[open] PADORU PADORU (aka: bad caroling)

[neronian]

WHO: Nero (neronian), Wei Wuxian (espritdecorpse), Tristan (noholdsbard), and whichever poor souls will be subject to this racket (aka you!)
WHERE: All over the town!
WHEN: December.
WHAT: Questing. Well, one quest in particular: going caroling with someone. An emperor, a necromancer, and a Knight of the Round Table all go caroling. Being Tristan is suffering.
WARNINGS: Nothing, save for Nero's bad singing voice, probably.

[ Courtesy of Nero and Wei Wuxian's whims, and the elves for delivering (yes, delivering) Tristan to her and her roommate so aptly and quickly, it begins. The eccentric entourage begin their caroling journey all throughout Chroma, from Ruga, to Bluo, to even Flavo, if they don't get too tired and nobody tries to run away. Nero sidles up to the residences, peering into the windows (when she can, she's a short one, you see) to check if someone's home.

If the lights are on, or she hears movement and activity inside, she saunters up to the door and raps one of her gloved fists against it, giving it a few hearty knocks. One, two, three firm and loud knocks! ]

Hello?

[ Should the occupant open the door, they will see a group of 3: Nero, short and clad in red, Wei Wuxian, a tall man who seems to have a flute in hand, and Tristan, another tall man who seems to have a bow-harp of sorts, and is looking pretty much utterly despondent and sad, but he always looks like that, so don't mind him. ]

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closed to wei wuxian; pre-caroling

[neronian]

[ Nero steps out into their living room, both hands on her hips, with a bright smile on her face. She is dressed in a warm ensemble of even more red than she wears normally, although she does not have a Santa hat to complement the red coat and boots she found and claimed for this outfit. A shame. But she will live. The emperor in red addresses her roomiest of roommates somewhat loudly, but mostly proudly. ]

Wei Wuxian! It is December, and also snowing! [ She points to outside the window, where a rather light flurry is falling. ] Do you know what this means?

[ There has been some hubbub around the town. The new quests were posted, and there seemed to be tricky little buggers sneaking around and about. But the latter were not what Nero cared about, for she could fend them off easily if needed. No, it was December, and that meant Christmas.

(Do not point out the irony of Nero Claudius of all people celebrating a Christian holiday.)

And Christmas (along with one of the quests posted on the forum) meant... ]

[espritdecorpse]

[ He startles a little at being addressed like that and glances up from his laptop. ]

Ah...

[ She looks just enchanting dressed in red like that and he can't help smiling. ]

It means you're going to go out and make snow sculptures again?

[ He totally saw what she was working on, back at the ice castle. That kind of thing warmed everyone's... heart, or something. ]

[neronian]

[ Not the only thing those warmed...but she'll let it slide. Nero shakes her head. ]

Not this time. No, I shall express my artistic genius another way. It's the season for caroling, you see!

[ Does he even know what caroling is? ]

[organfarm]

[ Jion sure is at home, taking a short break from his self-imposed mission of getting better at sewing, and he's in the kitchen when he hears the knock at the door. ]

Uh, coming! [ Mug of hot not-quite-tea in hand, he trots over to the door and opens it wide without a second thought. ] Hey, what's -- ... up?

[ This certainly is a ... curious trio? Jion blinks, clearly confused, because he sure can't figure out the theme here. ]

Um, can I help you guys with something?

[espritdecorpse]

"You guys"! Is that any way to greet your master? Call me Shizun!

[ Regardless of what you think kid, you're his disciple, and don't you forget it! ]

Anyway! We're here to wish you a Merrrrrrry—

[ ...



He turns back to his compatriots. ]

Hang on, what's this merry thing we're wishing again?

[noholdsbard]

It is Christmas. [ He sighs a very longsuffering sigh, as he’s already tuning his harp in the background. ]

My poor young friend, it is truly a pity that we must meet again like this… [ Hope you’ve got earplugs on, Jion, because this isn’t going to end well for either you or Tristan. ]

[inheritance]

[If anyone comes knocking at his door, Izuku's always going to open it... which is why he's left blinking a little in surprise when he sees who's actually standing there.]

Hi. [Nonetheless, the three of them get a friendly grin anyway.] Did you need help with something?

[espritdecorpse]

Hiiii!

[ He could stand there and suffer, like poor Archer is doing. Or, he could own this in all its horrible majesty. He spreads his arms wide, grinning from ear to ear. ]

We're here to offer you an unforgettable experience! You'll be at a loss for words. This I absolutely guarantee!

[ Well.... he's not lying. ]

I'm Wei Wuxian, and these are my very esteemed fellow artists, Brother Archer and Maiden Ne— I mean, Saber! Maiden Saber!

[ He makes an excessively formal fist-in-palm salute. ]

[noholdsbard]

[ Tristan turns to Wuxian, his eyes flying open in surprise. Did he just hear right? Did this guy somehow figure out her True Name already? Her true identity, and one of the most jealously guarded secrets among mages?!

Wei Wuxian you are so lucky they’re not currently in a Holy Grail War right now.

He turns to Izuku with an effort. Sorry kiddo, you’re not getting any holiday cheer from this guy. ]

Yes, Saber. Ah, she is truly one of the most generous spirits residing within this town….for better or worse.

[ Please take this warning AND SLAM THE DOOR IN THEIR FACES RIGHT NOW… ]

[scooptimistic]

[ The door swings open rather quickly, Maya blinking at the trio and... offering a slightly confused smile? Well, she knows Archer, she's still not sure she'll ever be able to get rid of a naked Wei Wuxian in her mind, but the woman's entirely new. ]

Hi?

[espritdecorpse]

Oh! Maiden Maya! Haven't seen you since...

[ If he had an ounce of shame, he'd be embarrassed to be meeting her like this. But he doesn't, so he's not. ]

Well, don't worry—I'm dressed warmly and I intend to stay that way! Haha! No, we're here to sing you some Christmas carols! Do you know what Christmas is? It was new to me!

[noholdsbard]

[ Why does Nero keep picking the houses where his friends live!!! Much as Tristan would love to spare the entire town, this is just too much…! ]

Forgive us for disturbing you, Maya. My colleague Saber wishes to spread some holiday cheer, though we certainly understand if you are much too busy.

[ Please be busy. PLEASE SAVE YOURSELF MAYA… ]

[pyrafect]

[ It just so happens that she knows two of the three, so opening the door to them is quite the pleasant surprise. And, actually, it is a pleasant surprise to even meet a stranger like the blonde woman standing just at the door. She smiles towards Nero first, welcoming and kind, and then towards the other two men she happens to recognize.]

...Is there something I can help the three of you with?

[espritdecorpse]

Pyra! I d-didn't know you lived here! How are you! Hello!

[ Which means of course they've been knocking on random people's doors all night. ]

Ah... we're here to... to just say hello to people! And, er, do you know Archer, here? This is Maiden Ne— Saber, she's... [ my roommate ] ...a friend of Archer's, too!

[ Running around assaulting people's ears is good fun when you don't care what anyone thinks, but for some bizarre reason he can't name, he'd rather not make a fool of himself in front of Pyra. ]

[noholdsbard]

[ Wuxian’s approach to her is indeed strange, though it’s not one he can comment on at the moment. Pyra is also a friend he’d rather not subject to the cruel and unusual punishment of Nero’s can-only-be-very-generously-termed-as-singing…! ]

Well met, Miss Pyra. It is a shame that we cannot seem to meet under more fortunate circumstances…

[ With this ominous warning, he has to turn his gaze away from her. Poor Pyra! Please forgive him!! ]

[teradaya]

[Well, when there's a knocking, it must need answering, right? So that's what Ryouma does, though when he opens the door he takes just a moment to look through the gap and see just who is on his doorstep before opening the door fully.

But out of this mismatched trio he does recognize the gloomy one, so clearly that makes it all right! He offers the group a pleasant smile and gives a quick wave.]

Yo! What can I do for ya?

[espritdecorpse]

Well met good sir, and merry Christmas!

[ He's starting to imitate how the Servants talk, after spending all night with the two of them. ]

Do you know the story of Christmas? 'Twas new to me; perhaps it's new to you as well. Allow me to tell the tale! A gentleman by the name of Santa Claus gave birth to the baby Jesus, which was rightly regarded as a miracle, so now everybody celebrates by going house to house and singing songs of praise and jubilation!

[ It's a weird holiday but he doesn't judge, okay? ]

[asano_san]

[Keigo hasn't left his house much since taking on the role of egg guardian. It's one half sense of responsibility and one half fear that his monster baby will hatch and eat him the first time he takes his eyes off the egg for too long.

That is to say, he's happy someone remembered he exists and came to visit him.

But it's an odd, 2/3 familiar, group standing in front of him when he opens the door.]

Hi?

[espritdecorpse]

[ Give him a second.... ]

It's you! Keigo! Keigo with the magic egg! Egg mother Keigo!

[ Wait, an egg mother is a bird, ergo: ]

Chicken Keigo! Have you been sitting on it? Did it hatch? I want to see!

[ All pretense of caroling is lost, as he tries to push past and go inside. ]

[fineprinted]

[ luckily, tsumugi is already acquainted with the two unknowingly mythical heroes! but imagine his surprise and delight once he answers the door and sees the ragtag gang of carolers with their respective instruments. ooooh. ]

Miss Saber! Archer! And hello, person who I've not met before.

[ what a beautiful longhaired man... ]

You three sure are more than prepared for the holidays, fufu. It's cute. ♪

[espritdecorpse]

Haha! We are cute, aren't we?

[ He runs a hand through his long ponytail and shakes it out. ]

I'm Wei Wuxian, nice to meet you! We're here to bring you some Christmas Cheer. It'll put a smile on your face! Although you're already smiling, so maybe you'll laugh! Look what a happy bunch we are!

[ He claps SAD SACK Archer on the shoulder, and in a loud stage whisper he says: ]

SMILE for the audience, okay?

[awamori]

[Ryuu was in the middle of tidying up the kitchen when he heard the knock on his door. He placed the plate down on his way to the door, he opened it to see the friendly guy he's met a few times and two new people with him. Well, this is a nice surprise!]

Hello everyone! It's nice to see you! How can I help you today?

[espritdecorpse]

[ He's pretty tired by this point in the evening; but when the door opens, he's dazzled. What a spectacularly attractive man! He's..... just going to stare open-mouthed, momentarily at a loss for words.

.........which means you're up, Archer, for explaining this whole debacle. ]

Walks into this post 47295732 years late

[interlucere]

[ It's unusual for them to get visitors. Well. Visitors that Lux doesn't know, and she doesn't recognize the voice on the other side of the door. She wasn't expecting anyone? Was Yu? He didn't say anything...

Oh well, time to find out what this is all about, and as she swings open the door, the diminutive blond stares out at what appears to be a group of wandering minstrels.

And that weird guy who told her to blow up a throne. Hmm. ]

Hello!

[ Are they about to spit some sick limericks bard-style at her? She really hopes they are. ]

[espritdecorpse]

Hi there!

[ Hey look, it's the girl who had to be talked into reckless vandalism. ]

We're here to smash things, care to join us?

[ YOUR EARDRUMS to be precise. ]