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Jack Frost ([personal profile] alittlefuninstead) wrote in [community profile] glocksuke2022-12-10 10:24 am

Jingle Mingle...3!



Ah, yes. Third verse, same as the first! For some of you, the sudden onslaught of crystalized, chilly snowflakes may come as a surprise as you’re swept up in an icy sort of cyclone. Some of you may have already been bracing yourselves as the storm set upon you. But regardless of whatever group you’re in, you’ll soon find yourself being lifted off of your feet and tipping forward, free-falling through a whimsical, colorful interdimensional space. A door opens before you, and soon you tumble out of…a tree?

Yes. That’s right. You find yourself falling out of the trunk of a tree at the top of a snowy hill, looking down at a small village adorned with twinkling lights and the sound of music in the air. Too bad you can’t turn back now. The door has swung closed and all you are faced with is a painting of a Christmas tree.

Right then. Best to explore! There are plenty of places you can go and things to do while you’re here, but the proprietor of this village kindly asks that you do not resort to murder. For real. This is a place for winter fun and not bloodshed, and should anyone resort to violence they will find a large pile of snow falling straight on their head to cool off. There’s a little something for everyone, and all it takes is a little bit of adventure to find your holiday magic.

❄️Skiing, snowboarding, and toboggans, oh my
Even before you make your way down the hill and toward the village, you’ll find a building nestled among some trees holding all sorts of winter items including skis, snowboards, snow mobiles, toboggans, and sleds. The snow is fresh and the hills are alive with the sound of laughter. Challenge your friends to a race or two, or just take a test run down one of the many slopes scattered around.

❄️Sleigh Rides
For those of you who don’t want to walk down to the village, the sound of jingle bells will soon reach your ears as a horse-drawn carriage arrives. Climb aboard and settle in for a cozy ride over the river and through the woods. The horses are friendly, and while seating might be a little cramped it’s a good excuse to snuggle up to someone, don’t you think?

❄️ Christmas Market
Upon reaching the village, you’ll find that several of the buildings are lit up and decorated with holiday decor galore. There are kiosks serving all kinds of winter treats and drinks (both non-alcoholic and alcoholic in variety), and the best part is they’re free! The doors to the shops are open for all, inviting you in to browse the holiday wares available. You can find just about anything here for that perfect Christmas gift. There’s no limit to what magic can do, even for the casual window shopper. But if you can’t find exactly what you’re looking for…?

❄️ Santa’s Workshop
Ho ho ho? Oh ho! On the outskirts of the village sits a large, multistory building. Should you be brave enough to wander inside, you’ll find all sorts of rooms for arts and crafts to build your own gifts. There’s art studios, pottery wheels, power tools, fabrics, sewing machines, instruments and more. Scratch that creative itch and let your imagination run wild!

❄️ Ice skating
In the center of the village is a large ice rink with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the middle. Skates of all sizes are available for anyone to borrow and the ice is always clean and smooth no matter what time of day you come by. Show off some fancy footwork…or just laugh at the poor, unfortunate souls who can’t quite stand still.

❄️The Party
Or maybe you’re only interested in catching up with people you know? As is tradition, there’s always a party for the social type. Hosted at the largest house in the village, there are rooms with fireplaces, games, food and more. There’s an indoor pool in one room with a water slide for those of you feeling a little more daring, and in another room there’s a large projection screen playing countless holiday classics. The music is just as loud here, and just like last time should you require anything special the staff and their assistants will answer every beck and call. Icicles cling to the outside of the house in beautiful patterns, frost drawn across the windows spreading messages of holiday cheer and the occasional game of tic tac toe. The garden out back appears to be more of a Christmas tree farm, boxes of ornaments set in accessible locations for those who wish to do a little bit of decorating.

But it wouldn’t be a holiday party without the time-honored tradition of mistletoe, now would it? Despite having more space than ever, the longer you’re around the less likely you are to escape unscathed. The tricky little plant can appear at random in places you might not expect, and often times it will show up at inconvenient moments. That’s a little troublesome, but worry not! You’ll probably come up with some way to avoid it if you really want to, right?

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin. Embrace this moment and make some new memories.

[ooc: it's once again mgcu mingle time, but there's a twist! this mingle is open to characters from the following: [community profile] reapsody, [community profile] grimmoired, [community profile] plasmatio, [community profile] subdivided, [community profile] thotordie, [community profile] bluesclues, [community profile] tropicalgetaway, [community profile] notagain, [community profile] redactable, [community profile] snowend, [community profile] 7rings, [community profile] seasonality, [community profile] chasma [community profile] uturns, [community profile] chroma, [community profile] courtrooms, and [community profile] suitedreams!

however. you may also bring special guests in the form of characters you considered playing in previous games or characters you are anticipating playing in the future. this also includes any characters you may have brought to past endgame mingles for extra shenanigans. have fun mingling with strangers!]
gogoghostpowers: ([F] i'm so happy dancing)

[personal profile] gogoghostpowers 2022-12-11 01:53 am (UTC)(link)
Pfft, sure. [ sports? fun??? blasphemy!!! ]

Actually, I got a better idea.

[ hope you're ready for a blinding flash of light, because this is Danny transforming into a ghost right in his arms! Kumon will notice he no longer has to support Danny's weight...because he is now holding himself up with the power of ~flight~ ]

Ta-da! See? Who needs balance when you've got ghost powers?
9mon: (116)

[personal profile] 9mon 2022-12-11 02:07 am (UTC)(link)
[He was not ready. He has to blink a few tomes to get his vision back to normal.

There's a laugh, but he doesn't let go!]


Yeah, but I like holding you!

[That's part of the fun of skating, as far as Kumon is concerned.]
toyska: firidus @ twitter (So close to me that memory)

[personal profile] toyska 2022-12-11 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
1. general frolicking

[HE'S BACK

And, to the surprise of no one who knows him or saw him last winter, he looks perfectly at home in this winter wonderland. He even has a fluffy winter coat this time??? Incredible. He knew how to dress properly all along...

You can find him running around outside, perfectly at home in the cold!! He already knows how to wear knife shoes ice skate and sled, so you're welcome to join him for those, or you can come check out the skis and snowboards with him!! THEY HAVE SUCH POTENTIAL FOR FUN AND CHAOS, it's right up his alley. If you join him, he'll most likely shoot you a bright grin!! And gesture to whatever he's closest to, whether that's the frozen lake or the snowy hills or whatever.]


Shall we?

2. market and gift giving

[If there's one thing Childe is good at, it's--

--well okay it's starting fights, actually. But if there's another thing he's good at, it's SPOILING CHILDREN, especially his siblings. And what better place to do that than somewhere specifically designed for the sake of spoiling children?

So after probably getting into snowball fights or blowing up snow mounds or something to that effect, he'll make his way to the market!!]


Let's see, I'll need...

[Don't mind him mumbling to himself as he hunts for presents. Help him? Or just watch as gifts steadily pile up in his arms. It's probably fine.

Alternatively, catch him in the workshop! He looks suitably interested as he wanders around, inspecting all the different possibilities. If he catches sight of you, he'll gesture--at the power tools, pottery wheels, sewing machines, whatever you'd like.]


I don't suppose you're familiar with these tools, comrade?

3. wildcard

[DO WHATEVER YOUR LIL HEART DESIRES!!! You can kiss him if you want I guess. Or you can try to stab him with an icicle. That's fine too]
whatlore: (7.)

[personal profile] whatlore 2022-12-11 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
[oh god oh shit oh fuck oh no it's this weirdo again

Is he in a tree again? Of course not. That would be too easy. No, this time he's splayed out in the middle of the ice rink, arms and legs spread like a starfish. Isn't he cold? Who knows.

He is also singing very loudly. The lyrics are. Inappropriate, shall we say.

WHY IS HE BACK. HE HASN'T EVEN BEEN IN ANY MURDERGAMES YET.]
gogoghostpowers: ([F] we've only got so many tricks)

[personal profile] gogoghostpowers 2022-12-11 02:39 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, okay, then I won't move. But at least you don't have to carry my weight like this!
9mon: (115)

[personal profile] 9mon 2022-12-11 03:22 am (UTC)(link)
I can carry you even when you aren't like this!

[Between the acting and the sports, he has strength and stamina!

He will cuddle.]
fishingforcompliments: (058)

[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2022-12-11 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[whoa! stronk indeed. flayn's eyes widen a little, but she giggles and takes beau's hand as they get moving.]

They both had very delicate flavors! But I am sure there are many other options as well... oh! [she tilts her head to one side as they walk along.] Something for Yasha... [hmmmm.] Did you have much luck? What sort of thing were you looking for?
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[personal profile] shiftingwinds 2022-12-11 03:32 am (UTC)(link)
You? Living a boring life? I find that extremely hard to believe...

[gu yun is the type of person who livens everything up just by being there! at least, that's what shi qingxuan thinks.]

But that must mean things have been peaceful in Great Liang?

[they better be!! he went through eight weeks on a space station for it!!]
uncoincidental: (023)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2022-12-11 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
[well that





actually catches her by surprise. she stares at the snowman with wide eyes and flounders for a response.]


...can all of these things talk or is it just you?
countermeasures: (128)

[personal profile] countermeasures 2022-12-11 03:39 am (UTC)(link)
Skillful indeed! I wonder how they managed it...

[jiuqing has never made a sweater by hand, but now she sort of wants to? watch her not leave the holiday party until she has mastered knitting.]

There is someone it reminds me of, yes. I do wonder how difficult it would be to get him to wear it...
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[personal profile] stunwhistle 2022-12-11 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
So what you're saying is, less threatening the evil entity, more taking you out on a date.

[that is probably not what nico is saying, but will laces their fingers together and tugs him along anyway. there's a whole host of activities here - surely they can find something to do.]
gogoghostpowers: ([F] while the grim reaper)

[personal profile] gogoghostpowers 2022-12-11 03:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ the voice laughs ]

Just me.
countermeasures: (129)

ii

[personal profile] countermeasures 2022-12-11 03:47 am (UTC)(link)
[ah, people watching. a tried-and-true pastime.

chang geng will find that he is not left alone for too long; jiuqing, who has a mug of hot chocolate with way more marshmallows than is strictly healthy, comes to join him, taking a sip from it as she watches the others who are gathered.]


It's all peaceful so far.
uncoincidental: (018)

i

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2022-12-11 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
[sheba gets hit with a snowball and ... vanishes? literally, one second she is there, the next she is not. weird.

a few moments pass, and suddenly aura flickers into view just near portia, angling up to greet her by nuzzling her cheek. there's a startled bit of laughter -

and sheba flickers into view herself just a few feet behind portia, a snowball in each hand.]


Aura! Don't blow my cover like that!
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[personal profile] uncoincidental 2022-12-11 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
[ ? ]

Huh? Oh, sure.

[sheba wanders over, mostly because she's curious what he's up to.]

What do you need me to do?
fishingforcompliments: (058)

a

[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2022-12-11 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
Dangerous?

[ ??? ]

How so?
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b

[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2022-12-11 03:54 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm... well, yes, but if you give one to someone, it is almost as if you are saying you anticipate being with them again the following year, yes?

[flayn gives sebastian a little wave! hello.]

I think it is a rather sweet sentiment, myself.
gogoghostpowers: ([F] i'm so happy dancing)

[personal profile] gogoghostpowers 2022-12-11 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ his gut instinct is to say "but you shouldn't have to"

but then a mischievous look glints in his eye ]


Oh yeah? Let's see how good you are at it, then. On the ice and everything.

[ he phases out of Kumon's grip and repositions himself to be floating at the perfect height, in the pefect pose, to be carried bridal style in Kumon's arms. ]
fishingforcompliments: (Default)

partying!

[personal profile] fishingforcompliments 2022-12-11 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
Tonbokiri!

[flayn beams. while it is less than ideal that they all keep getting whisked away for murder - seriously, is it just her or does there always seem to be someone new at these gatherings...? - it is nice to be able to see each other again.]

It has been. Have you been well?
impurities: ᴢᴀᴛᴜᴅᴀɴ_ᴛᴀᴍᴀ, sᴋʏᴄᴏʟᴏʀᴇᴅ ∗ ᴘʟs ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ (116)

yes it is

[personal profile] impurities 2022-12-11 03:55 am (UTC)(link)
[ chang geng sees gu yun, because his zixi senses tingle.

he sees the giant glass.

he smiles dangerously pleasantly, head tilted just slightly.
]
uncoincidental: (012)

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[personal profile] uncoincidental 2022-12-11 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[i'm sorry, i just think it's funny to keep yeeting sheba at childe at all of these murder mingles since she pretty much lives in teyvat fulltime now in psl land.

ANYWAY, assuming past murder mingles are canon...

she tilts her head to one side as she watches childe shop.]


Gifts for your siblings again?
impurities: sᴋʏᴄᴏʟᴏʀᴇᴅ ∗ ᴘʟs ᴅᴏɴ'ᴛ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ (051)

[personal profile] impurities 2022-12-11 03:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ the shirt makes him snort softly, but he's kind of used to these shenanigans at this point? MGCU life.

and she looks happy? so clearly she's having a great time. there's a little bit of hesitation, but he does set aside his drink and reach to take the grabby hands.
]

I think the correct answer is dancing?
uncoincidental: (012)

[personal profile] uncoincidental 2022-12-11 03:58 am (UTC)(link)
[


she pokes the snowman with a stick that she was planning to use for another snowman's arm.]
evocationary: [ ᴛᴀᴢᴅᴇʟɪɢʜᴛғᴜʟ ] (Default)

[personal profile] evocationary 2022-12-11 03:59 am (UTC)(link)
[a big sigh, and she just flops down onto the pillow and makes herself comfortable. get to it!!!]

You're enjoying yourself.
evocationary: (102)

[personal profile] evocationary 2022-12-11 04:00 am (UTC)(link)
[no it is hysterical she appreciates this]

Yep. [anyway.] Patrolling? My dude, patrolling what, the garden gnomes?

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