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fable mods 🌿 ([personal profile] fabulists) wrote in [community profile] faeriering2023-01-29 05:19 pm
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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:

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:


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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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-29 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank you, but you don't need to do that.

[ you're starting to tick me off, kupo!! ]

I appreciate the thought. You can certainly help me clean up, if you like.
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-29 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
If you're sure. I'll still keep an eye out for possible suspects.

[ why have a devil hunter boyf if you're not gonna sic him on your enemies!! ]

How big of a mess did they make?
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-29 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[ OKAY A FAIR POINT. ]

All right, all right, I'l let you know if I find anything out.

Very big. They spilled my nilotpala tonics all over the floor, and whipped up ground rose petals absolutely everywhere. On every surface. At least it smells good.
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-29 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Better than some of the other things they could have spilled.

[ The...smellier things. ]

I'll bring a mop.
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-29 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ smellier and more... potent things. not that he carries anything particularly deadly in the shop, BUT STILL. ]

Mm, you're right about that.

I appreciate it. I'll repay you with tea, snacks, and good company. Well. Decent company. I'm not in the best mood.
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-29 10:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Understandable. If your company involved cursing the whole time, I wouldn't blame you.

[ That would actually be extremely entertaining... ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-29 10:38 pm (UTC)(link)
[ LET TIGHNARI SAY FUCK ]

I'll do my best not to be crass, but no promises.

What type of tea would you like me to prepare?
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-29 11:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ LET TIGHNARI SAY FUCK!!! ]

Anything green for me, thank you.
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-29 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
[ someday, it's gonna happen. ]

All right, I'll brew your usual. You might want to pick up something to eat on the way over, as well..
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-30 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
I'm on it. What kind of baked goods do you like?
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-01-30 04:47 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm.. baklava is a favorite, if you can get it. If not, surprise me.
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puts some action in ur network post

[personal profile] unwinds 2023-01-31 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
Understood. I'll be there soon.

[ And! As promised, not long after his last response, Aki is slipping through the door of Tighnari's shop, with a bag under one arm, and a mop in the other. How did he open the door? Devil hunter secrets. ]

Nari?
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-01 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[ tighnari, meanwhile, is struggling to even know where to begin. when he said there was ground rose everywhere, he meant everywhere. it's settled onto every surface like a fine, sweet smelling dust, and mixed with the nilotpala tonics on the floor, creating a sludgy mess.

first though.. he prepares the tea, a green tea herbal blend with lemon and raspberry, and he's just filling the pot on the counter when aki arrives. he has a key or something. looking up from behind the counter, he sighs, looking incredibly weary. ]


Over here. The sign is flipped to closed, right?
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-02 02:49 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ah, yes. That’s a look he knows well - complete and utterly exasperation. And for good reason - it’s an absolute mess in here, even if it does smile pretty okay. It’s not as though a flower shop really smells bad to begin with, though, so it’s hardly worth the price of the mess. ]

You weren’t kidding. It’s a mess in here. [ He doesn’t mean to rub it in, it’s just his usual candor. ] No idea who did it?

[ He’s still considering some standalone revenge for you, Nari. ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-02 02:58 am (UTC)(link)
No, not at all.

[ he shakes his head with a sigh, and slides two empty cups onto the counter beside the teapot. ]

My guess is it was completely random. The Fae seem to enjoy "playing" with me, they have since the moment I arrived. Sugar?
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-02 06:18 am (UTC)(link)
[ A shake of his head as he reaches to pour them some tea. ]

No, thank you. [ And then, adding: ] Why do you think they're after you, specifically?

[ Did he do something in particular to make them angry? It's entirely possible, but then again, maybe the Fae are just that fickle. It could simply be because of Tighnari's fetching ears and tail. ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-03 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
[ no sugar for aki it is, then. tighnari drops one cube into his own cup and stirs. ]

I wouldn't say they're after me, I don't think it's meant to be antagonistic.. at least not in their eyes. I think they find it fun. But.. the Fae have taken a liking to me since the moment I arrived, so.

[ it's absolutely the ears and tail.. ]
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-04 06:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ To be fair, Tighnari is pretty adorable, and amusing to mess with. He lowkey unlocks Aki’s gremlin side… ]

Maybe you should fight fire with fire.

[ He takes a sip of his tea, Kermit-style. ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-04 08:36 pm (UTC)(link)
[ he's only adorable on the outside!! on the inside he is terrifying don't you forget it. ]

That sounds like asking for a headache. More of a headache.

[ don't you kermit sip at him. tighnari takes a drink as well, then sighs, tugging off his apron and hanging it on the hook behind the counter. several rags and towels are piled on the counter, with a few buckets of soapy water, and spray bottles of plant-based cleaning solution. snagging a rag, tighnari dunks it in the bucket. ]

How's the tea?
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-05 07:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[ With another sip of his tea, Aki then follows suit, reaching for one of the rags. His malewife training has prepared him for this... ]

Maybe, but it would be satisfying in the moment. [ Just casually advocating for revenge. ] The tea's perfect, of course.

[ He's not sure he's ever met anyone better at brewing it than Tighnari. ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-06 04:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Good.

[ he wants you to love his tea, aki!! wringing out his rag, tighnari rounds the counter at last, stopping to tip up his chin, pressing a soft kiss to aki's cheek, then another, to his jaw. they're alone here, in the shop, it's fine!! ]

.. and thank you, for your help. You really didn't need to.

[ it's not really aki's problem, but he's a kind, helpful man. ]
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-08 06:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ He’s still not used to this - the easy affection between them, and the warmth in his cheeks and his chest, though he is quickly coming to associate both with Tighnari. He can’t help a small, private smile, shared for Tighnari only, as he turns his head to nuzzle to his cheek. ]

I know. I wanted to.

[ Which doesn’t really defeat Tighnari’s point, but…anyway. He pecks a kiss to the bridge of Tighnari’s nose, before stepping back to begin a showcase of his second strongest skill: cleaning. ]
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-09 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
I know you did.

[ because he's kind, because he's generous. because he's a good man. tighnari hums, takes another sip of his tea, and together they set to work, scrubbing and wiping and mopping.

it's hard work. nearly every surface of the shop has been tainted by sweet smelling rose dust, but with double the hands, it isn't long before they're making a considerable dent. stepping down from the ladder, tighnari wipes his brow with his knuckles. ]


Are you getting hungry?
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[personal profile] unwinds 2023-02-10 09:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[ They've put in a lot of work, and it's easy for Aki to fall into without protest, but there's still even more to go...it's only for Tighnari's sake that Aki doesn't consider going after the pixies himself.

Setting aside his mop and rag, Aki rolls his neck, a little stiff from the angle it'd been positioned at. ]


I could eat. Want me to make something?
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[personal profile] veardant 2023-02-11 02:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ seeking revenge on the pixies is definitely tempting.. but he really doesn't want to start a fae war here, it would be far more trouble than it's worth. ]

You know I wouldn't ask you to do it yourself.

[ even though he's learned by now that making food for him is aki's love language, that he very much enjoys being a mother hen. tighnari can understand that, as a mom friend himself, even if he's not nearly so doting as aki can be. arching his back, tighnari stretches his sore arms high over his head. ]

I can help.

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