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

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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.

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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).]
reprizesal: (Curiosity)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-04 07:48 am (UTC)(link)
[He peeks into the pot and see what she means. There's some solid chocolate in there, but the rest look usable?]

I hope so. I don't want to waste it because of my mistake.

[The molds should be in the drawers.]
protectthecastle: (thinking | oh look a squirrel)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-05 12:05 am (UTC)(link)
It will not be wasted, so do not worry.

[She locates the molds in the drawers and places them onto the counter, carefully pouring all the salvageable chocolate into the holes.]

There. It is alright now, I think.
reprizesal: (Hm?)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-05 12:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo watches her pour the mixture down into the mold, until almost all of the shapes are filled in.]

Thank you. We just need to let them cool down now.
protectthecastle: (thinking | you're up to something)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-06 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Yes.

[Veronica belatedly wonders if she should have checked what kind of shapes he'd wanted to make before selecting the molds at random.]

I believe that I forgot to ask you what shapes you wished to use. [The molds were little hearts.]

Are you happy with these? I am certain we could ask for some more of the ingredients if you wished to make others.
reprizesal: (Curiosity)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-07 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo looks at the heart shaped molds and nods.]

I don't mind. I'm making chocolate for my brothers, Master and everyone... I can give these to them.

[The standard romantic gestures would fly over his head, anyway.]
protectthecastle: (happy | likes baths and sweets)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-09 04:50 am (UTC)(link)
That is fine, then. [The romantic gestures also flies entirely over her head. She just thought he'd like some variety, that's all.]

I am sure that they will like them very much.
reprizesal: (What do you wish for?)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-09 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
I hope so.

[Since he's working hard to make these for them! He didn't want to give them terrible chocolates after everything he did. He looks up at her.]

...Are you also learning to make chocolate as well?
protectthecastle: (happy | baths are great)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-10 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
I am. I have already learned before, but I thought it could be interesting to see other ways in which it is done.

[And she also saw people making sculptures out of their chocolate which looks like a lot of fun.]

Is this your first time making chocolate?
reprizesal: (/...Tugs)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-11 11:53 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods, looking down at the chocolate filled mold.]

That's right. I haven't try making chocolates before today.

[And Sayo doesn't normally head to the kitchen to cook, too.]
protectthecastle: (happy | likes baths and sweets)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-12 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
I see...then your first time making chocolate is for the sake of your family and precious people, then!

[She really hopes they like them.]

Will you be wrapping them as well? Perhaps you could put them in small bags? I think many use red and pink as the colours but I am certain you could use any colour that you wished. Will you be making cards too?
reprizesal: (Peeks - hey it's your turn)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-16 02:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Putting them in small bags might be a good idea... and easy to carry them around.

[He's only one small tantou, after all. Who knows how many he need to make for with his short arms?]

Do people like getting cards?
protectthecastle: (happy | baths are great)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-17 04:27 am (UTC)(link)
I do not know about others, but I have always liked getting them. There are always handwritten messages inside of them from my friends and I enjoy reading them very much.

[which reminds her that she needs to write a few Valentine's day cards too.]
reprizesal: (Internal Affairs - I would like to avoid)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-18 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
I can try making cards, but I'm not good at writing.

[Mainly messages. He can write, but expressing himself is the thing.]

I might need a lot of cards...

[He knows a lot of people? How did that happen.]
protectthecastle: (happy | everything is cute okay)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-19 10:39 pm (UTC)(link)
You could also draw something. [Didn't he say that he liked painting a bit?]

When will you be giving them out? Would you like some help? [Also she's sure the fact that he knows lots of people is proof that he's friendly and well-liked.]
reprizesal: (Stare - ...)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-20 07:09 am (UTC)(link)
I'll give them out on Valentine's Day.

[So a fair while off.]

And... I think I can handle it by myself. [Maybe. But since she's been nice so far, Sayo's thinking of giving Veronica some chocolates as a surprise. Wouldn't it be weird to get her to help giving them out?]
protectthecastle: (happy | baths are great)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-21 02:27 am (UTC)(link)
[Valentine's Day isn't any time soon yet, so she smiles and nods.]

I am certain that you will have time, then. And if you think you can handle it then I will defer to your judgement.

I will, however, wish you good luck in making those cards.
reprizesal: (Smile - Softest of smiles)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2015-07-25 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[He nods and give her a small, awkward smile (?).]

Thank you. And... I wish you good luck as well, Veronica-san.
protectthecastle: (smile | welcome to rainesburg)

[personal profile] protectthecastle 2015-07-26 04:10 am (UTC)(link)
[She returns his smile without even hesitating.]

I do not know too many people yet so I do not think it will be very difficult, but thank you. I will try my best.

[And she'd make him a card too.]