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002 💗 Finding her footing [Open]
Who: Justine & You! Yes, you! The one reading this.
When: All June.
Where: Everywhere! Specifically: Knit Wit, Beach, her cottage & at the Coven (Library or Court Yard).
What: June Catch-All; Open Prompts & Quests.
Warnings: In headers! Justine has a way of making things NSFW but that's about it. She will try to keep it tame.
i. Knit Wit
[There are times when Justine feels as if there is very little she can do to contribute to her situation but then, as if from nowhere, she finds the perfect part time work. It's a store packed with thread, yarn and tools needed for needle work. A position at a book store might be more fitting to her interests but only by a narrow margin.
Justine has an eye for beauty and detail and is eager to help anyone starting out or looking for the whatever materials they need. Knowing how to sew is a practical and widely useful skill and Justine is excited to pass on what she knows. Possibly a little too excited. Her elegant demeanor is rarely this giddy about something.
Her lips stretch into a smile as a sweet expression graces her features.] How can I help you? [Her voice is delicately sweet and polite. Justine's life has thrived because of her people skills.
She's dressed in a light blue corset with a pale cream skirt to accompany it. Given the amount of walking around the store she does, her skirt is bunched using thin strips of leather to allow her to walk while also showing a generous length of leg as well as a pair of stockings and her ornate white boots.]
ii. Magic Practice [Hocus/Pocus]
[Justine is often found researching at the Coven's library or participating in the classes that the witches have offered for beginners. She finds it easier to be in a large ground, hiding in plain sight as she struggles with her new fantastical gifts. She has the mental fortitude but nearly all of her energy is spent fighting back the darkness of her own mind and so she struggles when faced with even the most basic magical skills.
She finds it easier to control air, light or water over any of the other elements and chooses to focus on them when not studying the history of the Coven, the plants of this world or the current advancements in alchemy.
Dressed in what she considers to be combat attire, Justine stands some little ways outside the group of those practicing. Her fingers flex as she conjurors a floating orb of water. It only takes a slight mental slip for the ball of water to burst, drenching her and anyone nearby in fresh water. Justine hasn't had a lot of luck when it comes to water…
Some evenings she seems to be eyeing the temporary bonds though she keeps a distance from them as uncertainty gnaws uncomfortably inside of her. She misses the feeling of being completely entangled with another person but a part of her can't help but be scared of what weaknesses it might open her up too. Justine isn't entirely on her own but she doesn't want to lose what measure of strength she's obtained in this new world.]
iii. Sunbathing NSFW-ish
[Justine takes just as much time working to also relax.
She can be found outside of her cottage or on the beach, sprawled in a baby blue bathing suit that she'd made out of the lightest fabric she'd been able to find at Knit Wit.
She can be found lying out on a soft blanket, either on her back or on her stomach with her top off and a book balanced in her palms as dark eyes follow the lines of text. Her skin is pale as porcelain and unblemished by sun or scars. Her legs stretch out on her blanket, lean and lovely and made for things that had nothing to do with locomotion. Raven hair curls over her shoulders though Justine can be found fussing with it as she re-pins the silky strands up off of her neck.
Justine has absolutely no sense of shame but if anyone looks uncomfortable she will put her top back on. It's the polite thing to do.]
iv. Flowers, Arrangement & Flirtations
[ooc: 06/01 – 06/07 is flirting classes, and 6/15-6/18 is dancing. Justine will be at both.]
[Justine doesn't need help flirting or being overly promiscuous but she can't help but be drawn in by the lessons held at the brothels. She's curious to see who will attend and who she might be able to convince to come with her. Her voice, sweet as honey and filled with promise of innocent fun despite the location of the classes. Everyone should learn how to flirt, it's harmless fun and it is just another excuse to dress up.
Brothels don't bother Justine. She's used to them and has more than a few acquaintances and partners who work either in brothels or within the porn industry back in Chicago. It's just another part of being affiliated with the White Court.
The nightly dance classes held later in the month quickly become her favorite part of the spring events. Justine is more adamant about finding people to take to the class with her but she also arrives by herself and submits herself to the chances of a random partner. It's a fantastic way of meeting someone new.]
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[ooc: I am open to all quests! Justine will also be open to training and trading if you haven't seen her recent video post here. This log will span all month so if you want your own starter or to do anything from the intro or event logs, please let me know. My plurk is ![[plurk.com profile]](https://plurk.com/favicon.ico)
mizuyoko and Discord is PhantomStar#1289. Feel free to hit me up and we'll chat!]
When: All June.
Where: Everywhere! Specifically: Knit Wit, Beach, her cottage & at the Coven (Library or Court Yard).
What: June Catch-All; Open Prompts & Quests.
Warnings: In headers! Justine has a way of making things NSFW but that's about it. She will try to keep it tame.
i. Knit Wit
Justine has an eye for beauty and detail and is eager to help anyone starting out or looking for the whatever materials they need. Knowing how to sew is a practical and widely useful skill and Justine is excited to pass on what she knows. Possibly a little too excited. Her elegant demeanor is rarely this giddy about something.
Her lips stretch into a smile as a sweet expression graces her features.] How can I help you? [Her voice is delicately sweet and polite. Justine's life has thrived because of her people skills.
She's dressed in a light blue corset with a pale cream skirt to accompany it. Given the amount of walking around the store she does, her skirt is bunched using thin strips of leather to allow her to walk while also showing a generous length of leg as well as a pair of stockings and her ornate white boots.]
ii. Magic Practice [Hocus/Pocus]
She finds it easier to control air, light or water over any of the other elements and chooses to focus on them when not studying the history of the Coven, the plants of this world or the current advancements in alchemy.
Dressed in what she considers to be combat attire, Justine stands some little ways outside the group of those practicing. Her fingers flex as she conjurors a floating orb of water. It only takes a slight mental slip for the ball of water to burst, drenching her and anyone nearby in fresh water. Justine hasn't had a lot of luck when it comes to water…
Some evenings she seems to be eyeing the temporary bonds though she keeps a distance from them as uncertainty gnaws uncomfortably inside of her. She misses the feeling of being completely entangled with another person but a part of her can't help but be scared of what weaknesses it might open her up too. Justine isn't entirely on her own but she doesn't want to lose what measure of strength she's obtained in this new world.]
iii. Sunbathing NSFW-ish
She can be found outside of her cottage or on the beach, sprawled in a baby blue bathing suit that she'd made out of the lightest fabric she'd been able to find at Knit Wit.
She can be found lying out on a soft blanket, either on her back or on her stomach with her top off and a book balanced in her palms as dark eyes follow the lines of text. Her skin is pale as porcelain and unblemished by sun or scars. Her legs stretch out on her blanket, lean and lovely and made for things that had nothing to do with locomotion. Raven hair curls over her shoulders though Justine can be found fussing with it as she re-pins the silky strands up off of her neck.
Justine has absolutely no sense of shame but if anyone looks uncomfortable she will put her top back on. It's the polite thing to do.]
iv. Flowers, Arrangement & Flirtations
[ooc: 06/01 – 06/07 is flirting classes, and 6/15-6/18 is dancing. Justine will be at both.]
Brothels don't bother Justine. She's used to them and has more than a few acquaintances and partners who work either in brothels or within the porn industry back in Chicago. It's just another part of being affiliated with the White Court.
The nightly dance classes held later in the month quickly become her favorite part of the spring events. Justine is more adamant about finding people to take to the class with her but she also arrives by herself and submits herself to the chances of a random partner. It's a fantastic way of meeting someone new.]
Wild Card
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I think a change of pace is exactly what I need but also- [Her voice cuts off thoughtfully as she carefully continues to intertwine the thread through the fabric.]
I don't like feeling weak. I'd like to be able to take care of myself but I constantly seem to rely on others.
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[ says the girl who also comes from a fantasy world. granted, it's not as fantastical as this one. still. ]
You think that's just because you can't fight?
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Part of it, is that I'm uncomfortable relying on others when I can't pay them back.
My roommate is like that. He's a hero who wants to save the world but won't always accept my attempts to repay him. [She'd rather not rely on him.]
I suppose that sounds odd.
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she thinks she has a good idea of what justine's trying to say -- people won't let her repay them for their good deeds. ]
I don't think it's a bad thing that you're relying on other people. You just have to think of the things you can do and try to use that to your advantage, you know?
[ she smirks. ] As for your roommate, how would he react if you tried to surprise him?
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I honestly have no idea.
[It's more complicated than how she or Yang make it sound. It isn't only that Justine can't repay peoples assistance but that in her world, everything comes with a cost and sometimes it isn't something she can pay. No one ever does anything for free.
It's simply a fact of the White Court.]
What about you? Why did you learn to fight?
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[ it's a pretty long story. it's a story that comes with pain and grief...but also a lot of happy memories, too. yang paues for a bit, sipping on her tea again before placing it on the table. she links her fingers together and squeezes her hands. ]
My parents were a Huntsmen and a Huntress -- basically, they're people who fight all the bad things in the world. Fighting just kind of came naturally to me because of it.
At one point, I had to raise my little sister on my own. [ she shakes her head. ] I had to be strong. I couldn't let anything bad happen to her.
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That's very brave of you. [She can understand the depth of family ties but she'd never experienced them herself. Justine had run away from her family, trying to escape the pain they had inflicted on her. ]
Is it what you wanted to do? Or what you had to do?
[Sometimes those two questions have the same answer but other times they don't.]
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I dunno, I don't think it's brave. I think it's just...something I wanted to do, yeah. Becoming a Huntress was mostly out of convenience, but it grew into something that I knew I had to do.
Doesn't mean I regret it, though.
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[Justine looks up at Yang, her lips curving into a sweet smile.]
There are many types of braver Yang. It might be something that you have to do but that doesn't make it any less brave. I could never do that. [Then again, her talents are currently in subterfuge, not fighting.]
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[ she pauses. ] There've been a lot of times when I wish things were simpler. There's...a lot going on, back at home. And I guess I'm learning that there's a price for having a Semblance, for being a Huntress.
[ she looks up at justine and gives her a small smile. ] But I'd say I enjoy it overall, yeah. Helping people's always gonna be rewarding for me.
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I am going to reinforce some of your seems. From the looks of it you fight a lot. You'll end up tearing the fabric beyond repair if you aren't careful. [She glances up at Yang.] You should let me take a look at your clothes after any questions in the woods. I'd have for it to fall apart in the middle of something important.
[Her eyes are alight with warmth and teasing mirth. Justine is exaggerating but it'd be a good idea for Yang to keep an eye on her attire if she wants to continue wearing it.]
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[ she agrees wholeheartedly. even if she sometimes wishes things weren't the way they were on remnant, what with salem looming over their heads.
at her observations, though, yang just smirks. ]
Sounds about right. Yang Xiao Long, fighter extraordinaire, at your service.
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I should be done in a few more minutes.
Why don't you tell me what you plan to do while you're in the city. I don't imagine most witches care to learn about fighting. [It's an idiosyncrasy that Justine and Yang have in common considering the nature of their arrangement.]
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You kidding me? Yeah, this magic stuff's important, but if there's a chance for me to hone my fighting skills? Why shouldn't I take that chance?
[ yep. still fighter extraordinaire, apparently. ]
You should come with me if there're classes or something. I think they can teach you better than I can.
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[Her voice is light and teasing as she makes the finishing touches to the jacket. Justine doesn't hand it back to Yang yet but slowly begins to test the stitches as well as the seems to make sure that there aren't any holes that she'd missed.]
We might be able to sew runes into your clothing or if you have gloves for your fists.
I imagine there is a lot of magic that can be done to augment your fighting.
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[ she sticks her tongue out at justine in jest. ]
Runes? Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. What kind of runes were you thinking of?
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Me? Never.
[Justine likes teasing. Life would be far too depressing without it.]
I'm not sure. We can inscribe an element if that's your kind of thing or strength. It all depends on you. I think magic can do anything. [She lifts Yang's jacket and then tosses it next to her.] It's done.
Make sure I didn't miss anything.