Everything you dream of.

But never can possess Leave your troubles outside! This is The Underworld, the very best part of the city. And, if you're lucky, maybe you'll catch the eye of someone special. ;) ((Piper is a part of WTSC))

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Checking it Twice || Piper and Henry

[measuredbyhisheart]

Don’t look up, don’t look up, don’t look up, don’t look up… Henry repeated to himself. Just don’t look up. Also don’t make eye contact with anyone. Just fill out the report and then run before anyone spots you again. Or worse, recognizes you. 

All he had to do was fill out this paperwork. Then stand up without running into anyone. Then leave the building. All without accidentally embarrassing himself. Or being seen in general.

He’d already had no less than five people of both genders ask him for his name, and so far he’d been able to escape with mumbling and generally backing up really quickly. And other than almost crushing someone, he’d made it out successfully and sat down out of the way.

Then the worst possible thing happened. In his lap.

"Wha…? What?” 

What what what what what what what what what what what what what what what what WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT WHAT.

"Nice? I think?"

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper giggled in the most flirty possible manner at the boy's look of pure horror at her dropping into his lap. She could see it written all over his face. And it only enticed her to stay put right where she was. Looping her arms around his shoulders she tilted her head to the side and looked at him. "Do you want to be naughty?" She looked at him, curious as to how someone so surprised at a scantily clad woman dropping into their lap ended up here.

Though- he was handsome, so she wasn't complaining. He was built quite nicely too. She could see that and could feel it where her hands rested against his shoulders and back. She wondered, as she sat there. If someone like him could bench press someone like her. He sure looked like he could. That made her all the more curious what he was doing here. And if she could convince him to stay.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Claim Your Prize || Sinclair & Piper

[officer-sinclair]

Sinclair quirked a smirk at Piper’s voiced agreement, wondering exactly what the dancer had in mind at the mention of ‘darker’ things. She had briefly looked into the woman’s history on paper and found nothing interesting, at least nothing interesting to her as a police officer. As a date, the interest was of a slightly different variety.

As the wine was handed to her, Sinclair slowly took a sip of the pale colored alcohol. It was a bit acidic, but she had ruined her taste for wine with cheap beer and even cheaper liquor. It had been ages, years, since she had sat down with a beautiful woman, a homemade meal, and a glass of wine. And while Sinclair’s subconscious had had been extremely worried that the date would stir up nothing but memories of her time with her once-fiancée Kaitlyn Rodes, she found that the brunette seated across from her did not share a single quality with the woman she loathed so much. Sinclair took another sip of her wine, this time able to discern flavors of apple and citrus.

There was an honest request hidden in Piper’s flirty statement. Sinclair set her glass down and made motions to put the napkin on her lap. “There is really nothing much to know. I grew up in Portland, went to police academy there, and moved here for a Lieutenant promotion.” 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper was good, a bit of a 'health nut' in a lesser degree than some. But she preferred the taste of organic and didn't put much worth of mind altering substances in her body. She did however, enjoy a drink now and again and many would call her job darker than the average. Though, many also didn't see the beauty in such things as her dancing.

Smiling as she took a sip of her own.wine, she hoped she'd picked well and that Sinclair enjoyed it. She wasn't entirely sure, but that was what she read (she tried to impress, when on a date that involved more than just a drive home from the club and a night spent tangled in the sheets.) She enjoyed the one she'd chosen, But she couldn't be sure about her date, though she was pleased that Sinclair took a second sip. "I have other choices if that doesn't suit your fancy." She said with a gentle chuckle.

"Oh, you're far too intriguing to have that be all there is to know about you... was it just the promotion that made you move? Do you enjoy the quieter side of Maine?" She couldn't believe that Sinclair had as little going for her as she seemed to think. "Either way, Storybrooke appreciates your presence... I know I do."

[officer-sinclair]

Stealing Intimacies || Piper and Sinclair

[officer-sinclair]

Sinclair smiled softly, amused by the easy way that Piper deflected. Which was odd, considering that normally, the officer would have reacted with angry ire at being constantly disarmed while on the job. “I really must go, Ms. Rivers. I’m sure that the whole of Storybrooke is in urgent distress in my absence.” Sinclair chuckled at her own joke – not that it was a very clever one since the town itself was a joke. “I’ll be sure to come back for a return visit.” After a moment, and against her better judgment, she added, “hopefully in not such an official capacity.”  

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

"I'm quite certain of it. A beautiful officer like you must be sought after by many. It distresses me to see you go." She teased back, ah but watching her leave on the other hand... She smiled when Sinclair assured her she'd be back sometime. "Hopefully." She nodded. "I'm here almost every night, I do hope you stop by... Perhaps even enjoy the show..." Piper winked and stepped forward and offered her hand. Taking a moment to look a bit more official than she had before.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

The Remedy || Gray & Piper

[graygisbourne]

The pout vanished when her lips covered his, and he tangled a hand in her hair to prolong the kiss, reluctantly letting go, so she could drive. No time was good. He could wait that. It wasn’t necessarily that he was in a rush to have them both unclothed, though he was looking forward to that, but their sitting in a car, him to drunk to be able to converse properly, might give one of them time to change their mind. And he needed this, needed to get his mind of her. 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper smirked and turned her attention to driving for the time being. Though one hand slid over to slide down Gray's thigh while she gave pause pulling out of the parking lot of the club. Sliding her hand back before pulling out she headed in the direction of his house. It wasn't long before she was slowing in front of one of the houses. "This is, handsome?" She quirked her head in the direction of the house she was preparing to pull into. Looking to him for his answer.

[graygisbourne]

How About a Dance || WTSC Grand Ball || Piper and Gray

[graygisbourne]

He couldn’t help but crack a small smile at her words. Gray could respect that about her. She wasn’t a one man kind of woman, and though that idea had always been odd to him, she never pretended to be, and never played with anyone. Not cruelly. It was probably why he found her to be one of the few women he tolerated anymore. He could trust her to be uninterested in anything more than fun, when it came to him, and that was what he needed. And, despite his not remembering everything correctly due to alcohol, she’d someone managed to be there when his world came crashing down, even though they weren’t close. “Not unless you owe my boss money. But I doubt he’d care anyway.”

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

She smirked, she enjoyed being a free. She enjoyed the excitement of different ... conquests. Different men. Different women. Both. Whoever she felt like at any given night. She couldn't imagine being tied down. Not right now. Maybe eventually she'd understand. Maybe eventually she'd find that someone that made her want just them for the rest of her life... But, she didn't know. She'd never met anyone who could do that and doubted she would anytime soon. "I'm fairly certain I don't owe your boss money." She chuckled. "I don't make debts I can't repay in one way or another..." 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Checking it Twice || Piper and Floyd

[floydotis]

Of course the prankster had a fake ID. A good one, too. He didn’t drink often, and believe it or not, he rarely took advantage of the possession. It was more as a backup, in case only an adult could get something he needed for a prank, or if he needed a change of scenery. To get away from all his peers, sick of them sometimes. Today was one of those days, and he’d found himself in the town’s strip club. He wasn’t there to watch the strippers, though, never really noticing seduction, or even flirting. It just didn’t interest him. Maybe it was weird, or something, but to each their own, right?

Floyd had contented himself to sit in a booth, alone, more interested in the lighting of the room, dim, yet colorful, with a Mint Julep in front of him. The drink was barely touched, Floyd only really drinking at parties. It wasn’t the kind of night where he cared to get drunk, and he was a light weight. He just wanted out of his usual haunts. And everything was working out just fine, everyone ignoring him, until a woman decided his lap was more comfortable than all the open chairs at the club. “Naughty,” he answered on instinct, not even having to think twice about the answer he’d given anyone who asked since he’d discovered pranking. “Isn’t the booth more comfortable than me?” 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper raised a brow as she got a better look at the young man who's lap she'd decided to occupy. He didn't look old enough to be here and she didn't really think that he was. She was a good judge of character. However, he'd gotten in and she wasn't about to argue with the bouncers, he'd earned his way here one way or another. Be it a good fake ID or whatever. 

However it was his response that made her brows furrow together even more. Naughty yet... he said it without a hint of the sexual themes she was implying. Not even the slightest... and then he questioned her seating. Well- considering she wasn't entirely convinced he was the proper age to be her and she had no plans to add jail time to her list of things she'd done, she slid off his lap. "No one usually minds..." 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Dance in Decadence || Grand Ball || Piper and Cyril

[cyriltrinity]

"Yes to the second," he teased back, raising an eyebrow as she eyed him, "but only because the perfume in here is overwhelming, and I’ll need multiple showers to get it off. But I’m happy backstage, thank you very much.” He smiled at her when she said he could lead, pleased that the dancer would let a bouncer lead, especially when she knew he wasn’t nearly as skilled as her. “Thank you.” Leading her towards the dance floor, he placed a hand at her waist, holding her close, but still respectfully. They weren’t close friends, they weren’t anything more than coworkers. And Cyril had never liked contact to begin with, though Piper didn’t make his skin crawl like strangers did. Distance was still better, however.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper purred her eyes giving him a once-over quite exaggeratedly. Leaning in just a breath closer she whispered. "I could help you with that." A fleeting wink as she pulled back the grin on her face making it obvious that she was just teasing him in the best way she possibly could. "Well if you ever want on stage I'd be happy to drag you up." They did that, now and again. Drew someone on stage and danced around them, letting others int he crowd believe that they had a chance. The young dancer was a little disappointed that the eldest bouncer didn't pull her closer, but she respected him and his space and stayed where directed. Smiling sweetly to him.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Dance with Me || Niko & Piper

[nikochatz]

"Yeah, well, don’t look too surprised, I specialize in forensic and criminal psych, so it’s not as stuff.” Niko had always been fascinated by the psychotic and dangerous. When it wasn’t hurting the people he cared about, and there were precious few of those, it was more interesting than horrible, distant and reminiscent of a movie to him. He wanted to get involved, loving the thrill, though he wouldn’t admit it. And helping a few people along the way was a slight bonus, to him. “I think I have something lined up, actually,” he smiled at, inclining his head slightly, “but we’ll see. Might just do it for the fun.” Doubted it. But maybe.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

"Oooh~" Piper actually found that extremely interesting. "The Underworld would welcome you, then seems you'd fit in." She was joking, the underworld was only dark because of the mood lighting. It was a lively place, if you thought sultry dancing and sexy music was lively. But the name implied a darker side, one dealing with just the opposite of the lively, lust driven club. "Ooh well, that sounds fun, if you do decide to stop by, don't be afraid. You've got the moves, and an interesting look." The one thing the club welcomed, was all sorts of appearances. In fact, this young man would get along well with Dougie, the cute young dancer.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Checking it Twice || OPEN

Piper walked off stage, grinning as she scanned the crowd. She spotted someone who looked far too lonely for her liking. Which, really just meant they were sitting alone. The dancer was wearing an outfit that was reminiscent of a sexy Santa, but it was in green instead of red. She sauntered over and dropped into their lap. "So sugar, have you been naughty or nice..?"

[dearestvidia]

Scrambled Eggs | Vidia & Piper

[dearestvidia]

Vidia smirked rather playfully. It was foolish how fast her heart was racing. She really was out of practice. But Piper was exceptionally beautiful and a smooth flirt. Hilson was too use to people fumbling and failing to reply to her lines. She hated how the tables have turned. 

With a few drinks in her system, she knew her confidence would rise. Or maybe it was her better judgement that would be in a haze. Either way, tomorrow night would be fun. And Vidia knew exactly what she was going to wear. “If you really want my company, I don’t see how I can deny that.” She shrugged simply and walked out of the house, waiting for Piper, then starting for Grannys. 

Taking one glance around the street, she looked back to the other beautiful woman. “Quaint little neighborhood.”

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper followed Vidia out of the house, closing the door behind her, not overly concerned whether it was locked or not. The most expensive things of hers were lingerie, and she doubted many people would bother stealing those. Her jewels were all nice looking but hardly expensive, if only because of her job. When she wasn't on stage it was far too easy for someone to reach out and grab them as she was pressed closed to many when she moved about the bar. That and, what was the point when people certainly weren't looking at her accessories... her assets however, were to be admired.

"I would love your company. At the bar or... wherever you like." She smirked. The bar, the bedroom, the kitchen table... She didn't say it as she doubted it would go that far. Many of her flirting attempts didn't pan out so she would be surprised (pleasantly so) should this one. But she would just enjoy having Piper come for the show.

Piper smiled and nodded. "It is, however I'm afraid I see little of it. I spend much of my time at work. When I'm here, I'm asleep." Or well, she was in the bedroom at least.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Shaken, Not Stirred || Earthquake || Roo & Piper

[the-adorable-roo]

Roo had only gone to the ball to see if her best friend was there. Her mom had stayed home and she wasn’t even supposed to be out of the house, but she’d couldn’t miss an opportunity to see him. She wanted to know if he had a date, if he was making new best friends, everything. What she hadn’t expected was for him to have already gone home. When she discovered this she planned to just go back home and go to bed, back to where her mother thought she was now. 

AS she headed back towards the door, she found that the room began to shake. There was screaming and running all around her, as bodies pushed their way past her, she found herself frozen and confused. Her eyes were wide as she watched pieces of wall and ceiling fall around her and onto her. Not big enough to crush her, but big enough to make her feel it. Before she could even register what was happening she felt arms warp around her. Her own small hand held under her head, towards the upper left side of her forehead, covering the spot where she felt some blood after she’d been hit with a particularly hard piece of the ceiling. 

Roo stayed quiet, never moving from the woman, or speaking until she found herself being moved. Her eyes met the woman’s for the first time since she’d been saved, and Roo’s lip trembled slightly. At the woman’s question she nodded before shaking her head. She wasn’t exactly sure who to answer, so she took in a shaky breath and looked around nervously instead. 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper looked the young girl over for any major injuries. Aware of protocol of not moving someone if they were. Not that she'd had much choice before. It was either let her be crushed or move her. But now she had the capability to check on her. She seemed okay, scared (rightfully so) and a little bruised but, alright. "Hey- what happened there?" She questioned, motioning gently to Roo's forehead.

"I'm Piper, what's your name?" She asked, keeping her voice quiet and concerned. Hoping to calm her. Make this easier on it. She knew there had to be chaos out in the other room. But their little safe haven was quiet and calm for the time being. An aftershock was possible but for now Piper was doing her best to help this girl. She looked so scared and it made the usually sultry woman just want to cuddle her and hold her and make her better.

Though Piper's interests usually lay far out of the range of dealing with children she loved them. They were some of the few who still enjoyed simply sitting and enjoying the sun. Or playing in the grass. There was an innocence about them she saw so rarely, she hated watching the fear in this girl's eyes.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

The Remedy || Gray & Piper

[graygisbourne]

Gray grumbled when she told him she was driving, but slipped the keys into her hand, moving to the passenger door instead. “Fine…” He liked driving, a lot. He had a nice car for a reason, and though he never had the occasion to leave town, he’d always loved the idea of getting onto a highway and just speeding until the world forgot to catch up, especially when he was angry. But tonight he’d let her, wanting another body to warm his bed more than he wanted the five minute drive. He murmured his address, once they were in, slightly pouty, but otherwise just patiently waiting for them to get home.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

"Thank you~" She smiled a sugary sweet smile and look the keys. Siding into the driver's side, his car was nice. It would fun to drive, but she was more concerned about keeping it in one piece than she was about enjoying the drive. She nodded when he gave her his address and leaned over. Pressing a heated kiss to his lips before righting herself in her seat. "That's not that far, we'll be there in no time." She purred, turning the key and letting the car come to life.

[graygisbourne]

How About a Dance || WTSC Grand Ball || Piper and Gray

[graygisbourne]

Gray fell into the silence for a while, focusing on the music more than anything else. It was nice. It helped the people filling in the crowded room melt away, and gave him a chance to breathe, to feel somewhat at ease, for the first time since he’d gotten to the ball. But eventually he remembered that he had a partner, and that most people weren’t as comfortable with silence as he’d learned to be. “Are you here with a date, Piper?” he murmured softly, deciding that was as good a way as any to start a conversation.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper didn't mind the silence, she found it easy to focus on the music and the on her own movements as she danced. But she didn't mind speaking either. So when Gray questioned her she smiled sweet. "I'm not. I had a few offers but I thought sharing was more kind." She was teasing mostly. She knew she was pretty but she wasn't overly conceited. She just couldn't imagine having to stay with one man the entire night. There were too many dances to be had. "Are you? Should I be worried about a jealous date?" 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Dance with Me || Niko & Piper

[nikochatz]

"On occasion," he half shrugged. He never liked the human tendency to dull their senses, though perhaps they didn’t mind, as theirs were dull enough to begin with. The cat wanted to keep his as close as he could get to how they were when he was a feline, and there were other ways to get a high. "I’ll keep it in mind," he nodded, "Though I do think after four years," more than two decades, “of studying psychology, I’d prefer to do something that utilizes that. But it’s good to keep my options open.” It could be interesting to do, for a few nights, just to observe the interaction between the dancers and the patrons, but he could always just visit the club. If he ever needed money, perhaps, but he doubted it. Maybe he’d just get really bored.

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

She nodded, she wasn't sure why but she'd never really gotten into alcohol. Despite working at a bar where it was easy to obtain. She always blamed it on her need to be able to read people and her want for being graceful and able to seduce someone. She couldn't do that when she was inebriated. Not to her best ability. She laughed at his comment. "Psychology, huh? I wouldn't have guessed that that would be your choice of major... You don't look the usual stuffy type that end up studying things like that." She teased, mostly. But it was also true. "It's open though, if you have trouble finding a job or anything... you know, small town and all. We wouldn't mind having you on stage." 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Dance in Decadence || Grand Ball || Piper and Cyril

[cyriltrinity]

"Should I be offended?" he grinned back at her. Cyril had never been social, always the most introverted of the three brothers. But he was intelligent enough, and if he was comfortable enough with someone to have an actual conversation with them, it usually went well. He was comfortable with most of the dancers by now, especially Piper, who was generally friendly and sweet to all three of them. "If it won’t embarrass you," he offered her his hand, "and you let me lead."

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

"That depends, do you have plans to join us on stage that I am unaware of? Or a secret desire to strip down to nothing? Not that I would complain about that..." She purred, eyeing him with a grin. She flirted with them all, it was likely the three bouncers would be used to her blunt words and batting her eyelashes at them. She liked the boys, they were kind to most of the workers, and all of them were handsome (All of them also happened to look exactly alike) so she was pleased to find one of them as a dance partner. "I don't embarrass easily." She took his hand. Smirking up at him at his request. "Well-- I suppose you can lead."

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Claim Your Prize || Sinclair & Piper

[officer-sinclair]

“The best things in life tend to be on a darker side,” Sinclair intoned, her green eyes flashing up across the table at her date. Date, the tall woman repeated mentally to herself, willing her mind to accept the fact that she was willingly engaging with Piper. “And it is whatever you’d like it to be,” the blonde answered the lighthearted question that was asked of her.

Sinclair, as a rule, did not like to make promises unless she intended to follow through, or completely betray and devastate the intended person. She was unsure if the cuffs would be directly involved in their immediate future and Sinclair’s intentions for the night were generally pure. For one night, she did not feel up to manipulating and reading into every word and action that transpired. Though, that did not mean she would completely relax in the company of Piper Rivers.

“Either is fine,” Sinclair voiced with a genuine and easy smile, waiting a few moments to add, “Maybe we can delve into other preferences after dinner.” 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

"I can't disagree with you there." She smirked. And Piper was fairly innocent when it came to 'darker' things. She didn't drink a whole lot, and drugs were out of the question. But, she was careful with what she put into her body. It was, after all, what her career was based around. "Either way, I like the sound of it." 

"Well... I've heard white goes best with alfredo, so, let's see if I remember my wine facts..." She laughed softly, pouring two glasses and setting one next to Sinclair's plate, and one next to her own. Setting the bottle on the table, but out of the way she finally took her seat with the grace of a dancer.

Looking over at Sinclair she smirked at her words. "I'd like to know all of your preference." She didn't need to clarify on that, but for just a moment her tone dropped to a normal speaking tone, all flirting aside for a brief comment. "Really, though. I'd love to know more about you."

[officer-sinclair]

Stealing Intimacies || Piper and Sinclair

[officer-sinclair]

Sinclair made note of all the information that was given to her. So far there were a few people that could be considered suspicious, or at the very least, worthy of being questioned. Professionalism was an easy escape from the lingering, longing glances that was transpiring between the two women, and it was something that Sinclair desperately needed to think clearly on this case.

“I would like to speak with Callie,” again she was left without a last name. “I’ll leave you with my card. Please ensure that it reaches her. All I can ask you to do otherwise is just keep an eye out for anyone suspicious in the next few days. You can be here and where I cannot; and you have a good eye. Do not hesitate to call me,” Sinclair did not often compliment others, but sometimes people needed a push in the right direction. That and, she could not deny that Ms. Rivers read her attraction to women in three seconds, whereas there was not another soul in Storybrooke that knew that bit of personal information.

“One last thing, would you mind introducing me to either the owner or a general manager if he is unavailable?” Sinclair, in a professional capacity, needed to ensure that all her bases were covered. Not speaking to someone above Piper Rivers, a dancer, would be a novice oversight. 

[perfectlymarvelouspiper]

Piper was still a bit in awe that someone had actually gone to the police over a pair of missing undergarments. But she wasn't complaining about the fact that she'd gotten to meet this beautiful officer in front of her. So it wasn't all to waste. "I'll be sure Callie gets your card." She couldn't guarantee the woman would actually follow through and call but that was a whole different story all together. 

"Thank You." Piper gave a genuinely pleased smile at Sinclair's compliment. She'd adapted to reading people. She didn't want to go home with the wrong person and end up getting hurt, or in some predicament. That, and she didn't like pursuing and uninterested target. "I'll keep an eye out... And I can assure you that I will never hesitate to call you..." She smirked, oh, wouldn't she like to call Sinclair, invite her over. Spend the night together... 

She pulled herself from her thoughts and back to the current conversation. "Haden is in, I don't guarantee he'll be happy about this... but I can bring you to his office, if you really must go. Come back and  visit anytime... I'll make it worth your while." Haden was a touchy man and often times displeased with any sort of visitor. Well... unless you were one of few who he'd call to his office to alleviate some... stress.