[ORP Business] LUX - A Host Club

[Yayoi]

His brows furrowed. “I seem to remember you are the one who left not me.” She looked as if she were about to cry and he had to fight the urge to reach out an embrace her. No, he couldn’t do that. But if she started crying he would probably loose it and do it anyway.

A curious eyebrow raised at her question. “What? I though you had sent me this letter.” Reaching into his inside jacket pocket Raphael retrieved a slip of paper. Setting it down on the bar and sliding it in her direction so that she could look at it.

Pinka

 

[Pinka]

Doing a quick look around for anyone listening in she turned back around in her seat "Yes.. Because you said.. Because of the.." she again quickly scanned the room, the bartender was busy cleaning something on the other side, fancy boy and his mate she assumed where caught up in their own conversation, everyone else was off neglecting their duties, still she lowered her voice down further "We angered a lot of people.. Wasn't sending me away the only answer?"

Picking up the paper she looked it over.. There was an attempt to copy her writing that's for sure, but she didn't even have to finish reading it before her suspicions where confirmed, and a tear had escaped and rolled down her face on the the paper, landing right next to a small splotch of light golden paint. She set it down on the bar and lightly tapped her finger to it. "Our boy and his little dolls.. The crows have golden eyes."

Yayoi

 

[Kyuketsuki06]

Lay was getting bored. Tired of prepping for his new job. Was time for an outing. He was curious about the Host Club and wanted to check it out. So he did his usual get up and there he was standing just outside. Making sure he was presentable, as usual and his waterfall of hair was placed nice, parts drapped over his shoulders framing his face. He walked in forgetting to check for his friend. Instantly he felt a little under dressed. Mostly because he just wore his signature shorts instead of full pants. But he did wear a dress coat over his vest this time. "Oh I knew I should of changed."

He quickly turned see if X had come in, he got so nervous he just walked in alone and just stood there in the entrance gawking at the decor.

Uta

 

[Uta]

X never liked to be alone with is thoughts, and generally, never liked to be alone period. When he wasn't practicing, performing, or playing with whatever groupie, roadie, or fan wanted to take a tumble, he was out hunting, or looking for someone, something, to keep him from his thoughts. If Liri or Pretty Boy were preoccupied, than he'd try to find some sort of other entertainment -- which thankfully, wasn't too difficult to do at the Sin Bin, as well as the streets of Hemlock.

Gambling, hunting, shopping, fighting, he had a variety of ways to keep the Beast satisfied, and better still, to keep himself from having to sit with his thoughts in the endless night of his life. Tonight was no exception. He was eager to check out Hemlock's hot ticket LUX. So, he'd styled his hair so it wasn't such a rainbow mane, had brushed out his plush tail, and not only slipped into a white button up shirt, but shrugged himself into a very fine, custom-tailored black jacket and slacks. With a rainbow tie, which matched the pastels of his hair and tail, a few accessory changes, and some fine black shoes, X was ready to go.

He didn't often flaunt his wealth, not like some vamps out there... but a few more layers never hurt in these instances. Sure, it wasn't his usual style, but sometimes it was nice to be a hedonist. He had money to spend, and planned on doing exactly that. X was in one of those moods, and he'd be short more than a little cash come morning -- but that was just fine by him.

He wasn't going alone, of course -- tonight he was with Lay, and what better company? That long, draping hair, those shorts that showed off those fine legs... X didn't mind at all that Lay, in his anxiousness, had hurried on ahead of him Let the pretty vampire be the star as he entered the club -- X was used to being backup anyway.

He wasn't far behind Lay in entering, and gave a small whistle. "Looks like this place spares no expense, eh, pet?" He asked Layzel, dual colored eyes drinking in the sight. He may have preferred the noise and lights of the Sin Bin, but the change felt nice -- even if part of him bristled at it. He was a fraud here, and he knew it... but that didn't mean he had to show it. He had never come from money or wealth... but he could play pretend for a few hours. He cold pretend he belonged --wasn't that what every vampire did, anyway?

... now what? Did they need to take a seat? Did they wait to be lead somewhere, or welcomed? Honestly, he wasn't sure how it worked. Maybe he should have dragged Liri with -- surely he would have known.

Kyuketsuki06

 

[Kyuketsuki06]

He gave X a big fanged grin, he was feeling giddy now. He felt pretty lucky to be out with one of the band. He thrived at the Sin Bin, was able to hear them play, no one cared when he danced on the bar...most of the time, there was the the occasional disgruntled customer irritated he had to save his drink from being knocked over but Lay would replace it if he was the cause. He'd flirt with mostly anyone that approached the bar too just for fun or otherwise. He knew he was a sight. Though actual company was a nice change.

"Wow X!" He had to step back a little and check him out. He smirked. "Doesn't look like you did either." His heals clunked as he went to his side and reached up and tucked a non existing stray hair by X's ear absent-mindedly. "You look great, not that you don't normally." Lay couldn't help but think how well he cleaned up. Still had his flair too and it worked. He did however prefer him in his element.

Lay grabbed all his hair and pulled it to one side to get it out of the way from the side X was on and linked his arm. "I suppose a good start is to head the bar."

Lay looked around for the way and noticed the other patrons, one looked like a couple, and one, well he wasn't gonna say anything. It was pretty normal for little quarrels or whatever it was out in a club. He saw it all the time.

Gently leading the way he chose a spot at the bar on the end to be able to see the majority of the room. "At least I don't have to make the drinks tonight and I'm not used to being able to hear myself so well." He couldn't help but wonder if he was too loud himself right now. It was pretty loud at the Sin Bin most of the time. Though he could hear just fine with or without the noise.

Uta

 

[nekoFayre]

- Calliope looks at the huge doors out side she had only heard about clubs from her aunt. Her mother hardly spoke about the mortal world. Opening the doors she spots a few feet inside to take the club in. Wow it was almost as big as graveyard and church she grew up in. She notices a few patrons the two males were beautiful. She walks for the closest table. To watch them curious about others of her kind and what this club was -  

[Uta]

X was pleased by Lay's response, and gave a low chuckle at the others compliment. "I clean up nice when I want to," he noted with his usual good-humor. It was all a façade, though -- he was rich, a self-made vampire, but that didn't change his beginnings, didn't change his upbringing, his roots, or the years fighting for each day. It all could change in an instant, at any rate.

But that was neither here nor there, and his focus was half-on LUX and another half-on Lay. "You're going to give these gentleman a run for their money," he mused to the other, only too happy to have the other on his arm. "Maybe you can give 'em a few tips, eh, pet?" He teased.

It wasn't a slight to LUX of course -- but the long-haired fellow he was with was quite pretty. One would have to blind to miss it. "What's your poison then, love? My treat," he encourage. He was curious what the bar tender might order, and how it might stack up. Did bartenders judge another man's cocktail? He'd never given it much thought but supposed they must.

"It's definitely a different vibe, that's for sure -- but not a bad one." He'd focus on Lay, and the pretty and handsome men that were catering. Honestly, X was more than happy to drink up the evening with abandon. He had one lovely on his arm already -- and eye candy all around. Yeah, he could and would enjoy himself tonight.

X did glance at Callipoe, the dark haired, pale skinned vampiress, as she entered. Though he gave her a smile and a wink, he was quick to keep his attention on Lay.

Kyuketsuki06

nekoFayre

Small mention!

 

[nekoFayre]

* Calli notices one of males winking at her. She blushes and smiles back. She then looks at the bar then the two males again. From what she could tell they were friends or maybe more. She stands and walks over to the bar. She stares at the bar tender and orders a wisky red with carrot juice. *

Uta

Kyuketsuki06

 

[Kyuketsuki06]

Lay spun in his chair leaning back onto the bar and crossing his legs to show off as he bounces his foot. "I don't know about that, maybe we can hit a booth later and I'll take some notes." He tapped his finger on his leg thoughtfully.

He saw the quick look X gave the newcomer, Lay raised his hand under his chin and wagged his fingers in a cute wave at the vampiress before looking back at X to answer. He paused taking him in, for some reason he felt lucky just being here. Honestly he wondered why he was out with him at all. Sometimes those thoughts would get to him, he wasn't fond of his lonely past, part of why he likes working somewhere that's lively.

He nodded in response to the offer "Should I get something fun or go straight for the hard stuff?" Half asking. "Nah, first an Old Fashioned. I've never been here so I'm gonna judge these pretty boys work." He turned around flagging the bartender down while still talking. "Shouldn't I be the one treating you after I had you come out here with me?"

Uta

nekoFayre

He waved before she moved, you beat me here ^^

 

[Yayoi]

“It was the only solution you would accept. And what did it get you? Alone and Clanless anyway.” He set his glass down on the bar hard. The clunking noise it made seemed to echo through the bar area. Even after all this time everything was still raw and bitter. She has refused to leave Ventrue for him and the children and join his clan. He would have never fit into Ventrue so her coming to Ravnos would have been the easiest solution but she had refused and instead left him and the kids.

He ignored her tear, red eyes peering at the paper as she slid it back over and the smudge of gold paint. Raphael let out a heavy sigh. And here he thought Karoel had wanted to see him. Now he was sure she absolutely hadn’t l. So why was he still here?

Raphael took the piece of paper and crumpled it up. Standing from his stool he took out some cash to pay for his drinks. “A pleasure as always, Karoel. But you obviously didn’t come here to meet up with me so there’s no point in me staying here to reopen old wounds.”

Pinka

 

[Pinka]

Jolting up from her seat the floodgates had opened "I ACCEPTED? EXCUSE YOU! I BEGGED TO STAY, YOU THREW ME AWAY! Then I stayed away to keep you all from paying whatever price was coming! All I ever wanted was my family I loved returned and you-" Wait what even happened back then? Everything was confusing.. Was this just a story she invited out of guilt or was he just being an a**.. One thing not confusing was the crumbled piece of paper on the floor, proof one of her children still cared, tears flowing and her jaw tightly shut she turned to retrieve one of the glasses, before she could get it, her wrist was grabbed by by a blue hand, another now on her other shoulder.



"You're done, Ma'am, let's go, out the door." well this was great, just when you though you had time for a quick snack break that's when all all hell breaks lose huh? This one was normally just looking for a pity party, but something set her off, whatever, he's not paid to listen to her whining and the ones who would be don't need this. "Come on move.." He as calming but forcefully led her towards the door.

"No no wait its, not! I'm sorry please! He just.. please don't.. Please let me stay..C-Can I at least have my coat.."

"We'll ship it to you. Keep walking.." Yea no, shes not getting access to the coat room, oldest trick in the book.. Maybe. Whatever he didn't get his snack, he was pissed, she was loud, kicking her out the back door was the way to go, no need for those trying to get in to see this.

Karoel turned her head around trying to at least see him one last time, the hold on her keeping her facing away "I'm sorry.." She choked out one last time, directing it best as she could to him.

Yayoi

 

[Yayoi]

Raphael frowned as she was escorted out the door. He sighed and headed to turncoat room. He still had his on but he knew Karoel didn’t/ it was easy enough to pick out. Paying the cost room guy he went out the door she had been taken out of.

Stepping out into the cold night air he spotted her not too far away/ she was sobbing and something pulled at his heart strings She just seemed so miserable. He walked up behind her and draped her coat over her shoulders before reaching into his coat pocket and retrieving a pack of cigarettes, removing one and replacing the box before he lit it and took a long drag.!

“It’s too cold to be out here without a coat.”

Pinka

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[Pinka]

She had been facing the door, one hand on it, the other hiding her crying face, she really had just done absolutely ever wrong again, not a damn thing in her life just ever played out how she hoped or wanted it had it.. for very long at least.. It's her isn't it..

just when she lowered her arms a bit to cover her exposed shoulders she jumped a bit before realizing it was her own white coat with the feathered neck lining. "...Thank you." She looked down, kicked out of her comfort zone had cracked any illusions she going on for herself.. she didn't feel worthy of being seen by anyone, let alone him, she couldn't help it and turned her head up slightly

Yayoi

Andy returned to the main bar area giving a nod to the staff and patrons signaling the matter was settled, finally.. Time for that snack already. "Pretzel please!" he tapped on the bar happy with his sun glasses now in his pocket, could he even eat those? eh.. Where they his favorite? Yes.  

[Yayoi]

Raphael’s mouth was set in a hard line as he took another drag of his cigarette, letting the smoke curl up into the night sky from the corners of his mouth. “Do you have a place to stay?” He asked nonchalantly. Why was he even asking? He should have just let her leave but part of him…..couldn’t. Some sick part of him still cared for her and she was so distressed he just wanted to make things better for her.

But he wasn’t quite sure how to do that.

She had rejected living as a Ravnos long ago. So he would never ask her to. Raphael knew what her answer would be. Reaching over he slipped a finger beneath her chin to turn her face towards him. Red eyes searching her own pink orbs. He was desperate to make her stop crying but what he was thinking was unreadable.

Pinka

 

[Pinka]

She'd been clinging to her coat, not yet putting it on, as if wishing that if she held it tight enough she'd disappear, damn that boy of hers.. Dealing with the aftermath of it all was something she'd been avoiding for years.. But moving on also was never an option she considered, well maybe for half a second but in the end she couldn't do it. In the back of her mind she always knew she's have to choose one, and now that her bubble had been popped it was clear to her which way she wanted if offered the chance. But theres the catch, to get what she wanted it had to be what he, and they wanted.

Well, a straight to the point honest answer would probably be the way to start right? Turning her reddened eyes from the ground to meet his as her chin was lifted "I-It's a bit of a walk from here. And a shithole.. It's basically a box I sleep in and keep my other coat."

Yayoi