( 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

[ignoreher]

[ will they bite, though. many people have regretted their decision to take on malkuth. may dante be the one that makes it out alive. ]

You'd better! It's only fun if a lot of people play, after all! Last time was--

[ ... ]

It was a hoot.

[ sure. yeah. she can say that. it was a hoot for some over others. ]

Truth or dare?

[followyourstar]

It would spread things around a little more...

[Alas, their chronic unwillingness to talk about themself is about to leads to only one answer.

Which means this is more of a game of Dare or Dare, but hey]

Dare.

[ignoreher]

[ wrong move she's got almost a year under her belt now of being a normal person ]

I dare you to sit on the lap of the most attractive person here.




[ again, it was a hoot for some more than others-- ]

[followyourstar]

[year of normal person vs year of memory. The battle's outcome was decided ere it even began]

How am I supposed to decide something like that?!

[The sitting part should probably be more concerning, but do they even know what their tastes are???]

[ignoreher]

[ by the wings it's like she's looking at herself. malkuth didn't give two shits about appearances (and they still aren't everything) but she now knows what she's INTO nevermind that she cannot actually do this dare herself without wanting to die don't turn it around on her ever ]

C'mon, there's at least some objectively good-looking people here, don't you think? Just pick the one you look at and feel like sitting on!

[ apparently that's it ]

[followyourstar]

That's true...

[Even if they have no idea what they like, they can't deny she has a point.

The question is who to go for? Everyone from Limbus Company is out, of course--that's just going to lead to favoritism and a lack of professionalism on their part. But if one of the people here is Rodya's boyfriend and they pick that guy, would they get in trouble for it?

What if they have to explain why they're doing this and someone overhears? Would a fight break out because one party was considered "worse-looking" than another (not that that's what they'd be trying to say at all)?

...Okay, that one's probably a reach, especially here, but they've seen fights break out for worse reasons than that.]

.....

[Their gaze roams around the room as their hand goes to their chin, looking, comparing, and--above all else--overthinking their task until frustration finally spills over and they leap to their feet.]

Okay, I'm doing it!

[And without further ado, they promptly park themself in Malkuth's lap.]

[immortalpoet]

[.......................................................okay.]

1/4

[ignoreher]

[ wow, they're really thinking on it...

looking around at the various people. hmm. excluding three of the people present. malkuth's taking note of that, even if those would've been worthy picks. especially the birthday girl. but there is one person here that she'd consider the most objectively attractive (since vergilius isn't everyone's tea and she thinks they're wrong for that) and ]

2/4

[ignoreher]

[ it's her?! ]

3/4

[ignoreher]

[ --no, there's no way she is, after all there's




she's not thinking about him because he'll innately know she's thinking about him and their record of public appearances together always include some amount of teasing and quiet honestly not going to be dealing with that thank you ]

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[ obligatory sleep paralysis demon jumpscare





jk as she's thinking this he's probably doing something stupid as hell like serenading one of the robot staff and attempting to dip them low. it's bleak out here. don't make eye contact or do. he'll wink, even across from the room… ]

1/2

[ignoreher]

[ ............................................................................ ]

2/2

[ignoreher]

[ he's just lucky he's pretty. ]

4/4

[ignoreher]

[ well. okay. she has someone in her lap now. that's fine. surely this won't cause anyone's ire. ]

I have picked up modeling lately, so I can't be too surprised you'd pick me. [ girl you were convenient, like always, ] Wanna get dinner sometime?

[ why not she likes getting to know people ]

[followyourstar]

I... don't have a mouth.

[They know that's not the point, but some part of their not-quite-working-at-100% brain feels like she should know.]

[ignoreher]

That's not the point.

[ oh my god. she's seen you around dante. promise. she said that knowing you can't eat. ]

You're not the only person I know on base that's like that. It's just a nice way to ask someone on a date -- you know, to get to know each other. We can walk around, try a new hobby, see the sights... stuff like that!

[followyourstar]

[There's no way. They don't even have a normal head. Why would anyone...?

Has the day that Meursault alluded to finally come? Has the statistical anomaly where someone is actually okay with the clock finally come to pass?

......Probably not. It's probably because of the dare.]

S-Sure? Sure. Yes. Okay?

[They have never been on a date before. Or maybe they have and just don't remember? Either way, this is uncharted territory for the them that's here right now.]

Sorry... Yes. The answer is yes.

[ignoreher]

[ what if it becomes more, dante. you'll have to consider that someday. ]

Great! Have you ever gone fishing? I've always wanted to give it a shot, and if you're as new to it as me, then I'll be less nervous about messing up.

[followyourstar]

I don't think so.

[Nothing that happened on the Lake would count, they're pretty sure.]

But it's just baiting a line and putting it into the water while you wait for something to bite, right? Can it be messed up?

[penaltypoints]

[ I will tag around properly soon... but Yesod must join in with perceiving this. ]

[ignoreher]

[ great! keep perceiving then, malkuth is trooping over and throwing her arms around him. it's for a dare but-- ]

Enjoying the party?

[penaltypoints]

[ Caught, Yesod stands still. He can't claim that he is personally having an especially enjoyable evening in some respects, but he has only himself to blame for that. The party taking place is worthwhile nonetheless, and so is observing it. ]

...I can appreciate its purpose.

[ignoreher]

So you're not having fun, huh.

[ just a tease. she'll sway back and forth just a bit with him. just a little. to keep count, mostly. ]

Anything I can do to help? You can't eat or drink, but maybe we can find something to sing together? I know all the hottest songs -- well, in theory anyway. I'm still a little nervous actually singing them...

[ especially in front of others........ ]

[penaltypoints]

[ He does wonder what Malkuth is doing, studying her. She is presumably having fun, with every aspect that a social gathering of this nature entails. Perhaps it would be nice to be able to approach it and any other person with the same ease, as people like her and Elysium do. Perhaps it puts others at ease. ]

I am pleased to see you enjoying it.

[ He came here to acknowledge the gesture that the party is, the fact that it must be significant for someone who worked as a traveling Fixer in their City — and because there are people he wants to see here, Malkuth included.

Her suggestion is unexpected, but he isn't against it, though the topic of singing reminds him of certain conversations, and certain songs... ]

If you would like to sing a favorite song of yours, I'll join you.

[ Despite the public setting and his lack of experience with singing anything himself at all. ]

[ignoreher]

[ but he's... ugh. malkuth's giving him a somewhat unreadable look as the count comes down to five in her sways, sliding her arms down to hold his hands. ]

Okay. Don't get stage fright. It's just a bunch of our friends, after all.

[ and she's been training for this moment...!!!!!! theoretically, in her head. malkuth'll drag him onto stage, flipping through the machine before finding a rather popular one that's been playing recently across the various advertisements they're forced to see (and she, at least, has gotten used to by now in neo tokyo).

one microphone for him, one for her. ]

I wish I had more alcohol in me for this, but I don't wanna puke on Rodya's special day...

[ her stomach flipping sure feels like it. regardless, when yesod's ready she'll hit on the music and they can sing a poppy song together!!!!!!! ]