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

[code_jaeger]

Jeager spent a minute kissing him back before nodding. “Yes, rummaging through his psyche wasn’t pleasant for Rial.”

[petal_storm]

"Yeah, didn't imagine it would be," he snorted, "but you've been away from the party a while now..."

[code_jaeger]

“Mmhm, we’ll head back up now. “ he nodded.

[petal_storm]

"Enjoy the party," he noted blandly, taking the shark down a side corridor.

::They don't know what to think of us,:: Rial chuckled.

[code_jaeger]

“No they don’t.:: he agreed. ::Better than my last introduction though…::

[petal_storm]

::Mmmm, true. Jendiss will forgive you some day...:: he chuckled, taking Jaeger's wrist and tugging him back to the sands like he'd had to find his errant partner.

[code_jaeger]

::Last I saw them they were in mom and Corvus’s rooms so…:: He noted adopting a little pout as they made their way back to the sands.

[petal_storm]

::GOOD. And I haven't heard a peep from Shinose...:: so hopefully he was nesting with his new mate! He glanced at Jaeger sternly then shoved him toward discreet table with drinks.

[code_jaeger]

::Mates everywhere.:: he chuckled sulking as he went to take a seat.

[petal_storm]

He was being 'punished' yes as Rial tilted his ear to listen to someone else...

...but it let Orchid draw up beside him quietly? "My master wishes to discuss security."

[code_jaeger]

“Oh…? When?”

[petal_storm]

"Now, naturally," she smiled. "If your partner allows."

[code_jaeger]

“I’ll ask.” He noted leaning over to try and get Rial’s attention.

::He wants to talk security.::

[petal_storm]

::Hmmm, shall we play the 'I don't interfere in your lucrative work?' game?:: he chuckled.

[code_jaeger]

::Hmmm, I think so.:: he nodded.

[petal_storm]

::Then by all means, make me rich,:: he snickered, glancing his way and arching an eyebrow.

[code_jaeger]

::Yes, yes.:: he snickered.

“The host would like a security consult.”

[petal_storm]

"Don't bother me with your details," he sighed, flapping a hand at Jaeger.

Orchid dipped an elegant curtly to Rial then waited for Jaeger to follow her.

Rial...didn't hide the fact he appreciated how those chains and jewels slid on her skin. At all. Mmmm, staring.

[code_jaeger]

Jeager managed a faintly jealous look before following her.

[petal_storm]

She led him to a side room that would likely be a private box during arena fights, and settled elegantly by Magnus's feet.

Said man idly stroked Orchid's hair on his knee and eyed Jaeger a long moment. Hmmm. "I'd like to know your specialties. "

[code_jaeger]

“I am a tech savant so a lot of what I do revolves around that. For physical security I hire based on needs and specifically for the contract. They don’t work outside of the contract they’re hired for.” He noted handing over a data pad with further information on it.

[petal_storm]

He glanced at the pad and passed it to Orchid, "personnel will not be the issue. The security in this building is rather lacking though and in desperate need if an overhaul to meet new standards."

[code_jaeger]

“Any personnel that works with me as part of the contract will need to meet my standards. Is that going to be a problem?”

[petal_storm]

"Personnel are long term employees, you do not need to work with them if you don't wish," he noted simply. "Orientation for new security tech can be handled by others at need."

[code_jaeger]

“I insist on working with them. If both sides of this aren’t working in tandem it won’t work.”