Imeeji Idol Productions ([personal profile] idolpro) wrote in [community profile] imeeji_frontstage2022-01-15 10:50 am

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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. ]
protectshisown: (Well...eh heh...)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-28 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
I'm sure the baggage was valid. Just...also extremely worrying when I can't even count how many time the abilities were necessary for survival.

We can talk about it, if you want. Just...after abilities.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([neutral] u know i keep it icy)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-28 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
I've done all right so far. Plus, I train and stuff, it's not like I'm just letting things go.

Oh, I wouldn't want to bore you. And here, here, don't worry.

[tapping at his phone! abilities get!!]
protectshisown: (Hey it's okay you know)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-28 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh thank the gods.]

[But now gonna reach over and squeeze his shoulder.]

Hardy, your problems are never gonna bore me. If its important to you, its important to me too.
1istheloneliest: squarebox @ dreamwidth ([listening] at seven hundred miles)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-28 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[pats the hand squeezing his shoulder]

Thanks. I'll give you the condensed version: I wasn't into the idea of taking on more animal qualities or turning into animals because... Well, because I have issues around my evil father using an experimental serum to heal my injuries at the cost of making me part gorilla. It's less of a thing here for me, but it still informs a lot of what I do. It's why I usually stay covered up. Anyways, that's it, I've gotten over a lot of it while I've been here. No big deal.

[he's definitely trying to minimize things]
protectshisown: (Gonna keep up?)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-28 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
....

[Good lord.]

I mean, great for healing you, but the evil is less then reassuring on why you were injured.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([skeptical] i want my love)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-28 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
I'm told I was on a mission. My dad adopted my siblings and I to be child mercenaries with superpowers under his control. In case you needed context.
protectshisown: (Grumpy judge)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-28 04:58 am (UTC)(link)
Ah.

Yeah, fuck that guy.

[Like. Immediately. What the hell, leave the children alone???]
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([sympathetic] how much of me)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-28 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
[nodding]

Fuck him. He, uh, he was here awhile ago for a little bit. When the extra units happened and almost my whole family was here. I couldn't deal with it.
protectshisown: (Yeah fine)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-28 08:42 am (UTC)(link)
Which is fair. It sounds like a lot. And He'll is already a lot, so that's just double.

....if he shows up again, let us know. I can forgive a lot, but speaking as someone whose home tried real long to keep teenagers from the battles, let alone the children, it takes a certain special messed up to go out of their way to make child soldiers.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([regret] searching for something)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-28 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Not that I've tried to remember much, but I think he was messed up by almost any standards. He had a lot of power and resources, I think he could do a lot without worrying about consequences.
protectshisown: (Grumpy judge)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-29 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, always the way of it. Just because people aren't getting punished, they think they can do whatever.
1istheloneliest: malagraphic @ dreamwidth ([thoughtful] everything i'm not)

[personal profile] 1istheloneliest 2022-01-29 03:07 am (UTC)(link)
It's weird, sometimes there's this part of me that wants to defend him. I don't even know him and when I did know him he was awful... Five says I bought into the conditioning the most and I think some of it goes beyond what memory can account for.
protectshisown: (Oh this is very awkward)

[personal profile] protectshisown 2022-01-29 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, that tracks. I have impulses that I know don't make any sense until I had the memories that...made it make sense.

Things that are normal for you are likely to keep feeling normal.