Solstice

[we_meet_again]

Who: peps and invited guests (party crashers also welcome)
Where: pep!pep!
When: Day 191, afternoon to night

[on the morning of Day 191, an invitation went out to various people:]

You’re Invited!

pep!pep! is celebrating Solstice, a major holiday from the home of Glacies and Cobalt. It is a celebration of the return of the light to our darkest days, the changing of seasons, and appreciation for our friends and loved ones.

There will be food, activities, and places to hang out. No need to bring anything, as your presence is a gift enough, but if you really feel compelled, a light of some sort (candle, lantern, etc.) is traditional. That said, do bring a swimsuit if you’d like to play in the heated pool while you’re here. You are also welcome to bring friends!

Festivities start this afternoon and last until midnight. We hope you can join us!

((ooc: All are welcome, whether invited or not. If you have CR with a pep or the other guests feel free to attend))

Comments

[we_meet_again]

[Cobalt's wearing a new gakuran for the occasion, and his antlers are decorated with small, dangling silver ornaments that look like stars.

He looks really happy.]

Welcome!

[worthathousand]

[ Amaranth is dressed in her LiliS finest, but instead of the outfit's normal hair flowers, her hair is loose and she has used LiliS illusions to make herself a crown of moss and candles.

She comes looking for Cobalt right away. ]

Cobalt! Everything looks beautiful.

[ She is also carrying a bronze lantern with a candle inside, which she offers to him. ]

This is for you, and the rest of pep.

1/2

[we_meet_again]

[Taking the lantern]

Oh my goodness, how lovely! Thank you so much!

[we_meet_again]

You look quite spectacular, yourself! The candles are quite the fashion statement.

[worthathousand]

[ dipping her head in appreciation; the candles stay perfectly in place ]

Ah, thank you. Ever since the Masquerade, I've been interested in trying out the sorts of things that only LiliS abilities make possible. It's good practice—but also I wanted something special for your party.

I'm glad you like the lantern.

[we_meet_again]

That's an illusion, too? Man. Looks so real I was completely fooled.

[worthathousand]

—Oh, no! The lantern is completely real.
It would be a very poor gift, otherwise.

...Though I could make some more, at least for rooms I’m currently in? Just say the word.

[we_meet_again]

I meant your outfit, haha. I thought the candles were real. Live fire is quite the fashion statement but it's one I fully believe you are bold enough to make!

[wonderlandgirl]

[Wednesday's in a new dress - in Kaguya's unit colors - because something more traditional seemed more appropriate for the New Year.]

Are the stars okay? They're not too heavy, or - in the way, or anything?

[I can fuss over this MORE if you like.]

[we_meet_again]

No, they're prefect! I love them. Thank you so much for helping me get them on.

[wonderlandgirl]

Oh, good...! I was worried they might be... hitting you in the face, or something. I can move them, if they do.

[we_meet_again]

I'll let you know if they need any adjusting, but everything's great so far.

You look great, yourself! Is that from Kaguya?

[wonderlandgirl]

Oh... yes, actually! These are her colors, too, so I hope they look okay on me. We usually dress more traditionally for New Year, back home, so I thought something like this would be better than dressing like a schoolgirl. Do you like it?

[we_meet_again]

I love it! It looks great on you.

What kind of things do you guys normally do for the new year?

[puzzlers]

[ he's in this! and he's sprinkled some glitter onto his wings to make them shimmer~! ]

It looks fantastic in here, Cobalt. [ yugi is also excited, but he's also doing his best not to fret. there sure are a lot of people here already! ] Do you think we have enough food?

[we_meet_again]

If we run out, we can get more!

You're looking festive! Are you having a good time?

[puzzlers]

[ taking another look around he nods. ok, that's true. everything's fine! sucking in a deep breath he blows it out and gives cobalt a smile. ]

Haha, thanks, I thought the glitter was a nice touch. You look amazing, by the way, and I sure am. This was a great idea. The place looks great and everybody's happen. It's... it's really amazing.

We should try to get a bunch of pictures for our photo wall!

[we_meet_again]

A most excellent idea! May the photo wall grow ever larger!!

[puzzlers]

Eventually we may need to request a photo wall as a dorm upgrade, haha.

[we_meet_again]

Hah! That would be pretty funny. Guess we'll just have to wallpaper the dorm with them in the meantime.

Are there any upgrades you've been thinking about?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[Carrying something wrapped in cloth. Of the size of a small, flatter post office box.]

You're rather festive today.

[we_meet_again]

Seemed like the occasion for it.

Thanks for coming! It's good to see you!

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

So was this event only for the Winter Solstice.

[Holding the package out for Cobalt to take]

Or was there a similar ceremony in summer?

[we_meet_again]

The winter's the big one 'cause of symbolism reasons.

[Takes it]

What's this?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

A present.

What else does it look like?