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.

Comments

[petal_storm]

He eased toward Orchid?

"We have kept the contract with you, Shark," Orchid noted coolly. "On the condition you adhere to new rules about damages."

[code_jaeger]

“I’m not sure what you think I’ve done,” he noted black eyes too small for his head and too many teeth for his jaw turned toward her. “So why don’t you get to the point.”

[petal_storm]

"Per my Master's judgement, shark, your breaking process was to be foregone. We have more effective methods to employ here." And she held nothing but disdain for his presence honestly. "As your fees were double to continue under new management he expects obedience."

[code_jaeger]

“Who do you think I’ve broken?” He laughed somehow sounding like a garbage disposal with a fork in it.

[petal_storm]

"Shall we tour the cages?" A smart man would not follow anyone to a private location when her voice was that chilled.

[code_jaeger]

“I’m having fun right here just now.” He chuckled.

[petal_storm]

"Then you waive your right to review accusations and accept the penalties listed in your contract," she agreed smoothly.

[code_jaeger]

“Well I’ve done nothing so you can go right ahead.” He laughed again waddling over towards where the fighters were signing up.

[petal_storm]

Orchid watched him go for a moment then pulled up a pad with the gathered evidence from the newest in the cages and med bay. A review and the Shark's fees were docked entirely and he was being autobilled for care.

Then, well, she just folded her hands before herself gracefully and waited. Rial did get a slightly arched eyebrow?

[code_jaeger]

::…he’s eating them after he skins them. You can smell it on his breath.:: Jeager noted. He knew because the shark was making it a point to hover.

[petal_storm]

::I couldn't get anything off her pad from this angle but I think she knows that,:: he admitted. ::Alongside other unsavory things no doubt, so why keep this skin runner?::

[code_jaeger]

::…you would have to ask her?::

[petal_storm]

::Think we could get an eye on those cages she mentioned?:: he countered softly.

[code_jaeger]

::Could try.:: he noted. ::Bet he’d take me back if I asked.::

[petal_storm]

::Shark or Magnus?:: he blinked.

[code_jaeger]

::The shark. He wants to get me alone for sure.::

[petal_storm]

::You're prime genetics lover,:: he growled. ::I don't want you alone with him.::

[code_jaeger]

::Are protected.:: he reminded. ::Magic fuckery after the scare in Korea.::

[petal_storm]

::I know, still, he's slime.:: He couldn't help hating the idea!

[code_jaeger]

::I won’t go if you don’t want me too though.::

[petal_storm]

He took a deep breath, considering, ::you know you can't kill him here, right?::

[code_jaeger]

::I’m aware,:: he nodded.

[petal_storm]

::I have to check after that exchange center thing...:: he chuckled drily. ::Alright. But so much bathing later.::

[code_jaeger]

::Gods yes.:: he sighed saying something to the shark who grinned and motioned for him to follow.

[petal_storm]

Orchid watched the pair leave and signaled someone.

::We keep eyes on shark bait,:: Go growled.