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

[messianic]

[He doesn't want the hug to relent, honestly, it's fine.

Minato, now that he's waking up, gladly lifts his arms to wrap them around Childe in return.]

... It's good to see you too.

[Softly, but very warmly.]

How have you been? I've-- [Is this too sentimental? No... it's probably fine.] --I've really missed you.

[marmoris]

[ Not too sentimental at all. Even if they have their phones to stay connected, it would be an understatement to say they've been busy, and it's another thing entirely to be together in person once more, after how close they'd grown in a relatively short amount of time. ]

Good. Wonderful.

[ He and Juniper had been able to complete the mission that they left together to finish in her world, and after this, they're off to Teyvat. And he lived through meeting her parents... ]

...I really missed you, too. Sometime, we'll have to take you to the Witchlight Carnival together. I think you'd really like it.

And you? How have you been?

[messianic]

[The most impressive thing is that he survived Juni's parents, honestly.

That makes Minato smile in return, though, contentedly leaning in to press their noses together gently, because he can.

He's, uh... aware of how little time he has left, so he's going to push the affection... just a little. Selfishly.]

I've been... good. Yeah--really good. Things... worked out at home, so I'm happy.

... I'd like to go, I think. It sounds like it was a lot of fun.