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

[werewolfing]

That bad? I love a good drama when it's someone else's. You stand there quiet long enough and you know who's lonely and who's wasted and who's fucking who and who's in love with who, and who wants to be any of the above. Like a dozen car wrecks a day but nobody dies. Great shit.

[freezerburned]

Nice.

[He has to laugh at that, just a little.]

I know the feeling- but for us, it's more accidental. Can't help picking up everything these days. I can hear people whispering in the next room.

[werewolfing]

Taking voyeurism to a new level, there. I'm guessing you get to be choosy about how that works, since you're not deaf yet.

[freezerburned]

Sort of, yeah.

[He rubs at the back of his neck.]

I can hone in sometimes- but sometimes I just pick stuff up. Like seeing things out of the corner of your eye.

[werewolfing]

So sometimes you just get more than you ask for. Still, sounds pretty useful.

[freezerburned]

It is.

[He shrugs.]

The smell thing- not so much.

[werewolfing]

[he looks just a little surprised at that.]

Really? Must be different somehow. You can learn most anything you need to know in a good scent.

[freezerburned]

In my experience, not many scents are good scents.

[werewolfing]

We're not talking olfactory pleasantness, man. Good like fresh and strong. Like useful.

[freezerburned]

...I- guess?

[Still not looking too pleased.]

Not a fan.

[werewolfing]

Might be different for you. All feels right to me. Makes more sense than human stuff sometimes.

[freezerburned]

Yeah?

[He shrugs.]

It's- yeah, I wasn't born into it or anything. I'm mostly used to it by now though.

[werewolfing]

[he nods.]

Started changing when I was thirteen. Knew before then, but...hormones.

[he tilts his head in a 'you know' sort of gesture. nobody enjoys being thirteen.]

[freezerburned]

[That actually makes him laugh a little.]

Cracking voice, facial hair, and lycanthropy. Sounds tough.

[werewolfing]

I redefined the whole damn! 'hair in unexpected places' deal.

[freezerburned]

[He can't help it. That makes him burst out into laughter.]

I bet you did.

[werewolfing]

[peter grins, and it's somewhere between a 'yeah, i know i'm funny' grin and a 'hey, i made you laugh, yay' grin.]

Rough at first, but you get used to it.

[freezerburned]

I'm sure.

[Isaac shakes his head.]

No, the only bit of that I get is when I'm actually transformed.

[werewolfing]

Lucky you, don't have to shave then.

[freezerburned]

I shave.

[Really, Isaac, with that jaw...]

[werewolfing]

[sure you do, sweetheart.]

When you're shifted?

[freezerburned]

...I usually have better things to do.

[werewolfing]

Yeah, kinda my point.

[somehow that manages to not be condescending]