#iamnottuxedomask

[forte-days-and-knights]

Excuse You || Rylan & Forte

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Now that Forte wasn’t running the police station alone, she occasionally allowed herself to take some time off. Normal people might take that time to relax, but Forte either spent her free time training, or running much needed errands. Now that her brother was home, she also took the time to find him little gifts while she was out.

It wasn’t a terrible day for a stroll either, and she wasn’t the only one out. The streets of Arcadia were moderately busy, as they usually were, and she made sure to say hello to almost everyone she crossed paths with. Not only to make sure everyone was safe, but she knew it bolstered the relationship the police had with the community to be friendly and present. Besides, her work was never really done since she was ready to jump into action if needed.

As she walked through town, she found herself stopping at a few of the shops windows. If anything caught her eye it would likely be for her brother, but most places that day she simply stopped and looked. Seemingly unaware of what might be going on around her.

[valkyrgwen-blog]

@thepelagoislands @iamnottuxedomask

Gwen emerges as the victor but she’s not content at all. Just what on earth was Rylan’s abilities?!

[pxstalservice]

Gotta Go Fast || Dirk & Rylan

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[ ✉ ] — Dirk whistles as he steps into the Wall Market, in search of Komari. He didn’t really know much about the place except that this was one of her jobs, and as he looks at all the peculiar items sitting on the shelves, he grows even more curious. The heck was this place, an antique shop?

He looks away from the merchandise and towards a guy near the back. Must be another employee. Just as Dirk opens his mouth to call out to him, in the hopes that he might know where Komari was, the mailman walks right into the stand that had been holding a vase on display. As a result, it begins to fall to the ground.

“Oh, crap---!” Panicking, Dirk throws his hand towards the vase. As he moves forward, time around him slows, and his own speed accelerates ever so slightly, allowing him to catch the vase just before it smashes into the ground. 

As he stares down at the still intact piece of pottery, he lets out a sigh of relief. Thank the Goddess for time magic.

He looks up to the employee in the back with a sheepish grin, knowing for sure he had gotten the man’s attention with that little incident. From that guy’s point of view, it probably looked as though Dirk had been moving at the speed of light there. “Heheh... crisis averted, huh?”

[thepelagoislands]

The Masked Man, or rather, Fire Mage / Pirate Rylan has washed up on the shores of Arcadia. He doesn't have a place to live or a job right now. And he claims he has amnesia. Which is definitely legitimate and he is definitely not a man named Matai Lux.

Oh of course not! Who’s Matai? I don’t know him.

Everyone, please follow Rylan!

[dannysdinghy]

No Quarter Given || [[Danny/Matai]]

It had been a short while since the fires. No news of where the dragon had gone yet, but Danny was preparing. He was going on that mission, no question about that. He’d been training for it- daily now. Sometimes he’d take the ferry to Leuda, to check out the mines, but he’d go to the Fugue Forest in order to fight monsters as well. 

Whether or not he would have made more progress training with Kathy or Fritz was a moot point. He wasn’t going to see them for a while. He couldn’t face them just yet- knowing he was the one who caused their ship to burn. He wasn’t sure when he would tell them- if ever. But for now... He had to get stronger. So he could beat this thing.

While the outside of the woods was no longer visible, Danny hadn’t gotten very far in before he heard footsteps behind him. He took another two or three steps before stopping, then turned around to see who it was.

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[wanderingwhiimsy-blog]

In Search of Treasure || Matai & Popuri

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Popuri didn’t want to admit it, but the moment she entered the store a chill went down her spine. Part of her strongly considered turning right back around, but if she could spend a year with pirates she could surely handle a store, creepy or otherwise! 

Of course, she stood out like a sore thumb with her vibrant pink hair, corset, and flouncy skirt. Like she might’ve mistaken this place for a toy store or candy shop and was too stubborn to admit her mistake and go back out. 

There were lots of curious objects here and the especially shiny stuff caught her attention. Popuri flitted around the store, half wondering if there was anyone working here, but too enamored with the variety of treasures to look. If an employee came by, she would be happy to talk to them~ 

[ladyshadowland-blog]

Right On Time || Maerwen & Matai

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Though she’d met multiple people at the Masquerade, perhaps the most...substantial interaction had been with a man named Matai. A dancing competition. A handhold. A kiss. None of which had been Maerwen’s idea.

He seemed like a bit of a leader. And that was a damn shame, really, given Maerwen’s inviting - re, demanding - him to come and work at CuteTea Maid Cafe for a day centered around him following her every suggestion.

That was a bit...too interesting, really. She shook it off.

After laying out several styles of dress that she thought might fit him, she heard a knock at the restaurant’s locked door, and she came downstairs in all of her splendor. She hadn’t dressed in her own costume for the day, instead opting for a simple ankle-length skirt and a warm sweater. It made her look more...elegant, she thought - which really meant she looked more bossy. It worked.

She let Matai in, holding the door open. “Just head to the room in the back,” she said in way of greeting, gesturing through the festively decorated area to the door propped open that would lead to her office. “The kitchen staff isn’t even here yet, so mind you don’t try any funny business. I can handle you myself.”

[lettuce-swim]

Mermaid and Afraid

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Strolling through Leuda, Leia didn’t have a care in the world. That is, before she felt a drop of water on her arm she didn’t. 

The weather people didn’t say anything about rain. I should have brought an umbrella anyway. Leia was already in full panic mode as she frantically looked around for shelter or a hiding spot. 

The rain was getting heavier and Leia didn’t have much time so she ran into a small alley and behind a dumpster. 

*plop*

And there goes her legs. Falling straight onto the concrete left a few scratches and bruises. Luckily, she didn’t hit her head. Unluckily, what followed next was a heavy downpour. A mermaid with a tail on land is not a happy mermaid and the smell of the dumpster didn’t help.

She dragged herself with her hands, trying to get to a spot with the least visibility. All she could do now is hope that the rain would let up soon.

[heartofshale]

Saint Valentine ||

50,000g to @heartmadetotravel and @iamnottuxedomask for 10 bouquets of EXCESSIVE ROSES (Not like, I want to help you build your museum or anything. Besides, Jake and Neil have a LOT of money. And lol Matai needs some dosh for reasons.) 10,000g to @tinastea for delivery!

Valentines day. On the surface, people assume the holiday is about showing your love and devotion to your significant other. It’s foolish to think that one needs a single day to do so, when you could simply express oneself on any day of the year. The true tale behind the day itself was rather morbid, actually. It was about a man who was beheaded for wedding people who were in love in secrecy. St. Valentine- a priest who was now considered a martyr- and now Lloyd figured he ought to pay his respects in some way, by spreading...some joy? Make them feel important, he supposed.  (Not because the mun forgot to send her belated CHRISTMAS PRESENTS LOL )

He attaches a note to each person he sends a bouquet to: @sherrysoda Dear Sherry-- I figured I ought to give you a little gift for being such a delightful friend. Know that your story is only is beginning and that life has so much in store for you. Thank you for being a part of my life, and I hope to have you around in the years to come. Yours Truly, Lloyd

@lannathepopstar Miss Lanna, Thank you for your hard work, you shine as bright as all the diamonds in the world. Your sentiment and words still rings true in my heart from months prior. From the bottom of my heart, you have my gratitude.  Sincerely, Lloyd R.F. Salamander

@amberwavesofgreen Dear Amber, Your smile is contagious, little one. I hope you do not mind the scent of roses, but someone who is trying to get back up on their own two feet-- there is a lot to admire with the strength you have from within. Don’t lose your light. Sincerely, Lloyd R.F. Salamander 

@sineofwisdom Ivan, Do you think it’s rather daft of me to send you this amount of roses? I like to think so. Happy Valentines day, hope you may spend it with somebody who loves you. Sincerely,  Lloyd

@violinsnotheanswer Dear Mikhail Weiss, Why do I feel like you wouldn’t mind receiving flowers? You are always one to appreciate the sentiments of little things. I admire that. You’re strong. Keep sharing your songs with the world-- as a life without music is rather dull. I pity the deaf. Sincerely, Lloyd Salamander

@gelwein Dear Gelwein, Do not take this as a gesture of romance, I am merely sending you roses because you rub me off the wrong way. -Anonymous  @flower-of-oak-tree Dear Miss Konohana, I never had a chance to speak to you about how much I enjoyed visiting your gardens this past December. I had a wonderful time at that event, and I hope you can continue to flourish with all your future endeavors. Sincerely, Lloyd R.F. Salamander @sharanceflowers Dear Shara, How are you doing? Are you training hard with your magicks? I figured someone who is always surrounded by flowers, deserved to have flowers sent back to you. May you have a wonderful holiday. Sincerely, Lloyd R.F. Salamander @strawberrypriestess Dear Sonja, I know we hardly met, but know that there’s strength in tears. I believe in you. Sincerely, Anonymous @piccola-cara Dear Elise, Words cannot express how much I am proud of you. You’ve grown so much in these past several months- despite all your adversaries you had faced. Now, whenever you are down-- look into the mirror. Know that you made it through every hurdle that has been tossed at you. Know that you are beautiful, strong, intelligent, and have a heart of gold. May you keep your best foot forward, Lloyd R.F. Salamander

[valkyrgwen-blog]

just another day | gwen & rylan

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It hasn’t been long since Gwen took over as Guild Master at Arcadia Explorer’s Guild. She hasn’t gotten used to it, but she’s not new to being a boss. First thing’s first was making going over the inventory of the guild and make sure they had a good stock. There was never a shortage of curious travelers and adventurers wanting to travel, and on the event that a rescue needed to happen, they needed to be ready.

Right now, Gwen signed a delivery for boxes full of equipment for the guild. She won’t be able to carry them on her own-- technically, she can, but it would take too much time-- so she calls for help. She spots one of the members of the guild and immediately called him over. 

“Rylan! Give me a hand over here.” 

[thenervousnurse]

[ Violet Brunel - Beach Day Outfit ]

Did this really look okay on her?

Violet admittedly bought her new swimsuit on a whim. She never really wore a two-piece swimsuit before, and this year she thought she might wear something different...to maybe impress someone. She didn’t have half the confidence needed to go with anything more revealing than this, but still...this was so much! How did other women go out in bikinis so confidently? She couldn’t imagine doing anything more than this!

Violet took in a deep breath, grabbing her cover-up dress and slipping it on over top of her swimsuit. Since Violet couldn’t exactly be out in the sun for long anyway (she was a bit too fair to fully enjoy the sun), she didn’t need to be in her swimsuit the whole time. Honestly, she planned to spend most of her time under an umbrella, reading one of the books she recently checked out from the library. After all, she was sure most of the people she knew - except maybe Ford - would probably be enjoying the sun. She had to at least be prepared with something!

[ - 2,000G for travel to @iamnottuxedomask ]

[thepelagoislands]

Please drop Sanjay for me please. Instead I'm going to pick up Zaid from RF3 because I have no self control

Since when do any of us? ;) You’ve got until March 1st to send him in!

Everyone, please unfollow Sanjay!

[marveloushello]

Valentine’s Day Shopping

@heartofshale @iamnottuxedomask @heartmadetotravel [ +7,000G for each of you ] Total Cost: -21,000G

In addition to buying himself a box of chocolates and an ungodly amount of roses, Porcoline decides to donate 10,000G to the Explorer’s Guild. He just crams 100 times the money they’re asking for into that little box in a show of appreciation for the Guild’s hard work.

Suddenly, a stampede of corgis come rushing out and barrel him over. He is overwhelmed and overjoyed, dissolving into a fit of giggles as they lick his face. The only downside is that Porcoline has only two hands to pet them all with.

Previous Balance: 1,260,694G New Balance: 1,239,694G New Inventory: + Too Many Roses, Box of Chocolates [x1]

[heartmadetotravel]

Spirit of the Day || Open

Earned: 56,200G [xx] [xx] [xx] [xx] [xx] Spent: 300G for a single white rose & the kissing booth [ @iamnottuxedomask ] New Total: 60,900G

Barely here and already making a lot of money. Calvin couldn’t complain. Digging in the dirt hardly paid the bills, but that was never why they got into the field. Lately, they’d run afoul of a dry spell of artifacts and coming to the Pelago Islands had been a sort of, why not, moment more than anything else. 

On their way out of the guild, they bought a rose and dropped a donation into the kissing booth box. There was no one manning the booth, which was a little sad, but Calvin figured it was going to a good place anyway. Their faith was rewarded as a cat appeared and a few good minutes were spent simply petting the long-haired cat.

Finally, they turned to leave, happy to be off their shift, and passed along the white rose to the first they saw. Calvin didn’t know them, they just wanted to spread the Valentines spirit. “Happy Valentines.” They tipped their hat in greeting.

[slackoffandplay]

The Good Sh*t || Witchie and Matai

As Witchie was training under Gale to learn how to make potions she decided she wanted to practice on her own. She purchased a cauldron and all the works, now she needed ingredients. She tried foraging around to find ingredients, but she didn’t come up with much. She needed better stuff.

Since Arcadia didn’t seem to have what she needed (and as if she was going to go buy ingredients), Witchie decided to visit the explorers guild to see if they knew of any islands that had rare ingredients.

When she entered the explorers guild she went up to the counter, which had a fairly scary looking man working at it. She couldn’t let the scary man scare her off though she had a mission.

“Hello.” She said, “I’m making potions and I need to go somewhere where they have good ingredients I can take.”

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[frogpythoness]

My house in fugue woods (along with another mushroom) goes to @constellux 41,900 20,000g debt paid to @iamnottuxedomask 20,000g to @marveloushello 1,900g worth of ice cream at your door (or just in coupons bc Vivi would ok) to @thenervousnurse