IT IS A NEW YEAR

[garmentgoddess]

When: Dec 31st
Where: Commons
What: PARTY
Who: EVERYONE IS INVITED



Rene hung the last of the party decorations over the door and quickly put the ladder away. The tables were set with various edibles, the curtains were crisp and ironed, the paper decorations were festive and cute, and the year was about to change.

2017 though? What a strange number. She wondered what their calendar was based on. No matter, a celebration was always a good time.

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[magicdancer]

Shantae was ready to celebrate. She'd found herself a nice red strapless evening dress with a deep slit up the side showing off a lot of gorgeous leg, and ribbons woven into her ponytail made it sparkle more than usual. She was gonna look amazing at this party.

[shiest_sunbeam]

And so she did huh? Shantae did look stunning and Ronnae had to glance over once or twice maybe thrice if no one was looking just to take it in. She herself however didn't really find herself in a very celebratory mood but still opted to help in making things go swell. She still remembered how it could be fun to go to the end of year festivities in Orgrimmar and had set out to be in charge of the fireworks and other -banging- displays of pyrotechnics and robotic fun.

Not really wearing anything out of the ordinary for her, one of her favorite hoodies and some workpants (The clean ones, not the ones with mechanic grease and oil splotches) in her usual attempts to just blend into the background and simply enjoy the atmosphere. She wasn't as much a wallflower as a few years back but she also still wasn't jumping for joy at socializing.

[magicdancer]

Shantae of course noticed her friend right away, and smiled as she approached. She missed the observing glances as she walked right up and took Ronnae's hands. "Hey there!" she said happily. "Glad to see you! How're you doing? Having fun?" she asked. Try not to let your eyes get drawn into her cleavage, Ronnae.

[shiest_sunbeam]

Too late, hard to miss and her face showed it as it darked around her cheeks before their eyes met. "Oh ah, y-yes for the most part. It's nice to see everyone having fun. Trying to make sure it stays that way and have a nice display for later on. Plus the food's been nice."

[magicdancer]

"I'm glad to see that," Shantae replied with a laugh. She didn't notice Ronnae's eyes drawn down, but she did notice some of the darkened cheeks. "Speaking of display... You look a little under-dressed for a party," she said with a teasing laugh and smirk.

[shiest_sunbeam]

"Oh, you know, didn't really think much on it. Was looking more towards making sure things were set up right. Nothing like a dull display to dampem the moods sometimes so I wanted things to be good you know?" she smiled back a tad timidly but honestly nonetheless.

"You however.... Y-you look stunning as usual."

[magicdancer]

"Yeah, I totally get it," Shantae said with a smile of her own. Then she winked. "But if you WANT to dress up, I think maybe I can help... We've still got time for it~" she suggested coyly.

A giggle. "Thanks! Glad you noticed!"

[shiest_sunbeam]

"O-oh no, I'm f-fine really," she shifted in place nervously. "B-but thanks for the offer!" Alone time with Shantae seemed like a perfect little thing to brighten her mood but she didn't want to take up her time when she should be enjoying herself and she honestly was fine like she was.

"Hard not to," she replied with a small sheepish smile.

[magicdancer]

"You sure? I think I've got just the thing!" Shantae suggested with a small smirk. "I could make you look ALMOST as amazing as me!" She leaned in closer. "What do you say?"

[shiest_sunbeam]

Shifting in place a little, Ronnae looked away. "I don't know, really... It's okay. I'm fine and besides shouldn't be out and enjoying the festivities? Looking so amazing can't just be for hanging out and dressing up others." Excuses Ronnae, excuses.

[magicdancer]

"And I will have fun!" Shantae said. "But doing something nice for a friend is always worth it! Besides, Gordon isn't here and we have plenty of time before midnight! Let me work my magic on you!"

[shiest_sunbeam]

She was pretty persistent wasn't she? But then again that was one of her very attractive qualities, at least to Ronnae. Valuing conviction and that hardheadedness common in heroes was something she liked a lot.

With a heavy sigh and a small smile afterwards, Ronnae shook her head and shrugged in defeat, "You're not gonna say no huh?" she had to laugh a little. "Fair enough, I... I guess we can."

[magicdancer]

"Yes! You are not gonna regret this!" Shantae said eagerly, taking her hand and quickly leading her away from the party. Back to the living area in the mansion they went, the genie girl having an eager skip in her step as they went. Shanate already knew the way to Ronnae's room, and headed right there, practically pushing her in and shutting the door behind them. "All right!" she said, clapping her hands together and going to open some of Ronnae's drawers. "First things first, take off your clothes. All of 'em," she instructed as she started to pick out a few things.

[trustycrowbar]

She DID look amazing at the party.

Gordon had done his perfunctory best to dress up, a clean shirt and some trousers instead of a threadbare t-shirt and stained labcoat, but he was still decidedly underdressed compared to her.

That was definitely NOT the first thing running through his mind when he'd first seen her, however.

"Mgnh." Try again, Gordon. "My god... you look... well, fantastic isn't strong enough of a word."

[magicdancer]

Shantae smiled up at him, reaching up to play with his collar teasingly. "I do my best to impress!" she replied happily. "Glad you noticed~" She smirked, reaching in to hug him tightly. "Ready for a real party?" she asked him, eager to celebrate.

[trustycrowbar]

He lifts her and spins little with a grin.

"Absolutely! Now... dancing now, or later?"

[magicdancer]

Shantae laughed, hugging him as she was lifted off her feet, tapping his nose happily when she's raised to his eye level. "I think dancing now..." She smirked, leaned closer, and whispered "And some dancing later~"

[trustycrowbar]

The quotes are imaginary, but the intent is easy to pick up. He sets her to her feet with a light kiss.

"But, drinks first. Punch? It's probably spiked. Not my job to check anymore." He grins.

[magicdancer]

"Sounds like a plan to me!" she said with a bright smile, taking his hand and leading him to the snack table, where she quickly grabbed them some glasses. "Well, guess we'll figure out if it's spiked soon enough, right?" she laughed. "What's the worst that could happen?"

I only wish I had an icon for this. Enjoy the mental image.

[trustycrowbar]

"Exactly." He accepts a glass from her and takes a drink.

"..."

And for a perfect millisecond, he actually holds it in his mouth like a bearded chipmunk, as he tries to pick through the melange of liquors he just ingested. After a gulp, he shakes his head at the glass.

"I think it's more spike than punch, now. Where are people getting this stuff? We're on an island, aren't we?"

Gordon asks the hard-hitting questions, but it's obvious he doesn't mind the drink as he takes another sip.

[magicdancer]

Shantae took her own sip, and after she swallowed, she coughed hard. "WOW that's strong!" she said. "What the heck's IN this stuff?!"

And yet Gordon had another sip. She was quiet for a moment, then just shrugged. When in Rome... She lifted the glass and took another long drink of the spiked punch. She could handle it! At least she thought she could...

[trustycrowbar]

"If I had to guess, I'd say rum, whiskey and bad decisions..." He answers facetiously. "Maybe with a hint of lime."

[magicdancer]

Shantae took another look at it, and then shrugged. "...Eh, we don't need to be anywhere in the morning! Why not? Fill me up again!"

[trustycrowbar]

That's what she said.

No, really. That's actually what she said, and that drink is already enlightening him to the unintentional double entendre.

"Absolutely."

A few drinks, and it doesn't take long for "absolutely" to turn into "ab... sssssolutelh." Which he actually slurs, as he hands her another.

"Y'know... Ur beautifll. Ah juss... I juss wanted t'say that." He adds.

[magicdancer]

Shantae's face was red by the time he handed her another drink, and she was giggling almost uncontrollably. She was a small girl, which meant that she didn't exactly have a high tolerance for alcohol. And so she was absolutely plastered by about three drinks, leaning against him for support. "Thasss so nice... Ur real beautifulll too. So biiig an stroooong..." She rubbed his chest, big goofy smile flashing under red cheeks.