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TDM #4
fable test drive meme #4
// away with the fairies
In your land, there may be stories of the Fae taking people away. Perhaps you haven't heard of the Fae at all, or perhaps you are more familiar with them than others. No matter how well acquainted you are with the Fae, everyone around you has experienced the same fate tonight: Being taken by them. Partially, at least. For they did not want to kidnap anyone from their home and take them away from the life they knew. In a small jar of fairy dust, part of your soul was taken in the night and brought to a magical village by the name of Fable.On arrival, the Fae release you from the jar before waving their magic wands, and materialise this taken little part of you into a brand new you. From here onwards, your new life begins, shared among all sorts of magical creatures. Here, you will be allowed to grow, thrive and enjoy the bounties provided to you by these mysterious and wonderful creatures. In exchange, they ask for a share of the magical fruit that you grow in your garden, donated to their dragon overseer in exchange for rewards. After a briefing on your new life, you understand things as best as you possibly can. Now, it's time to settle into a brand new cottagecore life.
// arrival
Now that you are a resident of Fable, you have a brand new cottage, a garden, and a few tools to use! There's not an awful lot in your cottage, though: Just a cardboard box, a lamp, a cassette tape and a single bed. Fear not, though! By participating in friendly tasks, your cottage will look great in no time.Something sparkly catches your attention before you realise it's a message board, advertising an array of tasks for bonus fruit. Did this thing appear out of nowhere just now? That must be the case, since you can swear it wasn't there a second ago. The board may inspire you to go out there and mingle. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards friendliness to welcome this new season!
april showers & pretty flowers
// treacherous thunderstorm
Around this time of year, the weather in Fable can certainly get hectic. While magic can only do so much to tidy the remaining fallen leaves off the ground, there's nothing like a doozy of a downpour to really sweep everything fresh and new. With all of the new flowers that have been growing in Fable, a lot of rainwater is certainly needed to give them all a drink. The dragons and storm spirits have been brewing up a torrential downpour scheduled to fall all over Fable and beyond - along with some strong winds. Are you prepared for the occasion?
From cottage to cottage, roof tiles rattle and leaves are swept away. It is advised to not go outside during this storm period, and if you're caught in the rain, to take shelter immediately! If you can't reach your cottage in time, there are other village landmarks to take shelter beneath. The thunder is very loud and the wind is strong enough to knock someone off their feet. It might be best to keep close to people in this weather - going out alone could be very dangerous. And if you're cooped up inside with a friend or a stranger, why not get to know them to pass the time?
It is important to be wary of the lightning. If someone gets struck by lightning, they will not die - but they will experience an injury and a magical feedback loop which swaps their personality! The cure for this problem is rainwater tea - a remedy which is advertised throughout the town's message boards as a precaution for any unlucky residents. The affected person will be lightning charged, causing them to receive an electric shock every time their hands are near water, which will make brewing tea impossible. Someone who has struck will need to rely on another person to brew the tea for them. A lightning-shaped scar will mark the person who got struck wherever they were affected.
After the storm ceases, there may be property damage such as collapsed gates, fallen fences, missing roof tiles and even an injury or two! Oh no! As compensation for enduring such a hearty storm - the realm's overseer, Prism, provides brand new repairing tools to those who had taken damage.
// flowers of kanshi
After enduring such a horrendous downpour, you definitely feel the urge to get out of town. The residents of Fable gossip endlessly about how stunning the cherry blossoms are in Kanshi this time of year, and the fairies practically insist that you go.Upon arrival, you can see that Kanshi has received quite a beating from the storm. The winds and rain have blown cherry blossom petals all over the place - in the streets, rivers, and they're covering the buildings. You can see all sorts of tiny magical creatures making their best efforts to clean up, part of you wonders why they aren't using magic.
You feel a tap on the shoulder, and realise that it's a tiny sakura dragon sitting perched on you.
"Hi," they say, "I hope it's not too much to ask, but ... could you help us out here?"
You did come here to relax, so you may be a little bit hesitant at first. Still, you'll allow the dragon to continue.
"Kanshi normally has a dusting of petals here and there, but this is just too much for us to deal with on our own. If you help us gather petals, we'll offer you free access to our hot springs and restaurants. We'll even use the petals to craft furniture for you."
That's not a bad suggestion. Besides, it would be difficult to enjoy a trip here with petals covering the place. Once you agree to the dragon's request, you are given a fishing net to catch petals on the ground, in the water and in the air.
// sakura springs
Finally! It's time to relax. The sakura dragons were true to their word - in addition to the furniture gifted in exchange for the petals you collected, you have access to all of Kanshi's most favoured attractions!There are incredible restaurants with shiba inu chefs ready to tailor to your every desire! The dining can be enjoyed in outdoor cafés surrounded by flowers, evening restaurants - and even an izakaya (alcohol & food bar) with food and drink available all night. It seems that the residents of Kanshi are very grateful for all the effort taken to clean up their home. If you want to spend the night here, even, the owners of the ryokan (traditional inns) will be glad to accommodate any guests. There are many beautiful wonders all across Kanshi, but one of the most renowned attractions are the hot springs. These incredible buildings feature indoor pools, outdoor waterways and rivers to bathe in which rejuvenates and uplifts anyone who steps in these waters. It's no wonder that creatures travel from all over just to bathe in them!
For every thread you write, you will receive cherry blossom furniture for your cottage! Feel free to leave a comment here to redeem these once you've written 5 tags in your thread! Since our TDMs are considered game canon, if you choose to app, these rewards will cross over with you when you join the game!
The Flower Cafés are sooooo cute! Situated outside, these charming cafés offer spectacular views of Kanshi's flower fields. All of the food and drinks arrive in incredibly charming pastel colours! (Even the savoury stuff!) Enjoying time in the café while surrounded by all of this pollen will cause a flower to bloom in your hair every time you smile! When they sprout, it's a very ticklish sensation - which might make you smile a lot. This ticklish pollen can be treated with a swim. Good thing there's a hot spring nearby!
The Restaurants have no shortage of incredible food! Whether you would like to order off the set menu, a conveyor belt or destroy all-you-can eat, every option is available. The more food you consume, the more you will feel the urge to open up and talk about yourself. Even things you might not normally be so inclined to tell strangers...!
The Izakaya Bars are the perfect spots for any adults who love good food and good alcohol. There are no innocuous effects from the food and drink ... apart from the house special - cherry plum sake! It is everyone's favourite drink in Kanshi and all-time best seller. Consuming the sake will cause any of the following effects: giggles, excessive compliments, tingly sensations, increased stamina and the urge to overshare your thoughts.
The Hot Springs are beloved by all of Kanshi's locals and beyond. These huge, towering buildings are crafted with wood and feature private indoor pools, outdoor waterfall pools and smaller pools which are connected by streams. In order to allow guests to bathe in peace, the mythological & animal villagers of Kanshi have granted their guests from Fable to have an area all to themselves. They have also provided care packages to the guests! They contain a variety of scented bath salts to choose from. Each salt type has an (undisclosed) effect once in use. The Rose Scented Salts will make someone feel warm, friendly and affectionate. The Vanilla Bean Salts will make someone feel confident and talkative. Their mood will also be enhanced - whether it's a happy kind or melancholic kind. And the Warming Lavender Salts, surprisingly, will give someone the tail and ears of an animal!
over the rainbow
// a rainsplosion
You were likely more than aware of the intense storm that happened earlier. Just when you figure that everything is settled, you are interrupted by a group of frantic fairies flittering through Fable's village.
"Quick! Quick! Come with us! You've gotta see it!"
See what, exactly? Once you have the opportunity, you ask these excitable fae why they're in such a hurry.
"There's gonna be an explosion! A magic explosion!" ... Is that even safe?
"You know the storm? The huge storm? Well - a lot of it was magic, you know! The storm spirits created something magnificent to tidy up winter and blow everything away. And then the dragons and unicorns got involved, and they all started playing in the clouds and had a magic fight! This one cloud is so full of magic - it's going to explode! You've got to come and see it! Nothing bad will happen ... we think! But if it does, we'll fix the problem right up with our magic! Promise!"
Can you really trust the fairies to keep their promise...? But a magical explosion does sound pretty cool. Perhaps against your better judgement, you agree to go. On the mountainside, you see it - a huge looming storm cloud flickering with rainbow colours and streaks of lightning. There are a few dragons flying nearby, with a heavy layer of anticipation in the air. You can hear laughter from the creatures, which might reassure you that you aren't in any real danger. And then--
The cloud EXPLODES with a fantastic BOOM!
You have to admit - it does look pretty incredible! Just as you take a moment to admire the rainbow explosion, the magical shockwaves blast out and phase through you which causes an immediate effect...! Uh oh?!
Depending on which colour of the magical rainbow blast hits you, a different effect will occur:
Being hit with the colour Red will cause you to kiss the person you see next! Oh, my!
Being hit with the colour Orange will transform you into a merperson! Which is great, except ... you can't see any water around here! Maybe someone can carry you to water.
Being hit with the colour Yellow will give you an animal ears and tail of your choice. So cute! But you also feel the urge to follow the instincts and behaviours of said animal to some degree, too.
Being hit with the colour Green will summon enemies for you to fight! Yikes! From the shadows, monsters manifested out of your worst fears will come to life before trying to attack you - you've been given a weapon to defend yourself, but it would be better if you battled them with another person!
Being hit with the colour Blue will make you spontaneously burst into tears. It seems like nothing can stop you from crying, either - but comfort from another will ease the pain.
Being hit with the colour Purple will cause all of your inner thoughts to hover above your head in a thought bubble. Let's hope you aren't thinking of anything too strange at the moment ...
In a standard fairytale way, all effects end at midnight. Those cheeky fairies didn't keep their promise after all!
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Yae Miko | Genshin Impact | OTA
[ Ah yes. The very mainstream Isekai premise has befall upon herself and now a certain Yae Miko is here to enjoy the ride. Or not, actually. Because while they sold like hotcakes in her own world, they had polluted the publishing so much that they had become too generic for Yae — and Yae Miko doesn't do run of the mill shit.
So here she is trying to avoid the flag while having her own share of fun. Yes, that equals posting a "In need of warmth of a hot individual to cuddle and share a moment with 💓 — Your new neighbor, Y.M."
Now to wait inside her small hobo cottage... Whu- What are you talking about??? She totally doesn't prepare a childish prank or something with some dusts and sands that she picked while walking around the area??? ]
2a. Oh sweet a thunderstorm
[ Well, isn't this a familiar sight? Turns out even in this place, thunderstorm is still the same : Loud, flashy, and nostalgic... In a sense — Something that she knows would happen in Inazuma whenever Ei was on her days PMS-ing or just being moody. Speaking of Ei though... While she's stuck inside this random shelter with some people, why not ask the related things at them? ]
Hey, do you know what happened to people who get struck by thunders of this degree?
[ Is this a trick question? Is this??? ]
2b. Karma is kind of a bitch.
[ So one way or another, to sate her curiosity, guess who actually actively tried to get herself zapped by an incoming thunder? Yep, this pink haired lady here is the correct answer. Jokes on her, she learned it the hard way that even though her Vision is still working like a charm to pretty much negate the injury, Yae never thought of the side effect.
Which brings us here. So instead of the usual mischievous, confident, sly woman, we now have a veeeery awkward pink haired girl curling her toe on the corner being a scaredy cat like she was some sort of moe heroine from those generic romcom mangas. If you pay close attention enough at the corner of one random building, you can see her pink strand peeking out from there, clearly being very nervous at even making any form of contact.
Pls help. ]
3. Izakaya Bar
[ Just like back in Inazuma, chilling by the counter, sipping on the recommended sakes would be Yae's preferred way of ending her day. As opposed to the previous prompt, thankfully Yae has returned to her normal personality as she addresses you — someone who happen just sit close by. ]
So, how many times...?
[ Yes, that's how vague she said it. But surely with this being a bar for adult, it's certainly a normal conversation, right? Especially with the sake acting... ]
arrival;
KNOCK KNOCK.. ]
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Come on in~♫
[ Might be a waste dropping those dusts and sands to the set of fresh ration, but hey, you can't put price on the satisfaction of successful prank. ]
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let's go somewhere down the center. hearing the creak above him, one of tighnari's tall ears twitches, and he quickly leaps back - but not in time to save his basket.. which is now full of dust and sand. his hands and forearms are covered as well, and he can feel the sand flowing down onto his boots. ]
Was that supposed to be funny?
[ WHAT THE HELL, MAN ]
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That went worse than expected. It's one thing to have someone with crazy reflexes that they'd be able to evade it in time, but it's another thing to see someone who seemed to be able to predict the trap even before pulling the trigger. Yae gotta give it to the man for that.
Anyway, time to put a really Convincing Act™ of ignorance. Or as we all know, a very obvious, deliberate, and pathetic attempt at feigning innocence by hers truly. ]
Goodness gracious. It never happened while I was entering the cottage many times! Perhaps the faeries might have done it while I wasn't looking? I'm really sorry for this! You aren't hurt, aren't you?
[ See that shit eating smile? This is definitely the face that Tighnari should trust. ]
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Well, you're going to fit in very well with the fae.
[ and he's also going to jot down a note to absolutely never visit. frowning, he holds out the sandy basket. ]
Your housewarming gift.
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2a. Oh sweet a thunderstorm;
I just arrived, but I assume they just get electrocuted.
[ ""Assume"", is the key word here. Albedo is humoring her regardless. For lack of anything better to do. ]
Why are you asking?
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And what if the person who got electrocuted got zapped? Would they resist the lightning or would the damage to the individual be doubled?
[ Yae why are you talking about meta now... ]
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Anyways, those sure are follow-up questions being thrown his way. ]
It depends on their natural resistance to the element, or other factors, like their current state of being, and whether or not they thought to find a way to place a thin barrier to guard against actually being afflicted by the damage.
[ If they are wet, or frozen, it will be a bad time. Though, these inquiries seem kind of mundane and banal to him. Despite the ferocity of the thunderstorm brewing in the background. ]
Are you asking these simple questions because of the current storm? Or are you trying to figure something else out?
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A mixture of both, to put it simply. They don't sate your curiosity? Those thunders.
[ As Yae turns her head again towards the direction of the raining plains... And a thunderbolt roaring rather far from them. Is it scary? Kinda. Would it be very fun to try to know whether it would hurt her like how it was in Inazuma or not? Hell yes. ]
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I haven't seen any reason at this point to think they're any different from any thunderstorm I've witnessed back on Teyvat. Though, I considered the possibility there might have been, given where we are isn't familiar territory.
[ But seeing and hearing is believing, isn't it? The thunder makes the expected sound, the lightning an expected strike, and presumably, the anticipated pain if hit with such a thing. Now, if he had evidence or heard of any strange things regarding it (which he will soon enough), his interest might admittedly be piqued a bit more... ]
Thunderstorm~
The question, is a curious one, but still she tilts her head politely, confused by the question.]
Guuji Yae, I'm afraid that I'm not sure I quite know what you mean?
[After all, what good, upstanding citizen of Inazuma isn't aware of the results of falling under Her Excellency's ire? Ayaka's always had a healthy... appreciation for what Lightning was capable of doing. As was only natural of someone who lived under the archon of Electro's overseeing of course.]
Ah, if we were home I'd be wondering if this was some portent from Her Excellency, but since we are here....
[Could the Shogun control the weather in a strange, different world? Honestly, this is far outside of Ayaka's understanding of things. Perhaps the traveler would know?]
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Exactly what I was wondering too, young Ayaka. [ Yae suavely extends her arm to touch the drizzling rain as she spreads her palm open from where they stand, her ever-so-confident grin not leaving her lips. ] Wouldn't you like to find out?
[ This is basically Yae's way of saying 'let's get dangerous in this unknown place', which means you, Ayaka, should just run before she drags you deeper into whatever mischief she's planning in her head. ]
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Is Guuji Yae is asking if I've ever felt the desire to be struck by her Excellency's words in a physical manner?
[She's seen it happen a time or two and it doesn't look particularly pleasant. So she will be avoiding such things. Maybe it's different for someone with an Electro vision, but as a Cryo wielder it doesn't really suit her to dance under this particular light show.]
Because, I'm afraid the answer is no. I've never had a desire such an experience.
[But running involves going back out into the storm where the odds of her getting struck by the lightning are far higher. That would be counter productive.]
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When you've seen a lot, you tend to want to try to expand your wide array of knowledge, my dear. [ which is to say, a lot, considering her age... Yae then flicks her fingers together. ] That being said, I suppose I should have asked you this first, how have you been doing in this land so far? Eye opening, no?
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karma!!
If it weren't for Aether being careful and alert to his surroundings, he might have missed her. Instead, he notices someone... hiding? In a way that probably wouldn't stop the lightning.]
Are you all right? If you need to get somewhere safe, I can help you.
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T-Traveler... I-I am scared...
[ Please hold her hand, push her and guide her, or do something else, Aether... She's a scared mess of a woman right now... ]
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Yae?
[Something serious must have happened and he doesn't hesitate to come over to her, moving rather quickly as he looks her over. It even seems the infamous Yae Miko herself can be affected and or tricked by the fairies here. What sort of thing could the fairies have done to her? He tries to comfort her, speaking in a softer but reassuring tone. Could this be what the warning he saw earlier is about?]
It's all right. Do you remember what happened?
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T-Thunder... Scary... I don't want to...
[ Sorry, bro. She's got the mentality of a young child right now due to the thunder's effect. Hopefully Aether is experienced in babysitting because boy, this is going to be very hilarious otherwise. ]
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izakaya bar
How do you do, fellow adult?There is only so far he is going to get here at the izakaya bar; he can't very well spend the entire night attempting to convince this establishment's proprietor to serve him drinks. He finally decides to make do with the food being served. Although that probably defeats the purpose of eating here? So while he is picking at the mochi pizza he hears her question.
He isn't going to hide a look of surprise upon catching sight of the Yae Publishing House's founder. ]
Just twice.
[ Pause. ]
Well, there was a third time.
[ In total he made three attempts to get himself served alcoholic drinks. ]
Did you only recently arrive?
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/cocksgun.gif so it seems we've met againPerhaps it was due to how much she had consumed before XQ talked to him, or maybe it was due to how different breed this special sake that she literally just sipped (or maybe the combination of both), but Yae's eyes aren't going to... be the best of them, for the lack of better terms to explain them. The guuji's mood is somehow rather too cheery for her own good and she doesn't seem to even notice the obvious change of expression by the young man's face. ]
Quite a maniac, I see. But don't you think it's very harsh for them? I swear to whatever gods they're worshipping in this place that they won't put the ban on a certain genre, especially when this place is definitely it! Haha, would be quite an offense, right?
[ ...Honestly won't blame Xingqiu if he were to think "what the fuck is this woman talking about" at this point. It's the sake, okay??? ]
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that would appear to be the case. from hell to peaceful village. nice, niceWould he be correct to presume she is presently intoxicated? The idea alone is surprising to him; not so much because he believes that she avoids alcoholic beverages (and after all, they are here in a place that serves it) but mostly because he had never given himself the opportunity to imagine her in such a state. From her letters to their meeting at Irodori Festival, she gave the impression of polished dignity so of course, he hadn't thought she wouldn't pace herself with such a vice.
Now all he can do is stare at her flabbergasted as he finds that he cannot make heads or tails of any words spoken. ]
Excuse me?
I am not quite sure what exactly you're referring to. Perhaps I am misunderstanding.
[ There is no perhaps. He has no clue what she means at all. ]
2b
stupidpeople no matter what… but a pink ‘tail’ makes him think of a possible carbuncle. so he takes a peek…only to find a mess of a pink-haired woman curled up and terrified of the world.
he could leave her alone. he could, but… ]
Are… are you alright?
[ he’s probably going to regret this decision. ]
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Anyway, there's going to be something very weird and embarrassing happening... As in having a 500++ years old woman latching desperately onto Sandalphon's legs while lashing out 'BWEEEEH HELP ME I'M LOST' like a baby who just got her toy robbed. Yeah, this is your life now, the Supreme Primarch of Babysitting. Enjoy. Also do something about it. ]
IM SCREAMING THIS TAG IS SO GOOD
he jumps when the tiny fox girl almost tackles him and clings to his leg, making him almost lose his balance. the angel is already so relieved that he isn’t carrying any valuables, but even so, what’s he supposed to do? baby yae is crying her eyes out, and sandy doubts he’ll get a word out of her for the time being!
but the only way out was to ask…! ]
Alright, alright, who exactly are you looking for? Your mom? A friend?
[ sandalphon Doubts any god is actually listening but he does pray that this ends quickly! ]