Hellfire Gala: Laissez les bon temps rouler!

[Gambit]

"Wolverine, you really gonna wear dat? I can fix you up with something a bit more modern."  Gambit had to chuckle as he saw Logan standing in front of the rec room window fidgeting with his bow tie. "Kari make you wear that? Seriously?"

"So, I ain't Mr. Fashion Forward, Remy," Logan growled as he finally got the tie the way he wanted it. "And as much as I don't want to go to this dog and pony show, Red needs me there."

"Slimy Priest pulling a fast one? We're all afraid he will. Wants his kids under his roof. I feel bad for Faith and Finn."

"They are gonna be just fine," Wolverine added as he looked to see who else was entering the rec room. "I just wish they weren't coming with us."

"We can protect them better if they're with us. Then we can all crash the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria after this is over. I called ahead. Got a keg or six with your name on it," Remy added with a laugh as Logan finally cracked a smile.

"Now you're talking, Cajun."

 

[Major Domo]

Major Domo entered the rec room and frowned when he saw Gambit with Wolverine. Although he was with the X-Men for
some time, he recalled their past battles in Mojo's world. He remembered standing by Mojo as the latter trapped
various X-Men in television programs and enslaved them for high ratings. The android seemed sheepish as he focused on
Wolverine and Gambit. Perhaps the sight of Erinyes would replace his current expression. He glanced over his shoulder,
but she wasn't present.

''Where are you going? Why are you wearing ummm interesting outfits?'' Major Domo inquired. He almost said they were
foolish fops until he remembered Wolverine's claws. The sight of Wolverine's sudden smile caused one eyebrow to ascend.
*A smile on Wolverine's face?* Major Domo thought. What was next? Mojo encouraging reading books instead of viewing
television programs? Spiral obeying every order from Mojo?

[Erinyes]

Even though they had been there for several months now, Erinyes still got lost in the X-Men's base. She had wound up near the dojo when she wanted to get to the rec room. "I'm sorry, Major Domo, but I got lost again," she said as she walked in the room to see Wolverine and Gambit more or less staring at the android. "And what is your problem? He asked you a simple question."

Erinyes looked up at Gambit, and the Cajun X-Man just shook his head. "Chere, you suddenly become social director?"

"Major Domo is just trying to be polite. Would you rather we sit here and just take up space?" the witch asked as she glared at the two X-Men.

"We're going to the Hellfire Gala tonight, heaven help us all," Gambit said as he looked at the girl and the android. "They have big fancy parties like that in your world, chere?"

"Not for my kind," Erinyes said as she looked from the X-Men back to Major Domo. "Did Mojo throw parties when ratings were good?"

[Major Domo]

Major Domo heard Erinyes and faced her until he smiled. He usually didn't get along with many others, but Erinyes
happened to be one of the few exceptions. They both served the same master and their lives were not flawless.
The android's eyes widened in awe as she verbally protected him. ''Thank you for protecting me, Erinyes,'' he said
in a sincere tone. He seemed puzzled after Gambit mentioned the Hellfire Gala.

''Why are you going to a party?'' Major Domo inquired while his shoulders went up. His eyes settled on Erinyes again
after her question. ''No. Mojo never threw parties when ratings were good. He was usually very happy,'' the butler
said.

[Goddess]

"Oh, so the rumors were true. You two did get dressed for the party," Dana said to Logan and Remy as she swept into the rec room in her evening gown, looking behind her every so often to see if Pete was behind her. 



"And no, please, no silly comments about me cleaning up well," Dana said with a grin as she looked over at Major Domo and Erinyes.  "I know we must all look very silly. I don't think any of us besides Emma Frost even want to go to this party. But at least it is for charity. I just pray the silent auction does not involve putting people on the block. I hate things like that. Bidding on bachelors and bachelorettes seems so ridiculous."

[Erinyes]

"A party where they auction off people is no party!" Erinyes snapped as she looked at Dana. "It is...is..."

"Slow down a minute. Please," Dana said as she reached out her hand to Erinyes. "In our world they auction off dates with single people at some events to raise money. It is not a form of slavery. I'm sorry I scared you. The party is to raise money for educational scholarships."

"Or so Shaw says," Logan growled as he looked over at Dana, Erinyes and Major Domo.  

"Sebastian Shaw is the Lord Imperial of the Hellfire Club. They try to advance themselves through money and power grabs," Dana explained as Erinyes stayed close to Major Domo.

"We had no Hellfire Club, and people in my world were slaves. I had friends auctioned off. I'm still not used to this world and it's very strange ways," Erinyes added as she turned back to Major Domo. "And you're my friend. I won't let anyone hurt you."  
 

[Jessie Grey]

Jessie made her way into the room solo for the moment as she waited for her date to show. She hadn't been sure yet up until a day or so ago that she would even go. There had been unknown forces at work pulling at her and she felt some of them were obviously coming from the Hellfire club even if it was masked in the shadows.

For the fiery redhead dressing up was not something she cared much about. A drastic difference from her Blonde haired mother the former White Queen but if she had to Jessie decided to give it her own touch. She wore a long Red silk like dress which while not too tight showed off her form just fine & a Black colored choker with a small white phoenix symbol in the middle. Her hair was made up in more of a bun at the top while letting her hair hang normally at the back. As she came in she didn't have to read a few minds to know that there was still some concern about the young woman.

"I think we all may have a drink or two after this is over......Even though I can do this just fine this is so not me......"The young Phoenix said as she found a place to stand and wait for Ewan. 

[Major Domo]

The sound of Dana's voice was why Major Domo turned his head and noticed her. Dana's dress seemed interesting to him
since he never saw anything like it in the Mojoverse or within his current home. He looked intrigued until he saw
the floor. The reason for Dana going to the party caused him to tilt his head in confusion. *Auction?
Bidding on bachelors and bachelorettes?* Domo thought while he shrugged. Turning to Erinyes, his eyes widened in shock
the minute she snapped.

*Hopefully Erinyes won't hurt anyone in a fit of rage!* Major Domo pondered before Dana mentioned raising money for
educational scholarships. Glancing at Dana, he nodded in order to reveal he understood her exact words.
He faced Erinyes again before he heard what she said about her enslaved companions being auctioned off.
That was when his expression became one of pity. Did Major Domo wish to imagine the expression on his associate's
face while her friends were sold? He recalled observing Mojo occasionally selling some of his slaves for a variety
of reasons.

Major Domo's memory disappeared the second Erinyes said he was her friend and she would not let anyone harm him.
His rare sincere smile returned at a snail's pace. ''Thank you for the kind words, Erinyes. I will try my best to
protect you in return. If only Mojo gave me abilities other than collecting data and revealing television ratings.''
He was quick to view Jessie after she arrived, but he wasn't sure if he recognized her.

[Pete Wisdom]

"Oi, look at you lot," Pete grinned as he walked into the room.  He actually put some effort into dressing and cleaning himself up a bit (thanks to Dana).  He wore a dark navy suit with faint pin striping, and a neatly patterned tie.  "Dana, luv, you look amazing!" He said as he walked over and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"You look nice, Pete," Keillia smirked, and then looked at Dana.  "Good work, Dana," she chuckled.

Pete laughed as he walked over to mini bar and poured himself a scotch.  "Yes, you 'ave to thank, Dana and Jules for picking out my suit for me.  I was just going to go standard black.  I mean, I've got a bloody million of 'em," he said tipping his drink back.

"Where is Juliet?"  Keillia asked.

"Off with 'er new SHIELD friends," Pete said rolling his eyes.  "Six hundred pounds says she texts me tonight saying that they've recruited her in.  Bloody 'ell they will.  I need 'er for MI-13.  I'll break Phil Coulson's nose again if I bloody well 'ave to!"  He laughed but he was not kidding.

He finished off his drink and poured another one.  "Ugh, I'm really not into this whole gala glam thing.  I'm jus' going for the free drinks and food."

"Assuming you don't pass out before we leave," Keillia said, her eyes flicking down to the second drink in his hand.

"I've got a gut of steel," he smirked.  

[The Whisperer]

"I'm not sure any of us really want to go to this event," Ewan said as he walked into the room with his cousin Sean. "I take that back. Sean probably does because Miri Rydenborne is his date, and I know she gets a lot of work done for her mother's charity at events like this one." 

Ewan smiled as he walked over to Jessie and kissed her. "You look magnificent, darling. Now, if the evening is a bust, I can take you to Greenwich Village to meet up with some old friends of mine. Or we could go troll that beer garden I heard Remy mention before."

"Vampire hearing's as good as feral mutant hearing," Gambit grumped before he started to laugh loudly. "The sight of us all if we do go there. Best dressed people that place will ever have seen!"

"Branan is supposed to be going with us, but I'm not sure he will," Ewan said as he said close to Jessie. "But Galen is going. With a date no less!"

"He asked Andie?" Dana blurted out before covering her mouth with her hand. 

"Yes, and don't make such a fuss. Our nephew may not have had many women in his life, but he is not exactly a hermit," Ewan added as he kissed Jessie again.

OOC: Chris I tried to resize your gown pic. Did not succeed. 

[Jessie Grey]

Jessie smiled as her boyfriend and Sean walked in the room. Ewan could always make her smile even on a bad day.
"You always know how to brighten my mood love"She said as she returned the kiss. 

"I have my doubts about going to this."She started to say before finishing her comment through their link.{"A lot of stuff has been going on with me and being anywhere near the Hellfire Club especially with what has happened in the past it has me concerned and the same pull I feel happened with my mother before.....I am just glad you are here....I hope it will just be a boring party and we can all get the heck out of there." She said putting her head on his shoulder for a moment.

"It's good ta see you have found someone who you have a connection with cousin.....I don't have to be a mind reader to know she loves you."He said with a smile.

"Oh you know you feel the same way about Miri, Sean.........And I call that women's intuition." Jessie said with a laugh.

[Goddess]

"Sorry, but this whole Galen dating thing is new to me," Dana said to Pete as looked over at the bar. "Luv, would you pour me one as well? I think I need the fortification. You know how much the Priest family gets on our collective nerves, and I want to be blissfully uncaring when I see that fop."

Dana was not happy about Finn and Faith going to this party, but at least they would have enough family around them to keep them safe if things got nasty.

"I forgot you broke Coulson's nose, Pete. Why on earth would Jules want to go work for SHIELD? Oh wait. That agent with the bow and arrow? Would he be behind this renewed interest in SHIELD?"

[The Whisperer]

"Sean and I are both very lucky men," Ewan said as he stopped and looked at the choker Jessie was wearing. "Your mothers will both be with you tonight, Jessie. I fully believe Jean will be there in spirit as much as Emma will be in the flesh. And they would both understand if we leave early. These things can be stuffy and boring and more of a pain in the arse than anything else."


Ewan knew very well why Jessie was concerned, but he was not going to speak the words aloud. {{I will be by your side the entire night. No one, and I mean no one, will make a move to upset you, or they will answer to me}} he said telepathically to his love as he turned to see who else was coming into the rec room. 


 

[lostgirlxm]

Bryce made her way in to the room seeing some had already assembled. She was in a way a fish out of water in the sense of the fact she was family just not by blood. She walked in wearing a form fitting Red dress with a flower pattern on it.

"Bryce!"Sean said giving her a warm hug. "I didn't even know you were here yet?! Lara told me you were on your way but I am glad to see you made it!"Sean said with a smile. "Cousin this is Bryce one of the extended family I don't know if you have met or not? She's another one of Kari's daughters." 

"Another one?"Bryce said nudging Sean. "What I mean lass is the family is so big it's hard to know who's who."He said with a laugh. "Jessie this is Bryce, Bryce this is Jessie Grey." 

"It's a pleasure."She said with a smile.

[The Whisperer]

"It's been a long time since I've seen you, Bryce. Welcome back! You look fantastic!" Ewan said as he gave his niece a hug. "Your mother should be down shortly..."

"Kari was asking Anna to help her with her hair," Dana said as she went over to give Bryce a hug as well. "Welcome home, Bryce."

"It feels like we are taking an army with us,"  Ewan added as he looked around the room. "I pray we do not have need of an army tonight!"

"Well, Kari was trying to find creative places to put throwing knives," Dana added as she walked back over to Pete. "What? Ewan, you know our sister is more than a wee bit hyper about all of this. If her intel is correct, more than a few bad pennies are on that guest list. Marco Bianchi being one of them. And his sister Antonia. And yes, Pete, they are from that mob-related family they write about in the Post."

"Bryce, Jessie and I are planning to flee the place at the first sign we can do so," Ewan said as he laughed a bit. "No need for you to stay longer than you feel comfortable."

 

 

[Cyclops]

"We're X-Men. We take an army everywhere we go." The leader of the X-Men was heard long before he made his presence known, before he made his way into the room with all of the others. Surprisingly (or not too surprising), Scott was solo at the moment. There was nothing special about such a thing, other than the fact that Emma was taking too long to decide on what she would be wearing. So, instead of sitting around, he went ahead to join the others. After all, he was already dressed. "Hopefully, we won't need too big of one."

Though this Hellfire event was supposed to be civil, everyone present all knew that such things had a habit of taking a turn for the worse. The X-Men and the illustrious Hellfire Club weren't on the best of terms on a good day. Egos and tempers would no doubt be tested by the end of this event, and they'd be lucky if only one fight managed to break out. And even if the Hellfire Club didn't antagonize the X-Men, both groups had their fair share of enemies that could drop by.

Or even worse, someone completely random could show up. After all, they were going to New York. And if Tony Stark happened to make his presence known, along with whatever SHIELD personnel he brought, Scott just hoped they stayed as far away from the X-Men as possible. That relationship seemed to be more touchy than the one with Hellfire as of late.

Just in case, Cyclops was prepared. Though he was currently wearing his tinted glasses, his visor was always one pocket away.

[Major Domo]

Major Domo faced Pete Wisdom after the latter showed up. His eyes settled on the other man for a few moments. Pete was
one of many mutants he attempted to remember during his somewhat long stay with the X-Men. *It is difficult to keep
track of which mutant is which within my new home* Domo mused. That was when he remembered Spiral the other slave of
Mojo mentioning her battle with everyone in Excalibur including Pete Wisdom years ago. He approached Pete with
extreme caution.

''Pardon me, but are you familiar with a six-armed mage known as Spiral, Pete Wisdom? The teleporter mentioned how you
attacked her when she confronted the Excalibur team some time ago. She said something about wishing for Excalibur's
help and revealed she was with the Dragons of the Crimson Dawn. I had no idea or cared about the Dragons of the Crimson
Dawn at all. I didn't know how true her words were since she lied about various things occasionally. Spiral made sure
to describe you and it was not in a good way.''

The ex-assistant of Mojo was startled as soon as he heard the leader of the X-Men's voice. He turned and faced Cyclops
before he seemed sheepish again. Cyclops had been one of many X-Men Mojo enslaved for past good television ratings.
It was strange being in the home of his enemies. Major Domo focused on Erinyes and smiled at her. ''I did not forget
about you, Erinyes.''

[Sasha Sadovsky]

''Alison?'' Sasha inquired before he walked into the area. He was curious about Alison's current plans and wished to
locate her as soon as possible. Pausing, he concentrated on the present others. *The ladies' dresses are very
beautiful, but I don't view Alison in here* Sasha thought. He glowered while he glanced at the android. Although
Major Domo never harmed the X-Men during his months with them, Sasha wasn't certain if the latter could be trusted
since he had been a slave of Mojo.

[Duncan MacLeod]

"There you are!" Duncan said as he made his way into the rec room and went to where Ewan and Sean were standing. "Axl is not going. Something about one of his divas throwing a fit," he said as he nodded to the others in the room. He looked between Scott and Logan and took a deep breath. "Your ladies are having a discussion upstairs, and Rogue is playing referee."

"Princess not like the battle axe Kari's taking?" Logan said with a grin as Duncan started to laugh.

"No. Nothing about accessories. Something to do with who is going along," Duncan added as he looked at Bryce. "Wait. Bryce? I haven't seen you in ages. Duncan MacLeod," he said as he extended his hand to her.



 

[Emma Frost]

Emma finally came sweeping into the room, every aspect of her gown, jewelry and makeup set to perfection. 



"Scott, I'm sorry you thought I was taking too long, but I'm sure you can see the effort was worth the wait," Emma said as she crossed in front of Scott so he could see what she had finally chosen. "An Andrews original. MJ's mother always makes the most exquisite gowns."

Emma then saw Pete dipping into the bar and frowned. "Yes, Scott is correct. We are an army wherever we go, but we need not come in in less than perfect condition."

"Emma, please," Dana said as she glared at the White Queen. "It's not like we're rolling around in the mud or being utterly ridiculous. So, you and Kari were chatting upstairs?"

"Some final preparations because of Finn and Faith, and Marrac," Emma said as Dana set down her glass and walked over. "Yes, Marrac is going with his mother, and Adaryn was more than a bit jumpy."

Emma walked toward Jessie and smiled. "Marvelous choice of gown, darling," she said as she gave her daughter a hug. "Scott, should we start to head out soon? We don't want to keep Sebastian waiting."
 

[Karenza]

"As if any of us bloody well care if Sebastian Shaw waits until hell freezes over," Kari said as she finally made it into the rec room. Some of her kids were trailing in behind her, and Rogue and Marrac were trying to keep Adaryn calm. Kari adjusted the bow at the back of her blue dress and gave Logan one of those looks they were both famous for.



"I'd have gone for the green, but this one flows better in a fight," Kari said quietly as she moved to Logan's side. "I put everything we need in a mystic pocket. Like the kind Dante has used in the past. I pray we don't need any of it."

"Are you sure we can go to this thing?" Ichigo, one of Kari's many alternate reality offspring, asked as he fidgeted with the color of his shirt. "I mean, we're part demon, and we aren't exactly accepted in most social circles."

"Itchy, please," Marrac said with a grin as his cousin glared back at him. "I'm kidding. Look, if anyone give you grief, we'll leave. Provocateur will welcome us with open arms."

"I can feel the glamours coming out," Kari said to Logan as he put his hand on her shoulder.

"Kids. Gotta love 'em," he said as he tried to help Kari take the edge off. They had discussed this party at great length, and it was getting them both a bit vexed.

[Erinyes]

"Oh, no fears, Major Domo," Erinyes said with a smile as she watched more people come in. "I'm glad I'm not going to this party. I don't like big crowds as a rule, and I have no idea what the Hellfire Club is anyway."

As she stood there watching everyone, Bethany heard someone say the name Rydenborne, and her hands started to shake. "I forget the Rydenbornes are in this world, too. Or maybe it's that I am trying to forget it. I know Mojo is not nice, but the Rydenbornes are beyond cruel."

"Not all of them," Ewan said as he looked at Bethany. "Miranda is one of the kindest women I have ever known. Please don't judge her by her father or her brother William. William is a bastard, pure and simple."

"I'm sorry," Erinyes said as she lowered her eyes for a moment. "I just pray none of you ever have to endure what my people did at their hands." Erinyes then looked back at Major Domo. "What do you want to do once everyone leaves? I know many of the students aren't going, and they said they planned to have a movie night here or something." 

[Celtica]

"And I should not have worn blue," Adaryn grumbled as she looked down at her dress and then at her sister Kari's. "At least it isn't the same shade of blue."




"Mom, no one will think you are wearing the same dress or ones that are even close," Marrac said as she leaned down to give Adaryn a peck on the cheek. "Anyone who does needs glasses. I know why you're upset. He'll be there. I know you're afraid of that."

"Yo, Mom!" Jackson said as he came running into the room in a tux. "Mom, no one is going to hurt you. I've got repulsors on my wrists. Anyone tries, and boom!"

"And no one is going to see those," Padraic O'Carroll, another MacFeoais cousin, said as he walked in and pulled the wristbands off Jackson. "No international incidents. Or time displaced ones. Ryn, I'll watch Jackie here."

"Do not call me Jackie! Jackson or Jack. Not Jackie!" WarTech growled as he looked at Padraic.

"And I can see where he gets that from," Padraic added as he looked over at Keillia and smiled. "Dr. Von Doom. You look smashing!"



 

[Sasha Sadovsky]

Emma's gown happened to be the first thing Sasha noticed about her. *What a beautiful dress!* he mused. He turned to Kari and admired the blue garment. He thought she looked very nice. Perhaps she viewed Alison earlier and was aware of her current location. Sasha approached Kari until he addressed her. ''Pardon me, but do you know where Alison Blaire is?'' Hopefully the answer to the question was yes!   

[Major Domo]

Major Domo glanced at the dresses of Emma Frost and Kari before he faced Erinyes again. ''I'm not familiar with the
Hellfire Club, Erinyes,'' he said. He saw Bethany's trembling hands until he looked worried about her.
*Rydenbornes? They are nastier than Mojo?* Major Domo thought. He seemed thoughtful after Erinyes wished to know
about his future plans. ''A movie evening is OK with me,'' he said with a shrug.