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The Major ([personal profile] liebe_krieg) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2011-12-06 06:28 pm

Today we all steal, animals we are

WHO: Bad guys. And some good guys.
WHERE: The Major’s old mansion lair, temporarily back in business.
WHEN: Evening of Tuesday the 6th
WARNINGS: Violence, language, evil
SUMMARY: VillainCon! Back in the public eye, the Major has arranged a summit of wickedness for all the City’s evildoers, along with a few less nefarious unwanted or unwilling guests.
FORMAT: Paragraph to start, whatever you please afterward.

What a whirlwind it had been! Getting himself back to the City, arranging for his troops to slip into the country in their boxes, re-entering his old mansion with all its fond memories, with but a week to renovate and refurbish it back to a state suitable for this grand event.

It would be grand, too. It would have to be. The Major had taken stock of how things had gone since his ‘death,’ and passed his judgement. The old Coalition was gone, and so were its leaders. Native criminals were pathetic and weak. The prospect of a great alliance was out of the question- the Major knew that his peers were too fractious, too diverse, too ambitious and temperamental to ever be welded into a unified force.

No, the goal here was complexity and discord. By bringing as many of his ‘colleagues’ together as possible, he would create a fertile field where might grow contacts, networks, small teams, and at the same time: new enemies, new hatreds, new divisions and rivalries. Above all, he desired new conflict, either between them and the heroes or internal ones inside their little community. This evening would collect fuel for the fires that would burn in the New Year.

How fortunate that no one had wanted to purchase the ‘Nazi House’ since he abandoned it last year! Now, after frenzied labours by his undead minions, the mansion was once again clean and bright and beautifully decorated, as befitting the egos of his guests. Dinner and entertainments for the social parts of the evening had been arranged, every bit as carefully as the discreet meeting rooms and iron-fisted security that would serve the purposes of business. At the center of it all, the Major waited and beamed like the proud host he was.

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:21 am (UTC)(link)
I don't have any plans. [ Tapping on the glass. ]

I'll be looking forward to what you have lined up. Whatever that is.
exceptfebruary: a shadowed calendar man in full costume (how the calendar man stole christmas)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 04:26 am (UTC)(link)
[ He considers, before answering. ] Some gift-giving I think. I'm making a list.

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:28 am (UTC)(link)
[ He leans toward him. Conspiratorially: ] Can I get any clue as to who's naughty?
exceptfebruary: Calendar Man in costume marks something down in a notebook (Marking it Down)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 04:35 am (UTC)(link)
Some you know, some you don't. [ He pauses, casually scanning the room. ]

Riddler seems to have been rather naughty.

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:39 am (UTC)(link)
He deserves something worse than a lump of coal, yeah.

[ beat. ] And Dent?
maskurbates: (Like a boss)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-07 04:40 am (UTC)(link)
[Roman had considered arriving in disguise. It would have been less risky, of course, but on the other hand, showing face to host in good faith was far more polite. And, why, with his new found ability of changing his face at will, he could always slip into a new mask, as it were, after introductions.

He straightens his tie as he approaches the entrance, catching one final glance of his reflection in a window. Classy yet nightmarish.

Perfect.

Face to face with the Major, he holds out a gloved hand to shake.]


Evening. I believe you'll find me on the guest list under Black Mask, Mr....?
exceptfebruary: broken glass obscures part of a very angry calendar man's face (Unacceptable)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 04:57 am (UTC)(link)
He's on the list, alongside Two-Face. He's been twice as naughty as anybody else.
someonetoscold: Sandman in sand-mode, looking angry (SANDman)

[personal profile] someonetoscold 2011-12-07 04:59 am (UTC)(link)
Flint had heard word that people were hiring, so he was keeping an eye out for potential bosses. He filled the doorway, trying to look casual, yet tough.

[identity profile] he-is-wild.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:07 am (UTC)(link)
The Joker looked the large man over. He'd seen him around. What was his name again?

"Granite, old chum, why not have a seat? Unless you'd like me to stick a knife in ya and make people twist it like a door handle."
someonetoscold: Sandman in sand-mode, looking angry (serious flint is srs)

[personal profile] someonetoscold 2011-12-07 05:10 am (UTC)(link)
"It's Sandman."

He wasn't particularly bothered though, considering he didn't know this guy's name either. He took the seat and raised an eyebrow.

"You could try. Wouldn't do you no good."
amoray: (I ғᴇʟᴛ ᴀ sʟɪᴘ ɪɴᴛᴏ ᴀ ᴡᴀᴛᴇʀʏ ɢʀᴀᴠᴇ)

OPEN

[personal profile] amoray 2011-12-07 05:11 am (UTC)(link)
[to his credit, Eridan started out the evening somewhat dour and dignified - partially out of respect to his militaristic roots, partially to make up with pomp what he didn't have in age, and partially because fuck if his gut didn't ache tonight - and understandably reserved. however, by dinnertime that's another story entirely; it may have something to do with the glass of wine he absolutely insisted on having with his dinner. who the fuck drank water at a classy villain's convention, really?

partway through dinner he's regaling his immediate tablemates, as well as anybody who seems halfway inclined to listen - and even those who don't, really, he isn't picky - with dramatic retellings of his adventures on the high Alternian seas. his dramatic, orphan-filled, extremely graphic adventures.
]

Shame I fuckin' had to ruin a cape ower his dirtscrapin' yellow-bellied tail, but I wasn't goin' to wery well carry his head back, was I? That sorta crude reasonin' is a high sign a shitbloodery.

[he pauses, theatrically, for a drink.]

Long story short, we keelhauled the rest a his crew all the way back to port. But if we're bein' all honest-like and shit here, there wasn't much left to cut down when we got back; must'we been the sharkbeasts, I always said. They ain't nothin' like these fuckin' guppies you got in your Earth oceans. Not ewen close.

[ooc: as a note, Eridan is naturally jamming a five to seven foot radius of hopefulness. this is to help along any business transactions or friend-making on his part by trying to coerce the other party into feeling more positive in general; however, in an effort to keep it unnoticed, Eridan keeps it spotty. whether or not it hits your dude(tte) and how long (if at all) the effect lingers afterwards or in any other interactions is up to you!]

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:17 am (UTC)(link)
Mm.

There's no doubt that he'll have something planned for you. Some retaliation.
bringerofwar: (Default)

OPEN

[personal profile] bringerofwar 2011-12-07 05:21 am (UTC)(link)
The Midnighter came in a pair of generic black slacks and a dark blue button down shirt, his shaggy hair dyed blond. He's clean-shaven and currently camped out at the bar, looking for all the world like he's concentrating wholeheartedly on downing imported beer. He's really dividing his time between running battle scenarios in his head, though, and letting his enhanced sense of hearing do its work, eavesdropping on every conversation in the room as best he can.

Just a split second of looking through all the possible futures, and Midnighter can tell there's a lot of fucking talent in the room; enough that he knows much better than to try and start a brawl to nip this clusterfuck of problems in the bud.

After long enough brooding into a bottle, he turns on his stool to scope out the room visually, looking for the best candidates to covertly pump for info.
exceptfebruary: a shadowed calendar man in full costume (Is It Tuesday Already)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
Christmas is on the 25th. It's not the right date, for him. It's uneven.
hiddles: 𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖗 (chillin with doom)

OPEN

[personal profile] hiddles 2011-12-07 05:24 am (UTC)(link)
[Loki felt above the entire proceeding, of course, but a chance to meddle was a chance to meddle. He was disguised an overly tall, still vaguely unsettling businesswoman, but not very committed to the lie.]

[identity profile] arachnopho8ia.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:28 am (UTC)(link)
[Vriska's still drinking her Some Pink Shit drink (aka Shirley Temples). She's thinking of telling people that it's pink because stupid human blood got mixed into it, but that actually sounds kind of gross, so maybe she'll pass.

Bothering an ex-kismesis sounds like a much better idea. In fact, she's oddly hopeful that some good will come of it as she approaches Eridan with her glass in hand.]


It's kind of weird! You haven't mentioned all the times you fell overboard. I'm really generous, so I could fill them in for you. You know, if you want!

[She gives a big smile that she wishes were still fanged. But it isn't.]

Because I'm so generous.

[identity profile] he-is-wild.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:32 am (UTC)(link)
"Whatever you say, Cementman."

He laughed, straightening his shoulders against the wall.

"Immune to stab wounds, eh? Don't tell me, it's because you're made of rock, right? Name like that. You're one of those super studs."

[identity profile] he-is-wild.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:38 am (UTC)(link)
Joker billowed into the room with a flourish of his coat, lips spread into a wide, predatory grin.

Lights, camera, action!

"A chance to address my adoring public! Why, don't mind if I do!"

He flopped down across from the young woman.

"And a captive reporter. Lucky, lucky me."
amoray: (ᴜᴘᴏɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡʜᴏʟᴇ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ)

[personal profile] amoray 2011-12-07 05:44 am (UTC)(link)
[oh man, all of the glares in Vriska's direction. all of them.]

Eff why fuckin' aye, it only happened thrice. And one a those times was because I was purposefully showed by a mutinous member a my own personal crew. The other was because you rammed my own personal wessel with your ship, landhag.

[this may or may not be complete bullshit.]

The last one isn't important.

[he tripped on his dumbass scarf.]

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 05:52 am (UTC)(link)
You have it all under control?

OPEN

[personal profile] deadfool 2011-12-07 05:55 am (UTC)(link)
Deadpool is (as usual) generally a disgrace at the table; his mask is hauled up over his nose exposing the scarred skin of his chin while he shoves food down his gullet and talks with his mouth full. Mostly about absolutely nothing.

If you're lucky enough to be the schmuck seated next to him, he's liable to also wave a turkey leg at you in the middle of his emphatic stories. He probably won't end up hitting you with it, though. Probably.
shotyoudeadbang: (floyd prison)

[personal profile] shotyoudeadbang 2011-12-07 05:59 am (UTC)(link)
Floyd is right next to him, doing his part to maintain an icy demeanor. He's been dead once here already, after all, so there's not much to that.

The clench of his jaw, though, would seem to reveal that it's the nasty pain of dying by acid that he's not looking forward to.

"Victim or victimizer. You're either one or the other in this life. Get used to it."
shotyoudeadbang: (scratching head)

[personal profile] shotyoudeadbang 2011-12-07 06:01 am (UTC)(link)
He gives Sandman a nod in return.

"And here we are, havin' holiday dinner at Nazi Claus's house. Go figure."
shotyoudeadbang: (finger point)

[personal profile] shotyoudeadbang 2011-12-07 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
His head tilts a little at that. Guess he's actually proud of that. He'll do well at sounding unfazed by that.

"Huh. You'd be the second card-carryin' Nazi I've met in this town. You ever come across Hans Von Hammer?"
lazarisen: (☥ and the multitudes marveled)

[personal profile] lazarisen 2011-12-07 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
[ Ra's was already inside the building, having had teleported himself into a secluded enough shadowed hallway so that he could take the time to cloak himself in his own shadows with his powers, cutting a shadowy, indistinct silhouette. Once the disguise met his satisfaction and the Major seemed relatively unoccupied between guests, Ra's swept toward him. Ra's had heard of him through all his network creeping; he definitely seemed like someone worth knowing. ]

You have a commendable turnout this evening, Major.

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