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Tweak says, "OBLAAAARGH"

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

Entry tags:

! 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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Susana & Cole

colemoss
2016-12-12 06:54 pm UTC (link)

Fortunately (or unfortunately?) it isn't Garrett that finds Susana stuck this time: it's Cole. The boy is walking slowly with his sketchbook open and his attention focused almost entirely on that rather than where he's going; it's a dangerous game to be playing today, but he doesn't seem particularly concerned. He glances up as he gets closer, though, his eyebrows raising as he registers who he's seeing...though, apparently, not the fact that she's trapped by magical mistletoe. Because all he does is smile a little and say, "Hi Ana." Then he lowers his eyes again and it seems like he might just keep walking.

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Re: Susana & Cole

gottaplay
2016-12-13 12:39 am UTC (link)

Seeing Cole, her cheeks immediately lift in a smile. At least until she notices how distracted he is. It's not unusual, but Ana can tell even before he smiles at her in brief greeting that he's going to just walk right on by. She can't give too much thought to how sad it is that she barely warrants enough attention for a hello, because Cole is too sweet and her idiot feelings aren't as important as getting free.

"Cole! Wait!" she says, probably sounding more desperate than need be since mistletoe isn't harmful. Not to mention she's not really been bothered by it all day.

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Susana & Cole

colemoss
2016-12-13 12:54 am UTC (link)

This manages to disrupt Cole's focus and he stops, raising his dark eyes again and blinking at Ana as if he's actually seeing her for the first time. More than just zoned out, which is normal for him, the boy appears...tired. But he does actually seem to register that something's wrong this time; he closes his sketchbook and tilts his head. "What's wrong, Ana?" Then remembers and glances up and spies the mistletoe. "...oh. Sorry. Do you want a kiss?"

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Re: Susana & Cole

gottaplay
2016-12-14 12:32 am UTC (link)

It's impossible not to notice how tired Cole looks, and her slight embarrassment shifts to concern. She wishes she could just ask him what was wrong, but it's like he didn't even really see her at first and his concern is too sweet. It's not fair to put her weirdness on him.

"I would love one, please," she manages, trying to act like it isn't a big deal. Just another kiss in a long line today.

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	Susana & Cole colemoss 2016-12-14 12:45 am UTC (link)
	Cole nods obligingly and steps close, moving to kiss her on the lips without hesitation. He and Susana kissed just like this at the party at the Grotto, after all, so he doesn't give it a second thought. Or even a first thought, really. The kiss is brief and light and then he's looking at her hopefully. "Did that do it?" (Reply to this) (Parent)

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