coastal: (✧ i forgot my face could do this)
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!
meowbel: (Can't Hide It)

[personal profile] meowbel 2016-03-22 11:27 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm talking to the both of you! I'm saying the both of you are totally pulling off the outfit you're wearing! Who else would I be talking about?

[That and with them having to clean everything up? Totally not a good way to spend the day so why not spread some happiness around the corner? Although, should Genos and Levi look closely, she might be getting something to surprise them.

Seriously, they deserve some kind of prize or whatever for being in charge of cleaning up on one of the busiest days ever!]
incendire: (Bonus points if you are in Yoga pants)

[personal profile] incendire 2016-03-23 05:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ Levi don't be rude to the small child. Children are the next generation and their futures should be cherished and protected at all costs?! And Genos doesn't quite have the time to immediately look closely at Mabel as there's some nearby garbage that he immediately goes to retrieve and place into his trash bag.

Though once he's done that, he'll be back. Is...she really going to talk to them while cleaning? Half of him might want to suggest it but no, she should run off and continue having fun.
]

Pardon Levi here, he can be rather dour but I suppose he means well.
dirtdevil: (full frontal nudity)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2016-03-24 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
[ he'll be rude to whoever he wants!! no, actually, he wasn't trying to be rude, it just... came out that way. it happens a lot. ]

...Okay, then. [ he's not used to people... complimenting his outfit. what is he supposed to say? ] Thanks, I guess?
meowbel: (Electric Shock)

[personal profile] meowbel 2016-03-24 01:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't worry, Mabel has a rudeness barrier around her! She is immune to rudeness! ....Most of the time. Which was why when she got out whatever she was hiding behind her back?]

It's not a problem! I mean, I would be a grumpy pants too if I had to clean nothing but trash all day! So...I got you two a little present! Ta-dah!

[Here Genos and Levi, hope you like butterfly stickers because she just totally placed them on your arm somewhere!]

That should cheer you up a little! Nothing but stickers to brighten your day!
incendire: (learn to cry on command)

[personal profile] incendire 2016-03-24 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh....this is rather cute. And endearing. Now if only Genos was actually good at expressing himself physically but at least he'll look at the sticker on his arm carefully.

Is it a glittery one? This is important. Either way, he'll be sure to press the sticker a little harder onto his arm.
]

This was unexpected.
dirtdevil: (a gassy antelope)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2016-03-25 07:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ even he's not enough of an asshole to take that sticker off. no, he'll wear it like a badge of honor. or something. he's totally not emasculated by having a butterfly sticker on his sleeve. ]

...Thanks.

[ sorry if you were expecting him to "cheer up," though. he always looks like this. ]
meowbel: (Chu ♡)

[personal profile] meowbel 2016-03-25 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
[You bet it's the glittery kind and there's even one that has a big giant smiley face on it too!

While she was hoping to get a smile out of the both of them, their reaction was good enough! That and gets the feeling they probably weren't the smiley kind of bunch anyway.]


Of course it's unexpected, that's what makes it a great surprise! Hopefully that will bring your spirits up because I get the feeling you're going to have a long day ahead of you!

[And then there happen to be a can thrown nearby] A really long day ahead of you!
incendire: (I'm almost a vegetarian.)

[personal profile] incendire 2016-03-27 08:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Cute...

And Genos immediately is going to make a soured face as soon as he sees the can be dropped carelessly onto the ground not too far away. Really? Did they not have the common decency to dispose of it into the trash bins? They were literally right next to where the can fell. Genos scowls and will excuse himself as he "deals" with the person.
]

I appreciate your gift however, it seems as though there are those who are not going to be as considerate as you. Now, please excuse me.

[ He'll give Mabel a small nod and immediately walk up to the litterer and immediately get into a "conversation" with them. He sure did leave Levi with the smol child. ]
dirtdevil: (hot pockets)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2016-03-29 05:37 am (UTC)(link)
[ bro. bro. don't leave me here with this kid, bro. actually, if Genos is going to fuck off, at least it's for a good cause. who dropped that can there? go beat them up, Genos.

unless it's another kid. don't beat up kids. ]


No longer than usual. Some people are real slobs.

[ this is also his day job, you see. this just happens to be... a larger gathering of slobs than he's used to. ]
meowbel: (I Wanna Love)

[personal profile] meowbel 2016-03-29 11:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Don't worry, Levi, Mabel here will make sure that he feels right at home with her! Or something. Either way...! With Genos going off to clean up said can, Mabel just stared back at Levi and then back at Genos]

Hmmmmm, I think this calls for some serious intervention! If there's this much trash out, something needs to be done! They just can't dump all of this stuff on to you two!

We need to make it easier for you two but just what?

[Anyone got any bright ideas?]
incendire: (for going through my mail)

[personal profile] incendire 2016-04-02 05:02 am (UTC)(link)
[ Sorry Genos is going to be dutifully shoving trash nearby into his bag, though he can still hear the conversation being had and Mabel clearly promoting....ideas. Or at least encouraging them to think of better ways to tackle this.

Not that it's a huge problem but...
]

Perhaps more help would be appreciated. [ He'll look over at Levi. ] However, we could never ask you for this.

[ Right??? Genos is still over wherever he's at so Levi still get's to deal with the small child. ]
dirtdevil: (lumberjack fantasies)

[personal profile] dirtdevil 2016-04-05 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
[ it's... thoughtful of her to be brainstorming ideas on how to make this easier, but he doesn't quite understand why she cares. kids are good at making messes. why is she interested in cleaning them up? is she a neurotic weirdo like him?

probably not, but he glances at her curiously anyway. ]


Why aren't you out there playing? You don't need to worry about this stuff.

[ how dedicated to the cause are you, little girl?? ]
meowbel: (Mystery)

[personal profile] meowbel 2016-04-06 12:37 am (UTC)(link)
[Just accept it, Levi. She just wants to spread sunshine and rainbows in this horrible job you guys got!! With his words though, Mabel could only smirk in return!

For she has the most brilliant plan for them, indeed!]


Yeah but that doesn't change how you guys have to clean up trash all day long! And besides, I already got a plan that will help you out! Behold, the most awesomest thing ever!

[With that, she decides to show them the most amazing thing ever! ...Which were just packets of stickers. Take that what you will.]
incendire: (Default)

[personal profile] incendire 2016-04-06 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)