Pahuuden Maa Event Catch All Log

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Who: You and everyone else
What: Exploring Pahuuden Maa, the newly expanded universe
When: Pre-dated Dec 15 - but all events in this thread happen Dec 21 - Jan 4
Where: Pahuuden Maa
Rating/Warnings: Please add approprite CW/TW labels to your threads if necessary when necessary
NOTES: Solstice Plot Dec 2020: Pahuuden Maa


Welcome to a new universe, everyone.

Please use this as a Catch All Log Event post for all your winter adventuring needs. You may use the link above to remember all the various things you can do in this new space. But below, we've listed a summary

1. Visit the Ice Palace

• The Ice Palace has gardens with ice and snow sculptures
• There is also the ice maze to have fun in.
• The Ballroom
• Fine dining

2. The outdoor ice rink

Spend a day skating the whole way around, there are skate rentals and food all the way around the rink.

3. Visit the Ski Lodge

• For skiing and snowshoeing
• Rent a room for a night or week, or whatever
• There's the dining room for a good warm meal
• The saunas
• The hotsprings

4. Explore the Mountains and Forests

• Go for a walk
• Take note of the unique plants (get high?)
• Take a picture of the unique animals
• Run into a wild Energy Burst

5. Visit the town

• Go shopping!
• Go for a sleigh ride
• Remember, there's a big trolley pulled by a team of reindeer that is essentially a bar on wheels
• Visit the reindeer stables
• Run into/capture some mischievous Energy Bursts

6. Generally marvel at the magic in this place

7. Have fun!

Comments

Wei Wuxian | The Untamed

[chenqing_player]

Ice Sculptures/Maze
Wei Wuxian was kind of happy to see the sudden portals appearing around town. They were a good distraction from the buzz and busy of the holidays. He didn't have any family to visit, gifts to wrap, loved ones to make plans with...so for him, Christmas time is just another day, week and month like any other. Just perhaps a little colder. Usually he doesn't mind the whole orphan thing...but it just seems to get really nailed into his soul around this time of year.

So to have the portals around to explore in gives him an excuse to not be around all the festivities going on in town. Flask in hand, he has taken to wandering around the ice sculptures and eventually ends up at the maze.

He stares at the entrance of it, wondering if it is wise to enter a maze made of ice. "I suppose if I can't find my way out I could just start a fire and melt the walls down." Of course he has noticed that things aren't particularly cold and so fire might not be particularly effective...But it might make for a fun experiment.

Ballroom
All someone had to say was that there would be drinks after 9PM. So at promptly that time, Wei Wuxian appears in the ballroom. He's very ready to sample the alcohol available and not at all ashamed to show off some moves on the dance floor. Of course his style of dance is significantly different from what everyone else has been doing, but he doesn't particularly care. A dance floor is there to have fun on and their stuffy ways of sliding around the room is no where near fun enough.

It doesn't help that he's quite drunk and unaware of the eyes staring him down...

Skating
Wei Wuxian hasn't quite had the confidence to venture out onto the ice yet. He stares at it from the outside, bundled up in as many layers as he could find in his apartment. He isn't a huge fan of winter but that doesn't mean he wants to stay inside until it passes. Which means he should at least attempt to enjoy the winter activities that are available.

He just...doesn't like the idea of falling down.

Ski lodge
Bundled up by the fire is exactly what Wei Wuxian wants to do after spending all day outside. Wrapped up in a blanket, he is enjoying a warm drink while staring into the flames. He never expected to be spending a vacation in an alternate dimension but he is rather enjoying the perks of doing so.

He sips at the glass of cocoa in his hands, then smiles brightly at anyone who comes close, "This is way better then being out in the cold."

Hot Springs
At first when he was told he would have to wear a bathing suit into the hot springs, Wei Wuxian protested pretty mightily. But eventually his desire to be soaking in the warm water won over his desire to be naked in it.

It is worth it though as he sinks into the hot water up to his chin, enjoying that heat as it takes away any last remaining bit of cold that has chilled his bones since arriving there. The fire in the lodge was nice, but this was like heaven. He could stay in this all day.

Energy Burst
In one of the rare moments that Wei Wuxian decided to head outside, he was suddenly accosted by a strange energy burst. At first he thinks nothing of it, but then suddenly it is like this feet are frozen into place where he was walking. He tries to pull at his feet but nothing is freeing them. He even tries to untie his boots and pulls his feet out but still they won't budge.

"What the hell is going on?"

skating

[howkickassiam]

York, on the other hand, has rented a pair of skates and is walking toward Xian with them on. He's already told Xian about his plans to move to Texas by the end of the month, so these portals appearing is a welcome way for them to farewell from one another.

"Don't tell me you're planning to go out on the ice in your shoes," he remarks with a smile.

Ballroom

[greedenlightensme]

A party? That's all anyone needed to tell Casimir to have him show up. He looks oh-so forward to this gathering. There's even free food and drink! Not that the fine dining area wasn't enough, but he's always here for food and drink.

He can't help but raise a curious eyebrow at... Wei's interesting moves. But when in Rome, he figures.

When he finds a place to set his hors d'oeuvres down, he takes to the dance floor beside Wei and holds out his hand.

"May I join you?" he asks with his most charming smile.

Ice Maze

[seawalled]

Ellie is all about this, but before her cousin and his beau drag her all around in search of Family Shenanigans, she can't help but want a little of her own time. She's armed herself with wooly mittens, one of the scarves she bought on holiday in Scotland, earmuffs, and a big cup of piping hot mulled cider. She's marveling at the maze and debating going in when she hears Xian mutter something about fire.

"Oh come on, now," she pipes up, flashing a reassuring smile. "I'm sure it's not that bad. If they've designed it for tourists they had to make it easy enough to solve in an afternoon. We could go together, even...?"

Skating

[neverjedi]

There is no way Ben is not skating. Skating is what he does. He's not bundled up excessively, though there is definitely a sweater and coat. His skates aren't rented, and-

Well, he vaguely recognizes the man hanging back and is really familiar with that hesitance and what it means. He sees it in students, he sees it in friends, and it makes him skate over, stop and smile.

"So. If I promise I can keep you upright - can I convince you get get out here?"

Elliott (Eleven) | DQXI

[bearshermark]

Ice Palace

Hands tucked into his coat pockets, Elliott smiled as he carefully wandered into the palace halls.

"It's beautiful," he marveled, turning in a slow circle to take in the sculpted and glistening ice everywhere he looked. The palace had been impressive from the outside with its ice block walls and grand scale, but the interior was so much more ornate- like every small detail had been thought of and seen to.

He shivered, then laughed shortly. "Not somewhere I'd want to live, though."


Sleigh Ride

Bundled up with the blanket and an ice crystal-print scarf he'd bought in town, Elliott's eyes shone with delight as the carriage lumbered up the snowy mountain slope.

"I've never been on a ski lift," he said conversationally, "But this has to be way better than that. This is more like the old horse-drawn carriages, but with actual reindeer."


Ski Lodge

Elliott had little intention of actually going skiing, but the absolute familiar comfort of the lodge successfully lured him into staying at least one night. Rustic, that was the word, right? The charm of it tugged at the part of him connected to his past self.

He settled in the common area near the fireplace and tucked into a wonderfully warm meal.

"Pretty sure this place is trying to make me spend all my money, but mmn, this was definitely worth it."


Snowshoeing/Wild Energy Burst

Once he'd gotten used to having tennis racket-shaped contraptions strapped to his feet, Elliott took to exploring the mountain trail with a thrill of escaping into nature.

"Don't see this in the city," he remarked, peering around at the tall tree branches laden with snow and watching the slow-falling flakes drift to the snow-covered ground.

A sparkle caught his eye, glittering dimly just above ground level.

"Oh," he said, breath catching. "Hello."

While he would have been content to stand there and just observe it, something wet dripped down the back of his neck beneath his scarf. A cloud had formed over his head, dropping thick flakes of snow onto his head. He shivered and pulled up his hood.

"Uh hey, could you maybe not?"

Snowshoeing.

[greedenlightensme]

Casimir had some... difficulty manoeuvring his way around this snow. He wasn't used to snow like this... But he was finally starting to figure out how to get around without slipping on ice.

And he thought he saw a glimmer off to the side, but when he looks, it seems a snow drip decided to attack another person.

A gleeful, "Ha!" escapes Casimir's lips, unable to resist chuckling at the prank nature played on this poor man. Especially when he asked nature not to. It was too comical.

"I don't think nature will listen," he snickers.

Sleigh Ride

[seawalled]

"Oh, I know, aren't they adorable?" Ellie had seated herself as close to the front as possible to get a good look at the reindeer. "I want to see if we can pet them when we get off. Their antlers look so fuzzy."

Ice Palace

[smilingarmor]

"I know what you mean," said a familiar voice from nearby. When Elliot turned to see who had spoken, he'd see that it was none other than Emberto, bundled up in stylish winter gear. "It's a magnificent place, but it feels more like an elaborate set piece than a place for people to live." Which was probably because that was exactly what it was. It was a place for tourists to marvel at, not for people to live in.

lodge;

[traceofeffort]

Lisa's not sure either of her is (was?) any good at skiing, so she couldn't admit to being exactly eager for that either, but boy, there was plenty else to do, and she would milk this excuse for a vacation for everything it was worth. That included sitting down next to Elliott with a steaming mug of cocoa and a warm smile. "It's a tourist trap, but it's a hell of a good one. I needed this after, well..." She shrugged helplessly. "Everything? I think we all did, really."

Did she tell him she was coming? It might have slipped her mind.

[scotch_egg]

Ice Maze

He may be a little lost in the ice maze and a little bit chilled, jumping at every little sound. He had thought it brave to come through this bloody portal and now he was having second thoughts. He might never find his way out. Come and help? Or make it worse.

Forest Exploring

He is watching an energy burst warily. They are not too far apart, though neither of them seem to be moving. Alec doesn't really no what to make of it or even if he should be afraid of it, but not moving seems to be a good idea so for right now he refrains-- though he may bolt at the slightest noise.

Not Your Ordinary Snow Bunny //Locked to Martin

Alec stared at the slip of paper that the young woman had slipped to him at the lodge earlier this afternoon when he had been a bit tired of his adventures. He couldn't imagine what she would mean by it, but she had been beautiful and charming and bought him hot cocoa for reasons he couldn't imagine.

Either way now that it was getting late, he'd finally decided to man up and visit the cabin she'd written down, the numbers slightly smudged. It was getting dark and a icy wind was picking up from somewhere-- He picked up his pace and read the words she'd written below:

'Come on in <3' a few times before blinking and pushing open the door to the welcome warmth of the cabin.

"Hallo?"

Ice Maze

[chenqing_player]

Wei Wuxian was stuck in the maze. Or perhaps just wandering through it and mapping the many options it has. But when he makes a turn that he has pretty sure he has made at least twice before he spots the familiar man in the distance.

It's kind of impossible to sneak up on someone when the snow is crunching under his boots so he calls out to him to make sure he doesn't surprise him too much with coming up behind him.

"I hope you have a better idea how to get out of this then I do."

Snow Bunny

[not_as_i_do]

Martin had rented the cabin not long after hearing of their availability... all the patients under stress from the holidays and lectures of avoiding the typical fatty foods at gatherings had worn him right out, and he was feeling glad for the break ... especially since it didn't seem quite as strange and unfamiliar as Krajna Bostiev had been. He had stocked up the little pantry with a few essentials: makings for soup and French toast, coffee, tea - and of course, a nice bottle of scotch. He'd just gotten the fire up to a steady crackle and been about to put his feet up with a book when the knock came at the door.

"Who in the world ..." He set the bottle of scotch down and padded toward it, clearing the kitchen doorway just in time to see Alec open the door.

"Uh ... hellllll-lo." Martin's mouth remained pursed as he looked Alec over, a few flakes swirling in around his feet on the evening wind.

Anakin Skywalker | Star Wars

[darkforcerising]

Riding that traveling Bar
The traveling trolley tavern pulled by a large team of reindeer, making rounds of the town, was really such an ingenious idea in Anakin’s mind. Why weren’t more bars on wheels? You could get on, travel around a bit, and when you got back to where you were staying or needed to go, you got off.

And the constantly changing scenery was great for Anakin’s ADHD, time really didn’t feel like it was lagging when he always had something new to look at.

He picked a table and sat down, anyone was free to take the seat opposite him while he worked on some cider.

Petting the baby reindeer
Anakin found this stable by accident, but he was glad he did find it. Was there anything quite as cute as a baby reindeer? Of course, Anakin would pay the fee to get a chance to pet that very fuzzing face – over the waist high fence – because going into the pen wasn’t an option. He’d also bought some carrots and apples that were on offer to customers to feed to the mother.

The little guy tried to smell what was in Anakin’s hand as he held it out to the mother to take (he used his right hand because he was sure if she accidentally nipped his metal fingers it wouldn’t hurt him).

“No, this is for your mother,” he said to the most adorable fuzzy face. “She gives you food.”

Skiing – or attempting to
After watching how other people were using the ski lift, Anakin tottered over and took his turn getting on.

He’d never gone skiing in his life, but he was about to figure it out.

Or tumble down the hill and break his neck.

The ride up to the mountain was kind of peaceful. He kind of enjoyed it when the lift and the ground grew further apart. It made him wonder how the lift was made in the first place given the place’s lack of technological advancement.

But soon enough, he was at the first stop, the bunny slope – oh, Anakin wasn’t stupid enough to try the most difficult trail his first time out.

Dismounting from the lift was easier than he’d expected, he just had to let the lift push him off, essentially. And then he had some momentum to carry him out to the top of the slope.

Putting a ski pole in each hand, Anakin watched the people around him for a bit. There were people all around him getting off the lift, too, getting ready to start down the slope, and those just going for it. He got some sense of what he was supposed to do from watching them, but he still had questions.

“So how do you stop when you get to the bottom? Or stay up as you go down, even?”

Dinner in the Ski Lodge
After learning how to ski – however successful that was – Anakin dropped off his skies and poles and headed straight to the dining hall to order a full meal. He was starving, even though he had a full lunch. Something about going up and down the mountain in the frigid temperature just made him so hungry he could almost eat a horse.

But it was bowlfuls of beef stew instead and hearty rolls with plenty of butter. He had a cup both of hot cider and refreshing water.

Anyone was free to sit with him and have their own meal while he dived into another bowl.

Dealing with an Energy Burst
Anakin really did hate the cold. He grew up in Arizona and didn’t know all the proper winter-wear he needed. He had a coat and gloves and a hat because he’d learned that the hard way last winter in New York City, but he’d never encountered this much snow.

And just his luck, he hadn’t been looking where he was going, just walking through town, and he’d stepped in it- a great big puddle of shockingly cold slush.

With a gasp and a loud curse, he pulled his foot out of the freezing water.

How was it even possible this cold out?

He sighed deeply, trying to find a calm center, and stepped backward… only to land his foot in another slush puddle- one that was not there just a moment before!

“What the fuck?” he shouted, angrily, looking around.

And that’s when he saw it, hovering about five yards away. A sparkly ball of light, bluish-greenish white in color.

“What the-?”

Traveling Bar

[neverjedi]

He has been letting things slide with Anakin for way, way too long - due to his own discomfort, and due to not having a damn clue what to do about it. Their memories were shared, in places, but their experiences of those memories were so different-

He didn't and does not know how to bridge that.

He just knows it matters.

He slides into the seat across from Anakin with a drink he already has. "Hey."

Dinner

[not_as_i_do]

Having finished a nice steamy jaunt to the sauna, Martin is just as red-faced as Anakin, though he looks far more pleased about it as he reaches for a chair.

"Anakin! I don't suppose you'd mind a little company?"

Martin Whitly - Incl. Player Miniplot

[not_as_i_do]

Ski Lodge - Sauna
Martin has bought a guidebook to Pahuuden Maa and is carrying it tucked under his arm, a broad, thick, soft towel slung over his shoulder as he heads for the sauna. His cheeks are red from the outside chill, and he glances around as he heads for the changing room to see if any other familiar faces are around...

"Going in?"

Shopping / Wild Energy
He's rented himself a cottage, but before he can go and enjoy his mountain hideaway, he needs provisions. Martin can be found going from stall to stall, sampling things and picking out his choices ... anyone wandering past may be asked their opinion on a particular cheese, or if they think this one particular piece of fruit looks like it's gone by - he's not quite the best at judging produce, you see.

Once he's finished picking everything out, he's on his way to hire a sleigh out to the cabin, when an Energy Burst from a nearby energy source breaks free, whirling up a dust devil and pulling his bags from his hands. Groceries scatter everywhere.

"Dammit!" He bares his teeth and dives after a bag of fingerling potatoes as it breaks open and starts rolling across the street. The devil doubles back before he can make any progress and pushes him into a mountainous snowbank. Martin glowers at the whirling cloud, as any effort he makes to try and extricate himself is just met with more gusts and snow. A little help would be greatly appreciated.

12/31: New Year's Eve Ball Drop - Mod-Approved Player Miniplot - CW: NPC Injury

Those sculptures in the Ice Palace had made for beautiful perusing, but the portal offers opportunities to test boundaries that his memories have just begun to make available to him. Some of the things that he's seen have made his sleep light, and combined with the madness of being snowbound in a cabin with Alec Crowley for a couple of days ... Martin's had plenty of time to think about what he wants to do, and how.

He buys a ticket for the Palace and brings a lighter tucked away in his pocket, along with a pick bought from the climbing supply shop. Under the guise of inspecting one of the sculptures, a sketchbook in hand, he hovers around each sculpture, ducking briefly into one room to leave his lighter open on a windowsill near a long, decorative drapery. By the time it catches fire and draws attention, he's a few exhibits away, at one particular sculpture. A few quick, precise taps of the pick with a surgeon's accuracy ensure that the globe has a precarious perch, while no one is looking. He drops the pick in a nearby garbage can and hustles over toward the fire, as though late to the revelation that something is going on.

When the giant ball of ice manages to roll off its perch, there's an innocent resident of Pahuuden Maa in its path. Oh dear ...

((OOC: This is mod-approved! Anyone tagging in can feel free to react to the fire or try to help the NPC! Martin will be caught by Pahuuden Maa authorities and cool his heels for a few nights in prison, then return to New York, thus being unavailable ICly for the rest of the event. He will, however, be doing his best to deny any involvement to any of the Different. Ping me on Plurk at hopepunk if you think your character might be able to point fingers and we'll talk!))

Wildcard
(Open for anything prior to 12/31!)

Sauna

[neverjedi]

He also has one of those towels and a smile at the sight of Martin. "I absolutely am. It's cold out there!" Also he just likes everything about saunas. He'll have more to say, absolutely, once they get settled and he thaws a bit.

Shopping

[greedenlightensme]

Casimir is surprisingly tolerant of many things. Seeing an older man get bullied is lower on the list of those tolerable things, really. And today it feels a little more agitating than usual. After seeing Martin get shoved into the snow, he finally speaks up.

"Hey, leave him alone!" he yells at it.

He hurls a snowball at the little beast causing problems.

shopping;

[traceofeffort]

Lisa has never strictly been a mall rat... but then again this is no mall she's ever been to. Handicrafts and strange foods are definitely enough to catch her attention, and finding someone she knows makes it an even better trip, though you might not know it from her being dressed like she was afraid of turning into a popsicle.

"Martin! Hey! Grocery shopping?" she inquires as she catches him at a produce stand, with an easy smile. "I don't think I have a loyalty card for this one," she quips brightly, before looking over the goods on offer. Idly, a hand brushes over what appear to be apples. Are they apples? She just doesn't know and that's half the fun.

Bail

[neverjedi]

Ben is both a guy who used to be a kid in California -- and a guy who actually spent most of his life being most at home in skating rinks, and who has travelled a lot.

So he isn't completely turned off by the cold, but he definitely puts on a sweater and coat, and a hat and gloves, before going out in the snow. The walk through the forest is perfect, makes him laugh and play and enjoy the way his breath fogs in the air.

It's all a little bit more magical for Bail's company.

He's still flushed red from the cold with his fingers numb by the time they return to the ski lodge and their room there. "I may not thaw out before morning," he half-complains, before admitting: "Worth it, though."

Re: Bail

[consortofalderaan]

Bail pulled Ben closer and took hold of the man's red fingers, though Bail's hands were just as cold. He brought Ben's fingers to his mouth to blow on them.

"Dinner? A dip in the hot springs? Something... else?" his eyes, full of suggestion, flicked towards the bed.

Sylvando | Dragon Quest XI

[smilingarmor]

Ski Lodge

Having grown up in a Mediterranean climate, winter... was not Emberto's favorite season. Combined with being mildly put out that the discovery of a new dimension was sure to overshadow his show in the minds of the Different, and he wasn't especially keen on most of the outdoor activities.

The ski lodge though? That was much more the thing. He could be found enjoying the sauna and hot springs or by the fire enjoying some delicious food and drink.

Ice Palace- Ballroom

To the surprise of probably no one, Emberto was an excellent dancer, and quite fond of parties. Though his usual tastes in the latter tended toward something a bit less formal than this, the beauty of the ice palace won him over. Come be swept around the dance floor by this handsome fellow, or just sit and chat and enjoy the music over a cup of cocoa (or if it's later, and you're an adult, something a bit stronger).

Shopping!

Ah, shopping. Everyone's favorite- or perhaps most dreaded- activity at this time of year. Emberto seemed to be enjoying himself though! He was, however, being a bit more restrained than he would be in the other world; the one to one currency values probably had something to do with that. There is something to be said for window shopping though, plus he could use a new sweater and some of the ones on offer were just adorable! And of course, he knew a few people who might like a few gifts featured in the local shops.

Interrupted shopping-Encountering a wild energy burst

Emberto had at first cursed his luck that he'd apparently gotten caught in a snow shower before he noticed that it was only snowing on him. He was confused until he spotted a glittering spark of light not too far away. "So it's your fault I'm getting all wet, you naughty thing," he said to it. "Well, we'll just have to see about that..." Fortunately, he'd bought a couple of those adorable little crystal spheres from the shop, so if all went well, the little energy critter would swiftly no longer be snowing on his parade.

Ballroom

[greedenlightensme]

Casimir is also very fond of parties, and so made his way here at some point. Sure he could dance, but he'd rather mingle if he could. And it seems that someone else is relaxing as well. Casimir snags himself a hot buttered rum and slides into a seat next to Emberto.

"Charming place, isn't it? I can't think of a more wonderful place to vacation."

He's convinced that's what this is at this point - what else could it be?

Lisa Imai | BanG Dream!

[traceofeffort]

The idea of a vacation is hard for Lisa to pass up; not having finals to deal with anymore (finally!) means she doesn't really have a schedule save wherever she's playing - and that can wait for a bit. The last time portals had opened, everything had eventually gone to hell and she'd felt it very, very keenly at the end of the adventure, such as it was. So there was no way she would be skipping this one. Best-case scenario, it'd be fun! Worst case... she'd be in jail again? She'd punch someone? No, those are rapidly getting less fun to consider. Nope, definitely gonna just. Not think about those. This is a vacation and she's going to act like it! Her mood for the duration of the trip, therefore, is generally pretty good, as long as she's not allowed to stew on how long the year's been with everything that's happened. Generally speaking she can be found in a flannel shirt, a sweater beyond that and a further puffy jacket if she's leaving the immediate area of somewhere warm, a scarf, a knit cap, jeans, and boots; she's dressed to the nines for snow and it's almost keeping her toasty.

ice palace
Lisa initially spends a fair bit of time in the palace; the sculptures get her attention pretty strongly, admittedly, but it's fun to just walk around. It's a very neat piece of construction and she never really gets tired of walking on stable ice. The more "normal" things get her attention well enough, but it's the more unusual things that tend to hold it. What apparently passes for local wildlife is fascinating, and she spends some time studying the gallant elx when she finds sculptures of it. Then again, that bird she thought she saw a sculpture of felt like it pinged something in her memory... hmm. Well, that's for later. Vacation now! The cup of cocoa she walks around the gardens with helps keep her calm too.

Being what she is, the ballroom occupies some of her time too - she can go both ways, either enjoying the atmosphere and watching the locals (or anyone she knows) dance to the music, or shutting off for a bit and letting the orchestra wash over her, possibly to give her ideas, or even just to relax. Her boots are not exactly dancing shoes, but Lisa can manage well enough in them if someone were interested in pulling her onto the floor.

The maze, on the other hand, seems like a bad idea to her: she won't be found there unless invited by someone else, even if it is harmless enough... probably.

lodge and surroundings
The ride up to the lodge is interesting enough (reindeer, seriously, what the hell), but it's the destination that excites her more. The lodge is kinda cute in concept, and Lisa enjoys the excuse to explore somewhere that's very, very different from home. On occasion she can be found in the lodge's common area with her boots up, just relaxing bonelessly and looking about the calmest she's been in months. But she can't just sit around forever, and she spends equal parts of her time running around the countryside with a pair of rented snowshoes, and warming up in the sauna or the outdoor hot springs, preferring the latter. Here she's... actually still in her swimsuit from the beach trip over the summer? She has no desire to shop for a swimsuit in December, sue her. She seems even more relaxed when she can spend her time in warm water, so she may need to be pulled away if anyone wants her for anything. That said she's much more social while she's relaxing at the lodge in general, so she'll definitely be good to strike up a conversation.

While she's around in the woods, though, she has a few projects: the azaelas are both very cute and extremely fragrant, stirring memories of both her selves, and on at least one occasion she makes a trip afield with her school backpack, which... makes strange, metallic clanking sounds, in addition to glass tinkling. She appears to have Ideas and that may or may not be a dangerous prospect. It will, on at least one occasion but not much more than that, result in her coming back to the lodge with dirty mittens and her backpack a fair bit more full than it was initially. But beyond that she just wants to see another world, with cute not-foxes and properly majestic kinda-bears she may have already forgotten the proper name of. Pictures of the atmosphere, flora, and fauna rack up over a couple weeks, and when she returns to her side of the portals, at least a couple of the more normal ones make it onto Twitter, if not Instagram.

...There is the one incident with a strange, iridescent red thing that gives Lisa her own personal flurry, which is fantastic for selfies until she can't actually shake the snow off her shoulders or head anymore because it's gotten too thick. Then it's quite a bit less fun. Maybe she can bottle that up, too. It's very obnoxious. It's at about the moment she has that thought that one of the glass jars in her backpack - ostensibly for impromptu gardening but presently empty - clinks and she remembers she has something to scoop the thing up in, and the look in her eyes shifts from annoyed to considering.

other
Lisa can be found in the town for small periods, largely shopping for last-minute gifts and considering how wise it would be to buy herself another scarf after the last time a portal to a foreign land opened. The ice rink doesn't necessarily interest her but she can be dragged agreeably enough. Really, that's true for just about anything - as much as she's pitching this to herself as a break, she doesn't want to turn her social off either. Feel free to ask her to go somewhere, she's fairly likely to tag along.

hot springs

[seawalled]

Ellie minces out in boots and a very thick wooly robe over her one-piece, her hair pinned up to keep it out of the water. Upon spotting a familiar face, her unsure expression changes to a wide smile.

"Lisa, hullo! Can I join you? I've never done a hot spring, thought I'd try. But it's ... oof. It's so much colder out here than I was ready for in just this and my wellies..."