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Entry tags:
- !contest spectacular,
- !mod post,
- allura (voltron),
- cecil harvey (final fantasy 4),
- dimitri alexandre blaiddyd (fire emblem),
- harry potter (harry potter),
- keith (voltron),
- luisa madrigal (encanto),
- lust (fullmetal alchemist),
- mando (the mandalorian),
- marik ishtar (yugioh dm),
- min-gi park (infinity train),
- misaki yamazaki (oc),
- naeva dos martos (oc),
- radley (yugioh 5ds),
- riz gukgak (fantasy high),
- ryan akagi (infinity train),
- shadowmaru (brave police j-decker),
- shrike (oc),
- sion astal (legendary heroes),
- takashi "shiro" shirogane (voltron),
- vierna do'urden (legend of drizzt),
- yuzu hiiragi (yu-gi-oh! arc-v)
come alive, come alive - spring is here!
Who: Everybody!
Where: Ilex Forest
When: March 14th
Summary: Come one, come all to the newest contest hosted by Riegfried and Soy. Today's theme: springtime and nature!
The sun is shining brightly and the weather is surprisingly fair–perfect for an outdoor contest spectacular! Spring is finally around the corner, and with it comes budding trees and the first fresh green leaves in many months. Just a short walk away from the edge of the Ilex Forest is a clearing where the contest is being set up, and boy, have Riegfried and Soy gone all out. This is one of the few contests to take place outdoors, after all.
The contest grounds have been set up so that the ‘stage’–in this case, a wide, clear patch of ground designated for performances–is at the center of everything. Despite the thick trees of Ilex Forest, this singular patch of grass seems to have a natural spotlight cast upon it, which makes it perfect for people’s attention to be drawn to it. Foldable chairs have been placed in concentric circles around the area, so the audience can get a nice 360 degree view of your performance.
Next to the stage is a private, portable dressing room where contestants can go get ready. All manner of costumes have been provided, if you don’t mind the fact that most of them are quite ostentatious. There is also a treasure trove of decorative props that you can weave into your performance.
Further into the trees, market stalls and concessions have been set up for your enjoyment. Local craftspeople seem to be selling all manner of trinkets and baubles, many of which are Celebi themed. You can also buy all manner of specialty PokéBalls–hey, we are near Azalea Town, after all. There are workshops where you can pay local crafters to walk you through making something with your own two hands, such as your own clay bowl, or a birdhouse, or a floral arrangement, or heck, even forging a tiny, decorative metal broach! (Results may vary based on individual skill.)
The food stalls seem to be mostly street food that you might see at an outdoor market–things that you can easily carry with you and eat on the go. Yakitori skewers, takoyaki, mochi, sandwiches, meat patties, hand pies, and kebabs are among some of the selections. Yum!
If you’d like to get away from all the hubbub, you can pay a visit to the Ilex Forest Shrine for some quiet contemplation. Riegfried and Soy were careful to set up far enough away so the shrine would not be disturbed. A few townspeople have left some offerings–perhaps you’d like to, as well. They say it grants you good luck and wards off evil spirits.
Let’s get this show on the road, shall we?
[Don't forget to view the contest FAQ here!]
Where: Ilex Forest
When: March 14th
Summary: Come one, come all to the newest contest hosted by Riegfried and Soy. Today's theme: springtime and nature!
The sun is shining brightly and the weather is surprisingly fair–perfect for an outdoor contest spectacular! Spring is finally around the corner, and with it comes budding trees and the first fresh green leaves in many months. Just a short walk away from the edge of the Ilex Forest is a clearing where the contest is being set up, and boy, have Riegfried and Soy gone all out. This is one of the few contests to take place outdoors, after all.
The contest grounds have been set up so that the ‘stage’–in this case, a wide, clear patch of ground designated for performances–is at the center of everything. Despite the thick trees of Ilex Forest, this singular patch of grass seems to have a natural spotlight cast upon it, which makes it perfect for people’s attention to be drawn to it. Foldable chairs have been placed in concentric circles around the area, so the audience can get a nice 360 degree view of your performance.
Next to the stage is a private, portable dressing room where contestants can go get ready. All manner of costumes have been provided, if you don’t mind the fact that most of them are quite ostentatious. There is also a treasure trove of decorative props that you can weave into your performance.
Further into the trees, market stalls and concessions have been set up for your enjoyment. Local craftspeople seem to be selling all manner of trinkets and baubles, many of which are Celebi themed. You can also buy all manner of specialty PokéBalls–hey, we are near Azalea Town, after all. There are workshops where you can pay local crafters to walk you through making something with your own two hands, such as your own clay bowl, or a birdhouse, or a floral arrangement, or heck, even forging a tiny, decorative metal broach! (Results may vary based on individual skill.)
The food stalls seem to be mostly street food that you might see at an outdoor market–things that you can easily carry with you and eat on the go. Yakitori skewers, takoyaki, mochi, sandwiches, meat patties, hand pies, and kebabs are among some of the selections. Yum!
If you’d like to get away from all the hubbub, you can pay a visit to the Ilex Forest Shrine for some quiet contemplation. Riegfried and Soy were careful to set up far enough away so the shrine would not be disturbed. A few townspeople have left some offerings–perhaps you’d like to, as well. They say it grants you good luck and wards off evil spirits.
Let’s get this show on the road, shall we?
[Don't forget to view the contest FAQ here!]
Crafting
Lust rarely misses a contest, even if she doesn't participate in them these days. It had always been fun, and she's proud of her one win, but she spends so much time choreographing routines and designing costumes and sets and all of that...it just isn't something she needs more of in her life. But she attends, always eager to see what everyone's come up with.
And sometimes scout talent.
But for now she's simply enjoying the stalls and fair-like atmosphere of the grounds, Baby the Sylveon at her side. On sighting Shiro, of course she joins him.
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He's teasing. But, really, seeing Lust always appeals. He turns his head to greet her, his already amused expression turning into a beaming smile. And he then shifts to one side, to let her see what he's working on.
A flower arrangement. Mostly blue and pale green.
"But uh. This?"
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Lust chuckles fondly and moves closer to see what Shiro's working on.
"Oh, flowers. Floral design is a great deal harder than one would think. I've made some attempts myself, but they were...uninspiring, we'll say." Certain crafts simply elude her. Florals used in costuming? She has no issues with that. Trying to make a pretty bouquet? She can't seem to quite get the hang of it.
"But this looks lovely."
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Because Lust deserves it. For many, many reasons. He laughs a bit, self-consciously, pushing a hand through his hair. "Well, I'm pretty sure mine might be heading down that road..."
She seems to like it though, and he brightens. "You think? I'm... trying to make it for someone."
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As though the damned flowers got bigger when placed in a vase. It's maddening.
"I'm sure the recipient will enjoy it. Flowers are a traditional gift for a reason. I always enjoy receiving them."
Though these days it's bouquets from fans after performances rather than romantic gifts. Still. She enjoys them.
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Sometimes we wonder if Shiro's some kind of golden retriever in a human body.
"Hey, in that case, let's see if we can make one that doesn't end up crowded for you."
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It isn't as though Lust is doing much else, just wandering the grounds and enjoying a day out. If nothing else, she's always glad to spend time with Shiro.
She settles in, Baby hopping up to investigate what her trainer's getting up to.
"It is nice, these little workshop stalls. Something a bit different, they seem popular."
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"It is, yeah. I think they had some at another contest? Or maybe it was a festival. I really was not good at it then."
So he's kind of surprised he's not bungling this one too badly.
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"I think it may have been a festival, but to be quite honest, some of them blur together at this point. I've been here near a decade now."
Of course things are going to get a bit confused, it's the nature of human minds. After so many festivals and fairs and contests and races...
"I may have made a piece of jewelry at some point. Or a basket? I'm not sure, my hobbies aren't generally ones that involve making things."
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Is that a bad thing? Or a normal thing? There's a good chunk of time that's... vague and kind of blurry. But he knows why that is. And he doesn't want to dwell on it right now.
"Baskets would be interesting. I always wonder how they get those things all braided..." It looks complicated as heck.
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"The strips are woven over and under. It looks more complicated than it really is." It's basic engineering, really. Nice and simple and understandable. At least for her.
"You should try it, sometime. You can never have enough options for something relaxing to do, as far as I'm concerned."
It certainly applies to Shiro, she thinks.
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At least he says it with good humor. He probably could get the hang of it, but he's never really tried. Or had a reason to try. Maybe someday.
He laughs again, with a little shake of his head. It's very simple to be at ease with Lust around. She makes it so. "Hey, I'm doing okay lately!"
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At least as far as Lust is concerned, who braids her own hair every night when she sleeps. It gets everywhere otherwise.
Of course what need would Shiro have for braiding? It did come in handy if one was stuck in the wilds without rope. Thick grasses or the right sort of vines could be braided into a serviceable rope.
"And honestly, yes, you are. It's good to see you happy."
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He's kidding. He could figure it out, given the chance. He's just never really had to. But hey, maybe his spare time could lend itself to a new hobby. Underwater basket weaving keeps coming up - maybe he could give that a try.
Or just ask Allura sometime.
"Well... I have a very good friend to thank for that."