( 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

wildcard-ish

[wheft]

[ ftr, she still wants to wring elysium's neck for bringing her here like this. he'd certainly made quite a scene by bringing a disgruntled ex-sailor in a fucking sack, but that's not important right now.

ishmael lets her eyes adjust to the light as she gathers her bearings, scanning the room until she finds the birthday girl. ]

R-Rodya...

[ she stumbles off the table, practically rolling on the ground and getting up on her feet before walking towards her, catching her breath. ]

I'll get to the point. I'm sorry. For everything.

[axethrows]

[Normally if she saw a wiggling sack arrive in a setting like this, she would have some concerns, but party preperation got her focused enough to miss it. Hearing Ishmael's voice did get her attention and the fact that she appeared from the gift table is ????????]

Ishy, you okay? The hell happened to you?

[She'll get to the apology, listen she had to ask!!! Without waiting for the other Sinner to answer, she pulls the sailor into a hug and places her chin on top of the orange head.]

I'm sorry too. [For kicking her out and taking too long for this moment to happen since Rodion took the avoidance route to let Ishmael heal in her own way.]

[wheft]

[ the way she missed this so bad... she embraces rodya in return, holding back the tears that threaten to spill out. no, no crying. she's had enough of that for one lifetime and a half. ]

I was going to apologize to you sooner, but with the funeral and... [ wheeze ] Whatever. What's done is done. I sucked, and I originally didn't want to come here because I didn't want to ruin the mood, but that guy--

[ points at elysium!!! who's probably doing whatever rn!!!!!!! ]

Swooped in and carried me over here in a sack. Like I'm just potatoes to him. [ ... ] I'll kill him.

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[ WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP TALKING BEHIND HIS BACK he's sneezing for like

the second time tonight, wow




also probably doing something incredibly stupid at this juncture of time too like laying flat on the surface of a table. please. she could kill him so easily ]

[axethrows]

If you really do decide to kill him, at least let him have Christmas first. [Listen, she's helping both of them. But right now she's hugging Ishmael and not feel like letting go right now because she missed this... ]

I went to the funeral, but I didn't want to linger too long. [She would just be in the way of everyone else so she made her peace with Wriothesley and left.] I'm happy that you are here and we can talk, but if you want to leave, I ain't gonna stop you.

[Ishmael was dragged in after all and she cares for her friend's choices okay.]