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

[leashed]

I see.

[He's not sure what a palace affair or a tavern would entail, but he can understand that this seems to be a middle ground between both of them.]

You're used to both extremes? [Curious.] You must find yourself at parties often.

[anoshe]

I do.

[He grins.]

I'm rather known for it, I think. Though of course as a prince I ought to only attend the palace receptions. They are never that much fun, though. Sometimes you really need to go out on the town for a good time.

[leashed]

I wasn't aware that you were a prince.

[It's not like he'd act differently, but it definitely makes him reframe their relationship thusfar. Rome tilts his head downward, respectful.]

I apologize if I've been rude.

[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.

[leashed]

If you're sure.

[His brow is still a little furrowed.]

How does this party compare?

[anoshe]

It's nice. More relaxed, a little less stuffy. The decorations could use some work, though.

[In that there aren't really that many decorations, and they don't seem to have any kind of theme or color scheme. Come on, gods, you can do better.]

You don't seem to be enjoying yourself much.

[leashed]

I don't know if I've ever attended a party before.

[He doesn't quite know how to react to them. Small talk has never been Rome's forte.]

We weren't invited to social events. My handler told me about them- I suppose I imagined something different.

[anoshe]

Your handler?

[That raises quite a lot of questions.]

Well, if this is your first party, then we ought to try to make it good. Do you drink? Because now would be an excellent time to start.

[leashed]

[He shakes his head, about to answer the first question when he gets distracted by the second.]

Drinking isn't permissible. I'll watch you if you'd like to.

[anoshe]

It isn't permissible? Why not? Is someone here denying you permission?

[That would be depressing.]

It's really not quite the same, watching someone else drink.

[leashed]

I live by an established set of rules, [he explains simply.]

I've watched others drink before. It's- amusing.

[anoshe]

And those rules hold even here, where things are entirely different?

[He understands the concept of a moral code, but for something so small... well, it just seems excessive.]

If you were simply choosing not to, that would be one thing. But you are allowed, you know. No one will hold you to those rules, so long as you don't hurt anyone.

[leashed]

I hold myself to those rules.

[He shakes his head.]

It's not for fear of discipline. The structure is- valuable in this place.

[anoshe]

I suppose if you're used to that kind of structure, having it here could be helpful.

[Comforting, at least.]

So long as it is your choice.

[leashed]

Yes.

[He nods, taking a slight step back.]

I'll let you enjoy yourself. Do let me know if you require any assistance.