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callipygos) wrote2012-12-01 06:44 pm
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.
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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"As you, sirrah, should lay your hand off mine."
To Harry's credit, he thinks he's keeping remarkably calm in an otherwise explosive situation.
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Mike let's go and keeps his hand where the other man can see them.
"Hey no harm, no foul. I just wanted to give you a heads up that those things are strong."
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Harry glares at the stranger. "What manner of strength should I fear of these?" Come on, they're bite-sized! Also, he's totally over 17. Stop interfering. He can look after himself!
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Mike wracks his brain to think of a good comparison.
"About your weight in wine, that's what."
Yeah, that'll do.
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"I'm not kidding," he says again, just in case.
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It is, coincidentally, the easiest-going accusation of attempted murder happening in the room at present.
(It's still a good thing Harry isn't armed.)
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Seriously, just flip out of a shadow and snap a neck if you want to kill someone. Don't feed them deliciousness first. Save that for after the flipping and snapping and then enjoy it yourself.
Mike has priorities.
"They're not poisoned...well, I mean, I guess they are, but it's a fun poison. As, well... you're about to find out."
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He frowns, first at this very concerned fellow, and then at his hand. "How much wine, in this?" he says, all dubiousness.
Because despite the fact that you don't really drink the water where he's from, he's not terrifically one for drinking-to-get-drunk, ever.
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"I don't really know, because I don't drink. But unless you removeth it from thy system in the next say...ten or fifteen minutes you're going to be deeper in your cups than you've ever been. Like...Narnia deep."
Mike's explanations would be better if they stuck to a singular theme.
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But he's been really enjoying the food here so far!
Really, though, what's a Narnia? Any word so silly can't mean very much significant.
Harry crooks an eyebrow. "This is a jape."
He hangs out with soldiers. He knows how people pass their time with impressionable and/or young folks.
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His face is serious like cancer.
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"Is our lady host responsible for this?"
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How does one even do that on purpose?
Harry drops the crumpled brownie bite back on the table with a huff of disgust.
"It cannot be so bad."
He's 17, after all. Whatever this is, surely he can take it.
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Because seriously, that much wine would probably kill you.
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For me though? It starts out warm in my belly and then spreads out from there. My mind quiets and my muscles relax. And I just kind of am, you know? It's like being in a warm bed on a cold rainy day with my blankets tucked all around me. Or the afterglow of some truly exhausting sex."