lostcarnival | ⇨ WISMUTH

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⇨ WISMUTH

Who: Everyone!
When: S2:D6-D11
Where: Wismuth and the Carnival Grounds
What: The carnival enjoys a few days in Wismuth, a coastal city on this planet's version of the American east. However, there are a few things very unique about this version of the planet...
Warnings: The usual, wholesome fun.

PILLAR OF CREATION↴

Upon arriving, things in Wismuth will seem pretty peaceful. It's a massive city, with no shortage of things going on, but things like violent crime and homelessness are at an all time low. You can wander the streets without much scrutiny, presumed to just be tourists, and most people here come across as helpful and friendly.

► VIBRANCY: The main thing that sets this planet apart is its vibrancy - AKA, the raw creative energy its filled with, flowing from its status as a Pillar of Creation. There is no literal pillar, but Wismuth and its planet is a place where Creation's energy comes through strongest. As a result, everything here feels somehow more real, more intense in a way that's hard to put a finger on. Life is abundant, and its bleeds through in every sensation.

► ATTRACTIONS: There are plenty of things to see while going around the city. First and foremost, there is a lovely beach area bordering the ocean, and a number of tourist aimed attractions built around it. There are giant malls, movie theaters, live stage performances, museums and all kinds of other points of cultural interest. Anything you can do in a big city you can do here, but better.

► ALLOWANCES: The Ringmaster will be giving everyone a reasonable amount of local currency for a few days on the town. You can't make any massive acquisitions with it, but it's more than enough to eat out, see some shows, go to the beach, and whatever you like. You can feel free to pick up some casual supplies, like mundane clothing and souvenirs. There will be more given out later, after the performance week.

► PERFORMANCE: Performance week is starting early this time, after only a couple days of exploration. When the carnival has already been on vacation for a month, the Ringmaster figures they may as well get right to it, and then do more touring afterwards. Members of the local populace will find themselves in the carnival once performances begin, dazzled by the other worldly sights. Magic doesn't seem to exist here, despite the fact that it will flow easier for people bringing it from other worlds.

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It absolutely shouldn't-but there's no good reason to dwell on shouldn't's, when there's time to make things right. Right in the sense of better, at least.

(Though realistically, habits involving scarce food will likely have her clear the plates anyway, as nervous as she is.)

Reira watches somewhat eagerly as the meat cooks, occasionally blinking back up to Tyki to talk. "Mnh. An Uncle..?" she asks, pausing with thought. An uncle is.... .... "...Why an 'uncle'?"

"Brother is a little bit too close of a relationship just as much a father might be," he begins. He can't really use the option of them not looking alike given his own family came from various races and tolerances and adoption was something common.

He turns the meet after one side sort of looks done and he'll poke at it lightly just because he can, "Uncle is just about perfect for the friendship we have."

"Mnnnh...." She's trying to make sense of that, she supposes. But...it's a bit tricky, admittedly. She can't pretend to understand it entirely, so she eventually just nods. "Mnn, I guess you would know, then," she decides, watching the meat. "...Is any of it almost ready?" she asks, staring at it.

"You choose your family, Miss Reira," he replies with all the fondness and warmth an elder brother can provide. He pokes at the meat a little then grabs one of the white plates and sort of fishes it onto it gently. He's not placing it fancy or anything and simply piling it on top of each other, "This should be. Eat up."

"...I do?" It's an innocent question, but with the look on her face, she seems to at least...enjoy the idea. Choosing who's family, rather. She eagerly holds out her plate for a bit of meat herself, just in time for the server to come in.

That would be the other food then-she doesn't stay long though. Long enough to ask if they want refills on drinks, if they're doing alright...but that's it. The food is served, and Reira beams just a little wider at the display.

'Eat up.' "M-Mn! Okay!"

"Yes, you do. Just because you're related doesn't mean they have to be the family you chose. Choice is a wonderful thing in this world." But he could go on all day about that given the time and reason.

As she holds the plate out he dishes that meat onto it to serve her first before himself. Even in his white life as a hobo he always made sure the youngest got the most to eat even if that meant his rag tag bunch of hobo friends got nothing including himself. It's only after does he serve himself and breaks open the utensils. He's dishing out the side platters onto the plate and already setting more meat onto the grill to keep it going.

Only then does he slide the first set into his mouth and enjoys it to the utmost fullest, "Mm."

He can go on, and she can listen just as long really- especially now that she has a plate of meat, and also a bowl of soup, some fish, some...well there's a lot of everything and all of it is going to be bit by bit in her mouth, which makes it rather hard to speak at all. So there's a lot of nodding, and an equal amount of chewing, and-

"Mnfg!"

Excuse her as she chugs some apple juice that was really hot!!!

"Mnh...I don't know anyone I'm 'related' to..." she says after putting the glass back down, shrugging. "...So I guess I really, really have to choose..."

His apple juice almost looks alcoholic and he would admit that he did miss the cider up on the Moon. He would have to add it to a list of things to look for later on when things weren't so hectic.

He isn't going to talk with his mouth full as he was raised better than that and when he's swallowed a large amount, he'll respond again, "I have a brother and a niece and nephew by proxy. Other than that the rest of my family is from all around the world and adopted from many races and places. We take care of each other and that's all that matters. It's those that make you happy that should be your family."

"Mnhh, that many..?" Well, that's impressive, as far as she's concerned. She considers Tyki's words for a minute, before-

"...Does that mean you could be?" She thinks she wouldn't mind a family that has Tyki in it-he's nice and buys food and generally just has nice things to say or do, far as she can tell. Perfect.

"Mmhmm, a happy family of Thirteen," he says fondly. Tyki loved to talk about his family and he'd use every excuse he could.

"If you value me that much I don't see why not," he says between mouthfuls. He's already eyeing that side of fish and he'll take it along with some of the greens. It's mouthwatering and worth every cent he will spend on it.

"Hmnnnhhhh..." Thirteen....

...She finds herself a little quiet, for a moment. Pretty much all of her family was Definitely Not Related (to her), but she hadn't really thought they saw her as family for...a while, either. And even then, it was only her 'brother'.

Another bite of food, as she looks to the meats and things. "...Mnh...it's the same the other way though, right? For someone to be family... ...both sides should want to be family first, right?"

He's picking up those tongs again to slide the meat onto the plate and shovel the last of it onto the grill to cook all at once. He's being careful to spread it out evenly so everything cooks well enough. There are certain pieces that are going to end up under or overcooked given he wasn't perfect at this.

Tyki was taking that silence as a chance to slide more food into his mouth. He enjoyed the experiences of pleasure and life more than most people. Everything he did was to suit his needs and comfort. If something disagreed with him he eradicated it. It's why moments like this with friends made it more humble.

"Yes. It would be a tense family otherwise."

Well. With those words, she brightens immediately, some fish still sitting on her fork as she slowly grins. "Th-Then...You're my uncle now..!" she 'decides', remembering what Tyki had noted about various family roles.

Hoo! This is exciting, actually-she mulls over that thought with a spoonful of soup. "...'v never had an 'uncle'..."

"MmmHmm," he says with a mouthful of fish stuffed between words. He's trying not to laugh given how cute and almost undecided she seemed about the whole thing. Being so awkward about things was almost innocent in a way.

The last of the meat is done cooking and he plates that between them and pokes at the grill to turn it off, "In that case the idea for the candy shop should still happen."

She likes to think, at least, that she's sure about this much. Family definitely seems important enough that one must be certain. Reira's mostly focused on eating the fish it seems-she's rather conscious of the fact that she can't eat Everything, and extra conscious of the point that fish does not keep for left overs.

And soup is hard to pack up so...that too... She jolts, half slurping up her last spoonful as Tyki speaks.

"Mnh!!! We're still getting candy!?" CANDY!!! Yes!!!

He licks over his lips once last time when he finishes before opting to actually use a napkin. He's about done and can blame it on the fact he's been sampling a lot of things all day since he got here. There was so much good food in the city even if he was sure it was extremely bad for a normal human. Thankfully, he'd never have to worry about that.

He laughs innocently at her sudden excitement and will nod in confirmation, "Mmhm, as soon as you're finished we can head to that big one about seven blocks down the street."

Fish down-soup down...there's still quite a lot, and she does look a slight bit guilty about that but...

Well, between what people here have said, and what Yuugo insisted upon back on the moon, she's pretty sure it's fine. "I'm ready..!" she announces, nodding.

And pausing. "............we can bring everything in a box, right..?"

There, there, Reira. He did say he'd treat her so she shouldn't fret so much on what is left over. He'll probably eat the fish later if she doesn't take it though she is welcomed to the soup.

His hand will slide down to call the waitress and kind host as he nods gently, "That's right. Take what you want to go and I can take the rest. I have a large appetite." And whatever he doesn't eat or spoils he can just feed to his Tease.

"I definitely want to eat it later..." So...that's exactly what will happen. When the server returns, they can ask for boxes-and the bill. She'll gladly return with both. "We have fridges, so I can put it in there, and then Yuzu-neesama can have some too..!"

"It was my treat to you. It's only fair you get to keep it all." He waits for that server before asking for boxes and a bag so he can put them all in. Once they pass into his hands he'll start boxing them up and helping her. She seems excited to head to the candy shop. "Yuzu?"

"Mnn, Yuzu-neesama is from my world, and Yuuya and Yuugo's world." And...she can't really continue with what she would have, normally, thanks to a promise to Yuuya, but she'll go on with something else as she carefully nudges various meats and noodles into a box.

"She stays in my trailer, normally, and joined after I did."

"I'm glad that you have someone here for you then," he says with a light tone. Kids like her needed someone to keep them right and true. He knows she is likely a troubled child and it pleased him to know she had something small of a group of friends or family. Still, he doesn't pry further. He just accepts it.

Once she's done he'll rise from his seat and waits for her so they can pay however they need to.

Payment, it seems, is in the form of the server coming with a wireless card-reader; she arrives while Reira is stacking the boxes, her only answer to Tyki having been a nod. It doesn't take long for the things to be gathered into a provided plastic bag-and it looks as if she's able to manage fine carrying her share, leaving her to simply wait for payment to be done with.

Hooray for that!

Well, Tyki was that type to carry only cash and so that will be his only option. He doesn't minding tipping high if only to throw his money around. He'll fish out what is necessary and offer it to her. He looks toward Reira to see if she's able to handle the bags before waiting for the payment to be done. "The change is your tip," he says as charming and gentle as ever.

Only then will he head outside and let her carry her leftovers on her own, "Candy shop then you're free to go, hmm?"

Cash it is. The woman takes a moment to make sure everything is in order that way, and beams rather happily with the last comment. She bids them all a good day-and soon enough, once outside, Reira will be heading toward her bike with the bags.

"Mnh..! Yeah!" she cheers, only to pause at the bike.

This thing does Not Have Storage she did not quite think this through. "...Mnhhh...."

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