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[perfectdevil]

[ He's making this post while he's also featuring on a livestream against his will, so naturally he's on perma-text. He's also managed to make this post visible for everyone except Louis, or at least he hopes?? As long as the tech advice he got was sound, and he'd got it from Armand so it's really a 50/50 on that. ]

Lestat here.

I come to you with a question in burning need of an answer, but first, a little context.

I have thrown many parties in my time, and have attended even more, and though I'm not at all interested in making this world a facsimile of my own, I am looking to cut loose a little, as the phrase goes.

It is my companion's birthday on Wednesday, October 4th. He doesn't enjoy attention, unlike myself, and will probably loathe the idea of any kind of celebration being thrown in honour of the occasion for a great many reasons, but I so rarely listen to his reason that I feel it would be more of a surprise to him if I didn't try to host a little get-together. And he deserves a little predictability.

I know he wasn't incredibly social before my arrival, but even without familiarity I can't see any reason why you'd be reluctant to attend a gathering with free food.

So, for my question, I would like suggestions for a location. Perhaps a restaurant of some kind? Typically, I would pay someone to do all this planning for me with only a vision in mind, but this City is nothing if not encouraging of being self-sufficient.

Also, if anyone out there is a musician: I have a few guitars, some drums. I'd like to play a song or two as a source of entertainment, and we all know solo acts are never quite as successful as a whole band.

For everyone else, please feel free to come along. Details will be added when I have them.

It's sure to be one hell of a night.

Comments

[unrequite]

You flatter me, Mr. Lestate, he who issues gentlemen's challenges from the depths of play equipment in the softest hours of the night.

[ What's a Walkman? Some sort of music playing technology from another world, Midnight assumes. Perhaps it's called something different in Terra... At this point, it's usually a safe bet. ]

Even if my services weren't in demand, I'd never pass on an invitation to a party, especially one hosted by someone as gracious as yourself. Do you require any other services for the occasion? I'd be happy to help in whatever capacity I can.

[perfectdevil]

[ What an amusing guy, this Midnight fellow. He has such a strange way of talking, such an alluring manner. Lestat can see aspects of himself in him, but of course it's much too early to consider it in any kind of detail. The idea of getting a little closer at Louis' party, though, now that does sound exciting. ]

A man after my own heart, then, it seems!

[ Oh if he only knew :') ]

It will be another nighttime venture, but I'm sure that won't be a problem, will it? With a name like that, it would be too funny to find out you're early to bed and early to rise.

As for further assistance, do you have anything we might decorate with? I'm drawing quite the blank. In the past, parties have relied on the extravagance of the venue rather than gilding an average one.

[unrequite]

Never fear (or perhaps sorrowfully) I am aptly named. Lovely things do tend to happen at midnight, don't they?

Ah, decorations! If all you need is to beautify a temporary venue, modernity has certainly delivered upon its promises of such conveniences. Streamers, signs, and confetti can be acquired at most grocery stores, and depending on the tone of your party, you may also want to search for flowers, or perhaps some balloons... Would you like me to look for decorations of a particular nature or tone?

[ Midnight has thrown his share of last minute parties. He's got this. ]

[perfectdevil]

That they do, my friend.

The theme for this party is anything eye catching; I like things that dazzle, and sparkle. But I also like arrangements of flowers, as does Louis... and since it's his birthday perhaps we should lean toward the latter.

Then, let's settle on anything gleaming and chic, modern but not minimalist. And flowers on every table.

[unrequite]

Excellent. Have you found a venue yet? May I come by early to help set up? I do promise to be prompt, although the flowers will have to be prepared no more than a few hours ahead of time to preserve their freshness... Not to fear, though, I can handle that bit myself.

[perfectdevil]

So eager. I'm very impressed.

The venue has been suggested to me by someone on this post, I'll attach an image.

[ Which he does. ]

Come by as early as you'd like. I'll be there from, let's say 4 or 5.

[unrequite]

Thank you. I am rather impressive.

[ ... He's humble, too! Sometimes. ]

Certainly. Just so I'm prepared when I arrive, did you have any colors in mind?

[perfectdevil]

Oh, as many as you can find, of course.

I intend for this to be a dazzling party.

down to move this to action if you are! no pressure though :)

[unrequite]

Splendid. I'll see you there.

[ Midnight will be there twice! Once to set up the decorations, then again, as promised, to lay out the flowers and work out finishing touches. As promised, he is a very diligent and enthusiastic worker! ]