February Logs!

[gadaboutdetective]

Who; Llewellyn and lots of people! You! Yes, you!
What; Open top level for the Cherishment event & Closed Top Levels for: Ivy, Tommy and Enis! (Want one? Let me know! <3)
Where; All over!
When; Through February!
Warnings; None! I will update if something comes up though!

( I can also do personalized starters if you want, just let me know either on Discord: WhimsicalSpook#8219 or Plurk: whimsicalspook or at his plotting post!)



Not all languages are spoken. - Open to All!

Llewellyn was rather embracing this celebration. It was a lovely idea, really... It reminded him a bit of Valentine's day in his world, but somewhat nicer in a few ways...

He'd never really taken part in his world, never having had a reason to. Even if he had... It would have been complicated and difficult to explain at best. So, maybe he was looking at it with a more positive outlook based on the fact that he could openly celebrate it and enjoy himself as he was without stress or need for secrecy.

So when the man wasn't working one of his two jobs or spending time with his husband, he was out and about.

Llewellyn was often eager to offer some thoughts or opinions to those around him. After all, he had a particular knack for languages and Floriography was a personal favourite of his.

So if someone was trying to pick something out and seemed to be uncertain of their choice, wanting something with a little more thought than simply purchasing the first thing they saw... He gently interjected with some friendly recommendations. Something for a friend? A collection of Zinnia, apple blossom, pansies, and Eucalyptus tied together with a teal chiffon ribbon. Something more romantic? Yes, Llewellyn probably had suggestions there too...

He was a meddler at heart, after all, and was very prone to trying to help nudge people in the right direction. It had worked well enough for George Crabtree in his world, so clearly he knew what he was doing...

Right? Right.

Network/Wildcard: You are also welcome to reach out to him over the network for questions too, if you think your character wouldn't approach him directly.


Get Ivy out of the corner challenge START! - Closed to Ivy

It had been a while since he’d actually seen a particular vampire friend of his around, though to be fair, that might have something to do with how he tended to get during the winter months. He wasn’t fond of how dark the evenings got, and the cold always sunk in rather deep, even with a good winter coat. Then January had been… Complicated between the crystals and Enis showing up. So he’d been more than a little distracted, and supposed they just kept missing one another around the city.

Llewellyn had rather hoped that perhaps it meant she was busy with Harry… By which, he meant busy getting closer to the man and not continuing to make herself second guess her feelings and his. Someone should probably tell him to stop nudging people like a busybody, but it was a habit… If he thought his friends could be happy, he couldn’t help but try to encourage it.

Still, he’d been meaning to call or pop in to check on her… Have her out for a coffee and a walk around to catch up.

So without much forethought, the detective crosses the courtyard between buildings and heads up the steps to the Green Apartments. Once up to the second floor, he leaned against the door frame and reached up to knock. Maybe he should have texted first, as would be polite, but he sometimes forgot those things… But at least this whole celebration had given him a good excuse to reach out to friends, of which Ivy counted as, which was why he had something tucked under his arm for her.

And it wasn't like the distance between where he stayed and here had been particularly large if she wasn't in.


Comparing one world to another - Closed to Tommy

This time of year was definitely... A hazard. Yes, the crystal rains had stopped (thank goodness) and nothing solid was raining down on them anymore... But Llewellyn wasn't particularly good on his feet.

A particular friend from the Sphere knew that very well, having given him skating lessons.

But slippery cobblestones were not the friend of a man with poor balance who tended to walk fast, especially not one who had bags of supplies (ribbons purchased from Rhy's shop for tying bouquets that he intended to make and teach people to, along with snacks and some things needed for Pretzel) under one arm and a pretzel (the food) in another hand. So more than a few people got to witness him occasionally losing his footing and needing to catch himself on a wall.

But he was “Oh- er… Pardon!” He uttered at one point, nearly sliding into someone, only to awkwardly spin a little with a wobble and an arm moving for the wall of a nearby building to halt himself again. He lost the pretzel, sadly, but his attention was more on the person he'd almost run into. It didn't take him long to recognize Tommy, his expression turning apologetic. "Tommy! Hello, always nice to run into a friend. Well- not literally, of course."


When a plan backfires - Closed to Enis

The detective wasn’t entirely sure what to make of this ‘Cherishment’ event, beyond the fact that it was clearly this world’s version of Valentine’s Day. It was February, everyone was abuzz with sentimental words and gestures... At one time, he might’ve found it a bit tiring and grown a bit despondent, but this year he was actually rather enjoying it and embracing the idea.

Llewellyn had been out and about a lot in the city, busier with helping with floral arrangements than his other work for a change. Making bouquets with various meanings based on his knowledge, depending on the person’s needs.

He was between one point and another, absentmindedly wondering if he should purchase something from that new chocolatier that had opened. He was starting to feel a bit snackish, after all... Though he was hesitant, given he’d heard that some of their selections had... odd side-effects.

One thing he hadn’t considered was that someone might have already been there, with particular plans in mind.

Comments

[gadaboutdetective]

Carbs were definitely a treat they could agree on.

Llewellyn winced comically at the very idea of flight, though. “I expect you’re right about that. I’d make quite the mess, I think.” For the best that nothing like that had ever happened, really. He offered a small shrug, though, before he began resettling his bags under his arm carefully. “Likewise, I don’t imagine it was something any of us wanted to revisit after the Sphere…” He doubted that Tommy enjoyed it any more than they had. It was a mess. “We were rather trying to keep things a little more private here, especially for Rhy…”

Up until that point, he’d been more worried that he’d accidentally say something without thinking. “I suppose all these worlds share the same unfortunate habit of sharing our secrets.”

He nodded, though, glad to hear that the other three were doing well. “That’s good to hear, though! Er… Not about Speedy, that is. I hadn’t thought about how this weather might affect the poor little fellow.” He frowned lightly. Llewellyn couldn’t blame the creature. He wasn’t fond of the cold himself. “Pretzel has a few small jackets now for when we take him for walks... But dogs are a little more suited for weather than sloths. Wonder if there’s anything that could be made to help insulate him a little better.”

[doubled_speed]

"He sure is. Not trying to be in charge. Not that I think he WANTED to be in charge so much as the other candidates were shit," Tommy said. "But it was funny watching him try and convince Richard to sing."

Tommy always needed a good laugh back there.

"Yeah, I've tried to work on sweaters and stuff for Speedy, but he needs coverd even more. I have the sweater mom got him, but not much else. It's been a mess."

But he's been trying and that matters a lot.

[gadaboutdetective]

Llewellyn had to nod a little, even if he agreed about the other candidates himself. Not that he would have phrased it that way. Rhy had wanted to help, and he took the responsibility seriously… But he had never seemed as happy as he was now at the sewing shop. “Yes, he’s not looking to get caught up in that again, even if people know about his past now. He’s quite happy at the shop, and I’m glad for him to pursue something that he finds enjoyable.” Rhy deserved that chance after everything else, to live his life and find some happiness without expectations and weight on his shoulders, for however long they were here.

Though a chuckle escaped at the mention of Richard. “Yes, he was quite set on that. Even tried to get the man to sing at the wedding. Never managed it, though.” He shook his head. It had always been something of an amusing debate. Sometimes he rather wondered where Alex and Richard were now, if they were still in that place or back in their world…

He hummed though as Tommy described how he’d been trying to work on things for Speedy. “I could always see if Rhy has any ideas on the subject of something warmer for him to wear. He might be able to recommend some warm fabrics.” Still, it was a pity they didn’t have access to something that would regulate the temperature in a room for Speedy.

[doubled_speed]

"What's he do?" Tommy asked, because he hadn't bothere dto learn that much about Rhy in the past. Still, he's amused that Rhy tried with the wedding.

HE should have gone. Yeah, he'd been hurting, but some things can't be caught back when they're let pass by.

"I'd appreciate that. This place is... weird. Really weird, compared to the last one actually. But I like some of it. Like the lack of being auctioned off for a date."

[gadaboutdetective]

The question gets a quick nod and a smile. Llewellyn was quite happy to answer that one, both to talk up Rhy and because it might be useful for Tommy. Especially if he needed some clothing. Might as well direct him to a good establishment, right? “Oh! He’s an apprentice tailor at ‘A Cut Above,’ it’s in the market district, near the tavern. He’s been working on a lot of new designs for clothing. He’s got quite a bit of talent with it.” Yes, he sounded very proud of his tone.

Llewellyn would have liked to have had Tommy there, yes… But it wasn’t like the detective didn’t understand why he hadn’t been. He knew how much a family member disappearing could hurt, and he wouldn’t have expected Tommy to try to force himself to do something when he was miserable.

“Of course, I’m happy to help a friend if I can.” He didn’t know if the suggestion would help, but he’d do his best to find out. The poor little sloth should be kept warm, after all.

Of all the things Llewellyn might have guessed Tommy would have said he liked better about this place, that had not been one of them. Llewellyn blinked, a small laugh escaping. It was a good point. “Ah, yes. I believe we’re in agreement on that subject. That was terribly awkward, wasn’t it…?” He rubbed the side of his face with a small, comical wince.

[doubled_speed]

"It was horribly awkward. Like, the NUMBER OF PEOPLE who thought it would be good for me. I was up there, what, four times? But..."

he smiles stupidly. Gar had won some time with him, and he'd meant a REAL date with it, so now Tommy wasn't alone.

"Sometimes shit like that works out."

[gadaboutdetective]

“Four?” Llewellyn shook his head a little. “I’m still not sure who was signing people up without consulting them first. I found it all rather confusing and highly irregular.” He was all for a little fun, but being auctioned off for dates was... very odd in the Detective’s opinion.

Though his brow rose a little at the other man, “I suppose so, or the event did for you at least.” He grinned a little. At least it hadn’t all been bad since it had worked out for Tommy. “The food was pretty good, if I had to pick out a good point.” He added absentmindedly.

[doubled_speed]

"A lot of it was my family and friends," Tommy sighed. What a mess. But he'd won something for it.

Though he smiled at the memory of the sweets. "Fuck yeah, good food."

[gadaboutdetective]

“Ah, that would make sense.” He responded with a wry smile. He supposed it was a well-meaning attempt on their parts... Probably, and it had gone well for him at least.

“I confess I think I spent most of my time that evening sneaking things off trays when the whole er- auction aspect wasn’t going on. Those little cakes were delicious.” He added with a small laugh, it had been damn good food.

[doubled_speed]

"I wish I'd gotten more. It was... stressful," Tommy admitted with a shrug. "Like, I expected no one to bid."

[gadaboutdetective]

Llewellyn frowned a little. “Being auctioned 4 times would do that. I only went up once, and that was bad enough.” He expected whoever signed him up once took pity on his awkwardness after that and left him to his snacking.

[doubled_speed]

"Yeah, it was bad every time," Tommy sighs, fingers scrubbing in his hair. "People were laughing by the last time up."

[gadaboutdetective]

Llewellyn shook his head a little. That was exceptionally awkward, in his opinion. “Mm... Some of that might’ve been the champagne going around, but I suppose hearing your name called so often would draw attention. Not as bad as some things that happened there, but definitely the most awkward to my memory." He paused for a moment, before continuing. "Or- well, nearly the most awkward. There were a few things, but I think that was just my general state at times.”

[doubled_speed]

"Oh I'm intrigued," Tommy grins. "Tell me the most awkward."

[gadaboutdetective]

Llewellyn chuckled awkwardly at that. “I really need to get better at thinking before I speak.” He mumbled, rubbing the back of his neck lightly. “There was a lot of awkward.” Between some of the things that happened with Enis, and some of the things that happened with Rhy? There was quite the list. “I think getting pushed in that... ball-pit thing by Rhy and then having Seregil push him in on top of me is definitely first on the list.”

It had worked out quite well in the long run, but in that moment... It had been a whole awkward time.

[doubled_speed]

Oh no, that sounds hilarious.

"Is that how you met?"

[gadaboutdetective]

It was very hilarious, even if Llewellyn hadn’t thought so at the time. But he shook his head. “No, we had known each other for a while by that point. It was a few months after I arrived at the Sphere.” He hummed lightly, around this time of year specifically. Two years now... “He was actually the first person I met at the Sphere. I had um... Not realized how close the kitchens were to the sleeping area of the dorm when I was reaching out to the network to see if I could get some answers.”

He looked a bit sheepish at that, even if it was amusing now. “Interrupted his nap. He tried to throw a pillow at me all the way from the next room.”

[doubled_speed]

"I think I remember that. Someone yelled at you. That was him? Fucking hilarious. Good story."

Better than his and Gar's. After all, they weren't naked.

[gadaboutdetective]

A laugh escaped at that. “I wasn’t sure if anyone actually heard him, but uh- yup. That was him.” He shook his head, “So that was... well, two awkward moments you’ve gotten out of me as opposed to the one.”

No, definitely no naked stories where Llewellyn was concerned as awkward and bad as his luck could be.

That said, the subject of meetings gets a curious tilt of his head. “I suppose your meeting Gar was far less awkward than my meeting Rhy, hm?”

[doubled_speed]

"I'm quick like that."

If it was any help, no one had anticipated a naked story.

"Not in the slightest."

[gadaboutdetective]

"Oh?" He responded, expecting there must be some kind of story there, then. "So I wasn't the only one with an awkward meeting." He rubbed the side of his face lightly, before grabbing another pretzel, "Dare I ask what happened?"

[doubled_speed]

"You can dare ask. How much do you know about Gar?"

Because that's the starting point.

[gadaboutdetective]

“Not… much. We didn’t run into each other very much at the Sphere. I do recall speaking to him during one of those nightmare months where we were confessing things. He mentioned having the ability to turn into things like a tiger.” Llewellyn responded after a moment or two of trying to pull some knowledge from his mind. It had been a while since then.

[doubled_speed]

"Yeah, he can't, you know, wear clothes when you change. I met him when he was a tiger. I freaked out. He had to shift back to explain. So yeah, first time I met him, he was buck naked."

It had been embarrassing. For Tommy. Maybe that was how he should have known he was interested at first.

[gadaboutdetective]

Llewellyn’s eyes widened at that, yeah… Definitely an awkward situation, to say the least. “I suppose that um- that makes sense… That certainly must’ve been awkward for a first time meeting someone, though. Especially not expecting it.” He shook his head a little, tiger to suddenly naked person? Llewellyn wasn’t sure what he would have done, aside from panic in that kind of situation.