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[clottedcream]

Out of curiosity, for those of you that obtained an item for free from Ydalir, what did you receive?

I received a rather fine-looking hat, myself, but whenever I wear it, it... forces my speech into uncontrollable and highly irregular patterns for my usual manner of speech. Which is a shame, considering I do like it.

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[timidheart]

I got a bottle of pretty liquid that exploded into bubbles when I opened it. I thought I was going to perish right there, it gave me such a fright.

[eidxiety]

I got a wand that puts rainbow glitter on everything! The glitter shifts between colours of the rainbow :D I've put glitter everywhere, do you want me to put it on your hat?

[clottedcream]

Is that really all that it did?

[clottedcream]

That sounds lovely. You are more than welcome to do so, provided the glitter does not come with its own side-effects!

[quirkynote]

A key, the only gift worth receiving.

[clottedcream]

Oh? What is it a key for? Or have you found what it unlocks?

[purevanillacookie]

Ydalir was kind enough to give me a yarn bowl that dyes the yarn as I pull from it! It changes colors! It is very lovely!

[clottedcream]

Oh? Is that all that it does? That doesn't sound bad at all.

[quirkynote]

Of course, I wasted no time. It's a key that unlocks peace of mind, it soothes the soul with a beautiful display. I've been using it quite often.

[clottedcream]

Oh, I see! That sounds very useful, actually.

[quirkynote]

It truly is, which is why I'm surprised to hear yours is so horrid. She must hate you.

[jfc A.B.A.]

[purevanillacookie]

That is all! The yarn comes out so very lovely in such a rainbow of colors! I cannot wait to crotchet something with it!

But I must ask, my dear, what do you mean your hat makes you speak in unusual patterns?

[clottedcream]

[ no no he's wondering why everyone else seems to be getting such pleasant things-- ]

Ah... thank you. But I'm certain it must be for a good reason. My home is by the sea and home to many sailors, after all.

[clottedcream]

I look forward to seeing what lovely creations may come of it.

Ah, it is... It makes me speak oddly. As long as I wear it, no matter how hard I try, I am unable to speak the way I normally do.

[quirkynote]

[Oh? OH?]

Is that right? How close to the sea is it? Do you happen to see it often?

Could you describe it for me?

[purevanillacookie]

I shall set out forthwith to make you something!

Hm. We may be able to disenchant it? Or perhaps create a low level shield that prevents the magic from affecting you. If you desire to wear it, of course!

[clottedcream]

Oh, of course!

The Crème Republic is seated right on the shore, actually. Our climate is fairly mild, and all of the buildings of the Republic are made from the finest sugar marble and adorned with grand seashells. The skies are as blue as the waters and are often dotted with airships, and the majority of our citizens enjoy peace and prosperity.

It is my goal to ensure that "majority" changes to "all", of course.

[quirkynote]

[Yes, yes, politics, all very well and good. There's only one thing she cares about in all of that-]

A blue so clear, you can peer into its depths...

Your life must've been like a dream, how envious I am of you... I, too, hope to live by the sea one day... After I finish my travels... I've desperately tried to search for the ocean in this area, but no one could point me to the beach. To see it just one more time... I'd be so happy...

[clottedcream]

Is that possible? I worry that attempting to undo the enchantment may make it worse...

[clottedcream]

[ look he can't not wax political ]

Oh, really? That's surprising. I would be happy to show you the way. The journey on foot takes a while, but there is lodging there, so you could simply make a week of it.

[quirkynote]

[....what?

WHAT?!

A....a straightforward answer?! Someone to point her in the right direction?! Not even just that, an actual guide to the ocean?!]

Yes. Do that. We need to go before winter sets in.

[purevanillacookie]

It may be! But that is why we must discern the nature of the magic first, before attempting to unravel anything that may be woven into it.

[clottedcream]

[ Wow this person is very enthusiastic about the ocean. ]

Of course. It has been a while since I've seen it myself! I would need to let others know of my destination first, but that won't be difficult.

Ah, but we have yet to be properly introduced. I am Clotted Cream Cookie. Might I have your name?

[clottedcream]

This is true! I'm sure that we could ask Ydalir for advice, as well, but I wouldn't want to offend her.

Would you need me to wear it to examine its properties?

[quirkynote]

[Why like something normally when you can just be intensely obsessed with it instead?]





A.B.A.

Another cookie, then... I'm not surprised, every cookie I've met has been so kind to me. To know you can also live by the sea...