week 1

[arsholes]

[Yesterday was, to say the least, an eventful time. 21 people waking up in an alarming kidnapping situation, tempers got heated, salt was thrown, the usual flavor of shenanigans.

Your Alchemist made his appearance, got into several arguments, scruffed a teen and nailed a god. All in all, a productive time! It doesn’t seem like he’ll be making any more public appearances this week but he did say to give him a call.

If you don't want to converse with the Alchemist, there's a whole tower to explore! Check out all the dusty nooks and crannies, read some smutty literature, try to build a death ray, take a cozy bath- the Montessori method of learning. Curiously, starting on Monday there are mysterious leaflet catalogs scattered in several rooms of the tower. There’s no shop name on it, but there are pictures of a variety of fun and fanciful items, just a preview of the many rare and/or exotic goods you could get from one of the shop's Grand Opening Sale blind boxes. There is also a large wooden chest that has appeared in the Entrance Hall right next to the grand entrance doors, despite the fact that they remain locked. A locked mailbox hangs on the wall above the box, along with several envelopes. The mailbox says "CATALOG ORDERS", and there is a handwritten note that adds: "Write your name on the envelope as well as your order. INCLUDE PAYMENT, or it's no deal. <3"

In related news, many of you will also be receiving mysterious gold coins on top of your trunk – maybe this is the payment referenced?


Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday


(( OOC: This will be the last mod post for this week! Feel free to start submitting catalog orders for any threads that aren't with the Alchemist. This is a peace week, so get all that CR while you can! ))

Comments

[strongestfeelings]

I would never dream of it. [As she glides around him.]

Someone who needs that many grooming products must perspire a terrifying amount, and I have no intention of getting in between anyone and their hygiene.

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu immediately bristles at that]

Only one of these products is for perspiration, I'll have you know! And it's not my fault they're subpar quality and I need to improvise with what I have!

[strongestfeelings]

You've already tried them all?

Impressive.

[seaweedwrap]

I don't need to try them. I simply need to read the ingredients. [obviously.]

[strongestfeelings]

Oh. Of course. [Her voice hovers in between sincerity and not, her brows leveling.

She's much more conservative about her own supply closet shopping, scooting around him to take in what is there, or rather, what is left. Then, she turns, and looks back at him, and smiles.

Might as well test this one out.]

You'll get those candles from the top shelf for me, won't you? [....she literally doesn't need candles, but he doesn't need to know that.]

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu, reading the back of one of the bottles now, glances up--and that smile is enough to get his attention. At that question, a cat-like smirk curls the corner of his mouth]

Oh, well, you'd like my help now? I suppose I could be generous and simply chalk up your comment to your ignorance regarding beauty products. After all, not everyone can have skin as flawless as mine.

[He's getting to his feet in a movement that is somehow far more fluid and lithe than one would think of him, practically rolling to his feet]

But then, if a lovely young lady asks, how can I say no? [he's moving towards the shelf] Just leave it to Wu!

[never mind that they are, uh, exactly the same height lmao. Which is why when he gets to the shelf and starts to reach up for the candle, he's straining, grunting a bit as he tries to reach the shelf and absolutely falls short]

[strongestfeelings]

[She's just gonna stand back, and...

Well, it looks like she's taking a selfie. Posing and all. But she's videotaping this.]

1/2

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu wouldn't even know how to identify a selfie or video anyway, so after straining for a long moment, he puts one foot on a lower shelf to boost himself up, fingertips just brushing the side of a candle--before he's hopping up just a bit, managing to close a hand around it with a triumphant "Ha!"--]

2/2

[seaweedwrap]

[--right before his foot slips on the shelf and he comes crashing back down with a yelp.

He groans from the floor, wincing as he lets out a strangled:]

Wu down....

[strongestfeelings]

Down, boy. [Woof. She closes the compact, jams it into her pocket, then steps over to him. She's not entirely heartless. He just. Kindof had this coming.

She leans down over him.]

You okay?

[seaweedwrap]

Agh, my back...[Wu's eyes are squeezed shut] I don't know...if I'll be able to walk after this...[whimpering like NO ONE HAS EVER BEEN AS INJURED AS HIM]

[strongestfeelings]

You didn't fall that hard. [She gently nudges him with her foot.]

It was very.... noble of you to get that for me. [nudge. nudge. nudge.]

[seaweedwrap]

[noble??]

Huh?

[blinkblink....

...oh!!!]

Right, the candle! [he sits up, holding the candle out] For you~

[strongestfeelings]

[Stella smiles again, taking the candle, and finally stops prodding him with her shoe.]

Thank you. [She pops the compact open again, to check his profile this time, and—— ]

Oh, Prince, is it? They really ought to have tried the ransom route, with this group.

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu will pull himself to his feet again--and he can't help the pleased smile when she mentions his title]

Actually, it's King now. My coronation may have been interrupted and the Earth Kingdom taken over by an evil dictator but I still got the royal broach before she took over.

[strongestfeelings]

The jewels are what matter. You ought to have The Alchemist set your name right. [Shes very politely not pointing out his useless title. this is her being nice.

She extends a hand, now that he’s already back up. Helpful. ]

Crown Princess Stella of Solaria. My mother keeps our evil dictators in check. [they can’t compare to queen luna.]

[seaweedwrap]

[Wu's face absolutely lights up when Stella introduces herself--and he'll take her hand and bow over it like the well-mannered young man he is, kissing the back of it, before straightening]

May I say, it is a pleasure to meet you, Princess. If we were not in this whole...situation I'd invite you out for a night on the town in Republic City but...alas. [he sighs, dramatically] We're stuck here.

[strongestfeelings]

[There we go. That was more like it— more like how Stella expected to be treated. More like she hadn’t been treated in a while— not since Bloom had caught Sky’s eye. She plays the part of the glowing princess, her head demurely bowed as she mirrors his motion with a curtsy.]

You’ll just have to write me a rain check, for a month from now.

1/2

[seaweedwrap]

[oh Spirits, she actually agreed??? That's never happened before. Hold on, Wu is stunned for like...a solid couple of seconds--]

2/2

[seaweedwrap]

[and then he seems to catch up with himself, expression going less suave and more excited] Ah, well, yes, it would be my pleasure. I know all the best restaurants, and if we're lucky, there'll be a new mover out by then!

[strongestfeelings]

[A date arranged with a King. Even a useless one. That will make Sky jealous.

Oh. It isn’t until after the thought runs through her mind that she catches up with herself, and it stings. She turns away from him quickly, pretending to be engrossed in a lantern, which she still has no use for.]

I’ll look forward to it, then.

[seaweedwrap]

Of course you will. We'll have a dynamite time! [hm] Though my bodyguard will have to come along...but he's an aces guy. You'll like him!

[strongestfeelings]

I do tend to like bodyguards. [Woof. She shakes her head, trying to manually dislodge thoughts of Sky that are already drifting back. Girl's got baggage.]

It might be more fun to ditch him, on second thought.

[seaweedwrap]

[Ditch Mako???] Are you sure? I mean, if you like bodyguards, you'll like Mako! He's really cool and tough and a great detective but actually a really softie on the inside. [boy he sure does sound like he's fond of that bodyguard. then he grins, conspiratorially] Just don't tell him I said that. He's also kinda shy.

[strongestfeelings]

[... Wu is not helping this case. Stella sighs, leaning back against a shelf.]

And handsome?