Bringing in Spring with a worthy revel

[onewiththerevel]

[With the changing of seasons, many Nexus visitors are very happy to see the snow melt away and life returning to their beloved home. Spring is here!

It appears overnight: a large pantheon in the center of the Nexus forum, and once can only guess how such a great building was erected without anyone noticing. Atop the Patheon are two golden thrones, adorned with gemstones of great value. No one seems to be sitting there, but they seem to hold a great deal of importance to the cloaked humans who guard the Pantheon entrance.

The land in front of the Pantheon is paved with smooth, old stones in the shape of a large circle. Lush flowers and grass grown along the outskirts of the cropping, full of beautiful and exotic plants. Truly the host of this revel wants even nature to bend before their whim.

On the left and right sides of the sides of the circle are two long marble tables, where different food and drink await those who enter. Freshly cooked meat. Ripe fruits and unsullied wine. Whatever your heart desires, be it simple or sweet, you will be hard pressed to not find it on one of the tables. Near the tables is also a large group of tents, adorned with many plush chairs and sofas for those who like to relax while indulging.

The center of the circle has a large bonfire pit, carved of fine stone, lit with a brilliant (almost unearthly) red fire. Comforting to those seeking warmth or invigorating to the souls of the weary: it carries an important symbol for the revel: let your soul burn as hot as the flames inside. Which, to the satyr, it means that everyone present should be partying and indulging with one another. There seems to be plenty of space for dancing and socializing alike, whatever your preference may be.

The entrance into this festivity is monitored by a group of half-human, half-goat satyr. They don’t seem to be picky about who gets let in, assuming you’re not here to ruin the fun, but it would be wise to check it with them first. This is a masquerade-style party, so all of the guests need masks.

But there can’t be anything possible wrong with such a wonderful party, right? Perhaps things are not all as they seem….]

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[onewiththerevel]

"Can I walk with you there?" The girl seems nervous, but wants to ask Aslan anyways. If anything, she can justify her action by saying she's helping him at the banquet stations.

"We don't have talking lions where I'm from. They only exist in fairy tales."

[onewiththerevel]

"Darkness over light? At least you do have false Gods who become petty and abuse their powers so frequently."

He can't help but point a finger at the woman, which doesn't seem to notice the satyr below her gaze. "She was the one who brought us to the Nexus. A Goddess, she is not, but she carries the powers of one."

[onewiththerevel]

Anything devilish gets the approval of reckless, reveling satyrs'. If fact, they've started talking among themselves, mainly one why they didn't pick out masks like the one Majima is wearing. As for the Japanese man, he tilts his head to the side, then gestures for for Majima to follow him towards one of the many tables set up for alcoholic drinks.

"Evil is a very hard thing to ward off, impossible really." He nods a little. "Yes. I am from a city called Sumaru. Have you ever heard of it before?"

hope i'm tagging into the right thread

[onewiththerevel]

"The revel is to celebrate our God..." One of the satyr is explaining the celebration to Felix, when Jim suddenly approaches. Is this a friend? Well, no matter. The satyr greets Jim with excitement and happiness all the same.

"Are you here together? I can help you both with finding a mask for the festival and also answer any questions you may have."

[onewiththerevel]

The outfit and mask definitely match the ongoing festival, almost too much, as it gets the attention of the satyr and people running the festival immediately. They seems to talk among themselves about the outfit, admiring all the details, but some of the people slowly back away from Tatsuya.

Finally, after a few minutes, a woman wearing a while dress and suit approaches Tatsuya curiously. "Your question has not been forgotten. The party is based on old celebrations of Greek traditions. You seem to have captured the spirit of it with your outfit quite nicely."

[onewiththerevel]

"It is not trouble at all. I'm sure we can find something that meets your conditions." The satyr starts rummaging around the masks, until he picks up one that he thinks Amelia will enjoy greatly. "How about this one? It carries gold in it, like you requested."

He seems to think it'll be a good fit for Amelia's personality. "You come better dressed than most of the people I've seen today. They hail from worlds very different from our own."

perfect!

[conjuredskies]

Don't mind the little start Felix gives. He's not looking at all guilty when he turns to Jim. Although the captain knows he's a pretty good faker...

"I just wanted to see what all the commotion was about," he protests. "Given our history with parties..." Wait, that could be taken either way, Felix. Giving Jim that meaningful look isn't necessarily going to come off as a warning, no matter how reasonable it would be for him to avoid this.

"I mean, yes, we're together," he adds to the satyr, because he's not ditching anyone, "but..."

[thewiselion]

"Of course. I would be happy for your company."

Aslan chuckles. "I seem to be unique in the Nexus. It is different in my world, where all the animals talk."

[smartass_captain]

Jim gives a friendly enough nod to the satyr and bends down to scoop Tiber up and set him in Felix's hood. It's his favorite place to peer out and Felix (usually) plays along pretty well. Plus it's adorable on so many levels. A party to celebrate some strange new species' god sounds exactly like the sort of thing that would catch Felix's attention.

"I get it, yeah." He gives Felix's shoulder an affectionate squeeze before looking over the satyr again. "What sort of god? I'm afraid I'm not familiar with your peoples' culture."

[sweetcandygirl]

Harley is fine with talking with just Grizz, while Ice Bear's attention is elsewhere. If something was to happen, she is sure that her 'danger sense' would keep her prepared.

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Cool!"

"Ya like clowns, Grizz?" She grins.

[sweetcandygirl]

"The Gods on my world are quite strange at times. Some of them become heroes, and try their best to be as human as possible. The others revel in their abilities." Harley shrugs.

"Gotta to be careful with those who have power..." Harley thinks of Enchantress during this moment.

"But I am glad she brought you here."

[thissideonly]

Huh, how is this look intimidating? Tatsuya couldn't help but wonder. Perhaps they could sense he was stuck within a Persona? Or something else was at work.

But that's not what he was here for. Under his mask, he grins on hearing the woman's answer. "That explains everything," he noted with a jovial tone to his voice. "And me who just wanted to try this mask out for fun! Now I have a better reason to wear it, it seems."

[delphicbooksandbaubles]

She hums in thought and glances at the more simple sort first, ooh feathers..or hmm what was she in the mood for today?

She smiles softly and softly chuckles, "Aye tis true. " She murmurs in agreement and raises a slight eyebrow. Her eyes soften, was that loneliness or something else she sensed? "oh I think so..and a bonfire? " She asks curiously. Slightly tilting her head toward the right.

[gorogorogoro_chan]

"Sure. Evil's everywhere. It's a nice thought, though." Majima follows behind at a leisurely pace, craning his head to better peer at the surrounding festivities through his single eye.

"Sumaru? Yeah, as a matter'a fact. Don't got it in my world, but I met a guy here from the same place. A stuffy cop. Suou-san."

[chiron_survivor]

Grizz is an absolute sweetheart, is Adia's initial impression. Never mind that he's a grizzly bear, she's never lets outside appearance color how she perceives others, once their inner personality shines through. She keeps pace with him through the festival, a few steps ahead of Caspar, who stays by Ice Bear's side. She eyes the craftwork curiously when they pass. At some point, she'd like to ask one of the satyrs what this festival is truly all about...

"You've been visiting the Nexus a while, right? Let me know if you see anything strange," Caspar tells Ice Bear while his gaze flicks over the crowd. There's too many people here for his liking. Too many places for a psychotic game show host to hide. But as far as festivals go, it's fairly tame, even with the satyrs running part of the show.

It is during the puppet show that the eerie familiarity of the festival begins to fade a little. Yes, it still reminds her of home, but there are differences. For example, while she easily recognizes the hydra from myth, the two brave warriors battling it are unknown to her. When the show ends, she applauds as well, impressed with the showmanship.

[onewiththerevel]

"Just for fun, you say? Well, I think you've come to the right place." She nods, looking out at the festival grounds, while many of the satyr return to their tasks of helping to serve other people.

"Stay as long as you like. The festival will start to wind down this evening though, so it should give you a few hours to browse the festival. Did you have any other questions on your mind?"

[onewiththerevel]

"Then we hail from a different Japan, it seems." The man nods, stopping at a table full of alcoholic drinks. He doesn't grab one, merely gestures for Majima to take his pick. The masked man keeps looking around, almost nervously, because even speaking in Japanese can be translation so everyone can hear what's being said.

"Where do you hail from in Japan?"

[onewiththerevel]

Oh. Thank you."

The girl stops walking once the two of them reach the buffet table. She offers to fill a plate for Aslan while they talk.

"Where are you from?"

[onewiththerevel]

"It sounds like our worlds are not much different there. We have Helios, who is very petty and jealous, when it comes to the humans. Then there was Xenagos, our former God, who ruled over the revels."

If only for a brief moment, another girl appears on the Pantheon roof, then she heads back inside the stone monument.

"I am glad as well, Harley. You have been one of the most interesting humans I've had the pleasure of meeting here."

[onewiththerevel]

"Yes. We will light the bonfire to pay tribute to the Gods of the Revel. It will be a beautiful sight to see the fire and night sky light up." He smiles, looking forward at the bonfire monument. "It reminds me of when I'd go hiking or camping in the summer, but that was so long along. Before everything came to an end."

He finally reaches down and offers Aal a mask, one that he thinks she'll like. Hopefully. "Your remind me of a silver river, flowing through the urban landscape, pure and clean."

[icebearforpresident]

"Well I like some clowns, other ones can be creepy, like the one from the movie 'Mine'. It's this creepy clown who lives in an airport that tries to kidnap teenagers." Grizz happily jingles his mask a few times, before putting it away.

"What kind of things do you like, Harley?>"

[icebearforpresident]

Grizz is clearly the outspoken and socially active member of the bear family, in contract to Ice Bear's calm demeanor. For a moment, while walking, Grizz is worried that he's moving too fast for Adia, so he makes sure to slow down if she stops to glance at something. As for Ice Bear, his gaze, shifts between the crowds and Adia, never looking at Caspar directly. "Understood. Ice Bear will be vigilant."

Both of the puppet show hosts step out from underneath the booth, a satyr and a human female, respectively. They both bow while the crown claps, unless the woman addresses the crowd. "The slaying of the hydra welcomed the God of Revels into the world, and today, this very festival honors his ideals. Celebration. Fun. Leaving behind your timid selves and embracing the wild spirit within." Her eyes stop on Adia and Grizz, before returning to the rest of the crowd. "I will more than happily share any tales that you wish you hear."

[chiron_survivor]

It's hard for Caspar to read Ice Bear sometimes, but he can tell that the bear is taking him seriously. He gives the bear a brief nod, then turns his attention to the puppet show, long enough to get the gist of the story. Hydra, God of Revels, blah blah blah. "Sounds like a Bacchanalia," he mutters, mostly to himself. Not exactly a compliment.

Standing by Grizz closer to the puppet booth, Adia blinks when the woman looks over at her. Grizz, she understands, but her? What would set her apart from the rest of the crowd? Maybe it's her mask. Or maybe it's just her imagination... she really should relax a little, it's nice for the Nexus to have a party once in a while.

"Um..." She raises her hand, shyly at first, then a bit more boldly as the woman suggested for the partygoers in the first place. "Can you tell me why that building is here?" She points towards the parthenon. "Is there some symbolism behind it in relation to the festival?"

[sweetcandygirl]

"Well, I sort of enjoying clowning around." She smiles. "Dancing. Hanging out with my new friends."

"Anything is better than being stuck Arkham."

[sweetcandygirl]

"Awww thank you." Harley beams at the compliment.

"You really kicked off this party in the best way."