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[closed] a little party never killed nobody

who: The IPRE + friends
what: A dinner party!
when: Novemeber 18
where: Chez IPRE
warnings: some mild drug use (alcohol + marijuana)

Party time, motherfuckers.

After sending out invitations, the IPRE (mostly Taako, because he's the most extra of the group) spends a significant amount of the week preparing for the party, making sure they have all the food, decorations, and wine necessary to put on a good evening. The whole point of this is to be a distraction from a shitty month, and to get everyone together, since they have a range of friends who haven't all met each other. They've been talking about doing something like this for months, so it's nice to finally pull it all together.

Upon arrival (and despite Taako and Lup's involvement) the decorations are minimal. Couches have been transmuted from their regular fabric to rich velvets, there's a little glitz and feathers here and there, but they didn't want to go too hard on the theme. It was just a way to have a little fun with the evening. The bar cart, on the other hand, is definitely in line with Speakeasy, featuring a lot of gin and whiskey based drinks, though anyone with a preference for wine or beer won't be disappointed.

The start of the evening is dedicated to introductions and mingling, probably helped by the alcohol, though there's also cheese and antipasto plates set out, just in case anyone was worried about not being fed at something hosted by two chefs.

As a way to break the ice, and to get people talking and having fun before the evening really kicks off, the brick wall of the small living room has been set aside as the designated backdrop for a 'photo booth', which mostly consists of a few instant cameras, including one that takes what are essentially magical gifs, so long as the button is held down for 5 seconds. There are a few props that match the theme of the evening - fur stoles, feather headbands, felt hats, long strings of pearls - to make the photos a little more fun.

Once everyone is seated in the dining room, it's time for dinner. The food brought out for the main meal is warm and rich without being too heavy, slow cooked meats and roasted vegetables can be mixed with salads and lighter sides to avoid anyone slipping into a food coma before dessert has even begun. Everything is set in the middle of the table, for people to serve themselves, so they can pick and choose what they want to try. Lup has made at least one incredibly spicy dish, so be careful.

While there's no rush to leave the table, eventually plates are cleared away (by magic, so none of the hosts have to stop chatting) and everyone is ushered into the larger of their living rooms, where the small coffee table has been replaced by a seemingly floating table that's large enough to accommodate all the desserts. There are various pies (pecan, pumpkin, cherry), apple & maple cake, chocolate tarts, brownies and trifle. There aren't quite as many options as there were on the dinner table, but it's near a thing, especially when the section of the table devoted to cream, ice cream and sauces is taken into consideration.

Dessert is an extended affair, pies will stay warm and ice cream will stay frozen for as long as they remain on the table, so people can return and try more even as the rest of the night presses on. And although the food is, really, the main attraction of any kind of event that Taako is involved with, that doesn't mean there aren't things to do other than eating.

Once the dining room table has been cleared, (plastic) champagne glasses are laid out in what might be a familiar formation to anyone who went to college, especially when a ping pong ball is added to the mix. It's beer pong! Except it's actually prosecco pong, because this is a classy joint, not some frat. Or at least, that's the excuse.

There are a few other things to do, mostly in the more generic range of party games, including a deck of Cards Against Humanity that Taako discovered a couple weeks ago and had been delighted by. He's definitely going to wrangle people into a game of Never Have I Ever, maybe Truth Or Dare, and anything else he can think of that requires drinking alcohol and saying stupid shit. What better way is there to get to know people?

As things wind down, the backdoors open up into the courtyard, where a fire is set up, cushions and blankets placed outside for people to curl up with. The fixings for s'mores are available for anyone who somehow still has room to eat more food, and there's mulled cider just in case the fire isn't enough to keep people warm. It's a nice way to wrap up the evening.

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Not even with me?

[Taako has an offering of one (1) hot chocolate, which may not seem like Rin's kinda jam, but if there's one thing that Taako pays attention to, it's the taste preferences of people he likes, so:]

This might actually be the most bitter hot chocolate in existence, so you gotta try it and tell me if it's any good.

[He'll sit in a second, but he wants to see if Rin will take the mug first.]

Maybe with you.

[ Rin does take the mug, though it's with a skeptic's eye. ]

Bitter chocolate, huh? Let's see.

[ He's never actually had much chocolate of any kind--it was a rare treat in the Underdark, and he never had much access to treats, generally.

He takes a sip, shutting his eyes briefly. Smoky, earthy flavor ... rich and full-bodied, sharp in the back of his throat. Ah.

He blinks in clear surprise. ]

That's well done.

[Oh, that's about the perfect reaction. If Rin had just said it was good, Taako might have been a little unsure about whether it was genuine or not, but surprise is hard to fake.

He hums, pleased with himself, and sits himself down next to Rin.]

I am a very good chef.

[It's lacking the usual dismissive tone he puts into statements like that, instead he just sounds satisfied.]

It's not that hard to make, just gotta start with a good chocolate as the base. I'll give you the recipe if you want. Or you can just come over whenever you want some, whatever.

[He's happy with either option.]

That was never in doubt.

[ He sips the chocolate slowly, letting the full, dark flavor coat and settle on his tongue. He licks his lips, parting them slightly, his vampire-sharp teeth glinting against the distant fire light. ]

Hmm. I think I prefer the scenario where you do all the work.

[You know what? In retrospect this was entirely a mistake.]

Uh... [Focus, Taako.] Is that how it's gonna be?

[Is he talking about hot chocolate anymore? It's a mystery.]

When it comes to the kitchen?

[ He licks the rim of the cup. Mm-hmm. It's good. ]

I would never interfere with a master.

[ He leans back on his cushions, touching his wet bottom lip. ]

My talents lie elsewhere.

[He has the sudden suspicion that Rin is doing this on purpose, which is fine (it's great, he's into it), but still, it's the principal of the thing.]

So like, if I need anything sold I'll come to you?

[Apparently his solution to this is to play dumb.]

[ Cute, though. ]

Oh, yes. Bought, sold, or otherwise deftly and discreetly acquired. I offer a whole range of services, really.

[He's always cute.

Taako spends a few precious seconds moving so he can drape his legs over Rin's lap, because it's not a proper evening if he isn't getting all up in someone's personal space.]

And those are your only talents, huh?

[There's a fine line between playing it dumb and fishing for a response and Taako is walking it.]

Edited (you ever just wanna completely rewrite a tag?? bc i did) 2017-11-27 07:04 (UTC)

[ Rin squeezes Taako's nearest knee, not seeming to mind the weight. ]

Not by a long shot, darling.

Oh, good, cause I don't have a whole lotta things to buy or sell, and I'd hate for things to be uneven vis-á-vis making use of each other's talents.

[Since Rin definitely needs to eat.]

[ Does he, though ]

I'll have to work hard to make sure you feel equally satisfied.

[Okay, Taako can't help a little chuckle.]

I gave you that one way too easy, it was a great set up.

[He's bad at flirting.]

It was a golden door.

[ He lifts his mug, as though in toast. ]

Had to walk through it.

You win this round, but only 'cause I got distracted.

[Which was also Rin's fault.]

[ He winks. ]

That's all part of my strategy.

[ He reaches for Taako then, pulling him into a kiss. Quick, but soft; he threads his fingers in Taako's hair, presses them against the back of Taako's neck. ]

[Well, he's more than happy with this turn of events; Taako leans in to meet the kiss, resting a hand on Rin's collarbone, careful not to move too much because if they spill hot chocolate on themselves he's going to be very embarrassed.]

I should let you win more often.

[Is that what happened?]

You do make it so very easy.

[ TEASING ... teasing while petting Taako's hair ever so gently. ]

[Honestly he will put up with pretty much anything if someone is petting his hair.]

We can't all be as cool and collected as you are, some of us have to be fucking disasters.

[Taako's only a little bit of a disaster, but that's not the point.]

I wouldn't call you a disaster, Taako. I'd call you--elegantly controlled chaos.

[ Still petting. ]

Fuck, that's a good one, I'm putting that on the about the author of my next book.

[Which of course he's going to have.]

[ He grins, curling his fingers in Taako's hair, right at the base of his neck. ]

See? I told you I had a wide variety of services.

I guess I can justify keeping you around.

[Give him a second, he wants to get properly comfortable here, which means curling in a bit so he can rest his head against Rin's shoulder.]

You should stay the night, if you wanna.

[That's kind of a segue, though he'd been thinking it anyway.]

[ Rin sighs against Taako's hair. Soft, he thinks, and warmer than he used to. ]

I can hardly deny such an honor.

[ Not sarcasm, even if his slick voice might suggest it. ]

It'd be a first, for sure.

[Well that's certainly not true, but it's clear from his tone that he's just joking.]

My breakfast's are legendary, impossible to pass up.

[Yes that's why Rin should stay the night, for a great breakfast.]

iii; also "supremely extra goth rock ghost" i cant believe you've summed up taako's type in 5 words

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