perfectdevil: (lestat-69)
𝓛𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓪𝓽 𝓭𝓮 𝓛𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓬𝓸𝓾𝓻𝓽 ([personal profile] perfectdevil) wrote in [community profile] citynet2023-11-05 10:31 pm

video; un: thevampirelestat

[ The screen opens up to a black imitation Chesterfield couch in pride of place at the centre of the screen. On it sits a young man of seemingly around twenty years old, dressed in a half unbuttoned black shirt and silver waistcoat, tight black slacks and shining black boots with golden toe caps; his long legs crossed elegantly before him, he lifts his wrist in a light wave of greeting toward the viewfinder. ]

Good evening, everyone. Lestat here.

[ A flourish of his other hand, a widespread sweep as if he'd just announced something very impressive, and then he leans forward with the manner one might take when speaking to a dear friend, rather than addressing a network of mostly strangers. ]

I've been thinking, mes très chers, as I am often known to do: it's my birthday soon, and though I'd love nothing more than to throw some grand shindig and invite all of you, I have it from a reputable source that it might not be the best idea given the way the last party we were all invited to turned out for a lot of us.

[ In the background, another figure can be seen through the entranceway leading to the kitchen, though this man seems much less prepared to be on show to the entire network as he goes about taking off his gardening gloves and placing the tools he'd been using into the sink. He emerges a moment or two later with two freshly potted plants in his hands, which he deposits somewhere off-screen, before returning and taking his place at Lestat's side. ]

That, and, if I'm being honest... I'm feeling strangely low-key about it this year. All I really want to do is sit in the comfortable velvet seats of a quaint little movie theater and watch something new. I've heard of the media store opening soon, of course, but I'll be another year older weeks before its doors open. Instead of wasting time browsing once I'm inside, I thought instead that I might rely on the knowledge of the masses, so-to-speak, and get a few recommendations before that time comes.

So, I come to you with a question, my beloved City: what is your favourite movie? Tell me the plot, describe to me your favourite scene, tell me how your favourite actor 'eats up' every role they play — truly, anything goes. If you don't have films in the world you are from, perhaps tell me your favourite story, and maybe while I'm inside the media store I can keep my eye out for an adaptation of it for you.

[ His eyes naturally slide to his side, to his patient companion, and a smile curls his mouth. ]

And, if you're interested in something a little more challenging... Louis is here, too, and he can be frightfully picky. If you manage to genuinely pique his interest, then you'll really impress me.

inlovewithmycar: (rotflmao)

[personal profile] inlovewithmycar 2023-11-12 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
It is! Well done.
deathoftheauthor: (.29)

video; un: louis

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-13 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
( Louis smiles the sort of smile that would come with a blush on a face less deathly pale than his. He tucks his hair behind his ear, a modest and useless gesture undone by the way it immediately falls back into place. )

Oh, yes, please. ( So eager! ) I've always enjoyed the opportunity to see foreign films, when I've been fortunate enough.

( But... ah. He sends a sweet, adoring glance toward Lestat on the couch next to him. )

It's good to be together. Even if Lestat didn't give me much chance to prepare for this public address.
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[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-13 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
( Louis looks a little surprised for a moment, then laughs softly. )

He's quite a bit stronger than he looks, isn't he?

( They both are, but he's keeping that close to his chest. )
deathoftheauthor: (/20)

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-13 07:09 pm (UTC)(link)
( Louis clears his throat. )

Shall I leave the two of you alone?
astraphilia: (don't you ever tame your demons)

[personal profile] astraphilia 2023-11-13 07:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Nah, not at all. Stick around. [ Reno is indeed just lounging, unashamed, although there are some gears turning in his head at this point. still, he's in possession of absolutely no kind of propriety, so there's plenty of suggestion in his voice when he says, ] Plenty of fun for all of us, I promise.

[ listen, he's just a man. just a man who gets off on danger and happens to be faced currently with two extremely gorgeous vampires, one of whom just got him hard over a video call using nothing more than the suggestion of his boot at the edge of the table. what is he supposed to do besides flirt with y'all. ]

Tell me your [ he's looking at Louis, here, his gaze bright with curiosity and open interest, ] movie tastes and I'll make sure we're all satisfied, how's that?
inlovewithmycar: (an Example)

[personal profile] inlovewithmycar 2023-11-13 09:30 pm (UTC)(link)
Beg to differ; been around long enough to know the ones based on reality never do that reality justice. And been in enough stories to know what fudging the facts means.

And no, I've been very lucky on that front.
deathoftheauthor: (/44)

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-13 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
( The complete shamelessness puts Louis on the back foot; between the two of them and their lazy, suggestive smiles, Louis' hackles are up in an instant. He's never done well at distinguishing flirtation from teasing.

It shouldn't bother him, watching Lestat seduce a meal. But he feels a strange sort of gnawing envy rising along with his thirst for blood. His expression is deliberately still, trained, studying Reno intently and remotely through the screen; a muscle works in his jaw.
)

As Lestat said. My tastes are very selective.
abit_ofboth: (Smile)

[personal profile] abit_ofboth 2023-11-13 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Yes, planning these things for ourselves does seem a better option, though we must make sure that whatever we do plan does not conflict with the plans of the city. That also does not bode well, believe me. [He shakes his head sadly as he remembers his failed attempt to do anything at the alternate Halloween party. He’d not even had the chance to really speak with anyone there before this place decided he needed to be at theirs. He still suspects he was punished for such a decision but has not had the chance (or will, frankly) to speak with others who may be in the same boat.

Loki smiles at the mention of his human friends. Funny that not so long ago he referred to all humankind as ants. Now he wishes to court one.]
I have made a few human friends, but I admit there is only one I have been thinking of inviting. I could put out the word to more if you wish for a slightly larger gathering though.

[Loki’s face lights up in interest as Louis begins to speak. Mostly due to his mention of popcorn.] That is a traditional snack for these things? Then I truly have been missing out. I discovered the treat at the carnival. It is so versatile and, well, tasty. I am afraid I could eat quite a lot of it.

[This movie idea is getting better and better so far as Loki can tell.]
miyagimagic: (124)

[personal profile] miyagimagic 2023-11-13 10:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Sure, I'll do that.

[ Though it'll take some effort when he can't quite google it as easily as he could back home.. So he'll need a little bit of time for it. Not that Daniel minds, really - it's something to do, especially at a moment where the diner is quiet. He could just sit down and try to see how many he could remember and write down for them.

So for now, it's easy to focus on the other part what the other is saying. ]


You don't mind being public though, right? [ Sure, Lestat seems.. a little softer. Not quite shy, since Daniel doesn't think he's ever seen the other display anything like that, but there's something there all the same. ] I mean, there's nothing wrong with it, considering how much you two obviously care for each other.

[ Daniel isn't blind. ]
fanstheflames: (I am a fire)

[personal profile] fanstheflames 2023-11-14 01:37 am (UTC)(link)
He is! Are all vampires like that?

[ It's fine, she's here to be impressed by both of you. ]
inlovewithmycar: (ffs)

[personal profile] inlovewithmycar 2023-11-14 11:34 am (UTC)(link)

In those cases cruelty is the point. Dressing it up or sugar coating it doesn't do anyone any favours.

Positively herculean efforts.


[Which gets a snigger from Crowley because he may be an ageless immortal entity from before time, but he's got the sense of humour of your average adolescent.]

It's all been very Romeo and Juliet meets The Hunt for Red October. Two houses, both alike in dignity, where the Heaven is the Antichrist that submarine etc.

And don't ever apologize for being curious. If I don't know or don't want to answer, I'll just say so.
inlovewithmycar: (oh no no no)

[personal profile] inlovewithmycar 2023-11-14 07:59 pm (UTC)(link)
[He is none of those things!]

Very fruitful to the cruel who want to maintain control. Cruelty begets fear and fear is a very good motivator for keeping the masses in line. God does it, Lucifer does it, and the absolute dregs of humanity do it.

Hunt for Red October? It's a spy flick, from around the late 1980s - maybe the early
90s iirc. Takes place during the Cold War.

Might be after your time or not in your universe at all.
miyagimagic: (123)

[personal profile] miyagimagic 2023-11-15 07:34 am (UTC)(link)
[ The last part isn't too much of a surprise to Daniel. When you compare Lestat and Louis, after all, it's clear who seems like the more outgoing and perhaps slightly less bashful out of the two. For that reason alone, it's not like Daniel wants to push this too hard, not wanting to make things awkward for poor Louis.

But since Louis still seems happy.. Maybe talking about it a little bit is alright. He can always divert it back to movies whenever it seems like it might become too much for poor Louis. ]


You don't mind it too much, do you? I think he just wanted to show how fond he is of you.
deathoftheauthor: (/38)

[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-16 06:07 pm (UTC)(link)
Generally, yes. Lestat moreso than most, but even I can do that sort of thing. It's rare that we actually get to put it to such use.
fanstheflames: (She'll be on covers over the world)

[personal profile] fanstheflames 2023-11-16 08:37 pm (UTC)(link)
That's really cool! You guys must be in pretty high demand when people need help with construction.

[ Or. They will be if people know, maybe? He did say they don't do it often. ]
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[personal profile] deathoftheauthor 2023-11-17 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
( Ah, that all hits close to home. )

As you say. Still... there is a fine line between realism and cynicism, isn't there? It isn't easy to tell one from the other. When I'm deep enough in melancholy, it's easy to convince myself that the entire world is cast in shadow.

( It's a slightly meandering thought, one that he doesn't give a proper conclusion. )
astraphilia: (and some would scream;)

[personal profile] astraphilia 2023-11-17 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, you ain't wrong about that.

[ Reno pauses for a second, considering. his expression softens into something slightly more thoughtful, a shade more reserved than his usual vivacious, flirtatious grin. ]

Maybe that's the challenge of art and the challenge of life—to find the little things that make it worth it when everything else sucks.

[ flowers in a ruined church. the colony of cats in the Sector 7 slums. sitting on the balcony of his tiny company-issue apartment and listening to the sounds of market stall owners hawking their wares in the streets below. ]

Being cynical's easy in comparison.

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