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

2/2

[retraced]

There's no way I'm dancing here!

[Young master why would you suggest such a terrible thing?!]

[velveteened]

( blithe laugh! )

I'm sure Kate wouldn't mind if you did with someone else, if that's what you're worried about.

[retraced]

K-Kate?!

[And this is the part where he really does go a little red.]

We're not - it's nothing like that at all!

[velveteened]

( she's told him the same, and he knows it's true of course, but where's the fun in that? )

It's okay! You don't have to explain anything.

[retraced]

[Oh, he'll explain. And probably accidentally make the situation worse.]

It's true that we spent time together the other day and that's why your dinner was late but it was because she asked me to help her with something, it definitely wasn't a romantic outing at all...!

1/2

[velveteened]

( what seriously )

[velveteened]

Of course I believe you, Gil!

[retraced]

Then why does it sound like you're saying 'I don't believe you'?!

[velveteened]

Hahah, you're overthinking it.

[retraced]

[He...probably is. Yes. More than likely, this is the exact truth. Maybe.

He sighs and rubs at his forehead.]

At any rate, I'm still not dancing. I'll walk through the room if it will make you happy.

[velveteened]

It shouldn't just be about making me happy! You should have fun while you can, right?

( THAT PROBABLY SOUNDS FAMILIAR, and, from the expectant look he's giving, that's not an accident. )

[retraced]

[DON'T USE HIS WORDS AGAINST HIM.]

Maybe if any part of this was 'fun'.

[Oz why are you still bothering this is a lost cause.]

That reminds me. Have you seen Break tonight?

[velveteened]

Yes!

( he privately suspects he would've had close encounters with the business end of break's cane if he hadn't, after their last talk )

He keeps staring at the desserts table, but I wasn't expecting him to be able to resist it for so long already.

[retraced]

[He knew it!!]

But he hasn't tried to take any yet, right?

[velveteened]

Probably not!

( he's the most reassuring )

[retraced]

[He doesn't sound as furious about it as he had been the last couple weeks, at least. But that doesn't mean he's forgotten about it either.]

If he tries to take any, let me know so I can stop him.

[velveteened]

( this is clearly Serious Fucking Business, so of course oz treats it as such. )

You'll be the first to know! It'd be terrible if he didn't learn his lesson, right?

( if it sounds like he wants to laugh, gilbert is totally imagining it )

[retraced]

That's all this is about! Making sure that he understands that...t-that...!

[Honestly, he's not even sure he remembers what the point was anymore. DAMN YOU KEVIN AND YOUR GOOD ADVICE.]

[velveteened]

That lying is wrong!

( nailed it )

[retraced]

R-right!

[Very, very wrong.]

[velveteened]

Between the three of us, ( with kevin!!! collette might be a sympathizer o`_o ) I'm sure he will.

[retraced]

Three of us?

[velveteened]

Isn't Kevin helping?

[retraced]

Kev--

[Kevin. Helping in all the right ways, but not the ones that keep letting Gilbert be angry for the sake of being angry!]

Ah...yeah. He's helping.

[His hands move into his pockets as he starts wandering the crowd.]

[velveteened]

( oz follows, perplexed. that's not exactly a definite-sounding agreement! )

Are you sure?