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( OPEN ) it's party season ๐
WHO: Anyone and everyone.
WHAT: Rodion's (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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:
ใ < 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. โจ ใ
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:
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:
ใ < 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. โจ ใ
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 (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 !! )
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So, just ignore it. Is this the sorta advice you give folks like Ish, under yer... tutelage or whatever? Contract? However it all works.
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[If he likes it, or not.]
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( he scoffs lightly, downing the rest of his glass in one dramatic movement. )
Whaddaya usually do when someone goes off course, then?
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[A beat.]
Anyways. Truth or dare, Izou?
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( a drunken blink. straight over his head. whoosh. )
Dare.
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[HIS POETIC MIND!! LOST ON YOU!!!!!!]
[He has to think about it for a moment.]
Tell me something you like about me. Honestly.
[Is this co-opting a truth choice? He doesn't care.]
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( and he's so loud. literally anyone can hear this.
there's a pregnant pause, izou squinting his eyes at vergilius, and then: )
If the reason you're pesterin' me tonight is 'cause, ... you got an eye for younger men, I gotta be honest. I already got someone.
1/2
2/2
pinching the bridge of his nose oh by the WINGS, WHY]
Care to run that by me again, Izou.
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( leaning forward to push himself off the couch, izou wobbly gets up.
like this is a big, incredible statement he needs to make on his feet. his preen game is real as he puffs out his chest and jabs a finger against it. )
I'm a TAKEN MAN now. A taken... genius swordsman.
( another stupid, drawn-out pause. )
And yer not my type.
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And you're not that handsome. So sit down.
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( he sits.
rolling that around in his head. )
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I'm not invading your space, lover boy. I'll clarify for your simple mind. You always get so irritated around me. One wonders if you had anything positive to say or I'm merely a fly in your ointment.
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but he doesn't bother interjecting with another stupid comment. not this time. )
It ain't like I...
( the back of a hand scrapes across his mouth.
how long has it been since the dank hallway of that mansion? since he felt that crimson glow bore into his back for the first time? a good while. did he really have nothing good to say? ... he didn't get vergilius entirely, or where they came from when they spoke about this shitty "city" of theirs. nor did he get why he kept trying to figure the older man out.
but whenever izou faltered, vergilius listened, and that alone could keep a guy who kept asking nearby. )
โhate you. I hate the way you talk down on me. But, ... I like that ... you give me clear answers when I want 'em. Even if I don't get it at first. That you don't beat around the bush about how you feel or just drop things entirely. That's the sorta stuff, I can't stand.
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that that one kombucha lady doesa moment after receiving the answer, as if it was a little surprising, but not entirely. More interesting than not.]....I see.
[And another beat.]
Someone has to talk down to you a little, though. It makes you rise to the occasion. Or else your head will blow up like a balloon and fly away.
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the relief on his face is instant and noticeable, but... he doesn't quite get why, fingers playing clumsily at the rim of his drink. his chest rises and falls, reflecting the nervousness of being truthful.
what is it? it's, like... maybe. maybe he was afraid... of being, resented for some reason. but that couldn't be it. who cares if someone hated him. who cares if vergilius didn't agree with him. ... anyway. the last comment makes izou snort. )
... Yeah. Sure. Wouldn't be the first time, I lost my head.
( and there goes what's left of his glass. )
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[Yeah, he does pause on that one. He knows Izou technically isn't "alive", but...]
[Makes one wonder, about his life before all of this.]
Is that...how it went down?
cw decapitation
( he licks his lips, and jokingly runs a thumb across his covered neck.
a neck that is, notably, always protected by some sort of article of clothing no matter the situation. )
That's about the gist. And there's no comin' back from that.
Re: cw decapitation
[A rather drastic way to go, but...]
Rather a quick way to go. No suffering. In a way, its own mercy.