Black Dawn - A Supernatural RPG.

MOD POST

Hey all... it's a new year. So, how about some posts? There are characters who've never posted, and a lot more that haven't in some time. And tag, at the very least.

Now before the hypocrisy police come and take me away, yes I know I've been lacking in doing just that. But I'm working on it. I have a computer again, and lots of free time thanks to joblessness... so you'll see posts from me up in the next couple days.

GO, er, TEAM? *cracks whip*

Who: Cristiana
What: Business, then out for the night.
Where: Her place, then a vamp nightclub
When: Late. Obviously.

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Who: Paige & crew
What: Dancing with the gays!
Where: club downtown
When: 11:00ish.

Paige lay upside down on her bed, absently strumming her weathered acoustic and singing softly. She was, as Hope inelegantly put it, in a mood. She sighed, staring at the ceiling and wondering where things went wrong. This had been one of the worst weeks in a very long time, and she was just about ready to throw in the towel. First she was sick, and subsequently failed her midterm. She got into an argument with the guys shortly after losing her barista job because she was stressed over money and their rent was due. Her mother kept calling her asking when she was going to visit home next, a couple times a day to the point where she shut off her cell phone. Which was fine since one of their standing gigs called to cancel and Paige was sure if she turned on her phone the messages would be nothing good. She wanted to curl up in bed and ignore the world. Just listen to and write and make music, drink the rest of her vodka and sleep.

She knew she should probably shower, but that required energy. And it’s not like she was going anywhere. She had skipped classes today, and then the weekend was coming up so she had three days of uninterrupted bedtime. She let out a heavy sigh and let her eyes close, preventing her from seeing someone enter the room. When Brody jumped onto the bed and bounced a few times she shrieked in a very unladylike fashion, toppling right off the edge of the bed.

“Well that’s one way to get your stinky ass out of bed,” Brody snickered. “And who knows if you go clean yourself up and go out of the damn house you might find someone other than your guitar to sleep with,” he poked her hip as she stood.
Paige just eyed him evilly. “Did I invite you in? I think not,” she braced the acoustic up against the wall and slid back into bed, head on the pillow this time. “Just g’way,” she mumbled into the pillow, feeling more tired than she should. She was just so drained. If her own emotions weren’t bad enough, everyone else’s were killing her. She needed to meditate, to rebuild her shields up again, but that also required effort.

“No no no. Up!” Brody grabbed her ankle, starting to pull her off the bed. She grabbed the pillow, intending to swing around and bash him in the head with it but he picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, once again causing her to let out a small ‘eek!’. “Now let’s get to the clean portion of our program,” he said, dumping her on the floor of the bathroom. “You’re not leaving until you shower, then I’m making sure you look okay. Hope’s out getting you new clothes since she wasn’t sure if you had anything clean and wasn’t brave enough to deal with your closet,” Brody told her with a huff, before turning towards the shower and flipping the water on. “Jer is making you food. Which you’ll eat and enjoy and thank him for. And then we’re all going to a club. End of story, chica.” With that he turned and left, shutting the bathroom door behind him.

Deciding fighting it would just be childish, she got into the shower and remained there until her fingers were pruny. Stepping out, she grabbed her robe from the linen closet and walked to her room, where Brody was waiting with Hope, looking over the clothes she had on Hope’s bed. I guess when Brody said club, he meant it. The fabric was shiny and minimal, and there was far more sequins involved than on her regular wardrobe. “And what is it that you expect me to wear?” She raised one eyebrow. Hope held up what Paige assumed was a dress. It looked like a disco ball. “Really, Hope?” Paige couldn’t help the snark in her voice. She hadn’t eaten in days and they wanted her to wear that? She was in no mood to be so…sparkly.

“We’ll save that one for another night. Let’s go with the striped one I got,” Hope held up a black mini dress with shiny colors striped through it. Still very flamboyant, but she could deal. She grabbed it, but before she could put it on, Hope held out another bag. “For under it,” she smiled, which worried Paige. She went back to the bathroom to dress since her room was occupied and found a shaper-type contraption that looked like breathing was optional. When she put it on Paige found it acted like a pushup bra and had built in-underwear. Slipping the dress over it, she had to give Gabi credit. It wasn’t her normal wear, but it worked. She stepped out and back into the bedroom, where Brody and Gabi applauded, and Paige finally did chuck the pillow at their heads.

Twenty or so minutes later, her makeup and hair were done and she had just about all of Brody’s antics as she could stand. Seeking refuge in the kitchen with Jer, she found their makeshift table set and a full meal prepared. Suddenly she felt like a putz for being a grouch the last couple days. She hugged hello to Jer and stole a breadstick. “This looks amazing… thank you,” she said with a smile. They all ate, loudly as per usual, and Jer took a quick shower as Brody got dressed to go out. Gabi was already outfitted, of course. She never left the house without looking her absolute best, even to go grocery shopping. The clock struck 10:00 as they headed out the door and it was then that Paige realized she had no idea where they were going.

“This new place has a Gay Night tonight, so we have to go and see if it works,” Brody informed her when she asked as they were piling into the van. Paige nodded, as trying new things was one of their common things as a group. They parked once they got to the city, walking a couple blocks then down an alley before knocking on what seemed to be an inconspicuous door. They all got carded and were stamped, once through the second door the music, lights, and general chaos hit them full on. It was very packed already, and everyone seemed to be having a great time. The guys broke off as she and Gabi made their way to the bar.