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[hexappeal]

WHO: I'll get back to you on that.
WHERE: Outside the City, at Diana and Zee's place.
WHEN: 3 PM on Sunday, May 20th.
WARNINGS: I'll get back to you on this, also.
SUMMARY: See this post.
FORMAT: Respond however you want.


It shouldn't come as a shock to anyone that Zatanna's house is even bigger on the inside than it appears from the curb. It also shouldn't come as a shock that the backyard is the same; while it's normally rather large, she's put forth a great deal of energy into making it big enough to hold a waterpark. It also isn't visible from the front yard or around the privacy gate. If someone were to take an aerial photo, all they'd see is a moderate-sized empty yard full of shrubbery and a patio set. There's obviously no reason Mitch shouldn't attend in a speedo, right?

There are tables of snacks and drinks, some of which are alcoholic -- but don't worry, if anyone under 21 grabs one, it turns into ginger ale. As boasted in her text, there is, in fact, cake. Two different kinds (neither with nuts just in case someone has allergies), one vanilla and covered in strawberries and the other a fancy-looking, layered chocolate. Both were bought from a little hole-in-the-wall bakery several blocks from her home that she and Larsa have been frequenting.

Though it is her birthday, Zatanna is playing gracious hostess, while wearing a very fitting swimsuit and occasionally toting around a cat or two.

This is sort of open. Feel free to tag in with whatever. c:

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OPEN;

[hexappeal]

[Alas, she is not currently carrying a cat that has snuck into the yard, but she is inside the house wandering around the kitchen a bit before going into the living room and plopping onto the couch, her feet immediately propped up onto the coffee table. She's not really doing anything, just taking a break from the heat before people start coming over and enjoying the air conditioning.]

[doubleoohbaby]

[And no one is surprised that James was one of the first to arrive, seeing as she's like his girlfriend or something. Gross. Plus he's unemployed and living the life. Aw yeah. Zee can just have a pantless, but still t-shirt wearing, James plop down next to her.] Certainly beats London.

[newbvampire]

[After the visit to see Jack, Seras went back to Police HQ to finish up some paperwork and to find another office to 'convince' to do the rest. Once that was done she flew around the city trying to find a gift for Zatanna. Finally finding something that might work, a very nice bottle of Scotch, she headed for the party landing in the front yard and headed inside.]

Happy birthday!

FOR ZEE TO BEGIN WITH

[viced]

[ Mitchell was at work, minding his own business, doing City Hall related things, and really not thinking about a pool party or his friend's birthday because he's a dick like that. He'd get her something later, because he is busy and the mayor, or whatever.

Little does he know that Zatanna is a troll. ]

HE'LL BE A FREE MAN SOON ENOUGH...

[hexappeal]

[Somehow, she expected he wouldn't come. People have already arrived and Mitch is nowhere to be found. Not even in a suit. She mulls it over for two or three seconds before deciding what the hell, who cares if people think he's been kidnapped or gone to Canada again and teleports him into a spare room upstairs where she is waiting for him, hand on her hip.

Too bad she put him in a bathing suit mid-transport.

Yeah.

Bathing suit.]

obviously after mitch has his ass dragged outside

[doubleoohbaby]

[Just what Mitch always wanted, his previous bodyguard barely clothed in tight blue swimshorts and an open short sleeve Hawaiian shirt, sliding up to him with a cold beer.] Zee managed to get you here without too much of a fight, I see.

open!

[ecphrasis]

[Molly was happy for the chance to get away from work and the flat and Sherlock's attitude. Ever since he'd said those awful things about Pink, she'd been doing her best to avoid him. It was difficult, but she'd managed alright so far. And she didn't even think he knew she was going out to Zee's party--not that he'd care. But she'd gotten herself a new bathing suit for the occasions, and was feeling pretty happy with herself. Pink picked her up, and they headed to the house. It was huge, of course. And Molly was adequately surprised. She tilted her floppy sunhat back so she could see and ran inside to drop off her clothes for later before going out to the deck to see who else was there.]

[hexappeal]

[That Sherlock wasn't exactly the one she's grown used to, but he was interesting enough. She didn't dislike him, but she wasn't sure that she could say that she liked him, either, especially after the whole (unintentionally) public debacle with Molly. Considering the other woman her friend, she obviously had to stick up for her to a certain degree, which meant taking her "side," in their tiff.

Zee straightens the bowtie on her bathing suit, like it was going lopsided even though it's stitched on securely, while she approaches Molly.] Your hat's cute. [And a dopey grin.] Thanks for coming.

[invoking]

[ Well, Gil had tried to stow away in the house, but the moment he thought he heard a faint meow he zipped out of there as fast as his legs could manage.

And here he is now, looking awkward and uncomfortable of all this... flesh. Exposed flesh. Not just anyone's, but women. Women sometimes wore dresses down till their ankles back home. This felt like too much.

He turns to avoid staring for too long, nearly bumping into Molly. ]

S-Sorry...

Open!

[backatthehotel]

[He'd been down for the party. Then he'd heard it was a pool party. Then Molly had talked him into coming anyway. Even got him some trunks, good lord, when he'd said he didn't have any. So, here he was? Still in trousers, black boots and all, but drinking his way toward being comfortable with stripping down to just trunks. And maybe, at some point, even taking a dip.]

[hexappeal]

[Just sort of silently appears behind him!] Nice trunks.

[comesback]

[And Jack, as promised, will be dropping by and not in a Speedo. ...And also not nude, because he has some decency. Sometimes. There's also a present with him, too.]

[backatthehotel]

[Here's this bloke who seems to be missing the point of a pool party -- still in long trousers and all, and feeling a bit toasty for it, if the way he's sucking down that drink of his is any indication. Some people, right?

He sees Jack go by, and though he doesn't really recognise him, he raises his glass in a 'hello']

[hexappeal]

[Maybe the speedo is under what he's wearing. It has to be, right? This all feels far too much like a trick for it to be real.] Heya.

[doubleoohbaby]

[James isn't too bad at the socialising thing when he has to be. The alcohol and scantily clad company help, if he's honest, and there's no better party than one that allows him to wander around half naked. Most of the time he can be found either harassing Zee or bumming around the poolside with a beer in hand and a pair of tightly nicely fitted, light blue swim trunks that bear a little union jack on the leg.]

[trueltning_fury]

[oh hey it's that guy. Excuse me while Mr. Fully Dressed sidles past to get a beer, though he makes eye contact and gives Bond one of those manly nods of acknowledgement. A nonverbal 'hey bro' if you will.]

[ziggy_stardust]

[Ziggy was excited to celebrate Zatanna's birthday with her. She was a wonderful girl, from his interactions with her thus far, and a fan as well! He came to the pool party dressed in soft, white, straight legged gi pants and a loose, see through top that looks like a red spiderweb. He looks to see where other gifts have been set and puts down the box he's carrying. It has a soft, comfortable, New York Dolls t-shirt that's clearly been professionally cut up to be stylish and hang off the shoulder, wile fitting and flattering a lady's shape...as they have a shared fondness for lounging tees. There's also a dress that made Ziggy think of Zee when he saw it. He's a notorious and serial clothing gifter and can not help himself.]

This is brilliant! [He's beaming as he approaches Zatanna for a greeting/birthday hug.] It's amazing you have this all back here! I can't believe it! [He can't help laughing like an astounded child at a magic show.]

whoops turned off notifs :/

[hexappeal]

[Ugh. Ziggy. Times like this, she seriously thought dumping James might be a good idea (not that she would or that she was a terrible person, but it couldn't be helped).

She spots him before he spots her and weaves through a giant crowd of three people chatting to greet him. It's a little difficult to not bristle and respond shyly or with a squealing voice. Somehow, she keeps the act up and just gives him a squeeze.] I must confess that I cheated with magic, but I'm glad you like it!

open

[trueltning_fury]

[who's asking to be harassed? THIS GUY. Seriously, who shows up to a pool party in full garb? Okay, he's not wearing armor or sword today but he's still in full-length black sleeves and trousers, and gloves.

Also knows nothing about presents. Brought a bottle of liquor. It's something with fruity-flavor in it since he has this vague sense Zee might like it]

HEH

[remarkablyspry]

[Geddoe, this is really not your fault, but. but you look like a space pirate, armor or no armor.

really.

all you'd need is a glowy space-sword forged by a mutant, Juraikan frog and you'd be spot on for a long-lost Zegram relative.

at least, that's what Steve thinks when he sees him from a distance. fascinating!]

Hello, sir! [no, it's true. this tall, noodly guy is addressing you, sir. friendly like a puppy or something man.] You're also a friend or acquaintance of Miss Zatanna, yes?

OPENnn

[remarkablyspry]

[oh, Steve is just tickled by this sudden party thing. his track record for enjoying birthday parties is pretty flawless – a whole two, including this one. it's a beautiful thing.

of course, he failed to really press on the details of the party's theme, hardly giving "pool" a second glance as he hurried his way over. it doesn't bother him, either; he is quite content to smile at everyone and admire the scene around him.

he's also really charmed by these twisty, curly straws in the drinks. how whimsical!]

[hexappeal]

[Steve sticks out like a sore thumb. Or, maybe a thumb with a thimble on it... he's really easy to pick out, either way. Somehow Zatanna can't possibly imagine him being unhappy and he really does brighten a room (or in this case, yard) with his presence.

She approaches from the side, leaning forward so she's in his line of vision before speaking.] I'm glad you came! I was a little worried that the location might make people avoid it, since it's a bit of a trek.

Open

[ziggy_stardust]

[After greeting the birthday girl, Ziggy moves pool side to strip out of his cover up pants and top. Underneath, he wears a remarkably form fitting little bikini cut bathing suit (NSFW...and just the briefs, not the hat and coat) in quite patriotic colours.]

Lord, I can't remember the last time I got to lounge by a pool.

[He dips his toes in the water, sunglasses protecting his sensitive eyes from the bright light. He applied sunscreen before leaving his flat, but can already feel his sensitive skin stinging. Damn, but he does badly in direct sun.]

Does anyone have a good sunblock to loan? Bloody bright out...

[backatthehotel]

[He managed to get into trunks, eventually. And now he's slowly making his way over to the pool. trying to get up his courage. He has another drink, with this in mind.

He very nearly inhales an ice cube, when he catches sight of Ziggy's bloody outfit. Through the coughing...]

Christ!

open;

[hulk]

[ Siiiiiiidling in slightly late to the party and. Totally not wearing swimming attire because... Well, it's Bruce, he doesn't have to have a reason to be awkward. He just breathes and it happens.

But he did stop and get a nice birthday card in a nice yellow envelope which he will just, you know, nonchalantly slips onto the table.

...

And he'll just stand there. Looking around and trying to figure out if he should try figuring just how everything is fitting back here when it obviously can't. ]

open;

[doubleoohbaby]

[James really can't help but pick on the new guys, and the awkward looking ones too, so that's his only excuse as he sidles up to Bruce decked out in minimal clothing of tiny blue swimtrunks and an an open, button up Hawaiian shirt. He's even nice enough to bring a beer which he offers out.]

You look lost. Or is that normal?

open;

[nottheanswers]

[Vic managed to not show up in a suit. Mostly it was because Renee twisted his arm, but here he was in flattering orange shorts and a short-sleeved white button down, complete with his fedora.

He makes his first stop by the refreshments. No better way to greet a hostess than offering her a drink, after all.]

open;

[doubleoohbaby]

[Sometime after Vic has mingled with the hostess for the party, Bond catches up with him, tiny swimtrunks and open short-sleeved shirt (keeps the sun off his shoulders) adorned.]

I must say, I'm impressed. [Checking out Vic's attire.]

Open!

[batmantled]

[ Dick's wasted no time suiting up beforehand, and as promised he's there an hour or so late. But everybody knows the best way to stave off latecomer awkwardness is to blend right into the crowd of people who showed up on time, so he'll make his way straight to the pool and drop by the snack table as nonchalantly as possible. ]

[hexappeal]

[Zatanna somehow manages to not comment on his swimsuit when she approaches with a grin, reaching from behind him to grab a small slice of watermelon.] Why, look what the cat dragged in -- presumably not mine, though, since all they do is lay around.

Open

[newbvampire]

[While she can be in the sun now without burning up Seras still isn't fond of it, so she's sitting in a beach chair under an umbrella doing her best to have a good time and be social.]

[backatthehotel]

[Wait, wait, isn't that -- isn't she... what's she doing out in the daytime?]

...didn't 'spect to see you here, officer.

OPEN; if i'm not too late that is

[iseethestrals]

Luna can be found off to the side of the festivities, quite happy to watch the goings-on rather than participate in them. That was the purpose of parties, wasn't it, to people-watch? She really should ask someone someday.

Perhaps she'd find a soul willing to explain if she walked amongst the crowd... though she'd really like to finish her cake (vanilla) and drink (ginger ale, transformed, though she didn't mind much).

IDK if people are tracking it? Plurk about it. o7

[hexappeal]

Zatanna's been everywhere and it's hard to miss her. She hasn't really been in the pool much, aside from dipping her feet and legs in a few times, trying to relax. It isn't all that noisy and there haven't been any fights; there isn't much to retreat from, other than the heat.

She'd just come from doing that, though her feet were already near-dry when she gets to Luna. "Hey," a warm inviting grin, "Long time, no see."

The latest arrival evar

[sploosh]

[No invite? No problem. Pam saw the network post. All it took after that was figuring out the right people to follow. She sort of ended up at the wrong place for a while, but she got to Zee's eventually. She's got a flowery blue sarong tied around her waist, covering the lower half of her bathing suit and lack rimmed sunglasses on top of her head. She carries a pony keg in under one arm and sets it down with the snacks: present = covered. Then she just shows herself to the pool --which is amaaaaazing-- so as not to be noticed too much, having not been invited.
She pulls off the sarong and folds it up, putting it down on a towel she stretches out at the edge of the pool. Then she lays out, sunglasses on, and props her head on the sarong for some serious babe watching.]

This is gonna be a great day.

[backatthehotel]

[Pink's finally managed to 'work up to' (read: get drunk enough) getting in the damn pool. Sticking to the shallow end, though, thanks. He bounces up from underwater, wipes the water and the wet hair out of his eyes, and catches sight of Pam.]

Hey!

[A wave!] Look who made it.