Summer Festival in the MGU

[crashout]

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.]

Comments

[dotcom]

[ hello. takeru is here? he looks a little annoyed that he's here, and the only thing that's stopping him from brooding somewhere is the food stalls!

he is just going from stall to stall, trying all the different kinds of junk food. you'll find him spending extra long times near the sweets. if you walk by and have something unhealthy, he'll squint. ]

Where did you get that.

[shiftingwinds]

[she's got a fruity-looking cocktail in one hand and a funnel cake in the other, and honestly, she assumes he's asking about the funnel cake.]

Oh, it's a few stalls over. Come on, I'll show you!

[dotcom]

[ he is indeed.

but he will follow her because he has needs. ]

Why are we even here...

[shiftingwinds]

...I'm really not sure, but it seems peaceful enough so far...

[there doesn't? seem to be any murder yet?? anyway, the stall really is nearby, so now they're in line.]

[dotcom]

If someone dies I'm not sitting through another trial.

[ he's done!!! he'll eat snacks while the rest of you solve it!!! ]

[shiftingwinds]

No one is going to die.

[...she sounds like she's trying to convince herself just as much as she's trying to convince him.]

[dotcom]

... well, we should hit up the rest of the stalls before then.

[ he assumes no one will be having sex at a festival at least probably ]

[shiftingwinds]

Desserts first, then?

[she grins. talking about desserts is easier than thinking about potential murder!!]

[dotcom]

[ he nods his head, very seriously. ]

Of course. They'll probably run out eventually.

[shiftingwinds]

Then we'd best eat our fill while we can!

[oh hey! look up ahead. it's a stall serving all sorts of kinds of donuts.]

[dotcom]

[



the way he just zooms there. ]

[shiftingwinds]

[she follows along, looking incredibly amused. some things never change.]

Ooh, there's quite a lot of flavors! Which are you going to try?

[dotcom]

[ he doesn't answer her right away.

but then, practically murmured like he's very heavily considering it, ]

Strawberry shortcake...

[shiftingwinds]

[the way im craving donuts now]

Ooh, that sounds like a good choice.

[the employee at the stall begins putting together their order! there's a strawberry shortcake donut...]

[dotcom]

[ in a better universe it would be poisoned ]

It's just good to be able to eat this kind of thing without it being linked to indulging now.

[shiftingwinds]

[imagine if we just had them eat poisoned donuts and die right here. no one would know. no one could stop us.]

That's true! You can eat whatever you'd like, just because you want to, not because you have to. That's much better!

[dotcom]

[ it would be the best timeline ]

When you say it like that you really do sound like a glutton...

[shiftingwinds]

Ahaha! Well, that's probably why I was aligned with that sin at first.

[she has no problem with being labeled a glutton. it's not untrue.]

...well, that and the drinking, I suppose.

[dotcom]

It was probably the drinking.

[shiftingwinds]

Ahahaha...

[it was definitely the drinking. anyway, she'll take one of the donuts they've been given and try it.]

Ooh, this is really quite good. Your taste is impeccable as always, Sasazuka.

[i hate that she's saying this when he introduced her to instant ramen.]

[dotcom]

Of course, I only eat the best, you know?

[ THIS IS A LIE

HE ONLY EATS JUNK

HOW IS HE NOT DEAD ]

[shiftingwinds]

I'm well aware!

[the worst part about this is she actually means it]

Could I impose on you to share your expertise with me? What else should I try while we're here?

[dotcom]

Of course.

[ no.

but he seems to be seriously thinking about this. ]

Is there anything you're in a particular mood for tastewise?

[shiftingwinds]

Hmm... something sweet!

[that is


not terribly specific, but also, sasazuka knows sweets best of anyone she knows, so she's sure whatever he comes up with will be great.]

[dotcom]

[ it's not specific at all.

but he actually thinks about it... ]

Taiyaki is pretty traditional at things like this...