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!

Comments

[overshaded]

[ Kainé is not the best at celebrations, parties, or festivities. There's too many people, and it's a little uncomfortable for her.

She keeps to herself as much as possible, her body language telling you to fuck off and leave her alone, but it's very easy to find her being a little less anti-social wherever there's food.

She sure is stuffing her face like a glutton. ]

This is so goddamn delicious.

[ It's like she's never eaten before.

And if it looks like you're about to grab something she wants to eat next, which could be anything: ]

Hands off.

[silentscout]

[Mmmmnope that just makes him grab faster and immediately shove it in his mouth. He's feral about food too, though familiarity with Kaine means he won't hiss at her at least.]

[overshaded]

[ closes my eyes

Familiarity does little for Kainé when it comes to food. She would punch Nier for taking food she wants.

So.

Guess what? There's a punch coming Lalli's way. ]

[silentscout]

[He figured something like this would be coming so the moment Kaine moves Lalli is already diving down to duck under the punch and hide under the table.]

[overshaded]

[ She doesn't chase, but she's looming. ]

So you know you did something fucking wrong.

[fluffier]

Huh?

[ Yuel's also a bit of a glutton, one cheek chipmunk'd with a pastry that she'd nabbed earlier. She looks a little startled by Kainé's warning, looking curiously from her to the dumpling she'd been reaching for. ]

This a favourite of yours or somethin'?

[overshaded]

Yeah.

[ All food is her favorite.

Kainé snatches the dumpling, and it goes into her mouth immediately. ]

[fluffier]

[ That's really impressive. Her tail swishes curiously behind her.

She picks up a mini savoury pie, this one she plans to eat herself. ]

Ya know, there's a joy in sharin' the things ya like with others.

[overshaded]

I don't mind sharing.

[ She says, as she stuffs another dumpling into her mouth. ]

[steelo]

[ i'm crying

his hand is already on (spins wheel) a cookie shaped like a snowflake, so when kaine addresses him, ichiro laughs, picks up the cookie... and then breaks it in half.

he offers one to her. ]

Here.

[overshaded]

[ oh, that's cute.

She thinks it's cute, too, and she's fond. ]

... Thanks.

[ She takes the one half and chomps it. It's immediately followed by another whole cookie that she grabs.

It was not enough. ]

[steelo]

Course.

[ unfortunately he just thinks this is very charming. look at her go! ]

Dude, you can really put these away, huh? You'd probably out-eat Jiro. You gotta come over for dinner sometime.

[overshaded]

[ don't think it's CHARMING please

She looks shy for half a second. ]

I'll eat you out of house and home.

[ That's a yes from her. She'd like to spend time with him and his family. ]

[azuta]

[iris won't grab anything, she'll just survey the spread and hum thoughtfully]

Are these the types of dishes you prefer...?

[she'll have to steal the recipes???? it's now required??? anything for kainé????]

[overshaded]

I like everything.

[ She really is grabbing any food in front of her, no rhyme or reason. ]

[azuta]

Oh? You don't have a favorite...?

[ercnerd]

[Sieghart has no qualms with eating other people's food on a normal day. Putting that aside, though, it's not like the food here belongs to any one person in particular. Still, he stays his hand at her command.]

Kids these days. You want it that badly?

[overshaded]

[ It's still a little awkward from her end whenever Sieghart's involved, but that will never stop her from food. ]

Yeah.

[ Whatever he was reaching for is now being eaten. ]

[ercnerd]

[Goodbye, sweet chocolate croissant.]

Then you can have it. You're still growing, after all.

[He's not awkward at all. In fact, he's in a good mood as he opts to drink some of the plum wine he got from Ichiro instead.]

[modissty]

[YOU KNOW WHAT. Being kidnapped is okay actually, if it brings him these kinds of cute things... Kainé living her best life while eating their mysterious jingly benefactors out of a job is both hilarious and endearing.

That said, Sakyou himself isn't really partaking in any of the food or drinks - he's had the same cup in his hand since people started mingling. But that doesn't mean he isn't having a good time here, and his entire demeanor warms a little as he scoots over to get a look at whatever she's stuffing into her face that is apparently So Goddamn Delicious.]

What is it?

[overshaded]

[ DON'T THINK IT'S OKAY. Kainé is not okay with it. She's just making do with the food. Food is a good distractor from causing property damage.

She looks down at what she's about to shove into her mouth. ]

Tasty.

[ She doesn't know.

It's a samosa. ]

[modissty]

[Food is a good distractor from causing property damage. Maybe he should look into eating a Snickers or something so he doesn't eventually snap and throw a couch out the window in an attempt to escape into the wilderness.

That said, after giving the samosa a look:]

I feel that you would be a generous judge when it comes to determining the taste of most things. [Said fondly, but also with the undercurrent of punkassery that took a backseat for almost the entirety of Seasons.]

[escardos]

What, why!?

[ let him try the food, wow? even the crow caws in protest. ]

[overshaded]

[ She spares the crow a glance but reaches for whatever Flat was trying to go for and pops it into her mouth.

That's why. ]

[escardos]

At least let me try!?