[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

[spellslots]

[Taako leans back a little so he casts a critical eye over Beverly, head titled, finger tapping his chin, because if he's going to do this he might as well do it right.]

I gotta say, you look a lot better as a woman, this is... fine, but it's lacking a certain je ne sais quoi.

[dancingmd]

[She laughs.]

I'm very glad to hear you say that! This is fun, but I certainly wouldn't want to be stuck like this either.

[spellslots]

Fuck, right? It'd be pretty terrible to be stuck as a dude.

[He's being ridiculous, but that's his default state.]

[dancingmd]

The worst!

[spellslots]

Uh-huh, I can't see a single advantage to being a dude, maybe I should just stay like this.

[Because clearly that makes sense, instead of just going the route that Lup did.]

[dancingmd]

I'd rather you not steal Lucretia's body thanks.

[Look she's been there before and it's weird..]

[spellslots]

It's not as if she's using it for anything important.

[rude????]

[dancingmd]

[excuse u???]

Oh I beg to differ.

[spellslots]

No? What's this super important business she's getting up to, then?

[Is he fishing?

Maybe.]

[dancingmd]

(She raises an eyebrow.)

I think you know the answer to that.

its ok i can use my ✨✨ imagination ✨✨

[spellslots]

[Taako puts on a perfectly innocent look.]

What, like, all the nerdy book stuff?

[dancingmd]

[She gives him a dry look. Taako, pls.]

Yes. Like all the nerdy book stuff.

[spellslots]

And that's not important, ergo I'm cool to steal her body.

[Taako: 1 | Beverly: 0

at least when he's keeping score]

[dancingmd]

And how would your boyfriend feel about that, hmm?

[spellslots]

[Taako opens his mouth to response, then closes it again while he actually considers it.]

You know, I have no fucking idea what he's into. Maybe he wouldn't give a shit.

[Maybe Rin would be fine with Taako being Lucretia-shaped.]

[dancingmd]

I think the ultimate problem here, of course, is that Lucretia would mind.

[spellslots]

Pretty sure I have shit I can hold over until she dies.

[He says it easily, like a joke, which goes to show that things have eased at least a little.]

[dancingmd]

[Looking down for a moment, she shifts her feet. Joke or not, the comment makes her uncomfortable, so she hastens to find another line of discussion.]

What about some of the other potions? Have you tried any of them yet?

[spellslots]

Some of 'em, been thinking about stacking the thriller one on top of this, see how Luce looks with different hair or whatever.

[Whatever the RNG effect ends up being.]

[dancingmd]

Hmm...

[She strokes her chin thoughtfully as she studies him.]

It would be interesting to see her with pink hair or something.

[spellslots]

You know, I could just...

[Taako goes to cast the spell for disguise self, hand raised, before he frowns.]

Oh, fuck, that feels weird. Her magic's all different. Let's stick with the drinks for that shit.