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Taako ([personal profile] spellslots) wrote in [community profile] riverviewlogs2018-03-09 11:53 am

[semi-closed mingle] kigu party!!!

who: The IPRE + cr + adjacent cr
what: exactly what it says on the tin: it's a kigu party lads
when: second weekend of march
where: Casa Del Taco
warnings: none atm! will update if necessary


[There's something strange about knowing he's been here an entire year. Twelve months ago Taako stepped out of the portal into this world and while it's tempting to be kind of morose about it (especially after the past month) he's trying to kick things into a slightly more positive gear. The party is his idea but the theme is Hana's, an idle suggestion about how fun it would be to get everyone into a kigu. The best part about the idea is that it requires minimal effort on Taako's party, because for all that he loves going all out for parties, sometimes it's nice to just throw something together. Especially when he's more interested in sorting out his relationship with Kravitz or hanging out with Barry, who he hasn't properly seen for over a decade. So it's a party but it's a laid back party, texts are sent out a week in advance and he spends any free time preparing for the night.

The house is left relatively undecorated aside from the addition of several oversized cushions and beanbags in the living rooms, but Taako also casts Magnificent Mansion to expand the space. He adds two home theatres, for movies, video games or karaoke, depending on who's in control of the room at the time. There are also extra bedrooms, in case anyone wants to crash for the night.

While the theme of the night - wear a goddamn kigu and look cute as fuck - isn't being enforced by Taako, it is being enforced by Hana, so anyone brave enough to get past the door without a kigu might have to spend the night avoiding a tiny meka pilot.

As expected for a party hosted by the twins, food plays a fairly big role, although like the rest of the evening they've gone for a more lowkey affair. Sliders, falafel, tamales, vegetable platters with dips, about five different kinds of fries (zucchini, polenta, kumera, potato, jicama) and mini pizzas; things that are easy to pop on a plate and eat without making a mess, but it's all fresh and delicious. The dessert and snack options are a little more impressive, between the flavoured popcorns and well kitted out waffle bar. There's candy and Taako's signature macarons, along with a veritable selection of wine, beer and punch, the latter both spiked and virgin.

Rather than do something as simple as baking cookies for everyone, Lup and Taako have a much more fun idea in mind. They've prepared separated batches of sugar cookie dough and laid out spices, flavours and additives; there's cinnamon, vanilla, choc chips, butterscotch, lemon juice, and mint, amongst pretty much any baking ingredient (here's some ideas for inspiration). Be careful not to mess up the wet/dry balance of the dough, although ruined cookies can be a bonding experience. Once they're baked (it doesn't take long), there's confectioner's sugar, butter, milk, water for whatever icing characters desire, as well as toppings such as sprinkles and crushed nuts.

There are a few things to keep people entertained throughout the evening. The sun room has been delegated as a mini day spa kind of space, with sheet masks, nail polish, lotions, and an assortment of hair care tools. There's nothing that's too complicated or that'll get too messy, but anyone who wants to get comfy and indulge in a little self-care is more than welcome to kick back and relax.

In those home theatres there are movies, games and karaoke songs from all different time periods and realities. Anything from Taako's media library is available, plus some extra video games that both Hana and Cisco supplied, from racing to PVP battles to VR. And a few very bad dating sims for shits and giggles. In the rest of the house, more traditional games are available, whether that’s board games like Clue and Twister, or party games like truth or dare and two truths and a lie. At one point someone breaks out a bag of marshmallows to play fluffy bunny. (There are so many of these things, make them up, I'm not your dad.)

Despite the general atmosphere in the rest of the Quarantine during Sampremi, the party is kept relatively tame, although some of the games might get a little risqué as the night goes on, it's not as if he can control what people do. So long as everyone's having fun, he's happy.]

alldenim: (010)

[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 03:31 am (UTC)(link)
[ He pauses for a second as he thinks about Lup. About those ten years (barely a fifth of their time together) and how they felt like the worst eternity. And how it held so true for the rest of them. All of them. ]

It's the most heavy and satisfying weight you'll ever hold, don't ya think?

[ And that's his chance to share with the class but if he's anything like Taako like he says......... Barry suspects that might not happen. ]
dothelokimotion: (No one listens when I talk)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
[ Perhaps it is. ]

I suppose it can be.
alldenim: (004)

[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 03:35 am (UTC)(link)
That doesn't sound too sure...
dothelokimotion: (Against the endless pressing dark)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 03:37 am (UTC)(link)
I'm not too familiar with those concepts.
alldenim: (006)

[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
At all?

[ That's just so.... foreign of a concept to him. ]
dothelokimotion: (Words are vibrations)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[ Loki shrugs. ]

Having such things with mortals is not recommended.
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[personal profile] scholiast 2018-03-28 07:00 am (UTC)(link)
Fantastic.

(She's genuinely impressed.) You don't need to maintain concentration for spells like this, do you.
dothelokimotion: (Knowledge may be terrible)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 07:01 am (UTC)(link)
[ He blinks. ]

No. Should I?
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[personal profile] scholiast 2018-03-28 07:12 am (UTC)(link)
Yes?

I have to concentrate on my spellwork. Admittedly I can keep most of my attention elsewhere but if I was distracted very suddenly my magic would break.
dothelokimotion: (Nothing is the most terrifying thing)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 07:23 am (UTC)(link)
My illusions do not require my full attention. It depends on how elaborate they are.
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[personal profile] scholiast 2018-03-28 09:33 am (UTC)(link)
(Lucretia feels a slight pang of envy.)

That's so useful.
dothelokimotion: (Safely in darkness once again)

[personal profile] dothelokimotion 2018-03-28 01:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Of course. It gives me a great deal of leeway should I wish to be unencumbered.
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[personal profile] umbrastaff 2018-03-28 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She could lose herself in this feeling, just staying right here with her Barry. His warmth, his scent, his voice. Lup was so damn happy.

His worlds makes her chuckle softly against him, and she kisses his cheek. ]


I do. Sixty years and counting, and you love me... and I love you so damn much, too.

[ She had been afraid, once, that he would get bored of her and her antics. That fear had been blown away long ago. They were made for eachother. ]
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[personal profile] umbrastaff 2018-03-28 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Still can't believe you out-gothed me, Koko.

[ She looks amused, but she's happy things are at least settled. No more damn heartache for her brother.

...at the question about Barry, however, Lup brightens immensely. ]


We're doing great. He's still settling in as well, but fuck. He's here, Taako.

[ It was such a relief to just be able to see his face when she woke from her trances. ]
umbrastaff: (69)

[personal profile] umbrastaff 2018-03-28 03:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, okay. We'll restart.

[She's still picking the dragon turtle, though.]

It's pretty wild, yeah. Fun for a few days, though. Same with that Carnivale.
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[personal profile] umbrastaff 2018-03-28 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Lup snickers at that sigh, though not unkindly. She picks up her drink to take a sip while they have an after-win break, popping a few pieces of candy in her mouth as well. ]

If we had all this technology shit in Faerûn I think we'd end up forgetting about magic. Why use the Message spell if you can just text someone?

[ She's pretty sure that's why tech existed in other worlds - because they didn't have magic. ]
alldenim: (012)

[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Oooh. He nods a little in understanding. ]

Yeah, I could see that. No interesting other Gods?
alldenim: (011)

[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 05:16 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Yeah nah. He knew what he was signing up for by that point. Just... made it all the better really.

Hearing her say it though, feeling how well she fit in his arms. That settled it. He was going to follow Loki's advice, which is probably the first time anyone's ever said that and genuinely expected a good outcome. For now, though, he just smiles and starts to gently stroke her hair.
]

Wanna go find a couch and make out on it?
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[personal profile] umbrastaff 2018-03-28 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[ She grins, tightening her hug around him a little more before she pulls back and grabs his hand. Lup is already heading for the couch, her eyes full of love, joy and mischief. ]

Time for testing how you hug with eight hands!
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[personal profile] trashvalkyrie 2018-03-28 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Thank the gods.

[She cackles, though, imagining it.]

...Magnus crying isn't something I'd considered a possibility. Good for him for being, like...emotionally secure or whatever, though.
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[personal profile] bythehand 2018-03-28 08:13 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He can't go and discourage her porg dreams. She's so excited about them. ]

Don't be afraid to ask around about where to find some. I've seen 'em holing up in kitchen cabinets before. Never know what'll turn up. [ Finn pulls a bit of a face, though. Very mature and dignified. ] Maybe be prepared for some to scream. It's not personal. I think. Just something they do.
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[personal profile] alldenim 2018-03-28 08:41 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Damn he loves this elf woman. He's first to plop on the couch and hopes she'll take his lap. It doesn't work the best given that she's slightly taller but oh. He makes due. He just wants her as close as humanly possible. ]

Imagine the shit we could get up to if I had eight hands...
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[personal profile] trashvalkyrie 2018-03-28 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
It's, like.

[She gestures vaguely in the air.]

Thick.

[THICC.]
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[personal profile] scholiast 2018-03-29 01:20 am (UTC)(link)
I can only imagine. I wonder if I could learn how to do that... have you always been able to do it?
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[personal profile] scholiast 2018-03-29 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
(Whatever she's picking the princess with the pink dress and putting her on a motorcycle. It's how she feels.)

True. At least I actually participated in Sampremi this time around.

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