Event 2 - Celebrating the Holidays in the Library (Event and Test Drive)

[central_librarymods]

Celebrating the Holidays

More of the holiday spirit has crept into the Library. Evergreens and fairy lights decorate the main rooms. The sound of carols can occasionally be heard if a patron is quiet and waits long enough. The atmosphere of the Library is filled with goodwill and hope but that doesn't mean that things will be quiet in the Library. Again, potential patrons will be allowed to visit the Library to see if they wish to stay and help the Librarians with their duties. Current patrons will be enjoying the holidays and the unique situations presented by a festive Library.

1. Mistletoe Mayhem. The holidays would be boring without a little mistletoe to make the holidays merry. This particular variety is more magical than most. When a patron is caught beneath the mistletoe, he or she cannot leave the spot until they have received a kiss. If two people are caught at the same time, then the solution seems simple but things in the Library are never easy. If the pair who are kissing do not love each other romantically, then a message will appear in festive red script that will tell them that they must say the name of the person they love. In this case, platonic love can be the solution.

2. Winter Wonderland. The atrium has become a winter paradise. Don't worry. Unlike the storms that escape from the books, this version of winter is purely decorative. Snow drifts lazily from the ceiling, creating drifts that are only deep enough to allow for snowball fights and building snowmen. An ice rink has appeared, complete with skates that will magically fit each patron. Warm beverages and snacks must be supplied by the patrons since anything left in the atrium will eventually become tepid.

3. Christmas Memories Revisited. The manifestation of this event depends on the player selecting this option. The can represent warm, loving holidays of the past Christmas or something dark and edgy. If this selection will include triggery topics, please post it in one of the Library comms or in private journal. A link can be included later to help with point totals.

4. The Market. The portal has shifted from one point in London's timeline to another. Now the gate has opened up to Victorian England reminiscent of A Christmas Carol. Patrons can shop for gifts and explore a time that might not be familiar to them. Please remember not to do anything to disrupt history or confuse the locals.

5. Presents for all the Good Children of the World. Everyone, even Library patrons, should complete a few good deeds to get on Santa's 'Good' list. Santa needs help getting ready for Christmas Eve. Patrons have been asked to help make toys and wrap presents so that everything will be ready for the important night.

6. The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. These spirits have decided that they need a few days rest before they fulfill their holiday duties. They will be found milling around the reception area, probably around the eggnog and other refreshments that have appeared on the main desk. If the ghosts are feeling generous, they may allow patrons to enjoy a holiday with someone from the past that they might never have a chance to see again.

7. Wild Card Option. This option should be festive and related to Winter or the Winter Holidays.

Comments

1, 2, 5, Open to All --New arrivals and regulars :) --

[wanna_bash_heads]

Mistletoe Mayhem

Casey had no clue HOW this had happened. One minute he was wandering the halls, the next he was stuck. He could. not. move. It was annoying, and he grumbled, and tried to think of what the heck was going on. Looking up, he noticed the sprig of mistletoe, but the idea that he'd be stuck under it until something happened, never occurred to him.




Winter Wonderland

For anyone with a bookmark, there would be an open video-feed sent. In it is a very excited teenager, with a gap in his teeth. Babbling about snow in the atrium! And an ice rink! And does anyone else play Hockey? COME ON YOU GUYS WE HAVE TO HAVE A SNOWBALL FIGHT!

Anyone wandering into the area will find a very hyperactive and happy teenage vigilante. Casey has already built part of a snow-fort, and has his hockey stick and some pucks, and is playing around on the ice. He has proper hockey-ice skates, and honestly looks at home gliding around the rink. Almost like he was born in a rink.




Making Christmas Toys

For all that Casey doesn't like sitting still, he actually is pretty dexterous and good at making things. Which means he's settled himself in one nook that resembles a study-area, and is working on assembling small trucks and cars for presents. The wrapping might be a bit clumsy, but the toys themselves are pretty well crafted.

Option 2

[redarrowqueen]

"On your left!" came the female voice in a red hoodie and black jeans as Thea attempted (and royally bombed) a double axel. Since she had been healed from her stab wounds when she arrived she was doing the mental recovery but decided a little fun was in order, especially seeing how excited this guy looked over the idea of a rink and a snowball fight.

1, 2, 5- OTA to both regulars and new arrivals

[redarrowqueen]

Mistletoe Mayhem

Thea had been looking for a place to shoot a few practice arrows when it happened. She had hung a sharp left and found herself under what looked to be mistletoe, what made it worse was she was trapped. "Ok, if Roy was around this would be over with in a hurry." she realized quickly. But for now she was going to wait it out and see what happened.

Winter Wonderland

Thea had found a pair of skates in her size and was happily making laps around the rink. When there was room she would attempt a jump or fancy spin, all learned during her brief misadventures in figure skating as a kid. Turns out it was a good thing she moved onto archery (thanks to getting bored with figure skating, turns out she was more into the fancy costumes) as much of a disaster the landings were.

Wrapping Christmas Toys

Thea may be a lousy builder but there was one part of the holidays she rocked at and that was wrapping gifts. So she was busy taking the built toys and turning them into brightly and quite creatively wrapped packages. Plus it was keeping her brain from spinning out of control with memories of Ra's Al Ghul.

5 ^^ Gonna assume they met in his thread if that's ok?

[wanna_bash_heads]

Casey wasn't alone in his helping build toys--and when he'd gone back for more to work on, he'd noticed Thea wrapping. Dropping some of his off, he approached the archer. "Any chance we can team up on this? Your wraps a lot better than mine, but I can build 'em with ease."

Barry Allen l The Flash l 1, 3, 5

[give_me_a_museum]

Under the Mistletoe

Barry was zipping around the Library making deliverers and doing general clean up when suddenly he comes to a complete stop almost falling over as he tried to get going again. When he looked up he got a "uh oh" look on his face. "Mistletoe...this can't be good."

Christmas Memories

Barry smiled as he watched his younger self diving into the present pile as his mom and dad looked on with love and pride. Part of him feels like he be worried he's seeing this. But his heart knows he's been given a gift and he just leans back and enjoys the moment.

[Making Toys]

Barry had never felt like he'd been good with his hands, but when Santa asked for help how could he say no. Currently he was bent over a robot carefully connecting wires as he hummed a Christmas carol.

Re: Barry Allen l The Flash l 1, 3, 5

[redarrowqueen]

(Snagging 5)

Thea had become a one woman wrapping operation since she had found a niche in the madness of the toy making area. Sure she may be awful with a hammer but let her be creative with a pile of wrapping paper and ribbons and the boxes gained a creative look. Plus wrapping meant less time to think which at the moment meant less chance of reliving a certain pre library event.

Bob the Skull l The Dresden Files l Wild Card

[harrys_skull]

Bob sat on a shelf watching everyone bustling around and getting the Library ready for the holidays. He softly hummed "The Boar's Head Carol" as he watched the patrons having fun. Oddly enough he finds himself missing Harry right now, maybe it was the time year or maybe Bob was just a little bit lonely.

Re: Bob the Skull l The Dresden Files l Wild Card

[wanna_bash_heads]

Casey has just come back from the atrium, snow dusting his hair and shoulders, as he spots the skull. "Hey Bone-man!" Sorry Bob, you've got a new nickname. "You wanna go check out the snow and ice?" Because Casey will be going out back into it, obviously, again. Try and keep him away--just TRY.

"I promise I won't even use you as a replacement-puck..." Attempting to tease, grinning at the skull.

Bruce Banner l MCU l 2, 3, 4: Open to anyone

[wearebothangry]

[Winter Wonderland]

Bruce smiled as he watched ice skaters and shook the snow from his hair. There was enough snow on the ground that he was working on a snowman for the pure joy of it. He hasn't done anything like that since he was a kid and he was having more fun then he had in a long time.

[Christmas Memories]

Bruce sighed happily as he dreamed. Unlike the last time he dreamed this one was calmer and sweeter. His mother was decorating a Christmas tree as she hummed a carol. His younger self was nibbling cookies and asking her a million questions about Santa and how his magic worked. Grownup Bruce was chuckling as he watched.

[The Market]

Bruce moved among the stalls looking for presents. In particular, he was looking for a ring for Natasha, something both simple and yet able to remind her of home. He was also looking for other gifts for the Librarians and the friends he's made here. It was time to celebrate and Bruce was ready.

Market

[queenofbooks]

Hermione strolled through the market looking at Various things. She honestly felt more at home here than anywhere else. She spotted a man looking at jewelry next to her. She happened to glance his way.

"That's very pretty. For someone speacial?"

Hermione Granger|Harry Potter|OTA

[queenofbooks]

[She was here before but this time I am not auing her, but taking her straight out of book 7, post battle. ]

[1]

When Hermione woke that morning, she was not expecting to wake up in a strange place yet again. She wasn't extraordinarily happy about it either. They had just won a war for goodness sake, didn't she deserve a break. She had to laugh because really only she would end up in a library. She assumed it was a library anyway. She didn't see anyone around, so she started out through one of the doors she found.

[3]

Hermione's waking dream as of late was of her parents.It shouldn't surprise her really, given that they didn't even remember her. she and her parents would decorate the tree, and she would bake cookies with her mother, and read Christmas fables with her father. Hermione knew she did the right thing most days, it was just on days like this that she would get sad.

4

Going into the market helped Hermione feel less homesick. A Christmas Carol was one of her favorite stories as a child. She smiled a lot, as she went from shop to shop. She must have visited them all as she shopped that day. It was good for her to be out in the fresh air.

Re: Hermione Granger|Harry Potter|OTA

[wanna_bash_heads]

[1]

It was soon clear from what bustle there was, that people were in a festive mood. At least from what she could observe of the patrons activities as they came and moved about. Holidays--December, probably Christmas time.

It would make the grumbling obvious though, as she turned and at the end of a hall, stuck in a doorway, was a taller teenager. Hockey skates and a stick nearby, and obviously on his way to one of the other areas. Except he didn't seem to be moving--just stuck in the spot he was. Under mistletoe.

"Yo! Little help here?" Spotting her in turn, black hair held back by a bandanna, lanky frame coming more alert and hands in his pocket. American accent, New York.

How about a winter wonderland?

[sanzengarasu]

He'd never seen snow indoors before. Dark eyes followed the drifting perfect flakes as they piled up on the floors of an immense room. A room that seemed so different from the architecture all over the different villages. Something about it felt more ornate and meant to feel near sacred. Through the windows of the elegant arcs lie endless velvet skies of stars... but no clouds that could possibly start the snow like this.

It didn't make sense. But neither did his being here. The last thing he remembered was finally breaking free of the confines of his guilt and telling Sasuke the entire truth. He'd been content to know that at least once in his long life of suffering, he finally felt like he was able to show his true self and rest in peace. So... why was he here?

Where was here?

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat had been keeping an eye on the newest arrivals, making sure that the stayed out of the more dangerous areas of the Library and that they didn't cause trouble with the other patrons. He also gave them the welcome speech that the Head Librarian normally offered. Which is why he was following this particular arrival...

At least until he reached the snow.

Wrinkling his nose in distaste, the Cat moved into the atrium, shaking each paw as he lifted it up to take another step. "The weather will not harm you but it would be polite if you could break a trail for someone smaller."

1, 2, 4, 5. and Wild-Card

[dog_of_the_sun]

Option 1

Anyone wandering the halls might come across an unusual sight. There is a large white wolf stuck to a spot on the floor, under some mistletoe. Female, clearly intelligent, and anyone who looks more closely than just a passing glance, will notice red-markings along her fur, a black tip to her tail, and occasional hints of a blue disc surrounded by a sun-like Corona of flame. Small wildflowers spring to life under her feet, before fading back into energy.

If stuck there a while, she might just be curled up to take a short nap, with a doggy yawn.




Option 2

Winter wasn't unknown to Ammy or Nippon. This would only be better if she had Oki, or Kai, to play with. Certainly not having namahage demons or fire-beasts running around making trouble was refreshing. A large white wolf (with red symbolic markings) is found running around in the atrium. Licking snowflakes up, rolling up balls to build a snowman with her head.

She's friendly.




Option 4

This was a strange place; Ammy had never seen a place like this, either in Nippon or the Celestial Plains. Fortunately, no one was reacting to her as anything unusual--like most people they saw a large white dog. Unless they were spiritually devout or used to seeing things that most ignored. This was alright with the goddess-wolf, as she was careful around large crowds, but wandered and enjoyed exploring. Taking in new sights and smells (not all of which were good), and sometimes simply sitting and observing people go by, with a head-tilt.




Option 5,

This was fun; Ammy had maybe a BIT of trouble at first, mostly because she was having to conserve more energy in this place, as her powers weren't as strong. But she was sitting with two piles in front of her, observing the toys. One pile was broken, and the Goddess-wolf would nudge out one, study it--and then fix it with Rejuvenation. Clearly high-powered magic, restoring the item as if it was new, in little more than a second or a blink of an eye.

Once the toy was fixed, it was moved to the other pile. Ready to be wrapped and distributed. Then the goddess-wolf had to rest, before she'd repeat the process. This Santa-spirit was new to her, but seemed benevolent--and she certainly wasn't opposed to giving gifts to children. Hopefully some would make it to her beloved Nippon as well.





There is a large white wolf stalking the halls of the Library. Female, intelligent, and not-hostile unless you make yourself a threat. Taking a look for more than a few seconds will reveal symbolic red markings along her fur, a black tip to her tail almost like a brush, and an occasional blue disc that flares with a sun's corona hovering above her back. Small wild-flowers will spring briefly under her feet, before vanishing into energy once more.

New patron? Escapee from the books? Come find out.

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat knew about the Library sprouting mistletoe and the havoc it could cause but it was minor mischief. Something that the patrons could deal with so the Librarians could conserve their efforts for any potential dangers that might use the holiday season as a method of sneaking into the Library.

So far none had dared to take on the Librarians but why not be careful when there was so much important work that needed completing?

Padding through the stacks, the Cat paused when he saw the large, white wolf. Canting his head to once side, he circled the wolf and the offending mistletoe, ears slowly angling downward. "I know that you are not a normal wolf but that does not mean that I would like to kiss someone in the Canis lupus form."

Sebastian | Mistletoe Mayhem | Action and Video | Open

[dulcet_cellist]

Sebastian had thought it nice to see Mistletoe hanging randomly around the Library. He'd avoided them, of course. The one and only time he'd been kissed or kissed anyone under the Mistletoe was the first Christmas after he'd met Jack. They were spending part of the Holidays at Jack's home, surrounded by snow and warmth, and Jack had surprised him. Jack's parents were the only ones who knew about their relationship, but it was still awkward being kissed in front of them.

Finding himself beneath a Mistletoe now wasn't the same as it had been then. He should have known there was more to it than a simple excuse to steal a kiss from someone. He was stuck. Literally stuck. No matter what direction he attempted to move he couldn't.

Pulling out his bookmark he sent out a call for help:

"Can someone please come cut this ridiculous plant down." [He angled the video so everyone could see what it was he was talking about. It was cute when he thought it was innocent.]

[alec_lightwood]

Shadowhunters might not celebrate Christmas the way that Mundanes did, but he knew the basics of most of the traditions. The decorations had been interesting and he'd gotten into the festive spirit but that didn't mean that he wasn't cautious. Alec had seen the mistletoe but he'd been suspicious of it. Too many years of hunting made him question 'innocent' looking details. Also, there were only two people he really wanted to kiss. Anyone else would be awkward.

Considering Izzy was in the Library, the awkward level could be high.

When he heard Sebastian's voice, he grabbed his bookmark and gave his friend a worried look. That concern turned to confusion and faint disbelief when he realized what Sebastian was talking about. "Why does someone have to cut down the mistletoe?"

Open except for Option 3

[alec_lightwood]

[Option 1]

He had been suspicious of the mistletoe. Its sudden appearance was enough to make him wary. Strange plants in the Library had a tendency to be dangerous. But he'd been chasing a shadow that looked like one of the pixies that had escaped months ago and he hadn't realized where he'd stepped until he'd found himself stuck.

Sighing, he watched the pixie flit away, after it had coated his hair in something bright red and glittery that smelled faintly of peppermint. When he was sure he wasn't going to suffer through more hair styling, he pulled out his bookmark and tried to contact either Magnus or Sebastian. Hopefully one of them would answer before someone else tried to kiss him.


[Option 3 - Closed to TMI Cast and Sebastian]

Alec knew better than to talk to ghosts or to make deals with them but when he spoke to a spirit that said it was the Ghost of Christmas Past, there had been a temptation that he couldn't resist. One more Christmas with a certain someone. A Christmas without regret or guilt. When he asked for this particular wish, the Ghost smiled and agreed.

For a moment, Alec was disorientated and then he realized he was back in the Institute. The library was decorated with greenery and candles. A small Christmas tree decorated one of the tables and a younger Alec was fiddling with his iPod and a set of speakers. Max was sitting in one of the chairs, reading manga and while glancing up from the book to study the presents beneath the tree.

It should have hurt to see his little brother but Alec only felt elation. One last Christmas together even if it was one relived in memory was still a gift that Alec would cherish.

1 | This should be fun. ^_^

[wayfaring_stranger]

Jace was laughing before he even reached Alec. He'd watched as Alec had tracked a pixie and then stopped. The pixie had flitted around and then rushed off. Jace hadn't felt the need to help because Alec had clearly let this happen to himself.

He'd say something about Alec making Magnus proud, but after their conversation he thought it best not to.

"You're looking festive." He grinned, invading Alec's personal space to touch his hair until he realized it was sticky and smelled of peppermint. "It's not pixie dust."

The Doctor Arrives : OTA he's wandering around so just pick an option

[sonicseverything]

A strange looking old man arrives in the Library on Christmas Day. No not Santa Claus, but someone else. He's tall and thin wearing a red velvet coat and black pants and he's just wandering through the toy shop tinkering with this and that, watching the people enjoying the snow and ice rink and stealing nibbles from some of the stalls in the Market. He carries himself like he has the weight of the universe on his shoulders and in a sense he does.

This is the Doctor and he has arrived for Christmas.

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat had been following this particular patron, curiosity getting the better of him. This being was unique, in a way similar in responsibilities to the Librarians. It wasn't until the Doctor was working on the toys that he made his presence known.

After all Cats did like toys and this feline had enough of those instincts to want to bat at wrapping paper and at toys that rolled when pounced.

Lightly nudging a strange toy that wobbled whenever he pushed it with his paw, the Cat purred softly. "Welcome to the Library, Doctor."

2, 5, 6

[kepthimhuman]

Winter Wonderland

He hasn't got any special memories associated with Christmas, since it's not something that was celebrated in the land of his childhood. Winter is something he remembers quite fondly though, so he's quite enjoying the experience of winter in the Library.

He brings his own hot chocolate (with cinnamon -- it's a habit he's picked up) and straps on a pair of skates. He'd been to the ice rink in Rockefeller Center a few times, but this time he's got people he cares about that he can share it with.

Presents

Of course he's going to help make presents for children. Or wrap a few. He knows what it's like not to have much, and he'll do what he can to help make sure someone else doesn't have to know that.

Ghosts

While he doesn't seek it out specifically, he does have the distinction of getting to see someone from the past. Which is bittersweet for him -- now that he's managed to forgive his mother, he is glad to see her, even if they never had a Christmas together, but he doesn't want to have to leave her behind again. He had so little time with her in the first place.

2

[an_openbook]

There weren't many Christmases that Emma could look back on with fondness. Of course, she knew why now, but it didn't change the memories of the ones she'd had in the past. The ones where she was just another kid in one of the many orphanages or foster care homes she was living in.

But Emma went down to the atrium to see if for herself; the indoor Wonderland and stared at the rink in disbelief. Her eyes swept the area, looking for Neal or Henry, wondering if either was there or somewhere else that was booming with festive spirit.

And no, there was no way anyone was going to get her on that ice.

2, 4; ota

[an_openbook]

Winter Wonderland

Emma came to see the atrium, but ended up staying because of Henry and Neal, who were now off skating and doing father and son things. So, the Savior took to walking around and remembering holiday's past. Or, rather trying not to. That only spurred a little bit of homesickness despite having the people here she did.

Still, she missed her parents and a few others back in Storybrooke.

Market

Being used to traveling between realms and kingdoms wasn't new to Emma. Stepping through portals hadn't either. But there was something amazing about getting to wander London that she couldn't ignore.

[alec_lightwood]

Alec was enjoying the weather since it was concentrated in one room instead of throughout the Library. It brought back memories, mostly good ones, but sometimes he was reminded of the past. Like when he saw two new patrons on the ice and he couldn't help thinking of his little brother. The boy was a little older than Max would have been but that somehow made it worse. He even resembled Max, at a distance at least.

He didn't realize that he was probably staring a little too obviously, his expression almost wistful as he watched the pair out on the ice.

Mistletoe... cause Saitou has no clue what it is or why it's there.

[iai_master]

This place felt wrong. The architecture and style felt foreign. Much like the Western clothing and fighting tactics that slowly seeped into the world around him. Not a hint of home existed here. Not that he expected to find anything familiar since the moment he appeared in the large room with vaulting ceilings and cold stone floors. The confusion of being there only showed in the slight furrow in his brow and no more.

Exploring some areas through the doors led him through shelves of books lining aisles and walls on all sides. He'd slowly made his way through the endless maze only to stop as he neared the room he had come from. It felt like he'd snared his foot on something and he couldn't take a step further. Frowning at the ground, he searched for the source of his immobility only to find nothing there.

Brow furrowing further, he tried again with his other foot only to find it also could not be moved. It felt like his feet had been molded to the stone floor completely.

Searching the floor, he trailed along the walls and into the large room that glowed with different sources of light with trailing decorations. In another direction he could see what looked like snow falling and piling up, but no indication of why he couldn't move. No matter how strange and bizarre the sight of snow indoors looked, it only hinted at what might have taken away his ability to move. Leaning through the door to the large hall, he looked for someone, anyone that might be able to explain what was going on and why he couldn't move.

[harrys_skull]

"You might want to look up," came a calm voice from behind the new arrival. At least Bob though he was a newbie, the Fae couldn't remember seeing the young man before. "You've been trapped magical mistletoe." Bob stayed well out of the range of the mistletoe as amused as he was.

Poe Dameron | Star Wars: TFA | Test Driving Event

[flyanything]

((Will try my best to be spoiler free unless canonmates or OKed by player))

[Winter Wonderland]
Still in his orange flight suit, Poe found he was glad for the added protection from the cold. He had been wandering this strange library in space for a bit now, but coming into this room, vast and full of snow, was a surprise. Not as cold as Hoth or Ithlor, but still chilly. Still, it was interesting to see people playing. Just out skating, or throwing snow balls and what not.

He found himself picking up a bit of snow himself, rounding it and tossing it up in the air a bit to test out. For a moment he kind of wished BB-8, or a few of his friends were here with him. Who ever heard of pilots having snow ball fights?

[Present Wrapping]
He knows some planets have gift giving traditions. He knows Life Day for some cultures do it as well. He has no idea what Christmas is, but when asked to give a hand, he really couldn't help himself.

The pilot could be found seated on the floor, his legs crossed under him and a package in front of him, working on wrapping it. His flight suit is half unzipped, down around his middle and a black shirt on under it, open and free now. In a moment of concentration, the tip of his tongue sticks out and he smirks, taping paper closed.

[Wild Card]
He's actually really new here, and not sure where here is, but it's been interesting. There seems to be a winter festival going on, for a holiday he has no idea about. Not that it's stopping him. He understands that he's here to help. This isn't home, but he's curious as well. This is a while new area of interesting to him. A place on a planet maybe? Full of paper books and ceilings to a sky he doesn't recognize at all.

Poe can't help but wander around and enjoy a bit of a break.

Wild Card

[enlightenedfeline]

During all the winter festivities, it was difficult for the Cat to greet every patron as soon as they arrived, but eventually he managed to track them down. Padding along behind Dameron, he waited until he was certain that the man wouldn't panic when he saw him before speaking.

"Welcome to the Library, Commander Dameron. Thank you for accepting our invitation."

Clara Oswald - Open to All New or Old

[braveheart_clara]

(Mistletoe Mayhem)
Clara and her small mouse friend were actually going about checking out the new things in the library, trying to get an idea of what was to come. What there would be to do. She has the Doctor here now, and she has friends. She has a small mouse in her hooded sweater as well, sleeping for the most part. Tiny and not really noticed. As she comes through an archway, headed towards the winter wonderland set up, she found she suddenly was stuck. Her feet staying put. She nearly pitched herself forward to the ground.

Tugging, there was a small sense of panic that welled up for a moment. She pulled at her leg and huffed. Then stopped, hands on her hips and frowning sharply. "Okay... this is new." That's when she saw it. The little green twig above her. Loudly she said "Oh! Come on! That's playing dirty!" More spoken to the library than anything or anyone else. Clara stood there and waited, arms crossed, frowning.

(Winter Wonderland)
Clara hasn't joined in on snow ball fights or skating just yet, but she's considering it. At the moment she's looking over all the skates, trying to find a pair she liked, or thought would fit, not knowing that they were magically fitting shoes. If anyone has interest, they can come skate with her. She's actually not that great at it, so try not to laugh too much huh?

(Wild Card)
Clara wanders, a lot. She has to stay busy, so either cleaning up the snowy mess from books before, or working on the library in general. She can be found checking out all the new places as well. You can find her with a small field mouse, ultra tiny, either in her hair, on her winter hat, or in her hood, being careful not to smoosh it. Or you can find her nose in a book, because she's been doing more of that lately.

(Winter Wonderland)

[wanna_bash_heads]

Casey was still most often found here in the Atrium, specifically on the ice-rink. Hockey skates, still trying to find others to play a full game with, but he was having fun on his own. Both skating, and smacking a few pucks (and Bob's skull, with permission) around. Spotting Clara looking over the offerings, it was easy enough to glide over and lean on the wall.

"Oh good, this means I don't have to come find you and drag you here, Clara." Impish smile on his face, totally at home on the ice. "You're gonna come skating right?"

Donna Noble -> Totes a Newb.

[oi_earthgirl]

Winter Wonderland
Well, this was weird. She'd just been in the TARDIS, crashing into something, but now she found herself face down in a snowbank. Stranger still, she was inside a library. Slowly standing and brushing off snow as she went, she wandered around looking to see if there was an exit, and found an ice rink... Something she'd never thought would be seeing in a Library.

"Oi. Where am I? Some crazy American mall event?"

The Market
The TARDIS had been crashing, but it had a softer landing than she figured. (AKA: She was still alive.) Standing, she walked to the door, carefully pushing it open to show a Christmas Market... possibly Victorian. She was out of place, she knew from the looks she was getting, and previous experiences with the Doctor... who was suspiciously absent, but possibly still with the Daleks in their spaceship.

But, if the TARDIS ended up here, maybe it managed to bring him here too. She decided to poke around and see what she could see, and hopefully find a friendly face in the crowd.

[flyanything]

He's new here as well, and exploring. Looking around at the mess of snow in a library of paper books. If the snow inside wasn't a new thing for him, the paper books were at least extremely rare. He would think snow and books wouldn't be a good mix.

Someone appeared to be in a snow drift as he came around a drift as well, careful of the ice and such. A man dressed in an orange flight suit stopped and crouched down, checking on her.

"Are you all right?" He asked, offering her a hand, then grinning. "I can't say if it's a mall event or not. Or which planet it is, but it's interesting, to say the least."

Sara Sidle -> Same Newb as Above

[cannonwithagun]

[Testing two muses to see who might be best.]

Presents for all the Good Children of the World
The Vegas library didn't look like this inside. Sara looked around after taking a few steps into the building, realizing she was in the wrong place. Turning, she tried the door again, only to find it locked behind her. She pushed down panic, checking her phone and finding no signal. Shoving that back in her pocket, she wandered trying to find the reference desk and a librarian.

Instead, she found a table of children's presents and wrapping paper, next to a note, explaining that they needed to be wrapped for local kids. Shrugging, she sat down to do something while waiting to catch the eye of an employee. And tis the season. It would help her not panic while waiting too.

Wild Card Option: Christmas in Vegas!
Christmas was one of the few days where the lab normally didn't have many calls. DB had sent her home, putting her on call for the rest of the night. Since she didn't have much family besides who was in the lab, she went to the strip to people watch and wander. The lights were beautiful, and at this time of year, she could forget the seedy side of Vegas and enjoy what most tourists did.

Sitting on a bench, she watched people wander towards one of the casinos, laughing as a few got distracted by one of the many Vegas Elvis impersonators. Sure, her job was her life, but sometimes, she needed this... she just wished for someone to spend it with, considering most everyone was out of town or still at the lab.

Presents!

[enlightenedfeline]

The Cat was being cautious as he approached the newest patron. He didn't want to frighten her since arriving at the Library was a sort of shock. Still... the wrapping and toys were a temptation and he was a cat. Or similar enough to one that such things fascinated him.

Slowly, he crept toward the table, eyeing a bit of ribbon that was dangling close to his height. Sitting up on his hind legs he batted at it, letting out an impatient huff when it refused to cooperate and drop down to the floor where he could pounce it. "When you're finished with that, may I have what is left over?"

Thomas Ward | AOS | Test Driving

[scarredpsyche]

a. Winter Wonderland

Thomas wasn't dressed for this kind of weather; he didn't even know how he'd gotten here. As far as kidnapping went though, this was a lot nicer than the previous round. He still had the bruise from being knocked out before. He hadn't played in the snow since he was a kid, but this was quiet and peaceful, and after a while he started to eye the ice rink.

It couldn't hurt to try it, could it, if there wasn't any immediate, visible threat? It'd been so long since he'd been ice skating, and he wasn't a child anymore, but he still found himself going over and putting on a pair of ice skates. Somehow, they fit, but he wasn't even going to question that on top of everything else.

b. Presents for all the Good Children of the World

It was a strange place, to snatch him up and then ask him to wrap presents for children. Sure, why not? It wasn't like he had anything better to do with himself for the holidays, especially now that most of his family was gone, so he didn't mind wrapping some presents. It was a more or less simple, methodical process, and each package came out neatly wrapped, most of them with a little bow stuck on top.

SOME COMBINATION OF A AND B.

[directorofhydra]

[Grant doesn't really do Christmas. the last christmas he'd had had been...bad. He hadn't died but gosh it had happened soon after. The dates flew by and there had been no Christmas for he and Kara.

No, that wasn't strictly true. He'd looked at the date but they'd both been too busy training.

Not this time. This time he was going to give her a Christmas. A real Christmas. And the growing family of her and their tentacled cat and their animals would be happy.

He did not expect the man wrapping presents. He'd known - he'd planned for years how their reunion should go but here and now...

It's buddtoo who doesn't understand these sorts of things. Tommy may find a very small chocolate lab puppy running away from Grant - and leaping at his brother.]


Buddy no!

[But there is a fat puppy who will be trying to eat the ribbon you are using.]

6 l '9' l 2 or 5 : Open (please forgive me if I screw this up!)

[6toleadus]

[Winter Wonderland]

6 didn't know where he was. It probably should have worried him a lot more than it did, but after you die little things like being completely lost in a place unlike any you've ever seen don't seem to matter much any more. Was this the afterlife people talked about in books? If it was, they'd gotten it all wrong. Instead of puffy white clouds floating in the air, this white stuff was sprawled across the ground. Then again, little pieces of it seemed to come from somewhere high above, far beyond what he could see, so maybe the clouds were up there after all.

Curious metal fingers tapped at the strange whiteness, their sharp tips sinking into the pliable surface. Cold! He hadn't expected that. This was interesting. This was new! 1 always said that they should stay away from new things, because they were all too often dangerous, but 6 didn't care. He was alive, real and solid when he'd always known that he wouldn't survive what he had to do, so he was going to do something fun for a change. He'd earned that much, hadn't he? With a shrill little cry of delight, 6 leapt as far as he could into the blanket of white ... and promptly sank in it.


[Presents for all the Good Children ... ]

It took forever to get around this new place, but at every turn there was something new and exciting to discover. The room full of brightly colored boxes that he'd stumbled into was 6's favorite so far. Everything was so shiny and pretty! But what caught his attention most was the big table. It was hard to see from the floor, but he thought there was something interesting up there. Climbing up a miniature tower made of red and green packages, he was able to jump the rest of the way up and get a better look.

Sure enough, the table was full of all sorts of wondrous things. There were miniature wheeled vehicles, tiny wooden structures, fabric people about his size but clearly lacking any soul of their own, and so much more that he didn't even know the proper words for. Most if not all of them looked half finished, and there were tools and other useful supplies sitting around just waiting to complete them. Maybe he could help! His kind were good at things like this. Then again, 6 always was the exception to the rule. Maybe something easy then, a task which he actually had some hard won experience with. He retrieved a needle and a spool of thread and sat down to sew the arm on a little plush human.

Don't worry about screwing up. TDM are for testing things

[enlightenedfeline]

(ooc: Winter Wonderland)

The Cat hopped along behind 6, finding the smallest clumps of snow or hopping from one footprint that a patron made to another. At times he shook one paw free of snow, looking disgusted with the whiteness around him before continuing onward. He watched their newest visitor with interest, trying to decide when to announce his presence.

Then that decision was taken way from him when 6 flopped into the snow. Circling around to avoid the deeper snow drifts, the Cat approached their latest patron. "Hello, 6. Welcome to the Library."

David Nolan l Once Upon A Time l OPEN TO ALL THE PEOPLES

[charmingjames]

Winter Wonderland

David loved snow. There was something so peaceful and quiet about it. He was current humming a Christmas carol under his breath as he worked on building a snow man with bare hands liking how the snow felt against his skin.

Making Toys

David hadn't realized how he'd missed working with his hands until he'd come to the Library and dove into helping Santa make toys. He was currently working on a wooden train sanding it smooth and selecting the paint color to make it bright and shiny.

Wild Card

[Pick your own starter!

Re: David Nolan l Once Upon A Time l OPEN TO ALL THE PEOPLES

[truestbeliever]

Henry had spotted David across the yard. He had to do a double take to make sure he was really there. There was no way that he could get lucky enough to have his parents and Grandpa here right?

He blinked again. Nope still there. He took off racing.

"Grandpa!!!!"

Prepare to be bowled over.

Severus Snape | Harry Potter | 4 or 6

[sternrebuke]

[4]
The England portal allows him to visit is obvious in that it isn't the England he is familiar with, yet it is similar enough that he doesn't feel that out of place while walking its streets, investigating its shops. He has no real plans to buy anything, but perhaps if he sees something interesting enough, he might consider it.

[6]
Really, he shouldn't have been surprised to see ghosts even here. What he hadn't expected upon conversing with them while observing the refreshments was the arrival of an too painfully familiar face. Gaining confirmation that it was who he thought it was nearly broke him, but he managed through strength of willpower to keep himself together so as not to make a fool of himself in front of her or run her off with such emotional displays.

The chance to apologize was priceless, to be able to talk to her again as a friend even more precious. Of course, it wasn't to last, but he appreciated the time he was given more than words could express.

Mr. Gold {Rumpelstiltskin} | Once Upon a Time S5

[magicsprice]

[2]
He's mostly just watching the ice skaters, not feeling inclined to actually take part in the skating. Though he might be lured into a snowball fight if anyone had the daring enough to begin it by throwing one at him.

[3]
It wasn't much of a Christmas, not as people might think of it. However, it was a yule time with his son and thus he got to see his boy enjoying himself in the snow with his few friends before everything had gone so badly. It was bittersweet in a way.

[5]
It had been quite some time since he'd gotten the chance to actually create something with his hands that didn't involve any magic in its making. Currently, he could be found seated and quietly working on stitching a toy dog together.

5

[enlightenedfeline]

When the Cat was certain that he wouldn't be interrupting, he jumped up onto a table near Gold. For awhile, he simply watched, curious about the seemingly simple motions and the skilled required to make the toy. Canting his head to one side, he considered both the toy and the being who created it. "You are quite talented, Mr. Gold." Pausing, the Cat considered the name he had used and then reconsidered. "Or would you prefer if I refer to you using one of your other titles?"

Rei - potential Star Wars spoilers (I will try to limit) - 2

[greyrei]

Rei woke up, confused. She looked up at the falling... what was it? She reached a hand up and something cold landed on her palm. Cold and... wet? What was this? She brought her hand down, but all she saw was small spots of water. What was it?

She pushed herself into a sitting position, then stood, trying to get closer to the falling white stuff. She frowned at it, then realized that it caught on her staff. She lowered it so she could look at where it clung. But when she touched one of the white spots with her finger, it turned to water.

She looked around for someone else, anyone else. "What is this?" she asked.

[neededapilot]

She had just been flung away from him, and he had thrown his blaster to go help her. His chest burned with fear and anger, unsure what to do. He thought she had called for help. Thought he could hear her call to help. So to his surprise, when he answered the call, he stumbled into a snow drift that wasn't there before.

With a surprised gasp he dug around for her, hand grabbing the lightsaber at his side, still in his possession as he stood, about to call out the one who threw her. Worried this wasn't going to go well. When he stood in full though, he didn't see anyone. He saw snow, and a room, and nothing seemed right. A sick feeling fell over him as he started to look around, a bit frantic.

It was when he saw her at a distance that he was suddenly in motion, scrambling over snow and to a cleared path, skidding to a stop. Eyes wide. "Rey!?" She was okay. She was there, standing, okay. He ran up to her, looking started all the same.

Nadeshiko Fujisaki - 2, 5 - OTA

[nadenagi]

Nadeshiko wasn't sure how she came to be here, or where here was, even, but there was snow, and no one seemed to be in danger, and she wanted to play. Temari floated out of her capelet to play as well, visible to anyone who could see magic, to children under 4, and to animals. The two of them set about trying to build a small snow temple. Anyone is welcome to join them, or... rather... her, as most people could not see Temari.