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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.
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-09 07:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[Joel's answer is about what Kaeya expected. He remains undaunted in his pursuit of trivial knowledge, because even if Joel thinks it's nothing worth sharing, Kaeya believes otherwise. Keeping tabs on people no matter how mundane the information gleaned does have its merits.]

I think our definitions of interesting might vary somewhat. Magic and superpowers are all well and good, but you have aspirations and goals, do you not? We all do. Those are the things that make a person truly fascinating.
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-09 07:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Unfortunate that he shares so much in common with this boy, but good company is vital to surviving in situations like these. If nothing else, Kaeya can bank on this boy keeping him amused, lest boredom kill him first.]

Keeping me in suspense, hm? You're a natural-born charmer. Now that I think about it, I may need to watch my back around you.
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[personal profile] orphne 2023-05-09 09:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[She'd laugh it off in good fun, so it's not that big a deal to her! But also she's not at all easily embarrassed, so she can't relate. Instead she just beams up at him, pleased that he's following along and trusting he'll get more comfortable as time passes.

Ah, but that's the question she was expecting to get. It seems only fair, after he told her about his own, but also hers is so complicated and annoying to explain... ugh. So instead she just shrugs, her smile turning somewhat sheepish.]


Kind of. I don't think it works right here, though. I haven't tried, anyway.

[She taps her fingertips against his arm, smile brightening again.] Hey, can you spin me? [And without waiting for his answer, she raises her arms and pivots on one foot. Hang on!]
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[personal profile] emyoji 2023-05-09 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[He might like drinking with company, but Seimei is too unwilling to accept the watered down beer as acceptable refreshment. He'll play observer sober instead. He does feel a bit uncomfortable, but he smiles through it.]

I think we're pretty entertaining, but probably not as welcome considering our enthusiasm. Do you think we were too much tonight?

[She looks less than happy about this gathering, which makes him wonder how many people she had to pick up off the floor so far.]
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[personal profile] chemex 2023-05-09 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Amusing is one thing he's pretty good at-- though he's definitely a fair amount more subdued when wearing the glasses currently clipped to Kaeya's boob window and not inebriated. He winks, anyway.]

I'll watch it for you, how's that. [He may have just said you have a nice ass in the most drunken roundabout way ever, Kaeya.]
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[personal profile] aintyourdad 2023-05-10 12:16 am (UTC)(link)
Everyone here has the same goal: to get home.

[ At least, he's never spoken to anyone with a different goal in the three months he's been here. ]
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[personal profile] usarinpa 2023-05-10 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ She is feeling better, but still seems to have troubles letting loose. Baby steps and all that,

When Aerith gestures about the inn, Mizuki's eyes follow her motions. Eager to step away from the crowd a bit, Mizuki nods and continues to follow, until Aerith is stopped by a face neither of them know, someone who's already flush in the cheeks. ]


Hey! I think that's for me.

[ They wink, indicating the mug that Aerith is still holding. ]
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[personal profile] foundheart 2023-05-10 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Sumi happily follows after Kate, humming in acknowledgement. She doesn't think that really answers her question, but at the same time, doesn't it?? Kate's been here 'long enough' and really, haven't they all?

She watches Kate take the drink with a slightly disapproving frown, but doesn't actually say anything; her expression becomes a mix of amusement and disgust as Kate drinks it.
]

Oh, I'm not really old enough... [She trails off, hesitating. No one else seems to really be either, so. She reaches out to take a sip herself, immediately grimacing, wrinkling her nose, and coughing.] Ew! How do adults drink this stuff?
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[personal profile] foundheart 2023-05-10 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Sumi waits, a bit anxious, as she waits for Leanne to return. When she does she perks up and smiles as she accepts to soup.]

I'm sure it's just fine! As long as I can pretend it's somewhat healthy then it's probably fine. [She giggles and gestures at the soup]

Are you hungry too? I wouldn't mind sharing at all. Food always tastes better when it's shared, right?
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[personal profile] laserguy 2023-05-10 01:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[There's a subtle tilt of his head when she admits that. Her powers may not work here? Scott doesn't quite understand what that may entail and before he can ask, she's smiling brightly at him and god, she really is cute--]

Oh, uh, of course--

[And she's already in the process of doing so. He shouldn't be surprised at this point and Scott hastily scrambles to keep up, moving his arm up so she can pivot and spin easily on her foot. He's still sort of following her lead, isn't he? But at least she's having fun, Scott's a little more sure about that.]
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[personal profile] emet_sulk 2023-05-10 02:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The plate is indeed floating, waiting to be taken. As soon as Nanami does, its weight settles into his hand. Careful not to drop it a second time!

Lips twisting into a grimace, Emet-Selch this time manages to side-step someone tossing a mug of ale at another. His frown deepens as a few drops splash back on him. ]


Well, I will come with you regardless. I was beginning to grow hungry anyway.

[ Surely - surely - these fools won't try to start a fight so close to the food tables. Right? Emet-Selch may be expecting too much sense out of these drunken louts. If they do decide to escalate their brawls, he will have to rethink whether he wastes his power on teaching them a lesson. ]
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-10 04:11 pm (UTC)(link)
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-10 04:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Did this boy just wink at him? Moreover, did he pay tribute to his very small but bizarrely high-poly ass...?

Akira has him laughing in no time, full-bodied and genuinely amused. The nerve! The Cheek!! He loves Akira already.]


What an amusing fellow! Do we have the alcohol to thank for your bold words, or does this sort of brazen confidence come naturally to you?
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-10 04:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy each other's company while we're here, does it? You should get to know the people you're stuck with!

[He doubts Joel will be easily convinced, if it's possible to convince the man at all, but Kaeya's trying?? He's trying here.]

Speaking of which, my name is Kaeya. Kaeya Alberich. Pleased to meet your acquaintance, Mister Cheap Beer.

[And he'll continue to call Joel that until he's been given an actual name to call him by.]
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[personal profile] orphne 2023-05-10 05:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[She giggles again at the motion, spinning once, twice, three times and -- oh. Dizzy. Okay, it's too late at night for those kinds of moves. She has to blink a few times as she settles back into something like a rhythm, though decidedly less-coordinated than she'd been just a minute ago, leaning a little more into his arms for support.]

I'd say it's your turn now, but I'll need a minute. [She huffs another laugh through her nose with a mix of embarrassment and amusement.] We should have danced earlier, I think.
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[personal profile] orphne 2023-05-10 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it's pretty cool.

[She pats him gently. Don't worry, Dazai, she thinks you're cool (for now).]

Aigis is... really impressive. Her hands could become guns. [Kotone holds out both arms straight as if that might somehow illustrate her point.] But she learned how to be human, too. She's the last person I was with when... you know.

[She puts her arms down and rests her chin back into her hands, gazing at nothing in particular, but with fondness in her expression.]
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[personal profile] chemex 2023-05-10 05:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Kaeya you're wearing leggings, who wouldn't look at your ass! He appreciates the laughter, grinning like a cat and swaying-- intentionally, from foot to foot. He can't sit still, you know.]

Little of both, I think.
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[personal profile] schmooze 2023-05-10 06:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[All that sauntering and swaying is very intentional, isn't it? Kaeya realizes this and yet he finds it more enjoyable to play along and reach out to steady Akira by his shoulders, lest his scrawny ass pitch forward and fall face first in that dubious bowl of punch.]

Mm, I can see that. Brimming with confidence with no room left for shame... You're quite fortunate that you're easy on the eyes.

[He doesn't doubt that Akira's good looks have gotten him out of trouble at least once in the past.]
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[personal profile] nullificates 2023-05-10 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
(thank god he's awfully drunk, because he gets to be vulnerable. he really loves kotone, perhaps in the same way he loves atsushi - one that yearns to see them truly blossom into the person they're meant to be. unfortunately to kotone, that won't be possible elsewhere, so quietly, he just thanks the universe for the opportunity to watch it in the distance.

his hand moves to pet her, his own fond smile, but towards kotone herself.)


Being human is hard, though. Black and white becomes gray, and right and wrong can be subjective. I'm still figuring out what humanity really means, but I'm glad to hear that someone so human held you at the end. I hope that's true for me, too.
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[personal profile] chemex 2023-05-10 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[He laughs, then-- a little more of a giggle, just shy enough to be charming, and brings one hand up to fidget with his curls.]

I have shame, it's just... somewhere else, right now. [In the pit of his stomach, under about four glasses of spiked punch.]

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