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

[alabasterbadass]

"Yeah? See - I knew I loved you for a reason." She drops it casually, as if it's something she's said a million times before, before she leans in to press a kiss to the bridge of his nose. "C'mon. I wanna go pick up dinner before it gets too dark."

[braveoff]

Sorry she knew what now? Drake blinks at her as she leans in to kiss him, and when she pulls back she'll see a slow smile spreading over his face. He's not gonna make a big deal out of it, since she dropped it much the same way he did... but it is a big deal.

He stands up and catches Liv around the waist, pulling her in for a hug. Just long enough to press a kiss to the top of her head, then he's reaching for his boots. Out they go.

"Bring your paintball gun, in case somebody decides to try and take us out."

[alabasterbadass]

That was a good reaction, literally the exact reaction she was hoping for. She leans in slightly when he pulls her in for the hug, but nods and goes to retrieve her paintball gun as he pulls his boots on.

"Hopefully things have died down by now. Maybe we'll get so lucky."

[braveoff]

He laces his boots quickly, grabbing his own paintball gun.

"...well the bodies have started disappearing. So it's kinda hard to tell. Don't jinx us before we even get out there, okay?" He hesitates, then, "It's kinda risky but do you mind if we swing over to Spire 2 on the way back? Ephemera didn't answer my last text."

[alabasterbadass]

"Oh- uh, yeah, sure. Of course."

Honestly, she isn't entirely sold on taking the extra risk without it being entirely necessary, but - Drake cares about Ephemera, and she cares about Drake, so swinging by can't hurt, can it?

"As long as we make it quick."

[braveoff]

"It'll be quick. You're the best, have I told you that today?"

He gets the door for her, peering out into the hall to make sure it's clear before moving forward. The paintball gun is treated like it's real, because they sure as hell are knocking people out.

[alabasterbadass]

"Sure have, but you know- don't think I'm sick of hearing it yet." And sure, Liv is prideful, but she's not stupid: Drake is the one with actual police training here, and she doesn't have brains to fall back on when it comes to using an unfamiliar skill here. She lets him take point.

[braveoff]

They're nearly to Hope's temple when Drake spots a pair moving together with their guns out in front of them -- not unlike Drake and Liv, so it's possible they aren't looking to attack either, but he's not taking any chances. He stops in his tracks and gestures for Liv to back up into the alley to wait for the strangers to pass.

"There's two, they don't look like they're hunting but better safe than sorry."

[alabasterbadass]

Liv does as instructed, but she's careful to make sure that Drake is with her as she does. She doesn't want to get hit herself, either, but she'll feel awful if she's responsible for getting him taken out, too. She won't speak up again until after they've passed.

"Ugh. I can't believe I actually wanted to shoot them. I hate the way this is messing with our heads."

[braveoff]

They linger in the alley a moment longer before Drake peeks out, deeming the way clear again. Off they go, staying close to the buildings and looking around every corner.

"It feels like a brain to me," he says, looking displeased. "I didn't miss that."