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Lost Carnival Mods ([personal profile] ringleaders) wrote in [community profile] lostcarnival2017-11-21 08:41 pm

⇨ THE LUNAR SOLSTICE

Who: Everyone!
When: Winter Breaks: Day 6 - Day 25
Where: THE MOON
What: The carnival journeys to one of its moons to celebrate the Lunar Solstice. More information here.
Warnings: Winter fun.

MOON WALKING

The journey to the moon only takes a blink of an eye, but it leaves the carnival far away beneath you. The second moon can be seen on the peripheral, massive compared to its usual view. At least when the holidays start out, there will be no notable wildlife on the moon, though this is something you can talk to the Ringmaster about if you think it needs a change. It sounds like this is the first time she's used it in quite a while - it probably needs some dusting off!

Claim your cabins, and proceed to... well, do whatever you want! There is no rush and little obligation, besides to enjoy yourself. For real, this time. She promises there will be no vampires. Or, at least, none that don't already work for the carnival.

CABINS: Living arrangements are character choice for this event, and there are a variety of cabins of various sizes, mostly built to house 2-6 people, though you can fit more in if you squish. They are all made of wood and of a rustic design - no fancy modern furniture, here! Each building is housed with a fireplace and the needed amenities. You can pick up materials to cook with the private kitchens if you like. Theoretically, you could spend the whole holiday sequestered away, watching the snow fall. Some of them also have outdoor hot tubs available!

ACTIVITIES: Activities are mostly going to be character driven, though there will be some large group games like bingo and maybe a poker tournament happening at some point in one of the festival halls. Otherwise, there is a lot to offer: skiing, snowboarding, hiking, ice sculpting, snowball fights - it goes on! If you'd like to run a winter activity, just let the mods know, and we will get the word out there for you.

FEASTING: Every day isn't a full-out feast because that would get a bit unhealthy, but there will be a number of specific feast events over the holidays where everyone is encouraged to let out their inner hedonist and stuff themselves. There will be one big feast per week, with smaller but also delicious meals offered in between. The feast dates will be B12, B18, and B24. There's also plenty of alcohol available for anyone who wants it.

SHOPPING: As mentioned in the planning post, there is a massive market being run by the World Walker Caravan! The Ringmaster has given everyone 1250 credits to spend on items, but there is a caveat - must spend at least 500 of those credits on gifts for other people. And it better be a good one, if you only buy one! (She will ask that you do not buy her presents, however. She appreciates the sentiment, but it seems sort of silly buying her things with her own money! If you'd like to gift her, please have it be something more personal or handmade, but you are not obligated to get her anything at all.)

TREATMENTS: The beginning of the holidays will also be about the time that the emergency Medical Team will have finalized their treatments for the Prince's poisoning. Watch out for further information on that - and make sure to get treated if you are suffering from petrification or poison induced illness! The holidays will be a lot more fun that way.
betheman: (oh god what)

[personal profile] betheman 2017-11-26 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
A- Yes, unfortunately....Practice with vines, most certainly, has helped....but I, the man Gongenzaka, have been worrying for the long term, suffice to say...

[Fortunately, come morning, Zangetsu is....Very Much changing that. Not that he knows yet.]
hippocarnival: (✮ 069 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-26 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's hard to relate to being crippled like this. Yuya's realizing it's probably worse than it even seems. He can't duel, can't braid his hair, can't... do lots of things because they need two hands instead of one.]

You have a lot of friends to help you. [Yuya included, though he's already offered his assistance. Still, it does make even basic snow time fun a little difficult. Yuya glances around briefly before points off into the distance, to the trees.]

Have you been away from the cabins yet? It should be safe to explore, right? [If Gongenzaka is going to take a walk, they can make it a more interesting walk.]
otoko: (o3o)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-26 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Aaauh, that I do....Zangetsu in particular has....shown an interesting level of solidarity, I must say... [Geeze. That said.] Mn-a little; actually, I, the man Gongenzaka, may have spent a few credits already...
hippocarnival: (✮ 073 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-26 06:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Zangetsu has? [Don't mind that his tone is a little incredulous. But he won't press.]

For gifts, right? The Ringmaster was really encouraging us to spend it on gifts... I found a couple things, but I have a lot more to buy.
otoko: (:0)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-26 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
Aah. He removed his own arm, and has since refused to grow it back until I, the man Gongenzaka, am able to either do the same, or find a replacement. [So yeah, that happened.]

Mnh, for gifts, yes! I, the man Gongenzaka, did not intend to spend anything, if much at all, upon myself....there is little which I, the man Gongenzaka, would need after all!

[Short of pruning shears, right?]
hippocarnival: (✮ 066 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-26 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gon's not a very material person, which makes him hard to shop for. Yuya's only somewhat confident in his idea for a gift.

But that's not the most concerning thing after what Gon just said and he chokes on air.]
He what?! Why? How does that fix anything, you're still missing the arm he took!
betheman: (or maybe not your call)

[personal profile] betheman 2017-11-26 11:32 pm (UTC)(link)
In his mind, no doubt....he is handicapping himself as he did me. ....Zangetsu was not in his own mind, Yuuya-it is that matter for which I, the man Gongenzaka, was apologized to for. If anything, he was able to restrain himself quite well..! [He adds, huffing.]

....But Zangetsu is a sword-no doubt, a weapon for death, when released into such a state.... [Well. Regardless.]

...He apologized to me in person-and took his arm off before my own eyes, while making his declaration. I, the man Gongenzaka, shall not disrespect him for that.
Edited 2017-11-27 02:06 (UTC)
hippocarnival: (✮ 060 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-27 02:16 am (UTC)(link)
[Yuya juts out his lip. He wouldn't call any of that 'restraint'. He looks down at the snow for a moment, kicking it.]

That's not a good reason for what he did. [It doesn't make him feel more forgiving. Sure, his arm is gone, but what's he doing so it doesn't happen again? To help Gon recover himself?

Well, it's not like Yuya's going to go confront him about it if it's enough for Gongenzaka. So instead he's just pouting to himself.]
otoko: (HRMMNN =3=)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-27 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
As one who has done similar acts, I, the man Gongenzaka, do not intend to blame him for what was beyond his control, [Gongenzaka replies almost coolly, a somewhat haunted look in his eye.]

It is something that will not repeat-certainly not if he can help it. What matters now, Yuuya, is moving forward.
hippocarnival: (✮ 057 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-27 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[That first statement gets Yuya to look up, and he's about to ask what Gongenzaka means... but something in his expression tells Yuya that he probably shouldn't.

So instead he lets out a sigh.]
We are moving forward. After everything that happened, we're getting better. And we'll finish our contracts and go home and in the end, everything will be all right.

[Like a pendulum, swinging happiness back to them. He puts his hand over his chest where he feels the weight of it.]
otoko: (uwu)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-28 02:12 am (UTC)(link)
[Gongenzaka looks to his friend, but after a moment, places his one hand upon the other's shoulder.

And he gives to him a smile, warmth back in his face.
] Aah. That we are, Yuuya. So let us focus on moving forward with our friends here, and enjoying ourselves for now, hmn?
hippocarnival: (✮ 026 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-28 06:58 am (UTC)(link)
[Yuya looks up, smiling with equal warmth as he nods.] That's right. So you'll treat it like a vacation and not just a training opportunity?

[He's teasing. Mostly.]
otoko: (-3- hrmnnnnn)

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-29 04:46 am (UTC)(link)
AUH- [HEY NOW...............] I- I, the man Gongenzaka, will not be leaping immediately into my former exercises, if that is what you are implying..!

[you tease, but he Will-]
hippocarnival: (✮ 055 ✮)

[personal profile] hippocarnival 2017-11-29 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs, knowing he can't stop Gongenzaka anyway. But he can at least buffer Gon's dedication with lots of playfulness and fun.

The way everything's been the past few months, even back home, he wants to make a lot of memories worth holding onto while they can.

So he points to where the mess hall is.]
Hey, let's go get some cider or something.
otoko: (uwu)

aaaand close-

[personal profile] otoko 2017-11-29 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
[With a clap to the shoulder, Gongenzaka is already moving to trot at the other's side.] Aaaah. A good idea, [he decides, nodding.]