[open mingle] from my laboratory in the castle east

[gekkajuu]

Who: EVERYONE!
What: Diva's! Birthday! Masquerade!!
When: August 4
Where: the Nadril caves
Warning(s): This is a mingle, so please indicate if your starter isn't OTA. Also: please put any necessary warnings in your subject lines when things pop up!

Atsushi has been planning this for a while now, but needless to say, a certain dragon forced him to adapt his plans, and arguably not for the better. Still, he's determined to make this work! Diva told him she's never had a birthday party in all of her long life, and that is just not all right - so of course he promised her she'd have one this year.

He... should have maybe not said anything, and just done this in secret. Or at least he should have known better than to ask Diva what kind of party she wanted, because she sure had a lot of wishes... That's Diva for you, though. Besides, after more than 170 years without a birthday party, she deserves to say exactly what she wants!

Atsushi has spent more time than he probably should have, decorating a part of Nadril's cave system with fairy lights and anything else he could find. For being in a cave, the setting is very atmospheric! There's food, drinks, and recorded music - not all of it suited for a party, but there are instruments too, for the more talented guests.

A masquerade was Diva's first and foremost wish, and with everyone having limited means and fewer possessions here, masks have kindly been provided by your hosts at the entrance. Some are classy; some are a little unusual; some are -....... Well, you should probably be at the party in time, so all the good masks haven't been taken yet. How well have you disguised yourself? Did you bother to hide your identity at all?

A gift for the birthday vamp is appreciated, but your presence is the biggest gift. There's no better time than the present to forget the unresolved situation elsewhere on the planet, and have a little fun together!

Comments

[conqueredhearts]

Kissing? Flirting? Both?

[Thinking about it, he realizes something rather important about himself.]

You know, I'd be very good at doing this professionally!

[It's true that some would find insult in this but not him. Instead he is realizing that this would be something he'd be very good at! Also? It would be fun. Think of all the sex he could have!

Iskandar has his priorities straight.]

[mollymocked]

Let's go with all of the above.

[Molly nods, showing teeth in his grin, not even realizing that it could be taken as anything but a compliment. Plenty of respectable people make money that way. He wouldn't, because he'd be terrible at it. It doesn't fit in with the way he views the world and how he treats people. Sex is a side venture for him. Moonlight trysts with strangers, a benediction to his goddess. It's new experiences and as close as you can get to another person without having to trust them.

But it's not a career move. Not for him. That said, he falls back on his superficial carnie charm, taking one hand out from around Iskander's waist to give him an affectionate pat on the pec.] It's a good way to make bank, I hear. Handsome, charming fellow like you would be rolling in gold within a week.

[conqueredhearts]

If I had any care for coin then I perhaps would consider it. As it is, it really matters little to me.

[He chuckles a bit and then gives him a wink. Honestly that isn't the only reason. He could keep that other reason to himself but that simply isn't his style. Iskandar has always been the type to say exactly what is on his mind without filter. Oh sure he can be diplomatic at times but obviously that isn't necessary right now.]

I also enjoy sex for pleasure too much to care much about remembering to gather coin after.

[mollymocked]

[Truth be told, Molly's fixation on coin is a combination of never having any and thus being a little greedy for it, and enjoying having it so he can take care of others. He likes being able to overpay as opposed to scrimping and counting every copper just to make sure there's food and supplies.

So he almost says as much, but realizes it's a complicated statement, and deigns to just stick his tongue in his cheek. How fortunate he is to find a like-minded individual. Moonweaver be praised, if she can see him now he's got a moonlit tryst worthy of benediction.]

That's fair. I'm all for getting paid to do what you love, but it gets messy. If anything worthwhile is happening, who is really remembering to exchange coin? [Maybe that's why they make you pay up front in most houses of favors. Huh.]

[conqueredhearts]

See? You understand!

[He laughs because usually this conversation goes very differently with others. Not that he...has this conversation a lot, mind you. It's just that when he does it tends to go a more judgmental sort of direction. People just seem so interested in judging rather than simply enjoying life. It's ridiculous honestly.

Iskandar really is liking Molly more and more as they talk. What a delightful and handsome person!]

Shall we get a drink? We haven't been dancing for a bit now honestly.

[mollymocked]

Absolutely. That's what a party like this is for. Dancing, celebrating, and drinking until you forget where you are.

[And he's had plenty of two of those things and not enough of the other. And, hey, now he doesn't have to drink alone. He gently extricates himself from Iskander's arms with a serpentine amount of flexibility and cups his hands around his mouth.] A round of drinks for this gentleman and me! Which one of you sods is feeling generous enough to serve us. Don't be shy!

[Yep. That's classic Molly.]

[conqueredhearts]

[A large hand comes to flop onto Molly's head and ruffle his hair a bit.]

So demanding! An attractive quality to be sure.

[But let him come and fix this situation.]

It is true though. We would like a round of drinks. Something strong to serve the moment. Perhaps a spiced wine of some sort. You have my thanks.

[And once they have their drinks? Well, he doesn't think to toast. Nope. He just drinks down half of it in a gulp with a sigh.]

Delicious!

[mollymocked]

[Molly makes a sound that's not unlike a purr just to be obnoxious about the hair ruffle, the jewelry on his horns jingling.

When presented with his wine, he's about to sip it, but upon seeing Iskander just down it, he murmurs "fuck it" and downs his own as well. He's no stranger to chugging alcohol, especially at a party. And it'll take a couple more of these to break down his firm constitution.]

Indeed. [He makes a satisfied noise as the taste lingers and the liquor burns its way down his throat.] The lady of the hour most definitely spared no expense at picking vendors, that's for certain.

[conqueredhearts]

As well she shouldn't! This party is to honor her! Were it mine then I would make it a grand affair as well!

[With a laugh, he finishes his wine then gets some more before looking to his new friend.]

Would you come if I ever threw such a party?

[mollymocked]

I would come to any party, whether they invited me or not. [He tips the empty glass in Iskander's direction.] But I'm glad to have a standing invite to something that promises to be spectacular with such a gracious host.

[He kisses the tips of the fingers of one hand and flicks his wrist in circles in flamboyant act of deference.]

[conqueredhearts]

You will always have a standing invitation to whatever I am doing, my friend. How could I not provide such to so beautiful a man?

[He might be winking but there's a sincerity to his words.]