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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!]

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 08:59 pm (UTC)
sharp_man: (amused)
From: [personal profile] sharp_man
"Dwight." Hannibal smiled back and nodded. "It's good to see another man who hasn't been overtaken by black clothing. It suits you."

Yes, that was absolutely a pun. No, he wasn't apologizing.

"How have you been?"

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 09:25 pm (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (mischife)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
Ah yes good one, for a pun. It would slide this time.

"Figured it was high time to actually buy another suit. It's admittedly been a while since I had a reason to wear one. And you are looking sharp as ever, no surprise at all" he said with a nod towards the always impressive ensemble.

"Things are good. Staying busy and getting back into a routine after the trip to Boston, so can't really complain.

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 09:31 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] sharp_man
"How did you enjoy it?" Hannibal asked. "I haven't been there in some time."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 10:00 pm (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (smirk)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
"Boston was enjoyable. Had not been there since I was young. Amazing how much has stayed basically the same and how much has changed in that time. But it was good to get away. First vacation I have had in far too long" Dwight said with a grin. "How were things here while we were off galivanting?"

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 10:20 pm (UTC)
sharp_man: (smirk)
From: [personal profile] sharp_man
"Quiet," Hannibal said, smiling. "It generally is when the children are gone. I took the opportunity to travel a bit myself, indulge in some hobbies. I love to meet people."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 10:40 pm (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (if i must)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
"Yeah there were a lot of them running all around the hotel and around Boston, that's for sure" Dwight said with a chuckle. "Though I have to say we didn't have any major problems with them, so it was an enjoyable time off the island. Glad you were able to enjoy the break and the quiet."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-22 11:55 pm (UTC)
sharp_man: (amused)
From: [personal profile] sharp_man
"The children here rarely cause difficulties on trips," Hannibal said. "Or at least those who have tried, to my knowledge, have long since graduated. I'm certain there will be more at some point. Have you given teaching yourself any thought?"

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 12:14 am (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (guards man)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
"Had thought about it in passing. Had an idea for a class that might be good. Though I admit I honestly am not sure if I am teaching material. But it does interest me."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 01:06 am (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] sharp_man
"Never worry about that," Hannibal said. "You couldn't possibly be less teacher-like than some of the past faculty. If it's something that interests you, you should do it."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 01:53 am (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (think about it)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
Dwight gave a thoughtful nod as a grin spread across his face. "Alright, I will look into it. I will send any disgruntled students your way with complaints" he said with a smirk.

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 02:04 am (UTC)
sharp_man: (Default)
From: [personal profile] sharp_man
Hannibal chuckled. "I'll only feed them, listen to their complaints, offer some advice, and send them home."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 02:45 am (UTC)
alwaysonguard: (mischife)
From: [personal profile] alwaysonguard
Dwight nodded and lifted his glass with a grin.

"May end up coming to you for advice. But I think I may go for it."

Re: Mingle!

Date: 2021-10-23 03:38 am (UTC)
sharp_man: (a toast)
From: [personal profile] sharp_man
Hannibal toasted back. "Good for you. And I will be there should you need it."

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