Twisted Wonderland 2

Surprise

   As you try to figure out how the boys got their new outfits, you hear someone laughing and turn around to see Ernesto approaching with the rest of the boys.

   "Surprise!" Ernesto twirls his staff with a grin. "That's some special magic at work, designed to enhance your Playful Land experience."

   Cater rushes up to Ace. "Acey, Floyd, and Jade are all lookin' dapper! Mind if I take some pics?"

   Vil tilts his head with a hum. "They're even sized, decorated, and fitted to suit each individual. This is some fine attire."

   "That looks so cool!" Kalim says with a big smile. "I wanna wear it, too!"

   Ace looks to Ernesto. "It's magic? Like, whose? Yours?"

   Ernesto waves a hand. "Please! You think I could manifest outfits this detailed? Hardly. I'll grant that I can use a wee bit of magic, but at best, all I can do is conjure a gentle breeze, fling water droplets, and summon sparks to my fingertips. My magic is nothing to write home about. I'm hardly worth calling a mage."

   Lilia hums as he glances to the fox. "I suppose it's safe to take you at your word with regards to magic. But don't put yourself down over it! Magic proficiency is but one of many differents traits that make people who they are."

   Grim cackles. "Guess that means I'm more talented than you! And a way better mage!"

   "Grim!" You scold the cat.

   Jack grimaces as he looks to Ernesto. "Sorry about him. I'll get him to stuff it."

   Ernesto waves a dismissive hand. "Oh, it's fine! After all, I hardly merit any comparison with you boys at all. You're all highly valuable students of a prestigious school... Why, trying to compare me with such elites is like trying to compare the grass and the clouds."

   Grim smirks. "Yep, makes sense to me. So, does that mean it's Gino's magic that made the outfits?"

   "Oh, Gino isn't even slightly capable of magic." Ernesto states.

   Leona folds his arms. "Yeah, he smells like Y/N. Barely a hint of magic on him."

   You look to Gino with a bright smile. "Then you're just like me! We're two of a kind!"

   Gino's eyes widens slightly for a second but then he smiles back, nodding his head.

   "Yes, yes, you scholars are all very talented compared to us-" Ernesto pauses, really taking in what you just said. He looks to you in surprise. "Wait, you're saying that you don't have any magic? Yet you attend one of the most prostijus schools known for teaching magic?"

   You let out a laugh, knowing how funny it sounds. "Yeah, it's a bit complicated. Grim helps me with the magic stuff."

   Grim fluffs his fur proudly. "Yup. We make the best team in the whole entire school!"

   Ernesto stares at you for a moment longer then grins slyly. "My, aren't you full of surprises, little one."

   The fox turns to the rest of the boys in a flourish. "The magic that crafted those outfits came from the park itself." Ernesto informs. "Playful Land's proprietor loves few things more than seeing a person's face alight with awe... So we offer outfits as surprise gifts to all of our attendees. Here, everyone's a performer, and everyone's a star! That's a driving philosophy behind the stage outfits. I hope wearing them will make today all the more fun for you. Come along, now! Everyone, present your tickets!"

   One by one, the boys scan their tickets and their outfit changes just like the others. Cater is one of the first.

   Cater is now wearing a military inspired outfit with bold, theatrical details, a look similar to a marching band uniform. A black shako style military cap with gold details along the brim and a large red feathery plume at the top. A fitted red military style jacket with gold buttons and intricate, symmetrical braiding across the chest. The jacket has black shoulder epaulets with gold fringe, and diamond patterned black and red panels on the sides and a long tailcoat. The red sleeves are embellished with ornate gold designs, which are structured with gold trim and button details by the cuffs. The outfit features black cords with tassels that drape from the shoulders. The pants are black with a bold vertical black and white striped panel on the left side. Black gloves cover his hands and two long black cords with tassels hang from the cuffs. Knee high black boots with red accents around the ankles, reinforcing the outfit's strong, theatrical vibe.