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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2017-02-17 11:54 am

⇨ THE CELEBRATION

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.
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[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-02-18 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Tamaki barely knows this guy too (maybe he works for Ginko?), but he recognizes him in passing well enough that he knows it's not one of the people who were already here. They unnerve him a little, the way they seem so wrapped up in the party, but more and more he's found himself not as put off by it.

But he's not thinking about that right now. He wants to sing!

"Do you know anything by Re:Vale?" It's a fellow idol group from Tamaki's own version of Earth; incredibly, some of their songs made their way to this inter-dimensional karaoke machine. Though there are other songs Tamaki recognizes (mostly JPop).
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[personal profile] vitrissimo 2017-02-20 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
It can't be any stranger than being underwater. At least, that's how Viktor is (mildly) coping with the situation. It's hard to remain upbeat, but situations like these make it just a bit easier. Plus, the overwhelming presence of alcohol alleviates a lot of the anxiety.

"Hmmm, I don't think so! I think Yuuri might?" It sounds like something Yuuri would like. Either way, Viktor looks from Tamaki and then towards the machine, and then back and forth again for good measure. "I know a few English songs!"
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[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-02-21 05:51 am (UTC)(link)
He knows Yuuri said he doesn't listen to foreign music, but that reminds Tamaki that he should ask him about Japanese music next time. Most people don't seem to know the music Tamaki listens to, but maybe Yuuri will.

Still, that's an issue for a later time. For now, they need to find a song that he and Viktor can sing.

"I don't know many. But I can learn fast."

He's pretty confident in his English skills, anyway (even though he shouldn't be... he really shouldn't be).
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[personal profile] vitrissimo 2017-02-21 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Let's pick one then! After all, they show the lyrics on the screen!"

Viktor is so excited about this.

He's definitely going to start flipping through the list of songs, trying to find the catchiest, easiest song in English. He ends up settling on a pretty popular pop-song.

"This should do the trick!"
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[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-02-22 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
Tamaki nods, satisfied with the song choice. He knows he's at least heard this one, even if he couldn't tell you the artist if you asked.

"Then you can sing the melody and I'll do the back-up." He hands off the mic to Viktor, to let him lead the way. He did pick the song, after all, so Tamaki trusts him to know it fairly well.
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[personal profile] vitrissimo 2017-03-04 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
"That sounds perfect." Viktor grins and he clutches the mic tightly. He's never done a duet with someone before, so this is exciting!

"Are you ready?" And with that he begins the song!
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[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-03-07 04:19 am (UTC)(link)
For Tamaki's part, he sings for a living, and often as part of his duet group. He's used to trying to blend his voice with someone else's, and he does it largely by instinct.

The song is fun to sing, too, even though he stumbles over some of the words. English isn't something he's very good at.
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[personal profile] vitrissimo 2017-03-07 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Viktor picks it up fairly well, but maybe that's because he's tipsy so anything that isn't drunken rambling sounds good to him. Either way, he really enjoys the song. Tamara's voice is great and it meshes well with Viktor's. At least in his opinion.

He is a bit out of breath by the end of it, though! He's still smiling through the heavy breathing.
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[personal profile] puddingemote 2017-03-08 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Ahh!" Tamaki falls back in a chair at the end, throwing his hands in the air. "That was fun! You're really good!"

He grins at Viktor, offering him the seat next to him. "Are you a performer, too?"