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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.
thevictoriandetective: (Agressive deduction)

[personal profile] thevictoriandetective 2017-02-27 01:28 pm (UTC)(link)
He blinks, dazed at her snapping fingers, as he squints, trying to focus. It was a very good question, one he didn't entirely have the answer to.

"Not quite sure, I wasn't thinking that far ahead, exactly."
amusicaladventure: (Disgust)

[personal profile] amusicaladventure 2017-02-27 07:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yeah, no kidding. Most people don't. Someone was never a rambunctious teenager in high school." But what to do with him... "Look, you should head over to the dining hall. Eat something delicious and solid, flush yourself out with some water. Take a breather. You'll be glad you did."
thevictoriandetective: (It's so simple.)

[personal profile] thevictoriandetective 2017-02-28 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
He blinked at her again, still seemingly dazed. But her suggestion sounded pretty good, at least.

"Okay."

Why not? Now if he could just remember how to get to the dining hall.
amusicaladventure: (Disgust)

[personal profile] amusicaladventure 2017-02-28 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Ash looked at him expectantly for a moment... then sighed, slid off the table, and reached out to grab his arm. "Yes. We are going to the dining room," she said, more slowly and patiently that was entirely polite.
thevictoriandetective: (It's so simple.)

[personal profile] thevictoriandetective 2017-03-01 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
He would feel a little weak when his arm was taken, his body swayed slightly, managing only just barely not to fall over.

"Sounds about right."

He was just going with the flow right now. The dining room sounded great and there was someone who knew where it was! Best day ever!
Edited 2017-03-01 03:53 (UTC)
amusicaladventure: (Alarm)

wa wa wa :D

[personal profile] amusicaladventure 2017-03-01 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Good God. Ash stopped two steps into her march, then shifted to sling an arm around his waist for support instead. Definitely not something she'd normally do, but here and now it happened without a second thought on her part. It would bother her, later, when she stopped to think about everything....

"You're a mess. Am I going to have to carry you? Because you're never gonna live down being carried around by a girl, you know." Kinda guessing there that it would bother him, and never mind if the girl was his height and no delicate flower.
Edited 2017-03-01 17:34 (UTC)
thevictoriandetective: (We had chips.)

XD

[personal profile] thevictoriandetective 2017-03-04 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's fine, really," he said with a grin, and a shrug of his shoulders. "Some people would call me lucky."
amusicaladventure: (Smile)

[personal profile] amusicaladventure 2017-03-04 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm glad you're so progressive about this." She couldn't help but grin her amusement, even given his current condition.
thevictoriandetective: (Sardonic)

[personal profile] thevictoriandetective 2017-03-05 02:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"What can I say? That's just the sort of person I am," he said with a wave of his hand.
amusicaladventure: (Ash!)

[personal profile] amusicaladventure 2017-03-06 03:20 pm (UTC)(link)
"I promise you it's appreciated." Her smiled didn't quite reach her eyes as she lugged him out of the club -- instead, she was keeping a close watch on him while trying to seem like she wasn't. When they bumped out the door of the club and into the far quieter, far more sedate hallways... well, she had no idea what was actually in his veins and his brain at the moment, but she wanted to be ready in case the sudden shift in sensation caused any trouble for him.