introductory mingle: carnivale

[riverviewmod]

who: everyone in Riverview!
what: Introductory Log and Carnivale Celebration
when: July 1st - July 9th
where: Anywhere around the city.
warnings: please put any necessary warnings in the subject lines

carnivale

In the days leading up to July 1st, residents new and old will notice preparations beginning, a flurry of activity getting the city ready for the upcoming celebration: Carnivale. This holiday is in celebration of music, and the onset of summer and warmer weather. The celebrations are marked by street parties, an extensive program of live musical performances, with a large parade (and paid holiday!) capping it off on July 8th.

celebrating music, and summer

After a couple of months of low-key or even solemn celebrations, it's time for Riverview Quarantine to throw a good, old-fashioned party. Carnivale is a city-wide festival that pretty much everyone gets into, and many residents take the entire week off so they can enjoy all the festivities. With events ranging from impromptu street parties, free live musical performances, food stands, themed club nights, adult lounges with kink shows, and topped off with a massive party parade, the holiday has a lot to offer for anyone who likes to sing, dance, and show some skin!

i. street parties and food

One of the staples of the Carnivale festival is the spontaneous street parties and food trucks and carts. It's not unusual during the holiday to turn a corner and run into a group of people dressed in bright colors and sequins having an impromptu party with a few drinks, and then be invited to join right in! Carnivale is a celebration of music as well as summer, so most shops and stalls will be blasting danceable music into the streets to facilitate these little street parties - it's considered a sign of good luck for the owner of a business if an impromptu Carnivale celebration starts up in front of their door.

Considering the proliferation of street parties and people out and about to celebrate the warmer weather, local business owners also take to the streets. Food carts, stands, and trucks pop up on almost every street corner offering a wide variety of food from savory treats to sweet desserts. Many of the carts are offering one free item to anyone dressed up for Carnivale - anything shimmery, shiny, or brightly colored will do!

ii. live musical performances

One of the major roads in the city center has been completely roped off for the entire week, and all along this street, various temporary stages have been set up, each with a nice hefty sound system. Volunteers hand out printed flyers, and digital boards are set up here and there with schedules of various performances that are all free to attend, ranging from well-known popular music artists to new up-and-comers or independent artists who are looking to make a name for themselves. This event is very widely advertised around the city, and is accepting entries until the very last minute.

At couple of the acts might be familiar faces to some of the residents.

Eichi Tenshouin has signed up himself and his friend Tsumugi Aoba into the music festival as a first-time appearing idol unit called "Higanbana." Dressed in all white with splashes of color (blue, largely, with only their headsets being a red spider lily), they carry a very commanding and angelic image together. They'll have a routine that emphasizes their great harmony with each other, taking turns doing solo lines and joining together to show off each of their talents. Singing and dancing, they interact heavily with the audience and will encourage a lot of involvement with speaking between songs and gestures, winks, and so on. Basically, they intend to make this Riverview's very first prominent "idol performance".

For his performance, Otabek Altin will start with rock remixes of a few popular pop songs. He wants to make sure that it starts off with recognizable pieces for some people, and he certainly thinks it is something that could get people excited even if they don't know it. Then, it shifts into a few original songs. They are upbeat, rock songs that he put together with the intention to make people dance and move, since he is a DJ. He'll end his set with a slower piece he put together that is also an original. Through the entire performance, he's focused and quiet, though he may occasionally try and excite the crowd with a few words.

Any other player-characters who are musically inclined are more than welcome to assume their character was fit in for a performance, and can post up a top-level with a rundown of their performance to get bonus Activity Points for posting a mingle!

iii. carnivale parade

The other main attraction of Carnivale week comes on July 8th, which is a paid holiday for everyone in the city. The Carnivale Parade will be starting out by City Hall and winding through downtown in a lazy pattern so everyone in the city has a chance to see it. There will be all sorts of floats, dancers, marching bands, with all sorts of clubs, businesses, and other organizations represented. The theme is theatrical, big and showy, bright and colorful, sparkly and shiny, with loud music and lots of glitz and glamour. Observers can expect great music, excellent dancing and marching shows, neat vehicles provided by classic car clubs, the fire, police, and Perimeter Guard. They can also expect a lot of party favors, whether it's a sparkly plastic beaded necklace, a fan to take the edge off the heat, candy, popsicles, a temporary tattoo, or any number of other little treats or toys to be tossed into the crowd - some of them fit for kids and teens, others of a more 'adult' nature handed out a bit more discreetly to anyone who looks the part.

And make sure you wear your waterproof mascara - Carnivale floats have a tendency of spraying or spritzing water, both in an unspoken competition to see who can make the biggest water-refraction rainbow in the air, and to keep observers cool in the new summer heat.

iv. adult: lounges and kink exhibition

Thanks to the Carnivale tradition of showing as much skin as possible, some event organizers' minds have turned to topics of a more adult nature. In the evenings, residents may see clubs doing "lounge nights"; these adults-only events have bouncers IDing everyone at the door to ensure they're 18+. The themes may vary, from very specific niche themes like 'golden age superheroes' to broad themes like 'rainbows,' and each event is clearly marked as what it is - all-nude or clothing-optional, and can host events ranging from amateur to professional exotic dancing, food served off of nude bodies, anonymous masked hookups, or just provide a comfortable space where casual sex is encouraged with whoever happens to be around. Various legal substances can be found at these lounges, but nothing that would cause violation of consent, and every substance would be clearly labeled and have warnings to ensure that no one partakes unless they choose to. Please be sure to warn in the subject line for sexual content or drug use (since some mild party drugs are legal in Riverview).

For the weekend from July 7th-9th, there will be a kink exhibition in one of the large exhibition centers downtown, limited to characters 18+. The exhibition is a sexy adult informational convention featuring various kinks and fetishes. Whether you're into leather, latex, lace, or anything else, you'll be able to find the clothes, toys, guides, books, erotica, fiction, and a wide variety of other interesting stuff to explore. While the atmosphere is sex-positive and there are private and public (for the voyeurs and exhibitionists in the room) venues for having sex, it's definitely focused on exploration and information about different stuff to try.

v. roommates or wildcard

Feel free to use this prompt to meet new roommates, for the purpose of getting to know each other, or hit up one of the mod-posted prompts for each Communal Floor. Or if you have an idea for a prompt that isn't in this list, set during Carnivale, feel free to write it up!

visual inspiration

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Credit: image i: Roger Patterson Jr.; image ii: Syd Mead; image iii: screencap from the movie Paprika; image iv: siamon89

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Comments

[hellicious]

[He follows close enough to be her shadow, a tall, dark presence at her back that says more than words ever could. This lady was taken, thank you. Asphyxiation didn't seem up her alley, and as she walked past it, he breathed a small sigh of relief. Kink was one thing, but anything that might wind up harming her would never actually sit well with him. A small pout as she walked past the furry station. Her with a little kitty tail would be adorable, but... well. Maybe that was for the best.]

You're into punishment, yes? There's a whole section down that way with paddles and crops and whips.

[couldkillthedevil]

Someone's subtle.

[But she takes the suggestion in stride, heading in the way he directed her. It was part of the deal, after all. That, and she's admittedly curious by the elaborate display of said whips and chains. She picks up some pamphlet about proper BDSM and sub and dom dynamics, raising a brow at some of the glossy images therein.]

I'm all for sane and consensual, but I don't think the whole pain aspect is my thing. Not like this, anyhow.

[hellicious]

No? Then like how? A spanking, perhaps?

[The idea of her over his knee, buttocks pink from a few slaps had him... well. He stepped in close enough behind her that she could likely tell just how it had him. Then there was the reverse image; him bent over her knees with her hand coming down on his backside and-- mf.]

Really, I'm open to hearing about any preferences. Or... ah, walking you through a few. Pain has many levels, love. From a love tap to some of the more extreme measures. I wouldn't expect you to dive in the deep end.

[couldkillthedevil]

[She's still glancing through the pamphlet when she feels him step in towards her. Feels him, hard and more than a little eager. It has her flustered just enough to edge away from him, tossing a withering look at him over her shoulder.]

I'm not foaming at the mouth for anything in particular, though I'm also not against taking my time in divulging those details.

[Meaning they've been dating for like two weeks, Luci. Relax.]

[hellicious]

[Look, Chloe, he had no basis for how this was supposed to go. They'd been naked already. It had been wonderful. And now he had thoughts about all the other wonderful things he wanted to do with her. Naked. Or partially naked. Or covered in whipped cream.

He bit his lower lip as he looked at her, not looking the slightest bit affected by that withering look, one brow quirking up.]

Would it be... something you'd be interesting in testing the waters of? Giving or receiving?

[couldkillthedevil]

[She's silent for one long moment, apparently having a stare-down with him in the middle of the exhibit before she sighs.]

I wouldn't be against experimenting. Or having a more in-depth conversation about it down the line.

[hellicious]

[He beamed at her, grabbing one of her hands and bringing it up to nip at one of her fingertips.]

I'll make you a debauched little thing in no time.

[couldkillthedevil]

Uh huh. You might be vastly overestimating your influence, but okay. I'll let you believe what you want.

[She'll be going in the other direction to explore some more, thanks.]

[hellicious]

[He'll be following gleefully after her.]

I'm quite game to being your guinea pig, love. Hot wax? Paddles? TENS wands?

[couldkillthedevil]

What's a— no, you know what? Never mind. I don't want to know.

[She passes a few more booths she's not particularly interested in before spotting a side-room that seemed to be louder and more rambunctious than the other parts of the club. Curious, she goes to investigate, noticing the exotic dancers on-stage and how some of them occasionally got down on the tables to let their patrons lick off some whipped cream or other tasty treat off of them.]

Right. That's sanitary.

[hellicious]

[Still following, he stepped up behind her when she peeked in the room, sliding a hand around her side to steady himself with her waist. Leaning down, he ran his tongue up the curve of her neck, flicking it at her earlobe before purring an answer to her.]

I don't think any of them mind, Detective. Besides, I would happily lick all manner of things off you, if you let me.

[couldkillthedevil]

[She jumps, if only because she isn't expecting that sudden hot, wet press of his tongue along her neck. She presses one hand against his chest to put some space between them.]

Trust me. I didn't need you to tell me that for me to know it— yeah, hi.

[That last part said to one of the dancers that had made his way towards her, giving her a nice welcoming flash of his more pertinent parts and a wink before urging her further inside.] No, I'm good, I'm good, really— I was just looking— Lucifer.

[hellicious]

I'd let you lick all manners of things of me, if you'd prefer. Nothing wrong with looking, love. That's what they're expecting, after all. This is a lovely visual display, and in some cases, an interactive one. We could find a table and play a lovely game of 'what can we cover with whipped cream'?

[Lucifer smiles at the dancer, watching him try to lure Chloe further in the room with that promising smile and also knowing that it wouldn't be anywhere near effective. Not with his Detective.]

[couldkillthedevil]

[His smile may not be effective, but the physically pulling her inside part sure is. She's looking like the human equivalent to a pissed off cat right about now, body tense and expression sour as she's tugged towards a table in the back -- at Lucifer's apparent suggestion, apparently.]

I don't care how 'interactive' it is. If you come anywhere near me with whipped cream, you'd better hope there's a hospital around here.

[hellicious]

Well then...

[Smiling, Lucifer moved to shrug out of his jacket, hanging it up on the hook provided near one of the empty tables, working on unbuttoning the waistcoat he wore, then the cuff links.]

You're welcome to bring it near me. Along with anything else that strikes your fancy.

[Yes, Chloe. Lucifer was getting naked in public. Again.]

[couldkillthedevil]

And he's naked.

[Said matter-of-factly as she sips at the glass of wine that'd been set in front of her. Nothing to do now but accept her fate, apparently. Or slip away in secret, if she can.]

You know, I'm not quite sure what you're doing here. You look more like you belong up there.

[hellicious]

[He looked over as he stood up from pulling off his trousers and boxers, stepping out of them and moving to fold them and set them by the rest of his discarded clothes. Yes, Chloe. He was naked. News at eleven.]

Is that what you'd like? To see me dance for you?

[couldkillthedevil]

[She blinks at him, then glances at the stage. Then back at him.]

Oh, c'mon. You wouldn't actually...

[And yet she knows better, even as she says it. Because of course he would.]

[hellicious]

Which is it, Detective? A dance or a little whipped cream or whatever other bit of tasty loveliness you'd like to put on me and nibble off?

[Yes, Chloe. He meant it. And he was shimmying a little closer as he said it, smiling as he held a hand out to her.]

[couldkillthedevil]

[She waved that hand away, amusement flickering across her features despite herself.]

Oh, no. No, no, no. I'm not going anywhere that involves a spotlight; that's all you.

[hellicious]

[With that, he turned and shook his backside at her, getting a collective whoop from around the room before he kissed his hand, blew her a kiss, then slapped it to his ass. There was an almost surprised look as he processed that it stung a bit more than usual, but then he was smiling, waggling both brows at her as he moved over to lean against the table.]

But this, my love, is all for you. What are you in the mood for?

[couldkillthedevil]

[She holds a hand over her mouth to hide the smile and incredulous laughter rising up at his display. Dear God, why. Why. She is not turning red, damn it. Though her shoulders sure are shaking as she batted at him when he got close enough.]

Right now I'm in the mood for you to put your pants on, you idiot.

[hellicious]

[He hopped up on the table, signalling to one of the other dancers who got some of their friends to pick up platters to bring over and ring around him as he settled onto his back. They all looked expectantly at Chloe, Lucifer running a finger down his chest.]

Are you saying that you find the idea of nibbling on me unhygienic? I can assure you that it's anything but, love. Angel. Not really prone to being inundated with germs.

[couldkillthedevil]

Well, this is it. This is him outdoing himself. I'll have to solve my own murder case.

[Spoken to herself, resting her face in her hands as he literally presents himself to her as if to feast on, glancing over at the other patrons watching this display.]

I am not putting my mouth on you here.

[hellicious]

I will.

[Said from one woman out in the crowd that started to move forward, which seemed to prompt the beginnings of a line-up.]

Ah-ah. Sorry, my dear... dears. But this menu is for that one only. I'm a taken Devil now.

[He looked over at her and reached out to drag his finger through the bowl of whipped cream closest to him. A dollop landed on his chest and he looked over at her.]

How clumsy of me.