callmeaprincess | Inbox for labyrinthum

[Aurora sought out her friend and roommate, finding her in the little book nook they were still building.]

Jasmine, do you have a moment?

[Aurora had noticed several things rather... worrisome regarding her best friend. 1. That Jasmine seemed to be burning the candle from both ends all day every day, and 2. That she was endlessly on edge. Not without good reason, of course, Jasmine was, by and large, deeply sensible.

But she was also, by and large, not the sort to rest even if her body, heart, and mind were clearly in dire need of it.

So, the Skeksis gone and calm before whatever the next storm may be, Aurora decided to intervene. She packed a picnic for two and knocked on Jasmine's door.]

Jasmine, darling, do you have a moment?

[After everything that happened in the woods, Aurora immediately had to tell Jasmine the good news. She ran home (knowing, happily, that he was not just her peasant boy, but her betrothed as well and that he was HERE). She called out for the older princess.]

Jasmine?! Jasmine are you here! I have something important to tell you!

[ One morning, as your character steps out of their home, they are greeted by an owl messenger, bearing a letter. The letter tells them that they have been selected to participate in a gift exchange, and they are to deliver a gift to Meryl Stryfe by the end of the month. The letter says nothing more, and once the letter is read, the owl will fly away. ]

Your gift is ready.

[On the 24th, Jasmine will find a small bag of chocolates at her door along with a holiday card that reads,]

Merry Christmas!
- Arrakis Faylare

[Her chocolates are bird shaped. Birds were commonly used in the festivals back home and he remembered Jasmine showing an interest in his world. The chocolates are mildly spicy with a hint of coffee.]

[A small gift will turn up on her doorstep, right before the holidays. One of the things Vol'tha had learned across the years was carving, a habit originally taken up to keep away the darker thoughts in long desert nights.]

[The result, for Jasmine, is a rectangular piece of wood, with a story carved in a series of glyphs. The story is obvious enough, of two Twi'lek lovers - Gonsa and Cit, night and day. Always separated, except when they contrived to create the eclipse - and the two lovers could be together.]

[Though, technically Jasmine only gets half the story...Aladdin gets the other half of it, the two fitting together in a joined whole.]

[There is also a short note: For two fated lovers, and two wonderful friends who fit together perfectly.]

[Jasmine will receive a set of fancy inks in the mail, along with a “Season's Greetings” card from Spellbound Stationery. The note reads:]

Dear Miss Jasmine (and housemates),

Warm wishes for a peaceful winter for you and yours. Do share this gift with your household, I hope you will find use for it.

PS. Jimothy says hello.

[Jasmine, dearest Jasmine... You made the worst mistake in being this bastard's friend, and letting him know you have a fiancé. Because Katsuki will use this information against you and tease you relentlessly ~~until you do the same back~~.

How? Well, on the morning of Christmas day, a neatly wrapped present will be on her doorstep, away from where it could get wet or damaged, but there's also a small gift baggy on top of the box...just sitting there all nice and cute and totally innocent. :) Assuming she peers inside, beyond the copious amounts of colorful paper is a...wrapped box? Hm, totally not suspicious at all!! Finally, finally, when she tears open the wrapper, well....we warned you. There's no elaborate card, no letter, just a fucking sticky note on the back of the box that reads:

Stay safe this season.

- 💣

HEEHEE HOOHOO. But fine, fine...gag gift out of the way, the box below has a bit of weight to it. Not much, but it is solid, and...long? Hm. Once she tears off the ribbon and wrappings, inside will be an incredibly ornate jeweled scimitar that he commissioned from the blacksmith at the start of the month. It's not for decoration, either, despite the look of it - the blade is sharp and most definitely intended for battle. Yes, Katsuki got Jasmine a weapon, because of course he did. She may be a princess, but she's made of piss and vinegar and he would love to see her fucking shank someone. Go off, Stripes.

Beyond that, there's a tin of loose leaf jasmine green tea, which smells absolutely fantastic and tastes even better. He also got her a single-serve tea set and a baggy of beautifully decorated and to-die-for delicious ginger cookies and chocolate truffles to go with it.]

[Delivered by hand to Jasmine's door is the same thing Alice made for everyone. First, there is a bag of homemade potpourri, the difference is Alice made sure to make Jasmine's potpourri bag smell like cinnamon and oranges. There is also a little handmade Christmas Pixie although the pixie's cap matches the blue Jasmine always wears. And lastly, there are some Christmas cookies (some are a little misshapen but it's clear they were made with care).

But what is NOT typical and is different than everyone else's is that there is a handmade jasmine flower crown made with care and wrapped up in a special bag that Aurora sells at the store to help keep flowers fresh longer.

Attached is a card inside is delicate handwriting:]

MERRY CHRISTMAS PRINCESS JASMINE!

I made the cookies myself with some help!
I made everything myself, actually.
But, I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and that it's been a wonderful Christmas for you.
Again, Merry Christmas!

Love,
Alice Liddell

[Aurora seeks out her best friend later in the morning after the... incident with Katsuki, whatever it was about, Aurora pulled Jasmine into the living room and pulled out a silk-covered parcel. Jasmine's was one of the few gifts Aurora did not make, or grow, nor was it provided by her animal or insect friends. After all, Jasmine had watched Aurora make all the Yule boxes everyone else was receiving, had been asked to help pack some of them, though, thankfully, Aurora did not know as many people as Jasmine did.

She took a deep breath.]

I wasn't sure what to get you. [She offered gently.] You have no want for material things [What do you get a princess who was able to have everything?] And I cannot give you what you truly wish for most.

But... [She closed her eyes and tilted her head, opening them again and smiling.]

I asked this to be made especially for you, to keep you warm these upcoming weeks. A bit of you... and a bit of me.

[And should Jasmine open it, inside will be something like a kaftan, though, not quite. It is like Aurora said, a mix of her and a mix of Jasmine. It is thick and heavy, perfect for the winter months.]

The lining can be removed with very little effort so you could use it in spring as well, if you wished.

May you have a blessed Yule, darling. [Aurora leaned forward and pressed a kiss to Jasmine's temple.] I kept one or two of the candles and have an extra Yule box if you want to much on some of those treats, though.

[Shortly after receiving her gift from Jasmine, a gift is received in kind. In it is a selection of silken scarves. They’re mostly in shades of blue and teal, matching both women’s colors respectively. There is also a very fancy, gold and turquoise comb included. A small note is folded into the package. It is, notably, written by one of the reed pens Meryl received.]
Jasmine,
Your kindness and knowledge has been most appreciated. I can’t remember the last time I received such a well-thought out gift. I sincerely hope we can share more adventures in the future, though perhaps under better circumstances?
Your friend,
Meryl Stryfe

HEY THANKS FOR THE GIFT!!!!

[ yes he's literally shouting into the phone. ]

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Help me find a house?

Edited 2023-12-26 23:15 (UTC)

[Jasmine will receive a painted wood carving of herself, along with a message.]

Happy holidays! Thank you for being there for me, it means a lot.
-Quasimodo

[ That morning, Jasmine will receive a box delivered by the mail mice with her name on it. Inside the box is a pair of dried flower earrings, and a short note. ]

Happy holidays, Jasmine!

- Willow

((Original thread))

~*How you turn my world, you precious thing*~

I. You starve and near exhaust me

[Jasmine had her reasons to ignore the labyrinth last month - when she's already so distressed about loved ones, she did not need to risk more awful memories being relived. But never before has she entered the maze through the astronomy tower door, and you simply can't disregard such peculiarities. This has to mean one thing...]

You can't distract me with your illusions, Vaeros! I will find your castle and you will talk to me.

[She turns to the companion next to her.] Come on, let's keep to the path! [As if there was any other option...]

II. Everything I've done, I've done for you

[Vaeros knows what he's doing - no traveler can refuse free food. Jasmine faintly recalls someone warning about food from the fae, but eventually relents after staring at the kuku sabzi for way too long. The moment she takes a bite, Jasmine's suspicious frown dissolves and she's her usual friendly self. She'll immediately start chatting with anyone in proximity to her.]

Isn't this delightful? You've got to try these dumplings, they're simply exquisite.

~*I'll spin you Valentine evenings, though we're strangers till now*~

[Entering the ballroom with, of course, Aladdin, Jasmine quickly realises two things. One, they're now donning matching outfits. Two, this appears to be a dancing party, but not in a big circle like she's used to - this is dancing between couples. She finds herself at a loss of what to do before spotting Aurora in the crowd; she knows this kind of thing.

After her best friend so graciously shows her the ropes, she's ready to test her newfound knowledge on waltzing with a partner! Give her pointers! Exchange other dance styles! Help her impress her fiancé ~~(or make him jealous)~~!]

((OOC: For those who don't have Instagram, the masquerade outfit is this.))

~*I saw my baby, trying hard as babe could try*~

[Jasmine does find herself under the mistletoe a couple of times with others, but only sparingly - though perhaps that's because she keeps inexplicably ending up trapped with Aladdin himself (seriously, they're on opposite ends of the room, how?).

So after a series of such instances - not counting several attempted interruptions from a certain kookaburra friend - she feels a very strong urge to step outside and get some fresh air. I mean, it's kind of overheated in that room, don't you think? No, this has nothing to do with the mistletoe thing, why do you ask?

But she's not tense; in fact, her demeanour suggests quite the opposite. For anyone approaching, she offers a calm smile.]

Don't mind me, I'm just admiring the night sky. It's so peaceful, isn't it?

((OOC: This prompt is for both mistletoe and confessions, though mistletoe is restricted to children, animals, and Aladdin. Obviously, anyone who isn't the latter gets a platonic kiss.))

~*No one can blame you for walking away*~

[When Jasmine finally returns to the enchanted garden, she finds she can't sleep - and when the golden dragon sends her his message, she no longer wants to. Thoughts of Agrabah and the poor thing locked up in what must be Vaeros' dungeon knock her out of the spell, and anyone she meets on the way to Somnius will be told the same thing.]

Did you see the dragon? We have to help him!

[Anyone under amnesia will also be encouraged to break out of it - depending on the illusion, she'll either be gentle or blunt, but whichever tone it is, the goal is the same: Remember who you are and save the dragon.]

[The message is deceptively brief and casual.]

Hey, Jasmine. Was wondering if you'd be willing to come over tonight, maybe a little after sunset. I want you to try a new dish.

[And the best part is, it wasn't even a lie. Maybe not the entire truth, but... well, she'd find out when she got there, right?

Fortunately, Phillip and Beast are out of the house when she arrives- even Abu and Carpet seem to have gone over to the Flower Cottage to spend time with Rajah.

When Jasmine comes over, the door will be answered by Aladdin, alone in a candlelit house, with the smell of freshly baked pastries in the air. He's even dressed in one of his nicer outfits for the occasion. He gestures her in with a bow.]

Good evening, your highness. Please, come in.

[He's got a teasing smirk on his lips, turning the formal greeting into a mild joke.]

Jasmine, would you mind coming over for tea soon? I have something I'd like to discuss with you, concerning the council. Besides, I'd love to use your tea set for the person who gifted it to me. :)

[There's a knock at Jasmine's door, and Aurora leans against the wood of the doorframe. After everything, the both of them just needed some peace and quiet, some time to rest, and some time to remind themselves that the Green Knight was not what he made them. She has a tray by the door with some items if allowed entry.]

I don't suppose you would like some company?

Jasmine. I need your help with something.

Corrin poked her head into the room, of the now quite-expansive Princess Cottage where Jasmine was currently keeping herself busy.

"Hey Jasmine, do you have some time to spare? I was going to take some tea up to my room, and I wanted to know if you'd join me."

There are things she wants to tell her about, recent and exciting developments. Maybe some advice as well, though she doesn't wish to overburden her friend, given Jasmine's upcoming nuptials.

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