[OPEN]

[harassing]

Who: Anyone, everyone, whoever feels like putting open or closed stuff in here tbh, no need to ask permission.
When: Feb 7-Feb 10, during the First Bloom Festival
Where: Various
What: A group catch-all log for lazy people
Rating: Individual threads will be labeled with warnings as needed, for now, PG


[ do yo thang ]

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THANKS 4 THE LOG also open 2 all

[mikooon]

theres only one pre-written prompt sorry im lazy;

Happy Luna-- I mean, First Bloom Festival! ♥

[So, you know how some of the wealthier elders are giving out pretty red packets to the younger ones? If you open up any of them, there's money inside it. COLD, HARD COLLE. It's the best tradition ever, unless you're the senior giving them out. In that case, it's incredibly taxing to your wallet.

However, despite not really having much money in her possession, Tamamo has taken it upon herself to distribute many of these red packets herself! They don't really have too much colle in each one... maybe 100, at most... but it's the thought that counts.

You see, red packets are distributed from the seniors to the juniors. And what better way to showcase her marital status than to give out free packets of money?! Yes, she's your senior, because she's married. 100% taken. Married couples normally give out red packets, after all, or at least, back in Tamamo's world.

If she recognizes you and like you, maybe you'll get one with a generous 200 colle, or maybe she'll just give you several at once. If she recognizes you and doesn't like you, maybe she'll give you the one with, idk, 10 colle.

It's still something.]

something else;

[HIT ME UP]

[accordance]

[ Well hello. ]

Is this for me?

[ He turns it over in his hands before pressing it back into Tamamo's. ]

Keep it. I have no use for it.

[mikooon]

[E-EH??? For some reason, Tamamo does get a feeling like he's rather familiar. And he also does feel senior to even her, for some strange, even odder reason.

So she decides to try explaining the gesture, instead.] Oh, no, no, no! I'm not doing this for charity, see. According to custom, those who are married should give red packets to others on this day!

[It's highly simplified, but she gives a sharp nod, smiling to herself before pushing it back.] It's for good luck!

[TAKE IT, DAMMIT.]

[accordance]

[ Not for charity. He'll take note of that. ]

Are these not for the younger ones?

[ Pushes it back too. ]

[mikooon]

[E-excuse you.]

Oh, you don't understand, I'm actually quite old, despite my youthful appearance! A few centuries, really. So please!

[Her smile twitches as she pushes it back. Again.]

[mithrarin]

[Dust blinks at the red packed he now holds, looking from it to Tamamo. Well, sort of -- Dust still doesn't do the whole 'eye contact' thing, but the motion of his hat is clear enough.]

...Why are you giving me this?

[mikooon]

[Thank god he's very Not-Naked this time. Not making eye contact is a little rude, but Tamamo will live with it, instead opting to explain the meaning of the gesture.]

Ho, ho, ho! You see, married couples give out red packets like these with money in them to the unmarried people around them, to express their seniority and their well-wishes for the future. [So, it's kind of like a good-luck charm, but also to show off her marital status.]

So, here you go! ...Wait, unless you're married?

[mithrarin]

No, that's... not in the cards for me. [Being the Sen-Mithrarin comes with its own set of problems.]

[Dust either misses or chooses to ignore the aggressiveness with which she asserts her status.] I'm sorry you're separated from your beloved... but it's good to see you're not letting that get you down.

[mikooon]

Oh, don't say that! You never know where life will bring you! Not here, I don't think. No one thought they would be brought here.

[That's true... but yes. It's good to see he's grateful, at least!] Thank you very much! I'm sure this separation can't last forever. As a Hero, we should hold hope for ourselves, then for this kingdom!

[That's actually kinda inspirational. Wow, Tamamo.]

...Even if it did, it's not the first time it's happened, anyway!

[....................wait what]

[quaria]

[ Currently, Setsuna's mouth is full. There's a piece of bread on it, so he can't really speak to the girl when she hands him the red envelope. He does however give her an obvious confused look. He looks like he wants to ask, what's this.

An arm is already carrying a brown paper bag with personal groceries, so his free hand is the one holding her gift. He stands completely still, blinking once or twice as he stops walking for now. ]

[mikooon]

[eat yo food, boy

But! Tamamo will explain, as she ever-so-graciously does to every confused soul.] It's a red packet, with money in it! Think of it as well-wishes for this festival.

As a married woman, it's a duty for someone with my seniority to wish someone else the best, of course!

[IS SHE REALLY MARRIED, SHE LOOKS, LIKE, 18, MAYBE...]

[quaria]

[ Yes... Setsuna does just that!! As he listens to her generous explanation, he consumes the bread quietly. By the time she finishes talking, he manages to swallow the food. ]

Well wishes?

[ Duty of a married woman? He can't grasp the concept right away... He still looks confused, but at least he kind of gets it now. Kind of. He's trying to piece out the logic, and comes up with the conclusion that she probably means wishes in romance. Maybe...?

Oh. If this is really the case, then he feels bad now!! Especially as... she looks so young, he can't possibly take something from her. ]

Wait... You need this more than I do.

[cutiepanther]

[ Maki, rich daughter that she is, is used to getting otoshidama. Except for where children got an amount related to their age, Maki's always had a few zero's to the end.

While she doesn't know this woman, strange tail and ears and all, she still can't NOT accept a gift like that as it's handed to her, because that would be far more insulting, wouldn't it? ]

E-Eh? [ She's surprised, even as she politely takes the offer in both hands, looking down and then back up again. ]

Thank you very much. B-But really, you didn't have to...

[mikooon]

Oh, of course I didn't! But that's the spirit of giving, isn't it?

[Tamamo's totally got this whole 'selfless generosity to the less fortunate masses without any game' thing down, man. 100% down pat.

In all seriousness, since Maki does seem to recognize the red packet, she beams from ear to ear, swishing her fox tail.] May your New Ye-- I mean... First Bloom festival be full of happiness, prosperity, and romance!

[...thx tamamo]

[cutiepanther]

I suppose it is...

[ She looks down at the (thin) envelope, but nods in response to the other girl's question. It's only natural that people give out money like this on New Year's but she hadn't really expected that to happen right now! It's definitely not new the beginning of the year where she is from! The school year just ended! ]

R-Romance?! [ That word catches her by surprise the most. Her face lights up bright red and she even takes a step back, catching herself. ] I-I have more important things to do right now. [ Does she though? ]

[brawlhalla]

Huh?

[ Astrid looks startled but not unwilling to take the packet, smiling automatically a little bit. The dragon on her shoulder looks interested, and Astrid passes the packet up to her Carrier. ]

...Thanks. But I don't have anything to give you in return...um, wait. [ She did purchase some flowers earlier, and after a second, she hands Tamamo a purple one. ] Is this okay?

[mikooon]

[D-dragons kill Tamamo easily, don't let it come near her. But, when Astrid suddenly decides to hand her a flower, a pleased expression crosses her face.

Even if this person might not get the point of red packets, it's a nice gesture.] Oh, thank you so much! Too many of the youth nowadays just take whatever they can without giving back. It's heartwarming to see this!

[What do you mean, 'too many of the youth nowadays'... as if Tamamo isn't one of them, she looks 18. (she isnt btw)]

[troyhard]

T-thank you... [ Ah, he feels a little awkward accepting the money. He hasn't tried to peek inside of envelope yet. Slaine is not used to this sort of custom at all. ] Is it really okay to give away your earnings like this?

[ Because let's face it; more than half of the heroes are most likely unmarried virgins. Tamamo, are you really going to risk bankruptcy just to show off your marital status?



the answer is yes. she should. rub it in their sad single faces with pocket money. ]

[mikooon]

[Tamamo will risk bankruptcy for her loved one, all the time. Even if it's just in the name of showing off. SHE WILL.]

Oh, you're welcome! And of course, being new here isn't an excuse not to join in the festivities and be generous with what I do have.

[which is nothing. all her money is in these packets. rip her. unmarried virgins are the truest bloodsuckers of $$$. Depending on whether Slaine is wearing casual clothes or still in that dumb Hero uniform, she'll say something about other Heroes are no exception to enjoying tradition or I'm a Hero, but that doesn't make me exempt.]

[justhief]

[Way to be charitable. It almost brings him back, when Lupin donated his steals to orphanages and charities, albeit a lot more discreet.

For someone to offer a thief money? What an upside-down world.]

Thank you kindly for the present, but I don't need it.

[mikooon]

[For some reason, this man seems familiar. Tamamo shrugs it off, before pushing the red packet back.]

Oh, it's not just a present! It's part of the tradition in this festival, after all. [Right, she's not actually a very generous person otherwise.] You see, the married should hand money to the unmarried in these red packets as well-wishes.

Unless, of course... oh, are you married? I'm terribly sorry if you are! [UNLIKE LORD LIGHT Lupin does have the whole otome game charm thing going on, so maybe he might actually be.]

[justhief]

[Right back at her with Tamamo. Married? Well, that's not a surprise considering how she looked. For someone who seems so young to be married? Someone sure struck fast.]

[Lupin bows.] My mistake, madame. If it is part of the tradition, then I shall accept it. Though, I'd rather give the money to someone who would need it more.

[A tip of the hat, since he is an otome game hero a cultured gentleman. Only in his true ending]

Please send my regards to your husband as well.

[liberal_arts]

Thank you, obaa-chan. -Hey, if she was gonna tease, he was gonna tease right back.-

[mikooon]

Oh, you're welcome-- wait, obaa-chan?!

[She's not that old!! Okay, she is, but. She doesn't look that old, so it doesn't count.] D-do I look like I already have grandchildren to you? ...Well, that wouldn't be so bad, but...

[liberal_arts]

-He laughs, gentle patting her head.- You opened yourself up for that one, little tenko.