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

[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?

[anklets]

[ another smile, this one a tad knowing ] I think my speed is a little faster than that, but I'm a quick learner.

[ to demonstrate, she mimics a very small portion of that slow-mo jive. just... less slow-mo. ]

[lazyinlove]

[This time it's Stanley who laughs. That's the spirit.]

Great. Now you just do that 'til people glare you off the dance floor.

[anklets]

Somehow, that seems almost counterproductive.

[lazyinlove]

I guess that depends what you're trying to accomplish.

[anklets]

[ feels like she's going in circles... ] Dancing, I thought.

[lazyinlove]

Then it's great. You can't dance forever anyway.

[anklets]

[Definitely circles. She grabs him by the wrist, more decisively this time.]

Why don't we start by beginning to dance?

[lazyinlove]

Okay.

[He follows willingly, still grinning at her. Hey, he loves dancing. It's fun. Bring it on.]