callipygos: (smug!)
Aphrodite Dionaea ([personal profile] callipygos) wrote2012-12-01 06:44 pm

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.
nita_callahan: (Upright!Nita)

[personal profile] nita_callahan 2012-12-10 04:16 am (UTC)(link)
"No, but--"

This is SO NOT WHAT SHE SIGNED UP FOR.

"God, Harry -- are you sure you're feeling okay?"
valiantrebel: (we live to tread on kings)

[personal profile] valiantrebel 2012-12-10 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
"No," he says, after some consideration. "More strange than not." He gestures vaguely, which should be a sure warning sign. "Yes, maybe? It may be it is not so bad."
nita_callahan: (Upright!Nita)

[personal profile] nita_callahan 2012-12-10 06:41 am (UTC)(link)
"Oh, geez."

She sighs.

"Any idea what was in them?"
valiantrebel: (what sayest thou my lady?)

[personal profile] valiantrebel 2012-12-10 06:47 am (UTC)(link)
"Poison? No, it was not poison... Mmmm...

"...Marry."

He shrugs and spreads his hands.

It has flown straight out of his head.

...wow, though, he's never noticed his fingerprints like that before.
nita_callahan: (Ironic!Nita)

[personal profile] nita_callahan 2012-12-10 11:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Fucking Milliways.

At least he doesn't seem to be hallucinating or anything freaky like that.

"Seriously," she says, reaching for his sleeve again, "how about you not stand under the mistletoe while you're high on who knows what."
valiantrebel: (a noble plot)

[personal profile] valiantrebel 2012-12-10 11:54 pm (UTC)(link)
This time he'll be led away quietly. He's focusing on his hands.

"Nita, hast thou ever seen such things as these before?"
nita_callahan: (Ironic!Nita)

[personal profile] nita_callahan 2012-12-11 12:18 am (UTC)(link)
"Hands? Yep. I've got two. Hands are pretty cool."
valiantrebel: (a noble plot)

[personal profile] valiantrebel 2012-12-12 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
"I never thought to look. How highly wrought!" He beams. "This is a good party. Art enjoying thyself?"