Monthly Mingle Log

[thalassino]

Normally this particularly part of the plaza lays a little quiet and secluded but today there is a difference. The otherwise quiet spot is bustling with activity today, and shall be every first of every month from now on. It sure was a bit of trouble preparing all of this, but no effort was spared. It is for a good cause, after all!

The set up, though fairly simple, has clearly been aimed at making things comfortable for those attending. Broad tables filled with food and drink (and a few locals attending to them to make sure they won't run dry) stand amongst small tables, perfect for a few people to gather around and enjoy the delicacies. Some chairs and benches have been set up too, for those that'd rather sit while talking, but there is still plenty of space for walking around too. Beyond that, there stand at least two booths, one manned by the Welcoming Commitee, armed with replacement flyers, maps, hotel directions and anything a person new to Vatheon might need. They certainly look ready to answer any question that someone might have and then some. The other booth seems just as welcoming, though perhaps a little less on the informative side. This one is manned by Vatheon's very own Host Club. Are they recruiting? Trying to find new customers? Or just here to do their part in welcoming new people to Vatheon? Better check it out and be certain.

Today, the party seems to be dressed up with a rather obvious autumn flair. The tables, chair, benches and table-cloths are dominated by warm, fall colours, and all the food that stands on the tables has a very definite fall flavouring; apple and pumpkin pies stand side by side, with caramel apples near by and what looks to be a mass of cookies. But there are soups too, warm and hearty for those that want them. And lets not forget the drinks. The locals are tireless in refilling the cups so there is never anyone lacking some warm tea or warm chocolate, cider, or just plain old apple juice. Ask and you shall most definitely receive!

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[chosen_gigolo]

[The booth for Golden Victory is decked out in similar autumn scheme, though with little ghosts and bats hanging from the bottom of their sign. Leaning against the front of the table, decked out in a ridiculously stereotypical over the top vampire costume complete with fake fangs (which may or may not be offensive to real vampires) is Zelos Wilder. He's not there the entire time; in fact, he only attends the soiree for an hour or two, leaving the general running of the booth to other club members. He has other responsibilities right now, though he's sharing them with Zelda at the moment; when the Princess is here, Zelos is not and vica versa.

Still, if you're interesting in joining, flirting, or just finding out more about the Golden Victory Host Club, stop on by!]

[malik_caesar]

[Malik continues making his rounds at the mingle, though it seems more like a fair to him. More than the booth, or the host club (which he knows nothing about), what draws Malik's attention is Zelos's costume.]

Quite an outfit you have there.

Sorry it took me so long to get back! Life's been nuts.

[chosen_gigolo]

Been doing a lot of reading about this Earth place, since so many hunnies seem to be from there. Guess this is what one of their more popular ghoulies dresses like.

[He grins genially, showing off those ridiculous fake enamels.]

Zelos Wilder. And you are?

It's fine! I hope things are settling down

[malik_caesar]

[As Zelos speaks Malik takes the opportunity to get his first impressions of the man. Flamboyant, friendly, and fond of women it seems.]

Malik Caesar. [He offers a handshake.]

I don't think I've seen a costume quite like that before. Is there an occasion, or is it just to attract the attentions of beautiful women?

[He has a trademarked Malik™ grin.]

[chosen_gigolo]

[That's pretty much Zelos! Though 'friendly' in relation to his speaking to dudes is a pretty recent development.

He takes Malik's hand and gives a firm shake.]

The occasion for the clothes is the Earth holiday Halloween! Apparently it falls in this month back on their world. Still, always to attract the attentions of beautiful women though.

[Have a patented Zelos smirk®.]

[malik_caesar]

Mmm hmmm. [He tries not to smile outright.]

Would I be right in guessing that you're the friend of Zelda who runs an 'establishment'?

[He recreates the same tone and implication as Zelda did when she mentioned it to him.]

[chosen_gigolo]

[That gets a little bit of an eyeroll.]

She makes it sound like some kind of crazed sex dungeon. All we do is talk and enjoy each other's company and that's not even a euphemism!

[He doesn't seem all that bothered at the implication though. He knew from the start there are some people out there who just won't get it and Zelda, for all her wealth of knowledge, is still a socially sheltered prissy princess of the teenaged variety.]

Socially sheltered prissy princess of the teenaged variety=WIN

[malik_caesar]

[Crazed sex dungeon? Now here's someone who doesn't fit into his standard innocent and mostly naive pre-teen/teen companions. He continues to refrain from smiling, but it's clear he is amused. He places his hand on his chin to look more serious.]

I was under the impression that is was some sort of bar.

[Although he did enjoy the defensive and colorful description that Zelos provided.]

/takes a bow~

[chosen_gigolo]

Pretty much, though the focus is more on socializing than boozing. Y'know, give people a place they can blow off steam socially and maybe find a friend or at least a sympathetic ear.

[He gives Malik an appraising look.]

Right now we're looking for another bartender to ease the load on our current tenders, but we're always looking for more staff to appeal to a wide range of clientele too~

[sylphauxiliatrix]

[Zelos, you seem to be receiving a look of some sort. A rather unpleasant look. Kanaya is evidently upset with you for some reason. Oh, and she has a pair of scissors...huh. How about that. ]

[chosen_gigolo]

[Woah! Woah woah woah, hey now.]

H-hey Kanaya-hunny, what're those for?

[He might possibly be backing away slowly.]

[sylphauxiliatrix]

[Her facial expression remains impassive, And she starts to advance on Zelos. Evidently this particular vampire is indeed upset with your choice of outfit, though perhaps not for the reason you might imagine.]

Your collar is a bit messed up. Let me just... fix that for you.

[She's reaching out for his collar with one hand while the scissors stay with the other by her side.]

[chosen_gigolo]

Woah woah! Hold on! It's supposed to be like that!

[He's just gonna lean away a bit.]

I saw it in an Earth book! It's supposed to be ridiculous!

[He thinks.]

[sylphauxiliatrix]

[Her advance is held back by your argument. She seems a bit incredulous.]

...Really.

[chosen_gigolo]

No! I mean yeah! Seriously! Look!

[You got him all flustered coming at him with a pair of scissors! Geeze. He shakes his head to try and center himself again as he pulls an illustrated kids book he got from the library out from behind the table. Sure enough, on the page marked 'Halloween' there are several cartoon drawings, one of which is a completely dorky vampire with a ridiculous collar.]

See?

[sylphauxiliatrix]

[Well, now that you've gotten her interest, the scissors are going away, stuffed into a pocket. Kanaya takes a good look at the book.]

Huh. So these are meant to be silly costumes?

[She takes a moment to think on that. Technically, She was responsible for creating Earth, along with Karkat. She had to wonder just a bit if this was a sign of her influence on that creation. Either way it's an amusing fact.]

Is this from the library? I have a friend that I kind of want to [take this and rub it in his face] show this to.

[chosen_gigolo]

Feel free! Just make sure you return it to me or them so I don't get hunted down by the book police. And yeah, silly seems the way to go. I read in there that the costumes used to try and be scary to ward off the souls of the dead or something like that but I don't see how something like this collar is scary in the slightest.

[He has much more intangible fears.]

[booyaka_boom]

*Don't mind Selphie, she's just a bit distracted with all the ghosts and things. Her lips are parted in a bit of a gape, and she's in danger of bumping into something or someone cause she's not looking where she's going*

[chosen_gigolo]

[A steadying hand darts out from under Zelos' cloak to keep Selphie from running into the corner of his booth.]

Well hey there Selphie-hunny! Better watch where you're going, don't wanna fall~

[booyaka_boom]

*Thanks to that hand Selphie is saved, and she laughs a little nervously. Then she stares at her rescuer, who looks familiar, but different*

Zelos! Is that you?

[chosen_gigolo]

The one and only~ How's it shakin'?

[He's pleased to see her, though wondering if she might feel a tad awkward considering during their last meeting she tried to throw herself at him. He won't mention it if she doesn't!]

[booyaka_boom]

Oh! You look really different!

*She blinks at him, blushing a little - because he is so attractive, and she does remember that behaviour*

[chosen_gigolo]

Different? Do I? Heh, will I guess the clothes are pretty wacky!

[He raises the edges of the cape balled in both hands over his head while making an over the top "blah!" face in a silly caricature of an attempted scare. Moments later he drops the cape back behind him and grins.]

Do you have this Halloween thing on your world? It seems pretty fun!

[booyaka_boom]

Uh huh!

*She tilts her head, and is about to say something else when pulls the face, and Selphie can't help but burst into giggles. She sticks her tongue out and smiles*

No..Not in my world.

*She glances at the ghosts and things again* Though it seems kinda familiar... Maybe I did it before I left.

[chosen_gigolo]

It's possible! I showed up here in the winter so I missed all the autumn festivities. Gotta say I'm a fan of the costumes~