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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:09:42 GMT -5
Welcome to Any Given Night, a special thread here on Underground.
Unlike most threads here, this thread has no structured plot. This thread is instead, a place for characters to meet, hang out, and blow off some steam. Stuff done in here can be cannon or not, whatever you want. Feel free to jump in or out whenever, and pretty much do whatever you want. This is just a place for our characters to hang out without stressing about what's going on outside the nightclub.
New Nights: Anyone can start a new night. Ideally, I would like a new night every real-time day, but the thread may move a little too slow for that. To start a new night, just post "NEW NIGHT" In bold at the top of your first post of the night. I would ask that you not start a new night while people are actively posting (In the last several hours). You should also feel free to continue older roleplay if nobody has established that it's a new night yet.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:10:26 GMT -5
(Hecate' Post)
NEW NIGHT
Hecate stood in the VIP line, zipping up her jacket to shield herself from the strange chill that had settled over New York.In front of her was at least twenty other people-the other line stretched on even farther.Checking that her VIP pass was still in her pocket, she glanced over her shoulder at Ashton.
He stood an inch taller than her,although the fact that he slumped made him look shorter.Every few moments he would swipe a stray lock of rusty red hair out of his face, only to have it slip back in front of his hazel eyes.The young man pulled a skull cap out of his messenger bag, in an attempt to keep his messy mop of hair from falling back into his freckled face.
"I can't believe you got me to take you to Underground...are you even of voting age?"Ashton frowned at Hecate,before retorting with a not-so-clever remark;
"Uh..well, your mom wasn't of voting age when..crap."Without bothering to finish his train of thought,he fell quiet.
"I thought so."Returning her flat brown gaze back to the line,she let out a sigh and moved forward.Just as she did so, she caught sight of a most peculiar thing;a young woman, not much older than herself, entered the club unnoticed by the bouncer that stood at the front of the line.This can't be good...
"Hecate, move up;it's your turn."Shaken out of her introspection by Ashton, she moved forward and presented her VIP pass to the bouncer.The bouncer appeared somewhat dazed, his eyes glazed over.Without a word, he allowed Hecate to enter the Underground.Ashton followed after her, his hazel eyes taking in the crowds and the glass displays showing off objects that looked old and seemed vaguely.. dangerous.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:11:14 GMT -5
(Laylei's Post)
"So. If the fucking customer said 'Jump off a bridge and die. Would you do it ?" Laylei said to a rather large latin man. The sight was a bit amusing. The 5 foot 8 woman, scolding a 6 foot 3 largely built man.
Stumbling over his words, the man dressed in the security uniform's black formal wear began to shake slightly at the woman's scoldings. "I..Ah...No..I wouldn't-."
Raising both her eyebrows at the latin man, folding her arms as she tilts her head. "Yet, you listened to him, when he asked could he go to the upstairs EMPLOYEES ONLY portion of the club."
Turning red in the cheeks, he continues to stammer as he shakes his head rapidly."I didn't think-"
Laughing aloud, Laylei nods in agreement as the man's statement. "Yes, yes, Darling, You didn't think. Now. If you value you this job, you will have your lips glued to MY FUCKING ASS. This whole week. Understood, great ?"
With a wave of her hand, she dismisses the security from her graces - As he walks away from the foot of the stairs where guests moved past him to leave and enter. Looking up to the incoming guests, Laylei spots Hecate, but trailing slightly infront of her stood a man wided-eyed stairing at Laylei. She wasn't sure if the man was with Hecate, nor did she really care.
"What the hell are you looking at, Darling ?"
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:12:22 GMT -5
(Hecate's Post)
Ashton, quite literally,jumped when he was spoken to by Laylei.Hazel eyes going wide, he backed away from her.Mumbling indistinct apologies that couldn't be heard over the music thumping through the club, he turned to leave the club.
"You're the one that wanted to come here in the first place, idiot."The unfortunate man found his way blocked by Hecate,who had her hands on her hips.Scowling at Hecate, he turned his back on her, and looked over at Laylei again."Oh,you've just encountered a Laylei.No doubt you've heard of her."
"Duh,of course I have, I'm Illu-"A death glare from Hecate was all it took to shut Ashton up.
"Sorry about that Laylei, the kid's new."Dragging Ashton with her, she shoved him in front of Laylei"This here is Ashton, and the reason why I'm here tonight;he begged me to bring him here."
"What?!No, I didn't.."his voice trailed off as he looked between Laylei and Hecate, as if deciding which one would be the bigger threat;so far it was a tie.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:12:44 GMT -5
(Laylei's Post)
Staring at Ashton, Lay parts her lips as she sizes the man up. Looking from him to Hecate, she raises an eyebrow in slight surprise. "He made it ? Honestly ? Our standards have truly fallen, Darling."
Shaking her head at Ashton, she looks at him dead on. "Tell me, Darling. What's stopping me from snapping your neck and making sure no-one will miss you or know you're gone ? I hope you know I can make that happen if you annoy me." Chuckling in amusement at her threat, she looks to Hecate, signalling to him. "He's some bum off the street, Darling ? Or is he useful in something ?"
Giving Ashton the once over again, she purses her lips. "And how old is he ? Jesus, they're getting young."
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:13:11 GMT -5
(Azra's Post)
It's been a year since he was here, something changed but something stays the same, some old members were left and stationed at different places and some new people joined the club. It's the city life of ever changing and yet never changes. Azra stare blankly at the 3 years aged Whiskey in the small glass watching the ice slowly melts and combine with the liquor. He takes a sip savoring the very moment, because inside he knew, neither any of this moment would last nor his life ever will.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:13:57 GMT -5
(Hecate's Post)
"He made it ? Honestly ? Our standards have truly fallen, Darling."
"Heh, can't help but agree with you there."Hecate said, a rare grin tugging at her thin lips.Ashton,still bewildered as ever, continued to look between the two of them.The freckles on his face stood out from his skin as it paled, his hazel eyes widening as Laylei continued to speak.
"Uh-uh...."was all he managed to stutter as he listened to Laylei, eyes glued to the shorter woman.Gathering what courage he had, he drew himself to his full 5'10""F.Y.I,Miss Limora or whatever,I'm 20 years old.As for what I can do,you don't want to know,trust me."the last part of his speech was a total bluff, but he didn't let it show.Sure he had some magic, but that was about all he could do;he wasn't toned in the least-he could barely bench press twenty pounds without having to call for someone to get the crushing weight off of him.
"Whatever you say Ashton.I'll believe you when I actually see you in action."with a polite nod to Laylei, she shoved Ashton towards the bar"Go get smashed or something."
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:14:55 GMT -5
(Ysme's Post)
A limo pulled up outside the Underground’s entrance. The dull thrum of the music from inside vibrating the chill air along the line of hopefuls who waited to be waved inside by the bouncers on the door. One of the security came over and opened the passenger door. A pair of black sheer stockinged legs appeared from under a thigh length thick black fur trimmed jacket. The hood was drawn up so few saw the Asian features beneath.
The Asian girl shivered a little as the cold wind whipped around her legs. She’d forgotten how cold the wind could be a New York at this time of year. With the quick flash of a smile to the bouncers she disappeared into the club.
Leaving her coat at the cloakrooms she clip clopped happily down the into the club. Letting the warm air and music wash round her, she tuned into the pulse of the underground beat. It had been some time since she was her last. Clip clopping downwards she moved her body to the beat. Slipping easily through the crowds of city revellers towards the bar, she made her way towards the bar.
At the bar she found a space, and perched on a stool, legs crossed to make the most of her look tonight. Casually she scanned the crowd for familiar faces or something interesting. She flashed an easy smile at two women and some scarred looking boy caught in to middle of them. The two women she recognised, the boy not. She smiled to herself knowing what effect Layly…or something could have on people.
“I wonder if she’s still wearing those same boots” She thought to herself
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:15:23 GMT -5
(Hecate' Post)
Stumbling,Ashton managed to regain his balance before falling flat on his face-although he bumped into several people while doing so.This earned him several glares from the people he bumped into,but all he could do was stare back at them;they positively radiated magic of one kind or another,and it was.. overwhelming,to say the least.Shaking his head side-to-side,he looked back at Hecate.
"Oh,don't tell me you're having second thoughts again.Shall I remind you that you're the one that wanted to come here,the one that woke me up out of bed and made me drive you here?"all Ashton could bring himself to do was sigh and move back towards Hecate.Although she radiated magic like the rest of them, it felt off somehow..but he didn't bother to dwell on this, and instead shuffled back over to the senior Illuminati agent.
"Whatever..the hell do you do here for fun anyway?"he felt somewhat stupid for asking-it was a club for gods-sake!-but he let the words escape his lips without a fight.This earned him an eye-roll from Hecate, which was followed by an expansive shrug of her thin shoulders.Ashton was vaguely aware that she was answering his idiotic question,but he wasn't listening;instead his hazel eyes were glued to an unfamiliar Asian woman, who'd shot a smile at Hecate and Laylei.Hecate had returned the smile with a polite nod, her flat brown eyes shifting to look over at Ashton.
"Close your mouth,would you?You'll get drool on the floor."The young man's freckled cheeks turned a ruddy red,before he cleared his throat.
"Do you know that Asian chick?"his voice held a note of urgency, as if this information was of life-or-death importance.
"Who?Her?Sort of..although I never caught her name."
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:16:13 GMT -5
(Wylde Fae/Daiyu's Post)
Daiyu sighed softly as she made her way down the stairs from the security room. She stood on the steps her dark gaze scanning the crowd and smirking slightly at her fellow security as he was scolded by Laylei. She held back a laugh as he scowled at her and stormed by after being berated for something stupid. She watched as Laylei spoke with Hecate, and a young man she did not recognize. Cute little thing, but didn't look old enough to even be here.
Shrugging again she continued down the stairs and toward the bar a little shiver running through her. Something was a bit off but she couldn't place her finger on it. Tonight was going to be one of those nights.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:16:42 GMT -5
(Ajani/Xziled's Post)
"Man, everytime I come to this place something happens..." Said Ajani to himself while he was waiting in line to get in. "And what the hell is with a long ass line greeting me whenever I do come?" Ajani's patience started to thin as he moved up towards the entrance at the speed of a snail, the only thing holding him back from causing a scene was that there was always something interesting going on at this club, so he continued to wait. "Tonight, I'm going to drink like there's no tomorrow."
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Post by Laylei on Sept 10, 2010 17:17:22 GMT -5
(Ysme's Post)
The Asian girl caught the young boys stunned wide eye’d look and turned away with a giggle. She rested one arm against the still clean bar top and tapped her long finger nails against the shiny reflective surface. The other hand rested in her lap. Her eyes travelled up and down the bar trying to catch someone attention as she waited to be served.
“Hmm, what does a girl have to do to get a drink around her.” She said to no one in particular.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 11, 2010 11:20:06 GMT -5
(Hecate' Post)
Heart skittering to a halt,Ashton averted his hazel eyes from The Asian girl, the blush that had previously occupied his cheeks creeping down his neck.Clearing his throat,he shifted from foot to foot, before turning to look at Hecate.Out of the corner of his eye he caught sight of Hecate's magic;this only lasted for a moment, but he couldn't help but marvel at it.No matter how many times he saw it,it always struck him as odd.Her magic looked silvery and malleable..if he stared long enough,he could see faces shifting in the silvery mass that surrounded her.Well,that isn't creepy in the least.
"Hey,Hecate,Imma just go and get smashed like you said,'kay?"
"Yeah yeah,just don't expect me to pay for your cab back home."With a wave,Ashton turned his back on the woman and sauntered over to the bar.He made a big show of ordering the most expensive liquor he could think of-it was vintage red wine.As he waited on the bartender to return with his order,Ashton glanced over at the man sitting a couple seats down.Squinting,he zeroed in on the man,ignoring the other magic-users populating the bar.If he listened hard enough.. he swore he could hear bees buzzing.
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Post by Laylei on Sept 11, 2010 11:20:28 GMT -5
(Xziled/Ajani's Post)
After Ajani finally got into the club he thought he'd spend the night drinking and socializing until the club closes. Unfortunately for him, not even five minutes had gone by since he had took a seat at the bar, some punk was staring at him from across the table. "Hm... is that guy even old enough to be here?" Ajani asked himself under his breath while waiting for the bartender to take his order. Choosing to ignore the guy staring at him Ajani ordered one of the drinks that seemed to have a faint glow to it. Another few minutes later and the guy was still staring at Ajani, getting annoyed Ajani walked over to the guy and took a seat next to him. "So, any reason why you've been staring at me so intently?"
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Post by Laylei on Sept 11, 2010 11:20:48 GMT -5
(Hecate's Post)
Ashton jumped when the bee-man(yes,he seriously just called him that)took a seat next to him and started talking.He shot a glance over his shoulder at Hecate,begging with his hazel eyes for help.All that this tactic earned him was a mouthed 'you're on your own kid' and a wave from Hecate who melded into the crowd.
"So, any reason why you've been staring at me so intently?"
Before he had a chance to speak, the bartender returned with his order.Muttering his thanks, he began to drink, hoping to stall for some time to think his words over.
"Uh..I've no idea what you're talking about."The lie came out sounding just like that-a lie.Ashton would've face-palmed himself if it weren't for the fact that he was still expected to answer the bee-man's question."You...uh,you've got magic right?"It was after he managed to stammer out that question,he began babble away,voice kept to a whisper"Don't bother denying it;I already know."
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