Jingle Mingle...2

[alittlefuninstead]

Some of you may be used to this by now. For some of you, this may be your very first time being swept away in a flurry of snowflakes. (Though some of you may have been particularly naughty and were shoved into a burlap sack before disappearing into the storm.) As usual, it seems as though the time for bloodshed has passed and when you open your eyes you're greeted with...

...a ski lodge.

Worry not! This isn't the lodge Krampus had taken residence in but it's a rather large and cozy getaway. You may even find that your clothes have changed into something holiday-appropriate for the occasion. It seems as though someone has gone around decking the halls with boughs of holly, lights strewn along the walls, Christmas trees in large corners, and plenty of food and drink to go around. (Yes, this includes alcohol. Please do try to be responsible though, hm?)

Similarly, some of you may recognize the frosty patterns that lightly dust the walls and surfaces and the usual staff and their assistants are back in action. Should you require anything, you may ask one of them and they'll be at your service!

The lodge has plenty of rooms filled with furniture, fireplaces, games and more. And for those of you feeling a little more adventurous, you may venture outdoors. To the left there's a sprawling garden with gazebos, firepits, flowers and lit topiary displays. To the right, you may follow the path down to a hot spring. And straight ahead? There's the path leading you right to a rental shack holding skis, snowboards and snow mobiles.

This almost seems...quaint, doesn't it? And perhaps it's a little too easy, but you should know by now everything comes with a price.

Sprigs of mistletoe are pinned up in every doorway once again, bright red bows and dustings of frost lingering around them. Don't try to escape to the outdoors to avoid it! Ice sculptures appear in every direction each decorated with the mystical plant. You could try to avoid it, really, but avoiding it too long will earn a chilly breath of air directly in your ear as you're pushed straight into the nearest person. Wouldn't you rather choose on your own?

Well! The choice is yours, and you might want to make it fast. There's no way out without paying the kiss tax, after all.

[ooc: it's mgcu time! this mingle is open to characters from the following: reapsody, grimmoired, plasmatio, subdivided, thotordie, bluesclues, tropicalgetaway, notagain, redactable, snowend, 7rings, seasonality, and chasma!

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[robopriest]

Ah, we're back here again, huh?

[Says this eyepatched priest, grinning - he's holding what seems to be a cup of something alcoholic. Drinking on the job? Probably.]

[He's easily mingling with the rest, offering hors d'oeuvres he's snatched from a plate or plucking a string of tinsel to drape around his shoulders. If anyone approaches, he'll glance over at them with a smirk, his visible eye twinkling almost mischievously.]

Have you been good this year? You know you won't get any presents if you weren't.

[battling]

[Bradley snatches one of the snacks Hansa's got and takes a seat, kicking his feet up onto the table.]

Hell no! I ain't the bein' good type.

[this absolute liar who's just come back from rescuing children.]

[robopriest]

Ahaha. You don't seem like the type.

[He grins.]

What are you? A "bad boy"?

[battling]

I'm a Northern Wizard, 'course I am.

[He eats up the snack.]

[robopriest]

[His expression....turns down a bit.]

Ah. You're a mage?

[battling]

I'm a wizard.

[don't be rude.]

[escardos]

Mister Overseer?

[ flat wasn’t so much glancing as he was staring. where are his manners? nonexistent. ]

[robopriest]

...





[oh boy.]

...Oh, please tell me you weren't in one of these murder-filled messes.

[escardos]

H-hahaha! W-well, um…

[ IS THAT NOT ENOUGH OF AN ANSWER OR IS THE CROW ON HIS SHOULDER with the silly little christmas hat on their head the proof ]

H-how are you, sir!?

[robopriest]

[Mages DO have their familiars so the crow isn't exactly. Super suspect or anything.]

[Just, bluntly:]

Did you die?

[escardos]

[ hhrhrhehdjfjjsdjskduisidkf ]

For about five minutes? But it didn’t stick!

[heartablaze]

You bet!

[She sounds awfully confident for someone with their hands occupied with about five too many sweets, a bright red sweater about a size too big drowning her. She seems perfectly content, though, just enough of a flush of pink to her face to show she's already spent plenty of time out in the snow.

She tugs at the neck of her sweater with a giggle and a grin that dimples into her face.]

You think this place is a gift by itself, Hansa-san?

[robopriest]

[Wow, she is SUPER cute in that sweater. He'll reach over to ruffle her hair a little.]

Now that you say that....why not? I'll count it as one.

[heartablaze]

[Her chin lifts as her hair is ruffled, very pleased with herself.] Good! I hope it can be for a lot of us, anyway. Um, hopefully.

[She looks at the ground awkwardly for a moment, of a sea of strangers, and her gaze softens.] I know it's a little weird, because of everything with the Realm, but if it means we can see everyone again for a little bit again... then I'm still happy it can happen. And Christmas is supposed to be full of good memories, right?

[robopriest]

That's exactly right. There are people here who we truly care for, and its nice to see them all being happy as they should.

Including you. I'm happy to see you happy, you know.

[heartablaze]

Mn!

A lot of good has happened since the Realm. Just remembering everything I was scared about, or that I forgot... it seems kind of silly now, but I don't think I could be happier, Hansa-san. Other than that... I do really miss everyone a lot.

[Her smile grows fond looking back over the crowd, before she shakes her head back to attention with an apology clear in her eyes.]

Ahh, but um, how about you, though? Emet-Selch-san, Alex-san, do you still see them a lot?

[perceivedrevalry]

Who would be giving presents around in the first place?

[What in the name of the Goddess is this Christmas he has heard about today and can he opt-out? He's not interested in receiving presents, hah]

[robopriest]

Have you not heard of Santa? Surely he must exist in your world.

[perceivedrevalry]

[The very annoyed look Revali gives him says a lot, but his words confirms it:]

I have no idea who this Santa individual is supposed to be.

[robopriest]

You really have been living under a bridge.

[He smirks.]

He's a major figure, you know. Every year, he judges the sins of the living, and if you've been good, he gives us all presents! But if you've been naughty....ah.

[He shakes his head, looking away.]

Perhaps...I shouldn't say...

[chanteuser]

[ ....




she's thinking about it. ]

[robopriest]

[Tilts his head.]

Have you been naughty and didn't tell me?

[chanteuser]

[ yeah she robbed a bank when he wasn’t looking. chiron helped. ]

There’s not really a guideline for it, is there? Does plotting someone’s death for the greater good count…?

[ sometimes you plan to kill a disney princess and you never quite forget that. ]

[robopriest]

Oh, come on.

[He frowns at that.]

How long ago was that? And besides, despite that, it sincerely worked out for the rest of us. I'm officially designating you as "nice", okay?

[horologia]

[ she just looks

very dubious at the question. hm. ]