#pi:dia

[valkyrgwen-blog]

@thepelagoislands | @ladysmithy 

Spectators: @icequeendia @deadeyeartisan

[gourmaid]

Cooking by the Book || Felicity & Dia

@icequeendia;

[ ♥ ] — Felicity stares intently at the cookbook in her hands, examining every single word of the blueberry pie recipe over and over again. Why? Because she was baking with Dia, and wanted to make sure nothing went wrong. 

It was... surprisingly difficult, being the one making the food instead of just eating it, but it wasn’t anything she hasn’t done before. She and Tina often baked pastries together. To... varying results, mind you, but that wasn’t really the point here.

Aside from the few times she would spot the other woman during her visits to see Tina at the Pelago Express, Felicity didn’t cross paths with Dia much. She had known the younger girl since her school years, and had taken on a bit of a sisterly role during that time. Because of the work and subsequent travels that eventually pulled her away from Leuda, the two of them had fallen out of touch.

But Felicity had every intention to remedy that, now that she was back on the island for good. And what better way to bond than over a fun baking session? Food had a magical way of bringing people together. 

“So, do we have the blueberries?” She asks Dia, glancing up from the cookbook.

[rxzberries]

Georgia wins and moves on to the next round!

@gildedfrostlily | @thepelagoislands

[sorellinalilli]

How to find a dragon fang || Lillian and Dia

(5,500g)  @animalafficionado for scavenger hunting

Proof

@gildedfrostlily

Dia had sent Lillian a text asking if she could help with locating a wind dragon tooth. Surprisingly enough? It wasn’t too hard to find one. Maybe she just got lucky. 

Either way, with the dragon tooth in hand, Lillian sent a message to her best friend.

> [txt] Hey Dee! (^v^) I got the dragon tooth for you! Want me to come over and give it to you?

[obsidiansashimi]

curiosity | sebastian+dia

◤ While a good part of his day on Arcadia was spent in the library actually studying, Sebastian realizes that he doesn’t want to fall in the same trap he did before: he’s not staying in one spot the entire time he’s here when this place is supposed to be where all the literal magic is. ◢

◤ So he decides he’ll poke around some shops. And the first one that actually catches his eye is the Sorcery Emporium, which just... reeks of magic. ◢

◤ He knows he’s out of his element here, but he’s going to have to be if he wants to figure out what this other half of him can do. So he steps in, blinking owlishly at how witchy everything is. Really, though, what else was supposed to be here? Puppies? Come on, Sebastian. ◢

◤ The pages of a so-called Book of Shadows rustle lightly as he flips absently through the pages, already feeling more confused than enlightened. ◢   

◤ “Erm, hello?” Seb asks, not really knowing where he’ll go next if he gets a response. Hell, he only came in here because of his own curiosity... Yoba, he’s hopeless. ◢

@gildedfrostlily

[ashonthemountain-blog]

bttp: Aren’t You Sweet? [Dia, Komari, and Ash]

@littlejxsmine & @gildedfrostlily

Ash was always excited for after school hangouts with his two upperclassmen friends, Dia and Komari. If he wasn’t at band practice with the other boys, he would be hanging out with them. Gigs and practices were also a good way for his friends to meet each other but of course Ash would be a little shy inviting people over to band events because he would be performing. But he didn’t really mind if it were his two upperclassmen friends since they were pretty close to him after all.

But for now, he waits for Dia and Komari at the school gates after class. He holds his bookcase in one hand and his bass slung across his back like a backpack. He checks his watch and mumbles to himself, “Is their last class together..?”

Ash squints his eyes against the sunlight and waves his hand when he spots them. “Dia! Komari!” he calls out to them even though they were a distance away. 

[penny4urthought-blog1]

Intimidating Interview || Dia and Penny

@gildedfrostlily

She stood outside the headmaster’s office for quite some time, having arrived much earlier than the specified meeting time. She had a rather strange look on her face, one that a stranger passing by might have mistaken for anger. She was running through all the prepared answers in her head for all the questions the headmaster might ask her. She really, really wanted this job. Teaching was her life, her mission, her... everything. Yes, ma’am. I’ve been teaching and tutoring friends since I can remember. When I lived on the mainland, I often tutored the children of the area in groups and one on one-... 

Would that be good enough? She groaned after a moment, her hands reaching up to grab at her hair. She was pretty confident in herself, having studied many teaching books, teaching methods for various grade levels, various developmental texts, etc etc. She knew it, it was just a matter of convincing that woman beyond this door that she was worth it.  After much deliberation of self-esteem boosting, Penny lifted a shaking hand to knock on the headmaster’s door. 

“Hello. May I please enter?” She asked, her voice small and timid. 

[lettuce-swim]

®

Just one splash of water could ruin her life. Of course it was the restaurant that would get her in trouble and not the aquarium. As she was waiting tables, a customer accidentally knocked over a glass of water, splashing Leia. It probably looked odd when she ran off, into the bathroom. It was just water after all. But as soon as the door closed behind her, Leia fell to the ground with no feet to support her. If anyone were to come through that door, she would be in big trouble.

Leia began dragging herself to the nearest stall. Like that would help. She didn’t know what else to do. Leia had only made it half way when the door swung open. Freezing she waited for a scream or gasp or ...something.

[therunefarmer]

💬

Cliche Meme | send 💬 for our muses to play truth or dare together

“Truth and dare?” He questions the flower shop regular, caught off guard by her proposal. All he really knew about this woman was that she was one of their best -- and richest -- customers, and nothing much apart from that. Raguna doubted she knew much about him either, so why the sudden interest?

Or maybe... that was the reason for the sudden interest? Ahhh, he didn’t know.

He scratches his head. “I guess it wouldn’t hurt to play along, though...?” 

@gildedfrostlily 

[unknightlyhero-blog]

Window Shopping { kiel/dia }

@gildedfrostlily

      An interest for magic naturally leads him to Sorcery Emporium. Despite his lack of proper funds, it does not stop him from going into the shop and canvas on possible goodies he could buy in the future when he actually does have some Gs to spend. As he looks around, he’s sure he can spare some of his savings to maybe buy a potion or two. But what catches his interest the most is the Book of Shadows they had for sale.

     “Do I really need this...” Kiel contemplates out loud, book already in hand. The design of the book itself was marvelous, and he could tell just from a quick scan that he can learn a lot if he reads it. The only downside was it was already half of what he already has in the bank! It would be very careless for him to go spend it all for a book... but... “Perhaps as an investment...?” Kiel continues to speak aloud, his dilemma still there. To buy, or not to buy?

[claireitie-blog]

A Mid-day Snooze || Dia & Claire

Finally, all of the books were stamped according to the library’s rules. She stretched her arms above her head, her nose crinkling with the effort of holding back an oncoming yawn. It was only about 1 PM but she was so exhausted already. Two jobs weren’t a joke at all! At least when she was done at the library, she could go to the stables and relax with the horses.

Still, Claire set down her final book and took a glance around. It seemed like the library was vacant, except for the few scatters of people on the few computers and information directories. She took it as her opportunity for a much deserved break! Making sure to leave a “be back in 15 minutes!” sign on the bell of the desk, she slipped out from behind the counter and slid to one of the corner tables.

The blonde dropped herself into a comfier than expected chair and sighed, taking one last glance around the space before setting her head down on her arms. She closed her eyes, and nearly immediately fell asleep -- completely certain no harm would come to her in time. 

[valkyrgwen-blog]

@thepelagoislands​ | @deadeyeartisan​ @healingstitches​ @icequeendia​

Conclusion: Taking the five books with them, Dia entrusts them to Gwen and to Arcadia Explorer’s Guild. To leave them here in the island would risk them being stolen. And so, to immortalize them and their story, they are protected at the guild and are advertised to the public. If they wish to see Storyteller’s Keep and live the experience each book holds, they may ask a Guild member to accompany them to the island to unlock the dome and place the books in the pedestal. They might have accidentally removed the magic from one book (blue book), but the four others were still locked-- as they should be.

The Guild was entrusted with the duty to make sure those books would remain locked and accessible for all that wish to see the stories made by a loving father for his daughter.

And the photo they acquired from the first book? It’s put up in display in the guild, along the storyteller’s journal. So all that wish to know their tale may see the love shared between the family of three.

The books they salvaged from the burnt house, on the other hand, were preserved and restored, now displayed at Clove Villa. The illusion books and notes were sent along to Arcadia Explorer’s Guild together with the personal belongings of the family. But the novels they have collected remained at Clove Villa.

[theperfectheir]

Long Overdue || Max & Dia

@gildedfrostlily;

[♫] — Max had been called to Arcadia, not for work, but an appointment of sorts. Apparently the school there had been calling in experts from many fields to give lectures in a seminar they were holding for the students, and as one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in the archipelago, not to mention a De Sainte-Coquille, Max had been one of the professionals asked to come in. 

And even with his tight schedule, he was loathe to decline the chance to provide some much needed knowledge and enlightenment to the younger generation. Especially Arcadian youths, who were no doubt already at a disadvantage career wise due to the island’s many setbacks.

As he enters the school, this interestingly named Arcane Academy, he is almost immediately greeted by a dark haired woman. Obviously one of the faculty members. 

“Why, hello, and thank you for having me! I simply can’t wait to speak to the kids, Miss...” Or Missus? And her name, too, he had no idea what that was. Oh, how he wished there was a simpler way of knowing these sorts of things from the start! It would do wonders for these incredibly awkward pauses. “I’m sorry, I don’t believe I’ve caught your name.”

[rxzberries]

Pet Rescue || Dia & Georgia

@gildedfrostlily:

Dia liked Georgia.

Well she only knew her vaguely considering she adopted two of her cats and her dog at a function Georgia was volunteering at before. Dia always liked adopting animals. And it was convenient to her that the animal shop had a cork board with pictures of animals that were ready to adopt.

Dia saw a few handsome boys and darling girls she could adopt. A big orange old boy named Captain. A little pug missing an eye. A sweet little kitty that didn’t have her front paws.

There were a number of normal pets that were younger and with all their limbs in tact, but they weren’t the ones she wanted.

And as she perused she felt an arm casually sling over her shoulder and she jumped, noticing that it was in fact Georgia.

Dia gave an awkward smile, “Um. Eheh… yeah I’m looking for another pet already.”

[🐎] — To Georgia, the pets she cared for were like an extension of her. Whatever pain they felt, she felt. If they were happy and content, then she was too. This extended to all of her animals, especially the ones who needed a bit more care. The special ones, who were often denied the chances and privileges the other animals were granted, simply because of how they looked-- because of circumstances that were out of their control.

It always hurt her to see a customer bypass the cork board detailing the special pets up for adoption in favor of a more ‘normal’ one. Of course, Georgia was happy to see any of her pets get adopted, but she was still disappointed that some of them weren’t getting the chances at love that she knew they deserved. 

That was why she liked Miss Dia so much. Even though she was a fairly wealthy woman, the sort of high class person Georgia always had her suspicions and reservations towards, she was actually a pretty down to earth woman. Very nice, and most importantly--

--willing to give the overlooked animals a chance at happiness.

So when she sees her entering the shop and heading straight to the board as she often did, Georgia approaches her with a smile, slinging a friendly arm over the quiet woman’s shoulders. Her reaction is pretty much expected, since Georgia had given her no warning, but the redhead chuckles anyway, and continues on as if she hadn’t just startled her. “Yeah, I can see that. D’ya have anyone in mind?”

[flowercrownsandalchemy-blog]

Dear Miss Dia || Letter

@gildedfrostlily

@forpetessak3 - 1,000G for the shipping fee [13,250G in wallet]

Phillip had been crying most of the day. Not only had he been brave enough to buy his own farm, but Dia had paid 10,000G so that he would become the owner of it. Needless to say, he had puffy eyes and a snotty nose the ENTIRE day, but they were tears of joy and thankfulness. When he was finally composed enough, he began writing a thank you note to his benefactor. He’d have to come up with something more for her, as well...

Dear Miss Beaumont,

Sorry if that was too formal to start out with! Maybe I should have gone with Miss Dia? Oh well, this is my last sheet of stationary... I’m just writing to thank you for giving me a chance to run my own farm! It baffles me that someone would simply buy someone a farm out of the goodness of their heart, so I had to let you know how truly touched I am!

I don’t feel like this note is even good enough to show you how grateful I am, so I’m working on some sort of surprise for you! Oh, and I want you to know that you’ll always be able to get whatever veggies, herbs, flowers, or fruits for free from me, and I won’t take no for an answer!

But until I can finish your gift, at least let me treat you to lunch or tea. We can go out, or I can even cook for you! At least, if you like vegetarian food.

Let me know if you ever need anything at all. I hope I can fully pay you back one day.

Sincerely, Phillip Hawthorn

Phillip wiped his eyes, ensuring none of the spare tears hit the paper, and slipped it into the embroidered envelope. He finished it off with a wax seal, a design he had carved himself with the help of his father. Thorns encircling a detailed rose. Smiling, he hurried to mail the thing in time for the next delivery.

[obsidiansashimi]

not-mom

◤ Dia’s gift was more a spur-of-the-moment decision than anything else, and it’s hand delivered from her teleporting not-son. He’s been to her home plenty of times, so going back and forth through the void is easier than many other places. ◢

◤ When she pops open the small box, she’ll find a silver cobra armlet as Sebastian smiles, sheepish. ◢

◤ “’S definitely not as much as you got us-- Sam says thank you, by the way-- but I thought it looked badass, like you. I can always return it and get something else if it’s not to your fancy, though. That’s the least I could do after all you’ve done to help me this year.” ◢

◤ He pauses, then finds himself feeling terribly sappy. “Just... Thanks.” ◢

@gildedfrostlily