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PRISON WORLD #2: Whoville
Characters: Ensemble cast, any/all characters of Xistentia!
Summary: With the help of D.E.S.T.I.N.Y, the Grinch crashes the Winter Wonderland Ball and steals Christmas! Along with quite a few refugees. Welcome to Whoville, your home for the holidays! Detailed plotting post is here, and latest announcement is here.
Date(s): 2 - 24 December
Warnings/Notes: None, please mark your subject headers with content.
Come one, come all, to the beautiful Winter Wonderland Ball! After the trials of war, F.A.T.E.S. has thrown a party to raise everyone's mood. The holidays are coming and it's time to celebrate!
There's snow outside, and the theme continues indoors. The gathering is non-denominational, with decorations combining several celebrations around the Multiverse, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Diwali, and many others that you may not even recognise! If it's a winter festival on any world, it's represented here. Perhaps you can explain the significance of your own. Enjoy rice pudding, dradle games, henna tattoos, mistletoe, songs, storytelling, portraiture, and a variety of other traditions too, from cultures less familiar to contemporary Earth.
From a race of dwarves, there comes the lightbringing festival. Two partners, selected at random, get two torches they must carry outside and walk around the snowy building, keeping each other lit. Upon their return, they pass their torches onto a random person— or try again, if they failed. Those who succeed to bring the light back then write a wish on a tapestry hung in the center of the room. You'll notice a lot of people are wishing to return home and save their worlds.
Then there's the food. You'll find winter specialties from every culture represented. There are turkeys, chocolate, matzah bread, truffles, mulled wine, sweet meat, even Brussels sprouts. Find a table and eat your fill; there's plenty to go around.
The end of the night approaches. It's been a lovely occasion, full of food, drink and merriment. And gifts, of course. There's so many gifts! It's almost time to take them home. Of course, then the ceiling crashes in. An enormous, rocket-powered sleigh spins into the room, scattering glass, decorations, and dining tables everywhere. Food and drink spatters onto clothes, there are screams and shouts, and the flash of something hairy and green.
Flashes of electric light scatter all around, and the next thing you know, you're being pulled into the air. You're weightless, you can't tell which way is up and which is down, and your eyes are blinded with light. Then you're gone.
Those left behind will witness the sleigh and most of the room's occupants vanish in the blink of an eye. When they have time to take stock, they'll see that every present is gone - and as a final insult, the giant Christmas tree tips over and crashes to the floor.
Not such a Merry Christmas after all. . .
Those who were taken will pass out, completely unconscious, mid-trip. When you come to, you'll be aware of the cold, and the wind, and the snow, and did we mention the cold? You're inside a literal snowflake. It's freezing here. But aside from that. . .
The Grinch, a hairy, green monster who lives at the top of the mountain, has stolen all their presents, and stolen you as well. They explain that they are the Who, and that this is Whoville, their home. They'll direct you to the Whotel, an implausibly shaped and colourful building with plenty of rooms for you to stay.
As for the Grinch, he'll make himself known soon enough. Your daemons are with you - keep an eye on the Network. The mountain he lives on will be, in a word, inaccessible. The Grinch's allies, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. have protected it with an impenetrable forcefield. Also, they've nullified your powers. That's right, kids! Have you ever wanted to be baseline human? Because you are now.
But it's not all bad! The Who are friendly and welcoming, if still sad. At least, at first. But not to fear - not even the Grinch can keep a good Who down. As days pass, you'll begin to see a change in mood amongst your new friends.
They'll start preparing again. Cooking again, writing cards again. It's like they're preparing for the holiday all over again! Your daemon will suggest that you help them out a little. If the Grinch was determined to ruin the holidays, then let's not let him! There's cooking to be done, songs to be sung, windows and chimneys to be repaired, mistletoe to be rehung!
And if charitable works don't interest you, why not explore Whoville itself! The whole place is a snowy wonderland. There's a frozen lake to skate on, a cinema to attend - filled with holiday-themed movies, of course - and a concert hall that's lying empty. Perhaps you could fill it again. Get the Who back into the spirit of the season.
Meanwhile, the Grinch will be walking among you. He'll try to stay hidden, but some of you will find him. He's trolling and tricking, generally trying to disrupt your efforts to make Christmas happen again. But he'll see what you're doing, and see that both you and the Who are happy even without the presents he stole. Perhaps that small heart of his might just grow. Only a Who would know.
On December 24, Christmas Eve, the Grinch's heart finally grows large enough that he brings his sleigh down from the mountain, breaking through D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.'s forcefield. With his Christmas spirit restored, he'll return everyone's gifts and bring them back to Xistentia the same way they came!
As before, the trip aboard the Grinch's sleigh will temporarily knock your character out. When they awake, any nullified powers will be restored. They'll retain full memories of their time in Whoville and will return to Xistentia in time to celebrate the holidays with the rest of their friends.
Summary: With the help of D.E.S.T.I.N.Y, the Grinch crashes the Winter Wonderland Ball and steals Christmas! Along with quite a few refugees. Welcome to Whoville, your home for the holidays! Detailed plotting post is here, and latest announcement is here.
Date(s): 2 - 24 December
Warnings/Notes: None, please mark your subject headers with content.
WHOVILLE PRISON WORLD
The day the Grinch stole Xistentia
WINTER WONDERLAND BALL
Come one, come all, to the beautiful Winter Wonderland Ball! After the trials of war, F.A.T.E.S. has thrown a party to raise everyone's mood. The holidays are coming and it's time to celebrate!
There's snow outside, and the theme continues indoors. The gathering is non-denominational, with decorations combining several celebrations around the Multiverse, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Diwali, and many others that you may not even recognise! If it's a winter festival on any world, it's represented here. Perhaps you can explain the significance of your own. Enjoy rice pudding, dradle games, henna tattoos, mistletoe, songs, storytelling, portraiture, and a variety of other traditions too, from cultures less familiar to contemporary Earth.
From a race of dwarves, there comes the lightbringing festival. Two partners, selected at random, get two torches they must carry outside and walk around the snowy building, keeping each other lit. Upon their return, they pass their torches onto a random person— or try again, if they failed. Those who succeed to bring the light back then write a wish on a tapestry hung in the center of the room. You'll notice a lot of people are wishing to return home and save their worlds.
Then there's the food. You'll find winter specialties from every culture represented. There are turkeys, chocolate, matzah bread, truffles, mulled wine, sweet meat, even Brussels sprouts. Find a table and eat your fill; there's plenty to go around.
SECRET SANTA
 | The Ball is also refugees' opportunity to present their Secret Santa gifts! Leave your presents beneath the large Christmas tree in the middle of the room. There's a welcoming space there waiting for all your holiday cheer.
If you're participating, there'll also be a gift for you left here. Look out for your name! Maybe you'll finally find out who your Santa is, or perhaps they'll decide to remain anonymous. Have fun, kids! No one leaves without a present. |
INVASION OF THE GRINCH
The end of the night approaches. It's been a lovely occasion, full of food, drink and merriment. And gifts, of course. There's so many gifts! It's almost time to take them home. Of course, then the ceiling crashes in. An enormous, rocket-powered sleigh spins into the room, scattering glass, decorations, and dining tables everywhere. Food and drink spatters onto clothes, there are screams and shouts, and the flash of something hairy and green.
Flashes of electric light scatter all around, and the next thing you know, you're being pulled into the air. You're weightless, you can't tell which way is up and which is down, and your eyes are blinded with light. Then you're gone.
Those left behind will witness the sleigh and most of the room's occupants vanish in the blink of an eye. When they have time to take stock, they'll see that every present is gone - and as a final insult, the giant Christmas tree tips over and crashes to the floor.
Not such a Merry Christmas after all. . .
EVENT -
PRISON WORLD #2: WHOVILLE
Those who were taken will pass out, completely unconscious, mid-trip. When you come to, you'll be aware of the cold, and the wind, and the snow, and did we mention the cold? You're inside a literal snowflake. It's freezing here. But aside from that. . .
The Grinch, a hairy, green monster who lives at the top of the mountain, has stolen all their presents, and stolen you as well. They explain that they are the Who, and that this is Whoville, their home. They'll direct you to the Whotel, an implausibly shaped and colourful building with plenty of rooms for you to stay.
As for the Grinch, he'll make himself known soon enough. Your daemons are with you - keep an eye on the Network. The mountain he lives on will be, in a word, inaccessible. The Grinch's allies, D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. have protected it with an impenetrable forcefield. Also, they've nullified your powers. That's right, kids! Have you ever wanted to be baseline human? Because you are now.
LIFE IN WHOVILLE
But it's not all bad! The Who are friendly and welcoming, if still sad. At least, at first. But not to fear - not even the Grinch can keep a good Who down. As days pass, you'll begin to see a change in mood amongst your new friends.
They'll start preparing again. Cooking again, writing cards again. It's like they're preparing for the holiday all over again! Your daemon will suggest that you help them out a little. If the Grinch was determined to ruin the holidays, then let's not let him! There's cooking to be done, songs to be sung, windows and chimneys to be repaired, mistletoe to be rehung!
And if charitable works don't interest you, why not explore Whoville itself! The whole place is a snowy wonderland. There's a frozen lake to skate on, a cinema to attend - filled with holiday-themed movies, of course - and a concert hall that's lying empty. Perhaps you could fill it again. Get the Who back into the spirit of the season.
Meanwhile, the Grinch will be walking among you. He'll try to stay hidden, but some of you will find him. He's trolling and tricking, generally trying to disrupt your efforts to make Christmas happen again. But he'll see what you're doing, and see that both you and the Who are happy even without the presents he stole. Perhaps that small heart of his might just grow. Only a Who would know.
RETURN TO XISTENTIA
On December 24, Christmas Eve, the Grinch's heart finally grows large enough that he brings his sleigh down from the mountain, breaking through D.E.S.T.I.N.Y.'s forcefield. With his Christmas spirit restored, he'll return everyone's gifts and bring them back to Xistentia the same way they came!
As before, the trip aboard the Grinch's sleigh will temporarily knock your character out. When they awake, any nullified powers will be restored. They'll retain full memories of their time in Whoville and will return to Xistentia in time to celebrate the holidays with the rest of their friends.
Footnotes
- All kidnapped characters will have their powers nullified to baseline human level while in Whoville.
- Kidnapped characters will retain access to the Network and can contact characters left in Xistentia.
- All characters will return to Xistentia by 24 December - Christmas Eve.
- The plotting post for this event can be found here.
Leo Valdez | OTA
( Winter Stupidland )
[ Ever since the weather started to shift to be more wintery, Leo had wanted to go out less and less. He didn't like the cold and he definitely doesn't like snow -- it always reminds him of Khione (that crazy, beautiful, mean snow princess, ugh). So, he's a little less cheerful and loud than he might be as he wanders around.
He indulges in more than a few treats and drinks before he stops at the henna area. He tilts his head and just watches a little, thinking about getting one himself. You could also find him listening to some of the performances around and if he knows you rest assured he's going to wave and come up for a chat. ]
( Whostupid Cold )
[ If he thought it had been cold back in Xistentia, he didn't know what cold was (okay yeah he did because past experiences but...). The last thing he wanted to do once they were there was go out into the cold outdoors. But, once the Who began to prepare for Christmas again he does find a way to lend a hand.
You'll find him indoors, working on various items, fixing things, creating things presents or tools or what not to help the Who. If you need assistance fixing something or acquiring a tool? Leo's your man! ]
( Closed to Peter )
[ Leo is still a bit conflicted about the drunken kiss that had happened Halloween and the not so drunken kisses that had happened periodically ever since. After all, he still loves Calypso, he still had promised to rescue her from Ogygia. But he also couldn't deny that there's something there with Peter, which is new, because Leo's pretty sure he isn't gay. He's not gay. He guesses that this means he's bi, but he hasn't really talked to anyone about that.
He hasn't told Peter about Calypso either but were he and Calypso an official thing? It's all about confusing and muddled and this place seemed to go by a whole different set of rules on top of it all.
But now, they're at this winter party thing and there's a mistletoe. Leo's not a big fan of winter or snow or the cold but he is staying warm just by his nature. He looks up at the mistletoe and then grins at Peter. ]
Did you lead me here on purpose, nerd?
( Wildcard )
[ Will match formats! I'm up for anything else you might want to throw at me as well! ]
slightly wildcard I suppose yeti.jpg
[ Asks the man, wearing a single layer of a thin long-sleeved shirt (blue, naturally) and a pair of surprisingly casual pants. No armor today, though he had almost chosen it. In the end, Era convinced him that this was a less than formal affair and he would blend in better if he chose more comfortable attire.
Also, excuse him as he perhaps fathers this teen a little. He doesn't know what compels him to, but he does. ]
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It's not really necessary. [ He explains and then points a finger toward him. ]
I don't see you wearing a coat.
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No, you don't, [ he confirms. ] I am originally from a very cold climate so I suppose I am acclimated to it.
Why is it unnecessary for you?
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I'm rather hot blooded.
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I've dealt with more than enough hot-blooded Dravanians in my day.
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Hot blooded.
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So I see. Is that a common skill, where you're from?
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[ Or... Greek mythology in general. Or Greek anything.
What's Greece? ]
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[ Well, that's a new one for Leo. ]
He's the god of like forges, volcanoes and stuff.
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Ah. He sounds most similar to Azeyma of our realm. She commands the element of fire.
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[ Leo asks, because that's important....no really it's not. He's just weird. ]
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[ Like a walking encyclopedia of Eorzea, he spouts out the information easily. ]
the one that's mine 83
He'd liked girls back home. He had really liked Liz back home, but now all those very same nervous feelings have returned whenever Peter gets a free moment with Leo.
But, as hormones often do to susceptible teenagers, Peter feels a surge of something that has him stealing Leo away from all the main events of the party to a corner spot where mistletoe is hung up.
(In Peter Parker's head, he's far more suave when going about this. Unfortunately, that's only in his head.)
He's got both of his hands wrapped around Leo's wrist — his skin that constant state of warm Peter has discovered that Leo often always is. — laughing somewhat nervously as he looks between him and the silly holiday tradition hanging over their heads. ]
I might have. [ Peter grins just as wide, toeing at the small space of ground between their feet. ] I figured if we were going to have to spend the holiday here, we should at least join in some of the traditions, right?
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Peter's fingers were cool on his wrists and he likes the sensation oddly enough. He leans in toward him, his own mouth spread into a wide grin. ]
I guess so, not like we need a dumb mistletoe, though.
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Leo leans in close and Peter feels his heart rate immediately double, pounding hard against his chest and even louder in his ears. His eyes zero in on the way that Leo's lips pull into a smile.
(Lately, he's really liked the way Leo's lips feel.) ]
You might start saying no, I wanted to increase my chances.
[ His hands inch their way off of Leo's wrists to rest on his hips. ]
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[ Leo teased him, leaning in more and letting his breath ghost over the other's mouth, not quite kissing him yet. ]
Or are you planning to become even extra nerdy in the new year or whatever they have here?
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(Despite the frequency of all this, Peter's yet to get any more smooth at the initiation.) ]
I'm getting even more cool lately. [ He grins somewhat goofily, draping his arm over Leo's shoulder -- completely forgetting mistletoe for the moment -- eyes focused on the other's mouth. ] Maybe even cooler than you.
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So, he leans in further and brushes his lips against Peter's. He kisses him slow and teasing. They've had plenty of heated kisses...most of their kisses are heated and not really the teasing sort. ]
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[ His grin widens just at Leo's lips press against his own -- full and slow and practically coaxing Peter deeper into it. Nothing like their usual kisses; quick and stolen in moments where they were supposed to be working, or anxious and heated in the darkness of one of their bedrooms.
This kind of kiss makes something twist inside of Peter, makes the world feel a little more tilted on its axis, his legs a little unsteady where they stand and he leans into Leo to keep himself grounded, pressing deeper into the kiss. ]