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[mightthinkthat]

[Francis opens the post holding this invitation.] Hello, my fellow imPorts. [He smiles as if laughing at his own phrasing before shrugging.] Lend me your ears, would you?

You may or may not have received this [he indicates the invitation he's holding] in the mail. But i realise that not everyone lives where the government puts them, so I'll make sure you all know about it here.

It's an invitation to a little masquerade and everyone who wants to come can. Entirely voluntary, I feel I must stress, considering the last party hosted at this hotel [he says the name] wasn't quite as free. If anyone wants an invitation, they can come to my office, but all you really need are your best clothes, whatever they might be [catering for the varying incomes], and a mask of some description. Nothing too hot, because I'm expecting a crowd and I wouldn't want you to overheat! 

We all deserve a little R and R and the hotel deserved the business and their reputation restored, so I hope you all can come!

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[angelfire]

You're going to throw a Devil's Night party? Say it isn't so.

[mightthinkthat]

Why, were you busy? [ If you think he wasn't going to sass Lucifer, then you've missed the entire point of the series. ]

[angelfire]

Not in so many words, but you never know how many invitations might come my way. What's your selling point?

[resipiscent]

A party, huh...? Sounds like it might be fun.

[mightthinkthat]

Oh, I'll make sure of that. [ He is the host after all. ]

[resipiscent]

Heh. Well, I'll hold you to that, then.

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[medalsome]

[He's not used to this communicator contraption so the video feed tends to shift a lot and never settles on a straight angle. Still, Joaquin is smiling the whole time.]

A masquerade! I like the sound of that!

[Parties never got that fancy back in San Angel but he knew they were all the rage in Europe. He wouldn't complain about getting the chance to partake in some real society shindig.]

Just one question! Are swords allowed if they are part of your ensemble?

[Strange how people seemed to frown if you carried around swords just because you weren't registered with the governed heroes just yet. But then again, there didn't seem to be bandit attacks all that often here either.]

[mightthinkthat]

[ He's happy for the enthusiasm, at least. ]

Alas, given the current situation, any swords will have to be of the blunt and light kind. You might want to look into a replica?

[ He doesn't want to limit your fashion options. ]

[medalsome]

[That's disheartening but Joaquin isn't going to let it get him all the way down. It isn't this man's fault after all.]

That's too bad. A replica sounds like an interesting idea, though. Thanks!

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[mathemagier]

How certain are you of the security of this event?

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[driftsintobuffetline]

Just in case, you've been practicing? Maybe I should ask Security-Girl and you ask Capt Hotpants and we'll stay safe.

(PS. How's this for security: some guy wants to bring in a SWORD?)

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[mathemagier]

Yes. Now I want to see if it's possible to take someone with me, when you're amenable.

[mightthinkthat]

The hotel has made arrangements. And... given how they felt by the unilateral takeover, I'm confident they'll cover all their bases. I shall be double checking them regardless.

[mathemagier]

Fair enough, I suppose.

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[bindsthedead]

I certainly wouldn't mind revisiting that hotel under more pleasant circumstances.

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[mightthinkthat]

Good! I shall be glad to see you there.

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[bindsthedead]

Wonderful. And if you have any need for security, I'll do what I can to help.

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[kingpawn]

I won't be in attendance, but I'll be certain to pass the word along.

[ Because Walt isn't really the type to attend that kind of party. ]

[mightthinkthat]

Oh, come now, Mr. White. I've hosted parties for the great and the good and some even featuring neither. [ Aka, right bastards. Or politicians, if you prefer. ]

I would do my utmost to make you absolutely comfortable and, if I might be frank [ after all, he's Francis ], I could use someone who might actually fit in my age range there.

Besides! We could have our conversation that you promised me there, under the cover of masks and a rather fine scotch I'm saving for the occasion. [ Come on! Puleeze? Huh? ]

Do you wonders to step out of your comfort zone a bit. I'll catch you should you fall. [ You can't resist this face can you? ]

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[aberth]

What happened the last time?

[ Curiosity is unfortunately the thing that kills both cats and Parrish boys. ]

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[mightthinkthat]

[ He switches. ] Someone who'd just arrived hypnotised people to come to her party and kept them there for a week or thereabouts. Naturally, I'm team free will.

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[aberth]

That's the kidnapper I heard about? She used the hotel?

[welldressedevil]

[Malcolm smiles warmly]

A party...how wonderful and such a nice way to meet more people. I would be honored to come.

[mightthinkthat]

And I would be honoured to have you.

[welldressedevil]

I must admit it will be nice to see the hotel when I'm not being held captive.

[Malcolm is still royally pissed about that.]