glocksuke | Summer Festival in the MGU

Wherever you are, whoever you are, one minute you’re at home minding your own business and the next you’ll see a shower of sparkles before you blink and find yourself teleported elsewhere.

The elsewhere, it seems, is an open grounds lined with stalls, pathways and gardens. Lanterns light up the pathways in soft glowing oranges and pinks, and even though it’s evening the weather is warm and enjoyable for a fun summer festival.

As you set off to explore, you’ll find that there are countless stalls with every type of treat you can imagine from a variety of cultures (including some from your own home worlds, strangely), all of which smell delicious and enticing. There are other stalls available with different carnival games as well. Go ahead and give it your all! Win a prize for that special someone, or just keep trying out of sheer stubbornness. Other stalls seem to be selling wares such as clothing, household items, flowers, and other things that can be given away as gifts. It seems that every time you look around, a new stall opens, almost as if this festival is responding to your every wish.

Speaking of wishes, there’s a small cluster of bamboo trees nearby as well, tables set up with baskets of arts and crafts supplies to write your wishes on the colorful paper and tie them to a branch. It’s a sweet thought, no?

And of course, what’s a festival without fireworks? Every now and then fireworks will light up the night sky, bursts of color in fun shapes such as stars, hearts, faces of people you know, whatever! Sparklers and bubble wands can also be found to play with throughout the evening near the viewing gardens. Flowers bloom and cover the area, though the paths lead to several small alcove-like areas and gazebos for those of you who wish to have a little romantic privacy. No matter where you are though, you’ll always be able to see the starry night sky.

Do try to play along and enjoy yourself for the evening. It’s only when the last firework bursts several hours later that you can actually leave anyway. Have fun!

[ooc: you know the drill, past mg characters from any of our past games, please don't make me list them again but go nuts.]

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[Two dorm parents wander the festival when one stops by a stall.]

Oh, this looks good. Why don't you give it a try, Lucretia?

[Sieghart plucks two candy apples from the stand and holds one out to Lucretia, who accepts his gluttonous offering. She appears twenty years younger than she did back on campus, whereas he hasn't aged a day. Anyway, they seem to be having a good, relaxing time together.

Note: This serves as a joint top-level for Sieghart and Lucretia! Feel free to tag one or both.]

[Looks at Sieghart.]

[Looks at Lucretia.]

[Back to Sieghart.]

And you said that "I don't have the time for romance". Uhuh.

Oh, Mandricardo.

[He lowers the candy apple out of which he was just about to take a bite.]

I said that I didn't attend school to court. Besides, all we have here is time.

Well.....yeah, I guess that's true.

[And a light smile. He just wanted Sieghart to be happy!!! NOT A BIG GRUMP GRAMP SAYING NO TO ROMANCE]

You look like you're having a great time, so...good for you.

Does it look that way? That's good, then.

[At this rate, Mandricardo is going to make Sieghart blush in front of Lucretia's salad.]

What about you? This event seems rowdier than you'd probably like . . Are you enjoying it?

Well, sort of? I mean, it's nice talkin' to familiar faces like yours. So many people I don't know, though...kinda nerve-wracking...

[He bites into the candy apple with a hum.]

I thought I saw Rufus earlier . . . Have you seen any familiar faces who aren't from Wiwaldi?

[He shakes his head.]

Not that I can tell, no. Just everyone from school. Who's Rufus?

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Well, to be completely fair-- neither of us really did, back then. In multiple senses of the phrase.

[the lack of time because sieg was dead, for one thing, but also they were busy with both murder school things and what they had going on at home.]

...

[LOOKS AT HIM BEING A DATE WHORE...]

I see. Well, it's good that you're doin' it now!

[that counted as murder school things, probably! she smiles a little at that comment, though.]

We got around to it eventually, yeah.

Good.

[And he just! Raises a hand.]

H-High five, Lucretia!

[she high fives him with her free hand! no hesitation.]

Y-Yeah!!!

[He looks so happy!]

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[ Just going to make a heart with his hands at them once he catches Sieghart's eye. ]

[He blinks, surprised by the gesture. Then he makes a face and jerks his head in Mandricardo's direction. Go to your boyfriend!]

[ Just covering his mouth to snicker. His boyfriend is socializing which is big for him. So its fine. ]

[ maya gasps.... mom and dad are dating ]

[ gimme both also ]

Do you guys have big date plans?

I think you're looking at them.

[the date plans are honestly just to vibe here and look around, spend some time enjoying themselves.]

But-- it's good to see you again, Maya.

Make him win you a huuuuuge teddy bear! To always remember this.

[ ok maya ]

You too, Ms. Lucretia!

[If it isn't Maya! His expression lights up that much more.]

Is there anything bigger than spending time together?

Umm... yeah. That cute but massive toy, which you should be winning for her!

[ nudges him a little bit ]

[He looks at the toy and the stall showcasing it.]

Is that what you like?

I like that one, actually.

[ points to a big fluffy wolf!!! but not massive ]

Oh, good choice.

[Dogs are always good.]

Why don't you try to win that one and we'll watch?