⇨ 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

[kingsroads]

Strange, on the other hand, actually smiles at that. One only had to be at the carnival for a few days to tell that the business was stressful and certain members were a handful.

"Considering that we're also trying to get away from all the others, I don't think we can talk either."

After all, there's not that many people here in the greenspace.

[dontpokethat]

"Oh, definitely not. And I don't blame us, either."

Don't get him wrong - he enjoys interacting with his coworkers, for the most part. He's got some good friends here.

But a man who's used to living in the woods and not seeing anyone for days at a time can only take so much human (or other) interaction, especially when there are rowdy, party-hyped strangers mixed in with the people he knows.

[kingsroads]

"I don't either," Strange murmurs, leaning back further against the tree as he looks up at what passes for the sky.

"I enjoyed parties back home." Before his life turned upside down, before Arabella died, before he had to flee to Italy. "But this...I'm afraid it's just a little too much party for me." And even then, the parties he was used to were very different from these alcohol and drug fueled bacchanalians. What happened to talking, let's just go back to talking at parties.

[dontpokethat]

"Yeah? Can't say I went to too many, myself. Never really been my thing, anyway."

Even at the quieter gatherings he's been to, he usually seemed to find himself sticking to the outskirts. Which only made sense, he guesses. Parties are probably more fun for people who actually belong there.

...Then again, he's stuck to the same behavior at parties held in the carnival, too. So maybe it's less a matter of where he does or doesn't belong than just... how he is.

[kingsroads]

"Well, other people would take that as a challenge. After all, if you haven't been to many parties, how would you know which kind of party you like the best?"

He's teasing: Strange gives Ginko a wry smile to show Ginko that he's not entirely serious, that he's being a bit of a jerk for the sake of being a jerk. Besides, with the way the Carnival worked, who knows when the next time they'd have a party would be.

[dontpokethat]

"Oh, I'm sure they would. And once I know who they are, I usually avoid mentioning things like that around them."

He'll stick to hanging out in fields, thanks.