and i'll stay yours, no matter sunrise, nightfall

[promittere]

WAXING CRESCENT PRESTO

Things haven't been easy the past two months for the new sage's wizards, but their hard work is paying off. All twenty-five, including sage and mentor, have been personally invited to the home of the newly-appointed Lady Diane Chenon of Borda Island, located in the Western Country.

Borda Island is a popular holiday desination located off the western coast of the mainland, and as the local ruler, Lady Diane's abode is nothing less than a beautiful castle—a gorgeous piece of architecture, even if it isn't as grand as Granvelle Castle.

She invites everyone to stay for an entire weekend. But when they all arrive to their destination, they'll find that she's...absent, due to sudden business she has to attend to. No matter, though. Her staff is ready to receive you anyway, and you're given free reign over both the castle and the island.

In the castle, the staff have set out an entire feast for the crew, with all sorts of food imaginable. From large savory dishes to delectable sweets, everything is exquisite, and it's set out in a buffet style so everyone can pick and choose what they want to eat. The castle also has stunning views of the town and the western expanse of sea beyond the mainland.

Outside of the castle, the world is your oyster. Borda Island's beaches are pristine, well-maintained, with silky sand and shining blue water. While there are several other beachgoers at this time of year, the sands and seas are mostly open for the sage's wizards to lounge in as they please. If you think your water breathing magic is up to snuff, then why not go diving? There are whispers of a sunken city far off the coast (if you think you can find it!), and you may be lucky enough to run across a mermaid...

The markets aren't far from the beach, and they hold a vast array of trinkets, activities, and foods catering to every taste imaginable. What's unique about these markets is that a large section of the markets are wizard-owned, which means there are plenty of magical trinkets for sale. And that also means the native wizards are quite curious about you, the alien wizards...

Alternatively, feel free to return to the mainland to visit the Nectar District, which is not that far, all things considered. This is the wizard-only pleasure district of the Western Country, for those who wish to indulge in a bit of depravity. And it is worth visiting at least once while you're here, if at least to connect with some native wizards and learn about wizard culture. But be careful, and do be home in time for dinner—it's hard to escape a Western wizard's charms once they decide they want to play with you.

As night falls, everyone is treated to a spectacular sight. Some may have heard whispers of its arrival, some may not. Either way, the Venator meteor shower darts across the sky as dusk falls.

The meteor shower has another name among wizards—the Lineal meteor shower. Wizards live for a very, very long time, yet their pasts and experiences live on in the teachings they hand down to their apprentices. The stars, too, live a very long time, and as the meteor shower comes by every year, they trace the slight differences in time and in these relationships.

In the past, shooting stars have been considered bad omens. And though the perception of them as simply natural phenomena has become more prevalent, the superstition remains. But some see them as travelers, foreign visitors who are here to usher in a new age of change. How do you see them?

Regardless, every wizard has a memory or two closely related to the meteor shower. Take a moment to look up to the shooting stars as they color the sky, and take in the life you have now—what sort of memory are you going to make on this night, and how will you pass it on?

JOB BOARD

Rekindling. Thanks to your Northern friends' hard work, the worst of the damages have been avoided for the City of Ice. But that doesn't mean they don't need your help still.

The earthquakes left by the chimera's rampage have rattled some buildings, and they need repair. The magical blizzards also seem to have injured some people and damaged some of the stained glass decorations the townsfolk value so highly. Collect crystals from the Forest of Ice to try and replicate them, and try to put in as much protective magic as you can—they need it.

They also request a barrier that blocks magical signatures, much like the one erected around Granvelle Castle. It seems their patrons are back and comatose, and they would like to avoid any attacks by other opportunistic Northern wizards...

Theatrical assistance and celebration. The West is a country of the arts, as well as science, which means there is always some sort of production going on that needs hands and talent. One of the largest theaters in the City of Affluence is in need of help with costuming, prop manufacturing, and is holding auditions for roles in their upcoming play. Maybe now's a good time to get some good publicity for wizards? Or the promise of remuneration and a share of the profits will be enough, as anyone who helps the theater or helps draw crowds to their new play will get quite the financial compensation. And free tickets!

Those more musically inclined or prone to stage fright can also help with the theater's upcoming parade through the city. Those with no marching band experiences can play the most important instrument of all, the cymbal. Or triangle, pick your poison.

If that's still too much, there's always passing out flyers to advertise the new production.

The advent of summer. The summer solstice nears, and the City of Clouds has asked for your assistance! Their yearly summer solstice celebration is coming up and they need help preparing for the festival. Their usual magical muscle is unfortunately still out of commission, so they've turned to the current sage's wizards for assistance. They need help building sets for their dances and music, setting up magical illusions and lights for the main event, and clearing the land where they'll have the food and activity stalls. This may not be as grand in caliber as your previous jobs, but at this point, it may be best to begin building regular goodwill among the natives of this world. Who knows if it may end up being your home...

G'RAHA TASKS

I've heard that some wizards have found that they're capable of a unique sort of spell with another wizard around them, and that those spells can be quite powerful. While I've yet to see any for myself, I've been doing some digging to see if I can understand where it comes from and how it might be replicable. To that end, I think it may be fun to host some sort of gathering where people can try out spells with their comrades and see what happens...?

(OOC Note: This is basically G'raha sanctioned speed-dating, so go wild with this!)

TATARA ACTIVITIES

You know what the best way to bond is? Food! We should have a huge potluck feast one day—everyone make one dish they consider to be their specialty, and we'll have them all out for dinner one day in the dining hall! Don't miss it! I expect all of you to be there!

I really want to fill out my sage tome. I haven't gotten everyone so far, so I'm relying on your trusty submissions! If you could please write down what you like, what you don't like, what you're good at, and what you're bad at and then leave your papers in a stack on a library table, I'd be ever grateful! Thank you~

OOC NOTES

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QUESTIONS

[promittere]

[impacter]

stares into the sun

does nectar district sell aphro items

[dyingtohealyou]

Party... party?

[While he does attend the Western party, he stays pretty lowkey about it - he can be found sampling the food and staying on the edges of conversation as usual, as well as hanging by the beach in light but not swimming clothes eyeing the waters. However, he does spend a nonzero amount of time slipping away from the group in the evenings, finding a tree with a nice view and perching high in the branches as he watches the sunset as it fades into a starry sky, soaking in the quiet, gentle atmosphere.]

Rekindling

[Towards the end of the week, he makes his way over to the North to help with repairs, starting with the stained glass windows. Interestingly... if characters are paying attention to magical pings, Ahito's gotten quite a bit stronger in the past week despite spending most of it sleeping???? Strange!

He also makes a stop by Granvelle Castle to help with the barriers there, this time focusing much more intently than he did the previous time. He mixes in more obvious threads that scream of his own signature, specifically - we are attempting to smother the signature under our own, here. It's fine.]

The advent of summer

Illusions, huh...

[He's got his arms crossed and head tilted in thought.]

It's a summer solstice, but it's not like a fake sun is super interesting as an illusion, right?

[Hmmm...]

Spell Speed-Dating!

Hey, wanna see what kind of spells we can come up with?

[He's in the courtyard when he makes the suggestion! As long as they stay away from the garden and don't cause too much damage, it should be fine, right? ...Right?]

I can probably add a real punch to any offensive spells.

[Especially with how much of a boost in strength his overall magic has gotten in the past week.]

Potluck - Locked to Jing Yuan (prompt 1) and Shinji (prompt 2)

[Part 1 - Jing Yuan

When Tatara announces there is to be a potluck, Ahito mysteriously disappears! Surely the local contrarian teen wouldn't be doing anything stupid like hanging out in Central where he can still be relatively easily found, right?

Well, that would only be half-right. He IS still in Central, but to his credit he's up on a rooftop where he's pretty well hidden... though if someone were to catch him at the right angle from the ground or just, you know, fly over on a broom, it's entirely possible to see him just hanging out watching the people go about their lives down below.

He certainly isn't avoiding the potluck or anything. Perish the thought.]

[Locked to Shinji

Anyway his little hiding attempt failed and he is scruffed and delivered back to the kitchens. Woe is he.]

It's not like I even know that many recipes...

[Hateful. He has done nothing wrong and yet this is how he's treated...]

Sage Tome Submissions

[Perhaps unsurprisingly, when he sees the what submissions have been made to the sage tome thus far with personal info, he just... makes a face and then straight up leaves???

Apparently someone here isn't into the idea of sharing personal deets with the sage. How strange!]

Wildcard

[Poke me on his plotting post and we can come up with a unique scenario!]

party party (sort of kind of)

[impacter]

[The proximity to the ocean on all sides already has Solomon in a less-than-sociable mood, which has him taking to the town when his low batteries have run even lower still. A cup of tea as he waits for the stars to emerge sounds about right...

It's as he's absconding to look into just that that Solomon catches the figure in the shadows of the branches, tinged in the colors of the setting sun. Ah. He was wondering...

...

He should leave him be. He really should. But Ahito is one of the only ones that comes to mind for help from those he hasn't asked directly yet... unless their previous conversation had rendered everything into spite and avoidance.

Ahito will find lightly iridescent, golden-colored sugar gently floating up to him, a simple levitation spell to catch his eye. No need to toss it at him this time.]

Potluck;

[foresightis2020]

[ Jing Yuan hears the announcement of the Potluck and considering the general state of things, he wishes to ensure certain people are in attendance.

Hence how when he sees Ahito is mcgone, he decides to immediately search out for the little guy.

Fortunately, or unfortunately, for Ahito, Jing Yuan has the eyes of a hawk.

So, soon enough, he catches sight of him. He manages to get straight up to the roof quietly via broom from another angle, and lands on top, a respectable distance from Ahito. ]

Ah, Ahito.

I had been wondering where you had gone. What made you come all the way out here?

[fullspbar]

[ He really did not know what to think about Jing Yuan forcibly depositing Ahito like a child being dropped off at daycare, but he's certainly not getting any pity from Shinjiro.

He's just giving him the side-eye from his place at the counter, where he's refilling the sugar bottle. ]

What happened to 'at least let me practice my cooking a little'?

[ Yes, this is a callout. ]

There's cookbooks, you know. Ain't that hard to look.

METEOR SHOWER VIEWING PARTY (open to all)

[fallingsand]

[ Don't want to watch the meteor shower alone? Want the company of your fellow wizards?

Well, good news, then! Unless your answer was "heck no I hate those losers", which, in that case, too bad, sucker! Because Bruno and Jing Yuan have put together a little party on the beach for people to watch it as a group! Everyone will find a little invitation magicked into their rooms with the place and the time; the beach, of course, and roughly around when the sun sets.

On the beach, the wizards will find a collection of colorful blankets spread out in a roughly even design. They're not immediately next to one another, giving people space to sprawl and have company without infringing on the others. There is a pile of comfy pillows at each blanket along with a picnic basket full of sandwiches and other snacks set at the center of each. Depending on the item, they've been spelled to keep it warm or cool.

Lighting up the area is a series of floating candles, similarly spaced around to offer some illumination without being too distracting. Overall, they're more there to mark out the area the party is being held in, lest someone lose their way getting to or wandering off from it in the coming dark.

Stationed slightly closer to the water and farther from where the blankets are set out is a telescope for those who want to take a closer look. Bruno and Jing Yuan could only afford the one, so be sure to take turns! ]

[1145pm]

[ Tatara's here! He's parked on a purple blanket and he's strumming away to the tune of a song he's played in everyone's presence before, though he isn't singing this time.

He's watching the sky, too. But he can change up the BGM if you ask nicely! ]

[leewards]

[Ithaqua claims one nice blue blanket and lays himself on it, spreading out his limbs like a starfish. He's more comfortable now than the last time he was at the beach, solely because this little gathering is happening later in the day, when the sun is already setting and thus the brightness is lessening. Though the temperature is still a little high due to the time of the year, so Ithaqua raises his hand and waves it, creating a fresh breeze and causing the air to cool.

Even if he's in a pair of shorts and a hoodie once more, a half-mask just to lessen the amount of skin on his face covered up. He really just doesn't like a lot of heat.

At least, if anyone isn't fine with the heat either, they can approach.]

[revengier]

[ Although Kurapika is usually hesitant to attend gatherings, it's become a lot easier to accept invitations like this, so he's here!

Near the beginning of the meteor shower, Kurapika spends some time at the telescope so he can get a closer look at the meteors painting the sky. If he senses someone waiting around him, however, he'll step back. ]

Would you like to take a look?

[ Later, Kurapika will be sitting on a yellow blanket, a few sandwiches and drinks set down next to him. Should anyone approach him, he'll wordlessly hand them one of those sandwiches. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

[Grabbing a green blanket and a sandwich, chewing thoughtfully as he watches the stars... though his gaze occasionally drifts over to the telescope, too. Curious...]

[fallingsand]

[ And Bruno is...! Uh. Bruno is... Well, it would appear he's tuckered himself right out before the meteor shower even really begins. Even with Jing Yuan's help, getting everything together, setting it all up, and enchanting what needed to be enchanted has taken a lot out of him.

Early on, Bruno can be found sprawled out on a blanket, fast asleep. He was only going to lie down for a few minutes but then how tired he was hit him hard. He's probably been sleeping for an hour by now. Maybe someone should wake him up for the meteors?

Although later on, he'll be found regularly at the telescope, though he'll quickly step aside for anyone else wanting to take a look through it. He's been having a grand time fiddling with all the knobs and focuses. ]

Man, I wish I had one of these back home. I would have spent all night looking at the sky. Here, if you twist this one, it gets a lot clearer, see?

[divineth]

[Considering the meteor shower was pretty much the one interesting thing Urianger heard about at the Western ladies' night, Urianger doesn't plan to miss it for the world. It's made even better when he receives word of a planned viewing party with his fellow wizards.

When he arrives (likely with Ithaqua), he magics up some extra ambiance: a sea of tiny floating stars to surround the area. These stars do have some physicality to them, so they can be walked through and pushed around. Just a fun little something to play with at the blankets before the real show begins.

Once the meteor shower is underway, Urianger settles down at his blanket to eat and take in the sights. Occasionally he spreads his deck of tarot cards out to practice drawing magical effects from them. This is probably the best time to do that, given all the energy in the air from the cosmic event happening above.]

[impacter]

[Well! Someone in particular is having to be carried in by Jing Yuan after all the setup is complete, though he doesn't seem particularly against it. Settled against one of the blankets and not exactly eager to move, Solomon has instead settled on conjuring little bottles to his side, a small little craft station of his own making while they wait for the shower itself to pick up.

Anyone, and I mean literally anyone, will get a wave down from Solomon if they're even remotely in eye contact.]

Come here, come here. I want to hear your wishes.

[fellheart]

[ robin isn't much for gatherings like these, normally, and yet ... here he is regardless, more or less about on time as far as the invitations go. he might be set up just a little further away from the crowd, but he's still there on the beach regardless, perched on his own deep violet blanket with golden trim.

honestly, he's probably just lounging. he seems relaxed enough, anyway, sat on the blanket, supporting himself with one hand with the elbow of the other arm slung across a knee as he watches the sky. though honestly, it's maybe a little astounding he can be comfortable in the heavy coat and layers he's wearing even if the sun is starting to set...

(that said, for those paying attention: his eyes are not the gold-brown that most will have likely gotten accustomed to seeing them as. it's darkening out, but their color can be clearly be made out as a deep red, same as the six eyes of the serpent that had ferried the bulk of the northerners back some few weeks ago.)

later on at night, however, there's a much larger black form (bigger than the last time it'd showed up, even!) curled up comfortably on the sands. is it dozing...?

a telescope is one thing. maybe if you ask with the proper amount of respect, you can indulge in a night flight that doesn't involve clinging to your broom? ]

[leewards]

rekindling

Ah! To return to the great white North!

[That declaration is quite jubilant, and full of relief because Ithaqua? Ithaqua hates the heat. He's stretching his arms in the middle of the street, enjoying the cold. The abominable snowman is no longer in danger of melting. For now.

Though he's ignoring the looks the residents give him, as if they want to come up to him and... ask for a few things. Nope! No thank you, he's already here to work, no need to bribe him.]

nectar district: what is wizard culture

[So. Ithaqua has been here already so he can try not to be so surprised about a lot of their wares on sale (maybe try and fail because they're not quite helpful with his desire to go at Urianger's pace, no matter what they have already done). But he is a bit overwhelmed so he distracts himself with learning wizard culture instead, because these people? These people are more open than all the other wizards.

He has to wonder why.]

Aah~ [That sound is one of Ithaqua thinking. Really, deeply thinking. He has a chest of jewels in his room that has not been used, and they might as well do something rather than sit there.] So gifting gemstones in the colour of one's lover's eyes is considered a romantic gesture, is it? Unusual, most would simply gift rings and offer a mutual roof to reside in.

[To which the native wizard laughs, and puts a hand on Ithaqua's arm... and then the smile on his face, visible due to him wearing a half-mask, turns icy. Someone might want to rescue this poor guy before the creature bites.]

tatara activities: cooking

Do not, under any circumstances, allow Solomon in here. I've seen what he can do, and while his experiments are fine, accidentally poisoning us with whatever he cooks is not acceptable.

[That's said with a furtive murmur as he begins to mince meat with a heavy cleaver. He has a lot of ingredients around him, but no obvious recipe or final dish around. There are vegetables, cheese, meat and even some baguettes proofing on some cotton cloth nearby.]

I did not live this long only to be poisoned by an idiot at a meal.

tatara's activities: submission writing

[Ithaqua, over his time here, has learned the fine art of twirling pens around his fingers as he thinks of what to write.

Which means that he twirls a pen and it goes flying... and he just picks up another one close by. Sorry if that previous pen narrowly missed you. Sorry if that new pen was the one you wanted! Even if one were to complain, Ithaqua would just give an absentminded apology.]

Mm, apologies.

cooking

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

That bad?

[Kiryu hasn't seen Solomon's doings in the kitchen! Whatever Kiryu is picturing it's guaranteed he's underestimating the disaster this can be]

[1145pm]

> anyway, here's...music.

[ Even before the Venator meteor shower travels across the sky Tatara can still be found out at the beach on Borda Island. He's sitting comfortably on a colorful towel, beneath an umbrella. His flip flops are discarded somewhere in the sand, and he sits cross legged as he practices (?) guitar. Actually...it does seem like he's practicing pretty hard, going back to chords, trying different fingerings, humming along and mumbling words as he does so.

It's rare to see him away from the group, absorbed in something that isn't actually ridiculous. Come say hi—maybe he'll play something for you! ]

> dinner.

[ It's potluck time! Did you bring food?

Whenever someone enters the dining hall from the kitchen, Tatara will practically jump in front of them, eager to see what they're bringing. He takes a sniff, leans in close to look. ]

What'd you bring?!

> ...?

[ Back at the manor, sometime later in the week, some might notice Tatara carrying a precarious stack of books towards the elevator. There's a bag slung over his shoulder, presumably with more books, and it looks like...genuinely too much for him to carry? His skinny arms cannot possibly carry that much weight!

In fact, he looks like he's struggling, and the stack of books wobble. Help! ]

...?

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[Tatara's books are saved by a mysterious hand that made the book pile not fall! And the owner of this mysterious hand...it's Khun! What a thoughtful individual!

..........

Okay, no, it's Kiryu, yeah, it's Kiryu. There he is, pushing the books back onto Tatara so they don't fall forward]

You can ask for help, you know that?

[Kiryu would be willing to carry books!]

[lighthaus]

Go Fish

[ On one of the quieter nooks of Borda Islands is Khun, set up on an outcropping of rocks that stretch into the ocean. He's relatively easy to spot by the umbrella he's set up for shade, along with the cooler and buckets he has next to him. You might think he's decided to have a beach party of his own, except this is all fishing gear and not refreshments. Going by the ease of which he casts the line into the sea, this is something he apparently has a lot of experience in too.

Who knew he had an actual normal hobby? ]

Spell Dating

Isn't there supposed to be some kind of guidance for this sort of thing? Well, I can't be blamed for improvising then.

[ Hello are you looking to try practicing your spells with someone else? Think fast because that sure is a spear of ice being thrown your way, though it might just be an illusion too. That depends on how much Khun likes you, or just his mood. It's fine.]

Wildcard

[ Anything else! He'll be around Western Country the most, and if you're up with the birds you might catch him with a spear in the early morning hours.]

Go Fish

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

Is it working out well?

[Heyyyy, Khun, are the fishes biting? Got many catches? Fished a kraken already?]

[revengier]

i. feast;

[ You know... Kurapika really isn't one who cares much for fancy feasts and parties like this, but the food is free so he may as well partake. He's thankful that there's a wide variety, and once he's had his fill of savory, he's quick to get a sampling of the desserts on offer.

He's holding a small plate with a slice of decadent red velvet cake, but the moment he sees someone else near the desserts, he holds it out. ]

Try it.

[ Don't worry about taking his piece either, because he's already grabbing a second plate. ]

ii. nectar district;

[ What better place to learn about wizard culture than a wizard-only pleasure district? Honestly, Kurapika could list off a whole slew of better locations, but he is nothing if not an information gatherer, so... here he is.

His eyes briefly settle on a shop peddling various vials he'd rather not think about, but he tears his gaze away and sighs. ]

I've never liked spending time in places like this.

iii. advent of summer;

[ The atmosphere surrounding the set up for the celebrations for the solstice is somewhat enticing, drawing Kurapika in and making him amenable to helping... as if he would have shied away from it in the first place. Except now, he's thinking of attending too, and that has him mulling over the sort of spells he should cast to enhance the atmosphere more than he would have otherwise. ]

What color lights do you think would fit this celebration best?

[ He holds out his palm, a twinkling light akin to a firefly's light floating just above it. It's a soft, warm yellow. ]

Warm like this, or something cooler?

iv. wildcard;

[ Feel free to hit me up for any of the other prompts!! I'm down for just about anything, though Kurapika will be more likely to taste test for the potluck than to make anything himself. Also, I've got him on the meteor shower gathering for anyone who'd like to do that! ]

Nectar District

[dyingtohealyou]

[Ahito looks... similarly nonplussed to be here.]

It feels like a different kind of dangerous here...

[fullspbar]

≫ I.

[ For most people who've been around Shinjiro, they'd know parties and social gatherings don't tend to be his thing ( drunken teen drinking party notwithstanding ). Nor is he really a 'fun in the sun' kind of guy. Never has been.

Which is why it's probably surprising for whoever steps foot on the beach today, because that sure is one Shinjiro Aragaki. Swimsuit and everything. Definitely out of his element, all things considered.

...Or that's what you would say, but he sure isn't going anywhere near the water. He's got a towel and is sitting comfortably a bit aways from the push and pull of the tide, peering out over the blue waves with an unreadable twinge in his features. He looks...well, like he's not too sure if he wants to be here, even if he is. Anybody who passes him can also notice the fact magic is clinging to every piece of his clothes, despite the lack of proper threat.

Feel free to bother him. He probably deserves it. ]

≫ II.

[ The South is...agreeable, he finds. Ironically, considering how it has it's moments, but it's a far better experience so far than every single time he's stepped foot in the North.

Either way, sleeves rolled up to his elbows, Shinji is getting to work. Sure, he could make it a little easier using magic (and maybe he does, just a smidgen), but it's an almost comfortable sort of mundane to do some normal heavy lifting. If you're planning on helping clear the land a bit, doing some weeding or otherwise problematic removal of unneeded objects, Shinji will be right there with you. ]

...They're pretty friendly here, huh.

[ An astute observation, with his hands full of...something? Drinks, actually, when you take a closer look. He's handing one to you! With a perpetual grimace as always, of course. ]

Take it. I ain't drinkin' both, and they weren't taking 'no' for an answer.

≫ III.

[ Potlucks...not exactly his first choice, nor did the idea particularly thrill him at first. But cooking is what he does, and it's not much different from making a normal meal, anyway...

You can walk in on him contemplating his choices, or maybe you asked for or need some help. Either way, there's a journal open on the counter as he peers through the cupboards...

Let's get cooking! ]

≫ IV.

Wildcard! Just fuck me up

≫ III, walk in on him contemplating his choices;

[foresightis2020]

[ Potlucks may not be Shinjiro's first choice, but Jing Yuan is actually quite mildly excited about the entire shebang.

It's a fun time for all concerned, isn't it? ]

Ah, thinking about the big event? Do you need help in choosing or preparing something?

[ At least he can help in either one of those things; or both. ]

[impacter]

Potluck Roulette

[One might notice at the potluck that there's an even number of dishes. Neat!

Unless this inspires deep despair in you, because that means one of these dishes was, indeed, made by Solomon. Not neat!

Roll a d20. If you get an even number, congratulations, you can spot Solomon's magical signature the second you dig a fork into that cherry pie in your hands.

If you roll an odd number, or if you are just an adventerous risk taker who laughs in the face of danger, then roll another 1d20 to get your effect. Eating food completely made with magic surely shouldn't be too bad......... right?

Solomon is happily eating everything in the meantime including that cherry pie. Good for him.]

WILDCARD
[For literally anything else because haha oh no help, but here is the space regardless if we need it for for other shenanigans! HMU on discord or ooc plotting.]

roulette

[themanwhoerasedhisname]

[I got a 6, wow. Even number!

Kiryu notices something is off about the cherry pie. Ah, Solomon...he looks up]

So you somehow managed to find your way into the kitchen.

[People really can't keep you out of it after all!]

play practice [for urianger and ithaqua]

[fallingsand]

[ There's a play and they're letting wizards do auditions for parts in it! That's amazing! That's the best! That's... slightly terrifying for Bruno to even imagine doing and yet! That draw to act is stronger than his fear and the skit Tatara had them do earlier certainly helped there.

He thought he did alright as the demon king! So why not as a detective trying to solve a murder? It is, admittedly, a role in the background plot behind the play's main plot, and comedic to boot, but he isn't ambitious enough to think he can be a ~starcrossed-lover~ of any sort.

Anyway, he's flipping through the script, reviewing the lines for Detective #2. ]

Are you sure you don't want to aim for a bigger role than this, Urianger? I bet you'd be great as the male lead.

[ Though Ithaqua seems pretty hellbent on being the murderer the detectives are chasing, soooo, he won't say the same to him. Frankly, the scary killer role suits the guy, haha, wow. ]

[divineth]

[Urianger looks up from his own copy of the script.]

Whilst I appreciate thy confidence in my skill, I am perfectly content with the role of Detective #1.

[This role is, admittedly, out of his wheelhouse. He doesn't really do a lot of comedy. But he'll happily take a challenge. What's more...]

'Tis far more exciting to have an opportunity to act alongside thee and Ithaqua. With our roles closely linked, we can develop synergy as a team.

[Who knows? Maybe they'll bounce off each other's energy so well that they'll steal the show!]

[lustro]

i.

[ The other wizards may or may not have noticed a small, but growing flower garden somewhere on the manor grounds. Okay, it's more of a flower bed with the potential to bloom into a full garden. All sorts of flowers have been planted there (including broccoli and cauliflower, ty Itha), some out of season, clearly grown with magical encouragement and the clumsy hand of the tall celestial being currently leaning over them. ]

... I would've made you bigger if I had known we were going to stay.

[ It's a well-known gardening tip that talking to plants helps them grow! So Ginger’s here murmuring to the flowers, giving them plenty of compliments, and just plain oversharing to the plants and dirt and spirits.

And those who notice the little details may note that the center flowers are all in various shades of reds and pinks: red roses, pink roses, pink-white bicolor roses, red camellias, red dahlias. All the flowers are healthy, but these seem to sparkle. ]

ii.

[ It's not Ginger’s first time at the beach; it's his second! Buuuut, uh, last time he got distracted so he'd only walked up and down the shoreline. This time he realizes - he... doesn't know how to swim actually. Which is fine because it's not like the moon can swim either and he doesn’t foresee any battles underwater.

However.

Just in case, the answer is to practice underwater breathing magic and dunk himself into the waves until he gets the hang of it. His magic works 50% of the time, so it's not dangerous at all.

And when he isn't practicing or searching for his narcoleptic love (the narcolepsy is new to him, too), he's at the markets in the hopes of finding something delicious for said love. He doesn't need to eat - so he's really just nibbling on stuff and things. If anyone has recommendations, he'd be glad to hear them - probably.

Occasionally if he spots a friend or enemy (joke?) from a distance, he'll come up to them and (attempt to) plop a daisy flower crown on their head. He made them with Comet who may be nearby. Just little things, charmed to evoke the smell of the wearer's favorite season.  ]

iii.

[ He's at the Nectar District to ask about more information on wizard culture, honest!! But he feels awkward going multiple times as himself, so sometimes he's the silly Ginger everyone's used to seeing around and sometimes there's a tall, pretty girl with long blonde hair wandering around. ]

iv.

[ Wildcard! Up for any tasks/activities/jobs! ]

iii

[troublereduction]

[ Day's been to the Nectar District too, and unlike Ginger, he seems perfectly at home here. Or at least not at all out of place, at any rate. Is he accompanying Ginger this time out of mild concern? Maybe. ]

Kinda surprised the locals haven't chewed you up yet, gonna be honest.

while the westies are away, the creature will (maybe) play [a mini happening | cw: mild body horror]

[leewards]

[Ithaqua tends to come and go silently, and rarely uses the front door for anything. Windows and the backdoor are more his speed, save for that one memorable time he returned after the Northern wizards were whisked away without warning. However, this time, he goes through the front door because it's more accessible to him right now, and his journey through the manor's ground floor can be traced with the bits of (thankfully unmelting) snow around. Someone might even note that certain hallways are a bit colder than usual despite the climate heading towards the warmer.

Even if one were to not see him, who else would have ice, snow, and wind as their magical expertise?

Ithaqua can be found in the kitchen, though while he was there to wash his hands and find something to drink, he's ended up scratching at his head. Did he not shampoo properly or something? Well, perhaps if anyone were to look closer, or even just stick around, they'd be able to watch as he shoves his hood off of his head and keeps scratching at--

Well, a pair of little horns on his head, peeking out of his hair where the hood's ears usually rest. (2) How'd they even get there?]

[dyingtohealyou]

[......Uhhhh,,,]

Ithaqua?

have things gone....... central-west?? idk anymore, anyway here's post-Wonderwall (1/??)

[shadowkin]

[The elevator in the tower dings, with little sprinklings of echoes in the heights like a bell, just like it does on any other day. On this day, though -- aren't there those among you who have been out for a while? Maybe it's about time they dragged themselves home, whether in sickness or in health, in one piece or in five equally-sectioned parts??

Well, there's no blood instantly spilling out of the elevator, so that's a plus. Instead, whether or not you wanted to deal with him first, you get Cid stumbling out -- rubbing his temples and yawning a little. His pockets look suspiciously bulging, but that's not important.]

Mmm... That trip was such a pain. I feel like we didn't even get anything all that good out of it...

Or is it that we didn't even balance out all the bad karma from that place? Hope not...

[What's important is that there's a good number of people behind him!! Trying to get out of the elevator!! Is everyone all accounted for? How good is your west math......]

2/3

[lighthaus]

[ second out of the elevator is khun with a huff. his pockets are not suspiciously bulging but maybe that's because his clothes look like they've seen better days, with something resembling claw marks across both his sleeves along with the tell tale marks of bright red blood. honestly he's basically effectively wearing a tank top now.

maybe a little concerning? but he seems more annoyed than anything else even if he's definitely not unharmed. his lighthouse floats next to him, bright blue and pulsing brightly. ]

Tell me about it.