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] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-09 09:02 am (UTC)(link)
[Okay, need to speak louder.]

You... didn't sound too sure about what you said... maybe you should think about it a little more. I wouldn't want you to say or do anything you'd regret later.

[As if she is one to talk.]

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 07:50 am (UTC)(link)
[She breathes out slowly and relaxes. Okay, it wasn't as bad as she'd thought. She's not gonna back down now. She never does things half-assed. Especially not something like this. She takes a minute to gather her thoughts, then speaks again.]

No. I'm sure. I've been...thinking about this for a long time, actually. I've talked to a few people in the Gardens about it. What I feel for you isn't...it isn't just friendship, Sayaka.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-10 08:47 am (UTC)(link)
[Her breathing grew heavier and more strained. A fear is running through her spine. What should she do? Should she go along with this? But does she like Kyoko back, or has this all just been desperation? It could easily be the second, Sayaka thinks. Desperate for the idea to be with someone, to be cherished, and who better than the one who died with her?

So, maybe it would be better to try and stall for time, delay an answer to try and figure things out, since she's being put on point now. But, that wouldn't be right, would it? Neither would going through with desperation.

She really doesn't want to hurt someone again, so Sayaka is really trying to think here.[

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-11 01:22 am (UTC)(link)
[She watches Sayaka carefully. She isn't sure if it's good or bad that she can't tell what Sayaka is thinking, but either way she's nervous. Taking several more deep breaths, she speaks again.]

If you don't...feel the same way, it's alright. Really. But I mean it. It took me a while to figure it out, but...I think this is why I decided to die to be with you again. And I'd do it again if it came to it. In a heartbeat.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-11 01:50 am (UTC)(link)
[Well, maybe trying to explain would work out...]

... I don't know what to tell you. Now that I'm on point like this... I'm pretty scared. It hasn't been that long since we could call ourselves friends, and I wouldn't want to screw that up. And besides...

If I went along with this, what if it was for the wrong reasons? Like, what if I was just desperate for that kind of relationship, just selfishly wanting to be loved? Or if I did this all out of guilt over everything I've done, just so you could be happy. I think that would be the worst thing I could do to you, even after everything before.

So... I... I'm sorry. I do enjoy being around you, but I think I'm a bit of a wreck over this kind of thing now.

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-11 06:36 am (UTC)(link)
I understand.

I held off on saying anything for a while for similar reasons, actually. I wasn't sure at first why I felt so attached to you. For a long time I thought it was just being overwhelmed at feeling emotion for another personal at all, but...

Well, I don't think that's the case. I've thought about it long and hard.

[She smiles a little, trying to reassure Sayaka that she hadn't hurt her feelings. After a long pause she speaks again.]

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-11 06:57 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think it's been all that long...

[Ah, but she did hear that last part. It did manage to change her mood... to a disgruntled one. Also with a punch aimed at Kyoko's (foodless) arm.]

Don't say things like that. I mean, I never really thought about it before... but don't you think I would have mentioned if I did, considering where we are?

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-12 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
It's felt like forever.

[That surprised her. She growls a little in reaction.]

Well hey, how was I supposed to know? Not everyone goes for that, y'know? I can't read minds!

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-12 05:13 am (UTC)(link)
Look, it's okay, so don't worry about it.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 12:22 am (UTC)(link)
Really. I don't have a problem with the fact we're both girls. I just have to sort out my own issues first before I can give you an answer.

... But, are you okay with it? If I remember right, that church you brought me to... it looked a bit foreign. Don't those religions look down on this?

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 07:16 am (UTC)(link)
...You mean you're considering it?

[She's surprised; she was sure she'd just gotten completely turned down and that Sayaka wasn't interested in her.]

...I stopped following that religion long ago. I thought it was right at first, but...it led my family to ruin. My own father cast me out because of it when I'd tried to help. Maybe it's wrong for me to react that way, but it was too painful to keep following it. I don't even remember what its teachings on this sort of thing were.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 07:26 am (UTC)(link)
... I didn't say no, did I? I just said to wait.

And... sorry for bringing that up.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 07:58 am (UTC)(link)
So... just wait, okay? I won't keep you hanging for an answer forever.

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Alright, then. Don't feel pressured to answer too quickly, either, though. This is important and I'm really serious about it.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-13 09:05 pm (UTC)(link)
... Never had this happen to you, right?

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-15 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[Ignore Sayaka and her current train of thought being "I question if I ever did now", let's focus on Kyoko]

Well, I'm sure you also had deep feelings for snacks.

... Speaking of food... are you going to eat everything here that everyone doesn't finish off?

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-15 03:27 am (UTC)(link)
[She can't help but laugh at that a little]

Well when food is scarce it's hard not to!

....Depends.

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-15 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
A large part of me does not want to know how much you can eat.

[identity profile] stayedwithher.livejournal.com 2011-08-16 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
...What's with your preoccupation with my eating habits, anyway?

[identity profile] tookupthesword.livejournal.com 2011-08-16 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
... I've rarely seen you without food.