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revenge of ricky schrödinger ヽ(⌐■_■)ノ ([personal profile] parodeity) wrote in [community profile] subnautica2016-10-22 09:35 am

HALLOWEEEN MINGLE

So it's the 31st of october (yes, this is future-dated) and guess what this is an all day Halloween extravaganza. The base is decked out to the best of everyone's abilities, which means. Lots of cobwebs? Lots of tacky skulls and shit because Ed Elric sure was asked to just alchemize whatever and his taste is Questionable? Disco ball bats flying around? Some skeleton robots everywhere, who may or may not be dancing? Yeah. There's also a shit ton of pumpkins, carved and uncarved. And so many snacks. All the snacks. As to what's going on that you might notice, the day's itinerary is as follows:

Morning Activities: If you haven't made a Halloween bucket/basket/bag/whatever, you can either get a premade one from Chihiro, or you can join in a crew of like-minded people in the cafeteria where there's just. A shit ton of art supplies and bags/buckets to be decorated. How many googly eyes can you fit on one bucket? Find out. Or don't. Once you get a carrying thing you will also get a candy stash supply! Everyone gets all 1 type of candy, so they have to go exchange it with other people to get All The Varieties. Because that's the weird exchange/trick-or-treat compromise Dave and Chihiro hit upon, so. You can obviously keep exchanging candies all day long for however long you want. Or you can horde your candy type and get frowned at, idk, the choice is yours alone?? There are also pumpkin-flavored pancakes shaped like pumpkins for breakfast should anyone want any of those?

Afternoon activities: Pumpkin carving, Halloween Bingo, and all the races (Mummy, Maze, and Candy) will all take place sometime in the afternoon; the scavenger hunt lists will also be distributed around lunchtime to anyone who wants to join in. The lists are mostly things Dave would find funny, although he went Easy on any kids who entered because he's a biased guy.

Evening activities: Test of courage (a walk down a HAUNTED!!! hallway with scary skeleton robots jumping out of you and all the peeled grape touching promised), apple bobbing because Dave though that was a good party activity???, scary story telling, and the how many candies are in this here jar game. This is also the Dance portion of the evening. It's. A ton of line dances which Dave has been offering lessons on throughout the day/week/whatever, or which the linedancing skeletons would be happy to teach you. There's also some couple-y dances but mostly it's all group dances that the kids can join in on and also with the cheesiest music possible. The monster mash plays like 15 times. There are lots of snacks here too, all Halloween themed.

Whenever activities: There should also be a horror game livestream happening with Dva, at some point. Also I believe Percy Jackson made a Halloween funhouse so have fun I guess! If I missed something just lmk on plurk or in pm to this journal.

Any and all victories for the contests will be accompanied with much fanfare and ridiculousness, but the costume contest takes the case because Dave will make you get up on stage and put on a 3d printed pumpkin hat and announce Kanaya Maryam as the Halloween Overlord. This title does not see to do much other than allow you to have a linedancing skeleton entourage, but whatever. Ava and Eve are pulled on stage at separate times as they are spotted and both given 3d printed pumpkin...tiaras? They are named Joint Halloween Princesses as they won second and third place together. This title also does not seem to do a lot but whatever.

Go nuts, kids.
unidolize: (i just can't let go)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-10-23 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
morning
[ Dia will be out of costume (on the right) during the morning, still preparing her rather elaborate witch costume for the evening using the fabricator. She will, however, still be participating in the candy exchange, carrying around a simple pumpkin basket with a little ribbon on the side, filled with small chocolate bars.

She's pretty wary about...participating right now because her costume isn't ready yet, but she'll try anyways. She doesn't want to be stuck with a basket with only chocolate in it, after all! ]


H-Hello. Would you...care to exchange?


afternoon
[ Dia will be participating in the pumpkin carving event! She’s taking her time, trying to make her pumpkin as cute as possible, turning it into a kitty cat. She seems to be enjoying herself, working with a small little smile on her face, though once she’s done...that smile quickly turns into something a little more sinister. ]

Fufufu...it’s perfect...absolutely perfect!

[ it is...far from perfect...it’s actually lopsided... ]


evening
[ With Dia finally in her out of costume (on the left), she’s fully ready to participate in the festivities! Except she won’t be doing any of the contests, and will be...off to the side somewhere, just kind of watching everything that’s going on. She’s mostly enjoying how nice it is that everyone decided to throw a party, quietly munching on some candy. Drag her to the dance floor, scare her..idk… ]
Edited 2016-10-23 23:27 (UTC)
mistimed: (🕙 5)

dia's halloween ur literally makes me cry every time. anyway, afternoon.

[personal profile] mistimed 2016-10-25 05:56 am (UTC)(link)
[She would never insult this girl's pumpkin-carving artistic ability on purpose. After all, Horō has never carved a pumpkin - or even heard of pumpkin carving before her arrival on this planet. The universe is certainly full of strange and unnecessary customs. It would be a shame to not go back to knowing any of them.

Horō's lack of social graces is about to rear the uglier of its heads, though. She's still learning the basics of pumpkin carving; her curiosity keeps her observing before she practices the skill for herself.There's an animal face in Dia's pumpkin, she thinks, if only she looks at it from a certain angle. Horō tilts her head to one side...and tilts it some more...and some more...until her neck's nearly at a 45° angle.
]

A monster?
unidolize: (so let's combine our strength)

I'M HERE sorry for the late....also yes it's so pretty i hate her

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-01 12:36 am (UTC)(link)
[ It may not be on purpose, but Dia does, indeed, take great offense to Horō's question!!

The carvings probably look a lot worse than Dia thinks they are, because she's rather impressed with her own abilities. So to hear that someone thinks it's a monster is a shot to the heart--her ego, rather. ]


No, this is a cat. A very cute cat.

[ She's a little snippy, putting down her carving tools to look at whoever said that--Horō...what are you doing.... ]

You are clearly looking at it the wrong way! Keep your neck straight, and you will be able to see it.
mistimed: (🕙 5)

it's ok!! i ended up having a crazy busy week. and tbh i want the whole halloween set

[personal profile] mistimed 2016-11-06 07:46 pm (UTC)(link)
[To be fair, there are monsters in Horō's universe that look like cats, so it's only mostly an insult.Her reaction to being chided is delayed. The slightest wrinkle forms between her brows, then her face goes back to being smooth.]

I am trying to look at it face-on.

...Yes, if I look at it from this angle, I can see that it is likely a cat. [She straightens out.] But is it not the purpose of this holiday to be frightening?
unidolize: (so let's combine our strength)

it has been a pretty crazy week for me too ;; UGH they're all so cute aren't they!!

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-11 02:57 am (UTC)(link)
[ Cats are adorable, okay. She won't be able to wrap around cats being equated to monsters! ]

...Yes, you are correct. [ Caught red-handed, being all adorable when she should be spooky... ] However, black cats are a prominent Halloween symbol, are they not? And people carve various, non-scary things in their pumpkins. I am merely expressing my creativity.
mistimed: (🕙 10)

yeah tbh let's slam dunk november right into the trash w/ the rest of 2016

[personal profile] mistimed 2016-11-22 06:22 am (UTC)(link)
I would not know. I'm afraid I am unfamiliar with this holiday. [She is countries and centuries and, frankly, universes away from traditions like these.] I am still learning, but I would like to know more.

[Trusting as she is, she has no expectations that anyone might teach her something that isn't true or helpful.] May I join you? [She approaches Dia's side but doesn't sit right away, out of politeness.]
unidolize: (trying to hide this selfishness)

let's do it homie...welcome to the slam jam

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-24 09:04 am (UTC)(link)
...Oh? [ Well...she's surprised, to say the least. ] Is that so? Where are you from, Miss?

[ Dia nods, scooting over to give Horō some room to sit. ] You may. Would you like for me to show you how to carve a pumpkin?
mistimed: (🕙 10)

hell yeah, let's tag team this

[personal profile] mistimed 2016-11-25 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
The world I originally come from no longer exists. [It's the first time she's actually spoken about this since regaining the memory; she automatically trusts Dia, who seems like a good-natured person purely for her willingness to teach.] It is quite complicated, but the village where I live now, Utakata, has no holidays such as this one.

[She scoots into the seat, laying her palms on the table.] So I would like to learn, as long as I have the chance.
unidolize: (i want you to understand)

burns the world down

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-27 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oh... Dia frowns, but for a totally different reason for last time; what an unfortunate thing, to have your world disappear like that. She's still grasping the concept of there being different worlds, as the world she comes from is completely ordinary, but she at least hums in some sort of understanding. ]

I'm sorry to hear about your village. [ And then, a determined nod: ] In that case, I will teach you the ways of Halloween! It is truly one of the most exciting holidays in the year!

[ Dia takes her carving knife and hands it over to Horo. ] Here is the knife you use for carving. The process is quite simple, but first, what design would you like to use?
mistimed: (🕙 5)

[personal profile] mistimed 2016-11-29 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[She failed her former world, but she won't fail again - not here. Horō doesn't seem aware of how drastically the tone shifts, but she does know enough not to pursue sad things. Not today.

Despite the fact that Dia was just throwing an offended huff, Horō seems to latch on instantaneously.
] You are very kind for offering to teach me. [She'll be introducing Dia as her friend in about five minutes.]

I am intrigued by this one. [She points to a Halloween decoration worthy picture of a Frankenstein monster.] I believe it captures the essence of fear.
sniptuck: (pic#10547453)

evening

[personal profile] sniptuck 2016-10-25 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
[ hajime had just been line dancing with some skeletons and is walking off the dance floor to get a drink when she spots dia. there's a moment where she just stares at the other girl (if dia notices the staring she might get weirded out??? like hajime is legit just staring and doing nothing else), but then suddenly, she races across the room to reach her.

and then hajime tackles dia into a hug. introducing herself first is probably the polite thing to do, but no, it's an introductory hug i guess. ]


You! Are so pretty!
unidolize: (i want you to understand)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-01 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[ She does. Notice. The staring. It is definitely weirding her out. Does she have something on her face? Idk she's sweating nervously and pulls out her phone to try to look for her reflection. Maybe her makeup isn't on point or something, who knows--

suddenly, she's stumbling backwards, phone nearly flying out of her hand from the sheer force of that hug?? Is that what this is about?? omg ]


T-Thank you--?! Erm, this--this is--

[ mentally flailing around what do ]
sniptuck: (pic#10547452)

[personal profile] sniptuck 2016-11-02 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
[ hajime, at least, eventually leans away from dia. she is... still holding onto her though, but at least she is no longer crushing her in a hug? that's gotta be progress. ]

Can we take a picture together?
unidolize: (when we can't explain our feelings)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-11 02:38 am (UTC)(link)
[ It is, except Dia's suddenly super excited at the prospect of getting her picture taken with someone! Last time she offered to take one with someone, they totally didn't know who she was despite being an idol?? So this makes her extremely happy, and her face instantly lights up. ]

I'd be glad to!
sniptuck: (pic#10730702)

[personal profile] sniptuck 2016-11-11 02:14 pm (UTC)(link)
[ to be fair, hajime also does not know who she is or that she is an idol. she just... thinks dia is super cute...

she will move around so that they are more comfortably next to each other for a picture, holding her communicator out in front of them for the selfie. ]


Yay! Say cheese.
unidolize: (when we can't explain our feelings)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-14 02:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ Dia's happy, visibly so, and she puts on her best smile for Hajime! Even if Hajime doesn't know she's an idol, Dia's still grateful for her kindness and poses nicely for the selfie. ]

Cheese!
sniptuck: (pic#10119813)

[personal profile] sniptuck 2016-11-14 03:58 pm (UTC)(link)
[ the picture is taken! hajime immediately shows it to dia to get her approval? gotta make sure she likes it before posting it to instaclam. ]

Ahhh this is so cute, I love it!
bolin_rocks: (pic#10197385)

Morning

[personal profile] bolin_rocks 2016-10-26 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Wearing the uniform he arrived in, Bolin smiles at Dia as she approached and gleefully offers up one of his candy peaches.]

I'll give you one of mine if you give me one of yours!
unidolize: (when we can't explain our feelings)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-05 02:05 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ohhhh, candy peaches--those seem more appealing to her, honestly! She holds up one of her chocolate bars in turn. ]

Yes, that is a fair exchange.
bolin_rocks: (pic#9912582)

[personal profile] bolin_rocks 2016-11-05 02:10 am (UTC)(link)
Sweet!

[Successful trade.]

So, no costume for you either?
unidolize: (so let's forget our tears)

[personal profile] unidolize 2016-11-11 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ Very successful indeed. ]

I-I do have one. I'm in the process of making the final touches.

[ It is slightly embarrassing that she's not finished with it yet, considering it is Halloween and almost everyone else is dressed appropriately. ]
bolin_rocks: (pic#10197373)

[personal profile] bolin_rocks 2016-11-12 09:40 am (UTC)(link)
Nice! What is it a costume of? Or is it a surprise?