mudblood_andproud: (Christmas -- OOC Time!)
mudblood_andproud ([personal profile] mudblood_andproud) wrote in [community profile] nexus_crossings2017-12-11 06:56 pm

Ho Ho Ho! Happy HP Holidays!

There is something different about the Nexus this Christmas season. There is a light snow falling over the entire Nexus plaza. The snow is gentle, with no real coldness to the falling snow flakes. As one approaches the main gathering area, they will notice that there are many Christmas decorations, including garland hanging from the air, and there are twelve towering decorated Christmas trees, some sparkling with tiny icicles, some glittering with hundreds of candles. There are also thousands of floating tiny candles in the Nexus plaza, that gently move at their own discretion.

In one corner, there is an orchestra, directed by a Dwarf. All of the musicians are playing music on instruments made from ice. In the center of the Nexus plaza, is a huge banquet table, loaded with holiday foods and treats that showcases a variety of food from different cultures, and some of the different worlds that gather into the Nexus itself. The main delight of the banquet table is that magic can make the food replenish itself, meaning Christmas dinner never has to end. Most will be able to find something they would enjoy. With the added perk that the food is LOL-free.

There are some added little Christmas adventures, for those who get caught up in the holidays. Here are some of the extra options for the Holiday season.

Secret Santa!
There is an added bonus to the Secret Santa gifts this year. The presents will deliver themselves! There are tons of wrapped gifts floating through the air, destined to only drop when they reach the person to which they are intended. Please note that not all gifts will be given in the spirit of the season. There are a few prank gifts floating around too. Be sure to watch out for them!

Christmas Crackers!
There are Christmas crackers scattered among the tables, and in amongst the branches of the trees. They are decorated with festive paper that is twisted at either end like a sweet wrapper. Inside of the tube are prizes, and some contain Muggle prizes such as a paper hat, a plastic toy, and a slip of paper with a joke printed on it. But the rare person will receive a unique, peculiar magical prize, and will envelop everyone nearby in a cloud of blue smoke.

Weasley Sweaters!
Time to try your luck at the Christmas Sweater bin. There is a large rotating clothing rack that seems to have an endless supply of them. Each one more Festive than the last! Pick one and show your Christmas spirit for the rest of the day.

Enchanted Mistletoe!
Be warned Nexus traveler, the Nargles** have hung enchanted Mistletoe all around the plaza. If an unlucky person steps underneath the Mistletoe, they will find that they are magically stuck to the spot, until they can find someone to kiss them. Of course, the kiss can be platonic, familial, or even romantic. For a few unfortunate people, the kiss may be the last thing they would want to do... but it is that or be stuck in the same spot for the rest of the season.

**Nargle Wiki
[Click Here for information on the HP Holiday Event!]
[Your character is free to give other Christmas gifts to people they care about -- HOWEVER, please do not deliver your Secret Santa gift. That will be handled by the Secret Santa moderator. Please post details on your Secret Santa gift in this post please.]
sweetcandygirl: (Tea Time)

[personal profile] sweetcandygirl 2017-12-23 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
"Ohhhhh I hope so." Harley smiles. "I am glad to be in the Nexus and starting over again..."

"But I have not been by my lonesome in such a long time. A pet would be nice company..."
juststeverogers: (Smile w/jacket)

[personal profile] juststeverogers 2017-12-24 03:00 am (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure if we looked around we might be able to find an adoption center. This being the Nexus, they might even have all kinds of...alternative pets."

He hopes not too crazy. The idea of Harley running around the Nexus with a pet tiger or something is a wee bit frightening.
sweetcandygirl: (Secret Smile)

[personal profile] sweetcandygirl 2017-12-24 03:02 am (UTC)(link)
"That would be great Steve!" She knows he would help her find something appropriate.

And she gives him a warm hug in appreciation of the suggestion.
juststeverogers: (Arms (Bent over))

[personal profile] juststeverogers 2017-12-25 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
This time Steve's ready for the attention. He returns it and picks Harley up when he hugs her back, just an inch or so above the ground before he lets her go and sets her down again.

"Merry Christmas, Harley. We can go whenever you like."
sweetcandygirl: (just a flash of color)

[personal profile] sweetcandygirl 2017-12-25 05:49 am (UTC)(link)
The hug from Steve makes Harley laugh. She really likes him. And is glad he is such a good friend.

"We will make it a trip, after New Year's Eve. Start of my year right."