Open: In a shout of joy at the only shrine where you come benighted and leave benign

[vineleaves]

Dark has come and gone again, which means it’s time to party.

In some ways the party is very similar to last year’s - same large banquet room in the mansion, a similarly large abundance of food and drink, and the promise of a night full of letting loose for everyone in attendance. It’s far from a direct clone of the previous party though. For starters, Dionysus has had Claudius help him in all of the planning (sometimes a god’s blessings come in the form of enrichment for one’s enclosure). They’ve gotten several of the mansion’s residents to agree to play live music during the night, and Dionysus was able to find some, ah, more widely appreciated CDs to play during the breaks between performers.

The room has been decorated to the nines again, but where last year he had green vines draping on the walls diffusing the glow from the twinkling fairy lights, this year he has strung up swooping vines of silver, glittering almost like tinsel. The large food tables have an almost ridiculous amount of things to munch on; there should be something for everyone there.

It should go without saying that the beverage tables are well-stocked, considering the host.

The festivities are starting a little earlier this year than last, out of respect for those who may or may not have earlier bedtimes. Come dressed in your finest, it’s a yearly tradition now!




Just as there was last year, there is to be an ‘after party’. If your character is part of the standard Orgy Invite Crew, they will have received another invitation to that half of the evening as well. Just like last year, this part of the event is to be handwaved, for obvious reasons.

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[sagramore]

"That's what I like to hear."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"If you want me to say it again, just let me know."

[sagramore]

He laughs. "Practice a compliment on me, let me see how hardened I am now."

[involuntaryturncoat]

He smiles. "Every eye that falls upon you tonight is going to be changed from the experience, and only for the better. But since you know that already, I will also say that your kindness looks through your demeanor even more inexorably than your chest looks through your shirt.:

[sagramore]

"That is the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard thee say, so I'll allow it."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"Thank you. You do inspire me towards heights of ridiculousness."

[sagramore]

"I hope that's my legacy. Even the most dignified of men were swayed towards ridiculousness by him."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"If it winds up your legacy, I am certainly proud to have contributed to it."

[sagramore]

Sagramore kisses him. "Come and dance with me. Ridiculously."

[involuntaryturncoat]

He laughs, somewhat incredulous. "Very well."

[sagramore]

"Finish thy wine first so thou hast enough hands."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"I understand," he says airily before taking a drink. "I am too inherently dignified with wine in hand."

[sagramore]

"That's right! The glass gives thee an air of worldliness."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"Certainly. I cannot be at cross-purposes to the goal." He finishes off his glass and sets it aside.

[sagramore]

At once Sagramore offers his hands, inviting Asmodean to lead.

[involuntaryturncoat]

Accepting the invitation, Asmodean takes Sagramore's hands and sweeps him to the dance floor. "Ridiculously, you said."

[sagramore]

"Interpret it as thou wouldst."

[involuntaryturncoat]

"Very well." He promptly turns Sagamore to face away from him before turning himself to stand back-to-back before reaching back grasping his hands again. "Now, we dance."

[sagramore]

"Asmodean!" A burst of delighted laughter as he leans back against Asmodean.

[involuntaryturncoat]

He laughs as well and starts to dance Sagamore along the dance floor, backwards, to the music.

[sagramore]

Physical challenges of this nature are, of course, one of his favorite kinds of games, and ones he's most suited for. He's surprisingly agile as he begins inventing some footwork.

[involuntaryturncoat]

Asmodean was honestly expecting no less. It's certainly not his forte in the way that it is for Sagamore, but he does his level best to keep up with the new footwork.

[sagramore]

Sagramore laughs with unmitigated pleasure as he realizes Asmodean is really playing along. "Faster now!"

[involuntaryturncoat]

"Don't be surprised if I fall on my face." He picks up speed.

[sagramore]

"That's all in the spirit of the thing."