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Chapter 07: Act I
SUGAR PLUM BEAST: ACT I—
§ instructions.
The Sugar Plum Beast Act I is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels.
Quick reminder that everyone is dressed to fit the rustic village style! Costumes for each role is linked in the scene they first appear but carry over into other scenes. And for those who are cast as Beast roles, will undergo full transformation, though the degree of transformation is up to the players. They can go into full hulking beast or be something more benign and cute with just ears and a tail or something. The Beast form also can be whatever you want, there is no set "design." In terms of affected personality, in general those in the role will be a little angrier and grumpy than usual, but it's not a complete personality switch. So it's possible to have the character mostly unaffected but snap or get annoyed more easily than usual or over the most random things they normally wouldn't. However there are cases when they may fly off the handle and while we leave it up to the players on if and when that can happen during a scene, anything more extreme that is specifically required will be noted for that scene.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped into their location and will have to go through designated flowered arches and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific top levels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Toy Repair. Scattered around the roads and around the boundaries of the town are damaged sometimes broken toys. They vary in size and shape, but for some reason their expressions are one of fear and pain. Take the toys back to Drosselmeyer's workshop and try to repair them. Even a fresh coat of paint will make the toys seem happier and relieved. Who knows maybe this good act will be returned later…
¶ II. Toysitters. Some of the toys brought into the workshop are on the young, baby side, and boy are they needy. Constantly crying "Mama! Papa! Poopy!" one would easily think they're just malfunctioning. Though that's strange, does this kind of setting have the technology for these toys to have voice recordings...? Regardless, better pair up with someone and try to soothe these baby dolls before the locals come in wondering what kind of witchcraft is going on in there.
¶ III. Garden Birthday Party. There is a birthday party being thrown and everyone is invited to either help decorate or just chill and enjoy the food. However, the garden it's held in needs some pruning. You know those plastic joke flowers that squirt water at people? They're blooming all over the place and are dousing anyone who gets near them. Either weed them out or figure out a way to lessen their water output! And of course there are Eraser and hostile toy blot problems that need to be taken care of. The further out towards the boundaries of the town, the more dangerous it is.
¶ IV. Easter Egg Hunt. Similar to a scavenger hunt, toy eggs have been scattered all over town and all the children are having fun trying to find as many eggs as they can. Perhaps the Aspects want to join in either hiding or finding eggs. However, some of these eggs are actually not toys but rotten, or if they are toys, terrible pranks like a pie to the face or a small firecracker exploding happen once opened. Some of the children are upset, even hurt, so it's imperative to find the culprit! Witnesses say they saw a strange, yellow polka dotted Velveteen rabbit hopping around the areas where the prank eggs are found.
¶ V. Wildcard. Make up your own prompt!
§ instructions.
The Sugar Plum Beast Act I is underway! This is the designated log for all Main Scenes. Others are free to create their own toplevels for the Sub Quests, which are detailed below. Each Main Scene has their own unique toplevel and those cast into the roles are to thread their scene under each. All scene instructions are provided in the toplevels.
Quick reminder that everyone is dressed to fit the rustic village style! Costumes for each role is linked in the scene they first appear but carry over into other scenes. And for those who are cast as Beast roles, will undergo full transformation, though the degree of transformation is up to the players. They can go into full hulking beast or be something more benign and cute with just ears and a tail or something. The Beast form also can be whatever you want, there is no set "design." In terms of affected personality, in general those in the role will be a little angrier and grumpy than usual, but it's not a complete personality switch. So it's possible to have the character mostly unaffected but snap or get annoyed more easily than usual or over the most random things they normally wouldn't. However there are cases when they may fly off the handle and while we leave it up to the players on if and when that can happen during a scene, anything more extreme that is specifically required will be noted for that scene.
Finally, just to be clear, characters who are in Main Scenes are not immediately dropped into their location and will have to go through designated flowered arches and then return. Threading all of that isn't necessary, but it's to help give a better idea that characters can take a break between scenes or wait a bit to help with other things like the Sub Quests.
Feel free to refer to the Game Notes for more detailed info as well as ask questions or clarifications.
§ sub quests.
Everyone is free to participate in the Sub Quests. There are no specific top levels, so you're free to incorporate them however you wish in your own top level.
¶ I. Toy Repair. Scattered around the roads and around the boundaries of the town are damaged sometimes broken toys. They vary in size and shape, but for some reason their expressions are one of fear and pain. Take the toys back to Drosselmeyer's workshop and try to repair them. Even a fresh coat of paint will make the toys seem happier and relieved. Who knows maybe this good act will be returned later… ¶ II. Toysitters. Some of the toys brought into the workshop are on the young, baby side, and boy are they needy. Constantly crying "Mama! Papa! Poopy!" one would easily think they're just malfunctioning. Though that's strange, does this kind of setting have the technology for these toys to have voice recordings...? Regardless, better pair up with someone and try to soothe these baby dolls before the locals come in wondering what kind of witchcraft is going on in there. ¶ III. Garden Birthday Party. There is a birthday party being thrown and everyone is invited to either help decorate or just chill and enjoy the food. However, the garden it's held in needs some pruning. You know those plastic joke flowers that squirt water at people? They're blooming all over the place and are dousing anyone who gets near them. Either weed them out or figure out a way to lessen their water output! And of course there are Eraser and hostile toy blot problems that need to be taken care of. The further out towards the boundaries of the town, the more dangerous it is. ¶ IV. Easter Egg Hunt. Similar to a scavenger hunt, toy eggs have been scattered all over town and all the children are having fun trying to find as many eggs as they can. Perhaps the Aspects want to join in either hiding or finding eggs. However, some of these eggs are actually not toys but rotten, or if they are toys, terrible pranks like a pie to the face or a small firecracker exploding happen once opened. Some of the children are upset, even hurt, so it's imperative to find the culprit! Witnesses say they saw a strange, yellow polka dotted Velveteen rabbit hopping around the areas where the prank eggs are found.¶ V. Wildcard. Make up your own prompt!
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What's that you got? Toys?
[just appear to see what's going on. This is one weird story this time, but broken toys? What in the world?]
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Hah, you really got me that time.
[But rather than be annoyed, he just laughs, actually impressed she managed to sneak up on him like that.]
But yeah, looks like it. Been finding a few of these around the forest.
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There's a big grin on her face from her successful sneak on him, though she's eyeing the toy in his hand.]
Are there kids losing them out here or dumping them here because they're broken, I wonder? [Just gonna float to stand on her feet now, casually.] Think it can be fixed and we can give it back?
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At first I thought they were just lost ones, but I've been finding them in random places and some in the deeper parts that no kid should be going into. Then again, kids always find a way, heh. [Tell a kid not to go deep into the forest and of course some reckless ones would do it. He. May or may not have been one of those (at least dragged along with his brothers).] And if they encountered something wild, dropping a toy while running makes sense.
Still, it's a lot... [A thoughtful tap to his chin before he shrugs.] But worth a shot to try and fix and return. I feel bad for this one's sword so I wouldn't mind trying to fix it at least.
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Yeah, that sounds about right. Makes me miss the kids back home, always running off... until I scold them. [Meanie Miss Farron never sleeps. :(] If we see any here I'll have to do the same, I think. They shouldn't be out here this deep into the woods.
[Hm, unexpected to hear he wants to fix it because of the sword, but—]
Yeah, I can try to help you fix it, then we can figure out who it belongs to!
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You have kids??
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[Wait— OH. OH NO. MISUNDERSTANDING, HERE.]
Wait not like that! I'm a teacher in New Bodhum! I don't have any of my own kids!
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Haha, I was wondering for a moment, but that makes more sense.
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[What, no, Serah? Dodging talking about family-making? Naaaaaaaah.]
Shouldn't be that hard, right?
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Or.]
So, got a boyfriend, huh?
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The question is enough to make the light from her eyes leave, just a little, and any smiles she had droop down, a hand almost instinctively going to where here necklace would be around her neck, if she had it. ...still has to maintain that Everything Is Fine™, though, because it is. :)
Of course it is. :)]
I... have a fiance, actually. [A pause.] But he's... well, he's not here, so...
[...
Right, everything is fine.]
How are you going to fix the sword the toy has?
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...
........
Right, he's not going to press into this. Instead he's just quiet for a moment, feeling a little bad for unintentionally stepping on what seems to be a landmine. So he pulls back and just answers the toy question.]
I'll have to take a look, but might be able to glue it back together.
[He tries to keep his voice light, though it's a little forced.
BOY DOES HE FEEL A LITTLE AWKWARD NOW.]
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Right, the toys.]
Are there others here that are broken that you're taking? [Gotta lighten the mood somehow here...] Or is just that one because you like swords?
[She'll glance around and find one that looks like a fist fighter— hah, kind of a cruel joke considering how Snow fights. It looks like parts need to be sewn back up or reattached, so that shouldn't be too hard...]
Can we fix this one too?
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He glances at the one she picked up. Pft, fist fighter...lame.]
I had seen others around but this is the first one I picked up, but I did think about going back and collecting the others since might as well. So sure, go for it.
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Yeah... I think I'll grab a few to fix and we can get them back into the hands of the kids here.
[There's another with a broken sword and pinkish hair... hah, it could be her sister. And another with a pair of swords that could almost be Noel...
Ah, she misses her friends.]
These should be enough for now, I think. Are you gonna grab more, Rokurou?
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[He looks over the bundle of toys in her arms.]
Need help carrying, any?