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( open ) I'll wear your colors til you come back home to me

Who: Everyone!
What: Masquerade Ball
When: 17th of October
Where: The Opherium
Content Warnings: N/A

[ Much like Loki's last party-venture, this is set up very much in the same vein. a large ballroom for dancing needs. Tables and waiters passing around hors d'oeuvres and drinks. At the entrance of the ball room, there’s a fancy mask waiting for you if you don’t have one already. There’s a strict dress code for the event this time and Loki expects everyone to dress accordingly.

The masks also have a spell attached to them. They’ll afford you complete privacy. No one will recognize you under the mask. Unless, of course, you take it off and let them know. Perfect for the party guest who may want to indulge without causing a fuss. Hit up a partner and see where the evening takes you.

This event wouldn’t be complete without candy, of course. There are candies arranged on the tables in all types and colors. In front of them is a small description regarding each kind of candy. Be sure to read them carefully, as Loki has added a little . . . extra to the sweets, to give them a little . . . zing. ]

🍫 White Chocolate: For those who needs a little honesty ( truth effect )

🍷 Alcoholic Chocolate: For those who need to loosen up ( slight aphro effects, please mark headers accordingly and communicate! )

🍬 Sour Candy: For those who are tired of being nice ( shorter tempers )

🍓 Fruit Candy: For those who need to open up ( increased generosity )

If you have a question or comment to direct at the host, Loki is by the entrance dressed in red and gold with a mask to boot. he’s instantly recognizable, compared to the masked attendees. ]

Welcome.

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We definitely checked in with each other, so we recognize each other. Not sure how the host did the whole magic thing, but all the better on him. Means I get to relax tonight.

[Yeah, the mood over the summer. Mark knows it. He sighs. God he sighs so much lately.]

I mean, there aren't mobs beating people up. I wasn't here when that was happening though. I was one of the lucky ones sucked off into other dimensions.

It is a very enchanting atmosphere all around. But given the statues around, the theater is run by Loki? Magic to spare, with him.

[Mayuko is circumspect enough to not outright ask what has him stressed out enough that anonymity is a relief. But who knows how this topic will turn....]

You got pulled into other dimensions?! It wasn't just the locals, then... I'm sorry, it must have been a real trial.

[Wait, she knows of Loki and his magic? How interesting.]

You know our host then? I have a friend who is friends with him, but I'm hoping to make myself known to him. Geez, looking to meet a god. How weird is that?

[Oh yes, there's that whole thing.]

So many different worlds. It was horrible.

Evidently, another "me" knows a version of him on another world; he was one of the visitors from another dimension. The memories... didn't carry over. Which happens, I know, but it's still a disappointment.

But you want to meet this Loki. Are you looking for employment? Or is it just to meet him?

[A theater this size must have continuous need of hands on deck. What with the performances and the use of the venue for events like this.]

[Another her? Mark is very confused to hear that, and perhaps that is plain on the uncovered part of his face.]

Employment. I have skills he might appreciate that could help this place, if he doesn't already have someone doing them.

[Seeing his confusion, Mayuko offers a slight shrug and shake of her head. Timelines and alternate dimensions are hard, buddy!]

What is it you do, if I might ask?

I mean, that really diminishes the anonymousness, especially if I get hired by our host.

[So, he's not going to detail what he is.]

But let's just go with general and say I'm an artist. Or an aspiring one.

An artist? I see. I do hope you get a chance to meet with him, then.

And you? What brings you here? Is it just you apparently knowing him but not knowing knowing him?

Ah... like you, I know him for his works here. The plays, and even this being the second? Major social event he's held. And October, in my experience, can be a very stressful month. So while things are quiet--

[in general, because things sure aren't quiet at home]

I wanted to get out of the house and have some fun. Maybe see some friends in Central before I head back.

I actually haven't seen the plays. Way too much drain on limited disposable income to really indulge in that.

[Wanting to get out and have fun was a big motivator to his own presence because of that.]

You chose a different Meta-City?

Of course. I still had the card at the time, so that helped. His magic, alongside more practical effects, made for a stunning show.

And yeah, I relocated. I live in Sunset Falls. It's... weird, but quieter than Central.

Weird?

[Mark had checked it out, but it seemed too small time to support a freelance photographer. Which was sad. He thought that both Sunset Falls and Little Love were nice looking places.]

You know how Excelsior is all about science and technology? Sunset Falls is ALL about the arcane and occult. The use of magic is widespread. And it manifests in various ways.

Arcane and occult...

[Well, that sounded tempting. Mark couldn't do magic stuff, so maybe it would be safer for him.]

How many ways?

How many? That's difficult to say. I've only been there a month, you see.

[Mayuko lays a hand on Mark's arm; he wants to know more about Sunset Falls, and she is willing to share.]

I don't know if latent meta-abilities come into play but it seems like if one has the willingness to learn and practice, magic is accessible to a broad band of the populace. People practice their skills openly, there's very little prejudice against magic use, or metas in general. The businesses that cater to them aren't shunted off to the shady side of town, unless they prefer it there.

[She pauses, gathering her thoughts.]

But every city has its dark side. All that magic attracts supernatural... things. People don't go out after dark unless they're protected or it's that important to go.

That sounds pretty scary.

[More the supernatural things than the being accepted thing. He could go for the being accepted. But being a photographer meant that sometimes he wanted to be out after dark, and he couldn't really protect himself so...]

I will have to pass on that. I've live with the mobs that may not know what I am, thanks.

That's understandable. To me, Central was the more frightening of the two; humans are often the real monsters in a quiet world. That's all the more amplified here.

But let's not dwell on that tonight. We're here to have a good time!

[Yeah, she's not wrong, and damn that's depressing.]

Yeah, we are. Not that I'm sure how I'm supposed to have fun at a place like this.

Well, there's always....

[She turns to look at the dancefloor. It's the middle of a song, so there's time to consider whether to try or not.]

[Yeah, he sees where she's looking and he winces. That was not a skill Mark possessed.]

Sorry. While I can do club style dancing, I can't do that. It's beyond me.

[Her foot taps as she scans the room.]

If you are quite sure. As for what else one does at a fancy party, there's enjoying the food and drink, mingling, which we're covering. Who knows if our host has any other activities planned? Usually, there's something related to the theme.

And here I thought the mingling was related to the theme. You know, meet someone you don't know, and learn to know them. but not have to worry about being betrayed.

Betrayed? That is a very extreme...

[The fruit candy gives Mayuko one final nudge of bonus-generosity. She brushes a loose strand of hair in place behind her ear.]

I mean. I suppose there could be people looking to take advantage. Or spies, or even that Rue Moore person. That's the only one I know who actively hunts down information about metahuman happenings. Is that... something you're worried about?

[It's only extreme if you haven't been betrayed by big organizations like these before. If you have, well, it's just cautionary fear.]

I mean, I definitely don't want to be discovered. People like me, we get into trouble we never wanted to be around.

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