☆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

[nandemonai]

[Molly looks concerned when Rei mentions Luce. she tries to think about all the people she's spoken with that night, but Rei is the only one she ran into that was acting weird]

Rei. I think you should. Sit down. Take it easy the rest of the night.

[faithfulflame]

I think...maybe you're right.

[She casts around for a chair and takes a seat.]

Molly, I'm sorry none of this makes sense. Really. I'm not trying to sound like I'm going mad. And I'm sorry if I'm upsetting you.

[nandemonai]

Hey, it's okay. [now that Molly thinks on it, she realizes she might have sounded upset. and she kind of was? but only out of concern for her friend. she crouches in front of Rei, resting her hand on the other's in a comforting manner]

I got really worried when you fell like that. I just want you to get better, and to do that, I think you need some rest. Want me to call you a cab, or something?

[faithfulflame]

No, that's okay. I think Angel said I have to stay until the party is over.

[Frowning a little, she looks down at the pool, a sick feeling coming over her.]

I'll be alright. But, would you sit with me for a little while? I don't really want to be alone right now, and Ivan and Pao-Lin aren't here. [And the less said about Doctor and Luce the better. They're giving her weird feelings too.]

[nandemonai]

Of course. [Molly tilts her head up at Rei, smiling softly. then she gets up and takes a seat next to her, reaching over to grasp her hand.

it's nice, holding hands, she thinks... for some reason, it makes Molly feel warm, despite everything that's happened]

[faithfulflame]

Thanks. Really. I'm...really glad you're here, too.

[Rei takes Molly's hand and holds it in hers. There's a feeling of connection there, a little bit like a puzzle piece clicking into place. As long as she could keep Molly here, she'd be okay, she knew. And so long as she had someone with her? Well, she felt like she could take on the world.

Endymion though. Serenity. What did that mean? Who was that man...?

And just to fill the silence, Rei starts humming a little tune, an old showtune she must've heard somewhere.]

[nandemonai]

[what an interesting tune. Molly quite likes it, even though she doesn't know what it is. her smile brightens as she looks at Rei, also feeling the connection]

I really like my bandmates, but. I think, knowing you're part of the industry with me, makes me feel a lot more confident.

[faithfulflame]

[Rei runs her thumb gently along Molly's hand and nods, putting aside all thoughts of that strange man.]

Agreed. It's nice, having someone you know has your back. It's good.

[nandemonai]

Really good. [Molly sighs and leans in, resting her head against Rei's shoulder as she closes her eyes. she would get back to the party soon, but for now, she wanted to be there for her friend]

[faithfulflame]

[Rei leans back in too, and just...enjoys the silence.]