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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[1stknight]

Ahh yes, my aplogies. I am Bedivere, one of the knights of the Round Table. Though I suppose the title does not matter as much here, no?

And who might you be?

[Brothers in arms it is, for now. Eventually the truth will come out, but it hasn't yet.]

[liuli]

Shen Shiliu.

[ this unbelievable liar ] It's a pleasure, Bedivere, though undoubtedly, it would be better under different circumstances. [ ie: without the kidnapping

anyway, absently, as he's swirling the hot toddy drink he's still holding. ] And what truly strange ones we've found ourselves in. Tell me, have you seen anyone that you've known, in this place in particular? Outside of those who may have attended such a place with you before.

[1stknight]

It's a pleasure, Shen Shiliu.

[Gu Yun you lying liar.]

I have seen several, actually. Medb and Mandricardo are the two I saw most recently, and there are others as well. Though I am not surprised that Servants are summoned to these 'games', we are practically designed for such things.

[liuli]

Ah! Medb, I know. An utterly charming woman, to say the least! She was in the station with me.

[ from his game! he stans. even if ara and i cucked ourselves out of indulging together.

but he hums, thoughtfully, nodding along. ] So, I suppose it doesn't matter where we end up - that we could all be in different places, even if we are from the same realm.

Ah, perhaps you can help me. I've only seen one person here who I know - maybe you know him? He's tall - too tall, really. [ gesturing, he lifts his hand up above his own head (tch) ] Brown hair, long and curly. He seems quite serene - I'd say he looks like me, but his blood's only half the same.

Would you know anyone like that?

[1stknight]

Indeed, she has her charms! Though when she is given a project that she is passionate about, she can be, ah, a bit much at times.

[Bedivere, trying to politely say 'she can be Extra and maybe a little terrifying.'

At that description, Bedivere hums and taps his chin thoughtfully.]

Hmm...I'm not certain, perhaps? But, ah, my game was full of...'colorful individuals', so to say. I'm not sure if 'serene' matches most of them.

[liuli]

Ah, yes. You ought to ask her about her successful infiltration of a casino. We had a grand time together.

[ his fake marriage. gu yun tilts his head as bedivere answers, especially with the description. ]

His name is Chang Geng. [ a pause - he points out wherever chang geng is being a big nerd and reading a book. ] That one.

[1stknight]

[Kill Bill sirens are going off in his mind now.]

Ah...yes, I think I do recognize him. He was one of the few honorable men among the clowns.

[Hate clowns. Hate.]

[liuli]

[

smiles :) ]

He is very honorable - as he should be, since I raised him.

[ this sentence is actually the thing that reeks of the most bullshit that he's said so far ]

My precious ward - I hope you wouldn't mind a question, then, to soothe the worried heart of a foster father. Was he quite alright, in your little lodge?

[impurities]

[liuli]

[ shut up you're grounded ]

[1stknight]

[This is danger THIS IS DANGER]

Ah, well. I suppose I should let you know that we all died. Nobody was spared. But it turned out alright in the end, dying is actually what allowed all of us to escape.

[liuli]

Ah. Was he caught killing someone else, perhaps?

[ :) ]

[1stknight]

Not...quite, no.

[He is trying to POLITELY LOOK AWAY and find an escape.]

Though really, it is improper to talk about someone else's business like that. Perhaps you might ask him about it?

[liuli]

[ with bedivere's attempts at looking away, gu yun just completely ignores that in favor of: ]

You wouldn't to have happened to be the one who killed him, would you?

[1stknight]

[Urk]

A-As I said, we all had to die to escape, so everyone has already made peace with what happened. I certainly hold no grudges against the man who killed me.

[liuli]

That wasn't a no, now, was it?

[1stknight]

That case was solved, so.

[liuli]

Well, you are right. Chang Geng is very honorable - he certainly would never hold grudges.

[ he really isn't gu yun but thats okay it doesnt matter

he tilts his head and the smile goes away. ] And that is a sort of graciousness that he learned from someone else, I'm afraid.

Perhaps you and I should get to know each other, Bedivere. It sounds as if we will have many things to talk about.

[1stknight]

[Well. He had hoped to avoid conflict, but that's impossible now it seems. So he takes a moment to just breathe and steady himself.

Remember the code. Remember that taking action means accepting responsibility for the actions you take. Even the shameful things you would rather forget need to be answered for. Restoring honor means accepting whatever punishment is given for dishonorable acts.]

Ask what you will. I won't shy away from your questions.

[liuli]

[ oh one of these types.... ]

Have you spoken with him at all?

[1stknight]

We have spoken, yes. We reached an understanding.

[evocationary]

[be nice you murder gremlin]

[liuli]

[ wow ]