(mingle/open) happy new years!

[forethinking]

Who: Void Citizens
What: New Years Mingle!
Where: Heavenly Blanc
When: January 1st
Content Warnings: None!!

HEAVENLY BLANC

THE VOID, ON JANUARY 1ST

Ren
Food & Organization

Blue
Food & Organization

Eevee
Moral Support

Pidgeot&Arcanine
Lifting

YOSHIZAWA
Food & Organization

We hereby start the Void Calendar! All over the Void since yesterday, several handwritten notes have been taped or stapled to the Void's most populated areas in the hopes to drive the people to the popular bar/cafe. Heavenly Blanc's exterior has been protected from any upcoming storms by a large awning, and more tables and chairs have been temporarily set to settle any issues of overcrowding on the inside. Upon entering, one will be able greeted by the aroma of curry, although the spices vary from pot to pot, and coffee and alcohol will be served throughout the evening.

Within the interior of the bar, a small space has been divided and cleared out -- next to the jukebox. There, one will find a few microphones resting on their stands, waiting for whoever is brave enough to sing on them to whatever is playing in Heavenly Blanc when the storm hits. Last, but not least, a whiteboard has been visibly placed next to the entrance. It reads: "Names of the Months", and you may either write your own or add sticks to vote on your favorites.

CODING BY

Comments

[bridge_princess]

Another thing I suppose the two of us have in common. Of course, it's less that I'm old fashioned. I'm just kind of old, hehe. [She snickered] I doubt I'd do as well as you with computers even. They seem kind of way past me.

[She'd be one hell of an internet troll if she ever figured it out.]

[bazooker]

That's okay, it's just a matter of learning right? I know you might consider yourself as old but if I could learn it? I think you can too!

[She said with a smile! You can learn too Parsee!]

[bridge_princess]

Heh, you like to encourage me don't you? I could ask Legion, if we got more of them around. I'm pretty sure they know lots about computers.

[Cause, ya know, they think in binary.]

It's not too important for now though, is it?

[bazooker]

No it isn't but I'm glad you're willing! I might not be that great with computer myself but I'm glad you're allowing me to help you!

[Because Haru has no idea how to do computers herself but hey, if they could work together to figure it out? Why not?]

[bridge_princess]

Haru, I think the two of us helping each other would be close to the blind leading the blind. Let's bug Legion if we ever need what is the word... uh... wait, I know this...

Tech Support?

[bazooker]

I suppose but it is still worth a try to help one another!

[Even if she doesn't quite understand modern technology all that well!]

Still, I wonder what Legion could help us with. I know the basics of using a computer and texting. However, there is a lot of things such as the use of whatever "memes" people are using now?

[bridge_princess]

...what in fresh hell is a meme, and why are people using it on a computer?

[Haru. Man, don't tell her about memes! The world would never be the same if she figured out how to be a proper idiot troll.... eh, who were we kidding? She'd find out eventually.]

[bazooker]

That is something difficult to describe.

[Oh dear, how can she describe it to someone who isn't familiar with internet culture? As she scratched the side of her face, she gave a small hum to herself.]

I suppose it is a picture with words that people can relate to? They use it on a computer as it allows more people to see it. Although, having it be on the internet does make it funnier somehow.

[bridge_princess]

Pause. Right. Ok. It's an internet thing. You say something with a goofy picture that people can laugh at or 'get' so you said it with fewer words but the artwork makes it stand out more.

[Siiiiigh]

Sorry. I talk with Viridi enough. For a nature buff she talks about the internet a LOT. It's weirdly hypocritical how much she loves the internet but hates technology. Anyway... I think I can put two and two together.

Sort of. It'd probably make sense to see it instead of talk about it.

[Weirdly enough, Viridi helped.]

[bazooker]

Would it help if I drew it out and you'll see what I mean? Let's see here...

[She said before looking around for a pen and paper. Once she does so, she quickly grabbed them before coming back to the chair. As she thought about what meme to draw, there was one that popped into her mind.

Quickly, she drew this onto the paper! Look, she tried!]

See? It's something like this! It's a meme!

[bridge_princess]

Uhhhh...

[You know, the only reason she could say that her own art was worse was that her ability to use her hands was a bit crude comparatively. They really didn't work as well as they had when she was alive. But, focusing on the picture she frowned for a minute.

What was ... it all seemed a little whiny didn't, oh that was the idea?]

I think I get it? Wow, they do a lot more with art in your time. It's rarer and more prized...

[bazooker]

I hope that you are able to understand what this picture is trying to convey. It's suppose to suggest that it is difficult to work when there are various other things happening!

[Or at least, that is a nicer way of saying how people don't want feel like working. Regardless, she gave a giggle or two]

But yes they do! I will say that people don't see art as more prized these days. [Pause] Which, I will admit, is a shame.

[bridge_princess]

[She laughed a little.] I think I have the general idea, yeah. Not 'quite' what I was thinking but I see what you were getting at sort of?

[She sighed a bit.]

I mean it's nice to have more art I guess? But then it loses something. Is it just me or is the modern world a little strange sometimes?

[bazooker]

[In response, all Haru could do was give a small sigh.]

I suppose it is when compared to what it must be like back then. There has been a lot of improvement and changes that can be a little odd.

[With that, she had to think of something she had seen recently that might ping Parsee's interest]

For instance, there are people who can eat gold now!

[bridge_princess]

[Wait. All the rest was lost to her. It was that last statement that caught her attention, exactly the way that it was probably intended to do. Her eyes perked up and she cocked her head.]

Wait, they eat gold?!?

[bazooker]

Yes you can! I have tried it myself.

[And here, we can see Haru showing off just how rich she is. As much as she didn’t want to admit it, Parsee would ask sooner or later.]

It’s a faint metallic taste but it’s not worth it.

[bridge_princess]

[Immediately jealous of the wealth to an extent. She'd been nobility once, but... that was a long time before the 'living in van down by the river' routine she pulled these days. however, jealousy was put aside for a much more important question.]

How did you not chip a tooth?!?

[bazooker]

It wasn’t a bar, it was little flakes one would put on top!

[She said nervously. Just how was she explaining this to someone who was from the past? She just hoped it made sense to Parsee.]

Such as ice cream or coffee!

[bridge_princess]

...

Haru. Exactly how rich are you? I promise not to judge... much. But you say things like that, you sound like you were kind of royalty.

Which, considering our last talk, I'd believe if you told me.

[Because nobility got arranged marriages.]

[bazooker]

[Here Haru was regretting her decision to say it out loud. She didn’t respond at first as she wondered what would be the correct way on how to respond back.]

Let’s just say I’m wealthy enough to rent land for an entire night at the last second.

[And you know, have it be reserved for her and her friends alone??]

[bridge_princess]

Heh. Well, wealthier than me, back when I actually had money. [She snickered a little. It was always nice to have ammunition in the old jealousy game if she ever needed it again.]

Not that that actually matters around here, does it?

[bazooker]

No, it doesn't.

[And yet, the look on Haru's face scream out how relieved she was!]

And I am thankful for it! I know that it doesn't matter allows me to have friends here and not to worry about my future for a bit too.

[bridge_princess]

I have to admit that, after a century or so... one thing I did not miss was managing the household, making sure that everything didn't go crazy. This place is almost a vacation for you isn't it? Because you'll be in charge one day.

...

You know what? You're on vacation. We don't need to talk about that. We can just enjoy ourselves and you can be a regular person for now, right?

[bazooker]

[With that, Haru shook her head. While it was true she would eventually have to help her father at some point.]

I would but right now, I have decided to leave my father's company. It is more important that I figure out how to manage my own business before I move onto something more grand.

[She gave a sigh.]

I might be on vacation but I know couldn't sit back and do nothing for long.

[bridge_princess]

That's.... probably not a terrible idea, doing your own thing. I envy you having the freedom to do it. Lives used to be more rigidly limited, but you've managed at least a little freedom haven't you?

[Admittedly with a battle axe's help.]

Heh. You're just like Ren in that. Can't sit idle for long can you?