[Event Post] Halloween Haunted Hotel Party at the Equinox

[duelacademynpcs]

::Welcome, welcome to the costume party at the Equinox, which has a quasi Victorian air to it.

The party is located in the front foyer and the main garden grounds of the hotel, with tables of food and drink prepared, and plenty of conversation pieces. People are wandering about in costumes both elaborate and simple.

There's plenty of merry making, you should all gladly talk to one another, but if you're feeling risky, maybe venture into the closed Western Wing of the hotel that is under renovation.

If you're wondering who could afford to rent out the hotel for this nighttime event, it appears to be a group called the Tannhauser Society, which if you look it up, seems to be some generic something or other NGO or Charitable organization.

In the back of the Foyer is a Romanticism style painting of a red-haired maiden in armor with what appears to be Celeb Blade - Death Wild, leading a revolutionary pose. It adds to the antiquity of the building tonight, which adds a bit of a chill.

Otherwise there's general pumpkins, skeletons, bats, cauldrons and the like to add to the Halloween atmosphere.

The host is a cloaked figure with the name tag "Sister Fingers". Probably an elaborate costume.

But feel free to interact, nothing strange will happen tonight.::

Comments

[voicesofspirits]

*Ruka is actually here in an attempt to SOCIALIZE, but she's kinda just stood to the side awkwardly drinking punch from a plastic cup. She doesn't go to many social events, so she feels a bit lost. She's much more at home in a quiet area with books.

She's come to the party dressed as a fairy.*

[lunaseafuture]

::Kanan walks over, with the kinda sexy witch outfit, but definitely a bit more modest.::

A bit lonely over here, miss, don't you think?

[voicesofspirits]

Ah, yeah.

I don't really do social events very often so I guess I'm just not sure what to do.

[lunaseafuture]

Mostly just talk, I believe.

[voicesofspirits]

Yes, that's true. I'm just not sure how to start conversations, especially with people I don't know.

Unless they start it first, like you have.

[itkananbe]

So, what brought you to the part. I'm mostly waiting on a friend of mine.

[voicesofspirits]

Oh, I just thought I'd give this party a try.
I have been meaning to get out and do things beyond my job, but it's been so long since I properly did anything like this, I just have no idea where to start.

[itkananbe]

And what do you do for work?

[voicesofspirits]

I work as the lead researcher at the Spirit Arcadia Institute, as part of their research and exploration team.

[itkananbe]

Oooh, exploring what exactly? I get the research part.

[voicesofspirits]

Places in the 12 Dimensions. The ones we have permission to explore anyway.

It helps us create a better understanding of the various worlds within the Dimensions. Like the landscapes, legends and cultures and how those who live there go about their lives.

[itkananbe]

Oh!

I wonder if you've visited my home.

[voicesofspirits]

Oh? Where do you come from?

[knowinginthedark]

Boo.

*Tarou's here! Only he's dressed up in some sort of black medieval looking outfit. With a long-nosed mask at his side.

It's a bit of a surprise to see him.*

[voicesofspirits]

Satou-san!

*She actually looks pleased to see him. An actual face she recognises! Plus a fellow researcher type not in their natural habitat of books and papers.*

I didn't realize you were coming to this party today.

[knowinginthedark]

Hah, I'd usually not be the type for parties, but!

*he holds up a notebook* Parties, celebrations, holidays-- they're all part of the cultural research I do! Especially with this city having more than the average number of supernatural beings and experiences, I need to see how it affects a party like this.

And, you know, it gets me out of my room for a little while.

[voicesofspirits]

*She gives out a small laugh.*

I'm not usually one for parties either, but I thought I'd push myself to go to this one.
But I've felt nothing but awkward since I got here.

Though, seeing it as a research opportunity is a really good idea.

[knowinginthedark]

Anything can be a research opportunity if you try hard enough, but these latter months are usually the most busy for me when it comes to it. I have to consider a lot of angles when it comes to cultural impacts, and the nature of how Fall and Winter work historically for people, there's usually a lot of customs to take note of--

*-- he takes a moment to let out a yawn. He's a bit tired.*

[voicesofspirits]

*She was listening to him with interest, but she gives him a slight look of concern when he yawns.*

Are you okay, Satou-san?

[knowinginthedark]

Oh, uh-- yes, of course. I just haven't been getting much sleep right now. But I'm still trucking along just fine!

[voicesofspirits]

*She gives him a small smile.*

Well, as long as you're okay.

Too much late night research work?

[knowinginthedark]

Oh, if only!

But I don't think a party is a place to get into that, really.

[voicesofspirits]

*She gives him a little nod, picking up that he wasn't wanting to get into the reason he was so tired.*

I understand.

Well, let's just enjoy the party and the potential for research!

[knowinginthedark]

Indeed! You spot anything interesting as of yet, on your end?

*he's just happy you're not pushing, but he'll talk about the issue. Eventually.*

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[voicesofspirits]

Hmmn, well... I do see Yubel over there!
Though she's not in a costume, she's just... in her regular Duel Monster form. I guess Halloween is the one time she can get away with that without really being questioned.