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Lady Lili "chad energy fuckboy" An ([personal profile] coastal) wrote in [community profile] estoria2016-03-19 02:46 pm

[ OPEN ] CULTURAL FESTIVAL

Who: Anyone and everyone! Yes, even you.
When: IC Date: 6/9 || OOC Date: 3/20
Where: Centered in CERES Academy but spilling out into the streets!
What: It's all fun and games until someone chokes on cotton candy or gets a black eye from jousting. The player plot of the cultural festival!
Rating/Warning: Totally PG, family-approved fun! Please poke me if this changes.

Flyers have been up for the past two weeks, students have been all atwitter (whether this is good or bad chatter is up in the air), outside help has been enlisted by a bunch of weird adults and finally the day has dawned upon us.

The cultural festival is here.

And it looks like stepping into an alternate dimension of Cerealia, a far cry from the Hunger Games that many had to endure just days ago - and maybe that's the whole damn point. Wander around, have some greasy comfort food, and win a stuffed animal to muffle your tears into or something. It's all gonna be okay.




I » PREGAME-FESTIVAL Let's back up a little bit. Set-up for the festival was intended to begin at 8 PM the night before to allow all groups an hour - maybe even two! - to set up their booths so that everything could be pristine and ready. . . . . Of course that didn't happen. So here you are, in the gym of the school where it looks like a crafts store went to die. Don't slip on the glitter glue! Don't touch that feather boa, the drama club might need it! Is that a soccer ball while everyone else is trying to prepare? Do you want to die? The clock continues to tick later and later, a groan coming from everyone in the room when it strikes 3 AM, but there's nonetheless an air of dedication here. Everyone's working - are you? - and this seems like a great time for caffeine overdose and some late night confessions.


II » WELCOME Whether it was through hard work or sheer dumb luck, the festival is underway!! There are sounds of yelling, students competing for patrons - "Care to have your fortune read?" or "Check out this kickass magician!" - or cries of defeat - "That balloon game was impossible - how am I going to get my McCeres plushie now?!" and "What's up with that scavenger hunt?" - You can already hear the sizzle of deliciously greasy food in the distance mixed in with whatever terribly Teen Pop mix they've got playing in the background. It's a little hard not to feel excited! Or... maybe it is, given the fact that you might not have wanted to end up here in the first place?! But the festival is spilling out into the streets! Pushy teenagers and teachers alike might've just tried to corral you in here like cattle to a brightly-colored, teeny bopper slaughter....

But if you look like you're not at all interested in having fun, this may be the time when a snowball smacks you right in the back of the head, suddenly implanting the idea of.... fun?


III » INFLATABLE HELL Whether you were running after reading some horrible gossip about you or getting way into playing the part of a fleeing criminal in the mock trial, you've found yourself in what every single carnival needs and deserves: a bounce house. But wait - that's not all?! Apparently this is some kind of inflatable course from hell as you realize that once you enter, there's even more waiting for you. Yes, that's right, welcome to the squishiest obstacle course of your life. When you make it to the end, you still have one last task: joust for your honor against the person that you've ended up with or break out your intense sumo knowledge for the exact same thing. The student overseeing this area just nods solemnly with an air of 17-year-old sage wisdom. "There can only be one."


IV » ANIME FOOD So that's what you're here for. Well congratulations friend, they've got every sort of carnival contraption or festival delight and dish - apparently this is where the culture can be found! But... but oh god, what's that? The hell is that?! Apparently there's an eating competition for these heart attacks if you really wanna try your luck.

Also hey - is this cotton candy really sticky to anyone else? Careful, don't reach too close to that other person or you just might end up stuck together...?!


V » AFTERPARTY So... where were you after the school festival officially concluded? Were you in the middle of a food coma? Were you trying to steal a giant sumo suit before they could be closed down? Were you caught on the ice of the frozen swimming pool? Drowning under the weight of discount flowers? Hopefully, you're not caught up in the craziness of a cleaning crew turned cleaning competition... or are you?

Either way, there's no way that this party is going to end with a fizzle.... but rather with a bang! Literally. The sky is lit up with a sudden firework, followed by another and anotherandanotherandanother-- except don't those... seem to be a little close? They're deafeningly loud and blindingly beautiful and perhaps that what covers up Lili's distressed screech of, "Those weren't authorized!" Hopefully all the little sparks extinguish in the air before they get too close... Kindly help make sure nothing catches on fire? Stand there and actually enjoy the show? Start a lawsuit for your sudden bout of blindness and deafness? Your move.


VI » WILDCARD ME UP For the record, there is a medical tent for anyone who gets a little too violent excited during the events. And besides all the festivities mentioned here, there's also the typical bunch of carnival games and prizes, too. Maybe even a maid cafe. Also hey, is that smell of something burning... normal? Do we have a fire on our hands?! Or is there some other type of carnival gimmick that you really love but didn't get written up here? Feel free to make it right on up! Have fun, everyone!
reprizesal: (Persimmon - Joy of his life)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-20 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I: Does he even have a bedtime?
=A=
[Although he looks like a child, Sayo have more energy than most normal humans. So staying up late and helping out with the festival preparations seems like a natural choice for him, after letting his brother and master know.

So Sayo will be running around, helping with delivering and fetching things. Sometimes, he'd pick things up just to put them away.
]

Where does this go?

[He holds up the item in his hand, giving the other person an enquiring look.]

=B=
[Or later that night, after he drank some coffee, there's the startling loud yelp when Sayo slips on those glitter glue in his rush.

Since it's pretty late at night, and you're more than likely half-dead from exhaustion, the loud yelp would probably sound louder than it have any right to be.
]

II: He Wants The P(ersimmon)
[Since he helped out with the festival, he convinced himself he can enjoy it, too. Plus, he can personally see if things are doing fine and there's no problems at all.

And that's why Sayo's at the balloon game, eyeing the large persimmon shaped prize (is that a beanie bag? A large stuffed toy?) with great interest. With a nod, he step forward (and probably get a stool, why is he so short--) to play the game.

After a few rounds of failure, Sayo frowns and seems to look frustrated.
]

I know I hit them right in the centre....

[He looks around and see who else is playing, watching them for a moment. Don't mind a child watching you fail at the balloon game as well. jiiiiii]

IV: Sticky Situation
[Did you just bump into this child? Yes, you did. A child and his large, sticky cotton candy.

Given how many people are around, it's probably bound to happen. Being bumped into, at least. The part where his cotton candy get squished between him and the other person, making them stick together? Not so. Sayo blinks and try to move away, and see how their clothes are stuck together.

As well as the exposed skin part of his arms being stuck to the other person.

Um.
]

... Please separate yourself from me.

[HOW?]

V: Allnighter catching up to him.
[There's a pretty noticeable yawn escaping his mouth, and Sayo rub his eyes to try and stay awake. He's pretty much in danger of nodding off to sleep in an open space like this.

But when the fireworks starts, he snaps his eyes open and his hand is on his sword.
]

Who is it?!

[Chill, Sayo? And GO HOME ALREADY?]

VI: Wild Card
[Maybe he's checking out the other attractions, or even eating the food? This is for other scenarios, if the above isn't what you want!]
tsukainikui: (pic#10105672)

V

[personal profile] tsukainikui 2016-03-20 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[For having to be dragged to the festival in the first place, Yamato had sure stuck around a while. He'd never admit to having had fun, but... it could have been worse, surely.

Now, though, he's been looking for an excuse to leave and... well, a sleepy Sayo seems as good a one as any, right? He'd have to make sure the little tantou got back to his brother safely!

...And it's just when he's approaching that the fireworks go off and have him outright drawing his sword. Oops.]


Yamatonokami Yasusada!

[Someone??? Help them??? These idiot swords who think this is an attack???]
reprizesal: (Why is it... I don't feel happy.)

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[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-20 02:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[After what happened with the alien carnival and, well, almost everything happened in Cerealia, Sayo would easily believe they're under attack.

Sayo looks over and see Yamato. He gives him a nod in acknowledgement. He sees you, comrade.
]

Where did that sound come from?

[He didn't know because, uh... he was sleepy. And his eyes was temporarily closed.]
tsukainikui: (pic#9650772)

[personal profile] tsukainikui 2016-04-10 08:34 am (UTC)(link)
I do not know...

[Because... his back was turned. But he does know it made the sky light up, so it was probably canon fire. Or some other kind of explosives.

And, well, he's not wrong, but... They're not... exactly that dangerous...]


We should be getting back.

[And a) away from the attack and b) back to where there are other swords to help if there's A Big Fight.]
reprizesal: (I don't understand that...)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-04-16 05:15 am (UTC)(link)
I agree. The others might have information about this.

Well, yes... just not what what thought.

[Sayo glances around, seeing no immediate enemies or sensing any hostile intentions anywhere.]

I can take the lead.

[The setting is... kind of like a night time battle? So his eyesight are good for this.]
masakados: (and after hearing this question)

v

[personal profile] masakados 2016-03-20 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Naoki automatically holds up his hands in a placating gesture, even though he'd just been passing by. He's been looking for the best view of the fireworks, seriously contemplating just calling for Long and taking to the air.]

Just me? Though just now, that was a--

[Oh, there goes another firework. Yes. That.]
reprizesal: (Why is it... I don't feel happy.)

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[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-21 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo looks around with a start, trying to find the source of that noise. He's still pretty tired, so the thought that it might be fireworks haven't cross his mind. Yet.]

An attack?!

[Give him a moment to actually see the next firework.]
masakados: (tied on my skin so hard)

[personal profile] masakados 2016-03-22 02:46 pm (UTC)(link)
No, no--

[Quickly, placatingly, and Naoki shifts to the side.]

It's just fireworks. They're for, uhm. Fun.
reprizesal: (Chat - I'm not sure 'bout that)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-23 10:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Fireworks?

[He blinks and looks around. When he remembers that he's in a festival, he relaxes a little. Right, fireworks can happen at festivals.]

... Oh. Festivals can have fireworks.
masakados: (how do I put it?)

[personal profile] masakados 2016-03-24 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, they can.

[Though, Naoki's pretty sure these ones aren't sanctioned by anyone. Whoops. Oh well.]

Have you seen them at festivals before?

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V

[personal profile] heiwana 2016-03-21 01:56 am (UTC)(link)
[ Lord. Sayo why aren't you in bed yet?! Kousetsu will have none of that as he comes back from getting them both something to drink after the long arduous day.

His eyebrows knit together in consternation at his younger brother's reaction. ]


Sayo. Are you tired? Should we...go home? It has been a long day. [ Kousetsu will even give you a piggyback ride back to the apartment if need be. You look totally exhausted. ]
reprizesal: (Stare - ...)

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[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-21 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo blinks and looks over at Kousetsu. He calms down a little, seeing that his brother doesn't seem too alarmed right now. If it's an attack or anything dangerous, his brother would be more on guard.]

I'm... tired, Niisama. [Staying at school to help prepare for the festival all night is a bad idea. Please veto it next time, bro.] But what's that noise?

[He didn't think it's fireworks, yet.]
heiwana: (㊉㊀)

[personal profile] heiwana 2016-03-24 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sayo you're cute. But no. It's not an attack, from what he's gathered and by people's reactions it seems like those booms are quite normal. ]

They are called fireworks. I believe they are...used in this sort of environment as part of celebration.

[ He'll look up towards the sky. ] They will not harm you.
reprizesal: (What do you wish for?)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-28 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
... Ah.

[Sayo nods in understanding, since he knows what fireworks are. He looks up at the sky, hoping to see the fireworks. Hm... maybe this isn't a good spot?]

... I would like to see them better.
heiwana: (㊂)

[personal profile] heiwana 2016-03-30 01:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ Kousetsu nods before turning towards one of the higher buildings in the area. ]

Perhaps we may...watch them from there. There is also a few hills in the gardens that will give a better view. Which ever you would like.

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[personal profile] retorter 2016-03-21 04:20 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fortunately(?), Souji isn't as tired as he should be at this hour in the night. The yelp still stands out from the rest of the festival noises, enough that he turns his head to see what's going on. ]

[ And sees Sayo slipping on glitter glue??? ]


[ He approaches, crossing his arms and smirking. ]

Was that an accident or are you always this clumsy?
reprizesal: (Curiosity)

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[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-22 02:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo's laying face down on the floor when Souji approaches. He looks up with a blink. Fortunately, Sayo didn't have his hat with him, as that may get in the way of the festival preparations.]

It's a accident! I wasn't expecting to slip on... [He pushes himself up and looks down at his legs. Wow, his feet and... shins? They have the glitter glue on them.] ... glitter?
retorter: (it is literally a :3 face)

[personal profile] retorter 2016-03-27 05:23 am (UTC)(link)
[ The sight of Sayo on the floor surrounded by glitter tugs another smile out of Souji. ]

Really? Even though it's all over the place? [ He tilts his head. ] You must have had something really urgent to do if you didn't notice that in time.
reprizesal: (Stare - don't mind me)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-28 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Now Sayo's getting back onto his feet, albeit a little more carefully because of all the glitter glue on the floor.]

I was going around and checking on people, and maybe see if they need help. [Everyone else is getting tired, if not outright sleeping. Sayo wants to make sure they're all safe at this hour.] It's getting late and I want everyone to be safe.

[But who is going to watch out for Sayo...]
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[personal profile] retorter 2016-03-29 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[ sayo pls ]

You can still do that with a lot less running and falling, you know. [ It's time for Souji to designate himself as Sayo's buddy. ] I know tsukumogami can recover from embarrassing slip-ups faster than humans can, but you should be careful anyway.

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[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-03-21 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[Did somebody say cotton candy because Naki is here for that!!!

Or stuck to it, in this case.


I'm very sorry, Sayo-dono...is there a convenient method to separate ourselves, though? This candy seems surprisingly sticky...

[Speaking of which, Naki is.....gonna just. Pull a tiny piece off the mess and eat it.]

....A convenient method besides eating our way to freedom.
reprizesal: (Glance Down - what's that)

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[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-22 02:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Sayo just stares when Naki just... eat that tiny piece of his now ruined cotton candy. His sweet, sweet treat...]

I'm not sure. We can try pulling ourselves apart?

[And risk ripping their clothes.] Or... try to wash this off?
yaayaa: (no.....)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-03-22 09:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[It can't be that sticky, right? To rip their clothes. Clothes are made of sturdier stuff than that.

By which I mean he's gonna try very carefully pushing Sayo off of him. Will it work! Will they successfully separate!

Will they need to buy a drink and pour that on the mess instead...]
reprizesal: (/...Tugs)

[personal profile] reprizesal 2016-03-23 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[Whether it's sticky enough to rip their clothes if they pull it apart hard enough is the question for the ages.

Sayo try to help by trying to move away from Naki, very carefully. They can see (or feel?) their stuck together parts being pull apart. But they are still stuck together...
]

Is it working?
yaayaa: (on my front)

[personal profile] yaayaa 2016-03-24 04:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well.

Nothing's ripping, at least?]


It seems we may need to try washing it off, after all...

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