⇨ THE LUNAR SOLSTICE

[ringleaders]

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.

Comments

[sarcaskick]

[ He uses it to wipe off most of the water from his chest and arms, not even bothering with his hair as he wraps the towel around his waist. ]

To be honest, I'm surprised you didn't puke then and there. I don't say this often, so don't get used to it, but I'm actually impressed.

[disjunct]

Never seen a guy keep up with me either...

[ She hums, seeing that their bags have been brought in for them by the Caravans. As much shit as they give each other, why is it turning out that they're rooming together again?

Huh. ]

Though you didn't drink half as much as I did. I guess you got close enough.

[sarcaskick]

I was trying to have a night to remember, not a night to forget.

[ ... Which didn't turn out as planned at all, apparently. ]

Maybe you just have to get better at picking the right "nevers" next time.

[disjunct]

Never have I ever remembered the first time I stripped in front of Mercury.

[ Clinging each of her arms, full sarcastic pout on display. ]

[sarcaskick]

Whatever will we tell the kids when they ask how mommy and daddy fell in love?

[ matching pout for pout here ]

[disjunct]

You're the good liar, I'm sure you can think of something.

[ It's still as sarcastic, but feels like it has a double meaning. ]

[sarcaskick]

"Well y'see, son, I always did have a thing for zebras!"

[ mercury you live in a world where people actually have animal stripes that's fucked up ]

[disjunct]

"Junko Jr., maybe someday you'll meet the killer cyborg with Terminator eyes of your dreams!"

[sarcaskick]

[ he... has no idea what a terminator is but MORE IMPORTANTLY: ]

Junko Jr.? We can get more clever than that, come on.

[disjunct]

Merko? Kuriko? Bromine?

[sarcaskick]

Junkury has a ring to it.

[disjunct]

Junkury Black. Wow, I'm so glad we're on the same level for planning for the future! It makes me sooo happy!

[ She scoffs and grins. ]

Even if you cheat at Never Have I Ever.

[sarcaskick]

You're taking my last name? Here I thought you'd fight for that.

[ He folds his arms over his chest, cocking his head to one side. ]

But more importantly, enlighten me - when did I cheat?

[disjunct]

'Black' is just cooler. That's a supervillain name, and I'd only want the best for my hypothetical offspring.

[ She tests him back-- wow, now that he has those eyes, she feels almost intimidated. Delightful. But only almost. ]

You asked me a few questions to see how I'd react, not because you'd never. I told you at the very start right? Lying is boring, so I never lie.

[sarcaskick]

The game's "never have I ever", not "never would I ever", right? I'm just trying to learn what experience you've got.

The answer, I've decided, is "some".

[ HOW VAGUE ]

[disjunct]

Oh yeah?

[ She marches up to him, staring him straight in the eyes like his red pupils could literally blind her and she still doesn't flinch. ]

Only some?

[sarcaskick]

[ He doesn't shy away, because why would he. In fact, it's time to go ahead and lean right into that there personal space! ]

Until shown otherwise.

[disjunct]

[ She'll lean her head forward, her body a bit, and do the 'dusting off his shoulder' motion on him...

And then side step him and go to her bags for some proper clothes with a murmuring giggle. ]

[sarcaskick]

[ whateveryouwantme.mp3

He smirks a little as she steps around him, pivoting on one metal heel to follow her out to get something actually warm on, because for all his grandstanding it is too fucking cold to be naked right now ]