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).]
souredsweet: cupnoodles (take a bow)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-05 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
[That bouquet-clutching is definitely noted. But hey! At least he can fake a smile like the best of them...!]

I haven't heard of that, either. [But if this is the church's idea of a chaste and pure holiday, someone needs to help them...] What a fascinating concept... It seems to be drawing quite a crowd, either way. The point is... showering one's precious people in gifts, correct?
senseandcecilbility: (Each little bird that sings)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-05 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He can totally fake a smile. It is just not following anyone.]

That is...quite correct. [And - he must concede - a much better interpretation of the holiday than the unsuitable things he has had the misfortune to overhear in the last couple of hours.]Please, forgive me for being bold, madam, but do you have anyone in mind? Red roses seem to be much in vogue and they are not terribly expensive.

[If he must put up with a demon, the least he can do is try to squeeze some cash out of her.]
souredsweet: cupnoodles (super smash bros champ)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-06 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
[What an entrepreneur... But tragically, Kaoru doesn't seem keen on buying anything! Or at least not the red roses, but after a few seconds of thought:]

Is it acceptable to gift things to friends on this holiday?
senseandcecilbility: (Each little bird that sings)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-06 01:36 pm (UTC)(link)
But naturally, madam. [ Whatever makes her spend money. ] Isn't friendship one of the purest forms of love?

[Honestly, he has no idea, but there are many chocolates and flowers to be sold.] Or...you may prefer to invite them for a pleasant afternoon at our teahouse!
souredsweet: jackandtink (reassurance)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-07 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
I've heard something like that before, certainly. [By a punkass shonen protag who clearly didn't know what they were talking about!!

But gosh, this guy, actually willing to subject the shop to the continued presence of a demon... Kaoru seems to be considering it!]


I've visited before, and it is quite lovely... I'm not one for Western sweets, but Vietnam-san made the dishes so appealing that it's difficult to imagine anyone disliking them.
senseandcecilbility: (london)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-07 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
[As long as the demon has money, Kevin doesn't plan to kick her out. God knows he needs it.]

S-she did? Oh, how inspiring. We can always count on Miss Vietnam to give everything a special touch.

[Why must his manage consort with demons? Is it because of the money too?]
souredsweet: jackandtink (that's nice dear)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-08 10:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Even demon money has a place in the economy...]

How very true. It's a good thing for this shop that she took up work here; I couldn't imagine it doing as well without her.
senseandcecilbility: (interrupted)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-10 08:55 am (UTC)(link)
[There is no such thing as evil money!]

I must agree. Thanks to her, I have a proper job in this strange land.

[Though Miss Vietnam's friendship with demons still make him uncomfortable.]

I have heard the ...huh...sakura mochi is particularly delicious today.

[At least buy our stuff, demon!]
Edited (typo. :') ) 2015-07-10 08:55 (UTC)
souredsweet: jackandtink (uninspired)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-11 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
[But if money is the root of evil, what does that mean for business?!

There's a look of recognition at that, though, and then a bright smile. Kaoru doesn't actually like sweets very much, but--]


Is that so? I've always had a fondness for sakura mochi. Perhaps I could purchase some now to share... Would that be all right? I'd like to return for tea, but schedule conflicts may make that a little more difficult.
senseandcecilbility: (The meadows where we play)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Not for this angel. He and young master need money badly.

But oh praise the Lord, it seems the demon decided to part with her money at last.]


That would be no problem at all, madam. Half a dozen, perhaps? I bet there are many friends you would like to share them with.

[Just don't use the mochi to tempt their poor souls.]
souredsweet: breadcrusts (telltale)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-11 06:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Kaoru will use mochi to take everyone to hell.]

A dozen would be better, I believe. [So many friends!!] I hope that isn't too much trouble? Ah, come to think of it - do you have any of those chestnut sponge cakes left? I know someone who's very fond of those.
senseandcecilbility: (Each little bird that sings)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 06:25 am (UTC)(link)
[Not the hell mochi!]

But of course! A dozen is even better. My, you do have many friends, madam.

[And the idea is completely terrifying, especially if they are all nice people like Miss Vietnam.]
souredsweet: cupnoodles (take a bow)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-11 06:51 am (UTC)(link)
There are many kind people here. [So many people who jump at the opportunity to make a new friend...! Kaoru will probably break into hives over it someday.]

Though I may simply have an advantage because I've been here for such a long time...
senseandcecilbility: (I have sinned)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 10:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Kevin welcomes any sort of punishment on demons, even if it is just hives.]

Please, madam, you are being modest.

[He knows the demon by the temptress she is!]

A dozen, then? If you follow me to the counter...?
souredsweet: jackandtink (you've got some tuberculosis on you)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-13 05:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Terrible...! But Kaoru will obligingly follow to the counter, card already in hand by the time they get to the register.]

A dozen, yes. Thank you, sir... I hope you won't mind if I spread the word of your sales, as well. A number of people seem like they would enjoy this.
senseandcecilbility: (The meadows where we play)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-13 08:57 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh God.

He is starting to

sort of like her.

To feel grateful even.

That is not allowed. ]


That is very kind of you, madam.

[Quick, quick, Uriel! Grab that card and swipe it already!]

souredsweet: breadcrusts (telltale)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-14 09:33 am (UTC)(link)
[THAT'S HOW THE DEMONS GET YOU!! Kaoru doesn't even need hell mochi.]

It would just be a shame to miss out, wouldn't you say? Especially if it's only a once-a-year event.

[Handing the card over without fuss and waiting patiently!! What a well-behaved demon.]
senseandcecilbility: (Each little bird that sings)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-15 01:52 pm (UTC)(link)
[NO YOU DON'T. Here, he took your money. NOW WHAT.

You get a dozen hell mochi to cause even further damage, I guess.]


Thank you for your patronage, madam.

[Die in a fire.]
souredsweet: jackandtink (that's nice dear)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-16 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW who's the real demon here!!

But Kaoru will take the mochi and card with a smile and a nod.]


Thank you for telling me about these.
senseandcecilbility: (Content)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-17 10:33 am (UTC)(link)
[There is only one real demon here and they both know who it is!]

You are welcome, madam. Please, if you do have an afternoon to spare, we shall have new tea flavors next week.

[He doesn't mean that. Never come back.

No, wait. She can come back with her money. He can do that. Probably. For profit.]
souredsweet: breadcrusts (pleasantries)

[personal profile] souredsweet 2015-07-18 09:34 am (UTC)(link)
Oh! I'll be certain to return then. Thank you for letting me know.

[Look, more demon money for the shop!! Kaoru bows elegantly after that, and then turns to leave... A relatively painless interaction, at least.]
senseandcecilbility: (Each little bird that sings)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-21 07:21 am (UTC)(link)
Have a good day, madam!

[Kevin heaves a quiet sigh. At least he is being paid good demon money for that... ]