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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[duranduel]

[Someone is being a HUGE wallflower, like always. Mandricardo is standing in the corner, nervously looking out at everyone as he's cupping his mug of apple cider.]

This is...this is a lot of people....

[Whenever he decides to move, though, he may bump into someone, startled, before offering the most awkward smile in the world.]

H-Happy holidays?

[1stknight]

Oh!

[Bedivere is a little startled at first, but he quickly smiles when he sees who it is.]

Happy holidays. Though I'm surprised to see you around here too.

[duranduel]

O-Oh. Yeah. Same to...you?

[he]

[doesn't remember this guy's name HELP]

I guess this is a place for everyone involved in those...murdergames. Whatever they're called.

[1stknight]

Yes...that must be it. And if that's the case then he must be here somewhere too.

[Bedivere actually looks troubled, which is unusual for him because he's the one who usually smiles through troubles.]

[perfectdistance]

[He's tucked into the corner too. Looking slightly upset as he sips on some eggnog. Some idiot had to go and die.

But he does shake off the mood to offer Mandi a slight smile.]

You too.

[duranduel]

[He can detect a fellow introvert when he sees one, so he'll just go up to his side.]

...You okay? You don't look so happy for these happy holidays.

[perfectdistance]

Too many people 'round.

[Bradley DIED.]

Ain't this one usually for the kids anyway...?

[departea]

[ very loudly, with the amount of cheer you'd expect from santa himself ]

Happy holidays!

[duranduel]

Oh-!

[JUMPS, STARTLED]

[but when he realizes who it is- he grins!]

Yeah! Happy Holidays-!

[departea]

Isn't this cute? I'm wondering if this is some sort of weird, kidnapping tradition. Very questionable, but at least there's eggnog!

[ she says as if she can

drink it

but it's the thought that counts ]

[souheki]

[moves over to hover silently nearby, equally awkward

this is the shortest thread in the world]

[duranduel]

[Nodding at him!!]

[And offering him a fried shrimp he got from a tray earlier.]

[Vibing!]

[souheki]

[Gently shakes his head and vibes with him

they can do this all night]

[battling]

[Bradley waves cheerily.]

Happy holidays! How's the drink?

[He's got some kind of alcoholic eggnog for himself.]

[duranduel]

Bradley!

[His awkwardness recedes, replaced by a warm smile.]

Ah, it's good! The holidays sure have a lotta different stuff to eat and drink, huh.

[battling]

[ He ruffles his hair. ]

Sure do! Found these peppermint cookies. Ain't bad at all.

[azuta]

[iris just laughs and returns the greeting with a more confident smile of her own, letting her hand rest on mandricardo's arm]

The happiest of holidays to you, my knight.

Shall we take a walk?

[if his social anxiety is happening there's only one solution]

[duranduel]

[He blinks...and then his shyness is replaced by a happy smile, glancing down at the hand on his arm.]

Hey, Iris. You really are a sight for sore eyes. [And he nods.] I-I'd really like that.

[ercnerd]

Oh.

[Fortunately, he drank all the wine he had in his glass just a moment earlier. Recognition dawns and Sieghart grins at Mandricardo.]

Happy holidays! Make any friends today?

[duranduel]

Oh, Sieghart-!

[He...points at him! And then smiles, a little.]

Ah, you know askin' an introvert that stuff will get you an answer of "no". Mostly I've just been hanging on the sides...

[modissty]

[MANDI your WALLFLOWERING... Sakyou's made his way over to the wall at some point after spotting this particular familiar face, all elegance and poise as usual despite the whole Merry Holiday Kidnapping thing going on. Something's in his hand, but he doesn't even pretend to be drinking it.]

If it's a bit too crowded for you, would you like to step outside with me? I was hoping to get a closer look at those lights.

[duranduel]

Oh, Sakyou...

[He blinks, and then smiles when he sees the other, nodding at his request. It's always good to see Sakyou.]

I-I'd really love that. Let's go. They look real pretty...

[chosenwang]

[ He's grabbing a sprig of mistletoe and approaching Mandi while he's being a wallflower. ]

I could always help get your mind off of them if you prefer.

[ Wiggling the mistletoe. Oh yeah, he's also in a sweater. ]

[duranduel]

[His shy expression instantly warms at the sight of Wang Lu, dusty rose darkening his cheeks, but he sees the sweater and lets out a snort.]

What are you wearing?

[sponsoredby]

[This wouldn't be the first time that Kotetsu pesters a wallflower, it wouldn't be the last. So, he approaches Mandricardo, nodding at the crowd of everyone gathered.]

Not a fan of crowds?

[He offers a warm smile, though.]