Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 1, 2021 8:17:14 GMT -8
A new show was opening at the Luxor Hotel, an off branch of its Popular Fantasy show. It was the opening night. It was drawing performers, entertainers, and the socialites of Las Vegas to see the opening. While the show was something to behold, it was an the excuse for the actual draw of the evening, the after-party. Rubbing shoulders with the elite, talented, and beautiful was the genuine desire of any of these events. As the show ended, those invited to the party found themselves in the Luxor Hotels Aurora Bar Riley had come to show their support for the Performers of the Luxor and to make a display of good faith among their own troupe. Firebringer was still recovering, So Riley was alone this evening. Dressed to impress in their stylish way. The Moth stood near the bar awaiting their drink, glancing through the crowd, before noticing a familiar mantle. They had expected to see Ivory here but nonetheless were pleasantly surprised. Riley Raised a hand in greeting and wave to catch the Pale dragon's attention. "Abigail!"
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 1, 2021 17:23:21 GMT -8
Tonight was a night for dresses for many, but the Pale Dragon had instead opted for a suit, it seemed. The Pale Dragon had engaged in some small talk with some others who had attained entry into the afterparty. It was a dull practice, but necessary to get to one's name out. Eventually a few had recalled her name from the charities she had benefited*, allowing the dragon to make the moves necessary to cut a good impression with those in attendance. And the Dragon did very well in that goal, earning some genuine smile and the semblance of deep conversation before a familiar voice hit her ears. Abigail would wave to Riley, retrieving her Cosmopolitan cocktail, and said her goodbyes to her temporary company, departing on good terms. The Pale Dragon looked to be right at home. Approaching with her usual warmth, Ivory would grant Riley a smile moving in for hug, if the Moth allowed and a friendly peck on the cheek. "Riley! You look stunning!" she offered, her tone bright and content. Stray — Today at 7:17 PM Socializing at the Luxor (First Impressions) Presence+Socialize @dicecord-CoD roll 6 Dicecord-CoD BOT — Today at 7:18 PM stray rolled 6 dice and got 4 successes. 8 10(6) 5 10(2) 3 8
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 1, 2021 17:56:20 GMT -8
The Bright One watched as Ivory approached, taking in the Socialite dragon as she seemed to shine in her own element. They placed their Manhattan down on the bar before taking the fairest in a hug. Returning the kiss on the cheek before stepping back and leaned lightly on the bar.
"And you are Radiant! You are killin' it in that suit," The Moth says with a roguish smile.
"And I see you are in your element" The moth said with an impressed tone. , a small nod to the group Ivory had just left.
"what were your thoughts on the show?" Riley asked with a raised eyebrow in curiosity.
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 1, 2021 18:21:48 GMT -8
The Pale Dragon's smile widened, her nose scrunching at the compliment. She was flattered.
"Thank you and likewise," she offered, settling in beside the Moth and taking note of the group she had spoken with.
"Afterparties and little events are nothing new to me," she said with a shrug, "It gives certain people a chance to air out their success to the masses. And who am I to deny the opportunity to boost myself? I've had my share of success as well. I think it helps them to know that."
Name drops. A little self-boosting of one's victories and tactful, if not entirely humble, indications of wealth. That's all it was and, with that offered, the seeds could be planted for networking. Ivory simply hadn't found someone she desired to be connected with.
"Erotic. Coordinated. A font of Desire," the Pale Dragon offered, "It was all it needed to be."
Could it have been more? Maybe.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 1, 2021 18:39:47 GMT -8
"I thought the performances were good, Erotic for sure. A little hetero normative, but it's Vegas. " they smile, moving their hand as if brushing off the fleeting thought.
Riley could go in more depth. But in truth, they were here to support the show, not give feedback or critique. The performers were trying to make a living just like they were, solidarity and all.
"Besides, it's the afterparty where the real fun is. Right? Oh!"
They take a sip of their Manhattan, a mischievous glint in their dark eyes.
"Speaking of Fonts of Desire. It seemed you were chasing yours at Ostara. Ramona hmm? "
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 1, 2021 19:27:10 GMT -8
There was a nod of understanding from the Pale Dragon.
"Indeed," she said, "Too many people think they know what they are because of the circumstances of their birth. At least there are some who know what's like to have a skin that isn't theirs."
The Lost knew what it was like to know they are different than what other people saw them to be. Nonetheless, the issue shouldn't need supernatural understanding. And yet... here they were.
The comment on the afterparty is met with a smile, though it quickly turns sly as Riley mentions a Ramona, whom she can only assume to be Wayland.
"I allowed my desire to carry me where it wished," the Pale Dragon offered, granting a slight shrug, "but I won't lie. I am pleased with where the path ended. She is... intriguing."
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 2, 2021 5:38:59 GMT -8
The moth gave a bemused nod at Ivory's observation of comfort in one's skin. "Can I buy you a drink?" Riley offered Ivory before pushing the topic of Ramona further.
If Ivory wanted one, Riley would order the drink of her choice.
"Ramona is an intriguin' one, isn't she?" They agree.
"I Don't know her incredibly well. But she designed and made my statement piece," Riley says, wiggling their fingers as if adorned by their gauntlet.
"She talented and quite a good listener. Plan on seeing her beyond Ostara? Or was it just a one night of dancing kind of thang?"
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 2, 2021 11:38:49 GMT -8
Ivory looked to her near empty glass, musing for a moment before downing the remnants of the cocktail.
"I won't say no, the night is a celebration of a sort, after all," she said, "Another Cosmopolitan will suit me just fine, if you are willing."
The Pale Dragon could pay for her own drinks. Riley knew this, but Ivory was aware of the significance of the offer. The Moth was being friendly.
The Fairest's brows rise as Riley explains Wayland's role in building the gauntlet, her expression appearing impressed.
"Is that so? I'll have to bear that in mind when the time comes that I feel I need something similar," Ivory offered. Most Lost eventually got Hedgespun goodies over time if they survived long enough or so it seemed to the dragon. That and the prestige of owning such pieces was intriguing to her.
The question of whether Ivory's and Wayland's relationship would extend past the evening is answered with a slight shrug.
"I don't know them well enough to answer that, if I'm honest. Should we encounter each other again I won't give her the cold shoulder, if that's what you're asking," Ivory said, "She was fun."
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 2, 2021 15:35:09 GMT -8
The Bright one put an order for a cosmopolitan. Ivory might notice that Riley has been given a bit of a wide berth around the bar. The moth didn't seem to mind however, a smile on their face only shooting a glance to other preformers once in a while. Once the drink arrives they pass it off to Ivory.
“Cheers” They state raising their own Manhattan, giving the glasses a small clink. As per custom locking eye contact with the pale dragon.
“Yes she is quite skilled. I admit it as a painful and long process but well worth it in the end”
Taking a sip, Riley took in Ivory’s answer absorbing the nonchalant response with a bemused smile.
“ Well more I was curious if you would seek out a chance to get to know her better, or open to her doing the same” The moth chuckled slightly.
“If you were to give her the cold shoulder I imagine there would be a story there to tell” They give a playful wink. They didn't push it further however letting the topic flow along
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 2, 2021 19:59:52 GMT -8
Stray — Today at 9:56 PM Get an emotional read on Riley in Luxor following the side glances. Wits+Empathy @dicecord-CoD roll 4 Dicecord-CoD BOT — Today at 9:56 PM stray rolled 4 dice and got 3 successes. 10(8) 9 2 3
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 2, 2021 20:09:35 GMT -8
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 2, 2021 20:38:21 GMT -8
Ivory's lips curled slightly, her expression possessing a slight smirk as her brow perked. Slipping closer to the Moth the Pale Dragon's lips hover near their ear.
"The trick about standing on an edge," she whispered, "is not letting others see how nervous you are when you're standing on it. Confidence breeds strength."
With that the dragon would slip back to her original place, retrieving the cocktail and clinking it to Darkling's.
"Cheers."
The Pale Dragon's golden gaze fell upon the resounding blackness of her company's eyes, as was their custom, through the drink.
"In either case, I'll need to pursue the procurement of a few pieces," she mused, turning the conversation away from the Moth's vigil nature, "It suits my purposes I think, but there is more to be done on the other side of things."
The mundane side. With a potential business partnership with Kai in the works, the Pale Dragon would prefer as little distraction as possible and that included seeking the services of a Maker to craft trinkets.
"I came to her at the behest of Mr. Hartman, Riley," she offered, "She had floated to him that she found me attractive. At his request and with his assistance, I sought her out once already. In the spirit of honesty, I have little desire to seek her out on the suggestions of another. If I do intrigue Wayland so, I am open to receiving her if she comes to me and tells me herself."
Ivory laid it out plainly. If Wayland desired to learn more of Ivory or earn a repeat of the evening, the Ogre would need to seek her without intermediaries. After all, it was Wayland who had mentioned an attraction, one which Ivory was willing to explore should the opportunity should it present itself. However, that opportunity needed to be fielded by the Ogre herself.
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Riley Sorsa
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 2, 2021 21:22:27 GMT -8
The moth gave a nod to the offered advice. Riley wasn't to keen that Ivory had noticed their mild vigilance in the evening, hopefully it wasn't so obvious to those that did not know the darkling as well.
"Noted" Riley said softly in response before taking another sip of their drink.
As Ivory explained the situation the Bright one smirked, recalling a conversation back in the fall. Ivory liked the chase, and those who had the endurance or tenacity for it. The dragon lived to her word it seemed. Wayland has her work cut out for her with this one.
"Oh you make it so formal." The moth said in a teasing fashion. "Well than I guess I will have to wait and see what comes next wont I?"
They laugh before looking out among the crowd, taking in the event for a moment before looking at Ivory again.
"So what holds your attention currently? Any projects or ventures?" Riley was curious. Times were tense in the freehold and the Pale Dragon was a cautious member of the Emerald court.
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Ivory
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Post by Ivory on May 2, 2021 22:08:39 GMT -8
Ivory said nothing more regarding Riley's vigilance. The matter had been spoken of and Riley doubted they would wish to expand.
The smile tugged a little at the Moth's tease.
"I've come to appreciate the hunt," Ivory mused, "Intention matters. I will see it more clearly when Ramona and I are looking one another in the eye."
The talk of waiting to see what comes prompts Ivory to chuckle softly.
"Anticipation can be exciting," she teases in turn, "If you let run, that is. Spend too much time overthinking the time that passes and you'll miss far more pleasure from the moment, I think."
The shift to potential business ventures and interests prompts the Pale Dragon's smile to turn sly.
"None that I can discuss yet, I'm afraid. There is more to be done before development can begin, but... it will be useful, profitable, and, eventually, healing to some," she offered, "And it will be birthed in Summerlin."
The Pale Dragon let a comfortable pause hit.
"I've been told that you and Archie are musing over the chance to... attach yourselves to another. He also told me who," Ivory said, "So your intentions have changed since last we spoke."
The final statement was not formed as a question intentionally. Archie had made his intent clear and signaled Riley was going along with him in that regard.
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Post by Riley Sorsa on May 3, 2021 10:43:53 GMT -8
"Oh, anticipation is half the fun," Riley says with a small laugh. The tease about overthinking they weren't sure it was a playful jab or not, but it wasn't without merit.
For a moment, Riley was momentarily lost in thought, enjoying the drink and the playful banter. They hadn't gotten to do this much these days.
The topic of projects brought the Moth back to the moment. Giving the nod in response as the Fairest stated she couldn't pretty talk about what she had in the works.
Figured as much.
Riley raised an eyebrow as they learn of the conversation between Ivory and Archie. "Full of surprises didn't know you and Archie spent much time talking. Then again, you seemed a bit more on speaking terms at Ostara. Perhaps a blessing of spring. "
Riley took a moment to sip their drink and process how to respond. Nimbus had been their first choice in vassalage and perhaps was still the better option, all things considered. But times were complicated.
"Yes, uh. New circumstances changed my way of looking at things. While tempting, given his connections to the entertainment world, My original partnership choice lacked specific insurances and resources. "
There was a determination in the darkling's eyes, despite their carefully selected words that might suggest trepidation. The Moth had chosen a path and seemed willing to walk it.
"It might be temporary in the scheme of things, but with everything that has...transpired of late. Well, it felt fitting."
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