|
Post by Aminee Starlight on Jan 5, 2020 15:16:56 GMT
"You flatter me, Mr. Stark."
Aminee smiled and took the non-alcoholic beverage that Stark had offered her and took a sip from its content as Norman Osborn, Val Templar, and Sarah all came up to the two in greeting. She smiled at the three knowing them well while not actually meeting them before now.
"It seems as those your party is a hit, Mr. Stark."
|
|
|
Post by Sarah on Jan 5, 2020 15:30:13 GMT
Sarah smiled at Stark's little jab. He was quite famous for those. Always butting heads with someone he saw as an equal, or a threat, or a love interest. Sarah decided to finally break her silence:
"Don't worry, Mr. Stark, both of us are able to hold down our liquor."
Though it wasn't like Templar to drink anything except for blood, she knew he'd make an exception for appearance sake. But he still wouldn't drink as much as Tony or anyone else here at the party.
|
|
|
Post by Val Templar on Jan 5, 2020 15:33:54 GMT
Templar could tell that Stark didn't particularly like him, and the feeling was mutual. They just kept the peace for the sake of keeping the peace. In the world of politics you had to know who you could trust and who you couldn't. There were a lot of backroom deals and 'scratch my back I'll scratch yours' in addition. But since Tony wasn't a politician Val didn't have to worry about that.
"Well, we'll leave you to it."
Val escorted Sarah over to one of the many tables in the corner and pulled out the chair for her before sitting down himself. Once he was sure they were alone and no one could hear him he let out more of his honesty.
"Look at all this filth. The place will be full of drunks and men trying to fornicate with women before the ball drops."
|
|
|
Post by Supergirl on Jan 5, 2020 15:41:36 GMT
Kara looked over to Ayen and smiled at him.
"Hi. I'm Kara."
She then looked over to Orosaki when he asked the group what they wanted to drink.
"I haven't decided yet. What do you recommend?"
Kara's superhuman hearing then caught what Val Templar was saying to his assistant off in the corner. She didn't mean to eavesdrop but some time she couldn't help but hear things others didn't want people to hear. She just kept the smile on her face and acted like she didn't hear anything at all.
|
|
|
Post by Marvel on Jan 5, 2020 15:52:30 GMT
"All my parties are hits, Starlight, and please, call me Iron Man."
He smiled at the woman who accepted his beverage and watched as Templar and Sarah left to their own corner of the room. As long as they stayed in that corner and he didn't have to pretend to like them for the rest of the evening that would be fine.
"How are you this fine evening?" he asked Starlight.
|
|
|
Post by Naomi Hurt on Jan 5, 2020 15:56:21 GMT
Naomi turned around when she heard Alex's voice and smiled.
"Hey, Alex, what's up?"
She only laughed at Ayen and patted him on the back again before turning to the nice man who was dressed a bit better than her friend right now.
"I'm feeling in the wine mood tonight, too, if you'd please."
Naomi would take Alex aside to talk later after they got their drinks, as she had a feeling Ayen wanted to be alone with this 'Kara' lady.
|
|
|
Post by Arya Stark on Jan 5, 2020 21:07:15 GMT
She wasn't dressed for the occasion. She was still in her tunic from home with Needle concealed in her coat. Arya had been lured in by the familiar name. Stark. Wondering if anyone from her family would be here. Nothing looked familiar from the doors at the front to the room inside. This world was strange and far more advanced than her home. She came up to the center where a small crowd had gathered, knowing nothing about title or status, and spoke:
"Where's Stark?"
|
|
|
Post by Green Goblin on Jan 5, 2020 21:10:35 GMT
"You know how it is, Stark. Once you're on top everyone wants to knock you back down to the bottom. I heard you will no longer be developing weapons. I'll miss the competition."
Osborn watched as the Mayor and his assistant joined the party, and then an odd looking woman who was no doubt one of the ones here by his experiments, but he kept his mouth shut of course. No reason to take the blame when nothing has been proven against him yet.
"This is Stark," Osborn said for Tony. "Who might you be?"
|
|
|
Post by Aminee Starlight on Jan 5, 2020 21:21:21 GMT
Aminee let out a small chuckle, being too classy to flat out laugh out loud.
"Very well, Iron Man."
It was a good name, and the world could use a hero with everything that was going on. Why not let it be Tony Stark? He was born for greatness by the sound of it. Much like her.
"I'm doing just fine, Iron Man. How about yourself?"
She looked over to the new arrival and wondered if it was one of the women Iron Man had laid with. He was known for being a playboy after all.
"One of yours?" she asked Iron Man.
|
|
|
Post by Sarah on Jan 5, 2020 21:31:44 GMT
Sarah gave Val a knowing smile. She knew who he was for real. Vlad Dracula the third. Otherwise known as Vlad the Impaler and Count Dracula. He was a gentleman as well as a fiend. She had grown fond of his company over the years and wouldn't trade it for anything else in the world.
"It's how the world works now," she said plainly. Men come to parties, get drunk, dance, have fun, and go home with women. Looks like that Starlight woman is hoping to stay here overnight."
|
|
|
Post by Val Templar on Jan 5, 2020 21:33:39 GMT
"I noticed," he replied flatly.
Templar respected Sarah. She wasn't like the masses in Kansas City. She had class and understood how the supernatural as well as the natural worked. Being a witch herself. He had plenty of experience with witches, but Sarah was one of the more stronger witches he had ever encountered. Templar's attention then went to the newcomer.
"Looks like we may have an otherworlder at this party."
|
|
|
Post by Marvel on Jan 5, 2020 21:47:31 GMT
Iron Man would have liked to talk to Starlight some more, but another woman came up to them demanding to know who Stark was. He was tempted to put her on a wild goose chase until Norman Osborn spoke up for him. Thanks a lot, Ossy.
"Yeah that's me. What do you need an autograph?"
He was dismissive, as he usually was when he already found the woman he wanted to spend the night with. Even if it was robbing the cradle.
|
|
|
Post by sausagesultan on Jan 6, 2020 10:53:58 GMT
"Some wine for the ladies as well." Orosaki spoke over his shoulder again, the mixologists behind the bar pouring out some cups of fine red wine. The drinks were delivered together, placed on the bar for each of them. Orosaki took up his cup and turned to Ayen, still smiling broadly and warmly. "Fair enough, though some of the bigger personalities here might look down on your fashion choices, you know how stuffy money can make people." He sipped his drink, rich and bitter but he was able to catch the faint sweetness lingering on the edges of his beverage.
With a soft exhale he continued. "I'll be holding something similar at my penthouse in a few days, didn't want to compete with Stark when it comes to publicity." He looked down at the drink for a few seconds, then to Naomi and Alexis, then back to Ayen. "I'd like to invite you and your friends, it's a bit more formal so you may have to wear a suit, though." There was a playfulness in Orosaki's voice, like there wasn't much weight to his words. He was serious though, his tone kept that clear.
|
|
|
Post by The Sega Brat on Jan 6, 2020 17:08:01 GMT
"I'm Ayen," he replied to Kara. "It's nice to meet you."
Ayen looked back over to the Asian as he spoke, surprised at the invite, but why not.
"I do have suits, you know."
Albeit not that many, but he had worn suits before for church. He could slap one on for a formal gathering. Better late than never.
|
|
|
Post by Arya Stark on Jan 7, 2020 14:55:44 GMT
Arya looked over to the man the redheaded male pointed to and looked confused and angry. This wasn't a member of her family, so what was he doing using the Stark name? It was a unique and honorable name back home and she would be damned if someone was going to use it for her own gain.
"You're not a Stark. Who are you?"
|
|