cuddlecity | EVENT: THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS

EVENT: THOSE SUMMER NIGHTS.

It's (gonna be) May. Make no mistake: winter may have come, but it’s nowhere to be found these days. The gentle, balmy breezes and afternoon rain showers of March and April have given way to a confident May spring — these days, it’s warmer than ever, with barely a cloud in the sky to shield adventurers from the bright rays of the sun. As the mercury rises in the thermometers around town, so does the activity levels around the grassy banks of Golden Park in the center of town.

The construction’s slow-going, but by the end of the second week, it’s clear this is no ordinary block party in the city of Cadelle. Anticipation is buzzing all around town, and anywhere you go, you might find yourself faced with inquiries from excited locals wanting to know your plans for the upcoming weekend. After nearly a year of low-key family-friendly festivals, it may seem practically impossible to imagine anything but happening in this saccharine city… but clearly, something big is coming.

Luckily for curious citizens, the answer comes bright and early on a warm Saturday morning as the sounds of drums and bass echo through the city. It’s time for Eden, and make no mistake: this is definitely not the kind of shindig recent arrivals to the city might be familiar with. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to the city’s community centers, where special programs will be available throughout the day, or to a private sitter (though finding one last minute might be a challenge this time of year) because this celebration isn’t exactly what one would consider wholesome family fun.

No, Eden is something altogether very different — though, to be fair, it typically doesn’t happen here. It’s a festival that usually happens in one of Cadelle’s neighboring cities, a summer experience that typically means a weekend’s getaway to a city that’s a little less … shall we say, predictable? But the recent rain storms and other weather calamities have left many of the area’s better venues in ill repair, meaning a last minute change of venue was an unfortunate requirement. Good thing Mayor Drake’s entertainment budget can accommodate such things, right?

Should you come out to explore this brave new world, be sure to heed the warnings of the festival organizers’ brightly colored posters: pack lightly, and come prepared to Embrace Your Eden!

▸ During the day, music pumps from speakers lining sidewalks and the edges of the park’s grassy slopes. It’s unapologetically loud, the sort of volume that can hardly be ignored — better instead to embrace it and let it carry you away. Maybe you want to dance to the beat? There's more than enough space on the park slopes to move to the music. Or maybe you’d rather dive into the nearby Blue Springs, hoping that the sound might be a little muffled underwater? It’s the perfect weather for it either way, with blue skies and barely any clouds to mar the view. Be sure to claim your favorite spot, though!

▸ If you’re not quite content with lounging, there are plenty of pop-up shops, booths, and tents available to peruse, with everything from free food and drinks (yes, we said free) to unique clothes, art, and home decor for purchase. If there’s something you’ve been craving or trying to find that’s not quite as wholesome as Main Street in Cadelle might like to offer, you’re likely to find it here… and if you can’t, well, there’s always the tents in the back. You know the ones. They’re in a little darker… dare we say, shadowy place? Of course, you shouldn’t go there, but maybe you’re feeling particularly brave.

▸ Throughout the weekend, different themed parties are held in various venues around town. The Ballroom Hotel, for example, hosts a masquerade-themed cocktail party on the first night of the festival. It’s a popular spot for those that prefer a little more personal space, or for those who like to enjoy a quieter nightcap after a day of summer fun. If you’re looking for somewhere a little more lowkey, try the back patio at Paco’s, where free margaritas and an oversized salsa bar spice up the night for anyone who’s willing to show a little skin.

▸ The end of Eden is marked with Night Lights, an explosion of day glo paints and bodies pressed together in one seamless party. When the lights go down, it’s a chance to get brave and do things you might not dare to do by morning light — and we don’t just mean with a paintbrush. Come dance, mingle, make a new friend... or "friend". Nobody's judging.

Of course, all good things must come to an end. Eden only lasts but one short weekend, and once it’s gone, the city’s left to pick up the pieces in its wake. For those that opted to skip the festivities — or even for those that went all-out — the administration is more than willing to compensate anyone who might be willing to help clean up the mess. After all, it might take more than just a little magic to keep our city beautiful…

Feel free to sign up for clean-up duty. Or don’t. It’s your Eden..

Coachella, basically. Glastonbury. Your favorite grungy, questionable-safety festival has come screaming into town, and it's high time to make some summer fun. Feel free to play around with any of the concepts presented, or do something totally wild and new — it's up to you! If you'd like to invite the entire city to your own private rooftop party or plan something intimate for two, be our guest. Just clean up after yourself... or don't. Whatever. It's your party.

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.

Go get weird. We'll be here.

Threaded | Flat

RAISE YOUR HAND.

Any questions? We've (probably) got answers!

If there's anything we can answer about this event, whether it's specific to your unique plotting dreams or more of a general gameplay inquiry, please don't hesitate to let us know! We know there's a lot to see and do, and we're here for you to make this event one from your wildest dreams... or not. Let us know, cuddlers!

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The Cuddle City Mods

You Must Never Go There, Simba...

The shadowy side of the market will, of course, catch Stiles' interest. I mean, the shiny, fun stuff is totally awesome but the stuff that's just out of sight? That's where the real fun begins.

Though he really wasn't expecting to walk into that kind of tent, and he will stand there, wide-eyed before saying aloud, "Wow, I didn't think there was so much variety in these things."

Night Lights

Stiles is not the best dancer. He's pretty much one of the more awkward dancers on the dance floor the final night of the party, but he's there, drunk, and looking to have FUN. Life has become a day to day grind of work and hanging with the guys, so this weekend had been a way to let loose and enjoy himself like he used to a long time ago.

So he won't think anything of it while holding a beer with one hand, grabbing a hand out in the crowd and pulling the person over to join him in dancing. "Hi, can I have this dance?" He shouts over the music, a bright, semi-drunk grin on his face.

Choose Your Own Adventure
[I'm open for almost anything! Just start it up]

Billy isn't exactly one for festivities. Period. Goodnight had always been the rambunctious one, laughing as loud as his voice could carry, but Billy was the quieter of the two, content to watch from the side.

That said, he also wants a fucking drink.

Cadelle is new to Billy, horrifically so, and he eyes many of the party-goers with suspicion and avoids the major areas of activity for now. Maybe he could try and rustle up some interest in his particular skill set-- earn something while keeping himself amused-- but as it stands, he's at the bar of wherever is least crowded and serving free drinks, bottle of whiskey in front of him which he's slowly making his way through.

i. the colours of the night

[To say that he's annoyed would be a severe understatement. He hadn't even wanted to be here, but as soon as he got to the public place with the loud music and the crowds, the strange lights had pulled him in. Unfortunately, as soon as he waded into the fray to try and get through to see what's happening, someone smears him with paint.

It's lucky he hasn't got his guns on, because otherwise, someone was going to also be smeared, but only in a very red color that doesn't glow very nicely at all. When someone else approaches and tries to start tugging off his shirt, Vasquez levels his very best glare.]

Watch where those painted hands go or you might regret it.

ii. nothing like a free meal

[The minute they'd told him that the food and the drinks were free, Vasquez had taken the opportunity to load his arms up, getting himself nicely prepared for a night paid for by whoever was putting all this together. In a way, he even believes he's earned it, with enough decent deeds and the hours he works.

The trouble he runs into has nothing to do with his eyes being too big for his stomach. Vasquez has literally never run into that issue, at least, not since his return from being an outlaw. No, his issue begins when he has a glass of wine in one hand, a beer in the other, and he's trying to balance a plate of food on top of it. Even this works, but then, he shows up at a stall that's doing empanadas and he makes a wounded noise as he looks at his delicate arrangement, then to the food.]

Maybe I am going to need some help.

iii. wildcard

[Suggest your own! Approach him! Prose or brackets good by me!]

▸ QUESTIONS.

Stiles || Open

open

Vasquez | ota