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

[equillibriums]

[ roland's consideration is always something. rutile smiles upon receiving it, offering a reassuring squeeze in tandem with a smile.

back in time is certainly one way to put it. he feels the nostalgia, and he'd say his feelings for roland have gotten even stronger since then... not that he wasn't aware of that fact before coming here again. ]

Wonderful. [ with full sincerity. ] I'd say it's the garden that helps, but I think it's mostly everyone gathered like this...

[ oh, wait for it. ]

... It makes me remember how happy I am to have met you.

[duskspear]

[His expression softens, glad for the answer and all that is Rutile. After everything they've endured together, he'll never be able to muster enough words to express his own happiness over their intersecting paths. He may as well weep in joy every time he's to try.]

And I, you.

[Surrounded by familiar faces, the memories of those weeks rush back to him. They give him a rush of his own, and he almost blurts the words on the tip of his tongue then, only to pause when he opens his mouth. His parted lips curl into a fond smile instead.]

What say you to walking the gardens together?

[equillibriums]

[ rutile has thoughts of his own when he observes that little pause of roland's, noting it with a slight lift of their joined hands.

with all the time they've spent together, he's gotten better and more comfortable reading all of roland's little tells (even more than those weeks they've been thinking of). so it's with little hesitation that he says: ]

You're thinking of something.

[ though he doesn't push, as always. he... can be sure roland will let him know. and, also, there's— ]

But, you know I wouldn't say no to spending time with you.

[ —a request. excuse him as he plants a quick kiss on roland's lips, as he's gotten so used to doing. not that it makes him any less glad to do it. ]

Should we go now?

[duskspear]

[He is, yes. And he isn't at all afraid to show as much with the knowing narrowing of his eyes. He's thinking of something; Rutile is aware; and one day Roland will share what's been on his mind since the day dawn truly broke over Glenbrook.

That he wishes to give his time to Rutile . . .

For now, he accepts the peck with the squeeze of Rutile's hand.]

We'll go when it suits you. I imagine you'll be wanting to know how everyone else has been faring.