[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

[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.]