SATINALIA IX: DA4 EVE

[rowancrowned]

HAPPY SATINALIA 


 

'Twas the night before DA4, and all through the house, we found ourselves wondering, is a nug analogous to a mouse?

 

The writers were fired, Cullen’s VA got weird, ten years have passed, and most of us are still here.

So as our computers overheat, none of them upgraded since Inquisition, we say thanks to the mods, still here of their own volition.

Here’s to a near decade of waiting, roleplaying, and friends, through tags and logs and only a few dropped threads.

May we all enjoy Veil Guard, a Thedas unfamiliar and unknown, though ‘Fade Rift’ has the cooler name, if I may say so.

how to play:

1. tag with a toplevel for your characters. (possibly include division + projects for ease of identifying coworkers!)
2. reply to other's tags with what your character got theirs for satinalia.
3. rake in those approval or disapproval points. we support both friend- and rival- mances.

 

 

 

Comments

viktor / research

[grindset]

[elegiaque]

Delivered by a grim faced Guilfoyle from a sack of similar packages, Viktor receives a waistcoat with a selection of pockets exterior and interior, intended for small tools, notebooks, keys, etcetera. The front panels are dark navy, and the silk backing black, and in navy thread on one visible pocket she has embroidered Riftwatch's research sigil. It is a handmade Baudin original.

[grindset]

Ya boy loves a vest. This will enter his rotation of daily wears, mostly for outings to the mainland, and especially those of the academic persuasion—which are, coincidentally, often attended with a certain doctor. The pockets are perfect! And the colour is prophetic for canon reasons, so good job being metaphysically psychic, Gwen.

[extortionate]

A gondola in a bottle, very clearly stolen from their Antivan safehouse. Someone's painted little wings on the outside of the glass. Left on his Deep Roads workshop table, having shuffled the majority of his notes off the table entirely.

[grindset]

It has been [0] days since Viktor did a big sigh.

This is unfortunately charming, though, and will be given a place of honour: attached to ye olde fishing line with the tiniest dots of super glue so it appears to hover between shelves.

[wythersake]

As a member of Research, Viktor will receive a small phial of brightly-coloured, liquid dye, easily deployed by unstoppering or smashing its bottle. It accompanies a request to test it on a member of Scouting or Forces this Satinalia. Results may be reported back to Isaac, Caius, or Gwenaelle for a small reward *

* isaac hasn't told anyone else that he said they'd give out rewards

Separately, and anonymously, a small bell has been surreptitiously attached to Viktor's crutch for ease of locating him. Ding-a-ling-a-ling.

[grindset]

Viktor will decline to test this on anyone at this time. He will also locate and remove the bell immediately, because he hates fun.

But, the dye will be kept among his things for some as-yet-undetermined use, and the bell will go in his drawer of Little Stuff That Might Be Useful One Day, which is not the dismissive junk hole it sounds like, he actually has a mental catalogue of that stuff and digs through it often.

[reparo]

Left on his desk, a little bag with candied orange slices and the note:

Happy Satinalia, Viktor!
Hermione

[grindset]

Oh, this is unexpectedly touching — it's one of the local treats he specifically enjoys, too. He'll spend a little time wondering if this was a lucky guess, or...

[thereneverwas]

A sheaf of paper lined with grids, the likes of which can be used for schematics. An attached note reads: Thanks for all you've done so far. Happy Satinalia, Barrow

[grindset]

With grids! Having never considered his work here anything deserving of a gift, he's genuinely surprised. Luckily, as it's left for him rather than personally delivered, the both of them are spared an awkwardly formal exchange.

[youwonscience]

For members of Research, Cosima provides two extra ration chits — two for tea/coffee, two for booze, or one of each depending on what Cosima has seen your character consume — and a woven blanket in a mid-weight wool from a local craftsperson.

In addition, from her personally, Viktor receives a pair of ocean-smoothed rocks which she's paid someone to enchant to emit pleasant warmth, appropriate for carrying in pockets when it's cold outside and you need to keep your hands agile. They can't be used to light fires and won't burn skin, but should stay warm at least six months before needing re-enchantment.

[grindset]

Since the tower is even draftier now, especially when the wind is coming from a certain direction, this blanket will live at his desk. One day she may even be treated to the sight of a full E.T. shawl situation.

And these rocks are everything—not only can he stay warm, but he gets to try recharging them himself, which will probably be fine.

[favoriteanalyst]

In his library space, a metal attachment, one end spiked, that screws onto the end of his crutch. For ice, and for rough terrain. Also a small bag of chocolates, where each is shaped like a different workman's tool. Look, this one's a wrench, here's a hammer, etc. No note, only a small scrap of paper tied to it naming the giver M.

[grindset]

First of all, how dare he, this chocolate is adorable.

And Viktor is deeply touched by the mobility add-on. It will be fitted to his auxiliary crutch, which generally sees more use than the one he brought from home, with a few adaptive quality-of-life adjustments to the design. He'll happily explain these if prompted to do so.

[pathlit]

In summary, respectful pampering. The day itself is flexible, before or on Satinalia, whenever Viktor doesn't appear too preoccupied with his project(s). Jayce brings him a bowl of stew, the recipe of which is based off of one of Ximena's staples and adjusted to Thedosian ingredients, as applicable. Throughout the day, Viktor might notice Jayce's hand in his pocket (uncommon) or Jayce massaging his knuckles (not uncommon to worry his hands during contemplation or unease, though he doesn't appear uneasy). In the evening, he brings him sweet milk, a new pair of thick warm socks to sleep in, and offers him a full body massage (which he will feel a little bummed about if Viktor declines).

[grindset]

gross, disgusting

[portalling]

On Viktor & Jayce’s work area in the project room, they’ll find some archival engineering blueprints from Nevarra City, with specifications on the Grand Necropolis lift. It’s incomplete — the Mortalitasi are a bit too guarded about their work — but it seems the doctor cashed in a favour to at least get some of the design.

Viktor also receives a clipping from Bonheur’s plant; it doesn’t seem to be behaving particularly anomalous any longer, but it’s there for additional study.

[grindset]

Such nerding out will be done on this day. At some point Stephen will receive an enthusiastic description of features they might translate and retrofit to the Gallows lift.

Historically, he hasn't always been great with plants, but will try to keep this one alive For Science.

[brennvin]

( Following this: )

Some very lumpy home-made frosted pepperkaker in various festive shapes appear on Viktor’s desk. They’re warm and sweet and spicy: a little hotter than typical gingerbread cookies, with actual pepper in the recipe. They go great with coffee. Signed, YR SEKRIT SATINA ☺

[grindset]

S-tier gift. No notes.

[sumptus]

In the days leading up to Satinalia, Viktor is visited by a spirit of hope. He dreams of a Kirkwall five, ten, maybe twenty years in the future, where a rebuilt Darktown bustles with improvements -- ventilation, drainage, lifts, sunlight reflected from above, a host of greenery growing down its corridors and its denizens breathing fresh, clean air. Viktor may find himself older than he is today, in no better (but no worse) health, and not alone, but with a familiar set of broad shoulders at his side throughout.

[grindset]

Also here for posterity: UNNECESSARILY moving. I have died and am now replying from a tomb.

It is impossible to overstate how badly he needed this. In retrospect, in some way, it may have influenced his decision to hand out all this marzipan.

[laruetheday]

Did you think Clarisse was going to forget about that telescope? Well, she hasn't, and Viktor's gonna find it sitting in its case waiting for him in the morning. She's not wrapping it or signing her name because it's not like she went out and bought him a gift or anything.

[armd]

A cup with a simple tree design that, when you pour liquid into it, changes. When the liquid is cold the cup gets darker and the tree grows roots down toward the base, and when the liquid is hot the branches expand upward and grow leaves until they reach the lid of the cup. A clever bit of magic that Abby doesn't understand at all but thinks is sufficiently Neat.

A note: Happy Satinalia. — Abby