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 Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:25 am
Shinjuku is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is a major commercial and administrative centre, housing the Northern half of the busiest railway station in the world and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration centre for the government of Tokyo.
Shinjuku is surrounded by Chiyoda to the east; Bunkyo and Toshima to the north; Nakano to the west, and Shibuya and Minato to the south.
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Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2018 10:37 am
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
The train carried her away and elsewhere. When she was alerted that they were at their destination, she stepped off. Her feet felt fuzzy, having been shaken so much by the train's vibration, and she felt mildly deaf after all of the motion. Fortunately, though, the people on the train were very polite. Conversations, if any, were hushed and quiet. Phones were not used on the train.
She continued on, and after a little bit of exploration, she was able to find a familiar collection of shops. She made her way over, walking past administrative buildings and houses, and in time, she found a few contacts, and then set up her small shack. She set up her wares, the silk, the clothes, a few artificed items, all whose spells began to activate upon wearing.
She did not call, she did not yell, but she set herself up behind the stall and she patiently awaited the arrival of customers. Magic was useful and her goods were well made.
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:07 am
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
The more people saw her and the more people studied what she was selling, the more people also approached the table and began to haggle over prices and begin to buy some of the items she made. She was grateful that the artifacts were liked, and even desirable, but she was pleased that they were offering around the prices she expected for what she was making. After all, how easy is it, really to find silk of this quality, already made into patterns and stitched like this, and enchanted besides? The comfort was a very real factor to consider, and there was already something mystical about their make.
She utilized this factor for all it was worth, and it pleased her greatly. Fortunately, in this land and environment, there were few who would be rude out in public. None among her customers this day had the skill to do what she did. So, none could smirk and say they could make better. Technology did a lot of what magic could, it was true, but there were batteries and wires to worry about, and besides this, there were still things magic could do that technology hadn't quite mastered. Such as saving someone from a fall. Featherfall was particularly popular for the older population or for those scared about their health of their feeble elders.
"Ma'am, how much for these scarves?"
She turned her focus to what the young man asked. He seemed nice, even a little nervous. Her smile was gentle as she answered. "Unenchanted silk scarves normally goes for fifteen."
The young man seemed to think about it and she saw him reach for his pocketbook. Business was about this mild, but there were still a few items she hadn't been able to sell today. The self-mending jerkin, self-mending vest, two pairs of candlelight gloves, a candlelight scarf, four silk robes, unenchanted.... She was still waiting to see whether or not they would be sold. However, the change in the air suggested that it was getting late. She would need to begin heading out if she wished to find the easiest path home. Thus far the weather seemed favorable for such a journey.
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 12:56 pm
 K Y O S U K E ❤ S A K A M U R A ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄ ❝..The man to reform Society..❞ ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ The young man walked from a small convience store with a small and calm smile on his face. His eyes lay half closed as the setting sun would be a sight for sore eyes. His mouth cracked a smile as he wiped a bit of sweat from his brow and slowly walked from the store he frequented. His eyes blinked slowly while he walked past many business men who were on their way home or atleast getting ready to. Some children who rushed to meet the front door before their parents, and women and teens who continued their shopping spree. The young man would walk past many buildings with bright letters as it was becoming a a darker hour and people would be opening and closing up shop while his hands entered his pocket and his plastic bag would bounce against his side. The young man's eyes would scan all over the streets as his mouth would let out a sigh of relief. He could finally kick back and relax at his own home this eve instead of working the second job he had. His steps were halted not too long after his eyes caught a sight that he hadn't seen previously. It was a small shop. His interest was peaked as he saw the people peering in, and his feet took him across the street to investigate. The young man's hand removed from his pocket as he approached the location. As he arrived at the small shop, his eyes did not leave what seemed to be the table of goods, trying to seek what was it he was interested in, or atleast what caught his eye.
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:33 pm
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
The stand in the open air was humble compared to the shops that were around her. On this day, she brought a kind of tent, which created four walls and an entryway, but it had no ceiling and only the sunlight lit the area itself. Some of the items were dyed, but there was a fair majority of the items that were white silk.
The sound of someone approaching helped to alert Quela to the arrival of another potential customer. Standing on two feet, she smiled pleasantly and extended a welcome to him. "Welcome. If you have any questions, please ask."
There were downsides to only being able to see a certain distance. Fortunately, there were benefits to her hearing and senses. Displayed on the table still were an arrangement of enchanted and non-enchanted items. The non-enchanted ones were typically dyed in reds, blues, and held patterns in the weave. The non-enchanted items seemed to be simply silken white. Scarves, jerkins, a few shirts, gloves, and a few robes remained.
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:44 pm
K Y O S U K E ❤ S A K A M U R A ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄ ❝..The man to reform Society..❞ ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ As he approached, it seemed that there was a single worker there. His eyes locked onto her's as she addressed him and his hands left his pockets and went to his hips before bowing his head a bit and greeting softly. "Why hello." He'd then let his eyes set upon her while his lips formed a slender grin and his hand lightly grazed the scarlet garbs before him as his eyes stared to the wide array of fabrics that were set before him and as his fingertips would move from one to the next his mouth would let out a delighted hum. "Such a vibrant array of garbs. What, pray tell, makes these so special Madame." He'd say while turning his attention to her fully while he tried to study her, unique appearance and then closed both of his eyes. "They look so expensive and refined."
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 10:56 pm
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
The newest visitor approached, which allowed her the chance to see more details of him. He was decently tall, dark hair, and mild eyes. His tone and voice were polite, also, and soothing in its way. He seemed used to being polite and kind, as though it were in his nature.
She bowed to him in welcome. Though, when asked to explain her wares, she happily did so. Though, humbly, she kept her eyes low once she heard the compliment concerning the works and what she sold.
"All of my products are made from fresh home-spun silk and each pattern is hand-woven into the fabric. The dyed colors are beautiful, and popular for those seeking silk without too much expense. The white ones are enchanted, and each woven pattern is a different spell."
Her hands drifted over the familiar cloth and she lifted one such white scarf into her hands. She mindfully and carefully caused her thumb to drift over the fabric as she felt the pattern upon it. "This one, for instance, is a self-mending scarf. Any nick or tear in it and it will recover."
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:52 pm
K Y O S U K E ❤ S A K A M U R A ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄ ❝..The man to reform Society..❞ ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ A hand moved one of his bangs back as his eyes would blink at the material she let her fingers tred upon. Each one seemingly more beautiful than the last. Though while he looked at each of them he would tilt his head at a mention from her. It seemed that the word Enchanted came up. Though in his mind, that must've been a play on the words for expensive. His eyes followed her arm up to her face while changing his quizative stare before smiling back to her with his previous expression. He would wait to hear what she meant by it as he watched her reach for one of the pieces and his eyes blinked as she explained what it actually was. He was taken a back abit by the accusation on the piece and he gave a light chuckle. "I apologize if this sounds a bit off, but I do feel a bit skeptical about these, Enchantments ma'am." He'd tell her while rubbing the back of his head and looking to some of the gloves. "Though the work seems so unique and well done, I'd believe just about anything about these pieces." The words were followed by his hand reaching to the scarf in her hand and lightly grazed his thumb across the top to her hand and then back. "Such a soft and beautiful article."
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Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:08 pm
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
It was natural to be skeptical. Quela heard many voices of concern, and steadily more questions as she came closer and closer to people and the city so that she could sell her creations. But technology and machines could also weave. She knew she needed something more. Thus, her stitches, embroidery, and weaves grew more complicated, and ornate, but more than this, she wanted there to be more.
Magic was valuable. And she wouldn't charge the prices she did unless she knew they were worthy. So, unoffended, her smile remained polite and gentle. She folded the scarf and loosely wrapped it in a circle, so that more of its pattern could be seen. She hadn't expected the contact. She presumed it was accidental.
"Would you like to see a test of these?" It would be no trouble at all to test the scarf she said could mend itself, after all. It also proved the most impressive and immediate reaction, whereas the candlelight scarf or the others required the use of darkness nearby or a mirror. At the end of the day, though, these were humbler spells and of little interest to warriors and armies.
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:27 pm
K Y O S U K E ❤ S A K A M U R A ▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄▀▄ ❝..The man to reform Society..❞ ┏━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━┓ His mouth would frown a bit hearing the people behind him gathering to see the bluff he called before the young man's hand went to his side and his eyes closed. "I apologize for the attention. It was only my observation. . . " He'd state before looking to her bring the scarf into position. His mouth would lighten a bit as he smiled to her and held his hand forward. "I'd hate to be wrong, but I would like to see the wonders that a self mending scarf could look like before my eyes. Or the illusion it may bring." He'd state towards her as he would take two ends of the middle and lift them up a bit. "I apologize in advance." He'd say to her before pulling the fabric in opposite direction in an attempt to make a light tear, and not damage the silk to an unmendable degree, though he would add more force as it seemed a bit hard to scar than other articles of the same material, though the time he spent tearing, his eyes kept to her's. "Such an unnatural beauty." He'd mutter with a smirk.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 5:58 pm
Come over here and let me tell you something
Nothing ever comes of nothing
We pay a price for all our choices made
She let the scarf slide from her hands and into his. She was aware of the others in the space and that gathered to see for themselves. There were almost four of them intently watching and looking over his shoulder as he apologized and as he began his attempt to damage the scarf. Silk was notoriously tough, yes, but there was something to be said about her silks. Perhaps it was magic, in its way, but she was what she was. Her silk and threads were strong and soft despite their lack of weight.
She folded her hands in front of herself and patiently waited. She heard the tear in the silk, the threads protesting the force but beginning to snap as he added force to the article. She couldn't see the extent of the tear, but they were close enough for her to notice and be aware that he was looking at her directly.
..... Surely he must have been talking about the scarf. Surely that! That was what they were talking about, so there was no reason to think otherwi-..... Was there?
She swallowed but was determined to keep the eye contact. Customers were in the tent and her honor as a merchant was in the process of being tested. It didn't matter, much, that her face was warming up and that she was blushing. Nope. She could worry about how she reacted to this later.
After the scarf was relaxed and the mend was visible to all, a few moments passed in anticipation and silence from the onlookers. The moments, to the count of ten, and there were some sighs of disappointment. A breath more, and the threads began to reach for their counterparts. They reached and began to pull towards the other side of the rend. Within a few moments, about as long as it took for the rend to be made, the scarf was whole and itself again. Impressively, even the threads that had been stretched to make the tear were as relaxed and whole as they had been at the start.
It wasn't a particularly flashy spell, but it did its job well. Her eyes flit to the scarf, hoping that attention would move to it instead of her. They were talking about the scarf, right?
"As you see, sir," she began and she managed to find her smile again, though she wasn't able to meet his eye this time, and her face was still painted with a hint of color. "There is no need to apologize. Are you satisfied?"
Come along now and take my hand
I'll lead you to a promised land
The morning after it may never come again
Never be the same.
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:27 pm
 Carter Kuromizu18 | Female | Half-ElfNemesis~Alice Nine====================================== She slid down the drain pipe to the ground. Carter cleaned off the hem of her skirt. She looked around to make sure no one saw them. "I'm sure there's someone here that can teach us."She looked at the sky. Carter waited for Niraya to catch up. But Carter thought she lost her. ========================================= (OOC: )
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High-functioning Trickster
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:01 pm
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Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:26 pm
Kurai_18 Carter Kuromizu18 | Female | Half-ElfNemesis~Alice Nine====================================== Carter jumped as Niraya surprised her with a kiss. Startled, she let out a squeak. Carter then blushed and covered her mouth, looking away from Niraya. "Y... Yeah... L...Let's keep looking..."Carter, still blushing, continued walking. She was flustered. ========================================= (OOC: )
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High-functioning Trickster
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Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2018 10:51 pm
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