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Luceti Valley - The First Log

Who: Everyone
What: The start of a new experiment... or is it?
When: August 2nd - August 6th
Where: Luceti itself
Summary: Luceti has become an idyllic and peaceful 50s-esque village. The first few days are just business as usual, right?
Rating: Varies with thread. Please move explicit stuff to appointments post with appropriate warnings.

August 1st had seemed like an ordinary day in Luceti. But late in the evening, for those night owls who had not turned in yet, they were witness to strange fluctuations in the barrier. Beautiful, really, almost like Luceti had received its own 'Northern Lights', even though it seemed to come from the far east, across the ocean. This ominous light show lasted for all of fifteen minutes before it ceased all together. Skimming the ocean waters, a horde of cultists entered Luceti, cloaked by darkness. Upon reaching the entrance to the tunnels, their leader stepped inside and was followed one by one by his fellow cultists. When the last had entered, the tunnel entrance closed. Across the mountains, the entrance to the tunnels in the village did the same.

Midnight passed without incident, but by three in the morning, the change suddenly came. Minds were altered, forms were changed, and buildings sprang from nowhere.

Much later, on August 2nd, morning settled on a changed village, the new mayor made his way to his mansion with his pair of adorable dobermans at either side of him. The sun shined bright. It was a good day to be a Lucetian.

Note: There will be a stand alone log for the homecoming dance. There will be another log for the second stage of the event.

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[Peony lives an extremely comfortable life by Lake Catheria with everything he could want. He has a beautiful and loving wife, a kindhearted and intelligent son (whom he considers his own despite the adoption), and what could seem to be all the money in the world. However, he is not the person his high born place in society would have him be. In fact, he is not like many of the aristocrats who live by the lake. Unlike them, he lives by his own rules and is more generous and sympathetic to the working class. What that means is not much, but once a year he rewards each of his employees at the Malkuth Estate and the more recent Lady Luck Casino with a small bonus to show his appreciation and also sets up festivities of some sort for all to enjoy.

This year those festivities would be at held at his casino to help the new business, and it just so happens to be on the same day and time as the homecoming dance: the evening of the fourth. The casino isn't especially decorated for the occasion as it is a wondrous sight in itself, but there is free drinks and food being served. The source of entertainment comes mostly in the form of a dozen magicians with card tricks and doves and the card dealers dressed similarly to a magician's helper with card games at the ready. (Have you heard of the popular Nephry Ball game?) All are welcome today, but only those ages twenty-one and up may play with money or have a drink.

The host, who's dressed sharply thanks to his wife, can be found either greeting people at the entrance or checking on employees and patrons alike. Though if you're really lucky, you may find him behind the table playing the card dealer for a short while.

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In the days before and after the fourth, Peony is just as busy with the casino. But he always makes sure to finish work as quickly as possible (or skip out on it with the intention of doing the rest the very next day) so time can be spent for himself or with his family.

On the third, when school gets out, he is there waiting for Ion. They have plans to go shopping for homecoming, which is why he appears to be enthused as he waits for his boy.

In the later half of the afternoon for the rest of the remaining days, he can be found at the bakery loading up on goodies for himself and his family, enjoying a good walk around hightown or the lake, or exploring shops with relics and charms he may buy for his wife. Though on the sixth when the tax hike is announced, Peony will seem a little perturbed throughout the day.]

[It's with a skip in his step that Ion comes out from school as the last bell rings, excited for the day they had planned together. Homecoming was a big event, after all! Usually Ion wasn't a fan of school dances, since his health really kept him from doing much dancing. But this year was different. It wasn't just that this would be one of the last big events before he graduates -- no, this year he actually had someone to go with!]

[Not that he's saying that of course. And hopefully he's not given away by his own excitement.]

Hello, Father! I hope you weren't waiting for too long?

[Still none the wiser to Ion's excitement being for any other reason than shopping so he would look sharp with friends at the graduation dance, Peony greets Ion with a wave as he spots him skip out of the front doors. He was ready all right, and pretty darn pleased to have the chance to do this. After all, time goes fast and university was only around the corner now. Time with his son was thus all the more meaningful.]

Not at all, not at all! I just arrived not too long ago myself. Have you got everything? [Schoolbooks? Homework? Can't forget those in all the excitement if you don't want to disappoint mom, right?]

Yes, I'm all set to go! [With a smile as he skips a bit past his father and turns on his heel to face him again. Though as excited as he is, he should probably tone is done a bit -- he did kind of wear himself out the day before when he ran into Sync and the two had to run away from an angry pickpocket victim. And with Ion's fragile health, he wasn't supposed to overexert himself at all, let alone run halfway across town as top speed!]

[But he's not going to let his father know about that. He'd only worry!]

Where should we go first? I know there are a few places nearby with a good selection, but I'd like to avoid something that might need to be tailored to fit so soon before the dance. [Oh the woes of being a lanky teenager.]

[Peony watches Ion pass and turns around on his heel too. Obviously, he never minded the teenager exerting a little energy even with fragile health, but he was being watchful so he could put a stop to it with a friendly reminder if he needed to.

But right now he sees no cause for concern so - he takes the first step towards the sidewalk. They could walk or choose to be driven by the automobile driver in wait. Ion only needed to pick.]

Is that so? Then it's only fitting if we check out these places first. And don't worry about getting something tailored, I know the perfect seamstress to do it if it needs to be done in a night~

Really? [He's already decided to walk -- the center of town wasn't too far from the high school, after all. They could just arrange for a pick up after they were finished so they wouldn't have to carry everything back home.]

That should make things a bit easier then. I always seem to have trouble finding one that fits just right... I suppose I still have a bit of growing left to do.

[In a proud and enthused tone, he nods:] Of course, if that's what needs to be done to make MY BOY stand out from all the others and turn the heads of the girls who didn't ask him to the dance. They'll see the man that you are growing into, then.

[How else does Peony obtain all the crazy costumes he sometimes makes his casino employees wear on short notice?

And with his statement, he nudges Ion with his elbow, playfully ~~oblivious~~. Then he continues to walk! The driver will soon catch the drift that they'll call him later for a pickup. Don't worry about that, son.]

['All the girls who didn't ask him' huh... he's not sure if that's a crack at the fact that he wouldn't be able to invite a girl himself or if Peony's aware that Ion didn't ask any himself. He asked Kohan, of course, but that's hardly something he can be bragging about...]

[So he settles for a soft laugh.]

That seems like a rather tall order for only a days notice. I think I'll settle for one that turns the head of my-- my friends.

[...though he forgets sometimes how much more difficult it is for him to lie to his parents. It's a "habit" he's only picked up recently, after all. Hopefully that slip wasn't too obvious...]

[It's neither. It's only that from his own experience the girls tended to ask him first (but it may of been different if he didn't have eyes for Nephry).]

Aww, don't be shy, this is the one night you're supposed to turn heads ...ah, well, do whatever you think is best. [Don't be shy, Ion. Turn the heads of the whole world, turn em. He'll accept whatever you want to do, though.]

[He chuckles again, but then only smiles and nods.] I suppose I'll give it a try, then. The first step is finding something to wear, yes?

[And hey look, they happen to be approaching one of the stores Ion wanted to check out! He skips ahead a little bit so he can open the door for his father -- always the polite boy, after all.]

The theme for the dance is "an evening under the stars", so I was wondering if I should try and find something that might suit that...

[Oh, you didn't mention it had a theme before. An evening under the stars? This should go well with Peony's eccentric tastes and big ~~doctor who~~ imagination.]

You don't say. [He says as he walks through the door, turning back at an angle. Thank you, son.] Sounds like we'll have find something extraordinary on top of finding something that turns heads~

[~~Peony your son is gay, he could never wear something that tacky in good consciousness.~~]

[He laughs, only a bit nervously.]

I don't want to stand out too much... [Especially since he wouldn't want to pull any extra attention to himself and Kohan, if they want to have a good time.] But perhaps I can find a bowtie with a pattern that might match? Or some nice cuff links?

[He's already going to start looking at styles and colors -- black seemed the safest, but some of the dark blue ones looked nice...]

[...he'll just stay away from that neon purple on the end there.]

Perhaps... [he trails off for a moment, because he's thinking of an idea to substitute for Ion's wish not to stand out much. Something that would attract conversation, but not make one stand out too much would be--] we could have something stitched to the pocket. A star, moon, or comet would be fitting.

[Go ahead and look, Ion. Peony will just stand back and eye-shop and compare colors to visualize what would look good with your hair color and skin tone, as you look for yourself. His opinions will be ready!]

Oh, that would look wonderful! [How could Mother ever doubt his fashion prowess!]

[In that case, he'd better find one that has pockets that might help accent the stitching. Concealed pockets just wouldn't do in this case! After a few minutes, he finds a good looking black coat and holds it up for Peony to see.] What do you think about this one?

[With a thoughtful expression, he gives it a look over. It's a good shade of night sky black, expertly tailored, with great pockets that don't look too big or too small. Not bad, not bad, Ion, just like your mother's tastes.

But to be sure, Peony pulls on the collar to peak inside the jacket to check the inseams. After all, he didn't want none of this loose or improperly sewn thread business. When he is finally satisfied, he lets go of the cloth and beams an approving smile.]

Good choice! I couldn't picked better myself. Now we just need to find slacks that match!!

[Ion can't help but beam when his father approves of his choice, before going over to find a pair of slacks in his size. He was so thin for his height, it would probably take him awhile to find the exact size he'd need in the right color. As he searches, he shoots a few glances back at his father.]

[He was so different from Kohan's father. Warm and kind... he and his mother had taken Ion in, even knowing he was sickly and from low-class parents. For a moment, he can't help but wonder if maybe it would be okay to be more open with him about the real reason he's so excited about this dance.]

[Maybe he can try feeling it out first. The last thing he wants to do is upset his father and ruin their day together.]

...father, may I ask you something?

[While Norma really doesn't enjoy spending her money willy-nilly like most rich idiots without a care in the world, even she has moments where her willpower is shattered to bits and pieces. Today, that comes in the form of purchasing a delectable looking cake from said bakery to take home for herself and her brother. He's been working hard, and helped her out a lot these past few years with her college fund, a cake is the least she can get for him to show her appreciation. Once in a blue moon kinda thing! They both deserve it!

So, after she pays and gets the sweet treat all wrapped up, she's out like a bullet, hoping to actually beat Donnie home this time around, so she can surprise him. Sadly, her haste makes Norma a bit...clumsy, and she doesn't exactly pay much attention if there's a person on the other side of that door, or around that corner there.]

[It is in fact an unsuspecting Peony that she will come face to face with soon when he reaches for the door just as she carelessly exits. But what's lucky enough for the both of them (him mostly) is that he's able to move out of the way with an agility he never knew he had, which allows him to avoid being hit and feel only the light graze of the door on his arm. Though in moving back so fast, he stumbles a little, eyes wide with surprise for only a moment or so.

The first thing out of his mouth when he sees her:]

Whoa. That was a close one... [and he smiles like it is no biggggg deal only a moment later.]

[Joy turns to utter shock and panic when Norma sees that there is, in fact, a person on the other end of that door. She herself stumbles, in her efforts to stop on her heels, or swerve, or something. Gasping, she catches herself - and her cake - by giving in and flopping on her rump instead of on her face. Ouch...but at least she and her cake are both safe, even if her backside is complaining.]

Oooh...ow. Hey, watch where you--....oooh....uh. [Oh jeez, even she's not dumb enough to not be able to recognize someone upperclass - the clothes speak volumes by themselves. Oh god, oh man, oh god--!] Oh my--I'm super sorry! Y-You're okay, right? Nothing, uh...scuffed or dirtied or anything, right? I was just in a rush, t-toootally my fault!

[Omigosh, don't call the cops or something.]

Watch where I - what? [With a smile still on his face, he is only teasing her. (It wasn't like he'd make her pay for something like a little dirt on his jacket even if that were the case, after all.) And only a moment later, he waves his hand to dismiss his words as a joke. Though if she were instead a guy, he might have kept up the act. As that isn't the case though, he held his hand out for her to take.]

Haha, don't worry about it. What's a pretty girl like you in a rush for anyway? Your boyfriend?

[Ahaha...haha...ha. Norma smiles, but it's still pretty nervous. She's never once really been around an upper-class socialite before, so she has no idea what to expect. Her assumptions are only based off rumors and secondhand experiences and stories she's picked up from work. That, and the hardships based around the factory owners and the like. At least he seems nice, but she's learned to never trust an initial meeting with someone - masks are tricky things, she knows very well.

After a moment's hesitation, and wiping off her hand on her pant leg (heaven forbid he say something about that later or so), she takes his hand carefully.]

Uh...no. [Ahem.] I'm bringing this back for my brother. I had a good day at work, so I'm treating myself for once.
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