13 Jul 2024, 18:04
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
Group 3
THE RULES:Reducio
- All PCs and iNPCs are welcome to join this event, but must have signed up and been assigned to a group. Please only post in a group to which you have been assigned.
- Each round will last the duration of 1 song and will be moderated once per week.
- At the end of each round (week), the song will end and students will find themselves paused with a new partner. Some pairs will find themselves paused under a floating sprig of mistletoe, and others will be spared from the embarrassment! If you and your partner find yourselves under the mistletoe, you're supposed to kiss... but whether you choose to is completely up to you.
- You may post as many times as you like per round to do unmoderated actions such as talking and dancing, but you only get ONE moderated action (kissing, hexing, punching, etc.) per round, so spend it wisely.
- Failure to post in a round will result in your character freezing and declining any actions that come their way (such as kisses). Failure to post in more than one round may result in your character being removed from the game.
- Note that all IC rules still apply, as do all site rules and ratings, so behave yourselves!
In addition to the variety of differently-decorated tents scattered across the magically snowy ground of the London Quidditch Stadium, those exiting their temporary residences on the evening of Friday, August 2nd would have been greeted with a lovely sight. Several small, rectangular dance floors were set up earlier that afternoon in various points around the stadium, and each was now decorated and gave off a golden glow. Those curious as to their use could approach to find that each dance floor was guarded by a post bearing a list of carefully calligraphed names. It seems that today's guest lists are regulated to ensure certain dancers end up on certain floors.
Each dance floor was set up to appear exactly the same, without any fear of getting a "better" location for the evening's mistletoe ball, this year's version of the ever-popular Twirl the Flagon game that has occurred at summer camps past each year. Only when one approached the area bearing their name could they move past the outside barrier and onto the dance floor.
The rectangular floor itself appeared reminiscent of a chessboard, with golden and brown diamonds emitting a soft, warm glow from below, as though each tile sat upon a miniature sun that was simply bursting to escape. Similarly, those who touched the floor would find that it was slightly warmed to stave off the surrounding snow, which also fell lightly from enchanted clouds above. The floor was also lined with flickering candles on the two longest sides - careful not to catch your fragile evening gowns or dress robes in their flames!
Nearby, an enchanted string quartet of instruments play a lovely, if somewhat fast-paced, waltz on their own without a single musician among them. Above the floor, if one were to glance skyward, their view of a wonderfully starry night sky would be partially blocked by floating objects. Upon closer inspection, about half of these seemingly randomly placed unidentified fliers would be found to be candles, while the other half would be small, greenish bundles each lit with an interior golden glow. The promised mistletoe for the mistletoe ball.
One final detail, beautifully enchanted by magic far beyond students' puny reaches, would await those who took even a single step onto the glowing dance floor. Was it a mild form of the Dancing Feet Spell, Tarantallegra? Or perhaps some other, unknown charm? Either way, those who wandered onto the dance floor would find themselves whisked into a fast-paced, whirling dance for which they somehow magically knew all of the steps. Each dancer will also change partners multiple times in a single song, so you may not even know who you end up dancing with, but they too will know the steps from the enchantment. Never fear if you've never danced before - you will dance today!
Just be careful - for when the music stops and so do your pounding feet, you may find yourself under a floating candle and be safe, or you may find yourself under one of the hovering bundles of mistletoe with a strange partner. Will you choose to follow the mandate of the mistletoe and kiss them, or will you choose to break the rule?
This event takes place, IC, on AUGUST 2.
Moderations will occur EVERY SATURDAY.
Mods will not occur at the same time each week, so make sure you post before Saturdays to ensure your post gets in!
Moderations will occur EVERY SATURDAY.
Mods will not occur at the same time each week, so make sure you post before Saturdays to ensure your post gets in!
THE DANCE FLOOR HAS SPOKEN:
@Alexandria Clark and @Minnie Duke end up under the mistletoe!
Ariam Vargas (@Aston Beckett) and @Prat Pass end up under a candle.
@Bella Barret and @Wren Mornstern end up under a candle… that is dripping wax on them!
Peter Smith (@Brookline Quinn) and @Emily Shephard end up under the mistletoe!
Acacia Murillo (@Cass Ito) and @Jessamine Hemlock end up under a candle.
@Danielle Alden and @Violeta Roux end up under a candle.
For any questions or concerns, please owl the moderator of this event, @Aly Salinger.
gen1 Aly Salinger || gen1 iNPC Manu Macedo || gen2 Kahira Valerian || staff Aulis Vorozheykin
15 Jul 2024, 17:34
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
As he walked to the Stadium, he wore his dark blue suit that looked velvet with Brookline, wondering how this ball was to be. He had caught his best friend getting out of her tent. When the Ravenclaw caught sight of him, the girl had raced up to, happy to see the person she hadn’t seen for more than a year. “So happy you came to summer camp!” The girl exclaimed after she hugged Peter, practically jumping up and down in excitement. Peter was used to his friend’s excitement, and he had to grab Brookline ’s shoulders if he was to stop Brookline from bouncing to space. “Me too! He replied, his excitement much mild as he was never really a loud person, “So, how have you’ve been? Since your last letter.”
“Er, I’m fine, but could you put this in my hair, please?” Peter knew Brookline was not fine. But not wanting to press any longer he nodded, and took the hair clip Brooke had handed out to him. Brookline turned around, the strawberry pink dress swisher as she spun around, and used to this, Peter clipped the leave-shaped clip in a weaved part of her wavy brunette hair. As her braids, knots, and weaves were a work of a masterpiece, her hands could weave baskets, how much she does her hair.
“Ready to go?” he asked. The Welsh Ravenclaw nodded and walked with her best friend. Closer and closer to the dancefloors, he looked at Brookline, she seemed much happier. Crossing his fingers, Peter hoped he and Brookline was in the same group.
They were not. A massive bomb fell on Peter as he realized he would have to do this alone. “Bye Peter! I’ll see you later!” Brookline called. “See you later!” He replied, calling back, thinking, She should visit France before school starts! But shaking the hopeful thought aside, he entered his group’s dance floor and immediately started dancing. There was some sort of spell that made him dance.
When the song ended, he found himself with a brown haired girl he hadn’t seen before. For a second, he breathed in and out quickly. They were safe, right? Looking up, he saw the dreaded green vines on the plant. Mistletoe. Oh, flip. he thought, and swung his glanced back to the girl. “Uh, hi?...” His Welsh accent breaking into a question.
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15 Jul 2024, 18:49
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
August 2nd 2024
Dancing Under the Mistletoe with Peter Smith @Brookline Quinn
Speech: #cfa120
Thoughts: Italics
Emily had never done a dance like this before but that didn't mean she wasn't welcome to the idea. Compared to the Spring Ball a few months ago, she had a much more open outlook to this one. No swanky dress code needed, no date required upon entry; with her simple yellow dress with brown lining and a pink jacket to go with it, her hair held back neatly with a red hairband, she rolled up to the venue with a confident and optimistic pep in her step as the event drew closer to its start time.
As soon as everyone assembled for the dance, the music started. The upbeat energy had Emily spinning alongside the rest of the group in full fervour. While it was a couple weeks since her falling out with Casey and she had moved on a little past that, it still felt good to be able to revel in a much needed good time. Funnily enough, she thought what Casey would make of this event. She never pictured him to be a social butterfly and was quite surprised he put his name down in the first place. It was probably better off that they weren't in the same group anyhow. Emily figured if she and Casey were ever paired off during this dance then it would be fair to say that it would be a very quiet dance, to say the least.
Emily was too busy enjoying herself that it took her a good second to realise that the music stopped. She found herself standing in front of a sweet young boy and above her...
Ah.
"O-Oh! Well now...!"
Mistletoe. Really? This early? Well, better to get the awkward part over with. Then again...
Am I supposed to kiss him...? Like the full- No, no, no...!
Emily was laughing off the shyness she was now clearly projecting. She knew she was over-thinking this whole thing. Still, the idea of a first kiss - no matter what it looked like or how it would end up - was still sending her into a small fit of strenuous anxiety.
Word Count: 386
Stats: Stamina: 7|Evasion: 6|Strength: 6|Wisdom: 8|Arcane Power: 7|Accuracy: 6
Abilities: Non-Human Enthusiast |Cat's Grace
Trust Yourself - Love Yourself - Be Yourself
iNPC = Casey Stone
16 Jul 2024, 00:41
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
Interactions: @Jessamine Hemlock
Mentions: Ariam Vargas @Aston BeckettDate: August 2nd
Location: London Quidditch StadiumOutfit: x
- The Mistletoe Spin -
It was just ever so slightly too cold to be comfortable in a dress. Acacia shivered as she looked over the dance floors. The Mistletoe Spin was an event that she had been looking forward to all camp- who wouldn't? Any excuse to dress up and go dancing was a good one if you asked her. Sadly, the only dress she had packed was definitely not meant for the snow. Honestly, the organisers could have at least had the courtesy to tell her beforehand so she could have packed for it. Though she looked brilliant if she did say so herself, the regency theme was a bit out of reach with her having only packed the one dress. She was more than a little surprised to see that the dance floors had been separated though. While the whole winter theme they had going on looked beautiful, she did question why there needed to be multiple dance floors. Was there really that many students attending?
Spotting her name on the list along with her friend Ariams and a bunch of students she didn't know, she headed over to her dance floor. No point lingering when there was dancing to be done. The floors themselves were set up like a chessboard, and when she stepped on to it she found that it was just slightly warmer than the cold air surrounding it. The organisers had been thoughtful about this one thing, if nothing else. She took her place among the gathering of other students waiting for the music to begin. Though she was far from the world's best dancer, she loved it. When the waltz began, her feet moved of their own accord to follow the steps of dance she didn't know. Although it saved anyone from the embarrassment of not knowing how to dance, she kind of hated it. Part of the fun was in learning and teaching others the steps, and the satisfaction you got from moving along just in time with the music was gone when it was guaranteed.
It was still a dance though. Trying to clear her head of the parts of it she found less savoury, she shot a smile at everyone she danced with. Perhaps the enchanted floors were a good thing, because this dance was fast. Changing from one partner to another and laughing while she did so, she found herself besides a girl she didn't recognise when the music stopped. Glancing up, she found a candle floating above their heads. She smiled at the other girl. "Enjoying the dance so far?" she asked "My name is Acacia. I'm from Castelobruxo" .
Action: Dancing and chatting
I took a little journey to the unknown
And I've come back changed, I can feel it in my bones
And I've come back changed, I can feel it in my bones
16 Jul 2024, 06:03
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
Looking back at the girl, Peter saw her outfit more clearly. A yellow dress with brown lining and a red headband to keep her hair back. Damn, Brooke had this whole weavely, braidy thing in her hair like she always does, is Brooke the only girl that's different? he thought, trying to remember all of Brookline’s hairstyles, knots, braids, and buns. Was there some thing about a French braid or a fishtail?
Ummm, what to do? What to do? he thought, and held his breath for five seconds before he let it out for three. Peter’s funny presence came around again. Made him calm.
Knowing what to do now, he realized the most less awkward thing to was hug. Shaking himself, Peter held out his arms in a shrug, and said, “Hug?”
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16 Jul 2024, 19:42
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
August 2nd 2024
A Fair and Comfortable Compromise with Peter Smith @Brookline Quinn
Speech: #cfa120
Thoughts: Italics
Emily and Peter looked at each other blankly. As much as it felt good to get the worst case scenario over and done with to spare any later embarrassment, it still didn't prepare Emily any more or less than to be met with the mistletoe above her as she's paired dancing with a boy. Looking at him, she felt he was feeling the same she was. While a kiss was no doubt exciting for anyone, Emily knew she was nowhere near ready for one. Not to mention that if word got out she had her first kiss at 12, "Auntie" would give her lip for it!
In a much worse case scenario that she would be rejecting him and him getting upset over it - she couldn't see that happening considering they had just met - she would apologise later. But given the shared air between them, Emily had no reason to worry about denying a boy a kiss when it was clear he wasn't looking for one.
Peter then outstretched his arms, offering a hug instead.
Oh thank the stars...!
Emily nodded and was quick to reciprocate the gesture, leaning in for a friendly hug before pulling away, not wanting to linger too long and make him uncomfortable.
If she could get away with this with everyone else she happened to get caught under the mistletoe with, then this would be a breeze of a dance.
Word Count: 277
Action: Hugging Peter Smith
Stats: Stamina: 7|Evasion: 6|Strength: 6|Wisdom: 8|Arcane Power: 7|Accuracy: 6
Abilities: Non-Human Enthusiast |Cat's Grace
Trust Yourself - Love Yourself - Be Yourself
iNPC = Casey Stone
17 Jul 2024, 22:26
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
Coding by @Estelle Nyx
Reducio@Prat Pass
Acacia Murillo @Cass Ito
english: #203731
Chilean Spanish: #d47121
thoughts: italics
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The dance floor already had some people on it, make sense since Ariam did take their time getting ready. When they stepped on the dance floor Ariam quickly realised why there was no one struggling to dance, the charm did all that for them. The fast paced dance was quite far from Ariam's expectations, they were hoping for a slow dance to something along the lines of a piano tune. The partners changed multiple times as the song went on and Ariam tried to get a look look at everyone and remember their faces.
When the song ended Ariam found themselves under a candle -Thank god, I don't want to kiss anyone this early - with a black hair boy across from them. Thinking that they might as well make some conversation in between songs Ariam said "Greetings! I'm Ariam, a Castelobruxo student, you?" With a polite smile Ariam waited for a reply.
Action: dancing and talking
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18 Jul 2024, 16:19
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
02/08/2024 outfit
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interacting/mentioning:
@danielle alden
stats/abilities/action:
sta. 7 | eva. 4 | str. 3 | wis. 6 | arc. 2 | acc. 8 parselmouth, charmer talking to danielle
19 Jul 2024, 00:11
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
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@Violeta RouxDanielle wasn't sure if her dress was appropriate or not for an event like this. Nevertheless, she made her way into the Mistletoe Spin confidently, her chin up and posture perfect as she walked. Her eyes landed on the dance floor, a golden glow emitting from them. Candles lined the longer side and snow fell from enchanted clouds above them, other objects such as mistletoe and candles floating above as well. Instruments had been enchanted to play a fast-paced waltz, no witch or wizard playing them.
Dani walked along the dance floors, searching for her name, her hands messing with the skirts of her dress. Danielle's short red dress was off the shoulder, with the straps hanging lower on her arms. It went down to about her mid-thigh, and if you were to ask her, she would say that the color went nicely with her curled blonde hair. She wore pearl jewelry and somehow managed to get a few pearls into her hair like one would with gems. Her heels were white, pearls also decorated the shoes while a bow tied them in the back.
Finally finding her name, Dani took a step onto the floor and was whisked away into a dance she somehow knew, switching partners and completing the steps with perfection. Soon enough the music stopped and the blonde found herself with another girl. She looked up, seeing the candle above them.
The girl wore a pretty blue dress and some heels. Dani smiled at the dark-haired girl as she spoke, replying with a soft and kind voice. "Nice to meet you, Violeta! I'm Danielle." she said, slightly recognizing the girl from school. "You're name is so pretty, and you look great tonight!" she complimented.Action: Chatting with Violeta.
Stats: STA 7 / EVA 8/ STR 7 / WIS 6/ ARC 4/ ACC 7
Ency For Reference: Here!
Abilities: Lovely Creature
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19 Jul 2024, 17:26
The Mistletoe Spin Group #3
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Prat was glad he wore his suit today. An emerald colored suit that paired nicely with his middle part hair and round glasses. He wasn't looking forward to the ball as much as the others but still wished to know the experience. "I'd hate to get under the mistletoe with someone i don't want" he thought to himself.
Arriving fashionable late Prat went over the list, looking for any familiar names only to find one that he wasn't yet ready to be in a situation like that with, Alex. Shaking it off as he stepped onto the dance floor and dance began. Prat shuffled through few partners like everyone else as the music progressed. Prat had enough practice to carry himself through a dance routine however here it was already charmed for the event leading him to not worry about any of his steps.
With the dance ending Prat find himself standing under the candles with a student he'd not met before in his life. In an attempt to make conversation they introduced themselves as Ariam, a student from castelobruxo with a polite smile. Happy from inside that he doesn't have to do anything Prat replied with introducing himself with just his first name after giving them a curt nod.
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Actions: Dancing and Talking
mentions : @Aston Beckett
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