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

[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.]