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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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	Re: Ariadne + Gabi(?) gabiflor 2016-12-12 07:54 pm UTC (link)
	"Oh," Gabi says, thoughtful. There's silence for a few moments, and then she adds, "I don't think that happens. But I can still wait with you if you like, so you don't get lonely!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ariadne + Gabi(?) deimons 2016-12-12 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	The polite response would be to say thank you, and the rational one would be to ask for help, but Ari doesn't do either. "I don't like kissing strangers," she mumbles after a moment spent in silence. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Ariadne + Gabi(?) gabiflor 2016-12-12 09:36 pm UTC (link)
	"I'm not a stranger," Gabi says earnestly. She's not. They have classes together and everythung! "But...I can go find a friend for you? Just tell me who!" (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

Ariadne + Gabi(?)

deimons
2016-12-12 09:42 pm UTC (link)

"I don't know any of you very well," she says, glancing around the busy hallway as she shifts uncomfortably (as much as her current mistletoe-rooted posture will allow her to). She considers Gabi's request - but comes up empty for options, anyway. Mackenzie and Coralee would just make fun of her for being so prudish. Nobody from Hogwarts particularly likes her. "No," she finally says. "Can you... just..." She offers her hand awkwardly.

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Re: Ariadne + Gabi(?)

gabiflor
2016-12-12 09:48 pm UTC (link)

Gabi beams. Of course she can. She's a prefect on Kiss Patrol. "Sure!" She says, taking Ariadne's hand in hers and squeezing it gently- a gesture of support- before pressing a kiss to the back of it. She doesn't let go right away, which is easily chalked up to the fact that she's still trying to comfort Ariadne. "I can walk you to...well, wherever it is you were going, if you want? That way, if you get caught again, you'll have someone to help!"

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