( OPEN ) it's party season 🎉

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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

girl help

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[ ftr, she was aware that it's rodya's birthday. and she did kind of decide that she will finally apologize either today or tomorrow -- only for a sack to be thrown over her head and being lifted up into the air and onto the shoulder of someone who sounded very familiar... ]

Eh? What the -- What's going on?! Elysium?? Where are you taking me?! What the fuck!!

[ yeah she's going to protest all the way, her feet just wiggling comically the entire time. no seriously, answer her!!! ]

✨

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[ She's free to kick and protest all she wants; he's not letting go unless forced by outright violence. As is, what follows is bright laughter, occasionally interrupted by the odd 'ouch!' for dramatic effect. ]

It's round two of kidnapping. [ Obviously. A pat pat pat with the hand he has around her. ] Shhhhhhh. I'm not about to ruin the surprise. Relax and behave a little, won't you?

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K-Kidnapping?!

[ HE ALREADY KIDNAPPED HER BEFORE BUT IT WASN'T LIKE THIS??? HELLO? she's going to keep kicking her feet around because it's all she can do rn, tbh. ]

You could've given me a heads-up beforehand? You do know that my manager is here, right? It's either I call them up or Vergilius. Take your fucking pick!!

[ no seriously, choose wisely. at least dante's armed with a couple of guns that they have no experience in handling yet. ]

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[ she wants to bruise him up so badly, wow … but whatevs. he's a man on a mission. ]

Like I said—and ruin the surprise? No way! Heheh. Go ahead, call Dante, Vergilius, whoever you want, but save it for after we get to our destination, alright? Cut your friend some slack and give him the benefit of the doubt!

[ Assuming they were on base, they've officially left the premises if she'd try to like to use her other senses to suss out where they might be going! It's a little difficult to drive his motorcycle as is, aaaaand civilians do not need to see a guy walking around with wriggling cargo on hi shoulder, soooooooooo…

Up they go!! Onto roofing!! Parkour, baby. Here's hoping her years at sea have blessed her with a strong resistance to motion sickness. ]

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Wait, you've already met Dante?

[ #priorities. though it's not exactly surprising. dante sticks out like a sore thumb, and she supposes that a guy with an inherent compass will stumble upon her compass at one point.

and yes, she won't get motion-sick from this, but the fact that she can feel him scaling walls and jump from one roof to another is making her heart palpitate in all sorts of ways regardless. ]

Where are you even taking me anyway?!

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Is it that surprising? They were asking for fashion advice not too long ago and I couldn't not step up. We're buds now! Just like me and your boss.

[ #doubtful, to go along with her not-so vaguely accusatory tone. and it might look like this, but he's an innocent. everything that happened and followed afterward had been purely coincidental, okay!! ]

But man, you said the exact same thing the first time we did this. You're terrible at just letting the waves take you wherever they want, aren't you? Too bad. It's about time you learned to go with the flow, Ishmael!

[ heheh. ]

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[ no, it's more like dante is ish's boss and vergilius is a little higher than them in terms of rank but WHAT-FUCKING-EVER!!!!!! ]

The first time you did this, you did NOT put me in a fucking sack! Elysium!! Now tell me where the hell we are or I'm going to manifest EGO and wring your fucking neck!

[ HURRY UP MAN SHE'S GONNA MORB ]

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[ like he knows whatever the hell the hierarchy is for the limbcos or even the projmoons as a whole … all he knows is that vergilius' and gebura's Boss Vibes are up there with the likes of those he's familiar with back at home, but it doesn't matter so much when they're here and away from their own home worlds. ]

If you still feel like wringing my neck after seeing where I've taken you, be my guest—it's all yours. But hey, I won't say no to compliments and praise either. No need to be shy or feel self-conscious about it, your good buddy won't judge you. Heheh.

[ So, lo and behold, here they are: the designated venue for Rodya's birthday party, the approach marked by the deep thrum of bass growing louder with each step. With little ceremony, she's quite literally dumped onto the gift table, left to wriggle herself free. Meanwhile, Elysium steps back, looking as pleased as hell.

Whenever she sees the decorations, they should speak for themselves, shouldn't they? ]