these long summer days

[rosestolilies.livejournal.com]

Characters: Any of the characters participating in the party.
Date: Backdated to July 15th.
Summary: To apologize for the incident with the phantoms, the Queen puts together a party for all the inhabitants of the Gardens.
Warnings: IT IS A PARTY what could go wrong. (But just in case, if something occurs in your thread, please let the mods know and we will update this.)

For some days now, denizens of the Gardens may have been wondering what it is the Queen had in store for them after the phantoms had finally dispersed. Perhaps they may have been aware of the sound of hammering and construction that seemed to float on the air from no specific direction. Today, however, the sounds seem to have mysteriously ceased, and at some point, each of the girls and women will receive an invitation, written on pale yellow paper in deep pink ink that seems to shimmer slightly with certain angles of light:

You are cordially invited to the Summer Festival! Where: The Crimson Pavilion, near the northwestern edge of the Gardens When: The 15th July Please enjoy the food, drinks, and music! And, of course, the company of friends. I do hope you won't be disappointed! Love ♥ The Queen of Hearts

Asking the cats for directions, or simply heading toward the northwest of the Gardens by oneself, will eventually lead one to the aforementioned Crimson Pavilion — an enormous outdoor party tent, similar to the Viridian Pavilion in scope and size. The Pavilion is strewn with drapes of crimson gauze that shade its interior slightly from the sun, and delicate flower-shaped lights wind around each of the tent poles, producing a faint, sparkling luminance. Colorful flowers are strewn across every available surface, and a sourceless music floats on the air, an upbeat melody seemingly designed to compel one to dance. And all over the tables are food and drinks in every variety one could possibly imagine, though the overarching flavors and themes seem to remind one of summer days and tropical islands.

The drinks, especially, are very good — though perhaps one should be a little careful. There is, as they say, too much of a good thing.


[ Notes: The drinks, as one might expect, have a few side effects:

⇒ Pineapple juice compels characters who drink it to feel as if they cannot help but be honest about their feelings toward other characters. If your character has a crush on another character, or has fallen in love with her, she may not be able to resist the desire to confess her attraction.

⇒ Orange juice creates feelings of happiness and contentment. This can range from an unnaturally strong sense of giddy joy to a more calm, relaxed state of well-being. And, of course, your character may be compelled to share her feelings with others.

⇒ Fruit punch induces a desire for intimacy, whether that be holding hands or cuddling to making out and more adult activities for adult characters.

Of course, there might be other drinks with other effects, as well, and the drinks may be mixed to create multiple effects. There are also drinks that are just drinks without any special properties.

Have fun! ]

Comments

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

[Tenshi wasn't particularly excited, she had been somewhat annoyed, in fact. Stupid queen and her stupid plans. Not to mention the stupid people who kept insisting she couldn't do things she could do. Tenshi had it.

Which is why she had insisted on dragging Kazumi to the place. This was completely ignoring that Kazumi probably had wanted to come anyway, but Tenshi hadn't really thought of that, she had decided to take initiative in more than one way. And thus here she was, at the silly party.

Augh! Where was Kazumi again? Tenshi looked around...]

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

*and Tenshi gets a glomp from behind to answer her question*

Why the sour look, Tenshi?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

What sour look? I have no idea what you mean.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

You were looking kind of annoyed or something.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, just the queen being boring.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

Ah... you wanted to fight something?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Yes. Guess I'll have to earthquake someone's home instead, then. Such a bother.

[yakuza-otaku.livejournal.com]

It's kind of weird for you to be the one dragging me here instead of the other way around, especially when you say stuff like that.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

I see no problem or contradiction. 'Do the unexpected, and the expected may unexpectedly befall you.'

[mnementomori]

[there's a face she hasn't seen in a while. Xion waves, only noticing Tenshi's mood as she moves closer.]

What's wrong, Tenshi? You don't look happy.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh hello Xion. Err, nothing much, just...

I didn't like the queen's stupid spirit thing she should have proper combat things happen instead damnit

[mnementomori]

[she tries to think of what Tenshi would be upset over. She liked fighting, didn't she?]

Are you bored? I wish I could help...

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Hey, how did you know that?!

...It's easy to guess, huh? I guess I should say thanks? I don't think you can really help since you said you were no fighter and all. Not your fault, but uhm, it's appreciated?

[mnementomori]

You're welcome?

Um, I can fight. I mean, I could probably spar with you if you wanted, but I think you're a lot stronger than me.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'd not mind a spar, at least it'd be something.

Don't worry about strength, I'm used to hold back somewhat. A duel has to be fair.

[mnementomori]

If you're sure. We're friends, so I don't want you to be unhappy. And I should probably practice.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

[Tenshi still wasn't really used to the whole friend thing, but she was a Touhou character, and so was quite prone to just going along with it]

See! Needing practice is even more reason to do that sparring, no?

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

Wouldn't have expected to see you here.

Long time no see.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Hello, Pa- err, Jessica.

Why wouldn't I be here? I am totally fine with festivals after incidents, you know.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I just never figured you to be the party type. More the, um, fight club type.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, I prefer, uh, battle and incidents and the like, but it's just traditional to have some sort of grand party after it.

Just wish the queen would hold better incidents. Hers suck. No effort behind them at all.

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I'm assuming you mean "incident" as some kind of... fight or disaster?

I think she puts in a lot of effort, just... not toward the kind of outcome you want.

Sorry that her canon is messed up like this. ^^;

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Yes, pretty much. For example me threatening Gensokyo with a gargantuan earthquake and weather changes. That's an incident. It caused nearly everyone to try to stop me, and after that was done and I beat up the stronger ones after the whole stopping me part, we had a big party and had some tea. It's customary!

Well, yes, but it's still all messed up. Those phantom things were just stupid.

I'm sorry I think you misspelt "awesome."

[notvitiligo.livejournal.com]

I guess you're going to have to make your own incidents. Unless there's some kind of mating ritual involved, I really don't think Her Highness is going to cater to your, um, interests.

I don't actually think she planned that one. Well, assuming she's not an extremely good actress.

Re: I'm sorry I think you misspelt "awesome."

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

...I really should look into doing that. Probably could show her how it's done. Can just tell her it'll have a mating ritual later that never comes, he he...

Well, I didn't really listen to what she said, I admit.

[That wasn't a lie. She didn't really have that much interest in the queen by now. Sad.]