MASQUERADE BAAA-LL

[crittersheep]

WHO: ????
WHERE: the three-stories tall jack-o-lantern that was definitely not there last time you looked
WHEN: Evening 87

[Wondering where your sheep went? Why, they all seem to be wandering off toward a once-vacant part of the pasture where an enormous pumpkin the size of a building is now squatting amongst a patch of colorful and airy wildflowers. Filigreed windows have been cut into its walls, letting the light and music from inside drift out into the evening air, where drifts of sparkling fireflies are dancing over the grass. ]

[The entryway is large enough you can stroll right in, even if you’re, say, a really big chimera. ]

[Inside the pumpkin, instead of the wet, slimy squash interior you might have expected, it’s been retrofitted into what looks like a ballroom straight from the fairy kingdom. Flower garlands and fancy candelabras decorate every rafter and banister like a watercolor wash of color and light, while a variety of strange and interesting mushrooms peek out of corners and cracks (for eel enrichment.) There’s a rustic, whimsical wooden stage where a small orchestra of sheep are doing their very best, overlooking a nice open floor for dancing, and a large buffet table covered in food and drinks.]

[ In the place of honor where absolutely everyone can see, there is a big, empty bird’s nest absolutely fit for a KING. Or rather, a gryphon’s nest, because the glaringly gold VIP sign in front of it says very clearly it is “FOR MUFFIN.” ]

[Bring your finest clothes or let Vera pick some for you. Until the clock strikes midnight, it’s time for a ball!]

GET OUTFITS | GET SNACKS | GET JUDGED | GET MUSIC | SPOT SHROOMS | GET... CARDS? | GET... FIRE...

Comments

[nyaito]

I think it is best that I keep my identity a secret. I am afraid that the bite caused me to appear very... different.

[ . . . ]

I suppose that for now, you can call me Sakura, though.

[damegane]

Wait...

What do you mean, "different?"

[nyaito]

[They anxiously twine their hair.]

Perhaps it is just the different style of clothes.

[damegane]

[Wait, that random English...]

...Crescendo?

[nyaito]

[FROZEN TO THE SPOT. GLANCING IN EVERY OTHER DIRECTION AFTER A MOMENT.]

W-W-What do you mean by that name? C-Crescendo? I do not- I mean, I... p-please just call me Sakura!

[damegane]

Got it in one.

[nyaito]

. . . How!?

[damegane]

You talk exactly the same way you normally do. It's not like it's hard to figure out.

[nyaito]

Ugh...This is the blunder of a lifetime. I was so confident I was safe.

I did not even realize I spoke a particular way.

[He was so sure that his appearance was drastic enough to be safe.]

Please do not tell anyone.

[damegane]

I can't be the only person who notices you slipping in random English.

[nyaito]

. . . Ugh. I cannot believe my skills came back to bite me like this. I did not even think about that.

[damegane]

Seriously? It's a pretty obvious giveaway.

[nyaito]

I do not normally have to think of how I speak. Or rather, I am not consciously doing it. My English pronunciation is just advanced.

... I suppose I shall have to try and adjust a little.

[damegane]

This is what I mean about humility.................

[nyaito]

Hmm? That is the source of the problem though, is it not? It is the truth.

[Hmm.]

Help me to practice a little.

[damegane]

Why should I?

[nyaito]

Because I do not want anyone else to realize. I am only here tonight for Muffin. I did not choose this appearance.

[damegane]

Still not hearing a reason why I should help...

[...]

Ugh. You just need to talk in strictly Japanese?

[nyaito]

Yes, that is what I mean. Let us converse for a while. Pick a topic.

[damegane]

...

Tell me about your favorite foods.

[nyaito]

Alright. Favorite foods? I do enjoy so many. I suppose I like Ic aisu...kurimu. And candies. I enjoy the cheap kind due to their chem- ke..mika..ru taste.

[damegane]

[Looking at Cres like damn you suck at this.]

[nyaito]

[Looking like yeah, I nailed this.]

[damegane]

Too many pauses to correct yourself. Try again.

[nyaito]

Let us see...

Of course, I still think Japanese sweets are... fantasutikku. But, in general since I am an aidoru I must watch the foods that I put into mai tamii.