#;king of diamonds

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Cissy! Do ya miss me?~

(sorry)

"Hello, Hieron."

That odd artist from a culture not dissimilar to Rome's. Cicero had an interest in this one. It was a strange feeling in his chest, but it was also caution. Mind readers were quite dangerous... after all, he was one too.

"How could I not miss you? You're quite the source of entertainment. What have you gotten up to?"

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Lupercalia. Oh, how long had it been since Cicero allowed himself to enjoy the thrill of Lupercalia. And having someone who understood those old traditions, albeit in a slightly different way? Cicero was elated.

And it showed with how he put his apartment together. Fresh cut fruits, vegetables, breads and hummus were lined across the coffee table, with pillows to lounge on so they could eat and enjoy company. Wine, the good wine. Cicero had the lights dimmed. Cicero even had some music playing, instrumental playlist with a focus on woodwinds and strings.

And most importantly- his impact toys were hanging from the wall, everything from paddles to crops.

Oh, there was someone at the door! Cicero had dressed up for the occasion, a sleek black dress and his favorite diamond necklace wrapped around his neck. He would've skipped to the door if he wasn't wearing stilettos, but there was still a pep in his step as he opened the door.

"Hieron! Darling, you came! Come inside, make yourself comfortable."

@gin-n-chthonic

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"You know, it was said that during a banquet held by Emperor Elagabus, the young ruler had a false ceiling open up, raining violets and other flowers onto the party goers. So many fell, it smothered those who were unable to climb to the top."

An odd way to begin a conversation, but Cicero didn't care for your average openers. He took a sip of the wine in his glass.

"Most artistic depictions make it out to be rose petals... at this point, I'll take whatever, if it means this event starts being amusing." The vampire king's black eyes didn't drop from the stranger's.

"I... don't think I've seen you at one of these parties before. Who might you be?"

@the-blackened-dove

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Bro, when was the last time dude washed his mask? Stinky boy needs cleaning up before i could consider smash for him XD

"I am actually going to throw up if we continue this conversation."

@the-rorschach-mask

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Smash or Pass + Twilight Lady?

[any muse(s) of your choosing.]

"............ I mean, she's quite lovely, I'd prefer to take her out for a pint first though......"

(That's a smash.)

"Ooooh, my types are men I can step on and ladies that'll step on me. She looks like the latter. Smash."

"I do have a fondness for powerful women. Smash."

@twilightlane

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"The holiday season is closing in on us. On one hand, the modern Christmas songs drive me insane... on the other, I do have a fondness for the Christmas themed lingerie..."

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Cicero huffed as that creature entered his line of sight again.

"How about you stay a few more steps away? I don't want to get caught in the crossfire of your repeated sacrilege. Gods have killed for less than what you have said."

@ascribedundeath

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Semi plotted starter~ @ofwealthandtaste

Cicero laughed aloud as he danced through the party- oh, what a splendid affair! The wine was freely poured, laughter provided pleasant accompaniment for the music, and Cicero was in understanding enough company to be dressed like the girls... not that really anyone could tell, Cicero was the prettiest one in the room.

He spun around and around until he bumped right into another party goer. "Oh, excuse me, I have had far too much to..." he trailed off and eyes went wide as plates as he recognized the other. "Your grace!" Cicero yelped. Well then. This cat was out of the bag, considering Cicero hadn't aged a day in over twenty years... then again, The Duke hadn't changed much either...