Ho Ho Ho! Happy HP Holidays!

[mudblood_andproud]

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
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[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.]

Comments

[gorogorogoro_chan]

"Alright. Lemme talk with my guy, Youda. He runs the joint when I'm not around. Don't wanna spring a new hire on him outta nowhere, even with your cred. Might also hafta ease him into the idea of a foreigner on staff..." He trails off and makes a frustrated growl.

"Aw, shit. Can't believe it just occurred to me that language is gonna be an issue. Easy to forget there's whatever magic woo-woo crap taking care of translation 'round here."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Japan. Right?"

Harley tilts her head. Closes her eyes for a moment. Then speaks to him again. This time in Japanese.

"I never had a problem with learning Japanese. It was actually quite interesting. And had a lot of uses, in Joker's Nightclub."

[gorogorogoro_chan]

Majima cocks his head. It's a subtle difference. Like the Nexus is dropping whatever auditory effect is giving him the benefit of insta-translation. "You kiddin'? You knew Japanese this whole time, and I'm over here gettin' tongue tied just tryin' to pronounce your name!"

If it weren't for Nexus magic, he'd be calling her what sounds for all the world like "Holly"-chan this whole time. Those R's and L's.

"You got a leg up on all'a the tourists who stumble into my neck of the woods. Only know how to say dōmo arigatō, mostly thanks to that one song that came out a few years ago."

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley smiles. "You would not believe how useful it was in Gotham."

"And I worked with a lovely Japanese woman on the Suicide Squad. Katana."

[gorogorogoro_chan]

"So yer up to speed on the fun hallmarks of the culture? Respect, manners, buildin' up the ol' facade."

Majima shrugs. "I mean, you'll get a pass on a lot of stuff bein' a westerner -- and hell, for some guys it's a breath a' fresh air -- but somethin' to think about. Especially in the hospitality biz."

[sweetcandygirl]

"I am." Harley shrugs again. "We did a few jobs in Japan. Helped Katana work out a few things..."

"I got all sorts of skills..."

"But I ain't afraid of a challenge."

[gorogorogoro_chan]

Majima claps a hand over Harley's and beams. "Well, it's safe to say you've aced my interview, Harley-chan. Like I said, I'll get things lined up and give you a call with the coordinates. Have ya come meet the rest of Club Sunshine."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Oh Thank You! Looking forward to this!"