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Liliana Vess ([personal profile] deathsmajesty) wrote2024-10-31 02:59 am

The Creepy And Now Holiday-Appropriate Mansion, Thursday Evening

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.
thatwaslucky: (gonna be fine)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 04:22 pm (UTC)(link)
"There are probably not that many teenagers here," she pointed out.
single_man_tear: (Grinning Thumbs Up)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] single_man_tear 2024-10-31 05:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"I can pretend certain people are teenagers," Dean countered.
thatwaslucky: (didn't hate hearing that)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
"I wouldn't recommend it, but if that's what you want to go with," she smiled.
single_man_tear: (Smile)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] single_man_tear 2024-10-31 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"See, now you're making me feel guilty," Dean declared and blew his whistle with a short tweet.\. "Personal foul."
thatwaslucky: (good with this)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"I refuse to feel guilty for making you feel guilty when you haven't done anything," Rey laughed.
single_man_tear: (Amused - Profile)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] single_man_tear 2024-10-31 07:52 pm (UTC)(link)
"Clearly this is a flaw in your Jedi code if it prevents me from having fun," Dean said, pretending to pout.
thatwaslucky: (profile talking)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 07:56 pm (UTC)(link)
"You cannot invoke the Jedi code when I look like this," she decided. "It's just weird."
single_man_tear: (Concerned in a suit)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] single_man_tear 2024-10-31 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
"Serious question: does the Jedi code come in small, medium or large and is there also souvenir buckets depending on the time of year?"

Sorry, Rey, you can force choke him if needed.
thatwaslucky: (convincing)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 08:17 pm (UTC)(link)
"You're so lucky I don't have my lightsaber," she teased.
single_man_tear: (Grinning Thumbs Up)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] single_man_tear 2024-10-31 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"Because you'd give it up to me because you're a bowl of popcorn now?" Dean asked hopefully.
thatwaslucky: (smirky smile)

Re: Arrive and Mingle

[personal profile] thatwaslucky 2024-10-31 10:24 pm (UTC)(link)
"I would have, but after all the jokes about popcorn..." She shrugged. Too bad, so sad!