open: gold & glitz

[inlaid]

who: Bryn Zethir & Guests
what: A Gold & Glitz House Party
when: Evening of June 1st
where: Bryn's apartment
warnings: Alcohol, tobacco, and weed.

[Welcome to Bryn's apartment. The door is unlocked, and personal belongings can be tossed up onto the bed just at the top of the stairs. The party's theme is apparent at once. As mentioned on the network post, gold and glitz is strongly encouraged (though no one will be turned away for lacking either) in clothing, jewelry, accessories, or however creatively someone would like to incorporate it. Those interested in participating but lacking anything gold or glitzy will find gold glitter body gel to spread on their skin, compliments of the hostess. There's a bar cart by the front door with a sign that reads WELCOME in gold script. It's laden with short shot glasses filled with what looks like liquid gold. When imbibed, however, it tastes like a faintly peach-flavored vodka. The rest of the alcohol and mixers can be found in the kitchen. Clear plastic cups feature labels that can be written on in gold permanent marker, then filled with any number of beverages. Really, there's no real rhyme or reason to what's available, as guests have been encouraged to bring whatever they like and add it to the kitchen island. For those who don't drink alcohol, there's a sign on the fridge indicating that non-alcoholic drinks and mixers are kept within. Anyone looking to fill their stomach a little between drinks will find platters of finger foods available throughout the apartment. Gold macarons, cheese and crackers, sliced fruit and vegetables are plentiful, but guests who are quick enough may find they can grab some of the thinly sliced beef arranged around a bowl of spicy dipping sauce. Of note, there is also a plate of gold fortune cookies for guests. While it's noted there's only enough for one per person, the fortunes feature not only a fortune but a party challenge. Dance with a stranger? Eat nothing that isn't fed to you? Try your hand at inventing a new drink? Why not try it and see what happens? Play a game of party jenga for that matter. Beyond all this, anyone attending is encouraged to mingle and enjoy themselves. There's ample seating throughout the apartment for people to sit back and enjoy their food and drinks, including a plush rug in one corner covered in floor cushions and pillows around a hookah with a variety of flavors of tobacco. For those who are more inclined to activity there's space enough to dance to the music that booms throughout the apartment. With the windows open the space stays well aired out and comfortable, inviting any who attend to linger as long as they like. By the looks of things the hostess has no intention of kicking anyone out no matter how late it gets...]

Comments

[inlaid]

[Yes, she's an asshole sometimes. Would he have her any other way?]

You know you can ask me anything.

[Even if she's an ass she can reassure him that she's going to be receptive to his request.]

[spellslots]

[He would not, he loves her because she's as much of a little shit as he is.]

Listen, what's up with straight people? I do not get the appeal of this at all, is it even good for you?

[Hypothetically speaking.]

[inlaid]

[Grinning, she shrugs.]

You're asking me, personally, what I think the appeal is of being with a man?

[Come on now, Taako, maybe they don't get exactly the same thing out of it but still.]

[spellslots]

[He sticks his tongue out at her, and tosses the jenga block at her head.]

I'm talking specifics, my dude. Are you really into some dude shoving his face in your tits?

[inlaid]

[Bryn lets the jenga block bounce off her forehead, holding out her hands to catch it once it falls. She looks at the motorboat instructions and shrugs.]

I personally don't find it a turn on, no, but I imagine some men who are into breasts are. For me it's more funny than anything else. If it would help, we could put a shot glass in my cleavage and you could do a body shot instead? It's just about the same?

[There, see? She's offering.]

[spellslots]

[Note 2 self: ask his bisexual disaster of a sister if she sees any appeal in it.]

Yes, for sure, that sounds like a much better plan than me just going to town. [He's going to mage hand a shot glass.] Not that they aren't great breasts, there are just some friendship lines that probably shouldn't be crossed.

[Apparently he does have a tiny modicum of like, modesty.]

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[Bryn grabs the shot once he brings it over via magic (which is still pretty cool okay) and shifts her dress around to press the glass between her breasts. It's balanced there as far up as possible to keep him from even having to actually touch her breasts with any part of him if he's careful enough.

And if they angle things just the right way, whoever he's playing jenga with won't even notice that he's just skimmed the surface.]

Say no more, bubbale, I understand entirely. Take your shot.

[spellslots]

[He's not like, scared of girls, so he rests a hand on her waist as he leans in to take the shot. He could cheat and use magic, but it's easy enough to do this properly; once he has the glass in his mouth he moves away just a bit so he can tip his head back to swallow the alcohol, then he drops the glass into his hand.]

Wanna do me now?

[He doesn't even have tits!!]

[inlaid]

[Oh, very well done, Taako. Bryn beams with pride as he grabs the shot and downs it just as intended.]

You even have to ask?

[She makes a grabby-hands motion at him.]

[spellslots]

[He goes to move forward, stops, holds up a finger in a wait gesture and moves his hand through the air as he casts alter self.

And now he has boobs, which he's laughing about a little bit.]

Fuck, okay, this is weird so they're not staying long, go grab your shot.

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[Holy shit. Holy shit. He has boobs. Taako has boobs and all Bryn can think to say is:]

They're bigger than mine!!

[Not that she really cares but wow. Bryn points at her eyes with two fingers and then at his boobs before spinning off to retrieve a shot to put in his temporary cleavage.]

[spellslots]

Well, duh.

[He's still laughing, but of course they're bigger than hers, he is nothing if not an absolute shit, and making his temporary fake tits bigger than Bryn's is the pettiest thing he could do.

Since he didn't magic himself up a bra, when Bryn gets back he's going to push his tits together so there's a place to actually put the shot glass.]

Gotta say, not how I expected my night to go.

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[Bryn comes back with the shot, staring at Taako's impressive bust with narrowed eyes. It's so unfair!! She squishes the shot carefully between his breasts and lets out a bit of a snort.]

Me neither, but hey, what good is a party too boring to remember what you did even when inebriated?

[Leaning down Bryn takes the shot between her lips, tugs it free and tilts her head back quickly to down the gold shot. Only then does she reach up to pull the glass away from her lips, wipes her mouth with the back of her hand.]

And for the record, your boobs may be better right now but my shapely ass totally beats yours.

[spellslots]

And I mean, listen, I look pretty hot.

[Good to know that he can rock a pair of boobs, although as soon as Bryn has done her shot, the spell is dropped and they disappear, leaving Taako to do a little shimmy as he adjusts to the lack of weight.

And then Bryn is talking about her ass, and he's laughing again.]

Uh, I'm not so sure about that assessment. [No that was terrible.] My ass is great.

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[Bryn shakes her head at once in denial.]

Okay so look, yes, you look hot. You always look hot. And yes, your ass is outstanding. There is no denying that.

[She will totally admit that because it's true. He is blessed in this regard. However...]

The thing is, as amazing as it is, mine's still better. Hands down, best between us.

[spellslots]

Wait, wait, on who's authority? You can't just state that shit like it's an objective fact!

[He doesn't really care that much, and tbh Bryn does have a better ass, but this is now officially a competition so he's determined to win it.]

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It is an objective fact though!

[Okay it's a matter of opinion and Taako could definitely give her a run for her money but clearly this needs outside input now because she has to win this.]

But okay, okay, okay, if you don't agree then maybe we should find an impartial judge. They can do a side by side comparison or something and decide this for real.

[So they can get back to their games and drinking.]

[spellslots]

[He opens his mouth to suggest they ask Eddie, before his brain catches up with the fact she said impartial, and he sulks for a second instead.]

I guess we could ask for input, but people might not wanna upset the party host....

[So can it truly be impartial???]

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[YEAH TAAKO. No Eddie. Eddie is great and all and she thinks he's attractive as hell but he's also a lot more involved with Taako than her one conversation with him and therefore not at all impartial.]

Then we've got to just make sure it's someone who will either take the competition seriously or at least have enough spine to not let that enter into their considerations.

[Which is when Bryn begins, well, turning around. Slowly, but surely in her place, looking over every person there. She scrunches her face a moment, and then points at someone at random.]

What about him?

[spellslots]

[Taako chuckles as Bryn surveys her party kingdom, wondering who she's going to pick as the judge for this very, very important decision.

When she points at Loki, he keeps his expression neutral, just giving a little shrug.]

I'm okay with that choice, you wanna do the honours?

[Of asking Loki to check out their butts.]

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[She has to wonder if he already knows the man. She's never met the guy before but obviously Bryn and Taako aren't connected at the hip so naturally they wouldn't know all of each other's contacts.

Still, sensing nothing suspicious she decides that she'll take the gamble on this person she hasn't met yet.

Not alone, however. Bryn loops her arm in Taako's and starts tugging him with her.]

Sure, but you're coming with me.

[And so the tiny blonde makes her way determinedly over to where Loki sits and flashes him a smile.]

Hi, enjoying the party?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki gets the distinct feeling he is being ambushed. He glances at Taako questioning before presenting himself in an affable manner. ]

It is better than most parties. Which is high praise indeed.

[spellslots]

[Taako offers a conspiratorial wink, which may or may not be reassuring.]

It's a pretty great party, I can agree with that.

[inlaid]

[Is it really an ambush if it's more of an opportunity?]

Thank you, I appreciate that. [Especially since this was a spur of the moment thing.] The reason we're here is because you were selected at random to help us settle a...not a bet but an argument? [In as much as Bryn and Taako argue about this.]

You're perfectly welcome to decline of course but it's very important so we're looking for someone who can be completely impartial. Do you think that you could be that person for us?

[dothelokimotion]

[ Loki doesn't know what to make of this so curiosity wins him over. He may not care about this contest and what it entailed but he's not against showing off. ]

Certainly. I enjoy a healthy competition now and then. What would you have me do?