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DREAM FAIRE: PART 1 - FESTIVAL

The first annual Reverein Dream Faire kicks off with an explosive burst of flower confetti and music. The town itself is ~~blinged~~ decked out with all kinds of jewels and decorations and everyone is in a festive spirit. The local townspeople and many of the fae who live outside of Reverein are gathering at the Riverside where all the activity has been set up and down the banks and neighboring streets. After a year of being in this world, although many have come and gone, others have started to think of this place as home, especially those who don't have anywhere to return to or just prefer it to what's waiting for them back home. Although there's no known way for the current Reverein residents to stick around permanently, everyone is enjoying their time and for all its ups and downs, the world has given something worth celebrating.

This is the first part of our double anniversary event! ICly, this log covers three days and is focused on just the festival portion of the anniversary event. The second part will go up Sunday, September 18th is here. For more details and questions, refer to the Dream Notes.

I. COSTUMES

The day of the Dream Faire has finally arrived and everyone must, absolutely must wear clothing that are fairytale or general fantasy themed. Even dressed as a casual peasant will do. But for those who would like something more creative, there are several boutiques that will have been open for days before the start of the faire and continue to remain open during it so that participants can rent or buy costumes as the faire goes on.

A. Fantasy Flair. Regardless where or how a costume is made, once within the faire grounds all costumes will have an additional "effect" where those wearing them may feel more inclined to "act out" what they're wearing. This is especially so for anyone modeling after a storybook character. Dreamotion abilities may also be "stylized" to fit the theme, which could come in handy for the games.

B. Runaway Outfits. A bit too much dreamotion magic ended up exploding in one boutique's selection of costumes and now the clothes have come to life and are flying amok through the streets and the riverbank. Some outfits are forcibly trying to put themselves on people while others are acting out their design. A set of pirate costumes with sword props are even trying to rob and pillage, though with mixed results as most of their "victims" are too surprised to pay much attention. Collect them all before they get damaged!

II. FESTIVAL FOOD

Stalls and vendors are lined up all along the Riverside and the streets, and many cafes and other eateries are open with special discounts. There are a lot a variety of styles and tastes for anyone to try, as well as the typical festival food, but there are some special Faire food and treats as well. Plenty of open picnic tables and blankets available so enjoy the refreshments! Just don't mind the singing fish that may occasional serenade those eating on the riverbank.

A. Cotton Candy Clouds. A special vendor is requesting customers to dreamotion up their own special cloud, particularly by mood. Happier moods will produce thick, fluffy clouds while sadder clouds are a bit thinner and more coarse. But that's alright because this vendor will take the clouds and sweeten them up no matter what they are! Even thunder clouds are welcome. With some special sugar, a dab of color, and some special dreamotion the clouds are now edible. Happy fluffy clouds will have a sweeter taste while stormy ones may have a spicy kick to them.

B. Firebreather Kebabs. These kebabs are the talk of the faire, daring any to take a bite to see if they can handle the extremely spicy taste. If one is able to handle the flames, they will be able to breathe fire for a few minutes. Of course, this does provide hazards, such as loose cloth and pennants catching on fire from overexcited eaters. And when there's alcohol nearby…

C. Honey Mead. Plenty of cat-bee honey was collected for the Faire and there are several stands and makeshift pubs set up for anyone to have a taste of the special Honey Mead. Even minors can have a taste as there is a low alcoholic version that is safe for consumption. Drinking it will leave anyone feeling giddy and festive. Just be on the look out for very small bumble bears and not so small honeycomb badgers. They're not aggressive, but they will be attracted to the Honey Mead and if they get the strong alcoholic versions…might get a bit more exciting.

D. Starfruit Candy and Jam. Special starfruit are available to be turned into candy or mashed into special jam. What makes these fruits special is when cut open, the inside looks like the starry skies and the jam will also appear like distant galaxies. The taste is also out of this world and can make for great gifts for friends! Anyone who is doing the glassblowing activity could use their jars here.

E. Wild Bliss, At Day's End Pop-up Cafe. A lively looking pop-up outdoor café has been setup on the faire grounds, and by the sign setup with it is called Wild Bliss, At Day's End. The closer the curious venture, the more clear it becomes that this is a collaboration of three restaurants in Reverein itself; At Day's End, Lady of Bliss, and The Wild Harvest. Reason behind the curious name! The food and drinks they provide are somewhat exclusive in the celebration of reaching the one year mark in this 'dreamy' town all have found themselves in. A seating area has been arranged so one does need to travel far to settle down and enjoy their treats:

Bountiful Taco (Wild Harvest): A tortilla bowl filled with vegetables both grilled and fresh, braised tender pork, and seasoned chopped steak. A mix of both Western and Eastern spices and marinades made to work in harmony for a delicious taco-bowlful of filling food. Comes with verde salsa on the side.
Radiant Tempest (Wild Harvest): A trio of bright and colorful tacos, filled with shrimp and other fresh caught seafood. Topped with pico de gallo that includes chopped apples, pineapple, and a splash of lime juice to help tie it all together like a refreshing drink. Comes with a choice of wine-infused salsa or spicy verde.
Taco Temptation (Wild Harvest): A choice of any color of the rainbow, these are waffle cone inspired taco shells filled with rolled ice cream, with a few various toppings of your choice! Enough sweetness and sugar to appease any sweet-tooth.

Azure Omen (At Day's End): A naturally cold, dark blue wine that glitters like ice, with a taste halfway between dry and sweet and hints of mineral flavors. When drunk, it may grant a change in luck for a period of time from mild to moderate, potentially increasing with the more consumed. Disclaimer: the luck is not always good.
Dawn in the Wildlands (At Day's End): A non-alcoholic punch consisting of white grape juice, peach concentrate, sparkling water, multiple fruits (limes, oranges, strawberries, cherries, and peaches), and mint.

Pudding Tapirs (Lady of Bliss): Steamed pudding shaped into a sleeping tapir on a cloud of whipped cream and people can jiggle em or slap their lil tapir bumbums
Dreamer Tarts (Lady of Bliss): Like little baked alaskas, a cloud of toasted meringue with a chocolate tapir on top, and cutting into the cloud reveals a scoop of ice cream over a lil cake.

III. FUN & GAMES

A. Leather Bags of Holding. Special leather bags can be made at this stall, with the option to either make one from scratch or decorate a ready made one. The sizes range from small pouches, to medium shoulderbags, to large backpacks. What makes these special are the special patterns that can be sewn on. If done using the proper amount of positive dreamotion, particularly ones filled with hopes and dreams of the future, the bags will be able to hold up to three times the amount they physically can hold.

B. Dreamglass. Wearing appropriate gear including gloves, aprons, and face shields, participants can use dreamotion to create their own special glass creations. One way is using the traditional technique of using a blowpipe to blow through the rod to expand the glass into any shape that is on their mind. The other is using special tools to sculpt their creation instead. Imagination is the only limit, and colors, decorations, and other accessories can be added. Even a memory could be imprinted on the glass.

C. Flower Swings. A few trees have flower swings installed and while some are for relaxing and enjoying a fun swing, there is one in particularly that actually spins like a swing carousel. Everyone hangs on tight for a thrilling ride—until there's a little too much excitement and the branches suddenly raise everyone up way too high, spin dangerously fast, or even shake the branches. Time to calm this ride down!

D. Dreamotion Dancing. A special dancing troupe has formed to perform unique dances supplemented by dreamotion to retell stories and scenes. With each movement, a scene is painted briefly in the air, each one so vivid it's almost like watching it first hand. They can also create other spectacles, kicking up dust made bunnies, ribbons rippling up a glittery storm, and making their musical instruments dance as they play. They invite anyone willing or unwilling to dance with them, encouraging others to find partners to try and create their own special dance. Perhaps the costumes will help add an extra flair.

E. Duels. What better way than to show one's combat skills by a friendly duel? However, to keep everyone safe, instead of real weapons everyone is given ~~pool noodles~~ foam weapons molded in the shape of their real counterparts. They are soaked with special paint so when one is hit, a red or blue color splashes to indicate the "injury" sustained. Dreamotion is also allowed to be used, with the only restriction that no one should enter with killing intent and anyone who goes overboard will be thrown out by these friendly looking ogres. (The only thing "friendly" looking about them are the flower crowns on their heads.)

F. Axing Redcaps. Show off your throwing skills by competing against each other and going through a short obstacle course filled with various targets. Players must throw their ax at designated red bordered targets, using dreamotion to give it an extra boost in speed, strength, and even direction. Don't hit any with the green borders! Bonus points are given to Redcaps that pop out—but wait, why are some of them real!? In the middle of a few games, real Redcaps will appear to try and steal goods, especially other axes and weapons. Capture or kill, they need to be stopped!

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[ With her favorite messenger bag essentially ruined in recent events, this stall seems to catch Susato's attention. On the table in front of her sits a variety of small bottles made of dreamglass, though they seem to vary in quality with each apparent attempt at glassblowing earlier. Either way, she is going to need a bag in which to bring them all home, and what better excuse to make something personal and unique?

In her lap against a white lacy dress, there sits something bigger than purse, but still small enough that it would slide over her shoulders comfortably. She seems to be stitching on some finishing touches when she glances to 76 to admire his work, tucking some of her long, loose hair behind her ears. ]

How is yours coming along?

Pretty decent; a lot more to it than what I'm used to in just patching my own gear.

[Allowing the sparkling shadow dreamotion to cling to the thread seemed to be helping, even if the embroider work wasn't exactly what he'd been going for. The wolf taking shape was one thing, but there seemed to be a few swirls and flowers mixing with it. The thread left by the shadows colored in various shades of blue for those; some seeming to shine a bit.

Was a little amusing to him, all the same.]

What about yours?

...I was thinking of stitching my name.

[ She looks from that bag to 76's backpack, like she's comparing the two. They're obviously very different, though she'll linger on his work as the shadows trail the seams. How is he doing that? she wonders, but of course, she knows the answer.

... ]

Is that your dreamotion?

You should- that way it will always find it's way back to you.

[Either by someone recognizing the name if it was ever accidentally left somewhere or- well. Who knew with dreamotion sometimes.

His hand moved a bit, some shadow clinging to thread nearest the needle still.]

Yeah, seems like. Think it's helping make that I'm imagining more a reality, huh? Feels a little like cheating, almost.

[ ...Hmm. There's something behind those words, like a double meaning of some kind, but she doesn't seem to think much of it. Instead, she is shaking her head as she tries to locate the perfect spot for her name. Somewhere obvious, yet not intrusive.

Maybe... there? No--she's looking up again. ]

You shouldn't say that. You've worked hard to develop your shadow dreamotion, haven't you?

[76 hummed, the sound a little low as his head tipped-]

I have, but even this is a little new. Still- it's making this into something pretty personalized. Easy to identify it.

[The outline of a wolf's head and flowers around that. It was funny, and perhaps an image that most wouldn't associate with him just from a glance- but those that knew him here? Well, maybe some would see the tie.]

Been keeping my hand steady for it, too.

[ Putting aside her name for now, Susato peers, and she can see the wolf's head along with the flowers. She doesn't know if they're meant to be cherry blossoms exactly, but she goes out of her way to place her large bag next to his backpack, as if to compare the two. ]

You've done an excellent job.

See, we were both thinking of Cherry, look.

[That was a warm laugh, even as rough as it sounded, it was enough to cause a bit more of a shimmering glitter to those shadows that clung to thread. A nice little effect moving through, brightening the shade of the embroidered flowers just a bit.]

Well would you look at that, you're right.

[Hard not to with the sort of joy and energy Cherry had-]

Think I should try the others? Maybe a touch of Blue in there, too.

[He'd finished with the bag itself, this was more of a finishing and personalized touch, adding a bit more dreamotion into it to get all he could out of how much the bag could potentially hold.]

[ She a hand to her chin, seeming quite intrigued by the idea, though the first to come to mind might have been Barb. How do they incorporate his prickly-ness? The quick mention of Blue however turns things around quickly--

Of course. ]

That would be an excellent idea! Why, it may even sprout large wings and be able to fly. [ Just kidding... unless? ] Either that, or maybe it will manifest in some form of her favorite owl friend.

[A low hum-]

I could always see if they do saddlebags or something like that- give her something for her own to carry things in.

[Blue always seemed to enjoy gifts, and she was certainly smart enough to figure out a bag; more so if it was specially made for her.

Still, he was eyeing the spot- maybe he could keep adding their various plants to the wreath that was around the wolf's head? Subtle symbolism for them, and then figure out how to add a dash of Blue in there, too.]

[ Susato grins at the thought before falling back into her original position, looking thoughtfully at her own bag still before she remarks idly in approval: ]

She'd love that.

[ She seems to have settled on a spot for her name at least, settling on the edge of one of the purse's cherry blossom petals. She starts to manually stitch her name, though she'll look up at 76 in random intervals, hoping to catch his secret. ]

I think so. Smart as a whip, and I think if she could speak like you and I she would have rather quickly- but she manages it in other ways.

[Had been a hell of a thing to watch the dragon grow, learn and how quickly she'd taken to the various lessons 76 had started her on once he finally accepted he was stuck with her. Reason he trusted Blue as much as he did whenever he went out with her, or even left her to her own devices.

He went back to task, pausing a moment as he tried to figure out- well, maybe going with Ivy leaves and vines, leave space to incorporate cactuses and thistles. Weave lavender in as well. His hand was slow, as if remembering things said to him. His shadows stuck to thread, and some even seemed to correct itself with a brief sparkle of light blue before returning to simple space-like sparkling shadows; the right colors left behind as well.]

This is making me think I should've paid more attention to Ma's cross-stitching and embroidering when I was a kid and sat with her in the den. Did try to teach me, but I had a hard time sitting still with all the open space calling to me outside.

[Idly spoken as he worked slowly.]

[ She is content just to listen and watch him, though eventually, her expression does soften as she also goes back to the task at hand. It's been a while since he's talked about his mother, though she does enjoy the way his face seems to brighten ever so slightly--even if he is speaking on regrets. ]

Well, I think she'd be quite proud of what you've managed. Clearly you've retained some of her lessons.

[ A friendly grin, maybe somewhat teasing as well. ]

Is that who is on your mind, when the shadows come about?

[Some memories would always hold some regret to them- and at least this one was a bit more on a happier side of them as that could go.]

Took a little bit, gave me some scrap leather to practice on at request.

[76 was definitely going to be looking this leather shop up after the faire; it was always good to know some leatherworking shop that turned out quality. No more worry about Blackbird if his usual jacket needed repair again that he couldn't get away with a home patch-job.

Corner of his mouth twitched in half a warm grin.]

Think so, yeah. Shadows helping pick up the slack of what my hands make, but my mind remembers. Her touches and corrections- an the color added is a nice touch.

...Corrections...

[ Hmmm. Her voice trails off thoughtfully as she considers his words. A pause in her work as she looks at the letters he's managed so far--all in Japanese. She's just part-way through "Mikotoba" for now. ]

Perhaps there is a teacher or someone I can think of to call forth the same effect.

I can see her- well, thinking back in my memories I can. The way she'd carefully correct something, and suppose where I don't know how to get my own hand to do it...

[The dreamotion relied on his memories, the feelings, and the shadows moved in deeply enough through the thread they could help with the skills he lacked.]

Maybe, and it never hurts to give it a try, right?

[ For her... maybe it was her father. It's not quite the same cross-stitching and embroidering, but she can still see Yujin in the living room of their old house when he came home. The new hat he had gotten from England that perfectly matched his suit...

He would peer over Kazuma's shoulder as he pored over law books and concepts, and right beside her was Susato. Far too young, perhaps, to be reading anything of the sort, but there she was anyway.

She closed her eyes in concentration for a moment before continuing. No shadows appeared immediately, but as more letters formed, she could see light sparkles trailing the thread, which was already white. It gave the letters an otherworldly glow, with shadows finally filling in to accent the words at the end.

御琴羽寿沙都 ]

[He did watch, even as attention was divided a little and- well. Given how much he worked with his own shadow it was difficult to miss when they came in, and what they left with the thread was something, wasn't it? Dreamotion worked in.

Looked like—]

Well, look at that.

[—A rather fine job.]

[ An indescribable noise escapes her, excitement and surprise all at once. She holds the bag out at arm's length to admire her own work, and then--

That expression turns thoughtful, glee fading. ]

Hm. I feel it is... missing something.

[76 leaned over a bit so he could peer at the bag -the signature- easier with Susato. It was turning out to be a fine bag—]

Follow that feeling if you can, see where it goes as you focus.

[It was what he was doing with his own shadows once he'd noticed them working with his thread and needle. A loose guide, letting them change the color and add a glowing sparkle.

An extension of what he could see in his mind, but was difficult in having it follow through with his own hands. The shadows picked up that to refine it.]

[ Follow that feeling... but where will it lead?

Susato traces her name, the glow that it emits. The lines that radiate from the center of the flower shape. It feels complete, yet it is also missing something. There's no bow attached to this particular bag, but her hands do touch upon the frills that hang from its bottom. ]

Accessories, perhaps? ...Watch over it for me, if you please. I'll be right back.

[ Looks like she got an idea. ]

[Jack nodded-]

I will, be right here when you get back.

[Sometimes it took a little searching- and no doubt more so for projects made like this. Putting feelings and thoughts into it through dreamotion to help make the enchantment on them stronger. Barely any limits there.]

[ Susato doesn't go far. She peruses the collection of keychains on display nearby, advertised as something to put a personal flair to the bags being made. She even goes so far as to ask some questions, holding up one keychain against another to compare, to decide, but still seems unconvinced.

In the end, when she returns, it is with several circular cloth patches, all blank and white in colour.

She sits, placing the patches on the table in front of her. She keeps one on hand and picks up the needle again, as if planning to pick up right where left off. ]

I know just what to make!

[Keychains- honestly? That was a rather good idea, and for the moment 76 had paused in his own work -there were already starts of ivy vines and lavender flowers, even a few thistles and blooming cactus on one side- as he could see any sort of keychain working with that bag.

Not cluttered, and still looking like they belonged no matter what was going on them.]

Good. With a bit of direction that trick should do well in making them what you can picture in your head that much more.

[Pick up to guide and add what no trained hand could do alone for that matter.]

[ The shadows and dreamotion would help, alright. With that encouragement in her mind, she takes a deep, breath, and then starts working on a pattern, not entirely dissimilar to the shape of the bag itself.

Might take a moment for it to take form, become recognizable, but she makes conversation as she goes regardless. ]

It's our kamon. Our crest...

Do families still have that, in the future?

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