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❄ HOLIDAY BASH ❄

Welcome to the totally rad holiday-themed party happening in a pretty sweet castle in the middle of nowhere! You were invited here by someone who was invited by someone else and--actually you have no idea who's hosting. You know how these things work. You think you saw Leonardo DiCaprio on a balcony when you were walking up the driveway, but it was probably just your imagination. Or a ghost. Spooky.

Whether you end up running into familiar faces or not, there seems to be plenty going on!

There's a food table covered with all sorts of sweet and savoury delights alike next to an open bar for all your rum and eggnog needs.

There's a piano trio playing jazzy holiday music in the corner who are also willing to provide karaoke instrumentals if you're feeling up to it.

Near the windows is a big Christmas tree with countless gifts beneath--you'll probably find at least a few with your name on them!

Need a break, or looking for some privacy? There are several small rooms branching off from the main room with comfy couches available for a quick nap. (Or other things, but keep in mind that a place as nice as this probably has security cameras everywhere.) Fresh air can be found easily out on one of the various balconies! What a romantic view.

Oh, and don't forget about the mistletoe! If you're found under one with someone else, you might find your wrist tied to theirs with a length of pretty red ribbon that'll stay there until you smooch. (What kind of castle is this?)

Anyway, the party seems to be carrying on 'til at least New Year's, so remember to sleep, eat, and stay hydrated, and most of all, have fun!

[ Threads have been set up for general areas of interest, but please feel free to post a new top comment if you have other ideas! Also, the mistletoe is literally everywhere so you have total freedom with when and where you happen to get tied up.

Lovingly yoinked from

altarianite! ]

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[He's on one of the balconies, pensively gazing at the stars]

[There's a girl joining him, resting her arms on the railing of the balcony. ~~Don't mind her Charizard buddy, she mostly has him out for warmth.~~]

Not one for parties?

I don't know most of the people here.

Fair enough! There's nobody I know here either... [A small huff. She kind of wishes Shauna and the others were around, but...

... Ah, well. Might as well socialize a little while she's here!] So! What's your name, anyway? Mine's Serena.

[Why is this girl talking to him. s u s p i c i o u s]

My name is Pat.

[If she noticed his suspicion at all, she's not acknowledging it.]

Enchanté! [Her Charizard leans over and gives a low, rumbling growl--nothing meant to intimidate (probably), just a greeting. Serena just chuckles and pats the Fire-type's neck.]

And this is Poivron. He says it's nice to meet you.

O--Oh...!

[of all things he was paranoid about, man-sized dragon was not one of them]

Hello. I don't think I've ever met a dragon before.

... Well, Dragon-types are fairly rare... Although Poivron isn't exactly a Dragon-type! He's Fire and Flying-typed.

[Honestly, it doesn't even occur to Serena that Pat's never seen any Pokémon at all before...]

Isn't that what dragons are?

Huh? Well, no, Dragon-type Pokémon have different weaknesses than what Poivron would have!

[Although, wait a second...]

Which would be?

So this is where you've been hanging out...

[He's coming over with two mugs of hot chocolate and holding one out.]

Haha, you caught me.

[he accepts that cup of hot chocolate]

Enjoying yourself?

[This balcony's no Vista Point but the view of the stars from it is nice, at least.]

I needed to get away from the crowd before Rey decided to ruin it.

... Oh. [Quietly sipping at his hot chocolate]

Maybe I should've grabbed your present before I came out here.

It's okay, we can go back inside in a bit. I don't mind waiting for it.

Well, if you're sure. [He smiles a little before turning to clear some of the snow off the balcony's banister before carefully hoisting himself onto it.]

It's nice out here. [The cold aside, at least. But considering it's winter, what can you do except bundle up.]

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[Pat does the same, with practiced eased]

Yeah. It is certainly nicer than some places.

Definitely. Really peaceful, too...

[... Even if Pat said they could go back inside in a while, Geo's still thinking maybe he should've brought Pat's present outside with him. It's more pleasant out here than it is inside.]

[That is in fact Pat's head resting on Geo's shoulder now]

And good company.

[He blinks at the contact at first, but smiles when he glances over.

Geo will just silently put his arm around Pat's shoulders.]

[Pat discretely slips his hand into Geo's]

[... Yeah, this is definitely a lot nicer than the party. Geo's well aware they'd never get this kind of peace inside.

He sighs contentedly and doesn't say a word.]