16589/The Soltace Ball (1.5)

The Soltace Ball (1.5)
Date of Scene:	24 October 2024
Location:	Club Lux, Melville
Synopsis:	A few of the mutants gather for a special night.
Cast of Characters:	Wolverine, Cannonball, Jubilee, Phantasm (Drago), Blueblood

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Wolverine has posed:
The Lux does have a crowd, but the vast majority are mutants. Tonight, a Friday, the Lux hosts an event that allows all partygoers to stretch their legs into the early hours of Saturday without a care. Even the connecting hotel has rooms for guests that requested them. Every invitation is clear, formal attire. And while everyone has an invitation there's still a line like a club. Also, the bouncer does allow certain people to cut the line. Yes, a lot of them are teachers at the school, but not all. The "V.I.P." seem to be random as Erik Lensharr, Angelica Jones, Nathaniel Essex and others are included. Some of the reasons seem more obvious than others, such as ties to the Club, Genosha, the Justice League, but the logic is unknown to everyone save for one. These "VIPs" can even walk down a red carpet and are able to flaunt their style. Who says the mutants cannot have decadence?

Moving into the club people will hear the thrum of the music. All the colors of the lights. Everything is there for the senses to take in.

Pinkish-purple lights wash over the Lux, there are bits of blue and other colors. Smaller lights practically drip downward from the ceiling. Smaller lights that twinkle like stars. They even go around an archway or two. There are bits of fabric sprawling between the lights. The vibe is one part dance, one part nightclub. Despite the modern decor, the person running the show does have some help with additions. Music's playing loudly by the time people make it in. When people would be "fashionably late" is around the time "Happy Nation" by Ace of Base would play.

People can get lost in alcoves and the like about the place. There are tables, drinks, food and everything else for anyone to have a good time.

Cannonball has posed:
Luckily with running the club, and such, Sam has been able to buy himself a tux. Yes, he probably has a couple in his closet that Roberto has bought when taking Sam as his wingman to this or that club. Sam wanted to have one he had earned (Even if in a job working for Roberto), So tonight Sam walks into the club in his best James Bond Tux. Black and white classic. He looks around seeing who is there and heads towards the drinks to start with.

Jubilee has posed:
Good authority is had that there is staff behind the bars, only people over 21 get a wrist band, and there's a smattering of security. So that should at least keep this place going for a few hours while the Host of the club is off doing something somewhere else.

In the meantime, Jubilee arrives on what could only be the timing of fashionably late. She's ditched the usual dixie shorts and cut off shirt for an elegant gown. It flows just past her ankles with a small train, is ivory white in color with splashes of pinks and purples that look like smoke rising from the bottom train of the dress and up the front of it.

As she arrives, she mingles. Says hello to familiar faces. Though she is also scanning the crowd for one face in particular while sporting the Over 21 Club wristband.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
Considering the amount of varied events Nick has been to in his life, finding the proper attire was not hard. And being that it was a high school event going on tonight...

Well the attire was sufficient, but not enough to draw attention towards him.

Nick's longish hair is pulled back and he more or less keeps to the background.

...

The bar. Yes. He went to the bar.

Wolverine has posed:
Logan moves around the club, but people may not recognize him. First off, it's not the usual tux with the bolo tie is absent tonight. In it's place is a candy apple red mandarin shirt with a little bit of length touching at the thigh. Gold trim runs along the inside seem that goes up to the neckline. There's a dragon in the same gold at the left shoulder, another part at the right thigh. It's a contrast against the simple black pants and shined up shoe. Plus, his hair is tied back. While he is part of staff, people may confuse him for wait staff or something similar. Although, he may gruff at them if they give an order. He's just watching everyone from time to time. Trying to avoid too much of a crowd.

People are gathering in, dancing, drinking and doing what else one else does at this parties. Some are treating this as mutant prom. Others a night club. As long as people are having fun and not getting into -too- much trouble, Logan doesn't care or mind.

Sam and Nick both go to the bar. And those working may flirt a little to get a bigger tip, possibly more. However, friendly smiles along with, "Wrist band?" the standard question. Making sure those that can drink are actually up.

Once they're satisfied with the answer, "What'll it be?"

Tonight has no expenses spared. They both can see top shelf quality option, and a ton of combinations. Tonight is to be more adventures than simple beer, or Jager, if one dares.

Jubilee can see many faces she recognizes. Staff milling about. Even at one point Nightcrawler "Bampfs!" into view telling a group of people. "Ja, Americans can be so serious. Itz a party, itz okay to have a little fun. Even zee guhd book says the first glass iz guhd"

Everyone tries to do a rare thing for a mutant: Relax.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie does order a rather common beer after showing his wrist band. He smiles but running a club in mutant town he knows the tricks. Heck who knows some of the staff maybe some of his staff on their off hours. He ends up leaning against one of the corners of the bar so he can watch the place. (Work habit perhaps), but he does seem to be looking to see if someone is here.

Jubilee has posed:
Jubilee's nose wrinkles from Nightcrawler bampfing in and then out. The longer people seem to just be milling about, drinking and relaxing the more at ease she seems to be. When she finally spots Logan, she'll come around from behind him. "Well well. The Old Man can clean up when he wants to." She offers this to him and then strikes a sort of pose so he can take in her outfit. "This was a really great idea, Logan. Though... why are you hosting it here and not at...like...Club Evolution? That place is already mutant friendly. Can't imagine what this place could be like..."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
As Nick is asked for his wrist band, the age locked rocker gives a bit of a smile before tilting his hand down. The movement causes for his jacket sleeve to pull back slightly, revealing the wristband.

Sure he could do the 'I drink here all the time.' or 'you know me' bit, but- Nick's not an asshole unless he's given good reason to be.

But at least he doesn't have to specify his drink as a glass containing a dark liquid is set before him.

Nick looks over to Sam, "Enjoying the break from your own club?"

Wolverine has posed:
Logan looks at Jubilee, who actually recognizes him for him. "I can't expect to give rules n' not expect to try em'," he says honestly. This is what some would call an attempt.

Jubilee strikes a pause. "Gonna turn eyes in that thing," and then he smirks.

"I know the owner here. Plus, free rooms fer all guests. Someone's gonna ask. Later, I'll make an anouncement or someone else will." He knows Club Evolution can't compete with that portion.

Although Logan will see Sam Guthrie looking around. He holds up a finger, "Ya ain't supposed to be workin' tonight, kid," everyone is technically a kid compared to Logan. "What ya waitin' on?" He just making sure Sam is situated. Sam is kind to Logan, and this is him doing the same.

A nod goes to Nick, "You enjoyin' yerself?" he asks and smirks at Nick's question to Sam as it lines up with his thoughts.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie nods a bit and says "Yea, a friend invited me thought Ah would check it out." He smirks over to Logan and says "Some habits are hard to break." He does hold his drink up to salute Logan. Yea, Sam watching over people and such that is a really old habit for the country boy.

Jubilee has posed:
Jubilee shifts to step a bit closer towards Logan and whispers something in his ear. Then she pulls back and gives him a wink before motioning. "I'm going to go mingle. But you owe me a dance for getting me out here in this get up. I don't get all pretty just for anyone." She jokes at him and then shifts to go rub a few elbows. The familiar faces of students or other faculty members until she reaches the bar and sidles up near Sam and Nick. "Hey Sam. How goes life these days?" Then she looks to the bartender and holds up her banded wrist. "Whiskey sour. Twist of orange."

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
To Logan's question, Nick looks over to the elder being. "Well, this place is another home for me so I'm pretty comfortable here."

Nick looks over to Sam, considering the admission. "Maybe think of it as less breaking the habit and more, hitting the pause button on it."

His hands set upon the glass, "But I get the urge to keep working. I sometimes get called out on it by my friends when I'm supposed to be taking a break."

As Jubilee comes up, Nick glances over for a moment. The already raised glass pauses as a sort of acknowledgement of her arrival before he takes a sip.

Wolverine has posed:
Logan smirks at the whisper and then he will be at the bar, which everyone's around before too long. Even Logan fires off a few questions.

Sam's there to answer all eyes on him at the bar.

"It's a free bar, but I'd send a drink yer way if I could, tender. Call it professional courtesy," he says in a gruff voice. and then Nick pipes in with his own answer and questions.

The Tender goes through the same motions with Jubilee, "Wrists."

And sure enough the whiskey sour pops up. The whiskey is some of the best she's had. The twist, obviously very fresh.

Logan slips from the group after a moment just to oversee matters. "If ya'll don't have fun. I'm turnin' this to a bubble party," he did pay for cleanup in advanced.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie smirks a bit and says "Hey, Ah am having fun, just getting the lay of the place, and seeing who all shows up." He smiles and says "Hey Jubes, looking good." He offers her a one armed hug, so not to mess up her look.

Jubilee has posed:
"Not looking too bad yourself, Country Fried." Jubilee offers and returns that side hug. Though she does pause at Nick, tilting her head and then looks around again. "You're a face I don't recognize... do we know each other?" Logan swinging by and disappearing again is noted. She'll go find him in a few minutes - after she's finished her drink. Which is served up and so she lifts the glass to sip at the concoction. "Oh...very nice..."

Blueblood has posed:
Blueblood does have a certain Eastern European elegance, with his tinted glasses and his sportcoat's wide lapels. The giveaway that this isn't your usual dance is probably "he's in a kilt and barefoot," but perhaps someone bluer (ha!) or furrier (... sorry, Logan!) will show up and make him stand out less. In very little danger of being mistaken for a teenager, he snags the bartender's attention and secures himself a beer. He scans the crowd for familiar faces.

Wolverine has posed:
Logan's just milling toward the back and preparing bubbles if need be. Anythin glike that. The party underway. People are mililng about at the moment. More people are coming in, including a new face that's barefootin a kilt. Surprisngly, he may not stand out as much as they think (at least for the attire).

Still the tenders will help those about looking for some kind of drink, food and similar.

Cannonball has posed:
Samuel Guthrie smiles and says "Thanks, Ah have been told Ah can clean up ok." He grins and lets Jubes chat with Mike for a moment, nodding in greeting tot he new guy.

Jubilee has posed:
Jubilee finishes her drink and looks between Nick and Sam. "I'll leave you two to mingle. I have a dance to go demand from someone..." She turns then and meanders through the crowd while making her way towards where Logan is at. "Come on, Old Man. You promised me a dance for coming to this shindig. I'm going to keep you a man of your word." She grins and offers her hand to him.

Blueblood has posed:
Blueblood, if he's recognized at all, seems prepared to have slurs or decade-old jokes hurled at him. He gives Sam a nod and *tips* his bottle in a salute.

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
To the mention of not being recognized, Nick gives a slight smile, "I'm one of those types who can be recognizable when they want to be. But I prefer to keep things casual."

As Jubilee heads off, Nick looks over to Sam. "So How're things over at Evolution? I haven't played over there in a long while. Lux kind of became my home stage."

Blueblood has posed:
Blueblood hasn't been, so he's reasonably happy to soak up architectural details and critique the dusting on plastic ferns. Not a bad place, generally clean and well-kept! He spends time examining the DJ booth, the sound system. As an electrician he may actually have a considered opinion, but it's a prom. Surely nobody cares. He nurses his drink and inspects decorations...

Wolverine has posed:
Logan just wants to make sure the booze is flowing, people are dancing. He just makes sure everything is in motion. Although he will do one very simple thing. Turn the music up further and pikc a random song. Going off of a favorite past time: poker. He picks the only title that appearsl to him, "Poker Face" so the song is loud. It will cathe attention and Lady Gaga does have a few fans, even amongst the mutant community. At least Taylor Swift is on deck next.

What he doesn't expect is Jubilee to meandor his way to him. Then he is pulled to the dance form as "MAH-MAH-MAH" starts to go over the speakers with those notes playing.

Blueblood has posed:
Blueblood makes sure that if someone looks as if they're missing a dance-partner, he's a reasonable substitute? "Designated waltzer," that's our Ladi. Whether the kilt is merely a nod to destroying trousers not made of rip-stop material or he thought he might bust some particularly exotic breakdancing moves, he wiggles conservatively to avoid embarrassing his otherwise shy patrons!

Jubilee has posed:
Well, this isn't a song one dances the waltz to. Jubilee gets Logan to the dance floor and grins while doing a little bump and grind just wanting to have a little fun! And maybe cause Logan to either cut loose or sweat a little. Either way. "This was a really great idea. And what a turn out!"

Phantasm (Drago) has posed:
With most persons moving to the dance floor and Nick not feeling the need to dance. He calmly works upon his drink during the lulls in conversation.

Wolverine has posed:
The Party continues well into the morning hours. Those that are without dates may not be by this time. That depends on luck, persistance and a few other factors. About half of the people leave out the front door. The other part scurry to the hotels. Some continue partying with their own booze and music. Others continue in more private ways. Either way, the Lux will welcome all mutants until the wee hours, even those that would nurse hangovers in the morning. Hopefully everyone has a smile on their face by Monday, even if they look a little worse for wear.