Sabra La Tau

Who: Judges only
Where: :)
When: Time is frightfully relative, isn't it?
What:

[He's really rarely flashy when he appears in others' domains. Not really worth the pomp and circumstance when a general breeze was enough to let someone know he approached.]

Mind a word? Or perhaps several, in exchange! Sort of a conversational barter.

((OOC: EXPERIMENTAL POST. This is only for Judges! You don't have to be talking to Messenger, or any of it set at the same time. Just give your [Name] in the subject line and what environment you've chosen to surround yourself in. TAG AROUND TO EACH OTHER. Feel free to use #sabra_la_iudex to work out headcanon and relationships or just dive in blind.

LETS SEE HOW THIS GOES.))

Who: Anyone at all
Where:  The Arena
When: Day 264, late morning
What:  A game!

[The Twins are out today in the Arena's center, lovely stone faces bright with amusement, the round table just before the statue draped with an odd cloth of shimmering grey. On it stand clean, empty glasses and pitchers of juice- cranberry, pomegranate, blueberry, and several that are unidentifiable. Clean bowls are here as well, and a massive platter with a serving spoon and what seems to be cucumbers and tomatoes marinated in some sort of tangy dressing. Beside it, on a separate platter, stand segments of coconut sliced into pieces as regular as that of a pie, and whole, fresh figs. Spiraling out from the central table like spokes on a wheel are smaller tables, also circular, draped in each partnerteam set's colors. These are set with ornate, high-backed chairs, each sporting a cushion upon its seat.]

A pleasant morning to you, little blanks. I have another game for you, and my sister has been gracious enough to help me arrange it. Do make yourselves comfortable, hm~? We'll be getting started any minute now.

Mingle | Gamestart | Presentation | Volunteer judging | Endgame | Memories- Hydracula, Bunnycorn, Pygnapus

Who: Anyone
Where: The Arena
When: Day 223, afternoon 
What:  Masquerade~ Paper faces on parade. Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you~

[The arena is dim today, the light of the torches giving way to a shimmering sort of half-light as one approaches. The ambiance is more that of twilight than dawn, and it flatters the smiles on the statue of the Twins high above. Tiny white lights flicker and disappear in the air, swaying and dancing like fireflies, but to any who examine them closely, they seem to lack substance.]

[What stands in the rest of the arena, however, remains a mystery- for towering to an improbable height near the foot of the stairs is a gate of ornate iron scrollwork, and the wall attached encircles the arena, blocking off the space closest to the statue. Lanterns of colored paper and whimsical metal shapes have been hung from the top of it, adding a splash of color- here Cepheus purple, there Hydra green, and all the teams represented in their turn. From above the gates, there rings out a voice that is pleasant and more than a little amused.]

A pleasant evening to you, little blanks. I trust you've had word from Ophiuchus? Do prepare yourselves accordingly. I've arranged a game for you, and my dear sister has agreed to help me put it on.

Sign in | Mingle | Game start- dance floor, food, reflecting pool. | Ophi enters- The catwalk, Two truths and a lie, costume contest. | Status report | Endgame | Memories

((OOC- Please sign in with your team and character name if you're playing. Also, before you do, make sure you've filled out this.))

Who: Ophiuchus
Where: The Ophiuchus dorms
When: Day 219, post-game
What: Distributing things

[In the common room of the Ophiuchus dorm today, there are large boxes perched upon every available surface: the bar, the tables, and several teeter somewhat precariously upon stools. Seated atop them are a pair of foxes, identical in every detail, which look up at the sound of footsteps approaching.]

A pleasant afternoon to you, dearest blanks of black. Do have a seat, won't you?

(OOC- For any Ophi who wants to help get ready for the Twins game in two weeks. o/)

Who: Anyone who signed up for the game o/
Where: The Arena
When: Day 114, bright and early
What: It's gametime!

[The Twins are out this morning, faces of pale stone lovely and amused, the round table ringed with chairs once more draped with an odd cloth of shimmering grey. The arena is decorated today as though for a birthday; balloons in a myriad rainbow colors strain toward the distant arch of the ceiling, tethered into place by ribbons in a likewise diverse assortment. On the table, there is a birthday cake decorated, oddly enough, with waffles. At each chair, a namecard, plate and cultlery have been set out- along with a small piece of paper folded in two.]

[Just beyond the table today there stands what looks to be a very large, very elaborate dorm. A flag hangs before it, in rainbow hues; it reads "Dingbatticus" in the wood of the door, the word carved with precision and care.]

A pleasant morning to you, little blanks. I've designed another game for you, and my sister has been kind enough to help me once again. You'll find before you some information necessary for the game. Settle in, make yourselves comfortable, and do try to play along. It won't be fun for anyone if you don't get into the spirt of things, or if you spoil all of your secrets right away, now will it~?

[OOC- People who have signed up for this game in the OOC comm, please sign in to say you're present. As you do, you'll get some general game information and your role outline, which are included on the piece of paper at your place setting.]

[Info/Sign-ups
Mingle
Rules
The Dingbatticus Dorm
Endgame
Memories
Reveal]

Who: Lacerta, Monoceros, Pavo, Canis, Pyxis, Cepheus, Lepus
Where: The Arena
When: Day 109, morning
What: Game 74

[Familiar butterflies lead the way to the arena, which is coated with a fresh, lush layer of grass, as it tends to be when Beauty is in the house.

Before the throne are several small marble tables, meant to be used by sitting on the ground. There is one for each team, and on each table is a small stack of cards laid face down. For now, they are all blank.]

Good morning, everyone. Please take a seat, we will be playing a variation of one of Messenger's favorite games today. Talk among yourselves, and we will begin shortly.

((NOTE: Game has changed due to mod request, so this is a 100% harmless game.

Mingle
Rules
Team Discussions
The Game
Memories))

Who: YOU
Where: The arena
When: Day 101, morning
What: Game 70 endgame

Congratulations, little blanks, on another game well played.

And congratulations as well to those of you who have won prizes. We trust you'll put them someplace on prominent display. Surely any visitors to your dorms will be impressed by the achievements~.

Who: YOU
Where: The arena
When: Day 101, morning
What: Game 70

[In the center of the arena today stands the statue of the Twins, identical faces smiling just slightly, each with a hand frozen in raised greeting. The single long table before the throne is lined with chairs enough for every blank to take a seat, and each place has been set with cutlery and a plate of polished wood. In the center of the table, low bowls in each of the team colors are arranged, their hues setting off the strange, shimmering grey of the flowers that float in the water they contain. Hedged in around the bowls, almost crowding them out, is food- melons, peaches, grapes; an assortment of cheese, yellow, white, and red; and soft, savory rolls with plates of creamy herb butter.]

[The voice that speaks is light and playful- amused.]

A pleasant morning to you, little blanks. I had such fun with our last game that I've decided to arrange another, and my charming sister has agreed to lend her assistance again.

Do help yourselves to the refreshments, won't you? We'll begin shortly.

[OOC- No matter where the members of Orion sit, there seems to be a small but inconveniently-placed spring poking out of each of their respective chairs. Wherever Badger sits, if he is present, he finds himself with five (5) sets of cutlery.]

(( Mingle
Sign-in
Rules
Introductions
Winner announcements
Endgame))

Who: Anyone o/
Where: Arena
When: Day 82, Evening
What: GAME

[There is a new statue in the arena today, towering over the ruins that surround the throne and visible as soon as you begin the descent. It is of finely chiseled white stone, two lovely young women with identical features, and to celebrate the occasion cheerful banners in every team color have been tastefully arranged overhead, hanging from no visible surface at all. Before the throne, a single long table has been set lengthwise; in its center is a tall vase of flowers, and it is draped with grey cloth that shimmers, just a little, every time the light touches it.]

[The voice that rings out in greeting is vibrant- amused.]

A pleasant morning to you, children. So kind of you to come when called. This morning I'll be playing a little game with you, and my sister's agreed to lend herself to making certain everything runs smoothly.

So make yourselves comfortable, little blanks. We'll be starting soon enough.

[For the length of this game, please direct all OOC questions toward Kagura for Vulpecula/Hydra, Canis/Lacerta, and Monoceros/Orion. Pyxis/Cygnus, Cepheus/Lepus, and Pavo/Delphinus should go to Mitsuru. Thank you!

Mingle~
Game start/ingredients~
FINAL DISHES~
Volunteering!
Judging instructions~
Endgame
Memories: Canis and Lacerta. Cepheus and Lepus.]