thalassino: (» station master)
thalassino ([personal profile] thalassino) wrote in [community profile] vatheon2012-12-03 12:04 am

Monthly Mingle Log

Is it that time of the month already?

...No, today is not the start of shark week.

The Station Master's taken precautions to make this month's mingle party nice and laid back, after that rather magnetic week. Today, locals are all over the Plaza starting to put up the decorations for this strange holiday known as "Christmas", and they're more than happy to cheerfully rope any foreigner who doesn't look too busy into helping them.

The food tables are back, albeit with more drink than food. Hot chocolate, gluhwein mulled wine, a huge bowl of fruit punch, you name it, it's there. Foodwise, there's snowflake shaped crackers with cheese and meats, shrimp cocktails, cups filled with green or red jelly, and plenty of cookies to go around.

Near the food tables are the two usual booths, one belonging to the Welcoming Committee, armed with all the information a newbie would want to know, and the other belonging to the Host Club, manned by all the male eyecandy you could ever need. Have they done something special for their booths this festive season? Better sashay their way and find out!

Walking around all the tables and booths is what looks to be a giant lobster(???) in a Santa suit handing out candy to anyone and everyone nearby. It seems the locals don't understand that it's "Santa Claus", not "Sandy Claws."

Finally, it looks like there's been a new addition to the plaza. Was that ice skating rink over there last night?? It certainly fits the theme, and the locals don't seem to be surprised. They'll even help you lace up those skates and take them for a spin. Bundle up and try not to fall too much!
monadont: (we'll be okay)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-08 11:01 am (UTC)(link)
[Shulk laughs.]

I'm glad.

[He stands, wobbling a bit. He'd hold out a hand to help her up, if he didn't think that would just result in his butt saying hello to the ice again.]

Sorry about that. I'm still pretty new to skating.
overbiterestart: Hello to you too! (Waving!)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-09 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[The last thing she wants to do is make him fall again, so very carefully she makes her own way back to her feet, and takes his hand to steady herself.

This way they could skate together.
]

How about we act as balance for one another? Skating is really fun once you get the hang of it!
monadont: (we'll be okay)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-11 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
[He's a bit startled at the sudden contact, but quickly recovers. Nodding, he says--]

That sounds pretty good!

[He grins.]

Are you ready?
overbiterestart: (pic#4189788)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-17 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
[Jane is just a kind girl. She'll hold up just about anyone.]

I'm ready if you are. [Jane puts one foot forward to get ready to move.]
monadont: (good to have you back)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-27 12:44 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh man, this is pretty exciting! Shulk's grinning widely.]

I'm ready!

[There's no hesitation when he puts a foot forward and pushes off, possibly pulling Jane along, if she wasn't expecting him to pull so early.

OOC: Sorry for the late tag! Christmas busyness hit me. If you want to handwave with 'And then they skated around and had some mishaps and then exchanged names' rather than continue, I'm cool with that :>b]
overbiterestart: (pic#3357160)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-27 09:50 am (UTC)(link)
[O-oh! Well she can deal with this. She'll just skate along with him and they are doing so well! Neither of them have stumble and this is fun!]

You're doing better!

ooc: no worries! haha. i was busy during this time as well and i dont mind finishing!
monadont: (we'll be okay)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-28 02:44 am (UTC)(link)
[He laughs.]

Thanks. I wouldn't be doing so good without your help.

[His voice is warm and friendly as he speaks.]

Have you done this before?
overbiterestart: (pic#3357160)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-28 04:11 am (UTC)(link)
I was a young girl, yes! I did it with my Dad.

[She definitely feels comfortable around him.]

You haven't?
monadont: (good to have you back)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-28 05:14 am (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head.]

It doesn't get cold enough for ice in Colony 9.
overbiterestart: Hello to you too! (Waving!)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-28 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
What is colony 9? If you don't mind me asking.
monadont: (sounds great!)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-28 05:45 am (UTC)(link)
[He shakes his head; he doesn't mind at all!]

It's my home. It's built on a lake, so it would be great for skating on, if it ever got cold enough.
overbiterestart: (pic#4189788)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-28 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
[And they swiftly, easily, and perfectly turn a corner.]

Ah, that sounds like a beautiful home. My home is just in a very suburban area of Washington.
monadont: (what's the matter?)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-28 01:04 pm (UTC)(link)
[Was their cornering worth 10 points? Shulk wobbles a bit after, but he manages to stay upright without pulling too hard on Jane's hand.]

What do you mean by 'suburban area'?

[Suburbs aren't exactly a thing in his world.]
overbiterestart: (Default)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2012-12-30 04:02 am (UTC)(link)
[yes. It's worth all ten glorious points!]

I mean like an area with a ton of houses, and a lot of domesticated life.
monadont: (je ne comprehend pas)

[personal profile] monadont 2012-12-31 10:11 am (UTC)(link)
[Sounds like Colony 9, then! Except with more domesticated animals; those aren't really a thing there. But before he can say as much, that sure is a local on skates heading right their way! The local looks like they're not used to skating, judging by the way their arms are flailing. If they keep going in this direction, they're looking at a head on collision!

Shulk makes a sharp turn to the left, not knowing whether Jane will be going in the same or opposite direction to avoid the local.]
overbiterestart: (pic#3538719)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2013-01-01 01:21 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh goodness! That local! They are going to either make a collision or - ah! She feels Shulk trying to go left. So she goes with him. They really don't need any more bloody noses!]

Whew! That was a close one.
monadont: (Default)

[personal profile] monadont 2013-01-01 01:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah, talk about a close shave! Shulk nods.]

Glad we avoided that one!

[Unlike their own collision, heh. Oh, but he just realised something.]

I'm Shulk, by the way.
overbiterestart: (pic#3538711)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2013-01-03 08:51 am (UTC)(link)
[Oh, they never did introduce themselves. Did they.]

I'm Jane. Sorry I didn't mention that earlier.
monadont: (what's the matter?)

[personal profile] monadont 2013-01-04 09:31 am (UTC)(link)
[He gives her a smile to show he doesn't mind.]

Nice to meet you, Jane.

[Oh yeah, since she seems to be better than him in skating...]

By the way, do you know how to stop quickly? I didn't have the chance to learn before I crashed into you.
overbiterestart: Hello to you too! (Waving!)

[personal profile] overbiterestart 2013-01-06 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
[She turns her skate to the side and then come to a gradual stop.]

Basically you turn your skate like that and just press harder into the ice.
monadont: (Default)

[personal profile] monadont 2013-01-08 01:48 pm (UTC)(link)
[Shulk watches, letting go of Jane's hand. When she's finished her demonstration, clearly it's his turn to try!]

Like this?

[And he skates of a short distance off before coming back, mimicking what she'd done. Luckily, it doesn't end in disaster, and he does actually manage to stop, though he's a bit wobbly on the finish.]