holynights | WINTER WONDERLAND GROUP LOG

WINTER WONDERLAND GROUP LOG

When the happy confirmed couples are ready to venture out of their honeymoon suites and experience more that the Winter Wonderland lodge has to offer, they'll find that they're basically staying as some of the only guests in an exquisite, all-inclusive winter resort. Think Sandals, but with snow instead of beaches. While the honeymooners will be whisked away to the camp retreat for the middle week of the competition, there's plenty for them to explore when they return!

As more couples transition from Mistletoe Manor to the resort itself, everyone may run into each other during the day while in search of activities. They might have breakfast together at the buffet, head out on a skiing adventure together, visit the pool without having to worry about cameras zooming in on wardrobe malfunctions, or simply hang out together and enjoy some live entertainment during one of the occasional ballroom concerts. If none of that is particularly tempting, they can entertain themselves by putting together their own events.

Most activities and entertainment are likely available, at least sometimes, at the resort. The only real limitation is that participants aren't allowed to leave the show's general domain - they can't find a nearby town or book a flight out of here, for example. Travel between honeymoon suites and Mistletoe Manor is freely available, and while honeymooners are expected back in their shared beds at night, there's no one really doing nightly checks.

If anyone would like to invite other honeymooners back to their suite for a spell, all they have to do is request an extra key (tell Shay and she'll add the new person/people to the filter)

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[ is it good or bad for baromi that nagiko is here now? time to find out!

in winter, it is the early mornings that are most beautiful, so she is up and at 'em! too often has too much energy to spare. it won't be hard to hear her come barreling into the area; she makes no effort to keep her actions muted. ]

Barobaro! Domichin! How pumped are you?

[ she beelines for one of the extra, empty seats. ]

[He casts Dominique a silent look, lifting his cup before Nagiko approaches so when she seats herself down with any force it all it won't slosh his drink around. He feels fairly used to her gallivanting after seeing her about in the house.]

Miss Nagiko. [He greets politely, setting his cup back down.] We had such heartfelt goodbye only for you to arrive yourself shortly after.

I did not get a chance to congratulate you properly. [Once the restriction of proper clothing came into effect for that party he did head out.] But you do have it. I hope the reveal itself allowed some joy even if may take some figuring out.

[Conversations to be had and more things to learn. It can't all be done in a few weeks but the time here certainly helps.]

[ nagiko doesn't have to eat, but she does anyway. it's familiar, and eating with people you like promotes warmth and camaraderie. it's also because she plain likes eating. she'll get food from the buffet in a second. ]

Thanks! I'm always happy to learn more about people and make more memories. [ there's a beat of hesitation. ] As I told Acchan, I'm gonna try my best and we'll figure it out, one way or another.

[ whatever they happen to figure out is still up in the air, but they have a few weeks yet. ]

Such things do take time be it friendship or otherwise. The weeks away from all the others will help to sort things out as well. The one on one time is important or so I've found.

[He takes a sip of his tea not wanting to keep the girls from getting their breakfast any longer and he won't deny he's rather peckish himself.]

Come, let's grab our meals first. [As he stands he offers his arm to Nagiko to take so they can head up there together.] Dominique can keep Miss Ai company for the moment.

Have you found out new things in your time alone with Domichin?

[ give her the deets, barok!! she wants to know.

old habits die hard, so she places a hand delicately on his arm for all of a second before she moves to try and link their arms together. it is not a great way to get food, but it is a great way to walk somewhere (in nagiko's mind). ]

I have.

[He waits patiently for her to attach herself to him before leading to the great offering of food.

Unfortunately for Nagiko Barok is not one to be offering what could be called deets. Perhaps she'll have better luck with Dominique.]

I have also reconfirmed things I already knew or suspected. One of which is that I care for her very deeply and I think our lives will fit very nicely together.

[ she is known to be very annoying when she badgers someone, and she can pelt him with questions while they collect food.

she hits L for PRESS. ]

Yeah? Looks like the week's been great for you. What else have you two done while here? Have you gone on a lot of dates?

[ have you gone past your victorian sensibilities ARE YOU SHARING THE SAME BED nagiko won't ask this BUT I WANT TO KNOW ]

We've mostly kept to our room... Things like the television are new to us so we fancy it quite a bit. We may do a bit of venturing out now that we've settled some.

[It's been nice just staying in. Not having to worry about work or anything like that. Just being comfortable and eating the modern day snacks and watching very bad, yet very good, soap operas.

There's something to be said by simply staying in cozy silence and becoming familiar with someone else in your space for the first time.

They're sharing the bed, that is to say. After nearly a dozen comments of how improper it is that is what they inevitably decided to do.]

And yourself? You've only just arrived but there seems to be no shortage of things for two young ladies, such as yourself, to do.

[ thank you, aya, for telling me what i most wished to know.

nagiko clasps her hands together (even if their arms are still linked). ]

It's always more fun to watch something with someone. Whether it's the TV or a play or whatevs.

[ activities are best enjoyed with others; better with those you care about. at his question, she looks back to where dominique and ai are. ]

Well, Acchan wanted a list of possible things to do because that's how she is, so... I'm trying.

[ she's doing her best, considering how much she does things whenever she feels like. ]

[It is all I can tell you. They are definitely sharing a bed. :>]

I do concur... Having someone to go to the opera with is much more enjoyable. There is usually something to discuss after it ends so it is nice to trade thoughts on lighting or the acting or story beats.

[Dominique and he have been watching a bunch of shows that air in the afternoon that seem to be long standing affairs so some things are hard to follow but no less interesting. So much drama in these soap operas.]

Ah... A list of things to accomplish is well and good. [Opposite to what he and Dominique are doing as well. Spending time inside and talking to close any gaps between them where the two younger run about in see if their interests align. It suits each pair, he thinks.] And what sort of things are on your agenda? I'm certain if there is any nervousness about the two of you being alone we may be able to do something with all four of us. Just to help ease any tensions. Admittedly it was a little nerve wracking to be on my own with my own perfect match for the first time so if it helps you two to ease in to all that Dominqiue and I can assist you where it's needed.

[He carefully detaches himself from her once they reach the island of food. He hands her one of the ceramic white plates so she can start helping herself.]

Or... if it is more comfortable just you three ladies.

Shaddup, Barobaro, don't be silly.

[ for two seconds, nagiko sounds like the noblewoman she once was, if it weren't for her word choice. it's the imperious tone that won't stand for an argument.

she takes the plate from him and starts piling on the food. by the end of it, her plate will be covered. there will be heaps. it will look impossible. ]

We're not gonna leave you alone. The whole reason you're here is so you won't be, right? We can all hang out together.

[ double dates, even if terribly, nagiko won't necessarily be thinking of them that way despite the whole point of this whole place. ]

Acchan wants to go the spa. I want to go on a carriage ride. It's been a while since I've done that. I'd love to have you two come with, but if you two want your intimate time together, I won't take that away from you.

[ she may force herself into people's lives and personal spaces, but she won't make herself a third wheel. ]

[He bristles some having been told to shut up and that he was being silly all in one very swift go. Perhaps because it was said in a way that he doesn't expect from someone like Nagiko.

He clears his throat intending to at least explain himself but perhaps it's best to let it go. He can reason that it'd be better to give the three ladies their space but realistically he may have been purposely excluding himself.]

I am not terribly certain if I want anything to do with the spa. [He carefully scoops scrambled eggs onto his plate in much smaller portions. His plate looks so empty next to hers. Nagiko what are you doing?] But I would enjoy a carriage ride to be certain. Those are quite common place back home but I can admit I don't usually ride them to enjoy the scenery or view. There are also concerts I have heard that can play some nights. Dominique and I have spoken about dancing on several occasions.

[Barok fumbles with the serving spoon at the word intimate being uttered in his proximity, letting out a soft huff.]

You would not be taking anything away from us. She and I always have our evenings if we wish to be alone.

[ what's she doing is trying to enjoy everything to the max! perhaps to her own detriment. she's going to be so full and stupid for it. ]

Do you know how to relax?

[ there's no malice in that question, but it is pointed. a spa day could help him. ]

Oooh, a concert would be soooo fun! [ there are probably imagining two different kinds of concerts, but nagiko would enjoy any kind of concert. ] I can see you and Domichin tearing up a ballroom dancefloor.

[ she says that, but she can see it being very romantic between the two of them. ]

Of course I do. [He does not. Not in any kind of way that doesn't result in downing an entire wine bottle that is.] I think the spa would be more stressful than anything.

[A concert though, and they most certainly are thinking of two different kinds of concerts, would be relaxing.]

Perhaps... my waltz is a little rusty but she and I did say we would go dancing in Paris when this was all said and done. It would be as good a time as any to brush up on the basics.

Do you know how to waltz, Miss Nagiko?

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Nagiko...

Congratulations.

[ Ah, right. This energy. She remembers this energy. She's just calmly sipping her tea in response, as though she wasn't flustered as hell to end up here in the first place. ]

Thanks! It looks like you settled here nicely, huh? Are you getting more comfy with Barobaro?

Well, it's... certainly less awkward than it was initially?

Yeah? You lookin' forward to all the dates with him?

Well, I think he could benefit with time spent in your company too.

Hehehe, we can all spend time together, but when it gets all romantic between you two, I can run away.

To spend time with Ai, yes.

Yeah, who else?

Well, your options are limited.

I'm curious, though. About your feelings.

[ it'd be easy to play dumb here, but there's no point and that isn't really her style anyway. ]

I like her a lot. I like spending time with her. I want her to have all the fun she wants, and I want her to be happy with her life and to be honest with herself and as herself, but...

[ she looks thoughtful here, as she considers what she says and how she feels. ]

I can't say if it's anything more than friendship now.

I think that's fine.

Honestly, none of us know each other very well. There's nothing that says we have to be immediately attracted to our match. Or even eventually attracted.

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