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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
β 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
β 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
β There's the cafΓ©s 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. ππ )
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
β 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
β 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
β There's the cafΓ©s 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. ππ )
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[ Now that's a twist she didn't quite see coming. Chizuru takes it in quietly, her expression - even if Jinx may not be looking at it - mostly thoughtful as she tries to consider this new information.
It's probably not someone she knows, right? Sure, there's Vi from Jinx's world, but a guy..? ]
Well, if you've known him that long, then.. I guess it's only natural that there might be a little bit more baggage there. [ See, focusing on this is so much easier. Sure, Chizuru is still being careful and tactful with her words, but it's always so much easier to speak when she doesn't have to take herself into consideration. ] We haven't known each other that long in comparison..
[ Certainly not compared to childhood friends. A wild concept to a girl who didn't have a single friend until age 20. ]
Maybe if you found out more about me, you might end up feeling all.. um.. blah about me too, you know..? [ Especially when there's one big thing that Chizuru is definitely thinking about when she says that, her expression dropping a little.
Even if this entire thing with Jinx is-- well, flustering, and a little complicated.. Chizuru still finds herself really disliking the idea of the other possibly hating her. ]
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( there's that trickery smile to her again as she maneuvers to face the other girl again. )
And if you're so worried about me forgettin' this wager, remind me of it tomorrow, 'kay?
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.. a deal?
[ Apparently that part stuck with her more than the compliment ahead of it - though it might be since the compliment is a little easier to dismiss. It's not like Jinx knows everything about her, Chizuru tells herself. If Jinx knew she was a monster, would she still be saying the same thing?
She pushes down the thought, instead looking over at the other, not flinching or moving back even when Jinx moves closer. ]
What kind of deal..?
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Two months. Startin' now, gimme two months of being serious and being your girl. We get to know each other better, see how we work, and I'll even let ya take full control on how fast we move. You lead and pull all the stops.
After that? If there's no magic, no spark, and I fail to sweep ya off your feet, I'll accept I shot my shot and the waters float on.
( one quirk of an eyebrow and a confident yet drunk smile. if her sober self could be here too, she would probably shake her and maybe slap her across the face. jinx views every little aspect of her life as one big game so how in the world will she pull off a relationship?
let alone, she is also a dumpster fire of a mess that will take eternity to work through. although a way to fix those issues and messes are with people. that's what this whole city is about, after all. second chances, lessons, trusting and leaning on another. )
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Being serious.
Being your girl.
That-- That can't be real, right? Why would Jinx even want that with her? Didn't she say all the teasing was just because she thought it was fun?
.. maybe the alcohol is making the other confused. That has got to be it, Chizuru thinks to herself. There's no other way to explain this. (Though even that thought leaves her flustered, heart pounding so hard that she can feel it all the way up in her throat, in her ears--) ]
Miss Jinx, I-- um..
[ Chizuru stares down at her hands for a moment, like she might somehow magically find the right thing to say there.
Of course she doesn't, though, and she looks back up at the other. ]
.. is it okay if I give you the answer to that tomorrow..? I-- I don't want to while you're still drunk, you know..? [ While you don't know what you're truly saying here, she means, she thinks.
Surely Jinx will realise tomorrow that she never meant any of this, right? All of that, with-- with her? Chizuru, the most plain girl yet a monster at the same time, there's just no way. ]
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'Course. Give yourself some time to think it over. Drunk or not, offer's still gonna stand. ( a beat. ) Aaaaaand speakin' of standing!
( dare she does this? naturally. jinx very cautiously pulls herself up to her feet; wobbly but uses the table to keep herself steady. )
I'm grabbin' another round. Want anything?
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Instead she's fine with letting Jinx think this if it gets them off the topic for now.
And focusing on that question she asks now, which Chizuru doesn't answer with a clear yes or no, instead-- ]
Is this going to be your last one..?
[ Please, Jinx.
You won't be able to get home at this rate. ]
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Is that what my rabbit wants? Will it make you feel better?
( "my"? oh, well, someone is being slightly possessive right now. but again, when isn't jinx being possessive over something or someone? still though, she needs to make sure her
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[ For a moment Chizuru feels like she's frozen. Maybe this time she truly feels like a rabbit - except the kind of rabbit that's frozen in the middle of the road as it watches a car speed towards it, somewhere between Jinx's very specific choice of words and that touch against Chizuru's skin.
Besides, it's hard to think of what to say here. Chizuru knows what the truth is, but.. with the way Jinx words it, it almost feels like it'd be manipulative to say it. W-Would that be okay though, since it'd be for Jinx' own wellbeing in the end..? ]
Y-Yes. [ She slowly nods, as much that thumb against her chin will allow her to. ] I just want you to be alright, and I think drinking this much can't be good for you.. T-that's all.
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jinx listens to no one. she does what she wants, when she wants, and how she wants. and yet here she is -- having second thoughts on whether to do those wants or not. jinx likes to be in control but with chizuru... who is obeying who? of all the enemies she fought back in runeterra, she never thought a girl like her would be the true danger for her. how her sugariness weakens her to where she refrains from doing devious things. such a wicked rabbit this one is.
...
but luckily for the two of them, jinx thrives for having risks in her life.
the smirk grows slow and so is her lean. but when she is close and in the other's space again, jinx maneuvers to the side of her ear -- a feathery murmur so it'll buzz: )
Fine. One drink. Nothin' more...
(then she pulls back completely with her hand now back on her side. )
β Aaaand since it's my last one, I gotta make it count!!
(well! her bounciness came right back, didn't it? as if the whole thing just now didn't transpire at all. )
does this seem like a good wrapping point?
But the way her mood shifts so suddenly is already starting to feel a little bit more normal, though the leaned in whisper from a moment before it makes Chizuru nervously tuck a stray strand of hair away behind her ear.
(Maybe she's just happy enough that Jinx is agreeing at all, even if Chizuru doesn't realise in the slightest that it's because of Chizuru's own power over the other.) ]
A-Alright! Just one more.. [ She exhales, and then manages to smile a little. ] Thank you for taking what I asked into consideration.
[ Only Chizuru would be this polite about giving someone a drinking intervention.. ]
yep!!
but hey, that just means she's in good hands! drinking until sleeping here she comes! )