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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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There's only so much subtlety one can tolerate in situations like this. Zhiyi's encountered far too much of it with their own kind. The ones who still play at being human and mingling with human society regularly. The ones who dance around exactly what they are and think themselves clever for their Machiavellian machinations. Well, every immortal needs a happy, they suppose.

So while others may have felt Vena's approach too forward, Zhiyi finds it refreshing.

"We have not," they concur. "I am called Zhiyi. I am what the kine refer to as a vampire." 'The kine' speaks volumes of their low regard for humanity.

There've been too many throughout Vena's long existence who've been put off by how forward he often is. He's only subtle when he feels it's absolutely necessary. Otherwise, he doesn't much see the point in it. Especially when subtlety often stands between him and what he wants. Unnecessary steps between him and his goal, whether it be information or something far more physical. So Zhiyi's reaction to it (or more like a lack of) puts them in Vena's good graces. For now, at least. Everyone knows what a fickle thing Vena can be.

"Several of your kind thought to show up tonight." Vena vaguely gestures off to some other side of the house. "There are humans who'll make themselves available to you should you so choose." A glimpse into his own view of humanity. They are here as food and servants.

"I am Vena. An incubus."

An incubus. Unsurprising with looks like those. Unsurprising that Vena isn't a subtle creature. Why should he be when what he is is more than enough to get him anything he wants? Zhiyi wonders if it ever gets boring, if there are some games he occasionally plays with his meals to make the interactions more interesting. The mere idea of nothing but the same for all eternity makes them shudder inwardly.

"It's been quite some time since I've interacted with one of your kind. Unlike vampires, you don't seem to, ah, overpopulate."