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Tweak says, "what up chicken butt"

Line of Fire Mods (lineof_firemods) wrote in lineof_fire_rpg,
@ 2008-03-08 16:16:00

stranded!
Who: Everyone at the Party
What: Black Tie Ball; STORM!
Where: Shangri-La Hotel on an off-coast Island
When: MARCH 10; 9pm
Rating: TBD
Open? to EVERYONE!

Lights flickered twice in the ballroom, causing the band to stop. Without music and the joyful voices filling the room, a roll of thunder could be heard outside along with the rain coming down in sheets against the window. Guests glanced warily at the doors as the wind picked up, howling through the doors in the lobby left open.

So as not to cause alarm, the host of the evening jumped up onto the platform where the band was set up, picking up a microphone to garner everyone's attention.

"Folks! If I could have your attention please. The storm that we'd hoped would roll right past us seems to have decided to stick around. So right now all the launch boats have been docked. Now this isn't to cause any alarm, and we've still got a full bar, and the band is just getting revved up for another set, so eat, drink, be merry, and we'll ride out this storm just fine. Thanks!"

And with that, the band picked up, hoping to play out just another couple of hours until the storm passed.

[ mod-note; I decided to wait a little later than noon (obviously) because the beginning thread was going so well. It is now 4:30 (PST), and this is just the first thread of the night. If you want to wait for the next one, go ahead - the BLACKOUT thread will go up promptly @ 7:30pm (PST) ]

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illana_marino
2008-03-10 06:28 pm UTC (link)

She couldn't help the laugh that escaped when her husband brought up the fundraiser where Raul tried to be a singer. She remembered that well, and covered her mouth to keep from laughing too loud. "Oh, man," she shook her head, smiling up at Leo. "We have some interesting children, I'll tell you that much," she said, setting her empty champagne glass on a tray as one of the waiters passed. She moved the hand that had previously been holding onto the glass to his chest, resting against it.

She smiled, shaking her head at his comment about pretending to like anyone but him. "I don't have to pretend to like you, Leo," she said, smiling. "I'm your wife, remember? I can openly despise you if I wanted to," she teased, tightening her arm around his neck. "But, unfortunately, we won't be able to cause that kind of attention tonight. Because I just so happen to love you," she smiled, her hand on his chest fixing his jacket briefly before smoothing over his chest.

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i_calltheshots
2008-03-11 06:27 am UTC (link)

Leo chuckled and gave her a nod, casually raising his glass of champagne to his lips and taking a long sip. "Indeed we do. They get that whole 'crazy personality' thing from you, darling." He said, grinning widely at her as he said it. Having finished his own glass, he placed it down next to hers.

"Sometimes you do." He countered, grinning back at her. He laughed at her comment and nodded, his hands moving to loop easily around her waist. "What a fortunate man I am." He said, smirking a bit as he leaned down to press a kiss to her forehead. Glancing behind them, he gave her a small smile. "Come with me, I want to show you something." He reached down for her hand and tugged her out toward the lobby.

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illana_marino
2008-03-11 04:09 pm UTC (link)

She playfully gasped, opening her mouth and glancing up at her husband. "Excuse me? I'm not the one that used to dance around in their boxers and pretend the broom was a guitar, back in college," she pointed out, raising a brow at him. "Just think of how Raul would think of you if he knew that," she giggled, covering her mouth. The memory was just too funny, one of her fondest, of course.

Nodding at his comment about being a fortunate man, Illana smirked. "Of course you are," she responded, tilting her head to the side and smiling up at him. She enjoyed being in his arms like this, she always felt like she was the safest woman in the world when his arms were around her. She closed her eyes and scrunched up her nose as he kissed her forehead, and then rose a brow at his comment. "Show me something?" she asked, grabbing his hand and following her. "Leo Marino, if this is like that time you told me you had a surprise for me, and then opened your hand to reveal a spider, I'll make your life miserable," she pointed out.

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i_calltheshots
2008-03-12 07:35 am UTC (link)

"HEY." He said, pointing a finger at her and shaking his head. "You my love, promised that you would never speak of that in public." He chuckled and squeezed her a little tighter to him. "Oh don't you dare tell him. I'll have to get that in writing."

"Yeah, show you something." He said, smiling again. A soft chuckle left his lips and he shook his head. "No bugs, I promise." He tugged on her, leading her to the far end of the room and toward a narrowing against the South side of the building. He stopped there, shrugging out of his jacket and then draping it over her shoulders. He didn't bother to glance back behind them or see if anyone was watching them, as nobody would stop him, and nobody could get to him, as his bodyguards were placed around the room as they should be.

"Through here." It took a little effort to swing a large glass framed door open, and he guided her outside into a shielded patio. Rain pummeled against the glass roofing there, wind howling through the gazebo-like patio. He shut the door behind them, the music and rumble of the crowd now muffled by the rain. "This, is what I wanted to show you." Standing behind her, he wrapped his arms around her body, pulling her back against his chest. He gestured toward the window in front of him, and the city across the water, blurred slightly by the rain.

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illana_marino
2008-03-12 02:27 pm UTC (link)

Illana laughed, covering her mouth again. She leaned up on the tips of her toes and smiled, placing a kiss on his lips. "I'm sorry. Never again, I promise," she said, tilting her head to the side. "It's just ... you were such a dork. I don't think anyone knows what a dork you are but me, and your family. And I honestly like it that way," she smiled, running her hand down his chest softly. Shaking her head, she laughed again. "I won't tell him. Don't worry, love," she said, smiling.

"There better be no bugs," she muttered under her breath, "or no sex for a month," she said, unable to keep the smile out of her voice as he lead the way outside. When he shrugged off his jacket, she took it willingly and wrapped it around her shoulders. As he pushed open the door and guided her outside, she pulled his jacket tighter around her. The patio was shielded from the rain, but it was still chilly in there.

Leaning against his body as he pulled her against him, she rested her head against his shoulder and took in the sight of the city. "It's a gorgeous view," she said, nodding, her hands moving to cover his that rested around her waist. After a few moments, she turned her head to smile up at him. "You're such a romantic at heart," she accused, kissing the side of his face.

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