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.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Takemichi isn't doing any work for the venders. He too has been searching for something in particular among the pieces of jewelry, but when he's addressed, he looks up anyway.]

Well, this guy wearing a unicorn one walked by a bit ago. [He gestures in the direction Stede Bonnet had wandered before pointing at a booth around the corner.] Think I saw some cats and birds over there too.

Is that the sorta thing you mean?

[Nikolai shifts his weight from one foot to the other, and then back. A carefully crafted image of antsy. Perhaps there's shred of truth to it this time though.]

I'm personally pretty fond of birds, buuut... I'm looking for something else! Ah, for someone else. Heck, let's just call it a placeholder memento since I won't be able to get a proper one because we're all a bunch of hostages here?!

[With a look of expectation he stares at Takemichi before cupping both hands to create roundish ears at the top of his own head. As if he wants him to guess--]

Like this.

[He does want him to guess!]

[Some stranger - a little impatient, maybe even nervous - is looking for jewelry to give to somebody else in order to replace a memento?

GASP. IS THIS FOR HIS GIRLFRIEND???

Then, the animal ears he's making with his hands must be...]

Oh! You mean a teddy bear? [His eyes light up as he smiles, so certain he's right.] I bet we could find one! They've gotta be popular enough, even here!

Sooo close! I bet you'll even guess it right on the first try next time.

[ Not knowing the inner thoughts of this stranger—which includes what would be the greatest possible misunderstanding—Nikolai gives a peppy snap of his finger with a wink. ]

It actually can't be anything other than a rat. So! Are you still optimistic about my chances?

[His brain makes a screeching sound in his ears as it grinds to a halt. Nobody gives their girlfriend a rat and still has a girlfriend afterward.]

Uh... You might find some mouse stuff if you're lucky. Or we could ask if they have anything halloween themed?

[ Hey listen sometimes your girlfriend adjacent is not actually a girlfriend at all but the intimate friend you want dead so bad. ]

The optimism actually vanished right in front of my eyes. Eh?! Quick now, let's switch focus so it comes back.

[ Which means he's going to pantomime holding out a microphone at Takemichi. Naturally. ]

What are you looking for?

[Funny that, because Michi is also looking for something to give his not actually a girlfriend at all.]

Uh, well... [He eyes the many stalls surrounding them, visibly embarrased as he looks literally anywhere but at this clown's fake microphone.] I heard these things could protect their wearers, so I wanted to find some cool looking ones for my friends. We don't know anything about this place, so anything that could protect them from anything would be good, right?

That's right! The added protection is a good idea. Unless those are all explosives set to rip us all apart into itty-bitty bits later, that is.
Buuut that's unlikely, so uh, it's a good idea... probably.

[ The way this youth is suffering from embarrassment makes him smile even wider. Gogol has no shame so he's really only pleased with himself. In fact he tries to lean this way and that to grab eye contact. ]

[Explosive jewelry, huh? Takemichi kinda wants to smack him upside the head for that one, mostly because he can't just laugh it off. Thanks for bringing up the possibility, jackass.

Eventually, he gives in to Gogol's attention seeking, meeting him eye to eye if only to grump at him.]

You really know how to demotivate a guy, huh?

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