Aphrodite Dionaea (
callipygos) wrote2012-12-01 06:44 pm
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holiday party post
Aphrodite's New York loft is done up to the nines.
The first good look as one enters is of twinkling Manhattan through the big windows, lights bright against a dark winter sky. The windows take up most of two walls; the rest of the space is largely empty, the star of the show a glowingly polished hardwood floor perfect for dancing.
There's a cluster of low-slung couches and chairs at one end of the room, velvet and leather and very inviting. They're situated by the fireplace, which lends them a cozy glow-- though it isn't cold anywhere in here, despite the windows.
Aphrodite is very proud of a few things about tonight:
1) The music, which spans a decent range of time periods and tempos, and will be playing for most of the evening.
2) The decorations, understated but quite lovely: softly glowing lights, silver and gold ribbons wound around columns and draped from the ceiling ... the occasional strategically placed bit of mistletoe.
3) Her dress.
And yes, darlings, there is a very well stocked bar and counter full of snacks.
That's what happens when you enlist the Three Graces to help you plan your shindigs.
The first good look as one enters is of twinkling Manhattan through the big windows, lights bright against a dark winter sky. The windows take up most of two walls; the rest of the space is largely empty, the star of the show a glowingly polished hardwood floor perfect for dancing.
There's a cluster of low-slung couches and chairs at one end of the room, velvet and leather and very inviting. They're situated by the fireplace, which lends them a cozy glow-- though it isn't cold anywhere in here, despite the windows.
Aphrodite is very proud of a few things about tonight:
1) The music, which spans a decent range of time periods and tempos, and will be playing for most of the evening.
2) The decorations, understated but quite lovely: softly glowing lights, silver and gold ribbons wound around columns and draped from the ceiling ... the occasional strategically placed bit of mistletoe.
3) Her dress.
And yes, darlings, there is a very well stocked bar and counter full of snacks.
That's what happens when you enlist the Three Graces to help you plan your shindigs.
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"Looking good! Come in, come in, grab a drink."
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"But you, you're stunning. For serious, I'm stunned."
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"And he's charming, too." A laugh. "I like charming. What's your name, honey?"
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"Michaelangelo, but...everyone calls me Mike. I can only assume you're the hostess?"
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"Aphrodite, but everyone calls me Aphrodite. So glad you could make it, Mike."
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"It's sweet of you to say. I just thought Milliways could use a chance to let off a little steam."
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Sad day!
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Of course, he could be wrong about that.
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Despite how they technically rank above varsity level?
"Honest of you to say, then."
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"OH trust me, I'm very well aware of how minor league I am. It's all good. "
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Aphrodite laughs.
"I don't know if I'm allowing self-deprecation at my party. You should get a drink and start dancing."
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Puppy dog eyes, Aphrodite. Puppy dog eyes.
"As you wish about the dancing, but...I'm okay without the drink. I did, however...bring these."
Mike reaches into the jacket of his tux and retrieves a plate, label card, and a rather sizable zip top baggie of bite sized brownies.
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Aphrodite blinks.
"... What's in those?"
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He holds up the label: Rated R: Under 17 Not Admitted Without Parent
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Aphrodite can sell most things as ladylike and beautiful, but that snort is a stretch of credulity.
"Well," she says.
"One of those things isn't quite like the others-- I did leave nonalcoholic intoxicants largely off my shopping list this year."
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"Most people usually do, so I came prepared. I do hope you don't mind."
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"No. But now I really wish Dionysius were here. He'd love it."
Right down to the sign, she's guessing.
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"You worked with Dionysius? At Milliways, or what?"
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"I don't think he'd ever wear that much black," he says before he can stop himself. "I mean, yeah at Milliways. Back when Bernard was still around Dionysus tended Bar."
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"I miss him. We used to have so much fun."
Dangerous amounts of fun, if the truth must be told.
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Mike shifts the plate so that he's able to open the ziptop bag, then holds it out to Aphrodite.
"Brownie?"
They do look delicious, after all.
All chewy with dark chocolate and...well yes, the weed born of Swamp Thing gifted by John Constantine which was then grown in the Forbidden Forest.
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She reaches out with graceful fingers and plucks up the brownie from the bag.
"Maybe I've earned it."
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