crescentview | jan event.

jan event.

summer has arrived

As the last of the sakura blossoms fall away and the leaves on the trees grow into ever more vibrant greens, the familiar buzz of cicadas begins to echo all throughout the isle. Summer is quickly approaching and bringing brighter days and blazing temperatures along with it.

Summer also signals the start of the wine production season. Grapes growing on trellises are a common sight on Crescentview during the summer and a notice on the town memo board from the local barkeep encourages farmers to consider growing some varietal grapes of their own.

Temperatures are rising, so put on a comfortable pair of shorts and head to the Town Plaza to see what’s cooking! While you’re at it, take a look at the calendar for Summer 1st through 15th.

This season’s crops are corn, onion, pumpkin, watermelon, and pineapple. Summer’s seasonal flowers are poppy, rose, sunflower, lily, and hydrangea. As for mushrooms, shimeji, trumpet, and common brown spores are available for the summer.

hot! ...or not

Posted prominently at the top of the Memo Board is a cartoonishly-written advertisement for the first annual Hot or Not hosted by the Goddess herself. Contestants will take to the stage while the audience votes on whether they are as hot as the blazing sun or cooler than a dead fish. Leave your egos at the door! ICly, this event takes place on Summer 8th.

task board

The task board is located in Town Square and changes from season to season. In real time, a season is one month long. The following tasks are available from January 1st to February 1st and more tasks may be added mid-month.

Certain rewards are only available through event participation, so please keep this in mind when planning your threads. Multiple tasks may be completed within a single thread, but when turning in, please link to the individual tags in which each task was completed.

Finally, rewards are per character, not per farm, so those with housemates may want to coordinate with one another with regard to what animals you’re bringing home to your farm.

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This month’s tasks are centered around getting to know your fellow neighbors on a deeper level. As such, the Goddess has put together a small human scavenger hunt to encourage people to learn more about the people they are living with — and hopefully falling in love with.

Find someone who...

1. Was born in the summer
2. Pours milk into their bowl before the cereal
3. Plays a musical instrument
4. Has more than 3 siblings
5. Works out 5 times a week or more
6. Doesn’t like animals
7. Would like to date the Harvest Goddess
8. Has traveled around the world
9. Speaks two or more languages
10. Is wearing socks that aren’t black or white

Each submission will earn you two random bags of summer seeds. Specify whether you want crop, flower, or mushroom spores in your submission. This task can be completed a total of 10 times.

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Many ingredients used in wine production grow in the summer, but so do a variety of tea plants and grains. Grapes, tea shrubs and grains like wheat and barley can all be grown on your farm or in your greenhouse, if you have one.

Complete the following tasks to earn yourself some nice beverage-producing crops for the farm:

1. Take something from last month’s harvest and gift it to a neighbor. You can give it to them directly, cook it into a meal, etc. Alternatively, craft them a bouquet, flower crown, or another gift from the flowers you grew last season. Complete 3 times for a total of 6 grape starters.

2. Share a piece of hot gossip with a neighbor or exchange secrets with them. It doesn’t have to be your secret! Complete 3 times for a total of 6 tea starters.

3. Exercise with someone. Go on a run, swim in the ocean, help them stretch out! Complete 3 times for a total of 6 grain crops. You may choose from wheat, barley, rye, or rice.

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Summer is the perfect time to hang out on the beach and splash around in the ocean. Participate in some summer fun at the beach and earn more animals for your barn and coop.

1. Swim in the ocean, build a sandcastle, or bury someone in the sand. Do any of the following for one of the following animals: cow, sheep, alpaca, or goat. This task can be completed once.

2. Participate in Hot or Not. It’s an annual tradition! Submit yourself or comment on someone else for a single chicken or rabbit. This task can be completed once.

local happenings

The Crescentview Times newspaper has chronicled the latest happenings around the island. A physical copy of the paper will arrive on your doorstep early in the morning on Summer 1st.

Recently, a group of townspeople have taken it upon themselves to check out the abandoned mine. They’ve made good headway on opening up the path in the hopes that would-be explorers will be able to take to the mines and find some of Crescentview’s fabled gems and minerals buried in its depths. They expect to be done by Summer 15th.

A strange “gurgling whisper” has been reported by some concerned townsfolk living in the mountains. The concerning sounds are coming from one of the lakes at the foot of the mountain. Supposedly, the voice is asking for offerings of... something. The townsfolk have yet to identify what exactly is being asked for.

A hurricane has been brewing off the southern coast of Crescentview. Meteorologists have yet to determine whether the hurricane will make landfall or not, so stay tuned for more updates.

mod notes

⬥ Welcome to our second event! We want to thank you all for participating in our game and contributing your efforts to it. Thank you for playing!
⬥ A second event post will go up in mid-Jan.
⬥ Please plot over at the Jan Plotting Post.
⬥ As a reminder, please keep all plotting on the OOC post as not everyone has Discord or Plurk.
⬥ Please submit your completed tasks at the top-level below.
⬥ Have fun!

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[ Ryuki is... watching Diluc go at it with his giant claymore. Such weapons are obviously not commonplace in his modern city, and he's not even really sure of the legality of it. Not that it matters on the island's context. ]

Wow...

[ He's impressed just watching this happen. Sorry for the ogling, Diluc. ]

[Oh? Is he being Observed? Diluc doesn't think much of it, but being gawked at his distracting enough that he buries his claymore in the sand to turn and address Ryuki directly. He's all pale and sweaty and glistening in the sun like a Twilight vampire... Amazing.]

Can I help you?

[Diluc isn't aware he's being ogled. As far as he's concerned, he figures his very existence on this beach is problematic for some reason or another.]

[ Amazing. Now for the rest of the game you have to sneak in as many twilight quotes as possible and see when people will finally catch on.

Ryuki starts when he's addressed. He has the wherewithal to be embarrassed to be caught staring. ]

Oh no, not at all -- I mean, you could, but I don't need help. No, that's not right. Sorry I was staring, it was just really impressive!

[Great. He's going to start hopping around in the trees and covering his mouth whenever he catches a whiff of Kaeya's bitch ass while sparkling angrily in the corner. Please look forward to it.

Ah... What should he make of Ryuki's reaction? Caught red-handed, clearly, but Diluc doesn't know what crime to accuse him of committing. Hm. Well then, he's just going to assume Ryuki is shy and wants an invitation to join him. That's it, surely?]

Then did you want to join me? You look like you might benefit from a workout.

[wowwwWWWWWW]

[ Diluc as David Bowie doing the Power of Voodoo speech except its the Power of Bitchass.

This is rude, but honestly fair, because with the way Ryuki dresses, who can blame him for thinking he's just a twink? And even if he wasn't, he's from a modern urban society. He's never seen a real claymore. ]

I don't think I can lift a sword like yours...

[Sure, he's just lacking the signature Bulge™, but maybe that's for the best. Ryuki is distracted enough already.]

Perhaps not.

[Yeah. Dressed as he is, Diluc can't work out Ryuki's physique at a glance, so he'd rather air on the side of assuming he's a scrawny manlet and leave it at that. They've got other alternatives, at least.]

But I've yet to stretch or head out on a run, so if you'd like to join me, I'm certain you'd benefit from it.

[ Yo I heard they gave Childe some dick jiggle physics, and for WHAT. ]

Definitely not.

[ Please, everyone else is just anime huge, he's Just A Guy Doing His Best.He wonders if he should take offense to 'you'd benefit from it', but he doesn't bother mulling over it too much. A run, though... a run could be nice, he really should get back to a regiment. ]

Uhm... sure. Let me change into better shoes and... [ Looks down at his outfit. Well. Maybe if he just has the button-up, it'll be suitable enough. Just definitely shouldn't run with all these layers. ]

...I'll meet you back here.

[A little dick jiggle as a treat for all the Snezhnayan girlies...

Yes, yes, he'll spare Ryuki any further judgment as thanks for his willingness to go on a run with him. Nothing too strenuous, of course. Diluc appreciates those who are willing to put in the literal legwork to keep themselves in shape, and he nods to Ryuki before he takes off.]

Alright. Don't keep me waiting too long.

[Diluc has nothing but time to spare, but it's important time!! While he waits, he'll take off his coat and set it aside. He's used to the heat, but there's no point in sweltering when it's already hot out.]

[ He tries his best, and does not tardy too badly. He arrives with his suit jacket and sweater left back at his place, just in the button-up and slacks and sneakers. He really does give off the vibes of 'office worker just showed up to a run' rather than 'a guy who knew he was going on a run', but it works. ]

Sorry for the wait...!

[ He ran back here. Hopefully he'll be able to keep up with the rest of the jog. ]

Will it be around the beach?

[ He just wants to get a scope of how much they might run, but like, also, they might not need to, because his clothes explode off. Need not wonder his physique under there any longer Diluc. It is, like... assuming his plot-enforced model is true to real life, he is solidly Genshin model-level twunk, with some muscle.

"...Huh?" ]

[Ryuki didn't keep him waiting long enough for Diluc to feel inconvenienced, so it's fine! This man would benefit from picking up a pair of workout clothes, but Diluc has no room to judge when he frequently trains in his Default Outfit.

More importantly, he can see that Ryuki is in pretty decent shape! Nice. This should mean Ryuki won't have much issue keeping up with him, seeing as he's in good physical condition, lightly muscled, perfectly flaccid, and—

..............Oh. Shreds of clothing are still floating through the air by the time Dilus is fully aware that Ryuki's clothing just. Exploded right off of his body. His expression flatlines.]

...What is the meaning of this?

..............

[ Ryuki... wants to die. Please, gods, if there are any, smite him down into the earth and let him never regain consciousness. The noise he makes, once it fully sinks in that he is naked in front of god and some guy he just started talking to five minutes ago respectfully, the sound he makes can only be described as MissingNo. ]

Agh! Waugh! AUGH!

[ AAAAAAAAAAH. He covers his chest -- and then realises it might be more pertinent to cover his crotch. Oh fuck, he doesn't have enough hands. This is the most mentally aware he's ever been on this island when this is when he wants to be least. ]

S-s-sorry! I gotta go!

[ HE'S GOTTA GO ]

[Naked in front of god(dess) and everyone.............. Diluc was already embarrassed on Ryuki's behalf before he started shrieking like a deflating balloon, but this is just??? Maybe it's time to reconsider his stance on drinking in excess.

Before Ryuki can go streaking off, Diluc's hand comes down firmly on his shoulder.]

Calm down. You're going to draw attention to yourself.

[And Diluc is going to have to explain why he's manhandling a naked screaming Ryuki, which is even worse. Grabbing his coat, Diluc unfolds it and drapes it around Ryuki's shoulders. It's a good thing Diluc is always overdressed for the occasion, isn't it?]

Can't have that, now, can we...?!

[ It comes out in barely a wheeze, as Ryuki curls down in on himself like that'll help. Tama is already helping him path his way back to the house, what is the least populated route to take, telling him he can totally Naked Assassin's Creed this shit, which is an idea he is not on board for.

Oh God, is Adelis home? He absolutely cannot be seen this way. He doesn't need 'weird pervert' tacked onto whatever he thinks Adelis thinks of him.

...And then he gets a coat draped over him, and he immediately clutches onto it, pulling it closer around him like a safety blanket. ]

Th... thanks. Thank you...

[Internally, Diluc is making that one disgusted Tanjiro face, but it's fine. He feels bad for Ryuki more than anything, grumbling something about that damn Goddess before sighing quietly to himself and offering Ryuki a hand.]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Of clothing. Of pride. Of bodily autonomy............]

But you can't stay here cowering in the sand. If you need to borrow a change of clothing, my home isn't far from here.

[...Maybe he should carry Ryuki so he doesn't burn his bare feet on the asphalt?? Welp, they'll cross that bridge when they get there.]

[ He's already lost all three of those things multiple times, just that it usually doesn't happen in public in front of someone he thought was cool. He's never going to be able to return to normalcy with Diluc, he thinks. He grieves in silence when Diluc consoles him for his loss. ]

Y-yeah. I know...

[ It doesn't make it any less daunting, but. He coughs minutely, trying to stave off his embarrassment. ]

Would you mind... if I borrowed this jacket until then?

[Don't worry, bro. Diluc needs no excuse to judge people, but he's not going to hold this against Ryuki or little Ryuki Jr. He'd be just as embarrassed in Ryuki's position, but there's only so much good words can do to in a situation like this. Even so, a small consolation:]

We'll pretend this never happened. I won't think any less of you for a situation beyond your control.

[Diluc is patient, and he'll wait as long as it takes for Ryuki to get over himself long enough to get up.]

You can hold onto it as long as you need to. I have no need of it.

[ Really, he genuinely appreciates it. Even though his self-doubt and loathing is far greater, it is eased by Diluc's promise to forget about it to the best of his ability.

He stands up slowly, feeling weird in the summer heat, naked, with a large overcoat. He pulls the front lapels closer to himself... just the saddest summer burrito. ]

No way, I'll definitely return it -- it's a really nice coat.

[A sad wittle buwwito... Poor thing. Diluc will try not to pity him too hard, letting go of Ryuki's hand once he's all burrito'd up and ready to go.

But again, uh. Walking on the sand in bare feet isn't too unpleasant, but like. He's trusting Ryuki not to take this the wrong way—]

If you need me to carry you, just say so. Your pride will heal more quickly than burnt feet will.

[Just saying!! For now, Diluc will start heading back towards the farm. Getting Ryuki there without anyone seeing him may be a challenge at this time of day, but Diluc is used to skulking around in back alleys, so this should be fine.]

[ ............

And he thought his pride could go no lower. Ryuki is just a guy, and not insane, at least not in this way, though. He does do a small asphalt test with his foot to see if it is too hot to walk on, and isn't surprised by the results. He knows hot summers. ]

I really hate to bother you more than I've already.

[ In a tone that has surpassed depression and has the faintest slight of ironic spite for the universe that keeps doing this to him. None of it is aimed at Diluc and it's evident -- Ryuki is just resigned to the suggestion. ]

Maybe if there's a stretch I can't cheese.

[ Like crossing a street. Until that point, Ryuki does do a pretty good job of stepping around the worse things, like sharp rocks and dirt and yeah, hot concrete. ]

[What is worse: princess carrying a man whose clothes spontaneously burst off or watching him hopscotch his way around town? It's a little sad, just a touch pathetic, but again! No judgment on Diluc's end. He'd personally rather burn than be carried around, but that's just him. #justpyrothings.]

At some point, we'll have to cross the street.

[Like right now. No more tiptoeing through the tulips, Ryuki. Diluc's doing his best to guide them to his house via a path that doesn't include much asphalt, but then the final boss appears: the dreaded crosswalk. Well? Diluc turns to :| at Ryuki and wait for him to decide his fate.]

[ The benefits of being sorta-fireproof, except insert image of pyros being able to take burn dot damage anyway... Ryuki really just has issues about being a burden, something about being self-sufficient -- and failing.

He sighs at this. Inevitability. Not even Tama can calculate him a path that doesn't require him to cross the road, unless he's willing to make a huuuuge detour, which would only increase the risk of being seen wearing Diluc's coat home, naked, like an incredible walk of shame that ended badly.

She tries to make it better by fawning over the idea of being held by a big strong guy in his arms. Ryuki had been thinking piggyback. He sighs again, mentally this time. ]

Then... I'm sorry, but could I...

[ He nearly says 'get on you'. He would have simply disintegrated if that came out of his mouth. ]

...Get some help.

[ He really needs it. ]

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[Ryuki needs more help than Diluc could possibly offer him... but yeah, bro. He's got you.

...But he does have to pause and look Ryuki up and down, assessing the best way to carry him with the least amount of embarrassment involved. Make this as impersonal as possible and toss Ryuki over his shoulder? No, then he'd be cheek to cheek with his bare ass. Carry him on his back and he'd have Ryuki's balls knocking on his spine? Not a chance.]

Of course. Hold still.

[In the end, Diluc settles on princess carrying Ryuki, sweeping him up without much precursor and striding across the street. This is fine! No one has to feel awkward(??)]

[ Ryuki is feeling a little bit self-conscious when Diluc just hawk-eye scans him like brrt! honky lil ass. He does assume he's being judged for asking, essentially, to be carried, and just subtly pulls the coat tighter once again.

God, if there is one (aside from the Harvest): why. Just why.

...But then, while he's genuinely actually considering burning his feet, he's suddenly swept up into princess carry. He makes a surprised sound that catches in his throat as his eyes snap open wide, and now he's just there, legs shut, holding onto that coat for dear life -- and as he looks up and sees Diluc's face above him, realisation settles.

And so does a slight red flush on his face.

Well, he is certainly holding still, frozen in place like a caught animal, no words as he's carried. ]

[This is fine, right? Ryuki's even keeping himself nice and compact so he's easy to carry! No problem. This crosswalk just so happens to be very very long because I said so, but also? Diluc isn't necessarily sure it's wise to set Ryuki down once they get to the end. Those feet are gonna step on something sharp or thorny eventually... and Diluc's deceptively strong twink arms clearly aren't suffering, so unless Ryuki says something, he'll just carry on... carrying.

Until Ryuki blushes. Diluc looks down at him, brow darting.]

Are you feeling alright?

[Maybe he's suffering from heat stroke? How is Diluc supposed to know any better?]

[ Tama is cheering and bullying Ryuki. Ryuki is yelling, internally, somewhere between being embarrassed, begrudgingly trying to deny agreeing with Tama to some extent, and feeling bad about making Diluc carry him. ]

I'm fine! I mean -- I'm okay!

[ It comes out too fast, though not too overbearingly. It only makes him turn a bit redder. Unfortunately naked as he might be, this is hot. No, not that kind of hot. Being in someone's arms in a big, seasonally questionable overcoat in the summer is indeed, an overheated event of things.

He's glancing off to the side like oh god, everything is happening in bullet time. Where's the end of the road? ]

RUNNING ON THE BEACH IN SLOW MOTION

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