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

been sick sorry!

[lazyinlove]

Never crashed a condemned house before?

[Yep, he's actually surprised by this.]

oh, it's not a problem!

[anklets]

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Crashed a- what?

[lazyinlove]

Okay, so that's a no. Maybe we should flip the switch. What do you usually do for fun?

[anklets]

I like to cook. [ thaaaat's lackluster ] Sometimes my friends play chess against one another, and I'll watch.

[lazyinlove]

So...nothing?

[Wow, that sucks. But he actually kind of understands. Without his friends around he does a lot of nothing, too.]

Do you dance?

[anklets]

[She's mingled at the edges of parties, sipping water and questioning attendees on strange happenings, on learning her way through the waltz because it was expected and ladylike and helped to keep one's cover for as long as it's needed.

Lenalee supposes that counts.]

A little bit, sometimes.

[lazyinlove]

You want to?

[Not that he knows the dances that go with tis music, but whatever. They can figure it out. It sounds like this girl really needs some fun anyway.]

[anklets]

[ observe the veil of obliviousness as she gently works her way out from beneath it ]

You mean right now?

[lazyinlove]

Why, is tomorrow better for you?

[anklets]

[Alright, alright, that's deserving of a chuckle. Turns the lemonade in her hands, suddenly the picture of shy. It isn't really shyness, it's just how she comes across.]

I guess it couldn't hurt.

[lazyinlove]

Not too bad.

[He sets the lemonade down and offers a hand to lead her out to the dance floor. He'll wait to tell her he's never waltzed before in his life until she's already laughing at him.]

[anklets]

[Ladylike, hastily downing the last of her own, and she opts to forgo Stanley's hand and take his wrist instead, because hand-holding is a big deal and she still isn't quite accustomed to more casual touches.]

[lazyinlove]

[Huh, does she think he's gross? Probably. He did spit in front of her. Whatever, it's cool. He'll try not to step on her toes to make up for it. Because she's clearly not planning to grind up on him, so it's going to be flaily dancing or something.]

I should probably warn you I don't know ballroom anything. They tried to teach us in seventh grade P.E. for a week once, but I kinda skipped that week.

[anklets]

[ c l e a r l y

(and what is a "P.E."?) ]

What kind of dancing were you thinking of, then?

[lazyinlove]

Depends. You want a generic slow dance? Or you want to look stupid but have fun?

[Apparently he's fine with either option. He doesn't seem to favor one over the other. He's just offering her more than one choice.]

[anklets]

[Appreciates that, honestly. Although she can't quite grasp the concept of dancing and looking stupid being compatible terms. It's all long ballgowns and long leg and orchestra.

Well. She'll take a stab.]

I only know how to do the one. [ doesn't necessarily want to look stupid in front of a crowd, either ] What's the other?

[lazyinlove]

Oh, it's easy. No rules. Just try to match the rhythm. But if you fuck up, who cares? It's just dancing.

[The boy who doesn't know how to Waltz demonstrates...with a bit of random Lindy Hop. He probably watches a little too much TV, honestly. But it's funny, right? So it's fun.]

[anklets]

[She isn't sure that is dancing, can't picture counts and countesses moving like that, but it-

makes her laugh, a bit.]

But how are two people meant to dance like that? [ looks like a fast-track to head-on collisions ]

[lazyinlove]

Kind of in a circle around each other, I think. I dunno, no one actually does that anymore.

[But it made her smile. Mission accomplished.]

Guess we'd better stick with plan B, huh?

[anklets]

[There was once a time Lenalee knew exactly where she was, but now it's all muddled by things from her future which no one does anymore.]

Well, I don't mind giving it a shot, but...

[lazyinlove]

But?

[Looking silly is par for the course to Stan. He's not seeing the problem here.]

[anklets]

But isn't the music a little slow for something like that?

[lazyinlove]

I've got this.

[Yep, he sure did just invent slow motion jive.run away Lenalee, he won't stop until you're laughing or dancing or both.]

[anklets]

[ Achievement unlocked
50G - Lenalaugter ]

[lazyinlove]

[Sweet.]

That's more your speed, right?