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ʀᴇɴᴏ ([personal profile] electroburst) wrote in [community profile] expiationlogs2023-04-21 12:41 pm

(OPEN MINGLE) Ain't no party like an Aldrip party

Who: The Chosen
Where: Aldrip inn
What: Open mingle log (with mod approval)!
Warnings: Nothing major anticipated, other than light (underaged) drinking and comic mischief, but PM me if any warn-worthy things happen and I can update this space.

Feel free to use this log as a completely open mingle for all characters new and old! There will be a few prompts below the cut, but you're free mess around with them or come up with your own ideas for toplevels, and tag around as you please.



Nestled in the heart of the quaint town of Aldrip, the inn, formally known as The Inn, has housed the Chosen of Expiation since their initial arrival. In spite of the occasional influx of new Chosen, they've dedicatedly provided rooms, food and drink, and basic amenities without buckling—even during the food shortages and other issues that have plagued the town. Of course, the Chosen have been no slouches themselves, repaying the hospitality with mercenary work, hunting and fishing, cooking, completing odd jobs, and much more to help bolster the economy. Even those, er, less magnanimous sorts have benefitted from this give-and-take, although there are those that prefer their living space to be a bit more solitary (or perhaps cave-ier) that might not have noticed as much.


In the days to follow, most won't be able to recount exactly how The Party started. The true story is that one particular new arrival, after having spent a day or two scouting the area out and, deciding it's chill enough, opted to do what he does best: be a public menace. What is known is that rounds of drinks start getting ordered and handed out, and soon platters of cheese, fresh bread, and other victuals make the rounds as well, appearing on tables that quickly begin filling with people. Somehow, someway, local musicians are pulled in to play and given a striking, energetic setlist to set the tone. The word gets out—party at the inn!

And boom: just like that, it's a party, and everyone's invited.


Early on, the offerings are relatively meager. The inn's food stores aren't completely bottomless after the shortages, to say the least, and there are a sight more Chosen (and local residents who also join in on the fun) than there is free food to toss at them. The drinks range from milk, water and juice to scuzzy, pisswater beer, which is a bit more plentiful. As the tavern portion of the inn fills with people, the music relatively ambient so that you can still hear the people at the table next to you talking, others bring their own food and drink, adding to the options on offer.

Others bring things like cards to play with, or dice and coins to gamble with, and set up spaces at tables toward the back. There's even an amateur fortune teller, heavy emphasis on amateur. Maybe you've got some party games of your own in mind, or you're a natural-born performer and want to hit the stage. Maybe you'd rather just grab a pint and lurk in the corner doing some people-watching. Or maybe you're just hungry and want to stuff a bunch of cheese in your pockets for later. Either way, there's something here for everyone.


As evening wears on, the peaceful inn party blossoms into a proper block bash. Even if you're not the partygoing sort, it'd be a little difficult to ignore the sheer ruckus going on downstairs while you attempt to read quietly in your room. The music, chatter and laughter carries on down the street, attracting even more people. By this point, it seems as if the food and drinks have multiplied, thanks mostly in part to others showing up with their own offerings, Chosen and local alike. It's getting rowdy in a few places—the music's louder and livelier, people are dancing and singing, and the gambling/party games' stakes seem to just keep climbing higher and higher. It's a good time all around. If you're not the quiet, loner type, anyway.

Thinking of sitting this one out? Think again: somebody starts going around to all the rooms and knocking on the doors, calling out to come join the fun. By the time you get to the door, though, whoever's up here disturbing the peace is gone, but maybe you can track them down by their voice at some point and wring their neck later.

In addition to the escalating merriment, all this imbibing also has the added benefit of loosening a few lips. Now's your chance to pick up the latest Aldrip gossip! You might even hear tell of a few pesky monsters that need slaying, so if you want to jump on that bounty before anyone else gets to it, you better act quickly. (But maybe don't run out into the woods in the middle of the night to fight monsters while inebriated... or do, nobody's stopping you.)


Late into the night, the festivities are still going, and they're... messy. Fortunately the drinks and provisions seem to have run to the bottom of the barrel, so those that've been partying hard for hours are getting cut off whether they like it or not. The band's getting tired, the tempo of the music fluctuating. Some people might like to go to bed sometime soon, so maybe now it's time for the voices of reason to tell those still dancing on top of the tables to get down. And why is there a chicken in here? ...And oh no, somebody tell those guys to take that swordfight outside!! Yeeaaahh, maybe it's about time to shut this production down.

Or maybe not. Let the good times roll until the sun comes up! That's up to you.
grappler: ([72])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Vi's quiet for a few moments, and then she looks back over at the mug.]

Eh, we can always walk the bike home. Try it, 'cuz you keep eyeing it.

[there's another pause.]

But don't feel like you have to.
grappler: ([17])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:30 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that shit's weird. How do they get all the nooks and crannies right?

[she takes another sip of beer.]

Creeeepy. Probably some hidden cameras or some shit.
grappler: ([5])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:36 am (UTC)(link)
Ten. You hit the same ring as me.

[she wiggles another dart in between her fingers, before she throws it in the ring right outside the bullseye.]

Fuck. So close!! That's thirty, sooo... I'm at forty.
grappler: ([39])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:37 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe we gotta become saints.

[hard thing to do when you got a bunch of rowdy drunks in a bar.]

Fix your halo, Joel. It's crooked.
grappler: ([18])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:39 am (UTC)(link)
Hmmm...

[she considers, and then wrinkles her nose.]

Y'know, I haven't even cooked before. Maybe it's not the best idea.
grappler: ([31])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:40 am (UTC)(link)
[oh, she is.]

That'd be nice. If I knew the first thing about brewing shit, I'd do it myself.

[she pauses, runs her fingers around the top of her glass.]

I've only ever been around bartenders.
grappler: ([68])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 11:46 am (UTC)(link)
[listen, at least it has Vi preening a little. not that it's difficult to stroke her ego, or anything.]

It's an acquired skill. Someone like you? You might get sick.

[she's not trying to sound like an ass, but. she is an ass.]

But sure, if you wanna. But I also have legs, and can go get it myself.
caregives: (192)

[personal profile] caregives 2023-05-06 11:52 am (UTC)(link)
[she raises her eyebrows...boy this guy is pretty damn dramatic.

but aren't most men? she smirks.]


I don't know. You were asking about horses, and you seem like you're a little drunk. I wouldn't put anything past you.

[j u d g e m e n t]
caregives: (172)

[personal profile] caregives 2023-05-06 11:55 am (UTC)(link)
[god, the reminder of her crime...]

Or maybe they're trying the "good cop" approach of "rehabilitating" us.

[she motions in air quotes.]

Appealing to our better natures, maybe?
aintyourdad: (060)

[personal profile] aintyourdad 2023-05-06 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Joel gives the closest thing to a laugh he's capable of in this situation. Good job, Vi! ]

I'd just break it.
emet_sulk: (37 fond of them are you?)

[personal profile] emet_sulk 2023-05-06 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ But there is something to be said about her willingness to help. Optimism and care is a universal language and she seems the type to exhibit both freely. Simply by 'being herself', she sets people at ease and, in turn, they open up and accept her, he thinks. ]

Hah. I think your youthful glow more than makes up for any peculiarities.

[ He says it with a slightly wider smile. It doesn't hurt to stay on good terms with someone like her. It is far more troubling to have the good-natured ones as enemies. ]

What should I call you, girl?
murderingjustice: ~rosebursts (23)

[personal profile] murderingjustice 2023-05-06 05:30 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, ok approaching her now was a mistake. He automatically leans back, away from her fussing and worrying face. He's in the worst mood already and being smothered like this only adds fuel to the flames.

But none of it is actually Yoshizawa's fault, really. The true culprit has already fled to the safety of his room. At least he's trying to remember that.]


No. I'm fine, Yoshizawa-san. Had just a minor setback, that's all. [it's said with a heavy sigh and him shaking his head.] What about you? How long have you been here.
oracledriven: (i wanna slay my demons)

[personal profile] oracledriven 2023-05-06 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Noel studies the board for another moment, taking in the scoring system. So even if they're different colors, if they're the same ring, it's scored the same...okay. Got it.

Well, he's gonna have to throw well if he wants to catch up. Good thing that's something he's pretty good at. He throws his second dart, and-- bingo! Right in the bullseye. (Well, a little off-center, but still.)]


Fifty. You better make that last one count.
oracledriven: (talk; what's "ice cream"?)

[personal profile] oracledriven 2023-05-06 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[The wonders of civilization never cease. Cakes in cups, sugar and apples...what will they think of next? Noel looks a little amazed at the whole thing -- how can one thing have so many different kinds of taste at once? It's wild.

He's a little uncertain about his ability to replicate anything like this, but he's game to try. Before he can say so, confusion sweeps over his expression.]


"Flavors?" Like what?
grappler: ([10])

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[she snickers.]

Maybe you just need someone to give you that special touch. Not me though, because I'd break it too.

[aaand she's taking another drink of beer.]
grappler: ([73])

goddammit rng HATES my characters

[personal profile] grappler 2023-05-06 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[well, she does try. she tries, but she gets the dart on the outside ring again, like the first one.

she throws her hands up in the air.]


There's a reason why I just punch shit!
fluorite: dnt (94)

[personal profile] fluorite 2023-05-06 11:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Cheers!

[ He grins, even lifting up a hand to mimic his own mug. ]

What are these recent troubles? I'm new here, if you didn't already know.

[ Fai's well aware that new people tend to stick out, especially in towns like this... even moreso when they're all staying in one place. ]
fluorite: dnt (77)

[personal profile] fluorite 2023-05-06 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Ah... hard liquor! Alright, I'll order you whatever they happen to have available here.

[ Because, given the beer, he's not so sure that they have anything particularly strong. ]

I could do with a glass of sake myself, honestly.
fluorite: dnt (92)

[personal profile] fluorite 2023-05-06 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Fai joins him in spreading it around, his own movements just as sharp and efficient. ]

It's all about bonding~ Bonding through the hardships of cleaning.

[ He laughs, pausing for a brief moment. ]

Just "Fai" is fine with me.
fluorite: dnt (77)

[personal profile] fluorite 2023-05-06 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He laughs lightly, though there's no real humor in it. ]

Now that's a possibility! I would hope it's true, honestly. If this is all it is... maybe we get off easy. I was a little worried about what would happen when I first arrived.

[ Though truthfully, the crime he's been charged with is much more unsettling than any possible punishment. ]
nullificates: (o47)

[personal profile] nullificates 2023-05-06 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
They have some, yes, I have several bottles in my room. Ah, do you already see you automatically owe me a drink? None of this will tickle my liver!


Ah, sake... With konbini snacks... It'd be a dream...
aintyourdad: (034)

[personal profile] aintyourdad 2023-05-06 11:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Mm.

[ He actually smiles then, faintly. ]

I got a kid, back home. She'd steal it.
murderingjustice: ~antibiotical (15)

[personal profile] murderingjustice 2023-05-07 12:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Hah. Akechi laughs at that and leans a little bit closer in a conversational manner.]

In that case it's not very good rehabilitation. I'd put my money on one of those voyeuristic social experiments.
fluorite: dnt (19)

[personal profile] fluorite 2023-05-07 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
Perhaps I can add to those bottles!

[ In fact, that's probably exactly what he'll do. ]

No, ah... konbini? Snacks, though.
nullificates: (o49)

[personal profile] nullificates 2023-05-07 12:12 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, besides gorgeous, you're a nice soul! Good for you!

(wait-- sake, but no konbini...?)

Konbinis are shops! Cheap, easy, everything is in there.

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