Fortunes of the Harvest | Everyone is Invited.

Jazlyn laughed at Diana before taking Vince's offered arm. Of course, she normally wouldn't have done something like that, but she was in an exceptionally good mood. Not to mention that Diana would have killed her if she didn't play the hostess properly. "Thank you, sir. So, Vince, tell me about yourself." She stated, following her sister as she spoke.

Diana smiled to her sister and Vince and then glanced towards Magister Ashland "If you wish to join us at any time, Magister Ashland, feel free to, or explore on your own." She said with a polite smile and then looked to her sister and the male again. "This way then... I think the best place to start would be the kitchen..." She started, waving her hand in that direction and starting that was as well, all the while listening for Vince's answer to Jaz's question.

As she passed a radio, she turned it to a party playlist so that all of the music inspired dancing and partying. She lead them to the kitchen, which of course meant that they had to walk through the dinning room which was filled with all kinds of small finger foods that could be picked up and enjoyed, the large windows were open, letting in the light breeze from outside and allowing a hint of the huge back yard that was between the villa and the woods.

When they stepped into the kitchen, there was a catering team working on some more hors d'oeuvres and bottles of wine out as well, the whites chilling, the reds near by but still out of the way of the sun that was making the kitchen almost glow with the brightness. "Sunshine, tell me, do you notice anything out of the ordinary about our kitchen - I mean outside of the fact that people are using it?" She joked playfully.

Vince looked at Jaz and smiled softly noticing Diana's interest but focusing on showing them the house as well. "Well there isn't much to tell I am the Roman son of the god of love and desire. Grandson of Venus and Mars which means that Becca is my Half Aunt. She and I are not on the best of terms to be honest. Though being a son of Cupid isn't all that amazing, I do own Cupids Curse the dating App. It allows me to be home when I am feeling under the weather but when it is needed I can attend the parties and help those who are love sick find their hearts desires, most of the time."

He grabbed a baby carrot from the dining room table and took a small bite. When he was finished the carrot they were in the kitchen and saw all the work that was going on. The wine selection though made him rather impressed, Diana definitely knew a thing or two about wine.

Connor entered the house and noticed that the only one in the room, approaching the bar he said, "Good Evening Magister Ashland. How are you this evening?" He picked up a glass of wine and finished it in a couple sips. He was still finding his body rather stiff and sore but he was glad the battle was finally over and they had a chance to recover. There had been many good people who had been lost and it wasn't something that impressed him. They had fallen into comfort and forgot to have plans in place to keep those who couldn't or wouldn't fight safe.

Rebecca had considered leaving the party up until the other guests and residents left. Now she could enjoy some free wine in peace, at least that was until another Magister walked in. Smirking to herself, becca turne to face Connor lifting her glass in greeting. "Magister Steele, what a surprise. I've faired well all things considered. What about you?" Her concern was false, but to him it probably looked mores sincere than humanly possible. Her power was still activated, and while Vince was away, becca would play.

Jazlyn listened to Vince's description of his life and work intently, nodding along as he spoke. The people in the kitchen were quite amusing, as she and her brother rarely made time to cook. They were definitely fans of the pizza joint, that was for sure. "No ma'am. This just looks like a plain, ordinary kitchen to me." She replied in a deadpan voice as she winked at Vince. Of course she knew most of the hidey holes that Diana had put in, but just spouting things off would take away from the surprise, which was what the tour was about.

Reaching over the bar he found a glass and a rather nice scotch he poured a glass and took a sip savouring the amber liquid, though they were known for wine he had to admit Dio kids truly knew how to find great liquor. "Oh I faired pretty well, I helped get several stragglers to the hospital as I wasn't at the wedding at the time of the attack, I had wanted to get some paper work finished before the election. All I have are a few bruised ribs, it could have been worse though." He took another sip smiling as he took in the appearance of his fellow Magister, he had to admit she was gorgeous though with a mother like hers who could he really blame.

"Now where is our lovely host I should pay my regards, though I think the party is right here and maybe I shouldn't leave just yet."

@rebecca

"I'm glad to hear you weren't seriously injured." Becca cooed, laying her hand in his arm as she did. Not that she would have noticed if he had. This was all just part of the game. Grabbing her glass and filing it up with more wine, she looked around at the empty room before speaking again. "The hostesses are giving someone a personal tour, though I'm sure they'll be back soon." Flashing her bright eyes at him, becca decide to kick it up a notch. "You could always keep me company. A house this big is dreadfully lonely when no one else is about for so long."

Eda took one look at the house as she walked up to it. A party. Leave it to House Dionysus to throw one so soon after the attack. She'd gotten the invite, of course.

And literally the only reason she bothered to come was the mention of potential safety precautions.

She walked through the open door, somewhat disapproving of it. Fresh paint? That explained that. She wandered, drawn to the sounds of conversation - but first stopped to pick up some alcohol (not wine; too finicky: straight whiskey for her) - and find the group. No fancy or even nice casual clothes. They got her in cargo pants and a tank, aviators perched on her head.

Eda had come straight from the Garrison, or some duty of hers, apparently.

When Becca touched his arm he smiled, it would seem that some fun may occur and so he didn't pull away rather enjoying the start of a dance between two people. "Thank you Rebecca, or would you prefer we keep this strictly professional." He said as he leaned in just a little more taking a small sip of his scotch. "This is after all a party, titles should be cast aside, when we are supposed to have fun." Before he continued though he pulled back a little when he heard another set of footsteps approach, when he turned to look he noticed it was a member of the garrison, First Captain Meadows if he remembered the face to the name correctly.

"First Captain Meadows, a pleasure you could join us. I arrived a little last and Magister Ashland told me that the rest of the guests are on a tour of the house and should be back shortly." he said to the newcomer.

The house looked every bit as amazing as Bernie had said it would. Her only issue with it was that he didn't appear to be there whenever Amaryllis showed up. Though she was naturally a bit of a people person, the idea of spending time there without him wasn't very appealing. Walking past a smaller group, she grabbed a glass of wine and then made her way to a corner so that she could text him in private to see if he would be coming.

AMY: Bern, are you coming to your sister's party? (sent to @bernard).

It had been a long day at work, but someone from Minotaur had to come figure out what was going on over at the new Dionysus place. Brax and Deacon were both tied up, and Dante was still too injured to be messing around, so the task had apparently fallen to Shane. Unless they showed up later, he was on his own. Spotting the First Captain of Pheonix, he made his way over to her, saluting before he grabbed a glass of whiskey for himself. That wine crap was way too weird for someone like him. "Good evening First Captain. Here to see what the fuss is about?" He inquired after a long minute. At least he wasn't the only garrison person to show up.

@andromeda

"Of course, Connor. We don't have to be professional all of the time, do we?" She asked innocently as the other woman approached. How tacky to come straight from work. Then again, so did the nitwit that came in behind her. "What do you say to exploring the grounds a bit? I'm sure Diana wouldn't mind. This is a tour, after all." Though the other three people in the room were likely engaged elsewhere, Becca didn't like the idea of having an audience for this one. It was after all her first conquest after that silly Geoff scandal.

Connor finished his drink and extended his arm, "It would be my pleasure Rebecca." then he turned to the First Captain and said, "It was a pleasure seeing you tonight." Once that was done he turned back to the woman who took his arm and escorted her out of the house to walk around the massive grounds. "So Rebecca, what made you choose the life of a politician, you have the mind for it that is evident but back at camp you always seemed to me more interested in other activities." Smiling at her he made sure that the implication was general, though she was smart and out spoken she had never appeared to want to lead. Well at least that was from his perspective. "Though of all the daughters of Venus and Cupid I would have to say you stood out."

Oh good, he caught on to her intentions. It was always a little more fun if they seemed receptive, as she didn't have to rely on her power as much. "Well, I believe that the attack on Camp changed all the survivors. When they asked for someone to step up and represent my sibling and their interests, I felt it had to be me. I was more outgoing than some of them, and smarter. It just matched my personality." Her tone was a mix between political and sickly sweet, something that even the best pageant girls would have been jealous of. "What about you? Why did you join our profession?" Surely someone like him had better things to do than file paperwork all day.