May the Best of your Todays be the Worst of your Tomorrows

[thespaceopera]

The morning of the final day of the year - called Last Eve - brings with it a soft, gentle chorus of bells. No matter what town or city you've found yourself in, the tradition is the same: a simple scale plays every hour throughout the day - a melodic, slow countdown to all the festivities to come tonight. People - especially children! - run through the streets ringing hand-held bells of their own, all in the name of good luck and best wishes for the upcoming year. Don't want to wait for the night to start the party? Don't worry! There's plenty to do all day long, too!


A ringing melody in the wind

You thought the festivals throughout the month were extravagant? Well, they're nothing compared to the parades today! Marching bands, performers, and dance crews show off routines they've been preparing for months, candy flies through the air for all of the parade-goers to catch and keep... The floats are elaborate and grand, with humongous shapes in bright colors. A lot of heart, soul, and expert craftsmanship went into these, and it shows. Some parades have set themes, others are just a representation of the towns that give them and what they've put together to share with everyone... but all of them are full of love, joy, and good luck wishes for the upcoming year. Maybe you're part of the parade - riding on a float, tossing out candy, singing or playing an instrument... or maybe you're just there to watch! No matter which way, it's going to be a good time.

The waters may be too cold to swim in, but that's why boats exist! Once the sun goes down, the natural glow of the water is even more breathtaking set against the black, starry skies -- and local tradition is to spend Last Eve out on the water in some way! From rowboats, paddle boats, and sailboats to motorized party boats with loudly blasting music and flashing lights, or huge luxury liners with all the fancy trimmings of fine dining and entertainment -- no matter what kind of boat you want, you're going to have a great time ringing in the new year on the water. Get your party boat on! Or, spend a romantic evening with your loved one on a crewed private charter! Or, row out on your own and meet up with other rowers. Bring snacks~ and a life vest - safety first!

The best part, though, isn't Last Eve... it's First Dawn. Once it gets closer and closer to midnight, and the bells begin to chime louder, and faster, and more jubilant... that's when the real light show begins.


Light up the skies!

Almost every inch of the night sky is covered in bright lights and brilliant hues as fireworks soar through the black. The breathtaking display reflects in the glowing waters, which seem to mimic all the colors back like a visual echo. And with the backdrop of the bells' song, this is how the new year comes to Libuscha IV.

So - Happy Last Eve, and Happy First Dawn. Enjoy your holiday, dear Fleet. ♥

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(( This post is a mingle for all of your New Year / Last Eve / First Dawn Celebration needs. Go forth and have fun! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to us. o7

And on a final note: Happy New Year, Drift Fleet. ♥! Thank you for spending your RP time with us. We're absolutely convinced that you're all the best players out there, and we love you for coming on this journey with us. May the next year be full of fun, happiness, and of course, some shenanigans~ ))

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[permanentlyexhaustedbird]

[Last Eve]
[Tim has been using his cape wrapped and held in front of him to catch the rain of candy as he comes down. You can occasionally see him kneeling to let the local kids grab handfuls out of his collection. He will offer some to you if he sees you looking.]


[First Dawn]

[Tim has found a nice rooftop to perch himself on, feet swinging back and forth in the air as he enjoys the light show. His cape serves as a kind of blanket around him and he's acquired a thermos of hot chocolate and little snacks sat on his lap.]

[The Ice Stone Tree]

[Tim has approached this tree several times since he's first heard of the stories and the way it seems to work but he's always skirted around the edges of the crowd and not gotten too close. Always seeming to change his mind and turn back every time.

He's back again in the early morning light and is staring up at the tree again contemplating what he really has to give to the tree beside secrets he's not sure he's ready to tell]

I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to tell someone my secrets, not just the tree.

[Wildcard]
Suggest something else? I'm up for anything. PM or Discord me cluelessnu#8484

loki | ota

[dothelokimotion]

[ i. you're a mean one mr. grinch loki ]

[ most people would be grateful. most people would thank whatever comes their way and move on.

but loki has never been any of those things so he doesn't pretend to be anything less than brazen. no, loki is situated near the performers who were throwing out candy, his dimensional pocket collecting whatever was overlooked or missed, and even on occasion, he would divert candy with a mental flick into the pocket instead of a child's hands. or yours.

what can he say? he's always had a sweet tooth. ]

[ ii. winter wonderland / brief jotun loki ]

[ after a while, the celebrations and noise were too much for him. which was fine, actually. he needed a reason for all the townsfolk and fleeters to be in one area, overlooking the rest of the planet. he trudges towards the icy fields, surveying the area to see if anyone was around. and then loki pulls it out of nowhere.

the casket of ancient winters. the tree had granted it to him and loki wasn't sure what to do with it. he was never going to return to jotunheim. no one could use it but him. gently, he rests his hands on the sides, watching the blue crawl up his skin. it was hard not to shiver, but loki had a purpose.

without budging, loki unleashes the power of the casket. not to freeze or to mow down his enemies. no, his design was far subtler. flurries of snow form to make dancing crowds of people, ice crystals rise to form delicate trees and flowers. horses made of snow trample and snort as they run about. loki dismisses the casket and watched the magic at work.

his magic. this was his too. a part of him that . . . was worth acknowledging. ]

[ iii. wildcard ]

[ have a prompt? drop it here / pm this journal / contact me at captainkink ]

[aspearing]

a) last eve

[ Alisha's taken the time to take a trip on one of the boats. She's dressed for the weather - donning a thick coat and gloves for the day. A little cold won't stop her from sight seeing on different planets when she is able.

She can be found leaning on one the rails of the boat, taking in the scenery around her. ]

They say that one makes a resolution for the new year, don't they?

[ She has so many in mind already. Where should she start? ]

b) first dawn

[ For a moment, all she can do is look on in awe as the fireworks go off. How could one not be impressed? It feels like they've put so much work into making this celebration a success. ]

They really are beautiful. [ She's commenting to herself more than anything else. ]

c) wildcard

( feel free to throw any ideas for a prompt my way o7 )

ii

[necromanswers]

[Lup spends a good amount of time at the parade - she'd been roped into playing with one of the float bands, after lurking around the taverns for most of the month with her violin - but once it's over and she's collected some snacks and swag to bring back to Taako, she straps her bag and violin case to her back and wanders away from the crowd to follow her metaphorical nose, AKA the soft ping of a new type of magic that she can feel in the distance. An arcana check only gives her so much info, and she's the curious type anyway- she'd rather see it for herself.

She's greeted soon after by quite the spectacle, a winter wonderland of flurries transformed into figures and animals, astonishingly realistic. She's seen some incredible illusions over the years - her captain used to be amazing at them, and he loved to show off what he could accomplish any time the opportunity arose - but she'd never seen it done with ice and snow before. And there's... Loki? Huh.

She has no idea if this is meant to be private or not, but she can't bring herself to look away at this very cool display of magic, so she parks herself down in the snow on a little hill overlooking the scene not far off, just quietly watching it play out with a smile.]

b!

[tsunergy]

[Mikleo's been wandering place to place over the course of the festival, observing the celebrations as seraphim so often do- experiencing it, but not quite part of it. It feels like something he should be a part of, though (as much as anyone else!) so the longer it goes on the more he gravitates towards people with resonance. Not that he hadn't spent most of his time with Sorey anyway...

Even so, here and now? He's with Alisha, stumbling upon her near the docks when the fireworks begin. His eyes lift to the sky as another soars upwards and explodes in a rainbow of colours.]

It really is. Did humans have anything like this back on our world?

[dothelokimotion]

[ when loki senses someone approaching, he bleaches his skin back to his usual self, setting the casket of ancient winters down. it wouldn't do any good to have people noticing he looks different. though it wouldn't matter. no one knows what frost giants are. no one would care. except loki, unable to rid himself of that stigma. then he turns to face the new arrival. ]

Enjoying the show?

i.

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor is perched on one of the second-floor balconies of a streetside building, watching the parade go past with some delight. It's hard not to get swept up in the atmosphere in this place, especially today when there's such a focus on the ending of the year. It's when he sees a little girl excitedly hold out her hat to catch some candy - only to stare with puzzlement as the hail of sweets doesn't reach her - that he finds anything odd with the proceedings.

It's not easy to spot Loki in the crowd, but after a few minutes of looking around Thor does notice his brother. Hmm. He stands up to lean out over the railing and keep watching the other man amidst the proceedings. Thor has to wonder, after all...]

[dothelokimotion]

[ it's easy to miss, but thor who has seen many of loki's tricks would see the way his fingers twitch and the candy just slips away from people's hands. he smirks as the candy then falls to the . . . ground? except it never quite hits the surface and seems to vanish quickly. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Indeed Thor does miss it the first couple of times, the throngs of people making it hard to keep a solid eye on Loki. When he sees the flick of Loki's fingers though-- his face clears once his focus pays off. So that's the answer.

Thor waits until an opportune moment, watching the ebb and flow of the villagers milling around the parade path. Soon enough Loki shifts almost under the balcony Thor occupies, and that's close enough. He plucks one of the ornamental plush bells from the railing before tossing it down to bounce off Loki's head.

As soon as Loki looks up to see where it came from, Thor gives a cheery wave.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ when the bell hits him, loki scowls, ready to aim his wrath at the person responsible — until he notices that it's thor and his scowl becomes a petulant pout. ]

Did you lose something?

[rebuildyourruins]

Nope, I know where it is.

[Somewhere on the ground after hitting its target. He leans both arms on the railing, not at all bothered by Loki's sulking.]

Enjoying the parade?

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki sniffs pointedly. ]

I was until you started lobbing bells at me.

[rebuildyourruins]

You make it sound like I threw more than one.

[He didn't - though who knows what the future holds. Peering over the railing to check the ground below was clear, Thor jumps up and over, dropping down from the balcony onto the ground. A few people around yelp with surprise as he dusts himself off. He cocks his head as he looks Loki's way once more.]

Most people just hold their shirts or hats out to catch things, you know.

[dothelokimotion]

And why would I do things like most people when I have far more efficient ways of achieving the same goal?

[rebuildyourruins]

Your goal of... stealing candy.

[dothelokimotion]

Precisely.

[ he plucks a sweet out of his dimensional pocket, popping it in his mouth to prove his point. ]

So don't complain or you won't get any.

[ not that loki was going to share. ]

[rebuildyourruins]

[Thor bursts out laughing.]

There are people throwing it at us, I can get my own!

[dothelokimotion]

[ sweetly. ]

Oh? Good luck then.

[necromanswers]

[No skin off her back either way, she doesn't know his lore enough to make the connection. When he turns she offers up a shameless wave, meeting his gaze only briefly before returning it to the moving images.]

Sure am- hope that's okay. I could feel the magic tinglies in the air.

[dothelokimotion]

[ was it that strong? it wouldn't surprise him, considering the casket's power but still. ]

Tinglies?

[necromanswers]

You know. [She wiggles her fingers.] You're a magic guy, you can feel it in the air if it's being used nearby, right? The arcana's kinda tangible.

[It's not super strong, but she's also developed keen senses over the years, and she'd been fairly close when she got the ping for it.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ loki nods. ]

I can, though I rarely ever called them . . . "tinglies".

[rebuildyourruins]

[Narrowing his eye at Loki, he knows better than to take any sweetness at face value. In fact it's a sure sign Loki is scheming something else underneath the surface.]

I won't need luck, but thank you anyway.

[dothelokimotion]

[ when is he not? ]

Of course not. When have you ever needed such a thing?

[rebuildyourruins]

Not often! I make my own fortunes.

[There are some things in his life that have come down to luck, if he's honest. Jane being the first person he met on Earth. Ending up on the same planet as Bruce. For the most part however Thor isn't content to wait for fortune to be in his favour.]

At least you've found something to do down here.