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

[quackery]

[Fortunately for the both of them, she doesn't quack, but she does gasp and bring her hand to her mouth as she turns. Once she sees it's just him, though, she breathes.]

I just want to see what it's like in here.

[5055034455]

[Saul wants so badly to respond with a "that's what he said."

Why you gotta be precious and innocent, Ahiru?]

I'm gonna go with dark, dusty, and dangerous.

[quackery]

Well, maybe, but it's still a castle! You can't just have a castle here and expect people not to explore it.

[5055034455]

Fair enough.

[And if she doesn't see this coming, she doesn't know him at all:] Lead the way.

[quackery]

I don't really know the way or anything.

[But she still starts walking, coughing as dust rains from the ceiling.]

Have you been looking around for long?

[5055034455]

[Saul waves the dust away, smile turning to a grimace.]

No, because I don't really feel like breathing in God knows what. Cover your mouth do you don't breathe any of this sh— [gdi] crap in.

[quackery]

[She looks over her shoulder at him.]

I think it's just dust.

[5055034455]

So? You want dust in your lungs? Because I sure don't.

[He's allergic.



As demonstrated by the way he's just sneezed. It echoes.]

[quackery]

[Squint.]

...Are you alright? Maybe you should leave.

[5055034455]

I'm fine.

[So defiant.]

It'll stop. Unless you want to accompany me back to the party...?