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

[duranduel]

[you can practically hear his internal screaming from here]

I-I have a. Um. Boyfriend? And I'm not the type of guy who just gets kissed by really pretty ladies like lets be real though wait, I guess Bradley did kiss me that one time, even though its more like he's a hot guy than a pretty lady, and it was like for a dare thing, and, uh, wow, everything is flashing in front of my eyes and-

[fergalicious]

[ She can hear it, but it's not enough. She snaps her fingers in front of his face. ]

Hey, get back here. Don't get ahead of yourself when I'm right here. Having a boyfriend shouldn't stop you from wanting to kiss me.

[ Her complete confidence. ]

[duranduel]

[Mandricardo does listen (and is thoroughly intimidated) by shows of confidence and authority, so he startles, then straightens at the snap in front of his face.]

It...shouldn't? [huh? WHAT?] Uh! I mean! I guess not!

[fergalicious]

[ Straightening up gets him in a little less danger. Well, a certain kind of danger. ]

Mm-hmm. So will you be brave, or will you cower like a coward who would freeze in the winter snow?

[duranduel]

[(mandi voice) i am literally a coward every day any day 24/7 but i'm more of a coward about the scenario of me being yeeted out a window by a pretty lady]

Well, I suppose I'll...be brave...

[He trails off, giving a nervous little nod. A pause...and then he bends in to give her a light kiss on the lips. It's a good kiss, surprisingly, but its certainly as chaste as he can manage.]

[fergalicious]

[ She is surprised for how nervous he was. Or is. But she isn't displeased. ]

Be braver.

[ (medb voice) where are all the good-looking slaves braves ]

[duranduel]

Eh? Braver?

[his BOYFRIEND is IN THIS PARTY]

Like...another kiss?

[fergalicious]

[ is she supposed to know he's not in an open relationship?

also, kissing under a mistletoe doesn't mean anything other than fun? ]

Yes, but in general. Stand straighter with your shoulders back. Don't look like a wind will blow you over.

[duranduel]

Okay.

[He...does so! Here he is. Standing tall as the manlet he is.]

Better?

[fergalicious]

The last part.

[ She materializes her riding crop and slaps it lightly against his shoulder. ]

Don't forget the last part!

[duranduel]

Ah! H-Hey! [NOT THE RIDING CROP] Don't...look like a wind will blow me over?

[How. How does he do that.]

[He recalls acting like the king he once was back on campus, so...]

[Mandricardo sets his face into a stern sort of look.]

[Maybe like that? MAYBE??]

[fergalicious]

[ She laughs. She thinks he looks ridiculous. ]

You need to polish yourself more.