entrancelogs | + Somewhere a Grandiose Carnival Was Going on in the Sky +

Entry tags:

+ Somewhere a Grandiose Carnival Was Going on in the Sky +

Who: Everyone!
Where: The grounds of the Mansion
When: March 9-16
Rating: PG-13 (warn if you go higher)
Summary: The Red Queen has thrown a carnival for everyone!
The Story:

From Friday, March 9, through Friday, March 16, the gardens and grounds of the Mansion will be a sprawling a carnival. The masked, unspeaking vendors will be selling trinkets and running free game booths. Carnival rides, exhibits, and foods represent all of the various cultures of those currently residing in the Mansion.

Of particular note, and perhaps incongruously, everything is decorated with red hearts.

Use this log for any and all of your carnival needs!

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[He smirks at that.]

So you ended up with the munchies and passed out? Been there.

[He'll try to help her sit up at least, settling down beside her. She can lean against his shoulder if she needs.]

You're still looking a little green. Do you want to try leaving some more of it in the fountain?

[ She doesn't feel like explaining everything, so. She just murmurs vaguely. It'll do. ]

Nnn. No. I'm keeping all of this. 'S mine.

[ She worked hard to get it all down, dammit!

Then Monika suddenly realizes WHOA HE'S NEXT TO HER. So she just...looks up at him.

And stares.

Whoa. ]

[ He's used to staring, but he withers slightly when he notices her doing it. There's something from home he hasn't missed. But what's bringing it on? There's no reason for anyone in Wonderland to go around asking him for an autograph. He's been careful to make sure of that!

Maybe it's just because she's feeling sick. He's probably just misreading her expression.]

...Is there something on my face?

[ She smiles stupidly. ] No. Nothing.

[ There's quite a pause. She doesn't want to stop staring! ]

I could change that.

[ Even when she feels like she's about to explode, Monika will find an opportunity to be creepy. The only thing more guaranteed than that is the sun rising and setting. ]

... I think I'll be okay if you don't.

[ he's not entirely turned off by a little bit of awkwardness, though. There's no harm done. It's just a little weird, but there's always a reason for that. She could be on the spectrum. Besides that, she's all but admitted she's a little high.]

I think it's time to get you back to your room, actually. You're probably done for the day.

[ Suddenly, she gets insane energy out of nowhere, just so she can clutch to the fountain for dear life. SHE AIN'T GOIN' NOWHERE. ]

Noo! I'm not going back in! I'm fine right here!

[ She refuses to spend any more time in that stupid mansion unless she has to!

Unless... ]

Unless you want to show me your room.

[Oh, good. She's one of those. His grip relaxes when she grows stiff.]

There's nothing inside that'll hurt you. ...But if it makes you feel better, sure. You can use my space to recover.

[He sighs. She'd better thank him for taking care of her when she's herself again.]

But if my girlfriend barges in, you're in charge of explaining what you're doing there.

[ Even in her extreme state of discomfort, she manages a sly smile. ] Don't worry. You won't have to worry about that.

[ Note to self: find out everything she can about this..."girlfriend." ]

Um, how far is it? [ Monika gives him a wide-eyed, innocent stare. ] I don't know how well I can walk.

[ Whaaat? It's mostly true! Mostly. ]

[.... Okay, that face is adorable. It's impossible to stay mad at it. She's just so lost and unsettled, all the time...]

You can lean on me if you need to. I won't let you fall.

[ GODDAMMIT he was supposed to carry her!! Those muscles aren't just for show!

Ugh, she supposes this'll have to do. It might be too overwhelming for her, anyway. ]

Thanks. You're such a gentleman~

[ With a smile, she holds out her hand expectantly. ] Lead the way!

[It's insulting to just carry someone without asking, he thinks. Kimberly would definitely punch him for insinuating that a girl is that helpless. And besides, won't it help her to walk some of the edge off? He thinks it might.

And so he'll take her hand and set it around his waist, cupping her shoulder in his embrace. He'll nudge her toward the mansion but let her set the pace, careful to be mindful of her questionable balance.]

You're going to get through this. Don't worry.

Yes. I will.

[ She smiles, floating along on cloud nine. Being so close to someone special, being held by them, going to their room...!

Then she realizes why she only made it as far as the fountain. Monika is starting to regret the constant movement, moaning and stumbling the further they go.

...At least it's giving her ample opportunity to breathe in his scent. ]

Really hope...you're on the first floor. Haha.

[When she stumbles, he turns to catch her, clutching her to his torso to hold her upright.]

You weren't kidding about feeling messed up. Here, let me...

[And then he'll lift her up into his arms, scooping his right arm under her knees and supporting her back with his left.]

Relax. You might have to sleep it off.

[ She wasn't aiming for this to happen. Really! REALLY. Like, she'd accepted it wasn't going to happen. BUT IT'SHAPPENING.GIF!!!

So, don't mind her if she just...snuggles closer like a baby clutching its mother, her arms wrapping around his neck. Ugh, this is perfection. ]

There's no way I can sleep now.

[ That's... actually kind of weird, Monika. He adjusts his hold on her slightly. ]

Holding on a little tight, aren't you? You can trust me.

[ Nooo DON'T TRY TO STOP HER! Monika clings on tighter with strength she never knew she had. ]

It makes me feel safer! I've never been carried before!

[ This moment has to last forever!! ]

[That's -- okay, wow. He can't hide the laugh that bubbles up in his throat.]

After you sober up, I'm never letting you live this down.

[ That...gives her pause. ]

Sober up?

[ She doesn't even know what it feels like to be not sober!

...Wait.

Ohhh. Ohhhh. ]

Right. Yeah. [ She goes a little limp, just to keep up this new act of hers. Though it's not that hard, considering her discomfort. ] You'll still take care of me until then, right?

Of course I will. We can talk about it when you're better.

[At least she's not being so aggressive anymore. It's easier to bring her back indoors.]

Okay. That's all that I needed to know~

[ Monika makes a happy little sound. Yay! ]

Oh, and. Just so you know, I get cold really fast when I'm like this. I might need some extra body heat to keep me warm!

I'll get you some thick blankets.

[He hopes that's reassuring, given that she increasingly seems to be asking for something he isn't inclined to give her.]

[ Damn. He's good. It's making her feel bad. Like, really bad.

Suddenly, she stiffens and balls his shirt up in her fist. ]

Detour. Uh. [ OH GOD WHAT DOES SHE NEED AGAIN? ] B-Bathroom.

[Apparently he's not very good at letting her down gently, since she doesn't seem to be taking gentle hints...]

Already?

[But he'll pick up his pace, understanding that there might not be much time between declaration and action. He'd rather she not leave a mess on anything he's gotten fond of.]

[ By some miracle of God, Monika scrambles her way out of his arms and into what she prays is a bathroom. Her stomach is roiling and protesting, and soon enough...she gets to experience the joys of throwing up. Y-Yay?

She's in there for a while. The only real signs of life, aside from horrible retching, are a few high-pitched whines.

Eventually, she stumbles out while wiping her mouth. That was horrible! But also kinda great. Mostly horrible, though. ]

I'm...not sure if I wanna do that again.

[He'll still be around when she returns, smiling kindly to her.]

It sucks now, but it probably needs to come out if you want to start feeling better.

[He'll wrap a supportive arm around her shoulder then, rubbing it encouragingly.]

Have you ever gone through this before?

(no subject)

255000255000255 - 2018-04-06 02:25 (UTC) - Expand

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only