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

[mordacita]

[ There it is; that brief flash of suspicion. ]

A smile makes you happy in my company, providing that it is a real one, of course. Is it surprising I should want that?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Clicking his tongue, Loki parries with his next words. ]

What would be more surprising is your ability to tell them apart. What if it passes you by?

[mordacita]

You underestimate my patience.

[ Rafa gives him a sweet smile. ]

I would have to keep trying, until I knew for certain.

[dothelokimotion]

Why?

[ That's his driving concern right now. Why do this, why ask, why want something so subjective and meaningless? Rafa isn't from his world. Loki has nothing to bargain with. It sets his teeth on edge. ]

[mordacita]

Why?

[ What a strange question. Rafa tilts his head, regarding Loki with interest. Is it truly so unusual that someone might want to see him happy? ]

Because I like you. Because I have enjoyed your company, and would like more of it. Is that so odd?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki bares his teeth like a wild animal. ]

Yes, it is and if you knew me, you would be well aware of that fact.

[mordacita]

[ Rafa doesn't flinch, but tilts his head a little. His dark eyes soften. ]

I think I do not know you as well as I would like. I knew another you, in another world and another time. I will not assume you are the same as he.

I like you, whether it is odd or not. Others are entitled to be wrong. It makes no difference to me.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He falters, caught off guard. ]

I don't know what it is you see.

[mordacita]

Do you need to?

[ Rafa smiles at him, gently curious. ]

There is not always another agenda. What is it you are so suspicious of?

[dothelokimotion]

[ There always is another agenda, a voice hisses at him. There's always something else. Who would do this for Loki and Loki alone? No one. ]

I'm suspicious by nature. Is that so strange?

[mordacita]

[ Perhaps it's not. Rafa shrugs his shoulders. ]

I have nothing to gain. Fear not, I will prove it to you. If you do not believe me tonight, some day you will.

[dothelokimotion]

Do you truly believe that day will come?

[mordacita]

[ Rafa considers him, thoughtful. ]

I am very patient. I believe it will be worth the wait.

[dothelokimotion]

[ He can't comprehend it. Waiting, believing . . . none of those things mean much to Loki anymore. Instead Loki falls silent, unsure. ]

[mordacita]

[ Rafa's eyes soften. Sensing an end, he steps back, and lifts the hand he's holding. He brushes his lips over it. ]

I will see you again.

[ He says, and steps away. He meant it: he's more than able to wait. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki lets his hand drop before turning away. This was too close to the heart, too near to the edge. He needed to leave and not think about this. ]