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

[reappraise]

What a cute way to introduce each other. [ clapping their hands together once with an unnatural sounding clunk!! ] Johnny is from my season. He has a lovely horse, Slow Dancer, who I am sure he would be happy to talk about. They became so close in just a year... isn't that remarkable?

He's a bit shy, so be gentle with him.

[ said with just a Hint of mischief. ]

As for me... my name is Diamond. I guess you could say I'm something of an adventurer now. But I've been looking forward to meeting each of you, all this time since my journey here. Your seasons were so heart racing...

THEY WERE SO NICE AND INTRODUCED HIM AND HE GAVE THEM NOTHING IM SO SORRY DIACHAN........

[comelately]

Wait a second. Who're you calling shy? I'm not shy.

[ he looks a little defensive, which translates to being pouty, unfortunately for him and his baby face. ]

I just don't have much to say.

HE'S SO VALID OKAY

[reappraise]

Mm... really?

[ They blink innocently, tilting their head a few degrees to the side. It's hard to tell if they're being genuinely clueless, or if they're just teasing him. ]

You seemed so shy about saying the feelings in your heart before.

[lightguns]

[The clunk is so weirdly satisfying.]

Oh yeah, Diamond! I totally recognize you from the couple rerun eps I caught.

[They are so shiny, they definitely stand out. Then again, Johnny does too, in a 'why do you look kind of familiar?' way.]

How's the adventuring? That sounds potentially awesome.

[reappraise]

[ They're definitely beaming at being recognized, inwardly very pleased. So, they left a mark on the competition, at least! ]

I recognize you, too. You played the game with such heart. I was on your side, you know, when you were encouraging everyone...

[ Encouraging everyone to kiss and stuff, obviously?? ]

But adventuring, it's an adjustment. You might remember, but I was an idol for about two hundred years before this program. Picking up a sword again has been... mm, refreshing.

[sleepingthorny]

Oh...

[Kizuna has been fascinated by Diamond's appearance as soon as she could even see this table in the distance, because no flatscreen or surround sound really captures their otherworldly attributes. Particularly because they changed into a "perfect diamond" right at the end anyway. But now right when it's almost her turn to speak again, Kizuna is even more flustered hearing her season referenced in this cloying voice!! Keep it together, Kizuna!!]

I was nervous about how my... missteps... [URGH, awkward word] might be seen, but if a future friend was truly interested, then I suppose that is no harm...