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middaeg2021-03-01 04:15 pm
noblegarnet) wrote in middaeg2021-03-01 04:15 pm
[open] 🔶 spread my wings
Who: Ferran & you! (feat. Rikku, Tsutha, and current CR)
When: Mareuer
Where: The Haven, Shopping District, Undermael College, Entertainment District, &c.
What: Flying practice on top of your house, enchanted baked goods (free samples!), metaphysical world discussions & assorted closed threads.
Warnings: n/a
A. 1st~7th (haven; open)
[Riding on the high of his recent full moon experiences, Ferran decides it's time to start putting his wings to work as more than just decoration—or worse, a hidden nuisance. Very early in the month, with the weather warming and the sun shining clearly in the afternoons, the Fae takes to... well, not the skies just yet. After a bit of practice to warm up in his own space, he uses his roof as a starting point, fluttering over to other rooftops, fences and walls throughout the Haven. His glittering wings make him hard to miss if anyone even kind of looks up, even if the rest of his fairy-like features are still hidden beneath his glamor and clothing. He's not as steady on his landings as he'd like to be, but that's the reason he's practicing! If he wobbles or nearly loses his balance a few times, it's probably fine.
After the moon's influence has waned and some of his previous trepidation returns to him, well—he's already put in some work. It would probably be stupid to let that effort and the potential go to waste, even if he still feels distaste about his transformation. After his uncharacteristic hopping about in the first few days, he focuses more on building endurance, hovering in place several feet in the air a little closer to his own home, usually with a book or sketch pad in hand. Hopefully he doesn't drop anything on anyone's head.
... flying is a little bit cool. He guesses.]
B. 5th~12th (shopping district; open)
[Ferran also manages another goal early in Mareuer—after several months of much less tasteful or otherwise temporary methods of acquiring funds, he finds a bakery in need of workers... that also uses mostly magitech appliances. To a stranger, he might attribute his avoidance of all flames to the known Fae weakness, but it's honestly because he doesn't trust himself to be able to work around them without driving himself up the wall with anxiety.
He might have spoken to Rikku about working on their respective phobias, but his noncommittal maybe helps his Fae mind discard any thoughts about deliberately placing himself around safe, controlled fires for any self-improvement.
The place is apparently in need of some new customers, as Ferran is asked to help encourage passersby to come take a look. He stands outside the front door with a tray of several baked goods—his wings under his cloak and other fairy traits hidden as usual—smiling a perfect customer service smile at anyone who sends half a glance his way.]
Care for a free sample?
[The assortment of cake bites, miniature tarts and flaky pastries may taste a little fresher, a little sweeter, or a little closer to the eater's favorites, and there's an especially enticing smell to match. ... He hasn't asked for permission to apply any illusions or blessings, although the thought crosses his mind to. Maybe in the near future.]
C. 6th~10th (haven; closed to current CR)
[Not everything is sunshine and sweets, though—several of Ferran's friends are still recovering from the last month's events, whether they were personally harmed or simply struggling with what happened to their loved ones. For any who have recovered enough from the Cwyld to hold no more danger of contagion, Ferran decides to come visit, a bag under his arm and a knock on the door.
Maybe not everyone will answer, but they'll find a few gifts on their doorstep regardless: homemade snacks enchanted to encourage a feeling of comfort, a puzzle or book of some kind, and a handwritten note wishing them well, letting them know he's available to help.]
D. 7th~19th (modern metaphysics; open)
[As cagey as Ferran can be about his experiences, he's mostly avoided speaking about them due to the fear of being asked about the emotional aspect of them—but really, he's fascinated by the logic of how all their worlds function, whether it's the science or the magic involved. Given the opportunity to speak about things on an objective basis, he sees no real reason to turn it down, especially not if he's being paid for it. It helps that he hasn't been anxious in front of large groups of people in a long time.
The lectures that Ferran sort-of heads are more of a round-table discussion, where at least a couple of Mirrorbound have been invited to speak about their experiences and field questions from the lecturer and students directly. After their basic introductions and a few starting remarks, Ferran turns to whoever has joined him today with his usual social ease, whether they're complete strangers or not.]
So, what about you? Do you have magic in your world?
[After the class is done, he can be found lingering in the halls, watching students and faculty pass by, peeking into the library and stopping to listen to the echoes of lectures with a wistful look on his face. He's probably given a few curious looks, but he hardly notices them. It doesn't seem like he wants to leave.]
E. 13th (entertainment district; closed to Rikku & Tsutha)
[Putting aside any complicated relationship thoughts, Ferran thinks it's probably important for his bonds to properly meet. They're sort of his "emergency contacts" in this world, after all, so it's a practical idea if nothing else... but more than that, he thinks they'd make good friends, and the more people who can support the people he's come to care about, the better.
He sends them both a message on the 10th explaining his intentions—outright stating that he'd like them to meet his other bonded over lunch, without any mysterious riddles, actually giving them time to prepare and making sure that he doesn't need to work around any unexpected schedules.
As much as a large part of him would like to host the occasion himself, he's still a little unsettled by his own behavior at the end of the previous month, so he suggests a spacious cafe in the entertainment district instead. Neutral ground where he'll be kept in check, and hopefully everyone will feel more casual about the meeting. Ferran is early, of course, and he acquires a table for the three of them. Maybe he isn't personally hosting them, but he does feel at least kind of responsible for the occasion...]
Wildcard.
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When: Mareuer
Where: The Haven, Shopping District, Undermael College, Entertainment District, &c.
What: Flying practice on top of your house, enchanted baked goods (free samples!), metaphysical world discussions & assorted closed threads.
Warnings: n/a
A. 1st~7th (haven; open)
[Riding on the high of his recent full moon experiences, Ferran decides it's time to start putting his wings to work as more than just decoration—or worse, a hidden nuisance. Very early in the month, with the weather warming and the sun shining clearly in the afternoons, the Fae takes to... well, not the skies just yet. After a bit of practice to warm up in his own space, he uses his roof as a starting point, fluttering over to other rooftops, fences and walls throughout the Haven. His glittering wings make him hard to miss if anyone even kind of looks up, even if the rest of his fairy-like features are still hidden beneath his glamor and clothing. He's not as steady on his landings as he'd like to be, but that's the reason he's practicing! If he wobbles or nearly loses his balance a few times, it's probably fine.
After the moon's influence has waned and some of his previous trepidation returns to him, well—he's already put in some work. It would probably be stupid to let that effort and the potential go to waste, even if he still feels distaste about his transformation. After his uncharacteristic hopping about in the first few days, he focuses more on building endurance, hovering in place several feet in the air a little closer to his own home, usually with a book or sketch pad in hand. Hopefully he doesn't drop anything on anyone's head.
... flying is a little bit cool. He guesses.]
B. 5th~12th (shopping district; open)
[Ferran also manages another goal early in Mareuer—after several months of much less tasteful or otherwise temporary methods of acquiring funds, he finds a bakery in need of workers... that also uses mostly magitech appliances. To a stranger, he might attribute his avoidance of all flames to the known Fae weakness, but it's honestly because he doesn't trust himself to be able to work around them without driving himself up the wall with anxiety.
He might have spoken to Rikku about working on their respective phobias, but his noncommittal maybe helps his Fae mind discard any thoughts about deliberately placing himself around safe, controlled fires for any self-improvement.
The place is apparently in need of some new customers, as Ferran is asked to help encourage passersby to come take a look. He stands outside the front door with a tray of several baked goods—his wings under his cloak and other fairy traits hidden as usual—smiling a perfect customer service smile at anyone who sends half a glance his way.]
Care for a free sample?
[The assortment of cake bites, miniature tarts and flaky pastries may taste a little fresher, a little sweeter, or a little closer to the eater's favorites, and there's an especially enticing smell to match. ... He hasn't asked for permission to apply any illusions or blessings, although the thought crosses his mind to. Maybe in the near future.]
C. 6th~10th (haven; closed to current CR)
[Not everything is sunshine and sweets, though—several of Ferran's friends are still recovering from the last month's events, whether they were personally harmed or simply struggling with what happened to their loved ones. For any who have recovered enough from the Cwyld to hold no more danger of contagion, Ferran decides to come visit, a bag under his arm and a knock on the door.
Maybe not everyone will answer, but they'll find a few gifts on their doorstep regardless: homemade snacks enchanted to encourage a feeling of comfort, a puzzle or book of some kind, and a handwritten note wishing them well, letting them know he's available to help.]
D. 7th~19th (modern metaphysics; open)
[As cagey as Ferran can be about his experiences, he's mostly avoided speaking about them due to the fear of being asked about the emotional aspect of them—but really, he's fascinated by the logic of how all their worlds function, whether it's the science or the magic involved. Given the opportunity to speak about things on an objective basis, he sees no real reason to turn it down, especially not if he's being paid for it. It helps that he hasn't been anxious in front of large groups of people in a long time.
The lectures that Ferran sort-of heads are more of a round-table discussion, where at least a couple of Mirrorbound have been invited to speak about their experiences and field questions from the lecturer and students directly. After their basic introductions and a few starting remarks, Ferran turns to whoever has joined him today with his usual social ease, whether they're complete strangers or not.]
So, what about you? Do you have magic in your world?
[After the class is done, he can be found lingering in the halls, watching students and faculty pass by, peeking into the library and stopping to listen to the echoes of lectures with a wistful look on his face. He's probably given a few curious looks, but he hardly notices them. It doesn't seem like he wants to leave.]
E. 13th (entertainment district; closed to Rikku & Tsutha)
[Putting aside any complicated relationship thoughts, Ferran thinks it's probably important for his bonds to properly meet. They're sort of his "emergency contacts" in this world, after all, so it's a practical idea if nothing else... but more than that, he thinks they'd make good friends, and the more people who can support the people he's come to care about, the better.
He sends them both a message on the 10th explaining his intentions—outright stating that he'd like them to meet his other bonded over lunch, without any mysterious riddles, actually giving them time to prepare and making sure that he doesn't need to work around any unexpected schedules.
As much as a large part of him would like to host the occasion himself, he's still a little unsettled by his own behavior at the end of the previous month, so he suggests a spacious cafe in the entertainment district instead. Neutral ground where he'll be kept in check, and hopefully everyone will feel more casual about the meeting. Ferran is early, of course, and he acquires a table for the three of them. Maybe he isn't personally hosting them, but he does feel at least kind of responsible for the occasion...]
Wildcard.
[OOC: You can check out Ferran's info & current goings-on over here. Feel free to hit me up over pm or at
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That has to be some kind of medical condition, right? Blurting out profanity in the middle of a statement that it makes no sense to be in? Right. Probably better if Ferran doesn't acknowledge it.]
I'm... glad you like it?
[He fails to remove the baffled tone from his voice yet, but he blinks and tries again.]
Err, what do you like about it?
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Despite it's appearance, it's not overly sweet. The sweetness is still there, but doesn't overpower the other ingredients. Everything comes together, built on each other.
just uses prisma icons for now i'm too lazy
[Not much of a sweet tooth, then. To Ferran's tongue, the bakery's cakes are all fairly sweet, as most people looking for cakes like them. Sanji probably has a very specific idea of what he likes, even if he's got a wide amount of them.]
Do you prefer things like spice cakes? [It's the first thing his mind goes to, as far as cakes that involve less sugar—or at least aren't overwhelmed by it.] Or, I guess, without frosting? It does add a lot of sweetness, usually...
[Sometimes you just want some nice fluffy dessert without a bunch of goop on top of it.]
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[To Sanji, it's easy to overpower a pastry with too much sugar or frosting. Yeah, not too difficult to make something taste sweet, so it's harder to get a good balance. Harder to create something that won't get tiring to taste after a few bites. The cake that Ferran let him sample definitely doesn't fall into the normal pitfalls.]
You've been experimenting a lot? Cooking's always trial and error.
and VOILA the prisma icon has transformed
[With cooking. And other things. And cooking with other things.]
I guess the effort must have been worth it, even if it's been hard to adjust.
like magic
[Not that Ferran's pastries were bad or anything like that before, but Sanji's truly impressed with this. He even thinks about possibly asking Ferran to work part-time at the restaurant he's planning to open... but that can come later.]
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[Whether Sanji knows what exactly he's complimenting doesn't matter much to Ferran. He has worked hard on his illusions and enchantments, and the result is clear enough. After a quick glance through the bakery's window to see if his boss is watching, he turns back to the chef to continue their conversation.]
So, what have you been up to, anyway? There's a decent demand for cooks around here, right?
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Thinking about starting a restaurant, actually.
[Whatever, he'll just mention his restaurant idea right now. It's not like it's a huge secret or anything.]
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[From the little he knows of Sanji, it makes sense. It would be hard to be surprised by a pirate striking out on their own.]
Anything planned out for it, or is it just an idea for now?
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[Which he'll leave to the lovely Nami-swaaaaaaaan. If anyone's going to manage anything, it will be her. He's just here to cook and love the ladies~~ That's what he's been put on this planet for-- even this new one.]
Haven't even thought of a shitty name yet.
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Try not to run the rest of us out of business, when you get it worked out.
[He's decently sure Sanji is the type to follow through on his plans, whatever it might take to get there. ... for most things, probably.]