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when the moon hits your eye... [Valentine's Day Date Night]
Who: You Watanabe (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ayes) & lots of folks!
What: Valentine's Day Matchmaking: DATE NIGHT
When: The evening of February 14!
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): Some mild druglike effects, and probably some NSFW stuff in threads?
Earlier in the week-- about the night of February 12 or so-- you received a letter in the mail. Upon opening it, you found an invitation, hand-written in a sort of looping script.
Hello [YOUR NAME HERE]!
You're invited to a really great night!
On the evening of February 14, please come join us in Olympia for a special surprise!
Your friend,
You
P.S. "You" is my name. I'm not saying it's from you!
She's drawn a little smiley face on the invitation, and you may remember her from her earlier post to the network. For some of you, this invitation isn't surprising. You signed up for her party, after all. For others, though, this may come as a surprise.
[I: The Message & The Arrival]
Nevertheless, you decide to go anyway. She's listed an address in Olympia, and the night of the event, when you show up, it's a decent-sized dining hall. There are pink and red ribbons and balloons and lacy heart shapes everywhere.
You may catch sight of the young woman scurrying around, looking a little harried. Or you may just find other people who seem confused to be here. Did your name wind up in the drawing list? Did theirs? What's going on?
[II: Dinner...]
Be it as it may, you go inside. Inside, you can find more of those ribbons, and balloons, and hearts, as well as dozens of small, round tables for two, each covered in a white tablecloth and with a pair of candlesticks. Approaching the tables, you find that each seat has a small nametag, written in that same looping handwriting. They're names you may recognize: Reinhardt Wilhelm, Isabela, Mikazuki Augus, and more.
One of these names is yours. And across from you is another name. Maybe you recognize them, maybe you don't.
Either way, it's not long before someone comes by to light the candles and take your food order. You've got a date.
[III: ...and a show!]
Maybe half an hour after your meal order is taken and has been served (it's delicious, by the way) a spotlight cuts through the dim light, illuminating a small raised stage off on the side of the room. The young woman, You, is standing there, wearing a short dress that almost looks like that of a ballet dancer, her hair pinned up. She has to reach up to bring the microphone down. She's not very tall.
"Ah... um, hello? Is it on? Hi!" she says, her voice fast and a little nervous. "I'm You Watanabe, and... happy Valentine's Day! I hope you're all having a wonderful time, and maybe the person you're meeting tonight, um, I don't know, something could come out of it, I hope!"
She pauses, like she's not sure what to say. "Anyway, uh, I thought I'd perform some songs while you're eating, so listen if you want!"
You takes a breath and then steps back before gesturing to someone in the darkness, presumably who then starts a music track. She begins to sing and dance, performing a number of different songs. Some of them are sweet and slow, others a little more upbeat, and there's even one that's kind of... sensual in a rockin' way? Still, while her dance moves are well practiced and her voice pretty and clear, you get the sense that these song and dance routines were meant to be performed with way more than just one person. There should be harmonies or other parts there that are missing.
Still, there's an empty dance floor in front of the stage, and there's something catchy and almost strangely inspiring about the girl's singing-- even if this genre of music isn't your particular favorite, it's somehow encouraging. Why not ask your partner to dance?
[IV: Sin and Sweetness]
Eventually, You leaves the stage, thanking everyone, and the night continues uneventfully. As your dinner wears down, you may be drawn to a cart off to the side, piled high with desserts, pastries of all types and color. Eventually, a pair of waiters begins pushing it around from table to table. Do you want some dessert, they ask.
These pastries have been baked by your hostess, You herself, based off a book of recipes she'd found in some of the... seedier parts of the Entertainment District. There's another one of those handwritten notes in that looping script, written on thick card stock folded in two to make a simple sign:
Tonight's a night of excitement!
If you want a little help feeling romantic, try the pastries!
They'll definitely spice things up! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
The various pastries themselves have similarly handwritten signs on them, notifying you (if a little obliquely) of some potentially interesting effects...
The effects themselves aren't designed to be overwhelming or all that powerful, and can be resisted with just a little effort. However, You's recipe only dealt with one effect at a time. Mixing and matching multiple pastries? Who knows what might happen...?
There are also plenty of non-magical desserts, for anyone looking to sate their sweet tooth without chancing an odd experience.
[V: Singles Mingle]
You's spent most of her time arranging the couples event, of course, but if you didn't sign up, there's still a place for you! (Or maybe your date went terribly and you're here early.) There's a bar off to the side where people are welcome to sit and drink and meet other folks.
That said, they're bringing the pastries around here, too...
[VI: Wildcard]
Didn't see a prompt here for you? Write your own! The night has plenty of dancing, food, romantic moonlight, and plenty of places you can sneak off to be alone.
((OOC: As always, please label your threads if they turn NSFW, and make sure your thread partner(s) are okay with whichever pastry effect you're getting!))
ayes) & lots of folks!What: Valentine's Day Matchmaking: DATE NIGHT
When: The evening of February 14!
Where: Olympia
Warning(s): Some mild druglike effects, and probably some NSFW stuff in threads?
Earlier in the week-- about the night of February 12 or so-- you received a letter in the mail. Upon opening it, you found an invitation, hand-written in a sort of looping script.
Hello [YOUR NAME HERE]!
You're invited to a really great night!
On the evening of February 14, please come join us in Olympia for a special surprise!
Your friend,
You
P.S. "You" is my name. I'm not saying it's from you!
She's drawn a little smiley face on the invitation, and you may remember her from her earlier post to the network. For some of you, this invitation isn't surprising. You signed up for her party, after all. For others, though, this may come as a surprise.
[I: The Message & The Arrival]
Nevertheless, you decide to go anyway. She's listed an address in Olympia, and the night of the event, when you show up, it's a decent-sized dining hall. There are pink and red ribbons and balloons and lacy heart shapes everywhere.
You may catch sight of the young woman scurrying around, looking a little harried. Or you may just find other people who seem confused to be here. Did your name wind up in the drawing list? Did theirs? What's going on?
[II: Dinner...]
Be it as it may, you go inside. Inside, you can find more of those ribbons, and balloons, and hearts, as well as dozens of small, round tables for two, each covered in a white tablecloth and with a pair of candlesticks. Approaching the tables, you find that each seat has a small nametag, written in that same looping handwriting. They're names you may recognize: Reinhardt Wilhelm, Isabela, Mikazuki Augus, and more.
One of these names is yours. And across from you is another name. Maybe you recognize them, maybe you don't.
Either way, it's not long before someone comes by to light the candles and take your food order. You've got a date.
[III: ...and a show!]
Maybe half an hour after your meal order is taken and has been served (it's delicious, by the way) a spotlight cuts through the dim light, illuminating a small raised stage off on the side of the room. The young woman, You, is standing there, wearing a short dress that almost looks like that of a ballet dancer, her hair pinned up. She has to reach up to bring the microphone down. She's not very tall.
"Ah... um, hello? Is it on? Hi!" she says, her voice fast and a little nervous. "I'm You Watanabe, and... happy Valentine's Day! I hope you're all having a wonderful time, and maybe the person you're meeting tonight, um, I don't know, something could come out of it, I hope!"
She pauses, like she's not sure what to say. "Anyway, uh, I thought I'd perform some songs while you're eating, so listen if you want!"
You takes a breath and then steps back before gesturing to someone in the darkness, presumably who then starts a music track. She begins to sing and dance, performing a number of different songs. Some of them are sweet and slow, others a little more upbeat, and there's even one that's kind of... sensual in a rockin' way? Still, while her dance moves are well practiced and her voice pretty and clear, you get the sense that these song and dance routines were meant to be performed with way more than just one person. There should be harmonies or other parts there that are missing.
Still, there's an empty dance floor in front of the stage, and there's something catchy and almost strangely inspiring about the girl's singing-- even if this genre of music isn't your particular favorite, it's somehow encouraging. Why not ask your partner to dance?
[IV: Sin and Sweetness]
Eventually, You leaves the stage, thanking everyone, and the night continues uneventfully. As your dinner wears down, you may be drawn to a cart off to the side, piled high with desserts, pastries of all types and color. Eventually, a pair of waiters begins pushing it around from table to table. Do you want some dessert, they ask.
These pastries have been baked by your hostess, You herself, based off a book of recipes she'd found in some of the... seedier parts of the Entertainment District. There's another one of those handwritten notes in that looping script, written on thick card stock folded in two to make a simple sign:
Tonight's a night of excitement!
If you want a little help feeling romantic, try the pastries!
They'll definitely spice things up! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
The various pastries themselves have similarly handwritten signs on them, notifying you (if a little obliquely) of some potentially interesting effects...
- Strudel: "Find beauty in the world!" (For whatever reason, other people look a little more attractive.)
- Baklava: "To tell them how you really feel!" (You'll feel more likely to be honest, if not overshare.)
- Cannoli: "Because love needs laughter!" (Everything other people say is somehow funnier than usual.)
- Cinnamon Roll: "The nose knows!" (The first person you look at smells oddly like your favorite smell.)
- Blueberry Scone: "For a bit of courage!" (This will make you feel bolder, intensifying emotions you already feel.)
- Mooncake: "To feel like falling in love!" (Every time you look at the first person you see, your heart beats a little faster.)
- Taiyaki: "Try to see someone else differently!" (Every time you look at the first person you see, there are little sparkles around them.)
The effects themselves aren't designed to be overwhelming or all that powerful, and can be resisted with just a little effort. However, You's recipe only dealt with one effect at a time. Mixing and matching multiple pastries? Who knows what might happen...?
There are also plenty of non-magical desserts, for anyone looking to sate their sweet tooth without chancing an odd experience.
[V: Singles Mingle]
You's spent most of her time arranging the couples event, of course, but if you didn't sign up, there's still a place for you! (Or maybe your date went terribly and you're here early.) There's a bar off to the side where people are welcome to sit and drink and meet other folks.
That said, they're bringing the pastries around here, too...
[VI: Wildcard]
Didn't see a prompt here for you? Write your own! The night has plenty of dancing, food, romantic moonlight, and plenty of places you can sneak off to be alone.
((OOC: As always, please label your threads if they turn NSFW, and make sure your thread partner(s) are okay with whichever pastry effect you're getting!))
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Wow! That's certainly something. I didn't know humans could be so smart, much less create something like this.
[ What Reign said may have seem insulting to humans, but that was more because the humans in his world were treated as slaves and servants, never given the chance to show their worth. But it certainly was beginning to fascinate Reign about humans in general. ] I would like to meet this Winston one day.
[ That had Reign joining in the laugh, a chuckle of his own, his smile now a grin. ] If that's true, I certainly wouldn't mind that. Even if we're not each other's date, we can still have our own fun.
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He's a good gorilla and perhaps one day you will. I haven't seen him up there while I was visiting my squire but I hold out hope he's sleeping as well. I know we need all the smart people we can get. I'm afraid I'm not one of those smart science book types. I'm better when it comes to fighting. Perhaps if you are ever in Wyver, you can look me up. I fight in the arenas now and then. I'd love to see a new face cheering me on.
[ He gives Reign a little pat on the back. He's very careful and gentle about it. ] Indeed we can. I would love to know more about you. You know I fight in the arenas. What is it you do, if you don't mind my asking.
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You've a squire as well? I would love to meet them one day too, if possible and when they wake. [ Now Reign was imagining Reinhardt as some shining knight on a white horse. Or perhaps a dragon!
The pat felt nice, and Reign was in admiration of how much control Reinhardt had over his own strength for someone so big. It was a rare sight and occurrence, and not just for humans either, but for any species. ] Wyver, huh? I've some friends living there. It'll be a good opportunity to watch you fight in the arena. Wait, isn't it dangerous? Don't you get injured? I mean, I don't doubt your skills, but only if you win.
[ Now this was something that Reign was proud of. He seemingly puffed up his chest, smile wide. ] I work at the Institute and Shades Darker, though I used to open a perfume business. I'm planning to do the same here one day.
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I do. She's been with me for a long time. First as the daughter of a good friend and my goddaughter and then as my travel companion and squire. I go up and see her and tell her all about my adventures. I'll tell her about meeting you too. I think she'd like the tale. [ Reign isn't wrong about the White Charger. The Stallion's name is Grani and he's very very Reinhardt sized.
He laughs again and for a moment, he just unbuttons a sleeve to roll it up a little. Just enough to show off a beefy forearm with some ancient scars (some new ones too. One looks like fang marks)] Of course I do, but it's nothing I can't handle. I've been fighting for nearly 40
years. A little brawl isn't going to do much more.
[ He rolls his sleeve back down to rebutton it. ]
Really. The Institute. So you're one of the smart science types as well. And Shades Darker. I have to admit I've never actually been there, but maybe once things are calmer I'll visit.
[ He smiles at that little dream and nods. ] When you open it, let me know. I will be your first customer! I've been looking for a cologne.
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[ As Reinhardt rolled his sleeves up, Reign's eyes practically sparkled as he got another nice eyeful of that beefy arm, battle scars and all. There was a bite mark that caught his attention, though Reign wondered if that was from some wild animal or snake instead. ]
Then if I ever head to Wyver, I'll be sure to watch you in the arena. Same goes for when you come visit Shades Darker, I'll be sure to give you a special discount. [ Did Reinhardt know just what kind of place Shades Darker was? Reign wouldn't want to presume before being certain. ]
Oh, really? That's wonderful! I'll definitely keep you in mind when I open shop. Say, do you have a specific scent in mind that you like? I could probably create one specially for you.
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[ He knows exactly what sort of place Shades Darker is which is why he shifts a little. Knights are supposed to be chaste and all that. ] Well...maybe for just a drink? That would be all right? At full price? I would hate to cost you a living.
[ He quickly focuses on the topic of personal scents.] Well, back home I used the same cologne since I can remember. It has sandalwood, white musk, and cinnamon. But perhaps it's time to make a change. I'd love to smell what you'd make for me.
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[ That had Reign chuckling awkwardly, giving Reinhardt's large arm a reassuring pat. It seemed the big man wasn't used to the more carnal side of the establishment, though that was fine either. ] How about this, your first drink is on me when you drop by next time. It's nothing much, and I can afford one drink.
[ Reign nodded as he took note of the scents Reinhardt used for his cologne, as well as the man's own unique body musk. ] Really? Then I shall work hard to surprise you with something new! Oh, but is there anything that you might find repulsive? I wouldn't want to create a cologne that may not smell pleasant to you.
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[ He's rather hopeful. He misses her. ] And I will tell her that I had a free drink from a vampire. And a new scent too. As for things I don't like the smell of, there's really nothing in particular. I mean when I am right out of my armor I know I smell like iron and blood, so it's not anything I mind. Though perhaps nothing too floral.
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I'm sure she'll be pleased to hear such stories. [ He hummed, nodding and putting those to his mental note. ] All right then, nothing too floral. I'll try to think up something befitting of a hunky man like you.
[ He threw Reinhardt a teasing grin, his attention distracted when he spotted a familiar face in the crowd. ] I shouldn't take up too much of your time, less your date arrives. Wouldn't want you to miss them. Why don't we catch up later?
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[ He gives another smile at the compliment. ] I look forward to it. And it's the same for you. I can't keep you from your date. Whoever it may be. Maybe later on tonight, we can chat again or even dance. If not, I'll see you around.
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[ If Reinhardt offered his blood to Diva, at least Reign wasn't so worried. Surely there was enough blood to satiate her appetite. Hopefully...?
Reign nodded, elated to make another friend. He truly never thought to be making friends with humans, what with the social hierarchy of his old world, but it was refreshing nonetheless. ] Yes, let's do that. It's been a pleasure knowing you, Reinhardt. And if you ever visit Olympia, you know where to find me.
[ With a playful wink and wave of his hand, Reign took his temporary leave to meet other people. ]