Will I am

for: open to everyone ( @vievecorcitystarters ) location: a donut shop in chissob hills

This donut shop had been a favorite breakfast spot of Will's since he was a boy. There was something about the deep fried treasure that screamed breakfast of champions for him. Not that it was breakfast time for much longer. He finished up the glowing review of the place for those who followed him locally. It was a test run to see if he could be an influencer. Standing up to get one more overview of the place, Will was almost knocked off his feet.

"Did you expect me to stop caring the minute I left the pack?" Jaxon knew that this was not the case and that his friend knew, but sometimes a reminder did them both well. Now, had they both been on the same stuff, things might have gone a little differently. "You mean sparkling water? It is a maybe, yes." Jax turned, ready to offer an arm for support, when William got the wonderful idea to bellow at the top of his goddamn lungs. It didn't just startle him. Him, screaming like that, had everyone turning a look.

"No, I know you better than that." It still surprised William that Jax walked away from the pack, even with that little shove from Caleb. As far as Will was concerned, Gwenie was one of the best things in this world. Jax's participation in that meant that she existed. It was something to be celebrated by his standards. Besides, Jaxon took care of his own. He was a great guy. That had to count for something. Apparently politics were more complex than common sense.

Rau already had a feeling that this was gonna suck. She’d spent the last couple of years helping various animals in these sorts of states, or aiding them while they passed on to the next life. The only reason her arms weren’t scratched to shit, was because she was able to modify her appearance.

He chuckled, holding her steady as Rau found her balance on his shoulders. "Should I ask you how the weather is up there?" He joked, hoping to ease some of the tension that he was feeling from her. Abraham certainly was a scoundrel at the worst times, getting himself stuck in more precarious situations by the day. Hopefully one day the cat would start acting his age. He was simply too old to climb trees like a kitten.

that must be nice- to experience life while you still had the opportunity to live it. that was a rare treat, indeed. victoria stared at his hand for a beat, considering the offer, then glanced back up at will's face again. this felt like a particularly bad idea, but one worth investing in. "I assume we're not waiting around in a line, then." she took his hand.

"That would be too predictable." He didn't want to cause her any discomfort by making her endure one of those cages as she called them. He would take her to the forbidden areas where she would be able to breath freely away from all the commotion below. He gripped her hand, guiding her through the bustling crowds to the stairwell.

was a world all your own really free? perhaps it would feel that way to some. in her experience, isolation was more like an inescapable cage. how easily the scales of freedom tipped toward loneliness. "you seem like the sort who really appreciates a skyline." victoria observed. he seemed rather happy, though. maybe it all really came down to disposition. "now as a responsible and respectable member of society, I would never suggest such a thing... but it is in my nature to help present people with an opportunity to accomplish their goals." a sly twist tugged at the corner of her mouth. "how was the view?"

"I appreciate life." Despite the extra years that he was blessed with, Wil knew how precious life was. He and Faith hunted with rage in their hearts at the unjustness of Augustine's supposed death and Gwen's injuries. They had nearly lost them both. If he already wasn't living life to the fullest, it was his reminder to not waste a single moment. He grinned, holding out a hand to her. "Come with me, and you'll find out." While not the same as the top of the Ferris wheel, the roof still boasted a magnificent view.

"freedom?" victoria had a difficult time imagining a giant spinning cage as free, but she was willing to partake in the thought experiment. "in what way do you see it as freedom?" she asked. from his description, it seemed to be exclusively the height. that certainly wouldn't account for all this excitement though. "I think rules like that are reserved for those actually capable of losing life and limb, but would you like to try to climb higher?"

"Like flying through the air very, very, very slowly. You are in a world of your own." Of course the wheel was on a set track, but there was still the feeling of being totally at ease for the half an hour when no one or nothing could bother you. All there was was the company one chose to keep, the fresh air, and the sights from above. "You mean climb on the structure of the wheel?" He gave her a boyish grin. "Already done. I was told to come down at once or face ejection from the event. Vampires are so posh with their wording."

It was either a trick of the light or maybe the performers were elves with the beauty aura's turned up to a hundred. With all the drugs being pumped into the patrons, Lian wondered if the acrobats would become nightmares for them. "Maybe that is their purpose. They'rer here to mesmerize us," the witch mused. Lian had a bad habit of assuming the worst in situations but the man beside her seemed to be the polar opposite.

"Between that and the hypnotic beats, I think they might actually succeed." It was probably one of the reasons that his alpha told Will to be on guard. Vampires were tricky beings at the best of times. When they threw a party, anything could happen. He watched the dancer in the cage spin, wondering if they were equally as entertaining from the performers perspective. "Is there harm is losing yourself for the night?"

where: the rubicund, winefest with: open || @vievecorcitystarters

"It's freedom." Will was starting to come down from his high. The line for the Ferris wheel took over an hour to reach the front. Add to that the slow revolution of the wheel, and he was starting for feel less Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds and more himself. "The view from the top is amazing. I'd say you could stand up and be queen of the world, but there's this rule about keeping all body parts in the gondola at all times."

She smiled seeing him that was until he missed her lips, she looked at him really looked at him, he was looking a little out of it. "I am yes, but you know how hard it'll be to unstick that rock baby."

She was an angel for always putting up with his antics. He'd been tempted to abandon duties once someone offered him what looked like a handful of skittles but certainly didn't taste like the rainbow. Yet they had made all the colors more vivid. The party was so beautiful. Everyone was so beautiful, but his Faith was the most beautiful. "You are glowing like an angel." He'd meant the thought to stay in his head, but his mouth simply wasn't cooperating.

Jax squeezed William's shoulders a little tighter, not sure if there was much he could do to help. At least, now that he'd found him, he could make sure nothing too terrible happened, right? "If I wasn't afraid you'd fall, I would." the beta rolled his eyes affectionately, his gaze eventually drifting over the other's shoulder toward the neon frame of the Ferris wheel. Will was right. It did look pretty awesome. But first things first.. "Tell you what. You let me get you a tall glass of water and walk you to the bathroom to freshen up, and I'll consider the Ferris wheel. Is Faye busy with Caleb?"

"You are such a warrior wart- worrier wort- you know what I mean!" He blew a raspberry, fed up with the way that he was tripping over his own tongue. The point was that Jaxon worried over something he didn't need to. He knew the rules: hands and feet belong in the gondola at all times. "So is it a maybe?" He grinned, eyebrows raising. "Oh can I get the water with the bubbles in it. What's it called again?" He scrunched his face, yelling loud enough for the people around them to turn. "White Claw!" He looked around, trying to spot his beauty among the bodies. "Probably. Caleb has her working. He's a funsucker."

Jaxon’s jaw tightened the exact second he saw William snag a random drink off a passing tray. The way he had already downed the sugary, neon liquid so swift..well, there wasn't a damned thing he could've done to stop it. "..I will agree the Ferris wheel looks nice, but that's about it, you hear me?" The beta took the glass from him, lest he should fall victim to another one of his whims, setting it down on the nearest surface. Turning to face the man properly, Jaxon's rough expression softened just a fraction as he noticed William's glazed, drifting stare. "..hey, Will? Where'd your head go?"

"So you won't ride to the top with me to see all the sparkling lights?" He pouted, looking more like a kicked puppy than a grown man. He probably should be asking Faye to ride with him. Some people thought the Ferris wheel romantic, but he wanted to go on it with Jax. There was something about the two of them attending a carnival ride in the middle of a vampire festival that seemed right in Will's addled mind. His vision blurred a bit at the edges. When Jaxon took the glass away, his gloves were once again visible. "Pretty colors." He tried to touch them only to frown when they moved, not realizing it was his own hand.

Leave it to William Rogers to find him among hundreds of people. That man had an undeniable ability to track people down, and he'd ..well, succeeded yet again.

Jaxon was sturdy. He needed sturdy when the whole room pulsed in time with the music. He wanted to ask how he was enjoying the party, but all that came out of his mouth was a garbled mess. His tongue felt heavy. He didn't know what made his tongue feel heavy. He grabbed a drink from the person passing, uncaring what it was. He drank down the fruity concoction, sighing in relief as his tongue felt lighter. He just had cotton mouth.

"That's a shame. Under some of that candy, I imagine the performance would be even more captivating." Or maybe the witch was just a little old school still and enjoyed the simpler things, like the circus. There was a vivid contrast between the party above and below and she followed the wolf to the edge of the balcony and surveyed the crowd. From up on the second floor, it made the crowd look almost hypnotic with the pounding beats and swirl of movement on teh dance floor.

He looked up at the performers with the wonder of a child as they moved above the masses. It was a beautiful show that was going to waste on most. "The glow alone is enough to mesmerize, but the way they move is almost transcendent." He'd have to see what they looked like when the colors grew more intense after the drugs had kicked in. For now he was painfully sober and only one beer in.

Different kind of drug...

Caleb had instructed the entire pack to help the humans. His leader was sweet like that, but Will didn't think that meant he couldn't enjoy the party. The wine festival was supposed to be a celebration for all even if it was hosted by the vampires. That's why when someone handed him a pill with a smiley face printed on it, Will took it without question along with some other questionable goodies he indulged in.

The Rubicund wasn't exactly Jaxon Reed's scene. It was loud, crawling with leeches and substances he did not care much for in his older age. And yet, there he fucking was, secluded to one of the faraway corners of the dance floor. His thinking was that he should at least check things out, see if he spotted any familiar faces and maybe..just maybe, have a drink or two.

"Spoopy. scary skeleton send shivers down my spine." He hugged his brother from another mother, feeling the love of everyone around him. "Your outfit is so cool. I thought people would draw on my shirt, but yours is a skeleton. That's sooooo cool." He giggled, not laughed, giggled as he hung off of Jax. "Are you having fun? This party is so fun. These people are so fun. I don't know why Caleb was so worried. Vampires are fun. They made the fun."

for: open! ( @vievecorcitystarters ) location: main floor of rubicund

"With all the candy going around, I doubt it." Will had yet to partake himself, but he had seen the way that drugs flowed just as freely as the alcohol. It didn't take long for any of the party goers to get into the groove as they say. He leaned over the balcony, watching those above and below. It was like being in the middle of a fish bowl in an earthquake- everything around them pulsed with life, but Lian and Will were still in the midst of all of it.