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bravenewworld2015-08-22 08:57 pm
bravenewmods) wrote in bravenewworld2015-08-22 08:57 pm
Entry tags:
- !plot,
- discworld: rincewind,
- fate series: waver velvet,
- fire emblem awakening: cordelia,
- league of legends: luxanna crownguard,
- original character: naomi mikano,
- persona 4: naoto shirogane,
- persona 4: yosuke hanamura,
- sailor moon: ami mizuno,
- sailor moon: haruka tenoh,
- sailor moon: rei hino,
- soul eater: maka albarn,
- star driver: takuto tsunashi,
- super robot wars og: excellen browning,
- super robot wars og: kyosuke nanbu,
- touhou project: sanae kochiya
World Fair
In the week of lead-up to the fair, the whole of Union had been ablaze with excited chatter, industrious preparations, and quite a fair number of new faces. People from all over the known world had begun to trickle in with the announcement, some representatives and workers from each invited civilization, some excited young trainers and travelers, hopeful prizewinners and showboaters, cooks, warriors, clothing designers, and of course a wide variety of Pokemon. You couldn’t look anywhere (even a trash can) without finding somebody new, and every single person was absolutely thrilled to be there.
The World’s Fair, hopefully the first of many, sprawled out across the Entertainment District. Large swathes of the area had been cordoned off for the event, stalls and tables, booths and small shelters set out and erected over the course of the week. Local workers and travelers dug in, working in shifts to get everything together on time. Voices sang out around the grounds, work chants accompanied by the beat of hammers and nails, with every soul pouring their hearts into their tasks. A busy time, certainly, and one fueled by a desire for harmony, profit, and to start off the idea with a bang.
There were, of course, a few noticeable exceptions. The open invitation to Gigas that the Council had so warmly extended had been accepted in due time. Those who numbered themselves amongst that great city were distinguishable by their less than friendly countenances and penchant for taking notes, no doubt analyzing the city of their enemies. One likely familiar face made her appearance partway through the week, disappearing quickly into a tent and remaining indoors for the rest of the preparations.
Come opening day, people had already begun lining up at the entrance, awaiting admission. The queue stretched for blocks and blocks, a serpentine loop of people and Pokemon all eager for a chance to see what this fair was all about. Like everything else surrounding the event, there was a certain buzz to it. Chatter filled the line, questions and queries hanging on everyone’s lips. Did you see that robot? What’s that smell? Did you see that Maxime de la Puffette was planning on unveiling her fall lineup here? Oh! Oh! And there are three idol groups! Risette may even make a performance! and there was another rumor that buzzed through the line as well. Gigas accepted the invitation. And so did some of those people from the Archipelago…
Once inside the grounds proper, a dizzying array of sights, sounds and smells assailed every visitor’s senses. Music blared, machines clinked and clanked, food sizzled on grills, exotic spices wafted down the paths, unusual Pokemon let out cries of surprise and delight, and people ooh and ahhhed. Technological wonders stood out on stages, concerts presented a variety of music in every style imaginable, there were whole areas set aside for nothing but eating and fashion, while martial artists, Pokemon and brawlers duked it out in the various arenas. And above it all, airborne Pokemon soared and wheeled, banking and turning as their riders and egos clashed in a competition of acrobatics and skill. All of this could really only mean one thing, and even if by chance you were a Crustle living under a literal rock, you couldn’t miss it.
An event like nothing held since the Cataclysm, and something wholly unique had begun today, and for one week only. The First World’s Fair!
[OOC: This post is open to all players throughout the next week. Feel free to tag around, start your own top levels, and generally have fun during the fair. Some new and familiar faces will be tagging around as well, and may tag into your threads!]
The World’s Fair, hopefully the first of many, sprawled out across the Entertainment District. Large swathes of the area had been cordoned off for the event, stalls and tables, booths and small shelters set out and erected over the course of the week. Local workers and travelers dug in, working in shifts to get everything together on time. Voices sang out around the grounds, work chants accompanied by the beat of hammers and nails, with every soul pouring their hearts into their tasks. A busy time, certainly, and one fueled by a desire for harmony, profit, and to start off the idea with a bang.
There were, of course, a few noticeable exceptions. The open invitation to Gigas that the Council had so warmly extended had been accepted in due time. Those who numbered themselves amongst that great city were distinguishable by their less than friendly countenances and penchant for taking notes, no doubt analyzing the city of their enemies. One likely familiar face made her appearance partway through the week, disappearing quickly into a tent and remaining indoors for the rest of the preparations.
Come opening day, people had already begun lining up at the entrance, awaiting admission. The queue stretched for blocks and blocks, a serpentine loop of people and Pokemon all eager for a chance to see what this fair was all about. Like everything else surrounding the event, there was a certain buzz to it. Chatter filled the line, questions and queries hanging on everyone’s lips. Did you see that robot? What’s that smell? Did you see that Maxime de la Puffette was planning on unveiling her fall lineup here? Oh! Oh! And there are three idol groups! Risette may even make a performance! and there was another rumor that buzzed through the line as well. Gigas accepted the invitation. And so did some of those people from the Archipelago…
Once inside the grounds proper, a dizzying array of sights, sounds and smells assailed every visitor’s senses. Music blared, machines clinked and clanked, food sizzled on grills, exotic spices wafted down the paths, unusual Pokemon let out cries of surprise and delight, and people ooh and ahhhed. Technological wonders stood out on stages, concerts presented a variety of music in every style imaginable, there were whole areas set aside for nothing but eating and fashion, while martial artists, Pokemon and brawlers duked it out in the various arenas. And above it all, airborne Pokemon soared and wheeled, banking and turning as their riders and egos clashed in a competition of acrobatics and skill. All of this could really only mean one thing, and even if by chance you were a Crustle living under a literal rock, you couldn’t miss it.
An event like nothing held since the Cataclysm, and something wholly unique had begun today, and for one week only. The First World’s Fair!
[OOC: This post is open to all players throughout the next week. Feel free to tag around, start your own top levels, and generally have fun during the fair. Some new and familiar faces will be tagging around as well, and may tag into your threads!]
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Even still, the sound startled her a bit, and, looking around, Lux managed to find the source, with a bit of a giggle. She didn't realize Mami was so... adorable. ]
Mami?
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[She looks up, only momentarily startled, before she smiles back and motions at the stand -- at all of existence -- with her hand.]
Admiring these! Aren't they just lovely?
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[ Oh, that's right, Mami hasn't been around Union long enough to celebrate the new year. Lux wouldn't be in town either, hmm...
The blond raises her hand. ]
Excuse me! Could I get two pieces of the chocolate haban torte please?
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[But then Mami pauses, when Lux orders something. Does she... does she know what a torte is!? She didn't think people in Union did! She thought it was only her, ALL ALONE. She stares at Lux.]
[Like she is a being of wonder and magic.]
[Which she is.]
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[ But for entirely different reasons, of course. Which reminded her, had she actually given Mami an invitation yet? She would have to remedy that.
The clerk takes out two dark-colored pieces of cake, placing them in identical pink boxes. Lux makes a small gesture with her fingers. ]
And two forks, please.
[ The other blond turns toward Mami, smiling. ]
Unless you want to eat yours later.
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[Mami is absolutely delighted by the boxes because presentation is everything. She walks forward and takes hers, beaming at it.]
I haven't had such a thing since I arrived. I could bake one, I suppose... but it really isn't quite the same!
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You bake?
[ Now it was Lux's turn to be completely mystified. She wasn't even allowed in the kitchen most of the time, so the idea of being able to make something like this... ]
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[She has money, after all. If not quite Crownguard money. She walks towards a table, and sits down carefully, before she looks up.]
I do. I learned as a way to pass the time, but I quite like it. I don't think the Matriarch approves. But... [wink~] ...my record speaks for itself.
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[ She waves her hand a bit before seating herself and opening her own box. The cake, a small chocolate slice with a darker chocolate ganache and decorated with bluk berries, was extremely tempting, but Lux waited to take the first bite.
The comment about the Matriarch got a rather interesting look from her. ]
She doesn't seem to approve of much.
[ A beat, then a bit of a blush. ]
Sorry, I didn't mean that in that way.
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[But... she isn't ready for that. Besides, Mami couldn't convince Kyouko to not risk her life; she can hardly expect to convince all of the tribes to, even if she somehow won.]
No offense taken. She is... particular, I suppose.
[She bites into her cake.]
I don't think she is as adaptable as she should be. The world changed, after all.
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[ Citadel for example. They wouldn't be able to enjoy each other's company if it weren't for that.
The blond takes another bite from her cake. ]
Festivals like this really remind us how far we've come, even such a short amount of time. It's incredible, really.
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[She needs a moment.]
I think it's a blessing, myself. Of course... I can see why some might not agree. Change is difficult to adapt to.
[But without change, she wouldn't be sitting here, enjoying chocolate cake, and making friends.]
[She'll take it!]
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[ She puts a hand to her chest, sighing just as happily as Mami did. The older blond could have her cake, Lux could sustain herself on adventure alone!
Maybe!
Possibly!
Not really.]no subject
[Not the only reason. She got to talk to Yosuke earlier. That... was nice.]
[She tilts her head to the side, then grins easily.]
I quite like the things I've seen here. Besides.
[She winks and a heart floats off from it.]
...The more we discover, the more kinds of cakes we may yet try!
[~*~PRIORITIES~*~]
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Do I smell a worldwide cake tour in your near future, Mami? If so, count me in.
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[She beams, brightly.]
I'd also like to learn to bake most of them. You... [She remembers Lux's reaction earlier.] Have you ever baked before?
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I... I try to avoid the kitchen whenever I can... It's for the best...
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[She has no idea.]
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[she doesn't know]
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[ Better for her, better for Mami, better of the world at large. ]
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gets her head bitten offgets into trouble.]Perhaps, but it might be fun to bake together!
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Well, if you think so...
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[farewell, clean kitchen]