[center][img]https://s33.postimg.cc/amkvj2gkf/image.png[/img][/center] [hr] Touka barely glanced away from her spot to the acknowledgement Rania gave her. Though she did nod as the older girl gave her blessings, leaving to go hunting for her Senpai. She too had wondered what was taking Chiaki so long but figured it was nothing to be concerned for; or to care for. As the other girls sifted about in their own activities, Touka found herself staring back outside where the snow was. Her gaze lingered on Rania's departing form through the frost and ice before she suddenly blinked away, turning her head around. ^-^ The large flashing symbol reflected an eerie light on her face, one that caused Touka to "tsk". Mascots were annoying in general, but having them sprout out of nowhere was doubly so. [color=springgreen]"You things have a good track record of shooting the mood,"[/color] Touka mused lowly, knowing no one else was bothering to hear her. Though it was only a matter of time before everyone else would notice the cat with a television for a head lounging around. [color=springgreen]"So what do you want."[/color] <.< [color=darkmagenta]"Welcome!"[/color] Ayumu beamed at the new girl, who'd introduced herself as Elina. [color=darkmagenta]"Call me Phantasmagoria, or Ayumu if that's easier. Ooh, food isn't gonna go amiss, Ami here was just asking about it."[/color] In an attempt to ease Elina's nervousness - presumably at being the only one with a Christmas hat - Ayumu took off her headband. [color=darkmagenta]"And don't ya worry, I can whip up some fancy headwear of my own."[/color] She passed a white-gloved hand over the headband, an illusion of black, purple-outlined antlers sprouting next to the top hat, like those of her shadow jackalopes, right down to the raggedy bunny ears that rose up on either side. [color=darkmagenta]"Ehh, closest to reindeer horns I could manage."[/color] Donning the accessory, she glanced around at the group. [color=darkmagenta]"So! Who's up for some games?"[/color] she asked. [color=darkmagenta]"Card games anyone? It's ok, I won't cheat... much. Though if any of you want to learn how..."[/color] She trailed off as her attention settled first on Touka, then in the direction the green-haired girl stared. [color=darkmagenta]"Ah, another new arrival,"[/color] she said, the cheer in her voice wavering, to the TV-headed cat curled on the floor. She wasn't sure she fully trusted the mascots, considering how the life one of them had promised her had turned out, but this one had to be here for a reason. [color=darkmagenta]"What's up kitty?"[/color] Ami sipped her coffee with a cheerful grin, responding to Jin's taunt with a simple [color-crimson]"Nope~"[/color] As she poured even more sugar in. As Ayumu commented on Ami's use as a living heater, that cheerful grin turned mischevious when Ami batted her eyes at the dark magician girl. [color=crimson]"If you really think I'm that hot, why not come closer. Get the chill out of your bones, if you know what I mean."[/color] She licked her lips, staring at Ayumu with her sultry eyes for a solid three seconds. She then started giggling with eyes closed, taking another sip of her coffee and waving her hand in Ayumu's general direction. [color=crimson]"Kidding! You can't handle me at my hottest anyways~'[/color] Ami raised her glass as everyone cheered alongside Kanbaru, immediately proceeding to down the rest of it as she got ready for eggnog. A newcomer arrived shortly afterward, finally bringing some real food for everyone to eat in a bento box. She was also dressed in full Christmas attire, making Ami wonder why she hadn't done that. What a wasted opportunity. [color=crimson]"Alright, when we get together for New Year's Eve we all have to dress up! No exceptions!"[/color] Some time passed, enough for Ami to stuff her face and consume even more sugar via all the sweets she had brought with her along with whatever everyone else had brought. The only time she had more fun was on Halloween, which this practically was considering the decor. She was right in the middle of bugging Kanbaru with the ever present prospect of sleepovers when she heard the magic words, those words that are sure to either kill or kickstart a party. [color=crimson]"No no no, we aren't doing some lame card games! Hold on now, I got something way better!"[/color] Ami rushed off to the kitchen, several loud crashes of metal against metal, along with glassware rattling as she searched for what she needed. [color=crimson]"Aha!"[/color] And so it was found. A few seconds later a lot of liquid was emptied into the sink, with Ami strutting into the cafe with a smile and an empty bottle of sake in hand. [color=crimson]"A party classic. Truth or Dare! Or Spin the Bottle if you're feeling adventurous~"[/color] The cheer wasn't as widely received as she would have liked, but there was enough that she could slam back her nog without a care and laugh with her cohorts. They were an odd bunch by nature, as being brought together by similar circumstance only would be bound to do, but there was still a warmth to be found that wasn't wholly formed by the tempermental nature of the season. They ate, they laughed, and they did their level best to make fools of themselves without care for repercussions. It was the sort of carefree revelry that only existed in good company, and Kanbaru was delighted to take part in it. As the evening wound down Ami made the bold declaration of breaking out Truth or Dare, and Kanbaru masked a flinch behind a swig of her third glass of the evening. [color=aqua]"Maybe next time."[/color] She'd be a poor Oath Keeper to play along with that, and a kill joy to refuse mid-game. Feigning a case of the munchies she wandered off for more Takoyaki, determined to enjoy this party to the fullest. It wasn't often a Magical Girl got a quiet holiday, and the peace was well worth savoring while it lasted.