November Mash

[galambs]

Who: Open Log (All)
Where: City and Velvet Room
Summary: A small log before things get a little darker...
Warnings: N/A

One would think on the darkest night something terrible would happen. You would think wrong. Perhaps it was a sort of irony that caused Halloween and All Hallows' Day to happen without incident, but a strange feeling tells you that something might be up soon enough...

... however right now the city is in celebration, and honestly even Luci and at least one of the Velvets are encouraging celebration.

SPOOKY SCARY PUMPKINS

A-1
As the last days for crops slowly come to pass, Pont-a-Tarte lives up to its name, hosting a gigantic pie competition. While the main attraction is, of course, the giant pumpkin pie made with over ten gigantic pumpkins, there are booths selling maple, sugar, apple and pecan pies as well. Sometimes said pies are thrown in someone's face...but all in the name of good fun. You signed up for this, right?

A-2
A pumpkin carving contest is also underway! There are monetary prizes, but originality is what the inhabitants are looking for the most. The stranger (and spooky!) the idea, the better the prizes.

A-3
There are costume contests as well and a carnival at night. Will you join in? Maybe you'll take inspiration from your own world? However... you may notice something rather strange - at night you'll be able to change into your rebel costume when no one is watching. Not stuck in a dream is strange enough, but the fact that others wearing costumes don't seem to think odd of it means it truly is some sort of magical night... Too bad you can't use your personas or move around with the usual dexterity.

A-4
The only one who seem to really care are the numbers of cats around...most of them start rubbing on you the moment you are in your “costume” and it becomes difficult to move around. The minute the costume disappears, they move off,

Coins and Pranks...

B-1
Not to be outdone by the city, the Rebels’ phones will ring on November 1st, asking them to bring the pumpkins they might have done the day before so that they can be judged. Of course the Velvets are very... strange, so what might have won first prize might just be seen as a feeble attempt. However, there are prizes to be won, so it might be worth even to carve a new one! To be honest, they seem pretty pleased with anything...

Well... William seems pleased. Mary may seem a little lost with the whole affair, but soldiering on with her usual straight-laced efficiency.

(OOC - Pyro Jack’s/Jack Frost’s coins will be award to anyone who participates. Keep these in hand... they might be useful later. On a somewhat strange note the outside, while covered in bluish foil, peels to reveal a piece of chocolate... however, the layer of chocolate is very small and it's actually a golden coin inside.)

B-2
Not to be outdone by the city and the Velvets, Luci's asked the rebels to participate in his fun little contest too -- by which he means, “show me where you leave your rotten pumpkins and prank someone in the city.” But are you sure you even want a prize from him?

OOC - This is a small, fun log, but brace yourselves as plot logs are coming soon and a few new announcements! Use this as a small breather and have fun!

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[A3]
[A costume party...while he's still a bit uncomfortable with masks and costumes and the like, it's good to try and be better, isn't it? And it's all fun and games this time. Not a bit supernatural (....as life here goes, at least), and it's what would be expected of Lonán to attend. Perhaps it's something he got from his mother, but if Jun is going to attend a party...he's going to turn heads.

He doesn't have qualms about wearing skirts or makeup, after all. He's more beautiful than most women when he tries. The dress is avian in nature, something of a "crow queen" inspiration, all feathers and dramatically flowing fabric. ...It's freeing, to pretend he's someone else completely. Lets him escape the actual question.

This doesn't mean he isn't still a wallflower, drifting around the party edges trying not to stay in too much contact with any of Lonán's friends. Awkward.]

[A4]
[Some of the quieter avenues are great for wallflowers! And it's here he discovers he can shift to his battle outfit. And back. This merits investigating.

He'll be wandering about testing - perhaps in a crowd, seeing if anyone notices. Or back out of the main thoroughfares, seeing how much of a response he can get from Shax. ...And then, possibly, buried in cats.]

Cats again... [Hm. Is that relevant? He might need to call Tatsuya for help if they keep up like this...]

[megacurious]

A-3. Costume Time?

[While Augustine has no plans to join any costume-related events, he didn't expect he even wears one. Namely, when he was washing up in a restroom in Green Valley, his eyes widen when he finds himself wearing his Rebellion clothes. Now, this is very strange. There are no signs of Shadows, yet he was able to change his clothes. He even noticed that he isn't able to summon his Persona, which was a good thing since it might scare most of the trick-or-treaters.

At any case, you may see him in this outfit for the whole night. In fact, you may even mistake him for joining a costume contest.]

[kokuyoyo]

A1

[Chikusa kind of doesn't want to be here, honestly, but what else is new? He's dragged himself out regardless, setting up a small booth to advertise for the cafe that will be opening soon. It's not the largest or most decorated stall around, but it manages well enough for itself all things considered. There's some delicious baked goods and drinks available...]

[...And, perhaps more relevantly, absurdly cheap pies.]

[Chikusa has Ciro's memories, and Ciro can distinctly remember all the pie throwing nonsense of what his mind tells him was last year. So far, it's been a pretty sound business decision.]

B1

[Chikusa didn't really participate in the pumpkin carving contest, simply because that's work and what's wrong with you... But he still has a pumpkin in hand as he shows up to the Velvet Room.]

[....Well. It's on his desk, and it's not exactly a face, but rather what is apparently a phone battery at 2%. He blinks at anyone who stares at it.]

....I needed one for my booth....

Vermouth | OTA

[secretmakesawoman]

A3

[Since “Christina” has no children of her own and is giving certain young folks in her life some space, she ends up staying at home for the evening. Someone has to hand out candy to the trick-or-treaters after all.

She has definitely noticed the ability to change into her Rebellion wear by now. However, Vermouth isn’t doing so tonight. Why would she do something so easy for the night dedicated to disguise, her specialty? That would be like cheating and not in a fun way. She might not have all her usual tools at hand, but there’s enough for a Halloween costume.

Folks who stop by her door will find her dressed as a particular famous actress. The irony might be lost on most, but at least she is giving out the big candy bars.]

B1

[Vermouth had bothered to carve a pumpkin at the contest, though slightly reluctantly. It felt rather awkward doing such a quaint thing surrounded by happy families. Especially when the last Halloween party she threw involved blackmailing a man into committing murder. Yet this was the sort of thing Christina would enjoy, and she must keep up appearances. After a great deal of consideration, Vermouth carved a simple mask.

Since she already made it, Vermouth brings the pumpkin to the Velvet Room.]

What do you think?

B2

[Pranks, you say? Pranks are very much on Vermouth’s level.

The next day teachers and staff will find their desks and drawers overflowing with apples and tiny pumpkins. They’re fresh and festive, but also in the way. Who on earth could have done this? Certainly not Christina, who goes about her day with a slight smile despite the apples. No no. Whatever would give you that idea.

The pumpkin just rots on her front porch. Come on, Luci, she’s not using that for a prank. Not when folks could trace it back to her so easily.]

[spoilsfun]

A1
Left to his own devices, Conan would have been more than happy to have stayed at home and read.

But he was currently living the life of a kid. And so he ends up in costume, trailing after Ran as they walk through the booths. At least he'd been able to argue his way into coming in a Sherlock Holmes costume rather than any of the obnoxiously cute alternatives.


A3

Shinichi stares down at himself in surprise as he suddenly finds himself in his night costume. And more importantly, his real age. And he realizes that for the first time since arriving here he was his real age and it was neither a dream nor the middle of a fight.

And he had no idea what to tell Ran.