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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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[Well...there's a red ribbon tied around your pinky, leading way across the room somewhere. Nobody is under this mistletoe with you - maybe it has someone in specific in mind for you?]

[... Well, not much to do except follow the ribbon, he supposes.

He'll set the food down (he can always get more later) and starts walking, looking for who the other end of this ribbon might be tied to (he feels a little silly with it tied around his pinky, honestly).]

[....It's pretty long. And the further Tatsuya follows it, the more he'll see it looks like it's in pretty rough shape. There are a few points where it's barely holding together, and a couple where it entirely broke, but was tied back to itself...

Just how long is this thing?]

[He'll admit he's a little baffled at both the length and the condition, but... he's not going to say a word.

Who's even at the end of this thing?]

[It's tied to the pinky of a boy who seems to be sleeping, head on his arms at one of the tables. There's a plate of food by him that looks barely touched. The party has been going on for a few days by now, so it's not surprising to find someone sleeping...

He sure is familiar, isn't he?]

...!

[There's the faintest ghost of a smile across Tatsuya's lips as he walks over, resting a hand on the boy's shoulder.]

Hey. This isn't really a good spot to be sleeping, you know.

[He wasn't even having a bad dream just yet... But he doesn't mind wakin up to that face. His expression is sleepy, but happily surprised.]

Tatsuya...

[His smile grows upon hearing his name. He holds up his hand with the ribbon tied to his pinky, chuckling a little.]

Apparently the mistletoe here's a little mischievous.

[He blinks a few times before following the line of ribbon to his own pinky. Ah... He lets out a ghost of a laugh.]

I'm not complaining.

Neither am I.

[He'll just quietly reach for Jun's hand now.]