⇨ WISMUTH

[ringleaders]

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.

Comments

[pipers_son]

"My favorite part of ya, Ginko, is how much faith ya have in me in my ability ta eat with these things." Joker grins, trying to go for one of the fish cakes. "I'll steal everythin' else while yer preoccupied with the noodles, how about that?"

[dontpokethat]

"Your favorite, huh." Well, he guesses there's not much to choose from - and he knows better than to voice that second part.

So, instead, he just grins and reaches for more noodles. "Sounds like a plan. Assuming you can eat that fast, which I'm not convinced of."

[pipers_son]

"Ah, ye of little faith." Joker muffles his laughter with a meaty little cake, leaning back to enjoy the flavor of it. Meat filled 'cakes' aren't unusual in England, but he can't really remember his homeland doing anything with fish like this. Funny, really. Aren't they both island countries?

"This is really good. I can see why ya like it."

[dontpokethat]

"Hey, you've noticed yourself you're having some trouble eating like this. Doesn't seem like much of a jump to me." He's just saying, okay.

When Joker speaks again, Ginko has just deposited more noodles into his mouth, but gives as enthusiastic of a nod as he ever seems to manage before swallowing. "--Told you. Used to eat this stuff pretty frequently - lots of roadside stands sold it, so it was convenient, too."

[pipers_son]

Shit, that was cute.... He's really trying to stop himself from thinking that kind of thing, but the way he nodded with his mouth stuffed like that... Joker focuses on picking something up with his chopsticks and not dropping it, just to occupy his mind.

"Oh, so it's that kinda cheap food, then? So we could make it at the carnival, if it's that easy."

[dontpokethat]

Ginko, of course, has absolutely no idea about that and would probably think it a little ridiculous if commented on. Instead, he's just excited about udon now.

"We could! I'll ask Rin about that. Hell, he might've made it before, 'n it just didn't line up with when I was getting food."

[pipers_son]

"Yeah, that's right, yer from the same kind of place, right? I mean, even if not-" He waves his chopsticks around, thankfully free of any food at the moment or it would sure as shit be dropped. "You know. The exact same. Same enough."

That's really all that can be asked for with a place as constantly changing and traveling as the carnival.

"Lad's a good cook, so I'm sure he would know. We can ask when we drop by the carnival. Think he checks his little mailbox?"

[dontpokethat]

"Right; he's from Japan, too, just... a different Japan." Different time, different world... you know. All that stuff.

Ginko snorts and gives a lopsided shrug. "No idea. But if we drop something off and he doesn't seem to see it, we could always talk to him in person."

[pipers_son]

"You'll have ta do all the talkin'." Eyeing the noodle, Joker reaches over to try to get some again. Slippery... little devils...

"Because I'll just keep butcherin' the words otherwise."

[dontpokethat]

"I dunno, that sounds pretty fun to watch." Kind of like watching Joker try to pick up noodles with chopsticks. Which he is making no effort to hide his amusement over.

[pipers_son]

"I wonder how many people know about this sadistic sides of yers...." So sadistic. Finally, Joker gives up with a laugh. "Alright, what's the trick ta that. There has ta be one."

[dontpokethat]

"Hey, I wouldn't call it sadistic. But, yeah, some people would probably be surprised that I have a sense of humor at all." Because, you know, he doesn't like being snuck up on or having his personal space invaded, or people claiming that he specifically and personally wanted to know Sans' underwear status.

He grins and leans forward to demonstrate. "If you try to just grab them outright, they'll just slip off. You need to twist them like this... though, with practice, you might not have to eventually."

It's looking like it'll be a while, though.

[pipers_son]

"Sadist, sadist~." It's a sing song, even as he tilts his head to get a nice careful look at what exactly the hell Ginko is doing with his chopsticks. Twist, huh? He can do that. Maybe not right now, but later, probably, maybe.

No point but to try it! "We need ta remember ta get somethin' for Antlers and the others, too. Think they'd like any of this?"

[dontpokethat]

"Aw, come on--" Despite that brief attempt at a protest, he can't stop himself from letting out a snort of laughter. He gives an enthusiastic nod in response to Joker's suggestion.

"We could bring some vegetables for Miu, and Antlers might like the beef, or chicken... do you think Feathers would want that, too?"

[pipers_son]

"Feathers," Joker states, pointing his chopsticks at Ginko, "will eat anythin' ya shove inta his gob. I think bein' part plant and part animal confuses him."

So, yes, Feathers would want that too.

[dontpokethat]

"Y'know, that's fair. It sure confused me."

Okay, he's not sure he was really part plant in Portland, but whatever.

"So that's gonna be some vegetables and some beef. Maybe then they'll forgive us for leaving them alone for a few minutes." Of course, he says that, but Antlers and Miu aren't looking particularly distressed outside.

[pipers_son]

Joker is technically part plant himself, and has been doing alright... but he guesses it's been fine enough. Certainly, he could be worse, and he's been frankly lucky enough to just be as he is. People get worse deals around here.

But right now, just sitting here? It's not half bad, although Joker knows it can't last. He just laughs down at his food. "I don't know what I would do if Antlers never forgave me~." Feathers will be fine, hidden away in his Pokeball, Joker has that apparently confirmed. In the meanwhile, he just continues to work through his food.

[dontpokethat]

"I know what I would have to do. Go live at the bottom of the lake and never come up," Ginko replies gravely. Then he grabs more udon. At this rate Joker might not get a chance to try to pick it up himself.

[pipers_son]

"And steal all the udon with ya, apparently, c'mere-" Fruitlessly, he reaches over with his own chopsticks and, unable to really win at all in the game of 'picking up noodles', results to just batting Ginko's away instead.

Listen, it's the only way he can win here.

[dontpokethat]

"Oh, well, of course--" Ginko snorts and bats at Joker's hand right back.

"I guess we could take these back to the carnival. And you could give up, and just get a fork." Like a QUITTER. As if Ginko himself wouldn't probably also give up in Joker's position.

[pipers_son]

Wow, rude. This is going to be a chopsticks war now, isn't it?

"And deal with yer mockery all the way back?" He tries to get another noodle. He can do it, he swears! "I think not."

[dontpokethat]

Oh is THAT how it’s going to be. Ginko grins and makes a minimal attempt to bap at his hand again, but honestly, he’s not really trying at this point. He does want Joker to figure it out. “You say that as if I won’t be mocking you either way.”

[pipers_son]

"Wow!" He laughs, trying to dip his chopsticks beneath Ginko's to slide them into the bowl. "Such sass! What would the carnival say if they heard about it?"

[dontpokethat]

"Hmm, depends on who you told. I'd love to hear the results if you decide to pass it around."

He doesn't even try to stop Joker, just pokes lightly at his chopsticks - which does leave their knuckles knocking together for a moment, and boy he notices that a lot more than he should. This is... fine, probably, he can deal with it.

[pipers_son]

Congrats, Ginko, you've knocked on wood. Joker is too busy grinning victoriously to notice, fumbling as he tries to twist the noodles around. Mostly, he's just losing his grip on them a lot.

"Lessee, who would it be funniest ta tattle on ya ta... Tanyuu already knows, and Psi outta. Maybe one of the kids, see if they'll even believe me at all."