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).]
masakados: (next to me you're smiling...)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-06 11:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Stares at him... a blind date. Well, he didn't expect that at all. Naoki looks at him again, as though trying to see him in a new light. A blind dating light.

No... he still doesn't feel the type, precisely.]


Then... you should probably get something that's not too intimate, right?
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊅)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-06 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It wasn't by his choice! Someone set him up. ]

...yes. But I am unaccustomed to knowing which things specifically. [ Not that it's hard to realize Kousetsu isn't really in it for the love aspect. At least not now. He's still not entirely used to being human and the thought of love or romance of any kind is totally a foreign concept still. ]

I do not wish...to hurt their feelings either. [ He wants his 'date' to enjoy their time to. That's the whole point of this exercise right? Still he looks like he's deep in thought as he stares back at those flowers. ]
masakados: (understanding)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-06 10:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's thinking about it so seriously...] I bet if they knew you were thinking like that, they'd be touched.

[Naoki's voice and expression both are sincere, warming minutely, before he looks away, to the flowers. He might not know what they all mean, but.]

These are pretty. [As he gestures to some irises nearby.]
heiwana: (Default)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-07 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He tilts his head a little at that. ] ...do not all humans think of their significant other in such a way? I had only assumed that it was customary to do so. [ Isn't that what love was all about? ]

...they are irises. It is for cherished friendship. [ He might come over and nodding his head he will pick up a few out of the bundle. ]

I think these would be good.
masakados: (so we tried to pile together)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-08 12:09 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, they do, but I dunno how much thought people usually put into a blind date. [He smiles over at him, watching as Kousetsu takes a few of the irises.]

Guess going with the gut turns out fine sometimes, after all.

[He lightly brings his fist against said gut...]
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊀)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-09 08:21 am (UTC)(link)
...it is just as important as one that is normal. [ People's feelings were involved in both cases, hence his super seriousness about the matter.

He does turn to look at Naoki and nod with the briefest of smiles. ]


Yes. Sometimes it is...good to believe in one's instincts.
masakados: (so that this feeling)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-10 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Think I should try picking with my gut for mine, too?

[...] Well, if she ends up knowing flower meanings and I pick the worst combo through terrible luck, I'm sure she'll let me know. [With teasing, probably.]
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊀)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-10 07:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He just nods in affirmation. He'll watch the other before looking at the flowers before them both. ]

I do not think any of the choices you make will be bad, Naoki-san. All gifts given in earnest and with true feelings are usually received well. I am sure that your partner will enjoy them.
masakados: (so no one knows)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-11 01:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[Naoki laughs, but it's a quiet, slightly embarrassed kind of laugh. He glances away with a smile, one of his shoulders hitching up.]

Yeah... Thanks. [...] I've never bought flowers for anyone before, so, you know...
heiwana: (Default)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-13 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
...you will be fine, Naoki-san. It is not as difficult as other things you have done. [ Like fighting demons and stuff?! Flower picking is easy...but also difficult in its own way. ]

It is a strange custom but it is...not so bad. [ He's kinda getting the hang of it even. ]
masakados: dns (with a “whatever” attitude)

[personal profile] masakados 2015-07-13 11:17 am (UTC)(link)
[...No way, it's way more difficult than fighting demons. In that case, he just has to punch them out. Very, very simple. I mean, there's that chance he'll die, but if he fails here, well.

...

Actually, it's probably not a big deal at all, but it is important to him.]


It's kinda fun, even with the worrying and the wondering.