EVENT: GO FOR THE GOLD.

[cuddlemods]

EVENT: GO FOR THE GOLD.

With the blizzard come and gone, the city administration makes quick work of transforming the landscape from a post-apocalyptic white dream (or nightmare) to a more picturesque winter wonderland. While the heavy snow drifts are easily plowed away and the sheets of ice quickly cleared from roofs and bridges, the grounds of the city's parks and sidewalks still enjoy their seasonal coating of soft, fresh snow. By mid-month, new posters begin to pop up on bulletin boards and network advertisements, featuring the cheerful sound of trumpets and the encouraging view of your favorite volunteer coordinators, inviting you to take part in the city's annual winter games. It's not quite olympian, and no previous experience is required — any and all are welcome to sign up for as many events as they'd like, and while medals aren't awarded, winners may very well find themselves bequeathed with something even more fun! (We hear bar tabs and instachecks are all the rage these days!) Feeling festive? Come join the fun this weekend at the games! ▸ Are you freakishly flexible? Are you beauty? Are you grace? (We recommend not punching the judges in the face.) Ski ballet may be just the game for you! Play your walk up song as you emerge on skis to Cadelle's adoring crowds. You'll have 90 seconds to make your way downhill while twirling, spinning, kicking and leaping your way with style. Don't want to go it alone? This year Cadelle's offering the chance to compete in pairs. Let's hope your chemistry sets the rain slopes on fire. ▸ Does anyone remember that phrase 'Go sit on a block of ice?' Well, the sport of ice blocking takes that little idiom rather literally as participants slide down one of the city's grassier hills with little more than a giant block of ice, graciously provided by the local ice master. First one down is the winner! Though, just as a reminder: the city is not responsible for any stuck tongues, buns, or other body parts that may result from this event. ▸ Are you crazy about water? Are you unafraid of those freezing waves? The sport of polar diving may be perfect for you! Be sure to slather on the providied petroleum jelly all over your exposed skin and climb on top of the recently built high dive board at Lake Bunton — once you're poised and ready, let loose with your best swan dive... or bellyflop. Three judges will score your stylish dive on a scale of 1-10. The best average score wins! ▸ Are you a fixture at Lucky Lanes? Or is that elusive perfect 300 a pipe dream? Either way, what happens when you mix winter weather, pins, and big round balls? Epic fun, of course, in the form of a fantastically frenzied game of ice bowling! Just.... try not to fall over as you do your victory shuffle after you get that 7-10 split. Of course, if you're not the sporting type, there's still plenty to see and do during the games! Maybe you'll opt to cheer on your friends and neighbors in their exploits — flags, vuvuzelas, and all manner of spectator accessories are available for purchase from nearby vendors, and for those who may not want to spend a fortune, the city offers free decorate-it-yourself kits for banners at the entrance to the viewing stands! More entreprenurial citizens may choose to invest in a willing market; visit the barking traveling bookies to place a wager on your favored winner, or maybe lay down a few cuddlebucks on an implausible yet possible end scenario — Ireland wins but Russia gets the snitch, anyone? Whether you've opted to practice your best polar bear performance, rolled a turkey on the ice, or maybe just kept warm in your parka on the stands, be sure to keep a space open in the end of your weekend for the city's closing ceremony. There's the traditional pomp and circumstance, of course, in the issuance of awards and winner's trophies; more important and certainly more exciting, though, is the hosted dinner, held outdoors under a gleaming white tent just beyond the shores of Blue Springs Pool. It's a beautiful place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends, so the city certainly hopes you'll make time to attend! Howdy, cuddlers! With the excitement of the 2018 Winter Games just around the corner, we thought it might be fun for you to get to enjoy some sportsmanship of your own this time of year. While the Olympic Games are certainly reserved for the best of the best, Cadelle's version is open to all, and focuses less on swiftly navigating down snowy hills on your preferred mode of transportation (because, really, what else differentiates snowboarding from skiing from bobsled racing and luge...?) and more on the way you choose to move! We hope your characters have a blast while they dance on skis, slide on giant blocks of ice, dive into freezing cold water, or just roll an ice ball down a slick plane of frozen grass... or maybe just watch all their friends make fools of themselves instead! If you have any further questions specific to this event, we encourage you to ask away on our QUESTIONS COMMENT here in this post. If you have general questions, or prefer a more private venue, our GENERAL INBOX (and SCREENED INBOX) is always available for you. In addition, if you've got an idea for a future event, feel free to drop us a line at our EVENTS SUGGESTION POST. Peace out, girl scouts! We'll see you around!

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▸ QUESTIONS.

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OTA

[theladyofwinterfell]

➨ ice bowling

( Sansa hasn't ever engaged in a game quite like this...ice bowling but she's excited to learn it. After watching a few rounds she decides to try for herself. The feel of the ice against her fingers is slightly uncomfortable but it also reminds her of home, of Winterfell, and she holds onto it for a little while before rolling the ball along the path to strike the pins. She only manages to knock down four on her first attempt and considering there's ten, it's not great, but she isn't going to give up. She squints a bit and tries to decide how better to throw her ball this time. )

Do you have any ideas? I've never done this before but I want to get all of the pins if I can.

➨ cheering on

( After the bowling, Sansa goes to watch the ski ballet. She's never done any skiing before and certainly doesn't feel comfortable enough to try and dance on them but she's enjoying watching the others while she has a mug of hot chocolate in her hands. The winter wind pinks her cheeks a bit and she's happy to be out here until the sun sets just enjoying the bite of the air and the feeling of home. Cadelle is so similar to Winterfell in these moments with snow on the ground and if she closes her eyes, she can remember happier days. )

The cocoa is good, if you'd like to try it?

➨ wildcard

have another idea? hit me below!

cheer squad

[frostedire]

[After his dive, Loki had decided the rest of these events would be amusing enough to keep his attention, and indeed, the grace shown by the dancers on skis almost outweighs how ridiculous they look. Not quite, but he is still impressed enough to keep watching. Besides, there is always the hope that something will go horribly awry.

He'd taken a vantage point next to a girl wearing a fur cloak remarkably similar to his own, but that had been because of the draw of familiarity. The offer is still unexpected and he looks down in surprise before taking the cup and carefully taking a sip. The first scent of it is too sweet, but the flavor itself is richer than he'd believed and he smiles as he hands it back.]

It is. I thank you, lady, you are most generous.

[gasping]

( do you know what overly sweet hot cocoa needs? it's something sharp — and caroline's spike of choice, of course, is bourbon. there's a slim silver flask in her hand, and if sansa watches carefully, she just might notice its cap flicking open long enough to pour a healthy amount into a half-full cup. )

That's much better. ( and, noticing the other girl's curious expression, caroline offers, ) Want some? It'll warm you way better than that cape...

bowling

[killertrack]

Well, I'm no expert, but -

[ Baby, in his typical attire of a unseasonable jacket, sunglasses, and earbuds, is standing close enough that he only has to take a couple steps forward to be at Sansa's level. At least, he's wearing a couple layers under the jacket, and also a scarf - a pink one, thanks Kimberly - so he's not quite freezing to death. This is so extremely different from Atlanta, though.

In his ears, Sugarhill Gang drowning out the usual ringing - it's felt a little louder in recent months, but Baby is decided not to contemplate why. He smiles, looking down at Sansa. ]

- I think you have to try and compensate for what side you curve to. If you throw towards the left, stand a little more to the right, or vice versa. You know?

ice bowling!

[doctoral]

[ Reid stands nearby observing, a bright purple scarf the only shock of color in his otherwise drab, professorish appearance. He's tall and lanky, with one hand curled up by his chin as he watches... and calculates.

When asked for input, he offers, ] There's a three centimeter divot approximately two meters from the throwing line that appears to be forcing the ball off-course. Try standing a little to the side and adjusting your angle approximately ten degrees to avoid it.

[ He points and waves demonstrably as he talks. ]

cheering on

[quinientos]

[ Winter's not letting up, something Vasquez is still grumpy about. He's been trying to find the warmest place he can, which lands him near the cocoa to try and get a cup of it not only to drink (once he's spiked it with rum), but to warm his hands. He gives the girl a dubious look, because she looks like she's enjoying the weather.

Honestly, the sooner he can get to summer, the happier he'll be. ]

Already have my own and I promise, it's better than anything you have.

she's cheer cheer and he is a grump grump

[kelvins]

[standing around in the cold wearing a thick parka with a fur-lined hood isn't exactly mick's idea of fun and games. it's more captain cold's schtick than heatwave's, but he's eager to see what's got the whole city up and about and to uncover the cause behind the loud cheers and sounds that have filtered all the way up to his windows above the bar having roused him from his slumber. he's not prepared to find a crowd of people enjoying a sport that's manages to irritate him for how dumb it looks — whose idea was it to choose those overly patterned and colorful snowsuits — and for it's awful music — has anyone heard of using anything other than a synthesizer? — to boot. mick can't help but mutter 'i hate the damn the eighties' under his breath as he accidentally bumps shoulders with a young woman with brightly colored hair. she looks toasty as she's sipping away at her beverage, cocoa apparently, which she offers up without a second thought. no matter how long he's been here, he'll never get used to how nice people are.]

Depends. Is it adult cocoa, or am I gonna need to spike it myself?

OTA

[ischyros]

➨ ski jumping

( Diana has never ski jumped before but after watching some of the other competitors, she feels comfortable enough to try. She's athletic and agile and it's not long before she's zipping down the hills and spinning and pirouetting like she's done this her entire life. The physical things have always come so easily for her and this is no exception. She has no idea if she'll place but she just lives for the thrill of the competition, of getting out there and giving it her best try. When she's finished her latest set, she steps off the path and starts working on unhooking her skis. )

Did you see? I hope I'll place but I'm not entirely sure. There were some others who did really, really well. I've never done this before but I couldn't help but try.

➨ice block

( Diana has a little less luck with the ice block. She thinks, in hindsight, she should have heeded the advice of the administration and used the petroleum jelly they'd offered but now she's here and she's literally stuck on an ice block. There's no real delicate way to get herself out of this situation and she looks to someone off to the side, smiling awkwardly; Diana doesn't have an awkward bone in her body normally but this is something completely outside of her experience. )

A little help? I seem to have gotten stuck.

➨wildcard

have another idea? hit me up.

Ice block

[coyandcryptic]

Hmm? Oh! [While he's mostly here to watch, and perhaps take a turn if he feels like it, Magnus hops over the rope separating the spectators from the competitors and darts onto the field, dodging another sledder, magic already sparking in his palm. Once he arrives, he drops to one knee and aims a warming spell at the ice.]

I think melting the ice too much might be frowned upon, but needs must. This is clearly a sport with hidden dangers.

ota

[diewalkure]

Polar Diving

Ah, the siren song of competition. While none of the events were particularly her forte, the Valkyrie decided the Polar Diving was the most likely to provide the desired adrenaline rush. While not exactly immune to the cold like some, she still had a high tolerance for extremes and wasn't worried about the after-effects. The day of competition finds her appropriately underdressed as she prepares to take her dive. She takes her time, leaping much higher into the air than strictly necessary before beginning her flips and spins and ultimately sliding into the frigid water.

When she emerges from the water, however, she's definitely wishing she'd remembered a towel. And a blanket. And about three more layers of clothes. However she's going to stoically tough it out unless someone offers her a better solution.


Cold-Ass Sledding

This is the funniest thing she's ever seen, she's sure of this, and it's not just the booze talking, though that might definitely be assisting in her mirth as Valkyrie observes the ice blocking. She's not jeering, but her cheers might definitely fall closer to the mocking of the mildly inebriated and endlessly entertained than any kind of actual encouragement.


Choose Your Own Adventure

| While not the most openly sociable of creatures, she doesn't bite (unless appropriate) and will likely be making the rounds to see what all the fuss is about between the various events. Catch her anywhere and everywhere in between! If you'd like to chat about it first, hmu on plurk @ Isonen or pm! |

diving

[istoriografos]

Nate had been watching the diving competition, and honestly, even if he had been barely paying attention, there was no way to miss Valkyrie. Her dive was impressive, to start with, and afterwards, instead of burying herself in warm clothes like everybody else, she's been standing off to the side, wet and shivering.

It was all too easy for Nate to put on his heroic boots, and saunter over, taking off his fur lined coat when he gets to her side, holding it out to her.

"You look cold."

Magnus Bane | OTA

[coyandcryptic]

Cheer Team

While Magnus isn't quite competitive enough to enter any of the events, he's on the sidelines at all of them, and he's cheering on every familiar face he sees. He's gleefully placing small bets on every round of ice block sledding, although even his friends aren't going to get any help from him, that wouldn't be fair. He adds his own sounds of appreciation to the polar divers, you couldn't pay him enough to do that but his claps and cheers are as loud as anyone's.

The ski ballet especially has his attention, it's so graceful and so silly at the same time. He gets himself a cup of hot chocolate and settles in to watch the whole thing, happy to make conversation with his fellow observers.

"I used to watch this every year. It's such a shame they took this off the roster of official Olympic events."

Wildcard

[Find Magnus getting hot chocolate, at the closing ceremonies or the dinner afterward, or wandering around between events!]

Dinner - also I'm sorry in advance

[shitmagnet]

Frank had purposely chosen a secluded spot to sit alone at. One of the corner seats furthest away from the crowd with his back facing the edge of the tent. The chill sweeping in from outside the tent snapped at his heels and clipped him in the back, but he didn't seem to mind as he worked methodically through his vegetables. It's not like he had intentionally chosen the most boring things to eat, but he wasn't an adventurous eater. There was enough protein and carbs on his plate and nothing fluorescent or bizarre that he didn't recognise.

He just wanted to get through his meal and bail. He certainly had no intention of spending any amount of quality one-on-one time with the edgy rebellious garage grunge band teenager that just walked into his field of view and threatened to sit down opposite from him.

cheer team

[gardenofthegalaxy]

Gamora was on the edge of her seat without realising it. Her disapproval of some of the competitors was also becoming more and more vocal. Occasionally she got up to gesture and inform anyone with ears of how the ski ballet could be performed a lot more skillfully.

She dropped back into her seat and started to eat her popcorn again, glaring at the course laid out in front of them. "What's an Olympic? Was it better than these people?"

Loki | OTA

[frostedire]

Swan Dive

There is no need, Loki had decided, to make a spectacle of himself. Not yet. Therefore, ski ballet, whatever that was, wouldn't do at all, but polar diving? It's almost cheating for Loki to participate in something like that. So, naturally, he signs up. Naturally, he waits for his turn in an emerald green cloak trimmed elaborately with silver fur, making friendly conversation with his competitors and watching the dives. The judges are looking for control, a little flair, and a decided lack of shrieking when the diver hits the cold water, he decides. Very well, he can deliver.

And when it's nearly his turn, naturally a sheen of magic strips away the cloak and the armor beneath, leaving him in black shorts in the icy air, still as casual as if it were midsummer. This is the impression he wants to leave: people murmuring, people curious, people wondering. He waves off the insulating jelly that's offered and climbs to the platform, reminded strongly of cliff-diving on Asgard as a youth. Before that thought can take root and throw him off, he leaps and executes his own set of spins and flips, then cuts smoothly into the water. He can feel the cold, but it doesn't touch him, and the towel he's offered when he climbs out again is used to absently wring out his hair before his magic replaces the warm cloak.

"Well, that was diverting. Are you going to dive?"

Wild Card

[Find Loki watching the various other events or at the Closing Ceremonies and dinner, or anywhere in between!]

ugh

[diewalkure]

She's grateful, in a way, that she hadn't noticed him before her own dive. Even from a distance there's no missing the display. Of course he'd be here. Of course there's really no chance of respite or truly leaving her past behind her. Not even her most recent past.

Even though she can admit his technique is flawless, she grinds her teeth. She almost has a convincing smile in place by the time he breaks the surface. It's finally a smirk by the time Loki makes it to shore, even though her nearly-chattering teeth are threatening to shatter the illusion of cool, calm, collectedness. Definitely overdoing the cool.

Her arms are crossed instead of wrapped around herself, skin clearly tight from the cold, her hair a long, freezing braid down her back. And as he summons the cloak again from seemingly nowhere she scoffs.

"Now I really can say I've seen more of you than I ever cared to."

ota

[sororis]

Snowbunny Ballet

With very limited time to choreograph her ski ballet, Izzy spends as much free time on the slopes she can for a couple days, listening to music endlessly until she finds the perfect song to work with. After that, it all seems to come together. While ice skates definitely provided her a real challenge, skis were a breeze in comparison. Her own fighting and fairly acrobatic skills definitely came into play as she danced her way downhill, and on the day of competition she's more than ready to show off. Even more than she's in it to win it she's there to perform. She doesn't have a lot of chances to just do something for herself, so she latches onto them with both hands when they appear.

Leading up to and proceeding her own performance she'll be along the sidelines cheering on the rest of the competition, calling out encouragements and praise. Anyone brave enough to put themselves out there like this deserves the support.


Polar Diving

While definitely not partaking in this particular competition, Izzy wasn't about to pass up the show, silently making judgments of her own based on everyone's apparel choices in addition to their diving techniques. She has a few towels and blankets from her vantage point on the lakeshore, just in case any of the divers happen to be friends or someone that has caught her eye... or anyone who seems to be lacking any of the above to meet them on the shore.


Choose Your Own Adventure

| Izzy is definitely there to mingle, so feel free to catch her anywhere between events if one of the other prompts doesn't speak to you! As always, hmu on plurk @ Isonen or pm if you'd rather. |

polar diving

[theladyofwinterfell]

Sansa has no idea why someone would want to dive into ice cold water but after a morning of ice bowling, she's more than happy to wrap up in a cloak and a blanket and watch the diving from on shore. There's another woman who seems to have the same idea and Sansa decides she'll stop being so insular and try to make a little conversation. Once, she'd been good at this. Now she's stiff and unpracticed but she knows it will come to her again.

"Do you think they're mad to jump in the water when it's so cold? Where I'm from, we wouldn't dare." Sansa knows from experience, having crossed a river in the middle of winter.

Snowbunny!

[coyandcryptic]

It would take something drastic to pull Magnus away from ski ballet, but when he sees none other than Isabelle Lightwood stepping up, he's on his feet with a piercing whistle through the applause. Her performance is beautiful, just what he would have expected from her, and as soon as she's shed her skis and is coming into the crowd, he weaves his way over to her with a broad smile.

"Well, you kept this a secret, didn't you, you little sneak! No wonder you needed a winter coat. That was dazzling." Have a big hug from a very impressed Magnus Bane. "Forget the Shadowhunting, this is your true calling."

wild

[killertrack]

Seeing her again is like a punch to the gut. He'd seen the video already, but it wasn't the same as finding himself standing next to Isabelle at the food stand. He has a feeling - he wants to think, if she remembered him, she would have contacted him already.

It's not her fault; it's not his, either. It's just a lot to wrap his head around, especially when he gets to look at her like he is now, her brilliant smile and soft eyes. His heart feels like it's in a vice, but - he's got to start over.

Pulling his earbuds out but keeping his sunglasses on, the song he was listening to keeps playing out against his collarbones where they rest, he turns fully towards Isabelle.

"I recommend the churros. The sauce makes it all worth it."

alec lightwood | ota

[risers]

ICE BOWLING

[ rugged up and almost unrecognisable in his lack of leather jacket, alec's having a ball at the ice bowling. it's with freaky precision he continues to mostly get strikes — only once or twice does the ball decide to become a gutter-ball. playing against himself, alec smiles — rare, even though one can think themselves mistaken by the smile on his face and believe it's perhaps just the freezing cold weather playing tricks on them. ]

This is too easy. Anyone can beat this.

[ for once in his life, he's wrong. ]

EVERYWHERE ELSE

[ alec isn't a fan of every other event at the winter games. he stands to the sidelines with his arms crossed or he walks around aimlessly. winter fun isn't his style unless pushed. he's only sticking around for the food at the end of the day … ]

( godmod me outside of ice bowling. )

[coyandcryptic]

I had no idea you had these hidden talents, Alexander.

[Why yes it is Magnus Bane, approaching Alec's bowling lane with his hands in his pockets. He'd noticed Alec several minutes ago, and it had taken this long to talk himself into going over to him. Texting and gifts of potion ingredients and ant farms aside, it's been a long time since they've just talked, and that's because of Magnus. Since Thor's departure, though, he's been doing a great deal of thinking, almost too much thinking, considering how obvious the answer is.

He stops a few feet away and nods at the stand selling different flavors of hot chocolate over by the ski ballet.]

If this isn't enough of a challenge for you, try deciding between peppermint and Mexican cinnamon.

nate heywood | ota

[istoriografos]

ice block

[ Nate isn't, or at least wasn't, reckless. He'd never been able to, couldn't afford to. A cut, a scrape, too many bruises - could mean dire consequences for him, back in the day.

Not so anymore. Now, he can be found on the hills, laughing like a kid as he runs right behind an ice block, before he jumps to it, landing on top of the block on his stomach, trying to steer, arms flailing around.

Now, the operative word is trying, here. If you find yourself in the path of a rapidly moving, growing louder by the second Nathaniel with an ice block underneath him... sorry? ]

cheering

[ The polar diving competition most definitely grabbed Nate's attention. Parts of him wishes he could participate, thinks about entering the contest, just steeling up as he hits the water to avoid the cold, but it feels like cheating. Also, the steeling up might actually make things worse.

And he's already freezing after his ice block adventure, so time for some hot apple cider, and rubbing elbows with other spectators. ]

Did you know that diving first became an Olympic sport at the St. Louis Summer Olympics in 1904?

[ Charm people with history, the Nate Heywood way. ]

wild

[ hit me up with anything! Nate will be walking around and enjoying the festivities most of the day! you can find me at ellievolia if you'd like to plot! ]

ice block

[naz]

( This is probably a bad idea. It's almost definitely a bad idea.

...which is why Caitlin is hesitating. She's a little later than she'd meant to be and she can already see that Nate's on his way down the hill — looking like he's having the time of his life, but then again, if she could turn to steel if she thought she was going to hit something head on, she'd probably be doing the same thing.

Instead, she's still at the top of the hill and where she needs to be is toward the bottom. Maybe if she hurries, she can catch up and he can make good on his promise to make sure she doesn't get hurt. ...that promise was for snowboarding, she realizes a second too late, as she finally gives in and gives the block of ice a running start and hops on, eyes squeezed tightly shut and hoping for the best, because she's kind of too afraid to do anything else. Killer Frost could keep her safe she's sure, in a pinch, but she'd really rather not let that happen, because she's still struggling to come back out of that when it does. Hence, being here in the first place.

The faster she moves, the rougher the bumps and Caitlin's eyes pop open as Nate gets a little louder and she realizes that she is, in fact, catching up. She's shouting to be heard over his excited laughter and the whoosh of both the wind in her ears (and probably his) and the snow beneath the blocks of ice. )

Nate, how do you slow this thing down?!

[duelo]

polar diving

Most people would probably think it's crazy to dive into a mostly frozen over lake, but Derek's kind of alwys wondered what it would be like. The Polar Bear Challenge is a thing back home, he's just never participated. He and Laura used to joke about doing it all the time, but they never actually did. Maybe that's why he finds himself signing up for it. Maybe it's for Laura, because they never did it together; he'll just try it for the both of them.

He's not afraid of the cold, because his body heat runs warm anyway. Besides, if normal humans can do it and not die, he can do it and he'll be fine, he tells himself. Call it crossing something off the bucket list. Here goes nothing.

It's harder to get the petroleum jelly on some parts of his back than he had anticipated, but he's not going to ask for help. "Can you get my back" seems entirely too cliched for him to deign to ask a stranger, but passing him by, someone observant would almost definitely be able to see his struggle to reach the part of his back between his shoulder blades where the tattoo of the triskele is large and dark on his otherwise fairly pale skin. Maybe someone will take pity on him, or else he's just going without and hoping that that little spot won't hurt too bad. He'll heal if it does, but still.

Wildcard

(( or hit me back with a start of your own! feel free to plot with me via PM or mistojen ahead of time, if you want. ))

[wildkingdom]

"I think you're being an idiot."

She does, however, obligingly take the petroleum jelly and go for the part of the back she can't reach. She is bundled in head to toe warm clothes because being cold sucks, and he's about to dive into freezing cold water for fun. This does not sound like Malia's idea of a good time.

"Why would you want to willingly be cold?"