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Amongst the music and flashing lights, Edgar was sparkling. Literally sparkling. After realising he probably shouldn’t wear the sexy nurse costume he’d bought to make Ollie laugh, the man had gone to Xyla for last minute help putting together something vaguely resembling a costume. The result was a simple look composed of vampire teeth, a trench coat, eyeliner, and glitter everywhere,. From his curly hair to down his chest, everything shimmered in the light, leaving Edgar to be one very sparkly vampire. From where he stood at the bar, Ed was trying to catch his reflection in his glass of beer. “Hey uh, does my eyeliner still look okay?” he spoke to the person next to him, self consciously wiping a finger under his lashes, “feels weird having this stuff on my eyes, man.”

Despite her boss’ words or warning about her potentially risky costume idea, Xyla slipped on thigh-high stockings, a little black dress and draped a deep red velvet robe over her shoulders. To most, she looked ready for a passionate night at home. But the wooden pipe and sailors hap sitting onto of her wavy locks were the finishing touches to her Hugh Hefner costume. She could’ve gone as one of the usual suspects like a cat or a witch, thereby playing it safe. But the concept of blending in and becoming just another face in a crowd was foreign to Xyla as she turned heads wherever she went. Tonight wasn’t going to be any different.

“I know I phoned in my costume, but I had no time!” Orion groaned, looking down at the paramedic uniform he wore every day. He’d taken off any important job-sensitive items- his walkie talkie was gone and he’d taken off his velcro name tag. He’d just worked a double but he’d promised a few friends he’d show up at this fancy party. Originally, he’d wanted to show up in drag, but there was no way he would’ve had time to get it all done in time. His makeup took at least an hour. “This’ll have to do, huh? I don’t know how long I’ll last, either. I’m exhausted. You look great, though! Is there alcohol here?” 

@logancaine​