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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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Typically, Iseul doesn't give gifts. He trades. Items for favors, favors for items, items for items, favors for favors. That's simply his nature as one of the Fae. But is not useful to him, as well, to bestow this gift upon his friend? Does it not help him in his affairs, as well? He enjoys Vena's company at his soirée. He considers Vena an old friend, though for the obvious reasons, he keeps his distance. In earlier times, Iseul wouldn't have opposed sleeping with Vena, but the risk that came along with it was too great. And now? Well, now Iseul is quite content to be attached to someone.

"And one long overdue," he admits.

Vena isn't much of a gift giver either (that isn't to say that he doesn't ever give anyone anything, but the list of recipients on Vena's gift list are incredibly few), nor is he terribly big on favours. Though it's been something that he's been working on with a select few people (a very select few) in mind, it's not really to his taste to do for others, even in the case of a favour where he'd get something in return. As favours are in Iseul's nature, simply taking is in Vena's. While there are some demons who deal in unbalanced, unfair deals, Vena is not one of them.

That's not to say that he hasn't exchanged favours with Iseul in the past, but he'd prefer not to. He'd prefer to owe nothing to anyone, but especially not one of the Fae.

Vena turns his wrist this way and that, watching the various ways the cuff catches the light. "I agree. You merely loaning this to me when I'd attend one of your parties always seemed like such a waste."

"Indeed," he agrees. Besides, Iseul doesn't know any other creatures in the same league as Vena and certainly none who struggle with passive abilities that affect those around them. Perhaps Vena would like to see what a shopping center is like without all eyes turning his way. Perhaps he wants to sit in a darkened cinema without those around him trying to get his attention. Why would he want to? Iseul doesn't know nor does he care as these thoughts are all hypotheticals. What isn't hypothetical is that his charm works and Vena is the only one he knows who could use such a thing.

"Should you ever feel it is losing efficacy, please let me know. I will adjust it should the need arise." It shouldn't, but there's never any guarantee it will retain its potency as centuries bleed into millennia.

There have been times when Vena's wondered what it might be like to walk through a shopping centre without feeling like he's under surveillance. He's considered how it might feel to sit in a theatre without pulling some focus from the stage or screen. Without people trying to catch his eye in a desperate attempt to get him to give them just a few seconds of his time. He's wondered from time to time how regular people live their lives, going entirely unnoticed by those around them.

Vena's wondered by he's never really desired that life. He likes being noticed. He likes when people watch him. He enjoys everyone wanting him. He loves seeing the way their expressions change ever so slightly as dirty thoughts of him creep into their minds. He supposes it can come in handy from time to time, though. Or it'll just sit upstairs on his bedside table until he's once again invited to something at Iseul's.

"I will let you know when I feel it start to weaken, yes." Or Su-jin can let him know to let Iseul know. Chances are that his partner would notice it before Vena, himself, ever would.

Vena takes one last look at the cuff before letting his hand drop back to his side. The Fae really does such beautiful work. "What of yours will I be wearing next?"

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why can I never spell 'guarantee' correctly on the first try?

it's just one of those words!