🎶 Carnivals and House Shopping

[lazuline]

🎶 [VIDEO] Setting up a Carnival

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I've been giving something some thought, and although I'm not terribly fond of communicating this way it's proven to reach more people at once than I could ever manage to in person.[she pauses pulling a section of long blue hair back over her shoulder, despite an ever present lock of it falling in her face.]

If there was interest, I was considering setting up a Carnival of sorts. [her face brightens here, into a subtle smile. Organizing something of the scale she was imagining is new-ish to her, but there's no sense in going all in unless there's interest.] It would ideally last a week or so, enough time for everyone to participate in the scale of it. I'd like to have those amazing rides of course, and perhaps activity booths.

I was hoping to even provide booths for those of you who wanted to run your own for the carnival! Of course it occurred to me with the recent interest in plays, perhaps something less formal for carnival goers could also be an option.

[she leans forward now, lifting a hand to point a single index finger, as though she's making a last important point] Of course, there would be plenty of food, too.

I would love to hear back from anyone who would be interested. Of course I can't do this alone, so I would take a few volunteers, and suggestions on how to make this the most successful it could be. Of course, I'm asking this well in advance, it wouldn't happen for a few more weeks at least. It takes time to organize something of this scale.

[[ooc: this is an IC interest check for a carnival event Azura is hoping to run! I plan on having an ooc plotting post as soon as I can, but this would be the place for characters to suggest things they'd like to see, offer to help, or anything else!]]


🎶 [ACTION] Closed to Uai

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[With as many people as they're trying to get to live together, finding someplace with enough room for conflicting egos has been... a challenge. Which is why she and Uai are currently riding up to Lakendell on horseback. Azura at least is comfortable enough on a horse. She glances back towards Uai to check on him.]

How are you faring, Uai? I forgot to ask how familiar you were with horseback. [Truth be told he could very well be perfectly fine, but it was in her nature to check, just in case. Luckily, whatever his answer would turn out to be, they're close and the horseback trip would be over for now.]

I'm certain I can see the beginnings of this place through the trees, can you?

Comments

[Video]

[sailor_v]

This sounds super fun! I'm totally on board!

[Small plays with no huge time commitment? She can do those! She's been wanting to since she saw those other two competing musicals go up.]

I could set up a lunchbox auction to encourage people to pair off and have fun.

[AND DATE.]

We could use the proceeds to help pay for the carnival costs.

[lazuline]

Lunchbox auction? [The question comes laced in curiosity, rather than skepticism. Of course pulling off something this large would take an equally large sum of money, so any little bit would help.]

How would that work?

Video

[zenoh]

[ Ayame appears on screen as she looks to be on top of a skyscraper in Nova City. The faint sight of the futuristic metropolis' flying traffic in the distance, along with the sounds of very urbanized place to accompany it. The sound remains undisturbed despite the location, making Ayame's voice of approval of this idea clear: ]

A carnival sounds like a wonderful idea, so you can count me in as a helping hand.

[ Ayame smiles, seeing Azura again is nice. She's been so busy to keep up with friends old and new ]

Now I'm tempted to try picking up a booth for myself, though it will take me some time to decide on what to make of it. But in any case, I can certainly do the heavy lifting for this carnival.

[ Quite literally, too ]

[lazuline]

I would be happy for your help, Ayame! Though, I wouldn't want to relegate you to labor unless you absolutely insisted. [Azura has yet been made privy to just how powerful Ayame can be, but she doesn't want to shoot down her friend's offer of help either.]

The booths would be one of the ways I had considered funding the carnival, since I would charge a fee, but I think offering you one in payment for your help and labor is a fair trade.

(Video)

[thinksofbunnies]

Let me know if you want help Azura. I may not have ideas for games, but I can help with setup and things of that nature.

[lazuline]

I wouldn't dream of turning down your help, Xander. Of course, how you would most want to help out would be up to you. There is no way I could organize this on my own, even if I did contract out the majority of the work.

[she pauses, offering a smile.] So if set up is where you would like to help the most, I would greatly appreciate it.

action

[ubiquitously]

[If it wasn't for Azura, Uai would probably have been traveling with his teleportation ability. Horseback riding was easier when he was human. Right now, the poor horse is cranky as it can sense that Uai isn't natural. He has to occasionally refine his human illusion in order to keep the horse from panicking.]

Hm? Yeah, this is fine. [Too ashamed to admit to a problem, and certain he can handle this, Uai continues to act like nothing is wrong.] It's a long ways up. Hana would probably love flying here.

[lazuline]

You sound uncertain, Uai. [about the horse. The statement is said fondly though, instead of with a scolding tone.]

But you're right. I imagine Hana will have a great deal of freedom out here, considering it is quite remote. I only hope that traveling into town won't prove a hindrance for everyone we're planning on housing.

[lazuline]

[Oh. She hadn't expected a text.]

Ah, I admit I had not thought of that, but you're right. Especially considering the size I'd like to pull off. Do you have experience in security?

[Video]

[leekspins]

A CARNIVAL SOUNDS AMAZING!

[She hasn't been to one since she was a kid. She'll go on all the rides, especially the fast and scary ones! Her hand leaps into the air as if she's volunteering in the middle of a crowd.]

I can set up a cake walk, or a cupcake stand. Or maybe both! This will be fun!

[lazuline]

[The response gets a giggle out of Azura. Orihime's enthusiasm is infectious.]

I would certainly be open to either, but you're welcome to do both if you think you can manage to run two. [she considers for a moment.]

What sort of fee should I charge for booths, if at all, do you think?

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[drownindarkness]

A carnival would be a welcome change of pace. You've got my help as well, Azura. Let me know where you'll need me.

[He's probably in the same boat as Xander in probably having few ideas for booths and games, but he's more than happy to aid Azura however she needs.]

[lazuline]

I'm glad I know I can count on you, Leo. If you would like to help set up some of the rides, some form of magic might be quite useful.

[Ideas will come, the hard work is what she's worried about.]

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[orlokbutterfly]

I think you'll always get plenty of people interested when the words "carnival" or "party" are involved.

For me personally, I dunno how much time I can lend ya directly, but I'm more than happy to lend a hand. At the very least, my business can be a drink supplier.

[He kind of loves lending a hand in big events.]

Ya got a city in mind, or that still in the air?

Re: video;

[lazuline]

I was considering Genessia proper, since it is a central location that does not favor any one city over another. However, I'm open to suggestions.

[the offer of help, monetarily or otherwise gets a smile out of her. She's glad that so many seem keen to help!]

Whatever way you want to contribute, it will certainly be welcome. Money, hands and ideas are all desirable!

[quick_clean_pure]

Carnival sounds like a good time by me. How family-friendly you want it to be? If you don't mind a little booze there, I can do a booth with some drinks.

[lazuline]

As long as you don't serve to minors, that should be fine. I'd expect your booth to watch your customers and make sure not to sell to those who can no longer control themselves,as well.

[hopefully, those are some fair ground rules?]

[Video]

[solar_flare]

How about a kissing booth? I can put something simple together, and use the proceeds for charity.

[She settles her hands on her hips with a smile.]

Nothing dirty, promise.

[lazuline]

There's nothing more innocent than a kissing booth, as long as you keep a close eye on it. If that's a booth you would like to run, I won't tell you no.

Charity is a nice added plus, if you ask me.

[Video]

[draconixaviarix]

I will definitely help in any way possible, especially if this is a place er...event? Of food?

..Yes.

[Hana just. confirmed. Yeah, but she questioned]

...Uhm. So carnivals are..what exactly? It doesn't truly matter because I can wait and I wanna help anyway but..

[lazuline]

Hello Hana.

Carnivals are somewhat like parties. But they're outside and they have all sorts of fun things to see and do. I'm certain there's lots of things you'd like to do there. I imagine the endless types of food would be particularly fun for you to try.

[not to mention the rides and gaming booths... honestly, a carnival suits Hana alarmingly well.]

[Voice] Because Luci is embarassed

[sanguine_kismet]

I-is it possible to have dressing stalls to try on different outfits there and wear them for the day? I've heard of such a thing but never experienced it.

[lazuline]

Ah, that would be quite clever! Though I'm not sure what sort of theme there would be. Is there anything in particular you'd be interested in?

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[gamerrep]

Has anyone suggested games?

[It's Chiaki this is a normal thing.]

I noticed a few other things, but thought I would check.

[lazuline]

I've considered several kinds of games, but what kind did you mean in particular? With something as broad as "Games" the meaning can be quite different from one to another.

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[ivegotadream]

[Rapunzel was currently playing with her hair. She was taking a break from decorating her new place of business. She was happy with what was going on and after seeing this she felt like she had to say something.]

How about a dream booth? People who want to live a dream would just need to write it down and wait for someone to help them achieve it.

[lazuline]

A... dream booth? [she's curious.] Like, making a wish and then taking a wish?

[she's almost certain she's seen something like this in hoshido before perhaps...]

[Video]

[borntolove]

[Ten is ecstatic about this]

I could help set up some of the rides.

And needs food. Hot dogs, candy floss, ice cream and chips.

[lazuline]

[Ah, once again, enthusiasm is infectious. Azura laughs, lifting a hand to cover it.]

Yes of course there will be plenty of food. I'll take whatever volunteers I can get too, of course! So you're welcome to help.

[video]

[hotheadwarmheart]

Sure, I'll help out. Aside from general set-up and stuff, I could maybe do a ring-toss game or something. Can't have a proper carnival without games, after all.