sailor_v: (Goddess)
sailor_v ([personal profile] sailor_v) wrote in [community profile] genessia2017-12-14 10:48 pm

2017 Winter Holiday Party!

WHO: OPEN TO ALL!
WHAT: Holiday party! Date auction! Shenanigans.
WHEN: December 15th, 2017 - Evening
WHERE: Fairy Tale HQ - Fayren
NOTES: The auction and the kissing contest are time sensitive! Bids close and the last kiss will be accepted on Friday, December 22nd, at midnight PST!

Fayren didn't have electricity, but it had something even better.

MAGIC!


There were twinkling colored lights that burned, flickered, and floated in an ethereal way, enchanting the building in a way that fluorescent lights never could. Branches of evergreen were hung here and there to give the air a fresh pine scent. There were also pinecones doused with cinnamon and nutmeg near the doorways.

Except near the kitchens, because the food smells were more than enough to entice the senses. There were mini-sausages swimming in a thick and spicy sauce, sweet and tangy meatballs on toothpicks, vegetables and dip, bite-sized cream puffs, iced sugar cookies, cheese and crackers, mulled cider, and eggnog in alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties.

The main room, expansive as it was, had plenty of room for music, dancing, and mingling. There were some tables and several chairs set up, and a small stage where musicians were welcome to perform to their heart's content. To the side was an even smaller stage where a sprig of mistletoe was suspended on a loop of scarlet ribbon, with a sign that reads: "Test Your Passion! Win This Arcade Game!" And next to that was a full-sized arcade game version of Alley Brawlers. Might be worth checking out!

But there were more games than that, and more than a few maps set up on easels of the headquarters and where to go to play certain games. A single lane bowling alley (with manual set-up of the pins), a "fishing" booth where people toss a clothespin on a fishing line over a curtain to have a little prize attached by someone hidden on the other side, a ring toss for cans of soda, a cake walk (with full-sized cakes for the winners and cupcakes for the losers), ornament decorating, pin-the-tail-on-the-unicorn, face painting, a pool of rubber ducks with numbers corresponding to prizes on the bottom, goldfish scooping... Almost anything one would find at a carnival was sure to be found here.

As for the auction? Step right up, right past the gauzy white curtains into a big room lit with twinkling golden lights. Anyone was welcome to come in, but if someone wanted to participate as a bidder, they'd have to make a donation at the door. In return, each donor would receive a packet of 100 red tickets with the same number assigned to the bidder name: one roll of tickets with 101 for the first donor, a roll of tickets with 102 for the second donor, and so on.

Cookies and punch were available in this room, with several tables and chairs set up before a large stage with a microphone. Along the wall was a line of clear plastic boxes, with slots on top, set in front of each auction date's face. A card that indicated the name of each person, their age, and a brief description of what they were all about was pasted onto the front of the boxes. People were welcome to look at the line-up if they wanted, or even use some of their tickets prematurely if they wanted, as they were clearly for a drawing. Until the auction starts, soft piano music plays from a stereo running on batteries.
myfayevalentine: (Hmm)

Re: Arro | OTA

[personal profile] myfayevalentine 2017-12-18 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
*This whole thing had been such a joke. Why had she even thought this was remotely a good idea? Frustrated at herself for putting herself out there for such a ridiculous event, Faye takes herself straight to the bar. She needs a drink. Something smooth that will take the edge off as quickly as possible. Oh, but hello there, is this man handing drinks out for free?*

How is the wine?
cursed_analysis: (All my careful plans work...)

[personal profile] cursed_analysis 2017-12-18 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Excellent, if I may say so. I think for you--the Moscato.

[He produces a bottle for her, motioning for a glass and setting them in front of her. Though honestly, she did seem rather glum considering the fact they were both at a party, so instead of leaving it at that, he motions for the bartender once more.]

However, if you'd like any other kind of drink, I'll treat you.
myfayevalentine: (Amused)

[personal profile] myfayevalentine 2017-12-23 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Moscato?

*That was an interesting choice, and Faye wasn't going to be rude enough to refuse it. She smiled at the man and waved a hand lightly when the bartender was gestured towards*

Not at all - I'd like to try this moscato. Thank you very much.

*For a man that offers her wine, Faye finds the energy to correct her posture and put a bit of sparkle in her eye*

Will you join me?
cursed_analysis: (Well; if you insist...)

[personal profile] cursed_analysis 2017-12-26 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[He motions for another glass instead now with a quiet chuckle.]

I would be most glad to.

[He pauses as he waits for the bartender to open the bottle and passes a few notes for the service before pouring for the both of them.]

Now be a dear and tell me why a beauty is in such a state; we're here to have fun aren't we?
myfayevalentine: (Amused)

[personal profile] myfayevalentine 2017-12-26 11:06 pm (UTC)(link)
'Such a state', hmm? Is that how you greet all the ladies you drink with?

*She's all jokes and smiles now, delicately lifting her glass and tilting it gently towards his*

Are you having fun tonight? Plenty of prizes to catch, so I see.
cursed_analysis: (I thought of that already.)

[personal profile] cursed_analysis 2017-12-26 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
[Matching her, he clinks glasses with her and waves her questions off lightly with a hand. The way to answer was going to have to be delicate, probably.]

I...am having fun. It's just a pity I can only have 100 tickets. My biggest dilemma, honestly.
myfayevalentine: (Default)

[personal profile] myfayevalentine 2017-12-26 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
*Faye takes a small sip of her wine - it isn't her favourite poison, but it's okay. And the company isn't bad*

Mhm. Only 100 tickets and a lot of pretty faces. And all different types too.
cursed_analysis: (Wistful books.)

[personal profile] cursed_analysis 2017-12-27 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Mm. Some of the prettiness wore off when they spoke in one or two cases.

[He takes a sip of his wine as well, thinking back to the actual auction.]

Still, I suppose it's best they threw me a warning sign early; I would have been the type to put most of my funds into bids if it were available, so another mistake avoided. So tell me about yourself. You have an...aura about you. I haven't made up my mind if it's dangerous yet~