http://motherflocker.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] motherflocker.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] capeandcowllogs2011-12-12 07:57 pm

I'll just live on in the Dark

WHO: Anyone heading to the Iceberg Lounge
WHERE: At a damn fine building downtown
WHEN: 12/12; Night
WARNINGS: Will be edited if necessary.
SUMMARY: Opening night!
FORMAT: Whatever you want! Tag yo'selves in!



Walking into the bar is like walking into a wide open room, but the dimmed lights never seem to be bright enough to catch every detail in one swoop. To the far right wall is the bar, and a long bar it is, with bartenders lining it spaced by about five feet or so in between. Nobody actually sits at the bar, of course. The bartenders are there to make drinks for the servers. While both the bartenders and server girls wear tuxedos, the women's are made for the intent to actually catch the eye, of course. Fishnets replace slacks, dressshirts cut much lower than necessary, and tophats on each woman's head. They grin, and flirt, and make their way, but the moment a hand drifts too far, there's the legion of bouncers who line the walls, watching for any infraction. The Penguin is, after all a chauvenist, but he is no pig.

The middle of the wide area is devoted to tables, an endless sea of white clothed tables, each one a unique and different ice sculpture in the center. Each one unique, lit from beneath with a light that lets an almost wet light radiate from each table.

And of course to the left is the stage, performers that never cease to move, or sing, or whatever is up for the next part of the night. Breaks between each are sparse, quick, and the music never becomes too loud. And the stage, it is lined with penguins. A bit of irony, perhaps, but Penguin wouldn't begrudge his prior career as a gotham rogue. Perhaps he even reveled in the reminder. Out there for everyone to see.

Regardless, there would be no grand plots or schemes tonight. Just a party.
maskurbates: (Scotch bitches)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 01:59 am (UTC)(link)
[He shrugs, taking another sip of his drink.]

I will be a very unhappy man if you're lying.
acrossyourpath: (some people want it all)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
You can trust me. I don't need to sic people on each other to get my kicks -- I do all the kicking myself.

Friend of the host?
maskurbates: (SSSS)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 02:21 am (UTC)(link)
No one can trust anyone, toots.

[He takes a drag on his cigar, contemplating an answer in the short pause.]

Something like that. You?
acrossyourpath: (OR DOES IT THRILL YOU)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 02:30 am (UTC)(link)
Fair enough. [ She brushes her hair back. ] We were introduced. I could be convinced to be friendly if it turns out there's more to him than a lot of weight and a lot of cash.

[ She pulls out a lighter from her purse, monogrammed with their host's initials, and a single cigarette from behind her ear. ]

But I suppose that is what mingling is for.
maskurbates: (Ohoho)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 02:34 am (UTC)(link)
[He notes those initials, smirking.]

Information's never free, sweetheart. Good luck with that.
acrossyourpath: (unmasked | intrigued)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 05:36 am (UTC)(link)
I have good luck with good luck. [ Winks. ] Information that's free is usually worthless.
maskurbates: (Blahblahblah)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 05:41 am (UTC)(link)
[The wink butters him up slightly.]

Smart woman. And your boyfriend: is he in on your con too?
acrossyourpath: (giggle)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
We try not to dirty our hands in each other's business. It's a lot simpler that way.
maskurbates: (Ring ring for reals)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 07:59 am (UTC)(link)
Let me ask you something, Felicia: what do you think I have to offer you?

Indulge my curiosity, if you would.
acrossyourpath: (admire)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 08:04 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, a little friendly conversation. What else are parties good for?
maskurbates: (Crest whitestrips baby oh yeah)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 08:06 am (UTC)(link)
Gotham parties are good for a little bit more than that, sister.
acrossyourpath: (mischevious)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 08:29 am (UTC)(link)
Gonna give me a hint?
maskurbates: (Heh)

[personal profile] maskurbates 2011-12-18 09:06 am (UTC)(link)
What was that you said about the good information?
acrossyourpath: (coy kitty)

[personal profile] acrossyourpath 2011-12-18 10:47 am (UTC)(link)
Touche.

That's all right. It'll be more fun finding out myself.