party post: hail the conquering heroes | outside, tree fort

[ikissdhimbck]

Anyone in the main barroom or out by the lake today will be treated to an odd sight. Dozens of girls, shouting, squealing, running through the backdoor and across the lawn, arms laden with all manner of treats — and one boy, tied up, pulled along with them.

The gang makes their way to the forest, where a tree fort rises above the ground. It's quite a fancy fort, equipped with slingshots, water balloon launchers, and other weaponry and defenses. The interior paneling has some Cybertronian script on it. There's a tire swing outside fashioned from a tractor tire, a crow's nest, and the entrance may be had by ladder, drawbridge, or manual elevator. Inside there are comics, pudding snacks, and the sort of things you'd expect to see in a tree house. It was clearly designed by somebody who really loved their gadgets, and knew what they were doing.

Kate and Natasha have seized the property. Being outlaws in need of a hideout, and all.

"This way!"

Natasha is already inside, leaving all entrances open to the returning posse and offering cover from anyone who might be following. Once the snacks are secured and the prisoner is dealt with, everyone can breathe a huge sigh of relief.

And enjoy the fruits of their labor.


[ooc: give us one minute to set up some thread headings before tagging We're open for business! This post is wide, wide open to everyone — boy, girl, adult, child, animal, mineral, etc. The girls will be inside the tree fort, but it's completely visible from the ground for any who want to stop by and see what's going on, or sneak their way in. ^__^

tiny!tag: age spell plot]

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[unglitched]

Vanellope grabs a handful and stuffs them straight into her mouth. She looks startled for a moment, but then grins. "Nife!" she says around a mouthful of Japanese snack cracker.

[ikissdhimbck]

Kate snickers, covering her mouth politely.

"Different! I've never tasted anythin' like it before."

She'll give a few more a try before passing any judgment, though.

"How do you like it?"

[unglitched]

"Super salty," she says in tones of approval. "I like 'em."

[ikissdhimbck]

She grins.

"Where are you from? Must be someplace wonderful if y'get to eat sweets all the time."

[unglitched]

"Sugar Rush Speedway," says Vanellope, popping another handful of crackers into her mouth. "It's only the best racing game ever."

[ikissdhimbck]

We're sorry, did you say racing? Kate's eyes grow big.

"Racin' game? What kind?"

[unglitched]

"Go-karts."

[ikissdhimbck]

"I've never heard of 'go carts' before. Are they a type of animal?"

[unglitched]

"What? No! They're like little cars."

[ikissdhimbck]

"Oh! A boy named Charles told me about cars. An' so did he, matter of fact."

She nods toward Tommy with a long-suffering sigh.

"That sounds excitin'. I like t'race horses, but I don't have anyone to play with back home. Can everybody at the Sugar Rush Speedway do your neat trick?"

[unglitched]

"Nope!" says Vanellope proudly. "It's my special move. Nobody else can do it."

[ikissdhimbck]

"It's very convenient. Y'must win all your races."

Kate's clearly very impressed.

[unglitched]

"Well, not all of 'em. You gotta give everyone else a sporting chance."

Liar.

[ikissdhimbck]

Kate's smile spreads into a knowing grin.

But she doesn't call her on it.

"That sounds fair. Next time we're on the ground, maybe you an' I can race. If y'got your 'go cart', that is to say. There's lots of horses."

[unglitched]

"I've never ridden a horse before," says Vanellope thoughtfully. "What's it like?"

[ikissdhimbck]

"It's wonderful. I jus' got my own pony, though she's just a baby. Haven't broken her yet. When you're ridin', you can feel every step the horse takes from your toes to the top of your head. You can feel them breathin', an' their heartbeat. An' when you run, it's almost like you're one body. It's like havin' a partner."

[unglitched]

"Neat."

A beat.

"Could you show me how to do it?"

[ikissdhimbck]

Kate lights up, nodding enthusiastically.

(All that sugar is hitting her system like rocket fuel.)

"I'd be happy to!"


[ooc: sorry for the delay!]