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Interdimensional Managers ([personal profile] interdimanagers) wrote in [community profile] interstellar55552015-12-07 05:47 pm

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

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.”
dishevelment: (chuckle)

[personal profile] dishevelment 2015-12-10 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
The words and sentiments Xan is pointedly not saying aren't lost on Mei. Appearances were everything in their business, and those who play the game can read the nuances of others with ease.

He laughed along with Xan's jokes and led him to the room, not saying a word about how much the other was relying on him just to get around.

"I didn't check out what all was here, but any party animal worth their salt would know that Mario Kart is one of the best party games around." Koumei flashed a teasing grin. "I'm pretty good at it too-- but I might go easy on you if you want to see me dressed as Peach that badly."
variaboss: (fires)

[personal profile] variaboss 2015-12-13 12:08 am (UTC)(link)
He really does appreciate how quickly Koumei grasps the situation he's in. Even if they're not around the fans, even if it's just the industry people, Xanxus couldn't afford to be seen as anything but strong. Especially not with everyone hanging around including those that had hurt him. It's a giant middle finger to them if he continues to act like he was never so badly tortured.

He's happy to get into the other room and onto the couch. He grins back all teeth and playful joking. "Don't you dare go easy on me. I'd never forgive you. Besides, I already know I'm going to win. And then you're going to dress like a Princess. We can have a photoshoot for your fans." He might be joking.

dishevelment: (charming)

[personal profile] dishevelment 2015-12-14 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
There was a reason their label was called Pride-- and the artists within that label couldn't afford to stand without it. They could talk about individual circumstances later-- but, for now...

"Fine, I'll take that bet-- only if you'll stand as my Prince if it comes to that."
variaboss: (embers)

[personal profile] variaboss 2015-12-16 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
He really does laugh at that. Laughs until it hurts. It's a quick thing sadly. But he grins at the redhead like he just made his night. "Oh, Mei, if you wanted me to be your Prince Charmless, all you had to do was say the word. I'd sweep you off your feet and carry you all the way back to my shit-palace at Chez Carnie where you can spend your days wondering where the hell you went wrong letting a prince like me near you."

That said, he really would dress up at Mei's Prince if it meant seeing him dressed as Princess Peach.
dishevelment: (chuckling)

[personal profile] dishevelment 2015-12-16 04:54 am (UTC)(link)
Koumei laughed as well at the good-natured teasing.

"It was inevitable. Our bands get along too well as it is-- this is just icing on the cake!"

And, if Xanxus wanted to see Koumei cleaned up and in a snappy dress? All he needed to do was ask-- it would make for one helluva photoshoot, and maybe Page would leave him alone for a few weeks.
variaboss: (too sexy)

[personal profile] variaboss 2015-12-17 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
It would totally be an amazing photoshoot. They could make a calender of it. But then the fangirls might get uppity because Mei looks hotter than they do. "Long as I can have that cake and eat it too." He states and plops on the couch. Or at least tries to plop. It's more of a genger little lowering because his body can't take too much of a jolt yet.

"Player 1 and you're Player 2. Prepare to eat my dust and my mother fucking blue shells, Mei."
dishevelment: Messala (enjoyment)

[personal profile] dishevelment 2015-12-17 01:05 am (UTC)(link)
"We'll just see what happens..."

There were a couple folks across the labels who were enjoying that cake as well, and Koumei didn't want anyone getting jealous of eachother over it. Love and pleasure were different for each individual-- so long as a few core values remained intact, there was no reason for people to not get along.

But this was Rockstar Hell, and he had no idea who was the jealous sort and who wasn't.

"So long as I get Peach, I don't care how many turtles I take Xan."

...He was fond of pink, okay? And Peach was very pink.
variaboss: (injured)

[personal profile] variaboss 2015-12-17 03:50 am (UTC)(link)
"I could say something real dirty about you taking a ton of turtles but since I like you I won't. Instead, I'm just going to serve you up a nice heaping helping of asskick, Bowser Style." Because he's nothing if not confident. Even with his fingers all messed up still, he's going to give it his best. At least until things start happening or he needs a smoke.
dishevelment: (how naive...)

[personal profile] dishevelment 2015-12-17 11:13 pm (UTC)(link)
"I don't know-- Bowser's big, but he's pretty slow."

And Koumei revved Peach's digital engines while they waited for the signal to turn. He planned to giive it his best as well, if only to help Xanxus preserve his personal pride.
variaboss: (laughing)

[personal profile] variaboss 2015-12-20 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
Honestly, as much as he's super focused on kicking Koumei's ass, there's a part of him that's going to actually have fun. Even if they have to play the hellscape that is the Rainbow Road. All that matters right now is that he's hanging out with a dude he tolerates and there's no pressure for him to behave or be anything else. For a moment, he might even look 17 instead of 25 with how he's grinning as his Bowser Car decides that bumper cars is better than Mario Kart.

Win or lose, Koumei will probably find himself in possession of a frilly princess dress in the coming weeks.