EVENT - SWEETHEART CENTRAL

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Love is in the air, Ruby City! Well, something along those lines, anyway. Cruel though the captors can be, let it never be said they don't let their guests have a good time... After all, if nothing else, it tends to be awfully amusing.

This week, some curious occurrences will be plaguing the residents of Ruby City. Minor things, but definitely too much to be written off as mere chance. The decorations, ribbons and flower petals drifting lazily through the cool air, might be festive enough on their own. But out on the streets, the decor is accompanied by something much more entertaining; The occasional cobblestone beneath the residents' feet is bespelled, just waiting to be trodden upon so it can release a little mayhem on some unwitting victim or another. We're all familiar with the quintessential arrow of Cupid, and these stones serve much the same function. The next person their victims encounter will suddenly seem more lovely, more irresistible, more perfect than anyone they've ever known before... And the effects will only grow more intense over time.

Furthermore, over the next few days, each character and place of business will receive a bouquet (either multi- or single colour) and a box of candy, trussed up in the appropriate ribbons and bows and delivered to their doorstep. A tag accompanying the delivery reads simply, "Happy Valentine's Day."

But because nothing is ever so simple, these bouquets come in various colours... And each colour is associated with a status effect.


~ Red [Passion] - you're in love and you just can't hide it
↳ intensifies a crush/the feelings you already had for someone else (be it by natural causes or cobblestone cupids)
~ Pink [Lovey-dovey] - you just want to hug and kiss and hold hands with the person(s) you care for!
↳ romantic or platonic; there's nothing wrong with showing a little love!
~ Yellow [Life is beautiful] - you're so happy and everything all around is beautiful!
↳ spreading positive feelings (and romantic feelings!) wherever they go...whether everybody else likes it or not.
~ White [Pure white wedding] - why, you can already hear the bells at a distance...
↳ Instant thoughts of marriage and commitment are all this character can think about! What could be more perfect than a wedding, after all?
~ Blue [Heartache] - blue are the words that I say and what I think / blue are the feelings inside me
↳ this character becomes overwhelmed with heartache, so much so that they can't help but spread their loveless doom and gloom everywhere they go. Sorry, lovebirds!


Inside the boxes of candy, small candy hearts come in various colours and captions-- And each caption, of course, causes a pattern of behaviour when the treat is consumed.


~ I ♥ U - you love everything about your significant other and you can't help but shout it to the world! As often and as loudly as possible!
↳ cheesy love confessions, compliments, and gratuitous swooning ahoy
~ JUST ONE - a serenade sounds like the perfect plan right about now...
↳ characters break into song(and dance!) at a moment's notice, mostly uncontrollably
~ GET LOST - attracted? more like get away from me
↳ instant rejection; not everybody is lucky in love all the time!
~ TOO HOT - you're irresistible and you know it.
↳ delusions of grandeur (may affect those around them, depending on mun choice); nothing and nobody is gonna convince this character they're not the hottest thing on two legs.
~ SO FINE - time to get your seduction on! Rowrrrrr
↳ not applicable for minors! Need we say more?
MY HERO - today you get the feeling senpai will definitely notice you
↳ or so you hope


The effects of any of the spells can last as long as you(and your target) would like them to! Feel free, of course, to come up with candy messages of your own, and wreak whatever havoc your heart may desire!

The treats will hang around until 23:59 of Thursday, February 14! Any questions regarding this event can be directed to the "Comments" section of this entry.

Most importantly(don't forget!), have fun!

Comments

QUESTIONS

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Re: QUESTIONS

[thisyearforsure]

The chocolates impart their effect when eaten, but when do the boquets impart theirs? When found? When touched?

Basically, is there any way for a scheming fairy to trick unsuspecting saps into being affected?

Re: QUESTIONS

[morethanpasta]

Must the characters know their songs beforehand? I badly want Feli to sing but being limited to up to 1940s music narrows the selection down very much...

Re: QUESTIONS

[lookingforhead]

Obviously there is the issue with Celty and the Candy. How can we get around this? :) I'm fine doing it, I just need a reasonable justification.

Re: QUESTIONS

[humanity_lover]

Does the candy work when crushed up? I need to know. For reasons.

Musicals Galore!

[provenworth]

Question about the Just One candy. Obviously this makes a person break into song, but is there backup music to support them? Can others affected by the same candy join in synchronization?

PLOTTING

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[looselips]

Does anyone want a tiny, annoying child to have an annoying, childish crush on their character? Probably not, but if you do, let me know!

[wright_idea]

So basically, I'm trying to decide which would be more interesting: To have Phoenix basically revert to "Feenie," or to have him be the unwitting target of OTHER folks' affections. Any preferences one way or another?

Re: PLOTTING

[akito]

If any cute boys want Akito crushing on them let me know lololol :'D'

He's turning 18 in March!

[cl0ckwork]

GIVE ME YOUR CR, RUBY CITY.

Aradia is 13 technically 15 from the time she's been here, shh so if any younger characters out there want to have some shenanigans, we can plan something out.

I may or may not have something in the stage of planning for Alice but since when has that prevented any further shenanigans?

I think I'm leaving Belle out of this for now. At least as far as her having impromptu crushes on other residents. But if you have any suggestions, do tell!

[thisyearforsure]

If anyone wants an excuse to get their characters into hilarious antics, these three will be snatching up discarded boquets and using them to ambush people with air-dropped love strikes from the skies at inopportune moments.

[badnewsboy]

he's definitely going to think he's the hottest thing ever. and he definitely thinks today is the day where senpai will notice him. it'll consist of a lot of impromptu posing. also it'll be hilariously endearing. sorry everyone. sorry for the most innocent SENPAI NOTICE ME SENPAI NOTICE ME ANNOYINGNESS EVER.

i can take senpai volunteers

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[unhealing]

Claudia will be getting red roses, as well as an effect I am claiming to be a BE MINE heart, which means she is going to be fixated on KIREI BEING HERS AND ONLY HERS. I'm sorry to anyone her husband talks to during the course of this event. Or. Looks at.

I'm also open to people falling in love with her, so let me know if you want to do anything with either of these things!

[crowsicle]

Happy Davesprite

Happy. Davesprite.

HAVE FUN I'M GIVING HIM THE YELLOW ROSES AND NOTHING ELSE PRETTY MUCH that means maybe he'll actually talk to people but oh god never mention this again.

[promoteshell]

As a member of the Church, it's Caren's responsibility to spread love and joy and blah blah blah who is a masochist??

Re: PLOTTING

[puppy_lancer]

Lancer is getting Pink roses and I ♥ U Heart. Most of his affections will be directed at Kirei Kotomine. However, I'm also open to other suggestions, including people possibly falling in love with him!

[triskeles]

Derek is getting yellow roses that he will initially refuse to touch just because no he doesn't want this.

... which will result in Stiles hitting him over the head with them.

Enjoy your happywolf. If anyone wants to crush on him/stalk/etc I am down for it. Shit I need more happy icons.

[badatmyjob]

Who wants a big, already affectionate demon to pine after them? Reciprocated magically or not! He's been attention-starved for far too long so you're in for a treat.

As far as roses/candy, we can plot that, otherwise I may roll randomly for some. :V

[seeyousuffer]

Does anyone want a married priest to have an adulterous crush on/strange fascination with their character?

However, warning, Kirei is a self-diagnosed "defective" who only finds joy in others' misery, so his love is probably not the best kind of love to have. At least he's still trying not to be a sadistic monster, though!

I'm open to characters of any kind.

[wright_idea]

Have I mentioned I'm a horrible person yet? :V

[hypercompetent]

Stiles'll be playing it straight for the bouquets to Sourwolf Gone Sweet up there, but as for the candy he's going to be nomming on the whole box all at once the I ♥ U one uvu. I've got some plans already but hit me up if you want any more!!

PLOTS

[messengerofgod]

YOU REALIZE THAT GABRIEL IS GOING TO BE TURNING THIS ENTIRE TOWN INTO A MUSICAL NOW, RIGHT

idk what to do for tink, but

[primrosepath]

oh dear god

i need this in my life

[morethanpasta]

Ooooh, perfect! *rubs hands in glee*

All my boys are open for crushes/stalking/humiliation.

Feliciano is going to get away with minor humiliation this year, Just One candy. Yes, he is going to sing. Maybe white or yellow roses, I don't know yet.

Aristeo is going to take the brunt of the torture. I have possible tentative torture plans, but there's always room for more humiliation! He is going to suffer pink roses and My Hero candy.

SatW!Germany is going to be too sexy for his shirt with Too Hot candy. I dunno which roses yet. I'm looking for a crush for him, too!

As a warning, I will have to backtag a lot since I'm going to be swamped by schoolwork till Saturday.

[makemelaugh]

I have a wonderful, wonderful idea for Aristeo and Undertaker. It will be torture for your character.

[youareforgiven]

Signless is going to get a "So Fine" candy and possibly a red rose. So he's gonna turn into one smooth casanova.
Milah's gonna get a I ♥ U candy and is going to be spouting the cheesiest cutiest compliments at everyone.
Graverobber is going to get a yellow rose and be walking about being the friendliest person you've ever seen...which is terrifying. He might also step on a special cobblestone at some point.

Nepeta's going to be around distributing gifts, such as roses and candy, and drawings. She'll be keeping tabs on the whole city to update her shipping wall, as well.

[flatmates]

;-; I don't even know what I want to do with John. If anyone wants to plot something with him, let me know? I'll adapt