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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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"Well," Aphrodite says brightly.
"Hi there. Having fun yet?"
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New York is fine, it's just poorly located.
"May I introduce Raven? Raven, this is Aphrodite. You may have heard of her."
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"The golden apple, I am thinking, was not so much for being tasty."
Then, of course, he grins.
"But it was also, I think, very tricksy. So."
Aphrodite passes.
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(She may smile, just slightly.)
"But they're very good. Nice to meet you, Raven."
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Or they could be making out.
...what was she saying?
"What made you decide to throw a party?"
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Not one she'll be sharing around with just anyone, however.
"I just thought it'd be nice," she sighs happily.
"Give Milliways a break, after all that ugliness a little while back."
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His grin is brighter, if also a little more crooked.
"This place is not so bad. Even if it is also very far south."
Raven is picky about his winter locations.
Obviously.
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She gives Aphrodite a 'can you believe this guy' look.
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"Let me know if I can grab either of you a drink."
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"Whiskey, perhaps? The kind is not so much important."
Then he reaches over to flick Coyote's forehead.
"Arizona is yours, yes? It is not so much the same thing."
Just so they are clear.
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"If it's a party, I had better have some champagne. I trust you to have picked out something good."
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That's a mathematical proof right there!
"Just a minute."
She sweeps into the kitchen and back. You can tell this is a fancy party because the whiskey and champagne both come in real glasses-- no red cups here, thank you kindly.
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Really.
He does down the whiskey very quickly, however.
"That, I am thinking, was not so bad."
Hopefully Aphrodite does not mind if he also smokes?
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"Not bad at all," she says.
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"I hope you kids enjoy yourselves. Just remember-- you incinerate it, you bought it."
With a grin and a wave, she sashays towards another guest.