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Adrian Veidt ([personal profile] defenestration) wrote in [community profile] multiversallogs2011-09-30 05:32 pm

Costume Party in Honor of Lex Luthor's Birthday [OPEN]

As stated on the invitation, Adrian is throwing a costume party to celebrate Lex's twenty-fifth birthday at the Luthor-Veidt Building in Brock Marsh. Everyone is welcome, whether they know Lex or not. There's plenty of food and free alcohol (mostly wine, fancy beer, and champagne), music and a space for dancing, and room to mingle and make new friends. Some simple and classy decorations, purple of course, have been put up on the first and second floors to create a festive atmosphere.

(A note to those who might try to take the opportunity to go snooping: security is insanely tight. The elevators will not go beyond the first and second floors without a special code, and there's an elevator operator who is very obviously there to make sure you don't try anything funny. The stairwells are likewise under guard and the private areas of the first floor are locked and under camera surveillance.)



[ooc: Please wait until a few threads are set up before tagging! Party time! Everyone is welcome!

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[personal profile] im_apimp 2011-10-01 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Alec isn't entirely sure what he's doing here. He doesn't know the guy, but an opportunity is an opportunity. It's not necessarily the party atmosphere that he's questioning -- it's the costumes.

Ordinaries, man.

But rather than stand out, he dressed up. He dressed up with Max of all people, but he's not going to complain -- would you complain if your date was dressed like a belly dancer?

He didn't think so. He's just not going to actually verbalize that. He's wearing a fez and poofy pants. He thinks he's suffered enough.

"So," he sighs as he shifts to lean against the bar. "Why are we here again?"

[For Max.]
Edited 2011-10-01 17:27 (UTC)

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 05:34 pm (UTC)(link)
"Do I look like a Disney know-it-all? God, let me think." And he throws his head back a little dramatically (look, he's had a few himself by this point). "Okay. Your dress is blue. There were two of them with blue dresses, weren't there? Were there?"

He glances her over once more. The hairdo triggers some memory from when he was an itty bitty Nordling and after a moment or two he grins. "Aha! Are you Askepott? I mean, uh --fuck, don't fail me now English-- Cinderella?"

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 05:48 pm (UTC)(link)
"Maybe..." Depends on what version he's thinking of. Cinderella never paid much attention to Disney's retelling of her story. They got so many things wrong, mainly about Prince Charming. In addition, she didn't pay any attention to how they reenacted Briar Rose and Snow White's life either. If she ever gets back to Fabletown, she'll ask them just for curiosity's sake.

Her first reaction to hearing the name Askepott is to widen her eyes. It's been a long while since she's heard her name said in that language. But she quickly remembers her cover and relaxes back into her drunken state, pointing a finger at her friend. "Bingo. Your prize is to get me another drink."
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[personal profile] kiss_evilgoodbye 2011-10-01 05:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Buffy still doesn't know a lot of people in Baedal. Part of that is her own fault, she isn't sure who to trust, but she wants friends. She wants people that she can count on. And she misses being social. So this is why she's going to the birthday party of a guy she doesn't know.

Yeah. This was a good plan.

So this is Buffy, standing awkwardly on the second floor with a glass of champagne in her hand, and in costume. She isn't sure what drew her to it beyond the fact that it was poofy and girl, and it had been a while since she had done either. She's looking around, trying to see if there's anyone who might be interesting to talk to, but ... she's feeling too awkward to make the first approach. She's just looking. And sipping. And ... will figure it out from there.

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 06:18 pm (UTC)(link)
The Norwegian story involves Cinderella being a better sharp shooter than the Prince and it's part of Christmas TV, every year without fail. Guess which version Asbjørn prefers.

"Anything in particular or are you open to surprises?" He might have something in mind, who is to say.

[identity profile] aldabeyoun.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 06:19 pm (UTC)(link)
"Hey, how's it going?" Njoki grins and makes a funny sort of chuff noise which means she's honestly pleased to see him. "Looking very well put together, well done."

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 06:47 pm (UTC)(link)
To be frank, that's probably closer to the truth than any other retelling. She actually is a better shot than Prince Charming; too bad she never got to use it on him.

Cindy shrugs out, "Surprise me." This may not end well if he drinks like the Europeans she knows drink.

[identity profile] aregulargirl.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 06:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Max isn't terribly excited about her own outfit (http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/set?id=37708610) either - it had sounded like a better idea in theory than it was in practice. But she doesn't show any outward signs of discomfort, just plays it cool for the crowd (and for Alec, who she's sure would give her grief the second she complained about the costume).

"Because everyone else is," she replies after signaling for the bartender. "I figured going would be a good way to make some connections." For jobs or to see who in the city is shady and rich enough to steal from, which goes unsaid for obvious reasons.

The bartender arrives and she places her order, quickly receiving a glass of wine which she lifts towards Alec in a mock-toast. "Besides, the food and booze are free."
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[personal profile] patricide 2011-10-01 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Physical affection is not something Lex has much experience in. The Luthors were either cold and distant or harsh and volatile, with little room for anything in between. What he knows of touch is that it is best used as a tool for manipulation just like any other weapon.

When Rachel hugs him he stiffens, uncharacteristically caught off guard. It takes him a moment to mentally relax and he wraps his arms around her to return the embrace, doing his best to smooth over the initial hesitation. He smiles at the kiss on the cheek and when he pulls away he keeps his hands loosely alongside Rachel's arms to remind them both that this is a good thing.

"I'm glad you could make it. Though I have to ask what happened to your tail and pitchfork."
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[personal profile] goodeintentions 2011-10-01 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
He gave Lex an amused look, a grin and cock of his head for a moment then a fast nod, when he asked after then took the champagne, as if to say of course it is, thank you for doubting my alcoholism.

"Mmhmm, I understand. Luckily you've got me around to help with these things." And with that, Aimery brought the cupcake around front with a grand flourish of his arm. "Ta daa. I'm told the tradition is to light the candle then blow it out, but that seems terribly wasteful and would make me look a hypocrite considering how many times I've asked people not to smoke this evening, so you'll have to pretend, for now."

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 08:21 pm (UTC)(link)
Is there the slightest of snuffle sounds from him? Only they will know. "Yeah, not too bad, thanks." Strongly felt anti-xenian sentiment throughout the city withstanding.

He grins at the compliment. "I kind of feel like a door-to-door Bible salesman on his day off, but I can scrub up okay. How're things going for you?"
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[personal profile] patricide 2011-10-01 08:38 pm (UTC)(link)
A bright smile is always welcome and though Lex doesn't know this young woman, he's happy to greet her. "Thank you, I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." He takes the card and with a motion that's automatic moves to slip the card into his inner coat pocket - which is quite difficult when one isn't wearing a coat.

He gives a slight laugh when Raven sees him make his mistake. "I suppose I've become too used to certain things. Lex Luthor. What's your name?"

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 08:42 pm (UTC)(link)
He does indeed drink like most Europeans, but that's not what he's going for. After about the average time it takes to shake up two cocktails, he comes back with two glasses in hand.

"Two fairytales --well, improvised fairytales. They didn't have the exact ingredients. Good vodka, chocolate liqueur, strawberry slices." He hands one over and takes his seat again. "I would have brought you a Cinderella but they're non-alcoholic." Maybe someone, somwhere has an interesting sense of humour.

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would have kicked your ass," Cindy says as she weebles and wobbles in an attempt to sit up fully. Okay, maybe she is drunker than she thought before, but she's still conscious enough to take the drink that's handed to her and down a majority of it before any spills on her dress. She'll be pissed if she ruins this costume. Parts of it can be used again.

"Not bad. Could use more vodka, but that's for the second round."

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Likewise, he slumps down in his seat, getting more comfortable. "As if I would do something that cruel. And it's duly noted."

In the meantime, his mask is pissing him off a little, so he pulls it off fully from where it's been sitting atop his now flattened faux-hawk and balances it on the arm of the sofa. Now the room has the disembodied face of a polar bear to stare at them while they drink.

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
With her elbows leaning on her knees, Cindy sips at her drink around slices of fruit. It's a hard battle and she gives up midway to snatch the mask off the sofa arm, staring it down as if it threatened her. "Why a bear?"

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
"Why not?" He's not exactly sharp about his answer, but there's clearly something there. Enough to make him study her for a beat. Normally he's good at keeping secrets but right now he's at just the right side of tipsy for his inhibitions to be lowered.

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"Because you half-assed it?" She's wondering why outloud more than asking him or even answering him. Something about his response bugs her, the little hesitation he gives before answering a question with a question. Cindy's not on her toes enough to call him out on it directly so she takes the next best route. "They were giving free masks. Why buy one if that's all you were going to wear?"

Re: The Second Floor

[identity profile] pateratreus.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Lionel has arrived later on in the evening. Having made some rounds in the lobby, he decides to seek some brief solace from the music and the crowds and inspect the more subtle underbelly of his son's humble abode.

Tonight he is dressed as Errol Flynn (http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f186/theladymacp/lionelcostume.jpg) a la Against All Flags. Though it might appear to be a simple costume, it is exceedingly lavish in the details. He has even brought along an appropriate rapier for the occasion. Though blunted, Lionel just wouldn't miss the chance to test the limits of the Luthor-Veidt security while still maintaining his status as a guest.
Edited 2011-10-01 21:47 (UTC)

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
"Half-assed." He almost smiles, before he tips his head back, thinking. At first a few bullshit excuses come to mind. But then again he did see 'Cynthia' hanging around with Ilde before. And Ilde is --well, when he first met her, she boldly sauntered up to him at a bar and poked him about being non-human before declaring herself to be a fairy.

He closes his eyes in what looks like more contemplation, until a moment later when he makes a very distinct low, growling noise. If anyone nearby hears, they can apparently suck it up. "That's why."

[identity profile] fuckyouboots.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Most people would just think Ilde and Cindy are an unlikely pair of friends and nothing more than that. They are friends, good ones, but they are more than that. They're two people of non-human kind who connect over similiar makeups. A fae and a fable. Can't get any better than that.

Cindy hears him growl in a way that reminds her of Bigby, but she can't put two and two together to fit right. "What's why?"

[identity profile] sailorofthefloe.livejournal.com 2011-10-01 10:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, she is pretty drunk, Asbjørn will give her that. This time he turns to face her a little better. It's partly so he doesn't have to repeat himself, and partly to shut other people out of what's not their business.

"So you've heard of werewolves by now. Well, in my world it's not just limited to wolves. There's were everythings, from what I've been told. Including bears." He makes a tiny jazz-hand motion, before clarifying, "Like me."
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[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-10-01 10:21 pm (UTC)(link)
The darker-haired and diminutive of the Cinderellas comes to be quite naturally at Lionel's elbow, carrying a white mask on a glass wand and tapping it idly against one gloved palm as she circulates the party. It's interesting, seeing who attends, and from what she's observed even casually over the network, Luthor the more hirsute has a knack for rising tension levels. That might qualify as something worth mentioning, later.

"What do you think?" she inquires, conversationally, since it's partially her handiwork he's inspecting. In person, as opposed to over the network, she's a curious little thing- it's more obvious to the observant that something about the way she looks and the air she has doesn't seem quite in step with conventional reality.
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[personal profile] patricide 2011-10-01 10:26 pm (UTC)(link)
"Impressive maybe, but I think what you've got going is far more effective. If nothing else it's easier to talk to people this way." Also, you know, be a proper horse's ass, but that goes without saying.

He takes the offered hand and shakes it firmly. "Lex Luthor. Is your other half coming later?"
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[personal profile] rhinemaid 2011-10-01 10:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Someone who is not going to be imbibing anything very strong this evening - that would be Ilde - makes her way to Katherine's side, bumping her with a hip. "You look fantastic." They haven't met up in person for a bit, and after Katherine's friend vanished...well, she's glad to see her.

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