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

[urtitan]

And we have plenty of time to find out what Reiner likes besides food, too!

[She wouldn't be above looking into his memories during physical contact... if only it weren't such a Russian roulette. (What is it with Founder holders and not being able to use their words!)]

[roundandaround]

Yeah, yeah! What'd you get him for Yuletide? I got him a slow cooker, the department store had it on display and it looked like a good present.

[urtitan]

I'm sure he'll enjoy that!

[Unless Reiner is always really hungry and wants his meals spontaneously, a slow cooker ought to be an asset to every household!]

This is a bit shameful, now, but I only made him a couple of healing potions and a bag of cookies... the same things I brought for everyone. He gave me such a beautiful handmade bowl! I definitely want to make his birthday present something special.

[After the agitation her Eldian Relocation plan caused among the others, she felt like any Yuletide presents would inevitably come across as an attempt to buy their appeasement, so she forewent them this year.]

[roundandaround]

Eh? That's okay! If you're worried about how good your present was, I'm sure he doesn't feel bad. Neechan felt bad about the present she gave me, but I loved it! As long as you tried to make everybody happy, I bet it'll be fine.

[urtitan]

Did she give you a t-shirt, too?

[She gets a little excited as she takes hers from her (non-hammerspace) bag and unfolds it (a little secretively so everyone else doesn't see it).]

Isn't it so nice?! I've never had anything like this!

[Sure, she could long have bought herself one, but it simply didn't occur to her. Back home, imagery on clothes has to be painstakingly hand-stitched and is very expensive!]

[roundandaround]

It's so cool! I didn't know you liked dragons!

[Leave it to Rinku to take the exact wrong message from the shirt. She squeals and claps her hands excitedly.]

Yeah! Mine says "weird sisters build character," I think it's about how sometimes she says embarrassing stuff to be supportive? But maybe also I'm the weird sister. But as long as no one actually feels insulted, then it's good.

[urtitan]

[Frieda laughs a little, wondering if her little sisters Abel and Florian would consider her "weird"... probably not. They're kind girls who, while clueless about the truth of their world, understand that their big sister took on an important responsibility.]

She should have the same shirt so you could wear them together!

[roundandaround]

Oh, maybe! I know she usually wears the same thing every day because it's safe... But isn't her dress today amazing?

[urtitan]

It is!! I can't decide if she looks more like a princess or a sorceress, but she looks gorgeous! She should wear things like this more often!

[Evengeline's present drew her attention, so she didn't even gush over her earlier!]

[roundandaround]

Right? It's so cool! Like a witch or something! Not the old witches who live in the treehouse, they didn't look like that, but still.

[urtitan]

She makes me want to dress up nicely, too... maybe for the New Year's party, I will.

[Being Eldian royalty means being the worst of the worst, and the plain white clothing is a symbol of repentance, but... would it really be that sinful to dress beautifully for once?]

[roundandaround]

Yeah, yeah! It'll be great! I'm gonna wear the same costume I did for the ad, since it's still gonna be Yuletide by then. I wonder why it lasts so long here?

[urtitan]

I'd say it's so people can feel festive for as long as possible.

[That's her best guess - after all, it's not like people in Nightwake with its year-round seasons need respite from the cold and dark!]

I look forward to seeing that costume in person; it looked like something from a shop display or fashion show - and I look forward to your performance, too!

[roundandaround]

Thanks, Frieda-chan! We're all gonna do our best ♪ You're a nice person, you know. Even when you say you're not.

[urtitan]

[Oh, that earns her another hug.]

You always believe in me! Thank you, Rinku, truly. And thank you for attending this party with all of us.

[Having Rinku as a friend is good for all of them. God knows the Eldians need the optimism and encouragement!]

[roundandaround]

[snug snug] Of course! It's been so much fun. And I want to be everyone's friend, after all.

[urtitan]

[How can anybody be this friendly? In a way, Rinku is the perfect embodiment of all the virtues Frieda preached to her inner circle back home, just with a good amount more spunk.]

I shouldn't hog you all to myself, then. Let me see if I can find out a thing or two about what Reiner likes!

[She wants to lend him a hand, anyway - as usual, he's trying to take care of everything!]

[roundandaround]

Okay! I'll try and help you with that too! I gotta find something he likes! Thanks, Frieda-chan.