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𝔊𝔢𝔫𝔢𝔰𝔦𝔰 ([personal profile] simplicitas) wrote in [community profile] sticksandbones2023-08-01 02:37 pm

[OPEN] elsword's housewarming party!

Who: Elsword & You
What: Housewarming party!! Snacks!! Mysterious river noises!!!! A mushroom probably!
When: Early August, in the evening
Where: Elsword's house :D
Warnings: frat boy party stuff probably


Elsword has been building a house. And, when August rolls around (time is weird here, just go with it, it Feels like August ok) he manages to complete it. Which means...

a) moving really shitty furniture into the actual rooms, sorry this is all the Shopkeeper could spare, he'll buy and/or make nicer furniture later
b) installing a chandelier (dangerous!)
c) going around to the grove's residents to ask if they want to live with him
and
d) inviting people to have a "housewarming party", and explaining "I've never had one before but it sounds like fun" (you are here!)

There's food aplenty (mostly fish) cooked up and ready to eat, and the Shopkeeper has provided further party snacks, which is a fun way of saying there is a single large bowl of pretzels on a coffee table that looks like a halved tree. There are apples picked from the apple tree by the river's edge (Elsword has already thanked the forest for those). There's water. It's not the most extravagant party food, but there should be enough to go around. Just be sure to share with your fellow housemates and/or current partygoers, please, it's only polite.

There are games, too, but not anything too exciting. Elsword doesn't have any board games, and video games are a myth where he's from, so you'll all be playing verbal games like Two Truths & a Lie or Truth or Dare, which may or may not devolve into the most fratboy shit ever. There's no liquor here to make you immune to questioning your life choices, after all.

Outside on the patio are some of those awful, terribly uncomfortable plastic chairs likely pulled from the back of the General Store, but at least you can sit down and enjoy the sounds of the river nearby. The rushing waters, the sound of something croaking, maybe some gurgling... it's all very normal. There's nothing happening in the water. Elsword has even tried to create fake fireflies outside by using some of his magic to make little yellow orbs that float and bob in the air. It's quieter than inside, too, and is a nice escape from the partying. A relaxing time.

At the end of the night, after everyone has partied out, Elsword takes to cleaning up. He'll tell you not to worry about it and just let him handle everything, but if you stick around to help, you might find him staring into the shards of a mirror.


[OOC: hi this is a mingle. please do the mingling. do not kill each other. ty.]

Re: <self indulgent tag>

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-08 06:48 am (UTC)(link)
Mm... the first was a liar on every level. But with Tara and Lee, things just... drifted. We're still friends, and love each other. It's just not romantic.

( she gives an appreciative smile, though. she sees you, gnosis. she won't call attention to it but this is her praise yes )
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[personal profile] succiduous 2023-08-08 07:08 am (UTC)(link)
I see. I will admit, my understanding of such things is fairly limited. I've never had the opportunity, nor interest, for sordid tales of love long past.

[this is what happens when your soulmate is literally your childhood best friend.]

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-08 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
Is it easier that way?

( because GOD navigating romance when you're a child soldier and teen mercenary and also about to break out of the complex and wander the world forever is hard )
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[personal profile] succiduous 2023-08-08 07:24 am (UTC)(link)
It gives me ample time to focus more on what I personally find enjoyable, which is my research. Being cut off from personal attachments makes it far easier to both take criticism in stride, as well as not experience "hangups", so to speak.

[he says this but there are like two people he's ever been attached to in his life,]

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-08 07:25 am (UTC)(link)
( hate that he sounds like he'd fit in with her former teachers on some level. )

... I guess that makes sense. But where do you find your joy, then?
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[personal profile] succiduous 2023-08-08 07:31 am (UTC)(link)
Were I to attribute joy to anything, it would be scientific progress, technology, and success.

[Though, a lot of his ideas of success came from his partnership with Enciodes. Gnosis does not fully own the chessboard the two stand upon, merely shares his square with that crafty Feline.]

...though I do enjoy mulled wine and pleasant conversation, from time to time.

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-08 07:35 am (UTC)(link)
( how dare this old man be adorable for a moment. but she'll have to keep that in mind- some of those things she can't guarantee in this hell hole, but she'll do her best. )

Maybe the shopkeeper's got some wine... wouldn't hurt to ask. As for the other... I don't think we're all so bad.

... Good luck on the first two here though, honestly-
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[personal profile] succiduous 2023-08-11 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
[WOW he's only like 35, there are like 3 Operators older than he is!!! Rude!!!!]

So I've noticed. I still have my Arts unit, and the shadowy woman with the turtle seemed as though she was willing to trade for certain things. This place is quite similar to Kjerag with its lack of technology, so you could say I'm almost at home here.

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-11 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
I go from place to place, so I'm not unused to being out of the city, but... this definitely feels like the longest it's been.
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[personal profile] succiduous 2023-08-14 11:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you prefer the city? Or do you prefer wandering?

[Genuine question.]

[personal profile] amethystic 2023-08-15 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
For living? The city, no question- I like indoor plumbing and cafes too much. But I feel far more at peace in the wilderness, honestly.