Re: Legend of the Tea Master (Chapter 1 - The Festival)
10-19-2012, 05:13 PM
Originally posted on MSPA by BestTeaMaker.
Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">Waaaaait a bit, let me tell you something.</div>
<div style="margin-left:40px">I just want to let you know that I trust you, so go have fun with my daughter. But remember.
If anything, anything, happens to my daughter...well...Let me just say I might have to make adjustments by my menu to incorporate a new ingredient, if you get what I'm saying.</div>
![[Image: Zp1MP.gif]](https://i.imgur.com/Zp1MP.gif)
Hoo boy, this is going to be a fun night.
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The Autumn Festival is more commonly known as the Moon Festival. For the residents of the Earth Kingdom, it's a time to celebrate the harvest and pray for a good winter by lighting lanterns on the surface of Lake Laogai (now a popular tourist attraction) in tribute to the moon spirit. For the whole night, the city of Ba Sing Se is alight with a festive mood. Cakes, candies, meat, and delicacies are on proud display alongside farmers showing off their local products. Many vendors also begin to set up shop at this time, selling novelty toys and fireworks for the people to enjoy. It's a time of fellowship and hope as peoples from all social walks of life and get together under the light of the moon.
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♫ (When you see this, open the spoilers and turn on the music.)
As you wait inside for Sang, you can hear the music drift in from outside. Peng is busily serving some customers at the counter, telling them to stop by a bit later for a special tea demonstration. As Peng is quickly doling out his prized mochi and cakes, you hear Sang coming down the stairs.
Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">Hey Korin, thanks for waiting for me. I hope I look like I'm ready for a night out on the streets.</div>
![[Image: Best_Tea_Maker_Chapter_1_16b.gif]](https://s12.postimage.org/tszaktfp7/Best_Tea_Maker_Chapter_1_16b.gif)
You silently stare at your friend as your heart skips a beat. Sang chuckles at your reaction, causing you to blush a deeper shade of red. Sang then reaches out for your hand.
Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">C'mon, don't stand there like a sloth-worm. We've got a festival to enjoy! I'll show you around this part of town. You can ask me anything if you have questions. I know the people around here pretty well.</div>
You head outside of Peng's Sweets. You left your apron inside, with Peng giving you assurance that he will keep watch over it. You hear the sounds of music coming from the platform set up in the middle of Fountain Square. The wafting scents of fresh dumplings, both fried and boiled, trickle through the crowded line at Dragon Dumpings. A man standing behind his Bun Cart waves are passing festival participants, urging them to try his fresh meat or vegetarian buns, both straight from his kitchen. Down the Alley you can hear the sounds of more laughter and enjoyment.
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...what do you mean Fountain Square looks different? You're all so silly.
kd7sov Wrote:> Whee! Go have fun! That booth looks friendly!
Morphimus Wrote:> Korin: Frolic around like an ignoramus.Korin>Go have fun and--
Peng
<div style="margin-left:40px">Waaaaait a bit, let me tell you something.</div>
Peng's grip on your shoulder suddenly sharpens, like a crow-vulture was sitting on you, digging its claws into your flesh. You slowly turn and see Peng smiling...
Peng<div style="margin-left:40px">I just want to let you know that I trust you, so go have fun with my daughter. But remember.
If anything, anything, happens to my daughter...well...Let me just say I might have to make adjustments by my menu to incorporate a new ingredient, if you get what I'm saying.</div>
Hoo boy, this is going to be a fun night.
The Autumn Festival is more commonly known as the Moon Festival. For the residents of the Earth Kingdom, it's a time to celebrate the harvest and pray for a good winter by lighting lanterns on the surface of Lake Laogai (now a popular tourist attraction) in tribute to the moon spirit. For the whole night, the city of Ba Sing Se is alight with a festive mood. Cakes, candies, meat, and delicacies are on proud display alongside farmers showing off their local products. Many vendors also begin to set up shop at this time, selling novelty toys and fireworks for the people to enjoy. It's a time of fellowship and hope as peoples from all social walks of life and get together under the light of the moon.
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♫ (When you see this, open the spoilers and turn on the music.)
Spoiler
As you wait inside for Sang, you can hear the music drift in from outside. Peng is busily serving some customers at the counter, telling them to stop by a bit later for a special tea demonstration. As Peng is quickly doling out his prized mochi and cakes, you hear Sang coming down the stairs.
Sang
<div style="margin-left:40px">Hey Korin, thanks for waiting for me. I hope I look like I'm ready for a night out on the streets.</div>
You silently stare at your friend as your heart skips a beat. Sang chuckles at your reaction, causing you to blush a deeper shade of red. Sang then reaches out for your hand.
<div style="margin-left:40px">C'mon, don't stand there like a sloth-worm. We've got a festival to enjoy! I'll show you around this part of town. You can ask me anything if you have questions. I know the people around here pretty well.</div>
You head outside of Peng's Sweets. You left your apron inside, with Peng giving you assurance that he will keep watch over it. You hear the sounds of music coming from the platform set up in the middle of Fountain Square. The wafting scents of fresh dumplings, both fried and boiled, trickle through the crowded line at Dragon Dumpings. A man standing behind his Bun Cart waves are passing festival participants, urging them to try his fresh meat or vegetarian buns, both straight from his kitchen. Down the Alley you can hear the sounds of more laughter and enjoyment.
It is time to have fun in the Autumn Festival.
![[Image: Ww88n.png]](https://i.imgur.com/Ww88n.png)
Korin>_-----
...what do you mean Fountain Square looks different? You're all so silly.