Party/EVENT--Must be posted at least once by 4/3

[Eliachem]

Though the invite said to arrive at midnight he knew that many would begin arriving earlier than suggested as such not only were the trails lit leading here but so too was the staff at the ready. Snipers and various security obfuscated about the place keeping watch. The street cameras having been disabled or their feeds hijacked. Cell jammers insuring a complete and total silence. Those residents of Central park west that were available to be purchased were. Those unable to be outright bought were bribed or otherwise shooed away. It was the first time in over a century the entirety of the area was devoid of any save the preternatural and those either officially or unofficially allied with them.



As such Eliachem stood in white on white tails and hat, awaiting a smile upon his lips as the first car and revelers began appearing.

[Monica Davis-banks walker]

Before heading home to shower and dress for the actual event she and her retinue arrived hours earlier to set up the gifted magical wards and safeties requested of them for the event. she walked the lines as the diagram given her specified saying the words and pouring out the mixture from the large velvet bag. It took some time but at the end back where she started having circled the whole 300 foot square around tavern on the green the power slapped her shields as it sealed. They would have twenty-four hours from this moment of secrecy and protection from scrying or spying in most any magical and some nonmagical forms.

It would even keep most naturally curious creatures away for that time because some crafter witches and or vampires could use their animals to call to spy. After that was done she nodded to her compatriots and went home to get dolled up.

[Erick Kelly]

The bears having gotten their assignment for the event, Erick picked two trusted of the sleuth one of which would be accompanying him and jesse this evening as his group. Technically jesse was a bear for the time being so it worked.

He built elegant faux grass and real calla lilly, candle holder center peices for the tables. Fairy lights behind spring shades of tulle drapped in swaggs over head. Balloon stacks in muted spring shades like a garden at night. Even renting a small fountain to bubble in the front and lend its sound.

Decorating done he smiled, now to head home to change wait for the limo the pick up jesse as dolan was meeting him at the shop to ride from there.

[Asariel Wolff]

He hadn't wanted to be the first to arrive especially as he planned a very potent show. Namely hed come alone. It showed that despite once consolidated he trusted in his abilities and those of the pack to avenge if he overshot. He wouldn't. He despised the politic but had to admit it had its uses. Namely having unified the packs of New York into a potent unit a famiglia a mob if one would it was even more important now.

He had to be the capo do capo of the united packs of New York. He had to wield the power of said position wisely. So his tendency to do nothing and then react as brutally as possible would need to be curbed.

Having worked with the Lucchese family growing up he got it understood it and needed to begin acting. He was trying to go slow acclimate Jez but those days were past.

Stepping out of the limo he smoothed his white tie back into place and adjusted his platinum cufflinks. The white on black three piece pinstripe ensemble was chosen to convey a message. The only touch he didn't carry over was the fedora.

Nodding to Eliachem as he entered handing his invitation to the attendants at the desk he entered and found his table. Let the show begin.

[Monica Davis-banks walker]

After a bath and massage when she got home Monica prepared her self, makeup not overdone but beautiful smokey eye and
deep reddish-orange lip done with smear and food proof lip color. Her weapons holders placed well over her thigh high stockings but well in quick enough draw range knowing that despite security they would not be allowed or wanting to feel up under her skirts. Her dress pulled on and zipped now fitting perfectly shoes slipped into, the soft gold chiffon pleats in front mimicking a button down shirt the rest of the dress in a heavier deep sienna burnt orange taffeta to look like a tux jacket complete with a bow in the center of the sweetheart top.

Hair pulled half up in an elegant chignon the rest of her now shoulder length deep brown hair in loose curls that covered her neck and shoulders. The accessories were gold understated simple loops at her throat, ears, and wrist. nails in a plain serviceable length for pretty but practical and painted with a french mani with light gold tips. Putting the wrap on she went down to get into the limo. One of her two guests already having been picked up her light gold strapless gown not overdone but pretty on her light caramel Hindi skin.

Winking to Pasha as they headed to pick up Enri the last of their troop he lived the closest to the event. Making small talk until he got in dressed in a champagne silk three piece double-breasted suit. his dark hair styled perfectly every inch the French-Japanese gentleman.

As they arrived she looked to them both letting them get out first she was the last out sweeping immediately. She recognized some of the lions on detail and smirked. Switching to that regal entitled I belong here confidence the leader of gifted humans should have. All strut as she walked toward the entrance feeling the wards tight in place. As they walked in she handed over the invite and pointed to the table noticing the man with the wolf aura over his form. Smiling she knew the name but had never met the man and walked forward to greet him briefly" Hello, that is a great suit, I'm Monica"

[Samuel Banks-Walker]

Samuel didn't have far to travel. Being responsible for security meant and Abel remained close. He stacked the security three deep and doubly redundant. There were certain VIPs to which a certain leeway was granted every other had best be prepared for a very thorough check.

The word had been spread and was expected to be followed. So as the guests began to arrive he, Abel, and his Abels son arrived. Each in differing shades of burnt sienna or brown all in period dress tuxedos and armed to the gills.

A show of force timed to follow immediately behind Monica and her entourage. Strolling across the street as cars halted for them. The Snipers and ground security all their men turning purposeful blind eyes.

Moving into the Tavern he nodded to Eliachem a brief smile fluttering across his lips. Moving directly to Monica who he'd managed to be placed at his table along with Ericks entourage.


"Hello, Asariel, Monica its so very good to see you both." He said resting his hand on the small of her back as he reached across to shake Asariels hand.

[Erick Kelly]

Dressed and beard freshly trimmed his hair slicked back tight and left in a loose curling ponytail down his back he looked pretty darn nice. Cufflinks in brushed pewter to match his watch and tie bar. The button-down under his vest was a steel grey to match. One sapphire stud in his ear and signet ring with a larger one in it same metal. Locking up he went down to the waiting limo and got in they would swoop-bye Jesse's on the way he had a wristless corsage for her with white lillys. When he got there he knocked and waited for her knowing that she would look amazing then offering her the corsage and helping her into the car making sure her dress wasn't caught.

Then when they arrived he noticed the high security and felt the wards and shivered. This was going to be an interesting evening His third walking slightly in front as he had Jesse on his arm handing over his invite tipping an imaginary hat to Eli. Then seeing Samuel and Monica and Asa. Wow, that was some wattage the others in the room he didn't know but probably would soon. Being respectful he waited for a tick and walked Jesse over " Asariel good to see you again, Monica darlin ye look lovely. Samuel ye dapper man how are ye, THis is my companion in crime as of late"

Motioning to Jesse to let her intro her self into the group.

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Jessie has taken a long hot shower to cool down her nerves before she got ready. She wore the dress he chose for the evening and looked herself over in the mirror. A smile took over her lips as she looked at herself in such a dress. She then did her hair, bringing it up and off of her shoulders and neck with lose delicate curls falling in neat yet random strands. She chose to not where too much make up, just a little highlighter on her cheek bones a touch of dark eyeliner and a iridescent lip gloss, just enough to highlight the crystals on the top of her dress. She wore the only expensive jewelry she owned, a pair of diamond dangle earrings in white gold with the matching necklace and a small white gold bangle on her wrist. On her feet she wore a pair of white strapped heels with small crystal lilies at the ankles. When she heard the knock on her door she smiled, took a deep breath, and went on her way with him. She smiled to the corsage and put it on before slipping into the limo.

When they arrived Jessie looked around curiously. She noticed all of the security and arched a brow to herself. She had to wonder what they expected was going to happen to need to much security. She really did have a lot to learn. Still that smile of hers remained on her face as she walked at Erick's side. She smiled to Eli and nodded her head softly in greeting. She looked to Erick before her eyes followed the direction he was and she saw the table. She only knew one at the table and only from one meeting that didn't go as planned. Still, she smiled and when she arrived to the table she looked to each with a polite nod before extending her hand to Monica first.

"Nice to meet you, I am Yesenia Sanchez." If her hand was taken she shook Monica's hand, her grip firm yet not to firm. She then extended her hand to Samuel to do the same. She looked to each of them in their eyes as she introduced herself but did not keep the look, learning her lesson. She looked to Asa. "Nice to meet you again Asariel." Her eyes meeting his very briefly as well as she nodded her head in greeting before looking to Erick.

[Imaginary]

The other group leaders such as they were, arrived for the cackle, swarm, streak and rodere. Any animal not large enough to have a group came together with The swanmane shy and dressed in white sticking to her self away from most of the predators. The marshal had reached out to make sure she was seated with her retinue tho she herself would be with Samuel and Erick's table. The rats sat with Asa and the streak was split amongst that and another table.

The point was to not have everyone in one group sit together so it discouraged cliquishness and posturing. You couldn't gang up if you had a few tables between you and your cohorts. Tho some still had the upper hand in all this because they were in with several groups.

There were only a few empty seats one seemed to be for the lupa who as of yet hadn't shown and another two for the young Mob rep and her escorts. Perhaps there was car trouble or a bit of traffic holding them? who knew but for now the party would continue with drinks and mingling before dinner.

[Eliachem]

Eliachem watched as the leaders of the city arrived. Each in their own inimitable way greeting him from afar. He in turn responding with a beneficent nod, smile or combination of the two. He was while on the surface calm and accepting watched noting each preparing to lash out with all power in him at each and every leader who had not shown. He meant with every fiber of his being he would punish in measure each infraction.

[Flame]

The blonde had spent the majority of the day going over each and every aspect of the party. There had been an adjustment or two to make but everything else was beautifully planned and executed for the beginning stages at least.

Unfortunately for her she was running behind schedule but then she had also been watching the preparations from the other cities groups from afar for security reasons.

Finishing the touches on her makeup she stood looking down the length of her body smiling. She wore a gorgeous dark blue gown with an open back and short sleeves that fit her short frame to perfection. As always her heels were in place so she stood several inches taller than she really was. Nodding her head in approval she left her room making her way to the Tavern.

She arrived fashionably late, walking through the door she spotted Eli immediately and glided over to him. Smiling her eyes alight with it she stopped before him. Giving a little twirl fully aware of the picture she made she dipped into a slight curtsey, "good evening Eli are you enjoying yourself?" Her greeting was formal and yet not but then he knew what to expect from her at least some of the time.

Taking her spot next to him for the next few minutes as they exchanged words she looked around the room at the guests noticing a few empty seats. Her smile changed slightly as she pondered why they were a few no shows, she hoped for their sake they were simply late.

[Asariel Wolff]

As the other would be leaders and their associates arrived he watched the placement of the tables and who was where. It showed in the placement whom Eliachem thought was of note. And who in turn to keep an eye on. He was playing catch up as for the politic but he was a despite his need to be doing something a fairly decent learner if he put his mind to it. As New Yorks formerly finest made her way to him he stood meeting her halfway. Taking her hand he shook briefly watching as quick onher wheels came Samuel he was the second most powerful preternatural in the room as well as New York as a whole. He was a legend in the community and also one of the only contracts Asa hadn’t fulfilled it was a dumb thing trying to take him on and whoever was the idiot who farmed out the work deserved whatever hell he’d sent them to.


" Thank you Monica you look like a million bucks, I’m Asa to my friends Asariel by birth" Turning taking Samuels offered hand he said. "Great to see you in person Samuel I thought you didn’t come to these things but its actually good to..." Pausing as he felt Yesenia walk in his eyes for her a certain anger if left unchecked growing through him. He was sure he made the right decision, yet it troubled him all the same. She was wolf by infection and birth into the preternatural world, yet she was Sleuth officially as he made himself sure he’d made sure he made the right decision. He had she wasn’t rogue and if the upstanding Erick couldn’t train some of the needed polite manners into her it might be better for her to disappear. Sleuth as far as he knew came and went with enough regularity that if she was disappeared there’d be less chance of anyone looking too deeply into it.



He patted himself on the back as he didn’t grit his teeth or display any outward sign of annoyance. He didn’t honestly think she should be in a situation such as this but she wasn’t his to deal with or educate which made it very easy to inhale and exhale past it. " Erick, Yesenia its always interesting seeing the Sleuth. And clearly your artistic eye is to blame for Yesenia’s lovely ensemble your teaching is clearly already having an effect. Blue looks good on you both."



Forcing a smile he nodded his greeting and excused himself to head to the bar.

[Monica Davis-banks walker]

Monica kept an active eye on things and couldn't help the smile when samuel joined her at the table to greet. Shaking then releasing the hand she nodded" rhank you I'm glad we are meeting"

then head tilted softly as just after his aura swirled red and she instinctively pressed closer to her lion. Not a visible backing up more a step closer sideways.

Looking for its cause she saw Erick who looked very handsome his bear lumbering in but the wolf on his arm confused her. She was well dressed and very pretty, but the ulfrics reaction had her making links in her head she'd ask samuel about later. When the ursa spoke she watched but then grazed his cheek with a kiss" you look scrumptious "

Then greeting Yesenia " hi nice to meet you, I'm monica as I'm sure has been..."

Trailing off as she caught a bit of the ulfrics comment to them. Trying to smile she turned quick to look" shall we go find our table? I think you are with us"

[Samuel Banks-Walker]

Shaking hands a slight smile on his face, a slight cant was the only outward sign he’d registered the out of placement that having a wolf part of the sleuth would mean. But as the saying went it was not his circus so he would happily watch from the stands. " Yesenia Erick it is a pleasure to see you both. And Monica has a very valid point shall we…"he said his hand once more along Monica as a guide and support. He didn’t have to like the apparent issue between a wolf and her Ulfric or vice versa but it was surprisingly ‘nice’ for Asariel to instead of declaring her rogue to allow her to be subsumed into another clan. He couldn’t see the logic in it. If there were a lion not part of the Pride they were either dead and just didn’t know it or they would be. Rogues were a very dangerous thing as their actions would reflect on the clan even if they took steps to establish a distance. It quite simply was bad for business.



Mentally shrugging he let the matter drop settling into his seat after assisting Monica sliding out and returning her chair closer to the table he caught the server who was also a highly trained tactical shooter and lion circled. It may have been a tad overkill as for security but there were no weapons allowed on any of the guests and yet if some enterprising ne’er-do-wells wanted to make a spectacle this would be the place and even as the highest levels of secrecy were in place where there was a will there was a way.



“Ladies and gentlemen,” He said addressing the table,” What will we start with? It looks as if there will be a few more moments before the festivities start.”

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The limousine was late. That was going to make a great first impression. Dante couldn't even begin to understand why he was doing this. This was the closest thing to suicidal he could possibly think of. Going to some kind of fancy, upscale party with the most powerful individuals in the city all sitting around measuring their proverbial dicks. Not exactly his idea of a party. But that was exactly why he was going. Celestra had received the invitation to attend on behalf of the humans of the city. Bad things happen to humans at these kinds of parties. Celestra didn't deserve that fate, so he agreed to go with her. Despite the fact it was going to put a big, neon target on his back.

Dante had dressed himself to match Celestra. Mostly. Looking as beautiful as ever, she had chosen a simple black evening gown that accentuated both the curves of her body as well as draw attention to the elegant artwork covering her body. She was truly breathtaking. Dante went for something a bit more simple, a black suit with jacket and pants along with a white dress shirt. He was going to complete his Reservoir Dog look with a simple black tie, but at the last second, he went for a bright red bowtie instead. It was probably a little ballsy of him, but he had a feeling the significance would go over most people's heads.

When the limousine arrived, Dante quickly escorted Celestra into the back before taking a seat beside her. The limousine used to belong to some state senator, so it came with all kinds of security features. Bulletproof windows and tires, reinforced frame, even blast proof undercarriage. Nothing short of a direct missile strike would stop that thing from rolling forward. Dante had felt good about his precautions until they got closer to the park. Looking out the window, he could see at least half a dozen different places he would have put snipers. He had the driver circle the entire park, making them even later, and he couldn't help the shiver of fear that ran through him. Security was everywhere, and it was tight. These were professionals. Not some off-duty cops looking to make some easy money. These guys looked military. At least former military. And with the position of the party itself, it would be a turkey shoot. Nobody would be able to get out alive if things went sideways. Dante supposed that was one way of keeping things under control.

Dante stepped out of the limousine first once they arrived, sliding his hippie sunglasses with lenses of a mirrored finish. Nobody was making eye contact with him if he could help it. Turning, he helps Celestra out behind him, bringing his lips close to her ear to whisper. "Remember the rules. If I say it's time to go, you get to the car. If I get pulled away by someone, you get to the car. And in the event all hell breaks loose, you get the fuck out of there. Don't look for me. Don't wait for me. Just run. Barring any of that, don't look at anybody in the eye. Look at their noses. Their lips. Never the eyes. Stay next to me. Don't leave my side. Definitely don't accept any offers from anybody. These are dangerous people, Celestra. I don't know them. I don't trust them. And the ones that seem the most harmless are usually the most dangerous of all of us."

Dante didn't even notice that he allowed the word "us" slip at the end of his rundown. Celestra did, but it wasn't the time to approach that topic. Instead, she placed a kiss to his cheek and smiled. "Relax. As cute as you are when you worry, I'm a big girl. I think I can handle dealing with these people. It can't be much different than dealing with some of the old families around here. They can't push me around. These people won't either."

Honestly, her words made Dante want to push her back into the limousine and forget the whole thing, but the invitation was to her. Not him. His status as a rogue in the supernatural community wasn't about her. He had to face this, and not reflect his fears onto her. Nodding his head to her, he rolled his neck slowly before escorting her down the walk to the party.

Dante's knowledge of the supernatural community's inner workings might be a bit lacking, to say the least, but he wasn't a stupid person. In fact, Dante was a highly intelligent individual with near genius level intellect. He was also a rare individual with an overabundance of common sense. He didn't know what to expect when he walked into that party, but it wasn't what he found. Everything was so… Fancy. Elegance and sophistication seemed to be the costume choice for the evening.

Keeping his composure, he went to his work mindset. This was enemy territory until he was proven otherwise. He had to take the usual precautions. Tread carefully, keep his senses open, and pay attention to everything someone says and does. Body language and facial expressions were often more important than words. He had already picked up the scents of other wolves, bears, lions, and vampires. The wolves had him the most concerned. But it was as he was taking in the faces of the crowd that he saw the last thing he was expecting. Jessie. "Aw fuck…"



[Post included Celestra's entrance as per writers approval]