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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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Vena lifts his chin and narrows his eyes to challenge the threat. He has no counterpoint, though. He can't exactly disagree with what Su-jin's saying. For all intents and purposes, he and Su-jin are friends. They are a lot of other things as well, but also friends. "If that's what you wish to call us," he concedes with a huff, trying to mask his defeat by taking a sip of his drink.

"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."

He enjoys these smaller, more subtle victories over his incredibly pampered partner. It's can't be easy for Vena, even after all these centuries, to not have his way in every matter that comes before him. They are friends, but so much more — so much more than any word in any language he's ever known can fully encapsulate.

"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."

Vena does not enjoy them. Quite the opposite, really. He's so accustomed to getting what he wants, when he wants it, that even the small losses like this really get under his skin. Funny then, isn't it, that it's something he likes about Su-jin. He likes that Su-jin pushes back and challenges him and doesn't always give in to what he wants. But he likes it only from Su-jin. Su-jin gets a pass because they are friends and so much more. They are beyond words.

"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.

Thank you, Vena, for graciously tolerating Su-jin's small victories. Your effort is appreciated, as always.

A brow lifts at Vena's uncharacteristic curiosity. Not the Vena isn't ~~nosy~~ curious 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.

And what an effort it is! He hates it. It's killing him and he's going to be thinking about this... Well, not for the rest of the night, but for a little while longer, at least. He wants to say something petty and deny that they're friends so he can snatch victory back from the jaws of defeat, but even he has limits. Apparently.

"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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unacceptable!! lol nah it's all good ♥

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