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funnyhearts2020-07-26 03:00 pm
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TEST DRIVE MEME 003
HAPPY HEARTS HOTEL
You wake up in a padded box. It rocks, gently, as though suspended in mid-air. You begin to stir, confusion or distress pushing you to try to sit up — and then the air begins to smell sweet, and you fall back asleep.You wake up in a padded box. For a moment, you are beatifically calm. You don't know how you got here, or why, but that isn't really all that important. You don't need to know where you are. You're just... here. And here is a wonderful place to be.
But there is a niggling suspicion growing in the back of your mind. A suspicion that here is not somewhere you wanted to be. That it is not where you're supposed to be. You remember... chasing a white rabbit (or was it a person)? A mirror? Bright light, and green ivy crawling over your skin... Before you can worry too much, the box jolts, and then settles, and after a long moment the walls fall from around you to reveal —
A hotel lobby?
"Welcome to the Happy Hearts Hotel and Casino," says an attendant behind a desk. "We're so pleased you could join us. We have your room keys and Empathies here, please make an orderly line and we'll hand them out once we've confirmed identities. After that, feel free to explore the hotel! We highly recommend starting with the casino. Everyone's a winner here in Happy Hearts!"
Is this normal? It doesn't feel normal. And hey — you could swear you had shoes before!
I. SHALL WE DANCE, SHALL WE FLY
Those of you hoping to make use of The Pool of Tears today are in for a disappointment — it appears to have been shut down for the day to make room for a special event! Dozens of small vehicles that resemble pink flamingos are parked along the grounds by the pool, and others are being flown above it with varying levels of skill.
People wearing name tags identifying them as guest instructors mingle around the parked vehicles to offer lessons on how to fly the flamingos. They'll also allow the flamingos to be checked out to be used for recreation, regardless of whether the person checking them out has had flying lessons or not.
Why is this taking place in the pool area and not outdoors, you may ask? Why, because a crash landing in water is so much softer on the bones than on solid land, of course.
Or perhaps you were hoping to spend some time at the Caucus-Race, making use of the hotel's private gym. It seems that, too, had been taken over for an event — dance lessons! There are more guest instructors there to lead dances of all kinds, from groups to couples to private instruction. Even if you didn't intend to partake of them when you came here, you may find yourself bustled away and facing your partner for the lesson before you know it.
Still another handful of guest instructors have set up in the Mad Tea-Party, offering a variety of art lessons — from paintings to drawing to pottery to glassblowing! Have a glass of wine, or something stronger, and try your hand at one! Anyone who chooses to do so will get to keep whatever masterpiece they produce.
People wearing name tags identifying them as guest instructors mingle around the parked vehicles to offer lessons on how to fly the flamingos. They'll also allow the flamingos to be checked out to be used for recreation, regardless of whether the person checking them out has had flying lessons or not.
Why is this taking place in the pool area and not outdoors, you may ask? Why, because a crash landing in water is so much softer on the bones than on solid land, of course.
Or perhaps you were hoping to spend some time at the Caucus-Race, making use of the hotel's private gym. It seems that, too, had been taken over for an event — dance lessons! There are more guest instructors there to lead dances of all kinds, from groups to couples to private instruction. Even if you didn't intend to partake of them when you came here, you may find yourself bustled away and facing your partner for the lesson before you know it.
Still another handful of guest instructors have set up in the Mad Tea-Party, offering a variety of art lessons — from paintings to drawing to pottery to glassblowing! Have a glass of wine, or something stronger, and try your hand at one! Anyone who chooses to do so will get to keep whatever masterpiece they produce.
II. WE TRADE IN FAVORS
The guest instructors aren't the only ones visiting the hotel today. It seems some traveling merchants have come to pitch their wares, and they've set up shop in the hotel lobby. There's display cases of delicately crafted jewelry, all manner of glassware, bolts of fabric, boxes of precious stones and crystal.
Why come to them when you can get what you need for free from the hotel's boutique? There's just no comparison when it comes to exquisite craftsmanship, of course, or the quality of their raw materials. But should you need a reason beyond that — there's something a little magical about their wares. This necklace is spelled to ward off evil, that circuit will grant clear thought, anything made from this bolt of cloth will always keep the wearer perfectly warm or cool, carrying that crystal will give a boost of healing or luck.
They deal only in trade. Teas, if you have them, will fetch the highest price and get you the most unique items. If you don't happen to have a tea, you're not out of luck — they will also accept favors. Perhaps they will ask you to convince someone else to make a purchase as well, perhaps they will send you on a hunt for a specific item. Perhaps they will ask you for something more intangible, like the shape of a smile or the salt of tears. Not your own, of course, you must inspire them in someone else. Hopefully there's someone nearby who can help you with that.
Why come to them when you can get what you need for free from the hotel's boutique? There's just no comparison when it comes to exquisite craftsmanship, of course, or the quality of their raw materials. But should you need a reason beyond that — there's something a little magical about their wares. This necklace is spelled to ward off evil, that circuit will grant clear thought, anything made from this bolt of cloth will always keep the wearer perfectly warm or cool, carrying that crystal will give a boost of healing or luck.
They deal only in trade. Teas, if you have them, will fetch the highest price and get you the most unique items. If you don't happen to have a tea, you're not out of luck — they will also accept favors. Perhaps they will ask you to convince someone else to make a purchase as well, perhaps they will send you on a hunt for a specific item. Perhaps they will ask you for something more intangible, like the shape of a smile or the salt of tears. Not your own, of course, you must inspire them in someone else. Hopefully there's someone nearby who can help you with that.
III. SECRET MESSAGES
By your second or third pass around the hotel, after all the visitors have left, you may notice something that looks a little out of place. A loose rock in the otherwise solid structures of the pool area, a shimmer of green tucked in among all the white abstract sculptures in a hallway, an odd knot in the wood of a bench or chair somewhere in the hotel.
No members of the staff seem to have noticed it so far, but for that to remain the case you'll have to work quickly — and work together. Maybe the rock is up too high for one person to reach, maybe the sculptures are too heavy for one person to move, maybe someone needs to stand guard or distract the hotel staff while the other pries out the wood knot.
All those who succeed in retrieving the piece of heavy green paper hidden away will find the same message: a drawing of a caterpillar, accompanied by a series of numbers and the words call a friend.
No members of the staff seem to have noticed it so far, but for that to remain the case you'll have to work quickly — and work together. Maybe the rock is up too high for one person to reach, maybe the sculptures are too heavy for one person to move, maybe someone needs to stand guard or distract the hotel staff while the other pries out the wood knot.
All those who succeed in retrieving the piece of heavy green paper hidden away will find the same message: a drawing of a caterpillar, accompanied by a series of numbers and the words call a friend.
IV. WELCOME HOME
Maybe you just want to be alone — well, that's what you have your room key for! Oysters room on the second and third floors of the hotel, one to a room. You were assured your room would be exactly what you'd always wished for — and for some, that's right! It's exactly as you would have decorated it yourself. But for others, their rooms are totally wrong. A grizzled cowboy can't have a pink room! Hotel staff are firm, though: every room is exactly as its owner wants it to be. Search your feelings, Oyster. You know it to be true.
On each bed are the Oysters' personal effects, minus weapons, as well as a towel folded in the shape of a heart, and a single foil-wrapped chocolate. If eaten, the chocolate is delicious, and incites a feeling of tender warmth in Oysters — not lust, but a desire for closeness. Why spend time in your room, when you could go find a new friend in the casino?
On each bed are the Oysters' personal effects, minus weapons, as well as a towel folded in the shape of a heart, and a single foil-wrapped chocolate. If eaten, the chocolate is delicious, and incites a feeling of tender warmth in Oysters — not lust, but a desire for closeness. Why spend time in your room, when you could go find a new friend in the casino?
Anyone who participates in the second prompt will receive an item with a minor enchantment of their choosing! For players apping in this round, you can include it in your list of items. Current players can reply to the second comment on this page to receive approval of their enchanted item. Please direct any questions to the first comment on this page, and happy playing, Oysters!
© tessisamess
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It was then he noticed the familiar Gusu Lan robes but in the style of his counterpart. He had seen before, but he tends to disappear, so he recognized him.
"Sizhui? Lan Sizhui, is that you?"
However, Lan Wangji's robes is quite different. His robes has light blue hues of blue on his robes. Even the hair-style and color eyes are different, much lighter than the Lan Wangji from his world.
His presence is a welcoming one. "Sizhui." His voice, seeing the counterpart of his son.
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"Yes. I am Lan Sizhui."
When he rights himself again, he looks at him carefully. No, the man was certainly not a Lan elder that he was familiar with. Yet the man's presence was soothing. As if he knows everything is all right with this Lan elder standing nearby.
"I apologize for I do not recall where we have met before."
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"Welcome, Lan Sizhui. I am Lan Wangji." Shaking his head, "No, of course, you do not recall."
So he's going to orient him, starting slowly. "This world is called Wonderland. The Queen of this world brings people from different worlds. I came from an alternative universe of your world." He explains. "I am here with just my version of Wei Wuxian."
"Your Hanguang-Jun, Senior Wei,and Zewu Jun, they are here. If you seek them out, they will be eager to see you."
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"Thank you, Hanguang Jun."
It's a little odd to call someone else Hanguang Jun but when he looks up, the feeling is the smile.
"Wei-qianbei...ah...the Wei-qianbei from my...world...has told me that that there are two of him and two of Hanguang Jun here. I hadn't thought I would run into you so quickly."
Still he smiles softly.
"I am also pleased to meet you, Hanguang Jun."
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"I'm happy to meet you, Sizhui. The Sizhui in my world, the two of you look so alike. I wish you could meet him. You two could friends or brothers."
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He doubts they could be anything other than brothers.
"What is it like for you? Your home. Do you have the same experiences as Hanguang Jun?"
Sizhui is very curious about this other world.
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For Sizhui's sake, he can only extend his guidance to him, as a father to a son.
"Not the same as yours, I think. For one thing, just a difference in the design of the houses, the clothes, and the hairstyle. However, the tradition and rules are the same. However, if you close your eyes and remember Cloud Recess." Since he just arrived, Sizhui might have a clear mind of what home is like for him.
"Then you are home and your home is nearly the same as mine." He smiles sad and wistful.
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"I am assured that Hanguang Jun will return home soon to Gusu. And that that Sizhui will have missed you in your absence." He smiles fondly. "I recall when I was younger and Hanguang Jun would leave for long periods and I would be sad."
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"Of course. I'll see him again." Upon hearing that, "I'm sure he did so, because he has duties to attend to."
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Sizhui moves and hugs Hanguang Jun's leg. He remembers doing this as a small child before and after his memory loss, where he would hold onto Hanguang Jun's leg when it was the two of them.
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Sizhui's thoughtfulness, consideration, and deep love for his parents is always touching. "..." So silently, he bends over to gently encourage him to stand up to give him a quick, proper hug.
"Your Hanguang Jun will be very proud of you."
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"Thank you, Hanguang Jun."
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Turning to the markets, "Let see what the markets have to offer." As for the rest of the afternoon, his day gotten brighter spending time with him in his company.
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"Are the stories the same?" he asks. "What your Sizhui has gone through? Do you speak with Hanguang Jun from my world?"
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He strolls quietly, "I raised Sizhui when he was three. He was the only survivor of the Wen Sect left. He's all that's left after Wei Wuxian died. So I took him back to our village and raised him. He had a fever but when he broke, he doesn't remember anything of Wei Wuxian from the time before."
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Sizhui looks down at his hands.
"It seems Sizhui and I have a lot in common."
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Turning to him as they strolled together. "And so are you. The both of you learn our tradition well, and become well-known of being wise." It was a good raising and education.
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"Two styles?" He laughs a little. "Hanguang Jun indeed would also bury me in rabbits as a child."
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He smiles. It seems Sizhui has a good childhood within the Lan Clan.
"You are strong and trained well. So use power wisely here."
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He nods.
"We can use our powers here?"
Did that mean there were resentful spirits that lurked the halls? He hadn't sensed any, not yet.
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However, he is curious. "Do you have your powers Sizhui...?" He expects he doesn't have any, as everyone's powers were turned into teas as he knew of this because he checked in with most of to other people whom the Queen has taken in as a resident.
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"Not even my sword. Is there a way to get them back?"
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"If we are without our powers, then others are without their powers. What happens if there are malicious beings that are here beyond the Queen's control?" he asks quietly.
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