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Saint-Germain ([personal profile] alchepistol) wrote in [community profile] rosavelle2026-01-03 06:04 pm

Saint-Germain January Catch-all ⚜️ OTA

WHO ⚜️ Saint-Germain and YOU
WHEN ⚜️ Throughout January
WHERE ⚜️ All over Rosavelle! One prompt to meet fellow Hydrangeas.
WHAT ⚜️ Bloomcraft practice, quests, and a break gone pear-shaped.
WARNINGS ⚜️ She visits the hot springs, so nudity. Fanservice in general, actually! SYMPHOGEAH.
hintplease: (pic#18031045)

Re: Stitch-Germain ⚜️ Hydrangea Dorms ⚜️ Imprintwork

[personal profile] hintplease 2026-01-10 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
[Home from some activity or other that doesn't especially matter, Tsukasa arrives in the common room to find her newest dormmate hard at work.

Her eyes take in everything happening in front of her. The careful, precise movements of the needle. Saint-Germain's focus, evident not only in the intensity of her stare but in how completely unaware she seems of what she's started displaying. The symbol she's embroidering, which Tsukasa doesn't quite know the meaning of but which she's reasonably sure she's seen Tenne use at some point. Her mind goes over it all... and does nothing in particular with most of it.]


Oh, Saint-Germain! Were you interested in embroidery?
hintplease: (naturally)

[personal profile] hintplease 2026-01-10 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Scandalous!]

I see! I understand exactly what you're planning.
hintplease: (they're flirting again)

this game is going to make her brain evaporate entirely

[personal profile] hintplease 2026-01-11 01:06 am (UTC)(link)
You're trying to impress your crush.
hintplease: (hinto)

[personal profile] hintplease 2026-01-11 01:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Maybe not.]

A prospective employer, then.
hjadningavig: (◇ 2)

[personal profile] hjadningavig 2026-01-06 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[ Dainsleif turns his attention towards Saint-Germain, recognizing her from before by now, and the inquiry does so happens to catch his attention. He is already seated at one of the low tables, and seems to have finished up reading a book, so it isn't too terrible of timing when she asks him. ]

I have time.

[ They all seem to have much of that, really. ]

How am I to lend assistance?
hjadningavig: (◇ 72)

[personal profile] hjadningavig 2026-01-08 12:48 am (UTC)(link)
...

[ Dainsleif's brows raise in mild surprise. A memory-enhancement Bibliomancy...he didn't expect that.

A part of him feels reluctant it is something like that for a myriad reasons, while another part of him does have a desire for giving this a try for just as many of them, if not more. His expression seems also to read like he is considering the matter closely.

...But, ultimately, Dainsleif wants to give it a try, allowing a sigh to escape him as he takes the pen after having taken the book. ]


Very well...we shall see the results.

[ Dainsleif then begins to read the page, and then prepares to write down everything he can manage afterwards. ]
hjadningavig: (◇ 55)

that is fine!

[personal profile] hjadningavig 2026-01-09 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Dainsleif, in the meanwhile, has lost memory due to his long-lived life...and it will continue to be that way—in that he will lose memories as time passes.

It is something he has accepted long ago. Yet, it does not mean it was an easy one - it does not mean his feelings towards it were static and he did not wish for things to be different. Although, the degree of the curse is something to be reckoned with...but, left up to fate (or perhaps a high roll of the dice), the magic does take.

So, he flips to a fresh sheet if there is one in the book she has written, or he will simply take out a paper of his own, and begin to write from memory alone.

Although his memory retention on normal matters is perhaps fine enough when it does not come to past events, it does help wherever is peppered in with the memory enhancement that the words written after are done with initial clarity than before. And, of course, generally the effects linger, so even if there were words written towards the end without the magic, they will make their appearance regardless. So, all in all, it is a stark 90% accuracy rate.

He looks at her afterwards. ]


I have finished. You may evaluate the results.

Although, what made you decide to choose memory first? Was it merely what instinctually first came to mind for the experiment?
hjadningavig: (◇ 3)

[personal profile] hjadningavig 2026-01-10 08:11 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Dainsleif listens to her response, and then ends up simply giving a nod to it, seeming to accept it as-is. Judging by the subject chosen in particular by her, and her reply, it is very academic. Which, at this point, lends towards a certain line of thinking he has witnessed in scholars, beyond the fact the answer makes sense when explained. ]

...I see. It seems you are well-learned.

[ But, he also figures that there isn't much he is going to get up to that would wind up with him doing the opposite, so... ]

As for myself, there is no need to be concerned. It isn't as if I'm bound for anywhere else within the hour.
hjadningavig: (◇ 6)

[personal profile] hjadningavig 2026-01-11 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sometimes, just peace and quiet is the way. ]

...Admittedly, I was working towards making my own efforts on improving some Bibliomancy Bloomcraft of my own.

[ As such, Dainsleif supposes if Saint-Germain is making such a clear offer, he feels that there is merit in bringing up a relative subject, while keeping in mind to perhaps circle back around to something related to what he had copied down, in a bit. Either way, it is a simple matter all the way through - at least, that is how he sees it. ]

I assume you may be ready to lend aid in this regard, then.
goldship: (55)

throws a horse into the water

[personal profile] goldship 2026-01-09 02:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ Honestly nothing seems Enchanted about the water besides the colors to Gold Ship. Is she in deep, quiet reflection? Yeah, sure, but she'd be doing that regardless because of the pleasant heat and peaceful atmosphere.

Well. Almost peaceful. Saint-Germain's case of the giggles breaks her out of whatever train of thought she was on. Gold Ship cracks open an eye to watch as the usually Very Serious Very Distant folkloric alchemist starts to resemble a college gal. ]


Don't sweat it Germa. [ Casually throwing a nickname at the wall as she flips some of her hair over her shoulder. Without her headgear Gold Ship's gray-white mane is kind of All Over the place. ] S'good ta see ya loosen up.
goldship: (182)

possibly but only after being through the desert on one with no name

[personal profile] goldship 2026-01-10 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
Six hundred thirteen minus two thousand an-

[ Don't mind her as she does some math in her head, her ears twitching rapidly as she does so. ]

S'like, the early fourteen hundreds where I'm from...

[ Which even for someone who's more Trivia Buff than straight up History Buff is uh... not... a great time. At all. Gold Ship bites her lip as she glances at Saint-Germain. ]

You've been through a lot, huh?
goldship: (43)

cant think of another horse saying so; you'll be fine as long as you're not a boeing engineer

[personal profile] goldship 2026-01-11 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
That makes sense, don't it? Totally different world, different rules, doesn't even seem ta be any kind of real conflict here.

[ Well hey if Saint-Germain is gonna get lost in it, it being the sauce, Gold Ship sees no reason not to follow the example! Her own eyes close as she folds her hands behind her head. ]

S'more like a storybook than an isekai manga. A gal could get used ta this place if she wanted to, ya know?
likememore: (067)

she's just happy she didn't get stabbed-germain;

[personal profile] likememore 2026-01-10 02:14 am (UTC)(link)
[Ena's been working hard at her physical training - she'll probably turn Yuki and Airi's heads when she sees them next, given that not only does she actually have the stamina to keep up with them for at least a short time, but she's starting to get the toned muscles to match, a little. That does not, however, cover the bases she needs to use a sword??? That normally wouldn't be a problem! Except sword duels are all the rage across Rosavelle right now, thanks to that quest that went up, and Ena... can't deny she's interested too. So she had to go looking for someone to train her - someone that isn't on the list of people she wants to try and spar against!

That brought her to Saint-Germain, who... yeah, there's everything else, but. She trusts her implicitly, after their earlier conversation, and she can more than hold her own, if she's willing to go back and fight her boss after all this. She'd been planning to ask for advice, but she'd gone further and actually trained her. Which was great! Ena feels... well, still like she's a novice with a sword, but at least like she can hold her own for ten seconds, and that's a hell of a lot more than she could say before.

But she's sore as hell after all that, which led to the current situation: they'd trained at the hot springs in Marelys, and now they're following their strenuous workout with a dip. Which she'd been meaning to do anyway, but... what is time? So now that she's got an excuse and an aching body, she follows Saint-Germain into the springs, pleasantly empty at the moment other than them. There's a moment where she's a little self-conscious about going in with the older woman, but she recognizes that she's also training to fight in a "sport" in which you cut your opponents' clothes off? So that might. Be a little hypocritical of her? But more importantly, she's going into a bathhouse, it's fine, right? She hears Saint-Germain as she sets her towel down, raising an eyebrow, and wondering if she missed some kind of charm point.]


At least it's comfortable, yeah? Ahaha... I'm glad for that. I need it, right now.

[...odd. But she slips her way into the glimmering water anyway, and sighs in bliss as her muscles - and still-healing hand - hit the heat and protest a little less.]

Hee... yep. Definitely needed this.
forgeabettertomorrow: (eyyyyyy this guuuuuy)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-09 02:02 am (UTC)(link)
[As the resident Master Smith working Emberlight Forge, Darin had taken a keen interest in these blades from the moment they were commissioned. As a man who has dedicated a decade to his craft, being able to learn how to not only do such careful applications of magic has been one of his greatest goals. When asked if he'd like to deliver and test the weapons himself, Darin leapt at the chance.]

[Which is how he's found himself in the chamber of one Saint-Germain.]

[He's clad in his usual attire: Shin-high boots, khaki slacks, a sleeveless black undershirt, and a sleeveless sky blue coat trimmed to his physique. At 6'4" Darin's rather big looking, and the ease at which he handles one of the swords denotes someone who has spent as much time practicing the blade as he has forging them.]

[Still, his stance is...lazy. Like he's not taking this seriously.]


Whoa, hey...are you sure? I mean, we just met. You don't really even know what I can do.

[He gives Saint-Germain a smug, almost arrogant grin.]

Maybe start with introductions first?
forgeabettertomorrow: Do not Take! (The Sunshine at the Edge of the World)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-09 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
That's a hell of a name. Does everyone use your full name or can I just call you "Saint?"

[Darin shifts his weight casually, giving the sword a few swipes to check the balance.]

Well, either way, the name's Darin. Darin Altway, Master Blacksmith and Second Hammer of Belsaid's Blacksmith. I didn't make these blades but I'll be damned if I wasn't impressed by them. Though, I still don't think I should go all out.
forgeabettertomorrow: (I'm about to do something awesome)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-10 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Just...Just 'Darin' is fine.

[Hoo boy. Okay. So she's one of those 'hyper-literal' types. Wait what was that about her body?]

Wait, 'alchemically perfected?' You were constructed?

[Darin's far more interested in what she means by that than the duel itself. He steps in lazily and swats at her blade whether it's at the ready or not. He's clearly not taking this seriously.]
forgeabettertomorrow: (GHK!)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-10 05:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, that stops Darin in his tracks and he forgets completely that he's about to start a duel, causing him to drop any pretense of a guard entirely.]

Wait, you're immortal?!?!

Holy crap, doesn't that suck?!
forgeabettertomorrow: (Nani the fuck?!)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-10 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
The hell it is! I get needing time, but now you have nothing but time! Not to mention it's gotta be lonely as hell! Why the hell would you do that to yourself?!

[Darin has only known Saint-Germain for five minutes etc etc. At least this has sparked a bit of a fire in him and he lunges forward with his saber with a piercing strike aimed at her sword arm.]

What could possibly be worth that?!
forgeabettertomorrow: (There's gods inside my fists tonight)

[personal profile] forgeabettertomorrow 2026-01-10 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Darin's body is not without its own enhancements— abilities he's long since tried to conceal from the world due to his fear that he would be perceived as a monster. Super-strength aside, Darin also has the ability to heal faster than normal humans. Something he tends to take for granted. When most people would practice and hone their defensive skills, Darin tends to let those lapse in favor of pressing the assault.]

[Germain's blade catches across his coat and slices it open cleanly. It shears off a fair amount of fabric, leaving him in what amounts to a half-vest, exposing his black undershirt that's practically painted onto his muscled body. Darin pursues, slicing diagonally from Saint-Germain's right shoulder to left hip.]


And you're telling me you were the only one who could have solved that? And control from who?!
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[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2026-01-09 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
Ah, someone else new. Well, as introductions go, at least by the end of this they'll be pretty familiar with each other. Which is good! In its own way.

It seems Corrin's opponent understands the assignment, so she returns the blade salute and grins. "Good. These tests are more fun when we go all the way. My name is Corrin; it'll be my pleasure to duel you today."

She's also dressed in clothes to facilitate movement (at least as long as possible) with a billowy button up shirt and trousers, tied at the waist with a sash. Her underarmour, a black, strapless one-piece serves as her final defence once the outer layers have been cut away. No shoes, though, or socks. She's toes out for this fight.

Once out of the salute, she drops into her ready position. "In that case, I won't stand on ceremony. Prepare yourself!"

She darts forward with great speed, looking for a few choice thrusts. She's had enough of these duels now to know how she likes to fight, and that's in a word, "methodically". A few well-placed cuts to relieve her opponent of one of her sleeves. To start.
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[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2026-01-10 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
It's strange; Corrin doesn't take any action to mitigate the damage Saint-Germain does with her swing. Her blade cuts across her side and creates a good-sized tear in the side of Corrin's shirt, showing the fabric of her black underarmour beneath. There's no thought given to any sort of defense.

This is proven when Corrin immediately twists around and goes on the attack again. She didn't quite make out what Saint-Germain said, but she did hear "choose a large target". Okay, well, she can do that. If her opponent wants to see results, Corrin can give her results.

It's a diagonal downward slash, aimed directly at cutting that belt of hers in twain, and taking a good chunk out of the trousers with it if she can. That should be a "large enough area" to satisfy Saint-Germain's curiosity.

She puts all her power into the strike with no thought of holding anything back for defense; that's not the point, after all. The point is to test the blades' capability to cut clothing. You won't get satisfactory results by playing it safe!
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[personal profile] bladeofconquest 2026-01-10 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Saint-Germain's strikes tears away the sash as well much of Corrin's shirt and even manage to do some damage to the underarmour underneath, though nothing is exposed (yet). But she powers through the strikes and aims to finish off those trousers with another few thrusts aimed at making the remnants that are still holding up fall.

"Oh, when you said not to hold back, I assumed we were taking this all the way." She replies conversationally. "But if it's more comfortable for you, shall we say the first down to their smallclothes is the loser?"

That's probably a normal sentence that will make total sense to Saint-Germain.