{ that was entirely his point. sure, it may not be as common in some places compared to others, but you never know. never say never, and all that.
but he will leave the text at that, if only so he can grab his belongings and head out. it's better than staring out the window while trying to decide what to do with himself here at least.
besides, indulging her in this is hardly anything difficult, even if they both know it's a farce--the answer will be whatever she wants it to be. at least this way he gets some tea as well as an actual drink. }
Now that I'm here, { he'll pull out the coupon book from his coat with one hand, drop it onto the counter once he reaches it and leans there. } I'd like the full story before we get into the fun part.
{ why is he acting like he owns the place smh. sorry if stelle is seeing to someone else at the time, they're getting talked over. ofc they are. }
Thankfully, she can work and talk to Aventurine at the same time as she does some cool tricks with her glasses.
Before leaving an alcoholic drink that seems to be colored in a pastel green hue on the bottom, a bright fire orange on top. Did he ask for a drink? No. Did she make this one without thinking much on it?
{ he doesn't seem to mind she's not asking what he wants, she'll get the coupon slid across to her either way. whatever she's made for him, he'll at least try. there's no harm in it, is there? }
[And she'll be taking that coupon, pocketing it; thankfully the drink that she's made for him is pretty ordinary compared to some of the other drinks that she's concocted in the past, back in Penacony.
But this one in particular... it's made to be sweet at first, but there's an edge of something else - almost a little spicy.
That being said, she clears her throat and starts her story, speaking it as she would a mythos:]
Once upon a time, there was a young Trailblazer. She traveled to many worlds until she found herself in the world of dreams. There, she met an unfamiliar face, where she forged a bond with.
[There's something... fond, about her recollection, as she continues.]
That bond was something that would connect them both through space and time. But little did she know that this was not their first meeting. No, their first meeting was something that was lost to forgotten memories. But even so - they were fated to meet at this very moment. Romantic, don't you think?
{ he'll take a few sips while she talks, not minding the taste of sweet with an edge of spice. there's a fair few cocktails that do that already, so it's not exactly new. just a new flavour of flair to it, really.
but he'll stay quiet as she begins her recollection, taking note of the hint of fondness woven in her words.
'they were fated to meet at this very moment' doesn't necessarily scream romance in the same way to him as it may do to her though. fate, so far, has been a cruel mistress. he'd expect misery behind door number 3, not romance. but he can indulge her, there are enough tales in the cosmos that line up with what she's saying to make an agreement. }
Of course. Plenty of people believe that there's a red string of fate tying two destined souls together, your claim that you were fated to meet at that very moment only adds to that, doesn't it? Go on, what happened at that destined time to make you so sure it was real?
There is an item from Riki's shop that deals with the whole "red string of fate" thing too, if I'm remembering correctly.
[Just mentioning that casually.
Although she's certain that's just marketing at that point rather than something real.]
Even though they had just met, the two of them managed to become close. The other girl showed her around Penacony, and even shared her money to allow the Trailblazer to eat. The Trailblazer, with money in hand, looked at the menu and thought to herself that all of these items looked delicious. It was difficult to just choose one.
So instead of doing that... she bought one of each item, thinking that she could share with the other girl.
Unfortunately, that was not how the other girl saw it. But she didn't get mad.
[Stelle frowns at Aventurine, acting as if she were truly offended.]
She seemed kind of... sad, at first? But she didn't mind it in the end. I didn't get the chance to explain to her that I wanted to share, though, so I just wound up taking the leftovers with me.
Well, it's more that... she was kind of being my tour guide, so I had to carry all the food with me as we went around Penacony instead of just sitting around to eat.
Not exactly bad. But you really should express yourself more freely. If you'd said you wanted to share it, that misunderstanding wouldn't have happened. Right?
{ maybe take your own fucking advice, sir. }
So anyway- You were lead around Penacony by this mysterious girl you-have-yet-to-name, and then?
{ duly noted. thankfully he has no reason to think he should be digging further on that. }
Then I'll be sure to remember that name. Should I ever meet her, I promise to ensure she's well looked after.
{ there's a soft clang as he lifts his hand up, a coin dancing across his fingers. while most of the money here is kept digital, he has made a point of getting a real one, not one he can create at will to ensure the result is as realistic as possible. }
For now, I believe I have a request to fulfil. Want to call it?
{ the clink as he first throws the coin from one hand to another is a pretty satisfying sound as is the glint of gold visible as flashes between each catch. he only does it a few times, for a few brief moments, before he flicks it up into the air. on landing, it falls against his palm and is swiftly flipped over to rest against the back of his hand. his eyes don't leave hers through the entire manoeuvre, pausing once he's set up and ready for the reveal. }
Then let's see what the coin has to say.
{ honestly he doesn't bother even glancing down to look at it, he'll just lift the hand covering the coin, where it is now resting there with the heads side up. }
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Date: 2025-09-14 05:25 pm (UTC)but he will leave the text at that, if only so he can grab his belongings and head out. it's better than staring out the window while trying to decide what to do with himself here at least.
besides, indulging her in this is hardly anything difficult, even if they both know it's a farce--the answer will be whatever she wants it to be. at least this way he gets some tea as well as an actual drink. }
Now that I'm here, { he'll pull out the coupon book from his coat with one hand, drop it onto the counter once he reaches it and leans there. } I'd like the full story before we get into the fun part.
{ why is he acting like he owns the place smh. sorry if stelle is seeing to someone else at the time, they're getting talked over. ofc they are. }
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Date: 2025-09-17 07:41 pm (UTC)Thankfully, she can work and talk to Aventurine at the same time as she does some cool tricks with her glasses.
Before leaving an alcoholic drink that seems to be colored in a pastel green hue on the bottom, a bright fire orange on top. Did he ask for a drink? No. Did she make this one without thinking much on it?
Perhaps.]
Depends. How far back do you want me to go?
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Date: 2025-09-20 11:17 pm (UTC)As far as you'd like, I've got all day.
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Date: 2025-09-21 03:46 am (UTC)But this one in particular... it's made to be sweet at first, but there's an edge of something else - almost a little spicy.
That being said, she clears her throat and starts her story, speaking it as she would a mythos:]
Once upon a time, there was a young Trailblazer. She traveled to many worlds until she found herself in the world of dreams. There, she met an unfamiliar face, where she forged a bond with.
[There's something... fond, about her recollection, as she continues.]
That bond was something that would connect them both through space and time. But little did she know that this was not their first meeting. No, their first meeting was something that was lost to forgotten memories. But even so - they were fated to meet at this very moment. Romantic, don't you think?
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Date: 2025-09-21 10:25 am (UTC)but he'll stay quiet as she begins her recollection, taking note of the hint of fondness woven in her words.
'they were fated to meet at this very moment' doesn't necessarily scream romance in the same way to him as it may do to her though. fate, so far, has been a cruel mistress. he'd expect misery behind door number 3, not romance. but he can indulge her, there are enough tales in the cosmos that line up with what she's saying to make an agreement. }
Of course. Plenty of people believe that there's a red string of fate tying two destined souls together, your claim that you were fated to meet at that very moment only adds to that, doesn't it? Go on, what happened at that destined time to make you so sure it was real?
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Date: 2025-09-21 04:15 pm (UTC)[Just mentioning that casually.
Although she's certain that's just marketing at that point rather than something real.]
Even though they had just met, the two of them managed to become close. The other girl showed her around Penacony, and even shared her money to allow the Trailblazer to eat. The Trailblazer, with money in hand, looked at the menu and thought to herself that all of these items looked delicious. It was difficult to just choose one.
So instead of doing that... she bought one of each item, thinking that she could share with the other girl.
Unfortunately, that was not how the other girl saw it. But she didn't get mad.
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Date: 2025-09-21 05:01 pm (UTC){ even if it's just a ring version of friendship bracelets, someone out there would want to buy it.
but stelle, what is this story???? }
Are you effectively saying the way to your heart is through your stomach? But if she didn't get mad, how did she take it?
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Date: 2025-09-23 04:16 pm (UTC)[Stelle frowns at Aventurine, acting as if she were truly offended.]
She seemed kind of... sad, at first? But she didn't mind it in the end. I didn't get the chance to explain to her that I wanted to share, though, so I just wound up taking the leftovers with me.
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Date: 2025-09-25 11:22 pm (UTC)Ahh? Did something happen that cut your fated encounter short?
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Date: 2025-09-26 03:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-09-27 10:31 pm (UTC)Why do I get the feeling you may need more than just a coin flip for this?
{ rude tbh }
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Date: 2025-09-28 01:39 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2025-09-28 04:41 pm (UTC){ maybe take your own fucking advice, sir. }
So anyway- You were lead around Penacony by this mysterious girl you-have-yet-to-name, and then?
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Date: 2025-09-28 05:19 pm (UTC)...and decides:]
The rest is a secret!
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Date: 2025-09-28 09:05 pm (UTC)Then can I at least have her name? How else am I going to ensure your special friend is treated well should I ever meet her?
{ he's just digging for tea - she obviously doesn't have to say if she doesn't want to. }
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Date: 2025-09-28 11:44 pm (UTC)[That part she doesn't have to keep a secret.]
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Date: 2025-09-29 10:08 pm (UTC)Then I'll be sure to remember that name. Should I ever meet her, I promise to ensure she's well looked after.
{ there's a soft clang as he lifts his hand up, a coin dancing across his fingers. while most of the money here is kept digital, he has made a point of getting a real one, not one he can create at will to ensure the result is as realistic as possible. }
For now, I believe I have a request to fulfil. Want to call it?
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Date: 2025-09-30 04:35 pm (UTC)Nodding, she calls it out easily:]
Heads.
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Date: 2025-10-02 08:02 pm (UTC)Then let's see what the coin has to say.
{ honestly he doesn't bother even glancing down to look at it, he'll just lift the hand covering the coin, where it is now resting there with the heads side up. }
Was that enough of a show for you?
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Date: 2025-10-05 04:27 am (UTC)And it at least gives her a little of motivation to move forward.]
Yeah, that was definitely good enough, thanks.
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Date: 2025-10-06 11:02 pm (UTC)Here. Take it as a token of my good luck. Not that I think you need it, but it may help with the storytelling if you have the actual coin to hand.