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Stella Fortuna Mods ([personal profile] stellafortunamods) wrote in [community profile] stellafortunalogs2021-01-17 11:07 am

JANUARY MINGLE


January Mingle: A Ballad in Goblets
Welcome to Teyvat - a vast magical world of adventure.

You open your eyes to an unfamiliar sight. A cool breeze flits through rustic buildings and sunny streets, carrying the smell of flowers and wine. The very air itself seems charged with mana, the warm pulse of the land palpable beneath your feet. This is a new world, a world where the elements compose all of reality. Before you is a bubbling fountain, and a key is entwined between your fingers. And that weight on your hip? A sparkling bauble that you've never seen before, yet it feels natural, as if it had always been there.


Asking around nets you the name of this world - Teyvat - and the name of this city - Mondstadt, blessed by the Anemo Archon, Barbatos. Your new home is accessible with the key placed in your hands, though this also brings to mind another question. How will you get money? Food isn't free, after all.

Luckily for you, there's plenty of jobs available for the enterprising Traveler. Be it taking requests from the Adventurers' Guild, or working part-time at one of Mondstadt's many food establishments, Mora is to be had when hard work is involved. The cuisine of Mondstadt is best paired with its wine, served at bars or enjoyed in private with a few friends.

And about that shining gem. locals will tell you that it is a Vision, a sign of favour from Teyvat's elemental gods. With the Vision on hand, you find yourself capable of commanding one of the seven elements. What will you do with this newfound blessing? Use it for good... or for evil?

Mondstadt's liveliness doesn't diminish when night falls. Bards sing through the wee hours of the night, and the lights of the city help keep most evildoers at bay. All seems peaceful, a pastoral idyll of a life that seems more at home in a storybook. Yet for those Travelers who venture out beyond the city's walls and into the ruins dotting the landscape, they may discover hints of a bloodier past now forgotten.

Glancing at any of the calendars in the city will tell you the current date. August 10th was the day you arrived. As soon as the last minute of August 16th slips away, the world around you changes. A blink, and time itself rewinds by seven days. Looking outside, the mown lawns have regrown, the windmill needs fixing again, and the well is once again full. Just what is happening here? It seems only you, Traveler, remembers the week that never was.

State of the World

For the first two weeks of the game, IC time will be looping from August 10th to August 16th. It's currently late summer in Mondstadt, and the trees are just beginning to turn out their autumn colours. The weather is cool and pleasant, with light showers on Tuesday (11th) and Friday (14th). It's also a good time to go out gathering berries and nature's bounty from Mondstadt's forests and valleys.

These two weeks will let us trial out our commissions and regains system and craft improvements for February onwards. There will be no activity requirements for January, so all threads started during this time period can be used for regains!

For all questions regarding January's mingle and events, please head over to our OOC post.
sufferean: (060)

[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Rean just wants to help some puppies, man. Look at them, they're so cute.]

Right...!

[And... well, after a little bit, they've probably got like. A small bowl of water and ice for the puppies? But really, the fountain would probably do them better.

Rean does not have too much in the way of magical stamina either— it's not like arts were anything he ever bothered training in! So by the time he too has to stop, he's definitely panting a little from how much energy he's had to put into this.]


...Maybe... maybe we should have just. Gone to get water from somewhere...

[This is literally only just now occurring to him.]
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1/2

[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[Spoilers, dear man-disguised-as-boy.]

Will do. And same to you.
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[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:29 am (UTC)(link)
[A beat.]

Maybe consider not getting my attention with a shock next time, though.
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[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:31 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, consider Rean baffled.]

Your... little brother? [Oh, no.] How big of a suit of armor are we looking for, exactly? I don't think I've ever seen armor for children...

[Consider Rean also dead.]
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[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:32 am (UTC)(link)
[No? But he usually at least likes some explanation!]

I— who are you? What is this?

[He does know what a sandwich is, he more means "why did you just shove a sandwich at me," but unfortunately that is not what he says.]
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[personal profile] sufferean 2021-01-30 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, that certainly seems reasonable. Certainly moreso than "hey, run through this dungeon, also we through a legendary creature at the end to try to murder you and your students, have fun." At least, Rean's just going to hope that this man's definition of "nothing strenuous" wouldn't include something like that.]

Ah, okay. That definitely sounds like something I can do for you. I'm after information as to why we're all here myself, so I'm happy to help.

Anything in particular you need me to use my Vision on?

[...He doesn't want to touch on the "other abilities" yet.]
joies: Commissioned art, do not take! (All the answers honey)

[personal profile] joies 2021-01-30 03:05 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a surprise to see her words hit so deeply, but it also makes her smile brighten into something else - something less polite friendliness, and something more genuine. So she's not seen someone like herself before... That sounds so lonely, and it stirs something in Persephone as well.]

I... was human once, but that changed many years ago. [Not something she would say to most, but she wants to extend that tidbit of trust to Ganyu.]

But I'm very glad we've met, in that case. And I hope you won't mind me keeping you company more in the future.
joies: Commissioned art, do not take! (It's innocence lost)

[personal profile] joies 2021-01-30 03:36 am (UTC)(link)
[Never tell Persephone a joke and not expect her to roll with it for funsies. And she's had worse dates, the hilichurls not putting up too much of a fight - though the main issue is her blind spot. While it's never been an issue before, the lack of sight on her right-side is becoming more of a hinderance now since she's human. The sound of his... incantation(??) and the slice of ice through the air gets her to turn, readying her claymore as the hilichurls are slowed down.]

Thank you for the assist!

[She decides to try something else, channeling her vision into her sword before she swings, sending spikes of earth towards the hilichurl. Watching as they get knocked down and then... blinking at the small crystals that are produced from the combination of Geo and Cryo, hesitating before reaching over for one. Only blinking moreso at the shield that forms around her, humming quietly as she examines it.]

Oh, how interesting... I assume this is one of those elemental reactions.
hwisal: (sooooo... like)

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[personal profile] hwisal 2021-01-30 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ oh, oh he sees. yes. he's rubbing his chin thoughtfully none-the-less. ]

Hmm... another mystery for me to figure out... [ because it's clearly a mystery. totally not obvious answer, here. ] Maybe I will have to start becoming more mysterious to match you.

[ ...he can pull off like .5% of Jun's mysterious aloof routine, smh, his face gives everything away please don't let him try ]
eolja: (no im fine ABSOLUTELY OKAY)

[personal profile] eolja 2021-01-30 03:53 am (UTC)(link)
[would hwi really have noticed that he was missing, hm!!! seonho's sure he would have been too busy with his new army bros to care about him... n-not that he cares or anything, BAKA (T__________T)

He can hear that unspoken offer in Hwi's words though, and for a moment he considers pushing him away. yet again. it would be so easy too. instead of dropping back into the habits of that time of his life he treasures most, he could swerve right into "how to be an asshole to my best friend, and really BE that asshole" yet again.

then again, that wouldn't be conducive to their already uneasy alliance they've just agreed to like a second ago. he really does think it isn't relevant -- his stay in fogtown, usa, that is. so he can't imagine why Hwi wants to know more about it. why is seonho so stupid,]


Resolution. The town was affected by our guilt somehow, and we were told to resolve those feelings before we endangered ourselves.

[now it's seonho's turn for an unspoken "you can imagine how well THAT turned out". his lip quirks up a little, unsmiling.]

Most of us assumed that if we did 'face our guilt', then we would be able to return home.
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dw behave

[personal profile] whiteshroud 2021-01-30 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Haha...I think it's better to be yourself. You seem like a very honest person.

[Don't join the secret life Hwi. you're too nice a guy]
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[personal profile] eolja 2021-01-30 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[y-yeah he's fine absolutely hahaha,

see, Ana's smart, because Seonho absolutely spent a good portion of this day completely paranoid that the rug was about to be pulled out underneath him, and that he'd only have himself to blame if he fell for it, but... now? His eyes drift back to the happy couple in mid-celebration.]


It is -- quite different. [AN UNDERSTATEMENT...] But I do believe that you're right, in that the island probably has no influence here. ...Unless we all happened to wish for a wedding at the same time.

[they didn't even manage to manifest GUNS how would they be able to manifest this disney princess-esque wedding extravaganza]
hwisal: (like seriously so earnest...)

[personal profile] hwisal 2021-01-30 04:09 am (UTC)(link)
[ closes my eyes why are they stupid,

watch Hwi as he watches Seonho, and mention of "guilt" is definitely triggering a big fat ironic alarm bell. but, at the same time... this is the first time Seonho has hinted at that guilt in a long while. they were never the best about discussing their emotions-- they were better at sparring them out or sitting in silent solidarity or providing distractions, most of the time, but...

...well. it's a little hard to muster up the urge to be petty or angry at that. so, his response when it comes might be a little gentler. ]


Did you?

[ face your guilt, Seonho...? maybe not completely, considering how abruptly he seemed to depart from that place, but... had he come to find any peace? this is an earnest question, complete with the Sincere Face, the one that says Hwi is asking with Genuine Concern, so enjoy that and gl lying to him, ]
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it doesn't want to!!! glad i checked my inbox...

[personal profile] hwisal 2021-01-30 05:16 am (UTC)(link)
Do I? Maybe that is just all part of the illusion and I've already got you fooled.

[ ok he is fooling no one. ]

...But that is nice of you to say. [ there are worse things to be than an honest person, right? he'll take it... ] I will be the honest one, so you can feel free to be mysterious. We'll be a good team.
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[personal profile] eolja 2021-01-30 05:25 am (UTC)(link)
[okay first of all how dare you with the puppy eyes,

Seonho likes to think that he's pretty resistant to Hwi's sincerity. (studio laugh track). After all, he hadn't relented when Hwi begged him to tell him the truth about Yeon's fate, hadn't flinched when he watched as Yeon tore Hwi's heart to shreds. And he hadn't even looked sorry when he told Hwi that he was beneath him now.

But there's a difference between being immune and not being immune at all, and just pretending you are while feeling guiltier and guiltier about your actions -- and oh boy, is this not the reason why he was panfandom kidnapped and taken to that town?

Seonho grits his teeth, because Hwi's sincerity hurts even more than his hatred or pain. those are the feelings Seonho knows he deserves,]


...I was alone.

['you and yeon weren't there'.]

And facing one's guilt without having to answer for it is just self-satisfaction, not resolution.
complementing: (✿ let's go there together [ MICHAEL ])

for ningguang

[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
They sure are chatty for being a bunch of monsters.

[Minako peers around the cluster of trees they're hiding behind, frowning at the group of hilichurl archers growling and hissing at each other on the crest of a small hill. The silver shiba inu at her feet doesn't seem to like it at all, his ears pulled back and red eyes narrowed, seemingly ready to launch himself at them on her word.

She isn't the leader this time though, oh no. The moment she saw her commission partner, giving off that aura of powerful beauty and grace, Minako was instantly reminded of Mitsuru-senpai— calm, capable, and dangerous if you got on the wrong side of her. She has no intention of usurping that leadership.]


Korochan and I are yours to command, Ningguang! How should we do this?
complementing: (✿ all taken care of [ SKADI ])

[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:27 am (UTC)(link)
I don't mind at all!

[Her bright grin slants into a frown.]

If they don't disappear on us again, that is. But I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there. [She claps her hands.] So, got any ideas?
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[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:29 am (UTC)(link)
[She blinks at him.]

Huh? Are you implying that someone's just...magicking everyone in the city to have really specific amnesia?
magicdrain: (god i'm so exhausted.)

RIPS IT UP

[personal profile] magicdrain 2021-01-30 06:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh, so Lucas has run into some do-gooder, then. Someone who just randomly helps cats out of trees for little children, okay, he sees you Seonho!!!

But Lucas will at least agree with what's next said. He does quite value his time, and it's clear to see the added effort being placed in helping out poor Brian and Sally. ]


You know the right things to say, don't you?

[ He'll huff out a small laugh at that before returning his attention to Brian. ]

I better not see you or this fur ball again.

[ And with that, he'll release his hold on the cat's scruff, watching as the cat lands on all fours before scampering to her owner. ]
complementing: (✿ in utter defiance [ ORPHEUS TELOS ])

[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:37 am (UTC)(link)
[She laughs and shrugs.]

I like talking with people! And they're all really nice, so it was easy to get answers. They were a little bit cagey about Stormterror's Lair and what Stormterror actually is, so I guess I'll have to keep asking to clear that up.

[She takes a sip of her drink for her parched throat and then tilts her head.]

Buuut not bad, right?
magicdrain: (this is just gonna be complaining.)

[personal profile] magicdrain 2021-01-30 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ Can Lucas supervise instead? Just stand off to the side, possibly with a branch in hand and move a few rocks and pebbles and some dirt out of the way... This is trying.

He does look up at the question, though, and makes a face at the appearance of a dirty shoe. Gross... Zeta, don't just pick that up with your bare fingers!! That's been on someone's nasty foot!!!

... Well, actually. He kind of has to fight the urge to take it and chuck it at Seonho... ]


Maybe we killed someone in the blast and they're buried under the rubble.

[ NONCHALANT SHRUG. ]
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[personal profile] whiteshroud 2021-01-30 06:46 am (UTC)(link)
[Jun gives a nod]

It's not unheard of. People without enough spirit power will fail to perceive or forget seeing certain phenomena. A magic gate in a shopping mall won't be seen by shoppers, or a monster attack will be remembered as a bad earthquake, for instance.

Most of the time this "amensia" occurs naturally on Earth, but sometimes memory-wiping spells need to be used to maintain order. But in a world with this level of magic energy... [He puts a hand to his chin] It's hard to say if it's natural or not.

[That sure is a lot of info to drop on someone. Thanks Jun]
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complementing: (✿ tell me more tell me more)

[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
[He says 'of course' but Minako's eyes immediately light up with unadulterated delight.]

No way?! [Aaah, how lucky is she to have an afterlife that's so full of amazing people from amazing worlds?!] Oh— my powers are too, now that you mention it. I'm not really a witch, but I can use a kind of magic? I bet your magic is way cooler, though.
magicdrain: (all i do is struggle.)

[personal profile] magicdrain 2021-01-30 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Oh? Are you impressed, Zeta??

It has to be too easy to underestimate him given his child-like appearance at the moment and his willingness to brag about how powerful he is... but it's true!! It's true and it sucks that Lucas can't prove it.

All he has is this stupid zapping. ]


I could. Is that so hard to believe?

[ Does he not exude an aura of being THE STRONGEST? ]
complementing: (✿ facebook official [ SUZAKU ])

[personal profile] complementing 2021-01-30 06:53 am (UTC)(link)
Right? He's not a bloodhound, but he's the smartest dog I've ever met. I'm actually kind of surprised he ended up here with me in this world...?

[She glances down at the puppy, who only leans against her leg and gives her a warm puppy grin.]

But I'm not complaining! [A blink.] —wait, do you even know about all of the people from other worlds that came here?

[Most of the locals seem to think they've just...always been here.]