#fortunaevent001

[magnus-olander-blog]

Magnus wasn’t the sort to go to parties, even before the end of the world as he knew it. Sure, he owned a casino, but whenever it hosted parties, he frequently sat in his office and avoided the party, simply responding to those who stumbled into his office accidentally.  It seemed that with the whole compound being used for the festivities, Magnus would simply have to endure the whole thing and elect himself to avoid those as much as possible. Guard duty was also an option, but he would likely let the infected in without much care if he were in charge. Standing at the table, covered with a variety of foods and drinks, the male filled his cup and looked to who was standing next to him. “What do you think this whole thing is distracting us from?” He questioned,having trouble buying that this party was simply as a celebration.

[okaykieren]

This was nothing like the bonfires Kieren frequented in high school. Then again, times were wildly different then. It was easier, of course, when the only worry you had was that the neighbors might call the cops to break things up. That wouldn’t be an issue tonight, given that the entire system of government collapsed roughly five years ago. And Kieren couldn’t imagine this shindig would get that rowdy. Sure, there was excitement, the day had gone by in a blur of residents buzzing about tonight’s event, but it hadn’t really phased Kieren. There was something that didn’t feel right about things. It felt wrong to be celebrating with that status of the world around them. Maybe the apocalypse had just brought Kieren to the highest peak of cynicism.

Still, he attended the bonfire. Keeping mostly to himself, of course. After helping the other cooks prepare all day, he was let go to enjoy himself. Or at least try to enjoy himself. The odds of that actually happening were low. Either way, he was happy to not be on duty for the night. He had positioned himself just a bit back from the large pyre, sitting in the grass, his back against the wall of one of the many structures in the outpost. He watched the flames dance against the night sky, turning to sparks that mingle with the stars. Somewhere nearby, the sound of someone with a guitar, playing actually well, filled his ears. It was surprisingly peaceful, really.

With a sigh, Kieren felt himself smile just a little. “Okay, so maybe this isn’t the worst.” He said to himself, inadvertently catching the attention of someone nearby. “Come on, you can’t tell me this isn’t just a little macabre.”

[gxbrielgxrcia-blog]

‘‘Hey.’‘ Gabriel slowed his walk, smile gracing his lips as he caught the eye of Sierra. He hadn’t seen her since the announcement of the new infected sighting, his poor word choices most likely not quite putting him on her top favourite people list. ‘’May I join you?’’ Gabriel gestured to the empty spot besides her. ‘’I promise, I will be speaking highly of women this time.’’

@ducharms

[gxbrielgxrcia-blog]

The argument with his sister was still fresh in his mind when he found Cory waiting for him where they had arranged. A vague smile was thrown at her as he approached the blonde, his hands shoved firmly in his jacket pockets. ‘’Ready chica?’’ He barely waited for a reply, pausing only briefly to side eye the dog before continuing on to the party. ‘’I found Antonella.’’ Gabriel spoke, chewing on his bottom lip. ‘’I told her to move in with us, but she said no. So I found an empty apartment in her block, I have began packing my stuff already, you should do that soon as well.’’

@corinnerp