[MINGLE, ESPECIALLY TO NEWCOMERS] ROOFTOP FESTIVITIES!!!

[icanfixer]

WHO: All!
WHAT: Rooftop festivities!
WHERE: On a rooftop of an office building in the second open district!
WHEN: 8/14, evening!
WARNINGS: alcohol, tba as it goes


Banner displayed inside the train station, outside city hall, and on the most used residence buildings.

Follow the arrows.
So you're unaware. Maybe new. Or maybe you just didn't care the first time you saw it. That's fine. Between the banners hanging around key areas, and the flyers quickly drawn up in a similar fashion scattered across the city, it's hard not to know something is going on -- and there's helpful arrows, chalked on building walls and the streets the day of the party, to let people know where to go.

The Rooftop

A splendid scene awaits those who travel heavensward. Fairy lights connect the corners of the roof access building to metal poles at the corners of the building itself, lifted by cylindrical supports where needed, each one held straight by pots filled with well-packed dirty and stone. There's multicolored stars hanging from some of the lights, while various painted flowers hang on others, and what greets the ears first is some royalty free party music played from a CD player off the the side.

There's a long folded out table in the center for those who'd like to share cuisine, just set and serve yourself! Nearby is a space for Daan to do some bartending as well, a man who can make a multitude of cocktails and mocktails for those who want something less alcoholic. Also, pints of various ice cream flavors in a cooler!

Don't worry -- they won't have any odd effects on them, Don verified the lack of them herself. Not all of them are normal. Think loaded baked potato weird.

For those who'd like a quieter space, there's beanbags and a swirly, fuzzy carpet to sit on more away from the center of the party area. This'll be a great time to play some games, such as truth or dare, spin the bottle, and... whatever else you play at parties. Get to know your fellow man and such. Play the violin.

Naturally, no party... hosted... by Don Quixote would be without a space to fight, if one wishes to show off a little! It's also taking place on a swirly fuzzy carpet, just so no one smashes their head in, and there's a neat little banner hanging down from a string of lights that says thus:

WIN THREE MATCHES AND A PRIZE AWAITS THEE!!!!!!!
- NO KILLING
- HANDS ONLY

What the prize is, no one knows. But come find Don Quixote with your battle scars and she'll grant it -- and stick around a while, 'cause this party's gonna end with a bang... that is, with homemade fireworks donated by "a friend" through Junpei.

Anyway, have fun!!! Share words about your worlds!!! The society your characters are from, the cuisine they've brought, how they're working out in the city -- help the new kids along, too. There's more vets here now than there were a few months ago, after all.

Navi: Truth or Dare - Two Truths and a Lie - Hydra Storytelling w/Junpei - Drink Up With Daan - Qixi Festivites

Comments

[icanfixer]

i. playing hostess
[ don quixote, to her credit, isn't acting like she's been lacking sleep these past few days -- dressed somewhat nicer in the third outfit this evening, because that is what hostess do (though she is still sporting her beaten up, worn down gold chunky sneakers,) the young woman's tireless as she flits about and greets all who attend. thank goodness welt helped to pull the place together... having to put up all these lights herself might've really put her over the edge.

anyway. ]

Saaaaaaaluuuuuuuutaaaaaaaaatioooooooooons!!! It is good to see thee -- please, do enjoy thyself, and should thee be wanting of anything, simply hail me down; Don Quixote is here to ensure a grand time!

[ as best she can anyway, playing an active role to make sure others are taken care of and having fun. ]

ii. foodie
[ once there's more than a few dishes that've appeared on the table, don's eager to dive in. how does a girl that size pack down as much as she's planning with her plate? who can say. ]

What have thee decided to try? I want to have a taste of everything, for I have not... rather, I am quite hungry from setting everything up! I have had assistance in setting everything up, of course, but I have done much running around lately myself.

iii. fight night
Though I hath... hath died once, I am ever eager to test my mettle -- whether thee be new or old, I shall take thee on!

[ or so she proclaims, a glass of something fruity in hand, cheeks rosing red... it's fine. she'll be okay. this won't stop her from throwing hands with someone. ]

iv. elsewhere (wildcard)
[ in general, don'll be around enjoying her own party. catch her staring at the sky in the beanbags. maybe she's testing her balance on the edge of the building. or perhaps you're a wallflower that she's eager to get into a dance. anything at all!!! ]

i!

[abstractart]

Uh- thanks?

[hi?? hello.

of course he's down to check out a party, but he's still getting his feet under him here, not to mention probably too sober for this kind of scene (at least to start with). this is so much energy to be faced with right off the bat.]

I'm guessing you're the host then, right?

[icanfixer]

[ yeah welcome to Her ]

That I am! Are thee new? I see most often enough to know who has been here before, and I confess I do not recognize thy visage. How are thee faring? Have thee a place to stay? Made a friend or two? I can introduce thee to some helpful fellows if thee should like!

[ please ]

[abstractart]

I just got here, yeah. The name's Netzach.

[this is so many questions girl help.]

Doesn't look like I'm the only one here from home, though, so don't worry about that.

[icanfixer]

Oh? That is good -- I would say it is rare to find friends here, but there is a good handful who hail from the same as I. They would have been some who I would have introduced thee to, actually, for they are some of my favorite people.

[ she has like ten favorites don't worry about it. ]

I suppose it is more rare for others than myself, so once more, I am thankful thou hath. There is merely one rule to this shindig, and I ask that thee be kind enough to follow it: if thee plan on drinking, stay from the edge. Am I clear?

[abstractart]

You'd have to be a little biased toward them if they're from home, though, right?

[that just tracks-- there's nothing wrong with it, either, but it'd make sense for favorites to be familiar enough people...

he waves a hand at the warning, though, faintly amused.]

And yeah, totally clear. I'm not really a 'wandering off rooftops' type of drunk, anyway.

[he's not a wandering anywhere type of drunk let's be honest]

i

[wordchain]

[ He's reminded of Malkuth's energy, somewhat... As the apparent organizer of this gathering, Don Quixote must be someone who has already spent some time in this city. Yesod greets her with a nod. ]

Could I ask you a few questions, then?

[icanfixer]

[ his style of dress is familiar, and don quixote wonders... well!!! she will learn in time. she should be thankful that more of her allies aren't here, after all. only sinclair and vergilius now. ]

Certainly! I shall impart what knowledge I am able to, good ser, so ask away!

[wordchain]

[ Despite the young woman's enthusiastic response, he intends to keep it as brief as possible. She seems determined to interact with every guest. ]

I appreciate it. Are you willing to begin with your personal circumstances, in that case? Specifically your home world and your arrival here.

[icanfixer]

[ and she will give an appropriate amount of response and attention to each...! she's an extrovert!!! she's getting life from this party atmosphere!!! she certainly isn't in danger of crashing and sleeping the day away tomorrow!!!!!! ]

I am, particularly because... We will see! [ ahem. ] Whence I hail is called the City, comprised of many Districts -- which vary in cultural no matter where thee may land. I shan't draw too into it, but within each one is a section known as the Nest, and a section known as the Backstreet; for many people, this seems to be... the equivalent of high life, and low life. I am a Fixer of the Limbus Company, employed by a Color called the Red Gaze of high renown, and I am not the only one of my retinue here -- I have with me the aforementioned man, as well as a good friend of mine named Emil Sinclair. He is quite shy though, so thou'rt more likely to catch him among the "walls" here than in the thick of it.

[ and she's not supervising anyone's alcohol intake today because daan's got it under control... one less thing to worry about. she's also observing yesod as she speaks, to see what rings a bell like she thinks it may. thanks netz. ]

I had retired to bed for the day when I had found myself upon the train here. Does that suffice?

I

[wrenchedup]

[ Hey, what's up. It's the friend. Though Junpei conveniently brought the fireworks and he'll just accidentally stumble across them later on like oh, wow!! fireworks?? I know how to light these things that I totally didn't make because I'm not Anonymous.

Wrench was just putzing about, really. Drinking, smoking, glad someone had the idea to liven up the party. He'd make his rounds and say hi to some folx he both did and didn't know eventually but the woman of the hour found him first! His display made all sorts of emotes upon her grand introduction. She really did talk like Shakespeare. FUN!

So he'll let out a really dramatic gasp. ] The Don Quixote? [ not gonna question it ] Humbled I am, valiant Sir! Such festivities you provide for us. [ And that's enough of that. ] How's the hosting going?

[icanfixer]

[ first thought: wow, he's so expressive for what he is. second thought: kromer would Hate him.

that's fine don's pretty alright with prosthetics, in the end we are all people and so on and so forth. prosthetics or a mask. one of the two she can ask later. for now, don seems to puff up a little in pride, beaming. ]

Heehee, my reputation doth proceed me, does it? [ how couldn't it. between the challenge of death and this. ] It goes well, good ser! I am happy that those in attendance seem to be having fun, for that is very much the aim -- and to bring others together, so that we may find common ground and strengthen our allyship against the unknown!

[ roland might think it a little odd for her to think of all this, but it wouldn't come as a surprise to her fellow sinners -- only rodya loves a good time more than she does, and it does have a mission important to don's heart. ]

Speaking of, how do thee fare? Has it been to thy liking? It is my first time playing host, and it has much fun.

[wrenchedup]

[ Ah, yeah. Kromer. The spreadsheet person. They've met anonymous already and didn't approve of that but at least Wrench didn't bullshit them. He had like fifty fucking layers of anonymous, lmao. Deal with it or don't. He's gonna do what he does either way, so. Shrug emoji.

Anyway, the mask actually does work like a prosthetic so congratulations to you! get a few more drinks in him and he'll be okay talking about it. Nevertheless, Mr. leather and spikes robot face is pretty friendly. She shifts his weight to one leg and a hand to a hip. ] Uhuh, sure does! Actually pretty awesome of you to throw this little shindig. Were you here for that uh [ quote signs both on display and finger quotes just to really drive it home ] "Welcoming Party" happened?

[ Bringing people together is very important, Don. Thanks for this. Really and truly. Onward! Expressive as ever. A hand coming into his chest. ] Moi? Yeah man, just stumbled by not too long ago. Great turn out, looks like you're a natural. New calling in life? The Grand Hostess Supreme?

[icanfixer]

I was! It was... alright! I am rarely invited to parties and gatherings, so I had much fun myself -- but I understand it was not all that exciting to others, and I felt somewhat pitying towards those who had sought to welcome us in such a manner. I rather liked the bouncy castle, though I did not think it wise to bring such here.

[ given............. roof. she had a modicum of sense. but she did look at it in a retail store, consider, and then reluctantly left it. ]

As for a calling -- nay, I shall never abandon the righteous path of Fixer, for it is my life's work!!!!!!! Though I do not mind giving a hand here in other ways, as it can be a hobby of mine, the same as art!

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[furibund]

[ THIS WAS A MISTAKE. ]


[ At least, that's the first thing that comes to mind when she's suddenly accosted by the exuberant woman. She at least stops herself from taking half a step back or snapping at her. The network is at least a blessing in being able to recognize the strangely out-going people. ]

I will not need anything.

[ She says after a moment, because that's the most important thing to say coming from that. Brows furrowing slightly as she glances beyond the bounding woman to the roof and then back. And then, in offering, surprisingly even for how little she does such: ]

You've done well.

[icanfixer]

[ if there is nothing she can do, then she has done enough -- good, good. the blue skin is cool, by the way; it gives her a momentary pause, but don sweeps away the curiosity with a hand pressed to her chest as she offers a small bow. ]

Thou hath my gratitude, miss, for the compliment! I shall not take all the credit, for I had hands not mine helping in parts -- and the food, which I suggest thee help thyself to, is not of my make either -- but I am rather proud of how it has come together. It is my first time hosting such a gathering!

[furibund]

[ Nebula folds her eyes, mouth bowing down a touch as she listens. It's humility, she supposes, but she's not to sure in its entirety. Shakes her head a touch, ]

And yet. You were the first one to do it.

[ So take that as it is? ]

[icanfixer]

[ a woman of very few words. don is used to this from gebura, so she doesn't mind filling conversationally. ]

It is not in the mind of many to hold even a simple gathering, except perhaps for the express purpose of exchanging information and ideas -- so we have had before. One can still do so here, but with food and drink to take the edge off an otherwise stilted air.

[ kinda hard to get conversation started if everything feels like it needs to be super important... in her opinion. ]

I think I shall suggest that much to Ser Setsuna next we meet; it has done well, and perhaps some differences in conversations to ease the unfamiliar into it all...

ii (WOOF sorry this is late but hell yes party, don is a genius)

[codenametesla]

[Althea... has never actually been to a party before. This is... SO much. She's seen them before, of course, in media and the like, but she can't help but stick near the food, at least for now, because everything else just seems so... much.

It helps that she brought a huge, catering size dish of beef stroganoff because even if she didn't make it, it seemed poor manners to show up to a party without bringing something??? And she still has to eat more than the average person because of her powers, so she's tucking into that and everything else she can sample.

Which is what Don will see, as Althea turns with a plate loaded with a little bit of everything that'll fit and probably some that isn't, oops]

Oh! Hey! Yeah, I... am probably going to try everything as the night goes on. [No need to sound like an absolute pig just yet] There's so much! And it makes sense you'd need to recharge after everything you've done too, I can't believe how much you've got set up here!

snacks on

[icanfixer]

[ young miss althea...!!!!! hello squire. ]

Heehee, it is not by my hand alone, but I am quite proud to look upon it all regardless. It truly shows one what people yearn for, when given the chance, when given the offer of it.

[ ...

but that is neither here nor there!!! ]

Did thee bring the stroganoff promised only a few days hence? I am most eager to try it.

/million years late so we don't have to continue but DANG IT i love their interactions ok

[codenametesla]

It's honestly amazing what we can all do together, despite coming from such wildly different places. I hope that doesn't change.

[Because it really is amazing! BUT on to more important topics!]

Oh! Yeah, it's right there. [And she'll point it out and uncover it for Don to take a look at. It's a simple dish, but a hearty one, and one of her favorites.

Though it helped that she had a near bottomless stomach.]

I know there's different types, but this is the only one I'm really familiar with, so I hope people like it..? Or you'll just have a lot of leftovers if you want!

wildcard.......................

[worldexecute]

( she told a certain someone she had to talk to the host again, so with some trepidation angela is doing just that. stargazing, closer to the end of the night, when the party has started to wind down...

she'll stand in her view, book held tightly against her chest. )

Don Quixote.

heheh

[icanfixer]

[ the click of heels isn't familiar to don at first, but it'll become something she'll remember in time if she and angela keep interacting; the young woman peers up at the other, curious at the sudden reappearance considering earlier.

... truly, what had that been?

nonetheless, don's face lights up and she grins a little, gesturing to the spot beside her as she talks. ]

So I am hailed! And thou art... Angela, was it not? My lady, prithee sit a spell, and enjoy the stars -- whilst they are not many, they are surely easier to see than our own City.

[ what with the density of clouds in some places, while people dream and talk and write of stars... ]

[worldexecute]

I'm fine standing.

( but she'll go to stand next to her anyway, staring straight ahead instead of up. how should she... how does she... this is difficult. admitting her faults has never been easy, and it never gets easier. )

...Don Quixote. Forget what we talked about earlier.

[icanfixer]

Of thy wondrous drawing?

[ she knows it's not. ]