bakerstreet | The Tunnel of Love Meme

THE TUNNEL OF LOVE MEME

Surely you've seen this sort of ride before, if not in person, on TV or in cartoons. The tunnel of love has become a staple, almost a trope in itself, of both comedy and romance. Most traditional versions lend themselves very well to that kind of awkward entertainment: the tiny, often swan-shaped, boats for two, the smelly and questionable water, and the garish colors and music that accompany the ride. Yes, there's a certain appeal to them.

Well, you'll see that soon enough. The Tunnel of Love you've found yourself on now has all this and more, including a fence that separates the two waiting lines. That means there's no way to know who you'll end up riding with. It might be a complete stranger or someone you know very well. Hopefully, whoever you get, the two of you will have a nice little ride together.

That is, if you can ignore some of the more...odd effects.

HOW TO PLAY
1. Leave a comment with your character. As per usual, you will probably want to list the character's name, canon, and any preferences in the subject line. You can either leave the comment blank or come up with a scenario.
2. Other people will comment. Congratulations, your characters are now stuck, willingly or unwillingly, on the ride together.
3. One of you rolls to determine what spell/effect/general ~magic~ will shape the scene.
4. Play!

OPTIONS
1. LOVE: The most obvious. No matter if they're complete strangers or otherwise, the two people in the boat together are now in love. It's not just a simple, understated love, either. Your feelings are of the intense, let's-elope-screw-everyone-else variety. NO ONE CAN STOP YOU AS LONG AS YOU'RE TOGETHER!~

2. LUST: Rather than being struck with the love bug, you suddenly want to bone this other person. God, they're everything you've ever wanted and you have to have them right here, right now. Who cares if you're on a carnival ride and in a tiny boat? You've gotta get your fix.

3. HATE: Uh oh. Something's gone horribly wrong, and instead of feeling positive emotions for your companion, you hate their guts. Nothing in this world disgusts you more than them. In fact, you might be so enraged by their presence that you take advantage of the dark atmosphere to hurt them.

4. FRIENDSHIP: Hey, it could be worse. At least the person you're stuck with is cool. The two of you have really gotten on, and there's a camaraderie here that's welcome. Maybe you'll pass the time making fun of how corny the ride is? That's a time honored tradition.

5. BAD LUCK: Remember that one episode of [INSERT 90s SHOW HERE] where the couple got their date sabotaged? That's happening to you guys. Your boat is sinking, or the water is spraying up in your faces. Or worst possible scenario, the ride stops in the most obnoxious part of the tunnel. You have to watch flashing cupids for a good hour before someone rescues you.

6. FREE SPACE/WILDCARD/YOU CHOOSE

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[A girl? Why is she stuck going on this ride with another girl, that doesn't even make any sense! She is so going to have her father file a complaint with the manager. In fact, she's going to leave right now, and--

But then her eyes meet with Irene's. And everything...changes.

She feels kind of warm. Actually. Really warm.]

Um. Hello?

Hello, dear.

[It's odd. Gretchen looks like the sort of person who, at the most, could only hope to be her housegirl. To look after her shoes and fetch the tea and be graced with the occasional kind word or caress on the cheek if she dusted everything just right. Largely ignored. Certainly not looked upon with any real affection.

And yet, as Irene takes a second glance, she can't imagine how she could have been so wrong in her evaluation. There was a reason she was on this ride, a contact she was supposed to meet, but it seems so unimportant now. They can rendezvous later. She has better things to concern herself with.]

I admit, I was expecting someone else, but I won't argue being paired with such a lovely girl.

[Gretchen immediately gives an impulsive smile, making a sound that's flattered - maybe even a little embarrassed? - at being complimented like that.]

Oh. Thank you!

[And then after a second she realizes what she's doing and tries to stop acting so flustered.]

I mean -- that means a lot to me, to hear you say that. Coming from someone as obviously pretty as you!

[Above all else Gretchen lives to flatter her Queen Bee. And Irene definitely gives off some serious Queen Bee grade vibes.]

The Tunnel of Love Meme

annnd I rolled a 1

I am laughing so hard right now

idk what is this I can't even