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]

As in the Norse Gods, then? Hm. [Sounds like something he'd be interested to read up on, actually.

Shoulders raising in a shrug, Nightcrawler peers left to right, subtly trying to avoid eye contact when it comes to this answer.]

At first, it didn't seem like it, [he admits, returning his attention to Loki now, lips curved up in a grin.] But the looks on some of their faces when they see they aren't getting under my skin? Priceless.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His smirk goes up a tick at that. That is such a Loki thing to do that he cannot help but appreciate its candor. While he has not quite settled in his skin, he has learned to use it to turn the tables. ]

They must try very hard.

[shadowblends]

[Loki, no-- don't encourage his rascally deeds! ... if that's something to avoid, he probably shouldn't be here talking to the God of mischief. At least he can use the "I had no idea!" excuse and not be lying.]

Some have, but my lack of reaction eventually dulls it down for them.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki will always encourage mischief. ]

A shame. I'm sure I could come up with a few scathing replies.

[shadowblends]

[Sigh. Of course he will.]

Is that so? Maybe you could tell them to me and I could use them. Or, if it happens at just the right time and we're together, you could say it.

[dothelokimotion]

By all means.

[ Loki's grin is full of teeth. ]

I'd hate for my skills to get rusty.

[shadowblends]

[Kurt's is the same, but his canines are most likely sharper, little points peeking over his bottom lip.]

It's settled, then. You and I will have to go out and see what sort of mischief we can stir up.

[dothelokimotion]

[ His ears perk slightly at mischief. It is not often he comes across people invested in his brand of chaos. ]

I imagine that can be tricky in a place like this.

[shadowblends]

[Well, to be fair, he isn't hardcore into it (yet), but a little prank here and there never hurt anyone.]

Mmn, I don't know. You could find yourself being pleasantly surprised at how easy it is sometimes.

[dothelokimotion]

Pleasantly surprised. Now that rarely happens.

[ Most surprises are terrible. Unless Loki causes them. ]

[shadowblends]

Sounds like you need to experience better surprises.

[Like, birthday parties or something.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ No one wants to know what birthday parties in Asgard were like. ]

Such as?

[shadowblends]

[Kurt might, one of these days.]

Uhm, [a pause, then--] Candy? Flowers? [Maybe not, but ... oh!] A new weapon you've been gifted.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki's eyes light up briefly in understanding over the last part. ]

I used to do that, long ago.

[shadowblends]

[Ah hah! Something that sincerely piques Loki's interest.]

So did I. Less weapons now, though.

[dothelokimotion]

My brother usually received weapons.

[ Loki never got very far with axes and swords. He can handle a dagger with more finesse than any bow man, but that never granted him much in Asgard. ]

I was less fond, though I appreciate a good dagger now and then.

[shadowblends]

Guess that gives me an idea, if I ever have to buy you a gift.

[Which is highly possible, considering how Kurt treats people he becomes friends with.]

The rapier is my sword of choice. Fighting with a dagger, though ... That sounds convenient.

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki blinks because why would anyone buy him a gift??? ]

I am adept at throwing them from a distance.

[shadowblends]

[Because it's what friends do?]

Even more so, then! Have you tried any other throwing weapons? Like, say ... an axe?

[dothelokimotion]

[ He's had a grand total of zero friends, cut him some slack. His reply is delivered with the most literal tone. ]

Axes are clunky. It is difficult to get the swing accurately enough to maim someone from a distance.

[shadowblends]

[Okay, fair enough, but Blue here will be determined to fix that should he ever find out. Dark eyebrows knit together in thought, one hand raising to curl around his chin.]

I feel like that would depend on the size of the axe, though? Aiming for the face might also prove to be the best plan. [And yes, his own answer is just as genuine.]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki will never tell!! ]

Indeed. But smaller ones do not have the finesse of a blade.

[shadowblends]

[He narrows his eyes, nose wrinkling with contemplation.]

Would you teach me how to throw a blade?

[dothelokimotion]

[ He blinks. ]

I suppose I can.

[shadowblends]

[You've now got an overly enthusiastic blue boy on your hands, Loki.]

When?