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Spellbind Mods ([personal profile] spellbindmods) wrote in [community profile] spellbinders2017-12-20 09:49 pm

[WORLD TWO | SUNSU FESTIVAL]

Who: All coven members, and more!
Where: Anmung Tower and about a mile radius from the base of the tower!
When: Day 174
Open/Closed: Open to All



For those coven members who come from worlds with Christmas, Hanukkah, Yule, etc., they'll likely recognize Sunsu as a version of similar holidays. While there aren't any religious over or under tones, there's snow falling, a high level of merriment and cheer all around.

That isn't to say Sunsu isn't without a bit of meaning and lore. Certain stalls are focused on a minor history of Sunsu, a holiday stemming from the story of two lovers, Princess Xin and one of her ladies in waiting, who proved to the Princess' father that their love was worthy of marriage by blessing each other with a fabulous gift. Depending on your taste and place in life, Sunsu can be more romantic or more family-based. Sunsu is marketed as a holiday that focuses on blessing and giving to those that you cherish in life, and receiving a blessing or gift symbolizes uniting people together forever.

Because of this meaning, there is a certain romanticized overtone to Sunsu, though of course others celebrate in their own way. It's a holiday of togetherness, and everyone in Shehui seems to be in on the holiday spirit. There aren't as many monitors around, the streets around Anmung tower are packed with families, newcomers and couples alike. Are you ready to get into the spirit of the season?

      A ▢ For some coven members, Sunsu is a day of work. This work may have actually started early in the morning, which is when the beginning of the Sunsu festival begins. Those who volunteered to work at the festival will be paid handsomely, but they'll have to work hard for it! One such job up for the taking is personal shopper which can be completed with the help of another person -- lucky you! This requires making your way through the streets of Shehui, looking for gifts and items that you're likely unfamiliar with.

      B ▢ Other volunteers are lucky enough to be stuck in stalls where there are at least chairs. Almost anything and everything is being sold in Shehui, and it's your job to push whatever goods you're being hired to peddle. The good news. You get 10-20% commission! The weirder or more ridiculous the item, the higher your commission!

      C ▢ Others may not even be working. You've been exceptionally naughty and decided to skip out on your Sunsu shopping until the last minute! Whether you're looking for a last minute gift for your Secret Sunsu recipients, or you're being a horrible friend and neglecting those you love until literally the last day, you've still got time to get some gifts!



As the day goes on, more and more festival decorations are going up -- which this may also be a job you've been roped into! With the sun falling steadily in the sky, the true beauty of Shehui can be seen as night creeps in. As per the request of the lottery winner, almost every structure in Shehui around the Anmung tower, including the famed structure, is illuminated with brilliant, twinkling lights in gold and red colors. Some areas are lit by different colors, like the nearby Huhu Coffee House that's building is wrapped in green lights, while Xi Park is filled with a soft pink variety on trees and fountains.

Streamers and banners are hung everywhere, with some offering simple seasons greetings, while others are making passers by aware of sales and wares to be sold.

      D ▢ Sunsu is certainly a togetherness holiday, and everyone in the coven must have at least one friend or loved one they know in Shehui -- at least a casual acquaintance? There are a lot of things around Sunsu to do in groups or pairs (three ain't a crowd, here!), from stupid picture booths to horse-drawn carriage rides. Well, those creatures certainly look sort of like horses, if horses had four legs and two arms. In the spirit of togetherness, grab a friend or three and enjoy yourself. You've earned it, right?

      E ▢ Sunsu is a festival, and what's a festival without drinking? Drinking is actually a pastime that is popular at Sunsu, with local signboards discussing the historical significance of drinking in Shehui a long time ago. (If you're inclined to notice, all historical signboards have a sort of whimsical vagueness about them, as if they're discussing a myth or legend, not actual history). There are three types of traditional alcohol in Shehui that are made on Sunsu. One, a red concoction that is strong, reminiscent of a type of vodka. Two, a clear liquid that has a distinctly almond taste; akin to beer but with no fizz. Three, a pink, champagne-lite that is comparable to a wine cooler -- for you kids and lightweights out there. These drinks are also essentially handed out with very few stalls requiring you pay for them. Some stalls are extremely beer-focused, even promoting drinking contests with cash and gift prizes!

      F ▢ While not completely close to Anmung tower, Chips! is running a special promotion tonight! All games that aren't table gambling are completely free! If you're an introvert who just wants to DDR the night away, you're welcome to spend your night here, as pathetic as it may be. You're also welcome to escape the Anmung crowds, only to find yourself in a different type of mob inside Chips! -- it's better with a friend, though!

      G ▢ Closer to the base of Anmung tower, a festival game is taking place. Called XiXi, this game involves receiving a red envelope and finding a person who fits the criteria within that envelope. When you do, take the person to a table and receive a credit prize of 500 and a small basket of pastries and fruit. It's popular with children, but adults are allowed to get in on the fun too -- a lot of people treat it like a mixer. There's also no limit to how many times you can complete the challenge, as long as you don't use the same person twice! These criteria can be physical traits, more embarrassing personal qualifications...anything you can OOCly think of!



At midnight, the Sunsu event is supposed to culminate in a fireworks show -- and it does! To commemorate the day being over, fireworks of many different colors are being displayed all across Shehui, further illuminating the evening. It's almost as if it's truly daylight again, between the fireworks and Anmung tower.

      H ▢ In one more relaxing prompt, you're allowed to enjoy the fireworks. There are several parks that have set up watching points, including blankets on the ground and pre-made picnic baskets you can buy. After a busy day, whether working or playing, it's nice to be able to sit down and simply observe the night sky.

      I ▢ This doesn't last forever, though. About 15 minutes into the show, there's a disruption in the typical fireworks booming, instead replaced with a very large and ominous bang. These explosion sounds continue until there's a decidedly larger explosion sound that appears and feels a lot closer than the others. While there aren't any signs of fire or debris, the Sunsu festival is thrown into chaos. People are running, stores are closing immediately, and inner city speakers are announcing an emergency and for all residents to return to their homes immediately with escorts available if necessary. It's impossible to see what the source of the sound is here, but it's obviously abnormal. Will you help people in the panic? Where are those friends you've spent so much of the night with? What is going on?

      J ▢ Wildcard! Have another idea for a prompt? Try it out and tag around!
deem: (ponder)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[The girl nods, mumbling something to the tune of, "of course they do".

For his part, 9S takes the data for what it is]


At least that gives us something to start with...if people would stop running around and knocking each other over.

[Seriously, are people this startled by explosions normally?]
talim: do not take (pic#10683784)

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[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
[ oh.

jude flushes a brilliant shade of red. ]


I-I—

[ he can't think of an appropriate response to that, so instead he ducks his head in a meager attempt to hide how flustered he is and replies to 9s' question. ]

I figured we could just walk around and see what catches our interest. It looks like there's a lot going on.

First, though...
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talim: do not take (pic#10683781)

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[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[ jude uncovers the bag he's holding with a shy, almost nervous look. ]

This is for you.
deem: (question)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
[The appearance of a parcel for him surprises 9S for a beat, despite being aware that this holiday involves giving gifts]

...For me?

[He echoes, and his tone betrays the fact that he didn't expect it at all.

Jude's already so generous with him as-is]
talim: do not take (pic#10683701)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
For you.

[ jude chuckles, still a little nervous. ]

Who else would I be talking to? Go on. Open it.
deem: (ponder)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[9S accepts the bag with both hands, a quiet air of reverence about it.

Jude may give him little gifts on a regular basis, but that doesn't mean that there's ever any less gravity about such gestures in 9S' view. And as much shows as he's careful about inspecting the bag's contents]


Oh...these match my shirt.

[Yes, he has noticed]
talim: (pic#9332476)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
That was the idea.

[ he rubs at the back of his neck, resisting the urge to rake a hand through his hair. ]

Um... I made them myself. I hope they're okay.
deem: (start)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 05:42 am (UTC)(link)
[And that gets him to tear his attention from the contents of the bag, staring at Jude.

By now, he surely knows despite those goggles when he's being stared at]


You made them?

[...Really?]
mapsio: (HARU (7))

[personal profile] mapsio 2017-12-23 05:43 am (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't be angry even if you did.

[She laughs a little, trying another sip from the bottle. Scrunching her nose. The fizzy nature of it might be what is turning her off of this. The taste isn't completely horrible.]

The festival is nice, isn't it?
talim: (pic#11824106)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[ of course he does. ]

Y-Yeah... It took some time, and I know they're not perfect, but I taught myself how to knit a while back. It sure came in handy.
talim: (30.)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 05:46 am (UTC)(link)
I should have known.

[ jude laughs along with her. the look on her face is so... cute. endearing. ]

Yeah, I'm having a great time. There's just so much to do and see... it's even better with friends, though. I'm glad I bumped into you.
mapsio: (HARU (16))

[personal profile] mapsio 2017-12-23 05:48 am (UTC)(link)
How could I ever bring myself to be mad at you in the first place? It's impossible.

[Haru, in her mind, thinks that Jude is the endearing one here.]

I'm glad I bumped into you too. Should we partake in some of the festival activities together? Would you rather find a nice place to chat instead?
deem: (assist)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
This must have been a lot of work...

[Looking down into the bag again, 9S is just a little overwhelmed.

So much effort all for this little android?]
talim: (pic#9332476)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
It was nothing.

[ actually, it was quite a lot of work, but it's not like jude is going to admit to that. ]

I just... I wanted to do something kind of special for you. And I hope this counts as kind of special. Nothing is too much work when I want to convey just how much you mean to me. Of course, I don't need gifts to do that, but tradition and all, and... I was hoping you might like them.

[ then jude gives him one last present — a kiss on the cheek. his own cheeks are undeniably warm, and he can feel his anxious heartbeat. does 9s like them? will he use them? did jude overdo it? ]
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deem: (turn)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
[This is only an extreme little honor Jude, no big deal.

Except it does take 9S a while to respond, watching the contents of that bag contemplatively]


Of course I would.

[Use something he gave him. Anything really, unless he gave him trash for some reason, but Jude's not the type for that.

And 9S supposes it's his cue to give a gift in return, so he passes his gift bag to one hand to fish the jewelry box free with the other. Once procured, he offers it to Jude]


I made you something too, actually.
fangstrike: (yuri5)

H

[personal profile] fangstrike 2017-12-23 07:19 am (UTC)(link)
[ Holy shit, that's a lotta food for one kid.

Yuri's not fond or unfond of fireworks. They're nice enough to look at on a night like this, but this kid's got the most right idea of how to go about the later parts of the evening.

Out in the quiet. Enjoying the sights. Stuffing his face. He's living his best life and he can't slight him for it. ]


Looks like you got a true feast for yourself, huh?
talim: do not take (pic#10683709)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 07:22 am (UTC)(link)
You... what?

[ jude stares down at the jewelry box, slack-jawed. he has absolutely no idea what to expect, and he swears his heart skips a beat — he's surprised it doesn't stop beating altogether. ]

What is this?

[ he doesn't know why he's asking when 9s is already offering to him, and he reaches out to grasp it, holding it like a dear treasure.

when jude opens it, he tilts his head and squints. ]


Are these... ear decorations?

[ he wants to make sure he has it right. as far as gifts go, he didn't expect 9s to give anyone anything less than unique. ]
deem: (lean)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
That's where you wear them.

[The reply comes easily, though it certainly doesn't explain what they're for, so he elaborates]

They're a replacement for the goggles I made before. Now that I've got the materials, I could make some improvements.

[And Jude can wonder how exactly that works when they go on his ears]
talim: (pic#11701438)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 07:33 am (UTC)(link)
How the heck did you...

[ there's no point in questioning how 9s' tech works. jude carefully takes the goggles (?!?!) out and attaches them to his ears. they're nice and snug, comfortable enough for jude to not even know they're there.

what he sees is similar to what version one of the goggles showed him, but a bit lighter, easier to take in. ]


Wow. These are...

[ incredible. jude just looks at 9s with wide eyes. ]

I love them, Nines.
talim: (pic#9332468)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 07:36 am (UTC)(link)
Maybe we can sit and share something to eat or drink together? I'd like that.

[ an easygoing smile. ]
deem: (grin)

[personal profile] deem 2017-12-23 07:39 am (UTC)(link)
They'll work just like the shield does. Just apply a little pressure to them.

[He can't even fend off a grin, because he's just so happy that Jude likes them. These sorts of projects are pretty intuitive for 9S, and with ample supplies at hand, he's been all too eager to innovate while he can.

Besides, he wanted to make something that Jude would be comfortable wearing just like he and 2B do with their own goggles]


I wasn't sure if they'd be to your tastes, but I think they're more convenient.
cloak: (Default)

[personal profile] cloak 2017-12-23 07:44 am (UTC)(link)
...A thing?

[Alas, as cryptic as Roxas can be, he doesn't take well to what he so readily dishes out.

And so the questioning continues]
talim: (pic#11824092)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 07:45 am (UTC)(link)
[ at the mention of the shield, jude wraps a gentle hand around the pendant on his neck. he almost never takes it off. ]

I'll be sure to treasure it. It's the most thoughtful present I've gotten. Thank you so much.

[ jude is looking at his lips again, and he wants to kiss 9s, so, so much, but he doesn't know how 9s would feel with all these people around.

in this case, though... ? jude wouldn't mind a bit. ]
talim: (12.)

[personal profile] talim 2017-12-23 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, okay. It's for a game. You're given a set of unique characteristics, and the goal is to search for the match.

[ he hands roxas the red envelope to offer him proof. ]

Needless to say, I think you fit the bill.
cloak: (Default)

[personal profile] cloak 2017-12-23 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
"Someone wearing a black coat"

[He reads, before glancing down at himself]

...Guess I do.

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