( CLOSED ) pink puff party vs persistent perfect partison

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WHO: Mochi House (Akira Kurusu, Yusuke Kitagawa, Goro Akechi, and Elliot Craig)
WHERE: Magatus
WHEN: backdated to 12/8
WHAT: They went shopping and got teleported by snowflake statues to Magatus. Here, they encounter wintry creatures and the yeti, then have to compete for the best snowman sculpture.
WARNINGS: NONE... Will update if anything comes up.

[ They were just on their way to shop for their loved ones, at least the ones that are still in Recolle. While shopping isn't the most exciting thing, going in a big group is, so Akira is rather looking forward to relax after talking to James and cycling through ideas on how to go about investigation.

At least... This was supposed to be a shopping trip. Snowflakes keep spawning on their trip through the mall, eventually blocking their way until they pay them some mind. When they do, in a flash they're taken to a different place. About seven hours away, they're in the familiar Magatus—at least familiar to Akira and Yusuke...

The perpetual northern lights take hold of the sky, but there's something odd about the area. The creatures are out and about like they're in some Christmas movie. As he peeks out of the snow he landed in, he squints at them. ]

... Is that the Coca-Cola polar bear?

[ Akira asks this instead of pointing out the yetis that look at them with such glee. ]

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[ Akira will not be expecting any attacks cause he's invested in watching Yusuke engage with these yetis. Snow White this shit, bro. ]

To be quite honest, I always considered you eloquent with your words... Less flamboyant and extraneous than Goro, though.

[ Tilting his head, he looks to him. ]

You're more poignant?

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If I don't understand them, I don't think whether I am considered eloquent or not will matter...

[ But. Well. Hello. Here are the yetis? So there's no time like the present. ]

... Hello? Did you need something?

[ There's a big ol' uh... exaggerated wave going on there. How do you do. Please don't snap his spine in two. ]

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[Behind him, Goro's absolutely sticking his hands under Akira's clothes. Thank you for donating your warmth.]

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[Elliot just...take a step away from the handsy Goro. Yeah, you two do your thing he'll just be over here away from PDA.

The yetis seem friendly! Looks like they're trying to encourage them to do some winter games. ]

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[ He was going to direct Yusuke in this conversation, but instead he jerks up and shuffles forward fast when cold hands come in contact with his skin.

Sorry, Yusuke, but this means running into you and both of them falling into the Yeti's arms...

Who hugs them very gently. Hello, new friends. ]

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[ Oh.

This is where his life has led him. To this moment. Where he is being hugged by a gentle yeti who seems very happy they are here to play winter games. ]

...

... This was not what I expected when I woke up this morning.

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[It may not be how Yusuke expected his day, but the yetis are thrilled. Taking no rejection as absolute acceptance of their circumstances, both Akira and Yusuke are being lifted and

taken away, another yeti gesturing to Goro and Elliot to follow. There's plenty of snow and they have some fun ideas for them..!

... Hm. A glance to Elliot, and then Goro's starting after.]

You don't think we'll have to win them back, do you?

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[Elliot was about to react to the sudden hugging yetis that took Akira and Yusuke, when suddenly he gets hit by a memory. It's a memory that seems to stun him- for he's unresponsive, with his hand still out as if he's frozen in shock]

Uh....Uh...!

[Was that what he was really like...?]

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[ Hm... There's not much he can do here? He's getting suffocated by this yeti's warm embrace, but he isn't going to die yet. For now, he'll just hug Yusuke with the yeti.

Can't beat them, join them... But the yeti seems to be motioning them towards an ice arena? What the hell. ]

We're alive, Elliot.

[ Goro, come here. ]

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[ This is... oddly cosy? Terrifying in a way, but very warm and gentle. What even is this. ]

Are you okay, Elliot? You look a little shell-shocked.

[ It's notable, even in this field of ice and potential games and Elliot frozen to the ground and stuttering like someone walked over his grave. ]

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[At least his friends calling him snaps him back to reality. He's still a little pale, but he looks over...oh. They're still being hugged, but at least they don't look terrified or anything.]

O-Oh, sorry. Got hit with a memory...but I'm okay.

[not stepping near those yetis though]

....Are they taking you somewhere?

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[Elliot, Goro is with you here. Boyfriend and Yusuke can have the honor of being with the yetis. Safe distance away, but he'll tentatively take Elliot's arm. Just to comfort and lead.]

It would seem so. Maybe to make them their brides, which is of more concern to me than you. Was it a troubling memory..?

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[ Oh... Are they to be wed to yetis? Akira turns back to his friend in this predicament. ]

I knew ye well, Yusuke.

[ But in this arena, there's an array of equipment for different types of snow sports and games. It's like they want to play? ]

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You're stuck here as well, you realise. If I am to wed a yeti, so are you. While your boyfriend looks on.

[ What is their life? But. Oh. Interesting. ]

I wonder if they want to play games...?

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[Goro you nice man. Elliot will try to smile reassuringly.

N-No, not really. Just...enlightening. [muttered under his breath] Though I swear my ribs still hurt

[Was it even possible to get hurt by memories? whose to say. But the point is, they should really focus on getting Yusuke and Akira out of their bind, so he's following! ...still slightly from a distance.

The yetis seem to be nodding to Yusuke's assessment. Good you noticed, you are the best of the lot!]

G-Games...? [...] Can we just do the wedding thing instead? That sounds easier.

[Elliot no]

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While I have serious reservations regarding Akira marrying a yeti, if it were his greatest wish I would not stand in the way. However, I'm also quite willing to throw down the glove for his hand.

[Which is contradictory, sure, but bear with him. Mochihouse will have a yeti rug if Akira's status is threatened.]

Games are fine. Are we honorary guests on the cryptid Winter Olympics team?

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[ The yetis are trying to explain that it can be any game! Any! Akira holds Yusuke's hand to show that he's here with him in spirit? He guesses?

But he looks around to see if there are any games they can all participate. Sure. Yusuke, Goro, and himself can do the sports that require some brawn, but...

Elliot. ]

Why don't we build snowmen? Most creative is the winner. [ Hmmm. ] We can be in teams, too.

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Oh... what a charming idea. Are we including size as a criteria, or just the creativity?

[ He's wiggling to try and get his hands free so he can picture frame the surrounding scenery for the perfect background to his future snowman child. ]

If this counts as a game to them, then I will happily take part in this endeavour.

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[Akira you are his hero. Elliot had looked very worried until Akira speaks up. His shoulders loosen up with relief and his eyes light up]

Oh, I like that idea!

[But teams man, gotta move quick-]

Dibs to be on Akira's team!

[Sorry but something tells him being on Yusuke's team will be a trial. Maybe it's the fact he's already framing his fingers for aesthetic, it's a mystery]

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[Elliot's getting a look of betrayal, but Goro sighs in playful resignation as he rests his hands on his hips.]

I suppose that'll do... Yusuke, it seems we're being paired together -- I look forward to beating our friends in the most elegant manner possible.

[Trial it might be, Goro honestly has no issue with this? Yusuke is a wonderful artist and they're both perfectionists with an eye for aesthetic, what could go wrong.]

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[ Akira is A-Okay with teaming up with Elliot... Well. Teaming up with anyone in his friend group, really. ]

Good luck with that. We're going to win.

[ Because he knows both of them... Most likely they'll take a long time. The yeti releases them and goes to find a seat with its friend, ready to watch the sculpture contest. Akira will go ahead and approach Elliot. ]

What should we build?

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So it does. While speed may be important, it is the design and final product that will be the true mark of victory.

[ YES HOW CAN ANY OF THOSE GO WRONG, FIGHT THE OTHER TEA---i mean what. ]

Do we want to go with a simple yet classic design, or try for something a little more dramatic and unique that will stand out?

[ If only he had his sketch book. He could have designed something preliminary and they could have worked from there... ]

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[Yeah that's exactly why he choose you Akira. You're easy going and not a perfectionist. He doesn't want to be out here so long frostbite sets in.

But he'll meet Akira halfway, glancing over at their opposing team then looks back]

How about...traditional but with cat ears? Since we don't have a hat to give him.

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[ Akira is already working on their base!! Rolling a little snowball until it's okay sized. They need to keep rolling though, so maybe Elliot can help either with pushing or with magic. Whatever you want to do. ]

That sounds good to me. I'm pretty good with sculpting, but simple is best.

[ Hmm. ]

We can add our own flair to it.

[ But. It's so tempting to just roll their snowball into the other two. ]

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We're going to go big or go home, of course. Why don't we win the judge's favor with a sculpture of a yeti?

[They're gonna discuss this shit before they start. Slow and steady wins races too. Shoddy workmanship is evident in the quick.]