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[Visitors to the Velvet Room are in for an unusual sight.

Gorb balloons. Streamers. Banners that not only read, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GORO AKECHI! but also...

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FRIENDSHIP!

This particular banner has cutesy illustrations of a normal Akechi and Falcon. Yes, really.

There are multiple, multi-layered cakes. One is an angel food cake, decorated to resemble Robin Hood. Then there's another cake, fashioned after Loki, with lovingly decorated dazzle camouflage frosting. Inside is a heavenly red velvet.

Lastly, there's a purely chocolate delight, patterned after Hereward.

There are even little Gorb cupcakes, designed to look like the myriad Akechis resident in the Velvet Room. Fresh brewed coffee and Jazz Jin mocktails await those who seek a beverage, and there's even some curry. How thoughtful!

So... care to mingle?]
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In the morning, residents will receive a message on their phones, computers, or via a letter with a butterfly-shaped seal.

It reads:

To celebrate this time of giving and togetherness, our Master has set up a desk for you all to submit your deepest desires! We cannot grant every wish, as some are out of our hands or pose too great a risk to the safety of your fellow guests. With that being said, our Master will do everything he can to make your holiday dreams come true. So come one, come all! Let good tidings warm your hearts!

Sincerely,

Theodore


Those who venture into the Velvet Room will find a box on Igor's desk, with the image of Santigor's face. Igor himself is dressed festively for the occasion, and he's left a stack of paper and pens with instructions.

He may or may not be forthcoming, but he will be cordial to all who speak with him. Should a wish fail, you will get as many chances as needed to settle upon an appropriate wish, but just one. The Christmas magic must be shared, after all!

Additionally, the various locations throughout the doors are seeing lovely snowfall and Christmas lights. Isn't it cozy?

[[ooc: Welcome to this year's Christmas Event! To give fair warning, not all wishes will be granted:

No bringing others in, or sending anyone home.
No harm to others or to oneself. Sorry, all y'all.
No bestowing godly powers, though varying one's Persona abilities (within normal parameters, such as gaining an upgrade, or even gaining a key to the Velvet Room, for wildcards only) is on the table, as are new Personas.
No weapons that aren't in line with ordinary in-game weapons—so yes, you can have a cool sword or gun with a cool buff or debuff, but no, you can't have an atom bomb to use on Igor.

If a character cannot write, they may wish by speaking to the box. If a character also cannot speak (hi, Koromaru), they may wish simply by focusing on the box.

For more info, refer to the OOC post.

If you submit a refused wish, the box will glow a sad blue, and Igor will be amused/unimpressed, as you see fit. You may submit wishes until one is accepted. Remember that characters in-game as of this post, who do not use their wish in this event, will wake on the morning of the 25th with a Wish Token on their person. The Wish Token is a version of Jose's star, identical in every detail, which can be activated at a later time and place of your choosing, for one Wish of the sort that would have been accepted by the box. Characters will not know in advance that this will happen, so no hoarding wishes.

Merry Christmas, season's greetings, and behave yourselves. Probably]]
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On the morning of November 21st, denizens in the Velvet Room will awake to a message on their phones or by their bedsides in an envelope. Perhaps even on their computer screens.

Greetings! If you've received this message, then you've been selected as a participant in a new activity to strengthen bonds within this community.

In order to facilitate connections with your fellow residents, we advise you to watch this video. Watch it and return the tape to its rightful owner. If you lacked the means to watch VHS tapes before, we have provided you with the necessary equipment.

Failure to do so may put your own memories at risk. Do not be selfish, lest you find yourself struggling to recall crucial moments of your life. You have no way of knowing which memories have been shared, so ask yourself if it is worth the risk to selfishly hoard another's secrets.


They will soon find a VHS tape, with a case that gives off a soft, blue glow to symbolize its importance. If they lack a TV or VCR, they will find one in their living space.

What they do is up to them, but they should heed the warning, if they value their own memories.


[For links to characters' memories, please see this post in the OOC comm. Have fun!]
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Autumn is drawing on in the Velvet Room and its environs. The days are colder, the nights are crisper, leaves are a riot of colour ready to fall from the trees. And (besides all the pumpkin spice popping up for some reason) that means only one thing: Hallowe'en!

As the season approaches, you may undergo a mysterious transformation. Perhaps you wake up with wings, or hooves, or gills! Or perhaps your transformation will change more, go deeper... perhaps to your very soul. Who can tell? You might wake up as an animal, or a mythological creature. Or as anything at all.

Transformations will reverse on the morning of November 1st. Probably.

In the meantime, Destinyland is celebrating the holiday. Cheerful Jack-o'-Lantern Shadows have set up on street corners, handing out flyers advertising the park's seasonal festivities. In the days leading up to the 31st, Destinyland will host all the usual fun: Hallowe'en games, Trick or Treat for the babies (and the not-so-babey), the Gorb fortune teller, Shadow-run food stalls serving spooky meals and treats, and, of course, the haunted house with its array of friendly, candy-giving Shadows. Or maybe they're not so friendly.

On the night of Hallowe'en itself, there will be a parade at the park and a grand party out in the main square with food, music, and plenty of space, though characters are not obliged to attend. However, if you wish to show off your new form, see what transformations have been wrought on your fellow guests, or simply take the chance to celebrate, it may be a good opportunity...

Who knows? Perhaps you'll even see some special guests.

[ooc: Welcome to our second Halloween event! This post will serve as a mingle for the duration of the event. Feel free to invite friends to play as guest characters, too! There will be a toplevel, and guest characters are simply whisked into the setting to engage in festivities, with a slight ghostly aura. For an example, see the thread here from last year!]
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On the morning of August 9th, everyone will receive an invitation to a special get-together on the Nav.

It reads, "In honor of a year of bonds and irreplaceable memories, you are humbly invited to celebrate amongst your community. Dress as you like, and take pride in your personal progress. We even have awards to celebrate the tremendous growth of our residents."

Those who pass through the Velvet Room today will find themselves in a wide, grand ballroom not unlike the Halloween Party. There's a grand buffet of all manner of foods, both simple and lavish, as well as a multi-tiered cake with a plastic number 1 on top, such as you see on birthday cakes.

A wall can be found with a list of awards for characters and corresponding medals and trophies for them to take, should they so choose, such as Most Improved, Kindest, or whatever suits them the most—or perhaps they've received no award at all.

Bright and obnoxious banners and decorations hang overhead that say, 'HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!'

There's a dance floor, chairs for sitting and enjoying the atmosphere, and no shortage of activities, from a ballpit full of Gorbs, Rorbs, and Hee-horbs to a number of quirky arcade games and miscellaneous activities. Pin the nose on the Igor? Whack-a-Shido? Feel free to make up your own shenanigans.

Who knows? Perhaps you'll even meet a few unexpected guests.

[OOC: Happy anniversary, everyone! To celebrate, have a cute party mingle. We'll also have a thread where guest characters can show up. This is a great way to invite friends who may wanna see if they click with the community or to throw in characters just for fun, if you so choose.]
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Winter has been drawing in for quite a while, and even here, Christmas is inescapable. What's going on?

The day before


  • Snow is falling... all around. It's a freezing cold evening, and the air is still—except for the blizzard outside. Will you stay home in the warmth, watching the snow fall and the frost form on the windows? Or will you head out into the whirling night? Visibility is next to nothing, but you'll probably be fine... as long as you don't go too far.

  • The next day


  • Snow has fallen! It lies everywhere you look, inches-deep, from Tokyo to Mikage-cho. The air is still, and the sky is a clear, wintry blue. Doesn't look like it's going to warm up any time soon. But that means a snow day. You'll be fine, as long as you wrap up warm. Do you want to make a snowman sledge, skate or ski? Waterways are frozen solid, and if you can get to the right store, you'll find the equipment you need. Or maybe you want to keep it closer to home, with snowmen tea-tray sleds and snow angels? Just try not to kill any rivals or near-rivals with a snowball.

  • Snow also drifts gently from the ceiling of the Velvet Room, fading before touching the floor. Festive, unseen sleigh bells clash unnervingly with the usual elegiac piano melody. Igor watches on with his trademark knowing smile—the festivities are just beginning....

  • In Iwatodai Mall, Inaba Shopping District, and Station Square, there are Jack Frosts around the place, along with chilly-looking Pixies, Onmoraki, and many other assorted demons. They have large sacks, or toolboxes, or planks of wood; they work merrily in hard hats, and whisper and giggle amongst themselves, and watch you as you pass. What could they be up to?

  • Christmas trees now stand in all the open spaces, hung about with baubles and lights. Illuminations are up, too, on every building, across every street, between streetlamps, you name it. More urban areas, like Tokyo or Sumaru, are as dazzling as you'd expect. But it isn't just the real world—all cognitive zones are suddenly hung with countless tiny lights as well. Probably not a good sign.... then again, the inhabitants seem strangely reluctant to fight you.
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    A new door has appeared in the Velvet Room, far more elegant than the rest. Additionally, every Velvet Room guest may find a new notification on their phones, inviting them to take part in the festivities. It is holiday, after all, the perfect time to foster their bonds. So come, bring your most haunting attire, and join the grand masquerade.

    Those who come willingly will stumble into an enchanting sight. A grand ballroom, bathed in blue, with appropriately haunting decor. Ghostly apparitions dance through the air. Cobwebs gather up above, positioned just right to add to the atmosphere without making the place look run down. There is a long table topped with all manner of refreshments. A chocolate fountain, punch bowls to spare, pumpkin spice pancakes piled high and for some reason, at least a few bear Goro Akechi's image? Strange. There are other odd assortments of snacks with a Halloween flair, from caramel apples to spooky spider cookies to sushi in the shape of a brain. All manner of treats and entrees can be found, to please children and adults alike.

    There are activities aplenty, from apple bobbing to a haunted house manned by friendly faces like Pyro Jacks and assorted Ghouls. A fortune telling table sits off to the side, with a... Gorb, yes, a large Gorb the size of a beach ball, dressed in appropriate costume and eager to tell your future. Accuracy may vary.

    If you don't have a costume, never fear. Guests will be granted one as they step through the door, whether by choice or by "incidentally" finding themselves here instead of where they were meaning to be. After all, what's the point in a party if guests hide away?

    Now come forth and embrace the season of scares. Perhaps there will even be a few surprises in store...

    For instance, some faces otherwise unseen in the Velvet Room until now. In this time of haunting and the macabre, dream and reality drift ever closer. Who knows who you might meet?

    (OOC: Party mingle event! May shenanigans ensue. Also, characters who are not yet joined/in the DR fully may appear translucent as ghosts, or have other "not really here" tells - or not - at player discretion. If you are here as a guest, do introduce yourself in
    the sister OOC Comm post!)

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