Happy New Year, folks! The Hotel is settling into the New Year with little fanfare. Mr Bennet remains at his post behind the hotel desk and helps check guests in and out daily. The Hotel continues to hustle and bustle and nothing seems to be going too awry beyond the usual shenanigans. In fact, one might even call this the slow season for the Hotel.
THE FLOOR IS LAVA
That is until the second week of the month where the intercoms start with Mr Bennet's pleasant voice coming through.
"Hello, hello! This is just a small warning that one of our floors, the current 79th floor to be exact, has had a small... malfunction, I suppose, and will be affecting the other floors of the Hotel. No word yet from maintenance when this will be over, so stay on your toes, my dear guests!"
And that's it. No indication of what the problem is, or anything like that. It's up to you to figure out what's going on! And what is going on? Well, it'll become obvious very quickly when wherever characters happen to be in the Hotel, they'll soon start feeling a very obvious warmth on the floor below them. It'll increase the longer they stay standing in one spot until it's almost burning their feet.
The only salve for this will be hopping onto a nearby piece of furniture and getting their feet off the floor. It'll soon become obvious that the entire Hotel has been wrapped in a game of The Floor is Lava, including the floor turning into actual lava on some of the floors.
SAFETY SLEEPOVER
Of course, the Hotel is not cruel enough to make the entire Hotel unsafe and soon enough Mr Bennet's voice will come through on the intercom again.
"For those looking for respite from our current Hotel wide game," because clearly it's a game now. "We'll be serving tea and cake in the lounge on the ground floor. Maintenance has been able to fix the lounge for now so feel free to come by when you can if you'd like to rest. We have sleeping bags!"
As folks enter the lounge, they'll find that Mr Bennet is true to his word. The lounge has been converted into a giant sleepover, with sleeping bags lining the floor and a long table off to the side where people can eat their tea and cakes. Mr Bennet is near the food table, handing out pajamas, toothbrushes, and sleep masks to those who request them. There's some new doors off to the side leading to some restrooms, at least, so guests can change in private.
Though, one thing to point out is when Mr Bennet says there's tea and cakes, the cakes happen to be lava cakes. He thinks he's funny.
THE FLOOR IS ICE
It'll take about two days for hotel maintenance to fix the Hotel and return it to normal. So that's two days of living out of the lounge or hopping around the Hotel to get places. What a headache. Mr Bennet will make another lively announcement on the intercom.
"We are back in business, folks! I've just been given word that everything should have return to normal now. Though, there is a warning to make sure not to walk around barefoot for at least another day or so while the Hotel settles. Thank you for your patience!"
What that means becomes obvious soon as anyone walking around now will feel that the floor is especially cold. That's a bit better than the heat, at least, but still kind of a pain in the ass. Anyone who tries to walk around barefoot will find that their feet quickly start to freeze but any permanent damage is easily avoidable by putting on some socks or getting off the floor entirely.
Though that said, the ice does lead to some furniture sliding around and even with shoes on, characters might find themselves sliding too.
What a lovely end to the holidays.
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--THE FLOOR IS ICE
--WILCARD
icy floor
just kidding, Akechi can be spared that indignity this day. Bruno's not having the greatest time navigating the slippery floors, himself, but he has the advantage of being able to cheat a little with his Stand. When Akechi comes careening towards him, he manages to catch him by the shoulders without falling down himself in the process, though he does slide backwards a few degrees - and if Akechi's perceptive enough, he might briefly see what looks like a humanoid ghost bracing Bruno by the shoulders, too, though it vanishes nearly instantly. ]
Careful. You'll hurt yourself if you don't move slowly.
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akechi is about to say something probably obnoxious and condescending, but-
he pauses.
what the fuck. ]
What was that? [ he says, suddenly all business, eyes intense. ]
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For some reason, the floor's behaving like ice now.
[ it's very unclear if he's intentionally deflecting or if he actually thinks that's what Akechi was referring to. ]
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akechi gives him A Look. ]
I'm aware. [ he says, deadpan, before continuing. ]
I was talking about that thing that appeared. [ might as well get right to the point in this case; it simply reminded him far too much of a persona to ignore. ]
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the floor is ice
Not so much a shiver runs through him, despite the icy nature of the floor felt through his shoes, too. Even as he watches as Akechi suddenly loses his step going the other direction, sliding directly towards him.
He could stop him with his powers, or he could just reach out with a hand to grasp him by the shoulder... For now, Henry opts for the latter.]
Difficulties?
[Someone looks like they're Not Having Fun.]
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ah. great. henry.
...this is the first time he's seen him in person since... all of that.
akechi refuses to look away. ]
Nothing I can't handle. [ he insists-- as if he wasn't just about to eat shit on the ground. ]
And yourself? [ back into politeness, again.
habits. ]
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Even the smile he wears now has the thin veneer of politeness, though actual amusement at seeing someone struggle with the ice does exist.]
You looked like you were moments away from breaking something.
[Maybe that's an exaggeration, though. Henry releases his grip from the young man.]
I like the cold. [And that's true.] As for the ice... well, I'm just trying to step carefully. It's usually fine unless someone comes barreling towards me.
[LIKE YOU]
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I was fine.
[ he continues to insist... but it's also fine, because akechi is also a hypocrite. he even realizes that about himself. for now, though... he raises an eyebrow. ]
Surely that's not really a problem for you though, is it?
sleepover :D
And he's yelling because — ]
You're effin' me!
[ Because they are dressed in matching pajamas as Ryuji bounds forward to join Akechi in his little corner here. ]
Where'd ya get those pjs, man?
HELP
akechi needs to leave, right now, immediately--
but ryuji is so fucking loud, some people are even turning their heads to look, and-- like, not that akechi cares anymore!!
(but he cares a little bit still. SIGH.) ]
They showed up automatically. [ he says defensively, before-- he can't help himself, he studies ryuji's outfit critically. ]
Do you even know Feather Owl's lore?
[ oh he's a NERD nerd, ]
:')
He's landed in front of Akechi, delighted that they both seem to be matching and wonders vaguely if Akira is around in a red set of pajamas so they can be a trio. That's, of course, when Akechi asks his question and Ryuji just looks completely innocent as he replies — ]
Uhm, he doesn't like curry, right?
[ Yeah, he's a filthy casual. ]
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akechi scoffs. ]
Yes, he doesn't like curry. [ and yet... akechi has to admit he can see enough similarities between ryuji and feather yellow that. it fits? it fits.
son of a bitch. ]
Do you watch the show? [ he can't help but ask. whether akira is also in feather red... oh god. too much. ]
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sleepover!
Want it? It's probably good to hydrate at a time like this.
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man, he really is thirsty, especially after all the heat--]
...But since you brought it over already, I'll drink it.
[ SO GRACIOUS... ]
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[It's said laughingly, but not teasingly. Instead, she hands it over, before she flops down next to him, stretching.]
Busy day, huh?
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ice
And since Evan's not paying much attention, Akechi does, in fact, knock the both of them down to the icy floor. Evan quickly gets his bearings as he sits up. ]
Oh man, sorry about that. Mind was somewhere else. You okay?
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akechi barely has a moment to take in the broom before they're both sent to the ground.
not one to be outdone, akechi also quickly gets to his feet, brushing imagined (icy?) dust off of himself with a huff. ]
I'm fine. [ is his knee-jerk reaction. ]
...What were you doing? [ is his next one. ]
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[ Because he can just check books out now! And he doesn't have to have a residential address or the signature of a parent or legal guardian for a library card! And no one will cast him weird looks if he hangs around for too long! The novelty.
He casts around for his broom. Thankfully it hasn't gotten too far away, thanks to the hard wood block holding the bristles which fully prevents the broom from being capable of rolling. He plucks it up and carefully gets to his feet. ]
Sorry again, man. You sure you're good?
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safety sleepover
Akechi-kuuuun!
[ Appearing right next to him via teleportation, here is a well-meaning(?) adult to ensure Akechi doesn't spent too much time at this impromptu slumber party alone. ]
Can I have — [ Oh, dip, his pajamas. ] Uwahhh, do you like sentai shows, Akechi?
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god, akechi hasn't heard anyone call his name so enthusiastically since his fans. he looks up alarmed, as if worried for a moment one of them got here and hasn't gotten the memo that he's not a celebrity anymore--
but not. it's just gojo.
his... "teacher." teleporting again, showing off, and almost sending akechi into the wall as he jumps a little. ]
No. [ he says, WAY TOO QUICKLY.
a pause.
another pause. ]
I... did when I was younger. [ is all he'll admit at first. ] Apparently, the hotel sensed that.
[ that's a valid excuse right ]
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When you were "younger", huuuuuh?
[ A conspiratorial grin. Yes, surely Akechi must consider himself mature enough to have outgrown such things. ]
Maybe we can rekindle your love for them. It can be part of your training, too. I bet they've got some tapes in the library of the classics!
[ does akechi even know what a tape is ]
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safety sleepover
This isn't exactly relaxing, is it?
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...it almost softens him a little at the sight, along with the words. ]
Not exactly. [ he agrees, letting out a puff of breath. ]
So much for "vacation," hmm? [ he smirks meanly. ]
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I suppose maybe we were more prepared for something like this.
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