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[ino]

[dictated cheerfully; she'll also be quickly slapping a filter over this a few moments after it's posted]

[Filtered away from Once-ler]

So. It's December! For all of you newbies, that means it's about the time of year where the castle starts playing matchmaker yet again. Every year so far there's been some kind of enchanted decoration around the castle that forces people to kiss each other. Good luck trying to avoid it, that stuff is everywhere. Literally.

With that in mind, things can get a little complicated in your love life during this trying time. Maybe you'll accidentally kiss someone your best friend likes in front of them! Maybe you'll kiss someone and realize you actually had feelings for them after all. Or maybe you'll kiss your worst enemy and realize it wasn't actually that bad.

So, I'll be putting a little box at my door -- that's room 405, for anyone who didn't know -- for anyone who needs some anonymous advice about what to do about their newfound feelings, the awkwardness that ensues, or whatever. Trust me, I'm sure at least one couple will hook up before Christmas rolls around. It's a little bit sad that it takes enchanted ornaments to get the love flowing, really, but what can you do?

Have fun~ ♥

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[Friends]

What do you guys want for Christmas? No non-answers allowed!

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Comments

Ino

[wilder]

-- Whoa whoa!

Filter that stuff away from Once-ler!

Zelos

[ino]

Eh? What stuff? The advice thing?

[CONFUSED]

[untilmydarknessgoes]

You're either incredibly brave or incredibly stupid.

[ino]

[she laughs]

What makes you say that?

Ino

[cyan_maid]

If anything DOES happen, I'll be sure to drop a note in your box, but I am determined to avoid whatever it is that the castle throws at us.

What I want for Christmas? Ino, you don't have to get me anything!

Jane

[ino]

Do you think something will happen? Those other guys with the colored text are your friends, right?

Of course I do! I always get my friends something. I mean, the point is to give your friends cool stuff, right? [someone missed the history of christmas lesson]

[yay_heiress]

The castle plays matchmaker?!

Well, that's one less thing I get to do for fun.

[ino]

Hey, nobody said you couldn't help. The castle just takes care of the magical forcing people to make out part.

[3nterprising]

Enchanted decoration? Like what?

[ino]

Well, mistletoe was the original thing ... but there's been bells, a wreath, some birds ... it can pretty much be anything.

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[thehangedrose]

Wait, wait, what the castle forces people to kiss each other, WHAT??

[oh god oh god he does not like the sound of this at all]

And as for gifts, um...I don't know, actually. I haven't really thought about it.

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[ino]

Yep! When you get near it, you feel compelled to kiss the person nearest to you.

Well, think about it!

[Ino]

[whichwayyoulean]

[He's totally obvious to the wonderful surprise his friends are planning for him.

You can all go to hell, by the way]

You already gave me a miserable kitten.

[Once-ler]

[ino]

I have no idea what you're talking about, but how is this so-called miserable kitten doing?

[Ino]

[onlyanapple]

In all the time you've known me, have I ever said I wanted a Christmas gift?

I'm going to be hibernating for the whole day.

[Crowley]

[ino]

What, can't I at least buy you a drink?

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[heal_theworld]

What would you even get me, Ino? [She smiles on her end, though, because Ino actually thought about it.] I don't actually need anything.

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[ino]

Something awesome, obviously. But if you don't give me anything specific, you're still getting something.

[is_mafia]

And I suppose that even if you try to destroy the decorations... [He would burn them if he thought he could. But that castle probably wouldn't let him.]

[ino]

They just keep coming back. Or, if it's a living thing like the birds before, I don't think you can kill them, just shoo them away.

[originalcopy]

Wait, what?

You're kidding right?

[ino]

That seems like kind of an elaborate thing to make up as a joke.

Ino

[hard_talker]

Nice idea! If you get overwhelmed with stuff, ask Phoebe, she used to be an advice columnist where she's from.

As for what I want for Christmas ... how 'bout a trip to the movies with me an' Nora? We haven't hung out in a while. I think she'd like it.

Mark

[ino]

Oh, really? I think I remember seeing something about her doing that ...

I think I can manage that. [said with a grin, though he can't see it]

Ino - Does she count as a friend?

[wizard_redfive]

Thanks for the reminder. [Even though she is already painfully aware of the kissing. And not very pleased.]

What're the odds that I can wait it out this year?

Dairine -- yes :D

[ino]

Not very likely, sorry to say.

Ino

[ninjainviolet]

So, you're saying I should stay away from the castle for the next several weeks, right?

[Pity. She had been looking forward to seeing the decorations, too. Though, she still might--creeping into places late at night when no one's around can be fun.]

Sheena

[ino]

If you can. The castle makes it hard to get out of it entirely.

Ino (would Rapunzel be a friend?)

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

Oh, wow, that sounds really...

Forceful.

But it's so nice of you to offer to help!

Rapunzel (YES <3)

[ino]

Yeah, kind of. But you shouldn't be worried, Rapunzel! You've got Garry, after all.

D i c t a t e d ; ;

[wheatdos]

Ahaha! Oh love...lovelovelove... y-you're joking right?
Things can't just-- just make you kiss other people. That...

[Though he tries to sound sure of himself... he doesn't sound sure at all.]

That... that's... not...

...sanitary.

sfkljdsfl <33

[ino]

Are you listening to yourself? Of course the castle can make you do something like that.

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[eat_me_beat_me]

something warm. [she laughs]

I don't know, surprise me. How about you?

[kungfuwitch]

[she chuckles]

I remember last year. It's interesting seeing someone else offering advice around here.

Friends

[psych0p0mps]

umm i dont know actually
i hadnt really thought about it
maybe to not get a bunch of sloppy kisses hows that sound