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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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"If I am proof of his goodness, then perhaps he is good." That logic makes some sense.
Su-jin glances back toward the house, then to his friend. "Have you noticed that most of those here are something other than human?"
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"You are. You're proof."
Tipping his to one side as he thinks about Su-jin's question, he gives the people he can see a quick glance then once again nods his head. "Mhm. I've noticed that. There's not that many humans here." Though he's not sure what everyone else is. So many smells, so many creatures he's unfamiliar with. There are so many intermingling scents that it's hard to pick any one out. Except for Su-jin's. He's growing rather accustomed to Su-jin's scent and is getting closer to being able to pick him out of a crowd. "Wait, why are there only a few humans here?"
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"This party is primarily for inhuman people. There are shapeshifters and vampires and what humans call mythological creatures all in attendance here. The only humans were carefully selected."
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"But why? Why is this a party for inhuman people?" Aside from the fact that inhumans deserve nice things too. They deserve to have spaces where they can be open about themselves without fear of what the humans might do to them. Oh, maybe that's the reason right there, huh? He looks up at Su-jin and gives his head a quick shake. "Never mind. I think I figured it out."
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"Sometimes, we simply want to be in the presence of those who we don't need to hide ourselves from. Have you met many inhuman people before?"
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"I don't think so, no. I don't usually go all that far off of the beach." So his opportunity has been limited. "Unless tonight counts. I've met people tonight."
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"Tonight can count," he assures with a slight nod. "You may have met inhuman people before and simply not known. A lot of us do what we can to blend in with them so as not to draw attention to ourselves."
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"I blend in too," he says softly, resting his head against Su-jin's arm, staring out at his beloved water. Doing what can be done to blend in with the humans around him. As a creature that removes its skin to appear no different than a human, that's not a concept that Su-jin needs to bring up to Aqua. He knows it rather well.
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Very well. The only indication he'll give of knowing that Aqua isn't a human creature. He had only his suspicions until Aqua confirmed it with his softly uttered 'I blend in too.' And though Su-jin would adore knowing exactly what Aqua is, he still doesn't ask. Partly because he doesn't want to offer in kind. The revelation that he's a flesh-eating monster might end this charming friendship that he's already grown to value.
"Have you met many others tonight? Even if you don't know their names, you can describe them to me and I'll tell you what they are, if you like."