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deercountry2022-12-03 05:49 pm
strongroots) wrote in deercountry2022-12-03 05:49 pm
[CLOSED-ISH (people can be bumped into!)] it's shopping time, girls
Who: 2B (robussy) and Chizuru (tealeafs) , and their pals (including Robby's (strongroots)): Scorpia (cuddlery), Vi (faceblocks), Jinx (opheliac), Tory Nichols (abornfighter), Saeri (inkedspell), Ruby Rose (onekindsoul), Ezra (ezra_of_lothal),
When: 2nd December
Where: Starting in Wilful Machine and ending in Cellar Door!
Content Warnings: N/A, will be added if/when relevant.
( toplevels: scorpia - vi - jinx - robby - 2b )
The cold weather of November and light brush of snow has smothered the streets well into chillier mornings come December, and only threatening to layer more the deeper into the month it gets. For now, the snow it...somewhat manageable; shovelled and pressed down from the busier streets by foots and hooves, and the market stalls are determined by how daring the sellers are feeling, and if luck is on their side.
Mostly, it's the time of the month when you have better luck owning a store front, putting out a light that you're accepting customers, and hope they come to you for the month.
A certain group is. Or a certain group will try. Heading to their meeting spot in the Wilful Machine is at least easy when using lamp travel, meeting them at the canals that will certainly lose their business for the month and the water freezes. Some busy work was done beforehand to find out potential visits that would be keeping their doors open, and to gather a variety in selection for tastes to be explored. After all, how can you know what you like when you don't have options?
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
→ The catalogues have been changed to match the season, cloaks and warming outfits illustrated in their pages, with some examples on display and available on a rack, if you can fit into them. Tailors are all too happy to help in sharing how they can offer different colours, certain bloodstones to add warmth, or to make certain cloaks lighter, but no less effective in keeping off the cold; and oh, are you thinking about secret compartments for your blades? There's plenty.
There's always something for everyone: modest skirt-pants, turtle-neck dresses, stylised jackets, and even more colourful options. And are we going to miss out on the boots and more boots shopping? Please. Don't forget to accessorise too, from necklaces, bracelets, and whatever else might catch your eye.
HAIR, NAILS, AND SKIN
→ Finding the right outfit is good, but we can't forget the other essentials in dressing up: Yourself. Getting your hair recoloured on the spur of a day out might be too much--or, is it? There's options, from short buzz cuts to examples of what's in fashion. Some products even have paleblood in it to give hair that extra wow in the dark (and you bet hey loved the glow of the blood last month!). The same goes for the nail polishes, the selections ranging from bright to night-black to luminous. Those who offer nail products also offer to do nails right there, and even with a hand massage; and even those who will do your make-up will throw in a relaxing facial beforehand, if you find the right spot (and are willing to barter the right goods).
There's no one style for all in these establishments, with the only limits being what you dare to try and your imagination. Feeling gender-neutral today? Well, aren't you in luck.
FOOD, DRINKS, AND DANCE
→ There's the cafés along the way during this day out that may catch one's (or a few) eyes for a quick drink to warm one up, a certain smell to draw a person in (is that freshly cooked herby bread? Heck yes). But as the day goes on, the night drawing in earlier these days, there is a place to put an end to this shopping trip (and once purchases have been securely put away): dinner, drinks, and a floor for dance. People are free to come and go as they please with the group, but there's a table waiting for any to come in a nice cosy tavern, for people to show up again in their newer outfits, should they please. It's a good time for chatting, relaxing, to do it off their feet; to get rosy off some drink if that's their flavour.
And then the end of it will take them to one last stop: into Cellar Door. Their cheeks might be freezing by the time they get there, but the dance clubs are always warm and alive, buzzing as soon as you walk in. It might be busy on the dance-floor, but there's booths available, spots where those unused to the activity can get up their courage, ... or take advantage of the very pretty drinks they serve here.
Maybe it's not your scene, or you can give anything a go once -- in the end, what matters is that you had fun.
( ooc: hey gang, hope this write-up helps with making toplevels!! please feel free to bring up any fashions or styles, the above pics were just examples. There's no real set places being visited, and your character doesn't have to be around for every single thing. 👍👍 )
robussy) and Chizuru (tealeafs) , and their pals (including Robby's (strongroots)): Scorpia (cuddlery), Vi (faceblocks), Jinx (opheliac), Tory Nichols (abornfighter), Saeri (inkedspell), Ruby Rose (onekindsoul), Ezra (ezra_of_lothal), - --and whoever the else wants to come along, it's ok i'm not watching the door to this thread, feel free to bump into the shopping gang if u really want!!
When: 2nd December
Where: Starting in Wilful Machine and ending in Cellar Door!
Content Warnings: N/A, will be added if/when relevant.
The cold weather of November and light brush of snow has smothered the streets well into chillier mornings come December, and only threatening to layer more the deeper into the month it gets. For now, the snow it...somewhat manageable; shovelled and pressed down from the busier streets by foots and hooves, and the market stalls are determined by how daring the sellers are feeling, and if luck is on their side.Mostly, it's the time of the month when you have better luck owning a store front, putting out a light that you're accepting customers, and hope they come to you for the month.
A certain group is. Or a certain group will try. Heading to their meeting spot in the Wilful Machine is at least easy when using lamp travel, meeting them at the canals that will certainly lose their business for the month and the water freezes. Some busy work was done beforehand to find out potential visits that would be keeping their doors open, and to gather a variety in selection for tastes to be explored. After all, how can you know what you like when you don't have options?
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
→ The catalogues have been changed to match the season, cloaks and warming outfits illustrated in their pages, with some examples on display and available on a rack, if you can fit into them. Tailors are all too happy to help in sharing how they can offer different colours, certain bloodstones to add warmth, or to make certain cloaks lighter, but no less effective in keeping off the cold; and oh, are you thinking about secret compartments for your blades? There's plenty.
There's always something for everyone: modest skirt-pants, turtle-neck dresses, stylised jackets, and even more colourful options. And are we going to miss out on the boots and more boots shopping? Please. Don't forget to accessorise too, from necklaces, bracelets, and whatever else might catch your eye.
HAIR, NAILS, AND SKIN
→ Finding the right outfit is good, but we can't forget the other essentials in dressing up: Yourself. Getting your hair recoloured on the spur of a day out might be too much--or, is it? There's options, from short buzz cuts to examples of what's in fashion. Some products even have paleblood in it to give hair that extra wow in the dark (and you bet hey loved the glow of the blood last month!). The same goes for the nail polishes, the selections ranging from bright to night-black to luminous. Those who offer nail products also offer to do nails right there, and even with a hand massage; and even those who will do your make-up will throw in a relaxing facial beforehand, if you find the right spot (and are willing to barter the right goods). There's no one style for all in these establishments, with the only limits being what you dare to try and your imagination. Feeling gender-neutral today? Well, aren't you in luck.
FOOD, DRINKS, AND DANCE
→ There's the cafés along the way during this day out that may catch one's (or a few) eyes for a quick drink to warm one up, a certain smell to draw a person in (is that freshly cooked herby bread? Heck yes). But as the day goes on, the night drawing in earlier these days, there is a place to put an end to this shopping trip (and once purchases have been securely put away): dinner, drinks, and a floor for dance. People are free to come and go as they please with the group, but there's a table waiting for any to come in a nice cosy tavern, for people to show up again in their newer outfits, should they please. It's a good time for chatting, relaxing, to do it off their feet; to get rosy off some drink if that's their flavour.And then the end of it will take them to one last stop: into Cellar Door. Their cheeks might be freezing by the time they get there, but the dance clubs are always warm and alive, buzzing as soon as you walk in. It might be busy on the dance-floor, but there's booths available, spots where those unused to the activity can get up their courage, ... or take advantage of the very pretty drinks they serve here.
Maybe it's not your scene, or you can give anything a go once -- in the end, what matters is that you had fun.
( ooc: hey gang, hope this write-up helps with making toplevels!! please feel free to bring up any fashions or styles, the above pics were just examples. There's no real set places being visited, and your character doesn't have to be around for every single thing. 👍👍 )
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[ She did face paints! Bet she'd love to paint some pincers. ]
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[ Granted, Robby didn't participate in the festivities of last month, but if face paint is popular, perhaps some of these make-up stores might have some wash-off paint still around, and some creative juices going. It might take a visit or two to get someone to eye Scorpia's pincers however, and actually have a thoughtful look.
What is she thinking? They'll ask. Does she want them to match her outfit? It might take an hour or two, mind. ]
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[But it's an idea to tuck away for next festival at least!
And so then she eagerly explains herself when they find someone!]
Oh yeah, I'm a patient one! I can sit through anything, trust me. But I'm thinking more painting something on my pincer rather than painting the whole darn thing. Like... a heart? Is that doable?
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That question gets a small chuckle in Robby's throat, looking at Scorpia. ]
Well, they can get a lil' fancy with the heart, right? Whichever you choose.
[ He's not saying for her the kind she wants. ]
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R-right! Well, not anatomically correct. More like just the cute little heart shape? You can get fancy with it, yes! And um, whatever color goes against the color of my pincer best? And it's to start with! I'll let you know if I think of anything else to paint on as we go along. Or my idea guy here might throw some suggestions in too! [She says as she nudges Robby.]
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Sure. You got an outfit for tonight? You should get the colours to match that. Maaybe-- gliter? Oh, [ and oh, ] let's ask if they have whatever makes paint move. You ever seen that? I bet it's some kind of blood magic. Dunno if they're have it for face paint.
[ But they've seen what they do with hair--who knows what they were doing for face paint? Scorpia could be glowing tonight with these pincers. ]
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Yeah , I do. I was thinking of putting on a black dress for the evening. [And then quickly-] Yes always to glitter. And ooh I think I've seen that moving paint effect! Yes I'd love that please if it's not too complicated! Just, just any bells and whistles that can be thrown in sound great!!
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Hey, if they can do that, I'll get something too. [ He pulls out his hands, looking at them. ]
Not as impressive as pincers, buut... something small on the side?
[ Near the bottom of his thumb?? ]
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[She bobs with excitement.]
Ooh, get something that matches me! We can be twinsies!
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[ Of course, they say with a bright grin, holding out their hands to Scorpia, to be allowed to take a pincer. I'm thinking a link of three hearts here, they point along the larger pincer, and then a small one for this one.
And that's the tiny one.
With glittering, they add, shaking one of their bodies filled with blacks and silvers. To really make them stand out. You should let me put some around your eyes, too. ]
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[She cheers at Robby's agreement! This feels like a great friendship bonding exercise.
She offers them her pincer and tries to keep it still, which is hard as she's almost shaking with excitement! She nods with pretty much every suggestion.]
Ooh! I love it. Love it, love it, love it. Yes to all that, go all out! I mean, if I'm getting my pincers painted and you have facepaint experience, why not put some up here too! [She laughs, ready to accept everything they'll throw at her! Or on her!]
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And they do seem to have some pretty good talent, bringing in the lines for the hearts, then adding some light smudging around the outside, adding in the glitter after. It's added in along the inside of the hearts too, a single line to make them stand out.
Already, the effect is showing as more than just your normal type of glitter with the way it seems to shimmer in and out. They add some light further dabs around the pincer, to allow more areas to softly glow in, fade out.
Someone is getting glow-dazzled, here. ]
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You seeing this? They're really going all out! [She looks down at the glitter excitedly.] Just look at that glow!
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[ He hasn't even gotten his hair done yet! The benefits of having big cool pincers. ]
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We are all going to be a bunch of fabulous shining stars. In- in perfectly equal amounts! ... But wow, this is really coming out great! I hope it's inspiring ideas for what you want to do for yourself, Robby!
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I don't know, give us another night out and I'll get my whole face done. But I don't know if Chizuru and 2B are ready for the full works.
[ Or Robby, admittedly. ]
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I guess you have a point. We don't want to overwhelm everyone with too much fabulousness! Though of course everyone will look great! Just go with whatever feels right for you right now, Robby. Anything else can wait until you're ready to go more all-out! We will be a bunch of sparkling friendship stars no matter what!
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[ He'd fistbump her (pincerbump?) if she wasn't getting worked on right now. ]
You've got a pretty positive outlook all the time. You and Chizuru make a good pair -- you sound more fun than what she dealt with back where she's from.
[ Then again, Scorpia sounds more fun than her old life. ]
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Oh yeah. I don't - I don't really know a lot of details there, but I know she needs all the positivity and nice things she can get! And I'm happy to provide that. She's so kind and great, I couldn't ask for a better roommate!
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But as crazy as this place can get, I hope you get something out of it.
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She smiles warmly.]
Trust me, Robby. I get a lot out of this place. Every friendship, every person I can help in any way, it means a lot to me. I know how to find my smiles between the heartbreaks. And it's very nice of you to look out for us, too! Thank you.