IT'S A BABY-BONANZA!

[paradisamods]

Good morning, residents! Did you sleep well? You're going to need all the energy you can muster because congratulations: You're parents! Again! The Paradisa Stork has paid some very lucky residents a visit last night, and even moved them to a more kid-friendly environment.

Some of you may already recognize your little bundle of joy and--my, how they've grown! Others will have to get acquainted with their little rugrats. You may not know them, but they certainly know you. By they way? They're bored. And hungry! And they want all the attention you could possibly give them.

It's going to be a long week.

(ooc: Use this as a catch-all post! This will be the only mass post for the Sunny Skies Retreat, so you may use it for any day that you'd like. Feel free to make your own posts and/or sections whenever you'd like!

SECTIONS: BEDROOMS | PLAY ROOM | PETTING ZOO | POOL | GARDENS | THE CASTLE)

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BEDROOMS

[paradisamods]

[Each little "family" might have woken up in a very nice, very kid-friendly room of their very own. It's got everything you'll need to raise your little bundle of joy.

Oh, and you may or may not know the person who is sleeping beside you. That should be fun]

Adam, Peter, Phoebe and kids

[spongetastic]

[Mary was always an earlier riser, but today she was even more eager than usual. Today was a very special day: she had both of her fathers together, her stepmother and a new little sister. She hurries to Adam first, knowing he'll be awake when she reaches him. Of course she thinks nothing of it when she speaks to him in Japanese]

Father, let's surprise Dad and Phoebe by making them breakfast!

York, Carolina + Jack and Laura

[youfallback]

[The Castle, at the least, gifts Carolina with half a night of restful sleep. When the change happens, she goes down and is currently curled underneath blankets on one of the queen beds with her back unknowingly to the rest of the room as she sleeps. As it is, she's completely unaware of the presence of anyone else in the room until she's awakened by the joyful cry of a tiny baby boy.]

Vacation!

Steph, Tim, and Jack

[secondchances]

[Welp. This definitely isn't their bedroom. Steph sits upright in the bed. There's a third being in the room which she doesn't go to check out right away, because she has to look over at Tim to confirm that it's indeed him and not someone else. That's something, at least.]

I totally called this. Not the new surroundings, but I definitely remember warning you about this.

Larry, Mitsuru and Mariko

[solowingpixy]

[He didn't even need to open his eyes to be aware that he wasn't in a clinic bed, which that alone already had alarms going off in his head. Of course, waking up in a bed was somewhat of a comfort, but given the last time they ended up somewhere else, well... the feeling of dread was very high on his list.

What he also didn't need his eyes open for was to know he wasn't in bed alone, and there was definitely someone else in the room too. First instinct was to quickly reach beneath the covers for his gun... which was not present. Mentally cursing, he'd slowly open his eyes and took in the surroundings of the new room. Well, it was a lot friendlier than the last place he randomly woke up in.

He'd slowly turn his head to see who that was next to him... but the sight of that familiar red hair would make him dart upright (using his good, right arm of course).]

Kirijo..?!

Ashura & Felix and their child - Ryuga

[wishmadeinfire]

<sub>[ Waking up in a strange place should have been terrifying and slightly daunting, all things considered, but instead, it was met with joy when he realized who was sleeping nearby. He slid out of bed and went to gather the toddler in his arms, recognizing that beautiful red hair anywhere, the sweet little ears and soft cheeks, the button nose.

Smiling to himself, he went to Felix's side of the bed and sat, placing Ryuga beside him and smiling as the boy excitedly began to crawl on his father. ]</sub>

Felix, wake up. Look who I found.

Joshua, Lucrezia & Abel

[ofhope]

[ Although Joshua had been vaguely aware of 'that time of year', having brought it up enough times, he still doesn't know when to expect it. So when he feels a small body jumping up and down on his bed, it's an alarming way to wake up. But the 'Papa, Papa!' rings something of nostalgia in him, so in the split second he has to react, Joshua resists the urge to strike first and ask questions later, instead cracking open one eye and peeking up with a glimmer of curiosity.

There are two blue eyes staring right back at him. And though it's a face he should never forget, the name falls short. And so Joshua lies there with his mouth half open, trying to recall the name of his own 'son'. It's someone important, the one who should never have left. ]

Vanyel and Duke and -

[radiantwingedone]

[ Duke may have woken up to a giggling something settled half on him and lightly tugging on his hair. As the only things in his room that would settle on him and not accidentally crush him would not also giggle. Reaching up only dislodges the source before any contact is made, the sound of feet padding off elsewhere alerting him to...

This not being his bed. He doesn't generally sleep with covers all neat like this. He is in his own sleepwear, which is nice, and a seeking hand does confirm that there is someone else in the bed with him, but..

More important, was that a crash. No no no, don't do that. Duke is up and trying to find ... whatever it is. ]

Brock, Molotov (and Andropov)

[samson]

[Brock wakes up at his normal time, and isn't surprised to see the room is different. Molotov is always redecorating everything, and he's woken up before with completely different wallpaper and color schemes.

Except he's been sleeping in the clinic lately, he realizes belatedly, and this isn't the clinic.

He turns to look and make sure Molotov is beside him in the bed.] Hey...

Adachi & Mayoko

[foolreversed]

[Maybe after two years Adachi is just used to waking up in unfamiliar places like this... although it's been a long time since the last time it happened to him. Either way he's not too alarmed at the new setting, although he is cautious as he sits up in his bed.

It's the stirring and groggy moaning that finally brings his attention to the other bed, where a little girl raises herself out of a bed that's far too big for her alone.]

"Papa...? Are you awake already...?"

[Adachi doesn't say or do anything, he just stares. She's grown again, he's realized. Much bigger, hair even longer. But it's definitely her. It's definitely his child.]

"Papa?" [she's more awake now, more aware that he's being strange

He swallows a lump in his throat]

Mayo...chan?

[she nods, looking at him like he's gone crazy, and Adachi hesitantly gets off his bed to approach hers, staring even closer.

Finally he picks her up, twirls her in the midst of her child like giggles, and holds her as close as he can as he falls back down on her bed.]

I... It took you long enough to come back, you little brat!! [of course it's all said in teasing fondness. He can't bring himself to openly admit to missing her though, so this will have to do] Wow, look at how heavy you got too!

"What are you talking about, papa? A-And I'm not that heavy!!" [PULLS AWAY AND PUNCHES HIS SHOULDER A FEW TIMES]

Ow, ow, okay, okay, have mercy on your old pops, he bruises easily!

[she "hmphs!" before he pulls her back into the hug, refusing to let go. His laughter stops and his smile gets a little heavy]

I'm sorry... your mom's not here again this year...

"That's okay, I can have a vacation with just me and papa now! Oh, did you see my bed?! It's HUGE!!"

Haha, yeah, it's like 20 times your size!

"Papa..." [she rests her head on his shoulder] "Can I still sleep with you though if I get scared...?"

[he pauses for moment, before finding himself instinctively leaning his head against hers, something he wouldn't have felt comfortable doing a year or two ago] Yeah... Of course, you can.

[he wonders exactly when it happened that he's so happy to see something that made him feel so awkward before... but maybe this is what Dojima-san feels? He'll never know for sure...]

Rise & Chie (featuring Shiori!)

[therealrisette]

[Rise hasn't noticed the sudden change in scenery this morning - or anything else, for that matter. She's still snuggled up in bed, cuddling the fox plush Santa apparently gave her.

Or at least, that's what she thinks. What she's actually snuggled up against is much bigger than her fox plush, and not remotely as fuzzy. But Chie's still warm and kinda comfy as far as a sleep-hazy idol can tell, so she just cuddles up even tighter.

Because she's safe in her room, right? It's not like there's another person in the room. Or two others. Well, one and a half. The little girl is still sleeping peacefully in her own bed for now, but the slightest disturbance might jolt her awake.]

Aradia and co.

[psych0p0mps]

[Sunday morning, Aradia is awoken by something wiggling and kicking next to her in the recuperacoon. At first she thinks it's Ruu, but then it, uh... talks.]

Ftop kicking!
You stop!
You ftarted it.
Shhh! You wake mama up!

[Startled but bleary, she drags herself into consciousness and finds three things out of place: 1) this is a different recuperacoon than normal, and 2-3) there's a couple of wigglers shoving each other around in the slime.]

... What the hell? [She recognizes one of them, but the other looks WAY different from last time.] Eri? ... Mushio?

[Eri, sheepishly] Good morning, mama.
[Mushio just looks grumpy and tired.] Eri ftarted it.

[It takes a moment for the reality to sink in. It's that time of year again. The grubs have returned, and this time, they can talk.]

Oh my god. Get out, get out. Go find an ablution trap right now.

[Mushio groans dramatically, and Eri seems mildly dismayed, but with a little help they clamber out of the cocoon, dripping green slime everywhere.]

Mooom, I don't wanna 'bluffon.

[And Aradia climbs out of the cocoon after them.] To be honest, Grubface, it is way too early for me to care what you want.

PLAY ROOM

[paradisamods]

[When you're ready to let your child tucker themselves out, there's a play room for the little ones, complete with a massive ball pit. There is not a single soul who will judge you if you feel inclined to throw yourself into the ball pit as well.]

[i_got_this]

[If South had had her way, they'd be staying in the entire week and watching cartoons and eating ice cream and caramel popcorn balls. Piper and Payton, now both 2, had other ideas, and so she's parked on a pillow in the playroom, helping them build a little tower out of blocks.]

[wolf_of_war]

[Attempting to educate his puppies on the proper conduct when around humans, Bladewolf's taken the lot of them to the play room. They continue to roll around and play-fight, swinging their non-functional rubber chainsaws at each other, and shooting each other with their laser pointer-railguns. Any time they get out of hand or threaten to hurt one of the human children, Bladewolf will pick them up with the manipulator on his tail, and hold them in front of his face to be reprimanded.]

You must be careful. Your exoskeleton is much more durable than a human's, and can injure them if you are not mindful of your surroundings.

[The pup, suitably chastised, hangs it's head.]

That said, your technique is improving. Continue.

[Bladewolf sets the pup down, and it scampers off to play with it's littermates.]

[inafadingcrown]

[A BALL PIT, YES. Finrod is all over this. He runs over to it, practically leaping in. Any other little ones in their will likely be chattered to.

Galadriel, on the other hand, is content to sit on the sidelines, watching him with a soft smile.]

[both_neither]

[There is indeed a full-grown man in the ball pit, keeping watch over the curly-haired child nearby. He scoops a handful of balls and "buries" the boy, only to have him toss the balls back at him, giggling]

Look at all these colorful balls!

[luxe_can_kill]

[Mitsuru was sitting on a chair near the ball pit, keeping a watchful eye on Mariko who was running around the playroom. Her arms and legs are both crossed, so she looks very unapproachable. She's in deep thought you see. Especially after hearing Adachi's thoughts over the journal.

She gives a smile to Mariko whenever the little girl looks and waves at her. She couldn't help but feel a bond growing between them...]

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

[Oh Iluvatar, was he ever ready to let them exhaust themselves. Both Tinuiel and Oropher raced for the ball pit and dove in. Only to proceed with chucking balls at each other and giggling wildly, seeing who else that they could involve in their little war. Legolas, on the other hand, was considering hiding and leaving them there awhile. Maybe they weren't tired out yet but he was definitely getting there.]

PETTING ZOO

[paradisamods]

[Outside there is a vast petting zoo. Who doesn't love the combination of soft, fuzzy animals and small children? Paradisa certainly loves it! With all the critters you'd expect to find in a petting zoo, including free pony rides for the older children.]

[secondchances]

[Day one and someone's already gotten into an argument with her boyfriend. Not over the baby, but something else entirely, and so she's here alone and crouching down to pet a bunny while wiping at her tears.

Loserville, population: Stephanie Brown.]

POOL

[paradisamods]

[The shallow baby pool is perfect for the tiny tots that would love to get their feet wet with their parent(s). Please remember to keep the non-potty trained children in their swimming diapers...]

[dorkwonder]

[Tim spends the entire morning playing with Jack, feeding him, and changing his diapers when necessary. He even cheers Jack on when the little guy attempts to take a couple of steps. Jack's legs are still too wobbly to take a proper step, but the little guy sure gave it a go.

Sometime in the afternoon the two of them head down to the pool together. Despite his argument with Steph, Tim's in a good mood. Spending time with Jack is relaxing and a lot more fun than he was expecting.]

GARDENS

[paradisamods]

[If you're looking for a more relaxed setting, there is always the garden area. Surrounded by trees, flowers, and accompanied by a gentle breeze, it's the perfect place to walk around and enjoy the outdoors. There's even a trail that leads off and away from the gardens toward a castle...]

[the_marli_tharn]

[On the edge or the gardens and away from any areas of major foot traffic, Hyzenthlay lies in the sun watching a small litter of rabbits play and tussle in the grass. She's marvelling at them, not only because there were no precursors, no mating or gestation that usually accompanies kits, but that thy were hers. ]

[There was something right about this place if it allowed her to bear a litter.]

THE CASTLE

[paradisamods]

[Not far from the garden area is a small castle that is more than it seems. When you've had enough of the Family Fun, you can head through the portal and return to Paradisa. Just don't forget to bring your baby with you!]

[pint_sized_carnivore]

[Chie raised an eyebrow and glanced behind her, seeing Rise being all motherly while she was just preparing the food in silence]

Whoa...

[She's a little surprised by Rise's sudden burst of mother-like behavior there]