1. bits & baubles

[ It’s a chilly, very lightly snowy not-quite-day in Highstorm, and as such, Sebastian is dressed for the cooler weather to explore the antiques and baubles market. He’s not looking for anything in particular, as he’s not really a material sort of person, but it’s just interest in seeing what’s on offer. As such, he’s impressed by what he finds. There’s beautiful craft in everything he’s seen so far, and that’s simply something he deeply appreciates. A combination of both beauty in aesthetic and practicality in build is the ideal, so far as he’s concerned.

He has a silver pocketwatch in hand that he’s inspecting with interest, but whatever you happen to be looking at catches his eye too. It’s to the point that he can’t help but to speak up, though his interest is of course warm and polite. ]

It is fine work, is it not? Highstorm seems to have a talented pool of craftsmen indeed.

2. caw caw mf

[ Greenwood yards is indeed beautiful to take a stroll in. An elegant garden lit by twinned moonlight is uniquely beautiful, and even not being so inclined to nature, Sebastian can resist spending some time here. Though it’s mostly just to stretch his wings, quite literally. Harmonizing to Zenith was near trivial, and so with his shapeshifting returned to him, there’s a larger than average crow that seems to enjoy hanging around the gardens… ]

a.

[ Are you the kind of poor sap that wants to make friends with a crow? This may be your chance, since as you wander through the gardens, it’s hard to miss the large bird that’s taken up a comfortable perch to observe passersby on a low sculpture. It doesn’t seem to fear people, since the path is very close to the statue, and it doesn’t so much as ruffle its feathers or flinch. In fact, if you choose to approach, its attention does turn towards you, but it stays similarly unbothered. Now is your chance to become the (goth) Disney princess of your dreams.

…Of course, Sebastian is just very amused by it. He’ll play along at being a Totally Very Normal Bird for as long as it pleases him. ]

b.

[ Or, you know, a little less mischievous. There’s all sorts of plants in the garden, and in the spirit of letting it go essentially untamed, it does mean they’re not all safe, exactly… There’s a small cluster of glowing, orange flowers that seem especially interesting. They give off a warm, sweet aroma, not unlike freshly baked cookies, actually? But as you approach, a hoarse voice speaks up. It’s the same voice as Sebastian’s for sure, but without the posh British accent and the hoarseness, it might be difficult to tell. ]

Oh, I would not recommend approaching. It bites, you know.

[ The source of the voice isn’t immediately obvious, but with a flutter of wings, a crow glides down from a nearby tree to instead land on the back of a bench. And, yep, that crow sure is talking to you, apparently. ]

Just a fair warning. You only just missed the gentleman that came by and lost a finger.

3. old fashioned

[ If drinks are your preference, you’ll find Sebastian at one of the more upscale bars towards what passes as Springstar’s evening. It’s a busy night for the place, which means it’s standing room only, save for a seat at the bar next to Sebastian, naturally. gotta get the thread started somehow Regardless of whether he recognizes you or not, he’ll glance over from his conversation with the distinguished and draconic bartender to see someone enter and gestures to the seat with a welcoming smile. ]

It is open if you would like to sit. [ He gestures to the bartender ] It is a good seat, as Estic does make fine drinks. I am learning much about cocktails tonight, personally!

[ fun fact, cocktails were not really a thing in 1889 ]

4. one hell of a nerd

[ Or if you’re the more academic sort, it’s easy to find Sebastian in the halls of the Akadimaikos libraries. It’s the sort of place he’s naturally drawn to nerd, and in this one particular case, he prefers the offerings of Springstar to Highstorm slightly. The moonlight may be lovely and atmospheric, but he prefers natural light to read. After all, you’ll also see Sebastian wearing his glasses while he works. Even a demon isn’t immune to being farsighted, apparently. ]

a.

[ A book of recipes is propped open, and it seems like Sebastian is almost transcribing it, based on the amount of papers already delicately written out in a stack nearby. It’s probably also why he wants a break, since assuming his table partner seems open to conversation, he’ll pause as he places another paper into the pile to look their way. ]

If you do not mind… I am doing a bit of research on the diversity of cuisines available. What sort of food did you prefer where you are from?

b.

[ Or, you know, you may find Sebastian looking at significantly more, well. Occult materials. There’s a significant pile of books on witchcraft, religion, and, naturally, demonology. These aren’t getting notes in the same way as his new cookbook in progress, but he’s reading over them with more interest. And despite himself, at some point, he does laugh, though he politely reaches up to put a hand to his mouth as if to stifle it. ]

My, my. These stories get exceptionally creative about what demons are supposed to be like.

[ Considering it already being fairly well-established with no thanks to Horos, he doesn’t see any point in trying to hide what he is here so completely. It’s better to just present himself as a nice demon, or something like that… ]

[ me bursting onto the tdm to post first because 1) i cheated 2) to free everyone else, post without shame

Anyways, this is the "make up your own prompt"-Prompt! Sebastian can be found within Springstar and Highstorm roughly equally, though he slightly prefers Highstorm because #aesthetic. Also please know half of these are reworked prompts from my planned open log at [redacted], yes. ]