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session 32 - Wii Shopping Network

Tired from the previous days events the group all find themselves bedding down to sleep for the evening, at some point or another, planning for tomorrow and the oncoming weeks.

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> 🎵 Blackrock / Below OST.

Psalm however, as he falls to sleep for the night, finds himself pulled from the familiar expanse of a dream into a pitch blackness, one he’s seen and felt before. As he exists there suspended, above him a line of bright white lights familiarly come to life one by one, while a great inky shape comes to form in front of him.

This time no giant hands seem to appear but the same cracked bright white eyes open in the darkness and stare down at him, before they seem to crinkle at the edges as if smiling in the dark. the same cacophonous voice echoes in his head, backwards and forwards as if speaking all at once

??: “seen so much, luckless one, in so little time” Psalm: "Yes, I'd say life's been pretty exciting recently. I can only hope this is what you wanted." ??: the being lowers themselves to stare at you straight on as opposed to continuing to tower above you “its good. your life. very interesting” you feel a ripple through the blackness as a silence follows before it speaks again “had lost your eyes for a time. every sight is precious, disappointed” before the large eyes move closer to you “will hurt more this way, be cautious” Plum: lol they said they were disappointed in you help, not even mad

Psalm: he stops to think before he's like, "Oh right, sorry that wasn't my fault. The palace has some kind of magic thing that... messes with Ghester. I can't really explain.” 🤨 “Wait, what's going to hurt more?" Cimmorro: psalm: this edible aint shit / psalm: "Wait, what's going to hurt more?" Finn: IUHNUFKDIGJMLFDHOK;OFPD;GF Psalm: GHRG Finn: psalm wake up rise of the beasts has started

??: you feel a suffocating feeling grip you for a moment as the eyes stare towards you before the feeling leaves you again “understood. will forgive it” the being moves back a tad "my powers. the more there is, the more it hurts" a beat "when they return" Psalm: "I appreciate the understanding." The last thing said to him is concerning but he does not show it on his face "I see. I'll... try to keep that in mind." ??: the being lowers itself further to stare up at you from below now before speaking, the edges of its eyes crinkle again "good. harm befalling you isn't desirable" it opens its eyes fully again speaking "called you here for a reason. reward, will answer a question, maybe two. if reasonable” finally you see the familiar giant clawed hands take form again underneath you. the being raises its arms together, and you find yourself no longer floating in the space, but standing upon its two open palms, as if it were cupping a precious gem “speak” Psalm: "I agree that it isn't desirable. In fact, I'm quite pleased to see we're on the same page about that." psalm spends a good thirty or so seconds thinking of something before saying, kind of nervously "Would it be possible for you to tell me the location of my... er- my friend Severa? As in her physical location, right now at this very moment. Not doubting your abilities at all but if you could just let me know....Where she is. That'd be great. I'd really appreciate it." ??: it brings it eyes close to you again and tilts them ever so slightly "oh easy easy very easy. she was close. left now though" it tilts its eyes again "went west, across the shoreline, ran scared. perhaps to a boat. dont know. she still moves that way" Celebrity Guest Aqua: just keep going like that a way (vague void gestures) Rokka: she is on this earth

Psalm: That news makes Psalm visibly disturbed. "Would asking how close be a waste of my potential second question? If it is please ignore it, because there's something more pressing I want to know." ??: "she was underfoot. but gone now. she wont come back" the eyes tilt in the darkness "speak" Psalm: "Glad to know that! Truly. Alright, second question, which you are so graciously allowing me to ask might I add -- is this going to turn out alright for me in the end? I have no idea what's going on. Or why any of this is happening." ??: slowly the hands begin to close in on you again, though they don't feel as crushing as they did in the last dream “dont see the future. cannot answer this” one by the one lights above you begin to go out until the only lights you can see are the great white eyes in front of you “rest now, ghester is with you. your eyes see, i am pleased. continue on” before you are thrust back into darkness Psalm: "I figured but it was worth a shot." psalm says into the darkness

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> 🎵 Village of Rynoka / Moonlighter OST

One by one the party come to in the morning, taking the time to sleep in or rise early. As Psalm rises, he coughs up a familiar black smoke from his mouth, though there appears to be less of it than usual.

Psalm: In his head: Is that a good sign...? I guess it is, psalm immediately goes for his journal and writes down whatever important information from his dreams

Across the street at the Out and Inn, Plum begins washing up for the morning but suddenly feels a weird rustling on their head. Meanwhile in her room Keva wakes with the sense something is missing as she sits up groggy in bed. Plum jumps as one would when something is suddenly close to their ear, before hearing the sound of faint squeaking.

Plum: "where are you..." plum mumbles and feels around their head for the mouse Amos: after ruffling through your hair you manage to pluck amos out into your hand, the mouse stares at you and you get the sense it wants to go back to the hair Plum: "yeah i thought you would, just making sure i know where you are is all" plum puts amos back on their head and continues washing up, humming while they wash up because they like animals

Keva: she wipes her eyes as she looks around the room. it takes a moment before she realizes it's...too quiet in her room. "...amos?"

After searching about the room Keva realises her mouse has left the room since she fell asleep, and probably found himself out somewhere else in the building.

Keva: i mutter "oh god" and head into the hallway

Searching about the upstairs inn hallway, Keva notes the closed doors to the other patron rooms, and the open door to the washroom at the end of it where she spies Plum freshening up for the morning. Plum hearing her wandering around calls out to her.

Plum: they just ask "looking for something?" so you can hear Keva: as i walk toward the washroom i keep an eye on the floor "i think amos got out of my room last night" Plum: plum isn't looking at keva, they're still washing their face etc. but they're a bit amused keva responded immediately rather than being difficult for no reason like usual. in a deadpan voice plum says, "wow, you should be more careful." Cimmorro: keva waking up: where's MY mouse / plum: OUR mouse Plum: my rat now Cimmorro: RATATOUILLE... Plum: I WAS JUST ABOUT TO SAY can i change my goal to becoming the best pasta chef in dorrin

Keva: "he doesn't usually go too far from me..." she sounds a bit worried. when keva gets to the washroom she starts looking around there as well, tho she cracks a bit of a smile realizing plum's hair is still red. "you haven't heard anyone yell about a mouse or anything have you?" Plum: "nope. just you" Keva: "thanks you're helpful" /sarcasm Plum: plum finishes up, turns around and just folds their arms at her, still deadpan.

As Keva gets a good stare at Plum’s head she suddenly notices their red hair begin to.. rustle ever so slightly.

Keva: i stare at plum "..........have you seen him" Plum: plum laughs, "what do you think?" Keva: keva tsks, annoyed. "amos!" calling for him to come to her Amos: you hear a squeak and amos pop out from under plums tufts Plum: “tada!" plum waves their hands Keva: keva glares at them "well are you going to give him back to me or am i going to have to pull him out of your hair?" Plum: "well," plum says, looking up at amos thoughtfully and then back at keva. "not up to me." plum is now wondering if they can just walk off to go about their business. Keva: keva puts her hands on her hips a bit exasperatedly and to amos says, "what, tired of me already?" Plum: that comment makes plum laugh off-handedly. Amos: he looks up at you and squeaks, waddling forward across plum's head Keva: i sigh and hold a hand out for amos to climb onto "you little rascal" Amos: he jumps onto your hand and scuttles up your arm, as you get close you get a sniff near plums head and find their hair has a strangely sweet scent...? Cimmorro: keva

Rokka: KFASJDFASOIDGJFKO;DSL

Plum: "aw," plum mumbles, genuinely disappointed. "i was hoping he'd stick around." Keva: "you were hoping steal my pet mouse?" Plum: "hey. i wasn't hoping to steal anything." plum says. "you're just lucky he didn't go running around the kitchens." Keva: @ amos "do you hear that? you could have gotten into massive trouble and where would we be then" Amos: you hear a squeak come from somewhere in your shirt Keva: to plum she says, "think he just liked how your hair smelled." she turns to go "well thanks for making that harder than it needed to be" Plum: "you're welcome, let's do it again some time." plum says, as deadpan as they were at the start. they quirk an eyebrow at the comment regarding their hair, and hold a lock between their fingers and do a quick whiff.

Smelling their hair Plum notes that is smells like like raspberry with a hint of rose, their favourite. The two continue readying themselves for the rest of the morning, going about their business.

Plum: if i drink potion of hide from undead will i suddenly disappear from finns vision Celebrity Guest Aqua: thats so funny, finn horse blinder Chip: hes undead so whatever the effects of the potion are apply to him Plum: nice finn if you ever make me mad its goodbye Han: LKH;KHASDHKG;KLKW4T;EGD Rokka: its like plum blocked finn on twitter Plum: [cancels you]

A little earlier on across the street, Han rises, noting Cimmorro having already awoken and left their room. As she descends from the stairwell at the Swallow’s Perch down to the bar floor she spies him seated at one of the tables, staring at a few pieces of parchment strewn about with a quill and inkwell nearby thinking to himself.

Seeing him, she reacts like a spooked cat for a second, before attempting to head into one of the back rooms,. As she goes however Cimmorro spots her trying to slink away.

Cimmorro: i go like, "han!!" Han: she will freeze like >_<... peaks at him still grimacing Cimmorro: he tilts his head at you and gives you a wary smile, "umm cheesed to meet you. come here, quickly" Han: "wh..what?" she moves over still gingerly Cimmorro: he starts shuffling around the parchments on his table until he finds what he's looking for. "aha, here you go..." he hands you a page

Handing her a piece of parchment, Han looks down to study it. The parchment has sketches of potential outfits for her for the ball, among the figure sketches there are also notes sprawled throughout the page. What they say Han has a hard time making out because of his handwriting. Very few of the scripts seemingly in common.

Cimmorro: "we didn't discuss what you preferred to wear for the ball... so i went ahead and put together a couple of ideas." Han: she stares at it kinda wide eyed and studies it very intently, then looks up at cimmorro and gets a little teary eyed like 🥺 Cimmorro: he continues, “you don't hafta choose from those specifically, but if I'm taking you to the tailors i need to know what you like. although we're not sure what's available, i figured this would be efficient.” one of his fingers points at the parchment "from those, you can tell me what you want and don't want. then I'll put together something decent based on what you tell me”

Despite how composed he sounds, it's evident in his body language that he's trying to sense if Han wants to talk to him or if he offended her in any way, glancing at her from time to time.

Cimmorro: He pushes on before she could say anything anyway, albeit a little more awkwardly..."uh you see, doing this saved me a lot of time and trouble. my sisters made shopping a painful experience otherwise," he reminisced with a grimace. "so i hope you'll cooperate... uh-" his gaze goes off to the side as one of his hands start scratching the back of his head. "this is... well, assuming you still want my help that is..." Han: han is still trying to not bawl but she just looks like 🥺 "i... want your hellpppp...." and then she just stares at the drawings to compose herself, han sits opposite cimm but she's more just hugging her legs and going 🥺 Cimmorro: he exhales out of relief, "good then, i don't have to worry about ferrie chris chasing me off with a broom this morning." he laughs. "we can discuss what you want while you have your breakfast i suppose?" he also goes back to his seat Plum: i like how these two started off as like the party's first enemies like that was fake Psalm: THAT WAS FAKE, THAT WAS FAKE AS FUCK YALL REALLY HAD ME FOOLED IN THE FIRST HALF I'M NOT GONNA LIE

Han: han is just like sniff sniff "okay" after a bit more sniffling she recomposes herself and goes a bit pink "i.. i like the skirt in the second one... but maybe like the dress in the first?" and more under her breathe "when did you even get time to work on this..." Cimmorro: turning to you, he nods. "oh okay that's easy." he writes it down on another page he has. "anything else?" his eyes don't leave his notes as he writes, but still responds to your question. "just about an hour ago? you know i get up early." cimm is thinking to himself like, "i knew you were a big softie but oml why are you crying over this... i'm not aboutta comment abt it rn tho...." Han: han kinda blinks absentmindedly "...the fur is a nice touch. i never got dresses, i dont really.." she sort of trails off, playing with her hair Cimmorro: "you know, i had a feeling you'd like the fur. glad my hunch was right." he smiles, still focused on writing down details for you. at the last part, he gives you a quick look before going back to his notes. "well, now you will." Han: han points to the squiggly lines on model-hans arms "whats this?" Cimmorro: he takes a look at what you're pointing at. "oh, those are arm bangles. see, i thought it'd be nice to accentuate your huge guns with lol. figured you'd wanna show them off. you didn't seem like the type to want sleeves that much." Han: han huffs a proud laugh "it would be nice" and on instinct flexes. she thinks a little and goes "some light ones would be nice. like those puffy sleeves psalm got" she mimes puffy sleeves "but.. more puffy. and not sleeves" Cimmorro: he makes a 'pshh' noise at your gun show and rolls his eyes. "hmm puffy... but not sleeves? do you want something like a sash? how about made of fur then, for puffy?" he looks like he's thinking very hard for you. Han: han is also thinking very hard but imagination combined with words is not her strong suit, you guess. "more like just.. cloth on arm but.. not tied..?" 🤔 Cimmorro: "oh the uhh. uhh...." he has trouble getting the term so he begins to sketch it for you on another page... the open sleeves. "these? we can replace the fur with them and have the fur be elsewhere instead since you said you like it."

The two of them continue to chat about the outfit over breakfast. Meanwhile Rokka rises and soon makes his way out of the Hole in the Wall, giving a quick wave to psalm who seems to be writing away in his bunk.

He quickly makes his way over to the government ward where Finn’s temporary apartment is located. it seems busy in the streets still but a little less than when everyone was running out after the lockdown was lifted. He manages to make his way over recognizing the building, he strolls on through the double doors into the lobby area, across the way he sees a woman seated at a desk writing away and the stairwells leading up off to the sides. Meanwhile Finn sits in his room having just risen, a little sleepy still from the late night letter writing he decided to have a go at the previous night.

Rokka: rokka waves at the lady "GOOD MORNING MADAM! May I know which room my friend finnian is currently staying in?" Clerk: she blinks a little surprised at your enthusiasm "ah...may i ask your name sir?" Rokka: "MY NAME S ROKKA WARRA AND THIS IS AN EMERGENCY" he like hops of from foot the to the other antsy Clerk: she nods her head with a curious look "ah, of course sir, ill let him know he has a guest" you watch the woman walk over to a set of red hanging fancy looking ropes behind her, she psyches herself up with a huff before pulling hard on one.

Back in his room Finn hears the sound of a faint bell chiming indicating he has a visitor. He slightly jumps at the sound of the bell, despite it being soft

Clerk: she walks back over to you "he should be down in a moment if he's in sir" she gives you a customer service smile Rokka: "ah, thank you so much!" he gives her a teethy smile before moving somewhere near the walkway where he assumes finn will come from Finn: he hadn't anticipated anyone to come check on him, so early in the morning, no less. he didn't think it was cimmorro, that man didn't have the spine to come here and apologize...although... maybe. he'd hoped it was cimmorro crawling here begging for forgiveness. oh well. Cimmorro: WHAT THE FUCK IS THI Finn: want to be superior and keep my ego intact so bad Cimmorro: im goigng toigsdgjsdklgmklawg I THINK IM GONNA HURT MYSEFL LAUGHIGN

Finn: he quickly gets out of bed and puts on his snufkin outfit to deal with the daylight and heads down to the front desk, upon spotting rokka he feels a little bad for yesterday and merely mumbles a "good morning", fidgeting with his arm. rokka didnt mean to do him harm after all. Rokka: rokka perks up upon seeing finnian and gives a nervous wave, "oh! uh-ah-um- good morning! um-" he scratches his head a little trying to figure out how he should apologize "about yesterday....I'm sorry if I put you on the spotlight without your approval finn..." he briefly looks at finn before staring at the ground Finn: finn blinks in surprised at how the chipper rokka is all awkward and flustered for once. he tries to wave his words off. "o-oh please, it was that wretched c- ... it was cimmorro, who put me on the spot. not you rokka..." he looks away briefly, feeling grateful for rokkas apparent friendship and misplaced remorse. "please, do not worry about it any more." trying to give him a reassuring smile Rokka: "ah, really!?" he lets out a relieved sigh with the weight of worry now removed "thank goodness! I got so worried when...someone pointed it out to me! I hadn't realized I was potentially putting you in a difficult situation! I will make sure to ask your permission before I do it again! promise! I apologize again and (blabbers on basically repeating himself)" he goes on a ramble now waving his arms everywhere to emphasize his words Finn: finn nods but feels a little overwhelmed with how much hes gesturing and apologizing over and over. he tries to get a hold of his hands, to calm him and speaks softly. "it would've been fine normally, really. you know..." finn trails off and thinks. there are things he wants to say, but not here. "do you mind coming up to my room with me for just a moment? theres something i need to retrieve before i head out. perhaps we could walk together for a while, if we share a destination” Rokka: rokka quiets down after noticing and allows finn to get a hold of his hands "oh yeah I don't mind at all finn!" he smiles down at him and nods his head towards where finn had came from "lead the way!" Finn: finn drags him back to his room. "usually i dont think anyone would make the connection between me being a vampire and what you said right after cimmorro. it was unfortunate timing, that is all." he blabbers as he looks for his letter and an appropriate amount of gold for todays shopping. "um... what are you getting up to today rokka?" Rokka: "that's what I was thinking too! But ps--I realized if someone did then it would've been bad for you..." he casually watches finn gather his stuff "Nothing much...maybe look for something to wear for the ball...change my hair up a little...i dunno. How about you?" Finn: finn nods as rokka explains. he looks away for a couple moments before taking a breath he doesnt need to take. for rokka, he could do away with his pride just a little. "i... i was planning on doing the same. we could...... go together if you like? i just need to send this letter beforehand." Rokka: he perks up to finn "Finn! I would LOVE to do that with you!" he moves closer to finn out of excitement "that is no problem! we can do that and then have our little shopping trip easy peasy!" he pats finn on his back and lets out a light laugh Finn: he literally looks like this 🥺

Psalm: the rp rn is literally everyone pairing off to be friends while psalm hallucinates Han: YOU GET TO BE FRIENDS WITH : MISERY ! Psalm: GHERGER Rokka: psalm alone on a bad trip Psalm: ghester are you supposed to eat the whole brownie

Back at the Swallow’s Perch, Han and Cimmorro finish up breakfast and decide that its about time to go around rounding up the others for the trip.

Cimmorro: "we can keep talking about your outfit on the way to the tailors. i rather we start moving while the day is still young... you can hold on to the parchment if you like." Han: "oh shit right, we have make everyone come here too" han gets weirdly caught off guard by that but goes "ooh.. thank you" and thinks about how she can put it away as neatly as she can before deciding to make a scroll out of it and putting in her bag gently Cimmorro: cimmorro's han fanart, GET! x1

The two scuttle over to the hole in the wall next door. After saying to the person at the front desk that they’re just looking for some friends, they’re let through (though it doesn't seem they care too much) to the big shared dorm room. There they spy Psalm writing away on his bunk, no Rokka though.

Psalm: He doesn't notice you Han: han goes to quietly to herself and cimm "boo, no rokka“ Cimmorro: "AH SON OF A BITCH THERE'S A FIRE"

A few of the patrons look over at Cimmorro with surprise then distaste and before going back to what they're doing before he screamed that. He appears unfazed, looking at Psalm expectantly.

Han: han stares at you like 'you good bro' as well Cimmorro: :) Psalm: Psalm's like 🤨 before he realises and is just like "They just let anybody in here huh" Han: han gives a big grin :B Cimmorro: cimm gives psalm a little wave as if he did nothing wrong just now Psalm: he waves back with the hand he's not still writing with "If you're looking for Rokka he just left." Rokka: <rokka's ear itches and is scratching it like gintoki does with his pinky> Cimmorro: cimm at han

Han: han humphs disappointedly "i guess this loser will have to do" before walking over to psalm to pester him more up close "ferrie chris insisted i ask you to stay at her place. shes offering free bed. also cimm has to help with outfit" :B Ghester: you hear a chuckle in your head Han: "oh good the ghost that haunt you are laughing again psalm" Psalm: "You can ignore him." Rokka: i love how psalm still hasnt explained ghester to any of us and we are just still like i hear smth psalm and hes just dw about it and we accept it

Cimmorro: "do you wanna join our emo band psalm" Psalm: "You guys are saying too much at me all at once. Who's Ferrie Chris and why does she want me to stay at her place now? And what's this about an outfit? And an emo band..." Han: "my boss and because she is so cool and awesoommme" Psalm: "I see." psalm weighs the pros and cons of this arrangement. Cimmorro: "for the emo band" Psalm: "I'm not even going to pretend to understand what you're referring to." Han: han pulls out the parchment and leans over the bed to show psalm herself "look look! he even drew a dress for me!!" shes pink and excited about it Cimmorro: "pshh. no fun. han and i are going to the tailo-" 😳 at han "well," he crosses his arms while one of his hands gesture to han like 'there you go” Psalm: "You designed these? They're very lovely." He's packing up his journal and stuff while he looks at them Han: she hehes Psalm: "We're you looking for me to accompany you or something? I do need to find something to wear myself so I could." Cimmorro: he looks like this >_< but like in painful embarrassment at han exposing his sketches and psalm's compliments. slightly regretting giving those to her now... he shakes his head and replies, "yeah sure, might as well go the same way since we'll be meeting up at the inn later tonight. if you guys wanted to anyway" he shrugs Psalm: "If it's free I have no reason to keep staying here. It's not like I have anything to pack. Although... I did give this address away. So it wouldn't be in my best interest to just up and leave either. Maybe I could have the landlord direct them..." he trails off and starts mumbling to himself Han: han is like wtf is he on about and puts away the drawings carefully

Trying to look for an excuse to not live with them but finding the concept of it being free too appealing, psalm agrees to come over, though still in his pj’s ( a standard pair of off white sleeping shirt and pants ) he asks them to let him get ready before he's free to go.

Han: "oh wait, where did rokka go. he staying here too, right? Psalm: “Yes. Not sure where he went though. He didn't say." (Psalm hadn't been listening even if he had tbh) then he remembers their convo from yesterday “Actually, he might've gone to see Finn." Han: "oh" han makes the excalibur face "why?" Cimmorro: he just frowns at the thought Psalm: "Just over a small thing we discussed yesterday is my assumption." Han: "did he get into a fight with rokka too??" Psalm: "No. But it's not like he wasn't partially responsible, if even a little bit." psalm is staring at Cimmoro Cimmorro: he looks at you like 'hiiii' Han: han ooooohs at cimm "ferrie chris told you to apologize too" Cimmorro: "i'll think about it Han: she snickers Psalm: "No don't think about it. Consider it a favour to me for saving your money yesterday." Cimmorro: he squints at you for a moment and thinks. "hmmmmm... i could just give you the money really if that's an offer you'd take." Psalm: “it’s not” Cimmorro: "bah." he clicks his tongue. "what are you, my mom? she arrived in shorewater sooner than i'd expected." he mumbles the next part but enough for both psalm and han to hear. "i'll tryyyyy to apologize" Psalm: pinches at his cheek and says, "You're so grown now. Mom's proud of you. Now if you'll excuse me..." He begins ruffling in his bag for his shirt. Han: han snort laughs at that Cimmorro: he immediately flicks his head away at psalm's contact in annoyance and makes a move out of the building with scorn Han: han waves a bye at psalm and follows cimm out, snickering at him Ghester: he laughs in your head cimmorro Cimmorro: still not used to it, whips his head behind him and assumes it was psalm laughing, getting him more annoyed 🤨 Psalm: he’s busy changing and doesn't notice

Back at the Out and Inn across the street, Plum and Keva finish up their breakfast in the dining hall before they see Han and Cimmorro stroll on in and poke their heads inside. Keva looks up from staring at Amos nibble at a crumb, though Cimmorro stays quiet with his arms crossed still annoyed, tapping his foot impatiently. Han surges in with conversation for the two of them.

Plum: [wave] "yall need something?" Han: "morning~ ferrie chris is offering free space for the "heroes" or whatever AND we are going shoppinggg LOOK AT THE DRESS CIMM DREW ME" and she takes it out again and shoves it in everyones faces

Cimmorro immediately embarrassed quickly attempts to snatch it off her, though he fails the entire time while crying inside.

Han: "WAH NO YOU SAID I CAN KEEP THIS" 😭😭😭😭 Cimmorro: "YEAH. WELL. YOU JUST EXPIRED ALL USES." he is trying so hard to snatch it away from you Plum: they look down at the sheet before the two of them presumably start fighting over it. "what's that now? "also who is offering what?" Keva: keva pulls back a bit when han shoves the paper in her face Han: "NOOOO YOU SAID I CAN KEEP ITTTTT" Cimmorro: he just claws at his face and gives up Han: she is genuinely stressed about cimm trying to take it and shes keeping it very high up "cimm drew me a dress!! its very nice !!! i never got anything like it before so dont take it pleeaAASE" half at plum+keva half at cimm Plum: plum can't really see what han is referring to exactly on the paper very well because han is holding it so high, so they just nod. Keva: "sounds like you should let her keep it" Cimmorro: he turns to keva and goes like "do i look like i have a choice" Keva: "maybe if you tried hard enough" she shrugs jokingly Cimmorro: he breathes a small bitter laugh. "i don't want her crying all the way down to the tailors." Rokka: cimm like idc its whatever!!!!!!!! <embarrassed> Han: epic tsundere moments number onnnne

Plum: "okay great, can.... what are you guys here for now?' plum looking at cimmorro now for clarification because han is not helping. Cimmorro: "our innkeeper wants you all to come for a party or something, free food. you can also stay at the inn for free if you so wish." Plum: "oh alright, sure." Keva: her brows go up in surprise "for free? for how long?" Cimmorro: "you can stay until after the ball, when we make our way to antessa." Keva: she leans back in her seat "okay. and what does they want from us for letting us stay for free?” Han: "nothing" :O Cimmorro: "nothing, girl... just want your heroic butts there i suppose." Plum: "oh she's thanking us, i get it. i'll thank her when i get there, then” Keva: keva looks sceptical but doesn't object

Han then asks the two of them to come shopping for clothes and other stuff with them as well, while Cimmorro stews in the background. Plum asks if they’d prefer if they didn't but Cimmorro quickly handwaves them away saying they'll all be going the same way anyway.

The group shuffle out once they’re ready, meeting up with psalm back outside on the street and begin heading over towards the government ward to pick up Rokka and Finn. Though near one of the entrances to the business district they bump into the two of them heading over towards the arcana guild again.

Rokka: he makes :o! face and prepares to wave but stops "finn, is it ok if I wave them over? Finn: he kind of cringes at the thought of it, but knows its unavoidable. he nods. "i suppose..." Han: she is definitely waving at rokka anyway Rokka: he grins widely and waves up high back at han and to the others as well "GUYS!!!!! OVER HERE!!!COME COME" Plum: plum is thinking something like "oh boy.." Keva: she wonders what rokka's doin hanging out with finn first thing in the morning rather than psalm or han Han: she gives rokka a big but brief hug and telepathically transmits that shes sorry for the bath thing Rokka: rokka hugs her back completely unaware that shes trying to telepathically transmit her apology about the bath thing to him Han: "hello you, whatcha guys doing" ^o^ Rokka: "hi han, finns just dropping off mail then we go shopppingg" jazz hands Finn: he just kind of avoids looking at any of them after briefly making eyecontact with cimm, pulling his hat down a little more. Han: "we are going shopping too! i wanted to grab you ... two." ^_^ Keva: keva's like 🤨 smth happened here..... Psalm: psalm is staring off into space, he's out of it today

After a bit of awkward chatter Cimmorro silently wonders to himself about what to do about the awkward air. Admittedly, he does feel bad about the joke going wrong, but he still seems to argue with himself for a while before coming to the conclusion that apologizing is better than having to deal with this for the rest of the coming weeks.

Cimmorro: wait. shit. that's right. willow is coming, too. he visibly cringes. oh, goddess. okay. well. that seals it. ez. with his realization, he moves close to Finn, not making eye contact nor facing him but he begins to speak. "look, i'm just going to get to the point. i didn't mean for that joke to go that far, sometimes shit just escapes my mouth. though i wouldn't have joked about that if i knew cole and ezra were malicious. still, i know that was a dick move. so i'm sorry." he lightly shrugs. [not in a dismissive way just sighing or smth] "not expecting you to forgive me, but i am apologizing. i don't want to make a pain of the next few weeks around you all since we're stuck like this. if you don't want me to talk to you anymore then that can easily be done as well." Finn: he stares at cimmorro for a couple moments, looks away, stares again. he bites his lips and sighs. he did want cimmorro to apologize. he wanted to relish in being right about this, being right over this clown! but now that cimmorro was honestly apologizing he couldn't feel all that prideful about it. "i.... i accept your apology. while your joke was in incredibly poor taste, bless your goddess you realize, i... did overreact. a little bit." he crosses his arms. "so i apologize as well for causing such a scene... i also want to make the coming weeks more bearable. you're annoying as is." (<- tries to say the last thing in a tone that's clearly meant to be a joke) Rokka: O_O<- surprised this is going quite well Chip: I PLACE APOLOGY IN FACE DOWN POSITION Rokka: rest of vengaboys subjected to watch this awkward moment Han: HAN STARTS WALKING AWAY Keva: without her stylist? Han: ye damn gotta protect cimm in case finn snaps

Cimmorro: genuinely surprised that finn didn't make this hard, he tilts his head under finn's hat and gives him a look "wow, really? you mean it? it's cool then." he laughs at your joke. "i'm sure you'll come to like my being annoying, my liege." he gives you a playful bow while sticking his tongue out. Finn: finn is surprised at the invasion of his personal space but doesnt back off. he just stares at cimmorro with big eyes until he does that bow, being unable to suppress a chuckle. "hm. we will see about that." he does the hand motion that kings do when they knight their knights i hope you know what i mean, on cimms shoulders. "my annoying new servant." Cimmorro: he scoffs playfully at your gesture "aht, aht don't push it now. this servant bites." he turns to look on ahead to the others. "so, next stop is where?" Han: han throws her hands up "DRESS" Cimmorro: cimm just looks at you like yes honey.jpg

Finn: WE DID IT Chip: WE DID IT REDDIT Cimmorro: WE FUCKING SAVED DND Celebrity Guest Aqua: WE DID IT REDDIT Finn: THEYRE FINALLY FUCKING GETTING ALONG Chip: realising theyre both theatre kids Finn: the dramaticness of it all Psalm: how many homoerotic experiences will cimm have today Han: all Psalm: quick make out with rokka Chip: before its too late

As the group chatter about their needs they all begin wandering back into the business district, ambling over to the town square the arcana guild is located on. It appears slightly less crowded than yesterday, but still pretty bustling. As they peer about they spy the familiar blue room building, recalling that they didn't really look at their stock yesterday on account of the rush ether.

They also spy what looks to be a smith of sorts, a tailors with a yellow tinted window, a large general shop with knick knacks out front, a restaurant wafting a pleasant fish smell and… what looks to be a store for animals and creatures.. how curious. Deciding to stick together for the most part they head over to The Arcana Guild first considering the letter Finn needs to send off.

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> 🎵 Brigade Town (Belchior’s Workshop) / Battle Chef Brigade OST.

Returning to the familiar blue building, walking in the party recognise the familiar mage behind the desk. Perusing the shop you find they sell a variety of magical goods including potions, magical Items & arcane components for a premium price, on top of their arcane telegram service.

Andrea: "Oh you lot again...If you want to send off some more telegrams ill call our resident Antony over. Otherwise feel free to browse, I'll be busy moving stuff over here so don't bother me unless you're really sure about your purchase alright...”

The group begin to oogle the store and browse the items, Finn so interested by the stock this time almost forgets to walk up to Andrea and inform her he’d like to send a telegram off. She gives a sigh and familiarly calls over her co-worker Antony to send it off. A few incantations and a flash of blue, he claps his hands together over the paper and off they zip.

Finn’s Letter

Sent to Antessa in Talornia

Dear Louis,

I am writing you to let you know that uncle Vorde and I are faring well. We have finished dealing with what we travelled to Shorewater for and will be returning soon. I hope mother has not bothered you in my absence.

I felt like I had much more to tell you about when I began writing this letter, but I’m afraid my head is in the clouds. I’ll tell you more about my travels when I arrive home. You may get a laugh out of this, I’ve made about… one friend, I think. Maybe more. I’m not sure how they feel about me yet.

Anyway, I miss you all dearly and hope things are fine back home. Do greet Katrina and the others from me, if you feel so inclined. There’s no need to send word back, unless you want me to bring something specific from Shorewater. I’ll be traveling for a while and for now I’ll be able to receive mail too. [provides address] Otherwise, you’ll have to be happy with whatever I pick out for you.

Signed Finn

Plum: whos the one friend, rokka? Rokka: who can say........ Cimmorro: olst Chip: HSEHGGAJKEKGJH its plum ofc Finn: this is like a quiz show Celebrity Guest Aqua: WHO... is finn’s friend Cimmorro: ask him! Chip: this is the bachelor?? Finn: vampyfinn.tumblr.com/ask

The party pick a few items out for themselves in the meantime, potions handed to them in neat blue dyed sacks. Finn buys a couple of Philtre’s of Love but Rokka seems to catch him in the process.

Rokka: nudges finn "whazzat for? Finn: "kya!" finn didnt rly expect to be caught buying these. its not like he couldnt get a man without these! but he didnt feel like revealing their purpose either. he quickly stuffs them away and looks at rokka. "its......... for fun." he mumbles. Rokka: he tilts his head at finns KYA then tilts his head the other way genuinely puzzled how this could be for fun "fun? how?" Finn: "um...." finn stares awkwardly. "its...difficult to explain haha." he fake laughs. how was he supposed to tell rokka there's someone he wanted to see acting lovingly towards him? cringe. now that he thought about it...he hoped he could even drink the damn thing without throwing up immediately "I HAVE TO GO NOW" he says overly loudly and follows psalm to the blacksmith Rokka: still not fully understanding but seeing as finn is having a difficult time talking about it he chooses not to push "well, if you ever come around to it I would love to kn--" cut off guard with finn suddenly rushing off hurriedly waves finn bye "oh! uh- okay! bye!" he looks around feeling a little embarrassed and worried he offended finn (again) and mutters to himself "i guess it's off to the tailors for me"

Deciding to follow up on Psalm’s reuqest to visit a blacksmith the party then head over to the store across the square labelled The Black Dog.

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> 🎵 Beastly Boogie / TowerFall Ascension OST.

The party poke their heads into what appears to be a haphazardly organised smithy. Smoke from the furnace billows and keeps the inside incredibly warm, they suddenly feel a little sweaty as they amble inside.

It appears the place sells a selection of general weaponry and different arrow types as well as some unique enchanted weapons to boot. It also appears the smith here will also make custom orders or upgrade things if she's brought interesting enough looking materials

Bex: ".... 'ave a look around... "

The party hand over a few items to sell, while ogling what the smith has up on display. Psalm quickly enquires Ghester’s feelings on inhabiting other objects while Finn stares curiously at him.

Psalm: says quietly to Ghester "Can you possess enchanted weapons? Ghester: "they are the only ones I can possess in fact" Psalm: “TIL” Finn: finn just wondering why psalm is whispering to someone else 😥 but hes letting it happen for now.

Finn: he nudges you and looks like a child at a candy store. "theres no way you wont want something super cool here " Psalm: "Something catch your eye already?" Finn: "lots of things! now 5k seems pretty pathetic to come here with...but then again its not like i'd be able to carry or wield that many weapons..." he literally sparkles from excitement. "oh um...im getting carried away. what kind of sword do you have in mind psalm?" Psalm: "You're not really. And I didn't particularly have anything in mind. I just thought it'd be useful to upgrade while I have the funds. A flying sword seems useful though, since I like to have my hands free." @ Ghester "Any preferences?" Ghester: "im as versatile as you need me to be" he says with a laugh Psalm: "Kinda weirdchamp-- I mean alright if you say so."

Finn: "oh yeah. that'd actually suit you a lot! I've played with the idea of getting this one for myself as well... but it doesn't make as much sense for me haha!" Psalm: "What makes you say that?" Finn: "hm? what makes me say that it suits you?" tilts his head Psalm: "No that it doesn't make sense for you. You already fight with swords right?" Finn: "mm yeah. but for me to have my hands free doesn't really bring me any advantages. ill be defenceless, really. even if a flying sword is super cool and seems really fun to watch...im better off staying armed throughout my battles." Psalm: "Oh I see your point." spell casters be like

Finn: "yeah! id better go for something im very swift with, since thats my forte over raw strength anyway." Psalm: "Speaking of swiftness, the scimitar seems pretty nice too. Honestly I'm kind of stumped 🤔 " Finn: "yeahh i keep eyeing it too!! >__< you have good taste psalm!" he keeps whipping his head around between the selection. "but i think ill abstain from purchasing today...my rapier is pretty good, and i dont know if any of these really outclass it yet... even if they're fun." he looks back at you again. "so for you its either the scimitar or dancing sword then?" Psalm: "Thanks. I'd offer to let you use it if such a thing were possible. And yeah, the both of them are the most appealing to me but I'll probably go the scimitar. Although a flying sword is appealing I can't imagine I'd get that much use over it over a regular sword at the end of the day, and I'm not made of money." Finn: "mmm... really comes down to whether you want your hands free or not id say? its not like we leave shorewater tomorrow if you're this torn " Psalm: "Freeing my hands up isn't that much of an issue, considering I can summon my weapon at will already. And I just wanted to get it out of the way... ^_^” Finn: "ahhh....the scimitar really seems more attractive then, id lean towards it myself." Psalm: @ blacksmith "I'll take this scimitar please! ^_^ " Finn: finn watches as you buy that cool scimitar......."let me know how it works for you once you try it!!! 🥺 " Psalm: "I will : )"

As the two chat over the finer dynamics of swords, Keva and Cimmorro both attempt to haggle the prices down on the enchanted weapons that catch their eyes, but aren't too successful at all.

Cimmorro: "the doctor's blade, i don't suppose you'd sell it to me for 300gp?" Bex: she stares at you blankly and shakes her head no Cimmorro: cimm looks at keva like 😥 Keva: keva twists her mouth in disappointment at him back, she points at (a different) dagger "200" Bex: she turns her head to stare at you blankly after and you see pity in her eyes off her though her expression doesn't change "300. no lower" Cimmorro: he shrugs, "eh was worth the shot... i'll take it in full price then" Keva: "not even after we saved the city from being overrun by corpses?" she reaches for her money, knowing the answer likely won't change Bex: she tilts her head "...eh sure ya did" Han: han leans a little across the counter after paying for arrows and stares at the two in wide eyed judgement "how can you pay anything less than asking price from someone so handsome" Keva: "i care more about my wallet than my dick" Han: "cannot relate" Bex: she watches you and hans convo silently and adjusts her bandana before turning away after making the transaction with keva

Cimmorro: US AFTER THIS FUCKING SESSION

Satisfied with their purchases for the moment, the group leave the smithy and head over to the tailors right next door to it, eyeing the yellow tinted window on the outside of the shop reading Silver Scissors Tailory as they walk in.

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> 🎵 Labyrinthia / Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney OST .

The party enter what looks to be an incredibly well-kept shop. They don't believe this is meant to be one of the higher end stores yet everything about the place projects class and crafted care to them.

It appears the store sells both a selection of general clothing sets as well as some enchanted clothes and apparel, on top of a custom tailoring and hair care service. Seems they allow patrons to quote and request custom made garments as well as get a fresh cut if they are so inclined.

Samuel: "Hello, hello do come in! I'm just measuring up a length of fabric here for this lovely lady but DO be sure to pull my ear if you're in need of anything dears."

The party browse around the stores goods for a while, before eventually inquiring into custom made orders for the whole gang for the upcoming ball.

Han: she points to the ivory's clasp hairpin "can i try it?" Samuel: he gives you a cheery nod "of course my dear!" and places it in your hand Han: han attempts to wrestle her entire length of hair into it Samuel: he’s like 😱 "oh no no! you just need to clip it into your head dear, it doesn't need to be touching all of it" Han: han is like 🤨 OKAY.. attaches it to the top of braid Cimmorro: he looks at han like "do you need help..." Han: "i think i got it??" Cimmorro: 🤔 he adjusts it to be less crooked "you almost did, not bad" Chip: as its clipped into your braid you feel your hair almost start to move and shift on its own, though not uncomfortably, before becoming tidy and neat and settling down Han: "whwhwhaaaAA. this feels weird” Samuel: ^__^ Finn: finn watches and thinks he might come back to purchase such a pin... Han: han attempts to shake her head vigorously to shake it off Chip: YOU SHAKE...when you look back not a hair is out of place....wild ! Han: "wooooow...." han looks impressed with it

Cimmorro soon asks for Han to hand to parchment back over so he can give the man the design, Han reluctantly does so after Cimmorro promises he will hand it back to her after. Plum inquires into how fast this place could get their groups orders made at the same time.

Plum: "how quickly could you have an entire party's ball order made? by which i mean, this group here." Samuel: he quirks a brow but lets out a cheery laugh while he carefully examines you all "depends on what the day wold be... ohh wait i can only imagine you mean the ball the royalty is reholding, how exciting!" he folds his arms with a huff "i hear all the stores are abuzz with orders, lords and ladies with new dressings to be made lest they find themselves looking gauche in the same drab outfits" he gives you a nod and a wink "it can be done easily dear, i feel i only ever make orders under such time pressures these days" he waves a hand in the air idly Plum: "well if it's no trouble to you, then" plum says, returning the cheerfulness. they also swat at rokka to get his attention. Cimmorro: he shows ( the sketches ) to samuel “we're looking for something similar to these for her [he points at han]. we're still in the middle of making adjustments though but it's more or less what's shown." [he also hands a reference for his own one] Han: she starts playing with her hair while looking over cimms head Samuel: his face lights up as you hand him the designs "ohhh my, these are lovely!" he quickly flicks his gaze over to han "and would definitely compliment your figure my dear" he turns back to you cimmorro before mumbling idly "ahh i am already imagining fabrics...." as he pleasantly smiles to himself and miming scissors with the other hand Han: han is just 😳 Cimmorro: "i like you already, my guy. would you be able to give us a discount once we finalize these?" Samuel: "oh such a flatterer, and of course im loving them already! id easily knock 25 gold off for these drafts" Cimmorro: "oho~ i just know we'll do great business together. i might even get you to do more than one set if you keep this up." he smiles and rolls the parchment up again. "we'll return once we've finalized these then." he turns to han to give her the parchment back and smiles at her with a contented huff. "see? easy." Han: han is still like 😳 but happily takes her parchment back

Han: im stealing samuel actually Finn: im going to kiss him Han: han will suck u off no discounted even needed Chip: SAEKJHGEJHGKEGJHKWGJHKEGJHKWE Finn: UZBDUFGKIMIDFOG;FGD Han: just to relief stress bro.. Chip: ➤ Kiss Him

Cimmorro: he will look around the shop more and notice keva looking like she's about to either throw up or cry, he doesn't know. "are you good? Keva: she startles a bit from her disdainful stare at how opulent the noble outfit sets are "huh? oh, yeah, sure," she says quickly. "we're going to have to get the custom made outfits, yeah? think that's what i heard plum say anyway." Cimmorro: he tilts his head as he eyes keva curiously "hm? yeah it's a ball, in my opinion it's better to go for custom ones. have anything in mind?" he asks this with a hint of mischief in his tone Keva: she quirks an eyebrow like what are you thinking..... "do i seem like someone who goes to parties?" she looks back at some of the clothes, thumbing at the sleeve of one "i've only really had, uh.... hand me downs" the way she says the last bit suggests they may not have all been "handed" to her, "i'll probably just tell him whatever's fine. doesn't matter really.” Cimmorro: he looks at you for a moment before he goes "ooooh.... well, do you want help? i'm already finished with han's anyways. i surprisingly missed doing this for others. no pressure if you don't want to though." Keva: she pauses and blinks a bit in surprise. she seems to think about it for a moment... it Does mean she'd get a discount... after a while she says, "you don't mind? something simple is fine" she seems to wince a bit asking Cimmorro: "easy. you'd have to brainstorm with me though. did the same with her." he points his thumb towards han. "no fun if i just think of things by myself." Keva: "well then we already have a problem because i have no idea what i would want" she says this lightly, almost sounding like a joke, but she definitely means she doesn't know LOL Cimmorro: he snorts. "don't worry about it, we'll start with a few ideas i have then work from there. have to get it done tonight though, good thing you all are staying over then." he smiles but also half grimacing at the same time remembering it Keva: keva laughs "that excited huh?" Cimmorro: "not that hard to come up with something for you, really." he thinks for a moment before he realizes something. "plus we're the same height, i believe. how about that." Keva: her face seems to twitch a bit, wondering what he meant by that, but she shakes it off. "i was talking about being excited about all of us moving in together. but good to know it's not too much trouble." a pause "do want money for it?" Cimmorro: "huh. OH." he looks flustered for a moment but quickly shakes his hand in front of you to dismiss it... "money? no. just don't steal from me. o_O" Keva: she snorts "deal"

As the two of them chat Plum helps direct Rokka over to Samuel to get him started on chatting up a design of sorts with him, and helping style the ribbon he seems to have his eye on.

Plum: "just have our friend over here," plum starts, and gestures over to where samuel is talking to cimm and han, "make something for you for the ball. i don't think you'll find something to wear in here otherwise. also it might be easier since you seem lost." Rokka: he straightens up and looks at samuel briefly before turning back to plum, "oh! plum you're so smart," he turns towards samuel "hello! I am unsure what is appropriate to wear to the ball...would you don't mind making something fitting for that occasion for me?" he looks once again at the stuff offered, "oh and can I try on that ribbon? the flowery one!" Rokka: he taps a hand to his face "oh we can get you fixed up dear easily" he walks a circle around you briefly eyeing you up while he hands you the marigold ribbon "hmm...how fond are we of upper layers..?" Rokka: "thank you!" his eyes follows samuel as he circles around him, "ummm....not very fond....I don't mind if it's light and loose thought! something that doesn't feel like its a shirt...if you catch what I'm saying" Plum: "i'd also like to order something for the ball. and some simple clothing, please" Samuel: he smiles and claps his hands together "more and more to the list, very good" Han: han just watches samuel do circles around rokka n plum

Rokka: he ties to tie the ribbon in his hair but failing bc this man has never done shit to his fur in his life! he looks back at plum since they spoke, "hey plum? do you know how to tie ribbons into ur hair?" Plum: "i do, give it here." [gestures at you to bend down a bit] Rokka: he bends down to a 90 degree angle for plum Plum: [ties a bow right in the middle of your head] Rokka: he tilts his head up a bit and carefully touches the ribbon "how's it look?" Han: han gives a thumbs up Plum: "it looks cute. what'd you want this for?" Rokka: "really? thanks!" he smiles at plum and han "I just thought i should look presentable, y'know, for the ball thats in our name....look like heroes or something...?" Plum: "oh gotcha. i feel like you're worried about it, don't worry about it too much. you look, or, i guess, you'll look fine on the day." if rokka is still bent over plum will flick the ribbon on his head Rokka: he chuckles at plum flicking the ribbon like hehehe "ya really think so plum? I'm touched...I think you will look good on the day too!" Plum: "yaaaaa i do. also thanks :-)" Rokka: rokka thoughts rn

The rest of the party also give their orders for their outfits to samuel, others stating they’ll bring in finalised sketches for the outfits tomorrow. Taking the gold them you all samuel claps his hands satisfied having organised all the orders.

Samuel: "ahh how exciting, the rush of inspiration fills me anew!" he begins moving things near the counter "do let me know if there's anything else you'd like to pick off the shelves in the meantime dears"

Satisfied the group leave the tailory, deciding to head to what looks to be a nearby general store next, though upon entering they notice it looks to be one of the largest in the area, going by Zafar’s Emporium.

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> 🎵 Back on the Path / The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt OST.

The place appears to offer both a variety of adventuring gear as well as some more common items and a few odd knick knacks. Peering about the place they note it seems quite well stocked, and for some reason they can smell the scent of cooked fish wafting around the place...?

Zafar: "Oh be a bit careful looking around the aisles now, i haven't cleaned out some of the older shelves just yet, wouldn't want one just coming down on you haha!"

Cimmorro: expose everything zafar. LOSE THE SHORTS Plum: i knew the general store was the place to be i knew it Finn: ugghhhh hes cute Psalm: how do i put this im going to fuckzafar Han: ;LKHADSLKH;GTW4KRGLFDS Cimmorro: i am just a FUCKING HOLE

The group peer about the stock, picking up a couple items they need as well as peering over the knick knacks displayed in the store curiously. Plum strikes up conversation about the strange clay animals in one of the shelves.

Plum: "can i get the clay creature, the heart gem and the music box." and your hand in marriage. wait can i ask him about the clay creatures, like first of all 1. did he make them, and are they just toys like, why is he selling these Zafar: he grabs the stuff off the shelves while hefting a bag over his other shoulder with an oof, handing them over while taking the gold with a grin "ahh people sell us all sorts of stuff, i usually just put it back up for sale myself, guess were also kind of like a pawn broker" he laughs "i aint skilled with my hands like that, they're kinda cute though in a way? was wondering when someone would snag em" Plum: "oh, that does make more sense. any guesses as to what it is, though?" plum asks, holding it up. Zafar: he thinks for a moment staring at one of them slightly bent over "...bear?" Plum: "what about the other two?" Zafar: he points at the one on the left "definitely another bear" then to the right "...gelatinous cube?" Plum: plum snorts at the last guess. "alright, i'm sold. i'll take these two as well. thanks." Zafar: he snorts and grabs them for you "a master salesman they call me" Cimmorro: plum zafar otp

Rokka: "umm plum? do you mind if I can listen to the music box with you when you decide to play it...?” 👉👈 Plum: "oh, course you can. was gonna try my hand at fixing it up a bit." plum says, turning it over in their hand to inspect it. "we can wait for a full moon and fiddle with it then." Rokka: "you're so nice plum..." 🥺 Plum: "come on 😳, its just a music box.." Rokka: "still kind of you to share the music with me " he lets out a short laugh, "i wasn't sure if I was going to ever buy it myself so I'm glad you did at least...and you're going to fix it too!" Plum: "yeah, i'm not sure how exactly it's broken if it still plays music, but i look forward to inspecting it later, at least." they look like they are looking forward to inspecting it later.

As the others chat Han and Psalm look over some maps, Psalm peering about with the information he was given about Severa now in his mind.

Psalm: Psalm gained +30 stress

Finishing up their shopping at the general store, the group head and decide to head into the animal shop on a whim, curious about what they may have inside the place, eying the sign that reads Crescent Animal House.

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> 🎵 The Tavern / Wargroove Double Trouble OST.

Waltzing into the store the group are quickly accosted by the sights and sounds of a variety of beasts and animals, sitting idly in cages or milling about. Seems the business sells both animal goods as well as pets, both of the more average and exotic type.

Each of the creatures appears to be trained to be bestial companions, though perhaps not necessarily fit for combat. As they enter the place the caretaker at the time looks up with a smile, covered in creatures.

Forrel: "hello there- oh uh shut the door behind you please! Feel free to look around, and don't mind the little ones walking about, promise they don't bite, though they might start following you around..."

Plum: ok chip you did it this is my lover now Cimmorro: GO BACK TO THE ARCANE SHOP GET THE LOVE POTION NOW Finn: PLUM NOWS YOUR CHANCE

The group begin milling about whole eyeballing the creatures, Keva buys a small jar of treats for Amos as she goes. Cimmorro also asks if he can hold one of the cats while he browses around which Forrel gives him a nod yes, much to his glee, the cat feeling very at home in his arms.

Forrel: he hands you the jar with a laugh while trying to pull a drake off his tunic "try not to give em too much of this at once, can make em get a little hyper..!" Keva: she smiles a bit watching him struggle with it "thanks" as she goes to look at the other animals she going to whisper to amos "better keep yourself well hidden or some of these might want you for a snack" Amos: you hear faint squeaking from your clothes in response

Keva: keva goes up to a tressym and gives a quick blep at it Chip: a moment passes..it bleps back Keva: UUUUU keva smiles and reaches out to give it some scritches Chip: tressym purrs

Rokka: rokka beelines to the cats and dogs and talks to them, "hows it hanging my canines and felines" Chip: the cats give you a jolly hello and the dogs say its been good, though yesterday there were so many people stuck in here...lots of fun honestly Rokka: "oh! why were they stuck in here? Glad you guys are having fun though!! haha!" Chip: the cats groan that it seemed like they got stuck in here for a bit, the dogs say it was fun to have more playmates than the usual employees around, even though everyone was grumpy they calmed down after a bit Rokka: "did something happen?" he tilts his heads, "sorry it wasn't as pleasant for you kitties :(" Chip: the cats stretch and yawn, they say their favourite spots got taken up by some of the tressym when they had to make space for the new guests, but its nice and open again now Psalm: Psalm is just watching Rokka do this like "This is kind of like me and you Ghester wouldn't you say?"

Rokka: "ohhh I understand.." rokka gives a quick glance around the shop and then back at the cats/dogs, "hey! since we can talk...any message you want me to pass along for you? to make yourselves more comfortable here." he casually gestures around the shop Chip: the cats yowl more high perches and the dogs bark double meal times! Rokka: "on it!" rokka moves towards forrel, "excuse me! hello! the cats and dogs here would like double meal times!"he points back to them Forrel: he tilts his head "a-ah..they already get fed pretty frequently i can assure you ! i need to try and get them to stop sneaking into the storage room actually..." he then finds himself distracted as he runs over to stop a gelatinous cube from calling from a very high shelf "oh how did you get up there...!" Rokka: "they WHAT" shocked rokka rushes back to the animals "firstable, double meal times were not possible. secondable!! i heard you guys are already sneaking into the storage room! don't make it tough for forrel now guys!" he wags a finger at them Chip: the kitties skitter off and scatter from the scolding while the dogs snicker to themselves Rokka: rokka shakes his head and can only let out a sigh muttering under his breath "kids these days....tsk tsk" making his way out

Cimmorro: cimm will make a note to come back here at a later time but he seems pretty happy looking around just fine Chip: everyone gaining health being in here Psalm: yeah psalm's recently accumulated 30 pts of stress are now gone Keva: the oxytocin

Finn: finn goes to look at the bats Chip: you come against a few hanging along the rafters and some resting in larger cages, they are .....very cute Plum: "gonna go talk to your friends?" plum says to them, no harm intended. Finn: "oh.." he does this pose 👉👈 "i do find them rather cute but its not like i can communicate with them..." Plum: "wow, i'd be pretty surprised if you could." plum says, not realizing rokka is talking to dogs somewhere nearby. Finn: "if i were to turn into a wolf i could understand other canines though.." he mumbles, eyes glued to the cute bats. he wished he could summon his just for fun at least Plum: "huh??" plum says, surprised. "you can?? that's cool." Finn: "mm..its fun but rokka can do it too, way more convenient." he nods. "what kind of animals do you like plum?" Plum: "oh that's right, i guess i shouldn't be so surprised" plum nods, looking over at rokka before turning back to finn. "well, i think these rare ones are pretty interesting. like this bug here (pointing at the fire beetle)." Finn: "a-ah..." finn looks like he's seen a ghost as he checks out the fire beetle plum is pointing to. "i.. think they are interesting from a distance! ^__^" Plum: "oh, are you not good with bugs?" [moves back towards the bats] Finn: "not really no...i cannot understand how i caught those as a child! id rather not deal with them..." he frowns. "but... i genuinely do mean that they are interesting. i like to read about wildlife..." he trails off. "we can check out some other animals while we're here" Plum: "well honestly some of them are kinda gross, so i get that. still interesting though.. also i'm interested in that fungi over there, although that's not really an animal... maybe the cuter ones would be better to go look at." Finn: "fungis pretty cool so, why not?" smiling at them. "but i cant really imagine purchasing anything for travel...you wonder if anyones gonna wind up with a pet?" Plum: [pleased] "nah, no way." plum snorts. "keva has a pet already, and i think more'd be way too much trouble. we can already hardly reign in han." plum says, jokingly. Finn: finn laughs at that. "right you are." after a moment of silence he continues "would you ever like to own one though?" Plum: "sure, a cat or something. why not. or a gelatinous cube would be fun. why, you want a pet?" Finn: "oh a gelatinous cube would be fun for sure! as for me... hm... i think a wolf or a saltie could be cool" 🤔 Plum: "a..... a what?" Finn: finn tilts his head. did plum not know wolves?... no, impossible. oh. "a saltie! like, a croc, ya know?" Plum: "is that like, another word for 'em? oh but i guess you're from up north and all. i started thinking you meant like a siren or something, but that'd prob be weird." plum looks less confused now. "wouldn't a crocodile be kinda hard to keep would be my usual question, but i get the feeling you've thought about this before..." Finn: "yeah, we call em salties in antessa..." you can hear finn slipping into the Broad Australian Accent more which i am not versed in, but imagine it. "they would definitely be hard to keep but... well, its just a fun little thought. nothing more!" Plum: plum is vaguely amused by the change in finn's demeanour. maybe talking about antessa cheers him up or something. "well i'm sure it can't be too bad. i bet people probably keep small ones, so why not."

After browsing around for a while and getting their spirits up the group depart from the store, feeling a bit peckish they eye the small restaurant at the end of the town square. Deciding it would be a good place to chat while filling their stomachs, they head over, eyeing the sign outside the eatery reading The Fishmonger’s Beau.

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> 🎵 Sword Search on Koholint Island / LOZ: Link's Awakening (2019) OST.

Following the smell of baked and roasted fish the group waltz inside. They find themselves quickly greeted by a cheery waitress at the counter near the front. She informs the group that they sell both food and drink here, and offer dine-in and takeaway if they’d prefer to snack on their treats elsewhere.

Cherry: "Hey there! Feel free to take your time looking at the menu. Give this girl a yell as soon as you're ready to order, i'll just be over at this other table"

The group seat themselves before beginning to ponder what they’d like to order, the cheery midday sun beating down on them while the seaside breeze blows through.

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Notes

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👨‍👧‍👦The Party bought ALOT OF STUFF

Bridges were mended... <3

#210110 #recaps #YAAARRGH

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