the shadow before

Who: Zania, Gabriel, Nic, Lem, Vex, Shane, and Reza
Where: The Castell's Backyard
When: Night, Thursday, June 21st

Zania had been looking for a reason to have a fire party and when she realized that the summer solstice was upon them, she decided the timing was perfect. She was already going to have to close off the backyard to potential onlookers, so why not celebrate while refreshing the wards? She and Nic sectioned off the property, creating a basic glamour to hide the activity within, then built a large bonfire in the back. She put out several bottles of wine, some finger food for anyone that was feeling hungry, and brownies and cookies, being careful to label which brownies had more than sugar in them. It was a small group, not really a full fledged party, but she still felt obligated to feed her guests. It was a part of her upbringing that she couldn’t quite shake, a hostess even when playing with fire was the main event. And because she couldn’t stop herself, there was music, low in the beginning, but available if anyone wanted to dance.

Who: Anyone attending Toby’s Birthday Party
Where: Dragonfly
When: Evening, Wednesday, June 20th

Toby didn't really care about having a birthday party, he was far too old for balloons and cake, but it gave him a reason to get friends together and celebrate. He knew it was a rather mismatched crew, but he was pretty sure they'd all get along, at least long enough to come and grab a drink with him. He'd considered hosting in his apartment, but it was far too small considering the number of people he'd invited, so Dragonfly made more sense. Plus, the place always had good vibes going on. With his favorite black leather pants and a sheer blue top, Toby showed up ready to party. He'd even donned eyeliner and freshly painted nails for the occasion.