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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!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at
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As for Flutter, the butterfly that's been nestled in her fur flies up and up... only to land on top of 76's head, drawing a wider, amused grin out of Tifa.]
I really hope so. Even if they don't, I'm happy to keep them here. I think... I might have grown a little too attached to all of them, so it'll be hard to see some of them go. A little bittersweet, you know?
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[Spoken after a faint chuckle when he caught the butterfly's pathing, and let fingers gently brush where it had been nestled amongst fur. That easy sort of idle petting any cat could enjoy from someone-]
Lotta labor that can go into it, and a lot has clearly been put into it here. With them especially.
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[Tifa pauses, her gaze darting over her shoulder as the scent of coffee wafts thick into the air, and she moves back around the counter to pour it for him, continuing the conversation from there.]
Our resident fairy is actually the one who gets a little too attached to them. I guess you could say she's kind of like their mother. They're born from her flowers out in the garden, and she insists on naming every single one despite us warning her not to.
[Though there is a bit of exasperation in Tifa's voice at the mention of the fairy, there is some fondness beneath it as well. It's cute how much Mirabelle likes to dote on them, but it will no doubt cause emotions to run high when they inevitably get adopted someday.
Anyway, with the cup in hand, Tifa slides it gently across the bar to him.]
One cup of coffee for the gentleman and the cat.
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[Some learned it harder than others but- well, some see it has starting them off with something in a way. Fingers slowly moving through the cat's fur, listening to that purr once it started up. Sounded like someone was rather relaxed there on his lap.]
Still, can see why she'd get so attached to them like that. Hopefully it isn't too rough on her to see them go- even a promise of good homes might not ease enough for it not to hurt in some way.
[So even still, best of luck to the fairy with that. Or anyone around if she was the type that was so small only one emotion could be held at a time... and was held with a lot of force to it.
There was a warm smile twitching at the corner of his mouth as he lifted that cup of coffee with a nod- and a low hum just from the scent of it alone.]
Can already tell the quality and I haven't even tasted it yet.
[Which would be fixed soon, after making sure even he wouldn't burn his tongue on it. A skill with drinking straight black coffee right from the pot at times.]
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[The best that side of Midgar, from what people had said. Even if it was a bar...
Though, she does watch the kitten with fondness as that purring engine starts to rev up. Flutter always did purr the loudest when it got going, and her little paws start to knead against his legs. Hopefully he doesn't mind the claws too much!?]
But anyway. I'd be surprised if anyone didn't find a plum fairy knocking on their door after adopting any of them.
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[And could discover new tricks of the trade in a place like this, no doubt. Definitely knew where to come when he wanted more than what he brewed for himself, that was for sure.
The kitten claws were at least taken with a soft and even almost fond chuckle. At least the fabric of his pants were just enough to protect him from the worst of little claws. Just told him he'd found a good spot and the kitten herself was getting comfortable and relaxed.
Good.]
May soon enough- but hey, maybe some visits here and there for her wouldn't hurt, either. All the better to make sure everyone is doing fine together, maybe.
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[It's said with a bit of a sheepish laugh, and she looks around the café to make sure that the fairy isn't around to hear her before she drops her voice.]
She can be a bit of a handful sometimes. Always getting in my hair and trying to run things her own way.
[Though there is some mirth in the glint of her eyes, there's still truth to her words.
And as if right on cue... there's a little chime as a fairy clears her throat from behind Tifa's head.]
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[A h.
Fingertips found that spot right between Flutter's ears, just near the top of her head, that had the cat nearly falling asleep with how easily eyes closed with a nice circular rub. Slow and easy and thunderous purring.
But that? That was definitely.]
Must have a bit of time to appear for an introduction- or need a hand.
[Diverting topics? Why yes, sort of.]
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"Well, I do like to think I can take charge when needed." She taps her foot in the air impatiently as she stares at the back of Tifa's head.
Tifa, meanwhile, closes her eyes in that caught-red-handed sort of way, and she offers 76 a sheepish smile.]
76, this is Mirabelle...
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All the same, 76 tipped his head in that quiet sort of greeting as his eyes drifted between Tifa and Mirabelle.]
Pleasure to meet you, more so after hearing a bit of what you do.
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Tifa motions to 76 as she regards the fairy.]
I was just telling him about how you were the mother of the kittens... in a sense.
[When in doubt, bring up her flower babies, and she turns right around... just as planned. "Oh, them! Yes, well, I am very proud of my children. They are very beautiful, aren't they?" She flits over to examine Flutter on 76's lap, forgetting all about Tifa's betrayal. "She's taken quite the liking to you. I can see wh—"]
Ahh. [She immediately steps in to interrupt what she knows the fairy is about to say. It's easy to spot that flirtatious glint in her eyes every time she sees a man.] How about we let him enjoy his coffee? And Flutter looks pretty comfortable where she is.
[Tifa turns to him for help.]
... Right?
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That was definitely at least a better track switch- even if Jack chuckled, the sound genuine and warm, head tipped a bit.]
They are very beautiful, can see the care and love they get here.
[The corner of his mouth twitched- that faint but still warm half of a smile.]
Right, and Flutter here can stay long as she wants. Might be good for her, while I enjoy the best coffee I've had here.
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At that, Tifa is going to hastily shoo the fairy away, and the two of them bicker for a moment before she flies off to the upper terrace's railing where she plops down and pouts, watching them from a distance.
Finally free of her, Tifa deflates with a sigh.]
... Sorry about her. I don't know why she's always like that.
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Don't worry- I got worse than that when I was thirty years younger and blond.
[Jack tended to not even notice it half the time back then- and sometimes even now when he was busy, head half buried and focused into whatever he might've been doing at the time.]
Of course back then, they slapped me on posters and just about anything else.
[All spoken lightly- he could deal with the attention and wouldn't stop him from dropping by.]
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[Tifa's eyes are relit with intrigue, and she leans a little closer.]
Well now I've gotta hear all about that.
[You can't just tell her you were on posters and got attention from people and not tell her the stories, pops!!!]
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[A little vague? Yeah, sure, but it was detail enough—]
I ended up getting promoted to what was essentially leader after the war, heading a group meant to help keep the peace as well as help along various scientific fields advance their research. So I... did a lot of things to help get that funding for them. [A slight shrug of his shoulders-] Whatever I could do so it would actually get out there for everyone's benefit. Made a lot of medical advancements, working on environmental and various other tech.
Posters were the tip of the iceberg, honestly. Might've been toys that went along with a cartoon show- never really watched that one.
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Sounds like you were pretty popular back then.
[She wouldn't doubt that he still is, to be honest! He's a good-looking guy!]
Must've been a hit with the men and women, too.
[However—]
But I think they picked someone pretty good for their leader.
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[At least now? He could look back on it and find more fonder memories amidst the still bitter ones. Maybe Reyes was right about this place softening him up a bit.
There was a low chuckle then-]
Seemed like it, I tended to be far too busy to notice it outside of fundraisers- some people don't feel like they can toss money at a good cause if they aren't showing off while doing it.
[It was a dry joke, but still true.
However- well, expression kept soft and warmed a bit with that one.]
Made my mistakes, but... I managed to help get people the funding they needed, and had so many good people who worked with me that I got to meet because of it. What I managed to help along was worth it.
[And he still fought.]
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It's people like him that make her want to do better by the people of this world this time...]
Wish I had someone like you back home. Might've actually been able to make a difference then if we did through better methods...
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[He had a lot of regrets there, wondered if letting Blackwatch be known through their own choice would've saved a lot of headaches and bruised egos.]
Meanwhile I knew how to talk, get those with more money than they knew what to do with to fund things like medical research. Get political figures to work with us, rather than feel threatened that our people were in their territory.
Wasn't all smooth either- but... You do what you can with what you have.
[There was a huff of a sigh, the sound a little wistful, but his gaze rested easy on Tifa.]
I fucked up a lot near the end, and along the way to it, but there were enough other folks doing their damnedest that at least they could keep going after the mess left behind.
[Because someone wanted him dead and Overwatch gone, and he was not at all the man he used to be.
.. He wasn't as bad here, he supposed.]
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Do you mind me asking...?
[She's always been curious about it, but never really thought to poke it much further. She isn't the nosy type, and she'll understand if he'd rather not, but the question has been sitting on the tip of her tongue for a while.]
What exactly was it that you were fighting for?
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I don't mind you asking, no.
[Even if it could be such a nebulous question, glancing down at Flutter briefly before eyes rested on Tifa again. He'd even asked himself far too many times, even back then-]
Peace and hope is one answer. Fighting to maintain it, because once the Crisis was over-- So many people who wanted power, and to cash in on people recovering from a devastating world tragedy. They were more than willing to take advantage of that, making it appear as if they could fix problems for people who had lost the most, and instead using whatever they could get from them to line their own pockets.
Fighting to try and keep those folks from gaining power, and take them down if we could. Protect the people, and let them keep their hope while... trying to help give them the means to get it. To just live life rather than just survive.
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It's a hard battle to fight.
[She says it with an understanding weight to her voice, and a touch of sadness, but it's all masked behind a melancholic smile.]
Reminds me a little of my own back home. Though... I feel like our leader could learn a few things from you.
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[Not wanting to hurt those they were fighting for, using public opinion as a weapon was far more devastating than he could ever believe. Sitting in what was left after having it turned against everything he believed in and fought for.
Shaking his head, as if moving some thoughts out of the way again.]
Ended up learning a few hard lessons myself- but can always hope things can still get better so long as there is someone fighting for it.
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Like maybe things can change for the better, so long as she keeps fighting for what she believes in, and not what the others do.]
They ended up getting better for you?
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this feels like a nice place to start a wrap 💖
That it do 💗