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!

mod notes.

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✦ Fitcheck
✦ Mingle
✦ Never Have I Ever
✦ Charades
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MAZEKEEPERS

[polterguests]

[ The Mixer can be found—naturally—mixing drinks by the banquet table. If you choose to approach Her, she offers you one small lemony vial that will grant one person a second chance. Any second chance.

The Weaver has brought Her loom. Out on the balcony, She offers out the ever-familiar crimson scissors that will allow one person to sever their ties to another.

The Candlemaker tends to the hearth. If approached, They will offer their gift: a gentle tealight that grants peace in even the most overwhelming situations.

The Jeweler turns and turns on the dancefloor. In Her hand, she takes yours and offers out Her gift: a ruby-laden compass that points to what one person desires most.

The Guardian remains at the top of the staircase. They have no gifts. You may receive one (1) encouraging high five for free if you want.

Once all the gifts have been distributed, the Mazekeepers depart again. Good luck and good night.

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Each character may only receive one gift. In addition, each gift contains with it one tag and caveat: it cannot be used by the person who selected it. If you would like, your character does not need to know this caveat before selecting their gift. In the end, you must give this trinket away to another. To someone here? To someone you wish to see back home? It’s up to you. Tis the season. You may comment here to select your gift if you'd like.

In addition, once the Mazekeepers are gone—you may discuss your own Mazekeeper choices if you so choose. The feeling of foreboding that prevented you from mentioning it lifts. ]

FITCHECK

[polterguests]

MINGLE

[polterguests]

[selfconcept]

[ wahoo ]

[selfconcept]

[ fitcheck is here.

Hien is over at the piano, thinking about what he should play... there's an ethereal film reel out from his own head as he looks through. He really needs his memory aid for this. ]

[ordimame]

[I promised an actual fit for the next party so here u go]

[aspirings]

[gacha dress up game]

[handfast]

[ yippee ]

[aerodynamic]

[ i don't want to keep looking ]

[ordimame]

[no pajamas this time! the elves have done him a favor, even if he finds them to be. . . mildly creepy. . .]

[anyway, like with any party, you can find him wallflowering a bit by the banquet table! staring kind of pointedly at the Mixer as he sips his drink, as if he knows her. . .?]

[please also tell me if you want mistletoe and I will make it happen!!]

[depressured]

[ gacha dress-up game ]

[tindery]

[ tis fit ]

[lucentia]

[had to check i didn't pick the same thing as first pardi. except with gloves so that people don't see the bandages on his hands.......]

[recrowns]

[ i will never feel this free again ]

[aspirings]

a. the dance prompts

[perceive the card art his fit is from

Anyway.

Tsukasa loves a good party, so he can be found all over the place, really. If you are wallflowering, he is there to beam and:]

Would you care to dance?

[He'll ask anyone!! He's not ashamed!

Alternatively, for a break from the dancing, he can be found seated at the banquet table, but it's just to stare up at the northern lights with wide eyes and an almost wistful expression.]

b. the obligatory mistletoe prompt

[He has actually noticed the mistletoe for once, mostly because there is a big ol' cluster of them because it took him so long to notice.

He is trying very hard to speedwalk away from them... which is going to turn into running as he realizes he can't lose them.]

Wha--what is thiiis?!

[or just wildcard me for anything really]

[aspirings]

[He is, of course, also immediately drawn to the piano upon seeing it there--and he perks up when he sees Hien there.

He is... not perceiving the film reel aside from a slow blink because he doesn't know how to process it.]

Ah, Hien! You also play?

[aerodynamic]

a. pardi option
[ he can clean up okay.

he's here and he's making his rounds around the party, mostly flitting about the ballroom. he may approach you with a few little treats if you wallflower too long, though he can often be found looping back to try things for himself.

he keeps his eyes on the weaver, eyeballing her curiously but not quite approaching. any time he stops, his gaze is on the figures above but always drifts back to her.

on the other hand, if you seem open to it, he'll notice you and tilt his head toward the open space. ]

Dance with me?

[ you can also eventually find him out on the balcony just taking a break. you may join him if you like! ]

b. mistletoe option real

[ likewise if you wish for mistletoe, we can do that. or wildcard me for anything else, i don't care. he can be found in all of the places above and there's probably mistletoe slowly stalking him like jaws. splits these prompts into two options yippee. ]

[tindery]

[ tis fit again

the funny thing is there's a decent number of wallflowers here and then there's teenagers. tobari is actually probably just going to be hanging out at the balcony with a glass of wine, admiring the northern lights. he's sitting on the railing, head craned upward. you're gonna get a crick in your neck, king. mumbled half to himself, ]

Is this... real?

[ or is this a purgatory specialty...? damn, he's not going to get tired of this.

also in his palm, you might notice the ruby compass from the jeweler... its compass needle is spinning and spinning...



also also if you really want mistletoe that's fine he'll kiss to save you from their annoyances ]

[selfconcept]

[ Fair enough. When Tsukasa approaches, Hien is done with the reel, so it all snaps back inside his own head. No more film! He looks over at him. ]

"Yeah. I like upbeat ones."

[ Then he starts playing fixer. ]

[lucentia]

[fit check, as lucien hangs by the walls/windows because sometimes you are a canon wallflower. he does glance at the mazekeepers, the weaver particularly, once in a while, but otherwise he mostly watches the party or seems mesmerized looking up at the nothern lights overhead.

but also feel free to wildcard anything!!]

a

[depressured]

Okay.

[ There is a lack of enthusiasm or disgust, it's just a very flat response. So. Like.

Mafuyu's usual.

But she's observed the mistletoe being a menace to others, so might as well stay on the move. ]

[recrowns]

[ immediately waiting nearby with a starry-eyed gaze waiting for hien to play... uwah.... ]

[recrowns]

[ the wallflowering... soo-won also glances in that direction before looking back at edamura and offering a smile ]

It seems that our guests are familiar to many here.

a

[depressured]

[ Mafuyu is absolutely wallflowering.

Just. As ever.

But she does nod as he approaches. ]

[aerodynamic]

[ he's just going to casually approach and sit down on the bench, patiently waiting for hien's film reel to finish so he can play. does he just want to hang? does he like music? maybe it's both.

he won't interrupt though since he can get the idea he's busy sorting through his brain a bit, so he'll happily sit with the slow, peaceful tailwagging energy. ]