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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...Ah. There's a problem that hadn't occurred to him.

"Oh, right-- you guys use forks and stuff, right?" He looks at the chopsticks in his own hand, trying to figure out how to even go about teaching something like this. He slides one out of his hand and sets it down, then holds up the other for Joker to see. "Hold one like a pencil, but closer to the top - like this."

It's a problem that hadn't even occurred to Joker until five seconds ago, either, although he doesn't know why he didn't think of it.... Besides that he was far too excited to think about it at all.

Well, at least the solution is... probably easy? Joker obediently picks up one half of the pair, and looks up to Ginko expectantly again. Hopefully he can do this with one hand.

"Right. So, the second one..." Hm. Come to think of it, he's not sure Joker will be able to make this work with one hand, given that he doesn't know how to hold them to begin with. "Uh... hang on."

Ginko moves the food aside so he won't knock it over when he leans over the table to pick up the second chopstick and just kind of... slide it into place in Joker's hand. "Just-- keep it balanced on your ring finger like that, and hold it in place with your thumb. Uh... once you get used to it, you should be able to pick them both up at once."

And Ginko won't need to hope in terrified silence that that wasn't too weird a thing to do.

Leaning over to help him when he obviously can't is only to be expected of Ginko. He's always like this, after all. Still, with their heads close together like this, Joker's own bowed as he takes in the way the chopsticks rest there... Somehow it feels weirdly intimate, or is it just this city that's doing that to him?

Desperately wanting to break the ice, Joker laughs a little. "Alright, I think I get it... I'dve picked it up myself, but I think most folks outside the carnival would get worried with how I can bend my fingers." Or most other aspects of his body, frankly.

"So do I just.... stab it, then?"

He sits back down once the utensils are arranged in Joker's hand, hoping that he didn't move too quickly, or too slowly, or... in any way that might make his behavior seem odd. As long as Joker doesn't notice anything weird going on, it's fine.

"Probably, yeah. Better to find other ways to deal with it." Rather than, you know, terrifying the nice old couple trying to run this restaurant.

Okay wow though now he needs to intervene with that. He lets out a snort of laughter and sort of ducks his head. "No, uh-- no, don't do that. See, you can open and close the ends to pick stuff up - like this." He picks his own chopsticks up again, clicking the ends together in demonstration.

"Ginko, yer laughin' at a man with one arm. For shame!" Joker's houndin' is clearly teasing in nature, however, considering the way he can't help but laugh at well with Ginko's own laughter.

"So then, just like this-" Instead of being a sensible person, he reaches down to try a little bit of the udon. The chopsticks dip in, they pick up a noodle.... aaaaand the noodle slides right out. A quiet noise of surprise slips out of him.

"Hey, I've just got one eye. It balances out." Which is a claim he absolutely would not make if Joker weren't so obviously kidding.

Aaand that went predictably enough. "Uh... maybe wait to try the udon until you've gotten some practice. Beef or vegetables should be easier." He reaches over and grabs a piece of beef from the gyudon in demonstration, holding it up for Joker to see before popping it in his mouth.

Seemingly distantly, earrings jingle against one another as Joker watches, making a small noise of interest. So that's how it is... Although it makes him wonder how noodles will be done. Ah well. Beef and vegetables it is! Sticking his tongue out again in concentration, he makes a go for one of the vegetables.

It's... not an immediate success, considering he drops it a couple of times on the plate. But he's doing his best, he really is, so after a second... Carefully, chopsticks trembling a little, he manages to get it somewhere in the vicinity of his face. "Ah! About time."

Goddammit this is adorable and it's not fair. Ginko is quick to hide his smile behind his free hand again, though there's no disguising the way his amusement brightens up his eye.

"There you go, that's progress. You're getting the hang of it already."

"Ginko," he mutters, brows scrunched up as he focuses down at his piece of tempura, "if I did not know better, I would say ya were laughin' at me, sir." But he can't make any complaints as he takes a bite-

Oh, shit, there goes the tempura right out of his chopsticks. Excuse him, he just... has to keep this in his mouth forever now.

Well now he just can't stop from letting out a quiet snort of laughter, ducking his head slightly. He's not even gonna say anything, just watch Joker with the most delightedly shit-eating grin. He's not even bothering to cover it up anymore.

Considering the precarious situation happening inbetween his teeth, Joker can't exactly complain. That isn't stopping him from trying. With a nice fried veggie in his face, he makes a muffled whine before slowly trying to chew it inwards. He's going to have chipmunk cheeks by the end, but he'll be managing.

"Ginko," he says after he's finally swallowed the last of it down, "has anyone told ya yer a sadist? Just curious."

Ginko leans over to grab a vegetable for himself while Joker does that, then grins at Joker. "No, actually, that's a new one. I'll add it to the list."

To balance out the sass, maybe: "Looks like you're figuring those things out, though."

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"Glad ta have enriched yer life." Huffing a laugh underneath his breath, he leans a little closer to look over things. "It was good, but I think I was supposed ta dip it.... Problem with that is that I'm scared I'll drop it right inta that sauce if I do."

"Oh, I can help with that." Since he's still got that piece of vegetable in his chopsticks, he leans over to dip it in the sauce.

Of course, now he needs to get it to Joker's mouth, which... he could do by taking the direct approach, but frankly he doesn't think he could survive actually literally feeding Joker.

So instead, after a moment of uncertain hovering, he just... pulls over one of the small dishes set on the table with their food, sets the newly sauce-covered piece of tempura on it, and pushes it over. "There you go."

With the way Ginko goes about it.... the first immediate solution is very very obvious, especially with how he pauses with a wet fried vegetable just sitting there in his hand. Joker pauses, stuck between laughter and something else, and isn't entirely sure if he's disappointed when Ginko just puts it onto his place.

...Well. It wouldn't be right if he didn't say anything. And he needs to get back at Ginko besides. So after carefully grabbing it with his chopsticks, he picks it up and grins over at the other man. "No feedin' me this time?"

And he pops the vegetable into his mouth.

It was probably too much to hope that Joker wouldn't have that same thought - and feel the need to comment on it. But Ginko is determined not to make a fool of himself and probably give Joker more ammunition for teasing him later, okay. Which means there's only one possible answer.

"What, do you want me to?"

Yep, he regrets everything.

Is this Ginko? Is this Ginko teasing him right back? On one hand, Joker is kind of delighted, because he takes a special pleasure in getting Ginko of all people to banter with him like this, which is probably proven by the absurdly pleased grin on his face. On the other hand.... This is exactly what he shouldn't be encouraging, or letting Ginko realize his own emotions.

Well, gay chicken it is.

So with the chopsticks still in his hand, he leans forward with his chin against his knuckles. "Well, when ya put it that way," he drawls, fluttering his eyelashes in the usual melodramatic fashion.

"Is that a yes?" It sounds like a yes, which is pretty great, and the fact that it is scares him a little. This was not supposed to happen.

But if he backed out now, wouldn't it be too obvious that something was wrong? "Open up, then. What do you want?" He gestures over the spread of food in front of them.

Somehow, this has spiraled wildly out of control, and Joker isn't entirely sure he can pinpoint the place where it began to unravel. Was Ginko usually this playful, or is it just the nature of this place?

Well. Too late now. Laughing into his hand, Joker glances over what's before them. "Noodle, then. Since we both know I'm just gonna make a fool of myself if I try personally."

This has gotten so completely out of hand. Backing out now would seem weird and suspicious, so he guesses he's locked in now, and honestly how the hell did it come to this? Should he have shot the idea down when Joker first said it?

Why is acting like everything is normal and fine so hard?

"Oh, that's going to be interesting." He picks up a noodle and holds it out, trying to suppress a grin, because as much as he hates it this is... fun. Just joking around like this. "Alright, open your mouth. And don't blame me if this ends up being messy, you asked for it."

How the hell indeed. Yet past all the confusion and frustration, there's something genuine to Joker's grin as he laughs, pressing his hand down against the table as he shifts. That's sure one leg going between his body and the chair.

"Oh, it'll be fine, hold on. It won't be messy, just gotta-" And he leans forward, wobbling a little against it until he's nearly close enough that, if anything drops, it should a least fall back into the bowl... or something. He hopes it works, at least. "See!" And he opens his mouth, trying not to laugh too much. It'll be really awkward if he ends up choking.

Really, it would be easier if Joker could stop being so damn cute for a few minutes, but he guesses that's probably too much to ask.

Ginko snorts and leans forward, trying to sort of... flip the ends of the noodle into Joker's mouth so they don't end up hanging out. It kind of works, but one definitely does hit him on the nose on the way. "--Whoops. Sorry."

It goes really well, up until something is smacking into his nose, leaving a trail of wet on the side of his nostril, and Joker almost chokes laughing. Quickly, he retreats, ducking his head down to cover his mouth- both to hide his smile and in case he spills something.

"Very nice, Ginko," he says once his throat is clear, the peaks of his grin peering out past his hand.

"I did warn you." As hard as he tries, Ginko can't really stop himself from smiling back. But, just to be sure... "You didn't choke, did you?"

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