An odd foundation

[petal_storm]

Who: Orchid, Magnus, any?
When: About a month after she arrived injured at the spa.
What: A grand re-opening.

The invitation was beautifully written on actual paper, delivered in an actual envelope and with hand illustrated margins showing thorny vines, sands, and battle grounds. A true piece of archaic penmanship likely courtesy of Orchid and it added a touch of high end grandeur to an open invite. And 'open' meant 'anyone who wishes to experience an evening of mingling and new, far more interesting definition of spectator combat'. The spa likely recieved the widest invitation, as it included any employee (or owner) thereof and any date they wished to bring.

A subtle way to demand Markux's presence, but also allow his old pet, Poppy, to attend.

After all Poppy had to miss being properly assured of his place instead of being a mere 'employee'. Such a disappointment that really. He'd had high hopes for Poppy's ability to crack Markux's facade. Ah well, he could still provide opportunity to reassure the boy of his place in life.

There was comfort in having a role after all, Orchid assured him of such, though she was quite capable enough to replace many less efficient (and caring) people he'd employed prior. It truly was something else to his comfort and entertainments to have a creature that adored him and put his pleasures paramount. Money couldn't buy a dedication like that.

Regardless, the upcoming reopening of the arena in C was the talk of the town, and a hell of a conversational topic in the spa as well. 'High dress' was the listed code, though all other amenities, from food and drink, to 'mild' drugs were provided sans charge. Tonight was an exhibition after all, a way to display WHY they should return and spend money betting later.

Magnus himself was dressed in simple, dark green silk tunic and pants; Orchid was his ornamentation wearing delicate gold chains and stones only in a wash of light and glitter over purple skin as they greeted people and mingled out of the pristine sands. It was the largest area for a party of course, but there were several raised platforms showcasing some of the intended lineup, and more empty ones for patrons to add fighters to later.

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[petal_storm]

Ixi was in female form, skin dusted in a peachy, glittery dusting of something to bring more color to their skin and provide a warm contrast to Poppy, diaphanous skirt meant to pull around his like water around roots! They'd had a lot of fun designing the outfits honestly, and the pearls and garnets linked both their jewelry sets. Gorgeous, they wanted a painting of this yes they did!

Rial was in butter soft leather, something earthier to Jaeger's exotic looks, like good, dark chocolate on the tongue as he moved and invited his mate to dance through the sands. "Do we have any idea what they meant by a better fight experience?" he murmured softly, kissing Jaeger's temple.

"Hmmmm," Magnus mused, eyeing the group from the spa in annoyance. Markux had let his little foundlings out alone. His hand tightened slightly on Orchid's hand, making her glance over and smile, "should we offer them a place to display their prowess master?"

"It could be amusing," he decided. A chance to bloody the employees as punishment to their absent high citizen was certainly appealing.

[code_jaeger]

“I’m really not sure.” Jeager sighed. “But it’s definitely cleaner than we’ve seen in arenas before.”

On the next circle around he glanced toward their hosts yes. “Well he’s definitely pissed that Markux isn’t here and he keep eyeing Poppy like a piece of meat.”

[petal_storm]

"Hmmm, the displayed fighters look professional though. Do you think this might be something like our combat system back home? It was a thought?

"You know slave owners," he growled softly. If they had a person once that was always how they'd see them. "Annnd they are headed this way." Carefully not staring at Orchid in that jewelry pretending to be clothing!

[code_jaeger]

Jeager nodded turning to meet them leaning against Rial’s side. “Hello, I don’t think we’ve met.”

[petal_storm]

"No, but it's always interesting when Markux in reuses his...family," Magnus smiled slightly. "Security? Has there been trouble at the spa then?"

[code_jaeger]

“I’m afraid I’m not at liberty to discuss active contracts. I’m sure you understand.” He smiled. “But yes, I own a security company. I see you own this lovely establishment.”

[petal_storm]

"I'm sure you can understand my concern as I allow Orchid to attend the spa at times," he mused softly. "But we can curtail such until it is safer."

As for the arena, yes, "something of an experiment is all."

[code_jaeger]

“We’ll it’s certainly quite beautiful.” He nodded. “Will there be fights later?”

[petal_storm]

"A lady's touch helped there," he laughed, Orchid artfully smiling up at the man's 'compliment '. "And of course, and you are welcome to add yourself to the roster, there are no death matches here."

[code_jaeger]

“Oh? And the incentive to do so?”

[petal_storm]

"Fame, fortune, matching max bet on the contender in pay, and other incentives," he chuckled, waving a hand. "You can get the details at the stage."

[code_jaeger]

“And we can say no?”

[petal_storm]

"No?" He blinked. "It's entry of your own will!" He laughed.

[code_jaeger]

“Alright then. It could be fun!” He grinned. “I’ll enter.”

[petal_storm]

Rial chuckled, "just stay in one piece babe."

"You can sign up over there," Magnus waved. "Orchid will walk you through it if you wish."

[code_jaeger]

“Alright.” He chuckled. “I’ll be fine.”

[petal_storm]

Orchid pouted prettily but didn't walk him over? Bah.

"I look forward to your performance, " Magnus smiled coldly.

[code_jaeger]

Jeager gave Rial a stinging kiss before making his way over to sign up.

[petal_storm]

It was actually...rather complex. Lists of what kinds of fights he could into, how much damage allowed, what prize options he preferred and the like. Likely Magnus hadn't written the documentation himself.

There was even very strict outlines for any masters entering fighters...

[code_jaeger]

::Orchid did all of this. It’s very much like it’s at home.:: he noted. ::I’m going to have to hold back a lot though. Seems like there aren’t any ‘other’ entered.::

[petal_storm]

::Or the listing are private until closer to the fights? Can you see stats on the fighters on the stages or no?:: he mused, drifting over to stare at said people.

::Judging by Magnus...I bet Orchid is fighting.::

[code_jaeger]

::Based on feel. Do you feel any here other than us?::

[petal_storm]

::Orchid. Like Poppy, no idea what's in their mix but it's palpable. I'll have to wander to check far edges though.::

[code_jaeger]

::Mmhm. I’ll be milling around here.::

[petal_storm]

::Mmmhmmm. Think he'll try to feel you out for a security contract?::