hometown: +bertolt, +annie (warrior trio small)
Reiner Braun ([personal profile] hometown) wrote in [community profile] seasonsrpg2024-12-22 03:35 am

Attack on Holidays

WHO: the Attack on Titan cast and their +1s
WHAT: holiday shenanigans
WHEN: around the Solstice
WHERE: an inn in Stormreach
WARNINGS: tba; please check subject lines



Sometime after a less than stellar conference call, Reiner sends an invitation to everyone from his world. "You're Invited to a Holiday Party," the store-bought invitation reads in swirling seasonally decorated letters. How very fancy!

The invitation specifies three things. Number one: it is a celebration of the holidays. Number two: it is a celebration of a year of a successful non-aggression pact. Number three: everyone is invited to bring a "plus one."

Surely, nothing will go wrong with this plan. Surely!

The party itself takes place at an inn in Stormreach, part of which has been reserved by Reiner. The inn is made of stone and wood, its aesthetic closely resembling buildings in Paradis. There are several spacious rooms available: places for eating, places for mingling, cozy corners for more private conversations, and access to the inn's bar.

  • In one of those cozy spaces, one might find a lit candle known as a Candle of True Feelings. In its presence, people understand their feelings better and feel inspired to talk about them. How very curious!

  • Of note: magic supersedes technology in Stormreach. One is far more likely to run across potions and crystals than gaming systems… But that hasn't stopped Reiner from setting up a gaming system in a corner, anyway.

  • If one steps outside for a breath of (cold) fresh air, they'll find themselves close to the clock tower. Local legend claims that those who kiss on top of it are destined to never breakup. However, that legend has not been tested … yet.

  • During the party, a table is filled with various gifts for the "+1s," created by those from Paradis and Marley. The gifts include knitted clothing (scarves, mittens, socks), chocolates, sweet baked goods, and fidget toys made of wood or stone. Feel free to partake, +1s!
Naturally, there is a wide assortment of food—some of which is best described as "ungodly spicy"—with a particular focus on potato-based foods. Also, peaches and pineapples, for Reasons™.

Have fun, and try not to break anything!


( ooc: this is a mingle! top-level, tag around, etc. put any warnings in subject lines, and if a thread heads toward smut, please take it to an inbox or something. ♥ )
wingbound: (frown // many gave their lives)

[personal profile] wingbound 2024-12-26 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
If Reiner would extend his racing game invitation to Levi, well, he's certainly going to be a little surprised, mostly because he thought nobody noticed him watching the friendly matches with confusion and perhaps some curiosity. By now he's worked out that the little automobiles on the screen must be controlled by the players, but that's about what he's got, so he does a little doubletake.

"I don't really know anything about these games," he mutters, staring at the controller uncertainly as if worried it might come alive and bite him. "Are you sure?"
sunspotted: am drinking gatorade and eating donuts. (i made a blanket fort)

[personal profile] sunspotted 2024-12-26 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Of course," he tells Jean brightly, before he takes a sip of his drink - someone has given him a curly straw that looks like a snowman to go with it.

"I really like parties here," Marco tells Jean, beaming. Possibly it's the festive season - or the abundance of food and gifts instead of scarcity.

(Marco doesn't look like he's suffering scarcity. Marco might actually have had a bit too much holiday cheer this last month, judging by his sides.)
sunspotted: (one hour in the ball pit)

[personal profile] sunspotted 2024-12-26 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
The lack of name doesn't appear to ruffle his feathers at all. He mostly looks surprised when Levi reaches into his bag and offers a hat that matches his sweater.

"Oh, thank you!" He says, reaching out to take it (and probably unwrap instantly). He does, however, look a bit chagrined a moment later.

"I didn't bring any gifts for anyone. But I did bake cookies - and pineapple pudding!" He waves a hand towards the food table, that rapidly looks like it's getting overladen.
abnormalizes: positive (in a limousine)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-26 05:42 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh, thank you!"

Google says rosemary is good for nightmares, so let's go with that. Not that Evangeline knows the different uses of various herbs, but it definitely smells nice.

"Mine isn't as thoughtful, sorry."

She hands him a wrapped box with a "vacuumologist" shirt inside.
abnormalizes: positive (but it is only a matter of my fix)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-26 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
"Happy solstice! This is for you."

Evangeline pulls out a wrapped box from her hammerspace purse, which has a "first of all I'm a delight" shirt in it. It seemed appropriate!
abnormalizes: positive blush (turn left down the yellow brick drive)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-26 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hasn't failed me yet! I figure I'll have to be here for at least a couple more years before I run out of funny t-shirts to give."
wingbound: (bring it on // challenge)

[personal profile] wingbound 2024-12-26 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
He's made several of them in different colors specifically to hand out at the party. the whole thing started months ago when they had to make warm clothes for an expedition or something and Levi discovered that knitting is actually quite soothing. He's pleased to see that Marco seems happy with the gift, simple as it is.

"That's even better," he assures, glancing over at the table. There is a lot of everything but with any luck he'll make out the aforementioned desserts and point at what he assumes is the pudding to doublecheck. "This one? I'd like to try it."

He's probably at least passingly familiar with pineapple -- or spineapple, as Hange had rebranded it -- but it's definitely not among his common selection of fruit dishes, so he's rather curious about it. Enough that he's willing to squash down the unease which comes with having a bunch of food out in the open like this where anyone could stick their hand in and spread their germs. For now.
wingbound: (frown // many gave their lives)

[personal profile] wingbound 2024-12-26 10:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, if she has a better night's sleep after drinking some, it'll be a pleasant surprise! And might also make her come back for more once he actually starts his tea business.

"That's alright." He just accepts it rather than try to offer reassurances; he is quite sure he'll like it regardless of what it is, because getting free presents from people is still a comparatively new concept for him, but he's just not much for expressing verbal niceties. He takes the box, unsure if he's supposed to open it now or bring it home. "Thanks."

He'll definitely be confused by the word on the shirt if he opens it on his own.
abnormalizes: neutral blush (or at least I can't remember it)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-27 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
Does he not know what a vacuum cleaner is. Does she get to be the one to introduce this cleaning marvel to him.

"Any time! I hope you like it."
urtitan: (Hm?)

[personal profile] urtitan 2024-12-27 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[As the organiser of the less-than-successful conference call, Frieda felt apprehensive before the party. Some of her fellow Eldians got rather irate with her, and while she can certainly handle dissent, she isn't sure if her idea of conflict management lines up with that of the Ackermans certain countrymen. In the end, it's Reiner's effort of reaching out to her and convincing her that she'll be welcome that makes her decide to attend.

With Jade as her +1, she's nervous enough! She loves him dearly, but he is a bit of a wildcard and might in fact worsen her already bad reputation among the others by gushing about her derangement condition or smugly telling them that he "told her so" about the dangers of striking deals with fae... but then again, he's very good at navigating social situations. Maybe she doesn't need to fuss so much. They bring additional food for the buffet: A seafood salad and homemade seasonal cookies. Additionally, Frieda adds some one-way healing charms and small healing potion bottles to the present table.

She opts to wear the clothing the first arrived in - a simple white dress and matching thin robe, the royal family's women's traditional attire for gatherings, ceremonies, etc. Surely, this will appear more modest than, say, the one designer dress she owns! (Sorry, Eren, if it brings back bad past/future overlap memories... and speaking of Eren, anyone who sees them standing next to each other at any point may be struck by how uncannily similar they look, minor colour scheme differences aside!)

She mostly meanders around, lingering here and there and perhaps watching some others play games, but since she's the one who sneakily brought the Candle of True Feelings in hopes of potentially resolving some misunderstandings and/or tensions among the partygoers, she can be found in the room with the candle at various points throughout the night (perhaps even having forgotten that it's in there... oops)!]
mayoninofukucho: (Satisfied)

[personal profile] mayoninofukucho 2024-12-27 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[Whose +1 is Hijikata? We just don't know! About half the local Eldians could be responsible for inviting Ellipsa's #1 mayonnaise fan. Naturally, he brings a few extra bottles of his favourite condiment for the buffet and present table, and he won't hesitate to recommend it for any food or drink you may be having! He's actually dressed more nicely than usual in a grey-toned patterned kimono ensemble that he got from Shoto last Yuletide.

Being the competitive bastard that he is, Hijikata is more than ready for games! Please play with him! Otherwise, he may just end up suggesting they head to the clock tower... only to look, though. He can't afford to stay with anyone forever, what with his multiverse-hopping lifestyle!

At some point during the night, he'll almost certainly get tipsy (hey, this is an inn!) or end up in the room with the candle (potentially both at the same time; pick your poison!). He may or may not need some help getting home (or being taken in for the night).]
abnormalizes: positive (in a limousine)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-27 03:46 am (UTC)(link)
Frieda! Happy holidays!

[Well, at least there's one person who's happy to see her! Even if she's not a countrywoman. She holds out a wrapped box containing a fitting T-shirt. Frieda could stand to dress casually sometimes..!]
abnormalizes: positive blush (it's the right time)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-28 04:22 am (UTC)(link)
Convenient stores are pretty nice, not going to lie. Like we have them in the City but I still appreciate them.
roundandaround: Confused. (eh?)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:31 am (UTC)(link)
I'd be kinda scared of what one would be like in the City...
abnormalizes: negative (down to her feet)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-28 04:33 am (UTC)(link)
Because the vending machines sell things like canned memories of someone dying?

...Yeah, they do sell that kind of stuff. But they also sell, like. Regular snacks.
roundandaround: Panic. (what do we do now)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:36 am (UTC)(link)
Ehhhhhh?! Why would somebody even want to buy that?
abnormalizes: negative (it's such a freaky scene)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-28 04:37 am (UTC)(link)



You're not going to like any answer I give to that question so I think I just won't answer actually.
roundandaround: Jolting back in surprise from a prank. (bwah)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
Why is your world so scary what the heck, Neechan.
abnormalizes: negative (with his big bright eyes sublime)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-28 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
I genuinely don't know. It's just like that.
roundandaround: Sheepish. (well......)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Rinku squeezes Evangeline's hand in both of hers. She takes a little breath.]

I know you've. Kinda solved the problem now. [Is she -- no, she's not gonna address the Frost Giant in the room, not really, she can't. Maybe not ever.] And I know I can't do research like you guys do, or teleport once everyone who can cross worlds gets that power back again, like Fajra-chan or someone. But I still wanna do whatever I can so someday you don't ever have to be scared of that place again.
abnormalizes: negative (when i make my move to her room)

[personal profile] abnormalizes 2024-12-28 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
I'm okay now. But there's still a lot of people from bad worlds besides mine, and they might have to go back to their worlds someday... So I hope we figure something out that works for everyone.

[Not everyone can make a deal with a fae god.]
roundandaround: Worriedly playing with a straw. (you think?)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:55 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah... And there's still a lot of people in danger back there too, right? I wish I could help everyone. Everyone everyone! Even if I can't the way things are right now.
roundandaround: Calling happily from a train. (happy happy -- wrong idol franchise)

mayo

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:00 pm (UTC)(link)
This is fun, right, Hijikata-san? I bet everyone worked pretty hard. Reiner-san is really dedicated, isn't he?
roundandaround: Smiling at a very tired Maho. (it's fine!)

wandering

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:05 pm (UTC)(link)
Frieda-chan!

[Rinku's dress is a lot more ostentatious, but she doesn't seem to mind Frieda's. She waves and runs up to her.]

I'm glad you came! Isn't this fun? It kinda feels like one of those big extended family parties you see on TV. Though I guess you guys would be the family, huh?

[They certainly have the drama for one...]
roundandaround: Sparkle eyes and intense face. (spends too much time around evangeline)

[personal profile] roundandaround 2024-12-28 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Hiiiiiiii!

[Person Rinku doesn't know? Wallflower?? NEW FRIEND. Rinku waves and runs over, smiling and holding a bowl of spicy soup.]

You've gotta be Reiner-san's friend, right? I don't think I know you yet! I'm Aimoto Rinku, what's your name, what do you like to do?

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