First Adventure [Scene 4 and Sub Quests]

[finnality]

Characters: Finn Mertens | Jack (of the Beanstalk) and Kotori | Sweet Porridge Girl or YOU
Campaign: Hollow Christmas (Act II)
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Summary: Finn acts out a scene as Bromfred and also takes part in some subquesting!

[A. Scene 4: Promfred] (Locked to Kotori)

[Finn's finally gotten a role! It's not exactly a role he wanted, however. Bromfred seems like kind of a bad guy. But for the sake of the story, he'll have to try his best to fill those dirty shoes.

Once he's all dressed up, he searches the party for this Beltrina-to-be.]

Beltrina! Um... Beltrina, where are you! [He tries to sound assertive, but his voice wavers somewhat.]

[B. Another Christmas Carol]

[Finn's not too familiar with the Christmas spirit, but he'll do his best to join in on Christmas carols! He should probably learn how to do one first. He'll look over a book of lyrics while also experimenting with a flute.]

Soooo, which song should we try first?

[C. Mind Your Manor]

[Finn's most at home when it comes to action. And sure enough, there's action afoot! Outside the manor, Finn can be seen dealing with Santa's nefarious gang. His right arm, half of which is now made out of beanstalk, is on full display during this battle. Finn ends up clinging to the back of a reindeer, trying to direct its course to run down some of the old man's elves!]

Just when I thought I was done fighting old guys with big beards... Don't tell me this guy's an Ice King too! [Been there, done that. Come and help him? Or maybe the reindeer Finn's riding is accidentally on a crash course towards you!]

[D. Wildcard]

[Feel free to come up with another prompt, using any of the sub quests, or hit me up for further plotting!]

Comments

A(aaaaaah why is she doing this what is her life?!)

[ricebird]

[It's WONDERFUL that this part of the story is taking place indoors, and with real food around. Her essence's clothes are so threadbare that it was a nightmare to stay warm, and even with the sweet porridge keeping everyone from starving, trying to find new ingredients for add-ons or sides was so risky! Here at least they can at least stay comfortable and warm and HOPEFULLY nothing bad will happen.

She'd seen her journal flash at the start, but then Alfyn was chosen to play Beltrina and (snrk!) looked very lovely in that dress. The scene should be short enough to try some of the smoked ham and roast turkey and plum pudding and fruit cake-- aaaand suddenly her threadbare peasant clothes are turned into a lively and loud-colored dress, right in the middle of her ladling gravy onto her mashed potatoes.]

E-EH?!

[There she is~]

[finnality]

[Finn had been scanning for any signs of his Beltrina-to-be, as he didn't know the person he was matched up with. But then he manages to spot the magical clothing change. That could only have to do with the scene! Right? Though she did look very confused, and those mashed potatoes look much more appetizing than this scene! Sill, he uncertainly starts to approach her.]

Beltrina! [He squints.] There... you... are?

[ricebird]

[Ah. So that's probably... Bromfred? Beltrina's... fiancé. GULP!]

A-ah, yes, my... darling... Bromfred? [Oh sweet everything, why is she doing this? Why is SHE playing this, she doesn't know how to act or even pretend to be in love or even flirt.] How are YOU this... fine evening?

[finnality]

[That confirms it! He's found his Beltrina. Everything's proceeding very... very awkwardly! Finn may have some girlfriend experience, but it feels weird acting like a stranger is his girlfriend. Not to mention having to be a bad guy.

He clears his throat and then tries speaking in a deeper voice.]

Yes, I, Bromfred am here! My... sweet? [He says with an uncertain shrug.] Oh, I'm doing pretty great. Having the time of my life! And it's... even more the time of my life now that I'm... by you!

[ricebird]

[What comes out is a laughter torn between wooden and anxious. It's... a very interesting sound.]

Ahaha, you're so sweet...

[Yeah, okay, she needs to break character for a moment, stage whispering to him with a DEEP bow.] I'm sorry, I have no idea what I'm doing or what being in love is like and I'm REALLY nervous...

[finnality]

[Finn leans in as he whispers back.]

Oh. Well, that's alright. I barely know what I'm doing myself! Just... take it easy. Maybe it'd help if... hm... [He did find her by the food, so thinking of that gives him an idea.] ...What are some of your favorite foods?

[ricebird]

Oh, um... I actually like a lot of different things. My mom- my real one back home, I mean- she runs a restaurant, so I grew up around a lot of tasty food. I'll try anything at least once, like everything here.

[There, it's slow, but she's starting to warm up and come out of her shell a bit.]

What are some of yours?

[finnality]

Whoa, that must rule! [He continues whispering, impressed.] With a mom like that, there's no limits to all the swank food!

Oh, and as for me? I've got lots of faves. I guess most of them are kinda junk food-y... but at the top? Is some rad meat loaf!

[ricebird]

Oh! Meatloaf is really delicious! It's so rich and versatile, depending on how you season it, and it's even better the next day once the flavors have rested and mingled! And you can even do things like put fold soft melty cheese inside or wrap the outside with bacon for extra richness!

[Gee, I wonder if food is Kotori's passion in life or something...]

[finnality]

Yeah! Yeah yeah yeah! [Finn nods along as he excitedly whispers!]

Man, you really know how to put its awesomeness into words! [He pauses for a second.] ...But I'm going to get mad hungry if we keep going on about meat loaf. Let me... go back to what I was trying to get at. Just... let me know two different foody foods that you can't picture living without?

[ricebird]

Just two?!

[ONE. TRACK. MIND.]

Um, okay... well, rice is more or less a staple where I'm from, and there are so many ways to cook it or garnish it so even then, no two rice dishes are alike.

And a second one... I suppose I've been missing miso soup since I was brought here. It's another staple food at home, and even though the soups here have been really nice when we can get them, they don't really have that clean, savory flavor that can go with lots of ingredients. I guess the easy answer is I just miss Japanese cooking period.

[finnality]

Aw, that's a shame. Rice is really legit! [He might not know what miso soup is, or possibly even about the existence of Japan, but it still sounds like good stuff.]

Okay, so. Here's what I'm getting at. Let's say that something happened... and rice and miso soup don't get along. They only want you to eat one of them.

[He gestures to himself.]

So now on top of that, imagine that Bromfred's rice, and Ebegeezer is miso soup.

[ricebird]

E-eh?! That's terrible! Rice and miso soup ALWAYS go together! It's like... eggs without bacon, or toast without butter!

Why are they not getting along?

[finnality]

They just... they don't. They.... always get into arguments about which of them is better for you? And they can never see eye to eye! So, they only want you to eat one of them, forever.

1/2

[ricebird]

[... It is a VERY good thing neither of them have dirty minds, or this metaphor would unravel so quickly...]

Well... if it was actually food arguing and trying to make me choose, I'd be questioning if I was having another weird dream, because food shouldn't talk back to you... And then I might just end up eating both anyway...

2/2

[ricebird]

[She shakes her head clear of the thought.]

But for real people... People have thoughts and feelings of their own, and words can either help or hurt a lot, depending on how we use them... I think the two of them should have a talk about their feelings, and be honest and calm with each other. Maybe they can see eye to eye more, or it was just a misunderstanding.

And if the arguing is about me... I'd like to be able to at least speak my mind and try to help. Maybe I can help clear up what I want, but even if not... two people fighting over me, and not being able to do anything about it? I hate that feeling...

[It reminds her too much of all the arguing her parents did before they divorced.]

[finnality]

[Finn pauses for a moment as he stares at her.]

Whoa. That got deep... But, um, that can work! Try to... hold onto that feeling and work with it. And I'll try to my role from my end. So... I'm gonna act like kinda of a bad guy right now, but I don't wanna be bad to you, y'know? So if things get too uncomfy for you, just give me some kinda signal and I'll dial things back, okay?

[ricebird]

Um, alright... I guess I could... say "wasabi?"

[But okay, she feels a bit more confident now, or at least she can trust Finn enough to help her through the scene.]

[finnality]

[Finn flicks a thumbs up.]

Alright! Then wasabi it'll be! You ready to do this?

[ricebird]

Okay...

[She sets her food down for now (hopefully no one snatches it during the scene) and... offers Finn her hand.]

You're... supposed to ask me for a dance, first, right?

[finnality]

Right!! [Finn nods and clears his throat. Then, he tries to sound a bit more elegant as he speaks.]

Oh... Dear Beltrina! Now that we've... looked longingly into our eyes for several minutes without saying anything at all, won't you take this dance with me? [He says as he reaches for her offered hand.]

[ricebird]

Ah... I'd love to... my darling?

[Yeah, don't mind if she turns crimson as she says that. Or of she's a bit stiff as Finn leads her to the dance floor and they take the first few steps.]

[finnality]

Alright! Then get ready for the most super-romantic dance of your life, my lady!

[With that, he guides her to the dance floor and starts to lead her through the steps. He's used to dancing with a variety of people, although he's still a bit nervous himself, due to both having to act out a relationship and Kotori's own nervousness.]

See... isn't this nice?

[ricebird]

I... it's not that bad, I think...

[She's not the best dancer ever, but at least she's not stepping on Finn's feet, and she is starting to relax a bit.]