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AYTO | Happily Ever After
You are cordially invited to
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
for an interdimensional reunion.
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! )
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Jeritza is very much not acquainted with this young woman, but as she has approached, he can't very well ignore her, can he? And he is here to somewhat ... 'mingle', as it were. ]
I have learned much from my time in the show. More than I thought I originally would.
[ How to enjoy the company of others a bit more, how to be more of himself, and in the end...even fall in love. ]
An unexpected boon, rather than an unfortunate discovery of unending, torturous despair. And what of yourself, Kizuna? To dare ask this of me.
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As you can see, I am disabled and must use a wheelchair. For many years, I had felt there was no escape from the burden I was perceived to be. So I can understand why failure might seem like returning to endless despair... But my fellow contestants helped me see my own strengths, and now I am an advocate for the disabled in my partner's world. That place is not what we call "modern" on this show, and so as I have been learning more about their ways, I was curious about your life as well.
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Falling in love and going off with Milla did not change most of his mannerisms. ]
...My life isn't anything I would consider one anyone else should have had to live. But when I met my life partner, everything took a turn for the better. Tasks certainly still needed to be accomplished, where she was concerned, but I have been there every step of the way.
A different from my world, but battles are still fought no matter where one goes.
[ Crying... at least he's happy and that's what matters. ]
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Ah, yes... to live is to fight, to put one foot in front of the other is to fight...
[Nailed it...??? Kizuna can certainly relate to the idea that even just meeting with one's partner brings tasks to be performed. They seem to have reached a very close stage in their relationship, so she's glad.]
Is her world a happier place for you both, or is it more precise to say that you have been striving to make it so?