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Loki ([personal profile] magpiemythos) wrote in [community profile] nexus_crossings2020-10-26 06:15 pm

Spooky Scary Skeletons!

Loki had no idea if any other places were having Halloween bashes, but that wasn't gonna stop him from having his fun! Pub-crawls were a thing if that were the case! The Viper's Pit had been decked out in the spirit of the season, the drinks, boozy and non were themed for the holiday, and aside from the magically drugged glitter one could play with down in the club, there were all manner of edibles.

While the changes were mild inside the building itself, the field had undergone the most changes, from the disappearance of the arena and bathhouse to the forests normally vaguely in the middle distance having been drawn in much closer, ringing a large open field where several bonfires were crackling merrily, each stocked with comfortable places to sit, as well as marshmallows, skewers, and several options for meats to be grilled over an open flame. To the east of the clearing was an expansive-looking corn maze, and standing vigil over it from somewhere in the vague center was a large Victorian-looking house. Anyone who wanted to go snooping would find the maze and home both charmingly haunted by costumed staff looking forward to the chance to scare the pants off some unsuspecting partygoers.

Nothing about the place seems off, or strange. Bats fly about overhead, the moon is large and positioned quite perfectly to make the haunted house look charmingly spooky, and the woods that spread around the clearing are just begging for people to dare to creep down it's paths, jumping at the shrieks that echo from the maze, or just their own imaginations running away with them. Not that there seems to be anything scarier than some mild-mannered wild-life like the owls hooting in the trees- it seems the woods are more designed for a nice nighttime stroll for folks who might want a bit of quiet than anything.

Of course everyone wore costumes. They did right? It's a costume party after all! And if anyone didn't have one, the staff of the bar were quite happy to furnish some of the spares they had on hand, even if it might be something so simple as an animal headband, a pair of wings, or a sheriff's badge and toy gun.

No one was quite certain when things started becoming weirder. Not specifically, and no one was sure why it had happened, given the first sign of things going wrong? Was one of the poor unsuspecting waiters who'd been wearing a cute little bear headband? Was suddenly now a very large, and very confused grizzly bear in a darling little vest trying to balance the tray he'd been carrying on one paw, and attempting to sort out how to get all the drinks off without tipping them onto the customers, who were now a table of animals of varying sizes and shapes, as well as one very bewildered knight, whose plastic armor was suddenly much more realistic and cumbersome.

And from the yelps of surprise and alarm echoing quickly through the Pit and the yard, it was clear this was not an isolated incident.



((ooc: Costume bash! OOC info is here leave any questions in there! Feel free to tag either pre or post-costume realism! For toplevels please use the Trick Or Treat system! If you're just wanting cute fluff or maybe minor spooky stuff, just leave 'Treat' in your toplevel's subject line. If you're here for scary chases and angst, or being a monster to hunt folks for fun (keeping in mind the AVF is in effect!) just post 'Trick'! If you're open to both just put both in! Hopefully this'll make it easier to match up what folks are hoping to play with here even if you're going in otherwise blind. The costumes will revert come sunrise with no ill effects- happy hauntings!))
sohoangel: (happy (to the side))

[personal profile] sohoangel 2020-11-12 07:03 pm (UTC)(link)
Aziraphale just keeps his mouth shut, and if he's smiling, it's only because he's excited to be entertaining others.

Fortunately (or unfortunately for Moloch), the angel's magic tricks go off without a hitch, and no one else seems inclined to complain. Aziraphale himself is very warm and comfortable to curl up against, so at least Moloch won't feel squished or otherwise inconvenienced while he waits for his chance to strike.
bloodysacrifice: (Plot Bunny)

[personal profile] bloodysacrifice 2020-11-14 03:52 am (UTC)(link)
With nothing to do, Moloch busily cleans his face and ears. There still aren't any people to bite and the magic show is boring. By the time Aziraphale is done there's the slight wheezing sound coming out of his waistcoat. Moloch has fallen asleep. It's very tiring being a rabbit.
sohoangel: (that's sweet)

[personal profile] sohoangel 2020-11-15 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
Eventually, the angel's magic show winds to an end and he packs up all his little props, incredibly pleased with how well he was able to perform all his tricks. Looks like all that practicing paid off!

"Well, that was delightful fun, wasn't it?" He looks down at his waistcoat, prepared for more of Moloch's grumbling, but is greeted instead with the sight of a sleeping rabbit. Quickly, he puts a hand to his mouth, silencing any squees lest they interrupt the adorable sight. What an evening of surprises it has been!