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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.

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I. Arrival
[Jun, having been getting ready for a patrol of Fogtown, hadn't been expecting to be suddenly warped somewhere else. He appears in knight garb and holding a very large sword. In fact it's so large and heavy, the young knight is pulled by the weight as the end of it falls against the ground. From his startled expression, this was not expected.]

What-?!

[Confused and alarmed, he focuses on trying to lift the sword - something he's very used to doing with ease but now was finding to be a real struggle. All the while it's slowly dawning on him what predicament he's landed himself in.]

II. Exploring the City
[Eventually and probably with the help of some others, Jun was able to find the location of his housing and dropped off his rather now unwieldly sword so he didn't have to drag it around everywhere. With that taken care of, it was time to explore the city and gather information.

And that's exactly what you'll find him doing. Wandering the streets still in uniform (he had no normal clothes), asking locals information, observing people as he puts together pieces. He was in a different world, again. His Seal wasn't working, nor was the rest of his magic. He'd been given a "Vision" which was a blessing from one of the local gods- a gift that he was less than thrilled about. And he had no idea how he was supposed to get home. All around...it wasn't a great situation.

Eventually, his wandering ends up with him sitting on the staircase of the cathedral, geo vision in his hand, looking a little forlorn as he tries to sort all his new information]

Teyvat ... I've heard that name before. But why am I here...?

III. Mistaken Identity
[Unfortunately while his uniform didn't make him stick out like a sore thumb exactly, it did keep getting him mistaken for a Knight of Favonius. Perhaps you might come across him when he's being stopped by someone]

Look, I'm not actually a-- [Nope, they're not listening and continuing to air their grievances over something minor. Jun can only stare like a deer in the headlights. He was trained to fight Greeds, not deal with this stuff. He probably needs to be bailed out.]

IV. Wildcard
[Got another prompt for me? Hit me up! For planned out commissions, I'll be figuring out a spot to post them either here or inboxes or an open log. We shall see! ]

Edited 2021-01-18 01:20 (UTC)

arrival.

[ Keith thought that the contract was some kind of weird dream, an invitation to some sort of afterlife he couldn't explain, and he does, indeed, wake up to a rather peaceful place before him. It's sunny and warm -- two things he wasn't expecting to feel for a while longer -- and his initial reaction is to figure out where he is.

After he learns the name of his whereabouts (and finding it strange that nobody seems to be questioning why he's asking), he sets out to gather more information. He can't have possibly been the only person to have arrived here like this, right...

So Keith takes his chances on someone who also doesn't seem like they're from here. He'll approach with zero hesitation and ask: ]

Hey. Did you get that weird dream, too?

[ Straight to the point. No formalities whatsoever. ]

the bothersome bard.

[ Keith is on his way to...somewhere...when he's suddenly stopped by a bard in the city who asks if he wants to listen to one of his songs. Keith regards him briefly, then: ]

Sorry. I've got somewhere I need to be.

[ The bard, however, does not seem to want to take no for an answer. He continues to try to persuade Keith to stay through various means, and Keith is getting continuously more agitated. His irritation is written all over his face. ]

Look, I'm sure you're a good singer or whatever, but I'm busy.

[ Is he, though? Maybe he should he actually take a break to stop and smell the roses... ]

time rewinds.

[ Post-August 16th is when things start to get weird. He first notices a lawn outside of his apartment building having somehow grown its grass back after it was just trimmed, though he's also wondering if that can be chalked up to being magic shenanigans. Some potion or something that makes plants grow faster, who knows.

It's not until the notices the same windmill being broken yet again that Keith starts to question things. It's odd that it's being repaired again when it was fixed within the past few days, and he looks up at it and squints his eyes. ]

Wasn't that supposed to be taken care of? Or is it really just that defective?

[ ...Hm. Very suspicious... ]

wildcard.

[ Over at amplitude if you want to plot anything! I'm also open to threading out commissions so lmk if you'd like to do that too. \o ]

Edited 2021-01-18 00:51 (UTC)

[Showing up in a brand new world? This sure isn't how Elliot was expecting his day to go! He was just wrapping up with internally screaming as Keith walks up to him. ]

Huh?

[It takes a moment for him to recall. Oh. right. He had been dreaming before this]

O-Oh, you mean the flying one?

Yeah.

[ Internally screaming is a mood, and Keith, judging by his expression and the scuff marks on his armor, is looking worse for wear. He's totally fine...promise... ]

Someone asked you for help then, right?

That's right! And then I was falling...can't say I enjoyed that part.

[Falling dreams are truly the worst. He does now look over the guy that's asking him. That's some armor...nothing like he's seen back home. But...]

Are you okay? You look a little scuffed up.

a- Arrival

[Overworking is her specialty, she knows, so nodding off now and again is expected, right? Ganyu always jerks back to the waking world within a few minutes at most-- naps aside, thanks to her internal clock. It's a skill of hers developed over centuries of serving as a secretary at the Yuehai Pavilion. That, coupled with her very infrequent personal time, allows her to have the art of sleep down to a science.

So why is it all of a sudden, she jerks awake to find herself very much not in Liyue? There'd been a dream, but that couldn't have anything to do with it. Tense, she looks around quickly to take her surroundings into account. She still has her vision and bow, that's a relief. The other things that get her attention... a different style of architecture, lots of windmills, a walled city. Her eyes fall on a local outdoor eatery, so Ganyu goes to take a look and see if she can cement an idea of her location. Sure enough, the word Mondstadt jumps out at her. Well, that's a new one.]

M-Mondstadt? How did I get here of all places?! [Her cool exterior melts away, and for once, the woman looks appropriately taken aback.]

b- Exploration

[True enough to her initial discovery, things are very much windy and free, so to speak. The people are friendly for the most part, only a very few commenting on her horns, even saying they liked her hairpiece. Nice of them to assume she's a traveler from Liyue, which is somehow technically correct.

Quickly, though, she finds that trying to recall events before her arrival leave her with few recollections other than hazy images and fuzzy moments. It's worrisome to say the least. Not to mention the slight itch she feels from some sort of seal, thanks to her Adepti abilities. Ganyu does determine that at the moment, there's nothing she can do about either, other than try to make sense of things. And that means finding her way around Mondstadt-- the city and country.

So for the next however long, she'll be found all around the city, making her way into random alleys, poking her head into shops, even entering the cathedral and knights' headquarters. Springvale also gets her attention, as does the Dawn Winery, and Thousand Winds Temple. Poking around and asking questions is bound to catch someone's interest, right?]

c- Daily Life

[Between making her way around and questioning everyone, Ganyu finds herself in another new situation: she has time on her hands. Lots of it. It's almost unnerving to her. Normally up to her eyeballs in paperwork, she sometimes finds herself looking at her empty hands like she's never seen them before and flexing her fingers to make sure they still work properly. It takes her a couple days to settle down and come up with a new activity to pass the time.

People watching. She can be found sitting outside the Angel's Share or Good Hunter, idly watching the passersby. If they make eye contact, she'll offer a polite smile and nod.]

Hello, lovely weather today, isn't it? [Yes, that includes the drizzly days. That's what awnings are for. If she's caught around mealtime, there'll be a salad on the the table before her. A silent thanks to Rex Lapis goes unheard that she isn't found without a supply of mora here. Sit down across from her, and she might even offer to buy a meal for her new companion.]

d- Commissions/Wildcard

[Got a commission or another idea? Let's go for it.]

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[When Anastasia opens her eyes, it's not to fog or the sounds of whatever the hell the island is throwing at them, but it's to the sight of a quaint city and the sound of the fountain in front of her. She examines the new items on her person, the strange bauble on her waist... and the complete absence of all her powers.

So this pretty, elegantly dressed young woman with blackened wings lets her displeasure known with a loud "What the FUCK", garnering more than a few glances before she turns on her heel and stomps off. Once more she's been spirited away, and now her powers are useless. Time to investigate, she supposes.]

I. Having Fun Isn't Hard When You Have A Library Card

[This place has a library, and Anastasia doesn't hesitate to basically barge her way in there and start reading through every book she can get a hold of, no matter the topic. This topic about random flowers? She's reading it. This story about a guy who really loved mountains? She's reading that too. Which means that within the library, one of the tables has piles and piles of books, with Anastasia intensely reading through them. There's no way she can read through all of them, but she's damn well going to try!

And if she spots anyone who approaches, she glances over at them before waving a hand at the books she's pushed to the side.]

I've read those ones, so take your pick.

[At least she's... willing to share. I guess.]

II. Sweet Dreams

[Anastasia eventually chills out, either by getting some information or by exhausting herself. But it's late in the day when the winged woman has sat herself down in Angel's Share, sipping on something non-alcoholic since she is not risking getting drunk. Despite sitting a bit to the side, she still sticks out due to her wings, and if she spots someone just as lost as she feels she'll wave them over - or just feel free to join her in general, she's friendly enough when she's not flipping out.

Once she has a new drinking buddy, she puts her cup down and plants her chin in her hand, lips slanted in a way that spells out just how Tired she is.]

So, question. Did you have any sort of weird dream? And have you ever had one of these... Vision things before?

[She appreciates the fire, but she misses being able to fly okok.]

III. Out in The Wilds

[She doesn't have her powers anymore, but that doesn't mean she can't fight. By the time she actually ventures out of the city, she's got a claymore in hand and more of an understanding of this strange... Vision thing. And a flaming claymore still hits hard either way, channeling enough of her Vision into that to allow the blade to light up for a brief second. So she's out here mostly bullying slimes and hilichurls as she gets used to being a squishy mortal.

Maybe you're out adventuring or exploring or getting the lay of the land, but eventually you'll stumble across one of the hilichurl camps, Anastasia soon wandering over as you keep a distance, regarding her new companion with a curious smirk.]

We should be able to take them out, if it's two of us. Or you can just sit back and watch.

[And they are technically being a roadblock, so best to clear them out before they cause any damage to innocent merchants.]

IV. Let's Do The Time Warp Again

[This isn't right.

The calendar by the diner says Aug 10th, but Anastasia knows at least a week has passed. But she hears people talk about hilichurals she knows were taken care of, of little issues that the new arrivals already did, of things needing repaired... She goes around asking the locals, but is told the same thing. That it's August 10th, of course!

So instead she tracks down one of her fellow travelers, looking rather flustered and irritated - but it's clear they're not the source of her irritation.]

Please tell me you don't think it's August 10th, I know we've been here for at least a week.

V. Wildcard

[Got anything else in mind? Feel free to hit me up! And for planned commissions, lemme know if you'd like me to slide in a starter for them!!]

[Jun meanwhile hadn't been so fortunate to arrive with any money. At first it didn't occur to him since there was so many other pressing problems to deal with. But as the day wore on, the fact grew ever more apparent as he grew hungrier. He was probably staring at the Good Hunter's offerings a bit too long, not realizing he was looking in Ganyu's general direction as well, when he's spoken to.

Quickly, he tries to recover and offer a smile. Wasn't salivating here, oh no siree!]

Oh, yeah! Very lovely!

i. invitation to freedom
early in the week

Wow...Junpei would be so jealous of me right now. I've been dropped straight into an isekai anime.

[Hello, don't mind this young lady in a black high school uniform talking to herself, walking around as she takes everything in. At her side is a silver shiba inu, looking up at her with ears perked forward, yipping at intervals as if he's replying to what she's saying.]

Well, wherever we've ended up, I'm glad that I have you with me, Koro-chan. Even if it'd be better if you were with the others instead. [She smiles wistfully, and then clenches a fist in front of her.] Alright, let's go!

[And if she spots a person who is very obviously not dressed like the locals, she'll wave wildly to catch their attention, grinning.]

Heyyy! You're from out of town, too, right? Let's go exploring! First rule of isekai anime is to figure out what's wrong with the world and who the boss is!

[It's not, but that's what she remembers being important. And is probably applicable anyways.]

ii. passing hours
anytime in the week, daytime

[Minako is an adventuring spirit at heart, so she'll be exploring a lot of the town with Koromaru very early on...and given that the city is relatively small, that won't take long at all. You can find her in a variety of places, but there are a few in particular she'll be hanging around the most. She'll almost certainly be turned down membership to the Knights of Favonius, but she'll definitely be lingering around the building, watching the Knights fly with their gliders.]

Ugh, it looks so much fun, I want to try it...

[She can also be found outside the city. She doesn't wander far, since she wants to stay close to the other Travelers, but she's pretty confident even if it's just her and Koromaru. Her activities range from gathering food to finding nice spots to enjoy the scenery. Notably, she'll often be seen training with a unique, non-Monstadt spear, practicing using her new powers. When she isn't fighting stray monsters, Koromaru is acting as her sparring partner, doing flips and dodges to avoid her attacks.]

Whew! Pretty handy, this Vision thing...so much easier than Evoking! [Koromaru yips.] Yeah, you're right. I still like the old way better.

iii. when the moon's reaching out to the stars
anytime in the week, evening

[She's definitely not a great enough camper to stay out in the wild during night, so Minako will usually be back in the city by then. She could be convinced if someone needs help to explore any of the ruins, though, and you get two partners for the price of one! Otherwise, she can be found hanging out with the bards, drinking something that is probably non-alcoholic, and stargazing from any number of high spots in the city. After struggling to get up there, that is.]

Ugh, some of those Travelers make it look so easy to climb up walls....what's their secret? Are their Visions upgraded compared to mine? Korochan, maybe we need to keep training to level up some more...

iv. wiping all out
post time reset

Aaagh! I didn't know I was timed! I was so close to finishing!

[She groans from where she's clinging to the side of the house she'd climbed up, all of the Philanemo Mushrooms she'd been harvesting now back on its walls and roof. Koromaru barks in alarm, and she drops down, landing lightly on her feet.]

Fine! If that's how it is, I'll just get faster at it!

[Cue running and clinging onto the wall again, and inching her way up to the first mushroom. Koromaru looks at someone nearby, asking with his red puppy dog eyes for them to please stop his Leader before she runs out of stamina and dies from falling.]

iv. wildcard

[hi there! if you'd like minako for a quest, drop me a line in her ooc post, but here are some non-quest prompts for some cr building. quests that i've arranged with her will come eventually once i hammer out details with people! if you need me for anything, you can find me at

raynestorm.]

Edited (sometimes my wireless keyboard eats the articles in my sentences) 2021-01-18 02:14 (UTC)

[Tio arrives disoriented. The town near the fountain isn’t anywhere she recognizes, but as far as she can tell, nothing seems terribly out of place, either.]

[She makes it her mission to stand by and gather information when she catches sight of Ganyu. At first glance, the other girl seems lost like her. But she seems to know something and Tio will take any lead she can get.]

[Tio approaches Ganyu, her expression neutral. Cool bluenette, meet cool bluenette.]

Do you know where we are?

[Keith isn’t the only one to notice the anomaly. Tio makes it a point to notice the world around her, and the windmill had been fixed.]

[In a better world, she would be able to use her Aeon system to scan and see if anything was wrong. Here, she doesn’t have that luxury. Eyes and ears it is.]

[She happens to be in the same area as Keith when he’s musing aloud. Normally, she would try to stay close to the SSS, but here she is alone. She turns to Keith, her expression neutral.]

There were no storms in the last week strong enough to cause such damage. Additionally, the repair work was of decent quality. Such a sudden degrade in structure is highly unlikely.

[Tio’s foundation coat marks her distinct from the locals, as does her headband. It’s probably because of this that Minako approaches her.]

[If Tio looks taken aback at first, she tries not to let it show. This situation is new to her, and extremely overwhelming. At least the other girl seems to be...trying? it be helpful? Even if she is very loud.]

I am unfamiliar with the term ‘isekai anime.’ Nor do I know why we were brought here.

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[Jun's attire certainly doesn't suggest he came from modern Japan like Minako did, but Jun recognize that she's wearing a school uniform immediately. It wasn't a Morimiya High School uniform, sure, but it was something close to familiar.

And her mentioning anime? Well, good job Minako, you probably managed to make him crack his first smile of the day. ]

...Haha, that's true. I suppose this is like one of those.

[ Judging by what he heard from the green-haired male, it's highly likely he's in the same situation as he... ]

This place is foreign to you as well, then.

[ Speaking to confirm this as a fact more than anything. ]

[ ...Ledah with those wings of his and outfit sure did stand out, huh. ]

I did.

[ Beat. ]

What's made you ask?

[He looks over at the person addressing him. Oh. This guy has wings? That's different, but he's seen enough strange things to know not to comment on it]

That's right. I'm from a different world.

[So, just like this guy]

I. CURRENT (GET IT) AFFAIRS.

[ It would be exactly Lucas' luck to find the World Tree, get all his magic replenished, and then end up here with all that effort gone to waste. It feels completely wrong to have none of his magic with him, only an unfamiliar spark and static against his finger tips. There is truly no one in this world who suffers as much as Lucas, and he heaves an exaggerated sigh in the middle of a strange town surrounded by strange faces. At least he'd left the princess finely tuned up back home before finding himself here.

There'll be time to sulk later. Right now, his main interest goes to the bauble against his side, and the curious electric charge rippling under his skin. It's not the magic he's familiar with, but there's enough about it that sets his mind a bit at ease. He's not completely defenseless, he thinks as he wanders through the town and stares at the way he can create small bursts of static from his hand.

And for added experimentation, he'll even come up behind random people and press a finger against an exposed arm, the back of the neck, or even the ends of people's hair and give them a little shock.

It's for SCIENCE. ]

II. THERE'S NO WAY THIS GOES WRONG.

[ Life's a pain when Lucas can't just magic currency into being the way he usually does. He's left standing in front of a food stall, finger tapping away against his chin as he considers and weighs his options. He's certainly not going to allow himself to starve, but there's not a lot he has to barter with, least of all Mora.

It's about then that he glances to the side and catches the eye of a fellow traveler, and he quickly lifts his hand away from his chin and gives a slight wave in their direction.

Hi, new best friend. ]

How much money do you have?

[ Just... asking away. Why bother with introductions when there are more pressing matters at hand, such as tasty treats to stave off the hunger pains? ]

III. CUSTOMIZE TO YOUR HEART'S CONTENT.

[ Time loops?? It gets WORSE, for real. Lucas deadeyes one of the shopkeepers he had terrorized only a week before, and the man cheerfully greets him in return. He can feel the twitch of annoyance under his eye as the same dialogue from a week ago is repeated back to him, and Lucas rudely waves off the rest of the greeting.

He turns on his heel and stalks away from the shop, headed deeper into the city. So this is the problem they were brought here to deal with. At least he has more of an idea now.

He'll stop in his tracks after coming across another figure, one that doesn't match up with the rest of the scene from a week prior. ]

That wasn't there before.

[ "That"... okay. That's a whole ass person, Lucas. He'll call out to them, though. ]

What are you doing there?

IV. WILDCARD.

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I'm fine.

[ Said a little hurriedly. Honestly, he's hesitant to talk about what happened before he got here, and he probably won't mention it at all. ]

So you're not from here. [ Which is basically stating the obvious, at this point. ] I guess you wouldn't know who exactly needs our help, then.

[ on one hand, the concept of isekai isn't a strange concept to figaro, but this is the first time he's whisked away to a world unlike his own... or is it? the city of mondstadt almost resembles central country, except the part where it's all walled inside what seems to be a fortress?

interesting. perhaps he could get a better look from the sky? so he holds out his hand to summon his broomstick -- only to come up with nothing.

he blinks, and tries again... nada. he tries to summon his orb, to no avail. all he can come up with upon searching himself is a curious aqua trinket dangling on his hip. ]

...Interesting. [ he'll wave at anyone who has a vision on their person to catch their attention. ] Any idea what these are? I can't seem to access my powers like I used to.

ii.

[ upon hearing that mondstadt is the city of wine and song, figaro's immediately zooming in to one of the taverns available because of fucking course. he's standing in front of Angel's Share, ruminating over the list of food and wine written on the chalkboard. ]

I haven't heard of most of these before, to be honest. [ he smiles. ] Any recommendations? If not, we can just get one of everything.

[ nothing like visiting an entirely new place and raiding their wine closet. it doesn't matter if he happens to talk to a minor either - he'll probably just treat them with grape juice. ]

iii.

[ venturing outside the walled city should be no problem if one were to bring figaro with them on the journey. his healing powers may not be as effective as before, but he can still patch up anyone with his ice magic regardless. it's like trying on a different pair of pants that needs some time to get used to, is all.

so it's of short miracle that he and his companion were able to reach Cape Oath in one piece. figaro walks toward one of the cliffs that overlook the sea and takes in the beautiful view, stretching his arms and breathing in the fresh, dandelion-tinted air. ]

Ahh, the view here's spectacular. Come take a look! [ never mind the fact that they might fall? figaro doesn't look like he's scared with that easygoing smile though. ] No wonder those lovers made a promise here with the ocean as a backdrop. I'm almost jealous.

[ hm.

well anyway. hopefully the hilichurl camp nearby isn't enough to ruin the view and the melancholy(?) mood. ]

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[He gives a little concerned look, like he doesn't quite believe it, but he'll let it slide. He did just meet this guy after all]

Mm, I'm not. I know as much as you do about what's going on.

[Elliot, nice as he may be, did grow up in a big city. And as such, he knows instantly to be wary of a stranger asking about his money. Not that he had much of anything, but still...]

Um, why should I tell you that...?

[ Bro, buddy, pal... Is that any way to speak to your new best friend? What about this face could possibly be suspicious? There are only charming good looks here. ]

So I can borrow what you have.

[ Obviously! And by "borrow" Lucas means take it and never return it because he's going to conveniently forget forever. ]

i. itadakimasu

[a man must eat—and thanks to these commissions, a man finally has the means (re: the mora) to do so. nice! catch felix sitting at one of the tables outside good hunter—the one tucked away in the corner, naturally—with his hunting dagger in hand. cleaning one's weapon at the dinner table is probably, like, very rude, but felix neither notices nor cares; he's busily swiping a bit of oil down this blade, tuning out the world at large as he waits for his food to arrive. feel free to fuss!

and also feel free to join him at this table, because my, but good hunter certainly is crowded! sara is sure to direct anyone waiting for a seat to the empty one directly across from felix—and anyone who sits there will receive one (1) look and one (1) huff before felix turns his attention back to the task at hand. a master conversationalist he is not...

...and it's fine, right? because sara comes breezing past the table soon enough, dropping a plate before felix and telling him to please enjoy everyone's favorite mondstadt meal(tm)! maybe your food arrives, as well—or maybe you're left enviously staring at felix's food, which is why the irritated click of his tongue probably catches you by surprise.]

This is the specialty?

[it's meat, but, like? covered in some kind of sugary sauce?? he is highly offended, hence the way he glares down at this tasty-looking thing while poking it with his fork. a beat; a tightening of his jaw, then, before he simply......... slides the plate right across the table.]

...Take it.

[eat this! this is now the worst date of all time.]

ii. this bard has played what's new pussycat 21 times in a row

[are you wandering about the streets at this (not so) late hour, enjoying the dulcet tones of mondstadt's many bards? maybe you stop to enjoy the performance of one bard in particular, who is currently standing on a street corner, singing about a very, very cute... cat. or something. what matters is that the tune is quite catchy, and the wine-emboldened bard is really belting these lyrics out. a true sight to behold.

so maybe it shouldn't be a surprise when shutters are thrown open somewhere above you? when someone leans right out of the window, their scowl somehow visible even in this dim light. some people! are trying to sleep! because some people wake up at unreasonably early hours! and by "some people" i mean "felix," naturally, so—]

Listen, idiot, I told you to keep it down—

[what is he throwing at you... jk, that sure is a radish either a) hitting you in the head, b) landing somewhere at your feet, or c) knocking this poor npc right the heck out! this is a choose your own adventure prompt, my guys.]

iii. boar bacon

[another perk of doing these commissions, wild and wacky as they are: felix is soon the proud-ish owner of a new bow, and thus felix soon sets right off into the whispering woods to hunt for some real food. if the people here drench quality cuts of meat in honey-heavy sauces, well!! then it's time for felix to go back to his wartime roots... to roast a boar over an open fire...

or: he's hungry. :'c so here he is, crouching behind a tree while eyeing an impressively round boar—but before he can so much as nock an arrow, the boar's ears perk right up? the boar runs off with a squeal, because hi, hello, that sure is someone waltzing down the path without a care in the world! taking care of a commission, maybe, or just enjoying the fine weather. whatever! what matters is that felix's future meal has absconded, so let him just pop right out of these shrubs to glare. enjoy your heart attack.]

What are you doing? Are you trying to attract the attention of every creature in these woods?

[well?? are you??? now you have to help him track his boar down all over again, and drag it back to town! them's the rules!]

iv. wildcard

[i skipped the intro-y portion because my brain be like that, BUT if none of these prompts work i will gladly write a starter just for you! yes, YOU! just hit me up over at

tuchanka / send me a pm... or leave me anything here and i will roll with it.]

[carrying a bowl of mashed potatoes through the woods is—it's stupid, in felix's opinion? it's so, so stupid; like, he would rather be doing literally anything else—but he is, alas, unfortunately short on mora, so! here he is, saying as little as possible to the (short) stranger accompanying him as they both scan the treetops for this supposed treehouse. sara gave them a rough-ish set of directions; this is apparently the right area, and—aha! something square-shaped looming high in the sky... hmm...]

Is that—

[oh, but it is! a neat little treehouse, tucked away in the branches of this giant tree—and as they both look up at it, a dim shape can just barely be seen in the window before a sign is held out for them to read: did you take the scenic route? i deserve a discount for waiting so long.

a beat, as felix squints to read this? then a huff before his mouth twists into a frown.]

...They're not serious.

[they'd better not be!!!!!!! they'd better get their ass(es?) down to the ground, too...]

Edited 2021-01-18 04:03 (UTC)

[i should've just left the baja blast icon in place for this, smh. or: mining doesn't seem that hard? you smack some rocks; you come away with some ore. simple enough, felix thinks, because felix has given absolutely no thought to the mining process before this. it falls far outside of his wheelhouse, thanks! he knows which types of ore are best for weaponry, and why, but far be it from felix hugo fraldarius to go mine the shit himself.

plus, like—well! say what you want about sylvain, but he's a smart man; felix is sure that he has a handle on this commission, and thus felix follows him into the wild with no hesitation whatsoever. it's fine, right? it's a nice day; the sun is high, the breeze is cool, and as felix scans the horizon just outside of town, taking in the unfamiliar Scenery, the world is their oyster.

except, you know. hmm. time to turn to look back at his worse half.]

Sylvain. [hi.] Where are we going?

[did either of them think to ask wagner to mark a spot on their map??? oh my god.]

Edited 2021-01-18 04:17 (UTC)

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