EVENT: The Very Hungry Nightblossom FINALE

[joybound]

Who: everybody
When: Day 10, sunrise
Where: mainly outside

[Sometime early in the morning, there's a deep rumble, as the ground shakes. The vines previously grabbing at the Aurora and its heroes multiply rapidly, completely coating the train and shutting out starlight. For a moment everything creaks, as if the metal itself is about to cave in.

But then it stops. Somewhere far away something roars, and suddenly the vines retreat, leaving only a few remaining cracks in the ground. Below, the caves have only the harmless glowing mushrooms which, should you choose to attempt eating them, prove to quickly fill one's stomach and leave them with a burst of energy. You can follow the tunnels still, though -- now that they're free of monster plant, you'll find it's one big connected network. There are various small caves in which iridescent white crystals grow, letting off a faint light reminiscent of the moon. From them drips a translucent liquid which feels soft and cool on the skin, until it seeps in. Once it's in your bloodstream you'll find yourself caught in a euphoria that encourages acting on your every impulse. If you want to steal something, you will. If you want to kiss someone, you will. If you want to kill someone...

...Well. It's possible to overcome the compulsions, at least. You need only picture someone you care more about than yourself, and concentrate. Unfortunately the high that comes with it can be addictive, so one must take care when exploring the caves.

It's unlikely anyone will get much exploring done before sunrise, but if you're not in the deep dark where signal is poor, you'll be woken at dawn by a loud and cheerful jingle on your Chain. Even if you were previously dead, you're sure up now! Accompanying it is the slight shift in the train that usually comes with a trial, and a message that just says:

come outside

If you follow the summons, you'll see that rather than a scary tower or spooky house, there's what appears to be a really flashy convertible, painted a shimmering deep rose. Leaning against the hood is a man who appears just over twenty, with long hair and bright eyes, both quite literally twinkling with stars.

His voice might be familiar, if you were one of the first arrivals. But the tone, rather than sad and soft, is... frankly annoyingly full of energy. As is his smile as he waves at everyone coming out.]

"Good morning, my lovely heroes!"

[[OOC NOTES: Anyone who died will be revived at the time of the prince's arrival, even if it's earlier than the 1 day revival timeline. Injuries can still be there depending on your character's timeline, but there are a couple of hours between the plants leaving and the prince appearing, so everyone should have had time to catch their breath and take a shower at least.]]

Comments

[lapofluxury]

[ooooh good morning~]

Sounds like I've been missing out.

[crimeson]

Not really. I was shirtless at the end of the dragon trial, wasn't I? Well, it was probably a little ruined by all the blood and burns.

[lapofluxury]

I was a little too distracted by the aftermath of the whole experience to fully appreciate it.

So I guess you'll just have to do it again.

[crimeson]

Any time~ Trial fully optional.

[lapofluxury]

Quite the promise. I'll hold you to it.

[crimeson]

I'm looking forward to it!

[lapofluxury]

[laughs]

I like your air of confidence~

[crimeson]

[grinssss]

I've not nothing to hide~

[about being a huge flirt, anyway]

[lapofluxury]

I sure hope not.

[>:3c]

[crimeson]

I'll gladly prove it later.

[lapofluxury]

But first, I need a fuckin' nap.

[crimeson]

Oh, absolutely. Get some rest.

[lapofluxury]

I'm gonna go grab my opportunity with the Prince.

But I'll be seeing you later~

[playfully points at his eyes then back at Randy]

[crimeson]

See you around!

[waving him on, go forth]

[10 afternoonish]

[lapofluxury]

[awake again, refreshed, dressed, and made up! he's sporting a combination of the uniform jacket, crop top, pants, and sandals, and lounging on one of the chairs in the common area in Jasmine. when Randy walks in to do whatever Randy things he's up to, Aria leans forward to rest his elbow against his thigh, propping his chin against his hand.]

Good afternoon.

[crimeson]

[whatever he's up to is obviously forgotten in the face of slowing to check Aria out pleasantly]

Good afternoon! Fancy meeting you in a place like this.

[lapofluxury]

I believe we made a deal this morning, unless I dreamed it.

I'd like to cash in my IOU~.

[crimeson]

Ohh, a man of action, I see. Well, shall we move to my room for that?

[lapofluxury]

[life here SUCKS, he doesn't have the time nor desire to play coy]

Lead the way.

[crimeson]

Gladly.

[offers him a hand up from his chair.]

[lapofluxury]

Ooh, a perfect gentleman.

[Aria takes it and pulls himself upright, and also doesn't let go, oops~]

[crimeson]

Haha, maybe occasionally.

[oh nooooo, not handholding! that is to say, totally down for handholding, leading him to his room.]

[lapofluxury]

[oh no, whatever shall they do...]

I'd be curious to see what it looks like when you're not a gentleman.

[gonna just make himself at home and seat himself at the edge of the bed]

[crimeson]

I'm pretty sure that's most of the time! Unless you mean in a specific setting~

[but he's letting go of Aria's hand and stepping back to shrug off that knit cardigan thing.]

[lapofluxury]

Well you certainly don't have to be one now.

[leans forward expectantly]