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So, following the trip to track down the woman who filed charges against one of the Cassel trouble twins, the group started preparing to follow Uno's lead to the rave that night. At least two of the party (Dylan and Danny) who are planning to go to the rave are suddenly taken by the fact that they... well, there's no way they're going to blend in. A trip to the mall for supplies is deemed in order, and so everyone, including Morris and Zeke (who are frankly amused by the concept), heads over to the local store-opolis to get appropriate party favors/apparel.
While Uno and Adia are dressing Dylan and Danny ("What do you mean, mesh shirt?"), Zeke and Morris are hanging out over by the food court. Zeke glances over and sees a homeless guy who's come in and is being pestered/asked to leave by security. He recognizes Mouthpiece, the one who got them started on this quest, and he and Morris head over. Mouthpiece starts greeting him with a quotation again and gives both a bible quotation from 2nd Samuel (Oh Israel, how the mighty have fallen) and a quote from Dangerous Liaisons (what is true of most men is doubly so of him). Morris was there and started actually trying to talk to Mouthpiece. He succeeded in trying to get Mouthpiece to name directly what was going on, but the strain of it sent the poor guy spiraling into delusion again and ended the conversation.
Shopping over with, everyone congregates again at the food court and Zeke and Morris explain what happened. Minor research is done on the quotes and the issue is largely tabled until after the rave. Everyone gets some food and gets all the prep done, and then they all head over to Western Baltimore to the rave site at an appropriate time. Adia and Zeke and Uno lead the group in a general overview of the types of refreshments available at a rave, their known effects, and the fact that you should always keep your drink covered. Standard party briefing, I suppose.
Once they arrive, everyone sort of takes stock of the situation. It's a legit operation at an old warehouse/industrial site. There's DJs and foam machines and lighting and all that sort of thing. No drugs are in clear view, there's security at the door, people are getting IDd on the way in... it all looks on the up and up. Uno and Danny head in and start mingling, while Danny, Adia, and Zeke start casing the place. Morris stays outside to keep an eye on those coming and going and to provide backup if needed. Zeke talks to security and asks them to keep an eye out for either Adam or the library girl. They agree, but really can't promise anything -- it's a busy night.
Unfortunately, raves can be really distracting. Danny forgets to keep her drink covered and gets caught up in dancing, and ends up accidentally taking some E (and a fate point for Hanging With the Wrong Crowd). Uno tries to keep an eye on her and one out for the kids they're looking for. Zeke, Dylan, and Adia find their way to the couches along the wall, where they find nearly the whole group waiting for them. Adam's got library girl (Ginny by name) curled up next to him. She's only half conscious, but his arm is around her protectively. There's an older guy lounged on the couch next to him. On the next couch over is Matt and Mary, with Jon sitting at the far end and Mark standing behind.
Zeke walks up and asks to talk to Adam. He's intercepted by the older man, who introduces himself as Lucas Smith. Zeke feels sort of a naseuous, skin crawling feeling around Lucas, but doesn't mention it to anyone. Lucas says he can't hear Zeke, and the music is loud enough that it's plausible. Finally, when Zeke refuses to leave, Lucas stands up and gestures to a place over behind the speakers, which it's much quieter for some reason. Adam comes with, leaving Ginny on the couch. Adia chooses this time to sort of sidle up and eavesdrop while Dylan keeps a magical eye out.
Zeke says he wants to talk with Adam and Ginny about Ginny's homeless situation, but Lucas refutes that statement, saying it was just a childish prank. He notes that Ginny isn't in a condition to answer questions at the moment and that they were about to leave. He offers instead to bring Ginny by in the morning to Zeke's office, and the kids can answer all the questions they want then. Zeke tries to push the issue, but Lucas beats him in social combat and he eases off, going along with the reasonable suggestion Lucas made instead. Adia gets closer to listen, but as she does so, one of her old weaknesses triggers. She Can't Kick the Demon Monkey, and she realizes as she approaches that she cannot remember when she was around anyone as hot as Lucas is. She plays up what she's feeling and interrupts the conversation, introducing herself and asking if she can go home with him. He smiles, somewhat flattered, and tells her "maybe later," sending her over to the couches. Once there, Adia sits next to Ginny, but Mary comes over and interposes herself, introducing herself to Adia and getting friendly.
Lucas excuses himself, and he and Adam (who hasn't spoken this whole time) go back over to the couches. They gather up everyone except Mary, and start moving toward the door. Dylan and Zeke try to follow (Uno has gotten Danny up the stairs, out of the crowd), when Lucas looks back and waves his hand over the crowd. The lights flicker and the crowd sort of moans collectively, and a wave of pure lust hits everyone inside the warehouse. Everyone is totally into everyone else, with hands grabbing and stroking and pulling and... yes, well. You know. Dylan resists like whoa, Adia totally misses her roll and her somewhat feigned interest in Mary becomes overwhelming passion. Zeke is hit but resists well enough not to jump anyone, Danny much the same, and Uno resists too. In the confusion, however, the group gets away -- well, from everyone except Morris, who sees them come out and tails them, back to their apartment.
As the group makes their way outside, they feel the effects leave them. Dylan goes back in with Danny and she dispels the spell, though it takes a while for the resulting chaos to morph into chaos of an entirely different sort. Morris settles down into surveillance until Matt leaves, grabbing his car and comes back to pick up Mary. Mary has since stepped outside and had a conversation with the group. She seems surprisingly not affected by the spell and has an awkward but mostly good-natured moment with Adia. Zeke and Dylan try to tell her she's in over her head, and Zeke asks her what she knows about the White Court, to which she seems genuinely confused. She is otherwise resistant to the adivce thrown her way, and when her ride gets there, she leaves. The group piles into Zeke and Uno's cars and head out, off to let Danny sleep her mickey off, to let everyone get some rest, and to figure out the next step.
Next up: A possible morning visit with Lucas and the crew, a bit of research comes back, and a call from the Ex From Hell! Let's see what happens next time. :)
While Uno and Adia are dressing Dylan and Danny ("What do you mean, mesh shirt?"), Zeke and Morris are hanging out over by the food court. Zeke glances over and sees a homeless guy who's come in and is being pestered/asked to leave by security. He recognizes Mouthpiece, the one who got them started on this quest, and he and Morris head over. Mouthpiece starts greeting him with a quotation again and gives both a bible quotation from 2nd Samuel (Oh Israel, how the mighty have fallen) and a quote from Dangerous Liaisons (what is true of most men is doubly so of him). Morris was there and started actually trying to talk to Mouthpiece. He succeeded in trying to get Mouthpiece to name directly what was going on, but the strain of it sent the poor guy spiraling into delusion again and ended the conversation.
Shopping over with, everyone congregates again at the food court and Zeke and Morris explain what happened. Minor research is done on the quotes and the issue is largely tabled until after the rave. Everyone gets some food and gets all the prep done, and then they all head over to Western Baltimore to the rave site at an appropriate time. Adia and Zeke and Uno lead the group in a general overview of the types of refreshments available at a rave, their known effects, and the fact that you should always keep your drink covered. Standard party briefing, I suppose.
Once they arrive, everyone sort of takes stock of the situation. It's a legit operation at an old warehouse/industrial site. There's DJs and foam machines and lighting and all that sort of thing. No drugs are in clear view, there's security at the door, people are getting IDd on the way in... it all looks on the up and up. Uno and Danny head in and start mingling, while Danny, Adia, and Zeke start casing the place. Morris stays outside to keep an eye on those coming and going and to provide backup if needed. Zeke talks to security and asks them to keep an eye out for either Adam or the library girl. They agree, but really can't promise anything -- it's a busy night.
Unfortunately, raves can be really distracting. Danny forgets to keep her drink covered and gets caught up in dancing, and ends up accidentally taking some E (and a fate point for Hanging With the Wrong Crowd). Uno tries to keep an eye on her and one out for the kids they're looking for. Zeke, Dylan, and Adia find their way to the couches along the wall, where they find nearly the whole group waiting for them. Adam's got library girl (Ginny by name) curled up next to him. She's only half conscious, but his arm is around her protectively. There's an older guy lounged on the couch next to him. On the next couch over is Matt and Mary, with Jon sitting at the far end and Mark standing behind.
Zeke walks up and asks to talk to Adam. He's intercepted by the older man, who introduces himself as Lucas Smith. Zeke feels sort of a naseuous, skin crawling feeling around Lucas, but doesn't mention it to anyone. Lucas says he can't hear Zeke, and the music is loud enough that it's plausible. Finally, when Zeke refuses to leave, Lucas stands up and gestures to a place over behind the speakers, which it's much quieter for some reason. Adam comes with, leaving Ginny on the couch. Adia chooses this time to sort of sidle up and eavesdrop while Dylan keeps a magical eye out.
Zeke says he wants to talk with Adam and Ginny about Ginny's homeless situation, but Lucas refutes that statement, saying it was just a childish prank. He notes that Ginny isn't in a condition to answer questions at the moment and that they were about to leave. He offers instead to bring Ginny by in the morning to Zeke's office, and the kids can answer all the questions they want then. Zeke tries to push the issue, but Lucas beats him in social combat and he eases off, going along with the reasonable suggestion Lucas made instead. Adia gets closer to listen, but as she does so, one of her old weaknesses triggers. She Can't Kick the Demon Monkey, and she realizes as she approaches that she cannot remember when she was around anyone as hot as Lucas is. She plays up what she's feeling and interrupts the conversation, introducing herself and asking if she can go home with him. He smiles, somewhat flattered, and tells her "maybe later," sending her over to the couches. Once there, Adia sits next to Ginny, but Mary comes over and interposes herself, introducing herself to Adia and getting friendly.
Lucas excuses himself, and he and Adam (who hasn't spoken this whole time) go back over to the couches. They gather up everyone except Mary, and start moving toward the door. Dylan and Zeke try to follow (Uno has gotten Danny up the stairs, out of the crowd), when Lucas looks back and waves his hand over the crowd. The lights flicker and the crowd sort of moans collectively, and a wave of pure lust hits everyone inside the warehouse. Everyone is totally into everyone else, with hands grabbing and stroking and pulling and... yes, well. You know. Dylan resists like whoa, Adia totally misses her roll and her somewhat feigned interest in Mary becomes overwhelming passion. Zeke is hit but resists well enough not to jump anyone, Danny much the same, and Uno resists too. In the confusion, however, the group gets away -- well, from everyone except Morris, who sees them come out and tails them, back to their apartment.
As the group makes their way outside, they feel the effects leave them. Dylan goes back in with Danny and she dispels the spell, though it takes a while for the resulting chaos to morph into chaos of an entirely different sort. Morris settles down into surveillance until Matt leaves, grabbing his car and comes back to pick up Mary. Mary has since stepped outside and had a conversation with the group. She seems surprisingly not affected by the spell and has an awkward but mostly good-natured moment with Adia. Zeke and Dylan try to tell her she's in over her head, and Zeke asks her what she knows about the White Court, to which she seems genuinely confused. She is otherwise resistant to the adivce thrown her way, and when her ride gets there, she leaves. The group piles into Zeke and Uno's cars and head out, off to let Danny sleep her mickey off, to let everyone get some rest, and to figure out the next step.
Next up: A possible morning visit with Lucas and the crew, a bit of research comes back, and a call from the Ex From Hell! Let's see what happens next time. :)
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