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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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If you're I think you are, stop kicking and get me out of here! [... There was probably more to it, but, again, muffled.]

I thought I recognized that squirm.

[he does bend down to rip off that wrapping paper, but sure takes his sweet time with it]

[Well he's waited this long.

He's not to pleased with how slowly Gazelle's going but you know what. Better to count his blessings, at least Gazelle's letting him out at all.]

[he stops once he's done uncovering Burn's face]

Who did this to you anyway?

Thanks.

[He pulls off a bit of remaining paper stuck to his clothes with tape, making a face at it as he drops it on the floor.] No clue, but whoever did had a little too much fun with the duct tape.

Sounds like one of yours.

Probably. [A snort.

He glances around before grabbing one of the packages and--after he quickly checks the name on it--he slides it over.] There. Don't say I never do anything nice for you.

Hm. Thanks. This one is for you.

[he drops the package he's been holding onto in front of his face]

Thanks! [And immediately tearing off the wrapping paper like the impatient jerk he is.]

[It's a melty clock like the ones in Salvador Dali's painting and thankfully not a bomb]

Be glad it's not a bomb.

[Okay yes thank goodness it's not a bomb]

You wouldn't have. [Burn are you sure] ... But seriously though, thanks.

Hm.

[That's a genuine little smile, congratulations

Wordlessly to cover up that embarrassing little second of dere, he's going to tear open that gift now]