( OPEN ) it's party season 🎉

[transmit]

WHO: Anyone and everyone.
WHAT: Rodion's (axethrows) belated birthday party.
WHERE: One of the larger karaoke bars around Neo Tokyo.
WHEN: December 1st.
WARNINGS: Alcohol… Please mark your own content accordingly!


On November 29th, Outsiders will receive the following text:

「 < FROM @ HOTTIE >

Hey there! You're officially invited to celebrate the lovely Miss Rodion's birthday. Whether you're a close friend or just looking for a reason to party, (I'm looking at you, recently cured vampire friends!) you're welcome to join in with her blessing — so long as you bring in the good vibes.

Alcohol and finger foods will be provided, but feel free to bring something extra along if you'd like! No one has ever said no to more options.

Join us on December 1st at Sakura Serenade, starting officially at 8 PM. The venue is ours for the night, and there's no need to RVSP! See you there. ✨ 」

Reiterating that characters do not need to know the birthday girl herself and that this is just a casual party mingle for all those interested.

As for arrangements that have been made for the party specifically, with party games listed in the comments:

01. VENUE
Fitting its title as the largest karaoke venue on the block, Sakura Serenade offers a spacious, vibrant setting perfect for large gatherings. Dazzling with customisable LED lighting and cutting-edge projection technology, they work in tandem to sync with music to create a dynamic and immersive atmosphere.

Seating is luxurious, with plush wraparound couches providing ample space for everyone to lounge comfortably. A central open floor invites guests to dance, while barstools and cocktail tables along the perimeter offer spots for mingling and conversation.

The song library is seemingly infinite, featuring tracks from every genre imaginable with subtitles in countless languages. Have a song that "doesn't exist"? No problem. Guests can upload their custom tracks directly via their implants, ensuring no melody is left unheard.

For those seeking a quieter retreat, Sakura Serenade also features smaller, private rooms equipped with their own karaoke machines, ideal for more intimate and reflective moments as the night winds down.

02. "CHAMPAGNE" TOWER
Upon entering the venue, guests are greeted by an impressive "champagne" tower, sparkling under the glow of ambient lighting. A neatly designed placard stands prominently at the base, declaring in bold letters: "Take one!", with a smaller, playful note beneath: "Or as many as you'd like."

What sets these glasses apart from the usual drinks served at the bar is their origin. The "champagne" is actually a special regain from Yuwon's (yuwon) world, perfect for guests who typically can't get intoxicated by regular alcohol or those with an uncanny tolerance. Have fun!

03. THE GREAT WALL OF POCKY
As per the birthday girl's request (well, not quite, but a certain someone has chosen to interpret it this way), nearly every flavour of Pocky imaginable has been gathered here today, all neatly arranged in rows and columns on a table at the side.

Yes, they're from the batch you're thinking about. Whether your character has caught on to their effects by now or prefers to believe they're from a fixed batch, that's entirely up to you to decide. But what better time to partake in a round of a Pocky game or two? The robot staff seem to support it as one of the host-sanctioned activities, and will even offer an explanation on how to play.

04. AFTERMATH
Guests have the freedom to decide how they'd like to end their evening, whether that means stretching out on the floor for a spontaneous slumber party or taking advantage of the venue's connections with nearby hotels. The options range from luxurious accommodations to more colourful establishments, catering to a variety of budgets.

The night is yours to enjoy, and the journey home can be as adventurous as the party itself! With all the seasonal decorations now beautifully illuminated, there's plenty to marvel at along the way.

( much thanks to abbie, bijou, and chrissy for ideas !! )

Comments

[immortalpoet]

[Vergilius is NOT sloshed. He IS a grumpy party-goer even if he knows the party girl, but here he is, trying to....participate?]

Ugh.

[Okay, he's very bad at participating, given that he's sitting here with eyes faintly glowing like he's a disgruntled demon being brought out from under a child's bed to play games. He's staring down at his glass, before heaving a sigh.]

.......Ask. Sure. Whatever.

[transmit]

[ Will Vergilius shove him away for trying to sling an around him because. Elysium will be trying to do exactly that. The vibes are impeccable here, Elysium is Impervious. ]

Hey, hey, hey! Look who turned up! If you're asking me that, [ it's quite possible that he's inserted himself between Vergilius and someone else and is just merrily going along with his own sequence of events, dwbi, ] does this mean you're finally over your grudge, my man?

[immortalpoet]

[Yeah he is ABSOLUTELY reaching up to REMOVE the ARM, THANK YOU.]

Don't push it, fool. [He has a personal BUBBLE please respect it!!] I'm just here for Rodion.

[transmit]

[ RUUUUUUUDE a scowl of protest but he otherwise doesn't protest it, crossing arms across his chest. ]

I'd say I'm surprised you even made it out, but you're a pretty big softie, aren't you? Boss. Heheh.

[immortalpoet]

[A looooong sip.]

Are you going to ask me truth or dare, or not?

[transmit]

I'm getting to it, I'm getting to it!

[ sheeeeesh. ]

What's all the rush? We've got the whole night ahead of us. But fine, fine. Truth or dare?

[axethrows]

Ain't gonna lie, kinda surprised you showed up.

[And yet she's a little touched??? In some fashion??? She isn't quite sure what to ask of him because well, it's the superior and employee relationship thing. Time to keep it simple and basic!]

Okay! If Verg is playing, then here's the question! Truth or dare?

[immortalpoet]

Eh. It's something to do.

[As if it isn't her birthday...but it seems he's leaning on mildly sarcastic, here, letting out a little hum.]

....Happy Birthday. And, mm. Dare.

[axethrows]

Thanks.

[This guide cannot be this cute on the inside.]

How about you sing a song of your choice for me? Keeping it simple and harmless~

[Because it's Verg and she rather not wake up to him about to kill her while she's sleeping. It's still a reasonable dare to ask compared to more wild ideas.]

[immortalpoet]

[Rodya one of his fave Sinners...lets her get away with backtalk....don't tell anyone...]

I...don't really know how to sing well?

[axethrows]

[🥺🥺🥺🥺🥹🥹🥹🥹]

So? If anyone makes fun of your voice, I'll dock 'em in the face. Plus... Even if someone can't do something well, they still do it anyways.

[Even if she has envy over the people who were born with natural talents and those who learn so quickly. Even if she sets a high bar for herself and gets heart broken over not hitting it on the first try...]

It can be a simple 'Happy birthday' song if that helps~

[followyourstar]

[With a dare in hand and a whole heap of confidence, Dante approaches.]

......

[Unfortunately, that's the moment when every thought at once chooses to leave their head, leaving them standing there in awkward silence.]

[immortalpoet]

[DANTE...]

[Vergilius looks up when they approach, but then.....nothing happens.]

[He lets out a sigh.]

Cat got your tongue, Dante?

[followyourstar]

No, just...

[Have you ever had so much trouble coming up with an excuse that the very definition of the word "excuse" might as well have been put in the concept incinerator?]

I...

[Come on, Dante, get it together!]

I just wanted to thank you for all your help over the past year. I wouldn't have gotten nearly as far as I have in the past year without it. I don't get the chance to say it much, so I figured I should.

[immortalpoet]

...

[His eyes widen for a brief moment, and he simply...stares, before it eases into something a little eased, perhaps. Vaguely softer.]

And where is this coming from? [A beat.] Not to say I...don't appreciate it.

[followyourstar]

I'm not going to say it's coming from nowhere, [because it's definitely coming from a party game and boy is that the wrong thing to say] but it's something I've been meaning to say for awhile.

[transmit]

[ don't mind him as he watches in the background with FULL SUPPORT you got this dante!!!! ]

[ignoreher]

[ he looks like a grumpy wet cat... her heart is full of warmth. look at him go. trying to participate. it's so sweet.

...

either one's going to be hard to think something, with him... she knows everything, or doesn't want to know some things, and malkuth has trouble coming up with dares on the spot... but it's not like she can glance at him all evening to see how he's holding up as his social battery declines without that being weird. so, soft exhale, time truly does... help in some ways over others. ]

Truth or Dare, Mr. Goose?

[immortalpoet]

Miss Duck.

[He sits up a little straighter as she steps up. No big change of expression, but his attention really is all on her. And hm. Choices, choices.]

...Dare, I suppose.

[ignoreher]

[ maybe if it deviated, she'd have an easier time. but maybe not. miss duck still gets her smiling. ]

The last man who told me to dare him has renounced his ways and become honest as can be. [ mr truth up there. ] Are you sure you can handle what I might throw at you?

[immortalpoet]

Mm. A fair warning, but...

[A little half-shrug here, as he rolls the drink in its cup with some consideration.]

I'm a big boy, you know. I've got tough skin.

[peoplewatch]

[ After learning about the rules of this game, Kabru is absolutely going to join. When he spots Vergilius sitting in by the table, he moseys over to take the spot beside him. With how this is exactly the sort of game he enjoys, he appears to be buzzing with energy. ]

Truth or dare?

[immortalpoet]

[Ah, one of his more appreciated extroverts. He gives him a nod, though...sorry, he won't match that energy. Introvert things.]

Hm. Dare.

[peoplewatch]

[ Since he is fond of Vergilius he will definitely be harassing him gently with this game. ]

Share a dance with someone in the room.

[immortalpoet]

...

[He's moving to stand with a little sigh.]

....Come along, then.

[Yeah, you, Kabru.]