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songerein2023-03-15 06:26 pm
open 🌠🐾 the starflower café and sanctuary
Which: Open mingle log
Where: The Starflower Café and Sanctuary
What: It's the grand opening of Tifa's new café/bar and animal sanctuary! Come meet and play and cuddle with animals, have a drink, eat some delicious food, chat with friends or make new ones! Whatever you want. Forward dated to next week.
Warnings: High levels of cute
Upon entering into the rustic-style building, the paw-shaped chimes ringing to welcome you, you'll be greeted by a large white, rose-covered dog who will bring your attention to the small basket of flowery crystals, the sign above them stating that they can be turned into candies and jams with the help of dreamotion. Lyria will be there handing out a variation of animal ears for anyone to wear if they would like. Out and about around and in the café, you'll find a big red panda walking around! She's trading hugs for goodies, so be sure to pick out something for her as well while you're up at the bar if you'd like a cuddle!
The main floor features the bar and café proper with the walls filled with vines of shimmering blue starflowers. There is a wide space for tables and chairs, both for larger parties and smaller ones, with the center featuring a broad wooden tree fit for perching for both cats and birds alike. To the right is the bar counter, as well as a glass case showing off the wide selection of desserts that they have available for the day. To the left in the far corner is a small lit fireplace surrounded by comfortable seating. Next to that, there is a glass case filled with merchandise for the café, such as coasters, engraved glasses and mugs, plastic samples of pet treats that are available. Alongside them are the glass figurines of the corgis that Eustace had made at the Dream Faire. Beside that, there is a set of glass doors that will take one out to the patio outside.
The second floor boasts more intimate seating, tables mostly made for two or three, as well as floral-themed couches set up at each corner. Here, the berry turtles have a small fountain pool, as well as a terrarium set up for them.
Should one decide to go outside to the patio in the back, not only will they find tables and chairs, but despite the cooler weather, the garden is blooming with colour. Among the designated play areas for the animals as well as all along the outer walls of the café, there are starflowers, roses, lilies, and daisies all in bloom. Take a walk through the garden, and stop by the pond to visit the fish.
As your orders are taken, keep an eye out for the pair of blue lovebirds that fly around delivering them from the floor to the back to Tifa!
There are plenty of places to play with the animals or simply watch them, so grab a drink, some food, and a seat, and enjoy your stay at the Starflower Café, Bar, and Sanctuary! 💙
with love,
🐕 I. MEET THE ANIMALS
A. THE DOGS. Of course, this wouldn't be Eustace and Tifa without the presence of the corgis. All seven of them wear matching bandanas around their necks, along with Tifa, Lyria, and Eustace, to show that they are part of the Starflower family. Rather, they are here to serve! Have you placed an order for food? They will happily carry out your order to your table and demand praise and pets afterward. Do you need a cuddle? They can help with that, too! They'll do tricks for anyone who has a treat to offer, like dancing, handshakes, and even singing, if you are so inclined to listen. Be careful, however! Should Idris get too excited, he might create a gust of wind that could knock your table over, or Aerona might steal something valuable of yours in an attempt to get you to play with her. They may be well-trained, but they are still corgis!
Some of the flower dogs have also made an appearance today. Rose will be gifting everyone small crystal flowers as they walk in that, as Eustace, Tifa, and Lyria will explain, can be turned into floral candies and jams. Edelweiss will greet people with small flowery fireworks that he sheds from his fur, but don't let him get too excited, or the café might have a fireworks show on their hands... Watch out!
The corgi puppies that were announced last month are making an appearance on opening day as well! Lyria has set up a playpen in the center of the café for anyone who would like to meet with and play with the new corgi puppies under her and Rhonwen's supervision. Sorry, they are not up for adoption yet!
B. FAIRY KITTENS. There are three winged kittens flitting about the café, and they are extra curious. If you aren't careful, you might find your pants covered coloured sprinkles if Sprinkles (yes, that's her name) wanders too close, or in glitter if Shimmer shakes herself off near you. Flutter's butterflies like to stay close to her, but sometimes they do lose track of where she is and both Flutter and the butterflies become distressed, so please help to reunite them again!
They are all still learning how to use their wings, so give them a hand or a word of encouragement. Mirabelle, the plum fairy that resides in the building, will tell you to take them outside to the back where there is plenty of space, and the pollen of their flowers will help give them a boost... and who knows, you may start to feel it, too! Think of it like fairy dust.
C. BUNNIES. Have you looked away for a moment and looked back to your table to suddenly find something missing? Maybe a bite has been mysteriously taken out of your meal? Look more carefully and you might find a small pair of ears peeking out from behind your plate or your cup of coffee. Look even more closely, and you will discover that it is a small bundle of fluffy, white fur. A bunny? But how? It's the size of your thumb nail, maybe smaller, and it's sniffing at your food. Or maybe it's searching for a warm place to curl up and sleep, and your hair is just the right temperature. They're completely harmless and are just looking for friends and playmates! They are quite fond of paper, and will grow excited (and in size, but only by a little!) if you can fold up these small colourful squares of it into animal-shaped friends for them! Just be careful if you're eating a salad! They may have ended up finding their way in there!
D. OTHER ANIMALS. There are plenty of other animals to meet and play with! There are some 🐢 berry-shelled turtles 🐢 that will drop off raspberries or blueberries for you if you share your salad with them, a 🕊️ pair of birds 🕊️ that will sing a love song for you (and your special someone if you've brought them), and will belt poems for the whole café to hear. They'll also preen your hair if they think it's a bit too unruly. There are also 🐠 a few fish 🐠outside in the pond that will put on a light show for you if you wave at them.
There is a large selection of toys and treats appropriate for every animal so feel free to interact with them however you'd like. For the full list of animals, please refer to this list! And, if you've brought your own pet, the animals would be happy to meet and socialize and mingle with them! Be sure to grab some of the homemade treats, as well!
🐈 II. FOOD AND DRINKS
A. SPECIAL DONUTS. Made with love and care, these donuts are a special item for the opening week of the café. There's a wide selection to choose from, and all of them are based on the animals that they have up for adoption at the moment. As well as a set of them for the corgis because we all know they would be jealous if there weren't. There are also limited edition Eria and Clover donuts—those who have visited Eustace and Tifa's treehouse will be familiar with them. They come in different flavours—vanilla, maple, matcha, chocolate, double chocolate, jelly-filled vanilla, so feel free to choose one!
However, they may have been crafted with a little too much love. (This is all a work in progress!) So, depending on the flavour you choose, you might start to notice some residual effects. Nothing too scary! Well, depending on who you are.🐱 Sprinkles donut: No matter what you do, this vanilla sprinkle donut will have you leaving sprinkles everywhere you go. You may also start to feel yourself floating on air when you walk? Uh oh, or maybe you really are walking on air! Don't worry, it's only a few inches, and the effects will wear off quickly enough.
🐺 Eria donut: While you won't feel cold, you're suddenly gifted with a brief bout of snowy dreamotion after eating this powdered jelly-filled donut, allowing you to create snowflakes that turn into powdered icing when it touches your food. It will also cool off anything you touch, so be careful not to let your coffee get cold!
🌹 Rose donut: This floral flavoured donut will have you leaving behind rose petals that can be later used to turn into candies or jams, so be sure to collect them when you find them!
🍃 Idris donut: This minty flavoured donut will make anyone who eats it feel like they're moving faster than they actually are. Are you running? No, but it will definitely feel that way. A bit trippy...
B. Drinks. Of course, a bar and cafe wouldn't be one without drinks! And once again, these ones have ended up with some effects. None of them are harmful, but you may find yourself being very popular with the animals...☕ Flavoured Cattuccinos: These cappuccinos (choose a flavour, any flavour!) are as fluffy as they can get! With this, the animals in the cafe will be drawn to you and will relentlessly seek out cuddles until you leave. Be careful, if you drink it too fast, you'll be inundated with cats, dogs, bunnies, and birds trying to steal sips of your drink.
🍵 Corgi Tea Lattes: These tea lattes (currently, they come in matcha, chai, and earl grey flavour), will make the drinker feel nostalgic, whimsical, incredibly relaxed. Drink too much, and you might find yourself dozing off into a daydream...
🍹 Starry Night: The Starflower Bar's special! Comes in alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions! The drink will simply make you feel warm and happy no matter what mood you are in, and will make you feel tempted to cuddle with animals–or someone else–for a while.
🐇 III. OUTDOORS
A. RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY. While for the most part, the weather is sunny and warm, the random weather changes that are happening around town can bring about sudden rain or snow. These small storms won't last long, but a sudden downpour or blizzard will no doubt put a damper on those dining or spending time with animals outside. Try to keep the mood light and cheerful–socialize, play with the animals, tell some jokes, but when it starts storming, it will be time to get the animals back inside–and help chase those storm clouds away! Speaking of clouds, some lower ones have started drifting through. However, they aren't just any ordinary clouds... they're made of cotton candy. Enjoy some sweets! Just be careful, some of the stormy ones are floating in, and those might have a bit more "zing!" to them.
B. ART ATTACK. Some of Eustace and Tifa's dogs are particularly fond of art and the messes that comes with it, so they have set up some stations outside behind the cafe for people to have some fun with the animals. They love to make paw paintings, and will "help" anyone who would just like to do something artsy with it (by help, they will add their own flair to them). Remember those rose crystals that Rose had given to you when you walked in? She'll also sit with you and encourage you to turn them into candies with dreamotion. Or perhaps you can assist someone else?
C. GLASS ART. Remember the glass blowing back at the faire? Well, it's back! Just like the small glass figurines of the corgis on display in the glass case inside, there is an option to create small glass animals using the glass blowing method with a little bit of dreamotion. Create whatever you'd like (it doesn't have to be an animal!), and don't be afraid to ask someone if you need help with either part. If you'd like to take them home, you may, but there is also the option to leave them on display with the others near the fireplace, if you so wish—Tifa would love it if you did!
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Pancakes. Waffles. Any style eggs. Breakfast burger. Breakfast Sandwiches. Oatmeal (hot or cold). Breakfast bowls.
Sides: Hashbrowns. Sausage. Bacon. Toast.
LUNCH
Variety of sandwiches. Burgers. Grilled Cheese. Daily Soups. Salads.
Sides: Fries. Small Salad. Coleslaw.
Opening Week Special: Blinis.
DINNER
Steaks. Burgers. Salads. Stews. Stir Fry. Curry. Spaghetti and Meat Sauce.
(Breakfast and lunch served all day!)
Flavoured Lattes & Cappuccinos. Americanos. Espresso. Macchiato. Drip Coffee. Mochas. Frappuccinos.
(All coffees available hot or iced.)
TEA
Black Teas. Green Teas. Herbal Teas. Floral Teas.
(All teas available hot or iced, sweetened and unsweetened.)
ALCOHOL
Scotches. Whiskeys. Wines (Red and White). Beers. Cocktails.
Special: The Starry Night
OTHER DRINKS
Hot Chocolate. Homemade sodas. Homemade, freshly squeezed juices. Milkshakes.
Vanilla. Chocolate. Strawberry. Chocolate Chip. Butter Pecan. Cookie Dough. Lemon. Mint. Cotton Candy. Matcha. Rose.
CAKES
Lemon. Chocolate. Vanilla. Strawberry shortcake. Black Forest. Red Velvet.
Cheesecakes (lemon, strawberry, white chocolate, plain, blueberry, caramel).
Cinnamon buns.
DONUTS
Maple. Matcha. Vanilla. Chocolate. Honey Glazed. Jelly-filled.
Opening Week Specials: Cherry Blossom donut. Seafarer Maple donut.
If you would like to adopt any of the animals above, please fill out the form here!
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[And she, too, remembers her in kind.
Mirabelle, however, has taken an interest in what she's had to say, and she flits down to take a seat at the edge of the table, observing the way she holds her tea still with some scrutiny.
"You have fairy allies? Who, exactly? I might know them."
Meanwhile, Tifa simply smiles at Alisaie apologetically.]
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[ Alisaie replied cheerfully to her greeting. ]
I pray you have been well since our last encounter.
[ She sips her tea casually as the little fairy speaks again. She nods her head. ]
They called themselves pixies. Quite different from fairies, but their whimsical nature is quite similar to yours.
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Don't be rude!
["Pixies. I've heard of them. Annoying little buggers, they are. Always causing trouble and fairies are always having to clean up after them. Don't tell me, they cause trouble for you, too?"
To Tifa, they sound like the same thing?]
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It is quite alright. I am not troubled by it.
[ She tilts her head briefly before replying to Mirabelle's inquiry. ]
They have caused as much mischief as they have helped me. They are quite the tricksters. However, they can compromise.
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[Tifa leans on the back of the chair on the other side of the table, elbows propped up, chin in her hands as she smiles across at Alisaie. She doesn't want to simply invite herself to sit, so she'll remain here for now.]
They were always just myths in the books, or in the TV shows for kids.
[Mirabelle huffs again. "Well, we are hardly entertainment for children."]
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[ Alisaie's response is a mix of surprise, but also of interest. Where she comes from, there are many different races. Pixies and fairies aren't uncommon. She expects that people from different worlds have their own species and such. It also intrigues her to some degree.
Alisaie notices Tifa's shift and how she seems to be leaning over it now. She gestures to the empty seat next to her. ]
I can't imagine that position being comfortable. I'd be happy to tell you more if you'd like.
[ She gestures to the chair next to her. She turns to Mirabelle as she responds to the little fairy's words. ]
Stories can carry weight. I've learned quite a lot from simply reading them. I wouldn't say myths and lore in books are 'entertainment' for children only. There are plenty of adults who read and study them for other reasons.
[ There's a pause before she speaks again. ]
What is a 'TV?'
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Oh...! I forget sometimes that we're all... from different worlds...
[It's so easy to forget that when they all tend to come together so easily like this.]
It's like... a box with a screen that shows moving pictures... with sound! It's a great way to tell stories, or to spread news.
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Yes, it is quite fascinating with all the different worlds.
[ She tilts her head slightly as she listens to what Tifa describes what is a 'TV.' It honestly sounds like some sort of ancient Allagan technology. ]
I suppose we have something similar, but not quite in a box per se. Moving pictures, however, aren't uncommon.
[There are a lot of things she's seen in her time there, so the idea of a 'TV' isn't too outlandish as its name. ]
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Do you have something like that back home? I mean... that can play... moving pictures?
[She has to remember to keep calling them that rather than movies or television shows... for now! They'll get there!]
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Yes, they're quite a sight. Sometimes, it feels as though you're part of it as well. Though, it's not something that occurs regularly.
[ She replies. She doesn't know how all of it works but, there are enough experiences to say otherwise. At the very least, Alisaie can understand what she means by TVs and movies now! She may be curious about what they look like. ]
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[Tifa pauses to mull it over, but Mirabelle is the one who finishes the thought, the same pensive expression crossing her face.
"Then, how do you see the moving pictures?" The fairy groans. "Ah, don't tell me. It's not the pixies, is it?"]
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Magic certainly have a play in some of them. While others, I suppose there's an ancient technology that has been excavated and used currently.
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[It is a bit ironic... Not that Tifa would have any experience with that in her own world where they have made leaps in technology, in a large part thanks to Shinra. As much as she hates them, she can't deny that much.]
I wonder if we could ever get them here... Now that we've got electricity up and running for the most part...
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[ Alisaie replied in agreement with her. It is an intriguing concept, to say the least. Of all the things that Alisaie has learned about ancient technology, the last bit always seems to leave her with more questions than answers. ]
I’d like to think with time, we’d have it up and running. I can’t imagine it being difficult if the electricity is running.
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[Tifa looks around the café, eyes landing on a counter just behind the bar.]
Would be nice to put one in the corner back there, I think... Not sure what we'd play, but maybe movie nights here at the café would be fun...
[Specially for those who've never seen one before?]
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[ Alisaie tilts her head, looking in the direction Tifa is, while drinking the tea in her cup. ]
That might be something to look forward to aside from the delicious treats and tea that you've provided.
[ She'd be here every other day just to sip tea and enjoy the atmosphere. There will be no doubt that people who haven't seen TV before would be interested. She was interested. ]
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But that's something to worry about further down the line. For now, her expression lights up at Alisaie's compliment.]
Really? You like them?
[Ever the modest one.]
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The Elezen chuckles a bit before nodding her head. ]
Aye, they're very delicious and fragrant. It's quite different from what I am used to.
how would you feel about wrapping this one and starting an event thing? 💕
[That only makes Tifa more curious about Alisaie's world...!]
You'll have to tell me about it sometime. Or better yet... I'd love to try some of the food from yours. Could even try out a few recipes here, if you'd be up to it!
That sounds awesome to me! We can totally handwave the rest if you prefer! :D
[ She replied, her smile brightening a bit at the statement. ]
I will have to console with my companions that are more versed in culinary art.
handwaving~ I will come for your TL!! 🎀
[Tifa won't be going very far from this place any time soon... but she's always ready to hear about food escapades from other worlds. It's one of the best things about this one—there's no other place quite like it where they can all get a taste of what it's like to live in a completely different place, or time, for that matter.
And the two of them, along with Mirabelle, will continue to exchange a few more stories about TV's, Tifa explaining to her some of her favourite movies that she would often watch with Marlene, before the next big rush of customers come in. They'll have to save the rest for next time!]
Please come for my TL or I can come for yours if you have : D <3