Lockdown and Port!
First -- those that have discussed have agreed that the Wardens have pretty much decided that with a port coming up, the tension can finally go. Security shifts will remain doubled just in case, but after two days the lockdown is officially over and everyone is preparing for a chance outing in earnest.
NOW FOR THE PORT.
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Admiral is sending the lot of you to the most sappy place in the known universe. The fandom? The 10th Kingdom. The only thing you need to know is that it's a dimension from where all Grimm fairy tales 'originated' -- as though the brothers visited the place and ripped off every good story they encountered. Everything operates under a screwed up set of logic that only flies in a fairy tale or folk tale.
But we're only stopping in one special corner of it. I give you: Kissing Town
See that look? Like Wal-Mart in February threw up all over a quaint Bavarian town? That's not an accident. Those heart things in the air? NEVER GO AWAY. This is the most romantic location in the whole of the 10 Kingdoms. ...And it's also basically the sappiest and sometimes most potentially dangerous tourist trap you'll ever walk into.
Everybody here is about love, and all things are done romantically -- even the food. All meals are cooked for two. All forms of alcohol are only served in mixed drinks, but none YOU'VE ever heard of. Like "Cupid's First Blush" or "Long Slow Spell Against a Wall" or -- the one with arguably the most booze in it -- "Shotgun Wedding".
Wardens will of course be given a generous sum of money (Gold Wendels) for them to share with their Inmate (or Inmates, if they bring unsorted ones along). There will also be cheesy hotel rooms for everyone. Alas, however, the doors won't lock unless there's two people in the room. The Admiral demands you all go have fun. Here are some things you may do:
-Eat. There's restaurants all over the place. They're all expensive. They're all ridiculously decadent, and you're very VERY likely to accidentally consume a love potion at some point.
Those hearts? Not just cheezily photoshopped in for a souvenir. No -- these things follow you EVERYWHERE and get more and more insistent the more lovey dovey they think you're being. They may also slightly influence you to more romantic thoughts. Floating hearts are drama queens. Destroy them.
You may also encounter CUPIDS:
These little winged bastards can do a number of things. Firstly, they're mildly prophetic, so they'll offer to tell you your fortune, and after a while will try to sweet-talk a few coins out of you if you want something more specific than the vague and flowery crap they'll give you initially (and they'll get pretty specific if you pay them). They can also shoot you or someone you secretly hate with love arrows (if you pay them to). But before you get malicious, be careful, because they might prick you in passing, too.
There are also Parsons running about in the street like peanut vendors at a baseball game. What do they want? To marry people. And they will solicit you on the street to do it if they see you standing too close to someone and think you're a couple. And they will hound you. HOUND YOU. (And Brother Justin may or may not make another appearance because of this.)
There is also a little tourist thinger where you can get your picture painted as Snow White and the Handsome Prince (trademark >.>). You'll get a cheesy painting. Nothing special there.
There is also a casino! (I tried to find a picture, but alas.) Most of the games are pretty similar to ones you'd see in a regular casino, but all the card games -- while some are familiar looking are played with different cards and have slightly more personalized rules. Just bear that in mind. But if you're not in it for the luuuurves, this is a good place to hang out.
Bear in mind that all vendors have specialized guarantees. You might be tricked into buying a singing ring from the local jeweler, which come with the guarantee that when you propose with a singing ring, you will not be refused. By fairy tale logic, this isn't just a gimmicky sales pitch. This is literally true. (And Elle needs to wind up married to someone again :| I demand it.) You will find roses and a million other things sold in this city with similar guarantees.
Some of those mixed drinks in the bar? May actually be love potions. So pay attention to their names, because what you may be getting is truth in advertising.
So plot, my lovelies. Here's where to do it.
ADDENDUM: It's been brought to our attention that some of you will not be around this weekend. The Admiral is not going to kick everybody off if they need to stay (so if you want to say your character is laid up and not well enough, they can stay on board. Or if you just don't want to get pelted in candy and hearts. No worries.)
NOW FOR THE PORT.
In celebration of Valentine's Day, the Admiral is sending the lot of you to the most sappy place in the known universe. The fandom? The 10th Kingdom. The only thing you need to know is that it's a dimension from where all Grimm fairy tales 'originated' -- as though the brothers visited the place and ripped off every good story they encountered. Everything operates under a screwed up set of logic that only flies in a fairy tale or folk tale.
But we're only stopping in one special corner of it. I give you: Kissing Town
See that look? Like Wal-Mart in February threw up all over a quaint Bavarian town? That's not an accident. Those heart things in the air? NEVER GO AWAY. This is the most romantic location in the whole of the 10 Kingdoms. ...And it's also basically the sappiest and sometimes most potentially dangerous tourist trap you'll ever walk into.
Everybody here is about love, and all things are done romantically -- even the food. All meals are cooked for two. All forms of alcohol are only served in mixed drinks, but none YOU'VE ever heard of. Like "Cupid's First Blush" or "Long Slow Spell Against a Wall" or -- the one with arguably the most booze in it -- "Shotgun Wedding".
Wardens will of course be given a generous sum of money (Gold Wendels) for them to share with their Inmate (or Inmates, if they bring unsorted ones along). There will also be cheesy hotel rooms for everyone. Alas, however, the doors won't lock unless there's two people in the room. The Admiral demands you all go have fun. Here are some things you may do:
-Eat. There's restaurants all over the place. They're all expensive. They're all ridiculously decadent, and you're very VERY likely to accidentally consume a love potion at some point.
Those hearts? Not just cheezily photoshopped in for a souvenir. No -- these things follow you EVERYWHERE and get more and more insistent the more lovey dovey they think you're being. They may also slightly influence you to more romantic thoughts. Floating hearts are drama queens. Destroy them.
You may also encounter CUPIDS:
These little winged bastards can do a number of things. Firstly, they're mildly prophetic, so they'll offer to tell you your fortune, and after a while will try to sweet-talk a few coins out of you if you want something more specific than the vague and flowery crap they'll give you initially (and they'll get pretty specific if you pay them). They can also shoot you or someone you secretly hate with love arrows (if you pay them to). But before you get malicious, be careful, because they might prick you in passing, too.
There are also Parsons running about in the street like peanut vendors at a baseball game. What do they want? To marry people. And they will solicit you on the street to do it if they see you standing too close to someone and think you're a couple. And they will hound you. HOUND YOU. (And Brother Justin may or may not make another appearance because of this.)
There is also a little tourist thinger where you can get your picture painted as Snow White and the Handsome Prince (trademark >.>). You'll get a cheesy painting. Nothing special there.
There is also a casino! (I tried to find a picture, but alas.) Most of the games are pretty similar to ones you'd see in a regular casino, but all the card games -- while some are familiar looking are played with different cards and have slightly more personalized rules. Just bear that in mind. But if you're not in it for the luuuurves, this is a good place to hang out.
Bear in mind that all vendors have specialized guarantees. You might be tricked into buying a singing ring from the local jeweler, which come with the guarantee that when you propose with a singing ring, you will not be refused. By fairy tale logic, this isn't just a gimmicky sales pitch. This is literally true. (And Elle needs to wind up married to someone again :| I demand it.) You will find roses and a million other things sold in this city with similar guarantees.
Some of those mixed drinks in the bar? May actually be love potions. So pay attention to their names, because what you may be getting is truth in advertising.
So plot, my lovelies. Here's where to do it.
ADDENDUM: It's been brought to our attention that some of you will not be around this weekend. The Admiral is not going to kick everybody off if they need to stay (so if you want to say your character is laid up and not well enough, they can stay on board. Or if you just don't want to get pelted in candy and hearts. No worries.)