Nova City Trick-Or-Treat Walk!

[whiteas]

WHO: Nova City Guardian/Deputies + YOU
WHAT: Halloween Trick-or-Treat Walk
WHEN: Halloween, Early Evening
WHERE: Nova City, near the Guardian Skywalk
WARNINGS: Hopefully not many? Adorable trick or treaters and just goofy Halloween fun tbh. Some of the characters are still affected by the curse but this is mostly just a happy lil log.

[ While each of the Guardian and Deputies is required to have their devices on for alerts in case something does happen, most of them are in front of the Guardian Skywalk this evening for a special event! Kids can go around visiting each of the Guardians, who are all volunteering to hand out candy. There are a couple of attractions set up for the kids nearby- a ring toss, a bean bag toss, laser tag, a kettle corn stand, and a stuffed animal claw machine. It's nowhere near the size of a real carnival, just big enough to get the kids out and have some fun. Naturally, it's a safe place for everyone and it's free for anyone 13 or under. Adults are welcome if they pay with a limit of one prize per game (seriously, this is for the kids, don't be a dick).

Each of the Deputy Guardians has a huge pillowcase of candy to give out though, so feel free to go up to any one of them to chat or to get some sugary goodness, see the costumes, or just enjoy the cool night air! ]

Comments

[weavemyownfate]

What the hell is Satsuki looking a- Oh. Oh dear. It's only for a moment that she glances downward, but she most certainly has questions- Maybe she should have contacted Ted sooner about the transformations.

However something else happens, that ends up being a bit that, frankly, is impossible not to chomp down upon. She had her doubts how good her costume was thanks to those damned kids, but now her confidence has been restored and she actually wants to see where things could go if she doesn't talk.

Eventually she decides it wouldn't be worth the time. "Satsuki Kiryuin," she replies. "And why would it have to be one or the other?" As far as she's concerned, she makes for a damn good naga.

[youfool]

[gasp!]

"Star, that's you! Ah, but then I forget your penchant for dramatics. Once again you spare no expense; it looks so real." So much so he'll try and touch those scales for himself. Just to check. It doesn't cross his mind that she fell under the sway of Halloween sorcery too.

"A form and a costume, eh? Oh, like a frog prince. Are you a snake princess, then, awaiting true love's kiss? Something almost Edenic about that."

[weavemyownfate]

'What are you prattling on about, Ted'. Is what she wants to say, but she somehow manages to resist that urge. Not that it's very difficult since his praise actually gets a smirk from her. That said when he reaches for her, she rather smoothly slinks just out of his reach.

"I made do with what I had," she replies, only to end up frowning at his guess. "Not quite; I am a historical figure of Genessia. Even you would know her."

That is to say: 'guess again'.

[youfool]

He's almost mindful enough to be offended at that. 'Even him', huh? He tries to hold his chin, which would require a set of legs to maintain. Thus, he falls, and has to right himself again.

Nonetheless, he's still thinking hard. He honestly couldn't recall a single snake-person he'd ever met in all of Genessia; none that made history, anyway. "Umm...well, it's a very fine costume. You move in it surprisingly well...I can't seem to recall. Then again, you've been here before me, haven't you? Do you think I've forgotten about her? Paid for a death with her memory or something? I hope not; yet I can't think of any reason why I wouldn't know someone that looked so unique..."

[weavemyownfate]

Satsuki's eyes half-lid. Of course it doesn't occur to her that her line of thinking isn't the same as his in this particular scenario though it doesn't help that she's already annoyed as is.

All right, Satsuki, you're getting a little too salty, let's rein it back a little? She closes her eyes, takes in a calm breath, then exhales. "That is rather unlikely; I am dressed as Weiss Schnee. And thank you."

But before she lets him respond she asks. "Theodore, what is the situation with.. that?" gesturing toward his lower half.

[youfool]

"Oh, this?" He looked down at his absent bottom, as if he'd forgotten. "Aheh, I decided to be frugal and go as a half man. I certainly turned a few heads on my way here." Actually it was to hide the shame of being half-horse, but talking about indecent exposure to a lady didn't seem appropriate.

"Wait, Weiss..." he thought about it for a second, then hacked a laugh.

"Haha! Goodness, Star, I didn't know you had a head for satire! That's brutal! What are you saying about the poor girl, I wonder? That she's sinister as a serpent? Cold-blooded? Lips full of venom? Constricting? Haha, well for your sake I hope you're wrong, for I don't think she'll keep you under her employ much longer with that kind of commentary. Oh, the cruelty of women! Alinsky has nothing on you!"

[He's enjoying it, really.]

[weavemyownfate]

"More than 'a few', I would wager," Satsuki agrees with a raised brow, which settles back to normal following Ted's laughter.

She doesn't join in on said laughter either, to no one's surprise, and simply lets him roll on with his joy. While she doesn't appear amused herself, it is certainly a better reaction than she could have hoped for. "We are going to have to make a visit to an art museum at some point," she finally replies with a hand on her hip. "I am incredibly curious about your interpretations of the art that we see. That said, my costume is generally what others make of it. All I desired was perfection."

Ok that is only half true, but he doesn't need to know that. It also probably doesn't dissuade his thoughts, which isn't her goal either.

".. I must admit, that is certainly a creative way to use your upper body strength for the sake of costume play. But are you truly going to spend the rest of your evening dragging yourself around?"

[youfool]

"Ah, you want to be perfect too. You do well. Heh, art museum, eh? Honestly, the world and the people in it seem so much like works of art themselves that anything more explicit appears superfluous. But certainly; it'll be fun to go on more outings, especially once we're out of such dress." He gestured towards his half-form again. Darn centaurs...

"Eheh, thanks for the worry. The you-know-what (life fibers) helps me get along. I've spent many evenings this way; a few more won't hurt." Thankfully he only has to do it in public; private spaces afford a little more leeway.

[weavemyownfate]

"I suppose I could see the similarities having done plenty of people-watching myself." Mostly for recruiting purposes, but sure. But for the most part Satsuki is gradually finding herself in a better mood again as she suggests a day when to meet up.

After that, "I confess I find your dedication rather bizarre, but considering my own circumstances I do not have much room to say such things, do I?" Satsuki smirks with a shake of her head.

[youfool]

He chuckled. "Suppose it's the season for being bizarre, eh? Oh, almost forgot." He held out his bag. "Trick or treat!" Make with the sno-caps, Sas.

[weavemyownfate]

"So it would seem." When offered, Satsuki looks down to the bag. He probably shouldn't be surprised that she frowns in response.

"And since when are you thirteen?"

Ok that isn't exactly the rule but damn it she won't make it easy for him to take her lucky charms without being a target of disapproval.

[youfool]

[He won't be bamboozled so easily. That's just for the fair games, and only if you get more than one prize!]

"About 9 years ago, by my count."

[No stumping this math whiz.]

[weavemyownfate]

[A decent move...]

... Are you standing in for another youth?

[youfool]

He chuckled. "I suppose someone would have to; your costume might cow them into shyness. But no, just myself for tonight. Sadly, Genessia hasn't many children to spare for these outings."

[weavemyownfate]

Satsuki is silent for a moment, then she furrows her brows. He isn't wrong about the possible reactions about the costume but...

"Really. Are you aware you are well beyond the acceptable age for Trick or treating?"

[youfool]

[Gasp. Had he broken The Rules?]

"Truly? Far be it from me to transgress a holiday. What is the age for it, anyway? Perhaps there's more about Hallow's Eve I've yet to learn."

[weavemyownfate]

More about Hallow's Eve you've yet to learn, [She repeats.] That would certainly make two of us; the custom is celebrated differently in Japan.

From what I have gathered, the range differs between thirteen and seventeen.

[youfool]

[Pout for a split second]

"Oh, I'd say it can go a lot younger. All the way to three, if we're following American custom. And we might as well, though I'd be happy to learn about the oriental method."

[weavemyownfate]

I speak of the highest age limit, not the youngest.

[But then her brows raise. She'd be more than happy to give a lecture on her culture!]

All right. Halloween caught on in Japan near the two thousands, if I recall correctly, but the concept of trick-or-treating is not really considered appropriate.

The holiday that exists before then is-

['AHE-HEM' comes a cough from behind Ted, which belongs to a somewhat agitated mother accompanied by four children.]

[youfool]

[He listened with rapt attention before being cut off.]

"Gesundheit. You were saying?"

[The mother was not amused, though took some pity for Ted's crippled costume.]

"Oh! Pardon. Seems your costume wasn't so frightful after all, eh? Well, let's continue this at our next session, where hopefully I'll have more limbs to spare."

[weavemyownfate]

[If only Satsuki had a better sense of humor she would have laughed. Alas all Ted gets instead is a frown for his 'gesundheit'. Nothing out of the ordinary, in other words.]

That sounds reasonable. Until then.

[Though knowing her luck, one of those kids will say something adorable (read: rude) the moment Ted is out of earshot so she can't prove it.]