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Tweak says, "ZIAM FOR LIFE"

Gooseberry Mods (goosemods) wrote in gooseberry,
@ 2016-12-13 08:01:00

Entry tags:

! ic/ooc, irene lovelace, isaiah covington, philippa nightingale

MISTLETOE: DAY 2

Gooseberry's not free of this ridiculous kissing ~~game~~ plague yet.

Starting Tuesday morning, the mistletoe has largely been scared out of the lodge by Mr. Hightower, and has moved outside. Students wake up, only to find their way to breakfast and class blocked by yet more of the winding plant.

Just like yesterday, 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 campus, hanging from branches and lamp posts, apparently attempting to position itself to "trap" students.

It has not moved inside cabins, but may be located on their exterior.

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 just in general???)

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.

» Trails: The mistletoe makes use of lamp posts and overhanging branches.

» Gardens: A veritable warzone of kissing plants.

» North: Azurcest: Enough trees to be dangerous, especially on the approach.

» East: Ribbonfin: Is nowhere safe???

» South: Ebonhide: Of all the houses, heavily wooded Ebonhide is hit the worst.

» West: Coppertale: The safest campground. Just avoid the lamp posts and be careful of awnings.

» OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

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

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Isaiah and Addy, his stalker

icovington
2016-12-13 08:20 pm UTC (link)

Isaiah likes Addy, insofar as he likes any Azurcrests/people he doesn't know well. At least she seems to enjoy his self-deprecating jokes. There's that. And she's grown on him recently, through sheer proximity if nothing else.

Still. This is a hellaciously uncomfortable situation for him.

"You have no idea how much I wish I was lost instead," he says, wry and utterly truthful all at once. "Well. Depending on how far into the forest this damn stuff has penetrated."

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	Isaiah and Addy, his stalker adorbs 2016-12-13 08:52 pm UTC (link)
	"It moves fast." Which, no kidding, honestly. She glances up at the branches, like she's expecting them to be filling up with the stuff now. Luckily, no. She smiles like this is a normal Tuesday. "But it's out of the lodge, so I think the end step is like, luring it all into one greenhouse and then..." She makes the appropriate kaboom gesture with her hands. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Isaiah and Addy, his stalker icovington 2016-12-13 08:55 pm UTC (link)
	"Why do I think that means we'll all have to gather there like bait?" Isaiah mutters, rubbing a hand over his face in consternation. It's not outside the realm of possibility. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Isaiah and Addy, his stalker adorbs 2016-12-13 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	"Because we're all gonna have to be there like bait." She quips with a shrug. "And then run away really fast so it doesn't take us down too." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: Isaiah and Addy, his stalker icovington 2016-12-13 09:30 pm UTC (link)
	"That would be more comforting if I was good at running," Isaiah replies dryly. He's not. Athleticism has never been his strong point. "Think of me fondly when the mistletoe eats me." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Isaiah and Addy, his stalker adorbs 2016-12-13 09:39 pm UTC (link)
	"If I wouldn't let a forest lose you, I'm not gonna let plants eat you." Is very matter of fact. "I'd be guilty for prooobably years, it'd be really stupid." Addy smiles, trying to be encouraging but probably too bright. "So let me at leaaast get you out of here for now, you'll get a head start." (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Isaiah and Addy, his stalker icovington 2016-12-13 09:45 pm UTC (link)
	"That's...very kind of you?" Isaiah tries. He's honestly not sure from that speech if Addy is being selfless, self-involved, both, or neither. She's very confusing in her...straight-forward-ness. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	Isaiah and Addy, his stalker adorbs 2016-12-14 12:17 am UTC (link)
	Maybe she does talk too much sometimes. It isn't always as comforting and easing as she'd like." Addy shakes her head to dismiss the kind of question. "It's whatever. Sorry. Need me to see your hand?" Scaling back and asking for permission felt right. (Reply to this) (Parent)

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