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[part_time_overlord]

So check this thing out.

[Sam holds a goblet made out of a skull up.]

I found it in the cupboard this morning next to the other cups. I think it's made out of an actual goddamn skull. It's the perfect prop for if you wanted to sit on a black throne while drinking wine and pronouncing doom to foolish heroes who dared to challenge your power.

[He actually takes a drink from it. It's full of coke right now.]

Anyways, just kind of thinking out loud. I've had some situations where I met people who I THOUGHT might be in the network, but wasn't sure, and I wasn't sure how to bring it up without sounding suspicious as hell. This network is getting too big to recognize everyone. Do we have some kind of code phrase for identifying each other?

If we don't, I suggest "I like your shoelaces." The response if you are from the Network is "Thanks, I stole them from the president." If you're not from the network, the response is just "Thanks...?" followed by a weird look.

(no subject)

[shouldertheburden]

Who: Kaworu Nagisa, Shinji Ikari, and maybe Rei Ikari eventually
Where: Ikari residence
When: Christmas Eve, afternoon
What: Kaworu begins round one of The Chirstmas Giftening by showing up at Shinji's house with a very special present.
Warnings: Someone getting a pet. [audience gasps in terror]

( holiday cheer etc. etc. )

[Video] ; Second Note

[allformii_ko]

[Mimi sure does look excited today!]

Someone taught me how to use doors! She was a really nice cat. Too nice. She even taught the others even though they were stinky tanukis and foxes. I got mad at her for doing that, because she should just be my friend!

[And yet, she doesn't seem to be all that mad right now.]

It was weird though! All of us looked human for some reason. I don't get it. I want to look human, too! But I don't know how to do that. How do you make yourself look human?

[She remembers it clearly. So obviously it has to be possible somehow.]

And-! This bowl of food appeared out of nowhere. It was fish! It was really yummy! I wish there was more...!

((OOC: Incidentally, when members of this household return, they will find any unlocked door to be randomly open now. Unless it's Sara's room, 'cause Mimi won't even go near there.))

Adventure 23 | [Video, forward-dated to Dec 24]

[italktofish]

[The video feed opens to reveal Arthur in his mall Santa suit and Granny Curry in her new hat, a canary yellow felt toque trimmed with black currants, black velvet ribbon, and a pair of green feathers that looked like antenna off to one side. In other words, she's got a fancy old lady hat going.

You're in for a musical treat tonight, network, because the Currys have chosen to regale you with a Curry family tradition--the singing of Christmas carols! They're actually pretty good, seeing as how Arthur used to be an entertainer on a cruise ship, and Granny used to perform on vaudeville.

They'll move through a selection of classics: "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." Unfortunately, Arthur being Arthur, he suddenly gets distracted in the middle of that last one.]

Hey, Granny, what IS figgy pudding, anyways?

I think it's pudding with figs in it?

[Granny Curry sounds very thoughtful here.]

Unless the figs are a cunning ruse.

Great Scott, but why would you want to pull a cunning ruse over on someone who was nice enough to go caroling for you?

Perhaps they're engaging in a little Christmas espanol, if that's the word I want.

[No, Granny, that's not the word you want. Espionage, maybe...]

So figgy pudding's really MEXICAN FOOD?

(This is a joint post with pokebonnet, so expect replies from her or Arthur! Italics are Granny, bold is Arthur.)

TEXT

[jasminebloominginshadow]

Do any of you know Winter Adamas? The girl who got picked off the student council?

She's been having a tough time lately, and... well, I found her on Facebook, and it turns out her birthday is coming up on the 29th!

I'm not usually one for parties, but I hate it when someone gets a raw deal from life, and she deserves to have something go right for her. I talked to her parents, and apparently they'll be around to help with a surprise party.

So, does anyone else want in on this? I can make decorations myself, but I need someone else to help with a cake. Seriously, don't let my sister work on it, she'll burn their house down. Oh, and someone to distract Winter while we get things ready... as well as suggestions for whatever else we might need, too.

Anyway... yeah, let's make this happen! You don't want to be jerks and let her go without having a happy birthday, do you?

Edit: ((I was mistaken on the locks about this thing... you can't lock specifically from someone. So, instead, Jasmine sent it to as many numbers as she could figure out, with her sister's help, while leaving Winter's out. That covers a wide group of people, so as long as your character isn't a known criminal or their number is discoverable, it should be fine.))

[Various]

[sun_sun]

[text]

got another magic thing
not the cool kind tho
more like the banana
check it out


[video]

[Pictured: An empty spot of desk. After a moment, an unfamiliar voice:]

Let's go! Piano!

[Then, there is a flash of magical light, and a piano appears! It seems more impressive than it might, up until the moment Annie's hand comes into view, revealing that it's less than a foot across. Using a matchstick because her fingers are too big, she pokes a few random notes. It's fully functional!]


[text]

and then it disappears in a couple minutes
so yeah
magic tiny piano
just
go ahead and get the dick jokes out of your system


( Private to Winter )

open;

[schild]

Who: Network folks who are in Locke for Xmas
Where: A community center (let's say it's the same one from the first aid thing)
When: Backdated to December 23
What: Christmas/Holiday Party!
Warnings: Shenanigans? Kissing?

( There's mistletoe inside, you know you want some. )

[OPEN] Lovely heroine Raiko appears on the scene

[pianistofraielin]

Who: Russel & YOU
Where: Downtown Locke City
When: Sunday, December 22nd
What: Russel's Christmas echo is from that time his best friend dressed him up as an adorable furniture saleswoman for a plan that was definitely going to work and was not stupid at all shut up. This happens in public because of course it does.

( It's cruel! Why am I dressed like this?! )