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[idolpro]

Who: Idols and idol accessories
Where: Tokyo-F
When: Day 437

[ Idols will start their day today to find red envelopes, each with their idol names, presented to them on a table at their dorm's landing. Each envelope is supernaturally sealed, incapable of being opened except by their designated recipient. Inside each envelope is a gold zan-style hairpin with stripes of silver carved into its stem, and the tip is heavy with a weighty decoration—be it a dragon, phoenix, tiger, butterfly, flower(s), or anything else, they are all inlaid with bright, glowing tiger's eye gemstones.

As ornate as they look, these hairpins aren't just for decoration: upon the recipient touching the accessory, they'll find their clothes magically changing into fanciful Chinese or fantasy Chinese clothing—perhaps vibrant red, regardless of unit, or woven patterns and colors that reflect the idol's position. At the same time, the hairpin knits itself into the idol's hair (if capable, else it pins itself as a brooch) which has also magically been done up fancifully.

Down at the lobby there are more hints toward the holiday, if the red envelope didn't already make it obvious: red streamers and paper lanterns decorate the hotel, along with tiger decorations which vary from elegant wall scrolls to cute tiger plush pillows on the lobby seats. And, if it still isn't clear enough—perchance for those who aren't familiar with the culture at all—a red and gold banners hang from the wall, reading "HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY" and "LUNAR NEW YEAR" and "YEAR OF THE TIGER".

Near the kitchen, there are tables with spreads of Chinese foods from various regions, all available in an all-you-can-eat styled buffet. And, what's more—the food seems to be completely safe! They don't contain even a little bit of status effects. For once, here's a party with safe food.

There are additionally tables with gift bags, once again labeled with each idol's name. These are not supernaturally sealed, and in each bag are . . . well. . . tiger things, along with a note that reads,

300 points per item worn for the day! Max 1,200 points (head/hands/tail/feet

Oh, right, this is an idol show. And oh, surprise, the tiger appendages (optionally) have some sort of status effect thing going on:

• Feel more cuddly/desire cuddles
  
• Feel more mercurial/contrarian
  
• Feel more possessive/territorial
  
• Feel more hungry, both for food and for immaterial things (especially attention)
  
• Feel more brave
  
• Feel more light-hearted/more easily amused

At least they're all fairly mild in effect.

Last but not least, decoration wise, there's also an ominous poster near the elevators. . . Well, who's afraid of a sign, right? . . . Nevermind that if someone were to break a taboo, they'll find themself just slightly unluckier today, on the level of breaking their shoe/sandal laces and receiving the wrong order at the café.

Outside, though the weather is cold, the sun is auspiciously bright today, warmth radiating out the city to soften the chill. Moreover, there's an infectious energy on the streets, one that would surely make a person forget the temperature—long paper puppets, taking the form of dragons and lions and tigers, parade down the street, powered by ghostly dancers and backed up by the orchestra of a marching band and fan dancers. Floating lanterns guide them throughout the city, where they'll circle around the streets ceaselessly until evening.

At the stroke of midnight, idols will find their old clothes back in their closet and their hairpins no longer glowing, but they'll also find they're able to keep the clothing they received from the hairpins. They can also keep the tiger paraphernalia, which have lost their effects. ]

Comments

[sangreine]

[ Is that hangover helped or hurt by someone suddenly hugging your arm? Welp, doesn't matter (shove her off if so inclined, her mood literally cannot be trampled upon). ]

You definitely would look adorable in the ears and tail.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ He does stumble a bit with the sudden hug, but manages to stay on his feet with a weak smile. ]

Think so? I wasn't sure if it was a look I could pull off.

[sangreine]

[ The weak smile manages to pierce her haze of utter joy and she looks up with confusion, a hint of concern (but relinquishing his arm will take a more forceful act on his part). ] You okay?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Too much to drink, sorry.

[sangreine]

...Oh. [ Can't really relate, but she can imagine! ]

[ Come to think of it ] You want some help with your head? I think I know a way. It works on regular headaches, at least.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Right now I'd take anything that could help.

[sangreine]

Okay. Close your eyes and try to relax. [ Letting go of his arm, you're welcome, to stand facing him and put two fingers to each side of his head, between the top of his ear and his temple, applying very gentle pressure, then rubbing just a little. This pressure point tends to work for headaches (at least it worked for her last time this place made her head almost explode), so maybe...? ]

Tell me if this makes it any worse, that's the last thing I want to do.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ Closing his eyes and relaxing under her hands, letting out a slow exhale as the effects start to take. ]

Oh... heh, wow, that feels really great.

[sangreine]

Good. [ She splays her hands so her thumbs can reach his forehead without moving her fingers, using her thumbs to apply the same pressure between his eyebrows. ]

Next time drink more water, after. I hear that helps if you absolutely can't resist the BiT booze.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

I'm lucky I found myself back in Lilis after all that... though I think I probably have Lupine to thank for that.

[sangreine]

If I know him, he probably threw you over a shoulder and hauled you on back. He tends to collect wayward people in that way. [ She says it very fondly. ] How's your head now?

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Hopefully I wasn't too much trouble for him then.

[ Does Aster even remember what happened, signs say no. ]

A lot better, thanks. Looks like I owe you another for helping me out.

[sangreine]

This one's on the house. It's the least I can do for someone who had a bad night... or a very good night, depending.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

I don't remember either way so I lean towards the latter. I've definitely got to make it up to Lupine at least.

[sangreine]

I'm sure he'll come up with something appropriate. [ Way too amused, yep. ]

You should try the tiger costume pieces on, they might help your mood. Sure did help mine.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Oh, yeah, I'm feeling good enough to enjoy the festival now, thanks to you.

[ Digging into the bag to pull out the stuffed plush tiger head to put on. ]

[sangreine]

Well if nothing else, you look adorable now.

[ Tryinggg not to paw at him, so instead she's shifting her weight restlessly. ]

[wayofthehousekeeper]

[ Laughing. ]

Thank you, though I don't think I quite compare to how lovely you look.

[sangreine]

Oh sure, cure one headache and suddenly I'm lovely. Too bad I can't heal anything more involved.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

In my defense, my head hurt too much to truly appreciate the look.

[sangreine]

You don't need a defense, I'm just teasing you.

Hopefully you feel well enough to enjoy the party. There's some great food, and Zhongli told me the lanterns are for wishing on.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

I think I can eat, at least. Rather, I'll definitely put in the effort to enjoy a good meal while it's presented.

[sangreine]

If your stomach feels uneasy, there's a pressure point for that too. [ She holds up a hand, points at the inside of her wrist a few inches from where it meets her palm. ] I wish I knew how I know this stuff, but it sure works.

[wayofthehousekeeper]

Wow, where'd you learn about this kind of thing? It seems pretty handy.

[sangreine]

Wish I knew. I have a lot of knowledge about general stuff, history of my world, languages, some things like this, but no idea how I know those things, and no memories of my own.

[ Except the one, and she's not going to talk about that now. ]