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early March; in person

[discourtesies]

[Barok van Zieks is just minding his own business, checking his notes before making his way back towards the residential area from a few last errands to prepare for the opening of the bar and winery he's been putting so much time and effort into. He never pesters anybody else, really, and so he feels that he deserves to be left alone in turn. And even with the sudden appearance of the strangers from yet another world and their equally strange town emerging within Reverein, perhaps he would have been.

Except that Herlock Sholmes is here, and has inflicted his own special magic upon the place, in a manner of speaking.

Somehow, melted chocolate makes for a quieter approach than even some of the more discreet predators, and when the mess of candy that might have once been man-shaped manages to put its gooey hand on the man's coat, he nearly jumps out of it, immediately whirling around and backstepping an impressive distance. When you have legs this long, you might as well use them.]

What in God's name—

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[As this epic confrontation begins, there's the sounds of barking getting closer. The proud dog Toby comes into view, with Gina in tow. She was making another attempt at tracking down this chocolatey nemesis, who has so far managed to somehow slip through her and Sholmes's fingers several times now.

Once she sees the figure in the distance, she quickly ties Toby's leash to a nearby pole to keep him from getting too close, and she rushes forward! And as she makes her move, she realizes that her quarry is squaring off with another familiar face...]

It- it's you! [That so-called Reaper! She quickly looks between the two figures.]

Watch out for that chocolate cove now! That's the great detective's 'andiwork gone rotten!

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[Augh, he can feel the residue seeping through the shoulder of his coat. Absolutely horrid. However, whether the goopy figure is facing off with him, or if it's simply sensed the presence of a familiar face to its creator and is attempting a friendly greeting, may not entirely be clear. Barok takes another few steps back as it shuffles closer, uncertain how to even deal with this mess. He doesn't know if Lestrade's presence improves the situation, but they'll see.]

Of course it's his. [The statement is practically dripping with disdain. Chocolate. Unbelievable.] What could have possibly been the purpose of this wretched thing?

[He was... a little bit out of it when that orc was about, making these edible sculptures come to life. This is somehow his first encounter with any of the results.]

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[She steps closer, eying the chocolate monstrosity warily while she tries to fill Barok in.]

It was s'posed to just be a pretty statue, an' tasty too. This big fella was teachin' a bunch of us 'ow to make stuff like this outta chocolate last month. It was just after I arrived in these parts! But Sholmes's... It really got a life of its own, an' it's been on the move ever since!

[As she steps closer, she raises her gas launcher.]

We gotta stop it!

Overflow: Flower Festival Event

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[For threads continued from here and other top levels!!]

Susarto

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[Continued from here!]

[Gina rows like she's never paddled before! ...And she never has! But she does her best and tries to keep in sync with Susato's movements. At the same time, she tries her best to remember her observations and to prepare for what's ahead. Soon, Susato confirms Gina's thoughts.]

Right! Let's show that mess o' water that it can't mess us up!

[She steels herself, and it's with a proud grin that she does what she can to maneuver the boat on her end, so that they can avoid the whirlpool entirely. That's one obstacle out of the way! As they pass it, she lets out a cheer.]

We're off to a great start, we are! Wot's next, eh? Don't we got ourselves some obstacles to dodge?

[judicialassistant]

[ It's a feat that's definitely worth cheering for! Nevertheless, it's not Susato has everything memorized, so they're just going to have to wing it and make do. Beyond her martial arts that she only ever used for self defense, she's not exactly the outdoorsy, active type, so she is already starting to feel the burn in her chest and her arms.

And speaking of burn, they seem to be coming up on a thick, heavily forested area! Can they even get through there...? ]

L, Like that?!

[ Susato frees up one of her hands, preparing for anything. And as if that wasn't enough, suddenly branches of all shapes and sizes come protruding down on either side of them, as if actively trying to impede their progress. She doesn't think. She just closes her eyes, reaching for that inner fire as she always has, and starts to take aim as she releases small wisps of fire to clear their way.

It's a bumpy ride! In some cases, the branches don't burn fast enough, and she has to start using the oar to wack them out of the way as they barrel through. ]

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Like those...! [She gulps and looks on with dread as the trees branches stand in their way!]

Get yer branches away from us, ya bleedin' trees! Stick to the land, not the water!

[In any case, she watches in wonder as Susato releases those wisps and clears some of the branches! She grins at her partner's ability.]

There ya go, Sooze! You're doin' great! I ain't never been so proud to see someone throwin' fire around!

[She says with a laugh. She does what she can to try to keep the boat going at full speed no matter what - slowing down occasionally only to wack some of the branches with her oar herself!]

Nene!

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[Continued from here!]

[Gina keeps on climbing upwards, pushing herself up that giant tree. She's getting closer and closer to the cage! And she tries to keep talking. Maybe that'll help her not to worry! Help both of them, maybe.]

Thanks, I appreciate it! Just 'ang in there now. I'm almost there, I am!

[Soon she manages to reach the closest branch to Nene's cage... but the tree does its best to keep them apart. Thorny vines start advancing towards Gina, who gives a surprised yelp while she tries to avoid them!]

Alibobert

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[Continued from here!]

I was talkin' about pickin' pockets when I said that. This was me first time breakin' outta jail. [She served her time fair and square! Gina shrugs.]

Wot we do next... Well, it's all s'posed to be a story, innit? So we gotta move it along, an' figure out where it's goin'. It just better be a 'appy story, alright? Not one that puts us back in one o' these flower dells!

[She gestures towards one of the cells as she makes her way down the hall. With most of the prisoners freed, she now seeks out the exit.]

Alphen and the Chipmunks

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[Continued from here!]

[She does try to listen to his explanation. He's good at explaining things in a somewhat calming manner, at least. As he asks about her feelings, she responds with crossed arms.]

Restless? That's one way to put it alright. I feel bloomin' annoyed wiv them birds meself! They won't let me figure out their trick or nuffin'!

[refire]

Annoyance, I understand that too. It's like the birds are just mocking us with how they use those tricks.

[Alphen doesn't like it either so he's inclined to agree with Gina.]

Just now I saw it move again! Damn.

[The goose is on the loose.]

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Exactly! [She chimes with agreement.]

They're 'avin' a real laugh at us, they are. It just makes me wanna try harder to get 'em! But I can't. No matter 'ard I try, they just keep dodgin' faster!

[Way too loosey goosey!]

Kazoomer Asoggy

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[Continued from here!]

[Gina does blink briefly at the iris, but figures she's seeing things as they move on. Now here they are, along a new path.]

Nah, I left 'im at the 'ouse. Toby already 'ad 'is fill o' the festival on the other days. ...An' I was thinkin' more about tryin' to find a way to ditch this bloomin' costume. I didn't think to bring 'im along! [She does almost regret it... Maybe Toby could have sniffed their way out of here!]

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Hm. Might be for the best in the end. These hedges don't like being disturbed. [Speaking from experience?]

We'll worry if the path suddenly decides to end. [At the moment, it seems to be a straighter path than the last one they went down.]

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[Right, Toby might have ended making more of a mess of things. Gina's determined to solve this anyway!]

I ain't gonna worry even then! [She responds with determination.] That'll just mean we'll 'ave to go back an' pick a different one. We'll figure this out, you'll see! [Her optimistic energy builds!]

Tifa!

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[Continued from here!]

[Gina does listen carefully to her input as she does her work! With the cloth looped through the handle successfully, she carefully ties the cloth together so that it's holding onto the lamp.]

Got it. Slow an' steady it goes now...!

[Nervously, she pulls at the lamp... and it dangles from the cloth as she holds it up. She lets out a relieved sigh.]

There, I got it! Not too bad, innit?

[starshower]

Not too bad at all.

[Although they've definitely spoken too soon, because as soon as Tifa finishes saying it, the cave gives a mighty roar that shakes the walls that dust begins to fall on their heads. Already, Tifa's gut is telling her that this is probably what she was expecting...]

We need to move...

[And then, the stair under her feet begins to crumble.]

Now!

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Cor!! [Gina exclaims, her pride quickly turning to panic as the sound around them shifts.]

Don't gotta tell me twice!

[Frantically, Gina starts to run down the stairs! ...Except that's particularly difficult in this gown. It won't be long before she trips over herself and starts to fall over - while risking dropping the lamp at the same time!]

mid-May

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[ Gina will get a message in her journal? ]

Gina-san? This is Sana... I was wondering, if it isn't too much trouble...

There's a quest I wanted to try, but I don't think I should do it alone...

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[There's a quick and somewhat sloppy reply.]

Sana!! How ar yu doin! Riting to old Gina eh?

O course I'll help! Just say wat and wen and were and I'll be their! Hoppy to help!

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[ aww. ]

I was thinking about helping the farm that said there was an infestation of plant life... I don't think it will be that difficult.

[ A fool. ]

before the boat expedition

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hey you up for that date later
maybe just a walk and getting some food?

[Thinking that Gina wouldn't want anything big, this was probably the most low-key date he could come up with since they had last spoken.]

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[Oh, it's time

At long last

Gina tries to remain calm and not let any silly emotions have her way. Calm down heart.

There's a pause before she scrawls an answer.]

Yes fine
It sownds nyce

[Something nice and simple, that should be fine, unlike her writing!]

[stillarhino]

[The two of them have never really spoken much over the journals. But seeing the way she wrote that causes him to stifle a laugh, thinking that it was terribly endearing.]

meet me at the dog park at noon
and bring the inspecktor with you

[He doesn't explain why he asked her to bring Toby with her.]