(march catch-all) OH LOOK, THE HANDS ARE BACK

[vestigemods]

MARCH CATCH-ALL

► I WONDER IF THEY LIKE VEGEMITE?

Though Spring isn't quite in full swing just yet, life in the containment zone definitely seems to think otherwise. Plants are sprouting new growth without a care in the world, woodland creatures have lost that mildly haunted edge they've had since late fall, and the number of juvenile raccoons in the general lake vicinity is honestly just ludicrous.

In fact, if Foodland's anything to judge by, the Technicians might be on some sort of 'go forth and grow shit' kick in general. They have seed packets at ready, right there on a rack by the checkout counters - and to those unfamiliar with St. Paddy's Day, it quite likely seems that the holiday decor has been replaced by just... a general celebration of greenery, as a concept.

Speaking of greenery, a few unlucky souls get to go on a bit of an impromptu field-trip through shrubbery hell a bit later this month - but let's not let that spoil the mood, shall we? It's only a little death, nothing to get worked up about.

► MOD NOTES

• This is the March Catch-All Log, for any non-event action top-levels throughout the month. Large gatherings (parties, meetings, etc) are still encouraged to post their own logs for organizational purposes!
• There will be an event log for all things pertaining to the Twists And Bloody Turns event, so keep an eye out for that.
• Refer to the bottom half of the March Bulletin for any March-specific info to potentially include in your prompts! The above blurb is honestly just mood-setting flavortext.
• Because this is a catch-all for everywhere + all month, try to remember to label your top-levels with identifying information like the IC date and location of each prompt (whether in the subject or in the prompt title within the comment)
• Any questions can be directed to this top-level or, for a quicker response, to Trace on discord/plurk.

Comments

( 01 )

[soups]

❰ the weather has improved, much to yanli's liking. while home had bouts of cold and snow, it was nothing like the freezing weather she's so far experienced in the containment zone. her bones froze, even through her layers of robes.

the weather isn't unmanageable yet, like it was right after she arrived, but it still feels humid enough at times that the wool and thick fabric of her garments can be cumbersome. the time has come, she supposed, and after months of holding out, yanli has finally revisited the bag of dresses she was given a while ago. her male compatriots, or some of them, were more quick to take to modern clothing. as a woman, though, modesty feels so much more important to her.

but she's been married, had a child, died. brought back to life twice somehow. protecting the skin of her ankles seems so far from important at times.

she's going for her daily walk around the lake, though much more self-conscious than she usually would be. it's not like it's the most revealing dress, but the exposure of skin she's usually kept hidden coupled with the strange sensation of the air hitting places she's unaccustomed...it's a kind of sensory overload she's not used to. it's why when she's called out to that she jumps slightly, focusing on all of these feelings and not her surroundings. it's a miracle she hasn't fallen into the water thus far. ❱

Ah, Ning-gongzi. ❰ she turns with an embarrassed realization that people she knows will see her like this, maybe think things of her she won't like. yanli regains composure enough to circle her arms, give him a polite bow -- realizing that it's so unfamiliar to not feel the weight of her sleeves on her arms, just her bare skin. ❱ I hope you're doing well.

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

[ When he saw the lone figure in the green dress walking by the shore of the lake, it had taken Wen Ning a moment to recognize who it was. He had called out, not really realizing who it was he was calling out to. But when she greets him with a familiar bow and a kind voice... Who else could it be? ]

Ah, Jiang-guniang! You look... [ Okay, so maybe the dress is a little scandalous. But it would be rude to say so, wouldn't it? And besides, it isn't half as scandalous as what some of the other residents of the containment zone have been wearing.

He forces a smile and blushes-- as much as someone with little blood flow can blush. ]

You look well, I mean to say. It's good to see you.

[soups]

❰ it's good that yanli has grown up with a lot of experience when it comes to keeping her composure and emotional modulation. some things can cause her to break, but this isn't one of them. she continues to tell herself that outside of the context of their home world, their concepts of morality and modesty are somewhat old-fashioned, at least compared to many others she's met here. once yanli saw a woman in shorts and had to exert so much control to not blush in second-hand shame.

even though the dress covers much more of her legs, it will be a while before she becomes fully accustomed to exposing as much of them as she is right now. ❱

Thank you, Ning-gongzi. Though I apologize that this isn't what you're used to. ❰ there is one thing he's still conscious of, and that's that some others more familiar with their culture will feel exactly as she did seeing those shorts. yanli isn't so crass as to not acknowledge it. she sees that wen ning has his own little modern accessory in his hood, which at least means he's not totally against adapting. ❱ The clothing available in this place can be shocking, but there are only so many robes we have.

[lookslikeacinnamonroll]

[ Wen Ning nods in his understanding. The clothing here-- like everything else in this place-- can be strange and unusual. But, they make do. ]

Please don't feel like you have to apologize to me, Jiang-guniang. I don't mind what you wear. [ Wait, that sounds more callous than he intended. Quick! Backtrack! ] I mean, you look nice whether you're dressed in a robe or not.

[ A close save. He offers an apologetic smile for his misstep. ]

How have you been faring? I thought I maybe ought to check in on you, but... [ In the end, he'd thought perhaps it would be better to honor Jiang Wanyin's request and stay away from his sister. ]