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).]
espersions: <user name=silvercrystal> (when 80 years old you reach)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-09 03:12 am (UTC)(link)
[ After a moment, he collects himself. ]

"Us." You and — "young master."

[ He leans in, peering at Kevin closely. ]

Heh. I didn't think anyone actually talked like that, outside of —

[ He's pretty sure a manga that Patty was exceptionally fond of, involved a butler and his bocchan... ]

Anyway. Is he like you? Of the avian persuasion?
senseandcecilbility: (pensive)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-09 10:20 am (UTC)(link)
[Sssh, ssshh. Kevin and bocchan are not manga material at all.

He watches the weird man's wrist, wincing in sympathy.]


N-no. Young master is human. Like you.

[Did he just admit his own inhumanity? Well, that really doesn't matter. Young master comes first, and it would be bad if Mister Hyoubu started calling him "penguin-san" too.]

I do not need your protection, sir. However, if young master is in trouble and I am not around...

[Kevin hates to admit that, but the fact is that William has dropped into hell more than once while he was not watching.]
espersions: (yeah yeah suuuuuure)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-10 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yes you did admit your own inhumanity and what a surprise it was, because ordinary humans molt. ]

"Human like me..."

[ His face is blank for a moment, unreadable. And then his features rearrange into an expression of knowing sympathy. ]

Aha. So he gets into trouble a lot, does he? Oh dear.
senseandcecilbility: (what is my life)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-10 08:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Humans totally molt and leave hair everywhere except that young master's hair is adorable and smells delicious. Why, he could touch it all day in a non-creepy way..]

I thought there would be some respite in a place like this. However, photographers already attempted to steal his soul. And I may have killed a sloth accident...

[Even with all his whining, he didn't miss that blank look. Honestly, it seems Mister Hyoubu could use some sympathy too.]

espersions: (escaped from CLAMP)

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[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-11 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
Well, rest assured. If "young master" gets into any kind of difficulty when I'm around...
espersions: (he's staring at a computer screen or)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-11 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
He can stay there, for all I care.

I don't rescue Normals.
senseandcecilbility: (how dare)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Wow, that is rude. And aimed towards young master no less. Kevin's lips twitch downward.]

Excuse me, sir. However, I still do not understand what you mean by "Normals".

[And he might hit him with a lily if he offends young master again.]
espersions: (No ulterior motives whatsoever)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-11 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ The sight of Penguin-san looking so cross whilst dressed in a purple floral suit is pretty damn amusing. He grins. ]

Ordinary humans. People without powers. People who assume themselves to be normal, and everyone else an abomination.
senseandcecilbility: (this is bad)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
...

[So maybe he won't hit Mister Hyoubu with a lily, even if he is grinning like an idiot. He straightens his purple floral suit and heaves a frustrated sigh.]

Young master possesses powers, if that is what concerns you. Even if he is still learning.

As for acceptance, he knows everything that there is to know about me.

[Though it is true that he has little patience with scientific impossibilities.]
espersions: (winky)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-11 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ ... ]

Oh. Well, then. You should have said.

[ A beat. ]

Does he know you... work here, for instance?

[ He reaches out to dust an invisible mote from Penguin-san's purple shoulder. ]
senseandcecilbility: (shoulder)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-11 06:23 am (UTC)(link)
...

[Kevin never thought he, of all people, would say that about someone else, but this guy seems a little prejudicious. ]

Naturally. It is a respectable job, isn't it?

[Instinctively, he covers his shoulder with his hand before Hyoubu can reach it.]
espersions: (not a creeper)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-11 07:08 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He's seen that gesture before. And, now that he thinks of it, that's the side that's missing a wing.

...

Interesting. ]


Ha! Speaking of your "respectable job," I suppose you want to know why I'm here.

[ He grins. There's probably a twinkle shining on his teeth. ]
senseandcecilbility: (So be it purple)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-12 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
[He removes his hand from the painful spot as soon as he notices Hyoubu's stare. His startled look gives place to a smirk of self-depreciation.]

I was under the impression you are here to torment me. After all, nothing is on fire except for the lovers' passionate hearts.

Regardless, if you would part with some of your money, the management and I would be most grateful.
espersions: beg on your knees (i don't have to rescue you)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
Torment you? Hahaha! No. I had no idea you worked here until just now. But you know...

[ He makes an exaggerated show of looking first to one side and then the other, before leaning in and speaking in a stage whisper behind his hand. ]

If you're into that sort of thing, I recommend Madam Helga's House of Spanking. You'll get a discount if you mention my name. It's clean and very safe, by which I mean, the fire department will come and rescue you, if the good Madam puts you into a situation from which you can't be otherwise extricated.
senseandcecilbility: (smiting hand)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-12 05:31 am (UTC)(link)
AAAAAHHHHH!

[Mister Cecil is usually so courteous and quiet that a few heads turn in their direction. Hopefully, Hyoubu enjoys the taste of lilies, because this one is about to get into his mouth.

Since Kevin can't just wash it out with soap, lilies will have to do.]
espersions: (you're ugly)

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[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 05:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Heh. Clutch those pearls harder, Penguin-san. ]
espersions: (Time to beat a hasty retreat)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ ...

DID YOU JUST??? ]


GEH!
espersions: you really piss me off! (you piss me off!)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 05:39 am (UTC)(link)
[ spitting lily petals out of his mouth and shaking his clipboard ]

I'm here for a FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION! I could SHUT THIS PLACE DOWN!!!
senseandcecilbility: (Wait a mo)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-12 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, he is shaking what is left of the lilies. SO WHAT! ]

INDEED, Mister Firefighter! It so happens that flowers take two things to live: water and soil. Do you know what water and soil does to fire?

[Honestly, why must he be surrounded by perverts!]
espersions: is unforgivable (the crime of killing my mood)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ In truth he's simply casing this joint, figuring that a flower shop is going to make a killing around Valentine's day. But he still produces a pencil and writes menacingly on the clipboard. ]

I see. So your standard operating procedure is to use water on any fires. Got it.
senseandcecilbility: (you didn't)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-12 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
That is not the case!

[Noooo, did he just get Miss Vietnam in trouble? He puts the lily remains inside his back pocket, as if that could make all the last five minutes disappear. His voice becomes milder:]

If you wish to inspect us, I can show you everything er...sir.

[And follow his every step so he will not do anything terrible to their beautiful store.]
espersions: <user name=silvercrystal> (pic#8287263)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-12 04:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Heh.

[ If he'd been on a bicycle, Penguin-san would have backpedaled his way off the roof. Hyoubu grins. ]

In that case, show me where the fire extinguishers are kept.
senseandcecilbility: (This time I messed up)

[personal profile] senseandcecilbility 2015-07-13 08:54 am (UTC)(link)
[Extinguishers are... the red cylinders, right? He remembers where the extinguishers are because they remind him of demonic sausages (don't ask).]

This way, sir...

[It's not like he knows how to use them, but he can figure it out if necessary! Heck, he was not born yesterday.]
espersions: (ffs)

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[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-15 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
[ "Demonic sausages." Yeeeeeep, sounds like a Zero Sum manga, for sure. In any case, blissfully unaware that he's extremely fortunate to be unaware of what Kevin is thinking, Hyoubu follows along behind him, periodically inhaling the sweet fragrances of the flowers.

When they finally get to the demon sausages, he bends down to inspect them. After a long few moments, he stands again, apparently satisfied. ]


Well, this all seems to be in order. Now, if you wouldn't mind...
espersions: (get a haircut dude)

[personal profile] espersions 2015-07-15 05:33 am (UTC)(link)
...show me how you'd use one of these.

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