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. ♥ )

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[abnormalizes]

"Go ahead! It's nothing scandalous, promise."

She will not promise she'll never get him an embarrassing present, but this one at least can be unwrapped in public.

[hometown]

Taking her word for it, Reiner unwraps his gift and pulls out the shirt. Then he bursts into laughter—loud, genuine laughter—as he beholds the text.

"Oh, this is great!"

[abnormalizes]

Yessss.

"I thought you'd like it! It definitely fits you, I have to say."

[hometown]

For a second, Reiner looks like he might strip off his top and try the shirt on right then and there. But then he remembers himself (and his surroundings), contenting himself with holding the shirt up against his chest.

"It's perfect." He looks up at her, still grinning. "Thanks, Evangeline."

[abnormalizes]

Evageline's pretty sure that at least one or two people here wouldn't mind seeing him take his shirt off-

"You're welcome! I'm just glad you're happy with it."

[hometown]

"Very happy," Reiner confirms, folding the shirt and draping it over his arm. "I have a gift for you, too, but I don't have it with me. It should be delivered to you soon."

If Evangeline hasn't gotten it already, that is. The timing on these things seems a little random to Reiner. But he supposes even magic postal services can get overwhelmed during the holidays.

[abnormalizes]

"Looking forward to it. Do I get a hint what it is?"

She's excited already...!

[hometown]

Reiner hums, tapping his chin as if in thought. "Well, it's detailed, and I made it myself."

Both the gift and the Armor that acted as its model.

[abnormalizes]

"Oooh. If it's a handmade gift from you, then I'm sure I'll love it whatever it is."

She's expecting - jewelry, maybe? He knows she likes the jewelry he makes.

[hometown]

"I hope so. If you don't, that's all right; I'll make you something else."

Reiner means it, too. He wants Evangeline to be happy with whatever gift she receives.

[abnormalizes]

"Huh? But that's so much effort and you already put time in to make me something, I couldn't ask you to do that!"

She clearly doesn't deserve TWO gifts.

[hometown]

"You wouldn't have to ask; I'm offering." Reiner says. "But I hope you'll like the one on its way."

Reiner thinks she will, but hey, he could be wrong.

[abnormalizes]

"I'm sure I will! You made it for me, that's the important part."

She will like it even if he made her a wooden nose or something.