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A plethora of gaily coloured silk pillows with fringes and tassels
completely conceal the floor. A large pillow in the corner stands out, a
brooding black mass of velvet and fringeless. Screens of nature scenes
painted with the spare strokes of a brush that hint at and outline the
subjects, leaving much to the imagination. Behind the screens, silk
curtains and sheets painted with bright patterns hide the walls, pulled
back only around the windows that pierce the southern and western walls to
look out over a lush garden filled with an untamed riot of plants and
trees.
[ Exits: down ] [ Air exits: none ]
A large wooden cask with a corked stopper is here. (center)
( 9)Delicate meringue kiss cookies sandwich a vanilla cream filling. (northern edge)
A kettle of rose water tea rests here. (western edge)
A teardrop-shaped bottle of vividly jade sugarcane absinthe is here. (northeastern corner)
An olive-glazed clay pot of fragrant black Farin coffee is here. (northern edge)
A crystal decanter of capuan brandy, etched with an estoile, is here. (center)
Kareem is here.
Harrow is here.
CherrySpice is here.
Pippa is here.
Cadence is here.
InvestSouthside is here.
Mirielle is here.
Hibiscus is here.
Motherof is here.
Sulla is here.
Karrin is here.
Temi is here.
A roly-poly white-bellied puppy is here.
A roly-poly black puppy is here.
(WARNING: This is an OOC room. No rpxp is earned in this room, and nothing said or done here is IC.)
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to Calivion.
Karrin questions, "Alright, do I have any volunteers for scribe?"
Calivion claims, "I can if no one else wants to"
Karrin states to Calivion, "Appreciated."
Karrin has awarded you 3 QPs: Scribe.
Karrin claims, "OOC Chat Rules:
- Approach each topic with the mindset that each person is doing the best they can with the
knowledge they have, staff and player alike.
- Please avoid topics around current events. Nothing should be revealed in an OOC meeting that
others would prefer to find out in game ICly.
- This is not the correct forum for criticism of a specific player or a topic centered around one
player. If there are concerns about a specific player, please address that with staff privately.
- This is not the correct forum for bringing up policy violations. If there are instances of
perceived policy violations, please address that with staff privately."
Karrin states, "I'm adding a new fun! You are welcome to participate or not, I will come up with
some random stuff. This week, it'll be tame. How was RP this week, and what is your favorite
dessert."
Karrin has transferred Meiari. [OOC]
Karrin says to Meiari, "I last posted: I'm adding a new fun! You are welcome to participate or not,
I will come up with some random stuff. This week, it'll be tame. How was RP this week, and what is
your favorite dessert."
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to Meiari.
Calivion claims, "Anyone who responds with anything other that Pie will be reported to the
Inquisition."
Meiari questions, "Ty ty - piiiiie?"
Karrin has transferred SSideCaretaker. [OOC]
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to SSideCaretaker.
Karrin has transferred Sororitas. [OOC]
Meiari lifts a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to her nose and sniffs at
it.
Karrin questions, "But, what KIND of pie?"
Pippa says, "I mean, chocolate is always good... it could be in a pie, of course."
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to Sororitas.
Sororitas lifts a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to her nose and sniffs
at it.
Karrin says, "I like turtle pie, and key lime pie. Not together, but they are my favorites,
personally."
Motherof says, "Grasshopper pie. Onmnom."
Calivion says, "I only like two types of pie: Hot and Cold"
Cadence claims, "Pumpkin pie with too much whipped topping."
Karrin wonders to Calivion, "So, you like pie more than you like cake?"
Meiari questions, "What does pie flavored pie taste like?"
Mirielle states, "Slow for the most part but I had some nice little scenes. And preferably anything
chocolate."
Sororitas claims, "That's cute"
Sororitas claims, "The Meeting item"
CherrySpice says, "I had quite a lot of fun this week. RP was very enjoyable for a lot of reasons,
and more plans are in the works. My favorite dessert... Key lime pie, perhaps, or anything mint-
chocolate chip, so, grasshopper pie too."
Karrin claims to Cadence, "A good pumpkin pie is melt-worthy."
Temi grins at Sororitas.
Karrin has transferred Capitalism. [OOC]
Pippa states, "The event last weekend was nice"
Karrin says to Capitalism, "We are talking about RP this week, and favorite desserts."
Motherof claims, "I have moving parts in my RP, which I'm always happy to have. Slowly, but surely."
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to Capitalism.
Karrin claims, "I have decided to learn little things about the players for fun."
Meiari states, "Ah rp~ That was good. Wedding was fun. Have needed to have a bit of a rebuffer with
inspiration and such."
CherrySpice states, "Karrin has decided to try to relate to us mere mortals and learn of our strange
ways."
Sororitas states, "I had a great time this last week! Great RP all around."
Karrin says, "It was bad that it came with a mandatory 24 hour break after, BUT... so glad Lochan
was able to fix us up."
Sulla says, "I've been enjoying my low stakes... whatever the hel lit is that I've been doing."
CherrySpice says, "Lochan is a hero."
Meiari declaims, "The best desert though is tiramisu or tres leches so.... -shrugs-
Yay Lochan!"
Sulla claims, "With investments and whatnot."
Karrin states to Meiari, "Tres Leches has to be done RIGHT. If it is, definitely amazing."
Karrin questions, "Alright, any topics this week?"
CherrySpice questions, "-Tres- leches? In esta economia?"
Meiari grins.
say That sounds an awful lot like cake there Mei-mei.
Capitalism claims, "Indeed."
Calivion says, "That sounds an awful lot like cake there Mei-mei. "
Sulla says, "More of a question, leading from my prior comment on what I've been up to"
Karrin nods at Sulla.
Karrin claims, "I'll put you on the list."
Capitalism claims, "Tres leches is something that if done properly is perfect. If not it's... much
less awesome."
Karrin claims to Capitalism, "Agreed. When it's done right, it's to die for. When it's not, it's the
most meh and soggy thing ever."
Meiari claims, "No, see Cal, it's dipped lady fingers paired with cream, and cream paired with sweet
cake. Totally different"
Karrin says to Meiari, "But it isn't pie."
Karrin chuckles.
CherrySpice asks, "Did the ladies consent to their fingers being dipped in cream?"
Capitalism does infact live in Texas... has had some really good Tres Leches.
Meiari trails off, "You could... arguably... put both in a pie crust tho...."
Karrin claims, "Ok, we'll start with staff updates. If any other topics come up in the meantime, let
me know."
Karrin exclaims to Harrow, "You first!"
Harrow claims, "Well, I haven't done an awful lot this week, unfortunately. Had a lot of RL
responsibilities (even though I've been logged on constantly)."
Harrow declaims, "But, but!"
Karrin states, "There's a but."
Karrin claims, "T"
Temi states to Harrow, "I don't think you've been being a butt."
Harrow states, "I have plans for some upcoming things, and I intend to be more active puppeting NPCs
and such whenever there are some available near people."
Calivion makes the I am watching you gesture.
Harrow says, "We just need to give you guys a bit of a break before I start scheming."
Karrin says, "Harrow has some fun things cooking, she'll get to surprise you with them later."
Karrin says to Temi, "Your turn."
CherrySpice squints at Harrow suspiciously.
Temi states, "Nothing too big. Handling some requests and things."
Karrin nods.
Temi says, "I think there's a plot that needs some attention still.. but will try to do that"
Meiari wibbles in plots.
Karrin states, "All good. Work got really big this week, but it's been pretty steadily big recently.
We're hoping it calms down soon. I got a scene scheduled for this next week to wrap up one last
part of the buggie plot, but otherwise I've just been trying to be present when I can."
Karrin wonders to Sulla, "You had a question?"
Sulla states, "Yeah it's a little odd"
Karrin claims, "Ok, depending on the oddness. First make sure this is the right forum (with everyone
here). If it is, feel free to ask."
Sulla states, "I'm going to DM it to you first"
Sulla says, "In let's say like 6 or 7 months, I was thinking about making a courtesan type
character to try and experiment with the assets system and and directly exploiting people's
character flaws for money. The idea being using those specific asset types and trying to push the
metrics down until someone runs me over with their ] truck they've been working on for the last few
years. I have an unfortunate habit of taking these concepts a little too far, and as such wanted to
know where the boundaries are with this sort of concept as to not make people uncomfortable. I have
a feeling that people would be wary of this sort of character role because it surely attracts
creeps. Directly tempting people to sin sounds fun, but I see too much of it being the result of
personal failings and not people directly trying to make you do bad things. I see these concepts
represented in fluff a lot, but not actually directly depicted."
Sulla claims, "That thing with brackets was me just trying to say their (p) truck"
Sulla claims, "Because I'm goofy"
Motherof claims, "I love it."
Karrin claims, "I approved sending that through - as it's a probe for what you all are comfortable
with."
Motherof says, "And I don't have a truck."
Karrin claims, "So feel free to help Sulla out here. It's genuine, I think, wanting to put a
character out there that's going to make some waves, while also wanting to make sure that everyone
is OOCly comfortable while the IC shenanigans ensue."
Pippa asks, "I imagine that it should mostly be fine? As long as you're not pushing farther with
people who don't engage"
Meiari trails off, "Oh I mean, I'm fine with that. May not engage to much with a courtesan's
offerings but that's personal preference - my concern is more along the lines of this kind of
character is very much going to be flaunting the IC authorities... so so long as you can manage that
heat and not let it bleed into OOC that sounds fun :3"
keepalive
Gaggable keepalive command.
Karrin states, "We have had those kind before."
Sororitas wonders, "OOC I support anyone making spicy/controversial/ect characters. IC warning
though the Inquisition can be very heavy handed. As long as everyone is normal and chill about it
OOC I don't see why not?"
Karrin states, "They get burned, typically, admittedly. Once they're caught. But we've had people
pull it off for long times."
say I mean... turn about is fair play, would be my only caution. He draws a knife, you draw a sword,
he puts one of yours in the madison you put one of his in the Morgue! That is the Chi... Lithmore
way.
Calivion claims, "I mean... turn about is fair play, would be my only caution. He draws a knife, you
draw a sword, he puts one of yours in the madison you put one of his in the Morgue! That is the
Chi... Lithmore way."
Meiari grins.
CherrySpice states, "I'm definitely fine with it, and I think it's colorful and sounds fun. It
certainly injects some flavor and oddity into the world. My concern is also similar to Mei's. The
Order and Inquisition has a tendency to always win eventually, unless you are VERY good."
Karrin has transferred Sparkles. [OOC]
Temi gives a linen handkerchief embroidered with a pair of black sheep to Sparkles.
Sparkles states, "Whee"
Sulla states, "I've played mages before I know how to manage the heat"
Karrin states, "On a staff-level, as long as shenanigans are kept IC and don't bleed OOC, I have
zero issues with it. I love chaos."
Meiari pontificates, "Then if you are comfortable with that more power to you
let's go!"Temi nods in agreement with Karrin.
Karrin claims, "Caelum says hello, and life sucks, but he will return."
CherrySpice claims, "Hello Stick, we wish you well."
Kareem claims, "I do wonder how the difference between PC Courtesans and NPC Courtesans will be
explained. We got professionals working as NPC on grid. Mimi and her girls for example. I would
wonder how they get to work openly, but PC would get pyred."
Sulla claims, "Something about the idea of being condemned for being an actually malefic person
rather than pure dogmatic condemnation sounds like a fun time."
Sulla states, "I would probably assume the way actual escorts get around it. "
Sulla claims, "That they're just masseurs on paper or shit like that"
Karrin claims to Kareem, "You say that as if these places do not get raided by the Order. They do,
and then staff has to change things up."
Karrin says, "But we also tend to not try to disrupt other people's fun by constantly targeting NPCs
just because we find them."
Karrin states, "Focus on the PCs."
Sparkles says, "Also, it'\nS very rare , a p c gets pyred for something like that on first offense."
Karrin claims, "But we have had to move NPCs in the past because the wrong people find them."
Karrin states to Sparkles, "Agreed. They're usually given many, many chances."
Sulla says, "I imagine the npcs are like, seeing maybe two or three people a week, and pcs are
probably being busted for insane fraud, trafficking drugs and half their workers being mages"
Sulla claims, "I always saw a lot of non mage pyrings as like, rather than a punishment for a sin
it's for something fucking HUGE"
Sulla says, "We have brandings and whippings for lesser cases"
Karrin says, "There was a time when that wasn't true. But I can say with Zarif in office, it's
accurate."
Cadence is idle.
Karrin wonders, "Any other topics before I send you all back to grid?"
Pippa says, "I'm thinking about holding a small Magebane event next weekend after OOC chat if people
would like that"
Karrin states to Pippa, "Oooooh, I bet they would."
Meiari pontificates, "Oh that sounds cool!"
Cadence is no longer idle.
Cadence has returned from AFK.
Sparkles states, "Thanks to everyone who came to my little party speaking of parties."
Mirielle says, "I was wondering if there might be something."
Sulla says, "Unrelatedly I'm happy to see more clergy and orderites on grid lately"
Pippa states, "It'll be something pretty informal, but I'll see what I can do to get things out
there"
CherrySpice says, "It is nice to see the clergy out socializing. "
Temi nods in agreement.
Karrin states, "Grid will start picking up as school starts back up. These annoying parents (geez)
tend to take care of their kids during the summer, and we get the short end of the stick."
Sulla states, "Yeah I was wondering why summer would be a slow period"
Sulla says, "And then... well im not actually 15 anymore. I'm 27"
Karrin claims to Sulla, "Because we have an older crowd here."
Sulla says, "AAUGH"
Karrin states to Sulla, "My guess is you're on the younger scale compared to most of us."
Motherof claims, "Shhh."
Motherof says, "Don't blow our cover."
Mirielle states, "School has already started here, which has meant back to work for me. Trying to
find that right balance to RP and not just sleep when I get home."
Sulla states, "I forgot that adults don't have summer break lol"
Temi says, "It's more likely to be vacation season too"
Karrin nods.
Karrin says, "We also have a deep slump late Nov through about mid-late Jan."
Karrin declares, "But the months we are hopping, we are HOPPING!"
CherrySpice says, "Which is sort of a shame, because winter is fun. "
Karrin claims, "And our slumps (while still slumpy) are getting better."
SSideCaretaker claims, "The fishing event last winter was fun"
say Its a shame that the real world has its claws in us
Calivion says, "Its a shame that the real world has its claws in us"
Temi pontificates to CherrySpice, "The good news is we have winter four times a year!"
Capitalism trails off, "And I started here... 10'ish years ago... a little more actually I think"
Temi grins at SSideCaretaker.
Temi claims, "Glad to hear"
Cadence has been transferred out by Karrin. [OOC]
Karrin pontificates to Temi, "Seeee!"
Karrin does not reveal things.
CherrySpice says, "I missed last Yule due to a Long Sandwich but I'm eager for the next."
Karrin wonders, "Ok, any other topics before I send you back to grid?"
Karrin states to CherrySpice, "Your sanity is way more important than the game. Sometimes long
sandwich is needed. But, glad you're back."
Sparkles has lost link.
Temi states, "A party sub, if you will"
Calivion says, "I have eaten more than one party sub in my life"
Temi nods sagely.
Karrin chuckles.
Karrin says, "Ok, you all have a wonderful week. I will probably not be here next week for this
meeting, but don't worry - it's because I'm having fun. So, I might miss next week, but if I do,
I'll talk to you the week after."
Temi says, "I should still be around to run things, so we won't cancel"
Karrin nods in agreement with Temi.
CherrySpice exclaims, "Have fun, Karrin! "
Karrin declares, "Bye everyone!!"