☆TRACK V: I WILL TWIST THE KNIFE PT. 1

[interdimanagers]

Who: Everyone that isn't an opt out!
What: Naomi Rivers throws a terrible holiday party.
When: December 7th, 2054
Where: Naomi's ocean side mansion.
Warnings: Violence, poisoning, various murder attempts, mind control, general uncomfortable lack of consent. Also, probably drug use. Maybe sex? Who knows what you'll get up to.

“I will burn for you; Feel pain for you. I will twist the knife and bleed my aching heart, And tear it apart.” ☆I WILL TWIST THE KNIFE The first two hours of the solstice party are surprisingly normal. Members of both labels arrive by private sky shuttle, and are invited into the ballroom for food and drink. It’s even more surprising when both Lesedi Santiago and Edward Blanche arrive as well, and spent most of that first period speaking quietly in a nearby lounge area. Lesedi’s body guards and Juno watch the space around them, keeping anyone of lesser important from interrupting what looks to be quite the serious discussion. After food, the ballroom stage is taken over by a number of increasingly impressive entertainment pieces. It seems to be obligatory for everyone to stay and watch (not that it’s a struggle – the talent involved is unmistakeable), but not long into it Lesedi and Edward can be seen disappearing outside together, and show no immediate signs of returning. And that’s when Naomi Rivers takes the stage. To the Virgo that have heard it before, the song is more viscerally familiar than anything you’ve only heard once should be, and it awakens the ideas that were implanted there the night before. You have a job to do here, tonight. One that is only fair – almost righteous. Lesedi Santiago and her ilk will suffer for her transgressions. The performances end, and everyone is released out to the rest of the grounds, to mingle and celebrate at their leisure. While things may seem civil on the surface, beneath that something dark is brewing. You gradually begin to notice that almost none of the more veteran members of either label are present. ► BALLROOM: The central nexus of the party, the ballroom is the location of the buffet table, the stage, and the dance floor. There will be music available all night, even after the official “performances” have ended. There are tables set up around the edges of the room for eating and relaxing. ► LOUNGE: Where Lesedi and Edward were having their meeting earlier, the lounge is filled with comfortable chairs, classic art, and a large, ornate fireplace. If you figure out who to ask, there are a number of chemical vices available to all guests. ► BALCONIES: There is a generous series of balconies that line the exterior of the upper floor. The ocean can be seen from one side and the gardens can be seen from the other. ► GUEST ROOMS: Down the halls from the ballroom there are a few generous guest bedrooms that have been left open for use. ► GARDENS: Out towards the back there are a wide variety of plants, and a well kept stone path and manmade waterfall. The plant life is on the sedate side due to the winter, but it’s still green. ► OUTDOOR POOL: There’s a pool out front with a shallow and a deep end. The water is clear and artificially warmed. ☆OOC CONSIDERATIONS Please remember that any attempted assassinations are meant to remain covert, and if your character is incapable of being stealthy then you must assume that any attempts you make are happening towards the end of the evening – let’s say around 11PM. The spell compelling people to do this does not want a riot or a bloodbath – what it wants is for people to die before the rest of the group can realize that anything is even going on. Of course, this isn’t exactly going to work out, but if you are finding yourself getting into the realm of intense physical violence you might want to stop and slow down a little. Virgo members that didn’t hear the song the night before are free from any compulsions, and so are all members of Pride. If non-mind controlled characters start clueing in to what’s going on and start trying to evacuate in large numbers, that is where you’ll want to wrap up threads and wait for Part 2 of the log, which will contain the end results and will be triggered by any large amount of chaos. If any characters attempt to escape earlier in the evening, they’ll find that the shuttles have all been grounded, and wandering in the woodland nearby just seems to result in them getting lost and ending up back at the mansion. It’s a real pickle. If you’ve got any question about what’s going on please leave them on the original plot post and they’ll get answered! The opt out event will be posted ASAP. “I will lie for you; Beg and steal for you. I will crawl on hands and knees until you see: You're just like me.”

Comments

1.1

[eyettentionplease]

[Why is she doing this why is she... she's holding a drink and the drink is poisoned and ha ha ha she is taking it to... Kido. The only Pride musician she knows well enough to know they might accept a drink from her without asking questions. And she's supposed to... she's supposed to...

But then Kido talks, and Momo can't control herself too well against that on the best of days, and she manages to drop both of the drinks with an "Eep"]

Sorry! I - yes it is, also hi, but... sorry! I was gonna give you the drink and now it's spilled and broken...

[CRISIS, AS THEY SAY, AVERTED. But she is acting genuinely distressed over this.]

[blindfoldcode]

[Hell, she didn't mean to startle Momo like that. Like, startling her tends to be really cute but--She blinks at the girl and tries for a smile.]

I didn't realize I was that disarming... Did you get any on you? [She'll look around for napkins or something??? Momo you need to chill. She's actually worried--she knows Momo gets nervous about rebelling against her label. Maybe she shouldn't have approached?] You feeling okay?

[eyettentionplease]

[Trust her when she says she's thrilled to be rebelling against her label right about now. Some relief of all things enters her voice at Kido's concern.]

I'm okay, trust me. But uh... if we want drinks, you should probably get them.

[blindfoldcode]

I didn't peg you for the type to get nervous at a party. [She offers the briefest clasp of Momo's hand as she walks past her. Can't be obvious at a party like this one.] What did you want to drink? I can grab it.

[eyettentionplease]

Yeah, go figure, right?

[She shrugs. Honestly, at this point...]

You pick. Surprise me.

[blindfoldcode]

You got it. [It won't take her long to come back with two completely harmless drinks, offering out one to Momo.]

You seem really on edge tonight...

[eyettentionplease]

I guess? [She takes the drink, happily taking a sip. Sweet beautiful Not Poison.]

It's a pretty big party? I don't get it either, but I just. Am.

[blindfoldcode]

[She winks, teasing.] We could go somewhere more private. I know there's guest rooms.

[eyettentionplease]

[Look Kido you say that like she's not freaked out by being around all these people. You're the one person she knows for sure she can't kill right now. So...]

I mean... i-if you want. Private sounds nice.

[blindfoldcode]

[THIS WAS NOT THE ANSWER SHE EXPECTED And she looks startled. But she'll take Momo's hand and lead the way.]

You're stuttering a lot, you know.

[eyettentionplease]

Like you said. Nervous, I guess. Fewer people around would probably be better.

[Momo will absolutely follow Kido, holding her hand. This rebellion thing is kinda exciting, huh?]

[blindfoldcode]

[Super exciting when it means you get away from people you want to kill.

Kido's a little nervous though, especially around so many people, more for Momo's sake than her own. She turns back to smile at her, but it seems, for just an instant, that she's got red eyes.]

It tends to make me feel better when it's just us.

[eyettentionplease]

Same here. We really need to find more chances.

[Something about that in her eyes, whatever it is, feels familiar. Momo likes it.]

[blindfoldcode]

I think we can find a way to make that happen. [See? Quiet hall. She will find a door that's open to bring Momo to.]

[eyettentionplease]

[Momo will follow Kido to whatever door she wants, man.]

Sounds like a plan.

[blindfoldcode]

[Here. Let her tug you inside and shut the door behind them both--And then make Momo sit on the bed because she's worried.]

Have you been working a lot lately?

[eyettentionplease]

[Momo sits on the bed. Right. She can't exactly tell Kido "I have no idea why but I just tried to kill you.]

That might be it. With the new band members to worry about and everything, they've been doing everything they can to keep us in shape. Lots of stress.

[blindfoldcode]

[Kido leans on the wall across from where Momo's sitting.]

We got someone new, too. It's hard to adjust. Just take a break tonight, okay?

[eyettentionplease]

Okay. A break sounds nice.

[Momo exhales and leans back on her hands, arms behind her.]

[blindfoldcode]

[She smiles, crossing her legs on the wall and stuffing her hands in her jacket pockets.]

You look good, you know.

[eyettentionplease]

[She blushes, but smiles.]

Even all stressed?

[blindfoldcode]

You look good no matter what. I just like reminding you.

[eyettentionplease]

[Even more blushing.]

Yeah, well... you're looking pretty good too.

[She particularly likes the part where you are alive and not poisoned.]

[blindfoldcode]

[Kido straightens her shoulders at the compliment, looking pretty smug.]

I dress to impress. [Impress who? Jesus, Kido. She casts a glance around the room.] I didn't expect the guest rooms to be so nice.

[eyettentionplease]

[Momo looks around, too.]

No kidding. It's all so pretty... and the bed is so big!

[She flops back onto it, legs still hanging off the side from when she was seated.]