Heart Game: Sol [#03]

[idolpro]

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[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.

[thotcrimes]

Oh my, is that so? Well then will anyone mind if I just wander around a bit? It's a lovely village.

[bluerosestyle]

Oh, no one will mind. In fact, if you get hungry...

[she stands up, grabs a paper bag, and throws a piece of bread in there. she hands it to him]

In case you, ah... get hungry, before tonight, you can take this.

[because obviously there are no restaurants in this village either]

[thotcrimes]

My dear lady, you are the soul of kindness.

[Taking the bag and leaning in to give her hand a quick kiss.]

I shall be certain my next visit in the morning, when I can truly appreciate your radiance, the lovely dawn, and your exceptional breads all in one.

[bluerosestyle]

[Her eyes open WIDE when he kisses her hand]

Ah--- That's--- not our custom...!

[she is so flustered and conflicted?!]

[thotcrimes]

Oh my. Please overlook it this once. I couldn't help but be so charmed by you.