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[10] baby... kurisumasu daze 🎄
Who: Anyone!
Which: Open mingle log
Where: The Wild Harvest in the Residential District.
What: The holidays are here! This is a place where dreamwalkers can retreat during the month of December (and beyond) for a quiet, festive experience away from the crowds.
Warnings: None?/TBD (Gumdrops are in season.)
The Wild Harvest has been open almost a year now, welcoming patrons from all walks of life with unique dishes every month inspired by both Eastern and Western Earth culture—sometimes beyond. This month, the coming holidays have made the atmosphere homey and warm, simmering with excitement around every corner; and while it is never overwhelming, it is clear to anyone who observes that Christmas is here.
I. Deck the Halls
a.) Along with usual vines of yellow, brightly lit moon-shaped fruit strewn about, there are ornaments with holes in them hung around the restaurant and garden. Some have been decorated by staff; others have small critters taking residence inside for a quick snooze, from young snakes to noodle dragons. Try not to disturb them too much if they're asleep!
Aside from the small critters, the mistletoe gumdrops are also back in season. They are still a menace, and these creatures also fit inside these ornaments: red, white, and pink alike, so be careful! What you might find may not be so harmless.
b.) A small station has been set up for those who wish to decorate their own ornaments to take home or hang in the restaurant. There is a variety of material including paint, flowers, markers, crayons, and glitter along with colorful paper where patrons can draw, write a message, a Christmas wish—anything they want! If they are able to flag down Susato, they can even learn how to fold origami (her specialty is cranes). There is popcorn for making garlands (or for eating), as well as colorful tinsel that can be looped around the Christmas tree or around banisters and door frames to add to the festive atmosphere.
Patrons are also invited to craft their own Christmas star and personalize it however they wish with all the decorations, bells, and whistles.
The staff will do their best to keep the area tidy, but make sure to clean up after yourselves where you can! (Susato would appreciate it...)
c.) While the search for the perfect star is ongoing, patrons may notice the top of their Christmas tree remain notably bare throughout the month. Most of the time, this will be true, but take another glimpse during a quiet moment when it isn't too crowded, and you may catch the rare sight of something pink in its place.
Meet the newest cat addition to the Wild Harvest family. She doesn't have a name yet, but she has wings, and evidently is not afraid to use them. She looks pretty comfortable, with her weight tilting the top of the tree as she sleeps. She's not a star, but who's going to be the one to tell her?
Not any of the staff, apparently. Or maybe they just haven't noticed...?
II. The Garden
Maybe you're already tired of Christmas, and you just want a quiet meal away from the holiday buzz. Walk out into the attached garden to enjoy your food and you'll find a variety of things to see aside from what's going into your food. There are certainly enough critters walking and crawling around that one might get the sense they're being watched.
There are signs that say something like: Be Mindful of Snakes.
a.) Rows of crops and various ingredients can be seen growing. Yellows and reds from various peppers and fruits burst into color against a sea of green and call for your attention. Wait long enough and you may see a garden snake or two lurking in the foliage. Some may even be brave enough to come out and greet you, with a few of the bolder ones demanding pets. They're relatively friendly, as long as you're not up to anything mischievous. Otherwise they'll start hissing at you, or get the attention of the staff.
The soothing sound of a small waterfall also fills the air, flowing into a pond nearby. Lotus blossoms float above its surface, glowing faintly after dark; though whether they are from the plant or the lotus koi fish swimming about will not be immediately obvious. The fish and the snakes both can be fed by asking a staff member.
b.) Speaking of feeding—if you're sitting down to enjoy your meal, you may feel the gentle brush of a cat or two against your leg, begging for food. You may also be visited by a spice or garnish noodle dragon, looking to live up to their names and add a little something extra to your meal; or a curious axoturtle that may nip playfully at your long hair, if you have it. Or your hat—if you happen to be huddled up or lying down somewhere on a vacant bench, and have your head low enough.
Or maybe it's your blanket as it trails onto the floor, if you have neither of those. Honestly—
c.) "To those who have left Songerein, but are not forgotten." Between two ponds in the garden is a Remembrance wall. On this wall and amidst the grass and dirt at your feet, you'll notice several star-shaped stepping stones, each one adorned with the name of someone who has left the dream world. This was started by the staff, but in light of the holiday season, they have opened it up for anyone to write the name of someone they wish to honour upon a star, and hang it on the wall with the rest. (You can also etch the name onto the star using dreamotion.)
III. Sing your heart out!
Back inside the restaurant near the bar, a small stage has been set up with speakers and a microphone for the occasional live performance. Karaoke is also welcome, so feel free to take the floor (or bully someone onto it)! Sing whatever song or tune your heart can dream up.
Just be careful not to let the alcohol take you too far. Become too drunk and disorderly and you may find yourself sinking into the shadows and back outside before you know it, with no idea how you got there...... Hmmm. (Did this place have a bouncer the last time you checked?)
[ OOC: This is a mingle log to showcase all the various updates to the Harvest we've implemented over the past year. Feel free to top level, tag around, and/or wild card it up! Happy holidays ♡ ]
Which: Open mingle log
Where: The Wild Harvest in the Residential District.
What: The holidays are here! This is a place where dreamwalkers can retreat during the month of December (and beyond) for a quiet, festive experience away from the crowds.
Warnings: None?/TBD (Gumdrops are in season.)
The Wild Harvest has been open almost a year now, welcoming patrons from all walks of life with unique dishes every month inspired by both Eastern and Western Earth culture—sometimes beyond. This month, the coming holidays have made the atmosphere homey and warm, simmering with excitement around every corner; and while it is never overwhelming, it is clear to anyone who observes that Christmas is here.
I. Deck the Halls
a.) Along with usual vines of yellow, brightly lit moon-shaped fruit strewn about, there are ornaments with holes in them hung around the restaurant and garden. Some have been decorated by staff; others have small critters taking residence inside for a quick snooze, from young snakes to noodle dragons. Try not to disturb them too much if they're asleep!Aside from the small critters, the mistletoe gumdrops are also back in season. They are still a menace, and these creatures also fit inside these ornaments: red, white, and pink alike, so be careful! What you might find may not be so harmless.
b.) A small station has been set up for those who wish to decorate their own ornaments to take home or hang in the restaurant. There is a variety of material including paint, flowers, markers, crayons, and glitter along with colorful paper where patrons can draw, write a message, a Christmas wish—anything they want! If they are able to flag down Susato, they can even learn how to fold origami (her specialty is cranes). There is popcorn for making garlands (or for eating), as well as colorful tinsel that can be looped around the Christmas tree or around banisters and door frames to add to the festive atmosphere.
Patrons are also invited to craft their own Christmas star and personalize it however they wish with all the decorations, bells, and whistles.
The staff will do their best to keep the area tidy, but make sure to clean up after yourselves where you can! (Susato would appreciate it...)
» BONUS: Reach for the Stars! Patrons will be encouraged to enter their star in a special contest as part of the Harvest's special quest to find the perfect star. The patron whose star has the most votes will have the honour of placing it atop the Harvest's Christmas tree on Christmas Eve. Entries can be submitted with a picture or short description here. Please vote for your favorites with a +1 comment! (Think Flower Fest/King & Queen.)
c.) While the search for the perfect star is ongoing, patrons may notice the top of their Christmas tree remain notably bare throughout the month. Most of the time, this will be true, but take another glimpse during a quiet moment when it isn't too crowded, and you may catch the rare sight of something pink in its place.Meet the newest cat addition to the Wild Harvest family. She doesn't have a name yet, but she has wings, and evidently is not afraid to use them. She looks pretty comfortable, with her weight tilting the top of the tree as she sleeps. She's not a star, but who's going to be the one to tell her?
Not any of the staff, apparently. Or maybe they just haven't noticed...?
II. The Garden
Maybe you're already tired of Christmas, and you just want a quiet meal away from the holiday buzz. Walk out into the attached garden to enjoy your food and you'll find a variety of things to see aside from what's going into your food. There are certainly enough critters walking and crawling around that one might get the sense they're being watched.
There are signs that say something like: Be Mindful of Snakes.
a.) Rows of crops and various ingredients can be seen growing. Yellows and reds from various peppers and fruits burst into color against a sea of green and call for your attention. Wait long enough and you may see a garden snake or two lurking in the foliage. Some may even be brave enough to come out and greet you, with a few of the bolder ones demanding pets. They're relatively friendly, as long as you're not up to anything mischievous. Otherwise they'll start hissing at you, or get the attention of the staff.
The soothing sound of a small waterfall also fills the air, flowing into a pond nearby. Lotus blossoms float above its surface, glowing faintly after dark; though whether they are from the plant or the lotus koi fish swimming about will not be immediately obvious. The fish and the snakes both can be fed by asking a staff member.
b.) Speaking of feeding—if you're sitting down to enjoy your meal, you may feel the gentle brush of a cat or two against your leg, begging for food. You may also be visited by a spice or garnish noodle dragon, looking to live up to their names and add a little something extra to your meal; or a curious axoturtle that may nip playfully at your long hair, if you have it. Or your hat—if you happen to be huddled up or lying down somewhere on a vacant bench, and have your head low enough.
Or maybe it's your blanket as it trails onto the floor, if you have neither of those. Honestly—
c.) "To those who have left Songerein, but are not forgotten." Between two ponds in the garden is a Remembrance wall. On this wall and amidst the grass and dirt at your feet, you'll notice several star-shaped stepping stones, each one adorned with the name of someone who has left the dream world. This was started by the staff, but in light of the holiday season, they have opened it up for anyone to write the name of someone they wish to honour upon a star, and hang it on the wall with the rest. (You can also etch the name onto the star using dreamotion.)
III. Sing your heart out!
Back inside the restaurant near the bar, a small stage has been set up with speakers and a microphone for the occasional live performance. Karaoke is also welcome, so feel free to take the floor (or bully someone onto it)! Sing whatever song or tune your heart can dream up.
Just be careful not to let the alcohol take you too far. Become too drunk and disorderly and you may find yourself sinking into the shadows and back outside before you know it, with no idea how you got there...... Hmmm. (Did this place have a bouncer the last time you checked?)
[ OOC: This is a mingle log to showcase all the various updates to the Harvest we've implemented over the past year. Feel free to top level, tag around, and/or wild card it up! Happy holidays ♡ ]
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Long as you and Miss Susato can keep him in line. [Is he annoyed Reaper doesn't really listen to him? Maybe.] The two of you at least seem to be doing better.
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Reyes would do as he wished, and with how tings were 76 couldn't be surprised he wanted to spend that much more time here. There was a lot of it gone, so a want to grab whatever amount they could steal was there. So he did hum a little as Kazuma pointed out how things seemed to be.]
Guess you could say we've reached a compromise, and a sort of better truce. [They were dating. Wild as that thought still was when it hit him. A few moonberry vines grew blooms that blossomed where his hand was and had a warm glow, a treat-filled ornament being placed securely.] Better working together, than against, when something crops up.
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...I've heard you've certainly done more than come to a compromise. [The snakes might have been whispering things. He looks to 76, his brows furrow. He seem to be struggling on what to say.] I suppose it doesn't matter what I really think of it all. Just that, are you happy?
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That was something that couldn't be helped, he was always like that. It was just cranked up that much more these days.
76 did pause for a few moments, glancing a little at the curled snake once realization hit there. Well, shit. Of course the snakes had probably noticed he and Reaper showing up early together when he didn't crash there, or even catch a glimpse of them prepping the kitchen; Reaper had taken up the habit of coming up on 76 from behind and taking over the cutting of things for meal preps. Really, in the privacy of the early mornings 76 liked to take for getting things ready it probably was obvious they'd gotten closer.
Even if Reaper made sure he was out of sight of anyone else coming in at those hours.]
Huh, guess they would notice given they keep watch so well. [This Was Fine.
His had tipped to better look at Kazuma then, head tipped a little to one side as his hand fell away from the ornament surrounded by glowing moonberry blossoms.] I am, yeah.
Can't blame you for any of your worries, or other thoughts. [He wasn't going to invalidate feelings. Things had been a lot different this time last year, a hell of a lot different. Their meeting each other had just been what it was.] Just... reassure that I'm happy.
[Strange as it was to say out loud. To give words to something kept so securely and so quiet.]
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Doesn't mean he has to like Reaper though. He'll tolerate him. He closes his eyes, nodding.] Then I am happy that you are happy. [A small warm smile forms on his face. Seeing Jack able to be happy, be around others, that's more important to him.] A bit unexpected, but surprising things happen all the time.
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This was just something they were taking for themselves.]
Got that right. Hell, I was surprised and think he was too. [For different reasons, of course. Once both of them finally got past the worry the other was fucking with them for some joke at the other's expense.] Some things make a little more sense, of course.
[Like that burning the world to ash threat, for one thing.]
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Anything you have planned for this holiday? Once work has calmed down?
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It would be fine. Really.]
No, don't really celebrate it anymore. Probably just going to settle somewhere warm and rest a bit.
[Which as probably surprising to hear given he hardly ever let himself rest.]
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Wasn't expecting you wanted to take it easy either. [What is 76's idea of resting?]
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[And he could reach certain places without need of a step ladder. Figured he may as well since he was there and didn't have anything else that needed doing at the moment.]
Might get scolded if I don't take the opportunity. [Said in that dry humor sort of tone.
Reaper did get on him to rest a it more than he tended to do. Treat himself a bit better.]
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Hm. You do have more people who would get on your case now. [He looks in his direction.] If you wanted to take some time off, you can. Or maybe we should find a day to close shop, just for the staff.
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Didn't much care for the sights these days, if he were honest. Just reminded him of all the time lost, even if once upon a time he made the most of it wit friends and 'family' on various bases.]
Still adjusting to that one. [That people cared about him like that. He hummed a little lowly-] Might not hurt to close shop for the day- give everyone a day off like that.
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If the others are up for it, we could have our own sukiyaki meal together. Bring whatever they like to cook. [Within reason.]
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[Something to then share with the rest of the outside world for the remainder of the time everything would be up. The decoration drive-through shows and all that.
A low hum.]
Sounds good, honestly. It's nice sitting down together for a filling meal like that, right? We're here for each other and all. [Their own 'support' system, like family in ways.]
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[He walks off to gather another box of ornaments to go up.]
Be a nice thank you for sticking around as long as everyone has. [...] Including Reaper, I suppose.
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[Now it was more of a reminder of so much that was lost, despite him trying to keep... far too much together. He could tolerate it going on around him, while someone he knew outright hated it.
Simply how it was, he supposed.]
It would, and even if he gets particularly grouchy around now, food is something even he can enjoy with a bit of bitchiness.
[Yeah, he said it.]
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As long as he doesn't start a fight. I'm expecting you to keep him in line. [Half joking, half serious.]
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[He hummed a bit, head tipped as he could guess what shadowy corner Reaper was probably lurking in at the moment.]
Might be finishing a fight that's more to worry about.
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He's not allowed back if he brings harm to anyone. [Surely, Reaper knows to show some respect when Kazuma has been allowing his presence. Saying, as if Reaper didn't just invite himself.]
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76 hummed, the sound a little thoughtful.]
Think so long as no one tries to harm any of us, or another customer for some part? He'll more than likely just port them outside before they can blink after a bit of a fright. [Reaper wasn't violent without reason, without some provocation, far as he could tell here.]
... Honestly, scaring the hell out of someone that needs to be shown the door may be what happens more or less.
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I will admit...his method of handling "security" has been effective. As long as it's just intimidation.