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icecoldfrostGiven that whatever holiday plans Emma would have made for herself had been thwarted by Portalocity, she had two options:
Twinkies and Hamburger Helper with Hank, whom she'd have to remind that it was Thanksgiving, or accepting an invitation to the Hellfire Club's annual - and tre exclusive - Thankful Virtues Costume Ball & Charity Dinner, which had arrived in the mail at her PO box. Hello, she lived in Brooklyn. Like hell she had anything important sent to her apartment.
And no, staying home alone and eating pasta with basil and balsamic vinegar for dinner (again) was not an option, which meant that Emma Grace Frost needed a dress. Which her student lifestyle would not afford her.
So, Emma had done what Emma did best, waltzed into the most exclusive stores downtown, the type that only carried ONE of each dress, and when she finally found something she liked, she stole it using her powers.
Rather like she had for another party, many years ago, which had set her on the path to Fandom in the first place and was why she was here today. Although that one hadn't *technically* been a Hellfire affair.
So now she was standing at the top of the grand staircase of the New York Hellfire Club, waiting to be announced and trying to resist adjusting the sheer veil covering her face and hair. She'd take it off later for dinner, but she had an entrance to make.
"Miss Emma Grace Frost," the steward intoned, and Emma's chin went up imperceptibly as she stepped forward. "Representing the virtue of 'Chastity.'"
Oh, the irony. It was strong here, amongst the rich and privileged members of the elite, all of whom had come costumed as 'Humility,' 'Temperance,' or 'Frugality.'
Look, she hadn't seen her boyfriend in far too long. She could be a bitch and make the entire damn club look and not touch if she wanted to. Considering some of the other costumes floating around, she was downright demure tonight.
This was, after all, the Hellfire Club. This might be one of the semi-public parties open to non-members, but that only meant that the more salacious bits were taking place behind closed doors.
For now.
[OOC: Open in the OCD for calls/texts/etc. NFB, as usual.]
Twinkies and Hamburger Helper with Hank, whom she'd have to remind that it was Thanksgiving, or accepting an invitation to the Hellfire Club's annual - and tre exclusive - Thankful Virtues Costume Ball & Charity Dinner, which had arrived in the mail at her PO box. Hello, she lived in Brooklyn. Like hell she had anything important sent to her apartment.
And no, staying home alone and eating pasta with basil and balsamic vinegar for dinner (again) was not an option, which meant that Emma Grace Frost needed a dress. Which her student lifestyle would not afford her.
So, Emma had done what Emma did best, waltzed into the most exclusive stores downtown, the type that only carried ONE of each dress, and when she finally found something she liked, she stole it using her powers.
Rather like she had for another party, many years ago, which had set her on the path to Fandom in the first place and was why she was here today. Although that one hadn't *technically* been a Hellfire affair.
So now she was standing at the top of the grand staircase of the New York Hellfire Club, waiting to be announced and trying to resist adjusting the sheer veil covering her face and hair. She'd take it off later for dinner, but she had an entrance to make.
"Miss Emma Grace Frost," the steward intoned, and Emma's chin went up imperceptibly as she stepped forward. "Representing the virtue of 'Chastity.'"
Oh, the irony. It was strong here, amongst the rich and privileged members of the elite, all of whom had come costumed as 'Humility,' 'Temperance,' or 'Frugality.'
Look, she hadn't seen her boyfriend in far too long. She could be a bitch and make the entire damn club look and not touch if she wanted to. Considering some of the other costumes floating around, she was downright demure tonight.
This was, after all, the Hellfire Club. This might be one of the semi-public parties open to non-members, but that only meant that the more salacious bits were taking place behind closed doors.
For now.
[OOC: Open in the OCD for calls/texts/etc. NFB, as usual.]
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:11 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:13 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:31 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:46 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:54 am (UTC)She shifted her phone to her hands for a moment, pulling up a picture she'd taken in the mirror of the dress before going to the party. "Would you believe I went as the Virtue of Chastity?" she asked aloud as she pressed send. "Although someone asked if me if I was Restraint instead."
Totally Dirty, Jack. Guess where she'd been playing?
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 02:59 am (UTC)"The chains do put one in mind of a chastity belt," he said thickly. "So I suppose it could work for either. I have to say, the theme sounds almost Victorian of you. Were there tableau vivants?"
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 03:07 am (UTC)And only partially nude, but she wasn't going to ruin the mental image for him.
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 03:20 am (UTC)From his blander tone, she might guess that he had some concerns about being overheard. Not enough that he wouldn't be affectionate, but enough that he wouldn't be out-and-out filthy.
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 03:31 am (UTC)"What do you think of my choice? Or should I have picked something else?" she asked, continuing. "I'll admit, the lack of a Jack for the holiday may have influenced my choice."
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 03:51 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 04:49 am (UTC)Which meant if he wanted to stay in and have her wear nothing at all, Emma would miss the party.
"And you're having fun? No fights over the turkey or the last of the pie?"
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 05:30 pm (UTC)He was pulling Emma's leg.
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 08:31 pm (UTC)"How many wolves does it take to bring down a turkey?" she asked dryly. "I feel as if there's a punchline there."
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-23 08:43 pm (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-24 02:24 am (UTC)"But I suppose it will do for now," she continued, going back to her own, crisp tones. "I'm surprised that with two growing boys and Miss Laura, only one turkey was enough."
Jack hadn't told her if Laura was like Derek, and Emma wasn't going to ask. But she was rather sure Jack could eat an entire turkey if he set his mind to it.
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-24 12:50 pm (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-24 08:39 pm (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-24 11:36 pm (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-25 05:02 pm (UTC)Emma, you're a horrible person.
"And either made 'BFFs' with some of the other girls there, or horrible enemies. Being female, I'm not sure which."
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-25 07:47 pm (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-26 03:25 am (UTC)Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-26 03:27 am (UTC)This conversation was going to get Jack in trouble, wasn't it?
Re: Emma's Flat, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Late late late Friday night.
Date: 2012-11-26 03:32 am (UTC)