XANADU OPERA TIME | ALL INVITED

[shall_yield_us]

WHEN: Jan. 15 | the Xanadu gardens.
CHARACTERS: Everyone.
SUMMARY: we interrupt your regular Xanadu viewing for the following special reminder: ...the visit ain't over til the bloody plant sings.

That's right: our green belle been giving rather obnoxious titillating performances in Xanadu, to what can only be the... enjoyment... of certain Citizens. Adding injury to insult, it's quite possible that a couple of residents have also captured the plant's tune on film, and now the video's been turned into a network viral phenomenon!

But as Citizens surely know, every grand artist needs a doting live audience: come get dibs on more plant footage? Save someone from its evil clutches? Help a poor soul that's got lost in the gardens' great expanse? Get the plant to sign with your talent agency? Embark on a mystical quest to get it to shut up?

Just put your chlorophyll-tinted glasses on, and anything is possible.


[ ooc: Find whatever excuse to throw your character in Xanadu, tag someone new, and all around: GET IN HERE. Just as a note: hearing the plant is definitely optional, so please don't think it's an overwhelming sound that'd keep your character up at night or some such. It's just a log prompt. XD ]

Comments

[deadly_legacy]

[She giggles at that reaction.] It's not so bad if you just stay at home. [She's just a busy girl with things to do!] Mistletoe appears where you least expect it and you feel compelled to kiss. It happens in the winter. At least it has both winters I've spent here.

[othersdie]

I suppose the day after the curse can be awkward? Unless there's a--unless everyone here forgives anything that's induced by a curse.

[deadly_legacy]

Yes, people here are very understanding, Justin. I think it's most awkward when a curse reveals something true.

[She smiles.] But kisses aren't always something that need forgiveness, are they?

[othersdie]

How often does that happen?

[He has to think this question over before answering.] They are usually, I think.

[deadly_legacy]

Usually? [Her tone falls in some awkward region between amusement and confusion as though she's not sure if he's teasing or not.] I would think the opposite. Though a curse does change things since they aren't always wanted.

Mm, how often does what happen? [She wants to make sure she follows him.]

[othersdie]

[Justin does not tease.] Never mind. It's good. How forgiving people are about curses, I mean.

Curses that reveal truths we'd rather not reveal. Are they common?

[deadly_legacy]

That depends on the curse and the person. I would say they are, but it isn't always true they would affect you.

[othersdie]

[He brightens at that. You know, as much as he brightens at anything.] Selective cursing. That's a relief; being cursed every time would get old.

[He abruptly changes the topic, all seriousness.] Do you know if there's anyone here named Shilo?

[deadly_legacy]

[She notices. It's a nice brightening! And gone all too quickly.] Shilo? No, I don't think I ever have. Is that a friend of yours?

[othersdie]

No. I don't know. I just keep thinking about the name.

[He shrugs apologetically.] Sorry. The plant's singing... it must be making me crazy.

[deadly_legacy]

You mean you don't know anyone by that name either? [Looking a little confused.]

[othersdie]

No, but I might have.

I should--I think I'm going to have a closer look. At the plant. But thank you for talking to me.

[prettyimpulsive]

Oh? Well... All right. [A little surprised but she smiles.]

I like talking to you. And please be careful. I wouldn't want you to be hurt.

[othersdie]

[Against his better judgment, Justin smiles back. It's very nice of Euphie to be concerned, and he'd like to think she really does like talking to him.]

I won't--I mean, I will. Be careful. I'm good with plants.

[deadly_legacy]

[She continues to smile since he is and because of his slightly confused reply.]

You do seem to know a lot about them. Good luck.