A New Library

"What is this on the table?" asked the little centaur.

"It's a model of our new library," the professor answered. "Look closely," she added, pointing with her staff. "The top and sides open so you can look in." She touched the top and sides to demonstrate and they opened slowly.

"Ooooh!" squealed the child.

The little centaur peered inside. "It's certainly a marvel," she murmured.

"That it is," the professor agreed. "Look how detailed it is, and it only has a land impact of 10!"

"After it's built, can I have the model to use as a dollhouse for Centaur Barbie?"

"That depends on how well you do this term"

"I'd better start working on my conjugations!"

The professor smiled.

Credits:

Links are to stores that are now at Fantasy Faire

The Prairie Library is a historic miniature made by Little, Big Designs.
Medieval Room Backdrop is by The Olde Attic

The Little Centaur is wearing Jinx's CenTEENYtaur and Arabian Nights Set with Tiny Inc's Dinkietaur avatar

Her top and necklace and bracelets are from Layali by Designs by Isaura 

Her hair is Little from Magika

The Professor is wearing Jinx's Cen-Lightaur andArabian Nights Set

Flag tail is from Cinnamon

Twilight Rain centaur skin is from Lunistice

Her skin is Eir in Amethyst from Ab Fab

Her Lavai Horns and Tsubome Staff are from Petrichor (formerly Plastik)

Her top and bracelets are from Devious Mind (gacha prizes)

Jewelry is from The Looking Glass (gacha prizes)

Hair is Andrew from Astrology

A Curious Incident at the Faire

Those of you who have met me know that I am not given to flights of fancy. My eyes play no tricks on me, and my sensibilities are not romantic in the least. And yet, for those very reasons I am certain that I did see something strange.

I had gone down to the faire grounds as I normally do this time of year to eat the lunch that my dear wife had packed for me. I was just opening the flask of coffee when I noticed some movement. I looked up and saw a striking woman dressed in the latest style.

She was standing across the lily pond. I was sitting in the shadows, and she gave no sign that she saw me. I thought nothing of it and unwrapped my sandwich. When I looked again she had turned and was walking towards the waterway. I must confess that I stared because she seemed to have tentacles coming out of her back.

When she reached the embankment, she lifted her skirt and climbed over the barrier. Then she sat down in the water, fully clothed. I pondered on this and had to admit that it was logical for a tentacled creature to seek water.

She went back to the shallow part of the pond and I had to stare again. Her hair had fallen down and her skin was green. Perhaps the water had dissolved whatever makeup she had been wearing or perhaps she was undergoing a metamorphosis. She noticed her green skin and looked annoyed.

I must have gasped inadvertently and she saw that she was not alone. She leapt up and ran to the nearby cliff. Without even looking back, she dove gracefully into the sea.

I took the last bite of my sandwich, chewing hard, as if to convince myself that what I'd seen was as real as the bread in my mouth. And then I saw her hat laying on the ground near the trees.

Credits:

This scenario took place at Fantasy Faire's Lunafae sim

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunafae/140/196/23

Now at Fantasy Faire:

Outfit is Duchess of Devonshire by Belle Epoque 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sirens%20Lore/171/147/63

Updo hair is Wanita from !!Firelight!!, the Fantasy Gradient edition

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Heliodor/40/110/74

Other accessories:

Elf ears are Noldor by Swallow

Twisted ears are from LD tinted to match the green skin

Necklace is Iridescent Opal by Dellybeams

Bento tentacles by [vaak] (gacha prize)

Green hair is No_Attention from No.Match

Green skin is Gaia from SB, Alien tone

Body is Maitreya

Head is Strong Face W001 by Genus

Wishing for a Cure

Fantasy Faire is an annual event in Second Life that has been happening for 12 years. This year it lasts from April 23rd until May 10th. The Faire is a showcase of original builds, amazing avatars, and talented creators who come together in support of the American Cancer Society. Last year's Faire raised $68,000.

A good part of this amount comes from shopping at the Faire. Percentages of the price of certain items are set aside as donations. There are also donation kiosks and fund raising events. I'm going to be doing a series about what I find at the Faire.

This photo was taken at Fairlands Junction. My inspiration for the outfit was Akira Kurosawa's film, "Throne of Blood", which was an adaptation of "MacBeth". I particularly liked the witch character, and that she wore white. I chose this lovely kimono with long loose hair, then tried it with a headdress and with a hat. The kimono comes in a variety of colors and consists of three pieces. It is from Ade yakko [Ay]. The headdress in the picture at the very top comes in silver and gold and has color change flowers. Stars sparkle around your head and glowing strands swirl behind you. The second hat looks very plain until you click it. Then flowers bloom on top and petals fly around your head. Both are from Air. In the top photo, I'm also wearing fantasy makeup from LuluB! These items are all at Fantasy Faire now:

[Ay] http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Autumnium/89/208/64
Air  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Lunafae/78/214/70
LuluB!  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sirens%20Lore/30/30/63

I'm also wearing items that are not at Fantasy Faire to my knowledge:

Solstice Hair from Moon
Fleur v 3 skin from Alpha.tribe
Noldor ears from Swallow