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).]
journaler: (✿ move along now)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-08 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[!!!!!

Leia perks up almost immediately, inhaling a gasp as a hand covers her mouth.]


You are?! It sounds like you're the lucky one!
idolater: (mina ♀ make her fair)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-08 08:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[Minako takes a second to think about that. hm...]

Yeah... My partner is really smart, strong, passionate, and extremely beautiful. So I guess I am pretty lucky. [chinhands]
journaler: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=44252934 (✿ oh you)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-09 03:15 am (UTC)(link)
[She wants to know who her partner is, but asking is pretty bad form when they don't even know each others' names. Ah well... someday.]

I'm so happy for you.

[...and she means it sincerely.]

The name's Leia, by the way.
idolater: (mina ♀ place them in her eyes)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-09 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
I'm Minako! [she flashes a peace sign] How long have you been here, Leia-chan?
journaler: (✿ wink)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-09 04:07 am (UTC)(link)
[GOSH that's so cute. Leia definitely flashes a peace sign in return and winks. She can't help but giggle.]

You mean here on the colony? Hmm...

I guess it's been about three months or so now.
idolater: (mina ♀ for me to thrill)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-09 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[yay! Leia did the peace sign back! she is good people]

Oh, wow. That's a long time! I've only been here about a month. [she hums in thought]
journaler: (✿ i had this dream about you)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-09 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
[Leia's mouth hangs open. She isn't totally shocked, but she hadn't expected that short of a time span. She's already dating someone, plus she just really gets the sense that she knows what she's doing.]

Wow! You're still so new. But a lot can happen in a month, can't it?
idolater: (mina ♀ take the brightest stars)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-09 06:32 am (UTC)(link)
It sure can. Now that i think of it, a lot really did happen. It's been pretty crazy...
journaler: (✿ shoulder glance)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-10 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
...Yeah. But February's a new month, so let's make it count.
idolater: (mina ♀ down the walls)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-10 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[her thoughtful face is immediately replaced by a large smile. Minako nods determinedly]

Exactly! I'll be cheering you on, Leia-chan!
journaler: (✿ VICTORY)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-13 04:34 am (UTC)(link)
Right back at you! Let's do our best.

[............]

Have you ever made chocolate before?
idolater: (mina ♀ it always ends up that way)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-13 11:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Um, a few times, back at home. [Minako nods] My friend was really good at cooking, so she would sometimes help out me and our friends make things! I wasn't the best at making chocolate but, hey, practice makes perfect, right? And now, I have someone I'm making it for, so I have to do it right!

[there's a determined fire behind Minako's eyes]
journaler: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=44252934 (✿ oh you)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-14 04:05 am (UTC)(link)
[Considering Leia exhibited similar sentiment earlier, she is definitely in agreement here. Her determination matches Minako's.]

That's the spirit! We can work together.

The teacher should be here soon, but there's no harm in studying the recipe books until then.
idolater: (mina ♀ through the window)

[personal profile] idolater 2015-07-14 06:16 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, hey. That's a good idea! Maybe we can choose a specific recipe if we find one we like.
journaler: http://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=35587693 (✿ hmmm)

[personal profile] journaler 2015-07-15 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
[She starts to flip through them page by page, glancing over the ingredients. How many of these do they have available here, she wonders...?

Probably enough.]


Let's see. Cookies, cupcakes, brownies...