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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.
mossbuds: (well. I'D marry me)

like i said.....lars is retconning this whole event when its over...

[personal profile] mossbuds 2017-02-20 01:17 am (UTC)(link)
"S'hardly not creepy," Lars corrects smugly, lifting his eyebrows as he smiles with his teeth. "Anyway, y'can't go back fer now. Jya leave the stove on'r somethin'?" Lars is joking, of course, to be an asshole. "S'fine, dude. Or at least... haha, there's nothin' y'can do, so y'might as well enjoy it. Y'know. At least..." a slight slur there, and Lars straightens up as if it's an issue of posture. "—from the good ol'—magical, scientific standpoint, right?"

Lars elbows Strange in the arm, very deliberately making a point. There's been so many times Lars has been imploding from stress of the supernatural variety while Strange was barely reigning in his poetic waxings of the freaky shit that was going down. Feels good to have that perspective at the moment, Lars decides.

"Loosen up, buddy."
Edited (needed more drunk. SORRY FOR ALL THE EDITS) 2017-02-20 01:19 (UTC)
kingsroads: (maybe don't DO that?!)

forgetting things is an a+ method of coping

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-02-20 02:17 am (UTC)(link)
Part of Strange is aware of how surreal this situation is, that his teenage trailermate is the one telling him to loosen up and enjoy this place. He just wants to glare at Lars and tell him that he keeps trying to enjoy the place, that he desperately wants to enjoy this world, but every time he does, some new thought creeps in to squash that happiness.

"You seem to be fairly loosened up as is," he remarks, as if that's a good enough answer to Lars's question. Because hoo boy, he can smell the alcohol on Lars's breath plain as day. "Whatever you've been drinking, I hope it was at least good."

Since being in the Carnival, Strange has learned that the future has some weird beverages. Whipped cream flavored vodka currently ranks highest on the 'oh god this is an abomination who came up with this shit' scale.
mossbuds: (I'M the bitch of this beach ok)

YEA

[personal profile] mossbuds 2017-02-20 02:52 am (UTC)(link)
"It was a lot of stuff," Lars says matter-of-factly, thankfully very easily and immediately derailed due to said inebriation. "And it was all delicious."

He narrows an eye suspiciously, crossing his arms with a little sway.

"C'mon, how is it I'm havin' fun and y'ain't havin' fun?" Lars gestures grandly to the festivities, almost hitting a passer-by in the beak of their mask. He doesn't notice. "This place is fuggin' lit!!"
kingsroads: (this won't end well)

[personal profile] kingsroads 2017-02-20 03:40 am (UTC)(link)
"I suppose my mind is simply elsewhere." It's said with a small shrug, as if it's an acceptable explanation despite the fact that Strange knows it totally isn't. There's just no use trying to explain all the little things that are adding up to his annoyance. Lars wouldn't understand half of them and the other half he would outright dismiss.

"So, point me in the direction of whatever delicious thing you had last. After all, there's no harm in trying."

Maybe he'll just be drunk and miserable, that'll be a lovely combination.