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VoidTrecker Express Mods ([personal profile] voidtreckermods) wrote in [community profile] middleofsomewhere2020-12-20 06:06 am

Winter Faire

”Shortly arriving in World#5562102022. The dressing carriage is open for your convenience.” The announcement might be unexpected so late in the month, but soon enough further information arrives on their SCA’s.

World#5562102022: Home of the famous Winter Faire. Voidtreckers may spend the evening here. Please remember your Snowcoins. Enjoy.

The dressing carriage is open for characters to choose from an array of winter coats, hats, gloves and scarves. There are also ice skates in a variety of sizes and shapes, suitable for all passengers.

THE PLAZA

The Express comes to rest in a station roofed by sheets of ice. Streamers of light run up and along the arches overhead, sending flashes of colour through the structure at intervals. A wooden path leads through stands of sparkling trees to the faire proper.

The faire is a large one, mostly made up of a large market of wooden huts. The market is held outside; while it's dark when they arrive, there are floating lights twinkling in the darkness that illuminate the area. There is snow on the ground and a light flurry in the air, the perfect amount of snow to be atmospheric without anyone being too damp or cold.

There are both ice paths and ordinary wooden paths through the market. In the centre of the market there is a large ferris wheel, where guests can sit in glass bubbles filled with soft cushions and blankets as they view the snowy market from above.

THE ICE RINK

There are two large ice rinks, and ice paths weave through the market, with many of the eateries having 'ice gardens' where skaters can rest and drink before continuing their skating. Wooden railings run through the middle of the ice paths, both to form two one-way lanes, and to give new or wobbly skaters something to hold onto. 

There are benches at the entrance to the large ice rinks for people to change into their ice skates and cubbies for them to store their shoes; the ice paths connect to both rinks. There are also skate aids for those that need them, carved wooden animals to hold onto and push along the ice for balance. An animal that looks like a furred penguin dominates.

THE SLEDDING SLOPE

To the north of the market, there is a snowy field with a hill perfect for sledging, and sleds to borrow for any who want them. 

The whole field is deep with snow, with a well trodden path leading up the hill and sledding tracks leading down. To the side of the slope are snowpeople and snow animals, some better built than others, and plenty of snow to add to this collection.

THE WOODLAND ENCLOSURES

To the south there is a small woodland where a member of staff will allow guests through with warnings to be peaceful and not disturb the creatures. 

The trees are bare of leaves and white with snow, some with frost forming crystal snowflakes on the branches. There are indeed woodland creatures within the woodlands: deer, rabbits, strange white pompom-looking creatures. They are comfortable with people, and won't flee.

THE FERRIS WHEEL

In the centre of the market there is a large ferris wheel allowing guests to sit in glass bubbles filled with soft cushions and blankets as they view the snowy market from above. The ferris wheel moves slowly, allowing plenty of time to take in the view and enjoy the company, the soft seating, or both.

Bubbles can fit up to 6 people, though the attendants will allow groups from single guests up to six. The glass can be made one-way, so that guests cannot be viewed from outside.

THE MARKET

All the activities in the faire are free.  Everything in the market, from a mug of beer to a blown glass ornament costs one snowcoin, the snowflake tokens that passengers received on station day. Each passenger has ten to spend.

FOOD STALLS
The actual market sells drinks: hot chocolate, mulled wine, beer, spiced apple juice and cider amongst some more alien picks like a bright pink concoction that is delicious but very alcoholic; food: sausages, bread, cakes, roasted chestnuts, candied nuts, stroopwafel and a whole collection of unrecognisable but delicious things.

All are available to take out, though many of them also have a bar area where shoppers can sit, drink and people watch.
SHOPPING
The stalls don't sell much that would be considered useful, but are filled with trinkets, decorations, cute hats and other clothing, sweets, glassware, jewellery, toys… and much much more.
After a good few hours in the market, things are beginning to wind down and stalls start to close. The Voidtreckers will receive a message on their SCA telling them it is time to return to the Express. Once all passengers are on board the train will leave the ice-covered station and return back to the Void.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (in llama land)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-22 02:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Anything and everything to keep that bearded burly bear out of our lives!
melodiouspacifist: (So Very Interested)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-23 02:08 am (UTC)(link)
Can't we just capture him and make him give us presents?

[ That's the important part here. Getting free stuff. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (even as these days pass)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-23 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
Those presents of his aren't to be trusted! The best thing is to kick him out of our lives forever!
melodiouspacifist: (Think Think Think)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-23 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Really? But I thought he was supposed to bring nice presents to good children and all that. That's what all the Christmas carols say.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (shout out loud)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-23 11:26 pm (UTC)(link)
They are songs filled with SIN AND LIES! He's got everybody fooled, and you've got to stay clear of him!
melodiouspacifist: (Aw We Do Too Have Hearts)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-23 11:34 pm (UTC)(link)
Hey, I'm not going to go near him! He's mean! He never brings me anything!

[ There...could be a reason for that... ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (some people settle)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-24 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
[Gasp! A hand to her heart, before she touches his arm. ]

That's awful! See, I knew he was bad news! You deserve plenty of gifts!
melodiouspacifist: (So Very Interested)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-25 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
That's what I think! That old man is so stingy!

[ Demyx has no problem complaining about Santa Claus ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-25 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
Let me make up for it today! We'll go to the market, and I'll buy something for you.
melodiouspacifist: (Nort Huh??)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-25 11:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, what? Why?

[ He's genuinely surprised by her response. Most people just ignore his whining. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (my darling baby boys)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-26 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
'Tis the season, to spite Santa, you're my friend, why not... Need any other reason?

[ Cheerful smile! ]
melodiouspacifist: (Nort Huh??)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-26 08:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, I don't know, no one's ever done that before.

[ He looks more bewildered than anything. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (where the air is rarefied)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-27 01:23 pm (UTC)(link)
... Wait, are you saying no one's ever given you a gift, period?
melodiouspacifist: (Think Think Think)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-27 04:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, I don't think so.

[ He shakes his head, he doesn't have friends or family. Well maybe one friend. He's undecided on that. ]
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (look at the stars)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-28 06:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Buddy... bring it in.

[ She opens her arms - time for a hug, my dude. ]
melodiouspacifist: (Default)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-28 07:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Okay, sure!

[ He'll give her a hug, why not? ]

What's the hug for?
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (to the front of the line)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-28 07:44 pm (UTC)(link)
BECAUSE YOUR LIFE IS SO SAD! How can you never have gotten any presents before?!

[ BIG TIGHT HUG. ]

We are so going to get you a big present, whatever you want out there!
melodiouspacifist: (Think Think Think)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-28 07:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh, okay, but I'm not really sad about it, I don't think anyway.

[ He doesn't really know many nice people. ]

Ienzo gave me a phone so he can call me and tell me when he needs me to do stuff, but I'm not sure that's really a present. I don't really know what I want...
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-29 12:28 am (UTC)(link)
Let's go find out, come on!

[ Hug over! She grabs Demyx by the sleeve and begins to drag him to the market! ]
melodiouspacifist: (Default)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-29 01:34 am (UTC)(link)
Okay, okay I'm coming.

[ He laughs and lets her drag him, why not? He doesn't have any plans or anything. ]

There's all kinds of stuff here at least. It looks nice enough.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (if you could use)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-29 06:27 pm (UTC)(link)
You see something you want, don't hesitate to tell me! This is Demyx Day!

[ And it's gunna be the best day ever! ]
melodiouspacifist: (So Very Interested)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-29 07:19 pm (UTC)(link)
[ He didn't know that's what he was getting when he stepped off the train, but that sounds pretty good to him. ]

Well, if I was gonna get anything, it would be related to music because that's my favourite thing.
sos_pilot: by <user name=cupcake_graphics> (down to acapulco bay)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-30 12:56 am (UTC)(link)
Then I'll keep my eyes peeled for anything and everything related to music! The sky's the limit!

[ congrats on being adopted, demyx. ]
melodiouspacifist: (Think Think Think)

[personal profile] melodiouspacifist 2020-12-30 02:33 am (UTC)(link)
[ He chuckles a little bit. ]

Nah, don't spend all your coins on me, I have my own, but still if you could help me find something music related, that sounds pretty good.
sos_pilot: by <user name=noimpulsecontrol> (Default)

[personal profile] sos_pilot 2020-12-30 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
We'll figure out the spending part later. The finding part is way more important!

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