Cardamom ☆ Prince of Stars ([personal profile] joybound) wrote in [community profile] auroraexpress2019-03-20 05:47 pm

EVENT: A Certain Confession

Who: everybody!
When: Day 16, evening
Where: wherever you are

[As the sun sets and the new stars come out, there's a message on the ChainChat app. The username is new -- it's not The Construct, but it also doesn't have a profile attached, and doesn't accept private messages. It appears to be some different admin account.]

★: Hi everyone. Good news and bad news here. Good first: you should find your new train car attached as of this message! You guys wanted a garden, so hopefully you'll like this one.
★: As for the bad news: we're having a bit of a problem generating positive energy, so from now on we're adjusting the whole "sparks of light" thing. Starting tomorrow, you'll only get a payout when you consciously make a decision to increase your bonds. We're talking about increasing prices, too, but... one thing at a time.
★: Sorry for the bad timing.


[There's a pause, and then a follow-up.]

★: There are some things I ought to explain now, but I'm not sure where to start. Just be aware that things might get rougher in the future. And that Trials... I might've lied a little about those.
★: I'm sorry. This wasn't supposed to happen. Please try to hang in there.


[It's not a cheerful message, but on the upside, there is in fact a new train car at the end! On the outside it looks like one of the communal cars, with a stylized flower symbol on the door. Inside, however, it's a huge greenhouse. There are several different "rooms", each about 50 feet square, aligned to different climates. It also comes with various basic gardening tools - trowels, gloves, etc -- and enough seedlings to get started growing flowers and veggies. There's always (artificial) sunshine coming down through the glass roof, and the soil in the beds never loses fertility. There are even benches here and there -- it's not only a practical facility, but a nice place to relax!

More seeds and seedlings, equipment, and decor, can be bought via the sparks shop. You may in the meantime assume any simple plants you want are provided -- but they won't be re-issued for free if you kill them!]

[OOC: You can use this toplevel to reply to the prince's chat message. He'll respond for a limited time, but you can use this opportunity to uncover some major plot info! You're also more than welcome to talk to eachother -- it's a chat room and the conversations are public. The changes to the sparks system are outlined in this OOC comm announcement. Thank you!]
desirestruth: (Of hatred and scarcity)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
It's just Naeva.

[That came out a little forcefully, and she's pouting a bit. She's still bright red, though.]

What I am trying to offer you is a place to get some rest, since you don't seem to be getting much. I no longer need to take up much space, and don't sleep much besides.
newmodelblade: (From this you'll learn the hatred)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Well I did not say no. Perhaps you and I should discuss this further, at some point.
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
[She is trying to explain she wasn't thinking of a sex thing and somehow now it seems even more like a sex thing.]

'At some point'? We're both right here...or do you mean, 'after you don't smell like garden mulch', Lucien?
newmodelblade: (Conceived they are condemned.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
You seemed to be headed somewhere with some considerable purpose before I interrupted, yes.
desirestruth: (Of all the mythical stories)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
...[Slowly reaching up and poking his cheek.]

That's just how I walk, Lucien.
newmodelblade: (that divides us thin.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Well now he has dirt on his face, too. He will lick his thumb and rub he dirt off of her cheek, then!]

Even aimlessly?
desirestruth: (If I knew I wasn't loved)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[She kind of makes a soft whine, but she lets him do it!]

Even aimlessly. Though the showers are this way, too.
newmodelblade: (First it starts with man.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 04:51 am (UTC)(link)
Then it's hardly aimless, is it not?
desirestruth: (the punishment can't be erased)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 04:52 am (UTC)(link)
We're on a train, Lucien, there seem to be largely two directions I can go in.

[Don't smile at her like that it's cheating!!]
newmodelblade: (Destined to rot.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Well? Which one will it be, then?
desirestruth: (Aa--I've lived all around the world)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[She sighs, and stares at him a while.] Can you find Senna's cabin, then? I need only wash my hands and face, but it is faster that I meet you there, if we're to discuss things at length.
newmodelblade: (that divides us thin.)

[personal profile] newmodelblade 2019-03-22 06:09 am (UTC)(link)
Of course. I will be waiting there for you.
desirestruth: (Ran away on it's own)

[personal profile] desirestruth 2019-03-22 06:12 am (UTC)(link)
It won't be too long.

[And, it won't be! Senna's probably asleep or Busy right now, but try not to spook the other dogs, and Naeva will be there, freshly cleaned, in a few minutes.]