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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.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

Date: 2024-10-31 05:16 pm (UTC)
stykera: (headtilt)
From: [personal profile] stykera
They were a unique feature!

"I'm well." Dressed like a pink magician, too. As one does when the girlfriend is a pink Bunny for the evening.

"Last week's trip was lovely. They always are. Did you stay on the island?"

Re: Arrive and Mingle

Date: 2024-10-31 05:32 pm (UTC)
knightinshinarmor: (harrumph)
From: [personal profile] knightinshinarmor
"Went to the mainland for a few, uh, errands," Remy said. "But yeah. I wondered why it had gotten so quiet around here."

Re: Arrive and Mingle

Date: 2024-10-31 09:14 pm (UTC)
stykera: (little smile)
From: [personal profile] stykera
"It gets very quiet when everyone from the school is gone," Stark agreed. "Eerily so, sometimes. But sometimes the quiet can be a good thing. And the trips are always very good. You should try to go on one, sometime."

Mooch off somebody, Remy. It was a time-honored tradition.

Re: Arrive and Mingle

Date: 2024-10-31 10:18 pm (UTC)
knightinshinarmor: (cheeky)
From: [personal profile] knightinshinarmor
"Might do, yeah," Remy mused. "Where'd you all go this time?"

Re: Arrive and Mingle

Date: 2024-10-31 10:41 pm (UTC)
stykera: (eye)
From: [personal profile] stykera
"Quebec City," Stark said. "A very nice very old hotel."

Where some suites came with butlers and some didn't but nobody was jealous at all, really.

"I'd never been before. It was lovely and the food was very good. Have you been there?"

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