happy new year! (party edition)

[unrequite]

WHO: Anyone who saw Midnight's network post about Seventh Hell's grand opening!
WHAT: Happy New Year! We survived! (At what cost!?)
WHERE: Seventh Hell
WHEN: New Year's Eve, starting at 6 pm.
WARNINGS: Alcohol! Maybe more, please mind individual thread warnings!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

SEVENTH HELL WELCOMES YOU!

It's been a rough half a year. Kidnappings, atmospheric horror, murder (technically), aesthetics, disappearances, reappearances, and the creeping sensation that you aren't alone...

Hey, at least there's drinks.

When you descend the stairs to the underground club, there's music playing, the lights are low, but boy, are there a lot of them. The bartender welcomes you in. Order something, make yourself comfortable! The booths along the mirrored walls, lined with chandeliers and discoballs, are decorated with a sprinkle of shining confetti and host a variety of simple party snacks. (In fact, if your character arrived with some food to share, a bartender will guide you to the tables to help you set it up. They'll get you a drink for your trouble. How thoughtful of them!)

Grab a snack and a drink! It's no planetarium, but there's a variety of party activities to engage in. (Or make up your own! Seriously, this is a pretty casual affair.)

Every guest will receive one ticket for a raffle. There will be three winners, and each winner can choose one out of 3 prizes:

1) One date with one participating host club staff member. (If your character is a current host club staff member who would volunteer for a blind date, please PM me so I can add their name to the list.) Current list of participants: Midnight, Don Quixote, Astarion, Armand
2) One specialty drink named in the winner's honor.
3) One 12 in x 12 in square on one of the mirrors of the Host Club to leave a permanent mark! The winner will be invited back at any time to take paint markers, paint, permanent markers, etc, to leave a short message, work of art, or anything that can fit in a square foot of mirror space in a discreet, aesthetically pleasing area of the host club. (Kaveh chooses where.)

Winners may choose prizes previously chosen by other winners. Winners may forfeit for others to have a chance at a prize, but may not give away their prize to someone else specifically. In the case that one chooses the third prize but lacks the requisite skill or confidence to create a permanent fixture, one can outsource the space to a willing artist or writer within reason.

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OOC: RAFFLE DETAILS

I will be rolling the results of this raffle on January 2nd, before the start of Alba's player plot! Don't worry about keeping up with the results, I'll PM winners individually. The only requirement for entry is to participate in one thread on this post! If your character would forfeit their prize, please let me know via PM so I can remove their name from the pool! EDIT: All prizes have been claimed! Congratulations to Hob, Yi Sang, and Altria! 🎉

MAIN SEATING (PARTY GAMES)

The back booths of the establishment, along with the standard decorations, have been supplied with small cards. The rules of two different party games are written on each:

NEVER HAVE I EVER

A getting to know you game! For groups of 5 or fewer players, begin with 5 points. For any more than that, it is suggested to start with 10. The goal of the game is to be the last person with points remaining.
1) Everyone in the game starts with five points each. Keep track of your points with your fingers!
2) The first player describes a short scenario that they have never experienced.
3) The other players must put a finger down if they have experienced said scenario. If they, too, have never experienced the scenario, their points remain unaffected.
4) Move onto the next player and repeat steps 2 through 4. The last person with points remaining wins!
5) BONUS: Drinks may be substituted for points. Simply take a drink when you have experienced the scenario! (Please drink responsibly!)

KING'S GAME

This game requires straws, chopsticks or a deck of cards. Please ask a bartender for supplies!
1) For the amount of players in the game, arrange the same amount of straws or chopsticks. For the card version, please use one suit.
2) Assign one chopstick/straw as the "king". For the card version, use one King of your chosen suit. The rest of the cards, chopsticks, or straws should be numbered from 2 to 10 (or however players choose to play.)
3) All players choose a game marker at random. Do not show the other players your number.
4) The King must first reveal themselves. For that round, they must issue a dare to up to two numbered participants. (e.g. Numbers 2 and 5 must end their sentences with "meow" for the next two rounds. The King can choose themselves as one of the participants.)
5) Shuffle the game markers, choose a new King, and repeat!
6) For a challenge, add points for completed dares and drawing the King! The first player to 10 points wins the game. For this mode, it is suggested to add a punishment of a drink for anyone who refuses their dares.

(Please drink responsibly! For the sake of tonight's festivities, we ask that all time based dares end before midnight.)

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OOC: THREAD SUGGESTIONS

For the purpose of these prompts, feel free to handwave other participants, or to use these prompts as jumping off points for any specific threads you want! For example, one might like to use the King's Game to get into a scenario where one's character has to hold hands with another character for a few minutes for a dare. Please be creative!

THE STAGE (PERFORMANCES)

Eddie Munson (thefreak) will be headlining, with Midnight as backup whenever he can wiggle free from his bartending duties. In between sets, anyone is free to pick up an instrument and a microphone and try their hand at ringing in the new year with a bit of song.

THE BACK ROOMS (NO, NOT LIKE THAT)

There are currently three rooms available for formal guest activities! The rest of the rooms are locked and will require permission for entry. (They're all empty!)

THE GREENHOUSE (featured host: Fearne)

You were... You were underground just a second ago, right? Pull up a seat, settle in, and enjoy being surrounded by plants, a mildly hydrated atmosphere, and light, friendly conversation between fellow guests. There are no activities here, but it does seem like people are free to start up their own round of party games in this somewhat quieter environment... It would be a nice place for a game where one might want to be heard over all that music. (Suggested games: Word Association, 2 Truths and a Lie, 20 Questions.)

THE COFFEE SHOP (featured host: Chesed)

For anyone who needs caffeination to start their new year right. Featuring nondescript coffee shop music, a mildly chill vibe, and comfortable seating, come grab an espresso and pretend you have some important project to deliver by some very specific deadline next year. For this occasion, board games and cards are available for those who want a little more involved with their gaming experience for the new year. (Suggested games: Poker, Uno, Jenga.)

THE PET STATION

Congrats, you printed yourself a dog! Or a cat! Or something! For the purposes of showing off one's pet and getting them some proper socialization, for one night only, there is a pet area monitored closely by one of the club's staff members where one can drop off their furry friend. Get that pet socialized! Get yourself socialized! Please, make a friend before the year ends. It's good for you.

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[ ooc: If any part of this post is in error, PLEASE do let me know! I made this in like two days in between work and I barely know left from right. Also, host club members especially are encouraged to PM me with any details or updates about this event they'd like for me to add. Thank you, and please enjoy your IRL new year! ]

Comments

[burstmodes]

Hmm.

[ it's a thoughtful hum, unsure what might be better, and for a few minutes, he's too distracted by reno's presence to really give it any full consideration. prompto kisses him again, trying to warm his hands against the back of reno's neck and up into his hair. there's even a second where he playfully drags his nails against his scalp. ]

If you think tomorrow's better, we can do that. [ it seems like a long time, but... ] Maybe like, uh, a date?

[astraphilia]

[ the drag of Prompto's nails earns a pleased noise, and Reno grins against his jaw before kissing a trail along it, then down Prompto's neck. ]

Tomorrow night feels like a million years from now, huh? [ he bites playfully just above Prompto's pulse, then straightens up a little so he can actually look at Prompto as he speaks. ] But I think it'd be better. Come over late afternoon, maybe? We can go do somethin' fun, come back, cook... watch a movie...

[ Reno brings a hand up to cup Prompto's face, then brushes his fingers back through Prompto's hair. ]

A date sounds real nice, sunshine.

[burstmodes]

[ how long has it been now? prompto can't seem to keep track, hoping they still have more time. the guilt he'd been wrestling with eases with reno's voice continuing on, planning out their day tomorrow and creating that familiar deep warmth in his chest. ]

'kay. [ quiet agreement, and he turns his face into reno's hand to press a quick kiss to his palm. ] Doesn't matter what as long as we're together.

[ making up for lost time, etc. he'd be happy with a repeat of some of their other hangouts spent inside, which he tries to convey with another kiss. this one is slow and easy, resting his forehead against reno's when he finally needs to breathe. ]

[astraphilia]

[ it conveys plenty well, and when they pull apart again Reno finds himself smiling. at this distance Prompto is just a blur, but he can still barely make out the flush in his cheeks and the shape of his grin in return. ]

It'll be nice. [ he says it quietly, then rubs his nose against Prompto's before kissing him again. ] Think about what you want for dinner... I already know what's for dessert.

[ the comment is accompanied by a wink flirtatious enough to hopefully let Prompto know exactly what Reno means by that comment. ]

[burstmodes]

[ even as his face burns, prompto pushes his hands against reno's chest and does his best to act exasperated. embarrassed too, but that's nothing new with him. ]

Dude, come on. [ he's smiling though, suddenly wishing that they could skip ahead and continue on with this somewhere else. ] Just tell me when you want me over. Seems like you might have a long night and all.

[ which means, hopefully, reno will rest afterwards. and before he can convince himself otherwise, he leans in for a hug and tucks his face against him. just to hold him close and savor their remaining few minutes together. ]

[astraphilia]

[ the push makes Reno laugh, but the way Prompto folds himself into Reno for a hug quiets him again as he slides his arms around Prompto's waist. it's good, this feeling. quiet, sweet. holding someone this way is intimate in a way he's not used to, but finds that he... might actually quite like.

he rests his cheek against Prompto's hair and hums quiet, a warm sound of pleasure and appreciation. ]

I wanna see all the pictures you took tonight too. [ he doesn't really want to go back inside, honestly, but he knows he has to—guy with a job, now. sheesh. ] I'll text you as soon as I'm up, okay?

[burstmodes]

[ he's missed this sort of closeness with reno, not wanting to let go but knowing he really needs to. it's only a handful of hours, and anyway, he shouldn't look too desperate. right? he leans into him for a few seconds more anyway, unable to help himself. ]

Mhm. [ a soft noise, and reluctant as he is, he gives him a gentle squeeze before slowly wiggling away. ] I'll make sure to bring 'em with me.

[ prompto pulls in a deep breath, shoving his hands into his pockets and grinning. ]

You want me to bring anything else?

[astraphilia]

Nah, just you.

[ Reno lets Prompto slip free of his grip, but before he puts his hands into his own pockets, he reaches out to tug playfully at a piece of Prompto's hair where it's falling down to frame his face. ]

I'm real glad you came to find me out here, sunshine. [ his smile is bright and genuine, and Reno nudges his elbow against Prompto's as they turn to head back inside. ]

[burstmodes]

[ it's sweet, and he thinks about saying as much, finding himself immediately distracted by reno's smile. prompto nudges him in response. ]

Me too. [ he stops reno just before they reach the door, leaning in to press a kiss to his cheek. ] I'm gonna head home, but I hope the rest of the night is good for you.

[ there's not really much of a point staying now, and anyway, he has to rush back to his place so he can lay in bed and think about their future date or stay up for a while editing photos. hard choice, but either way, he doubts he'll get much sleep until later. another quick kiss, and prompto slips away, stepping backwards until he feels the need to turn around and navigate his way back to the main part of the street. ]