty obvious. Probably someone else here and alone. Which isn't really a nice feeling. Rinoa knows all too well. On the positive side, it's not very often Rinoa sees someone who looks close to her age. Which means they're going to be Friends. Because that's how this works. The stranger just doesn't know it yet.]
I'm Rinoa. It's nice to meet you.
the deers are good kids <3
[ How kind of the stranger. Marianne turns the flower gently between her fingers. She likes plants, and this one is a variety she hasn't seen before in Fodlan. Perhaps she'll find a cup to put it in and set it by the windowsill of the room she's staying in while in Aldrip. ]
I'm Marianne. It's nice to meet you.
They absolutely are!
[And brightening other people's days even in this little way is really fun.]
Marianne? That's pretty. It suits you.
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[ She's bad at taking a compliment, but the way her cheeks go red at least shows she appreciates it. ]
Um, if you have too many, maybe you could press them into bookmarks or use them to scent candles...
[ She's done that with flowers before, though she likes simply putting them in a vase to look at as well. There are many ways to appreciate flowers. ]
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[Flirting, being nice... same thing in Rinoa's books perhaps?]
Use them to scent candles? [This catches her attention and she looks at the other with renewed curiosity.] I've never made candles before. Is it hard?
[Everyone likes candles, those would also make nice gifts. Maybe even better than just giving people flowers.]
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It's not terribly difficult. You can mix the flowers with oils to get a nice fragrance. Then melt down wax and add in the scent.
[ Seeing as she comes from ye olde times, candles were quite in style. ]
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You're right, that doesn't sound hard at all. [But knowing Rinoa and her historical terrible ability at handicraft things... she'll still mess it up.] I wonder how hard it'd be to get the the ingredients....
[Candles were mostly fun, self care in Rinoa's world of cars and technology. But that makes them even more appealing.]
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[ She'd spent too much time avoiding people to have taken a good look at everything the town had to offer, but she's fairly certain a farming community like Aldrip had ingredients in ample supply. ]
Are you interested?
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[Rinoa's entirely fired up about the idea, eyes glittering with excitement and extra color in her cheeks.]
Of course I'm interested! Who wouldn't want a nice candle? That's even better than just giving them a flower!
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[ Rinoa sounds so excited that Marianne is a little taken aback. But they say enthusiasm is infectious. She can't help but feel supportive. ]
Um, if you want, I could help you pick out materials.
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[Nothing says infectious enthusiasm quite like a teenager.]
That'd be great! You know? If we work on them together, you could give some away too! I'm sure you've got people here you'd like to give presents to too, right?
[And if not that's very sad, and she's going to want to fix it. Sorry Marianne.]
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...Yes, I do, actually. I want to thank the people who have helped me.
[ She can think of a few names, including someone who really likes flowers. Rinoa might see the small beginnings of a smile form on Marianne's face. ]
I think that's a great idea.
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[Or just people who look like they're lonely. Or whatever reason Rinoa comes up with at the time.
She definitely notices the smile. It's cute, just like Marianne is. But that's not a surprise.]
I should hope so. After all, it's mostly your idea! I never would have thought of it on my own. So it's only right you get the credit.