AYTO | Happily Ever After

[igiko]

You are cordially invited to
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
for an interdimensional reunion.

The scene is a sprawling garden in an undisclosed dimension. Peach- and white-colored decorations dot the grounds from the outdoor furnishing to decorative balloons that highlight the block letters spelling out HAPPILY EVER AFTER in the center. Music plays in the background, gently in volume so as not to disrupt socialization, while strings of light hang from the arbors, trees, and tents that glow warmly once the sun dips into evening.

Surely you'll be wanting to meet all the former contestants present, whether they came alone or as half (or third) of a pair. Low tables with heart-shaped cushions have been arranged at the heart of the garden for socializing with a small twist: seats have been assigned via name cards, and each table houses at least one former contestant from each round to encourage mingling between seasons. Once you settle down, you'll notice another card on the center of the table that reads: INTRODUCE YOUR CASTMATE (OR YOURSELF IN THE ABSENCE OF ONE). How's that for an icebreaker? Overseers, in their infinite power, have the privilege of sitting anywhere. Make friends and merry as you partake of the catered food and drinks, of which alcoholic beverages will be served only to those of age.

Once the introductory meal has concluded, former contestants are herded over to tents with cozy furnishing in which to lay and spend time with loved ones and old friends. That's right—the tents are designated by seasons for some catching up between castmates. There's another card here that encourages everyone to SHARE ONE THING THAT'S CHANGED SINCE YOUR APPEARANCE ON THE SHOW. After this, you're free to visit other tents and mingle to your heart's content.

A stack of cards atop a garden stool on a modest stage contains the names of every perfect match to date. For what? Why, to play charades! You must play out the perfect match listed on the card you draw with your match while the rest of the former contestants take a guess. If half of a match declines to participate or isn't in attendance, another former contestant or an Overseer is welcome to fill in. What if you didn't watch the other rounds? Well, then it's time to make educated guesses, isn't it? (Cards are drawn at random in character, but can be decided between players or via wheel).

Dinner ushers in an evening of romance. Bistro lights illuminate the garden, and the stage is cleared for dancing the night away. Of course, you're free to do whatsoever your heart desires if you've something else in mind. This particular corner of the world is, at least for today, your very own oyster.

( ooc: This is a reunion log for all game rounds of AYTO to date. All characters, including Overseers, are welcome to participate. As the passage of time can vary between dimensions, the answer to the question of "how long after X round is this reunion?" also depends on the characters. I'm watching you, Minato and Kotone. Feel free to handwave seating assignments and add in whatever you fancy to the setting, and do check back periodically as there is no all-inclusive channel to post new top-levels. Last but not least, have fun! )

INTRODUCTIONS | REUNIONS: AYTO, HOLIDATE, PUPPYCRUSH | CHARADES

Comments

[souperb]

[ not them forcing milla to say things about other people? she couldn't even cobble together a nice introduction for herself?

which is why after such an awkward pause where she tries not to make extended eye contact with people, she's looking away and raising a hand to gesture at ash with a casual: ]

... Hey. This is Ash. He likes money, and you couldn't kill him if you tried.

[ (fond)? nailed it. ]

[gilden]

Hey, hey, hey I love money!!!

[ Oh, he should addressing the killing part. ]

But yeah, I'll just heal anything you throw at me, so don't bother!

[ ...give him a second to stop focusing on himself which is truly an entire ordeal. ]

What you should bother with is Milla! She makes a great roast and she can put up with even those bloodthirsty barbarian types, you know the ones. Oh, and she can kick your butt too!

[ There is some inference here, but considering Jeritza....yeah. ]

[feyfound]

[ Juniper, whose government-assigned class is barbarian and who is known to be a little bloodthirsty at times, squeaks!! ]

I-I like money, too! But what's wrong with barbarians!? We're just a little eager to fight is all!

[duskspear]

[It is truly fascinating to watch these two introduce each other . . . ]

Milla is quite skilled, is she not? The same surely goes for your healing.

[souperb]

... Don't attract more of those to me.

[ he already did it once with jeritza?

does ash want to make her even more tired, when she has to spend all her energy being here pretending to be a socially acceptable member of society who talks to people?

anyway— ]

It's nice to see you haven't changed all that much.

[ is this a compliment or an insult? ]