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lordofthering) wrote2016-10-19 06:48 pm
lordofthering) wrote2016-10-19 06:48 pm
IC SUGGESTION BOX
A real suggestions box hanging outside of the Ringmaster's "office."
Slot takes paper letters and perhaps very small animals.
A real suggestions box hanging outside of the Ringmaster's "office."
Slot takes paper letters and perhaps very small animals.
Brook is very motivated to fill any request from a lady that involves "rewards", but despite much toil, some of which will be noted here, many of his attempts will be irregular.
Square dreamcatchers, dreamcatchers that looks like whales, failed dreamcatchers. By some miracle, around five will be reasonably decent but still smell like tea.
Square dreamcatchers, dreamcatchers that looks like whales, failed dreamcatchers. By some miracle, around five will be reasonably decent but still smell like tea.
[It takes a few days because, well, reasons and also ooc internet problems, but eventually a small neat packet is slipped into the suggestions box. Inside are five dreamcatchers and one joker playing card, because he's nothing if not dedicated to his name.]
[They're not the best dreamcatchers in the world, but they're sturdy and clearly have been made with care. The first two have been made completely with the supplies the Ringmaster provided, but the other three have a bit of a difference. Instead of solely using the provided feathers, a few dark feathers with bioluminescent spots have been used instead.]
[Hey. He loses feathers sometimes. It's just a part of life. Might as well use them for something.]
[They're not the best dreamcatchers in the world, but they're sturdy and clearly have been made with care. The first two have been made completely with the supplies the Ringmaster provided, but the other three have a bit of a difference. Instead of solely using the provided feathers, a few dark feathers with bioluminescent spots have been used instead.]
[Hey. He loses feathers sometimes. It's just a part of life. Might as well use them for something.]
[ Even though Greg spent a lot of time fiddling around with them, Greg only produced six dreamcatchers he thought were good enough to turn in. Those six are pretty nice, though. ]
[After much struggling and working on them on and off, Yuugi manages to somehow produce five dream catchers before giving up completely. One might be a dud accidentally thrown in, but who's counting?]
[Carly tried, and tried so hard, she really did, but at the end of the day she came short of ten and wound up with largely hoops decorated by oddball weavings and feathers from her own self.
It's the thought that counts though, right? She even tried to put sparkles and beads in them, and each of the resulting 6 has their own little fortune theme!]
It's the thought that counts though, right? She even tried to put sparkles and beads in them, and each of the resulting 6 has their own little fortune theme!]
[ Yukine spent a lot of her time teaching as many people as possible on how to make dreamcatchers.
By the time Yukine turns her work in, she has made ten dreamcatchers in some rather good quality, sturdy, following the ways dreamcatchers needed to be to function, and even a little artistically made. ]
By the time Yukine turns her work in, she has made ten dreamcatchers in some rather good quality, sturdy, following the ways dreamcatchers needed to be to function, and even a little artistically made. ]
[ He's managed six dreamcatchers in total. The first ones aren't too bad off, as he broke them back down and started over any time he decided one looked too awful, and the last two are pretty solid. They're mostly silver wire with varying shades of blue (dark blues, light blues, neon blues) leather, feathers, and all the rest. ]
[Tanyuu worked as best she could, adding her own touch to the design in the form of some written charms attached to the dreamcatchers, but when all is said and done of the batch that she turns in, about eight are of a serviceable quality for the Ringmaster's needs.]
[ Chiaki goofed around a bunch with the materials but ended up undoing all her hard work in time to produce 5 adequate dreamcatchers. ]
[Papyrus got a little wildly enthusiastic about making dreamcatchers, after Greg gave him the rundown. Most of them, he hangs up around the carnival himself, especially around the trailers. Not needing to sleep gives him an edge.
Ultimately, he turns in 4 good quality ones, and 1 that is excellent quality except for the fact that it's shaped like his face.]
Ultimately, he turns in 4 good quality ones, and 1 that is excellent quality except for the fact that it's shaped like his face.]
[In the end, Steven ended up turning in five particularly sparkly dreamcatchers. He was going to make more, but then he got distracted.]
[It's attached to a joker playing card, because of course it is. RM has probably had to deal with this for years now.]
Noticed our wardrobe manager is out on her own business. Need another hand, ma'm? I could squeeze in some more work with my usual. The show must go on, etc.
Sincerely yours,
Joker
Noticed our wardrobe manager is out on her own business. Need another hand, ma'm? I could squeeze in some more work with my usual. The show must go on, etc.
Sincerely yours,
Joker
[Written on a lined sheet of notebook paper, in block lettering that is very precise but doesn't have a whole lot of personality, as though the scribe is unused to actually writing things by hand. Some bits of it are scratched out here and there.]
I WANT
PLEAS
I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOUABOU AT YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE ABOUT RENEGOTIATING MY CONTRACT
I AM N
THANK YOU
SINCERLY
JAMIE IN ENGINEERING
I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOU
THANK YOU
SINCERLY
JAMIE IN ENGINEERING
[ Sometime on Day 77, or whenever the Carnival has stopped being a frozen popsicle at Strange's accidental behest, Lambert's standing on the mountain path, where he's actually got a decent view of the whole place ... from this distance, everything looks comically toylike. ]
Fine. [ He says out loud, to thin air. Talking to yourself makes you look crazy, sure, but if there's a place where that wouldn't matter, it's certainly this one. Maybe he'll be lucky and she's not paying attention, and he can pretend he never said this, but for now... ]
I'll take the job. But I need two things from you first.
Fine. [ He says out loud, to thin air. Talking to yourself makes you look crazy, sure, but if there's a place where that wouldn't matter, it's certainly this one. Maybe he'll be lucky and she's not paying attention, and he can pretend he never said this, but for now... ]
I'll take the job. But I need two things from you first.
[ Sometime around or after day 77, Strange slips this letter into the suggestions box. It's written in slightly sloppy yet legible handwriting on a sheet of plain white paper, obviously torn out of a journal of some sort. Some bits are scratched out, but accidentally readable.
also guess what RM, you're getting STUFFY ENGLISH FORMALITY aw yeah, have fun wondering why humans can't shut the hell up. ]
Miss My dear To the Ringmaster,
I must apologize to you directly for my actions in summoning that faerie and causing the brief winter storm. They were ill-thought out, rash, and potentially dangerous to my fellow employees and the carnival itself. If you want me to, I can relate the circumstances as to why I took the actions I did. If not, I shall happily spare you the details of my personal life. Needless to say, I shall not be attempting anything of that sort for the rest of my contract.
Thecreature faerie did say some things of interest. Most notably, it mentioned the realms of 'Winter' and 'Arcadia', as well as called you 'the Beast.' I cannot deny the fact that I am curious as to the significance of these terms, but fully understand should you wish to keep this information from me, as I am in your service and I caused the mess in the first place. I am afraid I did not get the faerie's name, though I will happily provide a description if you so desire.
I hope you do not take this letter as a sign of cowardice. Considering how busy you must be, how vast the land of Alola is, and the somewhat shoddy state of my memory, I felt it best to write down this information and deliver it to you as soon as possible instead of telling you in person (as I simply have no idea where you might be at any given time).
Again, I apologize for any damage my thoughtless actions have caused to the carnival as well as others.
Your servant Yours, Jonathan Strange
[ all in all, it's a very good letter...except for the fact the back side of said very good letter features really mediocre drawings of some ghost Pokemon as well as some notes about how the ghost Pokemon behave. Whoops. ]
also guess what RM, you're getting STUFFY ENGLISH FORMALITY aw yeah, have fun wondering why humans can't shut the hell up. ]
I must apologize to you directly for my actions in summoning that faerie and causing the brief winter storm. They were ill-thought out, rash, and potentially dangerous to my fellow employees and the carnival itself. If you want me to, I can relate the circumstances as to why I took the actions I did. If not, I shall happily spare you the details of my personal life. Needless to say, I shall not be attempting anything of that sort for the rest of my contract.
The
I hope you do not take this letter as a sign of cowardice. Considering how busy you must be, how vast the land of Alola is, and the somewhat shoddy state of my memory, I felt it best to write down this information and deliver it to you as soon as possible instead of telling you in person (as I simply have no idea where you might be at any given time).
Again, I apologize for any damage my thoughtless actions have caused to the carnival as well as others.
[ all in all, it's a very good letter...except for the fact the back side of said very good letter features really mediocre drawings of some ghost Pokemon as well as some notes about how the ghost Pokemon behave. Whoops. ]
So I've been thinking: there isn't really a place for people interested in fighting. That's not the kind of thing you want near the tents anyway, with half the stuff people can do around here. The lakeshore works for sparring, but a more dedicated area for training would help the Carnival be in much better shape in case trouble crops up again.
Engineer said they'd be able to help put together something if I could get the space for it. I'd make sure people didn't do anything too stupid, obviously. How does that sound to you?
Nightrider Lambert
Engineer said they'd be able to help put together something if I could get the space for it. I'd make sure people didn't do anything too stupid, obviously. How does that sound to you?
Nightrider Lambert
[ Later during the first week of being in the Summerlands, Childermass will stop being a cagey shit avoiding everyone and leave a very short note for the Ringmaster— ]
I would like to speak regarding the terms of my employment once you have returned to us.
- J. Childermass
I would like to speak regarding the terms of my employment once you have returned to us.
- J. Childermass
Edited (edits b/c she like exploded ok) 2017-08-02 02:39 (UTC)
[Decent paper folded in half, plain neat handwriting, many many unseen drafts, a whole storm of guilt and lurking dread. He's afraid of what she might do to him, he's not sure how much more he can take, but waiting and not knowing is worse.]
Ringmaster
I'm sorry for disobeying you and causing you and so many others so much difficulty. You were very explicit, and I was careless.
I didn't think of what I was doing as breaking curfew, but as moving my friend from one approved space to another. It was a mistake and I didn't mean for any of what followed to happen, but it was still my actions that set so many terrible things off.
I won't say a word in protest if you choose to discipline me for my transgression. If you're angry with Reira, Sans, Sora, or Rin, I beg you to remember that ultimately the trouble they got into was because of me and my idiocy, and that you keep that in mind before making any decisions.
[He leaves Tyki out of this because that? Of everything, that at least definitely wasn't on him. Julien also leaves out saying that the Prince had any share of blame because while he hates acting like a thinking being is weather or something, bringing it up reads too much like trying to wriggle out of it.]
I will try to be more circumspect in the days to come. It doesn't feel like enough to say that I'm sorry, or that I'm grateful that you took me back and showed such kindness to the other people the Prince enslaved. You're a good patron, and I wish I was worthy of you. If you don't want me to try to talk to you anymore, I understand completely.
Finally, thank you for eating the Prince. It sounds like it was badass. I'm sorry I missed seeing that, but I'm glad I'll never see him again.
Yours
- Julien
Ringmaster
I'm sorry for disobeying you and causing you and so many others so much difficulty. You were very explicit, and I was careless.
I didn't think of what I was doing as breaking curfew, but as moving my friend from one approved space to another. It was a mistake and I didn't mean for any of what followed to happen, but it was still my actions that set so many terrible things off.
I won't say a word in protest if you choose to discipline me for my transgression. If you're angry with Reira, Sans, Sora, or Rin, I beg you to remember that ultimately the trouble they got into was because of me and my idiocy, and that you keep that in mind before making any decisions.
[He leaves Tyki out of this because that? Of everything, that at least definitely wasn't on him. Julien also leaves out saying that the Prince had any share of blame because while he hates acting like a thinking being is weather or something, bringing it up reads too much like trying to wriggle out of it.]
I will try to be more circumspect in the days to come. It doesn't feel like enough to say that I'm sorry, or that I'm grateful that you took me back and showed such kindness to the other people the Prince enslaved. You're a good patron, and I wish I was worthy of you. If you don't want me to try to talk to you anymore, I understand completely.
Finally, thank you for eating the Prince. It sounds like it was badass. I'm sorry I missed seeing that, but I'm glad I'll never see him again.
Yours
- Julien
[ Junko leaves a small box wrapped in write ribbon with her signature - Junko on the top right corner. Opening it reveals an incredible outfit with lovely adornments.
Her letter is inclosed. ]
Heeeeey there, I'm one of your newbies, and Carly likes me, so I asked about your measurements and what kind of outfits you'd like. I noticed that last event was a total bummer for you so I wanted to get the hell out of the 1800's and somewhere more... glitzy. I mean, that's a ringmaster for you, right? We're the help-- we have to put you on as a star to keep the crowds coming!
I know what you're thinking. 'Junko, your reputation back home is miserable and your personality is like a third degree burn.' Yeah, sure! But this place represents a lot to me already... Back home, I could predict everything that could happen because I knew the laws of the world and had the talent of Ultimate Analysis. Now, I can hardly predict a single person's choices beyond what I can gleam from personality, because all of it is so extraordinary that my mind can't keep up. Dearest RM, you did something better for me than the request on my contract. You killed my boredom, and will continue to do so as long as we're always moving.
I couldn't be more grateful. This dress is an expression of that gratitude. Boredom killed me, or might have if things didn't go to plan... so I basically owe you my life! Yay!
If you knew everything that could happen in a potential situation, your life would become unthreatening and boring. No bad surprises means no good ones, either. You've stolen my curse away from me, and the only way I can think of making it up to you is making you look SMOKING hot. Here's my first one, I still don't know your aesthetic (AND I'M REALLY GLAD, because then it would be too easy!) and I hope you like it and it fits well.
Hit me up if you want to know what's in fashion from my era and if you want something from then! Until next time, pchew!
Her letter is inclosed. ]
Heeeeey there, I'm one of your newbies, and Carly likes me, so I asked about your measurements and what kind of outfits you'd like. I noticed that last event was a total bummer for you so I wanted to get the hell out of the 1800's and somewhere more... glitzy. I mean, that's a ringmaster for you, right? We're the help-- we have to put you on as a star to keep the crowds coming!
I know what you're thinking. 'Junko, your reputation back home is miserable and your personality is like a third degree burn.' Yeah, sure! But this place represents a lot to me already... Back home, I could predict everything that could happen because I knew the laws of the world and had the talent of Ultimate Analysis. Now, I can hardly predict a single person's choices beyond what I can gleam from personality, because all of it is so extraordinary that my mind can't keep up. Dearest RM, you did something better for me than the request on my contract. You killed my boredom, and will continue to do so as long as we're always moving.
I couldn't be more grateful. This dress is an expression of that gratitude. Boredom killed me, or might have if things didn't go to plan... so I basically owe you my life! Yay!
If you knew everything that could happen in a potential situation, your life would become unthreatening and boring. No bad surprises means no good ones, either. You've stolen my curse away from me, and the only way I can think of making it up to you is making you look SMOKING hot. Here's my first one, I still don't know your aesthetic (AND I'M REALLY GLAD, because then it would be too easy!) and I hope you like it and it fits well.
Hit me up if you want to know what's in fashion from my era and if you want something from then! Until next time, pchew!
[Left at the Ringmaster's cabin is a origami dragon with a note:]
Ringmaster,
You said not to buy you anything which makes sense, so I folded a dragon! I know it doesn't look like you but it's the only one I know how to make.
You really want the carnival to be something that makes people happy, right? I spoke to the Summer Maiden after you left, and she told me a little bit about what you two did before. I promise I'm keeping it a secret! I haven't told anyone.
But I want to say that I believe in you. You care about us, and you don't mean for things to happen this way. I guess you can't always help it. And I know it's hard making so many people happy. Maybe we don't have it perfect yet, but we can figure it out.
I hope you have a lot of fun like the rest of us will. You deserve it too!
Happy Solstice
Yuya
Ringmaster,
You said not to buy you anything which makes sense, so I folded a dragon! I know it doesn't look like you but it's the only one I know how to make.
You really want the carnival to be something that makes people happy, right? I spoke to the Summer Maiden after you left, and she told me a little bit about what you two did before. I promise I'm keeping it a secret! I haven't told anyone.
But I want to say that I believe in you. You care about us, and you don't mean for things to happen this way. I guess you can't always help it. And I know it's hard making so many people happy. Maybe we don't have it perfect yet, but we can figure it out.
I hope you have a lot of fun like the rest of us will. You deserve it too!
Happy Solstice
Yuya
Midway through the Lunar Interlude, delivered to the box at the Carnival
scientificist
2017-12-13 08:30 am (UTC)(link)
[On a piece of notepaper folded neatly in half and carefully inserted into the box:]
As the Carnival is currently without a Doctor, I would like to propose myself for the role.
I am well educated in various scientific and medical fields, especially biochemistry, general surgery, endocrinology, neuroscience, and comparative and applied physiology.
I am reliable: available at all hours due to my lack of requirement for sleep, aided by the reagent of my own creation as you are well aware.
I have experience in remaining calm under pressure due to my internships as a medical student as well as my own personal experiments in my preferred field of reanimation.
Additionally, I have already previously taken a medical leadership role in my pursuit and organisation of the cure, working with other, current Supervisors in the process. My reagent was a key element of reversing the petrification, compounded with multiple different methods provided by other Carnival staff, using scientific methods I am currently in the process of learning. I am driven, determined, and your best choice for the job.
Anticipating your response,
Herbert West
As the Carnival is currently without a Doctor, I would like to propose myself for the role.
I am well educated in various scientific and medical fields, especially biochemistry, general surgery, endocrinology, neuroscience, and comparative and applied physiology.
I am reliable: available at all hours due to my lack of requirement for sleep, aided by the reagent of my own creation as you are well aware.
I have experience in remaining calm under pressure due to my internships as a medical student as well as my own personal experiments in my preferred field of reanimation.
Additionally, I have already previously taken a medical leadership role in my pursuit and organisation of the cure, working with other, current Supervisors in the process. My reagent was a key element of reversing the petrification, compounded with multiple different methods provided by other Carnival staff, using scientific methods I am currently in the process of learning. I am driven, determined, and your best choice for the job.
Anticipating your response,
Herbert West
D18: Folded piece of notepaper slipped hurriedly under party cabin door
scientificist
2017-12-18 09:23 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you for the promotion.
Foster needs hands.
HW
Foster needs hands.
HW
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