Ask Miss Gary: Issue 2 [End date June 16, 2022]

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Ask Miss Gary: Issue 2 [End date June 16, 2022] Jun 17, 2022 3:33:11 GMT

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Post by garamond on Jun 17, 2022 3:33:11 GMT

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Only written (N-mailed) and fully-filled questionnaires were accepted as valid entries into the event. The entry number corresponds to the number in the prize drawing.

Entry 1: Kotta

What is your name?
Kotta

What is your occupation?
Tradesman, part-time..slightly full-time..no part-time Daredevil.

Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Orange because Rose is everywhere, it's lovely but I'm a little tired of it.

What is your question or problem?
I have a question about appearance. Here it is: How do I do my makeup to look good? I believe I am a pretty good looking gal, but I want to step it up!

I have noticed you have amazing makeup skills, I daresay you are beat for the Gods! Ju Jak and Hyun-Moo must love your beauty! As I'm sure Chung Ryong and Baekho do as well! You have wonderful blending skills and a perfect eye-liner and eye shadow. What do you use? I've been using some coal but wonder if there's something better..?

Thanks for letting me have a chance to ask you about this, and let me say again, your skills are remarkable!

Entry 2: Rozscha

What is your name?

Rozscha

What is your occupation?

Accountant, Ambassador

Pick a scent: Rose, orange, or lemongrass
Lemongrass, for openness and communication

What is your question or problem?
Dear Miss Gary,

I find myself in an awkward situation.
I am blessed to have a few very dear friends, who are all acquainted with one another and have historically been on largely good terms. They are all incredibly unusual people to be sure, but I find their quirks endearing for the most part. I believe in their hearts that they are all honorable people who truly desire the best for those around them, and who are willing to pluck the very moon from the sky in the name of lifting up those they feel they have a duty to.

As you may surmise however these are people with very strong personalities, which have recently come into something of a clash. I don't believe the specifics of the cause are relevant, at least not at this point; multiple people have made mistakes, and there are valid causes for upset on both sides. However, with strength comes pride, and the conflict continues escalating with various mutual friends beginning to take sides. A handful of my companions and myself have chosen to remain neutral, but we are all too aware that neutrality in a conflict can often breed resentment, and we fear being swept up if things escalate.

What do we do, Miss Gary? How can I help my friends to set aside their pride to see that their argument is harmful, and help them find harmony with each other again? This is such a fraught time, and I fear we will need each other sooner rather than later.

Entry 3: Santeria

What is your name?

Santeria Daktari

What is your occupation?

Mage and Councilor in training for the Imperial Ministry of Buya

Pick a scent:

Orange

What is your question or problem?
Dear Miss Gary,

I am writing to you today, as you have generously offered your services and I am in desperate need of an answer to my problem!

I am in love. It hit me suddenly one day, as I gazed upon my dearest reciting a poem for all to hear. It was a wonderful occasion and as I looked on, I felt a warm swell within my heart.
Now, this doesn't sound like much of a problem, I know! However, I feel as if my age is quickly increasing and I am feeling a pull to be married as soon as possible! In this vein, my question for you is:

Should I propose to my love interest or do you think that if I wait, they will propose to me?

I would prefer the latter, but I do not want to wait and continue aging without a partner! I think that he feels the same for me, but are his feelings as urgent as mine?

Please Miss Gary, let me know what I should do!

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Ask Miss Gary: Issue 2 [End date June 16, 2022] Jun 17, 2022 4:09:52 GMT

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Post by garamond on Jun 17, 2022 4:09:52 GMT

Chronicles of the Wind post

ISSUE 2

Welcome back to Ask Miss Gary! This time around, Rozscha writes in with quite the complex question. She seems to be caught between sides of an argument. On one hand, she has a set of friends caught in flux, and on the other, some more acquaintances that are remaining neutral in the other group's conflict. She wonders what can be done to obtain some peace in the chaotic situation, and whether anything can be done, as people involved are known to have very strong personalities.

Sorry, that's never happened before, I swear!

So, Rozscha chose lemongrass, which is an excellent choice for clarity and openness. I went about my way, preparing my ritual basin with some lovely spring water, and a few drops of the oil, all the while trying to maintain a positive mindset and energies to share with the implements. These energies are just as important as the question being divined themselves.

I went to place the glass rod into the water to give it a little stir, only for the thing to shatter in my hand! That's never happened before, and I've done this for more years than I want to admit!

In the confusion, and me creating a mess on multiple levels in the sheer shock of it all, my basin went flying, and all its contents splattered over the wall. Water and oil dripped down, as I stared in dismay. Oh dear.

Heaven, Earth, and heck on Earth

Waste not, want not. I let the dripping settle and soak into the wallpaper, and allowed myself a chance to relax and get a look at what it was showing me. The water had splashed in two clear sections, as if a barrier had spared a few inches wide berth from aerial assault. On the left side, oil left jagged streaks, like mountain peaks jutting out of the earth, where water pooled below and streamed. It had a very violent energy to it. On the right side, the water stain lingered higher, with specks of liquid lightly falling, like rain. As idyllic as that sounds, the heaviness of the clouds didn't lend to any solace, either.

And then, there was that awkward space between, just wide enough for a man (or woman) to stand between.

What a mess, Rozscha. What a mess! But, Fate has a way of talking to us. It recognizes we're caught in a disaster, with opposing forces facing us. But, neutrality, or that space between Yin and Yang, isn't something to be afraid of. The Divine Order is well-acquainted with the idea of neutrality, as are a few other paths in our kingdom, such as the Geomancers. Neutrality can mean being spared being splattered with gods-know-what in a panic, and the calmness between two torrents.

And as I was the one responsible for cleaning up the mess I made, others are responsible for theirs, sometimes. It's painful to watch, sure, especially when I can't quite reach barefoot to get the trouble spots.

Water stains and smears, but ultimately, can be cleaned up. And, there's so little oil introduced, it shouldn't be a lasting problem. It will all evaporate, and maybe leave a lingering fragrance in the room for a few days, before all the evidence is gone. I mopped up what I could, and apologized to my elder for having first screamed like a little girl in the middle of the night, and then for having desecrated the space.

So, what now, brown cow?

A lot of my vocation involves interpreting signs and metaphors, and there isn't anything that happens without a reason. Sometimes, it's not something I can parse on my own. But, I do know that the violent interruption to the divination ritual is a sign to be wary of, and prepare for. Maybe, it was a response to the explosive energies from the people in the conflict you described.

I'm sorry I wasn't able to finish the divination ritual for you, but here's my thoughts.

What I can recommend is adopting grace in your heart, best you can. Remember that you love your friends, despite their faults, and be patient as things sort out, and the tensions evaporate. Always remember to be sincere and loving, even when things are heated, and hold fast. There's a line from verse 23 of the Tao te Ching that springs to mind:

Speak few words, but say them with quietude and sincerity, and they will be long-lasting, for a raging wind cannot blow all morning, nor a sudden rainstorm last throughout the day.

Let's not forget our other entries!

Kotta: What's the secret for your godly makeup?

- I used to use charcoal sticks for my eyes, but I find that bamboo charcoal powder works wonders. Mix it with a little bit of sterilized water or oil, and apply it with a fine brush. For blending, I just use my fingers, or another small brush. It takes a lot of practice!

Santeria: Should I wait to ask for the ring?

- Ask yourself a simple question: Can I see myself living without them in my life, and can we possibly have a future? If there is any inkling of doubt at all, then the answer is, don't rush it, just yet. And be honest with yourself. Else, if your feelings are sincere, you can try broaching the topic with your partner. There's always a risk involved, but with no risk is no reward. Good luck!

Lovingly,

Garamond "Miss Gary" Beatrix

Last Edit: Jun 17, 2022 4:15:48 GMT by garamond

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Ask Miss Gary: Issue 2 [End date June 16, 2022] Jun 17, 2022 4:28:41 GMT

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Post by garamond on Jun 17, 2022 4:28:41 GMT

Event Winner Post

Hello! Thank you for writing in!

Winner of the Zodiac Reveal for this issue is Rozscha!

Kotta won the random roll for 500,000 gold!

Keep an ear out for the next issue in 2 weeks!

[Screenshots show the roll for the random 500K prize, and notification the check was sent in the mail. Kotta whispered me to confirm she got it.]

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