beta testing 0.2: quest update

[gamedevs]

beta testing 0.2

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Patch Update

Maybe you’ve been getting settled in for a little while now, maybe you just arrived yesterday. Hopefully you’ve been able to adjust to your surroundings, since it seems like some big changes are coming. All Dodo residents will receive a Duocaeli notification on their phones:

> 0.2 Expansion has arrived! Server capacity has increased. New locations await you, worldwalkers.
> New quests can be accepted in Windhaven Woods, Aria's Grove, Dandelion Fields!

At the exact same time, completely coincidentally, a city-wide broadcast is sent directly to characters inboxes:

> Thank you for your patience with our construction, city-goers! As our Pride Parade goes underway, we are proud to share the grand re-opening of many venues throughout the city. Love is love!

Those who wander to the Divination Tower in Domus Hosus, whether on purpose or because the stairs guide you there, will see that both of these broadcasts are proudly displayed amidst the glimmering gems. If you try to read your fate in the stars, they will delightedly provide you with a prophecy. However each prophecy comes in images, beckoning you to a new location with… a certain someone! Immediately after receiving this prophecy, you will feel naturally compelled to find that individual, stranger or friend, and affirm your fate. Maybe you'll end up going somewhere out of your depth? At least you won't be alone!

> 1. Questboard

The quest board at the guild hub has been updated with the latest patch! Excited players are gathered around to collect new bounties, which are open to all. The guild hub also provides a useful bestiary, which is readily accessible by guild members via crystals.

A. SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE
Avisle University has requested assistance in collecting Blue Chamomile from the northern part of Windhaven Woodlands for study. These flowers are known to aid sleep and have some rejuvenating properties as well, if taken as a tea. They are best harvested in pairs as they feed off positive energy—once their petals start glowing, the plant is ready to be plucked. You’ll have to make your quest partner laugh, or pay them a genuine compliment that makes them smile. You can also share your dreams for the future, or a good memory. The plants also enjoy music! Even the most tone-deaf of vocalists are appreciated by these chamomiles.

Additionally, these flowers are HUGE fans of PDA. If your characters hold hands, or hug, or k-kiss... it may seem like they are slowly turning their petals towards you...

As noted on the Locations page, it would be wise to remember that Windhaven Woodlands can be quite confusing to navigate. The trees like to stretch their roots multiple times a day, often altering paths that characters have taken. At times branches will weave themselves together so tightly, it blocks out most sunlight. It’s very possible to get lost here, but those with keen navigation skills will notice that the wind always seems to flow in the direction of Avisle at the beginning and middle of the hour, like clockwork.

REWARD: A sachet of Blue Chamomile tea, made with some of the petals you helped harvest. If you take it before you sleep, you will find yourself waking up fully refreshed the next morning whether in the ON or OFF world. You may even find yourself briefly dreaming of the good memory that your quest partner shared with you!

FAILURE: You will grow flowers on your body that cannot be removed, purely cosmetic. Lasts until you log off the server.

B. 'TIL DEATH DO US PART
Rumor has it that there's a malevolent spirit haunting Aria's Grove, one with particularly sticky fingers, that's been stealing items from sleeping travelers–as well as dreams. Those with their dreams stolen will feel an almost unshakable malaise and melancholy. The Wanderer's Guild is looking for adventurers to locate and dispel this spirit for good, as it's the only way to retrieve lost items (and dreams).

Whoever manages to navigate the woods to Aria's Grove will find not a spirit, but a small, crystalline golem made from broken shards. It speaks in a soft, tinkering voice, saying, "My love, my love." It's unable to do much damage, but it's fast and evokes a sensation of grief and despair in whoever draws close to it. Adventurers may recognize this as a gemwalker, and know that the only way to free the ghost trapped inside is to break the crystal form.

Upon doing so, they'll find a watch that was encased in the crystal, with a name etched into the back. Regardless of how much they ask around, they'll be unable to find anyone by that name.

REWARD: A special compass from the Wanderer's Guild. It can be set to always point toward a location of the owner's choosing.

C. A HARE-OWING CAT-ASTROPHE
In the Avisle town square, festivities are abound; red and gilded gold streamers stretch across the plaza, rabbits hop along, eager to be held, cats preen on unlikely perches, and the guilds have plenty of free food and drink out to be enjoyed—as well as a limited-time bounty being offered for the new year! Help out and earn yourself a reward.

• Bake goods for guests, who are notoriously harsh. Sometimes recipes here will lead you astray.
  
• Mix or taste-test some drinks... which only seem to exacerbate your elemental symptoms (see prompt 3. ELEMENTAL ECCENTRICITY below for details).
  
• Deal with jealous tiger monsters that set fire to various stands and attack festival-goers. They can be fought (NPC rabbits will help), but also seem intelligent, and can be bribed to depart with treats, brushing their (sometimes flaming hot) fur, or other offerings. These creatures don't seem to be native to Avisle; if you follow one outside of the city, they'll fly right off the edge of the island...
  
• Like above, attacking the rabbits in any way or causing problems will get you mobbed by knife-wielding bunnies with 9999HP.

REWARD: Free food, daiya, and a good time!

Though from there... it looks like there's a few additions that must be completed in the OFF world?

D. H҉A҉P҉P҉Y҉ HOPPIN’ NEW YEAR
Red envelopes need to be distributed to the students of Gruidae University in celebration of the Lunar New Year! (Our usual guy, Jimmy, is out sick…) In the spirit of the Year of the Rabbit, volunteers will be asked to wear a tasteful (or ridiculous) set of bunny ears and a soft, poofy bunny tail while on the job. Just make sure to avoid the BPL (Bunny Protection League) activists lurking among the student body, they take their duties seriously and will attempt to divest you of your bunny appendages if caught.

REWARD: A red envelope (the amount can be anywhere between $20 to 23 cents) and coupon to the newly opened bunny cafe located at the mall. You will also receive a cute bunny ear accessory in your ON World inbox.

FAILURE: A forced viewing of the documentary, Bunnies Are Human Too, while surrounded by passionate BPL members.

E: BIRD M҉E҉A҉S҉U҉R҉I҉N҉G҉ CONTEST
As an icebreaker, Dodo is hosting competitions in the Training Hall! Get to know your new housemates by having an impromptu battle. This doesn’t have to be combat-related or any sort of traditional duel: you can challenge your partner to lifting weights, a dance-off, even Twister and other board games. There will also be gaming consoles and seating in various corners—FATALITY!

REWARDS: Bragging rights! Dodo will also send a little spa set/gift package to the winner’s room, which includes bird-themed face masks. Also, the winner will be able to stay in the OFF world for up to 5 days (one time), rather than 3.

FAILURE: Public humiliation.

Conveniently, non-PC players can't seem to see these last two bounties at all. Oh well—get to questing!

> 2. Okay get a job?

Sometime while you’re minding your business, you’ll be interrupted by a neat little beep beep! On the screen of your phone:

☑️ Go to Your Internship in Crane City

Tapping the prompt will bring up the Maps app and directions to what is apparently your internship! And it looks like it’s in the same format as other checklist quests–aka, it won’t stop beeping until you complete it.

If you don’t want to go crazy from notifications, you'll simply have to go out and explore the big city. Maybe you have to go and work the concessions stand at the movie theater, which appears to be showing Shrek and Cats if you want to sneak into a showing, or you get the ever coveted position of cat cafe barista. Perhaps you’re suddenly a neurosurgeon! Wow! Don’t fuck it up, guy! While you do get compensated for your work, it seems like an amount gets automatically deducted for your Duocaeli subscription. Uhhh, is that legal? Apparently.

With Pride currently underway in Crane City, the jobs are also just a little bit more vibrant. You can help manage the parade if you want to, or have a job as a sexy, sexy flag bearer. Everything in the city glistens with festivities, whether it be raucous parties or other joyful celebrations.

> 3. ELEMENTAL ECCENTRICITY

As expected, learning new things comes with a few unexpected speed bumps. For those who attempt to practice with their new elemental magic, whether it be in the world of Duocaeli or within the confines of Dodo’s walls, they might feel a sudden surge of power course through them. Is it more refined control? Improved strength? Hm, it feels a little bit more like…

—Oh. No.

For characters aligned with Fire or Earth: Your emotions are just a little bit stronger now–but also a little bit out of your control. While everything feels inherent to you, it also feels like everything is turned up to 11. Oversensitive? How dare you! Say that to my face! …. Well, hopefully it passes quickly.

For characters aligned with Water or Light: Nothing’s amiss here–it’s just unbelievable that you are currently existing as you are, and no one is holding your hand or giving you a hug right now. Some might call it being a little bit touch starved, but physical contact should be normalized, you know? A punch can be a touch, too, if that’s more your style.

For characters aligned with Wind or Darkness: Well, thank god you’re not dealing with anything quite as bad as the others–no, you just find that your words are flowing a little bit more freely. A little more honestly, even. Hopefully you don’t have all that much to hide, but you know, some vulnerability can be good for the soul.

These effects can suddenly surge and hit you at any point during your day! They're temporary, but always sneaky :)

OOC Notes

Our Reserves open tonight at 11:55 PM EST —drop in and let us get excited for you!

Also, everything from BETA TESTING 0.1 is still available to play with. Feel free to use old prompts and dungeons! Also, during Beta Testing, we'd like to remind players that we're accepting any and all feedback that could help us improve the game before official start.

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buzen gou | touken ranbu

[hasteful]

[ 1A. FEBRUARY FLOWERS ]

[as far as quests go, buzen thinks that this one is easy? looking at all the flowers waiting to bloom, he smiles to himself - ] They seem easy to please! Is it bad that I think I can relate?

[whether it be laughter, affection, sincerity, or music.... the softness of it all makes his own expression turn a bit fond at nothing at all. he'll turn toward his quest partner, offering up an easy-going smile]

They're looking for some gesture of kindness, right? Would you like to have a go first, my friend? Or I can.

[ 1D. HOP TO IT ]

[i went looking so hard for this bunny buzen art that haunted me in my dreams so now i feel like if i don't do the prompt then i lost so much of my life i won't get back

anyway! buzen is handing out red envelopes, armed with a cute set of black bunny ears and a soft little tail! he looks far too comfortable with this absurd job he's been given, but what good is a sword that doesn't accomplish its missions? as he's deposits a red envelope in your hands faster than you can decline - ] Open it up! We don't accept anything besides the greatest fortune of all!

[who knows what he's going to do if you don't?

though he does look around occasionally, as though observing the premises with all the dedication of a trained soldier. you won't get him today, BPL, you won't get him today.....]

[ 2. THIS IS YOUR DOORDASH DRIVER ]

[vrrooooom, vrrrrrrrrrooooooooom. the roar of a motorcycle gets your attention first and foremost, just as it makes an abrupt stop on the closest sidewalk. maybe you've got something to tell this asshole, given the way that he was speeding down the road - that probably wasn't safe? who the hell does he think he is -

though as buzen moves to peel the helmet off his head, shaking his hair out like a golden retriever, he just beams brightly]

Hey! Were you the one who ordered six servings of rolled ice cream? I got it here as fast as I could!

[check the fucking app to see if you're delivering it to the right person, you dumb, dumb creature. he's going to fail this internship so fast. anyway maybe this order is yours, maybe it isn't, maybe you want to steal buzen to get you something else to eat - unfortunately he'd also be willing to do it for free]

[ WILDCARD. ]

[HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT - or alternatively, buzen would love the Dandelion Fields!! he'd lose hours trying to catch the seeds for fun. or he will try to drive the trolley in the Birdwalk Promenade. you can also tell me to write you a starter and i WILL.]

1a

[floralistic]

[as a flower lover who goes as far as to wear them in his hair, alfred's not one to pass up a flower-related quest that lets him see! more flowers! the company and rewards are a bonus.

so here they are, as he gives buzen an easygoing grin right back.]

Sure, I don't mind starting. [a beat] Heh... though it's suddenly harder to come up with something when you're thinking about it deliberately, instead of spontaneously. Let's see...

[also gives buzen a quick one over and i'm sorry dana i have a very important question how toned/buff is buzen]

2.

[hexensabbat]

[omg look at that bike. Ringo blinks at him, and then immediately props her hands on her hips to peer closer.

...!!!]

Looks like you went to the wrong place.

[However.]

Where'd you get the motorcycle?

[SHE WANTS ONE.]

1aish

[sanguinary]

[Just because it's truly hilarious that Matsui would be failing sooo hard at this quest if his partner was anyone other than Buzen, but because it is Buzen, he's just radiating the same sort of infatuated delight that he always is. They're probably also holding hands, unless dana is the one with a surprise for me this time.

That said, Matsui peers down at some of these flowers, which he's also immediately fond of because they do in fact remind him of Buzen. This is so fucking stupid. Then he turns his face toward Buzen, and with the most beatific smile in the world, says:]

Do you think they would be pleased if they were watered with blood?

[THAT'S JUST YOU.]

1d

[nightchild]

[Itsuki takes the offered envelope, but he pauses before opening it, gaze is riveted on Buzen,]

Eh, Bu-kun? [or should he say... bunny bu....] You look good, the ears really suit you.

[a girl would also look super cute in bunny ears, but buzen does too!! no homo (there's homo)]

1

[prozaic]

Apparently music is a gesture of kindness... [you know what? shalem can get behind that logic, even if "kindness" isn't the word he would use. sharing music is showing passion, your love for such a thing, and bringing in someone who could possibly love it as well. but there's no music right now, he doesn't have a music player in this world, just... well, his voice.

then he shakes his head. what is he thinking? he shouldn't sing, crafters guild be damned.]

Can you sing, Buzen?

1a

[equillibriums]

[ because of course,

regardless, buzen is definitely not alone in looking fond at nothing. rutile's already crouched down among the flowers, admiring them even before they get to their Full Power; his magic is strongest among petals and greenery like this, after all, and that's not even mentioning how tickled he is by how they bloom through all things he loves to do.

it's like they're Meant To Be.

not that rutile needs blooming flowers or quests to be absolutely disgusting. so he takes a seat in an area clear of them (he'd hate to squish them), looking up at buzen. ]

Mmm... Well, I can start off by saying that relating to pretty flowers like this isn't a bad thing. I definitely understand being happy from just the things they like, too. I think it's sweet.

[ sweet, sweet flowers. and also sweet sweet empty space beside him, that rutile is now patting for buzen to occupy.

buzen, who he hasn't realized is buzen

give him a second. he's sorry, matsui ]

... But also, I think the gestures they enjoy will come naturally if we enjoy getting to know each other! Would you like to sit here for a little bit?

[ his ass truly is so laidback ]

2

[hollowedground]

...I don't even know what that is. Is it even still in one piece? [ There's so many things Brakka is unsure about here, and it reflects on his face, brows furrowed. ]

Sophia | Persona 5 Strikers

[humainity]

[ a1. karma chamomileon ]

[ Sophia isn't quite a sleeper, but from what she can tell, these flowers will help assist humanity, so isn't it a good idea to help? She thinks so anyway, so whether your character has willingly agreed to help her or somehow got roped into it (both are equally plausible), she's lightly bouncing on her heels and looking at you inquisitively. ]

Can you sing? Or should I attempt one of the "100 Best Jokes As Voted On By The Internet"?


[ d1. Don't want none unless you got buns hon ]

[ Maybe it's easier to ignore these people with the bunny accessories, for the most part. Or maybe you're one of them.

Whatever the case, it might be hard to ignore this one, with a set of fluffy white bunny ears in contrast with her bright red hair and a tail that kind of just blends in with her dress. That's not the attention-grabbing part.

No, it's probably the fact that she is running right at you, while a small group of activists give chase. As she glances over her shoulder-- ]

Please stop trying to take my tail! You are hindering my mission!!


[ 3. Feeling Lighthearted ]

[ Well, uh. She's trying to be mostly polite here, by which I mean she's not immediately trying to go in for hugs or grab someone's hand.

However, she is kind of just standing there with her arms wrapped around herself and looking Incredibly Disappointed that this doesn't seem to be working. ]

I don't like this feeling...

[ OOC: Feel free to hit me up if you wanna do something completely different or wildcard and I'll play along! ]

3

[floralistic]

[alfred doesn't know about any magic-related wacky effects going on yet, because with his pitiful magic stat growth he hasn't even thought to practice any on his own. he's not celine!!

so all he sees is an inexplicably Incredibly Disappointed girl, as he bounds on over.]

Hey, what's wrong? Do you need help?

wanderer | genshin impact

[galesofreverie]

2. do u want fries with that

[the dreaded BEEP BEEP BEEPS are back]

[and although Wanderer has finally learned how to silence notifications from other individuals, he cannot for the life of him figure out how to shut his device up when it tells him to do a. . . "quest" thing. so the only action he can take to stop the obnoxious pestering of his cell phone is to unfortunately follow the prompt he's been given and attend his internship (??)]

[. . . at the local burger joint!!]

[see wanderer dressed in a red apron and visor, arms folded over his torso, expression stony and fierce as he stands stiff behind a cash register. there seem to be a few people trying to get his attention so they can order, but he is. . . dutifully ignoring them?? while his right eye twitches slightly?? this sucks and he hates it]

[if you're hungry you may be out of luck. . . but hey, maybe it's worth a try??]

[hexensabbat]

[Ringo is not here for food! Ringo is here for a very specific reason, which becomes clear when she brightens.]

Ah ha! There you are!

[She points at him, a lil dramatically.]

You're part of my prophecy, Wanderer, c'mon, let's do this thing.

beatrix | granblue fantasy

[sociably]

I. THE BUNNY PROMPT

[ so you're minding your own business crossing the campus square when suddenly a girl in a full-on bunny costume (what kind of bunny costume? you decide!) hops your direction, a slim red envelope held out towards you.

how did she even end up in a full suit as opposed to just ears and tail? don't ask. ]

Here! Happy New Year!

[ awww, how cute! too bad there appears to be someone following her....with a taser in their hand? hm. it's probably fine. ]

II. THE KISSY PROMPT

[ harvesting flowers sounds like a nice easy time, and beatrix has had enough comforting cups of chamomile to want to help spread that joy to other people. unfortunately she's gotten a few mixed messages along the way to the woodlands, and by the time she comes across a nice partner to help harvest flowers with, she's gazing at the blue petals with no small amount of trepidation.

why? because: ]

I think we're supposed to [ and here her voice drops until it's barely audible, a pink flush spreading over her cheeks] k-kiss.

[ they do not have to kiss. she has been lied to. but like, some of the flowers seem to be perking up at the suggestion? so was it really a lie.... ]

III. THE DANA PROMPT

[ dana i have no idea who you are tagging with so this is gonna have to be open-ended

luckily for everyone, fake dating is an all inclusive trope that's applicable to everyone! because that's what they're doing now, fake dating, beatrix furtively looking from side to side before skitterng up to [insert dana character here] and calling out in a loud, very fake voice: ]

Oh h-honey, I was just looking for you!

[ what is going on?? stay tuned for next week's episode (next val's tag) to find out! ]

IV. THE WILDCARD PROMPT

[ i'm so tired, y'all. these prompts are terrible, please feel free to come up with something else. ]

II, I'm coming here before dinner or studying just for you

[janescayre]

[Her company is absolutely reluctant. Almost hostile. It's as if all the envy in the world were distilled into a vessel of flesh, and that vessel refused to shower for a week.

Fukawa keeps a measured distance from her (much prettier and boobier) company, only sending her withering glances until she imparts that singular pearl of wisdom. The colour washes out of her face at once.]

What?!

[IT'S NOT EVEN MISTLETOE?????

She balks, mortified, taking a stunned step back.]

L-like hell we do! You keep your slimey fish-lips off me! I don't n-need you rubbing those beach balls all over me! Save it for some other desperate loser!

han sooyoung | omniscient reader's viewpoint

[pyojeol]

A. aria's grove

What's it called again? A gemini?

[a gemwalker.... Sooyoung frowns as she peers out from behind a tree trunk, gaze focused on the crystalline golem lumbering down the path ahead of them.]

Let's follow it to its lair first, so we can grab the stuff.

[(padme voice) and return it right?]

B. icebreaker... 2?

[Sooyoung points to the TV screen where the 'Let's Dance' screen is flashing,]

Unless you got a better idea?

[she will also spar but like this seems more fun?]

C. duonet

un: godwriter666

take this quiz and share ur result
need it for my internship
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un: harukaze

[janescayre]

What the hell is this

Roland Glenbrook | Triangle Strategy

[duskspear]

1A + 3. Windhaven Woodlands

[Guided by a flock of hummingshrew, Roland and his party member reach a small patch of their target flowers! He kneels down and pushes his hood back for a closer look as he recalls the details.]

Positive energy is necessary for the harvest to succeed. What do you suggest?

[He's maudlin, not positive.]

1E + 3. Training hall

[Roland isn't here to participate in the challenge so much as to peruse spell books and observe other worldwalkers in-between. While he stops readily for anyone who approaches him, he spends most of his time reading and facing the side of the meditation room where the shadow's reach is greatest. Interruptions to his self-study are received with an attentive glance and small smile as he turns around.]

Do you require this room?

ia

[floralistic]

[hi jae light of my life don't look at me but alfred also kneels down, hmmming thoughtfully.]

Well... I always feel pretty positive after a good run!

[that is probably not what anyone is going for here.]

dimitri | fire emblem: three hopes/houses

[paraselenes]

1. sweet dreams
[ The Windhaven trees are stretching their limbs, sunlight turned dappled and low, and it's getting dark—particularly because the blue chamomile flowers here have yet to mature, still a dim, sleepy color. Most likely, one Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd is the one to blame. No one's ever called him affectionate, and even now, under these circumstances, he keeps a polite distance from his bounty hunting partner as he crouches to a knee, regarding the plants curiously. ]

It's not like any chamomile I've seen...

[ what do ]

2. partycrashing
[ Where there's smoke, there's fire, and the bitter smell of it is apparent amongst the more pleasant fragrances of vended meats and bunny-shaped honey cakes.

Both of which Dimitri is categorically ignoring to stare down one of the serpentine tiger creatures, his metaphorical hackles raised as the tiger lashes its long tail, twitching to and fro like an irritable cat, embers trailing off its fur. He has a spear at the ready—but holds back for a moment, gaze flicking to the festival-going PCs and NPCs both, an uncharacteristic note of hesitation in his stance.

But they're both clearly on a hair trigger. Intervene? Throw an armed rabbit at them? Join in the fight? The town square is their oyster. ]

3. winter internship
[ Maybe you're tending to your shift at A*ntie A*nes, or attending the festivities around town and having an awakening of some kind. It could be that you're wondering what's become of your home and your loved ones, your true life, crushed by the existential dread of this new, duotoned existence that threatens to consume all that you already knew.

Either way, there's this horrible thing here now to distract you.

It stands around awkwardly before sort of slowly crumpling against a nearby surface. Or you? ]

0.1 dungeon
[ He picks out a bit of fiberglassy fluff where it's caught in his hair, and his shirt, and his collar, and... basically everywhere. But the cottomari weren't hugely threatening; for all that he's heard of this 'dungeon,' it's meant to be for 'novice adventurers,' and so far it's lived up to its reputation.

But he doesn't exactly let his guard down. Rather, it's that this impish creature—a hifloon—manages to gleefully lead them around by the nose, and he's getting tired of it. ]

—Over there!

[ Speak of the devil. He breaks away to give chase like a bloodhound after the tiny beast as it skitters away out of sight, the both of them disappearing through a large doorway. ]

*. wildcard
[ please feel free to ask me for a custom prompt, or hit me up with literally anything from either beta test post! don't even ask my permission, just do it. DO IT ]

3.

[lackluster]

[ Well, that horrible thing is the best subject for a new tiktok. Cue Tartaglia walking up to the mascot with his phone out, ready to take a video. ]

Hey. Can you do a peace-sign?

sylvain | fire emblem: three houses

[philandery]

(( OOC: i'll be horrifically slow and spotty this month due to con crunch!! pls pray for me ))

1A. chamomile blues (emotional overload)

[ this task should go quickly. it would just take one smile, one laugh, and sylvain's elementally-overcharged, emotional reaction could probably light up at least three flowers at once. but instead he's gripped by a heavy melancholy, a sadness that's wildly (and comically) out of his control. very sorry to his quest partner who has to put up with this. ]

Do you think that couples might come here to test the sincerity of their love, only to leave in heartbreak? Wouldn't that be utterly tragic?

[ he looks incredibly upset by this complete hypothetical. THIS IS SO SAD ALEXA! ]

1D. bnuuy

[ sylvain approaches you in a hurry. there's a pair of oversized, black rabbit ears sprouting from his red hair, and an equally oversized poof of a tail attached to the back of his trousers, clipped to the top of his waistband. ]

Here.

[ but instead of handing you one of the red envelopes, he transfers his bunny ears to your head. ]

Lookin' cute!

[ you are now bait for the BPL member(s) who have been harrassing him all day, because he's gonna try and escape now. if your character was already wearing bunny ears before... they now have MORE BUNNY EARS. ]

2. jorb

[ hell yeah he's interning at the cat cafe! this will not be his final place of employ, but he's learning how to make a proper brew with the assistant of many emotional support kitties.

he'll either pass you a cat that needs some extra love (socialization), or perhaps a coffee with latte art that resembles... well, not much of anything at all. even his best attempt at a paw-paw turns into an amorphous shape. pathetic. ]

Want me to take a picture?

[ with the cat that's captured your heart, or earphone cord, presumably. ]

wildcard

[ pls write me a starter im dying squirtle ]

2!

[sanguinary]

[WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE. Matsui is looking at the blob in this coffee, head canted to the side curiously. He's pretty sure this isn't what it looked like when he saw magazine photos of the local cat cafes in Tokyo...

But then Sylvain's asking a question and he blinks away from the disaster latte, gazing at him questioningly.]

Of this? [Lifting the drink...] No, thank you. [THE IMMEDIATE LACK OF HESITATION THERE.] But it is a very nice rendition of an impact spatter.

athanasia | who made me a princess

[accretive]

i. sweet dreams

[ wow, where was blue chamomile when she needed it months ago? if the tea works as advertised, athanasia wants to collect as much as she can in case it's needed in the future. she's determined.

she looks to her quest partner. ]

I don't mind coming up with a compliment or telling you one of my hopes or dreams or anything else, if you want to keep to yourself.

[ athanasia isn't the most open person, but she can do a lot of things if it means she can get a sleeping aid that heals. ]

ii. hare-owing

[ listen, how can athy resist cute bunnies that want to be picked up and held? she can't, so she's holding a fluffy bunny in her arms as she looks at all the festivities. she's being offered drinks left and right, and it's part of the quest to help taste-test them, so she shouldn't say no, right? if this gets her free money in game, this should be alright to do, shouldn't it?

she holds up her drink to the nearest person. ]

Cheers?

[ who's to say if this drink won't make her a little more physically affectionate? ]

iii. internship

[ money is money is money despite whatever her background in this new city may or may not be. even as a princess, she hoarded jewels because a girl can never be sure when she'll have to fend for herself on the streets.

athy has a basket of flowers. she's also wearing bunny ears because it's super cute even if she's internally embarrassed by them, but she holds out a flower out to anyone walking by and takes a small breath before saying: ]

A bloom a day keeps the sadness away!

[ she wants the ground to open up and consume her, but her customer service smile doesn't show that at all. ]

iv. wildcard

[ i'm open to whatever!! ]

i

[floralistic]

[alfred just gives her an easygoing smile.]

Hey, I'm fine with a mutual trade! [he's not exactly the most private of people, anyway.] Wouldn't be fair to make you do all the work, after all. But I wouldn't say no to getting to know my quest partner better either.

felix | fe:3h (nightfell crau)

[boarwitness]

A. NA NA WHY DON'T YOU GET A JOB

[welcome to cat cafe st*rbucks, where you can come for a quick latte, or stay and enjoy the company of the celebrity cats in a special side room! it's the perfect daily fix, complete with cute accessories for the staff!

so why isn't the guy manning the register smiling? on the contrary, decked out in black cat ears and a paw-print apron with the shop logo, he looks downright murderous. if you stare for too long, he hisses through gritted teeth:]

Order, or get out of the way.

[there's no line behind you.]

B. PUNCH ME (I MUST BE DREAMING)

[you are minding your own business. you are here in dodo house, doing your own thing. innocent. blameless.

so why is this guy approaching you swiftly, fist drawn back, determination in his eyes? hello?? are you going to just let yourself get punched by this maniac??? better act fast.]

X. WILDCARD

[isekai felix into an awkward situation so he has to hold your hand... he's light element and affected by the touchy disease so i'm down to combine any number of prompts!! DOOO IT]

b

[floralistic]

[UHHHHH HE'S BACKING UP WHAT'S GOING ON HE DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING PROBABLY]

lottie person | snotgirl

[oomfies]

🐇 𝙗𝙪𝙣𝙣𝙮 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚

[ Lottie isn't really sure how things escalated so much, but she's Lunar New Year appropriate! ..Not really. Maybe in theme? Yes, in theme. She's been positioned with a gaggle of other bunnies, some in similar states of undress and some just wearing full on bunny mascot costumes. ]

From me, to you! [ She'll hand you an envelope out of her cute little satchel full of them, ] Don't spend it all in one place, 'kay?

[ Or maybe you caught her when she's eyed a passionate BPL member nearby and see her.. Casually hide behind you as she switches her bunny ears for a pair of cat ears. Oops? ]

🌸 𝙥𝙙𝙖?!

[ While it's cool to see the actual flower behind one of her favorite sorts of teas, Lottie has.. Absolutely no idea what to do next. Sorry, if you're the person that was stuck with her on this mission it's clear that she definitely wasn't paying attention to anything about how the flowers will bloom when you're being nice to each other. How they'll bloom when you pay compliments, do PDA or even.. Kiss?!

On the plus side, at least she's been busy marking where you've been on the giant paper map in her hands?! ..That might be the only comforting thing, actually, when she slowly asks: ]

..Now what?

💼 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙤' 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙠

I'm sorry but.. You can't be wearing those while on property.

[ Did Lottie come over here straight from her shift actually dressing like a sexy bunny? Yes. And it completely explains why she's still in her heels and a big gaudy trench coat, a pair of ears sticking out of her coat pocket and a cute (intern appropriate) hat on her head, instead. If it weren't for the official security card she has strapped to her person she might be mistaken for someone getting ready for the Pride parade nearby.

Long story short, your ears and bunny tail are now being confiscated by the first sexy BPL officer!! That's right! Do you put your things into her hand or maybe, bribe her?? ]

𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙
[ or hit me with whatever!! i'm easy 💕 ]

bnuuy

[sanguinary]

[He's starting to get used to these poor bunny-eared people using him as cover (or as a resting place in SOME CASES) by now, so as soon as he notices her go into undercover mode, he's immediately glancing around for the BPL officer that is surely nearby. And there they are... Truly like clockwork.

In an attempt to be discreet, he won't look her way while talking, but:]

Would you like to go elsewhere...?

laurent — captive prince trilogy

[wrists]

— CAT CAFE… MEOW MEOW

[ no he doesn’t work here. he’s here because he just wants to pet the cats. he walks in with glitter smudged all over his eyelids and a rainbow painted on his cheek, having just come from the pride parade, and picks up the fattest cat he can find, bringing it to the counter. ]

This one. [ it hisses, and the sound soothes him, his hand gently smoothing over its head. ] And I want a big bowl of tea with milk and sugar and a sprinkle of freshly powdered cinnamon. Show me the stick so I know it’s fresh.

— PRIDE PARADE.

[ this entire event is nonsensical to him. to set aside a day — a month? — to celebrate the natural order of things seems wholly backwards. but, apparently, things cost money here, and his phone will not stop making noise until he acquires some kind of honestly-earned currency (stealing had not made the beeping stop), so he’s here at the parade, working at a booth deep-frying phallic-shaped doughnuts and filling them with whipped cream. ]

This is how you eat them. [ laurent leans over the counter and licks at the cream filling, his pink tongue moving in a slow, sensual swirl. then he holds out his hand, his blue eyes fractal. ] Now tip me. I only take big bills.

— BLUE CHAMOMILE.

[ it’s taken some time to locate the blue flowers, but now that they’re here, the petals are a dull color, not the radiant glow they’ve been told signify the ripeness of harvest. laurent is irritated — he’s come all this way and does not like the idea of returning empty-handed, nor does he like the idea of having to perform a show to appease some glorified weeds. ]

Just take them. [ his brow pinches as he crosses his arms, stubborn. ] Plants do not need positive energy. They simply need sunlight and water, and it’s hardly our fault if they haven’t gotten enough of them.

— WILDCARD.

[ ooc: open to ideas! pm me if you’d like to discuss. please note laurent is a character with a background of csa and he comes with all the trigger warnings associated with such a topic. ]

meow meow

[chokuto]

[Back to the counter, Sasuke recognizes him first by voice. He knows without turning who he will find — dour, sharp-tongued, razing. Yet the other person cursed to this assignment alongside him has vanished, sentence served; Sasuke is alone. He debates the efficacy of walking out through the rear of building altogether.

Instead he yields and turns around, appearance immediately noteworthy for the pair of soft, fluffy black cat ears crowning his head, uniform complete with a cute cat-patterned apron. Laurent will also find that his eyes, once strangely miscolored, are now perfectly black.]

You can't purchase the cat. [Do not say a word, that stare burns.] Is the milk for you?

[He notices the color and glitter on Laurent's pretty, angular face — so he must have been at that garish parade. Sasuke's avoided looking out the windows since it began in the streets.]

Fukawa Toko/Genocider Syo | Danganronpa

[janescayre]

FUKAWA

1. A) SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE

[Having heard of the flowers' proclivity for affection and remembering the accursed cotton blobs (and the mistletoe in Stygia before that), Fukawa is all too aware of what must be done. However, she hadn't found a safe partner before embarking on this quest. No one would agree to affection of any kind with a revolting hag like herself, and so she must catch her victim unawares.

She slips out from the shadows, trying desperately to quiet her nervous panting, to still her quaking bones. She creeps up to the side of her chosen mark.

Then snatches their arm.]

D-d-don't fight me!

[Then she tries to plant a kiss on them before they shove her off. It's the only way.]


1. D) HAPPY HOPPIN NEW YEAR

[You wouldn't catch Fukawa dead in one of these bunny get ups.

So you may be minding your own business, living the dream, when suddenly there's a wet gurgle from behind you.

You turn.

There's a figure in a black cloak?!]

Guugh...

[And with tiny, deathly pale fingers, it presses an envelope towards you? Why is it's head so weirdly lumpy? Why isn't it speaking?! why does it smell unwashed

Could it be? Has your time to shed this mortal coil finally arrived?]


SYO

1B + 3) 'TIL DEATH DO US PART

[This is so humiliating.

Syo has been stumbling around these woods for ages and still cannot find this stupid-ass grove. She keeps tripping on roots and bonking into tree branches. And now she's hearing things. Are those footsteps? Be they man or beast? She's used to stalking prey the concrete jungle, foliage is much more difficult to parse.]

STOP RIGHT THERE! [She yells at the incoming threat, scissors threaded over her knuckles and a cruel snarl on her lips.] I'll gut you from nuts to nose if you take one step closer!

[Pause. And then:]

Actually step closer, I can't see where your nuts are.

[Also she's been cursed with honesty and her glasses were stolen.]


2) OKAY GET A JOB

[Whether it's you, your boss, or your dear sweet (Alternate Universe) mother, everybody owes someone. The banks have been reluctant to lend money, and those under pressure have turned to less than legal means to acquire funds.

Sadly, your time to pay is now. Wherever you are, your door is kicked in as if struck by a battering ram. The Loan Shark's muscle is here. And it's—]

SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU! [Cackles the tiny, crazed, scissor-wielding girl, twirling into your sanctuary with a hair-raising cackle.] And do you know why? Huuuuuuh? Do ya do ya do ya?

[She snips her scissors twice on the air and then juts a pair in your direction, giddy as all get out.]

It's payday, chump! With 50% interest! FORK IT UP!


4) WILDCARD

[Hit me up with whatever for either girl, I'm down to clown.]

1d

[magesque]

[rin won't lie. she's pretty sure death was always coming for her. she just also didn't expect it to happen like this. hm.

she will ignore the envelope for now - what if it's telling her that she's going to hell, maybe if she doesn't read it then it won't count - and will just try to peer into the hood of the cloak to see who's inside]

You have something to say to me?

murr hart | mahoutsukai no yakusoku

[murrvelous]

i.) bird measuring contest

[ competitions in the training hall? things that look like games?? waiting for someone to challenge him probably doesn't take long; he'll lock eyes with the first person that happens to do the same to him (a la pokémon) and immediately walks over to them with the most "innocent" smile on his face. ]

Nuh uh! You're not allowed to refuse! You gotta play this game with me.

[ what game is it? maybe it's twister, where murr has the mat laid out and the board next to it ready for a spin. or perhaps it's cornhole--- six bean bags on each of the two raised and angled boards! even better, maybe a duel? two water pistols placed on a table with marks on the ground indicating where they'd have to stand before taking ten paces...

he might not play fair, by the way. ]


ii.) get a job

[ imagine having a job, but then again--- it doesn't feel like he has a choice in the matter. the insistent ringing isn't particularly fun to listen to, so why not just follow what it wants to shut it up?

it leads murr to a café, where he's immediately handed an apron and visor to wear. cats are embroidered in both pieces of the piecemeal uniform. as soon as they're on? the cats in the café immediately approach, wrapping themselves around murr's ankles and scenting his clothes with every little nuzzle that he feels against his shins.

so maybe he's getting a little too lost in the sauce (of affection) and doesn't notice someone approach. ]

Oh! Hey, you want a cat?

[ no, this is not a pet store... this is a café... he's bad at this ]

ii

[magesque]

[rin doesn't see anything wrong with examining some of the creature comforts of this place, and that includes the instantly soothing nature of a cat café. though when this employee speaks to her, she can't help her mild confusion? hello? are they having an adoption event?]

Eh? Ah, to keep or....

[to hold..... she wouldn't mind holding a cat.... though she's also not bold enough to just scoop one up in her arms, and is a little too wound up for them to naturally approach her. hrmph....]

tsurumaru kuninaga | touken ranbu

[preowned]

1a. sweet dweams

[ you, like tsurumaru, might be attempting to collect the blue chamomile flower for the quest rewards. it's easy, right? just getting some flowers?

if you see tsuru, you can watch him walk very confidently in one direction. and then a few minutes later, watch him walk back in the opposite one also very confidently. he repeats this several more times.

this bitch is so lost. ]

2a. internship

[ look, there's cute little signs pointing towards a cute little petting zoo! however, when you get closer to it, all the areas for it are suspiciously empty? there were definitely animals here though, since there are signs of them in the pens.

outside of one is tsurumaru. he's laughing quietly to himself, and when he notices you, he winks. ]

Welcome to the Crane Petting Zoo! We're currently sponsoring an event where you play hide and seek with the animals! You're the seeker.

[ is this legal ]

wildcard

[ ANTYHING ELSE YOU MAY WANT TO DO!! ]

1a

[humainity]

Hello. Do you require a route to get to your destination?

[ As she watches him go by for the fifth time. ]

alhaitham | genshin impact

[diffract]

1A. WINDHAVEN WOODS
[ one thing is certain: if this guy wasn't inexplicably compelled to find your character for this quest (to the flowers or to aria's grove!), he probably wouldn't be here. whatever the divination tower prophesied is worthy of investigation, sure, but if another body needs to be involved, alhaitham would obviously prefer one that's quiet, succinct, and cooperative. maybe your character does too, because alhaitham is all of those things with a dash of brutal, unpleasant candor and condescension. if he doesn't already know your character, whatever brief introductions they exchanged with him were short and to the point.

it'll be a little surprise when he suddenly stops walking, crosses his arms, and touches a curled finger to his mouth. his eyes are narrowed and fixed on a tangle of tree roots blocking off a path on the right. ]

I see. We have already passed by this area once before.

[ he knows that much. he comes from a place rife with forests and jungles, so he can figure out out that much. his eyes scan to the left. ]

These woods are shifting. It would be wise to leave a trail behind us from this point on.

1B. HELP HIM FAIL SO I CAN PUT FLOWERS ON HIM (OR NOT)
[ contrary to popular belief, alhaitham does spare compliments where they're due, and he can actually smile. the issue is that they're not easy to earn, his compliments are too factual to be really enjoyed, and usually his smiles are some level of shit-eating. naturally, he doesn't see any problems with any of this.

if you want to be pda with him... it's not impossible! good luck.

once they arrive near a large patch of flowers, he turns towards your character and crosses his arms (again). ]

Looks like we made it to our destination. I may have arrived here faster on my own regardless, but you have some level of navigational prowess yourself. Congratulations.

[ a... compliment? maybe?? ]

2/3. DO THEY EVEN HAVE INTERNS AT THE LIBRARY
[ they do now! they have one, specifically, and he seems to be the only staff member present in the area.

he also uses earth elemental magic. and wherever your character is, they've just dropped something, or sneezed, or talked a little (or a lot) too loudly.

unless your character's instincts and spacial awareness survive the nerf, alhaitham is suddenly behind or within arm's length of your character. hi. ]

Since you are unable to keep from disrupting other visitors, I will be escorting you out. Please leave any items from the library on the table nearby.

[ he doesn't look friendly. this isn't a request. ]

☆ WILDCARD
[ please help 🤠 ]

1b

[unalign]

Right.

[ ... it doesn't sound like a compliment at all. then again, nothing ever sounds like a compliment when it comes to alhaitham, lumine sighing under her breath and doing her best to keep a cheery disposition as she wanders through the clearing, basket in hand. the quicker they finish this, the quicker she can take a breather and get her reward.

she still remembers what the researchers said about the chamomiles feeding off positive energy and that the tea it makes will allow her a good night's rest. right. ]

You should've navigated us through the woods, then.

[ an offhanded question as she crouches on the ground, waiting for it to glow. positive energy, lumine, positive energy. ]

... Mm, should I start singing, I wonder.