Did she... Did she really not get it? That in itself caused Isha to laugh, trying to quickly think of another one. It wasn't often that he could just be anonymously funny!
"Yes, I could, but.. It would be a bit Shellfish to take up any more space with this giant head of mine! When it all boils down to it, I'm in quite a pinch, wouldn't you say?" Hehe.. Nailed it!
Blue Eyed Melloon
Posted: Mon Oct 07, 2013 10:44 pm
Cooro Cooro
Limo 2
That took the cake. Castille burst out laughing. Her blue eyes watered. Whoever this lobster was, he was quite funny!
"You said your name was Isha? Well Isha, you are funnier than I am. I'm all out of lobster jokes." She dabbed underneath her eye with a finger to make sure that her make up hadn't run in her mirth.
Arian smiled slightly as he caught sight of Gwen and Orah. For his part he had chosen to dress up in a costume that he had picked up from a costume shop, some character from a video game or another, although he'd worn his hair in its usual braid and kept his glasses.
"It's good to see you both" he agreed quietly glad that he had chosen not to get the optional staff that had been offered with the costume, before adding even more quietly in response to Gwen's comment. "Same here, although I hope it doesn't come to that." After all, it would real nice if this party thing turned out to be exactly what it said on the tin - ie a party. Some sort of rich party, but a party nonetheless.
Recognising Isha he gave another of his slight but friendly smiles at the curly-haired teen, who was dressed up as a lobster, before looking in the direction of the grey eyed teen who had introduced himself as Ian, his voice quiet but friendly as said "I think I remember you - from the April elections." They hadn't spoken during the event but he thought he remembered the other campaigning for Wallace Suite.
Bluefire Dragonz
ChibiGingi
Cooro Cooro
moonlit-raven
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:41 am
Limo 1 Griffin nearly skipped up to the big red "x," shuddering not from the crisp autumn air, but the excitement. Her big blue eyes looked around the group, slightly disappointed she couldn't place any of the faces. But that's what was fun about a party! Meeting new people! For Arya Stark, she was uncharacteristically happy and upbeat. Griffin reminded herself not to get too caught up in the Game of Thrones world, lest she think of the Red Wedding and tear up...
Oh, Limo 2 had a lobster! She clasped her hands together, it looked like real fun over there. Squinting here eyes, she saw also that she recognized Fletcher Wade, oh, and Castille! From summer camp! She didn't dare leave her designated X. Surely she'd talk to them later, but for now she was more concerned with who was in her limo.
She furrowed her brows when Scott offered that they might be going to someplace scary. "I hope not... I'm Griffin, by the way!" She wasn't usually so perky or peppy or upbeat, but parties and costumes just got her so excited. A nice break from the senshi and SHP grind.
Limo 2 Lazily, almost, Fletcher had headed towards the destination indicated on his invitation. He didn't much do 'costumes,' so adopting the style of his favorite musician was the best he could muster.
He paused to light up a cigarette and stood near the edge of the group (lest his smoke offend). He eyed the characters from the corner of his eye. Some of these kids looked pretty young, 17, 18. Maybe this wasn't the party he should be going to... Fletcher would swear to god, if any of these kids threw up or started asking him for help, he'd tuck and roll right out of that limo. Maybe he should have sold the invitation... But if the party got him in touch with the right people to help his music career, then so be it.
"I'm Fletcher." He took one last drag of his cigarette, flicked it away and seated himself in the limo.
Mathias chuckled and waved politely at Ruthie, letting everyone else have their peace to speak before he added any more to the conversation. He did his best to get a little closer to Ruthie, not wanting to disturb anyone else in the vehicle, but if they were going to hold a conversation in a car full of people they would have to be closer together.
He gave up when he realized there was just no feasible way for him to move without trampling over half the people in the limo. It was a tight fit already. Even if the thing was designed for luxury.
"Hey Ruthie, yeah - you been doing well since then?" It hadn't been that long ago had it? It was hard to tell, things had kind of blurred together since Coraline had ended up in the hospital. He wouldn't have come to the party like he'd originally planned if it hadn't been her insistence to go and have fun for the both of them. Just not... TOO MUCH fun.
He still felt terribly guilty for not being there for her, and he knew she was probably bored out of her mind in the hospital right now, watching reruns of a Nightmare before Christmas with her mom and eating ice cream.
Actually never-mind - she was in heaven right now. Though Mathias made a mental note to stop by the Hospital and drop off the present he'd gotten her for her birthday.
Looking back around the limo he smiled and nodded as each person gave their name in turn. Oh this was going to be an interesting night.
Limo 2
Darren Didn't know if he should roll his eyes at the two swapping puns nearby or no - so he chose to ignore it out of proper manners. As everyone began to exchange names he waited his turn before speaking.
"My name is Darren Waughner," He said finally as he leaned back in the seat, adjusting his cape again so he didn't fully sit on it. There really wasn't much else to say so he just scoped out the costumes instead.
He tried to not look at Castille for too long. But he was willing to admit she was at least able to pull off her costume well. His eyes moved on begrudgingly and he wondered what they were in for.
elza magica
X3
Blue Eyed Melloon
OwO he's trying to not stare really!
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:11 am
Limo 1
Lexi figited with the hemline of her costume fighting the urge to rub the black eyeliner covering her face and pull out the fake eyelashes she had haphazardly stuck on. All in the name of an amazing clown costume! She had done herself proud and the effect was written all over her face, she couldn't stop grinning.
"You guys I love all your costumes! I did take about three hours doing mine though but you do all look so wonderful! Did I tell you I made this costume?" Turning towards Fleur (although anyone would have done at that moment to allow Lexi to boast!) She grinned and waved a whip she had strapped to her wrist. "This is a real ringmaster's whip, isn't it amazing to have something so authentic...I mean I did so well to find it! But you look so cute in your costume too! What...are you!"
"Hi Fletcher, Hi Darian, nice to meet you, I'm Charli." Charli offered, tucking her candy cigarette behind her ear, and flashing a grin at the other two. Since two of the passengers were entrenched in a pun war (groan), and another set were so familiar with each other that they had so far shut the doors on chatting with strangers (disappointing but she had all night to get them to admit she was actually the bff they'd been waiting for.) she might as well concentrate on others.
"If I'd known about you I might have gone to you for my props." She informed Fletcher cheekily. "And I like your cape." She added to Darian. "Very stylish."
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 7:14 am
Limo 2
Awww, did his little pun war end so quickly? Well, that was disappointing, and he tried to convey that feeling by crossing his arms across his chest, though it just looked comical with the huge claws that were on his hands.
"Yup! I'm Isha! I think this is off to a fantastic start, don't you?" It was awkward, the way his head was, so he turned, trying to find an angle where he could see everyone, or atleast partially see them. And then there he was! His handsome and quiet teacher from when he was learning jewelry!
Oh how terribly, terribly awkward this all was! He had tried to come off as mature and proper during his meeting with the man, and yet look at him now! Ripping off silly little puns in a costume that was large and encumbering, no where near as flattering or elegant as some of the others that were around him! His cheeks flared up, and he once again was thankful that his head was covered by the large mask. Then again, that might have just been due to the heat that was quickly filling up this costume.
When Isha the lobster crossed his claws, Castille took it as a sign of disappointment. She threw her hands up in a shrug, saying "Hey, I can't help it if I run out! I'm not naturally funny." It was true. She really had to try to come up with something witty and clever. His costume gave her enough fodder for a round or two, but that was it. "But this is going well so far! Hopefully the rest of the party will be as much fun as we are!"
She looked to the next person to introduce themselves to find him already looking her way. She flushed slightly out of reflex, then mentally berated herself. She was in costume for heavens sake! And they were in a limo! You couldn't look anywhere without looking at someone. She tore herself away from the train of thought, and focused on his costume. He was a...king? Or a knight? She wasn't fully up to speed on medieval things, but the crown made her think king. So he was a king to her.
"It's nice to meet you Darren." she said, pushing the hood from her costume off so that it fell backwards. Her head as getting too warm. The bodies in the limo were steadily raising the temperature of the cabin. "I like the sword. What's it made of?"
Cooro Cooro
Torvil
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 12:02 pm
Limo 2
Mei hesitated before opening the limo door, silently wishing her brother was here. Participating in something like this without him was a bit out of her comfort zone but she was determined if anything to meet new people.
With a slight upward pull the sound of the door latch brought with it thoughts of bailing. Why the heck was she so nervous? Gathering the skirt in her hands so she didn't trip getting into the limo, Mei lowered her head and stepped inside. "Hi" she said nervously, her face tinted a light pink, making sure to grab her belt modified tail so it didn't get stuck in the door.
Modified version of this Kind of a mash between the two. Purple dress, hair down and a belt with a unicorn tail and a small horn with a pink star around it.
The limos pass through a gate and up a hill, the road getting a little bumpy as they make their way toward their destination. They are quite a ways out of the city proper by now and there is not a single city light visible through the trees.
...trees?
The cars stop and the doors are opened. It is dark all around but it's pretty obvious that this is a forest. There's no pavement, just a dirt road beneath your feet. In front of you, though, stands your host, Hayden Pembrose. He stands there looking dashing in a zoot suit with a cane. There's a smile on his face. He's younger than a lot of people would think.
"Welcome!" He beams. "Obviously, this isn't what you were expecting."
There aren't any lights, still no music, and it's pretty clear that the party advertized is not exactly what you had in mind. For those of you that have been there before the scene looks eerily familiar and if someone stopped to listen they might hear the sound of nearby water. Hayden continues.
"Each of you found my invitations. I'm glad. For this party I felt there was something different that was called for. Clearly you guys were clever enough to figure out my riddles for the invite but what about something more?"
He gestured around himself, illuminated as a shaft of light penetrated the tree limbs overhead. Despite the season the present evergreens do a remarkable job of limiting the light for the most part. The other trees look like skeletons against the dark sky with rushing clouds alternating between hiding the waning moon and letting it shine.
"Welcome to the Larkspur Summer Camp. Normally it would be closed right now for the season but a few years ago it was mysteriously destroyed. No one knows why. No one knows how."
Some might remember or had heard: Order or Chaos. It was in the papers at the time every bit as puzzling as their host made it seem.
"Now, this is where we're going to spend the night. For those that wish to back out you're welcome to go. My drivers will deliver you back where you came from. Now is the time to do so."
He looked, and waited, and then smiled.
"For those of you that choose to stay please hold out your right hand for your admissions bracelets."
The drivers come around with red bracelets that they lock on to the outstretched wrists. On the top there is a small blinking red light.
"Welcome to the party! In the ruins I've hidden clues. Decipher the clues and they lead to something very nice. Now, are there any questions?"
ALRIGHT CAMPERS! What do you do next? If you have a questions (ICly for Pembrose or OCly as yourself) please quote me with it in your posts. Your character can ask about anything and you can ask me about the setting, if you have observations you want confirmed, anything you like.
Part 2 will be open for just over 24 hours until 5pm PST Wed, Oct 9th.
Shanyume
elza magica
Blue Eyed Melloon
Sirene Naiads
Bluefire Dragonz
Cooro Cooro
Matisha
ChibiGingi
litian
Kailey Koreco
Torvil
moonlit-raven
stari_maga
Puhterodactyl
Ryuthulhu
Verithe
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:29 pm
"OK I actually have to admit I am not entirely sure if this is incredibly uncool or amazingly creepy fun." Charli noted, eyeing the curious blinking red light on the bracelet.
"Seriously wow, this is like a horror movie script, which is kinda cool but..." She wondered what the families who had been affected by this place would think of someone throwing a Halloween Bash here.
Maybe she should go home. Was it morally ok to stay? She wished she remembered more about what she had read in the papers, but she didn't really. What a mess.
Isha had honestly never heard of the camp grounds, or of the rumors about what happened to this place. Having moved to the city in the beginnings of summer, he had not made enough friends, or gone about enough to have heard of anything exceptionally spooky around here.
So instead of fear, instead of worry, the boy was filled with excitement, eagerly going about the exam all that was around them. Of course, gazed towards the stables first, wondering what they were! What a large and expansive place this was!
"Excuse me, but should we work in teams? Or alone? I mean, I figure teams would be best, of course, but what do you think? And will you be out here with us, or just kinda.. Hanging out somewhere else?"
ZaiaFantasy
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2013 5:19 pm
Marlin had listened to the snippets of conversations going around in his limo, but hadn't spoken much apart from sharing his name with the others in the limo.
He had decided to go all out for the party dressing up in a set of fancy, sparkly patterned wizard robes. The pièce de résistance if he did say so himself had to be the hat, black and covered in halloween styled pictures in the same colour as those on the robes, it had a wonderful curve to it that Marlin had liked on first sight.
He was really looking forward to the party though and hoping to have a pleasant evening since his dad was minding the shop for the next couple of days.
And then the limo stopped, suggesting that they'd reached their destination, doors opening out onto trees.
Trees?
Marlin blinked. Yep trees - a whole forest full of trees. Although he recognised this particular forest full of trees - the whole Legend of the Knights temple-themed training had happened here.
He listened to Hayden Pembrose speak, holding his hand out for a bracelet as the drivers came round as he eyed the blinking red light before asking curiosly "Is the light on this thing for anything special?"
To say that Arian wasn't expecting this was something of an understatement, shock flickering briefly across his face as he took in the forest - a very familiar forest - before he managed to school his expression.
He remembered this place only too well, for all that he'd only been here the once. It was the place where he'd met a certain talking tail-less cat and well swamp monster thingies had a way of sticking in the mind.
Given what had gone down the last time he had stayed at this place Arian wasn't particularly sure that he wanted to camp in this place overnight, but he held out his right hand on cue when the drivers came round with the bracelets.
He decided to keep his own council on his unease at the place. At least for now. It had been a few years after all. Instead he looked from Isha to Hayden Pembrose as the other teen asked about whether they could work in teams or if looking the clues had to be done individually - it was something he was curious about too.
"That is so cool," Fleur said to the girl sitting next to her, partially meaning when things started getting a bit bumpier,. "I'm an Indian Princess," she explained briefly, but then the doors opened and she got out and was totally distracted from sharing the details of her costume, like where she had got it and that she was Native American and not Asian. That last point was probabally obvious, but still...
The scene wasn't the dark but fancy mansion she had been expecting. It was just dark. Although she'd never been there before, she vaguely remembered seeing something about it getting destroyed on TV a few years ago. Overall, it was creepy, and sort of... unsettling on a deeper level.
At the mention of prizes, though, she found herself smiling a little. That was really what she was here for. Immediately, she started scanning the area for buildings and things that might hide secrets. After a moment, she took a single step forward. Standing by the limos for a long period of time wasn't going to win her any prizes. But then she stopped, because she really didn't feel like walking straight into a haunted forest all by herself. "So it is like a mystery..."
