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[octoblot]

Type: Video

Sender ID: octoblot (Azul Ashengrotto)

To: Everyone

Subject: Advertising for Ghoul's Moon/Halloween, also as always hiring for the Mostro Lounge

Warnings: ... Halloween Capitalism?? In all seriousness nothing yet but will add if something comes up.


[Today, Azul Ashengrotto appears on camera: however, he is not dressed in his usual business suit and tie. Instead, his outfit has been completely swapped out for a pitch black suit with a different style as he grins, teeth appearing a little sharper than usual.]

Hello everyone, this is Azul Ashengrotto speaking! In the unlikely event that someone out there still doesn't know of me by now, I'm a mage capable of crafting potions and spells, among various other unique skills to grant the wishes of any unfortunate souls in pain or need. I am also the proprietor of the Mostro Lounge, a place where anyone can come and relax, or take part in various forms of games and entertainment.

[He gives a bow to the camera before he straightens up again to continue speaking.]

Given the nature of the season approaching, I would like to announce that for the next month, the Mostro Lounge will be offering a new menu catering for not only those seeking something with an autumn atmosphere, but in order to celebrate this being the month of Halloween--or ah, "Ghoul's Moon" as it is called here: where I come from, this particular holiday is regarded very highly during this time of year, and so naturally I wish to do everything I can to honor it here.

[He moves the camera now to give a sweeping gesture of the Lounge: the night club aesthetic now has very noticeable Halloween decorations in place--orange and black banners strung up around the walls, pumpkins with candles inside serving as mood lighting on the tables, and so on.]

There will be new sweets, especially a few pumpkin flavored treats added to our regular menu, as well as a special discount on a pumpkin spice tea and coffee blend of my own making that was around for a limited time last year, so please don't miss your opportunity to try it again now before it is gone. As for activities that will be taking place, our usual board games on offer are still available, but we will also be putting together special events throughout the month for attendees, such as a night dedicated to dancing, or for the opportunity to try a game involving some potions with some mild temporary effects to play around with. There will also be an opportunity for guests and employees to use the stage for sharing any stories with an audience that they feel is best fitting for inspiring a fright, but more importantly...

[Azul steps up onto the stage himself now, and then, with a grand flourish of his cane, his outfit changes to an entirely different costume, resembling that of something similar to a mummy perhaps as he adjusts his hat.]

The Mostro Lounge will be hosting a special costume contest for anyone feeling bold enough to come up with an outfit to wear and enter with! This is your opportunity to show off your skills in providing chills and screams, as we will be judging a winner based on who can come up with the scariest appearance for this contest! The winner will be receiving not only a special beneficiary prize for their continued patronage to the Mostro Lounge, but will be given the opportunity to have one request of their choosing granted for free by yours truly! And as a reminder, in case you have forgotten, I have quite the skillset as a mage here, so this can be any type of request, even if it is something that normally requires the use of my magic and alchemical skills.

[A beat, before he adjusts his glasses.]

... Within reason, of course. Any wish that I am to grant cannot be anything that would bring some kind of harm to others.

[Azul clears his throat and moves on, turning about with a flourish of white ribbons as he bows once more to the camera.]

And of course, as always, I am hiring anyone looking for work. I would appreciate any offers for helping with upkeep at our business, whether that be keeping the Lounge clean, serving drinks, working the front desk, or so on. This also goes for anyone who may be able to help with my shop, as I will still be accepting offers for my other business of making and selling products, magic-based or otherwise. If you are interested in a job position, send me a message and I will set up an appointment for a job interview in my office here to go over the hiring process.

If you have any other questions about the Lounge, or if you need my services for anything else in general, please do not hesitate to ask! If you also have any suggestions of things that may be fun for us to provide for the season as well, I would be more than happy to hear those too and I'll see if they are doable here~

[ooc: This post is mainly an announcement/allowing people to ask questions or chat about anything, a log with prompts of things to do with the Lounge and costume contest and so on will go up in a few days!]

Comments

[empyrean_mirror]

A costume contest, is it?

[Azul, do you hear the jaws theme?]

[octoblot]

[... this is fine, i'm sure......]

That's correct, Kaveh-san. Do you already have an idea for a costume that you'd like to enter with?

[empyrean_mirror]

I have a few, and I know a seamstress who'd be more than thrilled to help refine the idea.

[Kaveh chuckles a little.] I suppose this answers if you have some ideas for seasonal drinks at the cafe too, hm?

[octoblot]

I do, as a matter of fact.

In fact, perhaps we should consider some kind of cross-promotion deal between the Surasthana Cafe and the Mostro Lounge with them? What do you think?

un: reindered

[reindered]

Sweets? New sweets?!

[Yes. There was. A lot more with all of this. But. That is the extent of what Chopper got from this......]

[octoblot]

Yes, that's correct! Is there a particular type that you're fond of, or do you just like different types of sweets in general?

[reindered]

Cotton Candy!!!

[Ignore that Darin already spoils him with sweets. Shush. A whole holiday or something about sweets?? Yeah. Chopper already loves this Halloween thing!]

[obliviscere]

That all sounds like so much fun! I don't think I've ever actually had anything pumpkin spice before.

[octoblot]

Really? Then you simply must stop by and give it a try: it's a very popular flavor around this time of year where I'm from, and works very well in both hot or cold drinks.

[obliviscere]

I definitely will! From the sound of it I think I can see why it's popular. Do you like it cold or hot better?

[telepathicignorance]

What kind of sweets?

[octoblot]

We are primarily offering at the moment candies, cookies, brownies, custards and pudding... is there a particular kind of sweet that you are looking for? I am willing to hear any feedback on things we can do to provide as well.

[telepathicignorance]

All of those sound good. You got strawberry flavored?

(A weird question, perhaps, given how common a flavor that is, but a few places feature more tropical fruits instead.)

And where is this place? (Because they absolutely would have been there if they'd been aware of it before.)

un; perfpilot, video

[sos_pilot]

[ clapclapclapclap!!! ]

Great sell, Double A! You were born for this! I bet we're gunna be FLOODED with customers this month!

[octoblot]

[oh my god mom you're embarrassing us]

That is certainly the goal, yes. It would be rather disappointing otherwise if we didn't, after all the hard work we've put into things for this month.

[sos_pilot]

[ if they were the same height do you have any idea how many times his hair would be ruffled on the daily ]

I know our hard work will be rewarded! I can feel it in my bones! Halloween is the best time of the year, so I won't settle for this month being anything less than a complete success!

video; un: noah

[afflatusexarch]

[ Oh Azul, you just had to mention magic. Those ears a wiggling. ]

What sort of magic-based products?

[octoblot]

Oh, all kinds of things! Not to brag, of course, but I've brewed a wide range of potions, as well as crafting items and spells that can be used to assist those in need. A boost in energy or power, better sleep or better hair and skin care, or even providing unique abilities like temporary flight or so on.

Name it, and I am certain that I will be able to find a way to accomplish it.

[afflatusexarch]

You craft your own spells?

[ Well now. There is something that he is interested in. Most spells where he is from are kind of. Already made? ]

I'm not a particularly strong mage [ Excuse you, G'raha ] so pardon me if I am more fascinated for more academic purposes than purchasing anything for myself.

video; un: BlossomingTide

[withermarked]

Never heard of Ghoul's Moon or this 'Halloween' thing everyone's talkin' about.

[ The name sounds ominous, as does the costume idea. But it's... probably fine. ]

Don't suppose you're lookin' for someone who can cook, though?

[octoblot]

[Oh, then Azul can certainly explain Halloween, but first--]

Why yes, as a matter of fact, I would be more than happy to hire a cook for the Mostro Lounge. Though naturally, I would need to do a taste test first to make sure that what someone prepares does indeed taste good before I can employ them in our kitchens.

[withermarked]

Yeah, didn't figure you'd hand out a spot sight unseen--or, well, you know what I mean. Just wondered if you were in the market for one to begin with.

[ Because it might be nice to have something more consistent than picking up quests and odd jobs. In theory, at any rate. ]

[Video] un: beshackled

[beshackled]

[Ah. So this is the Azul that Khalid spoke of. He seems rather busy with preparations for this event of his, though... although he did just say do not hesitate to ask. Surely there would be no harm...?]

Are you able to conduct merchantile matters with so much to handle? I do not mind waiting, but you were recommended to me by another, so I thought I would ask you first.

I am Erichthonios, and I am looking to acquire some purification supplies so that I might focus my efforts on aiding others.

[octoblot]

Oh! Hello Erichthonios-san, it's a pleasure to speak with you here.

I can still do my best to help you with what you need, despite my busy schedule for this month. In this case, you're asking for "purification" supplies... do you mind if I ask for a little further clarification on that? What exactly are you trying to "purify" here?

[beshackled]

The miasma in Nilatast, and those affected by it. Several ingredients have been found useful thus far. The scaling of the wings of moths drawn towards negative energies, stones such as those that were mined several months ago -- amethystos -- ah, amethyst, that is, rose quartz, selenite, and white chalcedony. I could potentially bring up the green oysters so that their pearls may be harvested as well...

I expect it to be a project that shall take some time, but I find myself taking to it more so than other pursuits. You need not distract yourself from this month's schedule, but I would be happy to trade for what stock you might acquire. I've not much other use for the currency that I've accumulated thus far...