http://rosestolilies.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] rosestolilies.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] queenoflogs2011-07-16 02:07 pm
Entry tags:

these long summer days

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! ]

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 02:21 pm (UTC)(link)
My, you do take the "Beauty Queen" thing seriously. My compliments on the dress.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 05:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Augh. They're even bigger in person. ]

Uh, duh. It's my title, not a game of pretend.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-19 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)
You can never tell sometimes. Warriors used to take titles seriously, but these days everyone seems to pick up whatever nickname they can imagine.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:12 pm (UTC)(link)
People called me the "Blazing Commander" at some point in the past, but I think I prefer being an anonymous knight when it comes down to it.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, a knight, huh? You wouldn't happen to be anyone's vassal, would you?

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 02:28 pm (UTC)(link)
I wouldn't call it a formal arrangement like I used to have, but I'm serving a particular person under an oath I made to her, yes.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Weeell, even with that, there's nothing wrong with helping out a queen, especially if your master isn't around here, right?

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you saying I should work for our captor here, or are you trying to recruit me yourself, Beauty Queen?

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Do I look like the sort to do that bimbo's work for her?

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 03:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Fair point. You also don't look like someone I feel like taking orders from, though.

Favors, however, I can do. Especially if it helps open this place up so people can leave.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 11:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Favors, huh? I guess that's good enough.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
You mentioned a knowledge of dimensional travel. Assuming there wasn't magic restricting us from doing so, could you create some kind of portal away from this place?

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-20 11:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Pffahaha--oh. Oh man, Hell no. I might be able to make a hole into another dimension if I hit something hard enough, but like Hell I know how to make a dimensional portal.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-21 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
I see. It was worth a shot.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-21 01:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Buuut! The Queen obviously knows. It's just as matter of beating her until the information comes tumbling out.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-21 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
True. However, it's becoming increasingly clear to me that the Incarnae are the real power here. The queen appears to be in control of creation, but the Incarnae can dictate her actions and policies somewhat, and can easily overpower most of us individually. They also may have a different agenda than...whatever the Queen's is.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-21 02:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Just a puppet, huh? Well, here I thought this place was boring, but look at the intrigue!

Whatever, the answer's still 'beat the snot out of them'.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-21 02:18 pm (UTC)(link)
It'll take a coordinated effort. They are very much in control of this world.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-23 01:07 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not some hot-blooded moronic hero. I'm not going to ignore the idea of having a plan and a bit of coordination.

...But when it comes down to it, I don't think anyone else here can put their foot down as hard as I can.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-23 03:41 am (UTC)(link)
We'll see about that, but I'll be happy to count you as part of a plan once we get around to making one.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-23 06:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Chop, chop, I don't want to be spending a century in this lame dump.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-24 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
I knew you weren't someone I'd like taking orders from.

[identity profile] sexy-beams.livejournal.com 2011-07-24 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
But you're still going to do it as fast as you can, riiight? Unless, of course, you WANt to stay here.

[identity profile] brustriese.livejournal.com 2011-07-24 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
Yes. It's just a matter of our interests coinciding.

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