video; un: shepherdess

[troubadamsel]

Greetings, all. Let me first say to all of those who took on my "quest" last month, you have my utmost gratitude. To those who were concerned about it, matters have been settled, and things are even between the two of us. I just wanted to get that swept away before I ask for advice here.

 

I am still trying to master Light Magic. For those unaware, this allows the user to disguise themselves with illusions. This isn't exactly unheard of in my realm, but more accustomed to those with dark magic... but that's neither here nor there. The point is, while I'm still trying to master illusions, I've discovered my struggles are actually with creativity. Just copying another's look won't do when I need to distract someone, or to have them focus their attention on anywhere but me.

 

So, in order to better practice my illusions, I ask this of you - what do you consider beautiful? Hideous? And what doesn't catch your attention at all? And yes, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", but this is about practicality, not compliments about my good looks.

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Video / un; Chasseur

[resistetmords]

Aw~, but I can't help but compliment your good looks!

[She gave a teasing giggle.]

Hm, but something I think is beautiful that would be good practice... maybe a flower bouquet.

[troubadamsel]

An interesting idea. What sort of flowers do you find beautiful?

[resistetmords]

Usually I enjoy tulips and poppies. Especially red poppies. Oh, roses are also nice, so are lilies of the valley. Did you have any preferences in mind?

[troubadamsel]

Not at all - this isn't about my preferences. I'm trying to... expand my horizons, I guess you could say. I want to perfect everyone else's ideal of beauty or otherwise.

(text) un: Linneus

[inaurare]

Ah, I have a little Light magic myself. I've not dabbled in illusions so much, but I've found it convenient in the conjuring of shields and the like...

[troubadamsel]

I've attempted those as well. I do need to be better at making bigger and sturdier ones, I'll admit. Again, this sort of magic is completely different from what my realm has.

[inaurare]

Mine didn't have any magic at all. I was exposed to it a little in the world I was in before this one, there were many individuals with all kinds of skills far beyond my imagining. But it was never... accessible to me, in the way it has been here. Needless to say it has been somewhat of a learning curve.

But I would be curious-- what manner of magic were you familiar with?

video; un: gentlerose

[reincarnatedprince]

I also have Light magic and I definitely feel you on the creativity part.

As for the question... moon. That's something that is sure to catch my attention.

[troubadamsel]

I was thinking of something a bit more practical, but I suppose the moon does have its own sort of beauty. I've always been fond of the moon at its fullest.

[reincarnatedprince]

There's definitely something very precious about the full moon.

[He may or may not be biased.]

More practical... hmm. I know for a fact people are drawn to jewels and precious gems.

video; un: cherrypit

[polterguide]

[This feels like a loaded question, somehow...]

If you're struggling with creativity...

[They don't want to be That Person who just goes "oh my lover is the most beautiful person I've ever seen", so they'll skip that question for now.]

Have you tried just making yourself look like the complete opposite of you? I don't know that you'd have to overhaul everything, but wouldn't seeing how far you can push your image from what you are naturally help see what you need to practice on most to make things convincing? But I don't have light magic, so I could just be talking out my ass.

[troubadamsel]

Hmmm... A very interesting proposition. The very opposite of me... I do believe you've caught onto something.

For example, the opposite of my lovely locks wouldn't just be straightened hair, but unkept, ratty even!

[polterguide]

Happy to hear it.

[They were just throwing darts, mostly.]

Or maybe the opposite would be... if you were bald? The opposite of nice hair might just be no hair.

video; un: mogget

[themogget]

[He stares at her curiously for a few moments, then yawns before he speaks.]

Using beauty and practicality in the same sphere is an interesting concept. Why should the aesthetics matter?

[troubadamsel]

[ She needs a minute. Somehow, somehow, for all the nonsense she's seen at home and here, a talking cat is... new. She clears her throat. ]

Take the quests, for example. If I were to lure out certain beasts or criminals, being able to take on what appeals to them would help greatly, would it not?

[themogget]

[She wouldn't be the first to question it, really...]

Certainly, but I expect that what we would consider beautiful wouldn't be what a beast would find appealing. Maybe some research on your potential targets would be more beneficial... unless you're looking to entice some of the people responding to you here?

video; un: redsaber

[umuperor]

[ oh, pretty fancy girl. saber's paying attention now. ]

Oh, beauty cannot be so simply reduced...! It is present near everywhere you look! [ she holds an open hand up near her chest, getting into the reverie a bit. ] Roses and moonlight are particular favorites. Learning to cast my own illusions has been quite fulfilling.

[troubadamsel]

[ Maribelle was hoping she wasn't going to get all long philosophical talks about BEAUTY IS EVERYWHERE but thank goodness this person does land on actual themes. ]

Roses are very eye-catching, aren't they? The rich red does have an appeal, even for those who look past the romantic aspect.

[umuperor]

[ saber's doing her best, maribelle. unfortunately she's just the way she is. ]

Doesn't it? I find a cloud of petals to be quite the useful illusion, personally!

video; un: dablaiddyd

[asaviorshand]

[Magical illusions...disguises...Dimitri can't help but think of a few cases of that from his past. Solon and Kronya may be gone, but not forgotten.

This leads to a somewhat troubled expression on his face as he thinks.]

Hmmm...beautiful things...

I'd have to say the first snowfall of the winter. There's something almost magical both about the snow falling, and when it has all come to rest on the ground but it has yet to be disturbed. It's soothing to see an unblemished blanket of white over the land.

[troubadamsel]

[ He's making an ugly expression while thinking of beauty... how curious. ]

Hmmm... there is something there, to be sure. Like a blank page before being written, or smooth cloth before it's worn the first time - the purity of the untouched.

[asaviorshand]

Yes, exactly. And since it's the first snow of the season, it carries with it a special thrill because it hasn't been seen for nine moons. It's the sign that winter is truly here, without the frustration that later snows bring from having to clear it from the roads again.

video / un; CL-55

[clevebro]

That's easy, it'd have to be the ocean and beach.

[Then after a moment of further thought.] Bonsai trees can be super pretty too.

[troubadamsel]

Bonsai? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with the term.

[clevebro]

So their basically these trees that you carefully trim and grow in a small pot to keep it tiny.

They're super cool and some of them can even blossom or grow tiny fruits!