Halloween Party Post 🎃 [OPEN]

[irondad]

WHO: Everyone. Seriously!
WHERE: Tony Stark's place
WHEN: Halloween night, Oct 31st
WHAT: It's a party! On Halloween! Arrive in costume, eat, drink, make new friends & be spooky!
WARNINGS: Bog-standard Halloween imagery & shenanigans (skulls, blood, etc, potential pranks from guests); please add content warnings to subject lines & list/link to preferences (if needed). Feel free to select whatever the heck you like for the question maker & fortune teller!

Welcome to Halloween, Stark-style.

ARRIVAL

If you came by car, valets are on hand to park it for you, so don't forget your ticket! Follow the candle-lit path to the house, have your photo taken against the backdrop in the spiderweb-strewn entryway, and go grab a cocktail at the open bar before hitting up the rest of the party!

MONSTER MASH

You've been to a Halloween party before, right? If not, no fear- there's a buffet of perfectly normal, if on-theme dishes to nibble: try a black-candied apple or the macarons, vegan dips dressed like graves, squid-ink pasta bites, and a wide assortment of other common finger foods. Miss the food? Don't worry, helpful robot Butterfingers is on hand to bring you a plate of hors d'oeuvres- oops! He might have bumped you into someone else instead. Sorry!

Other activities abound, if you feel like risking the appearance of ghosts in a "haunted" photo booth, ”trick-or-treating” with a flight of jello shots (which one’s actually alcoholic?), or having fun with classic Halloween standards, like bobbing for apples, donut on a string, gross-out touch boxes, or horror film trivia.

Head outside to dance to a broad assortment of music, new and old, creepy or just right to boogie to. Got one in mind you’d like to hear? The band takes requests. Or maybe you’d prefer to mingle under the full moon with your fellow ghouls and goblins. Stuck for something to say? Don't worry, a blacklight question might flash across your costume, right in time to save you from any awkward pauses. Or add to it, depending on the question. So what is the weirdest dream you've ever had?

Careful not to get too rowdy, as there will be security around to keep anything too nefarious from happening. But hey, no one says they can't be distracted, right?

HORRORBEACH

Wend your way from the backyard down a lantern-lined path to the beach, where an intimate setting of dark tables and velvety couches await, and the music is subdued and eerie. Among the scattering of tables, there are fortune tellers there to give you a glimpse of your future. Why not, right?

Each character will have the option to have their fortune read (the choice of fortune is yours, but if your character needs a uplift this season, maybe keep it light), and walk away with a small gift, one random card of the Major Arcana. Because this is MoM though, these aren't just any cards, and some will impart a light-hearted, fully optional affect and/or compulsion on your character:

0. The Fool: Disclose a hope or dream to someone (within character's comfort level)
1. The Magician: Glowing sparks dance from their fingertips. Fingerguns get an especially bold burst of flair.
2. The High Priestess: Recipients feel the need to give a stranger a compliment, and get a glowing halo!
3. The Empress: Someone at this party needs a hug (or maybe a rescue from an overbearing npc), you can sense it. Go for it, and gain a cloak of shimmering sparkles.
4. The Emperor: You feel wise beyond your years. Offer someone your well-meaning advice, with an accompanying glowing crown.
5. The Hierophant: This card is all about tradition. So, bend to it a bit and ask someone to dance!
6. The Lovers: A heart appears over your head, "beating" rapidly in the presence of something they like. Could be their secret crush, could be a slice of cake, oops.
7. The Chariot: You feel the inexplicable urge to give someone a piggyback ride. May or may not include the sound of mysterious hoofbeats in your wake...
8. Strength: There's someone you need to tell something important to. Now you've got the nerve to make it happen.
9. The Hermit: Are you normally a wallflower? Now you feel compelled to sing! Go grab a mic and do your best Winifred Sanderson impression before the crowd.
10. Wheel of Fortune: Wildcard option! Choose any two that speak to you.
11. Justice: Have you been holding onto a petty grudge, or did you spill your drink all over Tony's couch and need to unburden your soul? Admit it to a stranger!
12. The Hanged Man: You can now levitate! Just a few feet, and try not to get turned around, like your card's namesake. You might need someone to tow you for a little while...
13. Death: You're compelled to change costumes with someone around you.
14. Temperance: You're now sober, sorry! This really is the worst card...
15. The Devil: Enjoy those horns, and a mildly heightened need to play a prank on someone.
16. The Tower: This is your moment. You're gonna climb that table and dance, baby.
17. The Star: Your eyes now glow with reflected starlight. Go you, Galadriel.
18. The Moon: Your verbal filter is gone. The first thought to pop into your head will be your next conversation starter.
19. The Sun: You now glow like a low-wattage lightbulb. Those in your presence get a temporary positivity boost!
20. Judgement: Solicit someone for their opinion. On your costume, the state of the world; you need to hear it.
21. The World: You're flooded with euphoria and affection for yourself and fellow partygoers, and you need to tell them. What a great way to end the night!

(The duration on these varies, and will generally be up to your player comfort level. If an option will unreasonably upset your character either at the party or longterm, then please don't select that one.)

(DEARLY) DEPARTURE

The party (and after-party) will go on well into the night, but everyone’s got to go home at some point. Heading out? Those with invitations, don't forget to swing by the last table before the valet stand, and claim your gift bag! All bags contain aspirin, a bottle of water, a black satin eye mask, a commemorative t-shirt, swanky new EarPods, and a spa gift card, to better recover from your post-party hangover. Thanks for coming!

Any questions? Feel free to ask here or hit up others for plotting purposes!

Comments

[hot_handed]

{Kaneki overthinks things, while Bakugou prefers things to stay simple. It's why certain emotions and this place in general piss him off. But this doesn't. Even when Kaneki teases him.]

I like it- [His voice is gravely, not used to speaking this softly, as he leans in and kisses him again, shivering at the jolt that hits him.] Just say it's a superpower if you're worried.

[anthropophagite]

Or part of my Halloween costume. [ sure, why not.

Kaneki's lips capture Bakugou's lower lip, which he sucks on softly, before he moves to place soft kisses around his jawline and up to Katsuki's ear. At each kiss, Ken tastes him and smells him, and drowns in that.]

I love your smell... [ it's so sweet and it makes Kaneki's body burn. His hand moves to Bakugou's blond hair, gently holding on to it and playing with the strands]

Hey, people might see us, too. [ they are still two guys kissing each other in the middle of the beach, after all. And yet Kaneki still presses his face against Bakugou's neck to nuzzle the area]

[hot_handed]

Sure, go with that. [He's only half engaged in the conversation since he's much more preoccupied with the way Kaneki bites his lip and moves to kiss his jawline. Each kiss sets his skin on fire and he gets lost in it, letting out a little moan.]

I showered- [Smooth.] But you smell even better. You smell all clean and shit...

[Bakugou wants to be as close to Kaneki as possible. He leans in, playing with his collar so he can kiss his neck and suck on his skin until Kaneki's voice distracts him.]

Hah? If they're looking, that's their problem. [It's a party. Isn't this what people do at parties? Besides, half of everyone's probably shitfaced by- Where was he going with that? Doesn't matter. Kaneki's breath is soft against his skin and he threads his fingers through his hair to pull him closer.]

[anthropophagite]

[ "clean and shit". Kaneki can't help but to chuckle softly, but that is soon turned into a sift moan that escapes his lips when Bakugou sucks on his neck. Because his body is the way it is, it won't be possible to leave kiss marks on Kaneki's skin, but Ken certainly reacts to it, tilting his head to the side while a shiver runs through his back.

With a sigh, Kaneki forgets people around them, and instead he dives in again for small little kisses against Bakugou's neck. And feeling a bit daring (well, he is going with the flow in fact), Kaneki's kisses turn into nibbles which in turn become small bites.

Nothing that would break the skin, though, Kaneki is still able to control himself. ]

[hot_handed]

[He loves the way Kaneki sounds when he moans. He did that. While it's a bit disappointing knowing he can't mark Kaneki the same way Kaneki can to him, he has the scar and soon the bite marks to prove their relationship.

Katsuki tilts his head back, moaning but trying to keep it quiet. He's never been good at being quiet or subtle though, and it's particularly hard when each kiss and bite elicits a new sensation. He digs his nails into Kaneki's shoulders as best as he can, whispering.]

Don't worry about breaking skin- just fucking do it, I want everyone to know-

[anthropophagite]

[ Bakugou did that, and is doing a lot more. Kaneki's whole body is on fire and Bakugou's request to bite him just goes straight through his body like electricity. The eye reacts further, veins spreading across Ken's cheek and he makes a sound.

Bakugou is his. All his. He can even show others that, that this person is all his. Ken's instincts nearly kick in.

Kaneki's hands suddenly grab on to the other's shoulders but his teeth don't sink into the flesh. Instead, that turns into a kiss and Kaneki takes a deep breath.]

That would be dangerous... [ he moves, pressing his lips against Katsuki's before his hands release his shoulders ] I have already marked you before. [ Katsuki already has a nasty scar (well, Kaneki thinks it's nasty) to prove it]

[hot_handed]

[Bakugou gasps, Kaneki doesn't have to bite him to make his whole body warm and leave a fluttering feeling in his chest. Kissing him is more than enough.]

Yeah... But I- [Kaneki's kissing him, and Bakugou presses his lips against his, trying to deepen it, but then Kaneki's pulled away. Damn.] Don't have to be like that one. [He cups his palms around Kaneki's face, leaning in to kiss his jaw and speak against his ear.] I'm okay with some bruises.

[anthropophagite]

[ He just says things like that!!

Kaneki's face just erupts into a blush again as Bakugou tells him that - last time he admitted to enjoying bites was embarrassing enough! - and as kaneki tries to regain his composer, he breathes out.

Honestly - ] Hmm~, who'd have thought Lord Explosion Murder swings that way. [ kaneki smiles a little. Ah yes, despite the embarrassment, he still manages to pull some sassiness into the conversation.

Naturally, Kaneki is just joking, but he does take the chance to pull Bakugou's clothes away to expose his shoulder, and the ghoul dives in for a bite. While he still doesn't break skin, it's harder than before - deeper too - and it'll remain on bakugou's skin most likely for the rest of the night. ]

[hot_handed]

[Katsuki's face reddens- everything is already so warm, but Kaneki's teasing leaves him flustered.]

Shut u-

[Nevermind. His words die in a gasp as he tilts his head back, threading his fingers through Kaneki's hair and tugging on it a bit. Every nerve is ignited all at once, and he ends up smirking as he brushes his lips against Kaneki's jaw.]

Nerd...

[anthropophagite]

[ Kaneki's hand reaches behind Bakugou and moves along his back, eventually gripping onto the clothes while he continues to bite down. He dares to allow skin to break finally, and when the taste of blood fills Kaneki's mouth, he ends up groaning against the other while the taste seems to almost overtake Kaneki.

There is blood but it's a superficial wound; it will heal and not leave a mark. Kaneki wants to make sure it won't be like last time, after all.
(How funny is it that Kaneki will be learning to control himself and his bite strenght by making out with Bakugou?)

Kaneki licks the small wound and then moves to an area further down to do the same again. Bakugou said he wanted to show everyone, but Kaneki chooses hidden spots instead
- as exciting as Katsuki's words sound, Ken still has it in the back of his mind they are both men and people might not be that accepting.

When he is satisfied with that second bite - which also draws blood - Kaneki moves to place several kisses against Bakugou's lips.] We will do more of that later. [ more bites, he means. After all, they are still in the middle of the beach]

[hot_handed]

[Bakugou can feel the exact moment when Kaneki pierces his skin. It's as his whole body has been struck by lightning, exhilarating yet pleasantly warm, and he groans loudly before he can try to stop himself.

He shuts his eyes, he can't injure Kaneki in the same way but he can grip his shoulder and pull on his hair a little. Maybe he's weird for enjoying this, but Kaneki is the only one who can get close enough to do this. It's exciting, but it's also special to him. He wants the whole world to know.

He gasps when he bites him a second time, and he can't really dig his nails in his shoulders but that doesn't stop him from trying. He can taste some of his blood when Kaneki kisses him, and he leans into it to taste his mouth a little, beaming as he teases him.]

You wanna stop by my place?

[anthropophagite]

[ Pulling his hair causes Kaneki to groan softly during it, too - even Katsuki just squeezing his shoulder like that feels like electricity rushing through his body.

If he didn't have this body, he probably wouldn't have minded the nails digging into his skin - it feels possessive, like he is wanted; it's a feeling Kaneki is certainly not used to it, but he loves it in the end.

with a sigh, he licks Bakugou's lips one last time, before he looks back at him. Of course Ken's cheeks are still red ]

... of course I do. [ of course he does. Kaneki absolutely doesn't want to stop now, it's like a kiss and a make-out session just opened a pandora's box. And it's pretty amazing, in fact. ] Let's go. [ it's fine to leave the party earlier ]

[hot_handed]

[Something of a soft laugh escapes him and he leans in to kiss him a final time, because he always has to have the last word.]

Then let's hurry the fuck up.

[Standing, he doesn't move away from Kaneki, instead trying to pull him up with him. He wants to stay with him for as long as he can.]

[anthropophagite]

[ Kaneki moves after him (and is helped to do so) and once they are up, he leans to rub against Bakugou's shoulder for a second.

He feels the same, after all, right now he really just wants to be as close as possible to him.

And after, Kaneki's hand reaches for Katsuki's, squeezing his and nodding softly. He will follow - and also let Bakugou have the last word.

In the end, this ended up being an amazing party,didn't it?]