hoasen: (man these be some dusty hands)
việtnam ([personal profile] hoasen) wrote in [community profile] estoria2015-07-03 02:07 pm

( open )

Who: YOU, MY FRIEND & The friendly staff of Thistle Do Nicely, a humble flower shop.
When: IC: 29th January to February 14th (OOC: Starts 3rd July, full month log.)
Where: Thistle Do Nicely, Shopping District.
What: It's nearly Valentine's Day, so there's sales and events! Want to learn how to make chocolate? Look here! Cashing in your coupon for the upcoming Blind Date player event? That's here too! This is a mingle log, so everyone come mingle to your hearts content, and come in anytime, there's no such thing as late.
Rating/Warning: Nothing so far. There might be some future nightmares.



NOTE: There are some forward-dated prompts/part of prompts in this log. This is to coincide with the Blind Date Player Plot this month! More links and updates will be posted here once they come up.

Also if you wanna know how this works, it's just a mingle! An example here, our previous open mingle log. Treat it however you like, open and closed options welcome.

--------

Welcome to Thistle Do Nicely! Make yourself comfortable and browse the grand selection. In spirit of upcoming Valentine's Day, the store is decorated in pink and red, hearts scattered here and there. Sweet soft toys are on display, and there are bargains to be found. The tea shop is also decked out, but there seems to be something extra special happening on that side too.


A: ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE DISCOUNTED

[Are you here for the flowers? Sure you are, it's a grand tradition that all Valentines must share: the giving of flowers to loved ones. Roses are a definite favourite, but maybe you're after something more unique? Then look no further! Ask one of your friendly staff about it. Or maybe they're coming to you! But if they do, some may have the misfortunate of being told by the mysterious NPC boss to repeat the following: "What can Cupid's assistant do for you today?" Yeah, it's pretty embarrassing.

Or maybe you've bumped into a friend! In that case, buying flowers for Valentine's Day? Are you proud of this, or are you so embarrassed you must hide all evidence.

Alternatively, time has passed and you're now here because you have coupons for an additional price cut on your flowers if you are taking part in the Blind Date event. Blind dates can be particularly nerve-wracking, so let this store make things a little easier for you. You'll thank them for it.]



B: ANYONE WHO HATES CHOCOLATE IS A MONSTER (no we're kidding we still love you)

B.1: KITCHEN NIGHTMARES

[In all walks of life, chocolate is a very popular gift for Valentine's Day. And in some places, even more importance is placed on whether it's homemade or not. A section of the tea shop has been cleared just for this: earthy tables now have small stoves on them and ingredients set out. It's time to learn how to make chocolate. These classes are lead by head chef Shokudaikiri Mitsutada and his (reluctant) chef's assistant Ookurikara, but you can be sure that all the other reliable staff of Thistle Do Nicely are getting in on the action to help out (or learn themselves) too! Maybe Mitsutada and a handful of staff will make this great. The other half...

Everyone interested in these classes will gather round each of these tables, and together you will learn how to make chocolate. It's a team effort, so discuss with each other and work together to perfect it! In the end, you will be given cute little boxes or bags to put your chocolate in so you can give it to those intended. Or yourself, you can eat them too. Alternatively, you were forced into this mess, or have no idea why you're here but you're going to roll with it because it's chocolate.

The classes are free, happening a couple hours a day, but the ingredients require a small donation to keep the classes going. These classes are ongoing, so by the time you've gotten your Blind Date, you don't have to donate if you show them your coupon.]



B.2 CHOCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

[Or maybe you're not here for the classes, you're spending time on the other half of the tea shop where it's still set for customers. The tea shop half of the entire store is not actually that big, so you might be finding it a bit cramped.

That being said, a treats bar has been set out as a complimentary offer. There's a chocolate fountain in the middle of this bar, and you know you wanna dip some heart shaped marshmallows or fruits in that sucker. There's also these flower shaped gummies. No one actually knows how they got there, but maybe for the sake of science, you want to coat it with chocolate and eat it.

Do it.]



C: WILDCARD.

[Because there's so much more to explore! Or maybe you're just here to visit and laugh at them. Or maybe you wanna use the tea space as a PLACE FOR A DATE, AYYYYYY in which the scene from Lady and the Tramp could happen and there will be a cute musical number (look, I'll have it arranged, I'm not even kidding. Too bad I can't get an Okiayu character to do it though, you might have to make do with a loser girl). Or maybe you've MESSED UP THIS ENTIRE PLACE Vietnam will kill you with her bare hands (unless she likes you, then you will live).]
snakebait: (can't touch this)

a

[personal profile] snakebait 2015-07-05 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So Hirari isn't getting involved with the blind dating stuff since he's already spoken for, but he wants to get Botan something nice. And flowers are nice. He's having a really hard picking something too though, and is just kind of... staring at them, poking at a rose here and a dandelion (or something) there while he considers what she would like the most.

Ugghhh, this is hard. ]
gossipboy: (:3)

c!

[personal profile] gossipboy 2015-07-05 04:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Well, that sure is an amusing face. Also, JK would totally wear that suit on the right, it's so his style. So there's a rainbow coloured teenager stepping inside, twirling a lock of his hair with his finger. ]

Wow dude, talk about a welcoming smile.
espersions: (see ya)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-05 05:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's well acquainted with that sort of smile, as he tends to inspire it on a regular basis. He beams in response — until Kevin grabs him. ]

Haha! What an eager salesman.

[ The petunia vase is large indeed, but it offers only the most rudimentary sort of privacy. He's past the point of being shocked by anything that happens in this depraved city, but the fact that of all people, this guy is trying to hustle him for a quickie in the corner is at the very least, something he wouldn't have expected. ]

It's Hyoubu Kyousuke,
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊀)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-05 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They can both look at flowers together, then, because Kousetsu doesn't know which ones to pick either?! So he is just busy with staring and debating on which to choose.

They're both terrible at this since Kousetsu has probably been there around the same amount of time as Naoki. ]


...Naoki-san are you having difficulties as well? [ Choosing things is never easy especially when you want to make sure that the person you're choosing for likes them. ]
masakados: (must be a dream i see)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-05 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Welcome to the let's stare at flowers club, Kousetsu--

That presence is unmistakable, and Naoki looks over with a sympathetic quirk of a smile, shrugging his shoulder.]
Yeah. It's tricky when you wanna get juuuust the right ones, but you don't even know where to start.

[Will she like them? She'll like them, won't she? He isn't sure because he hasn't even been able to pick yet. Alas.]
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊁)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-05 07:43 pm (UTC)(link)
...I am not sure which ones to pick. [ He's not really sure what his Valentine will like. ] ...the language of flowers there are many different meanings. It is...best to know that before picking them out.

[ Kousetsu knows a good few meanings but he doesn't know all of them, as much as he spends around flowers throughout the day. ] ...it is a very...difficult choice to make.

[ Flowers are serious business, man. ]
masakados: (even though i’ve realized the truth)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-05 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[Are there flowers that convey admiration for your girlfriend's ability to knock a monster out with a single punch and yet tell her how beautiful she is, probably while knocking out said monster...

(Naoki's looking for something too specific.)]


Tell me about it. And I don't even know flower meanings-- well, except red roses meaning love. [He leans a little on one leg, glancing up at Kousetsu.] What ones do you know?
aloofly: (▶ then it might just be love)

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now, now... That's a rather unexpected outburst of a response. In a mixture of apologetic and curious manner, she's cocking her head to the side a bit.]

Ah, my bad. [Does he have any problem with the nickname? It's actually rather frivolous and even somewhat cool!] I didn't expect you to dislike the name. Ookurikara-san told me that you were more famous with that name here.
aloofly: (▶ those precious to me)

[also not here]

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[(´∀`)b

Her work here is done.]
aloofly: (▶ i am completely serious)

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[Naaaaah, she's not that much of a normie to stoop that low #stoicgirlproblem.]

I... can't tell the charm myself. But perhaps the bigger it is, the cuter it is. [PERHAPS.]
aloofly: (▶ please look at me)

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[What a nice person! She would have already showered her with her own smile... If she wasn't Kaga.]

Yes. [And in that case, have a rather casual nod, Leia.] I don't think it's late. It's on break right now, but supposedly, there should be more of the class later.

[It goes without saying that she's rather ecstatic about Leia's response. I-Is the chocolate good enough??]
aloofly: (▶ and those weak)

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Wow r00d, but it's all okay for her. Kaga takes the criticism rather well, in fact.]

Ah, is that so? [She isn't really capable of showing it on her face, but she's definitely a bit disheartened at the fact.] Then more sugar is required, I'd assume?
aloofly: (▶ i have to coldly)

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well, Kaga doesn't strike anyone as the type of the girl to get flowers at all, so it's a fair trade.]

Room decorations.

[Blind date? What blind date? She's totally out of the times.]
aloofly: (▶ i have to coldly)

C

[personal profile] aloofly 2015-07-05 08:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Happening sometimes after the thread up there? Idk. So here's another incoming customer, who is not cruel enough to laugh at him. She's just giving him a deadpan stare instead.

You don't need to force yourself, Ookurikara! As someone who's working on a cosplay cafe, she feels for you, man.]
Edited (forgot header ._,) 2015-07-05 20:29 (UTC)
zenryokuzenkai: (Default)

[personal profile] zenryokuzenkai 2015-07-05 09:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nanoha is truly a devil. ]

More cocoa too, I think. Just making it sweeter wouldn't be much good if there's no other flavour, then it'll just be candy and not chocolate. [ At least she's a helpful devil. ]
heiwana: (Default)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-05 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh Naoki. If only there was something as specific as that. Kousetsu stares for a moment before he points to red tulips and yellow ones. ]

Both are for declarations of love. [ And then he points to a sunflower. ] That is admiration.

[ And then there's amaryllis that Kousetsu motions to last. ] And that one represents...splendid beauty. There are...many others, which is why it is...difficult to choose.
notsolomon: (pic#9088076)

[personal profile] notsolomon 2015-07-05 09:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I shall pass on buying a gift then. Even if I was in such a relationship, it is hardly my style.

[He's very thankful though that he doesn't need to bother with a girl who might like that sort of thing. *shudder*]

But yes, please show me somewhere to sit.
masakados: (from paper planes)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-05 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Clearly they should start making new flowers with those very specific meanings. But Naoki's gaze has settled on the sunflower Kousetsu indicated, thoughtful. He wanders over to it.]

...So who're you trying to pick out flowers for?
aslyfox: (24)

[personal profile] aslyfox 2015-07-05 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He'll give Ookurikara a nod and a pretty smart look to accompany it. ]

Will do. [ And he plunges the tofu into the chocolate fountain, letting it cover every bit of the golden brown tofu before plunging it into the chilly water next to it to cool and harden the coating. ]

Getting away from other customers, huh? [ Kogi did find the best time to play with his food, which was when no one else was around--- not that it was slow, it was just conveniently empty on this end of the store. ]
aslyfox: (14)

[personal profile] aslyfox 2015-07-05 09:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Bah! Nanoha is really missing out. There's no way this combination can possibly fail. So when he pulls out the chocolate covered piece of fried tofu, he'll quickly place it on a nearby plate before chomping into it.

He chews quietly, not reacting positively or negatively while his brows furrow. He's trying to figure out exactly what's going on in his mouth.

Hm.

Hmmmm.

Hm! ]
makigumo: (28)

[personal profile] makigumo 2015-07-05 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She's not here for flowers, she's here to troll people, just like she is around to troll people any given time because this nearly nude woman just is like that.

And now, how can she resist sidling up to him with a goody grin on her face? ]


Oh granny could use assistance with a lo~t of things~
aslyfox: (35)

[personal profile] aslyfox 2015-07-05 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Kogitsunemaru will look up from the flowers, turning his head to see Hirari also doing the same thing. Ah, a potential ally to commiserate with! He'll break the silence of staring at the flowers (not like they're doing any talking) and it's kind of sad no one at the flower ship is helping either of their sorry asses...

Looks like they'll have to help themselves. Weh. ]


There's a lot of flowers... who knew there'd be this many?
lovemguns: (ん?)

b2/c

[personal profile] lovemguns 2015-07-05 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ So this guy loves music, and that's what makes him stop to watch and listen with interest.

On the other hand, he's not interested in the flowers or chocolate (well he sort of is interested in the chocolate, since he has never had much sweets in his life but....hm.) and he's wondering if there's any other way that you're supposed to show your appreciation. ]
zenryokuzenkai: (heartbroken)

[personal profile] zenryokuzenkai 2015-07-05 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Nanoha's just staring in shock, waiting for a proper reaction.

Although normally when you take that long to say anything... Well, she's never heard of food that's supposed to taste "confusing." ]
firstcloud: (69)

b1

[personal profile] firstcloud 2015-07-05 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It might not be going very well for Kagemitsu because he's never done much sweets before, but he's doing his best. Though it looks really weird.

Either way, he politely and warmly smiles at the girl. ]


If you don't mind my lack of knowledge, I would be glad to.

Page 7 of 42