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[34] Happy Winter Holidays!
The Winter Holiday Season has come to City *****! Yuletide, Christmas, New Years - If it's a Festival that takes place in the Winter, somebody is probably celebrating it somewhere.
The City is now all a-glitter with pretty holos and other winter holiday things -
And City *****'s Market Square and WorldTree-Mart are having all kinds of Winter Holiday Sales!
In addition to that, many parks, hotels, spas, onsens, bakeries, restaurants and other services are offering Special Winter Holiday Plans, all the better to have some winter fun with.
But wait - Something strange is happening, as it often does in City *****.
Wormholes are opening up, all through time and space, connecting all kinds of Winter Holiday Celebrations and Parties to other Winter Celebrations and Parties taking place in all kinds of Worlds and Eras!
Yes, it's a Reality Wave again, it seems...
And Mayor Lina Inverse is now having to deal with no less then 6 different versions of herself - Younger Lina, Older Lina, and some Linas who apparently come from different worlds entirely!
[The Wormholes will connect any places a Winter Holiday Celebration or Party is taking place, either within the Worldtree System, or different worlds entirely. They will also connect to the past or future, or to the current time.]
[New characters can arrive through the Wormholes. Characters who normally live in City ***** can also go through the Wormholes to visit different worlds, places and times.]
[The characters who arrived through the Wormhole will get sent back in 3 days, or whenever the Muns want them to be. The characters who visited different worlds and times will also be sent back in 3 days, or whenever them Muns want them to be.]
[Whether the characters are affected by the Reality Wave or not are all up to their Muns. Characters will go back to normal in 3 days, or whenever the Muns want them to.]
[This is an Open Post, and the Muns can make up their own Winter Holiday or Winter Holiday Party themed events, and thread with each other, too.]
The City is now all a-glitter with pretty holos and other winter holiday things -
And City *****'s Market Square and WorldTree-Mart are having all kinds of Winter Holiday Sales!
In addition to that, many parks, hotels, spas, onsens, bakeries, restaurants and other services are offering Special Winter Holiday Plans, all the better to have some winter fun with.
But wait - Something strange is happening, as it often does in City *****.
Wormholes are opening up, all through time and space, connecting all kinds of Winter Holiday Celebrations and Parties to other Winter Celebrations and Parties taking place in all kinds of Worlds and Eras!
Yes, it's a Reality Wave again, it seems...
And Mayor Lina Inverse is now having to deal with no less then 6 different versions of herself - Younger Lina, Older Lina, and some Linas who apparently come from different worlds entirely!
[The Wormholes will connect any places a Winter Holiday Celebration or Party is taking place, either within the Worldtree System, or different worlds entirely. They will also connect to the past or future, or to the current time.]
[New characters can arrive through the Wormholes. Characters who normally live in City ***** can also go through the Wormholes to visit different worlds, places and times.]
[The characters who arrived through the Wormhole will get sent back in 3 days, or whenever the Muns want them to be. The characters who visited different worlds and times will also be sent back in 3 days, or whenever them Muns want them to be.]
[Whether the characters are affected by the Reality Wave or not are all up to their Muns. Characters will go back to normal in 3 days, or whenever the Muns want them to.]
[This is an Open Post, and the Muns can make up their own Winter Holiday or Winter Holiday Party themed events, and thread with each other, too.]
Yuuko's Shop of Wishes - Winter Holiday Sales!
Ha ha ha!
Madoka and her friends go to the Onsen!
[This was going to be fun!]
James and Co's Onsen and Spa Thread!
[It was nice to have the time to soak in some hot springs, he did have to admit...]
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Hm. Perhaps Joan herself took over in more matters than she expected.
"I hope the onsen is more understanding, now," Joan slowly straightened after picking a soap-scented conditioner, "UNSC military is unisex. Not to mention I take up less space like this."
She walked beside James to likewise look at herself in the mirror. By this point, she had expected age to have caught up to her, even with the medical technology of this place, but... it didn't look as if she had aged a single day. Upon leaning forward for a better look, turning her head, she realized she was as young as the day she first became Joan. Not to mention even John kept his youth.
Given the quirks of the World-Tree, it was impossible to know if it was the Librarian's gift to her, the Senshi's power of eternal youth, or the oddities of this world letting her remain as youthful as the senshi themselves.
Joan turned to James, "mind if I join?"
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...Heey, come on, Joan -
[Aand that was when a holo popped up in front of him!]
This particualar bath is now for ALL Sexes And Genders!
[Some white loose clothes came flopping down on top of James and Joan, then.]
Bathing Clothes are mandatory for Baths of this kind.
[There was a snicker, then.]
Sorry about that, people and beings who were expecting something different!
[James stared at the bathing clothes for a moment, then, and got into them.]
...Well, OK, then.
[Joan, in the meanwhile, was looking at the bathing clothes and sighing.]
.......Are you serious, Onsen?
[She put on the bathing clothes, then, and went into the hot water, daintly.]
[James, in the meanwhile, was getting red in the face.]
[Those bathing clothes did cover everything up, but Joan was so - so shapely, even through the white bathing clothes!]
......Onsen. You're playing games with us, aren't you.
[The only reply was a giggle.]
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It was her size, alright. Over six feet tall, appropriate waist size. It just happened to be suspiciously form-fitting when it regarded her upper and lower figure.
Yeah. This thing was playing games.
Being raised militarily, Joan learned not to mind. Changing and showers rooms were shared by an entire unit, it was not unusual for her or John to get nude in front of strangers unlike civilians. Hell, the processes of sleeping, folding bedsheets, weapon inspection, and even changing clothes were habit to be done at the blink of an eye for even non-Spartans in the military.
The bathing clothes presented a surprisingly challenge. Not on speed, but on the fact it brushed too strongly against her bust. Joan glared down upon realizing that was the only form-fitting thing about her bathing suit.
Well, that, and her behind, Joan realized from the direction James was staring at.
"We are still friends, you know?" Joan turned to James with only a furrowed brow on her face... and a red blush over her cheeks.
She was the first to walk over to the waters, gathering soaps, shampoos, and towels...
... and immediately upon emerging, Joan felt the sheer heat of the water instead of the cold she had been used to during winter. She glanced up, feeling an odd sense of relief from feeling the same warmth as being inside her armor.
After leaving the bathing objects on the side, Joan took a first, then second step into the water.
"Come on," Joan extended a hand to James, "unless you're waiting for a reality wave yourself."
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...Hey, hey, Joan - This is still a Public Bath, remember?
You're supposed to wash up first, and wash off all the dirt and soap and shampoo, so you don't get the bath waters dirty!
[Joan blinked at that. It wasn't like this had been the first time she'd been at a Public Bath - So why had she forgotten all that?]
...This is very strange. How could I have forgotten that?
[Joan commented as she got out of the baths, and headed toward the Shower Section, which was convieniently right next to the big baths.]
It's like a Reality Wave was happening already, or something!
[Aand that was when James squeaked, and grabbed at one of the nearby shower walls.]
[Joan blinked, and looked at James.]
...James?
[A short woman who looked like she was in her 20s was staring at Joan, mutely. And she was short, but still taller then James' normal height, and still dressed in the white bathing suit that James had been wearing.]
[Her hair was darker then James' hair was usually, and her eyes looked bigger, somewhat.]
[Her jawline was softer then James, but her face...]
..........Why are you looking like your brother, all of a sudden?
[Joan looked at the woman, up and down, and tried to look at her chest.]
...Um......And.......I think you're supposed to be a woman now, James, but...???
[Female James went red to her ears, then.]
...Wait a minute, please.
[And then, she disappeared into a nearby cubicle.]
[Female James came out of the cubicle a couple of minutes later, still somewhat red in the face.]
...Just in case you were wondering - Yes, I'm a woman now, and yes, I have boobs, even if they're on the small side.
[She snickered a bit, then.]
Unlike you.
[Female James sighed, then.]
And you know what's weirder? I have vague memories of a me that was always female to begin with, right alongside my own memories.
[And then, she waved her hand.]
And...Um...You can call me "Jamie" while I'm like this, OK?
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I'll be happy to call you that, Jamie!
[Jamie smiled, too.]
...Wellll, OK. And we can shampoo each other's hair like we usually do too, right?
[Joan stared at Jamie, then. Jamie, in the meanwhile, had clapped a hand over her mouth.]
.......Um. "Jamie" apparently has a female friend who sometimes turns into a hunky male warrior.
The friend's name is "Joan", and her male alterego's name is "John", apparently...
[Joan really stared at Jamie, then.]
So. Assuming that this "Jamie" actually exists somewhere, and is a AU version of you, not just a figment of your imagination...
...Wait, so in Jamie's world, I'm a woman who transforms into a man?
[Joan blinked, slowly, thinking about that. So there was a world out there where - She was the "more real" version, then?]
[Huh.]
[...She would have to think more about that, later.]
[But for now...]
...Hey, Jamie - Could you tell me how washing each other's hair is supposed to work?
[Jamie grinned at that.]
- Sure, Joan! I'll be happy to!
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...OK, you can sit here!
[And then, she grabbed a shower, and started to wet Joan's hair.]
........What kind of shampoo do you like, by the way? Look, here's Floral Citrus, and here's some Sandalwood...
[Joan sighed a bit at that.]
...Can't you find something that just sort of smells like...soap?
[Jaimie looked through the stacks of plastic bottles again.]
...Nope, no soap-scented shampoos. Sorry - Is citrus OK?
[Joan nodded at that, sighing - And then, Jamie started to shampoo Joan's hair, humming to herself.]
Amy always liked the orange-y ones. So did Mom, for that matter.
[Joan slowly blinked at that. James had a...Mom? And who was "Amy"?]
...Who is Amy, James - Jamie?
[Jamie slowly blinked, then.]
...Amy is...Jamie's world's David.
[And then, she blinked again.]
........But why is she called Amy, when my AU version is called Jamie?
[Joan slowly thought about that.]
David and Amy both have the same meaning, right?
[Jamie thought about that for a long moment.]
...Ahhh. They both mean "beloved". Correct?
[And then, she started to scrub Joan's hair again, slowly.]
.......Hey, Joan. Have you ever had any scalp massages before?
[Joan twitched at that.]
....Um...No?
[Jamie grinned, then.]
...........Well, is it OK if I try giving you one now, then?
[And then, she waved a plastic bottle in front of Joan's face.]
There weren't any soup-scented shampoos, but I did find a scalp massage oil which was soap-scented, you see...
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She had lowered herself to sit. She descended downwards into the water to let herself be at Jamie's reach. Then, she simply closed her eyes, let Jamie do whatever she--
Her senses were absolutely overwhelmed with the digits that passed through the long masses of hair to press onto her head with a surprising gentleness that Joan found herself unable to respond against. A washing consisting of both water from a pressurized nuzzle and hands ensuring all of it went to the roots of her long hair.
She felt in an intimate feeling that resembled Cortana being inside her mind and caressing her skin with an enveloping but caring strength. It was like wearing a combat skin holding and caressing the entirety of her body by jolts that spread through her entire body. Like the nights of passion experienced in the multiverse that let her feel the glory of the entire cosmos--
Joan realized something had asked her if it wasn't hurting. And she had delayed by nearly five seconds.
"It's not bad," she said with the most stoicism she could muster, always a face that stood still against anything that went forward.
Good thing the rest of her body was in the water. Hiding Joan's arms and thighs curling up against her chest.
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[Jamie said. Joan really looked like she was enjoying herself, she thought with a grin.]
[And that was when Jamie realized that a one person bathtub had just grown itself around Joan and the bath chair she was sitting on.]
...Huuhhhh?
[A sign was on the bathtub (which was much smaller then the other baths in the bathing area), and also a big button.]
This is a bathtub for personal use - Bathing and shampooing inside it is fine. Push the button for a automatic clean and refil!
...That works too, I suppose!
OK, the massage is over - And now, I'm going to put conditioner on, and wrap your hair in a wrap up so the conditioner has time to sink into your hair.
[Rub rub rub!]
[Joan grinned as she came out of thet bath - And then, she paused.]
...Wait. Where did this smaller bath come from? The chair wasn't inside a bath when you started to do my hair, right?
[Jamie just grinned at that.]
The Onsen is in a good mood today, it seems...
[And then, she pushed the button, and smiled as the water in the smaller bathtub went down the drain, and a magical flash cleaned the whole tub.]
...OK, now it's my turn. You're going to do my hair, too, right, Joan?
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The Winter Gift Exchange Party!
Welcome to the Winter Gift Exchange Party!
The Rules Are Simple : (1) Get in a line. (2) Take a good look at the person in front of you (3) Choose a gift for that person from the gift table, and give it to them (3) Recieve your gift from the person in line behind you.
People or beings can line up in as many lines as they like, if they feel like it.
The Party Fee is 3000 Points, and includes a All You Can Eat Buffet as well!
Enjoy yourselves, everybody!
[Yes, it's a Reality Wave, it seems...]
The Winter Gift Exchange Party - Line One!
The Gift Giving Line No.1 starts here!
[Haah?]
...So wait - So now, the person in line behind me is supposed to give me a gift?
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....Ohhh, good, I'm in time - Hi, Madoka!
Please wait a sec...
[Homura started to look through the gifts on the gift table, then.]
- This one looks nice, and so does this one...
[Madoka groaned, and then smiled, as she saw what Homura was doing.]
...But Homura-chan - You gave me a Chirstmas Present already!
[Homura grinned back at that, a bit manically.]
......I'm never going to turn down a good excuse to give you even more presents, Madoka - Ha ha ha!
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...Well, well, well. I wonder who would turn up first?
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Most of the people they encounter become new people to meet, or friends they already knew in some manner, as a chance to know them better. But the one that draws the lucky card, so to speak... is Tomoyo.
She freezes for just an instant after seeing Miss Yuuko, a woman that commanded enormous respect for many in this town. A woman that even John-san deferred to on more serious matters. And yet... she was also the reason he learned how to live.
"Yuuko-sensei, I presume?" Tomoyo's stance softened as she smiled for her, "I am Tomoyo Sakagami. I'm one of Kotomi's friends from Hikarizaka. I don't think we've formally met."
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[Yuuko said with a regal nod.]
I am called Ichihara Yuuko, and I own a Wish Shop - Though you probably know that already, of course.
[She then grinned, happily, and handed Tomoyo a business card with her Shop's name and Phone Code on it.]
...Please do come to our humble establishment!
[Yuuko grinned some more, then, and pointed toward the long table filled with gifts.]
- But as for now...You are supposed to pick a gift for me, right?
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For an instant Tomoyo thought of dismissing this, but then remembered what the rest of her friends had done while in here: Kotomi had become a mage, Yukine had decided to become the librarian of multiple worlds, and Kyou was on her way to learn swordsmanship. Soon enough, Nagisa would learn healing magic as well.
Tomoyo slid the card into her pockets, then sat in front of Miss Yuuko. Her eyes turned to her side for potential gifts, remembering what her friends had said about her: A love for artifacts from multiple worlds, relaxing to either drink tea or smoke, sporting multiple dresses...
She smiled. It was a simple thing what she got in mind, but Tomoyo herself was good at this. From her own bags, she brought up a canister with the ground-up powder of a tea she herself made. A brew that would taste like home, with the power to revitalize spirits.
Tomoyo Sakagami bowed in reverence, and offered the canister with both hands.
"A gift from my world, Yuuko-sama," she stated, "it's my best brew. One I do with my family."
After presenting it, Tomoyo's expression remained pensive, observing the porcelain woman with seamless black hair, having multiple questions on her mind. Most of all, what do these wishes involve.
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[Yuuko said, grinning, and bowed back to her.]
I love good sake, I really do...
[And then, she walked away from the round rail, and gestured toward Tomoyo.]
Please do visit my Shop sometime soon, Sakagami-san.
But now, it's time for you to get to the head of the line, and get a gift yourself!
[Tomoyo nodded, and gingerly walked over to the round glowing rail thing.]
[Aand that was when James walked up to her.]
Hiya! You're Sakagami Tomoyo, right?
[And then, he grinned at her, and held out a box.]
I'm James Mordecai, and I'm not sure if you remember me or not, but here, take a present!
[And then, he lowered his voice.]
...I didn't expect this to end up here, since it was a prototype and all, and I don't remember donating it or selling it or anything like that, but it should still be useful.
[James then took a small cute robot out of the bag.]
It's basically a robot body that your World Tree Phone AI can use - Now, you can actually have your AI make you coffee in the morning if you want!
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New Year's At The Hikawa Shrine - Past And Future Selves!
[Hino Rei, now in her 20s, walked very quickly through the Shine's gardens. This wasn't the first year she'd led the celebrations as the Hikawa Shrine's Pristess, but it was the first time that she was actually in charge of the entire New Year's Celebrations.]
...Well, I hope you're enjoying your Onsen trip at least, Grandpa.
[She mumbled to herself, and then checked herself in one of the mirrors to make sure that her Shinto Priestess costume and hair ornaments fit right.]
[She did not realize that a younger version of herself was peering at her, from behind a tree.]
...But...But..Daddy always said that girls couldn't become Shinto Priestess', even if they could become Shrine Maidens!
[Young Rei, about 8 years old, mumbled to herself.]
- Was he lying to me?
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...Huh, really? My world always had female Shinto Priestesses, even though they weren't very many of them.
[And then, she looked at Young Rei, and tilted her head.]
[The Kid did look familiar, she did have to admit...]
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[Mami had gotten rather worried, searching all over. She had lost Nagisa in all the excitement. how stressful! and here there were reality waves happening again apparently. Wait, was that another madoka and sayaka and kyouko over there, dressed in clothing from the 17oos? they looked utterly confused. They must have just recently arrived in World Tree]
"Oh dear..."
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...Oh, good, I found you, Nagisa-chan - I've been looking for you everywhere!
[Mami said - And then she paused as she took a good look at the younger girl who had run into her.]
[Why was Nagisa wearing something that looked like an loose orange nightgown with frills?]
[And she was wearing thick socks, and...were those things fancy old fashioned boots?]
- What happened to your coat? Aren't you cold?
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"Big Sister I found you! I am glad! What is going on? What is this strange place?"
[Mami noticed that Nagisa now suddenly had a European accent. How strange, but she stroked the child's hair comfortingly] "There there. We are at the shrine, remember? Why are you so frightened?"
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...What's a Shrine, Big Sis?
[Mami sweatdropped at that.]
Erm...Nagisa-chan?
[Though on the other hand...Maybe she'd been Reality Wave'd?]
[It was New Years, after all - And Reality Waves tended to happen when festivals and holidays did, as far as Mami could tell.]
[And now, the girl was sweatdropping as well.]
.......And.......Why are you calling me by that strange name?
My name is Charlotte!
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