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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 21, 2008 20:42:04 GMT -5
Happy Holidays!No matter your religion, or lack thereof, or whatever you might celebrate, I hope that everyone enjoys the season of giving and sharing. In the spirit of joy and celebration, it seems that a giant tree has appeared in the middle of nowhere because I said so! Wow! What's under that tree? Boxes, boxes, more boxes, bags, some sleeping Pok?mon, and more boxes! Oh my god! Wow! So, in the spirit of the holidays, here's what we're going to do! 1. If you would like to participate, simply post each of your characters and a few things that they would like, as well as which holiday it is that they are celebrating. These items do not have to be Pok?mon-related; they could be a Pok?mon, an item we sell in the stores, a guitar, some socks... Doesn't matter! This should all be in the same post. You can post for both your characters and any NPC's you made through the NPC contest! 2. Post a list of things you would be interesting in having for yourself. These should be Kairuu-related, but don't have to just be a Pokémon or item. Naturally, you're not going to get free badges, but things like oddly-colored Pok?mon/customs, graphics you'd like to see, ideas, whatever you want; all acceptable! 3. On the 25th, I'll make a list of all the characters and do a raffle for a Secret Santa, and email everyone whom their character(s) got. You (or at least, your character/s) can decide what to get that person for the Holiday Season. *If your character decides to get them items from stores, PLEASE PM ME THE ORDERS, DO NOT POST THEM IN THE SHOPS. PM me all the items they want to purchase (including total, just use the same form as you would if you were posting, just don't post--keeps things secret!). I'll handle all the deductions and stuff. (Except for Near, because she's the only one that can deduct from her account.) **It is encouraged that you decide and have things ready the day of, don't wait! 4. On the 27th, I'll post on this thread that it's time to begin the exchange, and you can post quick RPs of gift exchanges. 5. On the 30th, I'll send out gifts for you guys. You may get what's on your list, so wish big! Or you may get something unexpected (hopefully, haha), so. Yeah! Okay, get going!
POST NOW.
Note: I'm sorry that I'm doing this so late. Life's really gotten to me lately, I wish I could have done this sooner to make everything sort of line up for the 25th, but that's really just Christmas and I know by the 30th no one really cares anymore, but I hope you guys will at least somewhat agree with me that it's better than nothing. I didn't want to affiliate it too heavily with any one holiday, being they can be very religious.
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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 21, 2008 21:47:21 GMT -5
So, unless somewhat beats me to it while I'm typing, I think I'll start this off~
- Dakota celebrates Christmas despite lacking a religion.
He'd like: 1. A naked, gift-wrapped Noah. 2. Material and ideas to benefit his clothing line. 3. A contract with some big-shot clothing cooperation to sell his line.
- Atticus celebrates Christmas, but isn't religious.
He'd like: 1. A life-sized or larger-than-life stuffed plush of a cute Pokémon. 2. Attention from Kahale. 3. Beef Jerky.
- Nema celebrates Gift Exchanging; he's an atheist.
He'd like: 1. Hugs. 2. Anything is fine with him; he honestly thinks it's important that people like what he gives them, but thinks that it's the thought that count when it comes to receiving gifts. (He spoils people.)
- Cassidy is an atheist, but celebrates Christmas.
He'd like: 1. An extremely powerful Pokémon. 2. A shitload of expensive things. 3. Money. 4. Candy. 5. French-vanilla coffee.
- Metis celebrates Christmas, but is an atheist.
He'd like: 1. A new decked-out wireless handheld mic. 2. A lifetime supply of Vitamin Water (all flavors). 3. Cool clothes. 4. More accessories. 5. Sex.
- Jonas celebrates Yule; he's a Pagan.
He'd like: 1. A new guitar or bass 2. An expensive set of new picks. 3. A new amp; his personal one is shot. 4. New clothes. 5. More attention.
- Chad, being Christian, celebrates Christmas.
He'd like: 1. New threads. 2. Some sunset-colored wheels for his board. 3. A decked-out skate park to himself, complete with 'pipes, 'rails--the works.
As for me? I don't really want anything but everyone's support for Kairuu. c: Though I'd really, really love a real life-sized or larger-than-life/giant panda plushie... ;o; No one will get me one even though I really, really want one. Or anything with pandas. I love pandas. *^*;; Though I know that's not gonna happen. So. Maybe some help with ideas for my characters? -pokes contest and Cassidy's helpplz thread/s-
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Post by [Shoe ♥]! on Dec 22, 2008 8:16:56 GMT -5
-squees like an idiot- I'll be second~
[/b][/color] will be celebrating Christmas this year, since it does seem the most popular holiday pure humans celebrate. He'd adore: 1. New, more potent, toxins. 2. A pair of mittens for Eileen (she's cold in this weather). 3. A dashing new scarf. 4. And for his biggest and most coveted item; a Nidoran. Male or female - doesn't matter. He just wants one. → Spazz[/b] will be celebrating Hanukkah this year, since Christmas bores him. He demands: 1. A Reese's peanut butter cup. 2. A hat for Silent Tom. 3. A shitload of ecstasy. 4. A Thunderstone to sling around his neck. 5. Some designer clothes. 6. A spectrum orb. 7. Ten fake ID cards. 8. And a goddamn Seel. Now. Right now. D:< → Lyra celebrates Christmas since she is Catholic, after all. She'd love you forever if you gave her... 1. A new girlfriend. 2. A lifetime's supply of Tootsie Pops. 3. Attention. 4. Attention. 5. Attention. 6. Pretty Pokémon. 7. And Attention. → Tarou doesn't care for these sorts of things. Though he would like: 1. To find Illu. 2. Arm weights. 3. A Gible. → Ace[/color] doesn't celebrate holidays, period, but she will pretend to celebrate Christmas for the fans. Just give her: 1. Pretty bird Pok?mon. 2. A way back home. 3. A new pair of goggles. 4. A hand-written song. 5. New CDs. → Oliver doesn't like telling people what he celebrates, because they might use that information against him and then he'd be stuck with confessing his religion (or lack of thereoff. who knows with this kid). But he is a German boy and he does adore the holidays, so he'll admit to celebrating Saint Nicholas' Day, Heiligabend, Weihnachten, and Zweiter Weihnachtstag. Saint Nick's Day lands on the fifth (so you bastards missed it D:<), Hiligabend is Christmas Eve, when he opens presents, Weihnachten is Christmas, when he eats and remembers Jesus, and Zweiter is the second day of Christmas, where he does what he did on Christmas only... with less feeling. He has a huge Christmas list, of course; look: 1. German Chocolate, duuur. What's a Christmas list without German Chocolate? 2. Fashionable felt reindeer antlers! Wait... no, forget I said that.. 3. Explosives, ha. 4. More ammo. 5. Expensive, powerful guns. 6. New studs and rings to give to Landon. 7. A new cookbook BOOK TO MAKE BOMBS. D:< 8. Those disgustingly addicting Icebreaker sours. 9. A place of permanent residence. 10. A radio announcement expressing the world's terror and fear of Landon and Oliver, yeah baby! 11. Fabio to go die in a fucking fire. 12. Matches to light said Fabio on fucking fire. 13. Sex. 14. A Skitty Meowth Mew Shinx Sneasel Pichu Espeon Umbreon ohmygodcutepokemon D: FUCKING TERROR OF A Pok?mon. D:< → Clod can't choose which holiday he likes best, so even though he's Catholic he celebrates Kwahanumas.He'd dig: 1. Peace on earth (yeah) 2. Some LSD.[/ul] As for myself, I'd love a Shiiiiiny Absol, and Kairuu to reopen with a fresh look and soon. x3; OH. And I'd like those little graham crackers with the jelly inside of them.. for srs. D: Or a drawing of them TAUNTING THE HECK OUT OF ME. D: My elusive jelly bear graham things... how I crave you. ;.; And snow. Somewhere. Weather on Kairuu, plz? D: -dies because where she live it is literally 70 degrees all freaking year round- [/blockquote][/blockquote]
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Post by Affectionate Zombie on Dec 22, 2008 11:12:52 GMT -5
Third is the one with the treasure chest! I suppose we're allowed to list in-development characters, too, then? :U — DARBY doesn't believe in religion, nor does he like all the festivities of the winter season. That doesn't mean he won't accept Christmas presents, though. He insists you cough up: - Money - Powerful Pokémon - Lots of yummy hard candies and bubblegum! - Expensive shit, just because it's cool to get gifts that are actually worth pawning off
— KIM isn't particularly religious, but her parents were Catholic and she was raised to be as well, so that's what she'll say she is. She celebrates Christmas. She would be absolutely delighted if you were so kind as to give her: - New paints and sketchbook - A Psyduck, Shiny Ponyta, or Tropius - Cute hats!
— LANDON is not religious in the least, though he's willing to accept the beliefs of others and celebrates Hannukah as it's what he's used to; his adoptive parents are Jewish. If you don't give these things to him, he'll take them anyway: - Money, and lots of it! - Infamy, baby! Spread the word! - An idea for what the hell he should get Oliver; better yet, just give him something to give Oliver! - Powerful, intimidating, badass Pokémon! Ursaring... Salamence... Steelix... Buahaha. - Nape piercing, but only if someone else is buying.
— ELLERY (new character, profile will be made after Landon's) is devout Catholic. Though he's currently doubting his faith and is bitter towards it, he still celebrates Christmas. It would be sweet of you to give him: - A hug or a kiss would be lovely - Maybe a small, sweet Pokémon? - Homemade gifts
— JUN is an atheist. He can still enjoy some Christmas cheer as much as the next guy, though. He'd love to get: - Awesome new threads! - New video games - A boyfriend/girlfriend
— ODELE is always a bit uncomfortable around Christmas-time, since she is Hindu. However, she celebrates a holiday called Pancha Ganapti, which involves gift-giving and merriment from the twenty-first to twenty-fifth of December, so still accepts and gives gifts. If you'd get her these things, she'd be very happy!: - Interview with Utopian Rebellion! - Some new CDs - Cute T-shirts
— GUI is agnostic, and doesn't celebrate anything. Give him presents if you want, but you won't get anything back -- not even enthusiasm. You probably shouldn't bother to give him: - Vodka - Cigarettes - A toy for Feedback - Money And as for myself... I'd totally just love to get my profiles done and to see Kairuu back up and running. <3 A Murloc plushie would be nice, though. I think my mom is getting me one. *A*!
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Post by .nevermore__. on Dec 22, 2008 15:20:16 GMT -5
Hahaha, this is such a cool idea Alli.
Jace doesn't really understand the whole human celebration thing, but he would probably lean celebrating Christmas [/u] 1. A travel partner/friends. 2. Some nifty Pok?mon, Growlithe, Ponyta, Houndour Eevee. Any of those would be on his top list. 3. A switchblade. 4. Mittens and a Scarf. Uhh that's really the only planned character I have for now, so if I have another character come to mind before the actual event is done I shall add him. Uhh as for me, I would probably hope to get my profile done and then help out Kairuu of course. ^-^; But other than that, a nifty guitar or a bass or..or..a weird stuffed animal of some totally bizarre unknown...thing. Would be cool. /isacompletewerido. xD;[/blockquote][/size]
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Post by `jαzz on Dec 23, 2008 0:42:07 GMT -5
!! Best idea ever. This is actually quite fun~
Kahale, despite not having dedicated himself to any particular religion, will be celebrating Christmas this year. He would like: 1. A new surfboard. Preferably one with a decal of his favorite Pokémon on it - a Cradily. 2. A fucking humongous box of dark chocolate. 3. To take his relationship with Atticus another step further.
Moz is an atheist; he celebrates Christmas just for the hell of it. He wants: 1. A new eye patch. Maybe a nice leather one. In black, obviously. 2. A pair of steel toed black boots. His nails tend to wear holes in normal shoes. 3. A spiffy red bandana for his Charmander. 4. A shiny Machop.
Hannibal doesn't celebrate any holiday. He'll exchange a few gifts, but that's about it. He'd very much appreciate: 1. A new face. Not quite so many stares. 2. A black wool pea coat. ..Who would have guessed?
Harper is a Christian, so naturally she celebrates Christmas. (New character. Gotta start working on her profile..) She would absolutely love: 1. Some new purple bracelets. 2. Orange nail polish and purple eyeshadow. 3. A new sketchbook to doodle in. 4. An mp3 player. 5. A shiny Drowzee.
Jarek, though he himself is agnostic, his family is Wiccan. He celebrates Yule in order to honor their beliefs. (New character as well. I'll work on his profile once Hannibal's is complete.) He'd like: 1. Incense sticks, and lots of 'em. 2. More tattoos. 3. Celtic style rings and necklaces. 4. Money.
Scott really doesn't understand the hype behind holidays, but he celebrates Christmas regardless. He would really like: 1. A brand new Ibanez JS100 guitar. 2. A new amplifier. The one he has now is on its last leg. 3. More self-esteem. 4. Booze. 5. A boyfriend. To be in a meaningful, lasting relationship with someone.
Wesley is a dedicated Christian, meaning he celebrates Christmas. He's asking for: 1. Power tools. 2. A new hardhat. 3. Architecture books and blueprints.
As for me... well, I'd really like to have more self-control; I've got to stop coming up with more ideas for characters! D; I can only handle so many...but damn! It's really addicting.
I also want to see Kairuu back on its feet and functioning one hundred times better than before! :3
yepyep.
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Post by Lara on Dec 25, 2008 4:25:38 GMT -5
Aaah, the 25th came up so quickly! I hope I can still do this. I just couldn't get myself to post. D: Cain's probably broken every Commandment there is, but his family doesn't know that, so despite not caring about his religion he still calls himself Catholic when asked. Therefore, he celebrates Christmas. Despite knowing he won't get what he really wants, Cain would like: -For his brother to 'accidentally' get himself killed or -A strong Pokémon to further his own ambition of revenge on his brother.
Not very in the spirit, is he?
Abel, like the rest of his family, is Catholic, and therefore celebrates Christmas. He would really like: -For everyone to be happy, especially with him. -To meet up with his brother so they can finally journey together.
Sarah appreciates and recognizes all religions, as well as peoples' individual views. However, she mainly follows a religion that celebrates Christmas. She would be delighted with anything anyone wants to give her, however she would especially love you if she got: -A flying Pokémon! -The chance to get her own pilot license.
Elijah doesn't really understand the concept of religions, nor does he actually understand religious holidays... But he does understand the giving of small gifts, so he can celebrate that. All he really wants is: -A Charmander of his own. -To see his Charmander friend again.
Elizabeth has been raised to follow the Christian religion and hasn't questioned its teachings since she was a child. Therefore, she celebrates Christmas, but for this she is willing to participate mainly to give to someone else. She doesn't think anyone should get her anything, however, she secretly wouldn't mind: -For everyone to stop worrying about her. -To find someone to travel with that she can trust with her Pokémon later on. -Maybe more than one someone. -Any Pokémon that she can one day ride upon.
*This is a character that I've been working on little by little, but I haven't posted her profile yet.
Jamie doesn't particularly follow any religion, however, he will agree to a gift exchange. He would enjoy seeing: -The Pokémon he has getting adopted into good homes. -A chance to go on a bit more of his own journey.
*This is a NPC that I've been working on, but I haven't actually posted his details yet.
As for myself... Well... I really, really just want a Farfetch'd. ): But I'll understand if I can't get one. Aside from that, I just want to be able to finish my profiles, and for everyone else's characters to come out awesome~. And, of course, for Kairuu to reopen before I get more new ideas that I want to make into profiles due to lack of roleplaying with the ones I've got. :p
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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 25, 2008 23:59:17 GMT -5
I know Near wanted to participate, but I can't make everyone else wait. I don't know which characters she plans to keep, though, so... I know Noah and Artemis, for sure. Cree, too. But I honestly can remember any others, so I'll give her a total of five placeholder slots (meaning two blanks) since I know she has at least that many other characters. Sorry Neary lovely, that's really the most I can do for you. D:
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Number Assignment Alli: Dakota, Atticus, Nema, Cassidy, Metis, Jonas, Chad [7] Shoe: Elias, Spazz, Lyra, Tarou, Ace, Oliver, Clod [7] Zom: Darby, Kim, Landon, Ellery, Jun, Odele, Gui [7] Siin: Jace [1] Jazz: Kahale, Moz, Hannibal, Harper, Jarek, Scott, Wesley [7] Lara: Cain, Abel, Sarah, Elijah, Elizabeth, Jamie [6] Near: Noah, Artemis, Cree, blank, blank [5] Total: 40
So, using a random number generator, each character will be assigned their number. Then, the same number generator will be used to assign, in order of numbers (1, 2, 3, and so on) that person's Secret Santa. (So if Cree is assigned 1, 1 is the first to be rolled; he could be assigned 28 for his secret santa, which could be Moz; anyone can be assigned any number).
- Alli
Dakota: 21 Atticus: 11 Nema: 10 Cassidy: 17 Metis: 18 Jonas: 40 Chad: 31
- Shoe
Elias: 35 Spazz: 33 Lyra: 29 Tarou: 4 Ace: 9 Oliver: 39 Clod: 8
- Zom
Darby: 22 Kim: 14 Landon: 23 Ellery: 15 Jun: 27 Odele: 6 Gui: 2
- Siin
Jace: 36
- Jazz
Kahale: 12 Moz: 3 Hannibal: 30 Harper: 24 Jarek: 7 Scott: 1 Wesley: 32
- Lara
Cain: 34 Abel: 13 Sarah: 25 Elijah: 26 Elizabeth: 20 Jamie: 5
- Near
Noah: 37 Artemis: 38 Cree: 16 Blank A: 19 Blank B: 28
Now, I'll generate who gets who and send out the messages in the morning. I'm so tired, sorry.
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Post by bijuu. on Dec 27, 2008 15:48:55 GMT -5
I know this is late, and I should probably be shot for not doing this when my computer was still alive, but... yeah. You all can kill me later. And thank you, Alli, for reserving me a spot. Five is more than enough. Actually I'm only going to use four... well, five. I don't want to screw up anything.. ;;
Noah is an atheist, and while he doesn't care much for holidays, made a point to at least give gifts on the day that people call Christmas. While he doesn't want to bother people to ask for presents, he definitely would love;
- Dakota in his bed.
- Edible paints; preferably white and red (peppermint flavor), and of course your basic chocolate.
- A jar of Muk sludge.
- Jars of Venomoth spores.
- Vials of venom from various other Poison-type Pokémon.
- Poisonous plants to add to his collection.
- New jewelry for his piercings.
- Several new fishnet shirts, preferably in black, though he won't say no to other colors as long as they aren't yellow, orange, or vomit green.
- An Onix. He's been hankering for a Steelix.
- Two Metal Coats; one for his future Onix and one to evolve his Scyther into Scizor.
- Sour candies and lots of them.
Artemis was raised as an atheist, but he loves giving and receiving gifts. You could say he celebrates gift-giving. He would absolutely adore to receive;
- A hug from someone who truly means it.
- A life-size plush version of Linoone.
- A pretty pendant to wear 'round his neck.
- A Growlithe, shiny Girafarig, Sentret, or Ledyba. (Or all four.)
- A life-size Mesprit plush.
- Some new clothes.
- Pretty hair clips, and lots of them.
- Bandanas, scarves, and collars for all his Pokémon.
- Tongue barbells in lots of bright colors.
- More self-esteem.
- To hopefully become a model; he's not sure if there's much of a venue for Pokémorphs in the business, but he's hoping to start a trend.
Blair is an agnostic; he's never believed in the point of celebrating anything, and though he's practically lost faith in 'good will toward men', he'll accept and give presents. He'd like;
- A new collar for his Espeon, Wren.
- For someone to repair his stuffed toy shiny Lugia, Katsu, and not laugh at him for being so clingy to a pink and white dragon plush thing.
- A good few fucks; doesn't care from whom.
- A shiny Seviper, and a goddamn fucking shadow Pikachu.
- Arm warmers; preferably dark colors.
- For Malcolm Nox to acknowledge his infatuation with him.
- A Rattata. And a Canvas Orb to color it black and white with.
- To get batshit drunk and get laid. Oops, didn't he already ask for something like that?
- New sunglasses to hide the dark rings around his eyes on the mornings he feels like shit.
- And a Poochyena.
Cree is an agnostic; being raised in a government facility didn't give him an opportunity to imprint any particular religion; he doesn't care for Christmas, but he likes the idea of presents. To a certain extent.
(Note that I've decided to redo everything about Cree; his personality and history are going to change, and due to a certain event [obviously not telling yet] his entire life will flip upside-down.)
He's been wanting;
- Some new Native American-style beads and jewelry.
- Shitloads of colorful pairs of flip flops; he can never have enough.
- Pieces of jewelry for his piercing; wearing a Carvanha tooth all the time gets boring.
- A shiny Lunatone and a Charmander.
- For someone to just care.
- A shiny Yanma.
- Several cases of bottled water.
- An olympic-size swimming pool.
- Several tubes of clear lip gloss.
- Hair gel.
- A plush Phione and a plush Kyogre.
Marley was raised a Christian; she celebrates Christmas, and loves spoiling her friends and Pokémon with presents.
(She's a new character idea of mine; and my very first attempt at a human female. Oh, and she's a lesbian, so boys are just good friends to her.)
She would love if anyone;
- Introduced her to her soul mate.
- Gave her an Illumise.
- Got her loads of amazing music to listen to.
- Gave her a baby Vulpix.
- Got her a Plusle and a Minun to play with.
- Bought her colorful scarves and some new outfits.
- Would tell her she looks fine the way she is so she doesn't have to worry about it.
- Would breed/find her an Eevee so she could have the Pokémon of her dreams; a Flareon.
- Gifted her with tons of new bangles to wear on her wrists.
- Would be her friend and travel with her.
- And finally, she would adore to get a life-size or larger-than-life Moltres plush.
Me? Well, I'd adore to get all my characters done here on Kairuu, and for Kairuu to get done and come back to life and grow to be better than ever. <3333 Irl, I'd like cow plushies. I have one already, but I want more more more. And a gigantic life-size hippopotamus plush, too. And, well, here on Kairuu I'd like... hn... for someone to color-edit Noah's Umbreon Nox's sprite once I get my hands on a Canvas Orb and finalize the design for his new colours.
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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 28, 2008 13:38:18 GMT -5
Updated Rules
Due to the extended amount of time it took me to get to assigning Secret Santas (couldn't get on the internet), the following changes (with some additions) have been made to the rules:
1. "Go" to RP giving out gifts (along with a brief setting) will be posted on the 30th. Gifts are due by the 31st, but you may still post on the 30th if you are ready. --What I mean is, you should reply to my PMs with what you want to get that person, even if it's not an item, so I know you have the idea. Naturally, you don't have to tell me the idea if you have one of my own characters--I'd prefer it if you wouldn't. :] I won't tell anyone your guys' ideas, my lips are sealed. ;3
2. Gifts to members will be given out on the 31st.
3. You may continue roleplaying after you've given your gift (be sure to read others' posts, naturally, to get an idea of what they're doing). Posts shouldn't be too long (like some of us do xD), but they shouldn't be just "John gave Cory a teddy bear and left." or something mentally retarded like that. I hope that's a given. Make it brief, and feel free to roleplay more than just that. I'm sure you guys will want to. c: You are free to roleplay your NPCs, as well, or even characters you haven't finished yet--for this once, that's ok!
4. This thread will be locked on January 5th, even if you guys are still trying to roleplay (there is such a thing as PMs, you know~). So just be mindful of that. c:
5. The Supermall Category (area), as you may or may not have noticed, has been opened This is only so you guys can see items and stuff. You are not allowed to purchase anything. If you want to get someone a gift from there remember to PM me your transaction instead of posting it so that everything's even more suspicious and secretive. I like it like that. ;3
*Remember, gifts don't have to just be an item or a Pokémon. Be creative and original and don't feel the need to stick exactly to the characters' wishlists if you think you have a great idea. Don't be afraid to deviate. :]
Alright, so that's about it. I hope you all had a great holiday season!
Remember: Don't tell anyone who your characters' got, or anything like that! Keep it all a secret!
A character's wishlist is written on the card with their name on it (along with a small picture of them, so people know whom to give to xD). No changing things. ;3 That's how the characters know what to get each other. :3
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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 30, 2008 20:16:27 GMT -5
Welcome to the Yule Party, hosted by Casino Doreli.You have been cordially invited to attend the informal Yule Ball by Doreli Incorporated. Inside you will see the name, picture, and a wishlist of items provided by other invitees; this is your assigned Secret Santa and we ask that each invitee bring a gift for their assigned person. This is informal and casual, not black-tie, so please dress comfortably. Local bands will be playing and plenty of refreshments will be served. -Aaron Doreli PS: Please feel free to personally exchange business cards with yours truly. The invitations have been sent out, and the scene has been set. A large ballroom has been especially decorated for the Yule Ball, planned and coordinated by Aaron Doreli's wife, Atara Doreli, and her daughter, Bella. Posh seating lines the sides and tables are filled with snacks; the bar is open and welcoming, and servers are bustling to and fro to make themselves useful. Aaron and his wife Atara are seated comfortably in the loveseat couch; beside Aaron sits his son, Nema; beside Atara sits the couple's daughter, Bella. Once all the guests on the roster have arrived, Aaron and his wife stand, bringing quite to the room. He clears his throat and gives a comforting grin. " Welcome to the Yule Ball, hosted by my company, Doreli Inc., funded by the profits attained through Casino Doreli, with contributions from other businesses stemmed from my own. Please, make yourself welcome; help yourself to the refreshments. Mingle. Exchange gifts. That's what we're here for--the betterment of relationships between individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, to not be afraid to speak them to myself or my family. Speaking of..." He smiles as he places his hand on the small of his wife's back, the flesh exposed by her dress. " This is my wife, Atara." She gives a small curtsy, smiling daintily. " Our daughter, Bella," The young, pale-haired girl sitting nearby stands and repeats the action her mother did--a light curtsy and a smile. " And last, yet most certainly not least, my son, my heir, my everything, Nema." The ebony-haired young man peers up with bloodred eyes, looks over the crowd, and grins, tossing out a "Yo" before going back to reading something on an electronic display. " Enjoy yourselves." ____________________________________
Rules 1. Interact with people. I believe most characters were assigned Secret Santas for complete strangers. It's a great way to make some new friends for your brainchildren! 2. Gifts are due tomorrow, on the 31st, meaning you must have PM'd me what you plan to get people (except what you plan to get my characters, if you have any). 3. Feel free to have your characters give gifts to others even if they were not assigned them as a Secret Santa. It's the Season of Giving; it'd be stranger still if they didn't, wouldn't it? 4. Be social! 5. This thread will be open for some time, so feel free to continue roleplaying. 6. Ensure that your character is inserted within the setting. They can't be just hanging out in some unknown bedroom or kitchen; they're either in the ballroom, at the bar connected to it, or outside on the large patio. Oh, and remember that it's a casual, informal thing, so although a couple over-achievers might dress in suits and gowns, most people will be in their everyday wear. 7. Feel free to talk to the NPCs, too (Aaron, Atara, and Bella; and people like the bartender). Aaron, Atara, and Bella are all to be played selectively by me (I'll keep on these, I swear), but feel free to make up a chat with people like the bouncer or bartender. 8. Once more, I'm encouraging everyone to have their characters give gifts not only to their assigned Secret Santas, but to their friends, and perhaps even to complete strangers, as well! Make people happy. That's what the Season of Giving's all about. 9. Post a brief description of where your characters are and what they're doing to start with, so people aren't just appearing out of nowhere (see my post below for an example).
Enjoy the Yule Ball!
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Post by αℓℓı on Dec 30, 2008 22:28:49 GMT -5
ooc;
My characters' current occupations and whereaboults.
Dakota is loitering around, and chatting with, Nema, about various things, including hitting a milestone with his photography.
Atticus is practically clinging to Kahale's leg--he's very antisocial and afraid of large crowds so, for safety, he's tagging along with wherever his companion goes.
Nema is still seated on his high throne beside his parents, reading something on an electronic device and chatting with Dakota, whom is going off about some high-up gallery showcasing his work.
Cassidy is hanging out on the patio, staring at the ground, wondering how much damage he could do to his body if he were to jump, as well as wondering why in the world he even came in the first place. He's snacking on crackers and cheese, however, and stole a lime margarita from somewhere, which he's enjoying.
Metis is on the band's stage, helping set up equipment for the music to be played that night. He's chatting with Jonas, whom is his friend.
Jonas is helping Metis and the rest of Utopian Rebellion set up equipment, while chatting with said friend. He's playing with them tonight, as per Metis' request.
Chad is grudgingly handing over his skateboard to the valet and entering the ballroom; and, of course, the first place he heads to is the snack bar--he loves snack food, especially chips and dip.
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Post by Affectionate Zombie on Dec 30, 2008 23:16:12 GMT -5
OOC!
Landon is buddying around with Oliver and taking in the fancy scenery amidst the crowd in the ballroom. He's thinking about how easy it'd probably be to steal something pricey here, what with all of the crowds and what-not.
Darby, meanwhile, is actively looking for some unsuspecting, merrymaking, fat-wallet yuppies so that he can pick their burdened pockets, and maybe keeping an eye out for the guy he has to give a present to. Maybe. Sorta, not really. He's slinking his way through the crowds in the ballroom.
Ellery is searching for his Secret Santa, too, but is far more uncomfortable in a crowd than Darby. He's standing against a wall in the ballroom and trying to absorb the fact that almost half the crowd is composed of either bizarre-looking humans or Pokemorphs, and is a little frustrated that the guy he's looking for doesn't stand out enough for it to be easy finding him. Though he's pretty sure he won't enjoy having to wade through the crowd to find his partner, he's anxious to give his gift.
Kim is trying not to have a panic attack at the thought of getting into that huge crowd. She's half-hyperventilating and being given a pep-talk by Ene, her Skitty, out on the patio.
Jun is standing by the snack bar with Odele and chatting excitedly, occasionally grabbing something from the table to munch on.
Odele is not as loud or energetic as her companion, and doesn't seem to be paying much attention to Jun, either, but is indulgently smiling and nodding when called for. She's focusing more on her gift bag and the crowd than she is on Jun.
Gui is on-stage and setting up the equipment. He really wants to visit the bar and get a drink, but sigh, gotta wait 'till later.
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Post by Lara on Dec 31, 2008 0:31:45 GMT -5
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Cain is lounging stiffly in one of the corners of the main room, or as close to one as he can get with his wheelchair, scanning the room more to see if Abel has shown up yet, rather than the stranger he was supposed to give a present to today. After all, he can't say he wants to be seen by his brother. Then he'd have to deal with the annoyance.
Abel has just wheeled into the room and is scanning the crowd trying to find his Secret Santa. He hasn't yet spotted his brother, otherwise he might have already been headed for the corner.
Sarah bounced into the room a little while ago, amazed at the luxury of the room, wondering exactly where to begin, who to talk to first. Her initial scan of the room left her still looking for her Secret Santa - oh, how much fun it would be if they were here, and she simply hadn't spotted them~! She couldn't wait.
Eli, a bit uncomfortable with the amount of people already in the main room, has retreated to the patio outside, much more calmed by the wind outside. He's not yet worked up the courage to look for the person he was to give a gift to, though his clawed hands nervously grip a padded bag as he walks the edge of the patio.
Elizabeth is seated on one of the padded benches lining the main room, looking around to see if her Secret Santa was in the room yet while also curiously studying each person individually. It was nice, being able to relax without people standing over her, making sure she was alright. A room full of strangers was just what she needed.
Jamie is near the center of the main room, scanning the current crowd with a merry look on his face. It was possible that he had spotted who it was he was giving his gift to, but then again, he might not have. He wasn't really looking for that person in particular, but rather, any potential people that would make good owners of the Pokémon in his agency.
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Post by `jαzz on Dec 31, 2008 1:50:18 GMT -5
ooc.
Kahale is spending his time with Atticus, gently trying to encourage his companion to loosen up and enjoy the Ball. He isn't much for the bar setting, so he's spending time out in the main ballroom itself.
Moz, being the antisocial Pokémorph that he is, has chosen to sit alone at the bar. He just wants to find the person he's supposed to give a gift to, and then leave.
Hannibal is off in some corner of the main ballroom, trying to avoid all social contact. He'd rather not expose his face any more than necessary; the stares he receives from others is very unsettling for him.
Harper is sitting out on the patio, trying to find somebody cute who's worth flirting with. She's eager to find the person she's assigned to for the Secret Santa event, in order to present them with their gift.
Jarek is living it up in the ballroom, relishing in the company of all of the other people. He's a very social individual, so he's definitely enjoying this function. Though he is looking forward to giving a gift, he's more eager to receive his.
Scott is up on the stage as well, setting up his equipment, as well as assisting his band mates. Like some of the other members of Utopian Rebellion, he desperately wants to make his way over to the bar and have a drink. The poor boy -- he's extremely nervous about having to perform in front of such a crowd.
Wesley isn't much for big crowds, so he's spending his time at the bar. He doesn't mind making small talk with one or two people, though.
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