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REGGIE⭐️MANTLE ([personal profile] bragnificent) wrote in [community profile] maskormenacelogs2017-06-16 01:37 am

I'm half drunk, I can't see straight

WHO: REGGIE MANTLE, ARCHIE ANDREWS, and YOU.
WHERE: Archie & Reggie's apartment in Heropa.
WHEN: Weekend of June 16th-18th.
WHAT: Reggie and Archie celebrate their newfound independence and take advantage of Reggie's new ability to generate alcohol in a typical teenage fashion: by throwing a party. The theme this month is SUPERHEROES and the invitation is public, so anyone is free to tag in regardless of existing CR!
WARNINGS: Underage drinking mainly, though potentially other party-typical (or otherwise) sensitive content (e.g. drug use, sexual implications/activity, etc.); please mark threads for content as applicable!


INSIDE ( FRI )
    ARRIVAL, FOOD & DRINKS:
    The apartment, granted, isn't huge -- one of the standard government two bedrooms -- but that's obviously not of major concern for this party's two charming hosts. There's still room outside should it get too crowded... but also, a good party is always a little crowded.

    The dining room table is laid out with paper plates and pizza boxes -- the different kinds labeled with post-its -- a stack of red plastic cups, and a cooler of soda, although as specified in the invites hopefully guests also brought their own drinks along if they don't want to be sipping tap water by the end of the evening. Reggie will tell guests as they arrive (if he's the one to greet them) to come find him whenever they need their drinks "freshened up": find him, talk to him, he'll work his magic to turn whatever your drink of choice more alcoholic. All for free this time, too! So generous of him.

    The party will be going from "6 PM - ????" but feel free to arrive earlier, and to stay as long as you want. Odds are the festivities will spill over into the early hours of Saturday morning, which gives everyone plenty of time to mingle and make new friends, enemies, love connections, or whatever else, and there's a couch, the floor, tables?!, or even Archie or Reggie's own beds that can be crashed on in a pinch. True that last option might be awkward, but only maybe. They might not even notice!

    OPTIONS / ACTIVITIES:
    Since it is a party, the whole of the apartment is effectively at any guest's disposal, even beyond the common areas; it may not be considered the most classy to pop inside the hosts's bedrooms, but also hardly unheard of if anyone's in need of some privacy or just a moment alone to take a quick breather.

    In the common areas, of course, people are free to mingle, drink, and dance-- hell, it's encouraged. Go wild, grind on each other, show off yours costumes, enjoy the free food, do shots, sit on the couch and chat... the night is full of options, and that's not even including the potential for party games: various drinking games are bound to be organized and played throughout the night, as well as a tipsily-judged (and dubiously categorized) costume "contest" and, naturally, there's always the classic ice-breaker game Never Have I Ever.

    Just try not to get too rowdy or turn the music up too loud, in case the neighbors complain! Or you know what, fuck those guys. Smoke in the bathroom, make out on the balcony. If it gets too crowded for you, clear off a table and dance there instead! Seriously, do whatever you want.

OUTSIDE ( FRI )
    Outside things might be a little quieter and less crowded, depending on the time of night-- although that's still a "maybe," because on a warm Florida night there's nothing more fun than partying at a poolside. Hope you brought suits or incorporated them into your costumes! But hell, even if not, no one's really going to judge anyone too hard for jumping in (or getting pushed in) with their clothes on or even in their underwear. Anything goes, after all!

    There might not be blasting music except for the dim sounds of what can still be heard from the apartment -- unless someone's come prepared and brought their own, of course -- but there's the ambient sounds of conversation and traffic and other such night noise, and the pool area is nicely lit up. It'll close for the night eventually, but still feel free to sneak back in after hours if you don't mind the darkness. Just, y'know, don't drown.

SATURDAY ( MORNING )
    By the time Saturday morning rolls around, a lot of people may or may not have left already -- one never can really tell how long a party will last -- but those who haven't may either still be awake (talking, swimming, making out, watching TV, or whatever else) or passed out asleep wherever they found space to.

    Sleep in as long as you need, drag yourselves awake and help each other tend to your potential respective hangovers, dig into your hosts's leftovers and/or fridge, or just take the opportunity to have a quiet conversation or moment alone with someone you didn't have the chance to while the party was in full swing.


lempereur: (Hoodie surprise)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-18 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It might matter to who?

[ That's the important part!

But he thinks on her question, finally leaving her very cute cheeks alone to hold a hand to his chin. ]


No...I don't think so. It just might be. Not ideal.
codeoracle: (Cross it // crack it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-19 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
I don't know...I'm sure someone might be interested so...People? It might matter to some...people.

[Nailed it.]

Right, so...kissing people isn't ideal. Why?
lempereur: (Adachi pls)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-19 01:02 am (UTC)(link)
What does any of that mean?
codeoracle: (Turn it // Leave it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-20 06:06 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't know. I just--you put me on the spot! So I said the first thing that came to mind and it wasn't exactly coherent.

[And it's back to that frown/pout combo.]
lempereur: (Futaba stahp)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-20 06:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Futaba. What? Please.

[ Sentences are hard. ]
codeoracle: (Snap it // Work it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-20 07:00 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah well...This whole situation is difficult. And she has no idea what she's even trying to get at.]

I dunno...It might matter to people that know you?

And I don't know if Akira meant anything by it since he has probably--definitely--been drinking...

[She is really not sure about this conversation right now. She needs another drink for this.]
lempereur: (Finger frame round 2)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-20 07:06 pm (UTC)(link)
He absolutely has. I'm not bothered by it. But if anyone is...concerned...you can tell them that it won't happen again. Could be bad news, and I don't need any more.
codeoracle: (Drag and drop it // Zip // Unzip it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-20 07:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Just curious, but what could it be bad news?

And I wasn't saying it because anyone is concerned...Or that someone might be. Just because it doesn't really matter to you doesn't mean it doesn't matter to someone else, you know?

Especially is someone took it more seriously than you apparently are.
lempereur: (it's called aesthetics mom)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-20 07:23 pm (UTC)(link)
Bad news is kissing strangers that make you want to tell secrets. Which I didn't. But I could have.
codeoracle: (Fax // Rename it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-20 07:29 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh...huuuh. [Very convincing, Yusuke.]

I don't see how kissing anyone would make you want to tell secrets...But then you're the one with experience here, not me.
lempereur: (Um no thanks)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-20 09:07 pm (UTC)(link)
[ It's true! Don't downplay his poorly explained internal screaming. ]

It's not about...that.

[ Yusuke sets his cup on the floor and sighs, deflating as the air comes out. ]

I made a mistake. Don't tell.
codeoracle: (Zoom it // Press it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-20 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
[Welp. Now you have her concerned. Mistakes happen, but their group tends to dwell on them. She sighs, setting her own cup down and turning to give him her full attention.]

What...kind of mistake, Yusuke?

[The gremlin can realize this is a time to be serious--enough that she forgoes her usual nickname even!]
lempereur: (let us form a contract)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-21 04:15 am (UTC)(link)
I...got scared, and I accidentally hurt someone I should have been in no position to hurt at all.

[ His head is starting to hurt. Yusuke runs his hands up the side of his head and massages his scalp with a groan. He is he like this? ]

I don't know what I'm doing. I want to go home.
codeoracle: (Trash it // Change it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-21 04:30 am (UTC)(link)
Yusuke...

[You're really starting to worry her here.]

I'm sure you didn't mean to. You can just sit here with me for a little while or I can help you get home...?
lempereur: (sad boi)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-21 04:37 am (UTC)(link)
I want to go home, home. Unless you've hacked the Porter without telling us...just sit here.
codeoracle: (Start // Format it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-21 04:41 am (UTC)(link)
Oh...[Well that was a sobering thought.]

I haven't figured that out yet either. [She draws her knees up to her chest, the jubilant mood from just a few moments ago just about gone.] I miss LeBlanc...and Sojiro...A-And Mona...

I miss home, too.
lempereur: (Truly moved. TRULY)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-21 04:48 am (UTC)(link)
[ This was supposed to be fun. Instead, it's just another mess. Perpetual disaster, thy name is Yusuke.

He shifts so that his chin rests on Futaba's shoulder. Let's try not to get wrapped up in any thoughts too dark, hm? Nobody wants to be the one crying at the party.]


I have a cat here. Not the same as Mona, but it's a funny coincidence, isn't it?
codeoracle: (Snap it // Work it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-21 04:53 am (UTC)(link)
[At least that comment gets her to laugh a little instead of cry.]

That cat is your friend though, right? Guess that makes him close enough to being, Mona...

[She's quiet for a moment, but she speaks up after a beat or two of silence.]

Even though we're stuck here...I'm glad I have you here, too. I don't know what I'd do if I showed up here alone...
lempereur: (We're going to a museum!)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-21 05:00 am (UTC)(link)
Yuuuuuri~... I'm glad he's here. I'm glad you're here! And Akira.

[ Time for a hug, Futaba, whether you ask for it or not! ]

We will all be okay. We always are, even when it's hard! No more sad.
codeoracle: (Pause it // click it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-21 06:05 pm (UTC)(link)
[Any remaining tension from the seriousness of their conversation rolled off her shoulders once it seemed like Yusuke was back to being ridiculous. She didn't even mind the hug that came with it, a giggle slipping from her as she was drawn into it.]

You're right...we'll be fine. Nothing the Phantom Thieves can't accomplish together.
lempereur: (gettin all google eyed)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-22 01:10 am (UTC)(link)
[ Fact: tiny people are more fun to hug. He can wrap his arms all the way around that way and still have the freedom of movement to rest on her shoulder. Very casual. ]

I hope so. Only up from here, hmm?
codeoracle: (Snap it // Work it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-22 05:08 am (UTC)(link)
Can't see how it can go any further downhill. Not to be a jinx or anything.

[Fact: Drunk Yusuke is like a warm, talking blanket. Please excuse her while she takes advantage and scoots just a little bit closer. Totally casual. Completely casual.]
lempereur: (Been spurned)

[personal profile] lempereur 2017-06-23 10:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Don't make him think about it, because really, there are dozens. They could always get Constellation involved! ]

We could always lose more hands.
codeoracle: (Trash it // Change it)

[personal profile] codeoracle 2017-06-25 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
Uhhhm...how about no to losing hands? I can't fix that too easily you know.

[Seriously, Necronomicon has limits Yusuke. Let's not.]

Edited 2017-06-26 02:02 (UTC)