MEXICO

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MEXICO

The wedding guests have all been expected to arrange beforehand with a representative of the Ramirez estate regarding when they plan to arrive, or if it's with Rafael or Reece themselves. If they're arriving later, a time and place will be scheduled where a man or woman in fashionable business attire greets them, and directs them to a portkey, which will deposit them outside of where they will be staying.


The home that has been lent to Rafael and his friends is jaw-droppingly huge and elaborate. There are enough rooms for everyone to have their own space, and Anita Ramirez seems mildly distressed that her initial plans to have a girls wing and and boys wing isn't going to work out as chastely as she planned. Still, she greets the teenagers with graceful poise, and assures them that she'll have someone check in on them from time to time. (Is that a warning or...?)



But now you're at liberty to explore the home, and Mexico at large. Anyone who arrives before the wedding itself is invited to stay busy enjoying a free vacation in Mexico with one obscenely wealthy teen as their host.

The house is three stories, with plenty of bedrooms, sitting rooms, balconies, dining rooms and bathrooms. And, of course, a pool. The kitchen is fully stocked, and there's alcohol available, although Rafael initially seems anxious about getting into it. Apparently his parents gave him a talk about not being a wanton lush this vacation. (But what they don't know can't hurt them, right?) There are also two friendly maids who come by and keep the place clean, in addition to two house elves. No one will need to lift a finger this week.

SCHEDULE

• Monday the 20th: First arrivals.


• Tuesday the 21st through Thursday the 23: Being tourists.


• Friday the 24th: The bachelor party.


• Saturday the 25th: The wedding.


• Sunday the 26th: Going home.

» The house: Explore the mansion that you're staying in, enjoy the luxurious rooms, take a dip in the pool. Rafael explains in an offhanded manner that this is not the house he grew up in, so none of you need to worry about making out in his old childhood bedroom.

» the beach: While the mansion is not directly on the beach (it's actually surrounded by fragrant, lush greenery), it's only a small walk down a cobbled street to the beach. Along the way you pass a patisserie ran by an old witch and wizard. They speak enough English to make purchasing treats or breakfast here easy for non-Spanish speakers. Photographers are sometimes seen in the area, particularly after a visit from Rafael's parents, but otherwise their interest in Rafael himself is mild.

» being tourists: In the days leading up to the wedding, Rafael is excited to show his friends Mexico, and let them indulge in their vacation like tourists without a budget. Feel free to make up other activities, but few spots of note are:

• Uxmal. Beautiful ruins in the middle of the jungle.
  


• Xel-Há. An "aquatic water park." Swimming, snorkelling, cliff jumping, animals, tubing down natural rivers.
  


• The historic center of Mexico City. Architecture and museums.
  


• Clubbing. Rafael can go to one (1) club without getting in trouble. Everyone else is welcome to enjoy the nightlife more than that if they like.

» The bachelor party: Ricardo does nothing by halves. Everyone's invited to the bachelor party, where there will be dancers, live music, and lots of alcohol. No one is carding Rafael or his friends. The bachelor party is taking place on a private beach that's being watched carefully. There are a few tough looking wizards and witches keeping an especially close eye on Rafael and his guests. Thanks, mom and dad.

» the wedding: The wedding is taking place at a luxury hotel that is partially left in ruin for that slightly decayed, antique look that the Ramirez family seems to like so much. Press are present, snapping photos and writing eagerly about the ceremony. Afterwards there's a reception that's much looser, and the press are not allowed in. There's an open bar, and no one's getting carded.



» OOC - Questions, comments, concerns!

Comments

DRINKING GAMES: The good* kids get drunk.

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*Goodness may vary.

TRUTH OR SHOT

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A variant of Truth or Slap.

• Post your character's name as a comment.
  
• Other characters will ask them questions.
  
• Your character can either answer the question, or take a shot if they want to pass.
  
• We have a lot of shy kids and control freaks here so they're going to get drunk super fast.

Ty Hawkeswood

[tyhawkeswood]

Truth or Dare without the Dare? Lame. But at least there are shots! All right, he's down.

Re: Ty Hawkeswood

[firstposition]

Dares are the easy way out, Ty!

"Have you ever stretched in front of Quinn just to remind her how flexible you are?"

Re: Ty Hawkeswood

[ninjaleo]

"Have you ever used your squirrel spy powers for nefarious purposes. And if so, what?" (This is technically to help him with his senior project; shhhh)

Rafael Ramirez

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Re: Rafael Ramirez

[knightly]

"What's the last lie you told your parents?"

Re: Rafael Ramirez

[quinning]

"What's the most embarrassing song you've wished you danced or choreographed?" Quinn looks very smug.

Re: Rafael Ramirez

[ninjaleo]

For Rafael, though, he has to think of a kind of challenging one. "Something in your belongings at school no one knows about?"

Leo Fiori

[ninjaleo]

This game is going to kill his liver so dead.This icon is random

Re: Leo Fiori

[firstposition]

Rafael looks thoughtful. He wants to challenge Leo and catch him with something just embarrassing enough, but he doesn't want to be rude. (Rafael may be overthinking this.) "Tell us about your first kiss."

Leo Fiori

[quinning]

Quinn narrows her eyes at Leo like she's interrogating a witness in a triple homicide. "What animagus form were you praying for?"

Re: Leo Fiori

[knightly]

Ravi considers softballing this question, since he knows Leo doesn't like talking about himself very much, but... on second thought, a drinking game's no fun if no one drinks.

"Tell us about the last person you dated before Rafael."

Quinn Cunningham

[quinning]

[Posted from a bar, how appropriate!]

Re: Quinn Cunningham

[firstposition]

"What is something people say about you that is not true?"

Re: Quinn Cunningham

[ninjaleo]

"What is the worst-I guess maybe also best?- injury you have ever given anyone?"

(Leo might be bad at this game because he doesn't like to pry in people's lives just as much as he doesn't like his own being pried into. He's okay with it.)

Re: Quinn Cunningham

[knightly]

Ravi racks his brain for some fun questions, but there's only one thing he really wants to ask. "Did you get any acceptance letters yet?"

Ravi Dhaliwal

[knightly]

Usually the words "drinking game" has Ravi putting up his hands and saying thanks but no thanks. But this is a bachelor party with some of his favourite people in school, and he feels like he missed out a little by arriving after everyone else. He takes a seat at the table.

Re: Ravi Dhaliwal

[indiefolk]

Diego props his chin on his hand and looks at Ravi. "In your opinion, what is the nerdiest thing you've ever done?"

:'( Cecil will just be boring by himself. Have fun, Ravi!

[choneychurch]

Re: Ravi Dhaliwal

[firstposition]

The look on Rafael's face probably reads to Ravi as danger, danger, danger. He's had a drink and he's getting a little... bold.

"Ravi. Please tell us the plot of the smuttiest book you have ever read."

Diego Morales

[indiefolk]

Diego is happy to join in, doubly so when even Ravi is participating.

Cecil Honeychurch

[choneychurch]

By popular demand, Cecil is playing with juice! It's a little embarrassing, but he's glad to be included in the game. Probably. He'll try not to just drink his juice all night.

What a dork.

Levi Kramer

[gdilevi]

Levi honestly just wants to get drunk, so he'll take a shot whenever he feels like it even if it's an easy truth.

REECE DOWNING

[peanutbuttercup]

Reece suffered through Cris's bachelorette party last night stone cold sober and he's not doing it again