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

[crocodilesmiles]

What does that tell you?

( Letting the statement of non-surprise settle down to rest with of what she knows about Lenalee, or about her friends, she focuses on curiosity. What is Lenalee watching for? )

[anklets]

Whether I need to speak with them, too.

[crocodilesmiles]

( A small sound of amusement. )

Do your friends all pay as much attention to you as you do for them?

[anklets]

I make them worry.

[crocodilesmiles]

Over what?

( Friends worry. It's a natural extension to her, but it always seems like there's something else, when it comes to Lenalee, or her friends. )

[anklets]

[Her emotional stability.

Her capability.

Her strength, how hard she is on herself, whether she's a death wish or is someone who can be protected.]

Over me.

[crocodilesmiles]

They're good friends. Like you are.

( Collette announces, lips quirking up into a smile. )

May you all give each other fewer reasons to worry rather than more.

[anklets]

I wonder if that's possible.

[crocodilesmiles]

It is.

... Sometimes.