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POST TYPE: Event

DATES: 9/20
PROMPT BRIEFS

Not-So Death Ball: A party inspired by the Death Ball is planned to send off the Otherworlders before the final mission to try to stop the Calamity. Follow the candles to the Forest of the Felled for the party. Oh, and it's enchanted to be a costume party.
Dine n' Dash: The food isn't enchanted, but all the dining utensils and dishes are.
Angry Birds: Harpies perform a sword dance, then offer to teach it to those who wish to learn. Training swords are enchanted- anger will get enhanced if you don't trust your partner, if you do, you'll sync up and learn the dance easily.
Parting Words: Arthur and Elphame have a brief speech for everyone. A deal for those who save the day is granted. Elphame loves alliteration.
It's My Party, I'll Cry if I Want To: It's time for one last dance party together! The music is enchanted, so anyone you dance with you'll feel an attraction to until you share something you haven't told them yet.
Thx fr the Mmrs: Cool candle magic lets you share fond memories of Avalon with others.

NOT-SO-DEATH BALL

Time has been frozen for a year now, so there have been no new dead passing into Avalon from outside of the world, and all of the previous souls were consumed by the Stone Giant. It also makes most of the fall equinox ceremonies unnecessary this year, as the only newly deceased souls are the ones who passed within Avalon and are either hanging around as ghosts or trying to figure out information about this new realm of the dead there have been whispers on the wind about, but none have quite figured out where to find it with it being held within a very peculiar vessel.

Because of this, the annual Death Ball is not being held in the traditional sense either... but instead, in collaboration with Camelot and Elphame alike, will

candles hovering around trees, really pretty

be used as a send-off for those who will soon head into the heart of the Calamity itself to save all universes. Whether or not this is a send-off for the dead-to-be or the heroes of the multiverse.. well, that remains to be seen, but it is a goodbye and a thank you regardless and takes many of the traditions of the annual Death Ball and turns them into celebration of the Otherworlders who have spent this long and tried so hard to make things right.

This year, the candle pathways lead from Nicnevin, The Land of Maidens, Camelot City, and the newly revived Celliwig to the Forest of the Felled. Thousands of candles lead to the Forest for two nights ahead of the Death Ball, as a guiding light to help the Otherworlders find their way to the celebration. As they get closer, they will notice that any rivers in their way have magical bridges built of vines woven together with green magic from the mages of Malous to offer safe passage. As they approach the Forest itself, many candles float in the air, giving the entire forest a warm, magical glow.

As each person enters the forest through an archway of black and dark red flowers illuminated by light magic that floats about it like fireflies, they will find themselves enveloped by sparkles swirling about them like they've been Bibbidi-bobbidi-booed into a costume. The costume is chosen by the fae who cast the magic, so it could be something your character would want to wear or it could be something absolutely unexpected and mischievous. (Player's choice what their character's costume is. Have fun with it.) The Death Ball is traditionally a masked costume ball, but for the sake of Otherworlders being the ones who are being sent off, masks are not required.

DINE N' DASH

Fae were told not to bring food from the faery realm so as to not trap Otherworlders within Avalon, and as such had a little prank to play at the food tables set up near the entryway to the forest party. Every part of the set-up is kinetically enchanted to move about and play games with you: the teapot will pick up a stirrer and try to shoot three-pointers with the sugar-cubes into your tea cup, the tea cups will giggle when you drink out of them because it tickles, the champagne glasses will start floating away like bubbles if you let them sit for too long without drinking, and the dish will run away with the spoon before you try to put food on it... Don't worry, most of the dinnerware will settle down once you catch up so long as you don't let it go again. The food itself seems to have a lot of fusion dishes, like Korean BBQ tacos, Curry Pizza, Hamburger Bao, Chorizo Ravioli, and so on. They were trying to hit everyone’s taste as much as possible, alright?

ANGRY BIRDS

Combat is as much a dance as it is for a fight. Before the dancing gets underway, while food is being served and drinks are distributed (non-alcoholic for those not old enough by their world’s standards to drink, as always) everyone is treated to watch the Harpies perform a sword dance passed down by their people. The dance itself is enchanting, and casts upon those who watch it a protective spell to help make them less vulnerable in the journey to come.

Those who wish to learn afterward may speak to the harpies, but can only learn the dance if they find a partner willing to learn it with them. After all, the sword dance is only as effective as the trust you have in your partner not to cut your throat.

What’s more, the training swords are enchanted. While holding the swords, if you do not have trust in your partner, the blades will cause you to behave more violently toward your partner and bring out any underlying issues or anger you may have and multiply it. It’s good for processing anger, but it may go a little overboard if you end up trying to stab someone over leaving the toilet seat up too many times. If you trust in your partner, you’ll find yourself more easily synchronizing and able to sense the other person’s movements while holding the training swords, guiding you through the proper motions so you’ll be able to learn them correctly and replicate it on your own later.

PARTING WORDS

King Arthur and Queen Elphame are sat together at the royalty table with Queen Mab, Princess Bluebell, the royals of Celliwig, and a couple other unfamiliar faces. Before the dancing and music begin, both have something to say to the Otherworlders, and thus give the following speeches before the music starts:

What a journey it has been. Like many of you, this has been a learning experience for me. There are a good many things that I would do differently, and some things I would not change for anything. I am sure many of you feel the same. This party is normally for the dead, and some are saying that we say our goodbyes with it as we do not expect all of you to come back, but I do not believe that is true. I believe in every one of you. Time and time again, through happiness and hardships, I have seen you rise above. I do not think this mission will fail. I think we will come home, and we will see our loved ones again, and the Calamity will finally be over thanks to all of you. Thank you.

Arthur sits down, giving a nod of his head to Elphame, who takes her turn to stand up once he sits. She looks upon the crowd, a small smirk upon her lips as she begins to speak in riddle and rhyme for the final time. Though perhaps with a much more pleasing solution to this puzzle than one might expect from the fairy queen.

Precious people persevering past pernicious precarity, I deprive you no more. People of perilous pasts, I pardon. People profiting, people praying, people preying, people proclaiming "praytell, panacea," I proffer prized passage as payback for perfect performances. Your place in Avalon is preserved, as you please.

Arthur looks at her a little tiredly, because keeping up with what she’s trying to say when she gives speeches is, as usual, pretty perturbing. Merlin, who had been standing behind the lot during this, declares the party get started to break the tension and allow people to depart their tables and get moving!

IT'S MY PARTY, I'LL CRY IF I WANT TO

multicolored flames blending together

The music itself is a variety of modern songs and melodies played as if by medieval artists. Think this, but any song or country you'd like from modern times. The band is quite skilled, they can play anything from Airplane pt 2 to Ziggy Stardust and everything beyond and in between. The only thing is, their music is enchanted with special dark magic. Any dance partner you groove with, the next time you speak after you finish dancing, you will feel a special connection to them. It's a form of compelling attraction, though certainly not a love spell, it could be misconstrued as such if your character can’t tell the difference, and cannot be stopped until you tell them something you haven't told them yet. This spell is typically used in the Death Ball to make sure that anything left unsaid to a deceased person is said so that no regrets are left, but in this case… it will certainly help to make sure no one leaves Avalon with personal relationship regrets, either.

THX FR TH MMRS

At the end of the night, each person is encouraged to find a candle that speaks to them. Once they do, the candle’s flame will change to a color that matches whatever color you feel best matches your character. They are encouraged to find someone whose color either complements or matches their own. When they get close, the two flames will start to magically swirl around each other and characters will be able to mentally share memories they’ve made in Avalon with the person they’ve found. Though they may not be able to control which memories those are, they will generally be positive ones. Memories of happiness, love, relief, achievement, and more. It’s a way to share good emotions and memories of their time in Avalon, remember those who may no longer be with us in Avalon, and remember that even if the mission to the Calamity soon fails, they will have gained something precious being here in Avalon. Once at least one memory is shared from each person, the flame swirls will surround both characters and will fill them with a warm, fuzzy feeling that will last the whole night and may cause characters to be more amenable to trying things they normally wouldn’t with others.

Threaded | Flat

Costume Henshin!

Well, the parties at least provided free food. Still working her butt off in getting more money for gear, attending was kind of a no duh in this case. Chances were she would be dragged there anyway. However, of all things, she didn’t expect a sudden outfit change. Right, Halloween was around the corner. Makes sense some kinda costume change would happen. Kinda reminded her of back home. All she had to do was hope there was nothing perverse or–

To her surprise, the outfit chosen was something well-covered. More than that, the colors and even the cloak forming over her head felt so familiar. Taking out her phone, she used the mirror app to see that indeed, the fae changed her into the outfit Caster herself wore. Did they think she suited the season perfectly, or was it out of respect? Who knew?

The shinobi blinked a bit. “Huh…Always wondered what I would look like wearing her stuff.”

Apart from the chest area, they were almost identical in size and shape. Seemed to work out well…up until she tried walking, growling at how constricting the cloak felt around her legs. Fortunately, a solution was made: bringing out one of her swords and cutting a slit on the side. Sure, she was showing more leg, but even the outfit beforehand showed both. Least now she could move with a bit more confidence. Though she was definitely gonna have a word with her mom on making something a bit more mobile.

Now the question is who would mistake her as said Caster.

Food, food, get back here!

…Nothing can ever just be normal, can it? On top of the mixed results with the food combination, there were plates getting up and running around everywhere. After losing the fifth plate of food, her anger was too great, the shinobi growling in pure frustration.

“JUST HOLD STILL! YOU WILL NOT DEPRIVE ME OF MEAT!”

Using ice magic for a change, she slammed her palms to the ground. Ice suddenly formed at the bottom, catching the mischievous cutlery. Well, anyone who wanted food can now grab some. Or perhaps they accidentally trip on the newly formed ice? Homura wouldn’t notice, since she was finally eating some of those Korean BBQ Tacos, surprisingly enjoying herself.

Sword Dance

At the sight of the dance the Harpies performed, Homura was mesmerized. She hadn’t fought alongside anyone with such good sync since coming to this world. The idea of it, along with the breath-taking performance, made her more giddy at the idea. After she talked to the Harpies and learned what was needed, she grabbed the two training swords and raised them in the air.

“Alright, who wants to do a real dance with me!? Don't be shy now!”

Perhaps she was a bit too excited…

Dance With Death - locked to Ereshkigal

When Homura learned of the Stone Giant’s demise, she had mixed feelings about it. No sympathy for the monstrosity, god no! When leaving this world and returning, it was the one thing she wanted to eradicate completely. The day of their defeat still haunted the shinobi, who had poured every ounce of firepower she had into winning, even desperately convincing her mom to help, just for failure on multiple fronts; the dragon destroying the lives of many wasn’t helping either. She was happy it was gone, yet frustrated for herself not even noticing until it was brought up. Likely it happened while she overslept from a massive energy drain from using Engetsuka too much. She at least wished who were the ones to do the deed.

Fortunately, word of mouth seemed to be spreading about said champions. One definitely caught her attention, as she spotted what seemed like a blonde woman attracting quite a lot of praise and attention from people, muttering their thanks for stopping the Stone Giant. Weird, she looked a lot like that Rin woman her mother told her about. Did she dye her hair? No, something seemed…different. Couldn’t quite put her finger on what though. Either way, she wanted to learn more, and having a bunch of admirers would just be a hassle. Seeing a dance beginning at the corner of her eye, an idea formed.

She rushed in, spotting an opening forming as Ereshkigal seemed to try and leave. The ninja grabbed her hand, offering a casual smile. “Oh my, you wish to dance with me? How can I say no?”

And with that, a certain goddess would be dragged off to the dance floor, leaving behind her likely fans, or whatever Homura figured they were.

Etc.

[ooc: brain kinda died on writing more prompts, so if you got ideas, feel free to throw something at me either here, PM, or my discord!]

1) Not-so-Death Ball

A ⦿ Journey with Ghosts

[Hijikata is used to totem-travelling around the island, but when he sets out for the Forest of the Felled this time he travels on horseback, surrounded by the ghosts of the Yuureisengumi night patrol. Even if the journey takes a couple of days, he wants to spend these last nights of summer with his subordinates, knowing that the time to say farewell is near... though it'll be different from what he imagined: instead of rituals for the departed souls it'll be a send-off for him and his fellow outworlders.

Since he travels at night with his ghosts and sets up camp during the day to rest it may be unlikely that anyone would join him, but he certainly won't turn anybody away! Not even if they knock on his tent and wake him up (though in that case he'll bitch a little).]

B ⦿ Unearthing old Troubles

[Hijikata and the ghosts (and any potential journey companions) arrive a little early for the ball, but even if they'd been right on time, there's something he needs to take of before he can join the party. He leads his subordinates to the old man's hut which they used as their autumn- and winter quarters last year, and they spread out beyond the area they used as training ground backs then, searching for a certain spot on the ground.]

There are too many new plants here... well, we'd better find them! I doubt anyone else will go through the trouble, even if I leave instructions behind.

C ⦿ Black Knight

[Once the spell-sealed bottle is found and dug up and the handful of former traitors, intimidated by their old peers' now advanced spirit magic, agreed to repent and behave in exchange for their freedom, Hijikata leaves the ghosts to get the newly unearthed ones caught up on the many developments they missed, or to mingle with other souls. As soon as he walks through the illuminated archway of dark flowers he suddenly finds himself in a clunky armour. He pushes the visor up.]

What was that for?! I know I'm a knight, I don't need this tin can to remember!

2) Dine-n-Dash

[It seems as though all this fusion food is trying to avoid being drowned in mayonnaise. How aggravating!! Hijikata has to straight-up sneak up on a bowl of sushi soup that's slowly walking across the table on its three stout porcelain legs. When the right moment arrives he squirts mayonnaise from his bottle at it at a strategic angle-- only it wasn't all that strategic, apparently. Whether that mayonnaise just hit someone else's food, their hand, their face, their pet, he can only awkwardly clear his throat.]

Ah... sorry.

[Let him just... close his helmet's visor. He's nobody you know, okay? Now there did that bowl go..?]

3) Angry Birds

[Due to Hijikata's partnership with one of the harpies, called Lambrini, ever since the final mission involving the Fisher King, it's a given that he observes their sword dance. It really is an impressive display of grace and strength, and his applause at the end isn't just out of politeness! Lambrini walks up to him after giving her bows to the audience, the usual mischievousness twinkling in her eyes.]

Don't say anything, I already know you want to learn this. But do you think anyone will want to dance with you? Don't worry, if nobody wants to I will!

Hah, don't underestimate my popularity!

[His boast better be fulfilled, otherwise she'll tease him about it for the rest of the night...]

4) Parting Words

[The royal assembly is a bit of a colourful mix, what with King Arthur and Queen Elphame's rather different personal styles, the reborn Queen Mab so young and child-like, the tiny furry Princess Bluebell, and the other fae in their contrasting outfits... but that's just part of what makes Avalon what it is. Hijikata listens quietly as the king speaks, and once again he abruptly closes his visor as the short speech concludes. This costume has its benefits after all! When the queen finished her address as well his reaction is excited, though his voice sounds a tad clogged up.]

Did I understand that right?! People can stay here if they want to?

[If they survive the final mission, that is - but they will!! King Arthur believes in them!]

5) It's my Party, I'll Cry if I Want to

[Hijikata doesn't really dance... he never learned, even though his inability almost made him miss out on a very dear (initial) acquaintanceship back on Prismatica... emphasis on almost. His heart feels both heavy and light as he watches the others (his spirit subordinates, too, are gliding across the forest dancefloor, some couples dancing hand in ghostly hand).

If all goes well he'll soon be able to visit Prismatica again and check on those he had to leave behind there. But Avalon... he'll miss Avalon. He'll miss his squire, his other young pseudo-siblings, his adult friends and allies. He'll miss the knights, his king, even the mounts who helped him travel and fight. It's consoling that some of those who have grown dear to him will remain here for lack of a better place to return to, but he'll miss everything. He'll miss the magic.]

6) Thx fr th Mmrs

[At the end of the long illuminated night, when everybody is invited to choose a candle, Hijikata's starts burning with green fire as soon as he picks it up. A quartet of "his" ghosts floats right up to him, wanting to start this ritual by leaving him with a new memory to keep: they decided that even with the Yuureisengumi disbanding as planned - Hijikata did not want to leave the burden of continuing it on the spirits - the four of them will stay here on Avalon, even if time in the rest of the multiverse resumes moving and the usual flow of souls through this "passway world" will resume. They either lost all their loved ones in the stone giant incident or only have a dreary, dull afterlife waiting for them, so they chose to start an all-new night watch instead: the Ghostlight Patrol.

Hijikata is so touched, he once again closes his knight helmet, which draws laughter and good-natured teasing from the ghosts. Anyone who can't see them may only guess what's up with him... but don't hesitate to approach him with your own candle!]

[OOC: It's the final event!! 😭 If you'd like to plot please hit up my plotting post or send me a PM!]

Edited 2022-09-21 23:20 (UTC)

Balls like this are far more Cecelia's speed than mountain trekking and dips in lava, but...mm. It's lacking. Lacking the sense of certainty and purpose she would otherwise have, were she to have been brought here by choice. She has plenty of experience to draw upon to strike a confident, perhaps even regal tone, and she wears the finery fitting the scene quite well.

Only...this may not be her role to play, and that's what vexes, what keeps something of a severe quality to her neutral expression as she watches the events of the night unfold. She'll partake here and there because to avoid doing so would be stranger, but even then, her solo efforts are like that of an animal testing unfamiliar ground, uncertain as to whether a hunter's snare may snatch them up they were to step in the wrong spot.

The rulers speak, and Cecelia's expression hardens. The efforts she'd made before may have been for naught, or they may have been necessary, and it's not her place to say. She won't know unless she ever sees her overseers again, and even that kind of rankles; she's gotten so used to being on a leash.

She'll dance when the offer comes her way, she'll catch a stray flute of champagne with an unchanging expression, she'll even paint a placid smile on her face to those who regard her kindly...but she will not take one of those candles for herself. She's never needed rituals to etch strident memories into her heart, and she doesn't need the sleeping grief to bubble up and bring tears to her eyes now of all times.

1. Not-So-Death Ball

Emet-Selch is none-too-pleased with his costume. The shoebill onesie is snug (and admittedly quite comfortable) but it is utterly inappropriate for such a sombre event. Worst of all, he can't even take it off or he'll be naked - a far more mortifying state.

Comforting himself with the thought that Hythlodaeus would likely find it endearing, he lurks about the outer edges of the gathering, perusing the...unusual dishes left out. It seems the fae folk are very confused about how to cater for varied tastes. He's currently staring at something that looks like it might be a fusion between fish and steak and wondering if it will make his stomach ill.

"How in Zodiark's name does one make a fish-steak...?"

2. Angry Birds

Although Emet-Selch is generally cautious about trying new things, he eventually convinces himself to have a go at the sword dancing. Azem would not hesitate. Unfortunately, the harpy refuses to teach him unless he can find a partner. Which leaves him rather at a loss. He rakes his eyes over those nearby. How could he possibly trust a stranger in something like this...?

3. Thanks for the Memories

Finding a candle that 'speaks to him' sounds absurd, but to his surprise he eventually comes across one that seems to feel...warmer than the rest. When he picks it up, the flames flicker and become a deep, vibrant purple tinged with black. It should not give out as much light as the colour implies, but he finds it illuminates his immediate surrounds well enough. With it in hand, he starts to roam about, searching for familiar faces. Only to halt when his candle starts flickering more wildly and swirling towards someone else.

"Ah...!"

[Rinea's costume fairy dresses her in a pretty ballet tutu, complete with Odette's classic Swan Lake headgear. She's a little embarrassed from the expanse of Leg the costume reveals, but otherwise quite happy with it. She doesn't actually have much in the way of ballet training... but she does have-- of course-- ballroom training! So she's all over the dance floor throughout the evening, ready to pull someone new into a few spins with a bright smile on her face. Come join!

The Harpy Sword Dance catches her attention, and she watches it very closely-- and even watches the harpies teach some of the otherworlders-- but she seems to have a mixture of curiosity and Unsure about it. Yeah, it's pretty, but.... um, those sword are sharp. Yikes.

If you see her over at the food tables, she will look a little more melancholy. Rinea has successfully caught herself a champagne glass, but the farewell vibes are really getting to her. The speech the Fairy Queen gave was difficult to parse, but the surge of hope that came with it was almost overwhelming. So she can really, really stay? Avalon will really and truly be Rinea's home? And yet, this will mark the end of her friends' time here.... it's almost too much to bear. --Okay, yeah, she's totally crying a little. Please excuse her.]

A ❄ dine n' dash

[ If there's anything that's well known about Tsumugi Tsukioka, outside of his undying love for theater and mastery over flowers, it's that he loves eggs more than any other food. And tonight, that means any, even things that don't normally include eggs but, through asking nicely and gifting flowers in exchange, have a perfectly fried egg on top.

There's just one teeny, tiny problem - which is why he's now trying to get your attention. ] Ah... sorry to bother you, but do you know where I can find another fork?

[ Scurrying around nearby is a set of utensils, almost... wearing? an egg? Interesting, to say the least. ]

B ❄ angry birds...ish?

[ While he had no intention of actually performing a sword dance - he's well aware of his lack of coordination, making even scenes on stage dicey at times - he's nonetheless mesmerized by the performance. He's by no means a dancer, but he can appreciate the skill involved!

Unfortunately, even him watching seems to have drawn the attention and motherly instincts of his over-protective harpy partner. Which results in the sight you see now: Tsumugi, wrapped up in the wings of a harpy and even getting preened by her like the sweet little baby bird she's imagined him being. ]

You need to be more careful! Honestly, in a place like this - what if you trip over someone else's foot? Or... [ ... so on and so forth. If not stopped, she could go on for quite a long time. ]

C ❄ it's my party, i'll cry if i want to / thx fr th mmrs
( for maximum emotion, i'd like to personalize the starters for these prompts, so either hit me up privately for something or give me whatever your heart desires! )

D ❄ wildcard
( aaaaand what it says on the tin - anything else! come at me!!! )

Ball in General

[Jean has been dressed up as a wolf person of sorts. It's an interesting costume and Jean doesn't mind it. The nails are a bit over the top but he's used to it with animal magic fighting. He's around and in a good mood.]

Angry Birds; closed to CR

[Jean met his companion harpy after the Swords Dance. He didn't have any real desire to go dance with a sword, but the harpy is definitely trying to make him find himself a partner.]

I want yo see you dance at least once. You'd look so handsome~ For me?

[Jean doesn't look very pleased, but it's hard to get the harpy back off. He just came to greet her when she happened to be around!

But eventually Jean makes his way to find someone he knows. A friend, most likely.]

Hey. Do you want to try learning this sword dance? The harpy I know is very eager to teach me...

It's My Party, I'll Cry if I Want To; Closed to Close CR

[After dancing the harpy swords dance, Jean doesn't mind the idea of dancing with character he's close with. This was the final ball. The final moment to dance with someone if they want to. Gender definitely doesn't matter to him as he approaches one of his closer friends on Avalon.]

Want to dance? Since this is kind of a special occasion and all.

Wildcard

Anything else? You can plot with me here if you want!

Edited 2022-09-24 17:54 (UTC)

Party Arrival

Heroic 'Spirit' or not, Caster couldn't help a small laugh of amusement as she found the fae had dressed her in a skeletal outfit, with a ghostly veil and mismatched sleeves. How ironic.

Her little familiar quickly grew excited by the change, scrambling over her shoulders until she was able to take it into her arms.

"Haha... I suppose we do match like this, don't we, Little One?"

...She'd miss the tiny dragon.

For now, Caster held the Little One close as she looked around for anyone she knew, soaking in the atmosphere the glowing flowers and candles provided.

Swords Dance

If there was one thing that hadn't changed, it was that Caster was still interested in all of the magical rituals performed in Avalon.

Despite being in no way a physical fighter- thank goodness that there were thin small swords that didn't need much arm strength to practice with!- she eagerly took the offer to learn. Still...trusting someone? The last time she'd done a ritual like this it had gone rather poorly, but that was a long time ago wasn't it? Surely she'd have better luck of it now?

"...So, are you interested in attempting this dance with me?"

Death Ball

When it came to the dance following the speeches, though, Caster felt herself hanging back. Sensing her nerves, her familiar reached up from its place in her arms and nuzzled at her cheek, making tiny little laser type sounds.

"Worried? I'm alright...magic that toys with my emotions in that way has always made me a little ill at least, that is all. You shouldn't fuss so much."

Caster could tell it wasn't a love spell, but it still felt uncomfortably similar... well, perhaps she could be convinced to join in if an ally came to encourage her.

Memory Lane

The sea of candles surrounding them certainly gave Caster pause for thought- she was certain she could find her's, of course, but each of these represented someone on Avalon, didn't it? How did she feel about that...friends, allies, enemies, people she'd never see again as she left this world for home- and then for other worlds entirely, if she made it that far.

What was to come next frightened her.

She found herself reaching for something, anything, to warm the chill in her heart- and when she came to her senses and realised what was around her, her shaking hand had already moved to close around a candle.

"Well...perhaps I do not need to dwell on that tonight."

A strong flame, flickering between light blue and deep purple. So this was her's, was it?

Edited 2022-09-25 16:39 (UTC)

Party in general

[Archer isn't very amused. He got dressed up as a superhero (except the S on his chest is actually E). A fun play on his - or Shirou's - dreams of being the Hero of Justice. The pigeon sized phoenix on his shoulder seems more amused than usual.]

Trust the fae to mess with me one more time, right?

[A chirp.]

Reluctant angry birds

[Congratulations! You are now partnered up with Archer who had no intention at all to be here. He had just been watching the whole thing and he wanted to ask about the swords from the harpies which lead to him being dragged into this thing instead. A miscommunication, really.]

Let's try and get this over with. I didn't want to learn the dance, but I was interested in the swords they use, but no one seems to listen to me...

[Unless the general message is that you'll learn about the swords when you dance, which could be possible but Archer is pretty sure this is a miscommunication.]

Wallflower

[After an eventful time at the swords dance, Archer is very much a wallflower in the background for the actual dance. His outfit has a few holes on it, thanks to his quite extreme dance with Caster, too. Nothing new.

He's definitely not looking for a dance partner which can be read from the scowl on his face.]

Party Arrival

"H-huh- but...I can't fight in this-"

The costume she'd been forced into on arrival could have been worse, but was there really any need for the black angel wings, feathery halo or the little black dress she'd been given?

Clearly the Fae had heard her sing 'Please give me wings' one too many times... a Fallen Angel though?

"This really doesn't suit me..."

Swords Dance

Mukuro was eager to get in on learning how to use sword fighting for magic! She couldn't help but wonder if even she might be able to look as graceful as the Harpies did...her own Harpy Partner was quick to scoff at her as she saw the wistful expression on her face that came with that thought.

"...It can't be so bad, right? Um- I'm sure I can pull it off-"

She didn't sound too confident about the thought, though, the wings of her costume almost seeming to droop.

Announcement

Perhaps one might be able to hear a metaphorical sound not unlike an overworked computer fan as Mukuro squinted intently at the Fae Queen during her announcement. She had no idea what any of that meant!!

"Proffer prized passage... as payback for perfect performances?? Uhh..."

Nope, she looks utterly confused. And the more she thought about it, the less sense it made. So for the time being she'd just turn to whoever was nearby.

"Um... do you know what she was saying? I didn't get it at all..."

Memory Lane

After wallflowering most of the dancing, the Fallen Angel had stared around at all the candles for quite some time, watching people mill around to collect their candles. She just had to try and figure out which one was her's, but...right now she had no idea what to look for.

At least until she saw the gleam of her Hellhound familiar's eyes in the darkness- a deep orange-red tone- wait. There was only one of them?

She approached cautiously, finding her candle waiting for her in the darkness, already starting to flicker and react to those around it. So this was her's?

"...I wonder...me and Fenrir really are alike, aren't we? I wonder what she really is... huh-!"

Yup, that flame was definitely reacting, and she looked around quickly to see who else was nearby.

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Costume hahas

Very funny. A dark mage turning into a light queen.

[Her dress is pure white and there's even a grown in place, sparkling a little because of some magical lights. Truly a light queen in every sense. She doesn't look amused, but she's also not particularly angry either. Just unimpressed.]

I take it there's no changing out of this costume for a while either... at least they could have given me a mask.

[She mostly says this to herself. It's not a dress that suits her very much... and she's uncomfortable in anything this fancy.]

Wallflowering

[Otherwise Raven is mostly by herself. She doesn't know many here, so she finds no pleasure in having conversations with them. Instead she's just quietly observing with tea on her hand every now and then.... well, whenever her tea cup isn't running off somewhere. Usually to refill itself for Raven since she's kinda scary :c ]

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Costume laughing

[The moment the fae changed his costume and he managed to see his reflection, Sokka started laughing. It's probably a weird sight, considering he looks just like Zuko with a fake make up scar. Especially since he's pretty much sitting on the ground laughing because his stomach hurts.]

Oh man. I wish everyone was here to see this... I gotta tell everyone about this when I get home...!

[Yeah he's not gonna stop laughing for a while.]

Dine n' Dash

[Sokka has never appreciated anyone taking his food. That's why he's chasing every leaving plate - especially the ones with meat - around in an angry manner.]

Come back here! I will use force if I have to! No one takes away my meat...!!

[When he's finally able to eat though, he will grin at the nearest person. His face is all messy and there might be some food still in his mouth, too.]

Wow, this Hamburger Bao is really delicious. Have you tried it?

Dancing

[Sokka is definitely interested in learning the Swords Dance so he's looking for a partner that he knows when the harpies stop dancing.

Later on he will also be looking for partners for a normal dance because what's a party without some dancing, right? Plus he kinda wants something else to think about rather than missing his sister and friends.]

Party Arrival

[ In all honesty, Fenton had felt a bit odd about attending a party like this. He'd been away from this world for a while, it seems, and it feels like he's still trying to get accustomed to everything again. But this felt like an important event, even more than usual, so he follows the crowd to the forest.

He hadn't really planned a costume, but as he passes under the flower archway he's only a bit surprised when he's surrounded by light that seem to form a costume for him. It's not really what he would have chosen for himself, but it's not the worst thing that he could have been given, so he can't really complain about it. ]

Dine n' Dash

[ What Fenton can complain about, though, is the enchanted dishware and cutlery that make it difficult to really eat.

.....okay, so the teapot trying to shoot sugar cubes into his teacup is actually kind of funny, and at some point he does join in, trying to shoot the cubes to land in the cup. ]

Haha! That's another point for me!

[ Aaaaaaaaaaand he might have also forgotten about eating for the moment as he gets a bit lost in this game against the teacup. ]

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

[ It takes a bit of time, but eventually Fenton selects a candle from the array of choices, and when he lights it the flame becomes a bright white, and it makes Fenton think of electricity. ]

Would you look at that...

Wildcard

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Party Arrival

[ It wouldn't really be much of a party, Amy knew, since a lot of the friends that she had made before weren't here. At least she hadn't seen a number of them since she'd gotten back. But she's determined to have a good time, especially now, for them.

Stepping under the archway, Amy soon finds herself dressed up in a way she hadn't been expecting. But as she looks over herself, she can't help a grin. ]

Oh, this is what I'm talking about! If only the guys could see me now.

Angry Birds

[ Amy isn't as familiar with swords as she is with her hammer, but she had done some practice with them during her time here before. And the sword dance performed by the harpies had looked really cool.

She was eager to join the people that were asking the harpies to teach them the dance, but finding a partner would be the tricky part. Amy is pretty open and friendly in general, but finding someone she trusted to train with would be a bit more difficult. ]

Thnks Fr Th Mmrs

[ Amy isn't at all surprised when the flame on her candle turns pink. And she knows it probably doesn't matter at the moment, but she can't help wondering what others' flames might look like if they were still here. Would their flames match or complement hers? How would the flames look together?

Well...that doesn't matter right now, she supposes. For now, she'll have to find someone here to share with. ]

Wildcard

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i. Parting Words

I’m not going to miss these utterly asinine speeches.

[The words drawl out of a small white cat who is sitting on top of a table while Arthur and Elphame speak. If anyone happens to think that is unsanitary..? He doesn’t care, actually, just don’t put your hands where he’s had his butt.

One of his ears flickers and the tip of his tail flips back and forth, and he continues to gaze up at the two ‘leaders’ long after the both of them have sat down and resumed whatever they were doing before they spoke. Did he understand what Elphame was saying..? Yes, of course. That doesn’t mean he doesn’t think it sounded absolutely ridiculous.]

It’s worth finally getting out of here just to not have to listen to more of those ridiculous riddles.

ii.Thx Fr Th Mmrs

[The majority of Mogget’s memories, when shared, unsurprisingly involve him being asleep in various places and in various people’s homes. It could be that he was even asleep in someone’s home without them ever even realising that he was there at all.

A few he does linger on, though, involve a certain white haired, red-eyed young man who it’s clear he spent a lot of time hanging around with. There are several flashes of him napping on Razor in the sun, or curled up with him under a tree, and one particular scene of them both lazily giggling while sitting in a field of catbalm. In several of the Razor-centred memories, including the one in the field, Mogget is notably in a human shape rather than a cat.

Though he doesn’t outwardly react to what is being shown, Mogget’s involuntary response makes it quite clear - he’s purring. Loudly.]

iii. Wildcard

[Hit me up for anything else! Go wild. He has a human form so he can dance if he's asked.]

Ball in General

[Elsa's familiar with sudden dress changes, even if they're usually chosen by herself. As she had been near Izumi at the time, the fae had decided to transform them into a couple dress. As such, Elsa is stuck with a traditional maid costume with some fake blood on her neck (the "bite" marks are covered with a choker) and some neat vampire fangs. She's basically a servant for Izumi's chosen costume.

It's actually quite a contrast from her usual self so it's amusing and Elsa seems to fit the vampire part with how pale she normally is. That's why she's taking her part seriously and holding some drinks for someone.]

Would you like some refreshments, my lord/lady?

Swords Dance

[Elsa is keen on learning new things and the dance with swords seems like an interesting challenge. She's going at it with an open mind. She's definitely around the practice area with a harpy nearby, looking for a partner to dance with.]

Hey, do you want to try the swords dance with me?

Normal Dance

[Elsa will gladly also dance a normal dance later on. It seems tonight is full of dancing but she doesn't mind at all. It's a clear contrast from her coronation day when she didn't want to dance at all... well, back then she had her reasons, of course. Now she has no reason at all not to dance.]

Want to dance?

Ball in General

[Mamoru is dressed up as a Skater Boy, completed with a skateboard. It's a very different look on him and he feels rather embarrassed to go around in it. The fae really nailed it with the "opposite of normal" without going into a villain overlord.

He's definitely socializing in the event despite the initial feeling of embarrassment. So he's striking up a conversation with people all around the party room.]

Quite an event, right? The costumes are very creative, from what I've seen.

[If the subject of his skateboard comes to play he laughs, shaking his head.]

I don't do tricks. I wouldn't even know how to use this thing.

Anything else

[Mamoru is around to be invited to try swords dancing, to dance overall, help chase down food plates or even show memories. He's open to anything during this party.]

Ball in general

[The theme the fae chose for Ren was the "The Joker (of Hearts)". Even if he's not as much of a 'Casanova' anymore, it sure is what the fae first think when they think about Ren. He finds it amusing and well, who is he to complain about a suit. He does look quite good in a suit.]

Thank you. I do enjoy this look quite a bit.

[He continues walking to the party with a cheerful and amused.]

Dine n' Dash

[As someone who enjoys competition, Ren has entered a competition with the spice jars. They keep throwing hot spices into his meal and he keeps eating them and taunting them.]

Is this all? Surely you can put some more fire into my mouth than this...!

[Be careful not get hit by chili or just watch as he continues to up his spice game.]

Dancing

[Ren approaches you (?!), offering a hand.]

Will you dance with me tonight?

[He has a charming smile. Especially for the ladies, but also for any guys he asks as well.]

Anything Else

[Ren is around to be invited to try swords dancing, help chase down food plates or even show memories. He's open to anything during this party.]

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Threaded | Flat

Homura | Senran Kagura

Toshirou Hijikata | Gintama (Prismatica CRAU)

cecelia ardenbury - ota

Emet-Selch | Final Fantasy XIV | open

Rinea | FE:SOV

tsumugi tsukioka | a3! | ota

Jean Kirstein | Attack on Titan

Caster | Fate/Stay Night (UBW)

Archer / Emiya | Fate/Stay Night: UBW

Mukuro Ikusaba | Danganronpa

Raven Branwen | RWBY