This is Halloween everybody make a scene

[indecent_butterfly]

 

When; Wednesday 10/31 to early Thursday morning
Rating; PG and up (please note if anything above) 
Characters; anyone/everyone--except the vampires who were warned off...hungry goats are hungry
Summary; For those citizens a little, unsettled by the idea of a City sponsored party to celebrate the festivities of All Hallows’ Eve there is something a little more intimate going on elsewhere.
Log;

It really had been far too long since nir last public party and what better reason did anyone need? A night dedicated to costumes, pranks, and mostly good natured fun…and really after the amusement of the circus, there wasn't anyone who couldn't use an excuse to relax.

The castle is decorated for the night and, unlike last time, the rooms are available for public browsing, several offering different options of tricks or treats since fear and fun are subjective. And in the main dining room, there is a table filled with food, candy and other sweets to put most into sugar shock. Don’t worry if that is not your thing however, this party promises more adult versions as well.

 

 

 

(OOC:  Giant open log, comment openly or private thread, it's all good. Also pretty much open to anything you can imagine that would happen/take place at a Halloween party given by a devil. Costumes are optional, but remember there is a curse today if your character is in one…come on, you know you want to.)

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[anytime/anywhere/ota]

[indecent_butterfly]

[It might seem a bit odd that the party's host is not in costume tonight. Actually, ne looks relatively normal given nir typical appearance, but after the circus, it was thought better to go without the Harlequin makeup for the night. No need for extra distractions when ne's got plans for after hours.

Still, drink in hand, it doesn't hurt to make sure others are enjoying themselves just as much.]

Having fun?

Early evening

[itsjustafruit]

[He's there, bless it, and he's carrying a covered silver tray. Candy apples, red and caramel, as requested. He shouldn't be so cranky about it, but knowing that Hatter has that prenup once again just makes him a mite edgy.

He's dressed in his very best mid-16h century finery, recreated from memory.

The boots are, of course, still snakeskin.]

I'm still sober, so not yet.

[indecent_butterfly]

[How good of him to remember, not that ne'd let him forget the apples or the paper. Kira wants him desperate for that little curse slip destroyed so ne'll do what ne can.

Someone is just going to come along and take the tray off his hands so he doesn't have to worry over them being kept safe for Carla.]

There is quite the selection at the bar. And since you were so...obliging with the apples, we'll just have to see what we can do to amend that for you.

[worldofourown]

[ Chewing on a glossy red string of licorice, fangs stained in dark coloring or (more likely) blood, he turns to beam at Hatter -- a debauched little Prince of Vices. ]

No objections so far.

The selection of sweets [ human, not confections ] is delicious.

[indecent_butterfly]

So glad you approve.

[Ne's just going to take a look around trying to make sure a certain blond hasn't been on the snake list.]

after midnight - anywhere & everywhere - calling all polywogs

[dignity_misery]

[She's not in the best of moods by the time she finally makes it to the party. She is not in costume, but she did dress up a little. Inevitably, her first port of call will be to the food. She requested those candied apples specifically and she'll be crunching her way through it while she tries to find the two boys that she invited to come with her...

She'll be here the rest of the morning. She'll flirt and she'll fuck and she'll dance. She will demolish at least half of that dessert table, but she doesn't drink and she doesn't smoke, so don't bother asking.]

[worldofourown]

[ He appears at her side, twinkle-eyed and grinning, like a ghastly jack-in-the-box. Extending a tray of foil-wrapped candies and a cigarette box. Everything is edible, Carla. Everything. ]

Care for a smoke?

[dignity_misery]

[She eyes his smile incredulously for a moment, looking down at the chalky things.]

Where did you find those?

[And yes, she will take one, thank you. Crunch crunch crunch.]

[itsjustafruit]

Carla. [By now he's been drunk and sobered up more than once. He's on his way to drunk again.] How nice to see you out of restraints.

[He says it as though he must be the first one to say that.]

Open to anything, esp. mayhem~

[worldofourown]

[ He's forgone a costume -- Does he really need one? Come on now. He has on a black domino, the edges gilded in scarlet and silver. It's just a token -- his eyes gleam catlike behind it, flashing hints of red in the semidarkness. A sharp-cut black suit, the immaculate white shirt stained with a red splotch (blood or syrup?) completes the look. Dressed to kill. ]

[ He isn't dancing. Rather awkward to, with just one arm. But he's sampled his share of treats. Three girls, one by one, their tears and make-up slicking his fingers as he'd pressed them over their pretty faces. Each one had tasted of something different: raspberry candy, black chocolate and soursweet terror. He'd dumped their empty bodies in shadowy parts of the maze. Rinsing his mouth with the sting of bittersweet liqueur, he drifts through the crowd, watching for familiar faces. In the distance, always, he senses Diva. Her presence, stirring, exhilarating, making the music louder, the colors brighter, his smile wider. ]

[ This is nothing like the last party. And he's glad. ]

[itsjustafruit]

Karl. You're looking... incomplete.

Come at him<3 He needs people to troll him/evildoers to lineface at

[mortemscintilla]

[ Costumes. Masks. Pretense. Hei's life is centered on all three. Halloween is something he refuses to take seriously. Frivolous thrills. A by-line for idiots with too much time on their hands. His reasons for attending are finer-tuned than what most partyers can lay claim to. Galas like these aren't just places to see and be seen. They are troughs of information. He's made discreet rounds, blending into the background. He's overheard several conversations. None have shocked him. There's a type of crowd a Devil's party attracts. ]

[ For the moment, he leans by the corner wall, munching on a candy apple (not from the party's menu). It isn't fools who turn down free food. It's fools who eat it, even if it's drugged or poisoned. On his head, a laurel wreath, glittering-gold, is his only concession to tradition. A symbol of peace? Hardly. He may not be dressed to the nines. But he is, always, armed to the teeth. And really. Isn't 'Li' enough of a costume? ]

[ Doe-eyed and timid. Playacting nice and normal. Playacting human. Hiding the Reaper's slasher smile and bloodstained hands. ]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Silly boy as if ne wouldn't notice him trying that act? Been there, done that, already knows what lies behind. No, ne's just going to play along with nir own game though for the night.]

Trick or treat?

anytime/anything

[ruthless_hunter]

[He just modified his holoform avatar to look like Agent Smith again. Worked last year, why change things now? His real body is parked in car form a short ways away.

He curiously samples some of the food. A lot of it is too sweet for his taste.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[A good host always notes new arrivals to their party, so it would be extremely rude not to welcome a new face.]

Greetings and welcome to One's home.

open!

[pratful]

[ Arthur was hardly feeling the most comfortable dressed up in brocade and sequences (the suit, not the dress), even if it was more similar to his usual court garb compared to now. But, he could hardly show up in jeans when his date -- Rain was coming as a fairy princess.

He'd roll his eyes, but he knows she thinks they're kind woodland creatures, a nymph much like herself. Far was it for he to disabuse her of that notion.

But, regardless of station (or costume), he can't afford to be caught being a wallflower. Taking a deep breath, he plunged into the crowd, keeping an eye on Rain and looking for a diversion himself. This was supposed to be fun, not business. He'd do well to remember that. ]

Re: open!

[livingmyths]

[It had been a long time since Rain had worn the dress Mat had gotten for her before he left. She was glad she was wearing it, though, because it made her feel safe and comfortable thinking about where it had come from and she needed that because, well, because she was going to a fancy Halloween ball and she was going as Arthur's date. That's something she never would have imagined or even hoped for! Not if she'd dreamed and hoped for a million years!

She just hoped he didn't think she looked silly.

She saw him across the room and ducked her head, blushing. He looked so handsome!]

Luke: Before Midnight/After Midnight

[infernoandhearth]

[Luke has come as Chloe. Or, to be more specific, he's come as hipster Chloe because hipsters are hip and with it and hilarious. How he's acting depends entirely on the time, however. Before midnight, he's his usual, cheerful, rather mischievous self. After midnight, he's looking rather disdainfully at the snacks available. NONE OF THIS IS VEGAN!!!!]

After Midnight

[worldofourown]

[ Idle curiosity more than bloodlust has him drifting over to the redhead. ]

Enjoying the party so far?

Before Midnight

[indecent_butterfly]

[Of course it's not Vegan silly thing, what kind of devil would ne be to tempt people with vegetables? But ne's got other things to do after midnight, so just noticing the other redhead before then.]

Trick or treat?

before midnight

[friggmagnet]

[Axl generally staying around the snack table, enjoying free food and avoiding dancing. He notes Chloe near the other end of the table, and ambles over, entirely subtly of course.]

Alright? Having a good time?

[deadmanbusiness]

[Theo hadn't come for the party, though he did poke around it a little. No, he was looking for the Hatter so he could try and raise some vampire sheep or vampire rabbits so that he could feed the vampire eating goats.

He's got one of his little zombie rats on his shoulder, the other one is in a bag he scrounged up, peering out with its tiny beady glowing red eyes.]

[indecent_butterfly]

[Ne's not that hard to spot in any crowd, the hair and height make nem stand out just a bit compared to others even without the typical make up. However, ne spots him first.]

Change your mind about the party after all?

After and before midnight, anywhere, anyone...

[sympathyforme]

[Kira hasn't bothered dressing up, wearing much the same he always is, dark colors and a hard to read expression.

He's mainly there to keep an eye on things and partly because he figures it's as good an opportunity to talk to Belial as any, although he's of course not looking for nem. He's sure ne will notice him.

Other than that, he stays close to walls to lean against and simply watches, looking out for familiar faces and waiting for a reason to get involved.]

oh really now...

[indecent_butterfly]

[Of course, ne's going to notice him but it does take some time to make sure the few that might be of concern aren't around or paying attention before ne approaches.

Just in case, ne does have a drink in hand and makes the approach as causal as any other that have taken place.]

Enjoying your evening?