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[OPEN] Halloween Haunt at The Apothecary

who: Magnus Bane (

appetitive) & anyone who'd like to come!
what: Halloween & Samhain party featuring transformative potions
when: October 31st at dusk through November 2nd at dawn
where: The Apothecary (formerly known as The Quarantine Bar)
warnings: please tag threads individually as needed!

The Apothecary's Halloween Haunt

For the entirety of October, The Apothecary bar has been and will continue to be decorated in deep shades of purple and orange, not to mention a whole lot of black and an array of convincingly grim yet decidedly elegant decorations. The real party doesn't start until the sun sets on Halloween night, stretching past the witching hours and through the following day in celebration of the lesser-known Samhain. From dusk of October 31st to dawn on November 2nd, the bar is alive with magic largely thanks to the menu of six alcoholic potions whose effects are posted on menus around the bar. These menus will be placed in clear sight with moving images of each drink so that guests are fully aware of their magical properties—if someone hands you a mystery drink, you're encouraged (but not obliged) to find out what it'll do to you before partaking. Each potion lasts an average of three hours, or until an antidote is drunk. And though multiple potions can be "stacked" by drinking them without an antidote in-between, party-goers will be cautioned that some potions may mix to create strange results. Luckily, the host will be attending from dusk to dawn in order to sort out any dangerous effects.

While the drink menu is the main event, there will be plenty of other ways to find some ghoulish entertainment. Tables are laden with a variety of both sweet and savory appetizers which all paying customers are welcome to enjoy. Because of the length of the party, the kitchen will be serving a limited menu of main-course items during typical mealtimes throughout the days. And because no party would be complete without music, there will be a "live" skeleton band performing jazz, rock, and the occasional but obligatory Halloween song upon request—please use this power wisely and save your fellow party-goers from two hours of continuous Witchy Woman.

Given that this is a Halloween party, costumes are highly recommended and will be rewarded with a free drink upon arrival. If you come without a costume, bartenders will recommend trying the Monster Mash or Werewolves of London potions in order to get you more into the spirit of Halloween. Though the bar will be dotted with large couches, plush armchairs, and piles of floor pillows, dozing guests will be encouraged to go home and sleep between festivities. If you're unable to handle over thirty-six hours of continuous partying, go enjoy a nap and then return to the bar for another round later on!

◇MONSTER MASH FLAVOR flat, warm; spiced rum, cranberry juice, grenadine EFFECTS Forget your costume at home? Don't worry, because drinking this potion while result in a full-body change into a classic Halloween creature, with a twist: it's either the sexy version, or the scary one. Though the drinker will be partially recognizable beneath it, the change can be a costume of its own. Some common transformations include but are not limited to: vampires, werewolves, zombies, witches, demons, and Frankenstein's monster	◇THRILLER FLAVOR flat, chilled; whiskey, bitters, sugar, orange zest EFFECTS If you're craving a change, this is the drink for you. The potion will bring about a random shift in the color of the drinker's hair, eyes, or both. Differences can range anywhere from natural shades to neon hues, as well as a variety of patterns and multi-colored or mismatched options. And don't worry, any facial hair you may have won't be left out of the fun!
◇TIME WARP FLAVOR flat, chilled; light rum, creme de menthe, lemon juice EFFECTS For those party-goers looking for a whole new perspective on Halloween, this drink offers two unique experiences. When sharing with another guest, knock the glasses together and drink simultaneously for a body swap. Feeling really adventerous? Get multiple people to join in on the fun! If you're drinking alone, you'll find that your biological sex will change from male to female, or vice versa.	◇WEREWOLVES OF LONDON FLAVOR sparkling, chilled; vodka, chambord, sparkling limeade EFFECTS Get ready to howl at the moon, or maybe fly off towards it, after trying this drink. Shortly after imbibing, partakers will manifest any number of animal traits, though all from the same animal. Perhaps it's as simple as a pair of bird's wings, or a full set of cat ears, tail, and eyes. The potion will pick up on any animal-like traits you may have, so snakes and rats beware.
◇I PUT A SPELL ON YOU FLAVOR flat, chilled; gin, vermouth, creme de cassis EFFECTS This potion is for anyone who's ever wanted to live out their dreams of being a teenaged wizard at boarding school. Though it may take a few tries to get perfect certain tricks, drinkers will be able to perform low-level spells with their hands such as: levitation, creating colored sparks, turning items invisible, elemental manipulation, summoning or conjouring items, short-distance teleporation, and a number of other simple tricks. (Any violent abuse of these abilities will result in immediate and forceful administration of an antidote and expulsion from the bar.)	◇HIGHWAY TO HELL FLAVOR flat, warm; absinthe, sugar, heatless fire EFFECTS Though this drink doesn't contain a potion, does it really need to when you're drinking something that's still on fire? This shot of absinthe, though adorned with a multicolored and edible flame, will warm you through and have you breathing the same cool fire for as long as it takes the sugar cube to dissolve on your tongue.

◇DON'T FEAR THE REAPER

FLAVOR
sparkling, chilled; blackberry syrup, cola
EFFECTS
These shots are free of alcohol and provide an antidote to every other drink on the menu. One splash of this delightfully chilled and refreshing drink will reserve all transformative effects as well as void all magical abilities. And though it is non-alcoholic, it does not provide any sobering qualities.

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I don't know. [It hadn't really been something he'd thought of, assuming that the wings are more decorative than useful. Birds had structures that evolved for flight that Alec knows he doesn't have.] Not without magic. I might be able to glide.

[Getting caught up, Jace brushes his fingers against the feathers again and steps closer.]

You can move them as if they're really apart of you. Can you feel anything beyond the movement?

[The gold is pretty, but it reminds him that Alec and Magnus are married and he really shouldn't be touching him so freely. Parabatai or not. He can't help himself it seems.]

You look...amazing, Alec.

[He adds a bit more teasingly:] Even if you can't fly.

[Alec is probably feeling more than he should. The thought causes him to flush slightly, thinking of his 'experiments' with the wings after Magnus cast the spell and the way he keeps trying not to shiver as Jace pets the feathers.]

They're real. Just like I was born with them.

[The flush brightens at the compliment, not sure if it's true. The wings look more like a barn owl's than the Mundane paintings of angels, but the gold does draw the eye.]

I - Thank you. I'm surprised you're not going to suggest shoving me off the roof to see if I can fly.

[He would only suggest that if he knew with absolute certainty Alec wouldn't get hurt. And even then-Jace realizes, in that moment, how much his feelings for Alec have changed. Or grown. He's not sure which at the moment. But Alec's face is slightly flushed and his heart aches a bit knowing he's rarely given Alec a compliment.

Jace moves, slowly making his way around Alec, careful of his wings, until he's standing behind him. His back is pressed against the wall and Alec is still so close he can smell him.]

May I? [He asks permission to touch Alec and his wings.] I wouldn't shove you off. I would jump with you.

[Taking a step forward to help give Jace more clearance, he tries to fight back the blush that warmed his face. As he moves, the wings shift out of Jace's way automatically. He always knows how to move to accommodate his parabatai whether he has wings or not.

Looking over his shoulder, he stretches the wings to almost their full width.]

Yeah. They're sensitive in spots, but it doesn't hurt.

If you jumped with me, then I'd have to fly to save you.

Exactly. [Jace smiles, teasing Alec. Teasing him helps him to focus on keeping his heart from beating too hard, too fast, when he reaches out to slowly and gently touch the spot right between Alec's new wings.

From there he slides his fingers against the feathers, following the joints and feathers, admiring how beautiful and real everything feels.]

You really are an angel, Alec.

[He can't help himself and lightly brushes his fingers from the nape of Alec's neck down his spine.] The gold is a nice touch.

Let's find another way to test my wings. [He knows that Jace is teasing. They'd moved past the 'let's jump off the rafters' phase of training once they realized broken bones weren't fun even with runes to help with the healing and pain.

As soon as Jace touches the spot between his wings and most of the tension he's been carrying eases. The wings begin to sag downward before Alec forces them up again. He goes still as Jace's fingers brush over the feathers.]

I'm not an angel but until Magnus reverses the spell, they're as real as his marks.

[Their family is the only ones who would understand what 'marks' meant so it's safe to mention them. Shivering when his parabatai's fingers slide along his spine, he's surprised that he can feel so much through the fabric of his jacket.]

The suit or the wings?

Both.

[Even as he admires the feathers, the color, and pretty much everything about Alec, he can't keep his hands still. He can't breathe either. because what he wants more than anything is to touch. To be close to Alec.]

Is the gold for your husband?

[He slowly lets his hands fall away and leans his head forward, so very close to resting his forehead against the back of Alec's neck. If his beautiful wings weren't in the way he'd hug him. Wrap his arms around his chest. But he wouldn't wish the wings away when they fit Alec so well.]

[Leaning back against Jace's hands, he bits his lip before he makes an embarrassing sound. The area around the wings is more sensitive than he'd realized even with Magnus 'testing' the spell to make sure that it had created the wings the way he'd intended. Reflex keeps him from freezing when he feels faint pressure against his neck. The wings stretch back, almost brushing against Jace. Sometimes they seem like Magnus' tail, having a mind of their own when certain people are around.]

The gold wasn't planned. At least not by me. I figured I'd get fluffy, white wings like in Mundane paintings, not an owl's wings.

And I am not that fixated on gold.

Don't tell the Angels I said this, but owl's wings are better. They're designed for silent flight.

[It was an odd feeling of comfort when Alec's wings moved closer. With his back to the wall and Alec right in front of him. He could hide the desire from everyone, including Alec.]

I'm really happy for you and Magnus, Alec. I hope you know that.

Angel's wings aren't anything like what Mundanes assume.

[He isn't sure if Jace knew what an angel looked like in all Their glory. The one he'd seen had been injured by Valentines sadism and insanity.]

Their wings might be silent like an owl's. We don't really know that much about the Angels.

[He was getting nerdy again, but Jace didn't seemed to mind when he went on tangents. At least not now that they were in Quarantine.]

I know you are. I'm glad that you were always supporting me after I came out. I don't know what I would have done if you had reacted the way Robert did.

[ There it is again. Jace pauses, staring at the back of Alec's head. He hadn't remembered Robert reacting badly to Alec and Magnus. It had been Maryse. ]

We may not always agree on everything, but I would never stop loving you simply because you sprouted wings.

[ He smiles affectionately and moves to touch Alec before pulling his hand away again. ]

I should get back to the bar. See if anyone needs an antidote.

Or because I'm attracted to males?

[Alec already knows the answer. Jace had supported him and even helped make sure that he didn't overthink and ruin everything with Magnus.]

You can touch them again, if you want. I don't know if Magnus will ever cast the spell again.

[He probably will but it'll be in the privacy of their bedroom, not for parties.]

Do you need help tending bar? I think I can fit back there. If not, I can hand out the antidotes.

[ It isn't the wings he wants to touch again and Alec doesn't know the temptation he is right now with that offer. Jace takes a deep breath to ease the ache in his chest and leans in close to Alec's ear, one last time. ]

Makes me love you more.

[ And then he's careful of Alec's wings as he moves out of the small protected space behind him, heading for the bar. ]

I can handle the bar if you want to hand out antidotes for me.

[If he didn't have years of experience hiding his feelings for Jace - from Jace - he would have stared at his parabatai in disbelief. That declaration of love is not the normal type of brotherly affection that Jace normally shows him.

Alec's expression stays the same as it had been moments before while he tries to think of a context for 'love you more' and 'attracted to males' that doesn't make it sound like Jace has a thing for him.

Folding the wings against his back, he lets Jace move past him.]

Thanks. It's uncomfortable if I can't move my wings occasionally.

Maybe you should try flying.

[ Jace smiles, turning to look at Alec and then turning again, away from him. It hurts, but not as much as it would hurt if he lost everything because he couldn't control himself.

He reaches the bar quickly and slips behind it, grabbing glasses and bottles and busying himself with drinks. ]

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