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Gooseberry Mods (goosemods) wrote in gooseberry,
@ 2016-12-12 08:06:00

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! ic/ooc, gabriela flores, isaiah covington, regan hobbs, saira raza

MISTLETOE: DAY 1

It's chaos at Gooseberry Alternative High School. Again.

Marilyn Fairchild and Penelope Vargas are collaborating on making a cheeky magically altered version of mistletoe, which is in the Charms classroom for safe keeping. The intent is for use in party games, but the current version is way too enthusiastic. All’s going well until a white crow flies in through an open window. Before Marilyn or Penelope can do anything about it, the beautiful bird has snatched their specimen in its beak and is flying back out the window. That’s weeks of work!!!

By the end of the day, mistletoe has sprouted all over the Lodge. Anyone who is unlucky enough to walk underneath a sprig of it is trapped in place with their feet rooted to the ground. This is inconvenient enough, but the only way to free a trapped student is with a kiss.

HOW THIS WORKS

Mistletoe is growing like vines throughout the lodge, hanging from the ceiling, apparently attempting to position itself to "trap" students.

By noon, it's widespread enough that it's become a serious inconvenience. Classes are not cancelled, but under the circumstances, students are forgiven for tardiness.

If your character walks under a sprig of mistletoe, their feet are rooted to the spot.

The only thing that will free them is a kiss. Cheek kisses or a kiss to the back of the hand are sufficient. So is a kiss on the lips, but chances are, most people will opt for something more chaste.

Mr. Hightower is busy all day, and cancels Herbology until he can get a handle on this. The mistletoe is proving to be highly resistant to being cut, hexed, set on fire, or exposed to magical weed killer. (Also, please don't set things on fire in the lodge???)

The lodge is not as large as Hogwarts castle, but it's still spacious with plenty of corridors to get lost in if you want to get your character stranded.

Post your character to a location below if they got stuck. If you're waiting for someone in particular, indicate who's going to free your character in the subject line. Otherwise, comments are considered open for a random rescuer.

» Atrium: The busy sitting area of the Lodge. There's lots of mistletoe, but just as many people to save you.

» Cafeteria: Bustling at mealtimes, quiet for the rest of the day.

» First Floor Halls & Balconies: Winding corridors with windows that look out into the woods.

» Second Floor Halls & Balconies: Long hallways, some of which overlook the atrium and the students below.

» Third Floor Halls & Balconies: These balconies have a stunning view of the lake and surrounding forests. They are also the least populated.

» Classrooms: Some are in use, some are empty.

» Library: Is nowhere sacred?! Ms. Petrichor is incensed at the mistletoe in her library. Every time she finds a new sprig, she marks the floor with an angry X.

» OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

Special shout-out to Josie for giving us the idea for the mistletoe epidemic. ♥

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Ty Hawkeswood

tyhawkeswood
2016-12-12 02:35 pm UTC (link)

Ty doesn't mind the idea of sporadic kisses with strangers, but he does mind being stuck in one place and unable to move his feet. So when he finds himself stranded and alone near the studio (he'd been running late and was the last one out the door) he quickly becomes restless. He groans and tries to free his magically-stuck feet and flails his arms while calling up the empty hallway for help. Someone? Anyone? SOMEONE PLEASE KISS HIM. Really, he's acting like he's been stuck for five hours instead of five minutes. He has way too much energy for this.

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	Ty + Tess madtess 2016-12-12 02:37 pm UTC (link)
	As a soldier in the kiss army, Tess is obligated to help. "Calm down, Ty. How long have you been here?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ty + Tess tyhawkeswood 2016-12-12 02:44 pm UTC (link)
	"Tess!" Ty's features light up with relief and gratitude (even though she hasn't actually helped him yet) at the sight of the girl, "Tess! You're an angel! Help...?" The question finally prompts him to drop his arms and consider, though he really has no idea and so answers solemnly, "Ages. I'm sure of it. I'm wasting my youth in this hallway, Tess." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ty + Tess madtess 2016-12-12 02:48 pm UTC (link)
	"Not what I'm usually called, but I'll take it," she replied, grinning. "Ages, huh?" She doubts it, but she knows from her time stuck that it can feel like it. "Well, we can't let you waste your youth in here. Let's get you out." She steps close, but not close enough to be trapped too. "Where do you want it?" she asks, like it's a shot or something. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ty + Tess tyhawkeswood 2016-12-12 06:24 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah! Let's get mt out!" Ty echoes, sounding enthusiastic and eager and genuinely anxious to get this going; he really doesn't like this not being able to move thing. He smiles brightly at his savior and taps his fingertip to his cheek helpfully, "Lay it on me!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ty + Tess madtess 2016-12-13 03:25 pm UTC (link)
	She can't help but laugh, Ty is so like a puppy in his kennel that can't WAIT to get out. She leans in to give him a kiss on the cheek. "And, you're free!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Ty + Tess

tyhawkeswood
2016-12-13 06:44 pm UTC (link)

This is an entirely fair comparison. If Ty had a tail it would be wagging madly right about now and Tess may've just won his eternal loyalty. Once the kiss is given and he's free to move, he jumps away from the spot and takes a few additional steps away before turning to glare at the mistletoe. Then he exhales and looks at Tess. "And you're my angel," he reiterates, obviously ecstatic, "Seriously. Don't hide your wings and your harp from me, Tessa Noble, I'm on to you."

Abruptly, he moves to kiss her on the cheek in return, teasing, "Hold on to that one. I'm sure the mistletoe will honor it if it comes to that." Yes, he knows that Tessa doesn't like boys and, for once, he isn't flirting anyway. He's just grateful. "Thanks."

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Ty + Tess

madtess
2016-12-14 10:52 am UTC (link)

Tess laughs again, because Ty is definitely the most grateful person she has rescued as a part of the (obligatory) prefect kiss army Raf organized. It's pretty damn adorable.

"Okay, okay, dude, it's not that big-" she starts, but then he kisses her on the cheek, and she actually blushes a little. "I'll keep that in mind, Ty, though I'm not sure the mistletoe is all that honorable. But you're welcome."

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	Ty + Tess tyhawkeswood 2016-12-14 02:07 pm UTC (link)
	Ty sees the blush (and that's pretty damn adorable too), but he doesn't comment on it. Instead, he shakes his head, "I don't have the mental fortitude to stand still; it's the biggest deal." Then he smiles brightly, "Are you heading back? To the atrium, I mean?" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Ty + Tess madtess 2016-12-15 01:42 pm UTC (link)
	"Well, I'm glad I could help," she says. She thinks about it, then shrugs. "Sure. I'm mostly just patrolling to rescue anyone trapped by the enemy." (Reply to this) (Parent)

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