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[hammerbearer]

You know what to do here.

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text; un: JustD

[distant_one]

You said I should ask for help if I need it. I need someone to do something for me.

text; un: gaia

[hammerbearer]

Oh, hello there. I'm certainly willing to help if I can. What do you need?

[distant_one]

I need you to bring me fresh human blood.

[A moment later, another text.]

Blood from the dead or unhealthy doesn't help as much.

[hammerbearer]

[ It clearly takes her a moment to respond for this one. ]

...Just to be clear, are you talking about natives of Trench, or any human, whether they're sleeper or not?

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[swellter]

[ Shouto leaves a wooden crate at Gaia's door the day before the bake-off. Inside the crate are 12 half-pint mason jars full of jams, each labeled with their names (apricot jam, strawberry jam, etc). On top of the crate is a small card that simply says

- From Shouto

Behold your very own anti-corruption jam, handmade with TLC (tough love and carelessness). Beware of taste, but good for corruption! Some lucky people may wait to try it after they see his poor performance at the bake-off and may want to think twice about trying it. Doesn't help that he was robbed for all he's worth spending about two pints of blood for ingredients. Also, a few of those jams might be cursed. Please look at the 'Seasonal Details on the Boardwalk' to see just what curse you've got with each jam and yup, all the cursed fruit is there. He really knows how to pick 'em! ]

1) Apricot Jam
1/2 cup apricots (not pitted)
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoon oyster sauce
3 half-inch pieces of ginger
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

2) Strawberry Jam
1/2 cup strawberry (stems and all)
1/2 cup sugar
4 tablespoon fish sauce
3 half-inch cinnamon stick (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

3) Mango Jam
1 mango (not pitted or skinned)
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoon hoisin sauce
3 whole stars of anise (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

4) Papaya Jam
1/2 Papaya (seeds added, not skinned)
1 cup sugar
4 tablespoon tamari sauce
3 whole cloves (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

5) Blackberry Jam
1 cup blackberries
1/2 cup sugar
4 basil leaves
4 tablespoon light soy sauce
3 whole cardamom pods (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

6) Raspberry Jam
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
4 bay leaves (dried)
4 tablespoon Japanese soy sauce
3 whole nutmeg seeds (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

7) Blueberry Jam
1 cup blueberries
1/2 cup sugar
4 mint leaves
4 tablespoon dark soy sauce
3 whole mace seeds (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

8) Marmalade Jam
1 cup blood orange (w/skin and seeds)
1/2 cup sugar
1 bundle of cilantro
4 tablespoon mushroom soy sauce
3 tablespoons of whole fenugreek (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

9) Grape Jam
1 cup concord grapes (w/skin and seeds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water
1 bundle of parsley
4 chipotle peppers
3 tablespoons of whole cumin (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

10) Grapefruit Jam
1 cup grapefruit (w/skin and seeds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water
1 bundle of chives
4 pepperoncini peppers
3 tablespoons of whole mustard seeds (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

11) Apple Jam
1 cup Apples (w/skin and seeds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water
1 tablespoon of rosemary
4 banana peppers
3 tablespoons of whole coriander seeds (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

12) Lemon Jam
1 cup lemon (w/skin and seeds)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup of water
1 tablespoon of dill
4 shishito peppers
3 tablespoons of whole dried red chiles (left in the jam)
Boiled (some charring, taste a little burnt)

[omen action]

[distant_one]

[D's omen has been sent quickly winging it's way to Gaia to give her an important message.

'Tell him there's a safe and easily stored option for blood'.

D has no chill when he is brought up and Alucard does that by using one of his names.]

Re: [omen action]

[hammerbearer]

[ This starts out with a bit of an incredulous exasperation. ]

What, why can't he...

[ But then there's the realization that finally seems to connect. ]

....seriously?

[ It was NOT a 'i can't believe this seriously' but a 'I finally realized what Alucard backwards is and can't believe he has that UN' seriously. But there's still a look at the attic.]

Fine, fine. I'll tell him.

[distant_one]

['That's not what we're trying to get across. There are dried blood capsules, all the benefits of blood with none of the questionable parts or needing to drink it, just like taking medicine.'

Maybe he could have handled this better.]

[hammerbearer]

[There's a short pause here.]

Oh, that. I remember now, sorry.

[Did she know that before? Well she remembers it now. There's a brief look of confusion though it clears with a shake of her head.]

I'll do my best to explain the options then.

( TXT; UN: BOMBSHELL ) // MISFIRE

[opheliac]

how in the hell am i screwing up my relationship when she started it?

Text - UN:gaia

[hammerbearer]

[ She's not a complete amateur anymore about the Ways Of The (Inter)Network. Gaia is however still going to address this when she probably should stay out of it. ]

I don't think you were talking to me. But since you asked, that's going to depend on what's going on.

[opheliac]

( ... )

crap. not again. ugh these stupid omnis arent worth shit!

[Voice] un: justanadventurer

[aetherweaver]

[He's using his omen for this, it's too important not to. He's been missing for near a week, but...]

I'm... sorry. I don't know if anyone told you what... happened but I... I turned into a beast and I -

[His throat feels like it's being squeezed, tears prickling in his eyes.]

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to worry you.

Voice

[hammerbearer]

[ Gaia hadn't heard. But in fairness the month had been a little hard on her as she tried to cope with the out of control reality shaping powers. It had been easy for Gaia to miss what was going on around her. ]

What?!

[ She sounds shocked and dismayed. Likely at the thought that she's been distracted enough to have missed that. ]

Were you purified? Or... Nevermind. Where are you now?

[ There will be sounds that indicate she is gathering things to be able to set out to meet with him. ]

[aetherweaver]

No. I wasn't. The... other option had to be used.

[He doesn't sound too pleased about it, but... well. At least he didn't kill anyone.]

I'm heading home now. You don't have to go anywhere. I'm... I'm fine now.

[At least he damn well better be.]

you wanted this recipe, right? | text misfire | un: inocciduous

[auferstanden]

On a floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim and flute edge. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°. For filling, mix brown sugar, molasses, egg, flour and baking soda. Gradually stir in boiling water; cool completely.

Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of foil. Fill with pie weights, dried beans or uncooked rice. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes. Remove foil and pie weights; brush crust with egg yolk. Bake 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven setting to 350°.

In another bowl, whisk together first four topping ingredients. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add filling to crust; sprinkle with topping. Cover edge of pie with foil

who wouldn't want molasses pie!

[hammerbearer]

I don't think this was meant for me.

But wait.

What's molasses? And 425 what? Where does one get brown sugar?

[ Baking skills are basic. But this does sound like a basic pie! Gaia could possibly handle this! ]

[auferstanden]

Oh! Oops, I'm so sorry. Well, now you have the directions without the ingredients. That may not even be all the directions, my Omni is definitely doing its own thing.

425 degrees in Fahrenheit; brown sugar I've always just gotten at the market but it's a different way of processing sugar and molasses is the viscous fluid that comes from refining sugar. So put sugarcane in hot water, put it to a boil and mash it around, then strain it with something very fine ... you have sugar crystals in the strainer and molasses in your dish.

I think it can just be purchased in Trench though.

December 23rd

[aetherweaver]

[There's a package waiting in Gaia's room. When she opens it, there'll be a rather nice dress and set of boots inside. There's also a note.]

I wasn't sure what you needed, but I thought some new clothing might be nice. I'm so glad that you and I can share this place. Happy Starlight.

- Nara'a

text; un: JustD

[distant_one]

In your culture, do gifts create an obligation?

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[hammerbearer]

They aren't supposed to. If you mean from the past holidays, my world didn't have anything like Starlight or Christmas or Hanukkah.

[ A lot of traditions had been lost when it was nearly consumed by the Flood of Light. ]

But people sometimes expect gifts in return. Or favors for giving gifts. I personally don't think that way.

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[distant_one]

Yes. I received several, and had not planned on giving any.

[Text] un: justanadventurer

[aetherweaver]

I'm heading to the city in the distance. We're going to try to clear it out now that things are likely less dangerous.

I'll keep you updated on what's going on when I can.

[hammerbearer]

Alright, thanks for letting me know and be careful. Don't get sidetracked.

[Don't let people talk you into a series of sidequests.]

If you have the time, why not send me some pictures of your journey?

[ Selfie time, Nara'a. ]

[aetherweaver]

I'll do my best. Unfortunately the library's largely destroyed...

[He wants! All the books!]

I'll try to take more pictures. Do you need anything before I head away from Trench?