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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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Yep! Blue and gold is their brand. They wear blue armor and gold helmets, got blue and gold ships, make you fill out blue and gold forms... They really commit. Their ships are even shaped like stars, but they're more like, [ he points at the cardinal points to the star on her brooch. ] These points are extra long. And their logo's kinda like this, but minus the two diagonal ones at the bottom.
[ Peter has had sooo many run-ins with Nova Corps, it's no wonder he has all this memorized. ]
Honestly, they're kinda cool-looking. If they weren't such stiffs about the rules.
[ How does a star-shaped ship work? They really love that star aesthetic, I'll give you that. ]
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She picked well, for something that doesn't matter. ]
Are they like, the space police?
[ ABIS should totally get a logo... ]
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Yep, pretty much. About as close to space police as it gets. They can't like, police the whole galaxy, but they sure try.
[ That answer at least feels a little more derisive. He can respect their aesthetics and believe that they do good things without being totally on board with them. He's just... mostly on board. Sometimes. It's complicated. He admires her brooch and gives her a thumbs up for it. ]
I'd bet you'd make a good cadet![ He really doesn't mean that in a bad way. ] Plus you'd get space magic for joining. Not bad perks, if you're into cop work.
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Though she doesn't appear to jump at the idea, she seems to appreciate Peter's vote of confidence anyway. ]
Well, I already have a job that I'd like to get back to one of these days... assuming it's not too late. But make sure you put in a good word for me, anyway.
[ Just gonna pretend like this is her space police badge now. ]
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Unless you mean fuck cops, which Peter has done that too. But that's a long story!]I'm sure you'll be fine! Time in space is all relative -- a week or two here could be an hour back on Earth.
[ He says this like it's common knowledge, so he's much more interested in still talking pins and brooches and Nova. ]
You'll probably get it once I tell em they'd really work with your color scheme. But I'll be sure to let 'em know next time I decide to pay a parking ticket.
[ Which could be a while, because that implies actually wanting to. ]
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Since Peter appears to be cracking another joke, though, she'll move on easily. ]
I'm... not holding my breath. [ Sorry. ] Anyway, I hope you're right. I'm still no closer to getting home, and it feels like I'm just stuck with mindless busywork at the point.
At least they pay me, I guess.
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Eh, you're better off.
[ Peter waves it off. The joke has gone stale now. And if Mizuki was in Nova, it'd be too close to his own 'daughter' for comfort, anyway... he'd start to worry about whether she's eating right or something. ]
Yeah, I'm kind of in the same boat. Feels like I'm killing time until the people in charge make up their minds about what they wanna do with us.
[ He shrugs. It's worrying -- like, he is actively worrying about it, but it won't help to show it. ]
What kind of work are you doing?
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She really hates feeling like she's at these people's mercy. ]
...Mostly just heavy lifting. This morning I helped rearrange that display over there, and I also brought out that mirror. [ The one she points to seems to be large and full-length. She sighs, adding: ] I was out in the fields for a while, too, and brought back some flowers for the bouquets.
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[ It was both surprising and exceedingly normal for him, so he'd totally not focused on it. But now he remembers mentioning Drax—yeah, they'd probably have fun seeing who could lift more. ]
Physical labor seems useful and all, but is that what you want to do? You seem way too smart to just rep a forklift.
[ He's clearly angling for something here... it's a job. ]
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So does what she actually says, which is, ]
I don't know yet. It's not like I can just up and start a whole branch of ABIS here, either.
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Hah, yeah, I don't think a police branch would go over too well, either.
[ Considering the aforementioned vigilante and the fact that they're all accused criminals, but he digresses. ]
I'm thinking of starting something up to hunt monsters and that kind of thing. Stuff the locals might have trouble with, what with their limited tech. You're super strong so I figured it might be up your alley, if you're interested.
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It takes a moment for the offer to register, and you can practically see it in the slow blinks she gives. ]
Really? They did mention some aggressive wildlife that get too close to town sometimes but— [ Yeah, she didn't really have a fantastic experience with that. She pauses abruptly, but doesn't elaborate. ] I never really thought there'd be a whole group of us.
[ Let alone those willing to collaborate. Has he already been asking others? ]
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But Peter is used to the hard sell. This is nothing! He can see she's got some experience, though maybe with some backup she'll really shine! ]
Yeah, that stuff! And I hear there might be a dragon somewhere? But that's a little out of our league right now.
[ "Right now" meaning he has fought dragons before? Or wants to? He's excited about the idea, either way. ]
I haven't put the word out yet, but I was thinking I'd ask around town, see how many people were up to it. Plenty of us offworlders seem like we can put up a fight, so I figure, why not?
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[ A little out of their league maybe...! Okay, but unfortunately, it's not like Mizuki is fireproof, so he's probably right. She's not afraid though either way, and it beats selling scarves and charms and doing odd jobs.
She makes a fist and punches it into her other hand, which would be really menacing if she wasn't an 18-year-old girl. ]
Heh, sure. Count me in. I'll be someone's knight in shining armor.
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[ Peter grins. I mean, who could turn down fighting an actual, literal dragon? Someday? ]
Sweet! Knew I could count on you.
[ Enlisting a teenager into his monster hunting venture? Much more likely than you'd think.
At least she's 18, his daughter in canon is 12....]I'll be sure to hit you up once I get wind of anything good.
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Cool. In the meantime, try not to buy out all their stock, okay?
[ Teasing. Deserved. ]
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I'll try. We'll see how it goes...
[ He ever dramatically grips one of his lapels, as if guarding his pins from her 'judging gaze'. He turns to stage-whisper to his pins. ]
Don't worry, guys, I know I look cool.
[ He is a loser. ]
🎀
You know what, never mind. She doesn't want to know. She just gives him a salute, like "you do you!" before she heads off. Even so, Peter will probably be delighted to see her tap that "totally not a Nova space police badge" one more time. ]
See ya!