⇨ 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

[otoko]

Strange? [He..Vaguely knows Strange?

He does Not Know Strange. Still, he comes closer, only to come to a stop as the barrier comes up. It's sort of like....a weird bubble..?] AUH-!

S-So I see..!

...Is it only able to defend against the physical, however...? Or is it capable of protecting against magic..?

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya approaches from the other side, pressing his hands against the barrier.] It should? It's the same spell he used in Portland, and it definitely deflected magic there.

[Magic, spears, angel bodies colliding.] What do you think?

[otoko]

Hmnn.... ....I do remember that much, yes... [Magic, spears, angels, oh my-] It is certainly a strong spell for you to have then, Yuuya..!

I, the man Gongenzaka, take it requires much focus and energy, however...?

[hippocarnival]

Yeah, that's why I have to practice. [He wiggles his fingers for emphasis.] But I'll get it! This is really important to me.

[Because the people he wants to protect with it are important. The shield drops and Yuya lowers his hands.] Were you just taking another walk?

[Because if he was, that sounds like prime opportunity to drag him off to play instead.]

[otoko]

Mmnh, indeed...a spell is nothing without a good amount of practice behind it...

That is what I, the man Gongenzaka, was doing however, yes! Suzu was...becoming somewhat anxious, [he notes, a small yip coming from the bushes of his back.] However, the snow is quite cold for her, so I, the man Gongenzaka, am giving her a ride!

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya bounces around to try and see Suzu when he hears her, waving.] What if you got her one of those dog outfits?

[Something he's glad his mom never got into, but if it's for keeping Suzu warm... although Gon is a walking heater himself.] Then she'd be able to play. We're probably still up here for a few days, right?

[otoko]

Mmmmh, it would not change that it is her feet which suffer... ...and unfortunately, wearing things over those creates a fair amount of disorientation.... [But...well, she's cozy enough on his back, so there she is!]

We would appear to be, however, yes..! ....It is a good thing too, [He notes, coughing,] ...as I, the man Gongenzaka, am not yet finished gathering gifts for others...

[hippocarnival]

[Well, dog socks was a cute mental image but if Gongenzaka says it's impractical, that's a no go. And with Coco running loose down below, walks around the carnival are out of the question too.]

You're taking this really seriously, aren't you? [Not that Yuya didn't, but he spent much less time dwelling on it. Which was maybe for the best, given it would have only been harder to manage his credits if he was worrying too much about the actual gifts.

He holds his hands out for Suzu, trying to encourage her into his arms instead.] Who else are you shopping for?

[otoko]

Auuh, of course..! Particularly here, I, the man Gongenzaka, was surprised to see a holiday opportunity of such extent to arise! It is a rare chance to give to those who are important..!

[And, speaking of- He huffs, while Suzu eagerly sniffs at Yuuya.]

...That is secret. [GON...]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya stands up on his for a minute as he grabs Suzu and holds her close. He laughs while he pets her, looking back up at Gon.]

Sure, sure. [His smile widens, and then he looks back at the snubull in his arms.] Hey Suzu, you want to build a snowman with me?

[Is he really asking the dog first.]

[otoko]

[ OH!!! The nerve!! The sting!!] NGMH-!

Y-YOU ASK HER FIRST..?! When I, the man Gongenzaka, am right here!?!

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya gives Gon a completely unapologetic smile.] You said she was getting antsy, right? I bet she needs to have some fun.

But you can always help too! [He winks.]

[betheman]

Th-that is true, but somehow, your timing... [Wooof, regardless-] Hmmm...if perhaps, we can help her to adjust to the cold...she will likely enjoy things more...

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya snickers at Gon's protests, snuggling Suzu close to the warmth of his coat.

He points forward.] We can start with a small one then! [That'll be easier for Suzu to acclimate without them running around too far trying to father snow, so he waves around to the less trampled snow just ahead of them as sits down.

He's already gathering snow, but he does look expectantly at Gon to follow.]

[otoko]

[He can't believe you stole his dog Yuuya, he just can't-

But she doesn't seem to mind at least, and so with a small sigh, Gongenzaka is coming over to stoop down as well. Really, he has to lie down to do this properly, all four legs curling under his fur until it looks like he's sitting inside a bush.

But hey if there's one thing he's good at-scooping snow. These hands are Enormous.]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya sets Suzu in his lap, stroking her head for a moment before he helps Gongenzaka with building the base--it's true, having someone bigger means the long part of the job gets done way faster.

Especially since Yuya gets frequently distracted with his dog, ruffling her fur or dabbing snow on her nose or watching her roll on or off his lap.

He starts smoothing the snow at the base once they have a good bottom going.] Oh, Gongenzaka. Remember when you were drunk?

[He sounds a little amused when he says it, like it's some private joke. Which, in retrospect, it was pretty hilarious.]

[otoko]

MNGH- [AND NOW, YOU BRING THIS UP- He pauses as he gathers snow,
mumbling a bit under his breath as his ears twitch.]

....Somewhat, [he manages, frowning.] ...I, the man Gongenzaka, should hope nothing was broken....

[Or said. OR SAID!!]

[hippocarnival]

No, thankfully. [Nothing broken on Yuya's person either, considering he spent like eight hours crushed under his buddy.

With the excess snow he starts molding into the shape of a small cone.] Actually, I was wondering about what you were talking about before you passed out. Something about being lost? What was that?

[Yuya hasn't been dwelling on it, exactly. But he's reminded of the word choice, and if his friend has some sort of internal conflicts going on, he'd want to know.]

[betheman]

[.......................................Honestly he's having troubles himself.] ....................Lost?

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya stops his snow sculpting and looks up at him.] ... You really were out of it.

[What the hell was in that cure. He raises an eyebrow, and then he just cracks an amused smirk.] You started saying something about how you'd be lost without me, but I guess you were just really drunk.

[He's sure he's heard that people say dumb things when drunk. If it's not that there's something Gongenzaka is dwelling on, then that's fine.] You fell asleep right there!

[betheman]

That is what drunkenness does, after all, [he mutters, apparently still sore about it. And-lost? He blinks, raising his eyebrows.] Lost?

....Mnhhh... ...were we perhaps speaking of if the other were gone, then? While Lost is perhaps not the word... ...I, the man Gongenzaka, certainly cannot imagine a life without our friendship..!

[hippocarnival]

Kind of. [He smashes the snow cone and starts gathering more to form a proper ball for the next part of the snowman.] Uh, not that I'm going anywhere! When our contracts are over, we're definitely all going home.

[No one left behind, no one dying in the meantime. He smiles brightly as he sets the snowball atop the current one.] It was just... I'm glad we're friends, too.

[He really does have the best friends he could ask for. Selfishly, he wants to cling to them no matter what.]

i did it icon uploads-

[betheman]

C-Certainly!! Though there could potentially be a split in our timing, we will absolutely return home! [He's not going to mention that if he said 'lost' they were likely talking of death or thinking of it or.... ....Yeah.

He nods, pausing from where he's more or less forming a snow pillar more than anything.] ...As am I, Yuuya.

Icons \o/

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya looks down at the snowman thoughtfully. It's a few months, and he should trust Gongenzaka to make it back on his own, but...

He tries to keep his expression light, but when he speaks his tone is heavy.]

If you make another contract, you have to promise to make it home at the end, okay? I'll be waiting for you.

[Even though there's no it, because no force will make Gon leave Yuya as things are. If only the Ringmaster would do shorter contracts...]

this feels like its winding down hmm...

[betheman]

[That is quite a heavy tone, and not one Gongenzaka quite expects. All the same, it is met with calm, and a smile.]

Aaaah. And if for whatever reason, you do the same...I, the man Gongenzaka, shall patiently wait as well..!