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Scrawled on a black invitation in beautiful, gold coloured handwritten calligraphy is the date and time of the party, as well as one of Vena's addresses. Beautiful waterfront property just outside of a nearby city. The time on the invitation is listed as 8PM. Vena's attempt to accommodate any guests who may not be able to face the sun. Vena has a preference for nighttime anyway.
The home, itself, sits on a large piece of land with a well manicured and expansive garden on one side, and the harbour on the other. Inside, the home is very open, with plenty of space for party goers to lounge, and plenty of rooms for them to disappear into. There are only two bedrooms closed to the guests: Vena's own and one that that he keeps for his partner. There are floor to ceiling windows that look out over the large deck (where there's ample seating and a fire pit that will have a fire burning all night) and the harbour.
The decor and furnishings, themselves, are all dark shades (and not all white like in the picture!) of varying colours. Greys, blues, reds, and black, of course, with gold and silver accents and the occasional white showing up in a variety of places to break up the darkness.
There is a vast array of finger foods and an open bar, as well as a chef in the kitchen should anyone desire something a little more substantial to eat. He may even have a few humans set aside who are willing to be fed on, should that be what someone wants. Well, more like they're willing to do anything Vena asks, but to Vena, it's all the same thing.
As for the actual guests, an invite has gone out to anyone who isn't human, from demons to mythical creatures and everything in between. That isn't to say that humans aren't permitted (as more than snacks and servants) because they are, but as a +1. They must have something not human to accompany them, who will then be responsible for them for the evening. Don't let you humans get out of hand and ruin it for everyone else. The dress code is semi-formal and the colours are black and gold, just like the invitation.
Vena, himself, is dressed a little more than usual, with a few pieces of gold jewelry and some simple black around his eyes to fit his chosen colour scheme.
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Quite frankly, Vena no longer knows what he would do without Su-jin around.
"I suppose you do have some taste after all." Su-jin is still with him, after all. Not in the way that many would assume. In a way that Vena won't be quick to disclose. That's Vena's business and Su-jin's.
Vena's eyes move over Su-jin in his lovely black and gold tuxedo, openly admiring both the clothing and the man in them. If The Council had to pair him up with anyone, at least it was an attractive man. Thankfully, though, Vena doesn't count that as a point in their favour. It isn't as though they chose Su-jin simply because they thought the incubus would enjoy looking at him. No, that point goes to Su-jin for his wonderful face and body.
Gold and black should clearly be Su-jin's colours too. He wears them very well. "Trying? Have I not said it clearly enough?" Vena tips his head to one side and his expression softens, taking on a quality of almost innocent curiosity. Innocent only to those who don't know better. Innocent except for the look in his eyes that's anything but. It's like his own brand of light teasing in response to Su-jin's, the only one who's earned the right to tease the incubus after all these years.
"I want something sweet."
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Su-jin knows of one for sure, but that guest is off-limits for Vena. Aqua is Su-jin's guest and he'll have no harm come to his little selkie friend.
"Wait here."
He takes a sip from Vena's glass and decides to keep that for himself. In it's place, Vena will end up with a sweet and fruity cocktail Su-jin has whipped up for him by the bartender. Su-jin knows a few drinks, but he's not inclined to start making them in the open where other guests can see and assume he's bar tending, too. Handing the newly concocted drink to Vena, Su-jin lifts a curious brow.
"Better?"
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Vena follows Su-jin with his eyes, watching as his partner dutifully makes his way over to the bartender to fetch him a new drink. Of course it would've been easier to be sure that there were drinks set out that Vena enjoys back when the party was still in its planning stages, but that's what the bartender is for. At a party where most of the guests won't really benefit from his services, the bartender has to earn his paycheque somehow!
Taking the offered glass from Su-jin, Vena first takes a small sip, immediately followed by a longer, deeper drink. Perfect. "Better. Your sweet pet is safe from me for another day."
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"All these years and we still haven't added the English word 'friend' to your vocabulary."
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"Friend?" Vena asks, his tone feigning innocent curiosity. "What's that?"
sorry this one's short
unacceptable!! lol nah it's all good ♥
"Speaking of us," he starts, not full on changing the subject from Su-jin's small victory, but rather side-stepping it. "I'd like you to stay behind after everyone else leaves. And I suppose your pet can stay as well. I'll not have anyone accusing you of irresponsible pet ownership."
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"I'll have to ask him," he advises. Aqua may wish to return home at the festivity's end and, if so, Su-jin will have to walk him back. He can't imagine Aqua could have an easy time navigating in the darkness. "I may have to leave if he wants to return home, but I'll come back."
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"He can't find his way home on his own?" Vena doesn't bother to hide the way he rolls his eyes. A petulant child until the very end. "Fine. So long as you return here afterwards, I can accept that." Once more, Vena scans the guests he can see, actually turning on the spot this time before looking up at Su-jin. "Where is he? Why haven't you introduced him to me?" He doesn't actually want to get to know the one who he has to share Su-jin's attention with, but he'd like to be able to pick him out of a crowd, at least. And he'd like to determine whether or not he's worth Su-jin's shared attention.
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A brow lifts at Vena's uncharacteristic curiosity. Not the Vena isn't
nosycurious about some things in Su-jin's life, but he's rarely shown much interest in the others in it. "Do you want to meet him? I have a feeling he'd be happy to meet you." Aqua seems very pleased to meet most people.no subject
"Introduce him to me." No, Vena will not say that he wants to meet the bubbly little blond in Su-jin's life. He does want to meet him, but he won't say it. While it's true that Vena's never really shown much interest in the others orbiting his partner, it's different this time. Su-jin is different this time. He seems almost lighter whenever his new pet is brought up in conversation and it has Vena curious. Nosy. Jealous? No, not that.
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Su-jin blinks, just once, and casts his gaze around the room, searching for one specific person among the guests. It's been some time that Aqua's been on his own, so it may want Su-jin company again at present. Upon spotting that familiar blond head, A subtle smile comes to Su-jin's lips.
"Wait here."
And without waiting for Vena's reply, Su-jin slips away into the throng of guests to fetch Aqua.
"I'd like to introduce you to someone, Aqua. Can I tear you away for a moment?"
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But this time he chose to wander among those unfamiliar people. He introduces himself to a variety of people, getting brushed off by some and actual conversation from others. He'll probably never see most of these people again, but it's still been fun getting to know to ones who'll speak to him. It doesn't stave off that lost feeling as much as he would like, but it fills the time until he can once more be with the person who he's most familiar with.
And that shows in the way his face lights up when he sees Su-jin making his way closer, directly toward Aqua. He excuses himself from the person he's currently speaking to, with a lot of apologies and promises to return, then trots toward Su-jin to meet him part way. The very moment he's within range to do so, Aqua reaches out to take Su-jin's hand.
"You want to introduce me to someone? Okay!"