⇨ 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

[spaghettimonster]

"Not at all! Well, a little bit." He doesn't even take a breath before switching claims. "I'm not the most famous monster still around... But I've seen the sky! Practically nobody's ever seen the sky!"

[pipers_son]

Joker hides his laugh behind his hand, although it’s impossible to hide his grin. What a turnaround! He thinks he could quite like him with that kind of trait. “I guess they take the word ‘Underground’ seriously. Do ya mean the sky back hom, or the ones ya see travelin’ with the Carnival?”

[spaghettimonster]

"Seriously and literally! We're trapped underground by a magic barrier. Basically living our lives sealed in a giant tomb..." It's so morbid, yet said so matter-of-fact. Just one of those things you live with that doesn't seem so bad until you realize nobody else lives with it.

"But hey! We were almost free. And... that that got ruined. I'm not afraid of working hard, keeping going, and waiting untold generations for freedom... but some people, they're really bothered by it. So now I'm here! My year's labor is completely worth everybody's freedom. Without anybody else getting murdered!"

[pipers_son]

Joker listens in faint amusement and curiosity. As someone so inclined to getting into other people’s business, this isn’t the first time he’s listened to another ramble on about their world. Honestly, he sort of likes it. The more possibility opens up before him, the more it soothes the part of him that is, admittedly, pretty pessimistic. After finding out so much of his work was for nothing, it’s sometimes…. Difficult to see any bright spots. But with so much possibility, it lets him dare to be a little hopeful. That he’ll be able to find somewhere for him and his family once again.

But then the reason comes, and he goes still. “Sounds pretty kind of ya,” he says finally, voice maybe a little softer than usual. “Heh, makes me wish more royals were like ya.”

[spaghettimonster]

Papyrus taps his chin, considers. "Is that unusual? Asgore was a big soft pushover... most of the time!" There were a few significant, relevant exceptions, but it was obvious to everyone that he hated that part of the responsibility. Papyrus decided to throw the whole idea out, because it was awful, and needless. "There's loads of petty, suspicious, conspiratorial rulers in stories. Ruining lives is... interesting conflict to read about, but they're terrible when they're for real."

[pipers_son]

“Oh,” Joker says dryly, “there’s plenty of those types who are real. Couldn’t tell ya why they are like they are- some folks are just cruel like that, ain’t no rhyme or reason ta it. Some only care about wealth, or…” His fingers tap against his skin. “They get so obsessed with this one thing that they’ll throw everythin’ under the carriage wheels in order ta get it, even other people…” A pause, and Joker thins his lip. “If we wanted ta be optimistic, I guess maybe some folks just don’t realize how bad things really are. Their food gets on the table, they live in a nice place, so they don’t look much past their own walls.”