not_a_goddamn_princess: (eyepatch: i am a king)
Margo Hanson ([personal profile] not_a_goddamn_princess) wrote2021-10-22 01:59 pm

MASQUERADE PARTY, 33 Apocalypse Ave, Friday Evening

Party night. The best of nights. An ornate sign on 33 Apocalypse’s door invited all to knock and make themselves known.

The space inside was bigger than it looked from the outside, stretched and displaced by magic. The wallpaper was green and textured, hinting at the English countryside. On one side of the room sat a significant bar offering food and drinks, while the other gave ample space to sit. A large Jenga tower held prominence in a corner.

It was easy to miss it, though, in favor of the little streams of water that ran across furniture and floor. Tiny glass gondolas, animated by magic, made their way back and forth across each stream. The gondolas were real, though the water itself was an illusion. It called attention to the ceiling, doubly enchanted: both to draw all cigarette smoke to itself so it wouldn’t blow in anyone’s face, but also to mimic the starry sky above Venice.

You could watch the stars twinkle, or see the occasional cloud go by. Magical fireflies added to the illusion, dancing through the air like tiny lights. If you listened closely, you could hear the sea rolling in across an invisible beach. Even the air smelled faintly of it: the sea, warm food and good wine.

Welcome to Eliot and Margo’s pad, people. They’d make damn sure you had a good time.

[ocd up, come party!]
defenderofdesmoines: (annie - didn't want to have to do this)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] defenderofdesmoines 2021-10-22 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"He said that, too. I guess?" Annie acknowledged, nodding. She held out both hands, her eyes lighting up gold behind her mask as her palms glowed rosily from within in demonstration. She carefully drew power from her own phone so as not to disrupt anything going on with the party, and, like, maybe she should get magic help being this sparkly full-time, since her glow probably paired well with the sparkles. "It's not as pretty as what you guys do. Or as, like, extensive, from what Eliot was saying."
texted3times: (i laugh at you)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] texted3times 2021-10-22 03:11 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can turn around and you can get a better view," Eric offered helpfully.
in_sidon_we_trust: (open arms)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] in_sidon_we_trust 2021-10-22 03:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why, thank you!" said Sidon, beaming down (and down. and down) at Margo with a pleased, proud grin. "I must say, yours is quite spectacular as well! Although I'm afraid that, despite the artisan's best efforts, I don't believe such a mask, as exquisite as it may be, will do much to help me blend in with the crowd!"

The grin brightened with the sheer glee that could come from telling such a clearly wonderful joke.

"I am Sidon, by the way!" he added, far too eager to get to an introduction when one could be had, as he was quite certain he had not met this lovely young woman before. "The Zora Prince! Am I to assume you are one of the hosts of this magnificent soiree?"
existencemisspent: (have a drink)

Re: Food and Drinks

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:13 pm (UTC)(link)
When not circulating to make sure he spoke to absolutely everyone in attendance, Eliot could be found behind the bar, a cigarette dangling from his lips, expertly slinging bottles of liquor and wine to create a range of delightful concoctions, each glimmering with a distinct, magical glow.

Looking to stick with the Venetian theme? Try a Venetian spritz! Hoping to ward off the evil eye? Eliot's got you covered with a Mati inspired cocktail with just a touch of luck magic in it.

And of course, what would an Eliot and Margo party be without a signature cocktail? For tonight, Eliot had chosen death in the afternoon, a nice simple beverage made from absinthe and champagne. Because absinthe. And champagne.

Please be sure to let him know if you actually wanted to hallucinate on that absinthe. He could certainly arrange that for you.
in_sidon_we_trust: (looming)

Re: Mingle!

[personal profile] in_sidon_we_trust 2021-10-22 03:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, but the water features were absolutely delightful, even if Sidon had to admit a great deal of disappointment in discovering that they were quite an illusion, but no matter! He had plenty of space to enjoy himself and look over the party from his towering height, which, really, was quite a nice advantage, it was an excellent view for seeing people enjoying themselves and having fun!
stykera: (ok)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] stykera 2021-10-22 03:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"Thank you," Stark said again. "That was thoughtful. And appreciated."

And if it had just been that his face wasn't sparkly enough for this evening, she'd still made it work with his own mask and that was still appreciated. And if this went with the pocket square then it ought to go well with Faye and her outfit and that was also appreciated.

died8yearsago: (chin lift)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] died8yearsago 2021-10-22 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Rosa, also lifting her chin, albeit just minutely as if not to directly just immitate Margo's own gesture, eyed her a little as if deciding whether it was worth it to make an attempt at being friendly or not.

"Thanks," she said, which was...something. But she was definitely going to get right to the point. "So which way to the drinks?"

She needed to get that taken care of if she was going to deal with....any of this right now.
existencemisspent: (living it up)

Re: Talk to the Hosts

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:17 pm (UTC)(link)
Eliot was an enthusiastic bartender, but even he needed occasional breaks -- mostly to enjoy his own drinks. You could find him in his downtime stretched artistically on a settee, a long pipe perched in his long fingers.
existencemisspent: (high king and queen)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Eliot tugged her into his arms. It wasn't often that Margo showed her nerves; she was, in her way, just as reserved and repressed as Eliot himself.

"That could never happen. If we fail, it will be the heathens of this backwater to blame, for not living up to our standards of party."
existencemisspent: (king shit)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hot and British!" Eliot greeted with a smile. "You look positively effervescent."
existencemisspent: (high queen Margo)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
"Madam Boss." Eliot gave her a dignified bow. "I see you've embraced our theme with enthusiasm. Thank you."
sake_shinigami: (hat lift smirk)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] sake_shinigami 2021-10-22 03:23 pm (UTC)(link)
What? Drama? Shunsui? Perish the thought.

But one thing Shunsui absolutely appreciated himself, out of a great many other things he was appreciating right now, was tone, and all the little nuances that could be done with it, so much so that he was infusing an awful lot of his own tones in the deep little thoughtful rumble of a hum that preceeded his response as he grinned down at her.


"Mmmm ♥," he hummed...almost purred really, and here he was, barely even through the door! "The pleasure is all mine, Margo-chan, I assure you ♥. That's a bold move, though, having quite clearly the best part of the evening right there at the front door
the best part of the party right here at the front door to greet everyone straight out the gate....it almost makes me wonder why it would be even worth it when everything else would pale in comparrison to this vision before me now ♥."


It had been a hot minute. He had some over-the-top flirting to make up for, really.
crimson_sister: (Default)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] crimson_sister 2021-10-22 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"I meant that as a newcomer you might not know what often happens at Halloween parties," Lucille clarified. "Choosing next week might have turned out to be unfortunate. People sometimes turn into whatever costumes they are wearing."
1000yearstoolate: (arguing)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] 1000yearstoolate 2021-10-22 03:25 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm sure it could be worse," Seivarden said. "And I'm sure someone has told me that too. I've been recommended to get a hobby."
sword_chocobro: (grining toward you)

Re: Food and Drinks

[personal profile] sword_chocobro 2021-10-22 03:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"So," said Gladio, leaning up against the bar in his nice suit and complete lack of shirt, and passing a grin over to Eliot. "I was told I should ask you about the signiture drink."
scarlet_chaos: ([pos] telling you what's what)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] scarlet_chaos 2021-10-22 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"It really has been a double-edged sword kind of thing," Wanda agreed. "On one hand, you can do cool stuff. On the other, horrible things tend to follow."
sword_chocobro: (allergic to shirts)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] sword_chocobro 2021-10-22 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"Signiture cocktail, huh?" Gladio asked, with an intrigued sort of grin, sort of impressed by all of this, but in a way that suggested it really wasn't his scene, but he'd hobnobbed with enough royalty to at least appreciate it for what it was. "Definitely sounds like something I won't want to miss."
existencemisspent: (I absolutely love it)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:28 pm (UTC)(link)
She'd fit right in in Fillory. And Eliot's time in that land had given him an appreciation for a good old fashioned fancy dress, even if he was a little disappointed it didn't have more glamor to it.

The mask, though, the mask was plenty glamour enough.

"My darling," he greeted with a smile. "Where did you get that fantastic mask?"
knife_bender: (pos: flirting or sassing idk which)

Re: Mingle!

[personal profile] knife_bender 2021-10-22 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
He absolutely did not mind the extra work of dodging the butterfly. The whole masked kissing thing was fun. "Bet I'd look better in colors though, right?"
existencemisspent: (I absolutely love it)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"So good to see folks appreciating the classics," Eliot said, by way of greeting. "That color looks fantastic on you, by the way."
existencemisspent: (it was very cathartic)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] existencemisspent 2021-10-22 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Oh thank god, you passed on the cape."

And said yes to a delicious expanse of chest, which Eliot would also get around to thanking you for, Gladio!
firehousehimbo: ([h] and i'm really good looking)

Re: Arrive and Say Hi

[personal profile] firehousehimbo 2021-10-22 03:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"Fireman? Does that count?" he asked. "I like it, anyway."

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