⇨ THE CELEBRATION

[ringleaders]

Who: Everyone, especially YOU.
When: Day 60 - Day 65
Where: The Celebration
What: The carnival workers are invited to spend the week within the realm of the Celebration, the grounds of a party that has been going on for centuries. Accommodations are luxurious, but those with keen instincts might notice something off about this whole arrangement... (Questions can go to the original setting post!)
Warnings: Booze, drugs, sex, and everything in between.

THE CELEBRATION↴ If you observe that the layout of the Celebration grounds seem inconsistent, then you would be correct. In reality, what lies at the end of each corridor depends largely on what the guests of the Celebration want at the time - if a few people find themselves craving a drink, a bar may appear. If a group finds themselves wanting to dance, a club will open up. This goes on at all hours of the night, and given how many dedicated partiers fill the building, the services are well used. It isn't instantaneous, and the Host has to consciously decide to provide that service, but the changes are fast none-the-less. ► ROOMS: Each trailer pair will be assigned a room to themselves - whether or not it has two double beds or a single king sized bed seems essentially random. Hopefully you aren't too sensitive about keeping that space to yourself. The curtains at the far side of the room don't actually lead outside, but instead to a walk-in closet filled with the Host's best guesses at the type of clothing you might like. They may not hit the nail on the head, but at the very least all the clothing will be in your size. The styles could be just about anything, from any universe, but they do tend to average out to clothing that is Earth-ish. Either that, or clothing that looks like they are meant for elves from a high fantasy novel to wear. ► SHOPPING: If none of your pre-picked outfits tickle your fancy, plenty of boutiques and clothing shops can also be found around the grounds - whatever you're thinking of, you'll probably be able to find a shop appropriate for it eventually. Though, maybe it doesn't really count as shopping if you don't have to pay for any of the things you take back to your room with you? Unfortunately, from the sounds of it, you won't be allowed to drag all of your haul back to the carnival with you, so you better enjoy it while you can. ► DINING: There is no daily schedule to follow, after you arrive. You are free to attend the dining room whenever you wish, and will be seated at large round tables with whoever else may be around at the time, and can either order from the menu or most dishes you may think of off the top of your head. If you don't like the fine dining experience, there are also a selection of smaller cafes and eateries that open and close at varying times of day - and, of course, you can always call for room service. ► ENTERTAINMENT: There is plenty of live music around the grounds (not that you can ever seem to remember who the performers were afterwards) whether it comes to harp music while you eat or a full set of DJs in the club you found. If you are inclined to look for them, you may also find some cozy lounges with big screen TVs, and access to a multi-universal quantity of films. What's there or isn't there is unpredictable, but if you come from a standard variety of Earth you probably recognize some of them. ► SUBSTANCES: You don't have to be coy about it - just ask one of your servers, and you'll be able to get whatever kind of vices you might be craving. Drugs, alcohol, ice cream... it's all good. If this sounds like a nightmare for potential addicts, you would be correct. It's not uncommon to see people clearly over-indulging in certain locations, though guests are usually escorted back to their rooms if they take ill - only to see them back at it again the next day. ► SPA DAY: If you'd like to take a swim, pools of various aesthetics are easy to find. So are hot tubs, and saunas, and Host servants who are willing to give you a massage or manicure. If the party crowd isn't your scene, there are plenty of more low-key opportunities to indulge. ► GREENSPACE: There is one park area on the grounds, which appears to be constructed on the rooftops of other parts of the complex. While there are trees and greenery, there is no real sky that you can see - only the illusion of one. It may start to occur to you over time that no window or rooftop actually leads to any kind of outdoors. The Celebration really is there only thing here. These are really just examples, and you can get creative with what kind of services you find offered while here, when it comes to generally mundane comforts. It really feels like the Host wants to win you over, as if you staying just a little longer has some sort of intrinsic appeal.

Comments

Day 1

[pipers_son]

Joker is ducking out of a movie theater when Steven finds him, and he obligingly stops to listen to the teenager's invitation back to his room. It's probably the most lowkey and innocent thing he's heard while running about this place, and he laughs.

"Sounds like a fun time!" Oh, but now that he thinks about it... "How many people do ya plan on invitin' over ta it?"

[starseedling]

"Oh, um." Steven pauses to consider. He hadn't really thought that far ahead? He wonders why Joker is asking. "I dunno, I hadn't really thought about it too much! Why?"

[pipers_son]

“Well, ya see, I got a friend, and he’s a bit-” He waves his hand through the air in a vague gesture. “Shy, I guess ya could say. I’d like it if he could get ta know more people, but too many, and he’d lock up, y’know? If it’s just a bitty little thing, I was thinkin’ of invitin’ him along too.”

[starseedling]

"Oh, okay!!" Steven says, that explanation more or less the ideal thing to hear. He grins enthusiastically. "If he wants to come, I can just keep it to my family and you guys for now! I'd really love to meet him!"

He knows how shy people feel through his connection with Connie, so he definitely wouldn't want to overwhelm the poor guy.

[pipers_son]

That response is exactly what Joker wants to hear, too, and he seems to relax even as his grin grows brighter. “Great! He’ll be glad ta hear it. Back home, we had the rest of the first tier for company he could have, when he wanted it, but… Well. New place, just me, huh?” So, well, maybe Joker is just a little worried about if Snake will have people who will look out for him. Still, he seems to be quite pleased with how things are going now.

“His name’s Snake- have ya seen him around yet? He’s gonna be in performance too!”

[starseedling]

"Snake!" he repeats, interested by the name already. It sounds hardcore. He's not sure if he's seen him though. "I don't think I have yet - the time between Atlantis and here just flew by, huh?" He clasps his hands together. "But this is so cool! Are you excited to have one of your friends, here? It's been a while since you saw them, right?"

[pipers_son]

Excited, huh…. Joker gives a slight laugh, rubbing at the back of his neck. “Well, it sure caught me off-guard, I’ll have ta say! I didn’t think I would be seein’ anyone until I worked off all my debt ta the ringmaster!” And considering the numbers of contracts he had discussed with her to get exactly what he wanted…. Well. He thought it would be a long bloody while until that happened. And, frankly, he’s kind of antsy about any of his family being here in the carnival, especially with the Matrix being in recent memory, and that sigil they found in the forest outside the carnival.

Still, he doesn’t say any of that to Steven. “At least if there’s one thing I won’t have ta worry about, it’s him feelin’ like he’s an outsider. He used ta not have an easy time of it, didn’t look like most folks, y’know, but people tend ta be pretty understandin’ in the carnival.” Another laugh, and he shifts his wings out. “Not like we can judge anyone on appearance, huh?

[starseedling]

Steven tail wags, somewhat indicatively. He laughs.

"Yeah! I was different from everybody back home, but everyone here is weird!" And it's a good thing. For Steven, anyway. Certain trauma aside, he still feels that way. He pauses to consider people who may come over if it's just the gem family.

"Lapis can be a little be hard to get to know, but she's nice! I think so, anyway. Everyone else will get along with him great, I bet."

[pipers_son]

“And that’s all we need for a sleepover, innit?” So long as its welcoming and small, Joker is optimistic that Snake will, if not exactly have the time of his life, at least feel alright. Baby steps. Walk before you run. All that. He waggles his fingers. “Anyway, I’ll let ‘em know about it! Should be fine I ask one of the Hosts or whatnot about gettin’ ta yer room, right?”