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milkmycattle) wrote2030-12-14 09:10 pm
milkmycattle) wrote2030-12-14 09:10 pm
AVALON INBOX
[VOICE!! | TEXT!! | ACTION!!]
[VOICE!! | TEXT!! | ACTION!!]
[one fine day in early March, completely out of nowhere....]
Crow-kun ★
It's Rei.
You busy right now?
Crow-kun ★
It's Rei.
You busy right now?
Hey man!
Nope, I ain't busy! What's going on?
Nope, I ain't busy! What's going on?
Remember that live house we talked about, way back when?
Just about ready now. Come give it a look.
[There's a brief pause, and then Rei sends a link to the address.
YOU'RE INVITED!!!!!!! Rei will be smoking outside, should Crow come tearing down right away.]
Just about ready now. Come give it a look.
[There's a brief pause, and then Rei sends a link to the address.
YOU'RE INVITED!!!!!!! Rei will be smoking outside, should Crow come tearing down right away.]
REALLY?! I’M COMING!! RIGHT NOW!!
[ As soon as he gets the location, he’s charging forward from wherever he was. He finds Rei in front of the Live House. Apparently, he was in the middle of...brunch...lunch... afternoon tea??? because his cheeks are full and there are crumbs still on his face. He quickly chews and swallows the contents in his mouth, brushing the debris off his face to stare at awe at establishment.]
It’s beautiful! Can we go inside?
[ As soon as he gets the location, he’s charging forward from wherever he was. He finds Rei in front of the Live House. Apparently, he was in the middle of...brunch...lunch... afternoon tea??? because his cheeks are full and there are crumbs still on his face. He quickly chews and swallows the contents in his mouth, brushing the debris off his face to stare at awe at establishment.]
It’s beautiful! Can we go inside?
Hah! Kiddo, you're gonna choke one of these days if you keep running and eating like that. [THINK OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE
Still, Rei opens the door for him. Like most of the buildings in Avalon, it's built around the pre-existing nature; a tree sprouts through one of the corners, branches growing out into the ceiling, and the room is shaped to accommodate the natural land formations around it. It has a light sort of charm, the sun pouring in through the windows and making for a bright atmosphere in the cafe space. A slightly-raised platform in another corner indicates the daytime live music section.
Rei's familiar is preening herself while perched on one of the many bird posts scattered around, and looks up with a chirp as they enter. Hello, boy.]
This is just the first floor. Stage is downstairs. I'd like to get albums to decorate the walls, too... so if you make one, let me know.
Still, Rei opens the door for him. Like most of the buildings in Avalon, it's built around the pre-existing nature; a tree sprouts through one of the corners, branches growing out into the ceiling, and the room is shaped to accommodate the natural land formations around it. It has a light sort of charm, the sun pouring in through the windows and making for a bright atmosphere in the cafe space. A slightly-raised platform in another corner indicates the daytime live music section.
Rei's familiar is preening herself while perched on one of the many bird posts scattered around, and looks up with a chirp as they enter. Hello, boy.]
This is just the first floor. Stage is downstairs. I'd like to get albums to decorate the walls, too... so if you make one, let me know.
I only eat and run for special circumstances!
[Wow everything looks amazing! Crow likes that even if this is a new establishment, it still has pretty strong ties to Avalon with its nature fusion. The look will definitely cater to curious natives and appeal to the adventurers too.
Crow even admires the many bird posts here too. Onyx would like perching on of them! He gives a little wave to Rei's familiar. Was that bird always that big?!
Crow turns back to Rei as he mentions using different albums to decorate the walls. He has an album cover, but currently, he only has one copy of his precious band's CD.]
I need to figure out how to make more copies, and I'll be happy to give you. Do you have an area where artists can sell their CDs and merch, too?
[I mean you could simply set up a dusty ass table and no one would care too.]
[Wow everything looks amazing! Crow likes that even if this is a new establishment, it still has pretty strong ties to Avalon with its nature fusion. The look will definitely cater to curious natives and appeal to the adventurers too.
Crow even admires the many bird posts here too. Onyx would like perching on of them! He gives a little wave to Rei's familiar. Was that bird always that big?!
Crow turns back to Rei as he mentions using different albums to decorate the walls. He has an album cover, but currently, he only has one copy of his precious band's CD.]
I need to figure out how to make more copies, and I'll be happy to give you. Do you have an area where artists can sell their CDs and merch, too?
[I mean you could simply set up a dusty ass table and no one would care too.]
Hmm... a more permanent records shop, huh. I've got a booth downstairs for whatever band's currently playing to use... but I'll rearrange the top floor for that. Good idea.
[Rei reaches out to ruffle Crow's hair, then strides towards the stairs.]
All right. Come on down. This is where you'll be spending most of your time, I'd imagine.
[The atmosphere of the basement floor is much more closed-in than the cafe one; without windows, the only lighting comes from the stage and floor like a proper live house venue. The extra stage lights themselves are currently roaming, their rotating patterns decorating the room with geometry wherever they land.]
Backstage is that way, but if you just wanna climb up there that's fine too. Let me know how it looks.
[Rei reaches out to ruffle Crow's hair, then strides towards the stairs.]
All right. Come on down. This is where you'll be spending most of your time, I'd imagine.
[The atmosphere of the basement floor is much more closed-in than the cafe one; without windows, the only lighting comes from the stage and floor like a proper live house venue. The extra stage lights themselves are currently roaming, their rotating patterns decorating the room with geometry wherever they land.]
Backstage is that way, but if you just wanna climb up there that's fine too. Let me know how it looks.
[ Crow beams as Rei ruffles his hair. He is full of good ideas, isn’t he?
He follows the producer down to the lower floor. Crow is impressed by set up and intimate setting. As an artist, he wants the audience’s eyes only on him. The lighting is great too, he looks the geometric shapes which gives off a more modern element.
The redhead doesn’t have to be told twice, he’s already jumping on stage to get a feel for it. He likes the platform is elevated and feels sturdy. He even pretends to wildly strum a guitar and points towards an invisible crowd. Yes, this is perfect!]
I can definitely convert some crimson souls up here!
[ Even if he had to share a stage there’s more than enough room for other people and musical equipment.]
He follows the producer down to the lower floor. Crow is impressed by set up and intimate setting. As an artist, he wants the audience’s eyes only on him. The lighting is great too, he looks the geometric shapes which gives off a more modern element.
The redhead doesn’t have to be told twice, he’s already jumping on stage to get a feel for it. He likes the platform is elevated and feels sturdy. He even pretends to wildly strum a guitar and points towards an invisible crowd. Yes, this is perfect!]
I can definitely convert some crimson souls up here!
[ Even if he had to share a stage there’s more than enough room for other people and musical equipment.]
"Crimson souls," is it. [Cute..... crow's stage persona sure is tightly-knit.]
Well, you look right at home. [Like a frog on a lilypad.] Stay there for just a second, will you?
[Rei disappears backstage. There's silence for some time; it would have been nice for Rei to explain what he was doing before he left, but... whatever.
Eventually the stage lights pause their rotations. It takes a few moments, but the colored light shifts to red; the geometric designs shut off suddenly, then turn back on as scattered feather shapes instead.
Over the intercom comes his voice:]
If it's "crimson souls," maybe something like this?
Well, you look right at home. [Like a frog on a lilypad.] Stay there for just a second, will you?
[Rei disappears backstage. There's silence for some time; it would have been nice for Rei to explain what he was doing before he left, but... whatever.
Eventually the stage lights pause their rotations. It takes a few moments, but the colored light shifts to red; the geometric designs shut off suddenly, then turn back on as scattered feather shapes instead.
Over the intercom comes his voice:]
If it's "crimson souls," maybe something like this?
[ Crow obediently stays on stage, but he's curious about what Rei is up to. It would have been nice if the older man explained, but the vocalist also likes surprises too. It takes a few moments, but he notices there's a change with the stage lights. Instead of geometric shapes, there are now red feathers falling down.
A wide grin spreads on Crow's face. Oh hell yes! This will work for his set perfectly. Crow had trained his familiar to do a similar effect with their magic, but this works amazing too!]
Yes! We did something similar back home! This is perfect! What else can you do with those lights? Can you make the shadows of a dancing flame? Or maybe a strobe effect that's similar to a beating heart?
[Can Rei even hear him from wherever he is? Doesn't matter! Crow is brimming with ideas!]
A wide grin spreads on Crow's face. Oh hell yes! This will work for his set perfectly. Crow had trained his familiar to do a similar effect with their magic, but this works amazing too!]
Yes! We did something similar back home! This is perfect! What else can you do with those lights? Can you make the shadows of a dancing flame? Or maybe a strobe effect that's similar to a beating heart?
[Can Rei even hear him from wherever he is? Doesn't matter! Crow is brimming with ideas!]
I'm sorry to send this to you but I can't risk it!!!!
elev8or
In d elev8or was a Nurse & girl. Suddnly d elevator opens n dey saw a boy rushing 2wards dem bt d Nurse closed d elevator immed8ly. D girl sed Y u do dat? D Nurse sed I know him Hes 1 of our patients he died yesterday. We put red tags on dead patients wrists. D girl raised her wrist & asked Like dis?
The nurse screamed and ran to tell a doctor but the Dr didnt bleieve her. then the doctor died too bc she didnt bileve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Send this 2 some1 else within 4 hours or u'll be cursed!!
[ Unfortunately, it's really cursed and Taichi being the world's most useless technomancer can tell but he can't do anything about it so he's mostly just screaming and forwarding. ]
elev8or
In d elev8or was a Nurse & girl. Suddnly d elevator opens n dey saw a boy rushing 2wards dem bt d Nurse closed d elevator immed8ly. D girl sed Y u do dat? D Nurse sed I know him Hes 1 of our patients he died yesterday. We put red tags on dead patients wrists. D girl raised her wrist & asked Like dis?
The nurse screamed and ran to tell a doctor but the Dr didnt bleieve her. then the doctor died too bc she didnt bileve!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Send this 2 some1 else within 4 hours or u'll be cursed!!
[ Unfortunately, it's really cursed and Taichi being the world's most useless technomancer can tell but he can't do anything about it so he's mostly just screaming and forwarding. ]
Edited 2021-06-11 21:05 (UTC)
[It's the 6th of July, summer has now properly arrived on the island of Avalon, and Hijikata is ready for his and Crow's middle birthday. He still finds it endearing how insistent Crow was on making up for Hijikata having ignored his own birthday back in May, and honestly, any reason to drink is a good one on a nice evening like this. He's looking forward to catching up with Crow, too - has it really been a month already since they dealt with those trows together?! When he sees him arrive he raises his arm to get his attention.]
We're lucky I got here in time to get us an outdoors seat. It's much too nice to sit inside!
We're lucky I got here in time to get us an outdoors seat. It's much too nice to sit inside!
[ Crow's glad they decided to meet up at night since the temperature is much more comfortable than during the day. Though it's still warm enough to enjoy a few cool drinks without feeling a chill. He spots Hijikata waving at him as he approaches, and the musician waves back enthusiastically before breaking into a brisk run.]
My bad, I had to make a stop on the way!
[Crow doesn't come empty-handed. Of course, he knows the samurai would tell him not to get him anything, but the redhead was still determined to make this a little special for the officer. He's proud to reveal this very unusual find, a chocolate mayonnaise cupcake with mayonnaise filling. He didn't think people were crazy enough to do this, but the world is weird like that. Still, the only thing that quickly came to mind was Hijikata's weird thing for mayo, and it horrified him to know people actually put the condiment into desserts! Still, if it makes the officer a little happy, then his mission is accomplished!]
Happy Two Months Late Super Belated Birthday!!!
[Crow finally takes a seat, stealing the menu to declare that, "Drinks are on me!" as he promised.]
What do you want to drink? Beer or sake? Or maybe you want the hard stuff?
My bad, I had to make a stop on the way!
[Crow doesn't come empty-handed. Of course, he knows the samurai would tell him not to get him anything, but the redhead was still determined to make this a little special for the officer. He's proud to reveal this very unusual find, a chocolate mayonnaise cupcake with mayonnaise filling. He didn't think people were crazy enough to do this, but the world is weird like that. Still, the only thing that quickly came to mind was Hijikata's weird thing for mayo, and it horrified him to know people actually put the condiment into desserts! Still, if it makes the officer a little happy, then his mission is accomplished!]
Happy Two Months Late Super Belated Birthday!!!
[Crow finally takes a seat, stealing the menu to declare that, "Drinks are on me!" as he promised.]
What do you want to drink? Beer or sake? Or maybe you want the hard stuff?
[That's really kind of Crow... only that Hijikata doesn't realise that it's a mayonnaise cupcake right away. Still, it says a lot that he smiles for Crow despite not really liking sweet sugary treats all that much!]
Why, thank you. I'll ask them for a candle.
[If this is his little birthday cake, then he may as well make a wish!]
I'll start with sake, yeah. They've got a "summer solstice sake", whatever that is, I'll give that a try.
[While Crow studies the drinks menu Hijikata procures a small item from his pocket: a simple necklace in the form of a plan black leather band with a ruby pendant that's mostly left in its natural, somewhat rough shape.]
This is for Onyx. He wanted something crimson, right? Don't worry, you'll get something too, but only on your birthday!
Why, thank you. I'll ask them for a candle.
[If this is his little birthday cake, then he may as well make a wish!]
I'll start with sake, yeah. They've got a "summer solstice sake", whatever that is, I'll give that a try.
[While Crow studies the drinks menu Hijikata procures a small item from his pocket: a simple necklace in the form of a plan black leather band with a ruby pendant that's mostly left in its natural, somewhat rough shape.]
This is for Onyx. He wanted something crimson, right? Don't worry, you'll get something too, but only on your birthday!
Summer Solstice Sake? That sounds pretty good, actually!
[Crow was just going to go for a jug of beer, but sake sounds like it's a level up from beer. Somehow, he wants to prove to Hijikata that he can hold his liquor, even though it's not a competition. So when the server comes by, Crow requests two chilled Summer Solistic Sake. He also throws in the candle as well.
He looks up to see the officer present him with Onyx's gift. Oh yeah for the time that his familiar helped them out with crystals. Seeing the ruby, Crow automatically knows the yatagarasu will like it.]
This is perfect! He'll love it! Actually, he can thank you himself!
[ The hedgehog summons his familiar. The tri-pedal crow perches himself on the table as Crow shows him the necklace. He places it on the bird, and Onyx visibly puffs out his chest with pride.]
It seems he likes it.
[Onyx hops on the samurai's shoulder and he starts picking at the strands of Hijikata's hair as if trying to preen them. Crow chuckles a little at the show of affection.]
Yep! He likes it a lot! And I guess I'll be patient with my gift, but you didn't have to!
[Crow was just going to go for a jug of beer, but sake sounds like it's a level up from beer. Somehow, he wants to prove to Hijikata that he can hold his liquor, even though it's not a competition. So when the server comes by, Crow requests two chilled Summer Solistic Sake. He also throws in the candle as well.
He looks up to see the officer present him with Onyx's gift. Oh yeah for the time that his familiar helped them out with crystals. Seeing the ruby, Crow automatically knows the yatagarasu will like it.]
This is perfect! He'll love it! Actually, he can thank you himself!
[ The hedgehog summons his familiar. The tri-pedal crow perches himself on the table as Crow shows him the necklace. He places it on the bird, and Onyx visibly puffs out his chest with pride.]
It seems he likes it.
[Onyx hops on the samurai's shoulder and he starts picking at the strands of Hijikata's hair as if trying to preen them. Crow chuckles a little at the show of affection.]
Yep! He likes it a lot! And I guess I'll be patient with my gift, but you didn't have to!
[Aw, Onyx really seems happy! Hijikata asked the jeweler to tie the band to the yatagarasu's approximate size so it won't get in his way while flying or perching on branches. He allows the grooming, even if it won't get his hair any neater. His own familiar, despite having a crow form too, would never be this affectionate with him... in fact Hijikata would be kind of spooked if he suddenly were. He laughs a little and runs a hand over the youkai's back.]
It suits you, Onyx.
[Already the server returns with their sake and a thin little candle, which he sticks into Hijikata's cupcake and lights.]
Do I make a wish now? Or should we leave it on for a while for ambience?
[The server smiles and ensures him that they'll provide them with lights for their table once it gets properly dark. After a few words of banter he leaves, and Hijikata raises his glass to Crow.]
Here's to our middle birthday!
It suits you, Onyx.
[Already the server returns with their sake and a thin little candle, which he sticks into Hijikata's cupcake and lights.]
Do I make a wish now? Or should we leave it on for a while for ambience?
[The server smiles and ensures him that they'll provide them with lights for their table once it gets properly dark. After a few words of banter he leaves, and Hijikata raises his glass to Crow.]
Here's to our middle birthday!
[Onyx likes the petting enough to not fidget so much on Hijikata's shoulder as the server comes out with their sake and a candle. Now, this can be an official birthday cupcake!]
Huh? Ambience? Who cares about that, make a wish before the candle starts to melts! And you have to wish for something really good! Nothing lame like a new pair of socks!
[ Despite, Crow's age, he can really be a kid sometimes. Though he seems insistent on making sure Hijikata does the proper birthday ritual and blows out his candle. Though, he does pick up his own glass and participates in the samurai's cheers.]
To our Mid-Birthday! Kanpai!
[Making sure to clank his glass against the other man's for a proper salutation. He takes a sip from his drink before urging Hijikata to blow out his candle.]
All right! 1..2..3! Make a wish!
Huh? Ambience? Who cares about that, make a wish before the candle starts to melts! And you have to wish for something really good! Nothing lame like a new pair of socks!
[ Despite, Crow's age, he can really be a kid sometimes. Though he seems insistent on making sure Hijikata does the proper birthday ritual and blows out his candle. Though, he does pick up his own glass and participates in the samurai's cheers.]
To our Mid-Birthday! Kanpai!
[Making sure to clank his glass against the other man's for a proper salutation. He takes a sip from his drink before urging Hijikata to blow out his candle.]
All right! 1..2..3! Make a wish!
[Oh, this feels so nostalgic. Their surroundings are very much Avalonian, but simply being able to "kanpai!" with someone and taste the sake on his lips (it comes with a slightly sweet fruity note) gives Hijikata a sense of home. He follows Crow's eager encouragement and, on his count, blows out the candle while wishing to find his loved ones on Earth and Prismatica alive and well when this is all over.]
Let's share the cupcake.
[The server thoughtfully provided a knife and fork along with the drinks and candle, so Hijikata cuts the tiny birthday cake in half. When he takes the first bite of his share his face immediately lights up.]
Oh! It's delicious! You've got to tell me where you bought it! I've never had a cupcake this good!
Let's share the cupcake.
[The server thoughtfully provided a knife and fork along with the drinks and candle, so Hijikata cuts the tiny birthday cake in half. When he takes the first bite of his share his face immediately lights up.]
Oh! It's delicious! You've got to tell me where you bought it! I've never had a cupcake this good!
S-share?
[ Though before Crow could even protest, the server already has a knife and fork ready. Hijikata already cuts into the cupcake, so he couldn't refuse. Damn it!
Though seeing Hijikata enjoy the cupcake makes the rocker pretty pleased with himself! It's not a regular cupcake, so it's not unusual that the older man hasn't had anything like it before.]
Oh? Do you like it? That's because of the secret ingredient! Can you guess what it is?
[Crow digs into his half as he allows the samurai to figure it out. Oh, it's actually not bad at all!]
[ Though before Crow could even protest, the server already has a knife and fork ready. Hijikata already cuts into the cupcake, so he couldn't refuse. Damn it!
Though seeing Hijikata enjoy the cupcake makes the rocker pretty pleased with himself! It's not a regular cupcake, so it's not unusual that the older man hasn't had anything like it before.]
Oh? Do you like it? That's because of the secret ingredient! Can you guess what it is?
[Crow digs into his half as he allows the samurai to figure it out. Oh, it's actually not bad at all!]
Mayonnaise! It's definitely mayonnaise!
[He's visibly delighted, looking all mellow and glowy... being gifted mayonnaise treats makes him happier than almost anything else, so Crow's idea was a total bullseye.]
You've got really good taste, Crow!
[He's visibly delighted, looking all mellow and glowy... being gifted mayonnaise treats makes him happier than almost anything else, so Crow's idea was a total bullseye.]
You've got really good taste, Crow!
Hey! How did you get that on the first try?!
[Obviously anyone can recognize their favorite food even in the guise of a fluffy confection. Crow's disappointment doesn't last long because Hijikata's praise goes straight to the hedgehog's head. Of course, he has good taste!
He lifts his chin, puffs out his chest like a rooster, and his tail gives a flaunting wave.]
I am pretty good at gifts, huh? You should check out the bakery yourself whenever you want to treat yourself! I forgot the name, but I can give you the general location in Camelot. Though, it was a little hard to think of what to get you. You don't seem like a very materialistic person.
[Obviously anyone can recognize their favorite food even in the guise of a fluffy confection. Crow's disappointment doesn't last long because Hijikata's praise goes straight to the hedgehog's head. Of course, he has good taste!
He lifts his chin, puffs out his chest like a rooster, and his tail gives a flaunting wave.]
I am pretty good at gifts, huh? You should check out the bakery yourself whenever you want to treat yourself! I forgot the name, but I can give you the general location in Camelot. Though, it was a little hard to think of what to get you. You don't seem like a very materialistic person.
I'll take that as a compliment.
[He grins a little as he finishes off his half of the cupcake and sips more sake.]
Really, though, I've got my sword and my other gear and enough gold to feed myself, what more do I need? What sort of things do you have on your wishlist?
[He knows that people collect anything from stamps to butterflies (and he himself had an inglorious otaku phase during which he splurged on doujinshi and figurines, but we don't talk about that), so he wonders... might Crow have musical idols he looks up to? Or does he simply nourish his aesthetic and collect all things dark, edgy and crimson? He would have gotten him something neat and practical for his birthday, but now he wonders.]
[He grins a little as he finishes off his half of the cupcake and sips more sake.]
Really, though, I've got my sword and my other gear and enough gold to feed myself, what more do I need? What sort of things do you have on your wishlist?
[He knows that people collect anything from stamps to butterflies (and he himself had an inglorious otaku phase during which he splurged on doujinshi and figurines, but we don't talk about that), so he wonders... might Crow have musical idols he looks up to? Or does he simply nourish his aesthetic and collect all things dark, edgy and crimson? He would have gotten him something neat and practical for his birthday, but now he wonders.]
You sound just like Yaiba, although he would throw in mechas and video games too! My wishlist? I normally would want anything that makes me look cool!
[ The redhead shrugs not having a specific thing in mind.
Crow definitely has musical idols he looks up to and transforms into a rabid fan being in their mere presence. However, Hijikata is right about the dark, crimson, and edgy paraphernalia, Crow certainly has an eye for collecting different accessories. It can range from chokers, necklaces, rings, or elaborate clothing. Though at his simplest form, he's happiest with good food and company.
Speaking of which, he jolts up when a few ideas pop into his head.]
Or spicy snacks! Personalized guitar picks! I mean there's so much to choose from!
[ The redhead shrugs not having a specific thing in mind.
Crow definitely has musical idols he looks up to and transforms into a rabid fan being in their mere presence. However, Hijikata is right about the dark, crimson, and edgy paraphernalia, Crow certainly has an eye for collecting different accessories. It can range from chokers, necklaces, rings, or elaborate clothing. Though at his simplest form, he's happiest with good food and company.
Speaking of which, he jolts up when a few ideas pop into his head.]
Or spicy snacks! Personalized guitar picks! I mean there's so much to choose from!
[Crow's excitement is once again endearing. "Anything that makes him look cool" is a broad field, so finding a suitable present for him will be smooth sailing!]
I'm committing that to memory.
[Hijikata actually knows a thing or two about spicy snacks since the Okita siblings back home always loved anything hot and spicy, much the the pain of anyone they treated to their chili- or tabasco-laced concoctions. He refills his and Crow's cups, emptying the bottle of sake, and raises his drink to him once more.]
Here's to your birthday in advance, then. Kanpai!
I'm committing that to memory.
[Hijikata actually knows a thing or two about spicy snacks since the Okita siblings back home always loved anything hot and spicy, much the the pain of anyone they treated to their chili- or tabasco-laced concoctions. He refills his and Crow's cups, emptying the bottle of sake, and raises his drink to him once more.]
Here's to your birthday in advance, then. Kanpai!
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