⨂ Eustace's Bach--er, Camping Party ⨂

[pactmarshal]

Who: Eustace & all his male CR
Which: Semi-closed log, forward-dated to the weekend before the wedding (November 26-27)
Where: Out in a cosy clearing of the Wildlands
What: Eustace can't make up his goddamn mind, so he invites all the men he knows to his bachelor party. He intends for it to be a relaxed hangout, but...well. We'll see.
Warnings: Alcohol, underage drinking, ghosts, more to be added if they come up

» invitation
At some point in early November, all those named by Eustace (aka, every man Eustace has had CR with) will receive a short message from Trahearne over the journals:

Hello. If you aren't aware yet, Eustace will be getting married this winter. He has invited you and several others to join him in a pre-celebration of the occasion called a "bachelor party." This will be held on Saturday, 11/26 at a location in the Wildlands (see attached map). Please bring food and drink and anything else you will need for camping.

No need to reply. If you are unable to attend for any reason, feel free to ignore this message. If you will be coming, we will see you there.

For those who are reluctant, or want to go but can't find a good excuse, some of Eustace's dogs will appear at those characters' houses without warning to dognap them. The flower dogs can make use of vines for those who really want their characters to suffer for this party.

While any of the dogs may come to grab people, only the male dogs will stay for the party, of course. There will be 5 dogs in attendance total--4 corgis and 1 flower dog.


» campgrounds

In the weeks beforehand, Trahearne and Beat went and scouted out a suitable little place for the shindig: A clearing in the woods flanked by a small cabin. The cabin sits nestled among the trees at the edge of the clearing. The clearing itself is sizeable--there's a place for chopping firewood, a ring of stones in the middle suggesting its use as a bonfire spot, and a grill built into the ground nearer the cabin.

The ground here is soft, but not muddy--perfectly suitable to sleep on. Beat and Trahearne made sure to clear away excess leaves from the ground to make things more comfortable.

The woods around the clearing are not thick, but they are still wilderness. There is abundant, if mundane flora to be found, and smaller critters that happily scamper around in the daylight. Who knows what lurks beyond in the nighttime... Better keep those fires going to keep the bad things away.

» cabin

The small cabin at the edge of the clearing is just that--small. It is comprised of only two rooms. The front room is a sitting room with a small kitchen, kept warm by a wood stove. Visitors to the cabin are free to make themselves comfortable in front of the fire on the couch big enough for three, or the large sitting chair by the window. The dining table only seats two, and it sits snug against the back of the couch.

The back room is home to the bedroom. Here, the visitors will find two bunk beds--enough sleeping room for four (or more if you wanna share i'm not judging). All the beds are made and equipped with soft, clean blankets and pillows. It seems whoever was here first was anticipating the party.

There is also another door in the bedroom, which leads to a closet. The particularly nosy will find all sorts of things useful for a cabin stay inside: extra pillows, blankets, tools for maintenance, an extra grill... You name it! Within reason!

On the outside, there is a stockpile of wood for the wood stove, and an outhouse. Just the one.

» nighttime

This is an overnight party, by the way. And when night falls, that's when the real fun begins.

As mentioned before, there is more than enough space in the clearing to create a big bonfire. But be careful--it's dry and windy. Take care not to unwittingly set any of the trees on fire. The ground is comfortable enough to sleep on (especially for those seasoned travelers), but for those who don't want to rough it completely, there are tents and sleeping bags.

The cabin is for those who don't like or can't sleep outside. It is comfortable and warm, yes, especially with all those others in the same room... But there's a catch. It's haunted. The ghost that inhabits the cabin isn't malicious, thankfully. It's friendly, in fact. Perhaps a little too friendly. Those sleeping in the cabin may find themselves poked and prodded into awakening at odd hours. Besides that, it's harmless. Promise.

Treat this as a mingle log! The setting description above is just the stage--feel free to come up with games, have your characters bring things to add to the mix, play around with the things mentioned above. It can be as chill...or not as chill as you want.

Comments

[steadypulse]

[76 sat forward enough that he could easily offer up a sleeved arm- just for brace, out of reflex.]

Here, bit of help. Sure once you're on your feet you'll be alright- but getting there can be a trick.

[Old super soldier to old demon from hell.]

[lonelysmiles]

[Alastor giggles a bit, reaching out to steady himself on the offered arm.]

It'd help if dis world didn' need ta move so much!

[He laughs at his own joke. However, he's definitely going to need that arm until he finds some semblance of balance.]

[steadypulse]

[76 was good at keeping himself steady, so it was he could lend an arm to help Alastor find his balance. Patient enough for it, too.]

It'll slow down eventually- so one'd hope at the rate things keep moving. Might convince it somehow.

[Someone didn't have issue rolling right along—]

Or find a stiller spot to focus on.

[lonelysmiles]

Ah, I know iz me an' not da world. Jess havin' a bit o' fun!

[He gives another giggle. It really is a good thing that 76 is helping him. Though given he's probably going to get tipsier as time goes on, might be a losing battle. Sorry, friend.]

[steadypulse]

Never gotten stuck in a solid place before I take it.

[No change of tone- well, there was a tinge of dry humor, but—]

Made that mistake myself here before. May not have been the world, but the ground sure did move.

[lonelysmiles]

But yer good an' steady now. Hic! Very helpful.

[He raises a hand to blearily study his claws.]

If I had my full--hiccup!--powa heah, I'd grant you a boon fer yer help.

[steadypulse]

Haven't had enough yet not to be.

[Yet. He was debating, put perhaps it wouldn't hurt a bit to just keep it at a level he could keep an eye on things. He chuckled, the sound soft but warm. Good humor.]

Thought can count enough, just glad to offer a steady hand for you.

[lonelysmiles]

[Alastor hums for a moment in thought before he snaps and points at 76's face. (Might want to be careful or he's going to accidentally poke your eye out.)]

Yer like a less grouchy version of dear Husker!

[steadypulse]

[His head tipped back a bit from the sudden pointing(good thing for that visor huh-) and— well, he was still keeping rooted to be a stable brace despite it.]

Acquaintance of yours back home, I assume? First time I've been called less grouchy.

[A touch of dry amusement to his tone.]

[lonelysmiles]

One of my contractees!

[Alastor is positively giddy. A good thing he's been cut off...for now.]

[He leans towards 76 to whisper conspiratorially to him.]

Honestly, I tried to bring him and darling Niffty here, but the Well spat out my baubles. Very rude! Why should others get to summon what's theirs and I can't?

[steadypulse]

[Well, that was an answer. Demon thing?

76 hummed a little bit, because that was- well. He'd gotten a dragon through the Well when he went to test something. Living things clearly weren't out of the question, but—]

Might not be safe for other folks to come through a well, Wishing one or not.

[lonelysmiles]

[You know that whole thing about demons trying to make deals for your soul? It's true. And they do it to each other.]

Needta be more clear.

[He wants Husk and Niffty, dammit.]

[steadypulse]

They might wake up here one of these days. Until then- well, keep on going, I suppose.

[He would rather no one from home show up here, honestly. Too many he didn't want to find out he was alive, nor the particular situation he ended up in.

... Maybe one person, but still.]

[lonelysmiles]

It took ages fer jes Angel ta show up! An' no one else from tha hotel's come 'long!

[There might be a sliiiight whine in his voice.]

[steadypulse]

There's one from the world I'm from, and it's just been the two of us for a full year, with a couple months added now I guess.

[They happened to have arrived at the same time-]

Angel's the tall spider demon, yeah? Met him when he came by the Harvest for the Devil pepper noodle contest we held.

[lonelysmiles]

Yes indeedy! [He raises a hand up to indicate the spider's height.] Tall an' spindly an' annoyin'. Good company.

December ended up coming for my throat, don't feel bad about dropping this if needed!

[steadypulse]

Hard to forget, too. [Good or bad? Hardly mattered at times.

Still, sounded like this place was hit or miss for the spider.] That's still at least one face you're familiar with. Get to collect more of them, even if not from Hell, too.