TOPIC | [LIGHT DOM] Brightshine Jubilee Hub
For some reason it never occured to me that there could be familiars living among dragons without being attached to one. It's fascinating to think that they could have their own little society at the promenade.
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[columns][color=#775849][size=4][i]All right[/i], Ming thought. [i]If someone was in the kitchen last night, Nuru has to know about it. If there were noises that could be heard outside, she must have heard them too. She's always behind the counter, I don't think she even goes home to sleep.[/i]
Ming normally went to sleep early rather than visiting the bakery in the evenings, but he was too on edge for that anyway. [i]There goes the benefit of taking a nap. And I'm all bushed out again. Ruffpuff, ha. Time to go investigate.[/i][/columns]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/wl5EAFR.png[/img][nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color][nextcol][color=#775849][size=4]He walked into the bakery and found Nuru behind the counter, of course, and Desta starting to clean up after the evening rush. Desta was just as rabbit-quick with a mop as with table service, but distractible, so he waved and let them get on with it. Nuru was balancing the till, but she looked up as he approached.
"You're up late, Chef. What can I do for you?"
"A neighbor asked me about some sounds in the kitchen last night. You must have heard something, right? What happened?"
"At night? I didn't hear anything before I left last night." Her poker face was impeccable, but he couldn't get past the feeling that something was going on.
"Nuru, please, if you know anything, I won't be upset. I just need to know what's happening in my bakery."
"No idea, Chef."[/columns]
[columns][color=#775849][size=4]Just then, the door opened again to admit their daily supply delivery, carried by Johona as usual. The Sunbeam Ursa seemed to be in a friendly mood today and gave everyone a toothy grin. "Baker Ming! Don't see you much at this hour. How goes?"
Ming sighed. "Been better, Johona. I'm trying to figure out what's been happening in here, but no one knows. What about you? Were you in here last night?"
The bear shrugged. "I've come by about this time all week. What's wrong?"
[nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color][nextcol][img]https://i.imgur.com/ikCnjkO.png[/img][/columns]
[columns][color=#775849][size=4]"Strange sounds at night, things out of place in the kitchen. It's frustrating. There has to be an explanation."
Johona nudged Ming's shoulder in a friendly way. "You'll sort it out! Smartest baker I know."
"Thanks, Johona. I guess I have some more thinking to do."[/columns]
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[img]https://imgur.com/XLuYPiZ.png[/img]
[size=4][color=#775849][b]Today's recipe:
[url=https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/classic-baklava]Baklava[/url][/b][/size]
[color=#d4ab86][i](bears love honey)[/i][/color]
[img]https://imgur.com/XLuYPiZ.png[/img]
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• The story so far •
All right, Ming thought. If someone was in the kitchen last night, Nuru has to know about it. If there were noises that could be heard outside, she must have heard them too. She's always behind the counter, I don't think she even goes home to sleep. Ming normally went to sleep early rather than visiting the bakery in the evenings, but he was too on edge for that anyway. There goes the benefit of taking a nap. And I'm all bushed out again. Ruffpuff, ha. Time to go investigate. |
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He walked into the bakery and found Nuru behind the counter, of course, and Desta starting to clean up after the evening rush. Desta was just as rabbit-quick with a mop as with table service, but distractible, so he waved and let them get on with it. Nuru was balancing the till, but she looked up as he approached. "You're up late, Chef. What can I do for you?" "A neighbor asked me about some sounds in the kitchen last night. You must have heard something, right? What happened?" "At night? I didn't hear anything before I left last night." Her poker face was impeccable, but he couldn't get past the feeling that something was going on. "Nuru, please, if you know anything, I won't be upset. I just need to know what's happening in my bakery." "No idea, Chef." |
Just then, the door opened again to admit their daily supply delivery, carried by Johona as usual. The Sunbeam Ursa seemed to be in a friendly mood today and gave everyone a toothy grin. "Baker Ming! Don't see you much at this hour. How goes?" Ming sighed. "Been better, Johona. I'm trying to figure out what's been happening in here, but no one knows. What about you? Were you in here last night?" The bear shrugged. "I've come by about this time all week. What's wrong?" | __ |
"Strange sounds at night, things out of place in the kitchen. It's frustrating. There has to be an explanation." Johona nudged Ming's shoulder in a friendly way. "You'll sort it out! Smartest baker I know." "Thanks, Johona. I guess I have some more thinking to do." |
Today's recipe:
Baklava
(bears love honey)
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Just post in this thread and ping me, @jinian.
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@jinian please add me to the story updates! they really brighten my day <3
@jinian please add me to the story updates! they really brighten my day <3
[center][color=#d4ab86]• [url=http://www1.flightrising.com/forums/frd/2461742#post_33725176]The story so far[/url] •[/color][/center]
[columns][img]https://i.imgur.com/39Jjvmo.png[/img][nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color][nextcol][color=#775849][size=4]The bakery seemed fine again in the morning. Who knew if it actually was. Ming tried hard to focus and managed to make pastries that were almost as good as usual without too much fretting. [/columns]
[columns][color=#775849][size=4]When he finished, he rewarded himself by going over to the farmer's market to buy fresh ingredients in person. Most of the plants that grew in Light territory tended to be aromatic herbs that liked dry weather, and lavender was nice in pastries once in a while, but he needed more inspiration than that. Luckily, some parts of the Ruins got enough rain to grow fruit, and Ming suspected that a few of the vendors were passing on items from the Everbloom. No other part of Sornieth could grow such large, strangely shaped fruit, he was sure.
Once his bag was full of cherries, strawberries, gooseberries, and apricots, Ming wandered over to the stands selling crafted items. He didn't often buy anything here, but he enjoyed seeing what everyone could make with their hands, claws, and tools. Today, there was a vendor with gorgeously patterned woven baskets, along with a potter who had unusual and interesting glazes. Glancing over at the painter's stall, Ming recognized his smiling customer from the other day, who seemed to be admiring a painting of the Beacon at sunrise. [/columns]
[columns][color=#775849][size=4]The customer looked up, smiled (as always), and strolled over to Ming. "Hello, baker! Out for some ingredients this afternoon?"
Ming was a little flustered. "Y-yes, the cherries are just coming into season, and I found some other fruit as well. And yourself?"
"I'm just getting some sun during my lunchtime. We can't allow too much light into the Archives. Not even Lightweaver has figured out how to keep scrolls from getting brittle if it's too bright or warm in there."
"Oh, I didn't realize you worked in the Archives. Er..." Ming had never been that good at talking to people, and asking their names was the worst part. "I'm Ming, by the way."
"Lovely to meet you properly at last, Baker Ming. My name is Prakash. Lightweaver's eyes in the stacks." His smile was positively beaming now.[nextcol][color=transparent]__[/color][nextcol][img]https://i.imgur.com/ANfITar.png[/img][/columns]
[columns][color=#775849][size=4]"You must, er, know some interesting things, working there."
"I've found a few unusual documents in my day, yes. Maybe I can tell you about them sometime. For now, I must be getting back."
Ming's tail twitched. Surprisingly, he didn't want to stop talking. "I'll hope to see you back at the bakery soon, then."
Prakash waved and walked away cheerfully.
Ming turned away and let out a relieved breath. [i]That went all right! Finally, something good happened this week.[/i]
Just then, he noticed a Sunbeam Ursa in a delivery uniform trotting behind the booths. Was that Johona? Maybe he could ask her to help him investigate at the bakery tonight. Feeling suddenly energetic, Ming went to catch up to her.[/columns]
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[img]https://imgur.com/XLuYPiZ.png[/img]
[size=4][color=#775849][b]Today's recipe:
[url=https://www.thespruceeats.com/how-to-make-mini-cherry-pies-4142632]Mini Cherry Pies[/url][/b][/size]
[color=#d58586][i](ingredients in season)[/i][/color]
[img]https://imgur.com/XLuYPiZ.png[/img]
[color=#d58586][i]This story will update daily. Would you like a ping when it does?
Just post in this thread and ping me, @jinian.[/i][/center]
[quote=Story Updates]@Neroli @Lichtdrache @Cheshly @GeriVl @alagasianflame @tigressRising @uniquelykenn @Katsuokai @cheyinka @heavylobster @Xirei @modernIcarus @Jaspernoir @twotone @heartcrusher1 @Gravebloom @Tufira @OverTheWolf @Saraceaser @Delleska @Stellatrix13 @LaparaLaela @HSoup @IvyLight @ShadeOfChaos @Alastriona1 @fitz @Lhethi @GardenWyrm [/quote]
• The story so far •
__ | The bakery seemed fine again in the morning. Who knew if it actually was. Ming tried hard to focus and managed to make pastries that were almost as good as usual without too much fretting. |
When he finished, he rewarded himself by going over to the farmer's market to buy fresh ingredients in person. Most of the plants that grew in Light territory tended to be aromatic herbs that liked dry weather, and lavender was nice in pastries once in a while, but he needed more inspiration than that. Luckily, some parts of the Ruins got enough rain to grow fruit, and Ming suspected that a few of the vendors were passing on items from the Everbloom. No other part of Sornieth could grow such large, strangely shaped fruit, he was sure. Once his bag was full of cherries, strawberries, gooseberries, and apricots, Ming wandered over to the stands selling crafted items. He didn't often buy anything here, but he enjoyed seeing what everyone could make with their hands, claws, and tools. Today, there was a vendor with gorgeously patterned woven baskets, along with a potter who had unusual and interesting glazes. Glancing over at the painter's stall, Ming recognized his smiling customer from the other day, who seemed to be admiring a painting of the Beacon at sunrise. |
The customer looked up, smiled (as always), and strolled over to Ming. "Hello, baker! Out for some ingredients this afternoon?" Ming was a little flustered. "Y-yes, the cherries are just coming into season, and I found some other fruit as well. And yourself?" "I'm just getting some sun during my lunchtime. We can't allow too much light into the Archives. Not even Lightweaver has figured out how to keep scrolls from getting brittle if it's too bright or warm in there." "Oh, I didn't realize you worked in the Archives. Er..." Ming had never been that good at talking to people, and asking their names was the worst part. "I'm Ming, by the way." "Lovely to meet you properly at last, Baker Ming. My name is Prakash. Lightweaver's eyes in the stacks." His smile was positively beaming now. | __ |
"You must, er, know some interesting things, working there." "I've found a few unusual documents in my day, yes. Maybe I can tell you about them sometime. For now, I must be getting back." Ming's tail twitched. Surprisingly, he didn't want to stop talking. "I'll hope to see you back at the bakery soon, then." Prakash waved and walked away cheerfully. Ming turned away and let out a relieved breath. That went all right! Finally, something good happened this week. Just then, he noticed a Sunbeam Ursa in a delivery uniform trotting behind the booths. Was that Johona? Maybe he could ask her to help him investigate at the bakery tonight. Feeling suddenly energetic, Ming went to catch up to her. |
Today's recipe:
Mini Cherry Pies
(ingredients in season)
This story will update daily. Would you like a ping when it does?
Just post in this thread and ping me, @jinian.
Story Updates wrote:
@Neroli @Lichtdrache @Cheshly @GeriVl @alagasianflame @tigressRising @uniquelykenn @Katsuokai @cheyinka @heavylobster @Xirei @modernIcarus @Jaspernoir @twotone @heartcrusher1 @Gravebloom @Tufira @OverTheWolf @Saraceaser @Delleska @Stellatrix13 @LaparaLaela @HSoup @IvyLight @ShadeOfChaos @Alastriona1 @fitz @Lhethi @GardenWyrm
I love the worldbuilding in this story. The market seems so colorful and lively. I also love the little detail that there are many herbs in light, but the fruits come mostly from nature. And we finally learn the name of our second goblin, Prakash. Sounds really interesting, I wonder how you come up with all the character names.
I love the worldbuilding in this story. The market seems so colorful and lively. I also love the little detail that there are many herbs in light, but the fruits come mostly from nature. And we finally learn the name of our second goblin, Prakash. Sounds really interesting, I wonder how you come up with all the character names.
@Lichtdrache
Thank you so much! I love reading your thoughtful comments. The names almost all mean some variation on "light", because I'm a dork, and I chose different cultures from around the world to draw them from. :)
Thank you so much! I love reading your thoughtful comments. The names almost all mean some variation on "light", because I'm a dork, and I chose different cultures from around the world to draw them from. :)
@Lichtdrache
Thank you so much! I love reading your thoughtful comments. The names almost all mean some variation on "light", because I'm a dork, and I chose different cultures from around the world to draw them from. :)
Thank you so much! I love reading your thoughtful comments. The names almost all mean some variation on "light", because I'm a dork, and I chose different cultures from around the world to draw them from. :)