[GV] - 6 - Festive

[relinquishing]

Golden Victory isn't about to go two months without a proper change in decor! Their fearless leader hasn't seemed to be in the best of spirits (falling into a coma can do that to a guy), so things aren't quite as extravagant as normal. Instead of playful, things seem a bit more ambient - warm golden lights, rich red tablecloths, holly, garland, maybe even a sprig of mistletoe here and there for the mischievous heart that may wander. And... well, it's a bit of a mystery how they managed to get it through the front door, but there's a well-lit tree taking up one corner of the main floor.

Per usual the rules and employee roster are posted near the door. It seems a bit quieter around here than usual.

Hosts:
Angelo
Asbel Lhant
Duke Pantarei
Fai D. Flourite (assistant chef and appointments)
Guy Cecil (bartender)
Ioder
Jade Curtiss (bartender)
Malik Caesar (bartender)
Peony Malkuth IX
Rin Okumura (chef)
Serph
Sora and Roxas
Zelos Wilder (Only takes appointments with women.)
Please note that some hosts may be unavailable due to coma.


The staff are free to their normal wardrobes this month... well, for the most part. Red, white, green and gold seem to be all over the place, encouraging to fit in with the Christmas spirit. There may even be some fur or a little more ~*sparkle*~ than the hosts might be used to. A certain emperor may have taken the liberty of making sure there's at least one spectacular outfit front and center for them to wear.

Comments

[coolerthansora]

[It's not exactly noisy in here, but there's certainly enough noise to mask footsteps. Roxas doesn't notice his approach until suddenly his view of the tree is blocked!]

Wha- Hey!

[He's not really thinking who it is, but is instinctively sure this is a friend and reaches up to grab for the hands.]

[flared]

[He laughs towards Roxas' reaction. Gee, he was really tuned out there for a while, wasn't he?]

Just what the heck were you staring at anyway?

[coolerthansora]

Axel!

[Surprised but pleased, Roxas pulls his friend's hands down and tilts his head to grin up at him over the back of the chair. Then he looks back out at the tree, letting go one of Axel's hands to point.]

The tree. They aren't usually so big, are they?

[flared]

[Axel places his hands on the backrest of the chair Roxas is sitting on so he can glance up at the large tree as well. Certainly is nice, isn't it...]

Mm, can't say I've seen one that big before, yeah. You guys really decked this place out.

[coolerthansora]

Mmhmm.

[Another glance back at Axel.]

Finally decided to check it out, huh.

[flared]

Well, sure, why not? Figured I might as well get a feel for what exactly it is you do down here.

[At that he glances around at all the other people gathered about, talking and entertaining themselves. Huh. He really wouldn't have taken Roxas for the type to do anything like this.]

Gotta say, it's pretty... different, Roxas.

[coolerthansora]

Different from what?

[All right, unless you're moving Roxas is just going to shift and sit kind of sideways in his chair so he can look at you.]

[flared]

[Nope, he won't be sitting down. He's actually going to move away from the chair to walk around and observe a little more. Because, really, with so much going on in here, you can't expect him to sit still, can you?]

Well, from what you usually do.

[coolerthansora]

I guess that was kind of the point. Learn something, you know?

[Roxas won't mention that flirting was part of that something; not that he's managed to pick it up anyway. He watches Axel looking around.]

You want the tour?

[flared]

Mm, I guess that's true.

[And even if he doesn't know about the flirting thing, he's taken a peek at those rules and he has a pretty good enough idea of what's been going on here. Not like he's too concerned. Roxas... doesn't seem like he'd be good at that.]

There's a tour? ... Well, guess that couldn't hurt.

[coolerthansora]

[Nope. He and Sora are the "innocent types" or something. But at least it gets him talking to more people.

He gets up from his chair.]

Sure. I guess there's not a lot but you're not settling down anyway.

[Come Axel let us take a turn about the room.]

[flared]

[... Ok, maybe that's reason to be concerned.

He shoves his hands into his pockets and allows Roxas to lead the way.]

Sure thing. Lead on.

[coolerthansora]

[What, he can't talk to people?

Roxas sticks by Axel's side as they start making their way around the room. Walking in front of him would be rude, he thinks.]

So- most of the time we're on the club floor. The decorations are different every month.

[flared]

[Well, you can. But there may be people who take advantage of your innocence. B|

Axel glances around as Roxas walks with him, impressed by what he sees.]

Yeah? What were they last month?

[coolerthansora]

[Don't worry, Axel. He does know how to punch.]

Ah- Well, last month the curses kind of got to everyone, but before that it was Halloween.

[flared]

[Good. That's all that matters. ... But still. B|]

Lemme guess. Pumpkins and spider webs were all over the place?

[coolerthansora]

Uh-huh. And everybody was in costume. That was pretty neat, too.

[flared]

That must've been cute.

[A beat,]

So, what, you guys just talk to people and stuff here? Keep 'em company?

[coolerthansora]

That's pretty much the idea.

Ah, here's the bar. They've got a lot of non-alcoholic stuff, too. And back through there's the kitchen, that's where Rin works.

[flared]

[A bar? Axel's not much of a drinker, but he takes a peek at the counter anyway because, hey, there's lots of stuff to see in there. ANd it's nice to hear about Rin, too. At least Roxas has another friend here.]

Don't tell me you've been sneaking a drink or two for yourself, Roxas.

[coolerthansora]

[Roxas makes a face.]

No. That stuff smells weird.

[And apparently he's not allowed to have any until he's 18 anyway.]

[flared]

Heh. 'course you'd say that. [He pats Roxas on the back. ... He'd rather not see a drunk Roxas either, thanks. That would just be strange.]

Can't say I'm overly fond of it either.

[coolerthansora]

I kinda figured.

[Since he never sees you drinking. But one day, Axel. One day they will get drunk together and it will be the most absurd thing they will never repeat.]

[flared]

[Oh god. Let's not get too carried away here, Roxas. ... Even if that sounds fun.]

Well, come on. What else you gonna show me? You got a pool or something stowed away?

[coolerthansora]

No, no pool. There's the dressing rooms and stuff but you're not allowed back there.

[He seems kind of amused by there being a place he's allowed but Axel isn't.]

But we could get a closer look at the tree?