For being a candidate in the Sunset Falls mayoral election, it takes some time for Mayuko to surface in the altered town. Citizens recognize her name but glance to the side, unsure of how much to share. Yes, she’s still with the library, and as a liaison with the secondary school’s media centers; she works so hard for the students. They murmur about the honor of her selection, how proud her family and the library community is. How her extended service in Louisiana, beyond the two years asked of all good citizens, proves her leadership potential. How the prestigious Sohma family, leaders in the town, have thrown their full support behind her (and encouraged others to do the same.)
She hasn’t been seen for days. There are coy remarks that a Sohma scion, an Alliance member, stole her away to celebrate the holiday before the campaign kicks off in earnest. Checking her last known address at Serpenthorne Court, there are a number of residents and neighbors who assure wanderers-by that she will return “soon.” They make no effort to hide that they are taking note of “outsiders” who ask pointed questions.
But soon enough, she returns.
Festival
The atmosphere in the central town square is lively, as the White Hearts Festival barrels on. Mayuko walks among the booths, examining the crafts for sale, sampling the delicacies. Her ideal world and the worlds of others under the illusion she encounters brush each other, gel, finding congruence, encouraging (lowercase a) alliance. She walks with a woman even taller than her, and an (almost unnaturally) attractive man who chats easily with the vendors. Her field director, Ebi Kotobuki and her campaign manager, Shigure Sohma.
“Won’t you try a sweet?” she asks you, whether you’re afflicted or not. It’s common knowledge that any food from the festival could be enchanted. She’s picking out the wary from the gullible, the foolish. For Reasons.
Or maybe you cross paths with her at one of the many balls held. It is Sunset Falls’ equivalent of The Season, after all. Finding new partners and strengthening old bonds. The Sohmas are throwing one as a fundraiser for her campaign, naturally, and quid pro quo demands she and her partner attend those thrown by others. She is welcoming, gracious, perfectly polished and at ease.
Just beware– if she or other people start to suspect something’s up, the hoods go up and the ceremonial knives come out.
Façade
The whispers from the Maiden are getting stronger. That has to be some kind of mark of favor, even if they whisper doubts and lies. Best not to let the Higher-Ups know just yet.
There is a dressmaker in town that Mayuko frequents. One of her dearest friends opened the business years ago, and his sense of fashion is exquisite. She can be found one afternoon stepping in (or stepping out) of the business, relatively alone. Dating a member of the Sohma family means attending high-class affairs, and now with the election and possibly mayorship; there are SO MANY events coming up, her wardrobe needs updating. If you are trying to persuade her with minimal interference, now’s the best chance you’ve got.
Fsteak i mean Wildcard
((I am more than open to explore alternate ideas, I will play along! These were just the prompts that popped to mind first. Extraction/lure and post-extraction threads welcome more towards the end of the event with a “Feud” heading, is all I ask. Please feel free to message me at my plotting comment on the preview post or on Plurk/librarydragons to brainstorm, or just tag and let’s let it roll!))
Mayuko Shiraki | Fruits Basket (CRAU)| OTA Event AU'ed
She hasn’t been seen for days. There are coy remarks that a Sohma scion, an Alliance member, stole her away to celebrate the holiday before the campaign kicks off in earnest. Checking her last known address at Serpenthorne Court, there are a number of residents and neighbors who assure wanderers-by that she will return “soon.” They make no effort to hide that they are taking note of “outsiders” who ask pointed questions.
But soon enough, she returns.
Festival
The atmosphere in the central town square is lively, as the White Hearts Festival barrels on. Mayuko walks among the booths, examining the crafts for sale, sampling the delicacies. Her ideal world and the worlds of others under the illusion she encounters brush each other, gel, finding congruence, encouraging (lowercase a) alliance. She walks with a woman even taller than her, and an (almost unnaturally) attractive man who chats easily with the vendors. Her field director, Ebi Kotobuki and her campaign manager, Shigure Sohma.
“Won’t you try a sweet?” she asks you, whether you’re afflicted or not. It’s common knowledge that any food from the festival could be enchanted. She’s picking out the wary from the gullible, the foolish. For Reasons.
Or maybe you cross paths with her at one of the many balls held. It is Sunset Falls’ equivalent of The Season, after all. Finding new partners and strengthening old bonds. The Sohmas are throwing one as a fundraiser for her campaign, naturally, and quid pro quo demands she and her partner attend those thrown by others. She is welcoming, gracious, perfectly polished and at ease.
Just beware– if she or other people start to suspect something’s up, the hoods go up and the ceremonial knives come out.
Façade
The whispers from the Maiden are getting stronger. That has to be some kind of mark of favor, even if they whisper doubts and lies. Best not to let the Higher-Ups know just yet.
There is a dressmaker in town that Mayuko frequents. One of her dearest friends opened the business years ago, and his sense of fashion is exquisite. She can be found one afternoon stepping in (or stepping out) of the business, relatively alone. Dating a member of the Sohma family means attending high-class affairs, and now with the election and possibly mayorship; there are SO MANY events coming up, her wardrobe needs updating. If you are trying to persuade her with minimal interference, now’s the best chance you’ve got.
Fsteak i mean Wildcard
((I am more than open to explore alternate ideas, I will play along! These were just the prompts that popped to mind first. Extraction/lure and post-extraction threads welcome more towards the end of the event with a “Feud” heading, is all I ask. Please feel free to message me at my plotting comment on the preview post or on Plurk/