[OPEN] Halloween Haunt at The Apothecary

[appetitive]

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.

Comments

[fixedpointintime]

"See? I could just tell right away that you were my kind of girl." Nothing by half measure. As it should be. Jack pays for the drinks when they arrive, of course, and passes one to Izzy. "All right. Ready to breathe fire? Someone who looks so hot should find it a perfectly natural state of being." Cheesy? Absolutely. Jack has the confidence to pull it off, though, because there's no shame or discomfort there. Probably not that surprising from a man who seems entirely as home wearing essentially nothing but a leather mini skirt and collar.

He clinks his glass against hers, then downs his drink, letting the sugar cube sit on his tongue. Even though he knows it won't burn her, or hurt her in any way, he tips his head back before he exhales, blowing a jet of flame as casually as one might exhale the smoke from a cigarette.

[withstyle]

"Sounds like you have good instincts, then." Is the retort that falls easily from her painted lips. He's managed to successfully read her, but then again...Izzy doesn't try to actively hide the sort of person that she is either. It isn't her fault if some people take in what they see and never work their way passed the exterior. That's their mistake.

Jack, well, so far he's not making too many mistakes from what Iz sees. Taking the drink passed to her Izzy lifts it and gives a nod, a bit of an excited anticipation pulling at her features. She hasn't tired this one and that's the only reason that it's there. She knows it'll be fun, but experiencing it is a major component of said fun.

"Ready. Hot and ready even." Izzy teases with a laugh, not minding the cheese in this case. Normally she wouldn't smile at something like that, but Jack makes it work....probably because of the conviction that he puts behind it. Not many men, or people in general, can make cheesy flow. "You've already tried this or I'd try to match you with a retort about you." It's not a real complaint, just another natural tease given before she clinks her glass against his and then lifts the glass to her lips.

The taste is pleasant and the sugar cube's sweetness tickling her tongue is definitely pleasant if nothing else. At least this one should be easier to control than the last drink's effect. Watching Jack go for it, she laughs before tilting her head back and forming a small 'o' with her mouth and blowing--the jet of flame rising into the air above her and after only a moment she can't help the laugh. This is much easier. And...still fun. Shifting the sugar cube in her mouth Izzy grins at Jack. "Very fun. Much easier than the one that gives you magic. I like this one."

Shifting the cube back, though it's dissolving more and more by the moment, Izzy blows out a short burst of flame, mirth hitting her eyes as she does. It's ridiculous how something so simple can be enjoyable. And bring out a little bit of a childlike wonder in a person. "Figured out any tricks with the flames in your first round or no?"

[fixedpointintime]

"One kind of cool thing," Jack says, with the sugar cube in his cheek so he doesn't accidentally spit it on her. "And kind of by accident. You have to trust me a little," he warns, placing his hands on her forearms to keep her from turning away from him. Then he waits for any indication that she's in, a word or a look or even a challengingly raised eyebrow.

Once he gets it, he blows the next plume of fire directly into her face, but gently. He knows (from sticking his hand into his own flame about twenty minutes ago) that it's brisk and cool, won't burn her, might actually be refreshing.

Hopefully she won't flinch away or freak out. Though, if she does, that'll tell him something. He hopes she doesn't, though. He hopes she finds it as delightful as he did.

[withstyle]

Right eyebrow working it's way upward, Izzy can't quite help the interest pulling at her features. Accidental discovery or not, she's not one to back away from something interesting--or something new to experience either. So, she gives a small no, smirk written on her mouth easily. "I think I can manage that." The certainty is there despite not knowing what this 'cool thing' is going to turn out to be.

The shadowhunter is still, waiting for what Jack's going to show her. And as he blows the flame at her face (gently of course) the sensation is different. Sugar cube cheeked for the moment, she can't help but giggle at the cool, refreshing sensation or the fact that the feather on the side of her headband is practically flapping as the air follows the path passed her face and sliding slightly off in the path.

She's not freaking out, just sort of bemused that something that could seem so dangerous has such a pleasant sensation. And that this is the trick he thought of too. Magic! She can't quite hep some of the glee she feels at something so simple. As high maintenance as she might be, Izzy isn't difficult to please...at least here. Moving her hands so that she can shift the hold and take his forearms instead, she grins. "I have to to try that...may I?" Izzy shifts the sugar cube to her tongue, showing him by sticking her tongue out a bit, giving Jack the visual that her's is almost gone and this is the chance for her to give it a try too.

[fixedpointintime]

She has a great laugh. Jack is pretty sure he could listen to her laugh all night. The smile that accompanies it doesn't hurt things, either. She really is stunning. She knows it, of course, because how could she not? There's not a lot of ego there, though. Jack knows from ego. He's traveled with what he's sure is the biggest one in this or any universe. Izzy just knows who she is, owns it, and it's wonderfully refreshing and uplifting.

Jack's pretty sure he wouldn't have it in him to deny her anything. So he nods and grins, and if her sugar cube runs out, he's absolutely going to try and kiss his into her mouth. He's pretty sure it won't get him slapped. "Go for it. I'm sure most of the men in this room would give a limb to have you blow them." All right, so that was a little more filth than cheese, but the grin on his face it nothing but pure delight. It's true, yes, but it's also a stupid joke, and Jack loves stupid jokes.

[withstyle]

It's not often that Izzy finds someone that just...manages to not be intimidated by her, or someone that can quite handle her the way that she is. So, Jack is a bit special from what she can tell. Definitely one of a kind too. And it's those elements that make her enjoy every momment that she spends with him; she hasn't known him long, and she never knows exactly what's going to come out of his mouth. It makes for some exciting interactions, and Izzy can't help but look forward oto the moment to moment, and what the next moment brings.

"Well, their luck isn't as great as your's because you're the only one that's going to get that pleasure. And without losing any of your limbs." Is the easy retort that Izzy can't help but give, tacking on, after a moment, as she slides her hands upward and puts them on his shoulders, one a little more on his neck than shoulder, but he doesn't seem the sort to mind, "Yet, anyway." Izzy grins, a small dab of her sugar cube left as she breathes in through her nose and then shifts her sugar cube and blows the magical flames at Jack's face. It's nice and full for all of a couple of beats before the cube has dissolved to pretty much nothingness, causing her flames to putter out.

"You didn't quie get the full affect." Izzy gives a playful pout, mainly teasing, but mind definitely on the same wavelength as JAck, wondering just how much sugar cube he has left to work with. And she's standing relatively close still, not quite having the desire to move yet.