Halloween 2022

[Aurora]

It was that time of the year! When the nights get longer, the air gets chillier, and all the ghouls and goblins come out to play.

But Halloween was not just for children, oh no. Nightclubs all over opened their doors to the festivities, and Sacramento was no different. It was a hot spot of night clubs! With each catering to a different taste and style, it was impossible not to find one you liked.

Reverence was one of those clubs that catered to a certain taste. This was the club that goths and EMOs favored, or anyone looking to step into a darker fantasy world. The club had built up a reputation for being one of the hottest spots for Halloween.

Halloween was a night for the usual clientele to step their game up, and anyone wanting to step into the Goth world to do so. But on this night, any costume was welcome.

Stepping into Reverence was like stepping into a Gothic fantasy castle. With everything from columns and baroque style sconces, it was a whole different world. Purple lighting was dim, but still showcased the details. From rich long flowing velvet curtains, to the stained-glass windows, no detail was overlooked. Eyes are drawn up the columns to wrought iron balconies, where one can find the elite dancing or simply sipping a drink and observing those below them.

Fog machines are at work, as purple hued fog descends from the balconies, moving eerily down the columns and dancing across the floor.

A wristband is given at the door, along with a stamp to those of legal drinking age. The bartenders mixing special Halloween themed drinks, along with anything else you can think of. The standard coat check for purses and coats is off to the side of the main doors. The time for ghouls, goths and whatever tickled your fancy was upon us.

Upper gallery access requires Status/Fame/Allies in Clubs or Entertainment

[Phoenyx]

Phoenyx had promised Aurora she would dress up, and she intended to honour her word. Her dress was black and short, stretchy enough that her legs were free to move (and kick) as she wanted. The boots.... oh, the boots. Aurora had helped her pick them out. The Arrow was still a little apprehensive - heels were still somewhat new for her - but she certainly did like the added height and how they made her draw up as she walked. She had a simple velvety cloak tied at her neck and the biggest witch's hat she could find to fit her simple (but elegant) witch's costume.

She had taken a drink already (just to take the edge off in going outside her comfort zone) and she ordered her second at the bar, getting used to the top not being as high up on her as she expected. She sucked in the straw of her cocktail and scanned the crowds for Aurora . Hopefully the Thyrsus wasn't off in the Upper Galleries as famous Maddison Cross - Phoenyx could see the guards bouncers and was reasonably sure fighting her way in was a bad plan.

Phoenyx has no Status/Allies/Fame and is in the main area

[Helen Kingsley]

Normally, Helen's not the type to go out and do Halloween-y things, especially at - you guessed it - Halloween. Still, most of the stuff she'd have done instead aren't that important and she still feels a little bad about the unexpected family meeting last time, so when Dave called out of the blue asked if she wanted to go out on Halloween... She's said yes and dressed up a little for the event. Okay, she's got a black dress, put on some pale make-up, messed her hair up a bit, put in some plastic fangs and her silver necklace and called it a night, but its the thought that counts, also she finds it funny and that's enough.

Just no sign of her date for tonight yet. Typical. Still, the place is... not what she's expected. She makes her way to the bar and studies whats on offer tonight. All in all, she ends up with something the barkeeper refers to as a 'Purple Witch'. Eh, fair enough. She takes a sample - not too bad ! - and looks around to see what sort of other figures are around the place. By now, the dentures are dangling from a leather cord also around her neck, because while they are part of the magic, they're also pretty fucking annoying when trying to drink or speak.

[Aurora]

It had been far too long since she had taken the night off and went out for Halloween. Sure, it sucked to turn down money, but hell, she wanted to dress up and have some fun!

Deciding against her usual Harley Quinn costume, she instead went with a video game character. Her favorite, hands down. It had taken some work, but finally, she had pulled together a female version of Scorpion! Cause Scorpion kicked ass! The chain that went with the weapon he used was not brought, nor did she go with an actual face mask. Instead, she found a tutorial on face paint and painted it instead. It wasn’t perfect, but it completed the look.

Phoenyx’s guess was right as to where Aurora current was, on the balcony, surrounded by fans and those who liked her costume. But she was also keeping an eye out for her friend, and when she spotted her, excused herself and made her way back down.

A hand was held up as she made her way over, drink in the other.

“Hey!” greeted the Thyrsus, “I love the costume on you, looks great! How does it feel?!”

And wait, was that Helen?! A wave was offered to her too, not sure if she was there with someone or looking to hangout.

[Apollo]

One thing Apollo missed about NYC was theatre, It was something he used to do with his mum and he had seen shows he hated, loved and then ones that were so profound he wondered why more people were not talking about it. He had spent hours on his costume and makeup getting ready for tonight's party. Of course he had to come as Hedwig, from the one show he wondered why people were not talking about it more and to this day still wondered why people were not talking about it. Still, it was a niche show but it was still epic.

He entered the bar, his heels towering him to 6ft4. Apollo looked around, swung by the bar for a drink and made his way over to Aurora and Phoenyx. He was sure they would not recognise him... at least until he spoke.

"Madison, I expected I would see you here. As for your friend..." He didn't actually know the name Phoenyx went by in public. "I am pleasantly surprised to see you outside of the office."

Outfit

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[Phoenyx]

"Hey!" replied Phoenyx, "Thanks! It feels nice. I like doing my hair this way, but it isn't practical to do all the time. It needs a lot of hairspray." There's a glance to.... whoever Aurora is waving at.

There was a tall person approaching them close to a foot taller than Phoenyx even in her tall boots - cowboy jacket, big hair, big mouth.... It was odd to be approached by a random people and she went a little defensive. The voice sounded... male? Somewhat? She stared, agape. "Uh... Alice?" she offered in the Pause left by Apollo, still trying to work out who was under the elaborate outfit.

[Corn]

With Maria not in the mood for dressing up and going out, she was a bit under the weather but have told him to go out instead, Corn was left to wander the streets. He have met with some of his friends earlier, went back home, was chased away by his wife that wanted to hog the TV and here he is!
Chains are rattling around Corn's neck and torso, with a few short loops around his arms. He wears a large sheet over his white overalls (white scrubs taken from a friend) and his face is painted plaster-white with black around his eyes. Maria (before chasing him out) saw that the make-up and shadows around his eyes was making them look deep and dark instead of ... him having been in the losing side of a fist fight as she called it.

Dressed like that he notices Apollo , Phoenyx and ... nope, he can't tell who the Scorpion is in the dark. He waves to the guys and moves closer, sending his chains rattling for good measure.
"Greetings! Alice, that's a very nice hat. I honestly think you should adopt it for the meetings." He was not sure about Apollo's name but he went with what he could recall. "And this must be... Aaron? I am not good with the names." Finally he turns to the person dressed as Scorpion. "That disguise is so good that I honestly can't tell who this is. I am Jacob, in case we haven't met. A friend of Alice. I like your costume very much. Scorpion is one of my favorites in Mortal Kombat. "

[Aurora]

She only knew one person built like that, and it was Apollo. But as to his costume?! Completely unexpected!

“Damn! Looking good!” she gushes, “And your makeup is on point, might have to get some tips!” it looked good. Wait, were his legs looking better then hers in fishnets?! “I took the night off to hit the clubs.” Because why the hell not.

Back to Phoenyx, “You have thin, soft hair, so it doesn’t take to those styles easily.” Thin hair was an ok thing, it did not mean there was something wrong with the Arrow. “They do make a more touchable hairspray, holds the hair without making it crunchy. Not that yours looks crunchy.” Cause it didn’t. But hairspray felt crunchy and sticky.

Did the Arrow not realize who it was?! Oh, this was too good to ruin, and simply takes a sip of her drink.

Was she surprised to see Corn out? Yes. And in a costume? Hell yes.

“Last I heard, Sub-Zero was your favorite.” Teased the Shaman, “Nice costume.” Figuring her voice would be enough to give her away.

[Rlyeh]

Last time she dressed up for Halloween she'd chosen Michael Myers, covered from head to toe, it was freeing to not be herself, even if the mask was confining and she could still remember to smell and feel of rubber and sweat. This year you face was bare, save the make up hastily and now in the After inexpertly applied, the dollar store pallet didn't help, but she'd tried. She was still covered neck to toe, but this year was all about change and differences, so she was quite proud of her medieval warrior costume the blue plays nicely off her bleach blonde hair. Or she hopes it does.

Entering the club she feels the rumble of the music and the rushing press of bodies and remembers Before and misses, but shakes herself. This was After and there wasn't any going back. Heading to the bar she gets herself a shot of vodka, throwing it back, and ordering something else. Taking the bartender's recommendation, and turns to look around the club trying to find familiar faces, made harder by makeup and masks.

[Helen Kingsley]

Helen waves back at Scorpion(-ette ?). She can't really tell who's in the costume from the distance in this lighting, but she decides she just might go take a look at some point. She can't really place middle Miss Sunshine, but the guy in white sort of looks familiar somehow... Hm. Another look around, nothing new to see. then she slowly gets going. Although she notices another figure. She's pretty sure she doesn't know this one, but, well, the costume's pretty nice. Helen doesn't have too much when it comes to fashion sense, but she sort of treats blue as her colour and the colour of that costume suits it's wearer.

"Heya, nice costume !"

Sort of impractical with the skirt, but hey, it's a costume and not everyone is like her and dislikes those things anyway.