Event Log: A Hope for the Future

[hadrielmods]

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for the A Hope for the Future event
Where: All over the city!
When: April 15th-April 19th
Warnings: Stealth Rock

It's finally time to reap the rewards you've earned from all that hard work collecting and returning the Hope orbs! Be careful walking the streets during the small earthquakes, but feel free to admire the scenery as your beautiful city reassembles its way back into its former glory.

There are new houses where the destroyed buildings once were, and they're perfect for a single person or pair of lovebirds. In addition, you'll find that the electricity to these new houses, and all other homes and shops in the city is restored. The food is better, the monsters are gone- hey, this city might be livable again!

To cap it all off, we've got a feast waiting for you on the 19th! Come one, come all, and enjoy all of your favorite foods, drinks, and party games. It's been awhile since we've all gotten together to celebrate something good, so get your party on and toss all your troubles away!

► This log covers April 14th-April 19th.
► Feel free to make your own logs as well!
► Please tag headers of threads with content warnings where they apply
► Please put your character's name and open/closed in the subject line of your starters!
► If you get hit by levitating rubble or eat a food that wasn't meant for you, please let us know here.

Comments

[barold]

[Oh. Oh, okay, it's-- it's that kind of crying. Barry breathes a sigh of relief, deflating into his seat with a glass of scotch at the ready. If anyone can empathize with crying joyful tears, it's Barry Bluejeans. A good meal can bring out the most tender emotions in a man.]

'm gonna hafta try a bite of that thing, then. Looks delicious, bud.

[Barry is a little too drunk to have noticed the pink stains on his collar - still too drunk to notice as Atem points them out. Instead, he just looks confusedly at his chest, finding a mostly pristine white shirt, free of stains. Maybe the joyful tears are impairing Atem's vision.]

Nah, bud. I'm fine. [He grins a huge toothy grin, taking another hearty sip of his scotch.] Better'n fine. I'm great.

[puzzlingly]

「After how things had been going with Barry, it's nice to see him so relaxed and actually happy. Before taking another bite of his burger, he brings a hand to Barry's collar, smearing the mysterious stain between his fingers. He has no idea what it is yet, but it definitely is not food... Eh, he cleans his fingers on his jeans and just after he does that, he offers his precious food at him. Truth to be told, it's not the best thing out there, it's junk food after all! But the familiar flavor brings a lot of emotions out of him, that much is clear.」

My partner used to have these all the time.

「That should probably explain it...」

[barold]

[After Atem cleans the little stain off his collar - he still hasn’t noticed, isn’t it funny what the rose-tinted glasses of rekindled love does to a man? - Barry sits a little closer to his young friend and inspects the sandwich he’s offered.

Barry hasn’t seen anything like it before. The concept of junk food isn’t one he recognizes either. But he turns the burger around in his hands, inspecting the buns, the meat, the condiments, before taking a careful bite out of it.]

Hrom’gofb--

[The words don’t translate as well through a mouth full of burger, but given the wide-eyed look Barry gives Atem, it looks like he’s enjoying himself. It’s so salty! And savory! Soft and crunchy at the same time! So greasy! People can make food like this??]

That’s so good. [He stares at the sandwich, wondering how such a little thing could hide so much flavor.] Your partner has great taste, bud.

[puzzlingly]

「The fact that Barry approves, and more over, makes that comment, makes Atem beam.」

He really did...

「No, he didn't! But then again, Atem's ancient favorite food is also what they'd consider... junk food. There is no doubt they were meant to each other!」

What about you, Barry, what is it that you like?

[barold]

[Excuse Barry as he keeps digging in, still surprised and entranced by the wonderful flavor of this greasy little sandwich. This is stellar. He's going to have to ask Taako or Lup at some point if they'll be able to replicate it. It's not every day they have a magic feast, after all.]

Mmph-- [He swallows, wiping the side of his mouth.] Gosh, bud, I like a lotta things. Everythin' I've had here has just been...

[Glancing around the tables, taking in the spread, the scents, Barry marvels at all the wonderful food he's had tonight. Of course, one sticks out in his mind.]

Had this-- this amazing lamb stew earlier. Potatoes, carrots, broth, th'works. I swear, tastes just like my mother used t'make. [He smiles blissfully.] That was real good.

[puzzlingly]

「Stew! He loves stew, such rich flavors. At the mention of his mom, Atem smiles warmly. Food is great, but food shared with family is even better.」

That sounds amazing. I'll make sure to taste it if I find it.