[open] FALALALALA-- a holiday post

[starswing]

Lovingly stolen from Cal, for the most part.



HAPPY HOLIDAYS

play with me



PROMPTS-

1. Mistletoe Kisses - for the shipper in all of us

2. Christmas Gift Exchange - IT'S YOUR WHAT IN A BOX

3. Hot drinks and blankets - nothing beats a cuddle huddle

4. Epic Holiday Baking - will the cookies survive this year we just don't know

5. New Year's Kisses - for the new year shipper in all of us

6. Winter Wonderland - good for snowball fights, sledding shenanigans, or ice-skating mishaps

7. Christmas Parties - if you don't do all the cool holiday dances who even are you

8. Decorating for the Holidays - tinsel makes for a good lasso

9. Why is the Eggnog Spiked - no it ALWAYS tasted that funny

10. WILDCARD - have fun, cause mayhem

[ Pick a person and a prompt, or leave a blank comment and I'll make up something. Come at me, bros. ]

Comments

[arseid]

[ "Couldn't be any worse", he says, even though-- well.

Laura just sighs and accepts the cookie with a very composed bob of her head. ]

The mistletoe is poisonous, and carries a different meaning than any kind of edible offering. [ as she takes a bite-- ] But you're right, these are delicious.

[trapofthewilds]

If its poisonous, then that's an interesting test to try out but... mm, I'd rather not do anything rash so soon. [ Even if he is a pile of mud that is a legendary hero anyway.

A legendary mud hero that likes sweets, that is! ]

Isn't it? I am almost tempted to stay here and eat nothing but these while I'm in here. But that aside, you've mentioned it carries a different meaning, does it? And what meaning would a poisonous sprig have to be pinned on a high place out in the open like this, if you could be so kind to educate me?

[arseid]

[ If test-tube kids can like sweets, she probably wouldn't judge a pile of mud for liking cookies either. Laura's rather open-minded, even if thankfully, this person is nothing like Millium in terms of energy level or containability. ]

While I'm not entirely certain how the tradition came to be, it dictates that two individuals found standing beneath it must share a kiss in some fashion.

[ what weird traditions, though. ]

ngl, i was thinking really hard how to make this tag before just going with it :U

[trapofthewilds]

Ah! I see!

[ Hmm! Well then, while he munches onto the cookie and connecting the dots a bit here, he starts to think about this for a moment. Not that he's dumb, but its just there are certain things you have to experience to fully comprehend it!

And here they are with her coming to his rescue from preventing the potential consumption of poison, and still talking with him over cookies and said poison of all things. Oh, and now this tradition. Seems like the best way to break the ice is to shatter it completely head on! ]

Well then. Far be it from me from trying to break tradition then for something so harmless like that!

[ With a quick wipe of his mouth to take away any cookie crumbs off his lips and swallowing the last bit of whatever is in his mouth, he'll take the plunge right on in and pops in a kiss right on Laura's lips. Even if her mouth was still full, he's still gunning for it! Hey man, go big or go home! ]

oh my god

[arseid]

[ what--

WHAT

Laura is a person who practices things like decorum, composure, and very diplomatic answers, because this is what happens when you're nobility and not the kind that excels in being a snobbish asshole.

... But she can't say she looks very dignified when she's just barely managed to swallow her cookie bite and the rest of it ends up dropping on the floor. ]

Th-- there's usually some manner of preparation first!

[ did her voice squeak slightly at the end, YEP. ]

welcome to super babylonia bros. laura :'D

[trapofthewilds]

[ There was an honest to god confusion on his face at her obvious surprised reaction and what was said. It WAS to be expected if this is a tradition, isn't it? Huh. How weird. Why do people gotta put rules about kissing people? That's just silly. ] Preparation, you say? So I didn't do it correctly then... that is a shame. Then what must be done if we are to do it right then? Have we not consumed enough food or joined the dancing festivities enough yet, perhaps? Or is it because someone's heart just wasn't into it, I wonder?

[arseid]

[ ... haaaaa. ]

Perhaps I should have clarified that it ends to be an agreement between two people...

[ or so she hopes. In her heart. ]

[trapofthewilds]

I suppose that is fair, although it still feels rather silly to put even more limitations for such a tradition. My apologies for not hearing your agreement, but as you can see, I'm rather open about such things. [ Or perhaps that's the eggnog talking. Its a pretty casual claim to make and only to just down that cup before placing it aside. ] Then again, you learn to be open about a lot of things when you have a second chance to live your life again. So now I can say kissing a beautiful young lady can be marked off my accomplishments! Although I could probably do better on finding a better drink to share with said beautiful young lady, to be honest. I've haven't even started to lose feeling in my finger tips and you can still taste the liquor in this. That's just honestly rude and literal bad taste.

[arseid]

Liquor...?

[ Setting aside the compliment (said twice??) for the moment, Laura glances sharply at the punch bowl. More specifically, at a highly-suspicious man loitering near the punch bowl, and she quietly clears her throat and narrows her eyes. ]

If you would like to find a different drink, I'll be taking care of this problematic one very quickly. Please excuse me for a moment.

[ Because she sure is going over there to terrify a man. ]

[trapofthewilds]

[ Oh, okay. Bye, Laura. Enki will be over here taking a drink of milk and chowing down on more cookies instead to wash out the taste and waving his hand as she goes.

... and mentally debating on if she is nice enough to let that dude leave with a broken arm or an intact one.

Man, no wonder that Santa guy is overweight. He's having a hard time resisting these cookies. Lord help anyone if they introduce him to pies. ]

[arseid]

[ The level of bodily harm depends entirely on this man-- who at least seems to recognize that a pissed-off Laura isn't someone he really wants to mess with, so he's quickly racing off and she's disappearing into the kitchen with the bowl.

She returns empty-handed, sighing. ]

My apologies... I hadn't realized it had been tampered with.

[trapofthewilds]

[ Well, he was still impressed at the display all the same! Here's one Lancer just casually applauding Laura's glorious return with that one last bite of cookie stuck in his mouth! ] No harm was done... yet, but I can't really say its your problem or responsibility to bear. Unless you are the hostess of this party-- then otherwise, well done on taking care of the problem! That aside, I don't believe we even exchanged names yet, have we? Hrm... I don't mind you calling me by my real name, but a common nickname I was given was 'Lancer', but Enkidu is fine if you rather have that.

[arseid]

The host is my father-- my name is Laura S. Arseid.

[ full name sure, why not... though she tilts her head after a minute. ]

Do you have a preference? I can just as easily use either.

[trapofthewilds]

Not really no, but do you have a preference for yours? You seem the type that casual names are reserved for close friends. And unless you think of me as a friend, which I'll be admittedly flattered after having a brief introduction together, I doubt that will be the case. Although I do have to wonder about your father's... 'generosity' with his guest roster. Seeing as the man you kindly escorted out of the premises was here to begin with being an example, I would assume that crashers are common for your family parties? [ And so is some random legendary spirit too for that matter, but eh. Details. ]

[arseid]

You'll have to forgive me for the formality of my speech, but I assure you, calling me Laura is fine. [ really, she doesn't care unless the person in question is outright demanding formality from her. ]

As for that, my father and I both feel as though celebrations needn't be available only to nobility, so we welcome anyone. If they behave in a manner that troubles a great deal of people, however, then we kindly ask them to behave as such elsewhere.

[trapofthewilds]

I see! So what were to happen if someone decides to become a little... rough for the sake of wanting to roughhouse? Granted this party hardly requires someone to cause such a scene, but having someone wanting to blow of steam to escape such a crowded place must be a common feeling or two.

Especially if, say, I could provide that chance? Not that I would promote violence or anything unnecessary, but if someone needed an excuse for such an exchange if only to get a bit of fresh air... then I suppose I could be willing to offer my services. Assuming that blade of yours isn't something for decoration!

[arseid]

... If you would like to challenge me, sir, you need only ask.

[ ... is what she's taking from that. And there's no way she'd tote around a sword just for show, so even though she says so politely, there's something like a fire in her eyes. ]