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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 1, 2020 22:07:48 GMT -8
Welcome to Jewel. Smaller than the Hakkasan Group's larger offerings like Omnia, the boldly named club boasted high-quality sound in a smaller space that was surrounded by LED video screens that synced up with the pulsing, throbbing music. Famous DJs? Check. The occasional A-lister? For sure. Some say they were sure they saw Johnny Depp here once. Others know they saw James Franco. Whoever they thought they saw, no one could say they were wrong. For regular folks and tourists, this place was a whirlwind of excitement, alcohol and raw want. For the rich and famous, it was a world that catered to their every need. For the Lost... a heartbeat. The whirlwind of color coming down from the lighting played beautifully, twinkling off Kai Rose's sculped, crystalline skin. She couldn't afford shit like a booth, but there was always a party that had room for one more when you knew how to play your cards. A lazy finger traced around the outside of a sparkling cocktail glass that was still half full of vodka-something. The alcohol wasn't the point. This was a moment to just take in all the raw emotion and let it burn in her mind. The Strip was a buffet, and she was enjoying her second helping of dessert. ...was that Armin van Buuren?
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Post by Ivory on Sept 1, 2020 22:43:26 GMT -8
There were many benefits to wealth when one pulled it from sources they didn't need to overly concern themselves with.
Couple that with the recent departure of Anthony from the nest and young Ivory was finally fully enjoying the fruits of the Strip.
Tonight's helping? The Jewel.
The air itself was intoxicating to the Spring in its own way, a mixture of sweat, perfumes, and even the metallic scent of the fog machines only added to the aroma and that said nothing of the raw desire that pulsed within.
What better view was there than a booth overlooking the throng beneath? And tonight Ivory had opted to have it all by herself. A few had tried to join, of course. A few college students here, a fuckboi or two there, and even now the Fairest was hosting a dull blonde gushing about joining her sorority while two of her "sisters" flanked her. The older girls spoke of it less so, the regal disinterest of Ivory having long cracked their pride. Still, to her credit Ivory was granting the freshman a modicum of her attention... until a crystalline glint caught her eye.
Molten gold eyes found Rose easily and the Spring was not hiding her interest, resting her elbow on the rail as a hand pushed stark white hair behind an elfin ear. Should she catch the Wizened's gaze? A small smile would form on her lips, flashing subtly fanged teeth as a silent invitation.
As for the other girls? Nigh forgotten and waved away by the Hunterheart's free hand before she grabbed her cocktail, a cosmopolitan. They got the hint, eventually, and soon Ivory heard them shuffle out of her space, with one granting a mumbling, "Bitch..." as they went.
Ivory, however, was unbothered and her gaze did not move.
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 2, 2020 21:17:34 GMT -8
Trust a Spring to find a perch on high and stare down, like they owned the place. Of course, it was possible that they did.
Tingly hairs on the back of her neck told her she was being watched, and it didn't take too long to figure out why - regal and proud, the Fairest on the ledge was making no secret of her interest. Gold turned to a curious light green beneath glass and she moved, making her way up to the dragon's den. She took position casually on the ledge, peering out over the crowd just as Ivory had been.
"Nice view. You could really stare at someone in a crowd from up here."
Amused; a ripple of pink flowed through the light green before fading. Perhaps it was just a trick of the light.
"I'm Kai."
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Post by Ivory on Sept 2, 2020 21:32:24 GMT -8
Did it please Ivory that the sculpted beauty below understood her silent summons?
Absolutely.
The smile remains, following the Rose as she ascends to Ivory's perch. Still, even as Kai looks out to the crowd, the dragon's eyes remain on the Wizened with a mixture of interest and amusing.
"Only when someone of interest moves through it," she responds before gesturing to a seat, inviting the Summer join her, "Abigail or Abbie. Whatever."
Ivory refrained from using her title among the Lost in such a space. Pulsating as the music was, the idea of a mundane hearing her referred to as Ivory was a headache she would prefer to ignore.
"Care for a drink, Kai?" she offers.
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 2, 2020 22:13:15 GMT -8
"Abigail," she tried it on. "A pleasure."Fairest didn't usually offer diminutives without a purpose. The fact that one had been offered reflected an interest in a most casual relationship, and Kai was always careful about that sort of thing when it came to Spring Courtiers. No, there was an etiquette to the thing, and the dance was familiar, the steps a known quantity even if the dragon before her wasn't. She nodded to the offer of the drink, ordering a tall rum and Coke with an easy smile from the black-clad waitress that was always nearby in these upper sections. A genuine smile flashed to the Fairest as lightning-quick neurons read the reds, the blues and the greens about this ivory dragon. "You new in town?"CrossToday at 11:05 PM Empathy. Wits + Empathy + Specialty to read motive. @dicecord-CoD roll 8 Dicecord-CoD BOT Today at 11:05 PM Cross rolled 8 dice and got 5 successes. 5 9 4 9 9 6 6 10(8) Masterfully done, Cross!
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Post by Ivory on Sept 2, 2020 22:52:12 GMT -8
To the average person, Ivory does a good job of hiding her motivations, but not so under Kai Rose's trained eye. With her seemingly superhuman sense of empathy, the Wizened is able to determine that, while Ivory does find her very attractive, the Fairest's motivations are not driven by anything overly lewd. Her goal is not to bed Kai, but she clearly possesses an interest in the Polychromatic. Given Ivory's dismissal of the mundane sorority girls earlier, it seems apparent that she has found the arrival of another Lost to be far more interesting and welcome company than the mundane throng around them. In short, Ivory is bored of human company and sees a chance of a more fulfilling evening now that she has succeeded in gaining Kai's interest. "The pleasure is mine," she coos, her tone edging on the side of friendly. A simple signal to the server ensures Kai's beverage finds its way on Ivory's tab. "Oh, no. Not exactly," she answers, her tone casual, "I've lived here full time for about a year now, although I visited off and on. Naturally."Then a small drink of the cosmopolitan. "And yourself? I can't recall seeing you before - and I feel as though I would remember," she says, allowing the genuine nature of the compliment to lift from her lips, "Then again, I was out of the game for a while."
The final statement is punctuated with a broad gesture to their surroundings, indicating the nightlife the pulsed around them. StrayToday at 12:33 AM Subterfuge. Presence + Subterfuge to contest Kai Rose's empathy. @dicecord-CoD Roll 7 Dicecord-CoD BOT Today at 12:33 AM stray rolled 7 dice and got 2 successes. 4 10(6) 9 3 3 4 3
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 2, 2020 23:04:35 GMT -8
Supernatural synapses take in micro cues and tiny twitches, mapping everything from broad demeanour to the lines drawn by the Dragon's eyes into an topography of her emotional state. Her outward manner suggested flirtation -- the needs within were down the road of companionship of mutual understanding. The light green with pink rippling through her skin shifted slowly to a gentle teal, and Rose hooked a heel over her other as she settled in.
"I've been around only a short time. Summer was at its height when I arrived, so... long enough to settle in, make a promise or two, and get working. Not much else, really."
The Polychromatic gave a gentle shrug, and thin lines of brown crackled momentarily through the light blue. She sipped at her beverage before using the straw as a slow swizzle stick. The bar lime found its way to the table, a garnish ever unwanted and ever wasted.
"Out of the game?"
Her head cocked gently to the side, and she leaned slightly forward in a gesture of attention.
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Post by Ivory on Sept 3, 2020 0:28:49 GMT -8
Golden eyes glance to the subtly shifting colors as Kai seems to settle in. Her smile widens a moment as the Wizened seems inclined to continue conversation. The crystalline form alone is enough to draw Ivory's interest, but it is the subtle statements Kai provides that garnered most of her attention.
Ah. Court affiliation.
"I have a love for Spring myself," Ivory says, "but I find the Summer here invigorating... and I can stand the heat."
A half-truth, abundant sunscreen was necessary during the hot Vegas summers, but that wasn't what Ivory was referring to. The words were somewhat clunky, but, hey, gotta evidence your goodwill with the Iron Spear somehow, right?
Then came a soft nod. There was a brief glint of solemn quietness in her features, but it was gone in moments as Ivory's charm quickly returned.
"Mhmm, responsibilities, settling in, finding the right people to manage accounts... It's was dull, if I'm honest," she offered, "but Vegas has no shortage of distractions and I'm finally at a time where I can enjoy this... new chapter."
Ivory's freehand cupped her cheek while the elbow found it's place on the table.
"And what brought you to Vegas of all places?" she asked, "The neon? The glamour? Or something more invigorating?"
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 3, 2020 8:13:15 GMT -8
A mind for politics let the Wizened put two and two together quickly; this Fairest was suggesting that she had earned favor. How was unclear, of course, but... all in due time. It was hard to have that conversation in public. Manage accounts? Huh. "You say that casually. It's cool that you need to do things like find people to manage your accounts," she said with a wistful smile and a chuckle. It wasn't a thing of jealousy - rather, a mark of respect. If Abigail had her financial shit together, that was huge among the Lost. "Good for you. Here's to your ongoing success."The glass was raised for a cheers. "I, uh... found myself in Portland. It wasn't great. So when I heard about a nice place where you can build something long-term..." She shrugged. She was fairly sure the other knew where she was going. "That's a thing worth checking out. Worth standing for, even."Kai's head swiveled as she took in everything going on around them. "The energy doesn't hurt, though. This place is a real high."
CrossToday at 8:56 AM Does Kai understand The Lingo? (Wits + Politics) @dicecord-CoD roll 4 Dicecord-CoD BOT Today at 8:56 AM Cross rolled 4 dice and got 2 successes. 5 4 10(6) 10(6)
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Post by Ivory on Sept 3, 2020 13:52:44 GMT -8
A look of contented satisfaction spreads across Ivory's face as Kai offers her compliments in regards to the her own financial success. A soft nod is offered as the Summer beauty raised her glass. Delicate fingers raise the cocktail glass.
"To success and new friends then?" She offers, moving to click her glass to Kai's should the Summer accept.
Afterwards the dragon sips her drink gently.
"Agreed," she says as Kai mentions the appeal of Vegas' stability, "My reasonings were much the same.. My last little haunt was Pittsburgh."
A light laugh sounds from the dragon's throat as Kai mentions the high of their surroundings. The golden gaze returns to the crowd, following Kai's motion.
"That's... an understatement, but it does have its appeal doesn't it?" The dragon pondered.
They feel so much...
"And the cocktails. The cocktails are a nice plus."
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 3, 2020 20:53:06 GMT -8
"Cheers."
Clink. Sip. More than a sip, really. The rum and coke was half gone already. Streaks of grey flowed through the gentle colors beneath the crystal as she glanced out at the people that the Spring Courtier was referring to. Moving, dancing, cheering, getting close, getting sweaty beneath the lights as they let out their stress, their anxiety, their sorrows and their wants.
"Yeaaaah, the place is a smorgasbord."
She probably wasn't referring to the pretty people on the floor. The glass was emptied shortly thereafter, letting out a little sound as she placed it on the table.
"So why are you here alone? Your crew love a party, and... I dunno. You seem the kind of person who wouldn't mind an entourage."
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Post by Ivory on Sept 3, 2020 21:27:28 GMT -8
Kai seemed pretty straightforward, bereft of the usual projections Ivory saw among many in her own Court. Which was equally perplexing and welcome to the dragon. The Verdant Court was an elegant dance of words and the bluntness of a Summer could be refreshing now and then.
That wasn't to say the Wizened lacked grace, of course.
"Hmmm?" Ivory sounds, her attention being drawn back to Kai as she speaks of Ivory's lack of attendants, "Ah, I am not well known. There may be no other like me here in Vegas, but I haven't been around long. The crew still see me now and again at... parties put together by mutual friends, but I've kept my distance beyond the usual expectations. Like I said, I need my ducks in a row. Still..."
There is a cause as Ivory considers on how best to describe her lack of an entourage in more detail, but, ultimately, simply shrugs and chooses the blunt approach.
"I lack the pull," she admitted plainly, "I doubt they see me as a figure worth knowing. For now."
The last words were accompanied with a smirk abound with quiet pride, the subtle fangs within lending the motion a predatory edge. Ivory bore little fear in others knowing she did not intend to remain idle. The dragon knew she had resources other Lost did not. It was not a matter of how Ivory would find her place in the Emerald Court in her mind, but when. All she needed to do was identify the right opportunities to nudge in order to result in a placement she favored.
"Anyway, color me flattered," she says, her tone almost thankful, "I may sit here and preen, but you, Kai, are absolutely gorgeous. I'm surprised that you're alone yourself."
She meant the compliment, her form leaning slightly forward as she offered the Polychromatic before her a genuine smile, as her hand returned to her cheek.
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 3, 2020 21:38:16 GMT -8
The Wizened shrugged gently at the notion of needing her ducks in a row. "That does seem to be the standard among that crew, doesn't it? Having one's shit together, or at least, looking close enough to it, right?" She flashed a pearly grin, a ripple of fuchsia flowing through and blasting away the grey. She looked to the waitress and signaled for another. "Honestly, it's admirable. Being into something more permanent has to be good for the soul."
And the mental health. She moved past the notion of her not being worth knowing. That sounded like Fairest fear of irrelevance pouring through, and unless Ivory wanted to grapple with that all night with a practical stranger, it was best to bunt it aside with another topic.
Ah. The compliment. She grinned and posed her hands around her cheeks and chin like she was vogueing.
"I know, right? Good genes, I guess."
Wink. The colors shifted back to that amused pink.
"It isn't vanity, I assure you. When you wear your feelings on your sleeve, there's no point in false modesty. Promise you this, though: it's the least interesting thing about me."
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Post by Ivory on Sept 3, 2020 22:05:25 GMT -8
The Summer's words on Ivory's fellow courtiers earns her a smirk, though she holds her own tongue. There were certain habits common among certain archetypes in the Spring Court that Ivory could share some disdain, the least of which was the abadon with which some pursued pleasure, but this was not the place. There was no reason to air missteps and dirty laundry.
"It's certainly one way to go through life," she said, "And I do like to be comfortable. To a point."
The smile softens lightly at the compliment.
"Thank you," she utters in response.
As Kai signals for another drink, the waitress' slight glance to Ivory is met with a subtle nod. The Summer was proving to be pleasing enough company. What was the harm in buying her another drink?
At the Wizened gregariously soaking up the words on her good looks, a comfortable amusement danced across Ivory's features. This woman took comfort in who she was. Good.
Nonetheless, the boldness of Kai's claim nabbed most of Ivory's attention. It took some level of pride to consider oneself interesting. That and, well, Ivory wasn't made of stone. She felt passions and desires just as much as any other Spring and, right now, this Summer was painting herself as a tantalizing mystery.
"A promise?" she coos, granting Kai the center of her attention, "I'll have to hold you to that."
A challenge? Of course.
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Post by Kai Rose on Sept 5, 2020 11:11:31 GMT -8
"You should. Our word is our bond." She gave a little thumbs up as she leaned in to speak very quietly. There was a certain intensity about her, especially in the close proximity to her Summer Mantle. That close, the shifting lights took a frenetic, pulsing quality that hinted of tension, of violence, like every Summer Courtier. "Here's the thing. We look like we're made to look, which should be the least interesting thing about us. Right?"
In that moment, it could not have been more apparent that Kai Rose was not even close to being a Fairest. It was tough to tell sometimes with those from her Keeper - when everything was alien beauty and carved glass, what was Seeming?
She flashed a sculpted smile as she leaned back out.
"But enough about me. What do you do for fun around here? Anyone I ought to get to know up front?"
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