RP: Burlesque birthday Who: Iris, Eliza What: A birthday night out When: 14 May 2028 Where:Taboo, Blackpool Warnings: None Completion status: Complete
Most people wouldn’t want to be at work on their birthday, but Iris was something of an exception. Besides, she wasn’t actually working tonight with Eve taking care of all things managerial. Instead, she’d invited friends to join her for a couple of drinks and to watch the fantastic array of burlesque performances that she’d used her sway to schedule for tonight.
The club’s two drink maximum meant that Iris had vague plans to decamp to the Carnival later, but she was far more interested in being able to actually talk to people that she hadn’t seen for a while (oh dear - was that a side effect of getting older?) and the lounge at Taboo provided the perfect opportunity to do so.
She beamed as she spotted the lovely Eliza enter the lounge, standing from where she had perched herself at a cluster of tables. “Hey! Thanks for coming.” Golden light glinted off the crown she’d donned for her special occasion. “You look amazing, as always.” Eliza hadn’t checked out Taboo before, but she’d heard fabulous things, and when her old classmate Iris had sent out birthday invitations, she decided this was the weekend to do it. She’d stopped by Carnival for a couple of drinks after dinner and then had headed to the private club for the promised burlesque shows and catching up.
“Hey! Happy Birthday!” She greeted Iris, “I couldn’t miss it,” she added, leaning in to give Iris a quick, light kiss on the cheek in greeting. She had a gift voucher for a spa day tucked into her little clutch, though she wasn’t sure if there was a gift table or anything of the like just yet.
“This place is so beautiful,” she gushed, following Iris further into the lounge. “Thank you!” Iris loved to see so many different people coming out for the evening, even if it might only be a few hours. She’d worried that the location might put a few people off, but that was why she’d stressed about watching a show - anyone could enjoy a bit of burlesque, even if they weren’t interested in anything else that the club had to offer.
“Isn’t it?” There was just something sumptuous and luxurious about Taboo that Iris adored. “Have you been here before?” She already knew that Eliza wasn’t a member, but it wasn’t as though she worked every night. She shook her head, “Never yet, and your invitation was the perfect excuse,” she’d heard good things about the shows and the parties, and some whisperings of other things, and her curiosity had gotten more piqued after her most recent meet up with Milo Wood. It seemed some of those other things might be up her alley, even if she didn’t know that before.
“I’ve heard great things about the shows, and love burlesque, and dance in general, it was a really great idea for a party,” she gushed genuinely. She might have to think about stealing the idea, actually!
“Can I buy the birthday girl a drink?” She asked, she wasn’t totally sure of the etiquette here, but she knew generally the celebrant didn’t ever buy their own drinks. Iris beamed at the compliment. She’d been in love with burlesque since the first time she’d seen a show. Everything at Taboo had been brand new to her when she’d started working here, but it was the dancing and performances that had really sparked something in her. Eventually she’d segued into performing and becoming Lady Nyx. Getting back on the stage with Eve was going to be amazing.
“The shows are amazing,” she confirmed. “Eve’s on tonight and she’ll blow everyone away.”
She shook her head. “Thanks, but I have a drink at the moment. Maybe later?” Eliza gave her a nod in return, “Absolutely. Birthday girl shouldn’t have to cover anything for herself!” With a big smile, she said she’d just run to the bar for herself then, and excused herself.
Once there, the bartender informed her that there was a two drink maximum, and so she ordered a long island iced tea (the strongest drink that came to mind - who didn’t drink on a Saturday night?!), for sure grateful that she had pre-gamed at Carnival.