OPEN Valentine's Day Plot

[thebiddingbaron]

WHO | Everyone
WHAT | Baron sends Valentine's Day gifts to Tribute Tower.
WHEN | Valentine's Day!
WHERE | Tribute Tower
WARNINGS / NOTES | Warnings for drug use and all of the things that go with that. Possibly also sexual themes. The OOC post for this is here.




On the morning of February 14th when the Tributes come down for breakfast they're greeted by an impressive holiday themed spread. Pink and red baked goods, chocolates shaped like hearts, beautiful red and pink flowers, adorable stuffed animals all line the table.

On the table is also a sign in cursive that reads:

To our beloved Tributes, Victors, Mentors, Escorts and Stylists. Enjoy your holiday. -- Bartlett Industries

Most of the sweets are completely harmless, but if the Tributes taste the chocolate covered cherries or caramels they find themselves suddenly acting very strangely...

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common room and everywhere once she starts wandering.

[needsaprince]

Oh, sweets.

Lottie was a sucker for sweets, always. And this disappointment of realizing it was valentines day, and she wasn't going to be wooed by any adoring boys...well, the blow was softened by this beautiful spread of treats.

And she promptly stuffed her face. And that was when things started to get weird.

[gruesome]

Even in his moping around, Some always had a smile for Lottie. Coming around the table of treats, he sniffed at it. Nothing he could eat. "That all looks so pretty."

[needsaprince]

"Oh yes, they are so good too, you should try some of these!" She said, holding out a handful, forgetting that Some couldn't exactly, try them.

She did sorta try to forget his diet as much as possible.

[gruesome]

He shook his head with a grin. "Thanks, no. It would be a bad night if I did."

[needsaprince]

"What happened....no, no, actually..." She laughed, a little too loud, and too long. "No, don't tell me actually."

"Do you have any plans on this fine Valentines day my friend?"

[gruesome]

"Me? Oh- no. I left... Well, I'm here."

[needsaprince]

"We should do something!"

It seemed a suddenly very good idea. A date with...well, Some would have to be some sort of fantasy Prince. A centaur or a unicorn. Unicorns didn't have princes. Maybe a centaur was good. Yes, a dashing centaur prince. Good.

[itsananimalthing]

Riddick was on his way upstairs to get his coat, fully planning on heading out into the snow, since he'd run out of things he felt like doing inside the complex and it wasn't curfew time yet, nowhere near. He stopped, though, when he found Lottie in the elevator lobby.

He offered her a grin, though behind it and his shades, he was a tad concerned. She looked... off. "Well, hey."

[needsaprince]

She spun, another chocolate half to her lips, and...well, the world spun a little bit much. And had this nice, fuzzy glow to it.

"Riddick! How are you!" She said with a broad smile, before pushing the chocolate into her mouth.

[itsananimalthing]

He casually slipped a hand to one shoulder for her to steady her, when she listed just a bit. "Doin' pretty good, now that I ain't freezin' my ass off. You enjoyin' those candies?" Seriously, was he the only person who wasn't a fan of overdosing on sugar?

[needsaprince]

"Oh yes, they are very good..."

She giggled, and shrugged, and didn't worry too much about how off she felt because it didn't seem that worrisome really.

"What are you doing today? It's Valentines day you know?"

This morning that didn't seem very exciting. But suddenly there seemed many more possibilities she had forgotten. Dates. Trips. She should go to Paris, Paris was romantic.

[itsananimalthing]

"It's what day?" Riddick asked blankly, keeping his hand on her shoulder, since she seemed like she might need it. "That somethin' I oughta know about?"

Because apparently they don't have Valentine's Day in space anymore. Not Riddick's version of space, anyway. Or maybe they just never got around to telling him about it.

[needsaprince]

"Valentine's day? Oh well that is just the most romantic holiday. It is when you shower your sweet heart in gifts, and sweet nothings, and also sorta of romantics things. It's just wonderful."

The last bit was more sign than words, and whatever was in those chocolates was bringing out Lottie's accent in a big way.

[big_badass_hero]

Chris hadn't snacked yet, though seeing Lottie looking bummed he moved up behind her after snagging a flower from one of the displays. "You know you're cuter when you smile." He held the yellow rose in front of her hoping to at least get a smile from his fellow district tribute.

[needsaprince]

The flower...well, there was something about it. It glowed, and shimmered, and was just about the prettiest darn flower she had seen. She took it, looking up wide eyed at Chris.

"Thank you!" She said dreamily, taking the flower and twisting it between her fingers, before giving him a wide smile.

[big_badass_hero]

Okay the dreamy bit... little worrisome but hey! She's smiling so he'll smile back at her.

"Your welcome. Looked like you needed some cheering up. Bet you have a ton of plans for hte day don't you?"

idk how I lost this notif

[needsaprince]

"Alas, no. The day is a bust."

She sighed dramatically. leaning back against the wall. And triwling her flower.

"I need rescued."

it's cool XD

[big_badass_hero]

"Aw now that's just sad." He pouted a moment.

"Well I'm a horrible prince, but would you mind a knight escorting you today Lottie?"

[needsaprince]

Oh, a knight. In sparkling armor. It would be wonderful, wouldn't it.

"Yes please!"

[gluteus]

Maximus had wandered back down to the common room to retrieve more of this "chocolate" he had been introduced to, barely noticing the girl stuffing her face with them.

He picked up another chocolate filled cherry, looked at it curiously, and then slipped it between his lips.

[needsaprince]

"They're good, huh?" Lottie said.

She was always willing to talk to strangers, although this guy looked fairly intimidating. Enough so she might normally proceed with caution. But right now she felt more than happy to babble at anyone.

[gluteus]

"Yes," He agreed, offering a smile which hopefully would have some effect on his intimidation level but probably didn't.

It was strange, being in a place with so many women - it had been many many years since he had been in the presence of more than one at a time, and in truth, he had little idea how to talk to them. The strong female tributes he found easier - he could approach them as he would another gladiator. The women who were obviously not meant for fighting.... He was not so sure about. But while he would probably simply avoid or ignore them, the chocolate covered cherries granted him the courage and ability to want to try.

"Apparently it is meant as a festival feast," He offered somewhat awkwardly.

[needsaprince]

"Oh yes...do you know have Valentine's day where you come from?"

It was strange, where before he had seemed large, larger than logic would entail...now he seemed much more manageable. Small, gentler...she couldn't put her finger on how.

[gluteus]

Maximus shook his head. It was much easier to answer questions than it was to attempt small talk, so he answered easily.

"We have many festivals, and many feasts. But I do not know this god 'Valentine', nor why their feast is this... colourful."

[needsaprince]

God. God Valentine. That...triggered off a thought.

"Aphrodite? Cupid?"