Build-A-Beorf
Dec 20, 2020 14:23:12 GMT -5
Post by Kimmy on Dec 20, 2020 14:23:12 GMT -5
The Build-A-Shiny team was coming to town! Although they often attracted children, they were also more than happy to sell their products to mature adults or to adults that acted like children or to other shinies. It was all fun and games, really—like a tiny mobile carnival.
They even sold vouchers for those who wanted to give the gift of a custom fake shiny plushie. That way, those who would normally have no interest in such things would be essentially forced into participating. It was great for profits.
Just outside of one of the weyrd's main entrances, a giant balloon (the size of a hot air balloon!) announced the presence of a traveling business. The words 'Build-A-Shiny' were painted in rainbow lettering across the balloon. At its base sat a ticket stand where one could pay on the spot or purchase or redeem a voucher. From there, attendees would be given a handled basket and ushered into a sprawling circular gated area with multiple booths.
The booths contained all the ingredients one would need to create their fake companion. Once an ingredient from each booth was collected in their basket, attendees would be instructed to walk up to the rainbow well at the exit and drop their basket down. Some time would pass as the elves worked. Well, nobody was sure who did the work, but it was speculated to be tiny elves. The final product would be launched up by a stream of water from the bottom of the well. Strangely enough, the product was always dry by the time the buyer caught it (or picked it up off the floor if they failed).
Picking the ingredients was the best part for most. After all, the journey was often more fun than the destination.
Did we mention that the company was known for hiring particularly enthusiastic employees? That was also part of the appeal. Well, for some.
Come one, come all!
They even sold vouchers for those who wanted to give the gift of a custom fake shiny plushie. That way, those who would normally have no interest in such things would be essentially forced into participating. It was great for profits.
Just outside of one of the weyrd's main entrances, a giant balloon (the size of a hot air balloon!) announced the presence of a traveling business. The words 'Build-A-Shiny' were painted in rainbow lettering across the balloon. At its base sat a ticket stand where one could pay on the spot or purchase or redeem a voucher. From there, attendees would be given a handled basket and ushered into a sprawling circular gated area with multiple booths.
The booths contained all the ingredients one would need to create their fake companion. Once an ingredient from each booth was collected in their basket, attendees would be instructed to walk up to the rainbow well at the exit and drop their basket down. Some time would pass as the elves worked. Well, nobody was sure who did the work, but it was speculated to be tiny elves. The final product would be launched up by a stream of water from the bottom of the well. Strangely enough, the product was always dry by the time the buyer caught it (or picked it up off the floor if they failed).
Picking the ingredients was the best part for most. After all, the journey was often more fun than the destination.
Did we mention that the company was known for hiring particularly enthusiastic employees? That was also part of the appeal. Well, for some.
Come one, come all!