The Creepy And Now Holiday-Appropriate Mansion, Thursday Evening

[deathsmajesty]

Once again, the gate that blocked off the bottom end of Phoenix Way was opened, inviting everyone to the creepy (though much less abandoned) mansion. This time, however, instead of being guided around to the gardens, the lit path led them to the front door, where the a tall figure in a tattered robe and deep cowl gestured for them to step inside the door and get onto a...boat? Once people had climbed in settled themselves, the ferryman began to guide the ship down the River Styx. Or, okay, their long entrance hallway, with blue lights to either side of their boat to mimic water and bathing everyone in an eerie blue glow. (Yes, okay, the boat perhaps wheeled down the hallway rather than floated, but they had not refinished this house just to flood the hallway for verisimilitude. Even if Liliana had considered it for a few minutes.)

The double doors leading to the ballroom were opened, with thick fog rolling out of the doorway. And through that doorway, people could descend the stairs into the Underworld proper. Black and gold were the prevailing color, with deep red nods to a pomegranate motif. Gold coins and loose gemstones added to the decor, a nod to Hades' wealth - but even amidst all the dark opulence, touches of other colors could be seen: tucked away in various corners and small niches were flowering plants, a surprise kiss of springtime to be found in the least likely places. Rather than one large chandelier, they had several, creating areas of both light and shadow around the ballroom.

Welcome to the Underworld, dear friends.

Comments

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[my_own_advocate]

"I suppose so," Lucifer sighed, as they made their way to the refreshments. "At least you picked a particularly lavish party to reemerge to."

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[betterthanaplan]

"I mean, that's more timing than anything else, but hey, you two looked so damn good. How could I miss out?"

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[my_own_advocate]

"You could have always tried to convince us to undress again, rather than show up at all," Lucifer teased.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[betterthanaplan]

"Yeah, but this way I get to enjoy the two of you in these outfits for a bit. We can always undress later."

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[my_own_advocate]

"Oh, we are definitely undressing later," Lucifer told him.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[betterthanaplan]

"Each other, even," Duke said happily. He found the modded drinks and picked out two cups. "Slowly and thoroughly."