Event Log: Party Royale

[hadrielmods]

Who: All characters participating in the event
What: The event log for the Party Royale event
Where: All over the city!
When: September 22nd-29th
Warnings: Paintball, loss of consciousness, and partying!

As is par for the course in Hadriel, at some point throughout the day- waking up, making breakfast, doing laundry- you find an item. This isn't just any item though, it's a tried and true paintball gun, shining and just waiting to be picked up. This gun never runs out of ammunition, never malfunctions, and almost always hits the target that you're aiming at, so say hello to your new best friend for the next week.

Touching or picking up the gun will fill you with a competitive surge, which will likely increase when you find the note that's left with it, saying nothing more than be the last one standing. With instructions like that, how could you lose?

Well, you could lose if someone else shoots you. But never fear, there's a plan for that too! Even if you embrace the throes of unconsciousness, the gods have got your back and will eventually teleport you into a grand party where prizes will be handed out based on how long you survived. Awesome! At this party is also the traditional copious amounts of food and drink, as well as everyone's favorite goddess Delight and everyone's slightly-less-favorite goddess Rage!

Happy paintballing, and may the odds be ever in your favor!

► This log covers September 22nd-29th.
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Comments

[lifetothefullest]

[Lance actually doesn't make the connection immediately, taking a moment after Adam's apologetic look to figure out what it's for, and then offering a small smile in response to let him know it's fine. It doesn't bother him, and in fact--]

That's true. He can also apparently grant people healing abilities; he gave one to Dr. Brennan a few weeks ago.

[And she'd used it to completely fix the injuries he'd sustained in the fight right before arriving here, so all in all Hope's propensity for healing has very much worked out in Lance's favor.

He nods a little at the comment about the plants needing drainage; that's definitely a good idea, and not something Lance would've thought about on his own. He's not the best with plants.]

I think I could find someone who's capable of that. Then I'd just need to find the right sort of plant to put in it; I wonder if there's anything like aloe here. That'd be useful at the Clinic.

[hellosirs]

... Oh. Huh.

[ He considers this for a moment, and finally tucks the wand back into his sweatervest. ]

In that case, I'm sorry about throwing a pillow at your head, sir, but when you come in unannounced and looking like the grim reaper, it's hard not to jump to certain conclusions.

[pocketspa]

[His hands slide up Kravitz's chest until his arms rest around his neck, in perfect positioning for the perfect pose. One hand makes it up into his hair, grabbing a fistful and pressing him closer until Taako (unfortunately) needs to breathe.

He only moves as far as absolutely necessary, though, which is barely apart.]

Me? Take anything seriously? Good joke, my dude.

[He presses them together one more time, kissing slow and languid, before he finally pulls back, his free hand now drawing small circles around the back of Kravitz' neck.]

Thinkin' about that for a while? Feels like you were.

[unknowable]

Maybe.

[He says it carefully. He's not sure he would call it that.]

I wouldn't really call magic 'powers and abilities'. It's not as easily categorized as that. I know what you mean, though - a lot of people here have very specific abilities that seem like they could be magical, but aren't quite. But I guess - well, I have a closer relationship with magic than most people, but I can't throw fireballs at will or anything like that.

[hot_mes]

Shame. [deadpan - he's kidding! Mostly.] I've met one man who can, here. Could be a useful skill.

Maybe it's better than I don't jump to conclusions in trying to understand. Even I once thought some things weren't real until I experienced them for myself. As long as there is reason, even if it isn't science.

[restinglichface]

[The woman rolls her eyes and gives her brother a pointy-elbowed nudge in the side.] Honey, summoning Garyl, as cool as he is, is kinda a dead giveaway. Kid already saw my magic, you totally fucked up. Probs should've stuck with the fire. Sounds too easy, but it seems real.

[What can she say. Girl loves to throw fireballs around.

With that taken care of, Lup throws her arm around Taako's shoulder, ignoring how offended he looks, and drags him close, so Atem can get the full twin effect.]

This is my brother, Taako. Twins, obvs. But c'mon, give it to me straight. How good did he have you fooled at first?

[unknowable]

Maybe they let Rage stock the shops sometimes, just to annoy us.

[He sounds amused.]

I guess I can't fault them too much for parties like these, though.

[anoshe]

Naturally, you'd be welcome in my world. We don't know each other well, but Arnes is a lovely place, and very hospitable.

[He extends the invitation easily.]

But there are plenty of interesting places out there, it seems.

[sheathes]

[ She looks thoughtful. ]

Then... if I were to defeat you, it would make me more powerful than Superman. [ Here comes that competitive instinct. She doesn't look like much, but her voice is confident. ]

[dedikated]

( ... Really? )

Why have hair at all?

( Surely they could all just shave it off, right? )

[hotspurred]

[Henry scoffs.]

Oh, fine. I shall leave you be.

[That's what he gets for asking about women's fashion. He turns to the drinks and begins helping himself, apparently done with their conversation.]

[the_fourteenth]

[There's a moment of silence as he debates whether or not to speak up at all. Especially now, since he has a clearer idea of where Rome's hiding.]

Enough.

[He's getting a little low, but he's not going to say that. He follows this up with another shot in Rome's direction. See? He's got lots of ammo!]

[occupiesvitalregions]

[H-Hey now.]

I guess? But you're not gonna beat me. So keep dreamin'!

[He holds up his trophy again. Can't stop won't stop]

[sciencelizard]

[It's a both thing, Ellie. Alphys is scared of everything.]

T-To be honest, I mostly just, uh, hid for a while. But the gods don't really stock enough food to let you do that for super long. Especially with all the, uh, animals in the house. But I guess I made it long enough!

[mismanagement]

Maketh has to laugh at that, reaching up to fuss with Rey's hair. Just a little. "I accept the challenge. Gladly, even."

[anoshe]

Well, I'm not wearing my crown right now.

[It would be more of a joke if he hadn't been wearing it when he arrived - if it wasn't currently stuck in one of the larger pockets of his jacket.]

Oh, don't worry about that. I don't expect anyone here to know who I am unless I tell them. No doubt there'll be plenty of rudeness either way.

[circumitus]

Hair ruffles, oh no! Rey snorts.

"Not sure about that. It's hard to tell if you've proven yourself worthy."

Them's fighting words.

[toiletseat_girl]

Y'know, it wouldn't surprise me.

[she sounds vaguely exasperated, but directed towards the gods, not him]

I guess not. This is nice. The stuff before it, I wasn't so fond of, but this is cool.

[roseofthetyrells]

Thank you for your kind offer. I'll be sure to keep it in mind.

[and she will. going to a world like his would likely cause much less culture shock]

Oh, I know! And some of them apparently have things that make our phones look ancient!

[doctoral_bird]

Really! What a small world. Lord, that means she's got quite a lot of people in this city while others haven't a soul. I... actually do not know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

[ He flattened a puff pastry under his palm, pressing it until it was thin enough to shove under his mask like a chipmunk. ]

Guess it depends on how you view the city. How are you settling in, by the way?

[restinglichface]

[Lup adores Angus. There's just no other way around it. While the boys may torment and tease him, the woman's come to genuinely enjoy having him around their place. It's nice having another person around who doesn't know all of Lup's favorite stories and jokes so that she can retell them and she hasn't exactly hated giving the kid a few cooking lessons late at night when the rest of the house is mostly asleep.

He's smart, sweet, and surprisingly sassy when the opportunity arises.

But still, even with how much she's come to care for the kid, even Lup busts up laughing the moment the illusion of the juice box shatters, a hand coming down to slap the boy affectionately on the back.]

Even I saw that one coming from a mile away, kid. Detect magic is your friend.

[But Taako makes it right with a real juice box, Lup immediately opening her hands up for him to toss her one too (hey, looting suckers works up a thirst!) before she jabs her thumb behind her, back towards the city proper.] How about one of the spires? Gotta be some great looting opportunities there.

[doctoral_bird]

Not if they don't expect it. If th' plan to boost certain emotions almost strategically--, there's no harm in trying to ssstir it up. Make delight stronger when they meant to bolster up fear, for instance.

[ Malkus sighed and wrapped his hand around the cup, hearing a dull tink of his claws clicking against the glass through the fabric of his gloves. ]

It isn't avoidable but, until I find a way to poison their little plans, I can at least not play directly into their hands.

[restinglichface]

[Hey, if he wants that free-fall feeling, all he has to do is ask. They can climb to the top of some building and jump off with feather fall cast on them or something else equally wild. Lup was down for all of it.]

This is all beginner's shit too. Wait till you see me cast something choice, like sunbeam or immolation. That's the sweet spot, my guy. [With his feet still off the ground, Lup moves up closer to join him. He's already tall, so this makes it awkward, but Lup grabs his hands anyway and tugs him down another inch, so he's just barely floating.]

[restinglichface]

[Taako's posturing just gets a scowl and irritated huff from Lup, who takes a few much needed steps away from her brother and crosses her arms. That distance between them is needed before she ends up smacking him. Or shooting him back. Either or.

Kravitz chimes in from his safe space some paces away and Lup barely turns to acknowledge him.]

Not the worst idea you've ever had, though I don't know how we can trust you when I can't even trust my own brother.

[restinglichface]

[Lup can't help but outright laugh at his proclamation, already pushing his glass forward.] What the fuck, dude? Do you hate fucking everything? Okay, wait--[Lup throws up a hand to stop him from immediately answering her, the woman shifting to lean against the bar with her drink.]

Okay, don't answer that. What do you actually like? That seems like a much shorter list. And duh, natch. We're identical twins, pretty hard to fake that identical-ness. I'm Lup. It's, uh, a thing to meet you.

[Nice isn't the word she'd use.]