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Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:20 pmby John Hino
Byrna Cooper wrote:"John is the smart one, there's no debate there."
She gave him a peck on his scaly cheek.
"It's a pleasure in o meet you, Mr. Taylor."
"Likewise. To be perfectly honest I didn't expect to meet anyone here who wasn't... well, unsavory," he said with a glance at MP Hill.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:22 pmby Donyell Taylor
"Don't tell me you believe all those boogieman stories about this club," he chuckles good-naturedly.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:40 pmby John Hino
"I'll admit that most of the stories about it sound like the fantasies of a conspiracy nut, but I have it on good authority that they aren't all complete fiction."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:42 pmby Donyell Taylor
"John, all you've got here are people who respect the game as it's played."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:49 pmby John Hino
"The fact that power is a game for people here is my problem."
He sighed.
"But I'm not here to soapbox."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:51 pmby Donyell Taylor
"If you don't respect it, the people that do walk all over you."
"If you know how to play though, it's amazing the things you can get done. Good things, John."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:57 pmby Victoria Valentine
Victoria winked back at Anika as she considered the question. "Well, I don't have any inclination to let myself be incinerated by Sentinels, so I hope that's a plus," Victoria mused.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:04 pmby Margali Szardos
"That's probably low on most peoples' list. I don't think anybody here wants to see you dead. Well, I shouldn't be so rash in that, some might see you as competition after all, but I don't think that would discourage you from claiming something you might covet. If there is such a thing."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:16 pmby John Hino
Donyell Taylor wrote:"If you don't respect it, the people that do walk all over you."
"If you know how to play though, it's amazing the things you can get done. Good things, John."
"I'm not so naive that I don't understand that. I wouldn't be here if I didn't."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:23 pmby Victoria Valentine
"I like to think of coveting as an active, naturally developing process as you find more things to covet."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:46 pmby Margali Szardos
"And sometimes those things find you. Of course there's no obligation to take up opportunities that present themselves."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:12 pmby Trev Anderson
Anika Sloan wrote:Anika smirks to herself, then gave Trev a clap on the shoulder out of the blue. It wasn't painful or anything, but it wasn't gentle. Probably on purpose. "Well lookie here. Didn't think I'd see you here."
It took every ounce of his control to not do a spit take with his whiskey as he was startled by the vigorous clap on the shoulder. He jumped and somehow managed to avoid spilling any more all over himself or her, or his new rich friend.
"H-hi Anika," he coughed.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:26 pmby Byrna Cooper
John Hino wrote:Donyell Taylor wrote:"If you don't respect it, the people that do walk all over you."
"If you know how to play though, it's amazing the things you can get done. Good things, John."
"I'm not so naive that I don't understand that. I wouldn't be here if I didn't."
"It's been an enticing experience so far."
Bear only slightly looked in over her head as she looked around at the various players of the game.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:33 amby Anika Sloan
Trev Anderson wrote:It took every ounce of his control to not do a spit take with his whiskey as he was startled by the vigorous clap on the shoulder. He jumped and somehow managed to avoid spilling any more all over himself or her, or his new rich friend.
"H-hi Anika," he coughed.
Anika couldn't help but grin at his reaction. "Hey there, Trev." She dips her head at Henry, then orders some whiskey herself. "You clean up well. I'm impressed," She said to Trev.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:40 amby Veronica Glarette
Ryan Gabriel wrote:He grinned back at her, taking a step to dance closer to her. "And at least they have real dancing. Hard to find these days."
"What, zee club dancing wis some off zere...less zen savory types off dance was not good enough?" She said sarcastically with a laugh.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:47 amby Ryan Gabriel
He grinned. "I didn't spend six years in dance just to learn how to dance at a club. It's like being a musician and only mixing autotune files," he joked.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:01 amby Veronica Glarette
Ryan Gabriel wrote:He grinned. "I didn't spend six years in dance just to learn how to dance at a club. It's like being a musician and only mixing autotune files," he joked.
She cringes at the thought of autotune. "Ugh..."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:11 amby Ryan Gabriel
He grinned. "Exactly! Well, maybe not as bad as that. But it's nice to be able to expand a bit."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:36 amby Veronica Glarette
"I must admit, I do find zis much more relaxing and natural." She says with a smile.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:44 amby Ryan Gabriel
"Are you sure that's not just because you don't have to worry about accidentally touching me this time?" he teased.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 3:51 amby Veronica Glarette
"Zat may be a part off eet, yes." She teases right back. "Mais, I am unsure how exactly eet has not become an issue yet tonight. I sought zee bracelet would only be temporary."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:00 amby Ryan Gabriel
He smirked a little. "Well, I think we would have had to let go for a minute here and there, yes. But... well, if you're really still interested when we get home, I'll tell you."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 4:37 amby Veronica Glarette
"You haf peeked my curiosity." She said quite seriously. "I will be sure to ask." She gave him one of those 'what are you up to' looks.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:03 amby Ryan Gabriel
He just smiled back at her. "I'm just trying to show the lady a good time," he said, 'innocently.'
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:37 amby Veronica Glarette
She chuckles. "Well you are doing a wonderful job off eet so far." And she was serious; this didn't come close to comparing to the painfully boring formal parties she had been dragged to before. She also didn't see what was so bad about the Club. Sure, there was the obvious fake smiles and putting on a show, but you get that anywhere, right? Maybe they weren't so bad.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:41 amby Trev Anderson
Anika Sloan wrote:Trev Anderson wrote:It took every ounce of his control to not do a spit take with his whiskey as he was startled by the vigorous clap on the shoulder. He jumped and somehow managed to avoid spilling any more all over himself or her, or his new rich friend.
"H-hi Anika," he coughed.
Anika couldn't help but grin at his reaction. "Hey there, Trev." She dips her head at Henry, then orders some whiskey herself. "You clean up well. I'm impressed," She said to Trev.
"Thanks," he laughed nervously. "Henry this is Anika Sloan, my girlfriend's sister."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 2:12 pmby Henry Hereford
"Pleasure to meet you, young lady," Henry says, offering his hand for her to shake.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 5:29 pmby Anika Sloan
Anika gives a friendly smile to Henry and shakes his hand firmly. "Pleasure's all mine. Just thought I'd stop over and say hey, I won't interrupt for too long." She turns to Trev. "Figured you'd want to bring Gemma, with the whole 'plus one' deal they have going on. You two doin okay?"
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:07 pmby Trev Anderson
"Yeah! Of course! uh...well I'll be honest I don't think my invitation had a plus one and...we weren't really official at the time I had to RSVP anyway...."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:20 pmby Anika Sloan
She gives a nod. "Makes sense. Well, I'm glad you two are still doing well. That bodes well for you." She says with a wink before picking up her glass. "Anyway, just thought I'd drop by. Have fun, yeah?" Anika then gave a wave to Henry. "Nice to meet you." Then she headed in a random direction to mingle with others. She had no idea who, but she wasn't about to interrupt Victoria.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sat Dec 20, 2014 11:44 pmby Victoria Valentine
"Well, one would have to be either overconfident or naive to take an offer without examining all the strings attached to it," Victoria reasoned. "I suppose we'll have to see what offers are made, hm?"
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:33 amby Margali Szardos
"Some positions come with certain expectations. This is not a negotiation, Victoria. If you don't wish to be considered you just have to speak up. There are always people willing to step up." she says, letting her eyes wander across the crowd, briefly resting on John and Donyell Taylor.
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sun Dec 21, 2014 2:52 amby Victoria Valentine
Victoria gave out a slight, quiet laugh. "If you wish to settle, I suppose. I've not made a habit of backing away so far. I'm not intending to now."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sun Dec 21, 2014 3:43 amby Margali Szardos
"Glad to hear it. You show a lot of promise."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sun Dec 21, 2014 10:46 amby John Hino
Byrna Cooper wrote:"It's been an enticing experience so far."
Bear only slightly looked in over her head as she looked around at the various players of the game.
"It really has. Though all this opulence is a bit more than I'm used to. Father stressed frugality growing up."
Re: Hellfire Club - Socialites
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Sun Dec 21, 2014 8:32 pmby Ryan Gabriel
"Then the night's a success, as far as I'm concerned," Ryan said. "I'll shake hands with a hundred greasy politicians, as long as I can get a smile out of you."