New Year's Eve Countdown Party

[yesterdays_hero]

WHO: Captain Hammer and his invited guests (i.e. no villains allowed unless you want to get Hammered)
WHAT: Hammer's rented a glitzy clubhouse for the New Year's Eve party, as a means of cementing the bonds between Genessia's true heroes, sidekicks, and fans. Time to show off those party dresses! There's food, music, and fireworks once the clock strikes twelve.
WHEN: December 31st, 2013 - 8pm and past midnight into January 1st, 2014 (forward-dated)
WHERE: Regency Apartments Clubhouse - Genessia City
NOTES: Mingle freely! If you want a specific type of thread, such as 'snack table' or 'dancing', feel free to start one up! I don't want to limit people.


If one thing could be said about Captain Hammer, it was that he cleaned up nicely. If two things could be said, it's that he can throw one hell of a party. As a city guardian, he can afford it, and a guardian's job encompasses more than just punching the bad guys in the ego.

Heaps of food, ranging from light vegetable hors d'ouerves to thin slices of expensive cheese and meats to elegantly crafted cream puffs, are arranged on several tables throughout the room. There's more than one punch bowl, though each is clearly labeled as to which ones are for the adults, and which ones are okay for the kiddies.

The middle of the floor is mostly cleared, save for those who have taken the initiative to bust a groove and start dancing to the smooth tunes laid out by the hired DJ.

Captain Hammer expected a decent turnout, and he was sure there would be a fair share of shenanigans if his sidekicks teammates were any indication. He'd posted a number of lookouts around the building to alert him if there were any signs of trouble. So if Hammer was frequently seen excusing himself and returning while brushing off the dirt from his tuxedo, pay him no mind. He was just making sure the party ran smoothly and uninterrupted.

Comments

[broken_trifecta]

[Milla's lack of formal attire does make her stand out. But her hair probably ensures as much regardless of WHAT she wears. Cherise remembers her from the announcement made on the radio several days ago, and she definitely takes note of the frequent coming and going.]

[The next time Milla returns, Cherise moves to greet her.]

Seems like you didn't come just for the punch. Are you on assignment?

[She remembers Milla offering her services in that regard.]

[crowning_glory]

I am. [Such a simple answer! But she sees no harm in elaborating.] I was hired to ensure Captain Hammer's party runs smoothly. From what he said, it sounds like Genessia has its share of wrong-doers.

[But, on to the other point...] But you mentioned punch? I've heard of this beverage. I once read about it in a book titled "How to Throw Awesome Parties." I can't say I've ever tasted it before.

[broken_trifecta]

Not ever?

[And where did she even find such a book? She's a little amused.]

I suppose now is as good a time as any, if you care to satisfy the curiosity. It's this way.

[She turns with a beckoning curl of her fingers, leading the way to one of the snack tables with a bowl of the kiddie punch.]

As I imagine your employer wouldn't care for you drinking alcohol while on patrol, this one should do.

[It's a brilliant red fruit punch, spotted with slices of orange and scoops of rainbow-swirled sherbet. Cherise hands Milla a cup.]

[crowning_glory]

Oh, some variants of the recipe come with alcohol? That's interesting!

[As Cherise hands her a cup, she accepts it and brings it to her lips to take a taste. Lowering the cup, she let the drink sit with her a while.] Mm, it's sweet, but tart. It's quite good!

[Yes, she can only imagine what it's like with alcohol in it, but she's not the most familiar with the stuff. Her brushes with such adult beverages are few.]

I'm happy you could help me make this discovery. What is your name?

[broken_trifecta]

Cherise Thompson.

[She extends her hand, with only a faint squeeze of fingers. Not a firm handshaker, this one.]

A pleasure to meet you, miss...?

[crowning_glory]

Milla. Milla Maxwell.

[She extends her hand to shake Cherise's, but instead just gets a gentle squeeze. Milla steadies her hand to allow this. Polite, brief, she knows how to behave.]