Heart Game: Sol [#03]

[idolpro]

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[bluerosestyle]

A traveler? I've never heard of a Calling like that. Where do you come from?

[thotcrimes]

What a question! Where did any of us come from? Of course, according to the bible there's the whole seven days creation theory but perhaps you're a man of science! What evolutionary path would lead to us as we are now?

Humans from apes but I wonder what demons would be descendants of, in that theory. In a more literal sense of course I must have been born or created at some point, but reaching back, where did my parents originate? And theirs? For generations to the beginning of time, was it even on the planet? Or perhaps if you go back far enough--

[He's going to ramble this nonsense until he's shut up actually.]

[bluerosestyle]

[This young man won't shut him up, he's not the brightest person you'll meet and it takes him a while for the first things Eve said to like, get through. But when they do (somewhere around "demons"), he makes a horrified face that also looks angry tbh because sometimes fear and anger can be hard to tell apart, and takes a step back.]

Doubting the Taboo Index is taboo! D-Do you come from the Dark Territory?!

You feel a sharp pain behind your right eye. Blood red color covers your vision. The sensation of your limbs fades. You feel faint. Your Life has dropped by 800.

[that was fast...]

[thotcrimes]

[Ow. Holding his head and grimacing.]

Haha ha... My bad my bad, it appears the joke was a little off.

[bluerosestyle]

[The man still looks wary, and also unaware of why he's in pain, but he has Priorities.]

You can go in, but only because there's a celebration tonight. I'll tell the others to keep an eye on you, so don't make more of those "jokes."

[he moves to the side, letting you pass. if you can walk already, of course]

[thotcrimes]

[Christ on a cracker what's a demon supposed to do when he can't break taboos? He smiles~ And like, tries to. Straighten up and walk without falling over.]

I'll be as straight-laced as a choirboy.

What are we celebrating?

[bluerosestyle]

You don't know? Where do you really come from...? We're celebrating the continued well-being of the Tree of Life.

[thotcrimes]

Oh yes. Of course. The date must have slipped my mind.

[gonna just. Walk into town before this guy arrests me honestly.]

[bluerosestyle]

[Yes, you can Feel The Eyes Of The Guard Following You, like you said something wrong again...

ANYWAY, you are now in Rulid Village! It’s a normal village, by which I mean it looks just like the Japanese idea of what a medieval European village should be. There aren’t many people outside at this time of the day.

The main path seems to lead to the main square, and also to the tallest building in the village-- you can see it from where you are, and it looks like a church. You can also go right, or follow the smell of bread.]

[thotcrimes]

.....


Oh why not.

[You know what seems like a good way to turbo get fucked?

Yeah going for the church.]

[bluerosestyle]

[The church looks... fairly humble, for a building that is clearly meant to be important. Its doors are also closed.]

[thotcrimes]

[Trying them you know, casually. Will they open or are they locked?]

[bluerosestyle]

[They are locked! Or maybe you don't have the stats to open them...]

[thotcrimes]

[Oh well he won't try to break into a church in broad daylight. Time to backtrack and investigate breadsmells.]

[bluerosestyle]

[On your way there, you can see several people setting up a stage and tables in the main square!

You look for the source of the breadsmells, and you find a bakery. Maybe. You can tell this should be a bakery because it smells like bread-- but not because of anything they have on display behind the window. After all, there’s nothing there, just empty trays.]

[thotcrimes]

Sold out...?

[He's going to investigate the shop anyway.]

[bluerosestyle]

[Not everything is sold out inside, but most trays are empty and the only pieces of bread left are all the same-- rustic hard bread that looks suspiciously old.

There is a woman in there, she looks surprised to see someone coming in.]

Good afternoon. How may I help you?

[thotcrimes]

Good afternoon my dear lady. I was enticed by the wonderful smells from your shop, but it seems someone beat me here.

[bluerosestyle]

[She seems surprised, and then she shifts on her seat and absently fixes her hair while speaking]

My, that is very nice of you to say. If you would like to buy some of our freshly baked bread, you should come in the morning. Most of it disappears around noon.

[thotcrimes]

That is a tip I shall keep in mind. I can only imagine the sight of your lovely face combined with the delicious bread is enough to make anyone's day.

Are you going to be celebrating tonight?

[bluerosestyle]

[I can't believe this.]

Ah... Yes, I will be there. Are you here for the celebration as well? I don't remember seeing you before.

[thotcrimes]

Oh yes, how could I resist coming here for such a joyous occasion? And almost as if fate willed it, I've already had my heart refreshed just by stepping inot your shop.

Would you tell me about how people here celebrate? If there are quirks to the local customs I wouldn't wish to offend.

[bluerosestyle]

How people celebrate? I didn't know it could be different in other places.

Here in Rulid, there is music and dancing, and food and drink for everyone. When the Bells of Time-Tolling play the 6PM melody, the Village Elder leads a prayer of Avi Admina, and everyone is free to eat after that. Parties go on until dawn, since they are only held before rest days... Is that any different where you come from?

[thotcrimes]

Oh it's much the same! I'm relieved. You know I was somewhat anxious, but that's good to hear.

Tell me, dear, until the party starts is there anywhere a weary man might rest a little?

[bluerosestyle]

I'm afraid we are not an important village... We are so close to the End Mountains and the Dark Territory that we don't get many visitors, so there is no place for that, except for the Church.