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- altered carbon: takeshi kovacs,
- doctor who: clara oswald,
- doctor who: river song,
- doctor who: the doctor (11),
- doctor who: the doctor (12),
- gundam seed/destiny: yzak jule,
- knives out: marta cabrera,
- marvel comics: gwen stacy,
- mcu: daisy johnson,
- mcu: erik stevens,
- mcu: shang-chi,
- naruto: shikamaru nara,
- pacific rim: newton geiszler,
- pacific rim: raleigh becket,
- star trek aos: james t. kirk,
- star trek aos: leonard mccoy,
- supernatural: dean winchester,
- the 100: clarke griffin,
- the old guard: andromache,
- the untamed: lan xichen,
- towards the terra: soldier blue,
- transformers: drift,
- transformers: megatron
OPEN ● ● ● Every Christmas is Last Christmas
LOCATION: the mess hall, the kitchens, the simulation room
DATE: december 24th, 25th
CONTENT: team tardis throws a big christmas party for the station
WARNINGS: none for now, will warn as needed (no fires!!!)
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ...
1.0 Inside the kitchen and mess hall, Orbers will find the entire place decked out to the nines (Or elevens! Hohoho). No one knows how this all came together, but you will find almost everything Christmas related decorated along the walls and tables.
Hanging all around the walls are blue Christmas stockings! Each stocking will have the name of Orber etched in gold knitting. Inside each stocking is an array of personalized treats (if your character is a smoker, for example, then they will find a pack of cigarettes, a lighter, etc.)
On the tables at each place setting there are various coloured paper crowns for Orbers to decorate on their head – courtesy of Clara Oswald and her assistant, the Doctor (the chinny one) – and Christmas crackers to share with friends. Go on, then! Pull that cracker, see the assortment of sweets and surprises you’ve received. As far as refreshments go, there is plenty to share amongst everyone! There is eggnog, "naughty" eggnog, cookies, cakes, candy canes and sugar gumdrops. It is a downright delightful spread of treats to indulge and tide you over for before you feast with your teammates.
2.0 Before the main feast is prepared, there are plenty of activities to keep you (or a friend or two) occupied. Do you see those Christmas trees on almost every corner of the station? Yeah, the Doctor(s) got awfully distracted (something about if a hot dog is a sandwich) and these bare trees could use some decorative love. Or perhaps you can express your creative talents in the kitchen, where you may want to test out a new recipe to share with the rest of the class. Whether it be a savoury or a sweet dish, there is sure to be at least one person who might like it.
There is also a magician’s kit lying around if you want to take a crack at learning a few new tricks to show off to others! Or if you wish to partake in any group activity, there is a stack of board games and a deck of cards to play a friendly game of Go Fish! Who knows? The game-world’s your oyster.
3.0 By evening, the mess hall will be set up with napkins and plates and cutlery of varying Christmas-y colours. It isn’t perfect, but nothing ever really is, is it? Especially after the Doctor (the cross Scots one) might have very nearly burned the kitchens down a little earlier – something about improving the heat for the roast. Still, it’s finally time for the Christmas feast! And oh, what a smell there is wafting through the large space. There’s plenty of delicious food to go around – especially using much of the ingredients that had come in through the last supply drop. There are varying plates of savoury and sweet dishes, some recognizable, some a little more ... eclectic (you use what space ingredients you’re given, after all), but all of what the hosts have prepared look ... surprisingly edible, some of it even delicious. Roast veg, gravy, stuffing, biscuits, gingerbread, hot cocoa, marshmallows, something mulled, and sweets!
Of course, the more food, the merrier! If you’ve taken part in the cooking and baking from earlier, arriving with your own special Signature Dish, the Doctors (yes, both of them!) will be so pleased to see it join the rest of the feast.
And for those who might have run across the Doctor’s enthusiastic ramblings on Jammie Dodgers at one point will finally get a chance to try them. They’ll be stacked up to resemble a tree on a plate, sprinkled with (edible) glitter in blue and silver.
SIMPLY HAVING A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS TIME
4.0 Christmas Morning finds everyone with an open invitation to the simulation room to attend a very merry Christmas morning. Step inside and be taken away to a warm and cozy living room that is elaborately decorated for the holiday. You’ve been decorated for the occasion too, decked out in pajamas and a robe. With slippers to match, everyone that’s a part of Christmas morning will look like they’re ready to play their part in the festivities. There’s a fire crackling in the fireplace, the smell of cinnamon and clove in the air, and the distant sound of traditional Christmas songs playing on an antique radio over in the corner of the room. There’s also a tree, of course, one that almost seems too large to be in such a quaint place. It’s fully decorated, absolutely covered with a variety of kitschy ornaments like Santa Claus on a T-Rex or bears in tutus. There also happen to be ornaments of every single orber present on the station, presented in the form of ridiculous looking little elves.
Around the tree and scattered around the floor are opened gift boxes, wrapping paper strewn about. Toys from the boxes are discarded on the floor and around the room, plastic dinosaurs and robots that come to life when you wind them up. There are ridiculous looking squeaky alien toys, marshmallow launchers, and even a giant stuffed giraffe. Who could all of these toys belong to?
There also happen to be gifts beneath the tree for everyone. There aren’t any labels on the gifts so feel free to choose whichever one you like (but only one, there won’t be any greedy Scrooges here on Christmas!). No matter what size package that is chosen, big or small, there’s a sweater inside: an ugly Christmas sweater for everyone. One that can be put on over your pajamas to take part in an ugly sweater contest once everyone has unwrapped their gifts.
And of course no Christmas morning is complete without some sort of breakfast. Set up in the corner of the room is a small table with pastries and cocoa, with a big bowl of mini marshmallows. There’s coffee present too, for those that prefer their breakfast with a little less sugar. There’s plenty of seating around the living room to grab a leather chair or a spot on the fluffy couch. Or maybe sit in one of the red velvet chairs over by the windows to watch the slow and steady snowfall over a picturesque view of the British countryside.
5.0 As the events of the morning slowly come to an end, the simulation shifts to a quiet little town. There’s snow on rooftops and colorful lights lining buildings that manage to glisten and glow even in the daylight. The entire street is completely over the top with decoration; fresh garlands that smell of pleasant pine, miniature christmas trees decorated from top to bottom, and vibrant red bows are just about everywhere. There’s no hustle and bustle here, just a relaxed afternoon in the most Christmasy town ever.
The smell of cider and gingerbread baking are in the air, brought on by a bakery that’s open for a visit. Want to make a gingerbread house? There are materials set out to do that. There are things for gingerbread people too, if that’s more your bag.
There’s a bookstore filled with all kinds of books. If you’re not from Earth and are curious about Christmas, there’s plenty of children’s books on the matter waiting for you to enjoy. They’re set up on an elaborate display up front, though anyone is free to browse around and look through what else they have to offer.
A toy store, magician’s shop, and a boisterous pub round off the shops found on the street. There’s street vendors selling chestnuts that have been roasted over an open fire, wassail, and marshmallows for roasting. There’s also a band playing live music, Christmas carols of course. Join in and sing along or don’t. No one’s going to judge you either way. Take your time to enjoy everything or rush through because it’s too much Christmas, all in your face at once. Either way, the marketplace is present for hours in the afternoon and leading into the evening hours.
6.0 As night falls everyone is guided out of town and down a candle lit path that leads to a frozen over pond. It’s been set up for ice skating, with skates set aside for anyone that wants a pair. There’s baubles of lights set out all around the area, and the moon hangs high overhead. No seriously, the moon looks incredibly huge tonight. It’s blue glow reflects on the ice along with the warm yellow glow of all the lights. It’s a welcoming atmosphere, inviting anyone that’s brave enough to put on skates and take part.
The band from the Christmas market earlier are back to play throughout the night, playing quieter songs mixed in with lively pieces that are meant to get people speed skating around the ice.
Set a short distance away from the ice is a long table, with plenty of mismatched seats. Fairy lights twinkle overhead, and are also glowing from inside glass canisters that make up the centerpieces on the table. There’s dark blue galaxy dinnerware at every place, and a small feast spread out so no matter where someone sits there’s plenty within reach. It always manages to stay warm, and nothing ever seems to run out. It’s a perfect place to take a break and grab a quick meal, or just sit and chat with someone while you both enjoy a drink.
The area around the pond can be explored, so go crazy playing in the snow or whatever it is you want to do there. Just don’t wander too far off from the group. There may or may not be razor-toothed snowmen keeping you from going too far. They may hiss or blow snow in your face, but they probably won’t try to bite anyone.
🎄 After all of that is said and done, Orbers may find themselves drawn towards a small bonfire billowing from the center of this quaint little town. But it isn’t just the scent of warm Maplewood dancing underneath your nose. There sitting on top of a milk-crate is The Doctor (12) playing a jaunty little tune from his electric guitar. Orbers are more than welcome to sit around the bonfire and reflect on these past few months and where they might find themselves in the future.
If you find yourselves by your lonesome fear not! The Doctor (11) will be there offer you a hug (or smooch if you’re feeling saucy).
No matter what strife you have been through this year, just remember ...
Each and every one of your lives is a story. So best make it a good one.
ii. ice skating
he's taught his brother, then his nephew and the young disciples of the lan sect before. so, watching as dean struggles -- well, he can't help but feel the need to help.
he manages to skate up to dean's side as he teeters, but is not so fast that he stops the man from falling. he looks apologetic at that but does offer both hands to the other to help him up.] Are you alright? [he tilts his head, offering a very gentle tease when dean's recovered.] Looking ahead instead of at your feet may help prevent another fall.
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He looks annoyed as he sits there on his ass, the ice cold under his jeans; like he's debating setting it all on fire. Dean will, however, take the assistance that's offered. ]
Man... I'm just not great on skates. [ His cheeks are pink - embarrassment? the cold? frustration? - and he laughs a little, both at the tease and himself. ]
Yeah, well. I've never done this, and now I know why.
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I'm happy to assist if you want to learn but it is quite treacherous. [teasing, still. it seems he's in a mood.]
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[ He's slipping and sliding a little, gripping xichen as if his life depends on it. ]
It is, [ he knows you're making fun but dammit he's gonna have a bruised ass for days. ] Why do people do this? Do they really think it's fun?
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[xichen remains at his side and then, to make things a bit easier, moves so he's in front of dean and offering his hands out to stabilize him as he ends up skating backwards himself. it requires the occasional glance over his shoulder, but he remains balanced and quite graceful through it.
he may be showing off a tiny bit.] I believe so. Once good enough, I know the disciples at home enjoy racing and trying tricks they've learned. Something about adrenaline and speed, taking a last minute turn.
[this one is guilty of it too.]
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[ ugh, all you graceful jerks on ice. Dean is such a cowboy, this is not his forte. ]
I can see that in driving. Sometimes I take Baby out on the road and push her to the limit. Maybe the same rush I guess.
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he cocks an eyebrow at dean then.] Baby is.... your car?
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[ oh but he loooves talking about his car and is immediately distracted. ]
Yeah. She's a '67 Chevy Impala, black. Gorgeous. My pride and joy.
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[from the other man's enthusiasm, he can tell that all of these are good things and he nods along. But that begs the question---] Why is she named after an infant?
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[ snort- ]
It's a term of endearment.
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[because bugs in the mouth, super gross.]
Ah. We name our weapons and some choose to go that route. [at that he laughs, before glancing over his shoulder. at this point, he's lead dean around a good chunk of the lake without a fall.] Do you wish to try on your own? [not that he's rushing to let go at this point, nor keeping dean suffering on the ice when they're passing where the bonfire, food and drinks are shortly.]
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[ He's ~*sAsSy*~ but also, ew, bugs. god he hates bugs. ]
Um -- yeah. Maybe just a little. Then I want spiked cocoa. [ he can do it, he can do it. don't fall, dean. you can do it. Let go of his hands and wobbly a little, then punch the air like a little kid in celebration, and promptly end up on his ass again.
Well. He did it a little, anyway. ]
Cocoa time.
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xichen watches and for a moment looks very proud, before he's biting his lip to not laugh. proper gentleman here and all.
he offers a hand out to help dean back up.] Cocoa time. But at least an exponential improvement, I'd say, on your skating performance.
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[ He's kidding. ]
Thanks. I stayed up a little longer than the first go round, so I'd say you distracting me helped a lot.
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[but you did earn a soft laugh at that.]
Some things tend to work out better when we are not thinking about failure. [that's a metaphor somewhere, surely. xichen holds out a hand to help dean off the ice.] Shall we?
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[ aha -- success! a laugh :3 ]
Yeah, get me off this ice before I break somethin'. [ He's gonna just clutch at him and stumble off and kick those damned skates off. Screw this. ]
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[and there's a hint of sadness in his smile even but xichen chuckles again at dean's adamant request. look, two laughs!
he guides them toward the snow and manages to get dean off as smoothly as possible before his own exit is a bit of stumble before he straightens.] All in one piece?
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[ Two laughs, it's like a Christmas miracle! ]
I think so. [ He's wrenching those skates off immediately - he can say he's gone ice skating now, no need to do that again. Like, ever. ]
I dunno about you but I'm ready for some spiked cocoa.
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[a truth even if he's teasing, really.
off the snow, xichen is much more graceful and careful in removing his skates and replacing the with his snow boots. it takes a bit more time, but he can't leave a mess.] Another thing I am unfamiliar with but happy to try. Is it warm? [apparently, it's dean's duty to introduce this poor man to new types of alcohol.]
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[ Dean is definitely leaving a mess. ]
Especially when you dump whiskey in it.
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Ah, another trick you learned from Bobby? [from the alcohol master, right?]