I see trouble on the way.

[lacquers]

Characters: Everyone! Yes, you too!
Summary: Mandy's Masquerade hosts a fantastic Halloween party with a costume contest, some very special cocktails, and a few other surprises.
Date(s): Late in the month of October.
Warnings/Notes: Please mark any threads that need content warnings.

Mandy's is looking a bit festive this evening. Arrayed with spiderwebs, pumpkins, and other ghoulish decorations, the interior resembles a spooky haunted house. Spooky, not scary! Everyone's invited to stop by and celebrate All Hallow's Eve with spirited drinks, excellent company, and a lot of that Magnus flair.

You can loosen up on the dance floor to Monster Mash, Thriller, Dead Man's Party, or maybe something from this list. The spooky sky's the limit! Visit the bar for one of several special drinks you won't soon forget. You can also sample some tasty and holiday-appropriate baked goods, courtesy of the other Mr. Lightwood-Bane. Finally, stop by the table with the MAGIC 8 BALL to learn a little more about your fellow partygoers.

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Potions.
drink list

Siren Song
If you're a little tone-deaf, don't fret. This drink will turn you into a master at serenading. It won't actually give you the ability to influence anyone via magical means, but maybe if your song choice is apt, you'll woo someone either way!

Firework!
A drink that comes with a portable fireworks show hovering over its surface. Drinking it will give you the sensation of ingesting liquid pop-rocks.

Blacklight
Does what it says on the tin and makes the drinker glow under a black light. It's also kind of sour.

Frankenstein's Monster
This drink is quite shocking. Not dangerously so, but when you drink it, you'll have the impression of getting a tingling little jolt of electricity down your spine. It's aliiiiive.

To Be or Not To Be (A Daemon)
Drink this and you will find you've been magically swapped with your daemon. It only lasts ten minutes, but hey! You'll get to see how the other half lives. A note: you won't inherit one another's abilities!

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Who Wore It Best?
costume contest

Congratulations to our costume contest winners!

In first place for individual costumes...

Rafa wins for his devilish costume and he'll be awarded 2 potions: the first of which will up his luck stat, granting him good fortune in an endeavor (it says "Deal with the Devil" on the bottle) and the second will up his persuasion stat, helping him to be more successful in an argument (it says "The Devil's Advocate" on the bottle).

In second place for individual costumes...

Nico plunders the second place spot and will be given a treasure chest full of chocolates that are rum flavored. Careful, they pack a bit of a punch and when consumed, they'll make whoever eats them feel especially happy. No sad drunks here!

In third place for individual costumes...

Zeke and his amazingly sunny costume are in third and he wins a sunflower plant that will never cease to bloom and seems to have a bit of a glow about it. Plus, perpetual supply of sunflower seeds?

In first place for couples costumes...

Magnus and Alec came first for their portrayal of... each other... and they win a pair of seemingly mundane t-shirts that say "Bennet" and "Darcy" on them. What's that about?

In second place for couples costumes...

Vex and Kenzi delighted with their take on the Addams' family patriarch and matriarch and won second place. As a prize, Kenzi will be given a shampoo and conditioner set that seems pretty innocuous until you check out the writing on the bottles: 'Have YOU ever wanted hair like Cousin Itt? Are you ever in luck!' Just a small amount will make her locks lustrous and smooth. Vex will be given a very lifelike and animated hand in a box.

In third place for couples costumes...

Rose and Kaz were drop dead gorgeous in their mafia-inspired garb. As prizes, they will receive the following: for Rose, a pair of magical die that make music when thrown, and for Kaz, a set of playing cards that are intricately illustrated with astonishing art that seems to move. Watch out for the face cards, they get very opinionated about your playing. They both also receive a chip that can be relinquished to Magnus for a small magical favor.

Comments

[shadowblends]

['Taken aback' doesn't quite describe Kurt's reaction; he appears a little shocked, mostly by Wyatt saying his eyes changing is cool, but he is somewhat confused, too.]

You think so? [he inquires quietly.] What color are they now?

[Please, don't say red. Even though he's more then positive that's their exact color, at the moment.

They're closer now and as he thinks about it, this is sort of like a box step-- a basic waltz. He hums thoughtfully, offers Wyatt the slightest grin and shifts, makes the movements a little wider.] I'm rather well-versed in ballroom and hip-hop dancing. I would like to learn other styles, too.

[bratpack]

[ Wyatt, oblivious, speaks honestly. ]

Red! That's totally cool.

[ After all what possible reason could Kurt have to be embarrassed about it? Wyatt follows Kurt's movements now, pleased he's coming out of himself a little more. ]

I know, like, nothing about ballroom. Or hip-hop. They're pretty different though, right? How do you know them?

[shadowblends]

[And Nightcrawler visibly wilts, though not for long. He's found Wyatt's company enjoyable-- enough so that he finds it easier to accept how close they are, continues moving without hesitance now.]

Thanks, Wyatt.

[Besides, if he doesn't say that the colors of his eyes shifting signals a mood change, his friend will be none the wiser, right?]

They are, ja. Ballroom is more formal, like waltzing, and hip-hop is ... [How does he explain it? He could show him, but.] I taught myself hip-hop. My family taught me the rest.

[bratpack]

[ Wyatt doesn't get all of the nuances here, but he's awake enough to see Kurt is upset. That's the last thing he'd wanted, so he frowns and looks more closely at them. He tilts his head, trying to get clearer eye contact with the other boy. ]

Hey. Is that a bad thing? You look good, okay, you look cool. Man, I'm forever just saying the wrong shit. I'm sorry. This ain't what I wanted at all.

[ It manages to distract him from the rest of the conversation. Unhappy with himself, he pulls Kurt a little closer. ]

[shadowblends]

[Hearing Wyatt say that he's doing something wrong immediately makes Kurt meet his gaze, head shaking vigorously in response at first. He hadn't meant for that to be how his reaction would be received.]

Not at all! My eyes are— [he stops, takes note of how close they are now because wow, if they just so happened to move a certain way ...

The blue boy swallows thickly (he looks good?), gaze flicking between Wyatt's mouth and his eyes before finally cementing on the latter, so he can admit:] They're really expressive. More than I'd like them to be at times.

[bratpack]

[ Wyatt nods slowly, though he wouldn't say he really understands. He still doesn't know what eyes turning red might mean. Embarrassment, maybe? Either way, he decides not to press it anymore, and gives Kurt a little squeeze. ]

Well, I like them.

[ He deliberately shifts closer, so that they need to look over each other's shoulders instead of making eye contact. He's hoping that might reduce Kurt's anxiety. ]

[shadowblends]

[It's reassuring, the slightly firmer grip that Wyatt has on him, no matter how brief. He lets out a breath, slow and steady as his nerves begin to settle. Less unease seems like something to work toward in his opinion.]

Thank you.

[Then, his partner moves closer, places them in a more comfortable position and Kurt slackens even more, absentmindedly pondering the idea of setting his chin on Wyatt's shoulder, although that could create an air of familiarity that might not be mutual between them.] I like yours, too, [murmurs the blue boy, grateful for the fact he doesn't have to make eye contact like this.]

[bratpack]

[ Kurt seems to like this better. Wyatt finds it an easy rhythm to settle into. They're swaying more than dancing, which is well within his skillset. He loops his arms round Kurt's waist and holds him, apparently comfortable with getting as close as Kurt might want to. ]

Mine don't do nothing special. [ He says, with a little smile. They're just blue. ] They look the same when I shift, though. They're how you'll always know it's me. Huge badass wolf, same dumb eyes. Remember that.

[shadowblends]

[The gentle swing he and Wyatt have fallen into is like an embrace, which is something he's more than content with when it comes to friends, although he hasn't known the werewolf all that long. Wyatt's been nothing but kind to him and if he were uncomfortable with their closeness, Kurt doubts he would've put them in this position.

He blinks with surprise, but stops himself before pulling back to meet those mentioned blue eyes. If he does that, he might lose his nerve and--] I think your eyes are spectacular, [he admits, glancing from his peripheral then shifting so he can lace his digits together at the back of Wyatt's neck.]

If I see a large wolf with your eyes, then I'll know— no worries about being eaten, hm?