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It had been months since The Count first thought of throwing a party; the finishing touches on the temple were almost done, and things looked spectacular. It was about time The Count's presence was made public in the region afterall. This party would be a 'getting to know you' type event, where the people would finally get to meet him. Now this wasn't something narsassistic or ego tripping at all, just simple 'hello's. "Baptistain, Bertuccio." The Count was calling for his aids, they had a task set for them. "I would like you two, to deliver these." The Count would place his hand over a stack of letters. They weren't marked or addressed to anyone in particular, but they appeared to be invitations. The Count had hand written each one individually, not a small task at all. There appeared to be two stacks, so The Count was perhaps expecting a moderate turn out. Even if only one person were to show up, they would be treated to a wonderful time no doubt, for The Count was free from the rule of any government, and he mingled freely with people of all classes. So no matter who you were, you would always be treated fairly. "Yes sir, at once.", "We will return by the evening sir.", "Very well, be off with you then.". With that both aids would head out and begin delivery of the unmarked invitations, their simple messages held within.

All seemed to be going according to plan, the food, drink, flowers, music, servers; it was all falling into place. This was a good way to get to know those in the region, see what they were like and see whom The Count might like to contact and socialize with later. It was only a matter of days now, only a matter of days. The Count would oversee and direct the placement of various objects, settings, and so forth.

The finishing touches were going on now; flowers, candles, vases and other embellishments. The temple would be ready within the hour for guests, if any were going to appear. Food and drink were ample and ready to be served, the small musical group was warming up, and the candles were being lit. A quick once over of the floor with a broom and it seemed like all was set. Baptistan and Bertuccio would open the huge doors The Count had workers put in, they were beautifly detailed. A small room was set aside for weapons checking; air conditioning and speakers were turned on, the buffet style tables had food brought out to them, and ice sculptures placed in the centers. It would be a spectacular night; Bertuccio would stand at the door, ready to announce all attendies with invitations in hand, Baptistan would stand a few feet behind ready to place weapons into a small room until later. Haydée was getting changed into her party wear, she would appear beside The Count when he finally appeared and introduced himself to those who arrived. "Now we wait and see."


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Bertuccio would meet the trio at the door as they arrived and began up the steps. "Welcome. I see you have our invitation. If you have any weapons on your person, please leave them with Baptistain here." Bertuccio would draw an arm back to introduce Baptistain, who would respond in kind. "Evening." Bertuccio would then speak again."May I have your names and where you are from, for the announcing?"

*Nana had left her dagger behind at home, hidden inside of the piano where the children wouldn't look for it. It was better not to leave sharp weapons about unattended*

I'm also unarmed.

*Nana would look back to Thanatos when he spoke. So his arm was a weapon? Hopefully it could be-- deactivated then*

Who the hell is he talking to..... Thanatos questioned himself, pretty sure that no one else was here yet. Still, he would continue walking as Mastema and Nana moved forward. Mastema didn't feel it wise to wander where they shouldn't, so he just kept going straight since that was the natural inclination. Mastema observed the items that adorned the way through the hall.

"I suppose this place is a little bigger than it looked from the outside. I suppose the festivities will be held near the center of this compound." Mastema commented.

"It'll be in the same place where Galette's throne used to be if I'm right. It was certainly big enough to host this kind of party." Thanatos responded quickly. Memories of this place were still fresh in his mind. "It'll be where Galette watched his students fight and kill eachother, and the ones that survived he would train so they could fight again the next time." He made a small tsk sound. "I'll bet half of them weren't any bigger than Micha....."

Thanatos was right, the festivities would be heald in the main room above the fighting area. The large open space below could be seen from four sides, sloping down fifty feet to the bottom. That space seemed to be decorated too, though empty. From above it looked more like a dance floor than a battle arena. Tables with drink a food awaited the three once they entered the main hall. Violins and Chellos played in the back, as well as Clarinet, and Harp. The music gave off a warm feeling meant to invite guests in and make them feel comfortable.