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expiationlogs2024-03-01 07:53 am
orphne) wrote in expiationlogs2024-03-01 07:53 am
[open/mingle] a light in the darkness
Who: any and everyone!
Where: astralin's farmhouse
What: mingle log for post-blackout!
Warnings: y'all tell me, please be good and don't break the house :(
If she hadn't been at the party, Kotone wouldn't have even known about the extent of the blackout. Sure, it's inconvenient, considering a lot of the lights are electric, and the fridge is, of course, powered by electricity as well, but the farmhouse she'd taken over from Astralin is an older and more traditional building. The main heat sources are the fireplaces strategically placed throughout the building -- a large one in the living space, a smaller one in the kitchen along with a wood-burning stove, and another large central one upstairs to help heat the bedrooms -- and the geothermal hot springs on the land. With the cold weather and snow on the ground, it's easy to take the food from the fridge and leave it outside in a locked box away from wild animals, but aside from the inconvenience of resorting to the candles and lanterns that were stockpiled in the basement, the farmhouse itself survives relatively unscathed!
Therefore, not long after the blast, Kotone sends a video message over the (charm) network inviting anyone who wants to take shelter from the cold, or even just cook some food, to come to Astralin's farmhouse on the edge of town for as long as they want or need.
She won't even make anyone help out on the farm. Probably!
1. Rural Snapshot
Power might go out, but life on the farm doesn't stop for something like that! The old wood stoves in the barn need to be cleaned up and made ready for use to keep the animals warm, and the animals still need to be taken care of. Goats, sheep, cows, chickens (a particularly big and brave one has the tiniest leather collar and a tag that says her name is "Scramble," and her friends Benedict and Sunny aren't far behind. They are Not For Eating (though their eggs are!))
Kotone won't make anyone help her with the farm chores of cleaning the barn, feeding the animals, or generally keeping things up and running, but she definitely won't turn down the help, either, giving pointers so the new folk don't completely muck it up (sometimes literally).
With the snow and general chill, there's not much to do with the crops themselves. Everyone is safe from the fields for now!
2. Potluck and BYOB (chef's recommendation: hot cocoa)
The farmhouse is not the inn -- Kotone has some food prepped and stored, with preserves from the fall harvest one of the key features, but it's not meant to feed the whole town. Thus, Kotone's going to request that anyone coming to stay at the farmhouse bring either raw ingredients or something they've made to share with any other hapless souls. Feel free to use the kitchen to cook, or get some help from someone else with cooking!
The wood-burning stove in the kitchen is perfect for heating up cocoa or wine, and there's room to get close with someone in front of any of the fireplaces. Like, it's encouraged to get close. It's a big farmhouse, but not that big. Make a friend! Share some warmth! The couches are cozy and comfortable, and if someone dozes off, well, Kotone won't be the one waking anyone up.
If someone would prefer to sleep in a bed, there are some bedrooms upstairs! One is, of course, sharing the room with plants. They're benign, normal plants, from potted flowers to hanging vines, but they are everywhere. Kotone herself doesn't have much of a green thumb other than keeping the plants watered and in view of sunlight, but the plants themselves seem to be flourishing throughout the farmhouse either way. It's almost as if someone (Astralin) had used magic to keep them growing strong and healthy, even indoors.
Oh, and speaking of sharing, again, the farmhouse isn't the inn. Expect to be sharing a space with someone else. Maybe a few people! Cozy up and make a new friend. It's better than freezing to death, right?
3. Hot Springs Episode
There are natural hot springs on the farmland that have been developed to mimic a Japanese onsen in places. The air might be cold and dark, but there are candles and lanterns around the springs to light it, and the water is nice and warm, perfect for those chill nights.
There are rules posted -- namely, clean yourself before going to soak -- and while there are separate bathing spaces for genders, Kotone doesn't really care too much about mixed bathing as long as everyone is respectful about it. Others may not be so casual about it, though, so one has to venture across at their own risk!
[ooc: This is a mingle! Feel free to use these prompts as inspiration or make your own. The only request I have is not to completely destroy the farmhouse or harm the animals -- anything else, go wild!]
Where: astralin's farmhouse
What: mingle log for post-blackout!
Warnings: y'all tell me, please be good and don't break the house :(
If she hadn't been at the party, Kotone wouldn't have even known about the extent of the blackout. Sure, it's inconvenient, considering a lot of the lights are electric, and the fridge is, of course, powered by electricity as well, but the farmhouse she'd taken over from Astralin is an older and more traditional building. The main heat sources are the fireplaces strategically placed throughout the building -- a large one in the living space, a smaller one in the kitchen along with a wood-burning stove, and another large central one upstairs to help heat the bedrooms -- and the geothermal hot springs on the land. With the cold weather and snow on the ground, it's easy to take the food from the fridge and leave it outside in a locked box away from wild animals, but aside from the inconvenience of resorting to the candles and lanterns that were stockpiled in the basement, the farmhouse itself survives relatively unscathed!
Therefore, not long after the blast, Kotone sends a video message over the (charm) network inviting anyone who wants to take shelter from the cold, or even just cook some food, to come to Astralin's farmhouse on the edge of town for as long as they want or need.
She won't even make anyone help out on the farm. Probably!
Power might go out, but life on the farm doesn't stop for something like that! The old wood stoves in the barn need to be cleaned up and made ready for use to keep the animals warm, and the animals still need to be taken care of. Goats, sheep, cows, chickens (a particularly big and brave one has the tiniest leather collar and a tag that says her name is "Scramble," and her friends Benedict and Sunny aren't far behind. They are Not For Eating (though their eggs are!))
Kotone won't make anyone help her with the farm chores of cleaning the barn, feeding the animals, or generally keeping things up and running, but she definitely won't turn down the help, either, giving pointers so the new folk don't completely muck it up (sometimes literally).
With the snow and general chill, there's not much to do with the crops themselves. Everyone is safe from the fields for now!
The farmhouse is not the inn -- Kotone has some food prepped and stored, with preserves from the fall harvest one of the key features, but it's not meant to feed the whole town. Thus, Kotone's going to request that anyone coming to stay at the farmhouse bring either raw ingredients or something they've made to share with any other hapless souls. Feel free to use the kitchen to cook, or get some help from someone else with cooking!
The wood-burning stove in the kitchen is perfect for heating up cocoa or wine, and there's room to get close with someone in front of any of the fireplaces. Like, it's encouraged to get close. It's a big farmhouse, but not that big. Make a friend! Share some warmth! The couches are cozy and comfortable, and if someone dozes off, well, Kotone won't be the one waking anyone up.
If someone would prefer to sleep in a bed, there are some bedrooms upstairs! One is, of course, sharing the room with plants. They're benign, normal plants, from potted flowers to hanging vines, but they are everywhere. Kotone herself doesn't have much of a green thumb other than keeping the plants watered and in view of sunlight, but the plants themselves seem to be flourishing throughout the farmhouse either way. It's almost as if someone (Astralin) had used magic to keep them growing strong and healthy, even indoors.
Oh, and speaking of sharing, again, the farmhouse isn't the inn. Expect to be sharing a space with someone else. Maybe a few people! Cozy up and make a new friend. It's better than freezing to death, right?
There are natural hot springs on the farmland that have been developed to mimic a Japanese onsen in places. The air might be cold and dark, but there are candles and lanterns around the springs to light it, and the water is nice and warm, perfect for those chill nights.
There are rules posted -- namely, clean yourself before going to soak -- and while there are separate bathing spaces for genders, Kotone doesn't really care too much about mixed bathing as long as everyone is respectful about it. Others may not be so casual about it, though, so one has to venture across at their own risk!
[ooc: This is a mingle! Feel free to use these prompts as inspiration or make your own. The only request I have is not to completely destroy the farmhouse or harm the animals -- anything else, go wild!]
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It's my magic! I'm a thread mage so I can manipulate fibers and cloth. [ Even at home she has to explain her power sometimes but she definitely does here. ] I called the light into the thread and braided it in place. It should last for about three days and I'll have more by then, so feel free to get another one. [ Knowing her name would be useful for that! ] I'm Sandrilene fa Toren, but please call me Sandry.
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They're all just weird teenagers in the end, right?]
Shit, seriously? That's awesome. [Scott compliments as he lowers his hand, large grin still in place.] Never heard of a thread mage before, but you're gonna make the local seamstress here jealous. Can they thread light into their cloth and stuff? Doubt it.
[He settles one hand against his hip, looking a little smug... but at least he's being smug for her? smh]
And nice to meet you, Sandry. I'm Scott.
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It's nice to meet you too, Scott. I'm actually working at a tailor shop, but everyone there is very nice. We're one of the few establishments that don't use sewing machines, so we've managed to stay in business while there's no electricity.
[ She sounds a bit smug about that last bit. She always knew hand sewing was better! ]
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[Even if she's being really nice to the people at the shop instead of bossing them around, but honestly, he's glad she's fitting in. He's pretty sure that she's new around here, as he's never seen her before, and looks like she's adjusting okay. Damn, she really arrived at a shitty time too; he knows he would be complaining if he came to a new world that's in full dark mode.]
So, you're doing okay?
[He decides to ask anyway, because look, he gets it. It was hard for him when he first arrived, and he coped with all that by being angry with a bunch of people. Makes him feel a little bit like an asshole that she's giving out bracelets and actually... being nice and helpful.]
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Yes. It's very strange, I'm not sure what to make of all of this, but people here seem nice. I don't mind not having "electricity" since I don't have it where I'm from, but I know it's inconvenient for everyone else.
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Still, man, he wish he could show her a movie sometime. It's like, a rite of passage as a teen. You have to at least see Star Wars.]
Seriously? You're from the Dark Ages?
[Literally, even? Haha, he's so funny. Sorry, Sandry.] About to say I can't imagine life without electricity, but guess I'm living it now.
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I'm sure there's plenty of things in the Dark Ages that other people don't have. Like how to live without electricity.
[ She sounds a bit snooty about that. Just a tad. Tiniest bit.
But oh they got off on such a nice start! She hates to ruin it. ]
Sorry, that was uncalled for. I'm sure it's hard not having electricity. If you need help with anything please ask, I'll be happy to help.
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It's cool. [He shifts almost awkwardly, trying to find a way to smooth this over. Not the first time he had a rough start when talking to a girl.] Besides, I'm already doing better now with your bracelet.
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I'm very glad to hear that! If you have the time, could you tell me what electricity was used for where you're from? It's still very mysterious to me.
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Man, what is not used for? Movies, arcades, just basic lighting... I guess you've never heard of a movie or video game before, huh?
[This time, he tries to ask that with curiosity, like he's not judging her for it.]
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I've never heard of either. Can you tell me what they are?
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Okay, so movies are like moving pictures, except with audio and really cool effects. You'd love them; I totally see you being the fantasy type. You know, with dragons and stuff.
[Although, maybe she actually deals with dragons back home?? Guess that wouldn't be as cool since she experienced the real thing, but still.] And video games are interactive games, it's a little harder to explain, but when the electricity is back up, we'll go to the arcade together. Best way to experience something is to try it first hand.
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Is a "picture" like a painting? And I'll look forward to the arcade!
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Yeah, we'll go with that. A picture's like a painting, just, a lot of moving paintings. [Well, that probably describes animated movies more than anything else. Maybe he should think of a better example
...Oh! He knows! Scott smiles, as a sudden realization hits him.]
Think of movies as plays. Just uh... recorded. Like, you don't need to have the actors perform over and over again in order for people to actually see it.
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I see! I'd be very curious to see one, I enjoy plays. Do they have movies here?