TDM #2

[fabulists]

fable test drive meme #2

// 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 magical creatures from all walks of life. 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, in order for their dragon overseer to reclaim his own magic and find his missing siblings. 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.

Welcome to Fable.

// 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. Most of the village shops are currently closed due to the bad weather, so it seems like socialising with your neighbours might be your best shot at finding something to do.

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. Perhaps the board will urge you to find some fellow people who are in a similar situation as you. It seems that the monthly tasks are geared towards togetherness due to this being the month of love!

love is in the air

// an arrow through the heart

When the 14th of February rolls around in Fable, every creature across the realm seems to be full of love! The villages all across the realm have many loved-themed attractions for the occasion. There are Fae folk giving away cookies in the streets, mysterious Cherubs flying around with bows and arrows that might make you suspicious, and a general sense of happiness and warmth can be felt all around.

Of course, Valentine's day is for more than the love shared between romantic couples, though! All kinds of love are celebrated on this day - platonic love, familial love, romantic love, and every other kind in between. To celebrate this romantic holiday, the Fae have poofed some attractions up into Fable including an outdoor café, a magical carousel and an evening firework show! When the fireworks explode, they explode into hearts! Isn't that sweet?

// merry-go-round

In Fable's town square, a magical carousel has appeared! As you take a closer look, you notice that the wooden horses seem to be alive...?! If you stare and linger for too long, the Fae may pester you to go and ride it! If you succumb to the wishes of the Fae (or decide to ride it out of your own accord), everything will seem to be pretty normal to start. The horses move up and down while music plays, giving a pretty novel carousel ride experience.

Then, suddenly, the horse you are riding will turn around to look at you...!? And then say: "Seems the two of you are getting along just great! Now, we'll take you on a date!" Uh, what!? Before you can ask questions, you realise that the horse you are riding has detached from the carousel, and it is now taking you to a new location with the person next to you to set you up on a date! Both you and the person riding the horse adjacent to you will be taken on a fun date spot by both of these horses. It seems to be far out of Fable, too! The horses will take the two of you for a fun time out in Kanshi! Known for its famous flower gardens and pink foliage, it makes for a wonderful date spot. Once the carousel horses deliver you, they tell you they'll come and pick you up...! On one condition. The condition is that you must either play 20 questions, truth or dare, go out for a meal or make flower crowns for each other. Simply whistle to call the horses back afterwards. Have fun!

// complimentary candy

Care for some candy? Although, you're pretty sure these are cookies ... In any case, there are several fairies flying around Fable with trays filled with complimentary candies! Upon first glance, they just look like a regular plain heart, but once they're picked up, they will tell you something you really need to hear right now. Something to warm you from the inside out!

Once you consume one of these candies, you won't be able to resist complimenting other people as well. The more you eat, the more compliments you'll give!

Uh oh, there's trouble in the air ... Mischievous Faerie Cherubs may shoot you in the heart with an arrow today! You won't feel it, but the momentum of being struck might make you wobble a little.

Red arrows will give you strong feelings of lust. Oh, my. When did everyone here get so attractive...? You feel like you're on fire. Better go somewhere private if things get heated between you and another.

Yellow arrows will make you feel like sunshine today! If you're usually a grumpy grump, you find yourself filled with inexplicable joy. It's probably contagious!

Pink arrows will fill you with so much love for the people you care about. It's like the holiday spirit of Valentine's has hit you full force! You really want to do something to show someone you care about them.

White arrows will give you a case of the hiccups that can only be cured with a kiss! You know the cure, but nobody else does (unless they've been affected too.) What will you do?

viva festivale!

// a feather hunting festival!

After a fun time on the 14th, you feel as though the Fae must be all partied out by now during February. Surely they can't still be partying this month? Wrong! They certainly are! You awaken one morning to discover that music is playing in the distance. If you feel intrigued enough to go and investigate, you will notice multicolour paper decorations lining the streets along with lots of bunting.

Any questions you may have will be answered very swiftly when a peacock bursts out of nowhere, wildly shaking his feathers! "WELCOME TO FESTIVALE!" He says, and before you can open your mouth to speak, he continues:

"One and TWO! Three and FOUR! Your hips! They do not move! They do not hear the music! They do not DANCE! Dancing is not done with your feet, but with your HEART!"

You still don't follow.

"Your heart cannot DANCE while you are lonely! Therefore, you must complete my scavenger hunt to make some friends! You must team up to find the magical feathers I have hidden! Bring the feathers to me, I will reward you with furniture! And you will reward yourself with friendship!"

Okay, you think you get it now. After reading the peacock's directions presented on a wooden sign, you are given the opportunity to participate in a scavenger hunt! What's there to lose, especially if there are prizes to be won?

Each feather will appear when participating in a different activity!
The activity involves gathering a material and doing something fun together in Fable's locations!
The material seems to be relevant to the type of furniture you want, too ...

Red feathers can be found when collecting stardust in Qijue! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily give you feathered wings! Once you have gathered stardust from the sky and swapped a meaningful story, a red feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of star furniture and its DIY recipe!

Green feathers can be found while gathering glowing moss in Limerick! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily transform you into a tiny fairy with a moss pouch! Once you have gathered moss and danced together, a green feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of moss furniture and its DIY recipe!

Blue feathers can be found when diving for seashells in Villanelle! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily transform you into a mermaid! Once you have gathered some pretty seashells and played two truths and a lie, a blue feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of mermaid furniture and its DIY recipe!

Purple feathers can be found while gathering blossom petals in Kanshi! In order to assist with this task, a little bit of magic will temporarily give you fairy wings! Once you have filled a basket with petals and shared an ice cream, a purple feather will appear! This feather can be swapped for a random piece of cherry blossom furniture! and its DIY recipe!

Once you have hit 5 comments each in your thread (10 comments total), you will be eligible to redeem your furniture and recipe! This is to guarantee the prize in case threads get dropped or fall incomplete. Reply here to do so!

Welcome to Fable's second TDM!
We're excited to have you here, and hope you enjoy the prompts!
To familiarise yourself with the setting, please take a look at the arrivals & premise page!
We would also appreciate it if you could have a look at the rules as well.
As a general note, the TDMs are considered game canon!
Which means all rewards for fruit & furniture can be used in the game if you apply!

New arrivals have a cottage, a network device, the clothes on their back and a single item from home.
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TDM QUESTIONS

[fabulists]

For questions concerning this test drive meme, reply here!
For general questions about the game, leave a comment on the FAQ section. Thank you!

Re: TDM QUESTIONS

[callmekacchan]

Can characters be hit by more than one arrow at a time or should I keep it to just one?

FESTIVALE REWARDS

[fabulists]

Congratulations on finding feathers in Festivale! Reply here to receive your furniture!
Please note, since the TDM is game canon, all rewards will be carried over to the game if you decide to app! Yay!

RED FEATHER

[harbingereleven]

Thread with Sumire

Hilda Valentine Goneril ✿ Fire Emblem: Three Houses ✿ OTA

[indolentaxe]

a. arrival

[After receiving her orientation from the Fae (and after scoping out her new digs--definitely an upgrade from a dorm in the monastery!), Hilda can be found either reading over the marketboard or sitting on a bench nearby it tapping helplessly at her phone.

Regardless, whenever she notices someone approach she quickly shifts her attention to the newcomer with her most winning smile.]

I'm new and I'm kind of overwhelmed by all of this. Would you be willing to show me around? Please?

[Having someone else get her up to speed is WAY easier than figuring it out herself.]


b. merry-go-round

[Hilda has never seen a carousel before, but the whole ride is too cute not to give a try. As the music starts and the horses begin to move, she realizes that this is actually quite relaxing and delightful...

...Right up to the point where the horses start talking and kidnapping her and the poor person next to her. Despite her protests, she soon finds herself in Kanshi with strict instructions on what she has to do in order to be allowed to go home.

Siiiigh.]

I guess we're on a date now. I'm Hilda, by the way.


c. purple feathers and ice cream socials

[The peacock's whole spiel makes Hilda roll her eyes a little, but even so she decides she's game enough for the task. Gathering random things isn't that much work, and she gets free stuff as a reward. Given that she's just arrived, she needs that furniture and friendship right about now.

Hilda returns to Kanshi for the feather collect-a-thon, figuring that collecting flower petals would be pretty easy. What she didn't account for in her decision, however, is the fact that she has to collect so many of them to fill a basket. Huge miscalculation, but now that she's here she might as well see it through.]

Hey, do you think if we worked on a basket together he'd still count it?

[Well... see it through with as many cut corners as the peacock will allow, anyway.]


d. wildcard

(( If none of the prompts above suit your fancy, feel free to come up with one of your own! Or if you'd like to plot something out, I'm available at asondeiru and asondeiru#9009. ))

b

[repayer]

[ The one time she tries to enjoy something she didn't get to as a child, and the carousel instantly betrays and kidnaps her. The nerve! And the presumption that they will play along with-- wait, why is this stranger actually going along with this?!? ]

This is far from a date! You and I must plot our vengeance immediately.

Unless you were in on this farce from the start...!

[ Her "date" seems to be taking this far better than Eula, it seems. ]

c

[dragondisguised]

[Madeline likes plants ... heck, it's fair to say she loves them. Despite loving them so much though even she has to agree the size of the basket they're expected to fill is just a little much.

Frankly she seems relieved when Hilda mentions working together.]

It's worth trying, otherwise we'll both be here all night.

[With that she gestures her own basket that's maybe a quarter of the way filled.]

I'll give you what I've got so far.

a

[dejabrewed]

[ sandalphon was on his way home from making a grocery trip as he spotted the girl on the bench, clueless as ever. part of him wanted to help her, since she looked new, but decided against it.

and then she called out to him. great. ]

What is there to show you? It's a village. Nothing more. [ it was way more than that but he's not really in the mood. ]

B

[devilshadow]

[Nacht had seen this machineries before, so when he got on the ride, he expected it to be done quickly. Instead, the horse talks and suddenly he's out on a date with a very pretty girl!]

Nice to meet you, I'm Nacht.

[He doesn't sound very happy, but hey, he's trying!]

So.. What should we do? I've never done a flower crown before, by the way.

b with room for wildcard shenanigans

[battlebugs]

[Considering what living in this place has been like so far, Itto isn't too surprised by the wooden horses suddenly breaking free of the carousel, really— but he wouldn't have guessed they were aiming to set people up.

Well, it's the season for this kind of thing, right? May as well play along.

He smiles toothily at his assigned partner, settling his fists against his hips.]

Arataki "The One and Oni" Itto, at your service! Not to worry, I'm sure we've got this handled between us. How hard can a date be?

[Like, it has to be simpler than a round of Genius Invokation, he's sure.]

Midoriya Izuku 🍎 My Hero Academia 🍎 ota

[fullgauntlet]

[🥦 a: arrival]

[When Izuku woke up he wasn't expecting to be whisked away to somewhere like this. Whisked away back to his school and his own dorm room bed? Sure. But not to a far-away storybook-like village to be dropped off in front of a dusty little cottage and told that it's all his own.

Izuku looks up at the quaint little cottage with a touch of worry in his expression. All of this seems too farfetched to be real and this is coming from somehow who is used to a world full of farfetched things like people with supernatural quirks. His eyebrows knit and he worries at his lip because all he can think about is what he's left behind and how he's going to get back... And get that part of his soul back?]

Growing my own magical fruit to give to the fairies? I don't mind helping them but... I have no idea where to start when it comes to growing anything.

[He mutters out loud to no one in particular. The problem here is Izuku does not have a green thumb whatsoever. What happens if he just kills all his apple trees because he has no idea what he's doing?? He's going to have to do some serious learning...]

[🥦 b: merry go round]

[Once Izuku gets himself oriented enough he finds himself wandering into Fable's town square. Seeing the lights and colour of the place is a bit heartwarming. This place doesn't seem dangerous, anyway. It's actually kind of cute here... And upon seeing the magical carousel Izuku only watches for a little while before the magical-looking horses suddenly chirp at him to get on the ride with another person.]

Wh-what? Go on a ride? Wait?! A date?!

[He looks at the person next to him (you?!) and startles on the spot. He's never been on a date before? He's a date-virgin?! Is he really going to be swept away on these horses for a magical impromptu date?! ... It's too late the horses are already snatching him and (you!) away for a fun time out!]

Hold on a second?!

[🥦 c: complimentary candy]

[After a very hectic first arrival Izuku is actually... pretty hungry. So a chance to eat something is very welcome. He doesn't even care that it's very sugary-looking cookies. He wants a snack. He's actually starving!! And today has been a lot to process...

When he bites into one of the cookies he has a faint thought that he's not even sure if it's actually safe to eat anything that is given to him by fairies. But they've been kind so far so maybe it's okay? Then Izuku looks down at his cookie and reads the words...]

"No matter the weight on your shoulders, you will be able to carry on." Ah...

[Izuku didn't know that sentence would settle so easily in his heart. He sighs a little and nibbles on the cookie again. And then a compliment tumbles out of his mouth,]

Everyone has been so nice here.

[🥦 d: wildcard]

[got something else? feel free to put a starter here!]

b!

[dendrosprout]

W-wait--!

[Not that Collei's protests are any more heeded than those of the boy she's been carried away with. This is awkward! She's also a date-virgin!!!! And she doesn't know this guy's name!!!!!]

What if I don't want to go?

[The horses don't care. It's not too long before the pair are dropped off in Kanshi, given suggestions on what to do on their date, and left to their own devices.]

. . .

Theo Rysto ( non WoL OC ) | FFXIV

[manastacks]

( Merry-Go-Round )

[ Being coerced by the Fae is exactly what happens. It's not that Theo can't say no. That's, in fact, what he attempts to do. With a twitch of an ear, he had actually turned on his heel and made to leave. But the Fae themselves don't seem to like the idea. They don't leave him alone until he agrees.

The whole "you're going out on a date" concept actually irritates him. Arms crossing over his chest, his eyes narrow at whomever he has been unfortunately paired with. ]

A meal would be the easiest solution.

[ Because the Viera is not about to answer questions. Nor is he going to play games. ]


( Yellow and White Arrows )

[ The cherubs must be good at being relatively silent. Theo's ears don't pick up their movements so he continues on his way, not realizing that he's been struck. Rather, he stumbles a little, but catches himself. It's then that he looks around, sees no one...

And then moves on.

Yellow arrows will ensure that Theo is much more personable and carefree. A regular chatterbox if engaged in conversation. White arrows - well he'll be trying to cure those with other remedies, looking quite annoyed. ]


( Purple Feathers )

[ One of these days he'll probably not get suckered into a scavenger hunt. Maybe. Theo prides himself on his tracking abilities and ability to find things. Surely this time he should be able to just get the task done without too much nonsense, right? ...Right.

Wrong. Now here he is, basket in his hands. Bright aquamarine fairy wings fluttering behind him. And fluttering they are, scattering dust around him. ]

Mmn.

[ Whatever. Surely he can just collect blossoms in peace. Surely. ]


( Wildcard )

[ If none of the prompts work, just PM me or throw something my way. I'll roll with whatever. ]

Merry-Go-Round because duh

[tripletrying]

[Being "coerced by the Fae" is just a typical Tuesday for Rahk. Not that it's a hard thing to fall for, since Fae can be crafty...but he in particular knows he can't help but be caught up in the promise of a little fun and mischief. He's been known to gamble with his fate on more than one occasion, so can he truly be blamed?

The whole deal with the horses and being made to go on a date with someone is just par the course, really. Unlike Theo, he finds this all rather humorous. Especially given who he's been paired with.]

Oh come now. Why the sour look? You act as if this is at all the worst the Fae-folk could be subjecting us to.

[The Miqo'te smirks, bumping Theo playfully with his shoulder.]

And I certainly can't say I mind the idea of going on a date with you. Gee, I wonder why that could be...

childe | genshin impact | OTA

[harbingereleven]

arrival

( Childe comes from a place where the elements are easily used with Visions and the Archons walk among the people even if they try to keep it hidden. The Tsaritsa doesn't, of course, and neither does the Raiden Shogun but the others keep to themselves. It still doesn't prepare him to come to a place like this where he's asked to take care of a little cottage and raise fruit trees in barter for everything else he might need. It's nothing like life would be in Snezhnaya. It's soft, too soft, and Childe isn't sure if he's prepared for such a soft life. A life without the Fatui, without political machinations, without anything but peace? It chafes at him. He needs the blood of the fight.

It takes him all of a few hours to look at the cottage he's in and he thinks that his family might like it and for that reason alone, he thinks fondly of it. Still, he needs to see other people and see what happens here so he makes his way toward a marketboard that isn't too different than the one near the Feiyun Commerce Guild in Liyue Harbor. When he sees someone pass him, he gives them a smile that he hopes is disarming and full of charm. )

I've just arrived and I have no idea what goes on here other than raising fruit in a garden which, I'll be honest, isn't what I'm used to. Am I lucky enough to have found someone who's been here for a while?

merry-go-round

( Merry-go-rounds don't exist in Teyvat as far as Childe knows unless they're in Fontaine, a place he hasn't managed to get to yet. It's an interesting little contraption, though, and he can't help but think how much Teucer would love to get on one. It's the thought of Teucer and the pang of homesickness (he gets it sometimes, yes, but now he's not just a boat away from home, is he?) that drives him to go and get on one of the horses. There's someone next to him and he makes polite conversation until suddenly the horse turns to them and says he's going to take them on a date. Childe can't remember the last time he went on a date but it's almost certainly before he was a Harbinger and it didn't go as well as the other person had wanted it to go. He's charming, sure, but he's not one to open up easily.

The horses take them to a flower garden, a place more beautiful than any he's seen in Liyue or Inazuma, and when the horses say there's a condition on their return, Childe just rubs his hand against his forehead. Of course. This place is full of more tricks than he is and he thought he was someone quick to cross and double-cross. It seems more harmless, though, than he has ever been. )

So, do you want to make flower crowns? I used to make them for my brother and sister. I happen to think I'm pretty good at it, actually.

merry-go-round

[regnal]

[ She knows him, at least.

Her twin brother's, ah, acquaintance—or does Tartaglia fall under the realm of "friend" now, despite their previous interactions? Lumine doesn't know nor does she care; these are relations that Aether has made, relations that she shouldn't be impeding in any way if she wanted him to continue his journey the same way she did a long time ago. But this crazy horse has a mind of its own, bringing them together elsewhere and calling it—

A date.

Not that she recalls the last time she's ever gone on a date. Not that it matters, given her obligations and objectives, but this is rather inconvenient, considering that she should be trying to dig for information as to where she is.

She drops to her feet back onto the ground when the horse finally stopped in its tracks, glancing around the flower garden. Her golden gaze only flickers back to the creature when it tells them the condition for their return.

Sighing under her breath, she supposes it's the least evil of the options. It's either that or 20 Questions or Truth or Dare. ]

... Isn't it a waste to pick these flowers for something that will eventually wither?

sumire yoshizawa / persona 5 royal

[bravesteps]

carousel: equine matchmaking;

[ sumire wouldn't necessarily say that she's been settling in well, this is all so new and strange, it feels like a dream, but.. she's taking things in stride! if this is a dream, well, best to make the best of it while she can, right? you only experience a magical land of faery tales and adventure once in a lifetime, after all!

so she's happy to take part in the events; the carousel is so cute and lovely, sumire finds herself on a nice pink horse soon enough. the ride is quite fun, the cool wind in her hair feels nice, and she's just beginning to really enjoy herself when.. her horse turns around and speaks to her?? oh my god, so magical?? except she's soon swept away with a partner, which was.. entirely unexpected, and deposited unceremoniously in kanshi. the gardens and foliage are quite beautiful, but she's completely stuck on what the horses said before departing - this is a.. a date? with her cheeks flushed pink, sumire clasps her hands behind her back, biting her lower lip. she's shy!! ]

So, um.. what would you.. like to do?

cherubs: shot to the heart;

[ sumire is shopping around fable, looking for something comfortable to wear. though she thankfully arrived in her cozy winter coat and scarf, a girl can't survive on one outfit alone!

so she's just outside the clothing shop when, poof, something strikes her from behind, hard enough that she stumbles right into.. you! ]

O-oh.. I'm so sorry!

[ sumire stands straight again quickly, smoothing the front of her coat before she begins fussing over whoever she has run into, reaching to try to straighten their jacket or shirt or hair tie - whatever your character might be wearing that has now gotten knocked askew in their collision! choose your arrow color! ]

festivale: feather frenzy;

[ music! dancing!! these are two things that sumire loves a great deal, so when a peacock tells her to shake her booty, you'd best bet that she absolutely will. laughing merrily, sumire breaks into an easy, yet elegant dance in a circle around the peacock, before she's bounding toward the nearest person.

though, once she reaches you, she's a little more demure, clearing her throat and tucking her red fringe behind one ear. ]

Hello, I don't suppose you'd like to help me gather feathers? My cottage could really use the help..

[ choose your own feather! ]

carousel: wildcard;

[ feel free to mix and match, or throw me something new! c: i'm happy to plot on plurk (owlcoholic), or discord (redmage#4848)! ♥ ]

feather frenzy

[harbingereleven]

( Childe has seen festivals before, both in his homeland and in his travels, but he's never seen one quite like this. It seems like the rewards for the feather hunt are furniture and while he's never gotten that as a reward before, he has a new cottage and he is going to live in comfort if he's going to stay here. When the girl asks him if he'd like to gather feathers, he nods. )

Let's get the red ones. If I'm going to be here, I'm going to be comfortable and hey, it might be fun? I'm always interested in a good time.

Madeline Reyes | Original | OTA

[dragondisguised]

[Madeline is a Drakon born and raised by humans who only recently discovered her true nature. Her world is one where a clear dividing line called the Veil exists that keeps magical creatures (fae, dragons (Drakon), dwarves, werewolves, trolls, etc.) hidden from human existence for the most part. Some creatures like Drakon use human guises to travel among humans and even live alongside of them. Feel free to read more about her here and ask any questions you like.]

[I] Arrival;

Um...

[Yes, seeing herself blissfully asleep through a mirror was odd but frankly her life has been filled with oddities and new learning experiences as of late. Heck her whole appearance is new to her -- the horns curling back over her bright white hair, the scales lining her body, the clawed feet and the tail. It's all new and something she's still adjusting to and this new thing to adjust to is just as odd.

Now that she's standing in front of a tiny little cottage with an overgrown front yard of flowers and trees just a little wide-eyed. Her small apartment back home pales in comparison to how big this cottage is bound to be for it's meager size.

It's clear though by the furrow between her brows and the tiny twitch of her tail tip that Madeline herself is just a little confused.]

So they just ... give us a house?

[She's so used to scraping together rent from her paychecks that the idea of housing just being handed out is baffling to her.]

[II] Merry-Go-Round;

[Who can help but notice all the lights, not to mention the cafe and the carousel? At first Madeline goes looking around mostly for the cafe. She works in a little hole-in-the-wall cafe back home so others inevitably draw her attention.

She ends up at the carousel though because she's sort of herded that way by a cookie-dealing Fae and a cherub that seems dead set on following her around. She doesn't like the looks of those arrows, though she hasn't a clue what they do. With her luck in romance it can't be very good if it is Valentine's themed anyhow.

So she mostly goes on the carousel to escape them both, a cookie in hand as she settles onto a horse and wisely curls her tail up into her lap just in case.

She's only bitten into her cookie when the horse turns to look at her. It gives her such a surprise that she nearly chokes on said bite of cookie.]

What?

[... Is it beginning to move? More than just up and down that is? Once she's sure the horse has detached from the carousel Maddie makes an ungraceful sound as she lurches forward on said horse and wraps her arms around it's neck. Her tail begins lashing violently in the air, back and forth.]

Wait! Stop! I don't need a date, I promise!

[III] Cupid's Arrows;

[If the kidnapping carousel isn't enough then finally getting hit by one of the very arrows she's been trying to avoid certainly is. She pulls the arrow out with an aggravated snarl that sounds less human and more animalistic.]

I said I don't need a date! Or romance either! So lay off, I've already got a --

[Maddie's aggravated tirade is cut off by the sharp, quick hiccup that escapes her mouth.]

[IV] Feather Hunting;

[Thankfully when it comes to gathering purple feathers in Kanshi Madeline doesn't need to fairy wings. Instead when the bit of magic is offered she 'ohs!']

Wait, I have wings already. I just -- hold on, I haven't practiced popping them out so ...

[A bit of concentration and a set of dark dragon wings readily blip into existence. Not there one moment and then poof, there the next! It's like they're always there and she's just 'uncovered them' from some sort of magical guise ... which is what's happened.

She turns to one of the people closest to her who has had a set of wings slapped on by magic (or not) with a bright smile showing off a few sharp little fangs.]

Want to go look for feathers with me?

[V] Wildcard;

[Want another prompt? Feel free to drop it here! Hit me up on plurk (goodluckstarfighter) or via PM for plotting!]

Merry-Go-Round

[localweirdo]

[This definitely was an unexpected turn of events. Ever since she arrived in this strange new world, it seemed to be one surprise after another. While a horse suddenly moving wasn't anything new, it was unusual to see another person riding along side with her.

With that, as she found herself staring at the horse and then back at the other person, all she could do was sigh to herself.]

Well, it seems we are in quite the predicament. Aiya, how troublesome. We certainly do need to figure out how to get out of this date...!

Porom | Final Fantasy IV

[goldneedles]

a. arrival/bulletin board

[ Look, when a sign tells you to do something you do it. And of the tasks that have been presented to her, the letter seems like the one best suited to her. Also, she was going to write one anyway. It's only good manners.

So congratulations, there's letter waiting at your cottage. The handwriting is neat and the letter itself is written in about seven different colours of sparkly gel pens. ]

Hello!

My name is Porom and I arrived here recently. I am delighted to be your neighbour! Please feel free to visit. I do not have a kettle yet, so I can't offer you any tea. But I will try to get one as soon as the shops are accepting custom again! In the meantime, please visit if you would like to talk to someone or to have a warm place to be. I hope we can get along!

Love, very best wishes, and my thanks for reading,
Porom

PS. If you get hurt, please let me know! I'll do my very best to help you!

--

b. complimentary candy

[ Is it candy? Is it a cookie??? Well, whatever it is, she's floating around absolutely delighted with her heart-shaped sugar thing and its kind words. She's only taken one, so she's nibbling at it a little at a time (it's a cookie, it turns out!) before wrapping it back up in a little napkin and putting it back in her bag.

And now she really wants to say nice things to people. Which isn't inherently unusual, but she isn't usually quite so outgoing about it. ]

Oh! Um! You're really pretty!

[ So now you have to deal with a small floating child telling you that you're pretty. ]

--

c. blue feathers

O- oh! Won't the water be cold-?

[ The magic has already taken effect, replacing her legs with a stubby little white fish tail with long green patterned fins, not unlike her trailing robes. But she's floating over the seawater rather than swimming in it, anxiously dipping her hand in. It doesn't feel cold... ]

I don't want anyone to catch a chill-

--

d. wildcard

b

[libersacer]

[-and Irene has to look behind her because...she's not grotesque. She knows this. But she's got a scar on her face. She's got a bit of an intimidating presence when she wants to have one. She knows how to cow people and get the reluctant to talk. She's not used to earnest small girls calling her pretty.

So her first thought was, huh, wonder who's behind me. And when she realized that it was just her...]

Oh! Um...thank you?

[You small, strange child.]

Zhongli | Genshin Impact | ota

[brokebitchmountain]

Arrival

[ After a quick scan of the place, Zhongli finds himself rather endeared to the new fantastical fairylands he’s found himself spirited away to. The cottage he’s acquired is woefully underutilized and he does need to spruce it up a bit with things, but that’ll be for later. Right now he’ll be wandering the town of fable, helping anyone who might find themselves stuck in the snow or even just lost. Though Zhongli is not the best when it comes to knowing where he’s going, he’s up to the task should someone need it! ] It’s quite cold for people to be roaming about. Perhaps you should head back inside. As for me, the elements don’t pose much of an issue, so you needn’t worry yourself.

Merry-go-round

[ Perhaps you were the other party member that’s been carried away with Zhongli by the merry-go-round horses but for all the strangeness and suddenness Zhongli looks…unfazed by the current situation at hand. The spot they’ve been deposited in is rather beautiful and Zhongli has no qualms with it, so, he looks neutral toward the matter until he turns to you and smiles. ]

Sure let’s go on a date. Do you have any preferences for food? This place is rather reminiscent of Inazuma, so I have no doubt that there is fine cuisine to have here. A walk around these gardens is a good place to start, don’t you think? Whatever you’d like to do, I will follow your lead.

[ Well at least he’s being open and honest?? Zhongli is pretty laid back so dragging him around is not an issue. ]

Feather Hunting

Kanshi

[ Having already spent some time in Kanshi Zhongli can be found wandering the trails of the gardens looking for said feathers but he also seems just to be relishing in the sights and things around him as well. Should he run into another person who looks like they’re also looking for feathers he’ll call out to them. ] Are you also scavenging for the feathers? Working together might prove useful in these regards.

Qijue

[ On top of being seen wandering about Kanshi Zhongli will also be out in Qijue given its overall theme relating to Liyue. He strays from his duty of finding feathers to just…enjoy the city and all it has to offer. His wings are styled like Liyue’s gliders and his feathers ruffle a bit as he wanders through the city looking for said feather. But at some point, he passes by a local teahouse and just can’t resist himself?? ] Shall we have tea while we rest a while? It’s been quite a busy afternoon looking for those feathers. Some tea and a choice of desserts might be the right pick me up that is needed to finish the task.

[ Zhongli don’t make up excuses. You just want to drink some tea!! ]

Qijue

[hornton]

[He had been idly strolling along, making a halfhearted effort to seek feathers. He was a guest as were the others, but as he was Fae himself he felt it would be unfair if he looked too hard. He had an advantage, or so he felt.

The appeal of tea and sweets did nothing for his work ethic, and Malleus was quite ready to take this polite stranger's offer.]

It would be wise to be wary of our food, but I suppose if I am there then no harm will come of it. Very well, I shall accompany you.

goro akechi / persona 5 royal / ota

[skews]

a. arrival

[ Well, this simply won't do.

The barren cottage, that is. Akechi stands outside the door, expression flat as he observes the room (or lack thereof) beyond, arms crossed over his chest. He's somewhat picky when it comes to aesthetics and interiors, and after being whisked away here without his permission, the least the Fae could have done is provide them with more than a few sparse items. ]

Really. A cardboard box? Now they expect us to take out their trash?

[ Said to no one in particular, but if you happen to be nearby, maybe offer up some suggestions to a newbie! ]

b. shot through the heart

[ He already hates it here so much.

After being hit by a white arrow, the unending hell of hiccup purgatory is beset upon him, and he knows instinctively the way he is supposed to cure them, which makes it no better. Of course this would be some mischievous spirit bullshit, and perhaps, in the grand karmic scheme of the universe, he deserves this - but he is not going to go quietly into that good night. Absolutely not.

He avoids others as much as possible, just in case, but he can be caught at the general store, buying some bottled water. He is trying every trick in the book to cure these hiccups the "natural" way, Fae curses be damned.

It's worth the risk to ask passersby: ]

Do you know any good hiccup remedies, by chance?

[ Hic. ]

c. shelling out

[ Collecting seashells sounds like a worthwhile-enough diversion, so Akechi focuses his feather-gathering efforts in Villanelle, a bit wary of turning half-fish for the task, but it proves a novel enough experience to override his distrust of Fae magic.

After hauling his finds to the shore, he begins to sort them in the sand before reaching back to wring out his messy brown hair. ]

Now, then. I believe we're supposed to tell two truths and a lie to turn these into feathers, aren't we?

[ He asks it innocently enough, but he knows that's what they're supposed to do, and it's no small part why he chose this task in particular. He's looking forward to seeing what he can learn about the other villagers, and seeing what they make of him, too.

He may have left his mask behind, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy messing with others just a bit, as a treat. ]

d. wildcard

[ None of the above prompts for for you? No biggie! Go for a wildcard! You can find me on Plurk at bespin if you want to plot out the details! ]

b I just tagged in for white arrow but I am doing it again

[arsenist]

[If Akira hadn't seen what the white arrow is capable of or run into Sumire beforehand, finding Akechi Goro standing here in this predicament would be a lot more surprising.

But the knowledge that the people he cares about are here, as well as what exactly Akechi's actual arrow situation is, make him a lot more put together than he'd been earlier with his mouth hanging open in surprise.

So all Akira does is tilt his head to the side with a soft, knowing little smile.]

I heard holding your breath can do the trick sometimes. Although that water you have there isn't a bad option, either.

Nacht Faust | Black Clover | OTA

[devilshadow]

arrival

[Well, he's not in the Clover Kingdom for sure. Everything is a lot more.... well, leafy? It looks and smells really nice. Sure, they took a piece of him but that's irrelevant, he feels complete, and he can feel his devils within him, so that's not too bad.

He does feel like he's dressed a bit too darkly for this place though. Too much black, and under the jacket there's even more black. Mm. He needs to get some clothing to fit in.

Nacht looks arounds, and gasps audibly when the message board shows up.]

...You weren't here a moment ago.

[Now he's on edge. What else is going to pop out of nowhere?]

complimentary candy

You don't say.

[His cookie is telling him he 'did well' and he feels a bit bad reading it from a cookie and not hearing it from Yami himself. So he eats it as fast as he can, almost choking on it. He takes a deep breath and sighs. When he looks up, he spots someone and can't feel the urge to talk to them.]

You look amazing today.


a feather hunting festival!

[Ok, so feathers. That can be easy. Right? Green seems to be the easiest to get, and suddenly everything is big around him.

Did he shrink?

Oh well, he's out to collect some moss... Wait, how does he do that?

He turns to the closest person and waves at them, smile plastered on his face.]

Hi! Have you collected moss yet?

wildcard

[If you want anything else, you can write a top level or send me a message at trevenant]

candy

[snidewinder]

[-and Python is going to take an instinctive half-step back because this guy is either about to hit on him, or he's about to sell him something, and he's got enough on his plate what with the...everything going on.]

Thanks? I don't have any money if that's what you're about to ask.

Katsuki Bakugou | My Hero Academia

[callmekacchan]

(1) Carousel:

Katsuki didn't know what riding a Carousel was going to do to help the fae. But he decided to hop on just to get them to shut up. He wasn't expecting to be kidnapped by a damn horse!

"Put me down you stupid hunk of junk!!"

And it does. Eventually. In a totally new location.

"Oy! Get back here, damn you!!"

Good luck getting him to cooperate.


(2) Arrows:

Katsuki is minding his business when he finds himself a little unsteady on his feet for a moment. Weird... But after a pause to assess, he feels fine? So he keeps walking. But his mood starts steadily improving until he can't help but grin. He's in such a damn good mood!! He even starts humming to himself.


(3)Feather Hunt:

Waking up to music and a dancing bird did not have Katsuki in the best of moods. (Not that much of anything ever does...) But despite shouting about kicking said bird's ass, he doesn't make good on the threat. And he can be found Qijue collecting stardust.

Well... trying to get used to flying with wings, actually...

"Why the hell can't I just use my quirk to get around?? These damn feathery nuisances are pissing me off!!"

2

[fullgauntlet]

[ ............ Okay, that's weird. Why does Katsuki look like he's going to kill someone? Mostly because when he grins he's usually going to kill someone-

But there's something different about this grin. It looks... happy?? Is he humming??]

... K-Kacchan? Are you... feeling alright?

[IS HE SICK- Does he need a doctor?!]

Thoma | Genshin Impact | Closed

[schmoozing]

[Hit me up in a PM or at bucketsofbeans if you'd like a thread with Thoma!]

Ayaka

[schmoozing]

[It's been an adventurous day for Thoma, and it hasn't stopped yet for him- both he and Ayaka have taken on finding feathers in this scavenger hunt, and after learning how to use their new wings to fly up to Kanshi, the two of them begin their task after seeing the sights a little bit. It reminds him so much of Inazuma, how the cherry blossom petals fall so easily from the trees, it's almost as if this place was just the taste of home that they were missing.

The sun is beginning to set though, as dusk sets upon them. Thoma walks back from one particular stall with some ice cream for the both of them, handing her the little dish while spooning up a little of his own to eat. It's delightful, and he can't help but smile at how quaint it all really is.]

I guess we should have gotten here a little earlier so we had some daylight left, [he commments,] it's going to be hard to finish up getting enough petals in our basket for the feather we're looking for. How's your ice cream?

[He asks, the question cheery despite the growing distress that sits in the pit of his stomach. Thoma tries to ignore it, but he's starting to get nervous for no reason at all...]

Ash Crimson | The King of Fighters | OTA

[germinalcaprice]

a. arrival (+ message board)

[ it takes ash no time at all to become interested in the message board tasks. simple requests to interact with others, and a vague promise he’ll get something out of it?

well, who is he to refuse? ]

Kissing someone, now that’s too easy… but a date, well.

[ a quick look around and he takes notice of quite a few young men around his apparent age. ]

I like that idea.

// depending on your character, this could be very cute or very awkward. please bear in mind I’m strictly M/M for shipping and Ash is technically still 16 in canon! I write him closer to 19/20 since he seems older in KOF XV, but please respect my wishes to keep it clean!

b. candy (+ ash being homesick)

14 février … c'est mon anniversaire…

[ ash’s sweet tooth is prominent, to say the least. his favorite food is sachertorte, a very rich chocolate cake originating in Vienna. so it’s no surprise he gladly accepts complimentary sweets.

what is a surprise, though, is hearing the voices of his adoptive older sister and his closest friends wishing him a happy birthday. it’s enough to bring him to tears, and additionally cause him to briefly revert to his native tongue.

despite the joy of the festivities around him, ash strongly wishes he could share the experience with his friends and family back home. ]

wildcard!

// don’t like either of those? throw whatever you like at ash! perms are in his journal but the most important thing is to keep interactions with him sfw since he’s technically still a minor in canon and I’m just not comfortable writing smut anyway. other than that go wild. Ash Crimson is notoriously a bit of a troll so have fun with him!

a

[dejabrewed]

You're actually entertained by these missions?

[ sandalphon does not know how to take this information. how can anyone be appreciative of someone actually being forced to date??? how. tell him your secrets funny green fire man. ]

astralin | oc | ota!

[scythedance]

i. arrival
[You know, he's been kidnapped once before, but the fact that he was kidnapped again? And by the fae? He didn't have a choice in the matter, and he'd just have to adjust to the situation at hand. At least they were kind enough to leave him a cottage to stay in, and some tools to work with. However, upon exploring a bit, he notices that the stores are closed, which leads him to his next fear: trying to speak with people.

It's not as if he's meek, or anything like that. He's... A bit traumatized from his past, and trying to speak to someone was difficult for him. Still, he would have to get over that fear, and he decides to knock on the door of a nearby cottage beside his own. The bad weather prompting him to shrug into his cloak a bit more, as he somewhat hides his face underneath the fabric.

Once the door opens, he refuses to look at the person. However, upon further inspection, it appears that he's not purposely trying to be rude. Just a bit closed off, and anxious.]

... Beg pardon, but I am new here and unsure of what to do. Could you... Please assist me?

ii. yellow
[Well, he didn't expect free candies. At first, he's a bit hesitant to try, given how untrusting he is of the unknown, but... Everyone else seems to be doing it, and it doesn't seem to be bad per say. So, after observing the situation, he reaches for one of the candies -- the yellow one in fact. It reminded him of one of his lovers back home, and there is a faint smile that appears on that aloof expression.

He turns it around a few times, before popping it into his mouth. Patiently waiting for whatever side effects to happen, which. To his surprise, he feels a bit more expressive than normal. The corner of his lips curving into a wider smile, as he hums in delight at this newfound feeling.]

iii. wildcard
[If those don't work, please feel free to hit me up with something else! You can DM this journal, or hit me up at hepaticas! my permissions are on his journal.]

ii

[localweirdo]

[Meanwhile, here Hu Tao was looking at the candy. As interesting as they were, there was some hesitation to eat them. She was in a strange new world and the last thing she wanted was to get sick. Still, she wanted to try just one...!

But as she saw someone eating a bunch nearby, she raised an eyebrow at him.]

Oh my. Was the candy really that delicious?

Gorou | Genshin Impact | OTA

[pawprintings]

🐾. an arrow through the heart

[ Gorou is nothing if not resilient. It’s a trait that he has had to hone in order to keep going and push himself to be the best for his troops. Resilience is an important trait in a rebel general, after all. So, he’s become accustomed to the cottage, to the way of life, at least he’s trying. He’s worried that what he’s been told isn’t completely true and his troops are left in the lurch, that Her Excellency is wondering where he has left to? Has he completely gone awol or had he been captured in some nefarious plans?

The possibilities could be endless. For his peace of mind, he tries to believe the story that’s been told. It’s easier that way and there’s plenty to focus on around the cottage and getting acquainted with his surroundings and neighbors. He’s friendly at least and it hasn’t been that difficult of a transition in that way.

Gorou is excited at the mention of a fireworks show while he was having a drink at the cafe and looking for someone to talk to. He’s been trying to make sure to have a network of contacts and potential friends or at least acquaintances. With a friendly smile he inclines his head to someone who looks at the very least open to conversation if nothing else… ]

I’m really looking forward to the fireworks show tonight, are you planning on going?

[ Yes, he might just be fishing for someone to watch them with. ]

🐾 🐾. merry-go-round

[ Well, upon finding himself in Kanshi with someone unexpected, Gorou blushes a little, scratching the back of his head and then crossing his arms as he tries to look unaffected — because why would he be affected by any of this, of course! ]

I suppose, they made the rules fairly clear. What do you think?

🐾 🐾 🐾. arrows

[ There’s a moment where Gorou stumbles a bit, blinking in confusion and he can’t figure out exactly what it is that caused the mishap but following there’s a hiccup…and then another hiccup.

He continues hiccuping as he moves along the streets, starting to head back to his cottage because he clearly needs to figure out how to get rid of this sudden case of the hiccups. As he walks he tries some of the more obvious and easy methods… holding his breath? Sur— ]

Hic..!

🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾. viva festivale!

[ Well, Gorou can’t argue that there’s nothing to lose with this! He also ends up finding himself as a mermaid and diving for seashells. It all reminds him so much of home and the pang in his chest is poignant and pressing. But there’s freedom in moving through the water as a mermaid and he relishes it and does his task with the dedication and diligence he gives everything.

So, it doesn’t take long to collect some beautiful seashells and then it’s time for the next part of the scavenger hunt. He crosses his arms and his brow furrows. ]

Two truths and a lie…

🐾 🐾 🐾 🐾🐾. wildcard

[ Open to pretty much anything else, including other arrows with another character affected instead of Gorou! ]

arrow through the heart

[indolentaxe]

[Hilda would never use the word to describe herself, but the reality is that she's grown rather resilient over the past few years. War does that to a person.

As such, she's more or less just rolling with things here. It's easier than putting up an effort to fight back, especially since she doesn't really know or understand the full capabilities of these fae. For now, she's choosing to take them at their word as she continues to size the situation up.

At least the company has been mostly pleasant so far. Fae have good taste in hostages. When the dog-guy turns to her with a smile, Hilda smiles right back.]

Of course I'm going. I've actually never seen a fireworks show, so I'm hoping it's worth all of the excitement.

[She holds out a hand.]

Hilda, by the way. And you are?