Late in Liminal Space

[timelessinventor]

Hello, darlings. We have had quite the difficult last couple excursions, and I think we need a bit of a break from all of the gloom.

So, I would propose a celebration when we find ourselves in our next Liminal Space, as, if I do not miss my guess, it is close to the end of the year. I know there are quite a few Winter Holiday traditions represented among us, so why don't we use that?

I personally would suggest a fancy dress ball of some sort, masked or not. We have enough of us who have the skills to create decorations, food, drink, and clothing, that I believe we could come up with quite the party if we put our heads together.

There is absolutely no need to be so serious all the time, so let's have a bit of fun. Please let me know if you would be able or willing to help with anything, or if you have any ideas of traditions we could participate in. Even if you cannot help, absolutely everyone is invited.

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[leftbehindagain]

New Year's is probably the time that'll overlap with the most people, if we can figure out when it is. Or we could just wing it.

If you can cover ingredients, Helena-san, I can make some drinks for it. Someone else will have to cover non-alcoholic stuff, and I'll need to get started soon, but it'll be something.

[timelessinventor]

Certainly, Naoki. Either leave me a list of what you need, there are some post-it notes on my desk that would suffice for that, or you know how to find me.

Any good party needs some beverages.

[thornsofmalkav]

[Thorne hasn't been blocking the psychic network, exactly, but she hasn't been paying as much attention to it as she could, simply allowing it to become background noise in her mind, much like she might have the Malkavian Madness Network. She just honestly doesn't have the spoons to deal with people's bullshit and she knows she can always go back and check the archives.

But this. The words 'fancy dress ball' catches at her mind and suddenly she is paying very close attention.]

Wait. Did you say we're going to have a masked ball? Holy shit, sign me the fuck up.

[Well. At least now everyone who wasn't at Naoto's dungeon knows she's still around.]

[timelessinventor]

[There's a small mental laugh before Helena speaks.]

Well, that is at least what I would like to organize. We could use the party, I believe.

[awitchdidit]

Hm. I'm going to miss giving Christmas presents this year, most likely, unless I wait until King's Day.

Then again, no one ever likes my presents except Maria anyway.

[timelessinventor]

To be completely fair, I am uncertain what day it truly is, but with the snow, and a few things I have heard around, it is my guess that it is close to the end of the calendar year.

And why would people not enjoy your presents?

[chalicejoker]

If someone gets me the raw materials, I can help with the food.

[timelessinventor]

Excellent, thank you! I am able to make some things, but hopefully we can all pool our resources, and make quite a lot for everyone.

[willyousee]

....Helena...

[timelessinventor]

Yes, darling?

It would do you some good to come join the festivities, I think.

[littleladyluck]

[Oh no. Monaco's so ecited it's almost painful.]

I cannot generate any physical items besides flowers, but I can provide the music! Music powers and such, any song that I know I can project! If anyone needs help with costume creation, I can design and sew if given the materials. Please let me help, I've been dying to assist with party planning and I've missed several opportunities already.

[Hostess withdrawal, go figure.]

[timelessinventor]

Oh, by all means, darling. Music is vital for a party such as this. We will at the very least need some music that we can dance to.

I will send someone your way to get you supplies for costumes as well, as that is also vital for any good party.

This is certainly not going to be just my efforts, I absolutely welcome everyone who wishes to help. It will be a party for everyone.

[fridgeninja]

There was a Masquerade Ball last midwinter. That would make it kind of a tradition.

[timelessinventor]

Well, in that case, we can't go against our own traditions.

Was there anything special about this ball?

[amadine]

I think I might be in love.

I can help with the refreshments, if you haven't been swarmed with volunteers already.

[timelessinventor]

And you do not even know me! How flattering.

In all seriousness, however, I will take anything and everything I can get. The more refreshments we have, the better of a party it will be.

[darkhourdear]

[THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO HIM.]

It's almost New Years? That's my birthday! [he will be 13 THIS MEANS HE'S AN ADULT NOW RIGHT?]

[timelessinventor]

Well, happy birthday in that case, darling! We will absolutely have to make you a cake.

Not Here

[shantiprayer]

[Wait, really!? Oh gosh she needs to figure out a present immediately so she can give it to him and wish him a happy birthday at the dance!]

[memorizza]

[As if he didn't like Helena enough already...

Worick's return broadcast is about as sunshiney as possible, a very clear and very large grin evident in his psychic voice.]

Best idea I've heard since I got here. ...Not sure how much help I'm gonna be, but if you need someone to put stuff up or push tables around I'm your guy.

[Handymanning does, on occasion, call for... Actual handymanning. He's got your grunt work covered!!]

[timelessinventor]

I will absolutely let you know. There will likely need to be some re-arranging of things going on.

Thank you ever so much.

[creativefool]

...Man. Yeah, we could use somethin' like this. I'm in.

If anyone needs costumes 'n clothes and all that, I can probably help ya out? Or I can lend a hand with whatever else needs makin'...

[timelessinventor]

Oh, excellent. The correct clothing is going to be vital for this, I think. Half of the fun of a fancy dress ball is what everyone wears.

[sombercomedienne]

Oh, that sounds wonderful!

I kind of get the impression that a lot of Alternian Twelfth Perigee's and Last Apogee traditions probably wouldn't got over too well with a majority human crowd. I don't think you're as fond of blood sport as we are. So I'm not sure I have anything I can contribute on that front.

But if you need an extra pair of hands for anything, I'd be happy to pitch in!

So sorry this tag is so late. Christmas ate my face.

[timelessinventor]

I have not heard of those traditions, actually. What do they entail?

And absolutely. We will likely need people to help decorate and arrange things, if you would like to help with that.

[shantiprayer]

[Sera had been sulking and in rather low spirits this Liminal Space. But hearing this? She perks right up. She's back to streaming her voice and that voice is full of excitement.]

Oh yes! This is a wonderful idea! It'll be like the Orrery again only even better because everyone will be themselves and we'll be able to take off our masks if we want!

[timelessinventor]

[Helena laughs cheerfully.]

Ah. So was that particular Jaunt quite a lot of fun, then?