In the morning, Elidibus is heard over the train's intercom.
"Good day. If you are not already aware, the garden carriage has been changed to a snowy landscape. The train has agreed to open the dressing car for winter gear and there are refreshments in the adjoining games carriage. What we learned in Osiga may have put many in a mood to not enjoy the festival at the time. Pray enjoy this additional respite and make use of the change as you will. The rock garden will be restored on the 'morrow."
a. before-platform
After breakfast, the Ascian can be found lingering in the garden car or checking on the refreshments, cementing that he is at least partly responsible for the change. What other reason would he have to loiter? Though perhaps he can be talked into something and certainly might be a tempting target for an... ahem, errant snowball or three.
Or seven. Someone passing through at the right time might have even caught a glimpse of Lan Jingyi and Elidibus having a very over-the-top acrobatic but elemental- and magic-free exchange of snowballs. Surely there was some deep purpose to this. The Ascian will probably deny it even happened and it certainly doesn't prevent him from being targetted again.
b. post-platform
He'll be back after the platform stop too and someone might see part of the reason he's here is to make sure the snow remains enjoyable. A touch of magic here or there, though the snowfall itself seems to have a mind of its own at times. But rest assured while things might get a bit slushy on the paths, there'll be enough snow for the day to go around.
II. Platform Day!
The Ascian takes it on himself to make sure there's no danger to bystanders when clashes of personality- whether old enemies meeting after one or both have been summoned or agitated new arrivals- spill out across the platform. And unlike the previous few stops it looks like there's more coming in than leaving. Though a glance and frown are cast at the departing crew, Elidibus doesn't focus long on them. Instead there's an entire platform to watch for signs of trouble.
It's not that he will necessarily stop trouble from happening. Sometimes differences are best resolved with a little scuffle. It's when it threatens to cause collateral or it's best to step in and calm someone down that he steps in.
Still someone who's looking particularly lost can find him approaching in a mundane way to address them. He wears a red polo shirt and a hoodie as well as the khakis; all standard train clothing like those who've just arrived.
"May I offer some assistance? Perhaps address your concerns?"
III. Wildcards and Other Things
[Elidibus will be in a couple of places outside of the snow garden at different times of the day. The luggage carriage to pick up his packages, near his cabin (L1B) and the dining room for meals among other places. Even meeting later with Jingyi whom he absolutely didn't have a snowball fight with for a serious discussion. Toss a Wildcard or contact me through this journal or Discord!]
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In the morning, Elidibus is heard over the train's intercom.
"Good day. If you are not already aware, the garden carriage has been changed to a snowy landscape. The train has agreed to open the dressing car for winter gear and there are refreshments in the adjoining games carriage. What we learned in Osiga may have put many in a mood to not enjoy the festival at the time. Pray enjoy this additional respite and make use of the change as you will. The rock garden will be restored on the 'morrow."
a. before-platform
After breakfast, the Ascian can be found lingering in the garden car or checking on the refreshments, cementing that he is at least partly responsible for the change. What other reason would he have to loiter? Though perhaps he can be talked into something and certainly might be a tempting target for an... ahem, errant snowball or three.
Or seven. Someone passing through at the right time might have even caught a glimpse of Lan Jingyi and Elidibus having a very over-the-top acrobatic but elemental- and magic-free exchange of snowballs. Surely there was some deep purpose to this. The Ascian will probably deny it even happened and it certainly doesn't prevent him from being targetted again.
b. post-platform
He'll be back after the platform stop too and someone might see part of the reason he's here is to make sure the snow remains enjoyable. A touch of magic here or there, though the snowfall itself seems to have a mind of its own at times. But rest assured while things might get a bit slushy on the paths, there'll be enough snow for the day to go around.
II. Platform Day!
The Ascian takes it on himself to make sure there's no danger to bystanders when clashes of personality- whether old enemies meeting after one or both have been summoned or agitated new arrivals- spill out across the platform. And unlike the previous few stops it looks like there's more coming in than leaving. Though a glance and frown are cast at the departing crew, Elidibus doesn't focus long on them. Instead there's an entire platform to watch for signs of trouble.
It's not that he will necessarily stop trouble from happening. Sometimes differences are best resolved with a little scuffle. It's when it threatens to cause collateral or it's best to step in and calm someone down that he steps in.
Still someone who's looking particularly lost can find him approaching in a mundane way to address them. He wears a red polo shirt and a hoodie as well as the khakis; all standard train clothing like those who've just arrived.
"May I offer some assistance? Perhaps address your concerns?"
III. Wildcards and Other Things
[Elidibus will be in a couple of places outside of the snow garden at different times of the day. The luggage carriage to pick up his packages, near his cabin (L1B) and the dining room for meals among other places. Even meeting later with Jingyi
whom he absolutely didn't have a snowball fight withfor a serious discussion. Toss a Wildcard or contact me through this journal or Discord!]