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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] sh-consulting.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:24 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, this is too good to pass up, and Sherlock knows it. He grins easily as he walks over to the obviously uncomfortable man, an extra beer in his hands.

"I've heard about you." He holds the beer out as a peace offering. "Saw your little show on the network on Veteran's day. Always good to know that there's a man with some respect for the dead, if you know what I mean. But a livin' vet might be a tich more useful, don't you think?"
exceptfebruary: a shadowed calendar man in full costume (You Have to Understand)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 04:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Julian ignores the beer, turning his attention to this stranger. He takes in the man's appearance before answering.

An Import, if he was on the Network. Although not one he recognized, although there was something familiar to this man. Julian assumes he must've scrolled on past a post of his.

"Veteran's Day, yes. A living Veteran might have been useful in a way, although not quite as convenient. Maybe next year."

[identity profile] trustworthyname.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:40 pm (UTC)(link)
[Doom has a modest glass of red wine in his hand. Don't mind the fact that his mask doesn't seem to have an opening for a mouth. He's eying Dukat and trying to read what he interprets as a somewhat frustrating expression. Of course, it's hard to say with all those weird ridges.]

Doom would speak with you.
exceptfebruary: a calm almost smiling calendar man with a gun near his face (January February March April May)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 04:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Calendar Man had come over to the bar to order a sparkling water. Alcohol was for more celebratory occasions, and this was not one of them.

He eyes the rest of the bar, but turns his attention to Vriska when he overhears her.

"Humans. Which you are not, I take it?"

He had spoken to quite a few aliens since arriving in the City. Quite a few of them had different calendars and time measurement methods, and others simply needed educating on holidays. His interest was sparked.

[identity profile] sh-consulting.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Sherlock shrugs as the beer is ignored, gulping down the last of his own and taking a swig of the one he'd offered instead.

"An' I heartily disagree. We're useful all days of the year, and we're especially good at keeping dates." He grinned widely. He put down the empty bottle on the floor and held out his hand amiably. "I'll admit I'm a bit of a fan 'o yours, Mr. Calendar, and it'd be a pleasure to do business with you, if you may be so interested."

OPEN

[identity profile] trustworthyname.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 04:58 pm (UTC)(link)
As the attendees arrived and began to mingle, Doom found himself in a quieter corner of the room. Relaxing ever so slightly, even among such obviously devious company, he made note of those who seemed interesting and allowed the minor machinations in his armor to do the same.
undeadsidekick: (Default)

OPEN

[personal profile] undeadsidekick 2011-12-07 05:03 pm (UTC)(link)
[Jason's lounging in a plush armchair with his legs kicked up on another undoubtedly expensive piece of furniture. In his hand there's a sweet, free drink that's actually more water than it is alcohol. But hey, image is everything and it's better to be on top of your game in a place like this.]
undeadsidekick: (eyelashes)

Re: OPEN

[personal profile] undeadsidekick 2011-12-07 05:31 pm (UTC)(link)
That shadowy ninja facade can't dissuade Jason in the slightest. He's either too cocky or too desensitized to it to care. The truth is probably a little of both, but whatever it is doesn't matter. Within a few seconds of spotting Talia, he's made his way across the rapidly growing crowd in the lobby and taken a glass and a seat across from her.

"Fancy meeting you here."
boozebot: (everybodys a jerk. you. me. this jerk.)

[personal profile] boozebot 2011-12-07 06:14 pm (UTC)(link)
"Urgh. I'm disgusted."

Bender probably wasn't even sitting next to Deadpool, but randomly antagonising some jerk is important enough to walk across the entire room.

"I don't know what the Porter would say about this, if I was to tell her. In her bedroom. While we are entwined, in the act of sex."

[identity profile] he-is-wild.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 06:44 pm (UTC)(link)
Joker did not flinch. Coming from a world where superpowers were not an alien concept, this did not strike him as unusual.

"Oooh, sexy. I like it!"

He leaned forward, winking at the larger man.

"Tell me, Gravelguy, how'd you like to get rich and put a thorn in the side of those Capes while you're at it?"
boozebot: (shinier than yours)

[personal profile] boozebot 2011-12-07 06:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Quiet corners don't become so quiet when Bender's around.

"Oh, thank goodness there's another robot around here. This place is a real sausage-fest," he said, swilling a martini in one hand, much of it spilling over the side. "And not in a good way!"
sanguinosi: (☠ his smile)

[personal profile] sanguinosi 2011-12-07 07:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Ladd sidles over, dressed in a traditional evening suit, clasping a single glass of whiskey.]

Ah, the lovely Ms. Lestrange! It's been far too long.
sanguinosi: (☠ his brags)

[personal profile] sanguinosi 2011-12-07 07:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Well! Someone's got a new look!

[Ladd is dressed in the usual evening suit, clearly enjoying the view of Thomas' new anatomical additions.]

Did you get a haircut or something? Because I swear you look different!
lazarisen: (☥ oh wait yes I am I'm immortal)

[personal profile] lazarisen 2011-12-07 07:57 pm (UTC)(link)
[ Ra's doesn't approach him immediately -- although he watches him, all shadowy, from a few feet away. His own disguise leaves his features and identity mostly vague and obscured, though clearer the closer someone gets. Ra's has never seen business!Loki, thus doesn't know who he is, let alone what to expect from him. However his shadows creep across the floor, sliding around Loki's feet. ]
anagrammatist: (I need some peace of mind)

[personal profile] anagrammatist 2011-12-07 08:23 pm (UTC)(link)
[If Tom is surprised to see him, he doesn't show it. Or his interest in that power. The Monster just gets a bit of a smile instead.]

Hello. I don't think I ever got your name.
nottheanswers: (Vic: it's like this)

[personal profile] nottheanswers 2011-12-07 08:55 pm (UTC)(link)
[The gentleman takes an apologetic bow.]

It was not my intention to offend, sir, merely to denote the conflict in our businesses.

You see, I'm in shipping and exports. [Which can pretty much be assumed to mean smuggling.] Your own would present some conflicts to that.
nottheanswers: All icons by <user name=kingrockwell> (Vic: this is nice)

[personal profile] nottheanswers 2011-12-07 09:01 pm (UTC)(link)
[He takes it with a polite smile.] Stefan Kinley. I work in...shipping, if my meaning is understood.

Now, Mr. Blake, precisely what was it that caught your eye, if I may ask?
nottheanswers: All icons by <user name=kingrockwell> (Vic: feelin' like a cowboy)

and now each of my characters will have threaded with monster

[personal profile] nottheanswers 2011-12-07 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
[A thin stranger leans against the wall and puts a piece of gum in his mouth.]

You seem a little out of place in a place such as this.
exceptfebruary: calendar man on a snowy cityscape background, with a blank look (February 29th)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 09:06 pm (UTC)(link)
It's difficult to control any of us, but I do have plans in place.
someonetoscold: Sandman in sand-mode, looking angry (Aw yeah)

[personal profile] someonetoscold 2011-12-07 09:10 pm (UTC)(link)
He waves his hand and the spikes retreat, leaving his hand normal and human.

"Now you're talking my language. Been way too long since I've had a decent score."
exceptfebruary: a shadowed calendar man in full costume (Is It Tuesday Already)

[personal profile] exceptfebruary 2011-12-07 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, this was certainly flattering. While Julian doesn't take the hand either, his demeanour becomes a little less stiff, and a smile creeps on to his face.

"The offer is tempting, Mr...?"
yelloweyesdarksomething: a pair of round yellow eyes with worried eyebrows on a black background (Worried MitD)

yes, give me all of your cr

[personal profile] yelloweyesdarksomething 2011-12-07 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm not really sure why I'm here, mister, so I guess you're right. There's a lot of fancy people here, it's making me feel underdressed.
yelloweyesdarksomething: a pair of yellow eyes happily closed on a black background (Happy MitD)

[personal profile] yelloweyesdarksomething 2011-12-07 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I'm Monster. It's not really a name but it works. Boy, am I glad to see you. I didn't think I knew anyone here.

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 09:29 pm (UTC)(link)
[ The occupation sets his jaw a little, but his expression quickly smooths out. Leaning towards the man: ]

I like your look. [ There's ounces of flattery in his tone. ] I don't get the impression of street smarts from that many people here.

[identity profile] nine-tries.livejournal.com 2011-12-07 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
[ A nod of approval and he opens his mouth to say something, pausing. Slowly: ]

We should team up again, sometime.

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