destinystrings | Halloween!

Who: Everyone
Where: Scorpio's Central Art District
Summary: Halloween is being celebrated in style - with candy!!
Warnings: #*@$ Candy. And costumes?

Another year, another Masquerade and celebration! On this most powerful of spiritual days, even the demons take a day off and enjoy a frightfully good time with the human folk. ...Well. Most of them do. But now that the Visitors have become a familiar sight, a few have decided to have their fun. Lucky you!

The lights are colored blue and purple, and the streets are filled with party-goers of all ages, in both fantastic and not-so-fantastic costumes. Pumpkins appear to be floating in mid-air, but closer inspection will reveal that they are, in fact, Pyro Jacks attending the festivities. This is their favorite holiday, and they wouldn't want to let it go to waste!

In comparison to the previous year, Scorpio District is in tip-top condition, and the Masquerade is being celebrated in Scorpio's Art Center. It's a big change in atmosphere, with tents and buildings lined up on both sides of the street, candles floating in the air (this time actual floating candles), and throngs of costumed people everywhere. In an attempt to merge the cultures, Halloween this yeah has taken on a more commercial tone. Homemade costumes are available from the local artists, and face painting is offered to many of the giggling children - non-magical this time! The tents are distributing free candy at the door, with an invitation to step inside and browse what else they have to offer: Halloween-themed treats and candies, of course, as well as decorations, party supplies, art pieces, and costume modifications.

In the middle of Scorpio District, an extra-large tent boasts party games and live music for the revelers. In separate corners, there are jack o' lantern carving competitions, costume contests, a triumphant return of bobbing for apples, and musicians producing spooky Halloween music (with a theremin!). Join in the fun!

If you find yourself without any money, no worries! Just strap a white cloth over your head and pretend to be a ghost! Or you can even pretend to be another Visitor! How original! Costume shopping should be no problem, and there are still stores nearby selling their wears for last minute purchases. There's also a vast quantity of masks, both traditionally Japanese ones and those of cartoon mascots.

...And a few June Prince ones, of course.

In this small secure sector, it's sure to be an extra fantastic celebration of dancing, music and just watching both humans and demons going at it without a care in the world. Candy is floating around thanks to the Pyro Jacks - grab something and try not to ruin your teeth. Hey, who is that guy who just passed by? Hard to tell.

After all... with this combination of Halloween costumes, masquerade ballgowns, and masks, who knows who really is human and who isn't?

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[Absently, one of Johnny's hands slipped up to play with Otoha's hair.]

You're not as creepy as you like to think you are, sir.

Buuuut, the point isn't always to be 'creepy' it's to be something you're not for one night. As far as I'm aware, you're not a fallen angel, are you?

[... He needs to work on his deadpan delivery. He leans into the touch a bit, a faint smile appearing.]

No. Though I can fly at home, if I want to.

[Johnny humms and slips his arms up and around Otoha's neck. Whoops, they were supposed to be dancing, right? Not anymore.]

Maybe next year I'll turn you into a pumpkin, then. You're most definitely not one of those.

Although...

[Whoops, those would be his lips pressing against Otoha's jaw and then his neck and then his collar. Low-cut shirts are a blessing.]

Then I would have to get creative on how to expose your skin like this.

I don't look good in orange anyway.

[He shivers slightly, and pulls them back, away from the crowd and towards the wall.]

You're... nothing if not creative.

Aaah thank you, Otoha~

[He smirks and follows along. Once they're at the wall, he gently pushes Otoha against it and lightly runs his hands down Otoha's face and neck and shoulders to his arms where they finally rest on his biceps.]

Gosh...going to a dark corner with a vampire on Halloween night...what poor life choices you're making...

[Poor life choices that result in the vampire leaning up and kissing Otoha's neck and then his lips.]

Yeah, but you're not just 'a vampire'. You're Johnny.

[Thoughts majorly interrupted, oops. He allows the kiss for a bit and then pulls away, looking at the partygoers.]

You know, we've been here almost a year.

[He doesn't pursue another one, he simply turns so he can rest against Otoha's side, head on the man's shoulder, and look out at the other people as well.]

Yeah....hmm. And Vatheon a year before that.

They say there's a way to go home if you want it bad enough.

[The hand on Otoha's arm tightened ever so slightly.]

Yeah... but if I went home, I wouldn't... I mean, I do miss it. And I have a job to do. But...

... but I'm not happy there.

[He holds him closely, so he can hear his heart beat.]

Hmm...

[He rests his cheek against Otoha's chest and wraps his arms around him tightly, almost possessively.]

Then I guess you should just stay here a little longer. As long as you're happy.

I don't really want to go anywhere any time soon either. Crazy as it can be, I like it here with our....interesting little family.

... I've never really... had much of a family. So I don't know what to do with one.

[He reaches up to brush Johnny's hair.]

But it makes you happy. So I'm glad.

[He humms contentedly and closes his eyes.]

You provide for them and protect them and make sure they're happy.

So...you're doing a wonderful job for someone who doesn't know what he's doing.

I guess so. Just... let me know when I'm not doing something right, okay? I'm new at this caring about people thing.

[Are you a puppy now, Johnny? 'Cause you're getting scritches like one.]

You've been doing fine for the last two years. But, sure, I'll let you know if you ever start slacking.

[No....but he could get used to it.]

We should do something special some time soon. A date or something maybe.

Mmm....we could start with a nice dinner somewhere, go find something to do for a few hours, and then end the night with a little sword practice on some 13th hour monsters~

That sounds good to me. I need to make sure you're not getting rusty, old man.

[He nudges the other a little, grinning.]

[Johnny makes a mock sound of hurt and theatrically pouts up him.]

Old man! You should respect your elders, whippersnapper.

Besiiiiides. I bet I could still best you in a sword fight and hand-to-hand combat.

[So there.]

We'll see. I've been getting better, you know.

[He knows he can't beat Johnny, but it's still fun to tease him about it.]

Oh, I know.

[Feeeeling up your arms now, Otoha.]

My strong young knight of the night.

[Siiigh.]

When we're done here, we should go home so I can have you to myself.

[He chuckles, and shakes his head a bit.]

You're going to corrupt the kids running around, you know.

[Wow mean, have a pout for a moment.]

What do you mean? Children love me! Just ask Desco.

Buut if you're so concerned, that's all the more reason to remove me from their presence, yes?

True.

[He tugs at Johnny, pulling him close again for a kiss. He never said that he minded the corruption.]

[Johnny is more than happy to oblige in that kiss and presses up against Otoha in the process, doing his best to eliminate that annoying space between them.]

[Well then. He'll just pull Johnny into an alley.]

[Better to keep this out of the public eye.]

Halloween!

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