new zealand ♔ when lies turn into truth i sacrificed for you | you say that i'm frozen

[lissatrinall]

♬ where i can never be - gary numan

WHO || Lis'sa, Kenzi, Bo, Klaus, Rebekah, Mars[Closed]
WHAT || The Knights investigate a mysterious carnival that may be linked to some magical winter weather
WHERE || New Zealand
WHEN || August 11th [forwarddated]
HOW || Actionspam. Single thread, don't worry about maintaining tagging order.

Strange winds have blown in, bringing on an unusually chill winter in New Zealand. The ground crunches underfoot with snow, the days growing shoter and stars holding court in the darkness reigning above. An unnatural cold permeates the town, and the river's jubilant voice is frozen under the ice. Birds abandon their nests for warmer climes, their songs silenced by winter's grim embrace. But the frozen riverbank now hosts a shimmering respite from the gloomy cold in the form of garish tents, joyful shouts, and sumptuous smells. Vaale's Carnival has come to town.

Gaiety and laughter cut through the cold wind, and even the sky-shy sun peeks its face from around the gathering winter clouds. Children squeal with delight and gasp in awe at the sights, sounds, and smells of Vaale's Carnival. The Titan's Wheel creaks and groans as a burly lumberjack tests his might wit a hefty spin, a family rushes giggling into the sprawling ice maze to the north, and dozens of happy skaters flit about the rinks atop the frozen river. Carnival dolls are handed to wide-eyed townspeople as prizes and a menagerie of freakish creatures and glowing lights beckons the curious. Garish skirts and scanty veils call others to a different breed of voyeurism altogether. Treats and wonders abound for young and old to enjoy, and for a time, the harsh winter is forgotten in joyful revelry. There's nothing to indicate any sinister going on whatsoever, as the group surveys the happy smiles of the crowd.

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Flight Threads

[lissatrinall]

[ please post all in flight interactions here! flight time is twenty four hours ]

kenzi malikov ]♟[ ota

[morethanasidekick]

[Back from raiding one of the liquor cabinets, Kenzi dumps an armful of assorted miniture bottles onto one of the seats next to her before reclaiming her own. Never mind that the flight hasn't taken off yet. This is going to be a twenty four hour thing and booze is free. She's going to make the most of it.]

Does anyone know if the Jet has cocktail shakers somewhere?! [She's being perfectly serious.]

Mars || OTA

[charismapotion]

[ Since he lost his old phone on the last mission, he's currently backing up the important stuff into a cloud server. He looked bored out of his mind poking away at the shiny iphone.]

[asuma]

[Klaus just looks at Kenzi like rly gurl. Because, rly gurl? Was he really going to have to endure a twenty plus hour flight with these people?]

I'd imagine you might find one in the same place you found the alcohol [If anywhere. Just saying.

But with that out of the day, he turns his attention toward Mars. After a whole two seconds of inner debate, Klaus decides to occupy one of the seats near where he's playing with his phone.]

I hope you aren't having too much fun just yet. [Translation: You look bored. How can we fix that?]

[succubestie]

[Bo sees no problem with booze since the flight is hella long and they'll sleep before they land.

Not that she would have had much of a problem with it before then.]

Or we could just pass the bottle back and forth. That sounds more fun to me.

Vaale's Carnival

[lissatrinall]

[ Adjacent pairs of rickety podiums tacked together from pieces of apple crates form raggedy ticket booths that mark various entrances to the carnival. Eager-faced fairgoers cram about them, gleaning wonderment from faded posters promising stilt-walkers, terrifying rides, and all manner of freaks. Tirelessly working the books, baggy-eyed carnies busily hawk tickets to various events and do their best to direct the stream of excited townsfolk. A crowd of unwashed beggars shielded from the winter's harsh kiss by nothing more than old, smelly clothes huddles by the entrance to the carnival, pleading with passersby for a few meager dollars or a bit of food to see them through. Many are children or old men and women fallen on hard times. A good number are maimed from lumbering accidents or crippled by a horrible bout of pneumonia. Most people turn a blind eye to the haggard indigents, pretending not to see or hear them at all, and lumberjacks snarl, guffaw, or even kick at the dirty beggars as they stroll into the carnival to spend their money on games, shows, and other frivolities. ]

[morethanasidekick]

[Standing with her hands on her hips, Kenzi takes in her surroundings with a grin.]

It's like a Malikov Family Reunion. [Letting out a sigh as she turns to whoever is on her left.] I was hoping for Hobbits. [PCK: 18]

[lissatrinall]

[ lis'sa's lips press together as she regards the treatment of the beggars. ] Someone should purchase our tickets.

[charismapotion]

[ Mars was likewise looking over a bit unpleased at the treatment of the beggars, muttering some numbers to himself. He looked to the others.]

I will, [ he spoke, looking to Lis'sa.] If you guys think they take credit? I don't carry cash. [ Because if they do, he's so gonna try to get some cash back for those poor people. He's a bleeding heart.]

rebekah, klaus, lis'sa

[lissatrinall]

[ the three of them head left from the entrance and find one ride installed directly inside the gates. beneath a tall signboard reading 'mr. sathelbry's wild sleigh rides' stand four massive chargers hitched to three wooden passenger sleds coupled together with chains. hunched in the first sled is the driver - an aged, one-armed man dressed in a long threadbare wool coat, his snarling face wrapped with a dull red scarf. as the driver snaps his whip and the sled lurches forward, ragtag children dart from shadowed hollows beneath nearby wagons and try to snag free rides before the distracted driver sees them. as they watch, the man, who must be mr. sathelbry, scowls at one such child, kicking him into the snow with a cold-hearted laugh and a 'no money, no ride!' ]

[easily]

[Rebekah's been a little distracted. Okay yes, they're on a mission but she's also never been to a modern carnival before. You miss out on a lot after ninety years in a coffin.

But she's also a bit of a scaredy cat (despite being an ~Original~) so when the sled lurches forward she finds herself grabbing her brother's arm briefly before then releasing it, huffing in annoyance.]

What a nasty old man.

[If he can hear her...she doesn't care...]

[lissatrinall]

[ lis'sa frowns at him, obviously sharing rebekah's appraisal, but doesn't look inclined to want to stop to chat or save orphans or some shit.

mr. sathelbry does in fact, seem to hear her, and looks over from his seat to scowl at her.

"Watch yer mouth, Blondie." ]

[asuma]

[Oh hells nah. Klaus has been pretty reserved thus far, but the only person who can speak to his sister that way is him. At least, while they're on good terms with one another. Which they were currently.

He purposely steps forward, to place himself at the forefront of their little group/Rebekah as if the old guy posed any sort of threat. It was more posturing than anything. Only room for one alpha male up in this bitch tbh.]

You'd do well to take your own advice, mate.

bo, kenzi, mars

[lissatrinall]

[ the other group heads up the trail and crosses a little bridge to the right, where a gaggle of apron-wearing women balance trays of steaming pies as they swarm rows of picnic tables draped with red-checked cloth. the sweet-smelling scents of freshly baked pies wafts through the air. children clamor at the women's skirts, their faces and fingers stained with berries. ]

[charismapotion]

[ Mars had a sweettooth when it came to pies and cakes. So, the smell's were like a siren pulling him. His brown eyes just taking in the sight of the woman and the kids not thinking anything strange of it.]

[lissatrinall]

[ one of the women holds out a slice towards him with a fork and a smile.

"Will you try mine? The one with the most votes wins!" ]

[charismapotion]

[ After what happened on the last mission he should be a little more careful. But, sweettooth won out here.]

Sure! How does one vote? [ because if it was good, fuck yes he would.]

syntira's summons

[lissatrinall]

[ the group heads out the western exit of the carnival, and on the edge of the grove there, a pinprick of yellow light flares suddenly against the darkness. from the smallest flash of color, it silently increases its radiance until it seems as if the sun itself has come down from the heavens into the grove. suddenly, directly in front of the light, an alluring female form appears. the intensity of the light makes it almost impossible to determine any of her features, but it is clear she must be stunningly beautiful... and completely naked. the only part of her that is clearly visible is her eyes, which are liquid brown and seem to draw in the light. her voice chimes with the crystal beauty of a mountain spring on a summer afternoon. no, i didn't write that shit, it's in the module, get out.

even lis'sa looks overawed, which is probably sayin' something.

"Please do not fear. I will not harm you." ]

[succubestie]

[Oh, hello gorgeous naked lady.

/ahem]

You wanted to help us?

[morethanasidekick]

[Muttered on the end of her 'I will not harm you'.] Just blind us with your high beams instead.

[No really that's her whole magnificent contribution. A+ Teammate.]

[asuma]

[Meanwhile, Klaus decides to skip the formalities entirely and opts to go straight for the eyesex instead.

Just ignore the fact that the gif in question is him eyesexin' his sister ok. (u n s u r e)]

carnival of tears

[lissatrinall]

[ the group winds back to the carnival, but upon entering, they find it has drastically altered in their absence. yellow globes of light float and twist through the air above the carnival now brilliantly light the paths and tents of the show. every so often, a new yellow globe rises from one of the tents and joins the glowing multitude above the fairground.

most of the people have gathered along the lakeshore to witness the fireworks display. the moon is high in the sky, its light shimmers off the ice like pale ghosts dancing in the darkness. on the surface of the lake, fairgoers revel and hoot, stamping their feet to rollicking fiddle music played by a band of grigs that maniacally bow their instruments while hopping about the bandstand. a gong sounds from the stage and scores of colorful rockets suddenly spring into the sky, where they explode into glittering clouds of multicolored sparks that drift gently to the ground. as the sparks slowly drift on the wind, an unseen mist seems to lift from the scene, and in a moment, everything changes.

the grigs continue to play, but instead of a lively dance tune, they are playing an eerie, haunting melody that drips with sadness and cruelty. they stand off to the side with expressions of anxious expectation. meanwhile, instead of colored sparks, a rain of leeches drifts from the sky, and settles over the crowd with a series of wet noises. ]

[succubestie]

[Bo doesn't even have time to crack a sarcastic remark about the quick change in mood before it literally starts raining leeches.]

You have got to be kidding me.

[As she tries to flick them away. Ew gross no. So much no.]

[morethanasidekick]

[Times like these, Kenzi's over-packing comes in handy.

Pulling her parker up over her head to try and protect herself from the Rain of Mother Fae-king Leeches, Kenzi hops from foot to foot, only managing to squelch the leeches beneath her feet as she sings an hysterical round of;]

Eaaagh!!! Make-it-stop make-it-stop make-it-stop make-it-stop!!! [Most helpful.]

[charismapotion]

[ A disgusted noise came from Mars, who very quickly pulled his hood up after shaking a leech out out of his hair. He looked disgusted as the leeches feel.

He held a hand out before casting Detect Magic (13), sure this HAS to be magic but better safe then sorry.]

This is some straight up biblical BS right here. [ he muttered as he cast the spell.]