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

[aubins]

[ yuri....2! he has appeared to make himself cosy by one of the firepits, a mug of something warm but definitely alcoholic in hand as he watches the flames and seems to be very content with himself.

he's also ignoring all mistletoe around the area, stubbornly. this is something of a trend, i think. ]

I'm pretending if I can't see it, it can't see me.

[ flawless logic, not that anyone asked. ]

[liuli]

What a particularly clever trick!

[ says gu yun, known playing-deaf-faker (?) ]

[aubins]

Isn't it just?

[ he lifts his glass, like a toast. ]

What's it going to do, hover especially threateningly above me? I'm right next to a fire pit.

[liuli]

[ immediately reaching over to clink his mug full of hot toddy to yuri's. ]

Ah, your battle tactics are as brilliant as always. [ stupid ] Suppose that's the key to us getting out of here? The mistletoe, not burning it down.

[aubins]

"Setting it on fire" always works. No downsides whatsoever.

[ he sips his drink. pointedly. there are always downsides, but who cares. ]

[liuli]

None if you don't get caught, certainly.

[ lol ]

At any rate, as I was quite nearly burned to death once in that damned station, I have a feeling that won't work so easily here, either. Suppose we were all actually just brought here to carouse.

[notaccurate]

[Look who's sauntering right over and taking the seat right next to Yuri!]

Come now, it's not that bad. Just find a 'bosom buddy' for the duration and it will be fine.

[aubins]

[ a slut! ]

A "bosom buddy", huh? Is that what they call it now?

[notaccurate]

It's one of the words for it.

[Can he steal a sip from Luca's cup? Because he'll try to, if he can.]

Just imagine: linking arms to travel around the grounds, stopping here and there to engage in joyful merriment. All without the threat of prying eyes or murderous intent, even!

[aubins]

[ call him a "bosom buddy" and he really will burn the mistletoe, luca. but yes, he may sip, yuri's not going to stop him. ]

The lack of murderous intent is really appealing. More of that.

[notaccurate]

Definitely more of that.

...and more of this drink too, just how much 'extra flavor' did you put in here?

[evocationary]

[hey what's up she's in your lap, yuri

like a cat, she just moves anything that's in her way. pillows, his mug, his limbs, etc]

Well, that's no fun.

[aubins]

[ he is absolutely tweaking her ear, hello laplup. ]

[ very seriously: ]

They can sense fear.

[evocationary]

[said ear flicks]

It's a good thing you don't have any!

[aubins]

Right?

[ to prove his point! he kisses her forehead. ]

See? Didn't even flinch.

[evocationary]

[yessSSSSS affection she's pleased.]

Sure didn't! Wow! A brave knight, swoon! [kicks her feeties up in the air and puts the back of her hand to her forehead]

[shiftingwinds]

[she clinks her own glass of something definitely alcoholic against his and takes a seat nearby.]

How's that working for you?

[aubins]

So far so good, there's been no sudden movements or sneak attacks.

[ amazing! ]

[shiftingwinds]

[she giggles]

You must be very stealthy.

[aubins]

I have been known for being light of foot, yes. And stubborn of will.

[shiftingwinds]

There are worse things to be than stubborn! But at least you can admit it.

[escardos]

That’s a good idea! They do say that ignorance is bliss.

[ flat nods! though whether he’s making fun of yuri or not is up for debate ]

Have you been here before?

[aubins]

A little as a treat sometimes doesn't hurt. Depending on context.

[ hey, he's done his time and smooch crimes. ]

Specifically here? No. You?

[escardos]

No, I haven’t.

[ he taps his chin, curious ]

I saw a friend that seems to have been part of a game like the one I was a part of. I’m guessing you were in one, too?

[aubins]

… That’s kind of a disturbing thought. That there’s been more than one of those types of messed up games.

[ … he looks at flat. then looks Up. ]

Murder, and other things.