Attack on Holidays

[hometown]

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. ♥ )

Comments

[hometown]

[ Reiner is about to say, "It's fine, she can have it," but he doesn't want her to hurt her teeth! No chew toys for Hina.

He gives Rinku a smile. ]

I wanted to make it memorable. [ In a good way, not a bad one, he refrains from adding. ] This table wasn't my idea, though. I just added these.

[ He gestures to the fidget toys which so appealed to Hina. ]

[roundandaround]

[Rocks aren't very good for chewing. Rinku pets Hina and puts her back on her head.]

Really? Who made them, was it you? How do they work?

[hometown]

Yeah, it was me. They're…

[ He hesitates, trying to figure out how to explain it. ]

… Do you ever feel restless and want to do something with your hands? Or you want to soothe yourself by touching something? That's what they're for. [ Then he adds, ] They're also fun to play with.

[ That's an important part! ]

[roundandaround]

[Rinku nods excitedly. She picks up the stone fidget toy and starts to play with it, turning and popping the buttons.]

Wow, this does feel nice! I feel like that all the time, so maybe this would help!

[hometown]

Help yourself. [ Reiner gestures at the table, indicating the different varieties. ] I've enjoyed making them. This kind is one of my favorites.

[ Said as he picks up a cube that can be endlessly unfolded and refolded. ]

[roundandaround]

You must really like making stuff. Thanks, Reiner-san! Do you have anything she could chew? Hina-chan likes to bite, and since Zubat don't have eyes or hands, that's the biggest way she interacts with stuff.

[hometown]

[ Reiner hums and looks over the selection, thinking. ]

Is wood safe for her to chew?

[roundandaround]

If it's soft enough. Most of her chew toys are leather since she got her teeth stuck in a rubber one once, but she bites all kinds of things.

[Rinku pets Hina, who nuzzles into her hand.]

[hometown]

Here, try this one.

[ Said as Reiner scoops up one of the items on the table, this one molded from wood. It's smooth to the touch, and—after a brief magical manipulation—it's softer than the average stick.

… Hopefully not so soft that it's chewed to bits. But, well. Reiner is doing this on the fly. ]

[roundandaround]

[Rinku's sparkling eyes widen, and she scoops Hina into her hand and moves her toward the toy. Hina squeaks at the toy, leans into it, bites it... and absolutely lights up. If Zubat had eyes, they'd be sparkling too.]

Thank you, Reiner-san! I think she really likes it!

[hometown]

[ Reiner grins, pleased by both Rinku and Hina's reactions. ]

You're welcome. I'm glad she likes it. If you want, I can make her a few more like that one.

[roundandaround]

Really? I'll see how this one goes! I bet she'd be happy.

[Hina squeaks and chews excitedly.]

Can Mecchan have one too? [She motions her Sobble over from where he's wallflowering at a table with a colouring book.] He doesn't chew, he'd probably play with it normally.

[hometown]

Of course he can have one.

[ Reiner turns to the table again, selecting three different toys: one that dangles, one that twists, and one that is simply a pleasing shape. ]

If he doesn't chew, these should be fine. Wanna see which one he likes best?

[roundandaround]

Sure! Mecchan, do you wanna come over here?

[Mecchan looks up nervously and blows a bubble. He closes his book, and Rinku goes to pick him up and takes him over to Reiner.]

Don't worry, Mecchan! Reiner-san just has a Yuletide present for you. Do you wanna pick one?

[Mecchan looks over hesitantly from Rinku's arms. She holds him out when he seems to relax, and he reaches over to the dangling one and pokes it curiously.]

[hometown]

[ Reiner smiles at the display, waiting patiently. When Mecchan takes interest in the dangling one, he gives it a gentle shake, letting it clink and dangle more. ]

It's pretty fun, isn't it? Would you like to have it?

[ He speaks with the same tone he'd use to address a small child, gentle and kind. ]

[roundandaround]

[Mecchan nods with a noise of awe. He reaches out and reverently holds the toy. Hina takes a break from chewing to squeak a thank you.]

Thanks a lot, Reiner-san! I think they're gonna love them. Everyone's been so nice to these kids this Yuletide, I'm glad!