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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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Uh... we might have... talked about some stuff at some point...
[he kind of figures there's no real point in beating around the bush, especially when he gives Scott shit about Kotone.
it's still embarrassing to talk about, though.]
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Well, guess there's Akira and Akechi. And Quentin and Jinx...?? Well, whatever, Scott's having fun and that's all that matters in the end.]
Don't leave a guy in suspense, what did he say?
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Yosuke rubs his nose a little bit, his face feeling red hot. this is. so awkward!!]
He... has some feelings too. But he also likes Mikey. So I told him it doesn't matter if he hangs out with other people or not.
[not really saying the part where Yosuke told Yu that he wants to be his favorite, but. that's just even more embarrassing to think about! how corny!!]
He's kinda... always been like that.
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Scott's smile turns smaller, maybe just a little knowing. Understanding in a way.]
...You really cool with Yu dating you and Mikey at the same time? [Scott's not sure how he'd feel being in an arrangement like that. Does Yosuke even like Mikey???]
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no hate to Chie and the others, but... it was different with the friends he'd made here.]
He dated a few girls at the same time at home, too. Not in like... a cheating kind of way, because I don't think he got into a relationship with anyone. So it's not like I don't know how he can be.
[he shrugs.]
I don't really care. Making him choose between us when he's been fooling around with Mikey longer than me wouldn't be fair, anyway.
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Nonetheless, despite the fact that his glasses are sticky and gross, he slides them back on his face. Yeah, just going to ignore how uncomfortable they are, because he's tired of talking to Yosuke with his eyes closed. And he can at least sort of see his friend like this, even if the red filter is worse than normal.]
But it's different now compared to home, right? [He's actually in a relationship with Yosuke and Mikey now, not just going on dates. Right? And they're important people to Yu.] I'm not saying that Yu needs to choose between you two, but...
[Blargh, why are words hard?? What is he trying to say here?? It's not like he, Scott Summers, is a relationship expert.]
Just. If Yu does something that upsets you, you need to mention it man. Believe me.
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he's had weirder bonding moments.]
Yeah, I've hidden enough from Yu at this point. It always makes everything worse... and besides, I guess I'm a bad liar. He always figures out something's up.
[a pause, and he scuffs at the ground some more.]
I just want to see him happy. That makes me happy.
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[Scott's always thought so at least. He always thought that him and Kotone shared a few important traits and everything, one of them being able to read others. Sometimes nice, sometimes frustrating, but guess it keeps Scott honest. He and Kotone promised to tell each other anything too, no matter how dumb it may seem.
Hearing Yosuke's conviction though, guess he can't argue against it. Long as he's happy and chill with everything...
Although, he can't help but wonder if Kotone would be even happier if he allowed her to go on dates and have romantic relationships with others. The mere thought of it pains Scott and that old flash of jealousy pushes in him, something that he does his best to shove down. ...Is it wrong of him wanting Kotone to just be with him in that way? Sure, dating just one person is kind of the norm where he's from, but... everything's different here. Not to mention she doesn't have a future back home.
Shouldn't she be allowed to have as much fun and enjoy life with others here?]
Well, if you're cool with it. [He smiles, small but genuinely happy for him. He'll focus on his own shit later.] Yu's probably happy just having you.
[Wow, this is kind of mushy, especially between two dudes, but whatever.]
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he shoves his hands in his pockets.]
Yeah, yeah. [he does still get jealous sometimes, because he's only human. but those thoughts are few and far in between, because he knows where he stands with Yu.] Enough of the mushy shit. I'll help you clean off your glasses back at the house or something.
[SWERVE subject change]
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It really is freakin' gross man.
[...Okay so Scott thought he was going to leave all the mushy shit behind, but he just has to make one last comment okay. He buries his hands inside the pockets of his jacket, before mustering up his comment and trying not to talk too quickly.]
Oh and uh, Yosuke? [...] I'm happy for you, dude.
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SCOOOOOOTT....
his face heats again, but he turns to look at the house to try to avoid Scott seeing how flustered he is.]
... Thanks. But let's get going.
[he's gonna start walking!!! with or without you!!!]