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

[recorden]

[ Huh. An unfamiliar name to him and that much is obvious on his face. ]

Who's Ahiru?

[crocodilesmiles]

The girl over there, with the really pretty orange hair!

( Collette catches a glimpse of her other friend through the press of bodies. )

She's small, but she's full of fire! Or warmth, I guess, she's a caring person. And a great dancer! If she's a little shy and modest about it.

( She, modest, and deflecting about a lot of things. Maybe it was a duck thing? )

[recorden]

[ Lavi cranes his neck, peering through the crowd to catch sight of the girl Collette's talking about. ]

She looks pretty cute.

[ And glancing right back to her. ]

But what 'bout you?

[crocodilesmiles]

( She snorts, waving a hand. )

Me? No, I only dance when there's a reason for it.

( Like dragging butlers out there to have a laugh over what Oz had requested. )

[recorden]

[ He opens his arms wide, gesturing to their surroundings with a mock-offended look. ]

What, is a party not reason enough for ya?

[crocodilesmiles]

No, ( she says with a laugh ) not really! Why, you can't tell me you're that lacking in partners if you want to be out on the dance floor.

[recorden]

And what if I were?

[ The eyebrow waggle makes it very believable, okay. ]

[crocodilesmiles]

I'd tell you to ask Kevin.

( She says with a grin. )

[recorden]

[ Looking both skeptical and kind of impressed because gurl, it's like you know everyone around here. ]

And why this 'Kevin'?

[crocodilesmiles]

Because he'd probably blush and object and I think you'd be amused by it.

( She says with a shrug. )