faeriering | network social #1

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network social #1

network social #1

flitter!

Buzz buzz buzz! That's the sound of your network device receiving a social alert. Maybe you've poked around your device a little bit already, or maybe you haven't, but either way - you're about to have the chance to take part in one of Fable's social apps!

The notification chimes directly from Flitter (the fairy version of Twitter!) And this app is exactly what you would expect. Mostly nonsense scattered among hundreds and thousands of Fleets (Tweets) from the mystical creatures of Fable (and beyond!)

Your device pings you to the following post:

The Fae
@faithtrustpixiedust Flitter

New Fable villagers!!!!!! Give us ur most spicy take! GO!!! #fablenewbies

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While as fun as they are kind, no one can deny that the Fae have a tendency to be quite mischievous. Giving them access to social media only seems to enhance these feelings! Looks like they want the new inhabitants of Fable - or just anyone who receives a magical notification - to post to Flitter with their spiciest take! Do you have certain opinions on how milky a cup of tea should be? Do you think sprinkles on cupcakes are essential or pointless? No matter the opinion, the Fae want to see it and strike up discussion!

Time to grab the popcorn.
Copy and paste the following code into your comment section to make a Flitter post:

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<a href="" style="color:#fff;background:#b37165;text-decoration:none;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:30px;">Flitter</a>

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Write your character's Flitter post here! The character limit is 280 but we won't tell anyone if you go a little bit over. add #fablenewbies if you're a game member!

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Welcome to Fable's first network social! Please read this before participating!

This social post is open to everyone! This means that you do not have to be a member of Fable to participate! You can think of it like a fun TDM, since network socials like this will happen every month within the game.

We ask that non-Fable residents mark that they're not in-game in their subject line, and that Fable residents use the hashtag #fablenewbies in their posts so that the Fae can find them! After all, they wanted to see some exciting conversations brewing within Fable, but outsiders are more than welcome to chime in as well. Feel free to assume that Flitter is just as big of a dumpster fire as real Twitter. The code is only required for a toplevel, but replies can be written in a text font (like courier.)

Lastly, while we love IC banter, please remember to be civil and familiarise yourself with the game rules. Have fun!

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[ And before he has a chance to ask! An address! Great! This is going to go well... maybe. ]

Please expect me soon.

[ Xingqiu prepares himself to go pixie hunting... catching. Arming himself with a bug-catching net and bait, he is going to head right to the shop. No time to waste. But he is probably not the best person for the job — and not because there is a low probability of him capturing the creature but what he might get up to later... ]

[ man you're gonna get yourself into trouble with the fae if you do something weird with that pixie, my friend!!

at any rate, xingqiu will find tighnari's shop easily enough, as it's right in the center square of fable village, and while the sign is flipped to closed, the door will be unlocked.

inside, the scent is overwhelmingly.. flowery. not because this is normal, but because the wind pixies scattered ground rose petals and calendula virtually everywhere, onto every surface, perfuming the air with their sweet scent. tighnari is currently up on a ladder, sweeping the dust and petals off of the tops of the shelves. when the door opens, he breathes a sigh. ]

There's tea on the counter, if you'd like some.

[ a delicious lemon berry herbal blend! ]

[ He'll cross that bridge when he gets to it...

For now, the only thing he has to cross is the threshold into the shop. Which he does after a quick knock to serve as an announcement of his arrival. After which he will step inside and then made sure the door shuts behind him. Perhaps the store is operating despite the chaos caused earlier by the pixies? Notably, it's the scent that catches his attention first, before he takes a step forward and then his gaze is drawn to all the wears.

Finally, he catches sight of Tighnari, just as the man sighs. ]

Please, you didn't have to go through all the trouble for me. And after all, I've come to assist here.

It's no trouble at all. I wanted to make some for myself, anyway.

[ wiping his brow on his sleeve, tighnari sweeps the last of the petals from the shelf he's working on, and descends the ladder, cleaning his hands on his apron as he approaches. ]

But if you'd rather get started right away..

[ he gestures to a small door behind the counter. behind it come the muffled sounds of things shifting and moving - thankfully, for the moment, not crashing or breaking. ]

That small of a creature can make that much noise.

[ A thoughtful look crosses his features. ]

I shouldn't be surprised if it managed to cause so much trouble and yet its capabilities are fascinating, wouldn't you say?

[ However, with a warm cup of tea served and the possibility that perhaps he may be overestimating himself it was best they settle for a moment. He would much rather drink his tea warm as he considers the possibility that if he is unable to handle the pixie it may cause more of a mess while there was tea out for it to spill. ]

You should have heard the noise while there were more of them..

[ granted, tighnari's ears are very sensitive, but still. they'd kicked up a raucous sound while they skitted about the shop. his ears are still ringing.

at any rate, tighnari slips behind the counter and back into a small room, where he puts the kettle on. ]

Fascinating is a word for it. Do you like herbals?

Perhaps I should count myself lucky to have never come across a group of pixies.

[ Although he gets a sense that the experience may have been more painful for the shop's owner. He has his sympathies. ]

Please, you're being kind enough. You don't have to consider my preferences, but if you'll insist on knowing, then yes I do like herbals.

You're right about that..

[ if tighnari sees a pixie again, it'll be too soon. too bad he's probably going to see them again pretty soon after all.. anyway, he taps his chin, glancing over the glass jars that hold his loose leaf teas. ]

Nonsense, I don't want to serve you something you won't enjoy. Hmm.. I have a spiced cranberry apple blend that's quite good for a cold day like this.

[ Perhaps that is why he wears an almost apologetic smile on his face, knowing that sooner — because of his attempt to catch the pixie locked away — if not later the generous Tighnari may have to come across those noisy pixies once again. ]

That's sensible. Truthfully, I do prefer mild flavors but if you recommend that blend then I will be happy to sample it.

[ Spiced cranberry apple doesn't sound outlandish to him, there is nothing odd in the name, then again, he knows of someone who likes to experiment. ]

Mild, hmm? Do you like floral teas?

[ he's got like, so many teas bro, it won't be hard to find something you'll like!! xingqiu is far too polite for his own good, tighnari will absolutely bully him into choosing a tea he likes! ]

[ That is a terrible mistake to make with him; the friendlier and the more familiar they become with each other the more at ease Xingqiu will feel. Remember, he does have plans for that pixie, and while there is nothing immediate or concrete in mind, who knows what the future holds? For the time being, he looks extremely grateful that a different variety of teas might bring him a flavor he does prefer. It is still extremely generous of Tighnari to offer, however, and he recognizes that. ]

Well, I did say I like herbals before... Honestly, as your guest here I won't be picky.

All right, all right.

[ tighnari won't twist his arm into choosing a flavor, he'll only have to hope he can decide on something suitable. perusing his shelves for a few moments, tighnari finally selects a jar - green tea with lemon balm - and begins to prepare. ]

By the way, you can call me Tighnari. It's good to meet you.

[ Unless Tighnari has found a way to make some kind of carrot-based tea, Xingqiu won't be complaining at all no matter what. Therefore he is glad they came to a resolution on the matter of tea choice. But once Tighnari makes his introduction it appears that he has been rude throughout their conversation by not taking the initiative to offer his name first; he is the guest here after all. It's probably the first thing he should have mentioned. ]

First, allow me to offer my apologies for not introducing myself earlier. My name is Xingqiu and the pleasure is all mine, although it does seem I was quite caught up with the idea of capturing a pixie earlier that this must have slipped my mind. It's a little embarrassing to be sure.

[ tighnari is quick to shake his head, chuckling. ]

Nothing to worry about. It's easy to get caught up in conversation and forget the pleasantries. I'm not bothered.

[ he's not a fancypants kind of guy, these things aren't important to tighnari. more important is tending to their tea, which he carefully steeps, before pouring a cup for each of them. ]

Would you like it sweetened?

[ This is all quite casual; certainly most people would find the ease of this conversation comfortable, although it is much easier to follow formed habits. Not that he feels awkward about any of this. After all, he is a well-socialized and educated young man. ]

Oh. If you don't mind. Either way, I won't fuss over tea.

[ Despite feeling like he already has when he mentioned he preferred something mild. ]

Mr. Tighnari, you give the impression of a man always ready to entertain guests.

[ thankfully, tighnari doesn't seem to mind at all, if that's considered fussing. really, he just wants to be a decent host. ]

Well, I do have people stopping by my home often, though not usually for tea.

[ two sugar cubes go into xingqiu's tea, and one into his own. tighnari stirs carefully, then at last hands forward his guest's cup. ]

But tea often happens, regardless.

[ From the moment he was welcomed into the shop, Xingqiu sensed that despite the casual atmosphere of their surroundings Tighnari was a man who showed a great deal of consideration for his guests. This is especially due to his reason for being here. He had come to provide his meager assistance in the removal of that last pixie and yet he is here being treated to some tea.

He takes the teacup in his hands, holding it with great care. He blows softly in hopes to cool the liquid but stops soon after. Maybe he is feeling a little self-conscious now. ]

Do you mean here or?

[ Although he is leaning towards Tighnari meaning he had guests in his true home. ]

Well, I have my fair share of guests here too, but no.

[ he shakes his head, and leans casually back against the counter, warming his hands on his cup. ]

I meant in Gandharva Ville - back home. I'm a Forest Watcher, and I practice herbal medicine, so I have no shortage of visitors on my doorstep at all times of day.

[ he's quite used to it, to entertaining guests in need of assistance, or advice, or any number of things he is responsible for. xingqiu, he thinks, is perhaps not so unused to it either, given his delicate way of speaking and holding himself, but that's simply a guess. ]

It appears that we have something of a common experience. Although I am not often the one entertaining guests as some are important visitors attending business matters with my father and older brother, I still do see my fair share of visitors coming through my home.

[ And well, even if he didn't entertain he had to at least be present to welcome some guests; his birthday celebrations were certainly more about important connections than his fulfilling any wishes he may have on that special day. He made due, certainly...

At least, he doesn't appear dour despite allowing his thoughts to stray toward less pleasant occasions. If anything the pixie soon provides a distraction by rattling the door of its confines. ]

Perhaps it wants to join us for tea?

Oh, I'm sure it does.

[ tighnari can't imagine that it's particularly happy back there. no doubt it's made a giant mess of his closet, but that's better than making a giant mess of his shop. he'll take his small victories. of course, there's no saying what might happen once this young man goes in for his attempts to capture it, but.. well, that's a problem for future tighnari.

he takes another sip of his tea, and sets it down on the counter. ]

Maybe it should have considered that, before making a wreck of my things.

[ It certainly is making an enormous mess, no doubt about it, more so now hearing them speak of it. Perhaps it has been angered by their words, feeling it is being mocked by them. Or it really, really does want that tea! If it had been tamed before by the confined space, it is now loud in its renewed efforts to cause destruction. Perhaps the pixies had only planned to play a prank before but now...? ]

Is there anything of importance in there?

[ tighnari sighs at the noise, but shakes his head. ]

Just a broom closet, thankfully. It'll need cleaning up, but I won't lose anything of particular value.

[ unlike the rest of his shop - he's going to have to work hard to make up for all the stock he's lost today; much gardening to be done.. he's thankful he can rely on his dendro powers to speed things up a little. ]

Hm.

[ There is a thoughtful expression on his face, his gaze fixed on the rattling door yet it seems the pixie has made no headways in escaping. Perhaps it wouldn't be too difficult to transfer it to a different prison until they can find a place where they can safely release it? At least, that's what he's hoping. ]

You would think after all the chaos it has managed to cause it would be able to get past a wooden door.

[ ~~What's next? Is water going to be its weakness?~~ ]

Well, it's quite small, so I suppose it isn't strong enough to break open a door. Strong enough to knock over plenty of vials, however..

[ at least in large groups. ]

Are you ready to try your hand?

I was under the impression that pixies have some capacity for magical abilities. Perhaps we're fortunate that it may not be the case with this one.

[ Once more he finds himself looking towards the door. ]

Well, prolonging it won't change the results. I'll make an attempt to capture it now.

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