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[love-and-deepspace-wiki]

Elysium: The Connoisseur's Menu

Details:

Elysium's "The Connoisseur's Menu" is the most infamous menu in the N109 Zone. Not only do it's dishes draw inspiration from the area's most celebrated eras and figures, but it also doubles as a top-secret ledger for "intel trading" and "deals with high stakes". Menu items are subject to change due to seasonal availability and local logistics.

Each menu item includes a summary of the dish, a series of numbers (representing services from their "Special Services" list), and a description.

Menu Items:

Do It:

House special blend. One-third whiskey, two scoops of cream, one brown sugar cube, and a sprinkle of fate. (Complimentary)

Description: Every gift comes with a hidden price. But this coffee is actually free. "Do It" can be a command or an expression of encouragement. Then again, some say to ignore people and do whatever you want.

Mobster's Salad:

Mashed potatoes, eggs, fresh shrimp, chickpeas, and yogurt, all crushed together with desire. (5, 6, 7, 8)

Description: They came here to survive. They drowned in their own greed. To those ruthless criminals we lost forever. Without them... The N109 Zone wouldn't be what it is today. Although they're no longer here to see it.

Coward's Shell:

Fresh oysters, lemon juice, ground pepper, and a dash of courage. (1, 3, 4)

Description: Without their sturdy shelter, the spineless remain spineless. That is why we built our foundation from the strongest materials. This dish honors those misfits who once graced our establishment. Without them, Elysium would never exist. Some exiles become worthless junk, and others transform into pearls. Is it the environment that determines their fate? Or their own nature?

The N109 Grand Platter:

Venison from acorn-fed deer, white truffle cheese, white caviar, and blue lobster tart with mango. Complimentary to the true VIPs. (3, 5)

Description: Four distinct powers dominate the N109 Zone. They are the true players at the N109 Zone's gambling table. A platter of four rare delicacies. They don't complement each other. They're just equally expensive. Choose wisely. If you're unsure, try them one at a time.

24K Exchange Artist:

Chicken leg cooked with scallion oil, soy sauce, salt, golden coconut oil, sesame oil, shredded ginger, and scallions. Comes with a dash of humor. (1, 2, 4, 6)

Description: He's no thief. He's an artist who believes in fair exchange! Dedicated to the unseen Phantom Thief Pea. Everything has a price. Pain is traded for an equal amount of pain. Joy is exchanged an equal amount of joy. But is your happiness truly equal to mine?

The Point of No Return:

Smoked pigeon, saffron, pickled onions, barley, toasted truffle bread with au jus, and 100% trust. (5, 7, 8)

Description: At Charon, no deal goes unmade. The "pigeon" meat from the market's "arena." A rare delicacy available only this season. Pay the appropriate fee. And they will fulfill your every wish. Remember... Once a deal is in place, there's no turning back.

Strawberry Disaster Special:

Strawberry ice cream, fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, chocolate-covered strawberries, chili powder made from the Red Savina pepper, and a four-leaf clover. (7)

Description: If you survived 2036... The gang war that engulfed the N109 Zone... This is the dessert you can't refuse. Rich ice cream wrapped in strawberry sauce... And spiced with chili to sting your tongue. Like that night, when the streets ran red... Not all survivors were strong, and not all the strong survived. Wouldn't you agree, you lucky duck?

Today's Special: Sweet Evil Trap:

Pepper walnut tart, rosemary gelato, pomegranate jelly, red wine marshmallow, and 10.5 grams of soul. (0)

Description: I'm waiting for you.

Special Services:

Assassination

Arms Deals

Infiltration

Intel Collection

Mediation

Biological Substances

Protocore Trading

Proxy Deals

Today's Special: ?

[yes-no-maybe-soo]

... that is literally what I wrote on his birthday card though?? 😭😭

He has me all figured out iwhtjfhg

[starmocha]

“Indeed,” he answered, hushed, eyes fixated only on you. His long, slender finger trailed down your smooth cheek as he spoke softly, “Have I stolen a goddess to be my wife?” “Such sacrilegious words,” you chided him, but Sylus responded with a roguish grin, stealing your lips and taking your reprimand with delight. He hummed and murmured in between the sweet kisses, “Am I wrong? Would the gods not bow down to your beauty? Would goddesses not become green with envy and wish to covet the love I have for you?” You gasped for breath, unsure if your racing heart was spurred by his relentless kisses or the feverish words he had so sweetly uttered. You panted softly, voice still scolding, “The hubris of this mortal man…” He pressed his forehead to yours, laughing, “I speak of only the truth—my truth.” “The gods will surely punish you for such loose lips.” “To bear punishments simply because my only crime is that I wish to lavish my bride with praises and love?” He kissed you again, a haughty smile graced his face. “Then let them punish me.” — Elysium, Sylus/Reader. 16K words. Masterlist. AO3

[catragemiau]

End-of-Day Debrief

[ittybittybumblebee]

attempt from memory

[kala-mies]

You're a fucking idiot, Harry. I love it!

[punkrastination]

alright man, damn

[votive-candle]

26 / 08 / 2024 🪩👁️👁️💧

scribbling tings wot might not ever get finisht, innit

[algrenion]

i need him. i need to make sad love to him on acid in a dimly (but warmly) lit room and listen to his pontifications on life. i bet he could play an acoustic guitar without making you feel like you're being held hostage.

[rad-roche]

disco elysium good

[am-i-tho]

mourning deeply over the amount of stuff we were obviously supposed to explore in a sequel game after disco elysium.

[love-and-deepspace-wiki]

Elysium

Location: N109 Zone

Opening Time: 10 PM

Details:

Elysium is a gambling establishment in the N109 Zone, but also a location where intel can be bought for a price. The nameless/faceless character "Shopkeeper" works there. We're only shown one area in the establishment, which I include at the end of this post.

Elysium is described as having dim, yellow lighting, a ceiling decorated with wine barrels, and interior walls that are covered in graffiti (one of which bearing the establishments name). It is equipped with poker tables, roulette wheels, and a bar (with a service bell). There is a hidden utility room and at least one other adjacent room, where protaganist hears the sounds of loud chatter, rolling dice, spinning roulette wheels, and card shufflers. She also mentions seeing mice that hide in the floorboards (and sees them scattered during the raid).

Interesting Facts:

The Connoisseur's Menu

[starmocha]

“It’s not fair…how…I’m the only one…feeling insecure…” In the village square, you could hear the celebration dying down as people started making their way home. The bonfire in the center still blazed brightly. “You are right,” Sylus responded, “I don’t feel insecure.” Your shoulders slumped and you kept your eyes lowered. You suddenly felt Sylus’ finger under your chin, tilting it up so your eyes met his. “You were promised to me,” he said, hushed, “And I to you.” He kissed you. “We are meant to be, and were we not, I would rewrite the stars, to change the course of destiny and weave a new tapestry of fate to make you mine.” His forehead pressed to yours. “My beloved,” he held his gaze with yours, “I will always choose you, in this life and the next. Whether we are meant to be or not—” He kissed you again, and the last remnants of your jealousy and hurt faded away. I will always choose you.

— Elysium

[dingostrash]

I've shattered now, I'm spilling out

Upon this linoleum ground

I'm reeling in my brain again

Before it can get back to you

Oh what am I supposed to do without you?

[dontthrowsticksatme]

“They say pale is death, but for the universe.”

“Why should we just leave and leave — and the world get left behind?”

[punkrastination]

ok i finished a second run of disco Elysium

It's not enough! i need to eat the game