Cometh the Big Crying Wheel

[initiates]

Date & Time: Sept 15th
Location: A refurbished castle on the outskirts of Exsilium.
Characters: Anyone at the party!
Summary: Vanadi hosts a party that goes very poorly.
Warnings: Violence, probably! Let a mod know if we should update this.


It’s a lovely night for a party!

The venue at the outskirts of town is, unfortunately, a bit drafty — and actually rather sparsely furnished, as well. In fact, party goers are encouraged to mingle, drink, and enjoy themselves in the courtyard, as the castle itself wasn’t able to be renovated in time, and has proven to be a little bit architecturally unsound. Any explorative guests might find a small hail of dust and pebbles on their heads if they venture too far in — and who knows what else, if they continue on.

But the drinks and snacks both are plentiful and delicious, and the large canvas set up from castle wall to castle wall keeps off the sprinkling rain. The weather could even be described as warmish and pleasant, if one were feeling generous. A group of Exiles plays classic instruments in one corner of the courtyard, having been paid enough to even smile at any Transports that wander near.

All in all, it’s shaping up to be a good night. Until about 10 PM, that is. Come 10 PM, the Misery rolls into town, tearing down the canvas, nullifying powers, and crying corrosive blood everywhere. That’s the cue for all hell to break loose, as the final wave of mind-controlled characters snag their victims and make for the hills — or at least for the UE. The mind-controlled characters will also have the backup of a squadron of 20 of the Masked, the UE's special ops force. The Masked's main goal is to grab those on their list and get away, but they're certainly not above shooting to kill at anyone that gets in their way. They're also highly trained in hand-to-hand combat and physically enhanced by their suits, so they're a good bunch to try to avoid.

But do have a wonderful time until then, won’t you?

Comments

ota!

[nobleminded]

[Before 10 hits, Elliot can typically be found standing under the canvas with a big frown on his face. Yes, the last party he had been to had ended very very badly, but the entire set up at this party seems to be bothering him more than those memories.

He's wearing the nicest suit he'd been able to scrounge up here, but it's certainly not to his tastes for what he thought was supposed to be a formal venue.]

What sort of a party is this?! They could have at least found a building that wasn't completely falling apart!

[Feel free to ignore his commentary. Then again, if he doesn't think you're dressed appropriately or acting like someone should at a party, he may just approach you about that...]


[After 10, he'll be running around trying to help. Unless someone specifically wants to thread something, I'll just handwave this because whee my life.]

[crocodilesmiles]

( Collette is dressed in a chaniya choli of complementary colors to her complexion, hair half braided back to be out of her face, cascading down over her shoulders and back otherwise. She catches part of what Elliot says, snorting and turning her chair properly around to catch sight of him. )

But then where would be the sense of adventure, of excitement, and of danger in exploring if it wasn't? Hey, Elliot!

( She waves, shooting him a grin. )

The occasion is finally fancy enough to be dressed for you!

[nobleminded]

[He's had bad experiences in buildings that were falling apart, OKAY? At least this one isn't on fire...]

You think this is fancy?! If someone held a party like this where I'm from, it would have been considered a disgrace for whoever organized it!

[Though not as bad as the last party he went to. He hadn't asked, but he was fairly positive that was considered the worst one ever.]

[crocodilesmiles]

You think you could do better?

( She asks, amused and curious. )

Any fancier, I'd be waaaay not around!

[nobleminded]

My family has done much better than this, yes! This is not how a formal social gathering should be!

[crocodilesmiles]

You should let Vanadi know, in that case! So you can help him plan for next time, mm?

[nobleminded]

Is that the name of the person who was responsible for this? Frankly I'd suggest not even attempting it in this place!

[crocodilesmiles]

Pretty much. He makes the effort usually to raise spirits. You wouldn't even try that?

( She wonders what he'd use for motivation in the end. )

[nobleminded]

[Yelling. And punching. Always works.]

Not with this pathetic excuse for a party! People do need to stop moping, but something like this won't do any good!

[crocodilesmiles]

Hey, so tell me about what you'd do! I like hearing how people solve things differently from each other.

[nobleminded]

I'd tell them that if they're really bothered about something, then they need to do something to change it and not beat around the bush! That doesn't help anything and just makes it harder on the people who care about them! They should be the ones choosing their paths!

[crocodilesmiles]

I like the way you think!

( She says with a light laugh, watching him through considering eyes. )

People totally have to make their own choices about where they go. It's hard, and scary!

[nobleminded]

Well... [Sorry, Elliot's not used to real compliments, let him get some tsun out of the way for a few seconds.] ...that's because it's right!

[He quickly shifts back into his typical demeanor.]

And that's no excuse not to! Anyone who doesn't is cowardly or selfish!

[lazyinlove]

[Stanley is, in fact, dressed in ratty jeans and someone else's shirt. It fits him badly. He doesn't seem bothered at all. But at least he didn't accidentally wander into someone else's apartment again?]

Hey. Yelliot.

[Yep, that's what he called you, bro.]

[nobleminded]

My name is Elliot Nightray! And do you even know what this event is supposed to be?!

[lazyinlove]

Boring?

[Sorry Elliot, but you're fun to tease.]

[nobleminded]

It's a party. A PROPER one would follow the standard guidelines!

[Of course he is.]

[lazyinlove]

Proper party is an oxymoron.

[Seriously dude just breathe. You'll feel better. Hell, he can help if you're having trouble relaxing.]

[nobleminded]

[...Nothing can help Elliot relax, sorry.]

OF COURSE IT'S NOT! What do you think a party is, anyway?!

[lazyinlove]

The real question is what do you think a party is? 'Cause you're supposed to be having fun. That's what it is. Fun.

[nobleminded]

Parties are formal social events! Whether or not you have fun isn't the point!

[lazyinlove]

Bzzt, wrong. Fun is the whole point. Social events are totally different than parties.