five | [Location: Levi's Mansion] | got my boots on, the right amount of leather

[levilup.livejournal.com]

New Years Eve.

Levi is ready, decked out in his party suit, and a lot of makeup. He's just finished his preparations, and he's sitting in his living room, waiting patiently for Cordelia to arrive, and then the guests. Of course, the party isn't taking place in his living room. That's much too small for such a large event.

He's having a party in his basement.

His basement is huge, and he's decked it out in lights and such that he's hatched. All of it has a New Years theme, somehow; Levi's good at throwing parties, he knows how to decorate. The room is basically like a nightclub. It's dark, but clear of most beams and supports; there are couches and chairs, and a bar to the far end, stocked with just about every type of alcohol imaginable (as well as a few different types of blood). Here and there, there's potted plants and trees in clumps, as well as a giant throne, surrounded by those plants, further along on the back wall. There's also a large stage towards the middle, with a dancing space out in front of it. And right above the stage is a giant clock, which Levi had set up earlier for the countdown later that night.

As for music, he's got a whole playlist, just waiting to be started. It's a huge mix of things, from pop-y dance music to slow songs for the couples. There's a few setlists, of sorts, pinned to the walls and the bar.

It's about ten minutes before the party arrives, and Levi is waiting impatiently.



[[ooc: Vaguely organized planning post here! If there's a song you suggested and you want it to be played, it will be. Just handwave it. So yes! Have fun. :D

EDIT: Subthread labeled for the countdown to midnight is up! Grab your date and tag there for kissy tiemz. :3]

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[aintnoconvict]

Glitch tended to default to bubbly, especially so when presented with someone he actually knew. So here, have that big ol' grin and the slightly smug ha, I remember something glint in his eyes.

"Hello!" he greeted with a nod, then tugged on his lapels. "And thanks! Not sure it's worth making up a surname for but...it's not too much, is it? Not for New Annual's. Um. New Year's."

[likeajoan.livejournal.com]

"You're very welcome, and no no-- it's not too much. I'd call it exactly the right amount, actually." This was a firm nod of approval here, before she continued, looking slightly sheepish. "I'm sorry, by the way, if I was a little weird the other day. I think there was something making people extra-peppy."

[aintnoconvict]

Excellent! He knew his fashion sense was spotty under the best of circumstances, so any reassurance was welcome. As for the apology, well, there was a blush in reply and some foot shuffling.

"Ah, yeah, I was...similarly affected, I think. But but I'm not sure it was bad, really?" Optimism, oh yes. "And it wasn't just us so...so. Not that bad, no trouble."

[likeajoan.livejournal.com]

Buffy was all aboard this optimism train, although she thought it whiffed suspiciously of denial. Still, she was willing to ignore this.

"Yeah, that's true. And it could've been way worse-- we could've been singing, right?"

[aintnoconvict]

"Right, or ki-"

Whoa, no, full stop there, complete with blank expression and a good deal of blinking. Never ever bringing that up again, to the point where there was nothing to bring up so he'd better start over.

"Right, or singing." Whew, nice recovery. "I I I didn't mind the singing, really, I just prefer dancing."

[likeajoan.livejournal.com]

Was Glitch just about to say something about 'killing'? Because yes, that would be much worse, although Buffy was mostly trying to repress Angelus' little foray into Taxon, and her complete failure to do anything about it, thanks to being irrepressibly cheerful. You can't win 'em all. Or... something.

"So do I," she remarked, of preferring dancing. "With singing it's all... loud and having to worry about being in tune and remembering the words. Dancing is by far the superior leisure activity-- hey, do you want to? Dance, that is."

[aintnoconvict]

...yes! Killing, we'll go with that. Much more acceptable than anything to do with mistletoe and yes, thank you, dancing is an excellent distraction.

"Sure!" he replied brightly and offered his arm, then blinked. "I I I mean, well, if you wanna dance with me, I am pretty good at it. Shouldn't embarrass you too much."