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.
gavin62truck: (weighing options)

[personal profile] gavin62truck 2012-12-10 07:56 am (UTC)(link)
Hmm, jumping to conclusions. Sound familiar, Tommy?


He casually shoves his hands into his jeans pockets.

"Well, better safe than sorry, right?"

ikissdhimbck: (Looking down Bashful Don't know what to)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-12-12 04:29 am (UTC)(link)
An elbow gracefully careens into Tommy's side. You would never know it from Kate's composure, though.

"A peril of the committed relationship, no doubt. But then you'd hafta explain Milliways t'her as well, if she weren't to assume y'frittered away time while things home are so grim."

She lightly touches his arm.

"Be mindful. Y'might find some ladies here rather insistent."
bornuntotrouble: (Satisfied smirk)

[personal profile] bornuntotrouble 2012-12-13 07:17 am (UTC)(link)
"I think you're vastly overestimating my charm, Miss Barlow, but I appreciate the warning nonetheless."
gavin62truck: (arms folded)

[personal profile] gavin62truck 2012-12-13 07:28 am (UTC)(link)
The elbow in Tommy's side earns Kate a petulant look that complains, Whaaat?

Fine. He's just going to stand here and sulk.

With composure.
ikissdhimbck: (Looking down Bashful Don't know what to)

[personal profile] ikissdhimbck 2012-12-14 06:33 am (UTC)(link)
"Perhaps."

She laughs softly — awkwardly — quickly running out of small talk. She and Tommy spoke of the conversation the two men had while she was gone, but things are clearly still tense.

She clears her throat.

"Well, I hope y'enjoy yourself regardless. It is, after all, a party."
bornuntotrouble: (Farmer bounty hunter outlaw)

[personal profile] bornuntotrouble 2012-12-14 08:12 am (UTC)(link)
"Likewise, Miss Barlow," John says, nodding. "And to you as well, Mister Gavin. I'll see you two around."

And with that, John walks off, working his way through the crowd toward the fireplace.