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REVERTED. Happy July, Retrospecters. Can you believe it's been nearly a year since the city was under attack and several of you were pulled and lost in Unreality? Time sure does fly, doesn't it? But don't fret. It seems as though the city is in for a real vacation this time...rest easy. THE BEGINNING Recollé has been fully restored thanks to the effort of the citizens working to paint the city back to life and breaking down the layers separating the city from most of its non-Retrospec users. The sky is painted multiple colors (a permanent fixture, it seems) and some buildings and plants are extraordinary but everything appears to be in solid, functional condition. All buildings are where they should be. The roads are safe. And everyone around you appears to be preparing for one of two celebrations... THE 4TH OF JULY With the 4th of July tomorrow, citizens of Recollé are preparing for their own celebration. Much like last year, the city will be preparing with a large gathering at Peach Beach, food trucks aplenty, discounts at several stores in Tisse and Enprise, and of course at 9pm sharp the beautiful and historical fireworks display will begin. Street vendors sell glowsticks and lemonade as everyone gathers to watch the show in the sky. This year, however, while the fireworks display still shows events of the city's history citizens may recognize a few new scenes added to the show. As they look up into the sky they'll notice scenes depicting several of the events that have happened over the last year ranging from the Retrospec bingo games to the nightmare fog to the mistletoe bats and more. This year will also include scenery and displays from the four regions around the city. Perhaps you recognize these events a little too well. Care to share the tale with your neighbor? TANABATA It seems as though this week is a non-stop celebration though. As the 4th of July ends, several members of the city are hard at work in preparation for Tanabata. Celebrated on Saturday, July 7th this year, residents are hard at work decorating areas in Tribunal Terrace and Chata with massive colorful streamers and moving in several bamboo plants. Stalls are set up and prepared and carnival games line the sidewalks for citizens to play. On the evening of the 7th, all are invited to attend the celebration and try Japanese cuisine, play a few games, and most importantly write a wish on a colored sheet of paper to hang on one of the bamboo trees. No matter how citizens choose to celebrate at this festival, for anyone who makes a wish and hangs it on the tree they will soon receive a Retrospec ticket in their mailbox. While your wish may take time to be granted, good fortune is upon you and a free gift has been provided. THE NPCS NPCs are back in the city and all is well. They are unaware of the layers they were caught between but they are grateful and happy to see you again! Professors will be lenient of students whose finals have been delayed, employers will inquire about your vacation time, and your friends and family may constantly badger you for time and attention. Isn't that nice? In addition, citizens of the city may now place calls to members outside of the city for up to five minutes. While that pesky growling problem still appears at the tail end of all conversations, citizens will be able to reach out to anyone in the world and speak for that length of time. Let's just hope your loved ones aren't too bothered by the previous radio silence. THE DREAMS What was that about resting easy? Perhaps you won't be able to as well as you'd like. Though everything appears to be fine, the moment you close your eyes beginning on July 3rd, you may find yourself plagued by strange, unusual dreams. As you dream you'll find yourself experiencing everything from wild scenarios set in space or on a pirate ship to everyday, mundane interactions. Your dreams will reflect who you are, but...maybe in a different light. Perhaps your siblings aren't related to you in your dreams, or perhaps your hair is a different color. Maybe you find yourself dreaming about a whole different lifestyle than the one you currently possess. Why, you could even be one of the lucky ones and dream about those memories you've been receiving since you've joined the app. Then again, you'll also find that you aren't dreaming alone. When you look, you may find that someone has joined you. It's easy to move in dreams and intrude on other people's dreams. You may choose to watch the scene play out or find yourself able to change scenarios within these dreams. Some of you will recognize what is and isn't real, but...what is real anymore? Aren't you curious what it all means? The moment you awake, however, these dreams will fade away and simply be dreams. THE QUESTS If you're looking for a way to pass the time and bring a little adventure to your life, a new feature on the Retrospec app is the quest hotline! By submitting a request, Retrospec will generate a new task for you to accomplish either in the city or around one of the four regions. While Retrospec cannot claim that all tasks will be exciting, all tasks given are important to the functionality of the city. Or perhaps you're interested in exploring Mementos or Tartarus...? Just what are these new places anyway? Strange. Happy questing! THE REGIONS Travel is available once more for the regions outside of the city, though do watch out for the common monsters that still linger between districts. It will take three hours by boat southward to Pesgare, an hour underground eastward to Respatrum, two hours west via horseback to Bosuma and seven hours via driving north to Magatus. Depending on where you travel though you may find some surprises waiting for you. Fishing season is at its prime in Pesgare and it's the perfect place for a seaside getaway this summer. The region remains untouched and stable, and the economy is thriving once more thanks to the repairs after their tsunami and the work of Retrospec users. In Respatrum, the workers in the mines don't seem to mind the heat and continue crafting and creating. Anyone who ventures into these parts will be put to work, but may be rewarded with small tokens and hospitality from the natives of this region. Bosuma, however, is a little different. The Swamp Witch is nowhere to be found though the forest is alit with bright, blooming flowers, strange multicolored animals and friendly natives from a nearby village in the woods. Monsters lurk the deeper parts of the woods, but one would actively have to go looking for them. But should one linger in this region for too long, they may soon discover that they'll start to see things...not just things, but people. Vivid, life-like forms of people you've seen in your memories will appear before you even if you're unaware of who they are. They seem to beckon you to come closer, happy to see you and encouraging you to explore the forest further. Some of these forms may engage in combat if the relationship you remember is a hostile one. Should you follow or fight them, however, you will soon find yourself lost in the woods and it may take days to return to the city. Do keep sight of what's real, won't you? Finally, over in Magatus, for anyone who has ventured there before they may be expecting the snowy mountains and ski lodge. However, it's summer! Snow isn't fit for the summer and as residents approach the region they'll come to find that the ice-capped mountains have been replaced with cliffs, sand dunes and a desert-esque climate. The iced-over lake is now perfect for swimming and further exploration will lead you to a path in the mountains that's the perfect height for cliff-jumping into waters below. This is the perfect region for you outdoorsy, camping types. Just be careful of the scorpions and rattlesnakes out there. THE CITY It's summer vacation everywhere. How are you spending your days? Maybe it isn't such a bad idea to listen to Joanne and plan your days with fun and exciting ventures. Parties and meetings and spending time with your friends...it sounds nice, doesn't it? Even if some of you may notice your friends seem...off. The city is peaceful. Everything seems to be calm and safe, so much that you may not even notice the difference at first. It all begins in mid-July though. One moment you're sitting in a café and the next you realize you're wearing an apron and you feel as though you should be working behind the counter. One moment you're sitting in your bedroom and the next you look up and notice that the items on your wall have changed. These little hallucinations are minimal and only last a few moments, but they will begin to increase as the month goes on and leading straight into August. But hey. It's probably nothing to worry about. Welcome to recolle's July log! The information above provides loose guidelines of things occurring this month, so please feel free to make your own prompts based on these. You are also free to create your own logs and inbox threads.Regarding Tanabata! If you would like to claim a free 10-20 point item, please head to the regains page and submit as normal! Please indicate that it is a Tanabata freebie. Characters are free to travel to one of the four regions this month (Pesgare, Respatrum, Bosuma, Magatus), but keep in mind the effects/changes as listed above. As a reminder, you may qualify for an additional freebie this month by threading out a dream sequence with at least one person experiencing a new AU! This thread must be at least five consecutive comments from you. Any questions you have regarding this event may be directed to the mod comment here. Be sure to review the mods' question thread on the plotting post for important information as well! |
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Mm... if that's what you want, then I don't mind. But you know I'd do anything for you, right?
[That much is the truth.
Whether it's in a dream or reality, she doesn't mind doing anything for him. Especially when in reality, she feels indebted to Leon. So much that she owes him for an entire lifetime. So she can't say no.
Not that she'd ever want to; she trusts him with so much. He's done a countless amount of things for her without wanting much else in return except her own happiness. When it comes to her, he's selfless. He's kind to her, and it's that kindness in spite of his arrogance that made her heart race for him.
She doesn't just love him. To her, Leon is her everything. He is the whole world, the moon and stars for her. It might be poetic to say it like that, but that's truly how she feels. Which is why she plans to stick by his side through thick and thin and manages to smile radiantly.]
But... okay. [There is one selfish request she has, though.] But instead of following me, can I walk by your side?
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In response, he slowly nods, a very vivid red blush dusting his cheeks, making him almost look like a shy flower bud. ]
Yeah, I'm aware that you would. Likewise, I'm sure you know that I would do anything and everything for you.
[ If he wasn't too busy holding onto their luggage, he would totally be twirling his hair due to how flustered he's suddenly feeling so maybe it's a good thing he's busy. ]
O-Of course. I want you to walk by my side. [ Those words touch his heart and god, even though he says he loves her, he feels as though his love continues to grow every single day. ] You're the only one that's worthy to walk right next to me.
[ Ignoring his pretentious lines, he smiles at her with an expression full of warmth as he finds himself walking right alongside her. ]
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Although the fact that he nods in agreement to her words, that he knows just how much she'd do for him. But she also doesn't want him to worry about her; this is a choice that she's made for herself, in the end. But it's when he says that he would do the same that makes her cheeks burn a bright scarlet.
Enough that she has to look away in embarrassment because looking him in the eye is difficult when she doesn't want him to see her fluster.]
I do know... [And because he can't twirl his hair due to the fact that he's carrying a lot of items, it seems that Mio is picking up on his habit as a finger wraps around a strand of green hair, playing with it idly as if it were some sort of distraction, although in actuality she's just thinking about him more. Falling in love with him more.] ... since I'm the one who knows and loves you the most, out of everyone else in this world.
[That was definitely some of the most embarrassing words that could possibly come out of her mouth and then some as her aquamarine eyes shift to finally look at him properly, although her blush has yet to fade.
His smile is enough to make her heart pound out of her chest, if only because she knows that he means those words. That she's the only one worthy of being by his side. And that the smile he gives her... it's definitely a smile that she's only meant to see. So she returns the favor, lips curving into a sunny smile of her own.]
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So he can't help but wonder if she picked up that habit from him. If she did, it would make him very happy. She's been such a positive influence on his life and he wants nothing more than to leave an impact on her. He full well knows that Mio loves him more than anyone else and just the thought makes him so incredibly happy.
Zhong Hui may have never loved anyone in the past but Leon is different. He's fallen in love and he's going to make sure that not a single person or thing gets in the way of their happiness. ]
But are you sure you can really claim that you love me the most? After all, you have Jasmine and Xiaolang to compete with. I am a very popular person.
[ Of course he believes her but he just wants to be a little shit. Retribution for all the times she's given him a hard time!!! ]
and ofc leon gets this icon's debut....
[Maybe he's being a little shit, but Mio on the other hand will answer him completely honestly, her eyes fixed on his, even though she's still a little nervous as is obvious by how she's pouting and blushing hard, not to mention that her finger is still twirling around her locks.]
Xiaolang loves someone else more than you, and Jasmine is a dog. She can't do the things that I can do for you. Like, she can't call you... [She takes a few steps closer to him, enough so that their shoulders barely touch, lowering her voice purposefully.] Master Leon, like I do.
eeee WHAT AN HONOR
Of course, he had expected those answers from her. What he didn't see coming was the way she gets close to him and utters that specific line in that alluring voice of hers. Master Leon. Ah... that never fails to be a huge weakness. ]
I-I... suppose that's true. [ He says, with the reddest blush ever. Sometimes, he hates how easily he becomes putty in her hands. ] However, Jasmine is also much more nicer to me than you are. She doesn't embarrass me and talk bad about me to my friends.
[ Wow ]
However, I still love you and believe that you do love me more than anyone else.
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[The pout doesn't seem to fade away from her lips in the slightest. To be honest, if he called her cute and called her out on the fact that she's still twirling her hair, she'd probably get even more flustered than she already is right now.]
I'm plenty nice. If you don't want me to embarrass you, I'll stop. If you make me. Although I really like your expressions when you get flustered.... it's really cute and I want to be the only one that can see it.
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[ What a horrible boyfriend.
To further prove what a prick he is, he extends his arm out and pokes her pouting cheeks. ]
Since you look so cute with that pout, then I'll only allow you to make me blush if we are alone. I might start calling you nice if you stop publicly dragging me and you know, don't tell lies to my friends and cause them to send angry text messages my way, with them calling me a horrible boyfriend that makes my girlfriend sad.
[ Because he's STILL very salty over the text message Ava sent him and it somehow carried into this dream? Leon Zhong is a man full of salt. ]
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[Since he's full of salt, might as well show her extreme jealousy in return in spite of herself.]
I'm so much better, after all.
[She'll even huff as proof of that, arms now folded her her chest.] I know you told me before, but I can't help it... I don't want you to have your eyes on anybody else, even if they're fictional.
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[ It's been something he's been meaning to tell her but for some reason... he can't remember why he hasn't brought it up to her? Huh. That's strange. He feels like he's forgetting something important.
Oh well, he'll just continue to be salty. ]
I do love you more than anyone else and I know you are a thousand times better than her. I also don't want to share you with anyone else either but I'm not going to go around telling lies to your friends or talk bad about you to where everyone can see.
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[For a good moment, she's quiet and can't look at him for a completely different reason than before, staring at the floor underneath her feet, her voice low and apologetic. Ahh, why does she always mess up when it comes to the crucial moments?]
Sorry. [Now she does feel extremely bad even though there's a part of her that's also really happy that he's told her that she's a thousand times better than some fictional character.] I'll make it up to you, somehow. Whatever you want from me today... I'll give it to you.
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[ Honestly, he's less upset about the lies and more hurt that people might be under the impression that he's a terrible boyfriend when he loves her more than anyone else.
A long, suffering sigh escapes his lips. But despite his annoyance, he manages to cool down since he doesn't want to upset her. Plus, he's been trying his best to not let his temper flare up and to get less irritated at things. ]
Besides that, I just want you to spend the rest of the day with me.
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[Even if it is a dream, she wants to believe that she'll at least remember this. That she won't forget a promise that she's made with him.
But now she does feel a little guilt and it shows in her expression as she frowns. She won't cry, at least, but...]
Are you sure that's all you want? You can ask for more, you know. [There's a pause for a moment, and somehow the words, barely under her breath just manage to slip out without her knowing it.] Because I'm indebted to you for life.
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He presses his lips onto the top of her head and pulls her in close for a warm, loving embrace. Pretty much out of instinct, his other hand reaches over to stroke the top of her head, letting his fingers stream through her beautiful hair. ]
Don't say that you indebted to me. I can't think of anything I want from you at the moment but should something pop into my mind I'll ask you. But honestly, the only thing I ever want from you is to stay by my side forever.
[ Slowly, he moves his hand away from her head and guides it towards her slender fingers, thumbing the ring that he had given her. ]
Because... you are the love my life, Mio Sonozaki. That ring is proof of my enternal love for you.
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Her heart feels so heavy in her chest and she feels as if it's about to burst at any second. While he might have told her to pick the spot, she's been sent to a state of shock and dismay, a swirl of negative thoughts of worry and anxiety that just sits and stews there... until he decides to pull her down onto his lap.
It's enough of a surprise that her aquamarine eyes grow wide in surprise. Even more so when he pulls her in close, giving her a hug that somehow, she feels she doesn't deserve.
Why does she feel this way?
She hurts so much and she's fairly certain now that it isn't simply because of how upset he was just now. But she doesn't understand why...]
You're too kind to me. I'm really happy you feel that way. Really, [and her voice lowers, trying to steady itself] really happy. I feel so blessed to have you in my life. I'm certain that my life would be dreary and gray without you. No, I know that it would have been. Without the person I love the most... I don't think I could ever handle that. Haha... I know it's selfish of me, but can I stay like this for a little bit longer? With you?
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He smiles and buries his face into her shoulder in an attempt to feel every inch of her warmth. ]
Of course, it's more than okay. It's what I want as well.
[ Staying close like this with Mio is what he desires more than anything else in this world. If they could just be together like this with no one else to disturb them, then he would not have any complaints. ]
I apologize for getting upset at you earlier. I... [ He pauses, looking conflicted because OH BOY he sure hates admitting that he has a flaw. ] know I need to work on scaling back my temper.
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Extremely so, and she doesn't want to let go in the slightest bit. He can probably feel her shake her head in response to his words.]
No, it's fine. You don't have to apologize, okay? I was the one who did something bad, after all.
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Still, I know I need to learn how to control my temper better.
[ Of course, he really doesn't want to admit his own faults anymore. So in an attempt to make the mood lighter, he releases himself from her shoulder and cups her chin with his fingers, forcing her to look at him directly in the eyes. ]
But if you insist, I suppose I should correct that bad behavior of yours later. You mean it when you said you'll let me do anything, right?
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[She can feel her heart racing when he says those words like that, especially when he makes her fix her gaze onto his. It's kind of mesmerizing in its own right and now her face is turning red just at the implications of his 'right?']
Yeah. I did mean it. So you can do whatever you want with me.
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[ Those words escape from his lips almost breathlessly. He never got tired of seeing her adorable tomato red face whenever he was lucky enough to fluster her. In a teasing motion, his fingertips trail her chin, moving towards the side of her face to stroke her cheek. ]
Then if you insist, I'll take you up on that offer and give you a punishment that you deserve.
[ The longer he stares at her, his urge to kiss her also rises. Finally, he just gives into temptation and presses his lips against hers for a kiss that's full of yearning and desire. Since they were in public, he didn't want to linger too long and he does pull himself away from her while smiling. ]
But for now, I just want to spend time at the beach with you alone.
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[She's left almost utterly silenced when he strokes her cheek like that, and it gets her really excited to see what he has planned for her. And of course she'll be insistent on it when she actually does desperately want it.
Probably doesn't help that he kisses her with such intensity that it makes her heart practically soar and it's when he pulls away from her that she's left with a lingering feeling, already wanting more.]
I do. I want it... [...but she needs to snap herself out of it, so she slaps her reddened cheeks to get her out of this slightly dazed state.] Anyway, if we're spending time at the beach, then we actually need to go swimming, right?!