week six: pardi.

[polterguests]

week six: pardi.

The maze beckons you in further.

The snow and cold give way to a decadent ballroom. Of course, you must also be dressed appropriately to attend—you may have your choice of either five foot tall bipedal mice adjusting your wardrobe, or just. Elves. A warm hearth blazes to life nearby, filling the space with its comforting crackle. Somehow, this space never grows uncomfortably warm or hot. Some might even call it perfect. Nearby, a long banquet table provides food and spirits that are enough to fulfill your wildest dreams.

There is space to dance. There is space to play. There is even space above and beyond—looking up reveals that instead of a simple ceiling, there is instead a beautiful vantage point of Northern Lights overhead with all their dancing colors. A balcony is also available for those who wish to have a moment to catch their breath.

And it would seem that you’re not alone.

At the top of the grand staircase, there are some faces(?) that might be familiar to a few of you. The Mixer, the Weaver, the Candlemaker, the Jeweler, and the Guardian—the Guardian stands at the center of their formation, flanked by the others.. Each one of Their many, many hands shifts, holding out one index finger. One. Just one.

The Mixer, the only one among all of Them that possesses a mouth to speak, finally parts Her ruby red lips. When She speaks, it sounds like a gentle chorus. Every voice you might hear in a crowded speakeasy coming out of one mouth, though a woman’s even timbre sits above them all: “What Our companion means to say is… One week left, darlings. Imbibe. Dream. Good luck. Though… we do bring gifts, if you would like to take some spoils for your trouble.”

As one last touch... there appear to be magical mistletoe flying all around. They hang over archways or even just float right above you incessantly. Ignoring them will cause more of them to gather... and the compulsion to spare just a little kissy to become stronger. Go ahead. Make merry!

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Comments

[lucentia]

[a little smile]

It's certainly a nice reprieve from the weather.

[aerodynamic]

[ lucien your constitution... ]

Yeah, I figured you weren't a winter kind of person. [ though... ] How're you feeling anyway?

[ especially after their maze run... ]

[lucentia]

[he's fine... honestly it's just a little awkward after yosuke's sentiment to say that he's not a party person, so.]

I'm all right—you needn't worry. How are you feeling?

[aerodynamic]

[ he knows this about lucien and it's half the reason he's here. ]

You don't need to worry about me either. For now I guess I'm just kinda glad we caught a break this week, all things considered.

[ their maze run wasn't as bad as their cyoas, and nobody else disappeared on a cyoa so it's fine. ]

[lucentia]

It does seem like no one disappeared on one of those... expeditions, which is quite a relief.

[aerodynamic]

I'm not gonna let my guard down just yet, but it's nice to know we're past the time it usually happens. [ according to the watch he's wearing, anyway. it's usually during the day at least. ]

Plus from looking around, most people are here.

[lucentia]

It is rare that we all gather together like this, save for when a crisis is occurring.

[aerodynamic]

I won't lie, I'd love if we didn't have any more crisis moments for the rest of our time here. Think we've done enough, don't you?

[lucentia]

I don't know that I truly feel like I've done anything, but I'm certainly not hoping for any further tests.

[aerodynamic]

You made it this far, didn't you? Kinda sounds like you've done a lot.

[lucentia]

I suppose so.

[aerodynamic]

[ a little nudge. ]

Be a little more sure, man.

[lucentia]

[...

he gives yosuke a little smile.]

Apologies. Yes, we've all done well to come this far.

[aerodynamic]

[ mmm... ]

You're not worried about falling behind at the last minute, at you?

[lucentia]

No, that's not a particular concern. I've been consistent with progress for the last few weeks... although thinking about it now, I suppose I'm worried if that's not the case for someone here and they haven't said so...?