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Event Log: May

Event Log: May, Moving Day

I. GATHERING

    The morning of the 15th is heralded by the sing-song voice of The Coven's coimeadai sidhe Nerissa Bell ringing through the hallways, seemingly unimpeded by the heavy doors or any silencing spells that have been placed in rooms. She asks that all those who arrived at the beginning of the month - not the new inductees, the ones from The Looking-Glass House - gather in The Coven's main room; she has some exciting and important news to deliver.

    Once everyone is gathered, Nessie (very much a morning person, and sorry to the anyone who isn't) grins and lays a hand on her chest.

    "Thanks to a good bit of your lot, we've managed to get things ready in record time - aye, I should start out with what I'm talking about, aren't I? Well, well - with the Parliament's permission, thank goodness for my Mhairi's sharp wit, we've managed to get a space for all you to live in outside of The Coven. You can still come and attend classes or talk to all of us, 'course, but everyone's been getting a bit itchy with such suddenly crowded quarters, aye?"

    Aye aye, calls some poor, tired student from the second floor as they pass through, and Nessie pauses with a slow blink before she laughs, shaking her head.

    "Anyway, gather your things if you have any and follow me. Or us," she corrects herself, as a few other Witches seem to materialize from nowhere. "Can't be out without a couple of friends, I suppose."

    As soon as everyone's ready, Nessie and her entourage lead them out of the courtyard, aglow with fresh flowers and the soft light of dawn peeking between the clouds. The spot they've managed to get isn't too far from The Coven proper, and it doesn't look much different than the rest of the Aristocratic District that it resides in - the only thing that sets it apart is the sign Nessie takes a moment to conjure up and hang with balls of light between two streetlamps.

    The Haven.

    "Named so as a respite for all you refugees," she explains as she turns around; she sets her hands on her hips, gazing out at the crowd, and gives them a small smile. "I can't stay and chat right now - Mhairi's still with Parliament even with the hours, and I've got things to get in order at the Coven still - but if you have need of either of us, we'll be in contact. We've a little mailbox set up in front of the Coven just for you lot, so just drop us a letter or some such with one of our names or both, and we'll be right quick about answering, we will. Within reason," Nessie adds, laughing a little, "'course, within reason. Anyway, find some familiar faces and have a lovely time, will you?"

    With that, and a few more little goodbyes, Miss Nerissa Bell takes her leave; half of her Witches disappear with her, but the other half remain to help keep an eye on things as the day progresses and to help with directing people to either houses or the barracks set against the Wall.

While there will be no NPC threads this time - sorry! - we have opened up an NPC Inbox! You can find it here. While they definitely prefer letters, they do both have watches now like cool moms and can be contacted through that as well, provided they aren't busy at the time.
II. THE HAVEN

    Formerly part of the Aristocratic District, The Haven is just as well-kept and brightly-lit as the district it hails from. The houses err on the tall and ornamental-side, large enough to fit several families (or, according to the upper class, their one family, several dozen servants, and guests), especially closest to the Aristocratic District. They become a little more modest and smaller as one gets away from the realm of high society and nearer to the Residential District proper. Newcomers are shuffled here and invited to find somewhere to live - the Coven is currently handling expenses for the houses themselves in an program implemented by the Parliament, though if your character wishes to have anything extra - like maids, chefs, and so on - they'll have to pay for them themselves with their own earned money.

    Much of the landscape and fixtures are the same as in the Aristocratic Districts, though it lacks formal emergency services due to its roots as part of a district that already did. Much of the housing already has furnishing due to the speed at which homeowners were relocated; they were given enough time to collect their valuables, but standard furniture such as kitchenware, couches, beds, etc. were left behind for those moving in. Other houses appear the same, but the dust on the floors suggest these houses were left before the new arrivals even showed up - a reminder that the Cwyld can strike just about anyone, regardless of standing.

    Some may be familiar with this portion of Aefenglom already, as they took on the task of helping to clean the area up. Surprise, one could say; they were preparing their own future homes, for their stay in the city.

    However, another portion of this district has been opened up to the new arrivals: the barracks, the row of buildings pressed against the very edge of the Bright Wall. As the city's military force no longer has the same presence it previously did, the barracks have gone into disuse, and a cleanup effort has been in place since before the new arrivals came through the Looking-Glass House. For those who desire something a little less opulent, the barracks might just be the answer. The barracks can also be used for business, for a welcome center, a communal space, for anything that the residents of the Haven see fit to use it for - so long as the legality isn't questionable, on the surface.

    Not everyone is so happy, however. A very vocal group of younger rich people are set on harassing and bullying those moving into The Haven, and they aren't afraid to use a little magic to do it. Levitation, fake fire, real fire, sudden weather shifts, and threats to do more if they don't find somewhere else to live are all present - these aristocrats don't care for the new people butting into their lives, especially anyone who looks distinctly non-human or already have signs of their Monster traits coming in.

    There are others, though, who are quite pleased to have new neighbors - many of them weren't so happy with their other ones - and have set up little stalls to peruse and tables to sit at to help foster them in. These have everything from food to flowers, to expensive-looking trinkets and jewelry on them - the people running them are quite amiable, especially closer to the Residential District proper, and don't mind handing these out for free... or mostly free. The only thing they'll ask of any characters wishing to procure something from their gifts is to perform a trick - sort of like a one-man talent show. They aren't picky, and as long as a character does their best, they'll give them a gift.

    (Or someone with quick fingers could just swipe them off, given how unprotected they are, but that person will find their hands turning red and leaving similarly-colored marks on everything they touch, as if dipped in paint.)

III. AND THEN THEY WERE ROOMMATES

    To help with filling up the larger houses - and even some of the smaller ones, and the shared rooms in the barracks - the Witches left over from Nessie's group have come together to set up a little roommate finding service that will run for the week. For those who aren't entirely sure who they want to shack up with, they have a small survey for them to fill out and post on the board they've magicked up in the center of The Haven.

    The board also very helpfully reads aloud each form for everyone to hear in a cheerful, monotone voice. It isn't able to be shut up, nor is it easy to ignore, being imbued with a similar kind of amplification magic that Miss Nessie used earlier in the morning for her own voice. It seems these Witches - or at least one of them - has a prankster nature... and unfortunately, it doesn't stop there.

      a. A LITTLE MISCHIEF
        While by and large the board will work as it should - a listing is filled out, put up, and read aloud for all to hear - for characters who aren't interested in doing some writing, or who can't for one reason or another, the board will take it upon itself to make one for them. It isn't going to be the most accurate at all, being either completely fictitious or based on a first impression from the board itself. This can range from "They have blue eyes, so you know they're a kind person!" to "How stand-offish, they must be a crook! A thief! A villain!" and anything in-between, including but not limited to: outrageous feats they may or may not have accomplished, poor hygiene habits, false accounts of incredibly embarrassing moments, and so on.

      b. A LITTLE HANDS-ON
        Not entirely content with just allowing people to write their preferences and call it a day, a few of the younger Witches have begun magicking small chocolates, hard candies, and bubble gum, and handing them out to new arrivals as a welcome treat. These aren't any ordinary treats though - they have one of three of effects:
        • Sticky fingers, meaning characters will stick to anyone or anything they touch.
        • Truthfulness, meaning characters will say whatever they're really thinking or feeling at the moment.
        • Desire for company, meaning characters will gravitate immediately to the first person they see, regardless of their feelings on them otherwise.

        Thankfully, none of these last long - only about ten minutes, and they can't be combined with each other; eating one candy with one effect will simply replace any other effects... Which might be for the better.

      The subthread for this can be found HERE, while any ones that are made up by the board itself can be simply written into your top levels or replies to other people. Have fun with it, and good luck finding some housemates!


    Welcome to the midmonth event log! While mingling on the log itself is highly encouraged, feel free to make your own logs; take the prompts offered and go wild, go crazy, go stupid, have fun. As ever, if your character is getting into any Shenanigans, let the mods know, and if you have any questions about the log, ask them here!

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fordola | final fantasy xiv | chimera

[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-15 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
The Haven.


a) [ Hecklers. Usually, they wouldn't get to Fordola. Until one called her a savage, a stray, a mongrel. Fordolas' gaze focused on them, her lips curled into a snarl. ]

Call me that again. I dare you.

[ Stop her from trying to kill these teens? ]

b)
[ Later, you'll find her at the barracks. A longing in her eyes. She'd helped clean them up, and yet... oh, there was a gleam in her eyes. Perhaps she could... nah. ]

Can't just start a military force 'ere, now can I? [ She mused to herself. Before pausing, as she looks to her hands. Were her fingernails always this claw-like? No. No, she had to be imagining things. Even if, as she stands and inspects, she seems to be touching her hands a lot. (The skin looking near hardened, closer to talons then fingers - on most of her fingers, that was.

Ah, denial.) ]

AND THEN THEY WERE ROOMMATES


a)
[ On the plus side, Fordola hasn't committed murder. On the minus side, she's been looking at this board for ages. How trite - she doesn't need to live with anybody. Grumble, grumble.

Even if she had begun to eat one of the chocolates - like hells she'd give up gifts after earlier - and she was beginning to feel a pained longing. A wish to be close to people. ]

...damnit. [ She snarled, under her breath, as she approached you. ] Stupid feelings.

b)
[ Or, you might catch her when she's stuck telling the truth about things. As she's inspecting houses, and, well. ] There has t'be a catch. There has to be! Sure, we 'elped clean up - but still. [ Her lips curled into a frown, as always, and she placed a hand over her oddly red eye.

She seemed to be distressed, however, even as she's stuck telling the truth. ]

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[ ...It's later that she approaches Thancred, frowning. Admitting things was hard, okay. ] Uh, listen. Wanted t'ask ya somethin'.

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[ Or something else! ]
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-16 01:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's more at ease with her, now- hopes she feels at ease, too. He tilts his head, curious.]

Go ahead.
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-16 02:35 pm (UTC)(link)
...You've been lookin' at places to stay too, right?
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-17 11:32 am (UTC)(link)
Of course. It's… well, it's reminiscent of my younger days- both good and bad. I wouldn't mind somewhere a little more… personal. Have you found anywhere you'd like to stay?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-18 08:05 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I did. It's not one of those massive places, but... it's nice? I think?

--was gonna ask if y'wanted to stay with me. [ She finally admitted. ]
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-18 02:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. Well, if it's somewhere you've picked out for yourself- I imagine it must be.

Ah? Me? You're sure you're willing to share a house with this face every day? [said lightly, teasing.]
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-19 08:01 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah... reminds me a little of th'house I dreamed of, back when I was a kid. [ A little embarrassed laugh. ]

Before she nodded. Long as you're not gonna try an'stab me for being Garlean.
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-19 08:14 am (UTC)(link)
Ah. Then it's a dream that might come true, hm? I don't think anyone'll mind if you furnish it as you like.

[he gives a little huff, but he smiles.]. No. I don't think that would suit either of us- and we've spent enough time together, haven't we?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-20 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, we have. It's been okay, Thancred. You're okay. [ She smiled a little, before hesitating. She would hold her hand out, but... well. Yeah. ] Wanna... go see it?
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-20 10:43 am (UTC)(link)
I'm glad to hear that. […well. He thinks he understands, given her past- and, well. He's… a little worried about his own, as well.] I'd very much like to see it, yes. Perhaps I might make some suggestions?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-21 05:58 am (UTC)(link)
[ She grins, as they begin to walk. She's tense as she walks, but leading him straight to their place. ] First things first - it's my house. So you need to follow my rules.
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[personal profile] wordsinthesoul 2019-05-21 10:39 am (UTC)(link)
[He follows, staying close- just in case someone should try something, with a quick glance around every so often.]. Ah? Well, as long as they're reasonable, I don't see a problem with that. What are they?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-21 03:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Soon, they arrive at the building - it's a quite fancy place, but not too fancy. Fordola shrugs. ] First of all - I get the biggest bedroom. Second of all? I also get to sleep in.

[ A beat. ] --I mean... don't bring people home without letting me know.

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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-17 06:02 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yako's been looking at houses herself of late, undecided if she wants to remain in this district or move somewhere else, but someone who's in obvious distress of some sort inevitably catches her eye. ]

I can't say it doesn't feel odd, but it seems Mhairi put in a lot of effort into convincing them, so...
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-18 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
Which I don't get. We're-- we just arrived here, and she's bein' nice like this? [ Oh, poor Fordola. She just... has trust issues, okay, and they're quite obvious. ]
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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-18 08:22 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe she just knows what it feels like, being a stranger.

[ Intellectually, oh, there's plenty of reasons not to trust a stranger, but Yako didn't get a bad impression off of Mhairi -- and she didn't get the sense she would be the type of person to use others, either. Either way, she gives Fordola a quick smile ]

Though, if we really want to know, we should probably just ask her instead of assuming things...
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-18 08:44 am (UTC)(link)
...yeah. It's more then a little rude, assumin' like this. [ Fordola said, giving a small frown to herself. Before shaking her head. ] And 'sides. It's sort of nice having a place to stay which... isn't under somebody elses' roof, huh?
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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-18 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ Yako nodded. ]

Not that I don't appreciate the Coven's help or meeting people here, but I'm sort of looking forward to having my own room and my own kitchen ...

[ Look, the simple things in life matter. ]
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-18 08:56 am (UTC)(link)
And not wonderin' if somebody's gonna burst in while you're trying to wash up. [ A sage nod. ] Though it's been... okay, with the Coven and all. I could see myself sticking around here for a while.

If it was a choice.
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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-18 09:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ That could still happen in a regular house, depending on how many bathrooms it had ... but presumably, Fordola would be freer to kick their ass. ]

So could I. [ Ultimately, she'd miss home, but... there were worse places to be. Now that they've been standing around here a moment, though, she gave the other girl a look of brief concern. ]

... I'm sorry to pry, but was your eye giving you trouble?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-18 10:08 am (UTC)(link)
...Well, it was. [ Not gonna elaborate on that. ] But... look at my hands. [ Suddenly, she sounds serious, holding out one. Most of her fingers look... hardened is the best word for it? Like a birds' talons, including her fingernails shifting to be a bit more claw-like. ]
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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-18 10:21 am (UTC)(link)
Oh!

[ Theres no hiding her surprise; she’s seen plenty of monsters around the city, but none of the new arrivals exactly like this. ]

That’s... [ Tentatively: ] You’re ... changing, right? Does it hurt?
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-19 08:00 am (UTC)(link)
[ At being asked she was changing, however, there was a flicker of panic in her eyes. Only for a moment, but Yako would be able to see it. Absolute terror. ]

...Nah. Probably just a prank from those rich assholes.
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[personal profile] topslug 2019-05-19 09:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yako hesitates for a moment, deciding whether she wants to push it or not, but after a moment she’ll tentatively hold out her hands. ]

Could I take a look at them again, please? [ She makes the request quietly. ] If it’s magic, I may be able to do something about it.
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[personal profile] fordola 2019-05-20 09:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ A moment of pause, and then: ] Fine. Fine, look 'em over. [ Fordola was wary, she was nervous, but... hah. Not like she's becoming a beast, right? ]

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