happy holidays { open }

[disasdeer]

A HOLIDAY PARTY

I. Arrival

There were postings around town, and fliers going out around the end of November. The holiday party starts early evening, December 1, thanks to the help of several hands. They had worked for a couple of days prior to the start to get the large ballroom decorated to everyone's liking. He had rented out a large ballroom, and started decorating the day before, adding finishing touches early on the day of. Everyone was invited - and while there's no real dress code posted, everyone is invited to dress their best for the sake of the party.

When one approaches the building, there's a clear set of rules posted outside written in neat script:

There's only a few easy rules to ensure everyone enjoys their night:

One, no fighting - if you have to - please take it outside.
Two, no weapons on the premises.
Three, all children under the age of sixteen must leave before nine in the evening.

Welcome in. Grab a mask if you want - or don't - and join the party.

II. Welcome In

When walking through the entrance, the first thing that is easy to notice is how it is decorated. It has the colors of the holidays - red, green, blue, white. It’s mostly deeper shades with pops of brighter shades of the color. On the right of the entryway there is a table with a dark blue cloth over it. On top of it is a wide array of masks - different styles, shapes, sizes. Whatever their heart may desire, you can find here. Masks are, of course, optional! But who doesn’t love a great masquerade?

Above it is a sign that says Yours to Keep - so they may keep whatever masks they pick up.

Next to it is a large book with lined paper where people can drop a short message about the winter holiday they celebrate at home - their favorite part, how they celebrate, anything they'd like to share with other people! This will be picked up at the end of the party.

Not much further ahead is a dancefloor to the left - spacious as ever. To the right is catering - set up as an elaborate display of food and tables arranged so people can sit and eat. There’s food from a variety of places, including Golden Silence. They’ll find not only savory foods, but sweet desserts. In the back corner, not far from the food is a bartender, who is happily serving free drinks for anyone of drinking age.

Past the bar is a hallway with a couple of private rooms. These rooms are quiet - with none of the noise of the party being able to reach them. They're perfect for stepping away from the party for just a few moments of peace and quiet. In this rooms, there's decks of cards and a few simple board games. Each room can hold up to four people and can be locked from the inside.

Don't worry - there's signs posted everywhere so they'll will be able to find what they're looking for.

III. With So Much To Do

A. Dance the Night Away

The music at the party is provided by a variety of individuals. Various talents have been invited through the night, even! If no one is set to perform, there's a playlist set to play. The music goes on non-stop and the styles that will be played will vary. Most of the songs will be fairly upbeat through the night. Some of them are slower paced - so pick a partner and dance.

B. Mistletoe

Throughout the venue there's going to be mistletoe set up in a few spots throughout the building. The spots they're hanging are easy to identify. Most doorways have mistletoe hanging from them. There's also a few prime spots where there's some hanging - such as the corner not far from the bar. It's a perfect place to steal a kiss.

B. Charity Raffle

Near the food, there's a sign directing people to participate and purchase tickets for the charity raffle for a few prizes for people. There's donations (or things purchased) from a few businesses around Camelot. All funds raised from the Charity will go towards helping everyone who lost things during the events with Celliwig/Lestari. There's a variety of things: brunch for two, a date package, opportunities to learn a new skill, and other experiences. Several prizes will be raffled off, and people may purchase as many tickets as they want.

IV. Late at Night

After 9 in the evening, the entire feeling of the party changes. The lights get lower and glowsticks become available just off of the dance floor where they weren't earlier in the night. The music remains upbeat, though there's no performers for this part of the evening - only a playlist cycling through a variety of songs. This is a perfect time to grab a partner for a dance, or grab a drink. There's no real end of the night in sight, people are welcome to stay as long they'd like - even into the next morning if they should want.

Just be sure they're out by lunch the next day when clean-up starts.

Some quick ooc notes:

Anyone is free to assume their character participated in helping decorate.

Anyone who is a musician may get a short time slot to perform (15-30 minutes).

Feel free to have your character win anything from the raffle if you want - I'm not particular here!

Please mark anything NSFW as such in subject lines.

Have any questions? Drop one in my question thread!

Comments

[currysseur]

( she's not against a cheap drink! well, within reason. she'd certainly rather be sober than drink something which tasted like paint thinner.

and Izō, that plan honestly sounds like it would be approved by Sakyo, and that's... concerning. )

That guy?

( but Izumi will take the most, uh, diplomatic about everything and ask about that guy who likes fancy drinks. that's a safe topic of conversation, right? )

[hitokiri]

Mm?

[ he makes a questioning sound around another sip. ]

Oh, yeah. Known 'im for years an' now we're both stuck here. Ya probably'd like 'im too... girls always do for some reason. 'Cause he's tall an' pretty an' has a stupid face, I bet.

[ izō says it like he's listing off a bunch of qualities he doesn't have but there's an affection in his words that softens whatever annoyed-sounding tone he wants to impose upon it. he's bad at this sober but even worse when he's drunk and staring fondly into his cup because he's talking to a nice stranger who asked him about That One Thing On His Mind and now he won't shut up. ​]

Never know what he's thinkin' ever, though. Ya think ya do but ya don't. Know anybody like that? Frustratin' as hell. Oughta hit 'im when ya gotta chance.

[ hit them why? why not? assert dominance. ]

[currysseur]

( huh. that was a lot of words for a simple question, and all without saying his name. but Izumi doesn't miss the fondness that keeps it from sounding like she's stepped into a terrible minefield with her two word question and smiles into her drink.

sounds like a good friend. and possibly... like he would do well in theatre. but that's where Izumi's brain always goes. even this gentleman. he has good projection and an interesting demeanour. she can already imagine he'd enjoy a fight sequence. )

E-eh? Hit him? ( that's a bit much, isn't it? ) But we haven't even met!

[hitokiri]

Yeah, but ya ever met someone and y' look at 'em and jus' think "yeah, that one's gotta face I could punch"?

[ punch (affectionately). bad and continuing to get worse at this. ]

Eh, but I'm talkin' too much like I always do when the drinks are good. Now, lessee. Hmm... how 'bout y' tell me somethin' interestin' now? Like a trade!

[ the value of this "trade" is debatable given how useful his ramblings up until now have likely (not) been, but it's really just an invitation to not dominate the conversation with whatever's on his mind. that's sort of the reason to invite random people to drink with you — distractions! ]

[currysseur]

( uh. look at her expression, Izō. she definitely does not know what it feels like to see a face and want to punch it. now, when they start talking, sure...

but he still sounds warm when he talks about it, so maybe that's just the way he is. like an Autumn Troupe member. it's kinda endearing. she even stifles a giggle into her glass.

but. oh! uh... her, hm? she's not very interesting... but there's one thing she can always count on: her job. )

I'm a director for a local theatre company!

[hitokiri]

[ yeah, he's starting to figure this out. not that he minds, seeing as he figures most people are going to be better than him and not choose violence as a baseline. ]

Theatre, huh? Like for puttin' on shows?

[ he goes to take another sip and considers it a moment longer. ]

An' director means ya run the place, right? If ya hadn't said I woulda figured ya for the star hehe.

[ he's in a very good mood. this is it. this is the charm. ]

[currysseur]

( maybe she should introduce this guy to Childe... he'd probably appreciate the attitude. but talking about theatre is her comfort place, and so — well, we hope Izō enjoys nerdery (from people who aren't Ryouma).

but at least his charm hits a mark, as Izumi's cheeks turn pink despite herself. that's just... being nice, no need to get flattered by it, brain! )

Ha ha, very funny. ( clearly this is meant about as seriously as Azuma's teasing, and so she'll treat it the same way. after all, she wasn't exactly the star even when she was an actress. )