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{ GAME OPENING LOG }



✵ GAME OPENING LOG ✵
Normally our TDMs serve as intro logs, but we have prepared a special character intro log for game opening! It is a massive, chaotic feast that can only be found in a dreamworld like Songerein. You can also use this to continue ongoing TDM threads, especially as it nears captcha. Reminder that any thread from the TDM can be carried over. Players are also welcome to make their own logs for things if they would rather skip this part. Be sure to read the Mod Announcement for other information and you can ask any questions regarding the log here.


I. THE FEAST

As the sleepy looking sun begins to set, the small little tapir fairies will buzz around to find all the new inhabitants and usher them to the plaza. There everyone will find several tables of various lengths, sizes, and shapes. Yes, that is a star shaped table along with a moon one. A special feast has been made just for them to welcome and celebrate their arrival. Some may even recognize decorations: leaves mottled and changing to an assortment of colors, festive streamers, popcorn strings, glittering garlands and bows, string lanterns, and maybe a few small gravestones here and there. Some areas might look a bit brown and withered while some of the trees take on a more cherry blossom look. It's a bit of a strange mashup, and yet the chaos seems to have a sense of harmony as well—especially when considering everything else that the feast has to offer. This is one divine feast that is going to be completely topsy turvy.

A. What's Your Sign? Everyone will find themselves mysteriously "tagged" with a special sticker and will suddenly gain special characteristics based off the animal: ears, tails, behavioral traits. They're mostly mild and to add flavor, but they may also feel different compatibility towards another, such as more attracted or opposed. The sticker will be hard to remove, but it is possible to swap with someone if they want to try a different experience.

B. Special Bowls. There are many tables and anyone can sit wherever they want. Just don't forget to pick up the special dinner bowl already personalized with their name on it. Of course there are some extra paints and decorations that can be added to it if one desires.

C. Wild Food. Every table has the same kind of food, and there is plenty to go around. Of course, that's only if the food can be caught and if one can keep an appetite for some of them. The boar's head is a bit talkative and might settle down if someone stuffs an apple in its mouth or tells it a joke. However, it might just get several laughs by the barrel of monkeys funnel cake nearby, monkey shaped pastries hiding within it to chuck out various candies and fruits. Not even the candy is safe, at least not the stringed ones. Licorice, chocolate coated taffy, and others will start slithering around and even hiss, sometimes wrapping around the arm of those who try to eat them. Playing some music might calm these sweet serpents so they can be eaten properly. How about that special carousel cake stand with the horse cookies prancing about?

D. Spice Up Your Li—Meal. However fear not. There is normal food around so it is possible to have a proper meal. However, some helpful little dragons may fly by to add a few herbs and spices to the dishes. They are quite friendly and will listen to requests, however if one is rude or too demanding, they may just dump a bunch of a hot pepper and other unsavory seasoning instead. Make a good enough impression and they might make house calls, even follow someone home. They live to spice up food, after all.

E. Drink Tea. Although there is an assortment of beverages, the prevalent one will be tea. They are similar to the ones found in the cafe and all will help bring out festive dreams and restful sleep later for everyone. However, someone is clearly making mischief as they have slipped in some rodentia tea. Drinking it will cause the drinker to shrink to the size of a rat. The only way to return to normal is to find the elusive cat cookies, which can be strangely hard to find; they seem to vanish and reappear at random, but only the ones with wide grins and “Eat Me” written on them can be eaten.



II. FUN & GAMES

Perhaps the food isn't up to one's tastes, or they just would rather have some fun. There are a few games around the plaza that everyone is welcome to participate in and they are encouraged to play to their heart's content. Just beware of the geese as they are being a menace not only at the tables but disrupting games as well.

A. Playing Chicken. A simple game, really, one that will test one's creativity and taste buds. There is a goat cheese fondue fountain surrounded with various platters of cooked chicken: grilled, steamed, boiled, baked, fried. This fondue fountain, however, is special. The flavor of the fondue can be altered depending on the kinds of emotions near it. Joy and love make it sugary sweet, anger and jealousy spicy hot, despair and distrust salty sour. And of course everything in-between including a chaotic mix. The challenge is one person will try and alter the flavor of the fondue, lather it on a piece of chicken, and then hand it to their opponent. The chicken must then be consumed. If not, the one who "cooked" it wins. If it is consumed, then the second person can now do the same to the other. This continues until one forfeits. It should be noted that the emotions of the one eating can also affect the fondue. (It is of course possible to take either the fondue or chicken without playing this stomach churning game.)

B. Gravity of Luck. There is a special wheel lottery set on a table decorated with rabbits. In fact there are a lot of rabbits congregating here and would love a few carrots. Anyone is free to spin the wheel one time per round to determine what kind of special "gravity" effect they receive. Each time the wheel is spun, a ball will drop and the color will indicate the type. A gold ball will cause them to lose all sense of gravity, their bodies starting to float away and although they can fly and float around, they'll need help being tethered down. White balls allow them to jump higher, small mushrooms appearing at their feet so others can follow. A black ball will cause them to be stuck in place, even fall flat all the way to the ground and need help standing up. Those imbued with the power of the different balls can help balance each other out until the effect wears off in half an hour.

C. Ox Go-Kart. For those who really want some speed and action, there are ox driven carts stationed by various streets. Two people can partner up with one driving and the other serving to help try to slow the other cart down. In this race, all non-lethal, non-destructive abilities are allowed to try and disrupt the other racer. Perhaps utilizing dreamotion based abilities may fare better. Just beware of other obstacles, especially any random crying dodos that create giant pools of tears as water hazards.

D. Tiger Fishing. There are special colorful ponds filled with sparkly gummy koi fish. At each one there is a little round tiger(?) with a pair of tiger mittens. In the same vein of fish scooping games, players must wear the tiger mittens and catch the gummy fish with them. It won't be easy as the gummy fish are even more slippery than normal. Perhaps some other skills could be used...but the little tiger will be watching and will latch onto anyone's heads who try to cheat. But if caught, they will make for a delectable treat—or interesting pet.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:01 am (UTC)(link)
Mittens?

[Sora frowns and then tries to swipe at the bouncy cupcake himself but it bounces up and off the back of his hand before bouncing up to his arm and Sora has to swipe at it again! And again! But every time he tries to grab it the thing just barely jumps out of his grasp!]

Ack! What- What the heck is a Malakhim?!
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
[Sora isn't going to relent now that he has an inch! He squeezes gently but with so much purpose. How he remembers how Vanitas might have done it in the past too. But probably with Sora being a tad more obnoxious about it.]

Hah, got you now!

[But at least he doesn't wrestle Vanitas. Only if Vanitas makes it into a wrestle. For now, he's just kind of torturing the poor rabbit boy.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:12 am (UTC)(link)
[It is odd that Sora and Vanitas don't have a bond anymore and that Sora can't feel anything specific between them anymore. It's particularly noticeable here where Sora is feeling something so deep but he can't exactly tell what Vanitas might be feeling in return. Sora will hug him a little urgently because of it. Like he craves the feeling already?

But that's okay. Sora lets out a snort and shakes his head. Pulling back enough to give him a smile and says in a sarcastic and teasing tone,]


Oh, how gracious and kind you are.

[But then he winks and loosens his hold..]

You want me to show off, right? Here. Take a step back for a second.
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[personal profile] stilljustyou 2021-09-22 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
( They nod their head. They're prepared to leave if Ira needs their space. )

I can listen, if you need to talk.
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[personal profile] 66th 2021-09-22 01:15 am (UTC)(link)
... I can't really trust that sentiment at all.

[ he lets the two of them settle on the floor. the other tapir calls out weakly to its brother in the wooden cage, and gaelio looks at it in worry as he kneels before it. he was no expecting something like this to happen when he had the idea of taking home tapirs to help mcgillis with his nightmares.

as to his question, gaelio looks at him incredulously. ]
I'm not leaving him there alone. He could eat our walls.

[ galahad wouldn't, but this is just gaelio covering up for the real reason he took galahad with him, which is that he didn't want to leave him alone and be worried. mcgillis had taken a liking to the beetle as well. a stupid sentiment. and yet ... ]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:16 am (UTC)(link)
[It's a bit of a chilly shiver. Sora looks up at the tree and has to wonder if it's coming from the tree itself or somewhere else. He blinks and then looks to her again with a softer smile.]

Yeah, even if we're far from home we should do our best to make great memories, right? So we can take them home with us.

[A dream is a dream and he hopes he can remember most of it when he wakes up.]

But yeah, hopefully, we can do something for these trees. And this whole world!

[And then go home safely...]
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[personal profile] stilljustyou 2021-09-22 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
It sounds like there's a lot of magic back at your home.

( To say the least. They seem vey familiar with spells. )
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[personal profile] stilljustyou 2021-09-22 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
( Frisk can only watch as Eizen climbs out, lowering their hand. Unfortunately, they don't believe him for a second. What happened before was definitely on accident.

... and then when the fish spit on him? Even with squinted eyes, Frisk can't help but wince. )


... I think you made them mad, Mister.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, Lio. You've got a real talent for dragon-handling.

[Sleepy babies or not that's pretty bold to pick up a baby dragon like that.]

And I guess they remind me of my friend Mushu a little. He was definitely louder than these guys are but with how much they wanna help it does remind me of him a lot. And he's a dragon too! Haha!
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[personal profile] rokubro 2021-09-22 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[He's gonna have to earn that praise, bro.]

See, isn't it better that I'm driving?

[Fufufu. Anyway, going around this next turn but wait there's a junction up ahead! Both paths seem to be legit but which one?]

Quick, left or right?

[SEE AS A REWARD HE'S LETTING YOU CHOOSE EIZEN.]
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[personal profile] rokubro 2021-09-22 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[He watches in wonder before he laughs.]

Your doing I take it?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:23 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah! Just like that! Wouldn't it be great?

[Sora grins brightly. He's glad Roxas knows exactly what he's picturing. The shared memories might help. But he can't wait to build something like this.]

I think it's a great idea that we stick together as much as we can this time, you know? So, if we've gotta make a bunch of little treehouses stuck together let's do it!
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
[While he has a deep sadness and ache in his heart because of how much he misses home there is just one thing that always keeps Sora going. It's the fact that he can see his friends like this. Even if it's a moment of time or a year's worth of it Sora is grateful for every single moment. He wants to see the light in that, the comfort in knowing that he can, or that he's made a difference in the bigger picture.

That's why when he listens to her words he feels that deep ache there but he can't help smiling even brighter at her words. That she's hopeful for adventure and that she's happy. Even if he knows that there's more to everything that both of them say- at least it's a part of it.]


Yeah! That's right... Roxas told you all about it, huh? I think after everything was said and done that you and Roxas both got to be your own people with your own hearts. As long as you guys have that, I'm happy. I don't need anything else.

[He just wanted so desperately for his friends to be okay. And he would give everything all over again if he had to.]

But you know, Naminé? Even if you can't remember it? I'm pretty sure it's me that should be thanking you.
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[personal profile] flamekthunder 2021-09-22 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
[...Hm.

There's a small pause before he answers.]


The blue, open skies.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:49 am (UTC)(link)
I think I'm pretty good at making guesses.

[Sora still smiles at her, the little yellow sunflowers still growing softly and brightly around them.]

If that's true, maybe we can still be friends here?
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[personal profile] ragingscoopaholic 2021-09-22 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
[And she just laughs at that, nervously. He sure picks a hell of a time to mention this, and it's not exactly a switch she can turn off. Besides, who can remain calm when racing against jerks like these? She's excited, fired up. And the adrenaline has long since kicked in.

But... ]


Easier said than done, but I'll try!

[Deep breaths, Leia. Deep breaths.

That turn is coming up, the ground is still rumbling, and she can hear the ground cracking around them. But okay! Okay... She's going to just think about something else. Something else entirely.

Like...?

Like... the sight of Alvin being dragged through several shops, breaking things, when he was holding the key to their house in the Story Realm, unable to let go. It dragged him from shop to shop, his face, his body, knocking everything over, angering the poor shop owners...

And then the image of his cute little frog form wearing his cute little crown pops into her head.

... Then she starts laughing.]


Pfffft- T-Too much focus!

[At the very least she's calm now! And the cracks in the road lessen, and the ox seems to even its speed out. And without too much effort, she manages to take the turn with ease, leaving the other cart to fall behind slightly.]
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 01:55 am (UTC)(link)
[He snickers and nods. Oh, how he agrees.]

It was bad but it wasn't all bad. I don't think I would've been able to live without sweets.

[He grins.]

But it was because in that world my body changed into a monster called a puca! Basically, I went half-rabbit there! It was all the magic of that world affecting us. Pretty crazy, right?
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[personal profile] flamekthunder 2021-09-22 02:00 am (UTC)(link)
[This honestly wouldn't be the worst thing if it weren't for the puppies that are now bothering them and the fish singing not helping matters. Seriously, what kind of lyrics are those??? He's just. Going to ignore it.

But he feels one pup licking his face so on the plus side he'll be slightly distracted by that as opposed to being forced to be hyper aware of Tifa's positioning on him. He even reaches back to try and gently push the pup away, but it just moves over to nose his ears instead. Well, at least it's not his face. So he'll take the opportunity to look...down(??) at Tifa before wincing a bit, feeling that bump on the back of his head before his eyes meet hers.

...

There's just a long moment before he finally speaks in a somewhat dry voice.]


...Comfortable?

[WELL SHE'S STILL ON HIM— Granted if that pup is still on her might be difficult for her to move. Though really this is kind of ridiculous. He's been pushed into the river—twice—and now Tifa was (sort of) pushed into him and he was tripped back to fall for a third time. He's half wondering if he should just stay on the ground if he wants to accomplish anything.]
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[personal profile] photographists 2021-09-22 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
It's nice to meet you, too.

Uhm... Are you adjusting alright to this world? There's... a lot to get used to.

( It's a little too overwhelming to him, but he's trying. )
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[personal profile] opportunitycosts 2021-09-22 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Wait, why is she laughing—what is she thinking about!??! But he can't focus on that—or can he?? Would that count?? For now he'll just stick to the road and try not to be distracted. Come on, road, stay smooth and keep it together ox!

Fortunately they're combined efforts have put them in the lead and he grins, that rush of success hastening their speed just a bit.

But it's an easy path for now, so he'll take the opportunity to try and fish out what she was thinking.]


Whatever it was worked, so now I'm wondering what you ended up thinking about.
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
[He really wants to eat delicious gummy fish too. Teamwork makes the dream work!]

Alright! Haha! Let's do it!

[Sora adjusts his big cat paws to make sure they're secure then comes to the edge of the water to prepare for the first epic swipe!]

I think if I get them to swim towards you, you should be able to grab them. Ready?
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[personal profile] oathkeeper 2021-09-22 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, all the time! [He says this so casually.] I mean! I've been stuck a few times now! Like I'm pretty sure I'm stuck here.

[He grins and then takes the candied apple by the wooden stick it is on.]

Here. There's nothing wrong with them! These apples have been baked and covered in sweet sugar! It's a dessert! Try it out!
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2021-09-22 02:20 am (UTC)(link)
You're cheating!

[ Because he absolutely is going to wrestle. If feels so odd having his tail squeezed? Like it definitely makes him want to squirm and shudder. Why is it really that sensitive!? Had Sora really put up with it like this!?

Of course it makes him want some other things too but that's for another time. So he's just going to shove at the other boy while his face turns all the redder. ]


Sora!
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[personal profile] ragingscoopaholic 2021-09-22 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Even as they're standing there talking, the fish soon begin to regroup. Small groups form here and there, giving them the perfect opportunity to try again. There are fish of all sizes and colours swimming around, and catching the larger ones will still be their best bet.

And she's determined to succeed this time.]


Same positions as before. We managed to get them pretty close to shallow water last time, so let's give it another shot.

[Then she nods at a decent sized school of fish that have gathered beside them. Seems like a good option? ]

Ready?
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[personal profile] darkcharge 2021-09-22 02:24 am (UTC)(link)
[ Vanitas has spent so long going both ways... Desiring that connection with his other half. Wanting it. But then when he no longer had it, Van had a new sense of freedom to explore. Then along came his bonds that actually felt something from him and connected with him in a way that Ventus never had. Now he misses it. He actually misses them.

Not that he really needs the bond to be able to read Sora of course. Just like that sarcastic comment is going to be used as a deflector. A way to say "it's okay" without saying those words because they both know Vanitas will call him out on it. ]


Sure.

[ As he releases Sora, Vanitas takes a couple of steps back. As if he hasn't seen the boy do this sort of thing before... ]