interstellar5555 | wonder whose arms will hold you tight

Who: EVERYONE'S INVITED
What: Maxxie's Super Amazing and Truly Spectacular New Year's Eve Party
When: Dec 31st - Jan 1st
Where: One of Vista City's most decadent night clubs, æther
Warnings: Mentions of alcohol, drugs, sex, all that good rock 'n roll stuff. If there's going to be anything else just throw it in the header or let me know and I'll add it!

The night club Maxxie rents out is in the heart of the downtown, sticking out like a sore thumb with its front entrance looking more like a museum than a club. There's a red carpet leading up the steps, with bodyguards littered about to keep the paparazzi and troublemakers at arm's length. No one with a recognizable face will be turned away from entering the club, and even through the giant, heavy doors there's a distinct baseline and a hint of flashing lights from the dance floor.

Said dance floor is the first step once you're inside. After an extravagant coat check and quick access to the downstairs bar, there's a wide open dance floor with the DJ on stage at the opposite end. There are bodyguards lining the walls, of course - after Naomi's stunt at the solstice party there's no losing them - but there's only one rule at this party: absolutely no one is to touch the mic except for the DJ and Maxxie. The music all night is a blend of genres, but every song is appropriate to dance to. Obviously there are some Flashstep songs thrown in for good measure, but rest assured that every band will probably hear their music in some form or another, whether it's the song itself or a remix to make it a bit more suitable for the mood of the party.

On the two upper levels there are balconies overlooking the dance floor, and it's a bit quieter up here due to some innovative architecture. One may actually be able to have a conversation in the comfortable lounge, and there's another bar here with a few more options for mixed drinks. It's a place to rest up, have a few drinks, and enjoy the music at a more reasonable volume before you head back out to the party. There's even waitstaff floating around making sure everyone has anything they want, and as always the bodyguards are hanging out at the edges of the space to make sure no one starts any trouble.

Finally, there's an entrance to an outdoor balcony on the top level, high enough up to get a nice view of downtown and still be sheltered from the nosy paparazzi down on the street. The temperature has dropped with the arrival of winter, but it's a calm, clear night in Vista city and the alcohol should be enough to keep you warm.

The bars are fully stocked with a few thousand dollars worth of alcohol to keep everyone properly buzzed, and there are a few dealers floating around upstairs ready to sell anything to anyone with a charming smile. The host himself will be bouncing around, enjoying himself as if it was all catered specifically to his idea of the perfect party (it was) and saying hi to anyone and everyone.

[OOC: This is party style! Throw up a toplevel and get tagging! You can get up to any shenanigans you want, but please keep in mind the bodyguards are plentiful and on high alert since the solstice party. Maxxie has, of course, tried and failed to get them to join in on the fun, but they don't seem too overbearing unless trouble starts brewing. The Countdown is here, but please continue making toplevels and threading pre- and post-countdown shenanigans!]

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[Molly stays close, feeling like she is protected. even though bad things keep happening, she still has her band. she has to remember that. she still has System Crash]

Um, yeah. [because the thought of dancing completely sober seems really really dumb! besides, she had Kido. Kido was going to watch her, and Molly was responsible. she would know how much she could handle. right? sure!]

[Kido nods and she'll bring her to the bar.]

Do you drink normally? [She's very concerned about Molly's ability to hold her liquor.]

[as she should be. Molly shakes her head]

Not normally. I've had wine and champagne on occasion. [but there's a first time for everything, and Molly wants to be relaxed tonight] I want to try a cocktail.

[Oh dear. Kido frowns a little.]

... Don't get anything too heavy, okay? [SAYS KIDO AS SHE LITERALLY ORDERS ANOTHER DRINK IN A LINE OF MANY.]

[oh no! don't frown at her! Molly was just starting to feel happy again]

I promise. [though it isn't like Molly knows what's heavy or not. she looks around the bar area, seeing the kinds of drinks people are carrying around. someone passes by, and they've got a big wedge of pineapple sticking out of the top of their glass, a piña colada] What about that one?

Depends on how it's made. If you drink it slowly, it won't be bad, I think.

[They're not really her style of drink, anyway.]

[Molly grins, already feeling the adrenaline rush of just doing something so grown up. she orders "One of those!" from the bartender and watches as it is made, eyes lighting up when the pineapple piece is placed on the rim]

Okay. [now she holds the drink in hand] Here goes. [and then she's sipping through the straw. she doesn't taste the alcohol immediately. no, it just tastes sweet and cold. kind of delightful!]

[It's kinda cute. Innocent. Kido's favorite thing is seeing innocence in other people. She sees it in Tiger, in Trucy, in Pinkie and Momo and even a little in Genos and the way he gets angry when shit isn't right.

She wonders if she ever had it, or if anyone ever saw something like that in her as she sips her own drink.]

Do you like it?

[Molly looks up from her drink with a pleased smile on her face]

Yeah! It tastes like a coconut slushie.

Don't drink it fast. And make sure you eat while you're drinking, or you'll get sick.

[Says Kido as she finishes her drink already and hasn't eaten anything all night.]

[what is there to eat? some peanuts at the bar, maybe. so Molly takes a few of those while she drinks. perhaps after this one she'd be ready to go out and do some dancing.

Molly gives Kido a slight smirk. she kind of sounds like a big sister, or mother, watching out for Molly. a true band-mom. but Molly doesn't find that annoying]

Have any resolutions for the new year?

If I said get stabbed less, it would probably be a bad joke, huh? [She chuckles. She doesn't do resolutions--she can barely see until tomorrow, let alone the rest of the year.]

What about you?

[the answer causes Molly to wince. haha, yeah, probably in poor taste, considering what just happened, but she lets it slide]

I'm hoping to make more friends. [she pushes the straw around in her drink, smile fading a bit] I know it sounds silly, but I can't help but feel like there's someone out there I'm supposed to meet.

Sorry. Too soon. [It's how she copes with... having been stabbed and everything.]

Someone you're supposed to meet? [She can't say she's ever felt that way. Kido's alone, and that's how she's always liked it, right?] Like a soulmate or something?

[Molly shrugs as she sips some more of her drink] I don't know if it's like that. Maybe? I just know that the more people I meet, the better chances I'll have of finding that person.

[Kido is just going to... order another one like the bad influence she tries not to be.]

How will you know if you meet them?

[there's a good question. Molly thinks about it with another sip. for a brief moment, she feels light-headed, but it passes]

I dunno... I'm hoping that this restless feeling will stop.

Hey, it's about as good an idea as any. You'll let me know if you find them, right?

I will, promise. [and there goes the rest of her drink. huh, she thought there was more in there than that. but Molly's feeling a lot better now, definitely more relaxed. she beams at Kido, and it's reminiscent of her usual demeanor]

[Kido's smile is a little softer. It always is. She probably doesn't know how to beam.]

Feeling a little better?

[Molly nods, feeling lightheaded again for a brief moment. otherwise, she doesn't feel any different than usual]

Yeah. Thanks.

Ready to dance? [Kido downs the second half of her drink in preparation.]

[oh, right. dancing. Molly thinks about it, and then slurps up the remainder of whatever is in her glass]

Ready as I'll ever be, I guess. [she's not really thinking about other people watching her anymore. when she eyes the dance floor again, it looks like everyone is concentrating on their own groups or partners]

[Kido will take her hand again with a grin.] It's not as bad as it looks, really.

[Molly pushes aside her empty glass and gives the bartender a smile of thanks. then she slides out of her chair]

All right. Let's go before I change my mind. [she holds out her hand for Kido]

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