text; un: kishibe

[penpoint]

I've been here for a year and I think I may have a little bit of artists' block. I think it might be the summer heat.

When I first got here I got to do some scuba diving. I haven't gotten to do this for awhile and I'd like to give it another try since it's so warm out. It's probably a long shot, but if anyone here is skilled in it, would you mind answering some questions? While I'm sure there are places to learn - it can't hurt to ask here first.

And a few curious questions.

1. Tell me something interesting about the world you were before here. I'm always looking to hear stories from where you're from. So if you have a story you spontaneously want to share, send me a message.
2. An interesting thing you've learned about this world. The Moons and Chroma don't count, I'd bet that's different from most, if not all, places. Something like a hidden gem of a restaurant,
3. What do you do to get inspiration? New location? Where's your favorite place to get inspired here?
4. Where's your favorite place to pick up some new furniture.

That being said, I have the opportunity to set up a permanent studio here, which should prevent my cat** from spilling tea on stuff when he wants attention.

**Cat pictures can be sent upon request.

Comments

un: tigerpoet

[tigerpoet]

1. Writer's block has a physical form, and it looks like a sheep/goat with gears stuck in it.
2. The library has a surprisingly large selection of bridge literature.
3. I usually sit in the park and write descriptions of people passing by. It serves as a writing exercise, and I often overhear interesting things.
4. I don't have any particular favorite stores, but Caihong has the right aesthetic.

Please send cat pictures!

text, un: KUWABARA

[machizumo]

CAT PICS PLEASE

text | j.valentine

[torsion]

I'll take you diving, if you want.

1. I fight what we call Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs). Mutated organic material that can turn into what some would call "monsters". It's a pretty big problem in my world.
2. I know the best yakiniku restaurant in the city. :)
3. Honestly, I don't know.
4. My house is almost empty so your guess is as good as mine. I don't really have an eye for decorating.

Good luck on the studio, by the way.

un: kishibe

[penpoint]

Would you? It's pretty lucky that there's someone here who knows how.

It sounds like something out of a manga. That's pretty interesting. Do you just fight with -- typical things? Anything special?

What's the best Yakiniku restaurant?

Our apartment is due for some changes, luckily I have an eye for decorating, just no idea where to start.

[penpoint]

You know, if it were physical everywhere, it'd be pretty convenient.

I try to draw passers by, but it hasn't helped lately. Maybe switching to writing may help.

And this is Fuku, he's mine.

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[penpoint]

I have a lot of cat pics.

My girlfriend runs the cat cafe: Beans! so here's a couple of them.

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[tigerpoet]

Physically fighting writer's block is cathartic, I'll admit.

How cute! He's so fluffy.

[machizumo]

Ahhh they're very cute!! They look a little annoyed but they're still cute!

They're at a cafe?

[penpoint]

Cats are usually annoyed, but they can be friendly.

Yes. You can come hang out with the cats, get things like tea or coffee, and eat some sweets.

If they don't approach you right away, they're easy to tempt with treats.

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[wantsnudes]

Scuba diving as a means to attain fresh inspiration? That's quite ingenious.

[machizumo]

makes sense!

I have a few at home, and one that's MY GAL. but keeping em where people can visit is cool. I'll have to come and look.

[torsion]

Part of the job, sometimes. Don't have my wetsuit here but I could buy one.

Hand-to-hand, guns, knives. Rocket launchers. Not sure how typical those are?

Say "pretty please". ;)

Maybe try Amegahara now that it's easier to get to? Could find some things that suit other tastes compared to what can be found in the city.

[penpoint]

I'd love to fight artist's block. For now, I guess, I'll be combating it in less literal ways.

Looks are deceiving. He's very fluffy and soft, but he's a bastard and unfriendly towards most people. And I don't think he always enjoys my art, either.

[tigerpoet]

Well, I think he can get away with that kind of behavior because he's adorable. I wish I had a cat.

[penpoint]

Did she come with you? If not, there's ways to get her if you want to bring her here.

Yeah, it worked out great. They're usually pretty happy to see someone new, even if they don't look like it.

[penpoint]

Sometimes you have to do unconventional things to get inspiration. I personally find experience helps improve the quality of both my art and stories.

And underwater is a really big change of scenery. So it's worth a try.

[penpoint]

Your job is a lot of interesting experiences all in one.

Everything but 'rocket launchers' are about what I'd expect.

I don't beg, so I'll just have to find out.

That's a good point, I'm not sure why it didn't occur to me since I've visited the city quite a few times. I generally like the style, too.

text; un: agatsuma

[depreciated]

I paint things I don't like for inspiration.

[Which sounds crazy but hey, it works.]

[machizumo]

she didn't so this might be vital information. I'd be worried about her getting stuck here tho.

but yeah. I'll have to check it out when I get a chance either way!

un: hanyoojin

[predispose]

Is it just a normal cat?
I remember seeing some crystal cats wandering around.
I can send a picture of my precious Peace in return.

text; un; seashell

[justsomeshrimp]

It doesn't really qualify as scuba diving but I was born and lived most of my life in the sea.
I have magic that could allow you to breath, see and speak underwater without need of any equipment if that's something that would interest you.
It's only temporary but it lasts a good while.

[penpoint]

He is adorable.

Well, if you ever feel the need to hang out with cats or even bring one home stop by Beans!

It's a cat cafe.

That's where he came from, too.

[tigerpoet]

I would love to patronize your fine establishment. How many cats do you have?

text, un: bellabelle

[doreimi]

You didn't tell me you've been scuba diving! I never really took you for a beach kind of person, you know!

As for interesting places, I still like going up to the music department at the university and borrowing one of the practice rooms. That's pretty nice.

[penpoint]

Yeah, he has a method of getting things from home, including pets.

I wager since you have to ask for her, she'll go home with you when you leave.