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Entry tags:
- *event,
- ahiru: timmy,
- aki hayakawa: lex,
- albert wesker: ref,
- ange ushiromiya: jelle,
- charlie kelly: ashlee,
- childe: bean,
- darth maul: shade,
- eurydice: floral,
- fakir: orlando,
- goro akechi: kei,
- izuku "deku" midoriya: tea,
- jason kolchek: kacey,
- kainé: ava,
- kd6-3.7: moz,
- keith: sailor g,
- lance: charley,
- laurel lance: mary,
- luca: robin,
- lucille sharpe: clari,
- lucius artorius castus: orlando,
- lumine: trix,
- luz noceda: pedro,
- manabu yuuki: elle,
- michael: lu,
- nehan: ray,
- orpheus: qv,
- palamedes sextus: laura,
- paul atreides: beth,
- penny polendina: kei,
- peter graham: jhey,
- rena ryugu: eko,
- rose da silva: jhey,
- satoko hojo: kari,
- savage opress: vette,
- scorpia: gore,
- soldier blue: elle,
- stiles stilinski: charley,
- the operator: sue,
- tinya wazzo: argustar,
- usagi tsukino: jax,
- varian: tf,
- wanda maximoff: jade
Gain the weight of you then lose it
JANUARY 2022 EVENT
IMAGE DESCRIPTORS IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE
Prompt One
[Image One: Woman in an elaborate blue dress with high collar staring at camera while people dance in background.]
[Image Two: Woman in pink dress touching chest and smiling at camera while people dance in background.]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Explicit gif of snake shedding its skin and a new viperlike snake coming out of the old skin.]
[Image Two: Gif of eyes gazing at camera and right eye turning yellow.]
Prompt Three
[Image One: Image of rock snake with fire glowing in its mouth.]
[Image Two: Gif of a snake made entirely out of flames hissing.]
SNAKE DEN
THE SHEDDING CEREMONY
Unsnakely
CODINGPrompt One
[Image One: Woman in an elaborate blue dress with high collar staring at camera while people dance in background.]
[Image Two: Woman in pink dress touching chest and smiling at camera while people dance in background.]
Prompt Two
[Image One: Explicit gif of snake shedding its skin and a new viperlike snake coming out of the old skin.]
[Image Two: Gif of eyes gazing at camera and right eye turning yellow.]
Prompt Three
[Image One: Image of rock snake with fire glowing in its mouth.]
[Image Two: Gif of a snake made entirely out of flames hissing.]
WHEN: Evenings throughout January
WHERE: The Red, Cellar Door
CONTENT WARNINGS: Alcohol/Drugs, possible NSFW scenarios, forced honesty, mood altering substances.
WHERE: The Red, Cellar Door
CONTENT WARNINGS: Alcohol/Drugs, possible NSFW scenarios, forced honesty, mood altering substances.
Around Trench, Sleepers will find a gold-edged flyer pinned to most doors, lamps, and posted around stores and throughout the market. Some may even find the flyer pinned to their front door:
MADAM GENEROSITY INVITES YOU TO THE SNAKE DEN
A female Trenchie named Dorothea seems to be directing the acts. People can perform multiple times. Talents performed can include music, comedy, dance routines, or little skits. After the Talent Show concludes, a Fashion Show will be put on, and everyone is encouraged to join. You can get your hair and make-up done elaborately backstage and find eccentric outfits to try on if you're not so happy with the one you showed up in.
Going to the Snake Den at this time will cause incredible stress relief. Even those who are typically shy or introverted will find themselves soothed at the Snake Den. Giant pillows have been thrown about so people can puddle in together and snuggle up. Private rooms have been created out of silks for some private conversations or interactions.
There must be something in the drinks or the snacks going around because it becomes easy to become a much more outgoing version of yourself at the party. It may increase friendliness or touchiness and relax people's usual reservations. Who knows? It might encourage you to go up on stage and show off a bit or talk to that handsome stranger who has been eying you the whole night. Regular intoxication from alcohol/drugs is possible as well which means some people might not need the additional encouragement.
Regular dancing occurs after the Fashion Shows with various musicians performing on stage to fill the night up with plenty of mood melodies. As the evening prolongs, the lights dim and things become quiet and soothing. Since paleblood magic is exceptionally strong this month with honesty, attendants of the party may find themselves being more open and honest about themselves. Hopefully, you don't confess anything too vulnerable about yourself...
FAQ:
1. Characters with mental abilities may be able to resist the honesty sway if they consciously realize it is happening.
2. Any talent can be performed on the stage.
3. The flyer is magically enchanted so that people who touch it will feel unusually excited to go to the Snake Den.
Hello darling and dearest Sleepers! Do not let the cold dampen your spirit or weaken your hope. Do not allow our differences to divide us; do not let the frigid drive you to isolation; do not hurt your soul by forgetting one another. They say snakes cannot thrive in the cold, yet here I am, defying it, thriving despite it. You can too. We must persist. We shall persist. Not with violence and bloodshed, not with pollution and corruption, but with unity! With compassion and fun.The Red has been elaborately decorated for the Snake Den spectacle. Enormous golden statues of snakes have been placed throughout. Golden lights glitter above. Servers carry about golden flutes of champagne, soda, and sparkling water. You can order other drinks at the bar. While the invite has gone out to Sleepers, there are some regular Trenchies who have come to show their support. To perform in the Talent Show portion, one simply needs to go backstage to prepare with the rest.
I invite you all to join me at The Red every odd evening of January! Welcome to the Snake Den! A little Talent Show I throw occasionally to remind Sleepers of their profound potential for greatness and awe! Come be flashy on stage or to support your friends. After the Talent Show is our famed Fashion Show. Do you have eccentric outfits you would like to show off? Now is truly your time to shine!
The evening will be filled with plenty of food and drink for all. We shall dance, we shall show off, we shall persist and defy corruption together. Let my lovely Night Walkers shine and keep you company for the evening. Find some new friends, have an illicit affair, or just come so you don't have to be alone for a night. You are all welcome...And don't worry, I've enchanted the Red so that none of your powers can cause any damage while inside the building. Feel free to really make a light show with your fire! It won't hurt anyone.
I so look forward to seeing all of you there.
With Love,
Madam Generosity
A female Trenchie named Dorothea seems to be directing the acts. People can perform multiple times. Talents performed can include music, comedy, dance routines, or little skits. After the Talent Show concludes, a Fashion Show will be put on, and everyone is encouraged to join. You can get your hair and make-up done elaborately backstage and find eccentric outfits to try on if you're not so happy with the one you showed up in.
Going to the Snake Den at this time will cause incredible stress relief. Even those who are typically shy or introverted will find themselves soothed at the Snake Den. Giant pillows have been thrown about so people can puddle in together and snuggle up. Private rooms have been created out of silks for some private conversations or interactions.
There must be something in the drinks or the snacks going around because it becomes easy to become a much more outgoing version of yourself at the party. It may increase friendliness or touchiness and relax people's usual reservations. Who knows? It might encourage you to go up on stage and show off a bit or talk to that handsome stranger who has been eying you the whole night. Regular intoxication from alcohol/drugs is possible as well which means some people might not need the additional encouragement.
Regular dancing occurs after the Fashion Shows with various musicians performing on stage to fill the night up with plenty of mood melodies. As the evening prolongs, the lights dim and things become quiet and soothing. Since paleblood magic is exceptionally strong this month with honesty, attendants of the party may find themselves being more open and honest about themselves. Hopefully, you don't confess anything too vulnerable about yourself...
FAQ:
1. Characters with mental abilities may be able to resist the honesty sway if they consciously realize it is happening.
2. Any talent can be performed on the stage.
3. The flyer is magically enchanted so that people who touch it will feel unusually excited to go to the Snake Den.
WHEN: Begins in January - Effects may be permanent. Players choose when the effects wear off.
WHERE: Everywhere
CONTENT WARNINGS: Forced modification of body, possible themes of body dysmorphia, shedding/peeling skin, burning/eating dead skin, alternate versions of characters, possible genderswapping, possible alteration of personality/memories.
WHERE: Everywhere
CONTENT WARNINGS: Forced modification of body, possible themes of body dysmorphia, shedding/peeling skin, burning/eating dead skin, alternate versions of characters, possible genderswapping, possible alteration of personality/memories.
[A passage from Rituals and Reality; Chapter 2: The Shedding Ceremony. Found exclusively in Gaze:]
"Worshippers of Madam Generosity believed that the shedding of snakeskin was symbolic to the shedding of an old life and the acceptance of a new life. The skin left behind was a reminder of past trials and tribulations, and the skin you walk away with is evidence of all that you have learned and experienced. In ancient times, Sleepers would ritualistically select one of their own to sacrifice to Madam Generosity. Eventually, Sleepers would come to learn that Madam Generosity did not appreciate blood sacrifices. Due to her gentle nature, she encouraged Sleepers to pay tribute to her in other ways.
Thus came the Shedding Ceremony. Sleepers would rub away chapped skin and set it afire in a bowl. They would reflect on lives left behind and the new life they had been given in Trench. Over time, this created a powerful magical experience that persisted beyond the original ceremony. The Shedding Ceremony is both a ritual and an enchantment.
As January begins, Sleepers may find that their skin has become dry and brittle. The generous application of lotions and oils may soothe the skin, but neglected skin can begin to peel off. Although it is a painless experience, it can be rather gross to look at and a bit itchy. Then one day, you simply fall asleep and when you awaken, you are an entirely different version of yourself. You will find a nearly perfect replica of your old self in a shed skin nearby. Your new body may be stronger, faster, more powerful. Old scars may be healed, lost limps replaced...Or you might be an entirely new gender. Some have even experienced becoming a different species. Some awaken as an older or younger variation of themselves while others find that they have become an alternate version of themselves.
These effects have been known to last for a few days up to months at a time. In some scenarios, the effects have become permanent. Some believe it to be a curse while others believe it is a gift. It may happen multiple times and take a few sheds to return to your original body. It is believed that ingesting your old skin or burning it alleviates the changes and brings you back to your original body faster. Generous application of lotion and oils can prevent the Shedding Ceremony altogether for some - or at the very least, slow it down."
FAQ
1. Characters can avoid this prompt altogether via the application of lotion.
2. If you decide to permanently change your character in a big way (ie; changing their species/gender/age) then we do ask that you update your character on the taken page to reflect that they are now an Alternate Version of a character. This would open up the original character to be applicable to new players.
3. This can change blood types for those interested in trying on a new blood type. You can either temporarily change a blood type or permanently. If you permanently change a blood type, let us know on the Blood Type page and update your information on the taken page.
4. You can play out the transformation as explicitly or non-explicitly as you want. Maybe characters see the changes happening under their peeling skin or just wake up in their new body. The peeling does not need to be any more graphic than what you would typically see on dry skin.
5. You can alter a character's gender, species, age, blood type, or switch to a general alternate version of a character (ie; Coffee Shop AU, an AU of your character but with different powers, an AU of your character if they came from a different canon or timeline.) Please have fun with this and explore the possibilities for as long as you like!
"Worshippers of Madam Generosity believed that the shedding of snakeskin was symbolic to the shedding of an old life and the acceptance of a new life. The skin left behind was a reminder of past trials and tribulations, and the skin you walk away with is evidence of all that you have learned and experienced. In ancient times, Sleepers would ritualistically select one of their own to sacrifice to Madam Generosity. Eventually, Sleepers would come to learn that Madam Generosity did not appreciate blood sacrifices. Due to her gentle nature, she encouraged Sleepers to pay tribute to her in other ways.
Thus came the Shedding Ceremony. Sleepers would rub away chapped skin and set it afire in a bowl. They would reflect on lives left behind and the new life they had been given in Trench. Over time, this created a powerful magical experience that persisted beyond the original ceremony. The Shedding Ceremony is both a ritual and an enchantment.
As January begins, Sleepers may find that their skin has become dry and brittle. The generous application of lotions and oils may soothe the skin, but neglected skin can begin to peel off. Although it is a painless experience, it can be rather gross to look at and a bit itchy. Then one day, you simply fall asleep and when you awaken, you are an entirely different version of yourself. You will find a nearly perfect replica of your old self in a shed skin nearby. Your new body may be stronger, faster, more powerful. Old scars may be healed, lost limps replaced...Or you might be an entirely new gender. Some have even experienced becoming a different species. Some awaken as an older or younger variation of themselves while others find that they have become an alternate version of themselves.
These effects have been known to last for a few days up to months at a time. In some scenarios, the effects have become permanent. Some believe it to be a curse while others believe it is a gift. It may happen multiple times and take a few sheds to return to your original body. It is believed that ingesting your old skin or burning it alleviates the changes and brings you back to your original body faster. Generous application of lotion and oils can prevent the Shedding Ceremony altogether for some - or at the very least, slow it down."
FAQ
1. Characters can avoid this prompt altogether via the application of lotion.
2. If you decide to permanently change your character in a big way (ie; changing their species/gender/age) then we do ask that you update your character on the taken page to reflect that they are now an Alternate Version of a character. This would open up the original character to be applicable to new players.
3. This can change blood types for those interested in trying on a new blood type. You can either temporarily change a blood type or permanently. If you permanently change a blood type, let us know on the Blood Type page and update your information on the taken page.
4. You can play out the transformation as explicitly or non-explicitly as you want. Maybe characters see the changes happening under their peeling skin or just wake up in their new body. The peeling does not need to be any more graphic than what you would typically see on dry skin.
5. You can alter a character's gender, species, age, blood type, or switch to a general alternate version of a character (ie; Coffee Shop AU, an AU of your character but with different powers, an AU of your character if they came from a different canon or timeline.) Please have fun with this and explore the possibilities for as long as you like!
WHEN: All of Bone Season
WHERE: Anywhere outside
CONTENT WARNINGS: Possible injuries or death from burns/fire.
WHERE: Anywhere outside
CONTENT WARNINGS: Possible injuries or death from burns/fire.
[A journal entry from the Wayward Watcher that can be found in the Archaic Archives reads:]
"Do not trust the naked snake trails of January. They exist to trick you into a sense of Madam Generosity's comfort. The Good Pthumerian leaves snow tracks in her wake, but the Unsnakely leaves melted trails of snow. This creature has spent centuries cloaking itself to rope in those who devotedly follow Madam Generosity. The kind people of Trench look to snakes as a trustworthy, compassionate symbol filled with good intention.
There are many ways to anticipate the Unsnakely's presence. Besides its melted trails (that eventually turn to ice in the cold), you may notice pockets of comfortable heat. While many believe greenery is a good sign, do not be fooled by the melted patches of grass you find. These are not symbols of an early spring. They are symbols of incoming destruction.
The Unsnakely is not of blood or soul; it is a blood curse of the earth, a product of Blood Pollution. It's a creature made out of rock, with no pulse, no soul, no mind. Molten lava pours through its body. It moves in and out of the earth without disturbing the surface, transforming from rock into small beasts or a snake the size of your home. It looks to spill blood to freshen its own magic and its choice of weapon is its size and the fire it breathes. A furious Unsnakely will light up in flames and can bring great destruction to its surroundings. People have lost their homes to the Unsnakely and of course, people have lost their lives.
The Unsnakely, no matter the size it takes, is as fast and lethal as a typical snake. It cannot truly die, as it is a curse of the earth, but it can be physically destroyed by immense blunt strength or coldblood abilities whether fire or ice. Typical ice abilities will not work against the snake - they must come from a coldblood source. Enchanted coldblood items will be effective against the Unsnakely.
The Unsnakely can spit fire like venom and boil the air around it. It can be difficult to get physically close enough to land a blow due to the suffocatingly hot temperature rolling off its body. It traditionally hunts in the streets and in the woods, by the beach and among the cliffs. Once someone has slain the beast, it returns to the earth where it rebuilds itself over a period of 2-3 days. It primarily hunts during Bone Season, preferring to use the cloak of Madam Generosity to its advantage.
Since this is not a traditional snake, it has no desire to "eat" anyone. It will simply roast you alive - which is arguably worse for some. Its fire burns hotter and brighter than regular fire, and it is a slow, agonizing death that has caused absolute madness in some. People have claimed to see strange visions in the smoke that pours off of the Unsnakely, causing distortion in battle. Do not inhale too much of the Unsnakely's smoke as it will cause intense vertigo. Remember: this is a creature of deception.
Lastly, it would be beneficial to know that the Unsnakely cannot hear or see. It responds to the vibration around it. Some who stay still may get the upper hand, but the creature can feel the vibrations of your heartbeat if your pulse is unusually elevated. Good luck, fellow Hunters. Treat burns by the Unsnakely with vileblood. I know it sounds mad, but the vileblood seems to attack whatever cursed heat comes with burns from the Unsnakely.
Take care of yourself,
- The Wayward Watcher"
FAQ
1. Characters who can manipulate earth can contort/stop/fight against the Unsnakely's natural body. It will take great control to fully control or dismantle the body.
2. Coldbloods with fire abilities can similarly control the fire of the Unsnakely with great control.
"Do not trust the naked snake trails of January. They exist to trick you into a sense of Madam Generosity's comfort. The Good Pthumerian leaves snow tracks in her wake, but the Unsnakely leaves melted trails of snow. This creature has spent centuries cloaking itself to rope in those who devotedly follow Madam Generosity. The kind people of Trench look to snakes as a trustworthy, compassionate symbol filled with good intention.
There are many ways to anticipate the Unsnakely's presence. Besides its melted trails (that eventually turn to ice in the cold), you may notice pockets of comfortable heat. While many believe greenery is a good sign, do not be fooled by the melted patches of grass you find. These are not symbols of an early spring. They are symbols of incoming destruction.
The Unsnakely is not of blood or soul; it is a blood curse of the earth, a product of Blood Pollution. It's a creature made out of rock, with no pulse, no soul, no mind. Molten lava pours through its body. It moves in and out of the earth without disturbing the surface, transforming from rock into small beasts or a snake the size of your home. It looks to spill blood to freshen its own magic and its choice of weapon is its size and the fire it breathes. A furious Unsnakely will light up in flames and can bring great destruction to its surroundings. People have lost their homes to the Unsnakely and of course, people have lost their lives.
The Unsnakely, no matter the size it takes, is as fast and lethal as a typical snake. It cannot truly die, as it is a curse of the earth, but it can be physically destroyed by immense blunt strength or coldblood abilities whether fire or ice. Typical ice abilities will not work against the snake - they must come from a coldblood source. Enchanted coldblood items will be effective against the Unsnakely.
The Unsnakely can spit fire like venom and boil the air around it. It can be difficult to get physically close enough to land a blow due to the suffocatingly hot temperature rolling off its body. It traditionally hunts in the streets and in the woods, by the beach and among the cliffs. Once someone has slain the beast, it returns to the earth where it rebuilds itself over a period of 2-3 days. It primarily hunts during Bone Season, preferring to use the cloak of Madam Generosity to its advantage.
Since this is not a traditional snake, it has no desire to "eat" anyone. It will simply roast you alive - which is arguably worse for some. Its fire burns hotter and brighter than regular fire, and it is a slow, agonizing death that has caused absolute madness in some. People have claimed to see strange visions in the smoke that pours off of the Unsnakely, causing distortion in battle. Do not inhale too much of the Unsnakely's smoke as it will cause intense vertigo. Remember: this is a creature of deception.
Lastly, it would be beneficial to know that the Unsnakely cannot hear or see. It responds to the vibration around it. Some who stay still may get the upper hand, but the creature can feel the vibrations of your heartbeat if your pulse is unusually elevated. Good luck, fellow Hunters. Treat burns by the Unsnakely with vileblood. I know it sounds mad, but the vileblood seems to attack whatever cursed heat comes with burns from the Unsnakely.
Take care of yourself,
- The Wayward Watcher"
FAQ
1. Characters who can manipulate earth can contort/stop/fight against the Unsnakely's natural body. It will take great control to fully control or dismantle the body.
2. Coldbloods with fire abilities can similarly control the fire of the Unsnakely with great control.
wildcard | snake den double date ✨
Majorly, the effects on his Darkblood are coaxing him into a more relaxed, open, amiable state. But there's also the fact that he's fresh off of Corruption, completely cured of it (at least for now....) thanks to Luna's efforts. And now that he knows what Corruption involves for him, he's actually.... starting to try and take some measures to keep it from happening again. It means taking better care of himself, mentally, and his Darkblood is making it much easier for him to do that this month. He's actually willing to leave the house, to talk to people and socialise.... to even instigate such things. Living with a Paleblood who helps coax him into being more outright honest has helped, too.
Needless to say, the double date is something he actually has a main part in organising, along with Ange — fellow painfully awkward introvert and Darkblood — and the fact it's the two of them putting this all together is certainly one of those rare occurrences that the world might possibly never see again. At least not the way it happens: Peter, stepping into the glamorous bustle of The Red with a smile on his face instead of nausea and anxiety.
...Though he isn't 100% at ease about everything. Not even a Darkblood charisma boost could fully cure him of some of his worries. A reminder of it is plain as day on his person: the suit he'd been gifted by Madame Generosity, all black except for one half of the jacket being a glittering gold. That half is meant for Paimon, of course, a thought that will forever sit unpleasantly in Peter's gut. There's also the earpiece he'd been gifted, and while crown associations make him feel ill, he'd willingly put that on, too. Maybe to appease Paimon, or maybe because it was given to him for a reason... he's trying not to think too much about that. He wants to have a good time; he and Ange wanted to do something nice for Luna and Ruby after all of the various horrors of the past few months.
And it is really nice, here. Peter's looking around at everything as he leads the girls in, heading to the room that's been reserved already. A more private little space they can sit and talk until they decide to go dance, watch the shows, or whatever else the evening might hold. Peter eases inside, looking around at the lavish space, decorated with long silks of gold and purples, large comfortable pillows, and a private little table to have drinks or food at. )
This is really nice, isn't it? Our own little room. ( He's.... very much hoping Paimon behaves himself, but thankfully the demon has been much more calm and civilised as of late, and he's probably extremely happy in this environment, considering how elegant it is. ........Hopefully there won't be any biting or hissing at people. But the fact that people apparently can't get hurt by dangerous powers in this place is a definite relief. )
Does anyone want something to drink, or eat? I can flag down a server.
( Peter turns to his friends with an easy grin, all too happy to take initiative. He's Mr. Cool.... )
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She's dressed in a black suit with a red dress shirt and tie along with two gold butterfly cufflinks on her wrists. She glances around the room they have set up and immediately makes her way to flop down on one of the pillows.]
Yeah- This is amazing. Great idea you too.
[And her hand shoots up immediately at the mention of food. Because of course it does.]
Yeah! Go for it!
Did anyone get a look at the menu before we got here?
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Granted, she would have been enjoying her time with her girlfriend and two friends all the same under regular circumstances.. but it feels a lot easier to show it right now. To not feel super awkward, nor hide half of her feelings behind a pokerface.
And, you know, the dress she's wearing might just change up her image right now a little as well. It's a small miracle she managed to fit through the door to their little room here, honestly. It's also why she's not sitting down just yet, because that is going to take some effort in this thing for sure. ]
I'm surprised you didn't come here prepared with a list of five different things you want to eat. [ Ange jokes - though gently - at Ruby after the other says that. ]
But that sounds lovely, Peter. I'm sure we could all use a little starter, right?
[ Especially Ruby and Luna, so Ange might be glancing at those two girls in particular. Considering the state she has seen both in last month - horrible states, though for understandable reasons - this evening is all about them. ]
FINALLY I AM HERE
And of course she has reason to be wary at the fact of finding an outfit and an invitation, considering Deerington's antics. Luna suspects they're all a little wary as Deerington veterans. But she trusts the good intentions of Madam Generosity, lets herself be optimistic that this is very much all it is: a party to give Sleepers a very much needed break against the horrors of the city in the recent months.
She does very much like her outfit, she's dressed like a little lavender-coloured field of wildflowers, and taking the opportunity to wear the barette Usagi gifted her for Christmas, in amongst all the delicate little flower hair pins in amongst her curls. Thankfully, while they remain marked, her hands are no longer bandaged; having healed them down at the magical waters of the Salt Lake whilst Moon Presence has taken up presence there for the month. She sticks close to Peter, holding onto his hand with both her own. She's... been a tiny bit clingy about him, considering last month.
Luna hums thoughtfully at the notion of food. Food would be very nice. But there's a little sparkle in her eye as she smiles almost mischievously. Starters, Ange? Oh, no. ]
I think perhaps we should skip the starters and go straight to dessert. [ Trust the dessert fiend to be after something sweet. But she's sure Ruby will absolutely be on board with this. ] I'm quite sure I saw macarons as we were coming in.
[ Bless Madam Generosity and her appreciation for luxury desserts. ]
THE GANG'S ALL HERE
Let me see what I can do... ( Peter slips his hand into the curtain to draw it aside enough to poke his head out and politely wave down the nearest server, making use of his long arms.... His other hand stays with Luna, giving a little squeeze to the smaller fingers wrapped around his own; he's happy to keep just as close to her. )
Excuse me, can we please get some macarons? Maybe like... a whole tray of them? In different flavours?
( It doesn't take long, a matter of moments really, for the server to return with a tiered tray of fancy macarons in varying colours and flavours, stacked up in perfect rows. He sets them on the table inside the room, as well as a bottle of sparkling cider and four crystalline glasses, then gives a little bow and leaves the room. )
Wow... guys, we're so fancy right now. ( Peter smiles, eyes roaming the treats, but he stays back a little bit to allow Ruby and Luna to inevitably get unleashed upon them first...which will give him a chance to nudge closer to Ange for a moment, careful not to step on her dress. They're definitely probably going to have to help her sit down, and get back up... but not to worry, Ange. They've got you. )
How much do you want to bet they'll eat that whole thing between the two of them?
Now we can die together!
Wow- I thought it would be rude to get ahead of your master plan, you know? ...Do you need a hand sitting down by the way?
[Ruby positions herself to get back up to assist Ange if necessary. It was the gallant thing to do after all.
Except her eyes light up and her mouth waters a little the moment Luna mentions desserts and especially macaroons.]
Yes yes! A girl after my own heart- right there. Let's do it!
[Ruby bounces in her seat as Peter goes to place their first order.]
You're one to talk there, buddy! You are looking sharp tonight.
[And then the macaroons arrive and before Peter can even ask the question she's stuffing her mouth full of macaroons.]
wuhaafff?
i didn't know it was THAT kind of thread!!!
Not that Ange minds. If anything, she seems kind of amused at the display of the other two being all over the dessert the moment it's brought in. Ange figures she can probably salvage at least one of the macarons before those two devour it all, so she doesn't look like she's in a hurry to sit down, nor in a hurry to grab one. Ruby and Luna, certified Dessert Threats, can have the first pick.
.. or, you know, the first few picks.
Instead Ange just shoots an amused smile at Peter once the other joins her. ]
We might have to order seconds later. [ Scrap that 'might'. It's an inevitability.
Ange, in the meantime, will helpfully grab the bottle of cider and start filling up the glasses. Might as well do it while she's still standing in her poofy dress.. ]
Do you girls like how they taste?
"someone will die..." "of fun!"
I don't think I've seen macarons that fancy in quite a long time. [ Ruby's already stuffing her face, and with a grin, Luna hops to sit down beside her. She doesn't even know where to start. She picks up a bright pink one and takes a bit before goes still after a few chews. The grin turns a bit dreamy and she wriggles in her seat: she's having A Moment. A Moment About Desserts. Don't mind her. ]
Ruby, this one's raspberry! It's very good! [ She shows Ruby the half-eaten one between her fingers so Ruby can find another like it before eating the rest of it. She's soon reaching for another, she's got some catching up to do on her friend. ]
They're wonderful. [ Mouth full, she spies a delicate yellow-coloured one and reaches for it. There's a faintly citrus scent to it. Oh, good! She leans around to turn back to Peter and holds it up out to him with a little wave of her hand. ] Peter, here! Lemon!
I'm exceptionally sorry for this, y'all
He's not sure he recognises that feeling. Has he ever really Felt Himself in his life? But it's.. there, that odd recent confidence that's coaxed out in new ways thanks to the environment he's currently in. Maybe he... does look pretty good, in this? Huh.
Needless to say, he's folding his arms across his chest in a more relaxed way than his usual tightly-wound tension as he stands with Ange for a moment to watch the other two girls get to work on the macarons, grin spreading wider. )
Seriously — we're going to be known as the Macaron Menaces by the end of the night.
( Peter being jokingly witty with his words? It's weird
But then he perks up all over again as Luna calls him over, moving to where his girlfriend is sitting. While he could (and usually would) shyly take the macaron in his hand, Peter feels comfortable enough (.....and flirty enough with the aforementioned Feeling Himself) to lean over and place his fingers gently at Luna's wrist to steady it as he just slowly eats the treat out of her hand....
It's easy given how small macarons are, his tongue coaxing it into his mouth and then he's chewing with a close-mouthed smile. These are good! )
You're not sorry enough.
Yepph, greeaaph!
[Okay she finally swallows her food at this point.]
I mean, yeah they're amazing. thank you both.
[And her good eye goes wide and her mechanical one brightens up as Luna shows her the macaroon.]
Oh my gosh, I want one, I want one!
[And she's already digging through the plate to find a raspberry one.
By the time she's done that she catches sight of Peter eating the one out of Luna's hand and she has to stifle a giggle before looking over to Ange.]
Hey hey! You can get in on the fun here too!
[She hops up off the seat and holds up the macaroon in her hands.]
Come on- Open wide!
this entire thread is a DISASTER
There's no way this could be anything else. Yes, Ange is happy to spend time with her friends. Yes, Ange is feeling unusually more sociable than she usually is. Yes, Ange trusts everyone present here.
But apparently this trust is suddenly broken. No matter how much more extroverted this month has turned Ange, there are limits to this stuff. Limits. This is the sort of thing she'd usually even be shy to do with Ruby in private, and she's already usually way more openly sappy under those circumstances! Just witnessing Peter eating that macaron in such a way feels like it's too much for Ange's heart, but then Ange sees that glint in Ruby's mismatched eyes. And she knows what's about to happen moments before disaster.
Moments before Ruby speaks those words.
Luna, instigating this. And then Peter. Peter, Ange truly likes you and feels like she shares experiences and personality traits with you on a spiritual level, but why are you doing this to her? Why are you giving Ruby ideas?
Ange feels her face growing as red as her hair as she stares at Ruby and the macaron, her heart beating more and more rapidly inside of her chest. C-Come on, Ange, you can do this! If Peter can be smooth, why can't you, huh?! ]
Ruby. Honey.
[ Look, she's actually managing to talk as she approaches the other girl. Her hand reaches out, gripping the macaron that's lying on the palm of the other girl's hand. ]
I love you. You're the love of my life. [ Guess what's sponsoring both these words and the charming smile on Ange's face? Definitely all just darkblood effects. 100%. Entirely. It's the only thing that makes this seem charming. ] But I'm still not going to eat out of your hand like a horse.
[ She leans in, pressing a kiss on Ruby's lips, and then pulls her head back so she can actually put that macaron inside of her own mouth. With her own HAND AND FINGERS, THANKS.
.. and then Ange quickly sits down, because she's dying. Death. She is currently Experiencing Death, thanks. She's sitting on top of her dress, one of its hoops probably poking painfully into her back, but p-please, this is too much anyway. Get all of them to focus on something else, Ange, quick-- ]
Oh, they-- they do taste good.
[ SMOOTH, GIRL. ]
you spelled amazing wrong
In truth, the last thing she ever expected was for Peter to actually bend down, take her wrist and eat something out of her hand. That he'd just do the usual thing of just taking from her with his hand. Considering they're actually in public.
She's actually just frozen, completely stunned in reaction and blushing furiously. It's a bold move, to be fair. But great Merlin, Peter. That's quite the public display of affection. She doesn't even know what to say, lost in the moment just staring widely at Peter. Until Ruby hops up to do the exact same thing to Ange and it goes down as well as a lead balloon.
She didn't mean for this. What has she done. ]
... Perhaps best to keep that sort of thing for another time. [ She reaches to pet Peter's cheek affectionately with her fingers. She doesn't hate this, IT WAS VERY SMOOTH. But she's so flustered.
Is she going to quickly turn back around to jam another macaron in her mouth to fight through her fluster? Oh, absolutely. Someone please say something, she's Having A Moment. ]
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