What's cooler than being cool?

[paradisamods]

Welcome to the coolest hotel this side of the continent!

But wait, you woke up in your own bed. It's colder--a lot colder--but isn't this still Paradisa?

At 11am, things around the castle seem very different. For one, everything has been turned to ice. Appliances, furniture... it looks like Jack Frost was working overtime the past few days.

The ghosts are nowhere to be found. In their place, dozens of busy, bustling penguins in maid and bellhop uniforms are scurrying about to keep their castle-turned-ice hotel in tip top shape. They'll be more than happy to fill anyone's needs.

Keeping everything running smoothly is a large, dignified polar bear in a nice suit. He'll be your hotel management this week, just in case the penguins get a little out of order.

Sure it's a little cold, much like everything else in the hotel, but that's just part of the charm.

(OOC: Use this as a catch-all post for all your plot-flavored reactions! You're more than welcome to make your own sub-threads as well for different parts of the castle. The icy effect stretches for miles past the town, and snow continues on just past the Dead Zone.

Feel free to give any of the rooms, businesses or houses the same icy touch that the castle has given itself!)

Comments

LOBBY

[paradisamods]

[Allow one of the many bellhops to tend to your luggage! No, really, they insist! Oh, you don't have any? Well, they know that you want to mingle with others and enjoy your stay, but if you need them they are at your command!]

(Penguin NPCs are playable by all. They cannot be hurt or die, but you can shoo them away if you'd like.)

[cyan_maid]

[What the hell is with the ice? Jane is not going anywhere without some blankets...

...Which one of the penguins is attempting to take.]

Oh, for Pete's sake! This isn't luggage!!!

[heliotroping]

[He's equally bundled up in blankets, which another penguin is equally insistent on taking]

S--Stop!

[cyan_maid]

[She spots you nearby and tries to shoo her penguin away to get to you.]

Hey now, don't take his too!

[protosshaze]

[Sophie is very interested in these penguins. She just watches them do their thing and trying not to be in their way]

COMMON AREA

[paradisamods]

[The ballroom has been turned into a common area and is open for all to sit around on their finely carved ice sofas and chairs, each decked out with blankets and artificial furs for your comfort.

Music is playing from the live penguin band, and dancing might just be a nice way to warm up if you're feeling a bit chilly.]

[theabjectauthor]

.... I know that this is all plausible for the sake of argument, but really...

[he tilts his head at the band] ... How IS that penguin playing piano without any fingers?

[huffythedragon]

[Hey, Lemmony, have a dragon wandering over]

The ponies do it all the time, and they don't have any fingers.

[radiantwingedone]

[ Duke has settled on one of those couches, and anyone who wants to join him may have to take blankets from another one - he's bundled up in the ones already on this couch.

Although he's trying to decide if he'd warm up faster if he walked around the room in these blankets, but that might involve tripping or walking into things.

... But he's still cold, and it might be clear the way he occasionally just. Gives a great big shiver in his bundle. ]

[i_got_this]

[You know what you wish you had? Full body armor with climate control. South's lounging on a chair in full kit, as relaxed and comfortable as can be.]

[eat_me_beat_me]

[Is that a pile of blankets and furs in one of those ornate chairs?

Nope.

It's an artist. A very cold artist. Who has managed to wrap herself in as many of those blankets as possible.

What?! She's from Arizona. SHE DOESN'T DO ICE!]

OUTSIDE

[paradisamods]

[Stepping outside, the snow stretches for miles and miles, ideal for making snow angels, snow forts, snow men, and any other snowy activity.

The sky is also quite a sight to behold.]

[ftssusstgsetfwe]

[Rapunzel's awe of that aurora in the sky only lasts so long, because guess what? She's never been out in the snow before. When she saw the white fluff from her window, she decided to wish up a nice warm outfit, for the sake of time, and now she's out in the thick of it. She has no idea what one generally does in the snow, but so far, she's found rolling about in it while her hair tangles around her to be quite enjoyable.]

[waterproofed]

[Percy is all bundled up and ready for some snow crafting! He sees the girl and has to laugh at her enthusiasm]

Having fun?

Re: OUTSIDE

[tapshoetomove]

[Luke's bundled up in a thick coat and scarf, and wastes no time in diving into the snow. He starts making a snowball, getting ready to make his first snowman.]

[soccerwhisperer]

[Watch out for incoming soccer balls!]

Sorry! Sorry!!

[whichwayyoulean]

[The Once-ler can amazingly be found outside. Not that he'll remain here long, but for now, he's taking in his surroundings, the sky, for sure, but more importantly the snow.

It's been a few years since he saw it, and he knows it will be decades before he sees it again back home. He pauses in his walking to crouch down to pick some up, letting the particles sift through his fingers.

Wow. He hadn't realised how much he'd MISSED snow]

[polar]

[HAVE A VERY LARGE SNOWBALL TO THE BACK OF THE HEAD!]

[tapshoetomove]

[Luke is rolling a very large snowball right past him, towards an even bigger snowball that's about the size of Luke. He tries pushing the snowball he's rolling on top of the bigger one before realizing he's made it too heavy.]

Hnng...! Excuse me, can you give me a hand here?

[He's only seen Once-ler in person one time, so he doesn't quite recognize him yet.]

[kungfuwitch]

[Getting used to the harsher winters of Paradisa Phoebe has gotten all bundled up to explore the newly frozen castle. What she sees outside takes her breath away, however]

Now I know what they say when they call something a winter wonderland.

[spongetastic]

[Peter lets out a soft chuckle] Not what you're used to?

[valuedstrength]

[Steve is taking in the view wearing a simple coat, gloves, and scarf. The cold doesn't bother him too much anymore so layers aren't really necessary. Truthfully even if it had he wouldn't miss the view outside for the world. Looking out the window isn't enough to do it justice.]

[wizard_redfive]

Amazing, isn't it?

[Dairine walks up next to him, staring at the sky. She's bundled up in a thick winter jacket, snow pants, hat, gloves... the works. Most of her clothes already have snow clinging to them, so the layers are probably necessary.]

[wizard_redfive]

[Finally! Some proper snow! Thank you Jack Frost.

Dairine bundled up and rushed outside like the snow fiend she is. Sprawled in the snow, she lays in her freshly made snow angel, staring at the sky. Thinking back to snowfalls past, she takes a moment to watch the aurora.]

[originalcopy]

[Ok... now this place is reminding him of Sidewinder. Guess it's back to bitching about the cold. Still, he'd rather bitch about the cold than those nutcrackers, so win I guess.?.]