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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[callalilies]

[ merry happy!

kaeya is cozy in this lodge wearing a thick pair of fleece-lined leggings with an obnoxious snowflake pattern and a thick sweater, enjoying his time by the fire with a hot cup of something sweet and a bottle of booze beside him, most likely being mixed into the concoction. draped over his lap, a large dog is settled in, watching people come and go.

occasionally, he'll offer up the bottle. ]

Have a seat and warm up! The weather outside is frightful.

[ he's back to his usual eye-patched self, granted, his left eye now has a few thin scars over the lid and at the corner of his eye.

[yueshen]

[ well you get a baby then! xie lian is here in his usual robes, though it looks like he's been supplemented with a warm, fur collared cloak. ruoye spots polaris first and comes barreling over, delighted for the chance to reunite with his friend, and does a series of happy little ferret hops.

xie lian comes behind him, glancing kaeya over, and his expression is - well, fond, if he's a little teasingly chiding. ]

You've made yourself quite at home, Kaeya.

[callalilies]

[ kaeya turns his head and grins up at xie lian. polaris lifts his head and lets out a grumble-bark as he gives a stretch and approaches ruoye with a happy whine, tail wagging excitedly. ]

I don't see any reason not to, considering. Looks like our familiar company is all back together again, and everyone seems rather at peace. [ not a murder! in! sight! ]

So, I suppose I couldn't help myself.

[yueshen]

It is a bit concerning that we can be swept off again with no recompense or warning...

[ ...

but, well, realistically; ] ... though, it's nice to see everyone again, I agree.

[ ruoye finishes his weird little ferret hop dance of greeting and then stands on his hind legs to pap polaris on the face and hold his big face with his tiny, tiny paws. hello!!!!! ]

[callalilies]

[ yeah. yeaaaaah that is a little concerning. and kaeya is seeing a lot of faces he isn't familiar with... ]

Everyone and more, there are a number of strange faces here. Makes me wonder if this is some sort of hub in and of itself.

[ polaris will sweep his tongue over ruoye in greeting, nosing and nuzzling happily and play bowing just a bit at him, tail high and paws low. he reaches out a paw gently and baps back. ]

[yueshen]

I hope so.

[ he nods! xie lian is not quite optimistic that this is not also a murder situation, honestly, but... they've all been world hopping so who's to say.

he will come to sit a comfortable distance away from kaeya, though, watching their daemons play as ruoye darts between polaris's legs to try and trip him up in their game. cute. ]

... I do wonder how we're supposed to leave. Feng Xin and Mu Qing will be terribly worried, unless all time has stopped as it did the first time.

im down to 15 icons so im sorry for not using my cutest

[callalilies]

Maybe when the time is right? Hmm... we could go snooping and see if there are any clues as to how to bid this place farewell at the end of the evening.

[ he's loathe to leave this cozy couch, but he does like exploring with xie lian. ]

How are things back home anyways?

not in my house you aren't

[yueshen]

[ ah... ]

Mm. San Lang - [ he pauses. the ferret looks up. they look at each other.

... xie lian winces. ] - Hua Cheng might know.

[ because hua cheng just knows everything in his mind now? it's fine. as for the question - the wince fades to a smile, though, it's not quite as bright as it could be. ] Ah... things are alright, yes. We're getting by - I thought the others might be more confused by Ruoye, but, no no one had any particular objections.

And you, Kaeya? How is your home? I pray you're keeping out of trouble.

[callalilies]

[ kaeya laughs as he sees newly-named ruoye look up at the name. poor thing... but it's very cute. polaris just looks on as well, tail thumping eagerly. did someone say explore? ]

For the most part. No one's truly taken issue with our daemons... and Sheba and Yuri have paid us a visit, though Yuri comes and goes more often. [ he seems fine with that, really! yuri's got business with brave vesperia, and if anything, kaeya's always impressed with that. ] He has work back in his world.

But over all... I'd say I get into about the same amount of trouble that I usually do. [ a wink! ]

[yueshen]

[ ah - well, all the talk of sheba and yuri, combined with the talk of trouble...

xie lian's smile instead goes more fond. ]

Much of it, then, I presume. [ uu... ] ... I'd like to visit, sometime. When things at home are a bit more settled.

[uncoincidental]

[i assume sheba does not get offered the bottle


anyway, she is absolutely bundled up in wintery clothing and is plopping herself down right next to kaeya, thanks! aura flutters over to snuggle up to the dog, even though she really could just warm up by the fire herself. it's fine.]

You can say that again!

[she's smiling, though. snow isn't so bad as long as they're not, like, stuck on dragonspine.]

[callalilies]

[ only at the dinner table on special occasions! ]

Best get yourself warm then, dear.

[ which kaeya has no qualms about helping out with. he reaches behind them for a pile of knitted and flannel blankets, bringing up one extremely large plaid one to land over their laps. of course he'll also curl an arm around her. for added warmth. and also for love. ]

Having fun?

[uncoincidental]

[she has absolutely no problem with leaning in when he gets an arm around her. it's nice to, like, actually have a dad these days?

anyway, she is definitely having a good time.]

Mmhm! You know, I've never had a snowball fight before? It didn't really snow in Lalivero, since it was a desert... but it's a lot of fun!

[callalilies]

[ it's nice to actually sit down for a hot minute. he should be more concerned, maybe, but all of this just seems like a festive prank rather than some sort of trap? hm! ]

You ever built a snowman? We can go do that if you want.

[uncoincidental]

I didn't, no... but it seems like it'd be fun, too?

[genshin: ok born of the snow is done now

us: binch you thought]

...but it's comfortable here for now! [it's nice and warm! she grins.] Maybe when you're done with your drink?

[perceivedrevalry]

I'm plenty warmed up already, in case you didn't notice.

[Revali spreads his wings, giving a good look of the horrid Christmas sweater he's wearing]

This was against my will, so you're informed. Don't misunderstand.

[callalilies]

That's an outstanding sweater, Revali. I think you're pulling it off. Truly.

[ he is trying to hide his urge to laugh, but it's... hard... ]

[perceivedrevalry]

The only outstanding element here is me, not the sweater.

[The murdergame softened a few things in Revali but his ego wasn't one of them]

[shinetrue]

[ he's taking the the bottle and setting it away from kaeya, while canopus lays on top of polaris. ]

Didn't take you long to get settled in.

[ now he will sit and pat polaris' head. he might be nice and bring the bottle back over, but for now it stays on his side. ]

[bloodyromance]

[He takes the bottle and takes a swig, handing it back and settling nearby. He gives a smile.]

Good thing about being dead, body temperature stops meaning much.

New scars?

puts my paw on your paw

[toyska]

[Fortunately for us all, Kaeya was not on the sex game roster--and after seeing Diluc, Kaeya's presence is slightly less of a shock. Still a bit surprising, since he'd grown used to a lack of familiar faces in his time at the station, but not as much as earlier. Especially since, well. If anyone were to come with Diluc, it would be another Mondstadter, wouldn't it?

(How much, exactly, do the Fatui know about their relationship? Who's to say.)

More importantly, Childe can't pass up the chance to just exist annoyingly as a Harbinger in the presence of someone who can't (well. won't. probably) do anything about it at this moment in time, so here he is. He doesn't take the bottle just yet, hands in his pockets, but he does sit down.]

You think so? I find it pleasant, myself.

[sponsoredby]

How am I supposed to turn down an offer like that?

[ he gives kaeya a bit of a grin as he approaches him. finley is following close behind him and peering directly at said dog and the man. she's quiet for the moment. ]