S'mores! And a Request

[hearthwarming]

Sender: Oriphi
To: All
Subject: S'mores! And a Request

Hello, everyone!

Since there are so many new dreamwalkers who've just arrived, I thought it might be nice to encourage everyone to get together and meet! There is a communal firepit in a clearing just outside of the residential area where I've got a fire going, and I have plenty of supplies to make "s'mores," which I only just learned about recently. (Thank you, Miss Tifa!) If you haven't had this before, please come and try it, it's delicious!

Additionally, I have a request for everyone to please keep an eye out for a few individuals... I realize that this may be in vain since their names did not appear in the directory, but just in case...

Colin
He is a tall, half-elven man with long, dark hair. He is very charismatic and funny and likely to be found busking with his lute somewhere or telling stories!

Aerie
Also tall, but fully an elf, very pretty and intelligent, also with dark hair (but not related to Colin!). She usually has three wolves with her. Extremely competent hunter!

Mellon
Also tall, also fully an elf, he usually does not wear a shirt. He loves to drink and might try to clear out any supply of alcohol... Please do not get into a tavern brawl with him.

Dae
Also tall, and also fully an elf, with white hair and red eyes. He is very good at magic and possibly would want to spar with you! Would likely have an owl familiar with him.

Cibark
Even taller and very very strong! He is a half-orc with green skin and usually wears armor and wields large weapons. He has a very dashing and heroic aura about him!

Sian
Not tall! They usually wear a cloak and a mask. Usually quiet but very sassy. They might be flying around, but they also don't usually remember that they can do that.

[ Ori why are you always surrounded by tall people ]

If at any point in the future you come across anybody who seems to fit these descriptions, please let me know!

(( ooc: Naturally open to these moving into or starting as an action thread! Come get s'mores! Or not. I can't tell you what to do. ))

Comments

sender: Hilda

[indolentaxe]

I think having a get-together is a great idea, Ori! I'll be happy to attend. ♥

[Hilda can never resist a good party.]

Quick question: what's a s'more?

[hearthwarming]

I would be so happy to see you, as always! ✿

It's a sweet treat that you make by roasting a marshmallow on fire until it becomes warm and gooey, and then you sandwich it in between chocolate and sweet crackers! Miss Tifa showed me how to make them sometime ago so I thought it might be nice to share it with everyone.

[indolentaxe]

[Sweet crackers exist in Fódlan, but chocolate and marshmallows do not. However, Hilda has become well-acquainted with both in the half-year she's been here, and therefore is quite excited at the idea of mixing them all together in one delicious, gooey treat.]

SIGN. ME. UP.

You said you're already at the fire pit, right?

Sender: Dohalim

[menancia]

I will be certain to keep an eye out for these companions of yours, Miss Oriphi, and I fully support this gathering of yours. Is there anything I might bring to contribute?

I hope you have been keeping well, since we last spoke. You seem to be in good spirits, but I know the written word can disguise much.

- Dohalim il Qaras

[hearthwarming]

Please, Mister Dohalim, there's no need to bring anything! Consider this my thanks for your help from before... or at least, part of it!

I am doing much better, and I really appreciate your well-wishes. I promise that this message is coming from a genuine place of joy!

Have you been well, yourself?

[menancia]

Nonsense. It is only appropriate to bring something for the host when attending such a gathering!

[Well, perhaps this is rather less formal than the parties he's used to, but it still seems polite to do so.]

Regardless, I am glad to hear it. I have been keeping well, myself— the recent dreamscape gave me an opportunity to dabble in a form of the arts I've not much experience in, which I was incredibly grateful for. Turning into a lindworm was less than desirable, of course, but I feel the experience has enriched me.

sender: Tifa

[starshower]

A get-together sounds like a good idea. I think we can all use a little company. I'd be happy to provide all kinds of campfire snacks, including s'mores!

Also, please just call me Tifa. No need for the Miss.

[ori please, she's younger than you!!!!]

[hearthwarming]

I'm so glad that you think so! I always feel as though there are so many of us dreamwalkers around, but it's hard to get to know everyone, so maybe something like this would help...

Are there any other campfire delicacies that you know about? I would love to learn more if you do!

Oh! And if you're sure. You really don't mind me calling you Tifa?

[ Listen, it's hard to tell! She has friends that seem younger than she is but in reality are hundreds of years older... it's just what happens when your usual company is elves. ]

[starshower]

I'd prefer it, actually!

I've got plenty. Used to set up fires out back behind the bar sometimes with friends to celebrate whatever needed celebrating. Are you looking for something sweet or savoury?

[Or maybe both!]

sender: Kiki Asukai

[longsilence]

{ooc: Here's Kiki's CW page.}
I've heard of s'mores before but haven't tried them. I might try to find you in a little while.

I haven't seen anyone like you described. I'm also looking for someone too. He's an adult human who goes by the name Sakaido. [It feels so weird to write that.] He has spiky pink hair and wears a long yellow scarf. He usually wears a brown overcoat too.

[hearthwarming]

Please, be my guest! I'm planning on being here all day regardless, so feel free to stop by any time.

Oh! I don't think I've seen anyone by that description either, but I'll be sure to keep an eye out. Is this a friend of yours that you're looking for?

sender: Gorou

[sangopearls]

Good evening, Oriphi! My name is General Gorou of Watatsumi Island, and I'm one of the recent arrivals. A gathering sounds like a great way to boost morale, [ gorou, please... ] so I'll stop by for a little while.

I haven't come across anyone with the descriptions you've listed just yet, but I'll keep an eye out for anyone who might fit any of them. I wish you luck in your search, nevertheless.

[hearthwarming]

[ !! A general! Ori will have to remember to give him a salute whenever they meet in person! That's how it works, right? ]

Welcome to Reverein, General Gorou sir! That's the idea! I know that I felt pretty lost and down when I first arrived here, so... I hope this helps. You're most welcome to say hello whenever's best for you!

[ She's just... going to be out here all day to welcome everyone! ]

I really appreciate that. Please let me know if there's anyone I should be looking out for from your world, too!

sender: Shigeru

[mysophobic]

What are s'mores? And as a new arrival, I really appreciate you doing this for everyone!

Some of us aren't exactly...good at socializing so this will be just the thing to get people out and about! [ Him. He isn't good at socializing. ]

[hearthwarming]

It's no problem at all, I'm happy if it helps someone settle in.

So, you make s'mores by roasting a marshmallow over the fire until it's warm and gooey and then you sandwich it in between chocolate and crackers! It's really warm and sweet and delicious, and most of all comforting!

Please feel free to stop by whenever you feel up to it, Shigeru. And I hope you're settling in all right!

sender: Aether

[startraveler]

It's nice to meet you! I think it would be nice to meet up with as many people as possible. We're all here together so it's important that we get to know each other and help each other out when needed.

Sadly, I have not encountered anyone from the list, but if I ever do, I will let you know.

[hearthwarming]

That's exactly it! Especially for those of us who seem to be the only ones from our world... I think it's really important for people to not feel alone.

And that's all right! Since I didn't find their names on the directory, I figured that might be the case... but I appreciate you looking out! If there's anyone I should be on the lookout for from your world, too, please let me know.

Sender: Emet-Selch

[recreator]

If you'd like for us to keep an eye out for these individuals, mayhap you might provide us with a little more context. For example, I've reason to believe that the physical characteristics of elvenkind display a great deal of variance betwixt realms.

So, what do you consider to be "tall"? Are we speaking in fulms or yalms? Two yalms, three yalms? Perhaps upwards of seven?

[hearthwarming]

Oh. I guess I hadn't thought about how elves could be different... Where I'm from, they tend to be tall, live very long lives, are quite magically-inclined, and have pointed ears. Other than that, their appearances can vary very much depending on where they're from...

I'm about five feet tall, and the tall friends I'm looking for are all about six feel tall, so they're all quite a bit taller than I am. And a foot is... about the length of one's forearm. But I guess I shouldn't assume that everyone has forearms that are about a foot... This is difficult.

What are yalms?

sender: Beatrix

[roseofmay]

This sounds suspiciously kind of you.

[And yet perfectly very, very much Oriphi. Beatrix can't help but think someone untoward is going to take advantage of what ought to be a perfectly nice and lovely gathering. On the other hand, Alphen's gathering went just fine. Mostly.]

[hearthwarming]

What do you mean, Miss Beatrix?

[ Is she saying that Ori being kind is suspicious? Help! ]

sender: kinomoto

[keystaff]

s'mores? Those are chocolate and biscuits or something? Right? With marshmallows, I think? I've not had them but I think I've heard of that sort of thing? Should I bring anything too? I only recently got here so I'm still figuring things out, but. I feel like I should.

But I can keep an eye out for your friends! I know I already miss my friends and family, from home.

[hearthwarming]

That's exactly it! If you'd like to, you're more than welcome to come and try them! A fellow dreamwalker showed me
how to make them recently and now I'm sharing this with everybody! And there's no need to bring anything, just yourself. You've only just arrived, after all.

Thank you! I'm sorry, I know that it can be really hard here sometimes when you miss friends and family... but you're not alone here, too!

[ And that's exactly why she's trying to get people to come out - to remind them that they're all in this together! ]

Sender: Trahearne

[pactmarshal]

A get-together is a wonderful idea. I'll see you shortly, Ori.

[ He's not too much of the mingle type, to be honest, but he needs to go outside at some point. What better opportunity than a gathering being put together by a new friend, then?

Also, he's made her read enough of his own writing over the journals as it was. Better to have a conversation in real life. ]

action!

[hearthwarming]

Wonderful! I'm looking forward to seeing you again, Trahearne!

[ Indeed, their conversations over the journals are always engaging, but it would be nice to see him in person, too!

As such, whenever it is that he arrives to the communal fire pit, Ori will be sitting by the fire, chatting up with other folks who have arrived before she sees Trahearne and makes her way over to greet him. ]

Hi...! I'm so glad you decided to come out for this.