☆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

[iitrebel]

"Of course she'd win!" Artolo is, if nothing else, full of label spirit. Apparently. Maybe.

"Lesedi looks like she's ten seconds from committing murder in broad daylight and shit help you if you try to call her on it. I'm amazed she hasn't taken off one of her shoes and just bludgeoned him with it yet."

[maipokerface]

"Maybe she's got weaponry hidden on her." Because in some distant way, Mai has a feeling she knows all about hidden weapons.

[iitrebel]

That makes him pause and lean to look her over again. "You think? What kind of stuff can you hide in an outfit like that?"

[maipokerface]

"You'd be surprised. No guns or crap like that but knives are a possibility."

[iitrebel]

"Where would you hide knives anyway? I've only seen that kind of stuff in the movies."

[maipokerface]

"... Waist I guess. Maybe her thighs." It was more a guess for her at this point, though the waist seemed the best choice in her mind.

[iitrebel]

"Thighs seem like the usual thing you see in movies." Which isn't much of a basis for anything here, but oh well. He stretches his arms over his head with a grin. "Lesedi in the ballroom with a hidden knife. How's that for Clue?"

[maipokerface]

"Lesedi in the ballroom with the knife?" Mai seems to actually put some serious thought into that, adjusting where she's leaning on the wall behind her. Her wine glass is more or less empty by now so she abuses a passing staff member to take it.

"At least we don't have to roll dice or anything."

[iitrebel]

"Yeah, it's like..." Shit. How do you even play Clue? Artolo needs a moment to remember. "Cards. Right? Or am I thinking of some other murder game."

[maipokerface]

"You've got it right. It's one of those where you have to hide cards and then figure out the mystery." She cocks a brow up at him. "You've played it, right?"

[iitrebel]

"Uh." That response is probably enough of an answer. "Everything I know is from cultural osmosis."

[maipokerface]

Mai actually does look surprised. "That's just sad. After this is over, I'm sitting you down for a game."

[iitrebel]

"Don't feel pity on me for my Clue virginity." Scoffing, he starts to wander over to grab some more appetizers for this ridiculous party. "What, just the two of us?"

[maipokerface]

"What, you want an audience for the big event?"

[iitrebel]

"...Yes."

Oh great, the jackass has gotten an idea.

"We could stream it or something! Both ends- team Artolo, team Mai!"

[maipokerface]

The violinist seems to turn the idea over in her mind. And then she grins.

"As long as you're not shy about publicizing your defeat."

[iitrebel]

"Excuuuuuuuse me, Princess!" His voice hits a mockingly and delighted high pitch.

"Are those fighting words?"

[maipokerface]

"If you want to make them that, sure."

[iitrebel]

"What would you call 'em, then?"

[maipokerface]

Mai rolls her answer over in her mind a brief second, then gives a lazy shrug.

"Blunt truth."

[iitrebel]

"Harsh," he deadpans.

"I'm still going to beat you in that game, 'tho."