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Baron Samedi ☠ Nate Simmons (baronsamedi) wrote in paxletalelogs,
@ 2011-10-25 20:25:00

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baron samedi, chernobog, erebos, eris, geb, horus, loki, maman brigitte, marzanna, nephthys, nyx, phobos, set, sif, thor, tiamat

Going to a Dead Man's Party, Pt 1
Who: EVERYONE.
What: CASKET’s 16th Annual Halloween Party!!!
Where: CASKET
When: October 30th, starting at 7 pm sharp! This thread is getting posted early so everyone can get a head start on the festivities, since this weekend will undoubtedly be busy.
Warnings: Anything can happen.
Notes: All right, boils and ghouls, this is how things will go down.

Upon arriving at CASKET, for two hours everyone will remain in their mortal forms. Drink, discuss, have a good time. Please label your thread with the location of your character - At The Bar, On The Dance Floor, Lounge Area, On Stage Singing My Drunk Little Heart Out, In The Bathroom Puking My Guts Out, whatever strikes your fancy.

Let’s have everyone be nice and courteous: please ask before entering a thread in which there are already two people, unless of course you already have it planned that way.

At 9pm sharp, the deities will begin to take over their mortal shells, though not entirely; only certain aspects will show through, whether it be appearance, powers, or whatever. No full transformations. In this thread, you don’t have to worry about the deities just yet - I will post a second thread for that part of the night.

Have at!

Waiting for an invitation to arrive...goin' to a party where no one's still alive...

CASKET was done up with bells - every inch of the club was redecorated for the main event of the year. Though Julian professed to like no holiday above another, Halloween had always held a special place in his heart. Even if, in modern times, it was meant for those of a younger age, that didn’t mean those of a younger spirit couldn’t join in on the festivities as well! And he strove to provide the most elaborate environment possible for everyone to get their freak on. The addition of Pax patrons was a nice touch, or so he thought - with how lucrative his neighbors had been thus far, who knew what could happen next?

Red lights were exchanged for ultraviolet, hoping to pick out and showcase ghoulish specters in their best light. Every bartender was done up in the best make-up money could buy, elaborate skulls painted on their faces and dressed to match with bones detailing arms and rib cages. The stage area was covered in a thick, ground creeping fog, The Crypt Keeper Five’s instruments already set up and ready to take center stage once the karaoke was done for the evening. Multicolored string lights of skulls were hung from the rafters, adding a festive air to the space amidst the spiderwebs and other macabre decorations. Julian was surveying his work, his own face done up in a friendly looking sugar skull, skeletal gloves covering his fingers while a suit made him seem rather dashing despite his dead demeanor.

The club was already brimming with costume guests, ranging from the sexy to the obscene; as long as no one toted a fake weapon, anything was welcome. Lingering by the bar, he watched the entrance to see who might show up first - and to see if a certain wife was going to make an appearance. His mind lingered for the barest of moments over what would be clinging to those curves, but Julian quickly wiped his mind clean of those thoughts. Undoubtedly she’d only be here to cause trouble, nothing more. Instead, he ordered a Blue Voodoo Doll, which a skeletal Yvette handed to him with a smile. With his potentially most loyal ally manning the bar, Julian was ready for whatever this evening might bring; his lips curved into a smile as Oingo Boingo’s No One Lives Forever blared out over the sound system.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-27 02:26 pm UTC (link)

Juliet gave a careful survey of the club - this certainly wasn't her usual plan during Halloween. In years past, she'd been the one either out trick or treating with other kids, or else at home, the one giving out the candy as she grew too old to partake in the festivities. But this year she was away from home and there was nothing her mother could say or do about her actions. Smoothing another hand down the skirt of her costume, she was silently grateful for its conservative nature, especially amidst the more liberal and revealing costumes that surrounded them inside of the club. She clung to Nathaniel's arm and hand a little tighter, but otherwise felt nothing but excitement for the evening. Thus far, everything was going so much better than their first date.

And Nathaniel's costume was simple but wonderful as well, complimenting hers (which she was sure he'd meant to do) with just a suit and a mask. Glancing up at him, she snuck in a curve of her lips. "Bonfires and fireworks sound like so much fun, but I'm sure you'll like this too. Uh, maybe...maybe a drink, first?" Juliet wasn't a heavy drinker, or even a social one, but she had a feeling that a little alcohol would go a long way in helping her to relax. Plus, it was just that sort of environment, and surely they'd have something that wouldn't mix too badly with her medication. She gave his arm a light tug, starting to pull him in the direction of the bar.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-28 11:47 am UTC (link)

Nathaniel glanced at Juliet, his face serious for a moment while he quickly flipped through his mental medical record of her. He remembered she was taking certain prescriptions while he had seen her as a patient but he had wanted to do away with those and take a more direct approach in riding her of her issues. Hopefully, her new doctor had followed suit, he had suggested it to him after all and Juliet wouldn't risk mixing alcohol with her medication if it was a danger.

He reminded himself that he was her date and not her doctor so he left his mouth shut and escorted her to the bar. "May I have a gin and tonic on the rocks, please?" Nathaniel said loudly, his accent crisp as he tried to be heard over the noise of partiers. Turning back to Juliet, he leaned closer to her, speaking into her ear so that she could hear (and also an excuse just to be near her). "What would you like to drink, darling?"

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-29 03:44 am UTC (link)

The brush of his voice over her ear was both arousing and somehow...familiar. Though they'd never been in a position like this before, there were so many little things between them that absolutely reeked of deja vu. Small gestures, moments, fleeting glimpses of something that was dancing around the edges of her mind and refused to come forth, no matter how much she begged it to. But for the moment she brushed such thoughts aside and laughed, his warm breath tickling her. Taking a step closer, she put her hand to his bicep so that he might hear her all too soft voice in the ruckus being made by the person on stage.

"Um, I'm not sure - I don't drink very much. Something with, um, rum in it? What are they called? Oh, a rum and coke, please," she finally remembered; all the while through her thought process, her hand had unconsciously made a smooth journey up his arm to his shoulder, her feet rising up on tip toe to reach his ear. Once the message had been successfully passed on, though, she fell back down gently, her other hand smoothing down her skirt in a nervous habit. Glancing around, the decorations pulled a delighted, childlike smile from her mouth. It was a wonderful idea to have come here, after all - before she'd been toying with thoughts of simply finding a pumpkin patch and seeing if Nate knew how to carve.

The idea of hay bales in maze formation and scarecrows was picturesque and cliche, but also familiar. This was an entirely different encounter for Juliet, having been so sheltered as she was growing up; it excited her to be out and about, especially since she was on the arm of such a gorgeous looking man. Or perhaps he was on her arm, since it had been her idea to go? The semantics of it weren't of that much interest, and instead she started mouthing the words of the song the newest karaoke victim sang.

"A pattern to pattern oh can you see it on me love...Atom to atom oh what's the matter with me love..."

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-30 08:12 pm UTC (link)

Nathaniel ordered a double rum and coke, retrieving the larger glass and handing it to Juliet before retrieving his own. Her hand on his shoulder, her voice so close to his ear, it had sent a chill through his body. He wanted her hand to be cold as it had been during their first date and her voice to be like ice crystals. It was a weird desire but Nathaniel had begun to realize he had a lot of strange desires with Juliet. Still, he hadn't acted upon any of them or even brought them to her attention. He was taking things slowly and only proceeding when Juliet seemed willing to step forward. With the way Juliet behaved, Nathaniel sensed that she hadn't much experience with dating, but he wasn't sure of the details so he certainly wouldn't push.

"Where would you like to go?" He spoke into her ear. "Would you like to sit at the bar and have our drinks or would you prefer one of the lounging areas?" He laced his fingers with hers and clasped tightly. It wasn't the same as at the bowling alley. It had never been the same. When he had touched her at the bowling alley it was as if every nerve in his body had sparked but that didn't quite happen when he held her hand now. That wasn't to say he didn't enjoy it. He loved to have her nearby and to be able to hold her hand.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-30 08:38 pm UTC (link)

Accepting her drink with her free hand, she brought it to her lips for a quick sip that would allow her time to consider her options. They'd only just gotten the drinks - perhaps it would be a good idea to hang back, and see what else was going on?

In a physical answer to his question, she moved over to the counter itself, pressing one red-skirted hip against it comfortably, though not moving too far away from his orbit. The alcohol hit her pretty quickly, but it mostly just showed in the slightly sour face she offered after the drink. The taste was sweet, but quickly left an unpleasurable aftertaste that she was hoping would fade once she grew used to it. Winding her fingers in his, she passed a thumb over the top of his hand.

"Could we just stay here for a little bit? Then maybe we could dance. I'd rather wait for the band, though," she replied, her eyes turning to the stage. Therein a rather well done up devil was just starting on the strains of a rather inappropriate song, one that made Juliet grimace in distaste. "I can't believe they have music like that - why couldn't she just sing Monster Mash or something at least Halloween related?"

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-30 09:32 pm UTC (link)

Nathaniel smiled slightly and moved to stand beside Juliet. He swung Juliet's hand back and forth lightly as his other arm propped against the bar. He leaned against the wood, turning his attention to the woman on stage and laughed slightly.

"Alcohol does strange things to people," Nathaniel replied. "They lack better judgement in knowing what songs are decent and most think they have a wonderful singing voice."

He looked at Juliet, trying to keep his eyes on her and not wandering the length of her body. "So long as they are having fun, there isn't much harm in the bad music. Maybe once the singers are off the stage we can request Monster Mash. Or maybe the band will even play it. I don't see why they wouldn't. This is a Halloween party after all."

He brought his glass to his lips and took a drink. It was well made, the bar owner obviously tried to keep only the best of bartenders around, and Nathaniel quickly realized he would likely be buying more than one drink. He would keep Juliet in mind, there was no need for him to be drunkenly singing some rendition of "Don't Stop Believing", but he was certain to enjoy himself in every aspect for the night. Good drinks and a beautiful date made it nearly perfect.

"I think taking you dancing would be lovely, but yes, let's wait for the band. Maybe we can even dance during the 'Monster Mash'." He took another sip of his drink and let out a small breath. "Are you enjoying yourself, Juliet? Is this the Halloween you were expecting?"

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-30 09:46 pm UTC (link)

Bringing her eyes back to her date, Juliet gave him a wide, full toothed smile.

"Of course! This is so much fun," she replied, taking a moment to drink more of her rum and coke. Her head was feeling a little light, but she took little notice of it. Hopefully the band would be on soon, and then the dancing would commence, which would give more reason for them to be closer, and then Juliet felt her cheeks coloring at the thoughts passing through her mind. She put a hand to her face as though carefully checking her makeup, turning to the side a little in embarrassment. Quickly she covered it up with another sip of her drink, the sour aftertaste of the alcohol beginning to fade.

"What about you? How does this compare to bonfires? It is a little loud..." Shyly turning back to him, Juliet canted her head, a small curve of her lips outlining her contentment in how well this date was going thus far, at least in comparison to their previous one. And she wanted to hear more about him, where he'd come from, and was genuinely curious about what he thought of the evening thus far. Then of course were the thoughts about touching his hand, how odd that felt in itself, how her mind kept envisioning his flesh floating through hers - which brought back the blush to her features.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-30 10:09 pm UTC (link)

Nathaniel took another sip of his drink and rolled his eyes to the ceiling as he considered his answer. "Our Halloween is a different form of noise," Nathaniel commented. "With the fireworks it can get quite loud as can the drunks. But it's enjoyable. You should experience our Halloween celebrations one day if you ever go to England."

He grinned at Juliet, his stomach twisting slightly as a wave of homesickness came over him. It was rare that he felt any desire to go home but when it came it was swiftly there and gone again. "When I was a child we didn't partake in your trick-or-treating. My family would have some type of a party and my siblings and I were expected to be well behaved and dressed appropriately. I only ever was able to wear a self made mask in school as a child." Turning fully towards Juliet, Nathaniel hunched down slightly and smiled at her. The wolf smirking at the girl in read. "What was Halloween like for you?"

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-30 10:16 pm UTC (link)

The smile on her face grew and shrank, a nervous laugh ringing out as he shifted a little closer. She felt sad that he seemed to have had such a lackluster childhood, which only made her desire for him to have a good time tonight all the stronger.

"Well," she began, glancing away once more out of nervousness, then looking back. "Usually my eldest brother, Tybalt, would have to take the rest of us out trick or treating. He always made a big fuss about having to do it, but I really think he enjoyed it. Then, once he was too old, Olivia would take me and Horatio. My mother would hand make all of our costumes. I think I was a princess every year, though, hah," was her potentially over extended explanation.

"I know if you came by my apartment in that outfit, though, I'd certainly give you a treat." She clapped her hand over her mouth, surprised at her sudden boldness.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-30 10:44 pm UTC (link)

Juliet's comment, followed by her embarrassment, only made Nathaniel smirk even more. He squeezed her hand reassuringly. "I'd appreciate any treat you were willing to give me," Nathaniel replied softly. With another brief smirk, he straightened up and looked out over the crowd for a moment.

"Tybalt, Olivia, Horatio and Juliet, hmm?" Nathaniel took another sip of his drink. "A Shakespearean family. I need to take you to see a play, I think. I wonder how they are performed in America. Anther place you should see is a Shakespearean play at the Globe in London."

He looked down at Juliet and stared at her bright eyes for a moment when he felt he could manage to finish what he had tried to start during their first date. Placing his drink on the bar he reached for Juliet's chin, brushing a thumb over it slightly as he released his hand from her's and pulled up his mask. Softly, he gave her a chaste kiss then grinned.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-31 12:02 am UTC (link)

"Yes, my father is a professor of literature at Nevada State," she began to excitedly explain. She would have gone on to profess her absolute, undying love for Shakespeare, and how it would be a dream come true to visit the Globe - instead, she was interrupted in the whirlwind of thoughts going through her mind by a hand on her chin, propping her face up to him. Her eyes shut and their lips met for only a brief moment, but it still made all other things inside of her head stop, freeze for a moment. Her eyes flicked open again, the edges of her mouth turning up and down as she tried to decide just how she felt about the sudden breach of courtesy.

"I...um..." In the end, she knew she liked it (no, more than that, but that seemed inappropriate) and possibly even wanted more, but her body was suddenly deciding that it would rather be unhelpful. Lowering herself back down to the heels of her pumps, she released her chin from his hand (slowly) and tried to bury her uncertainty and sudden fluster in a drink. That proved to be an unwise decision as the cup decided to hit her chin rather than her mouth, suddenly up ending a portion of the contents down her front.

"Oh, oh no-" Her arms held themselves aloft in front of her, the glass instantly moved away from the scene of the crime. Here she was again, messing up a perfectly good date! Emotions were suddenly playing out over her face, and she couldn't stop the things she said next, all being muttered half under her breath and with the sudden forgetfulness that Nate was still standing right next to her. "Oh, of course an idiot like me would be messing this up, of course I'd mess this up, gorgeous guy takes you out and you spill your drink down your front from one little kiss, acting like a stupid virgin schoolgirl..."

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

chernobog
2011-10-31 12:31 am UTC (link)

Nathaniel hadn't been expecting that type of a reaction. Her surprise...well that was nice. But the sudden spilling of her drink over her beautiful costume followed by the mention of virginity...well, Nathaniel hoped that she was just making a random reference. Something similar to a virgin schoolgirl of course.

Quickly, Nathaniel grabbed a handful of napkins and stopped himself shy of blotting the liquid away from her chest. "It's fine, it's okay, darling. Mistakes happen, especially when alcohol is involved. Here, take some napkins and I'll get you another drink. Please don't fret, darling." He haphazardly reached out and ran his hand through her hair as he tried to comfort her. The more he focused on her spilt drink, the less he thought of how badly their kiss had gone. He hoped she liked it, that the surprise didn't lead to upset and that was what caused the spilling of the drink.

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Re: Entrance Area (Juliet)

pavornocturnus
2011-10-31 01:36 am UTC (link)

She grabbed the napkins, blotting at the white blouse and hoping that nothing was becoming too visible. There had not been a wet t-shirt contest advertised, and Juliet was not willing to start one. Adjusting her cloak, she pulled it over her chest in order to hide the stain, her cheeks just as blotted with red as her shirt was with alcohol.

"I'm fine, it's fine, I'm so sorry, I'm...I'm just going to go to the ladies' room for a moment. Just a moment. I'm so sorry, I...I'll...I'll be right back!" She turned away for a moment, then turned back to face Nathaniel as though waiting for him to sanction her decision. But just as quickly, she was off again, moving through the people as best she could, one hand keeping her cloak held together over the mess she'd made of her dress. For a moment, she was blocked by a large man in what looked like a Stay Puft Man costume a la Ghost Busters, but she finally managed to move around him and disappear from sight toward the women's restroom.

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