Halloween Party (backdated like a mofo)

[the_darling_one]

The theme for this year's annual Halloween Bash is Heroes and Villains. The club has been redecorated for the evening, and it seems as though each corner has a different theme. And we're not talking the campy sixties type stuff, but the more recent movies from both Marvel and DC.

One half of the room is DC, complete with areas that look like the Batcave, the Fortress of Solitude, Arkham Asylum, and the Legion of Doom's lair, which has dartboards that have various heroes faces on them.

The other half of the room has the Avenger's Tower, The ship from Guardian's of the Galaxy, a throne in space with Thanos, and Hydra's lair.

They all meet in the middle at the dance floor, which gives off a kind of supernatural glow that seems to throb along with the music.

All the employees are dressed for the theme, as various heroes and villian's sidekicks and henchment.

Let the fun begin!

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Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

Gabriel sighs and takes the seat next to her. "I had been in some hot water with Heaven when they found out about my relationship with Lucifer and Jason. They threatened to take away my memories of everyone I cared about and make me return to Heaven if I continued. They still believed I was good enough to be part of Heaven," he says, sounding a little wistful before he takes a deep breath and continues.

"Grace shielded me from their eyes, however, and I was able to continue the affair. Now, Heaven knows what she did, they know that she and I are married, and they've given up on me ever being redeemed or worthy of returning home. They've...severed ties with me." He frowns. "I'm a fallen angel now."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

That's a lot of information to process and she's not sure how to react first. "You guys are married now? Congratulations!" She's very happy for them but then her face falls somewhat.

"Why wouldn't you be good enough to be part of heaven? I mean, I don't like Lucifer or Jason but that doesn't mean I'd shut you out for it. That's just... that's just cold."

See, this is another reason she hates religion.

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"Lucifer was booted from Heaven and rules Hell, I am an archangel, a messenger of God. Consorting with Satan is against Heaven's orders, so I've done this to myself."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

She considers this, her expression glum. "Are you happy?" she asks.

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

He nods. "I am, though I know that my happiness is going to have a greater cost than no longer being allowed to go home."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"What do you mean? You can't say that and not explain."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"The trust of the people closest to me is going to be tested very soon," he says. "That's all I know."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"Is this like a seeing the future thing? Can you do that?"

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"Sometimes I can see someone's entire life path laid out before them, but things are more limited when I'm directly involved."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"Do you ever see mine? No, wait. Don't tell me about it if you did."

She sighs. "I don't know what I could do, but I'm always here if you need anything."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"No, I can only do it for humans from this planet," Gabriel says, "and I don't really like doing it all that much, to be honest. Part of what I love about humans is being surprised by them. But there are some things..."

He sighs and gives her a small smile. "I appreciate that, Mia. Truly, I do."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

Her brow furrows. She doesn't like that Gabriel seems so burdened by something, like there's a weight on his shoulders that's too heavy.

"Do you need me to punch someone for you? I dunno if you're allowed to do that, but you look way too sad. I'll happily punch someone for you, just name them."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

Gabriel chuckles softly. "That is a very generous offer, thank you, but I don't think I should let anyone resort to violence just yet. And it might have to be directed at me, anyway."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"It's not that generous, I like punching people. Especially people who deserve it."

She watches him for a moment. "What's going on that you would say that?"

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"It has to do with my involvement with Lucifer and Jason. I fear it isn't making me as objective as I need to be. And there will be consequences with my family when they find out."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"I thought... I thought everybody knows."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"There are some things they don't know."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"If I asked would you even tell me?" Her tone is skeptical, but she understands his answer will probably be no.

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"I can't tell you before they know," he says softly. "I think that would make things worse for me."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

"I figured as much. Must be bad. Or big. ...You're okay though, right?"

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

"I've shirked my duties. You can understand how bad that can be."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

She's quiet a moment. "Yeah. I don't think you're strictly a soldier angel, but I understand the whole not fulfilling your duties thing. Why haven't you been doing them?" she asks curiously. "Or are you not able to anymore cause you're not allowed in heaven?"

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

He narrows his eyes for a moment, then shakes his head. "No, it's fine. I... You wouldn't really understand and it's far too complicated to try and explain. But I do appreciate you listening." He looks for a bartender. "I really should get Grace's drink and get back to her."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[mia_j]

It's true, a lot of things about angels go completely over her head because she has trouble grasping the concept of heaven. Most of the time it's just easier to think of it like another planet and angels as another species.

"I just don't like you looking so sad." She helps get a bartender's attention. "Though I guess it fits your costume. Batman's all broody and stuff, I think."

Re: Mia and Gabriel

[bitofheaven]

Gabriel does smile at that. "It will be all right, or, at the very least, work out the way it should. It's probably better if you don't know too much, anyway. I feel as if I've dragged enough people into my mess."