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).]
heiwana: (㊉㊃)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-06 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He'll look up from his pondering and people watching when greeted by a familiar voice. He'll bow his head in greeting. ]

Botan-san it is a pleasure to meet you as well. [ He'll take note of the fruit assortment on her plate. ]

...you are trying the fountain as well?
fallingsakura: (you are so special)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-07 11:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Bowing in reply, she offers a smile to him.]

It is a pleasure.

[Nodding she looks to the seat next to him.]

May I?
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊁)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-09 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, right, yes she needs to sit. He'll scoot over to give her some room to sit next to him before he nods. ]

...yes please, sit. [ And once she has the silence will linger for a moment before he speaks again. ]

It is...a very popular human holiday it seems.
fallingsakura: (content smile)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-09 01:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[She gladly takes the offer, it was nice to sit near someone she knows at least.]

Thank you. [Looking at him she is a little surprised but ends up chuckling.]

Yes, it seems to be. I don't remember a lot of things like this back home but I think it's kind of sweet. What do you feel about it?
heiwana: (㊉㊃)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-13 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
...it is an interesting way of celebrating. I would not have thought to...buy chocolates and flowers for loved ones. [ He wasn't really sure about chocolate or things until coming here. Chocolate was a foreign item and entirely unknown to some of the swords, Kousetsu included. But he did rather enjoy it a good deal. ]

Humans are very diverse in their ways of celebrating simple concepts. It is...refreshing to see and participate in.
fallingsakura: (another dork has my heart)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-15 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't have either...but it seems to be a common custom now? Flowers are something I could understand though. [Hirari loved to give her little gifts but for the most part his affection was what she really adored. Chocolate was something new for Botan as well but it does seem to be delicious.]

They really are...I really enjoy them, I must say. They find joy in many things.
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊂)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-17 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
Yes and it is very popular. [ If such a small and simple thing can convey and bring about joyful expression, Kousetsu can get behind it. ]

...it is not very common for us to see humans in such ways. We were mainly used for war but seeing humans here and in times of peace...it is different. It shows a side to them that we, as blades, have never seen.

[ It makes him realize just what they were fighting for back at home before coming here. And even now Kousetsu understands Haru's mission but he was more wary and uncertain about fighting for that cause. He can see now why the others fight, having been around humans for a much longer time here. ]
fallingsakura: (thoughtful)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-17 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
Seems that way.

[She was happy to see others so happy. It was nice for her.

At his comment though she does think for a moment. It seems being a sword was complicated, so she can understand that. She was summoned with a purpose as well.]


I guess I got a little more of a luxury then...I got to see people in the village happy and children playing. Even if I knew my purpose until it arose I was allowed some times of peace.

[Offering a smile to him, she puts her plate on her lap.]

I'm glad you can experience some time of peace. Back home, and here, there are people I consider family...so I want to be able to protect them., no matter where we are.
heiwana: (Default)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-19 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
Times of peace... [ he lingers on that for awhile. Being a spirit that only wanted that it made him happy to know that Botan had been allowed some time of her own for peace and happiness away from fighting and battles. ]

...yes. It is not as hectic here. I am grateful that Tenka and Sousei-san are allowing us to live with them. It is...helping my brothers a good deal as well.
fallingsakura: (worry)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-19 02:37 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. [Some kind of peace was always good even if it only lasted for so long. So in this place that might be a positive to think about.]

I'm glad they are treating you well. Tenka-dono is a very kind person, as well as Sousei-dono. They are like family to me. Brothers?
heiwana: (㊂㊉㊂)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-22 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
...they are very kind to have taken us into their home. [ And without them having to become their masters. It was a strange thought but Kousetsu had warmed up to the idea after awhile. ]

...yes. There are two other Samonji blades here along with myself. Souza and Sayo. They are my...brothers. [ Well 'brothers' in loose terms. Forged by the same swordsmith that is how they were related. In human terms they weren't exactly brothers but Kousetsu had a different bond with them than that of the other swords. He felt something more with them and therefore the term brothers was used by the three of them ever since. He's not sure when they started calling each other that, nor does he care, he protects them and cares for them with all his being just as any brother would. ]
fallingsakura: (smiling)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-22 02:38 pm (UTC)(link)
Tenka-dono, the Kumou family in general, is like that, though I do worry about it at times. Kagemitsu-dono was the first Kumou, he's here as well, he is a kind person...I consider him my family. [They were like siblings in her eyes as well as his. It was hard not to become like that when you spend so much time together.]

Then I'm glad you have family here as well. Perhaps I may get the chance to meet them both. [Family was family, even if blood wasn't involved.]
heiwana: (Default)

[personal profile] heiwana 2015-07-25 06:29 pm (UTC)(link)
...yes. I think they would like that. If you are part of Tenka-san's family then I am sure Souza and Sayo would like to meet you.

[ Perhaps one of these days they can have a give ol' family dinner. Swords and Kumous combined. ]
fallingsakura: (Remember me)

[personal profile] fallingsakura 2015-07-28 12:20 am (UTC)(link)
Then I will look forward to it. I hope you might be able to meet Hirari-dono at some point.

[She could hope that her boyfriend didn't act too strange...maybe. A family meal does sound lovely.]