thalassino: (» station master)
thalassino ([personal profile] thalassino) wrote in [community profile] vatheon2012-12-03 12:04 am

Monthly Mingle Log

Is it that time of the month already?

...No, today is not the start of shark week.

The Station Master's taken precautions to make this month's mingle party nice and laid back, after that rather magnetic week. Today, locals are all over the Plaza starting to put up the decorations for this strange holiday known as "Christmas", and they're more than happy to cheerfully rope any foreigner who doesn't look too busy into helping them.

The food tables are back, albeit with more drink than food. Hot chocolate, gluhwein mulled wine, a huge bowl of fruit punch, you name it, it's there. Foodwise, there's snowflake shaped crackers with cheese and meats, shrimp cocktails, cups filled with green or red jelly, and plenty of cookies to go around.

Near the food tables are the two usual booths, one belonging to the Welcoming Committee, armed with all the information a newbie would want to know, and the other belonging to the Host Club, manned by all the male eyecandy you could ever need. Have they done something special for their booths this festive season? Better sashay their way and find out!

Walking around all the tables and booths is what looks to be a giant lobster(???) in a Santa suit handing out candy to anyone and everyone nearby. It seems the locals don't understand that it's "Santa Claus", not "Sandy Claws."

Finally, it looks like there's been a new addition to the plaza. Was that ice skating rink over there last night?? It certainly fits the theme, and the locals don't seem to be surprised. They'll even help you lace up those skates and take them for a spin. Bundle up and try not to fall too much!
beauchevalier: (♦ 28)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2012-12-31 10:23 pm (UTC)(link)
I'd say your name is more beautiful, Ilyasviel. Oh excuse me, I mean Ilya.

[He doesn't have any real fondness for his name.]

But thank you, I appreciate your kindness.
livingvessel: (approval)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-01 03:56 pm (UTC)(link)
It's okay if you want to call me Ilyasviel! Don't worry.

[Well, Saber does that. Although she does like Ilya better...]

And it looks like you're skating pretty well now, right? You haven't fallen down for a while, at least.

[This realization comes with a slight sense of satisfaction on her part, since she did help with all that somehow.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 45)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-01 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
If you insist, I find your full name to be very beautiful when spoken.

[He's hit with the realization when she brings it up, a smile appearing on his expression.]

Ah so it would appear, I must be a natural born talent.
livingvessel: (approval)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-04 03:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[Almost no one ever says her name is pretty, so Ilya's happily surprised. Most people tend to say it's too hard to pronounce...

Looking at Angelo on his skates, she smiles and loops around him once before coming back to face him again.]


See? You just needed a pointer here or there, right?
beauchevalier: (♦ 32)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-05 03:19 am (UTC)(link)
[He stops skating and looks around at the other skaters, his legs are also getting a bit tired out.]

If only we were off the ice, I could do more. I'm a bit nervous trying to do a flip on the ice.
livingvessel: (sooooo what about you?)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-07 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
Do you want to go sit down, then? I'm feeling tired too...

[Because skating around for this long is kind of hard on her small body, after all. And she wants to see Angelo flip.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 19)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-07 02:28 am (UTC)(link)
Yes, I believe we should take a break.

[He starts skating back towards to the resting area.]
livingvessel: (Default)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-09 12:34 am (UTC)(link)
[Ilya follows, skating along with visibly less energy than before but still rather enthusiastic overall.

Seeing a bench over at the edge of the rink, she skates up next to Angelo and points.]


How about there?
beauchevalier: (♦ 26)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-09 08:45 am (UTC)(link)
[There's a nod from Angelo before he heads over to where Ilya suggested they sit down at.]

I wonder how long this will last.
livingvessel: (thinking)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-09 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ilya looks out at the rink - the crowds are starting to clear up, and it's looking emptier.]

I guess it's getting late, so people are leaving...

[Well, everyone else must be getting tired, too.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 15)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-10 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
[He turns to look down at Ilya.]

Shouldn't you be going home soon too?
livingvessel: (hmph)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-13 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
[She's about to protest, but just as she opens her mouth, a yawn comes out instead. Well, that ruins any argument she would have made...]

I guess so. [She sighs with a small pout and swings her legs lazily, gazing off into the sky.] What about you?
beauchevalier: (♦ 03)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-14 11:35 pm (UTC)(link)
[He stares up into the sky and sighs following with his own yawn.] I prefer the night life, especially in the casino. But I'm rather worn out from today... So perhaps I'll go home early.
Edited 2013-01-14 23:35 (UTC)
livingvessel: (thinking)

and here I remember that this is back when she just got here oops

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-15 05:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ilya nods. Well, she certainly understands how skating can be tiring. So she should head back.

Although where to is a good question.]


Where... do people stay here?
beauchevalier: (♦ 13)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-18 05:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh she doesn't have a place of residency yet? Well, the least he can do is help her out.]

If you don't have an apartment, you're free to stay at the Winespring Inn. There's also a hotel by the casino and the residential suites inside of the casino if you're interested in staying there.
Edited (because I'm a derp, orz. ;;) 2013-01-21 05:30 (UTC)
livingvessel: (thinking)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-23 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, there's so many...

[And she certainly doesn't know what's any good!]

Can you tell me what you think is the fanciest one?

[Realizing that that might just take up more of Angelo's time, she quickly adds a second comment.]

Or if you have one you think I'd like, you can take me there too.
beauchevalier: (♦ 16)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-25 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
The fanciest ones are the hotel near the casino and the residential suites inside the casino, but I don't believe you're old enough to go into the casino.

[He starts taking his skates off so he can slip into his boots.]

The hotel near the casino might be a better place to stay.
livingvessel: (Default)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-25 04:03 am (UTC)(link)
[She thinks for a moment, but not too long.]

Okay! Can you take me there?

[Seeing that Angelo is taking off his skates, it occurs to Ilya that she should probably do that, too. So she bends over and pulls at the laces, slowly slipping off the skates and putting back on the pair of boots she left not too far away.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 04)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-26 08:13 am (UTC)(link)
[Once his boots are on instead of the skates, he gives Ilya a small bow.]

I'd be honored to, my lady.
livingvessel: (approval)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-01-30 04:32 am (UTC)(link)
[She, too, finishes slipping into her boots, and stands up from the bench with a smile.]

Yay! Lead me around, Angelo!

[She's happy that they're on good terms.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 35)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-01-31 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Holding out his hand for her, he smiles.]

Let us be on our way then.
livingvessel: (approval)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-02-02 05:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Reaching out, Ilya happily clasps Angelo's extended hand. It helps that he's such a gentleman!]

Okay!

[And off they walk. It would be nice if she could think of something to talk about with Angelo, but it feels like they've been talking all evening... so Ilya continues in silence.]
beauchevalier: (♦ 07)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-02-02 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Angelo remains rather quiet too until they reach the hotel and he escorts her all the way inside to the lobby.]

The locals who run this hotel should be able to take care of you from here and get you a nice room to stay for awhile. Though I should be heading out myself, it was a pleasure speaking with you.
livingvessel: (approval)

[personal profile] livingvessel 2013-02-02 07:03 am (UTC)(link)
It was nice meeting you too, Angelo! Let's skate together again sometime, okay?

[She gives him a smile and a wave before she turns to the lobby desk. This place is completely new and she still has no idea how she got here... but Ilya is hopeful that people won't be out to kill her here.

And that's definitely an improvement. Now, if only Shirou were here...]
beauchevalier: (♦ 12)

[personal profile] beauchevalier 2013-02-03 01:26 am (UTC)(link)
Of course, until then.

[He waves back and smiles at her before turning towards the hotel front doors and leaving.]