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

[couldkillthedevil]

[She watches him kiss her hand with a gentle, almost tender look on her face.]

Mm, no, Lucifer. They didn't change in spite of anything. They changed because I came to know you. The actual you; not just the part of you that loves to party and hook up with whoever. You're good, and funny, and you're one of the most loyal people I know. You care about the cases we work together; even if you get bored at times, you always, always want to see bad people brought to justice. That's not just the punisher in you. That's something truly good and real.

And I know the whole thing with my birth and how your Dad might've been involved is something that weighs on you, but to me? I'm grateful that whatever it is that makes me not affected by you exists. Because otherwise I might not've gotten that chance.

[hellicious]

You, my dear, are making it very difficult for me to behave myself at the moment.

[No, that erection hadn't flagged and neither had the heat in his eyes, but he was still looking at her like she was something precious. Something wonderful.]

I'm still not sure what it was Dad was up to, or why He got involved in your life, or your mum's, but... As peeved at Him as I am, I can't hate Him for you. You're the one good thing I've ever had. The one thing that I never thought I could imagine having, or could ever imagine wanting, to be honest.

[couldkillthedevil]

He does work in mysterious ways. So I'm told.

[A flash of a smile at that, that soft look still there. Though something a little more easygoing and lighthearted shines in her eyes this time.]

You deserve a lot of good things, Lucifer. I want you to have more of them. Enough that they won't be a surprise when they happen.

[hellicious]

He's a sod who doesn't have a bloody clue what He's doing.

[Huffed out, but barely, as he was currently drawn in by that smile, that look in her eye. He was still shirtless, still had a sticky bit of cream and a smear of chocolate on his chest, but all of that seemed so very unimportant in the light glinting off those stunning blue eyes.]

What, you plan on spoiling me with naked time? I'm quite all right with that idea.

[couldkillthedevil]

Mm, as a matter of fact...

[That smile turns into something more knowing, a bit more inclined towards the more fun side of things.]

You did say you'd return the favor later on. And that we'd get two of everything.

[hellicious]

Can we bring these?

[He gestures to the platter that has both the joint and the laced chocolates, brows waggling at her.]

I could only imagine how much they could enhance things. Imagine the other night.

Tenfold.

[couldkillthedevil]

[She makes a low humming noise in the back of her throat, thoughtfully.]

I'll pass on the joint. But... I wouldn't mind giving the chocolates a try.

[hellicious]

[The sound he made wasn't a low hum, but a muted little groan, his eyes going eagerly to the brownies before darting back to her.]

Please tell me this isn't another one of your games where you say one thing and then drive off and leave me alone.

[couldkillthedevil]

[She lets out an actual laugh that time, something open and full.]

No, I mean it. If it's just the two of us, having a good time... I'd be fine with that.

[hellicious]

... Could I bring some of the joints for myself?

[Because hey, if she was willing to partake, why not just have a few extra things he could enjoy while she was around. There was that added benefit of it affecting him more when she was there, which was somewhat the point.]

[couldkillthedevil]

[It's not like it was illegal, or anything awful. She'd have no reason to outright reject the idea, though it's not something she'd particularly be part of. Tried it before, not to her taste.]

Yes.

[hellicious]

[It wasn't as if it was pot, Chloe. Just a light aphrodisiac to enhance the mood, a calming, warm syrupy good feeling that was a mix of ecstasy and Spanish Fly, only in a smaller, actual dose that wouldn't do any harm or push one to do things one didn't want to. But the look on his face when she agreed was pure joy, his hand reaching for the rolled bits of paper and powdered herb to grab and move to tuck into his trouser pockets.]

Mm, one last question. Shall we grab what we can and head off for an evening romp, or would you like to stay for a little while and enjoy the show? Quietly...

[couldkillthedevil]

[Such a simple thing, to give him such complete joy. He may be the king of indulgence and temptation, but she's realizing he's quite easy to please in many respects.]

You're the one that wanted to indulge in the 'culture'. We can stick around a little while longer. The night is young, isn't it?

[hellicious]

It is. As long as you want to be here, I'd love to see you enjoy yourself.

[He didn't reach for the laced chocolates or berries, avoiding those for now and picking up a bit of something drizzled in honey for her to nibble on if she wanted.]

That's all I'd like.

[couldkillthedevil]

I already am enjoying myself, thanks to the company.

[She lets him feed her, taking a bite out of the treat before letting out a small noise of protest at herself when some of the honey dribbles down her chin. She gives him a sheepish look, moving to wipe it away.]

Mm, sorry.

[hellicious]

[He darts in before she can wipe it away, tongue, then lips dragging over the sticky line. His lips move up to hers and give her a relatively chaste kiss, considering his current state.]

Never apologize. Not for being utterly devastating.

[couldkillthedevil]

[She doesn't quite anticipate him swooping in like that, but when he does, she lets out a light laugh in surprise. Soon enough, she's been freed from her sticky mess.]

There's plenty more treats left, you know. You don't have to eat them off my face.

[hellicious]

I like nibbling off you. It's a little hard not to when you make it so tempting. Sweets and smiles and a little sticky pleasure. Can't seem to find the downside.

[He reaches for a glass of something sky blue and bubbly, a fruity concoction that's mildly alcoholic, holding it out for her.]

Drink?

[couldkillthedevil]

Mm, in a moment. First, let me just...

[She picks up one of the nearby cloths, using it to begin wiping up that mess he seems content to leave on his chest.]

I'm having a hard time taking you seriously when you have chocolate sauce dripping over your nipples.

[hellicious]

[He looked down at her wiping up the mess, pouting playfully before leaning in and stealing another kiss.]

And here I thought I could tempt you into returning the favor.

[couldkillthedevil]

I'll return it later. I'd prefer eating off of more fun things, anyhow.

[She smiles into that kiss, leaning back just enough to touch his chest and plant a small dollop of whipped cream on his nose.]

[hellicious]

Oh?

[A moment, then he realized what she might be saying.]

Oh! Well. I can't argue with that. Consider me all a-quiver in anticipation, love.

[couldkillthedevil]

Great. Add some cherries into the mix and I'll be extra happy.

[That brief look of incomprehension is cute, though she imagines he wouldn't agree. Satisfied with her work, she takes the drink he'd offered her a moment ago, taking a small sip.]

So. Satisfied with events so far?

[hellicious]

I'll get a whole bushel.

[His arm resting along the back of the booth behind her lifted, fingers playing with her hair as she sipped and he wore a contented and aroused smile.]

I'm enjoying that you're enjoying it.

[couldkillthedevil]

Mm. Crazily enough, I am.

[And she'd be lying if the dancers weren't quite fun to look at as well, though those thoughts are fleeting as her attention is otherwise entirely taken up by him.

And then a question comes to her head, then, watching that aroused look in his eyes.]

So, what about you? You followed me around the things I had an interest or curiosity in. What booth would Lucifer Morningstar wander into at his own leisure?