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[spelleton]

Who: Héctor, Avery, Valvatorez, Jailbreak, Grimm, Ekkehardt
What: Tacky clothing, tacky costumes, and Friendship Was A Mistake Actually
When: Mid-October at some point
Where: Soleil
Warnings: Characters getting drunk to varying degrees, I think? I'll warn for anything else as it comes up, if it does come up.
Notes: yeah

It's October, and as Soleil is absolutely in on the whole 'spooky supernatural thing', they tend to take Halloween a bit more seriously as an occasion than other towns might.

There's plenty of excitingly colourful clothing. Even better, there's plenty of excitingly colourful costumes, ranging from 'good' to 'somewhat decent' to 'unashamedly tacky'. The only real struggle is picking where to go, and who gets goaded/dared/pressured into wearing something awful first.

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[fireindreams]

Grimm laughs normally and the vampire's smile does not fade.

"Oh, he likely will." Grimm sounds suspiciously okay with that happening. "But you should not worry about me my friend. I have my own tricks."

Avery knows that Grimm can teleport but that's not a problem. He is much faster then most people seem willing to give him credit for.

But before they're both hunted down and murdered, Grimm heads to one of the racks. "I did find something for you I think you will like. Now let's see..."

[unpocoloco]

Magic vampire powers. Of course.

"And you would leave me in your dust? A lamb to the slaughter? Truly, you are the villain," He says with false solemnity.

He perks up when Grimm suggests having something for him. He's under no illusion it won't be something terrible. He leans in eagerly.

"What have you got?"

[fireindreams]

"Of course I am the villain." Is his response. "My task is to keep you away from dearly beloved. After I am vanquished, my hands are washed of the matter."

Grimm sounds serious but judging by his amused grin he doesn't really mean it.

"But off the stage if we are to be murdered I would run with you. Ah, here we are."

With a flourish, Grimm produces quite the sweater. It's hideously tacky and he loves it.

[unpocoloco]

When he pictures dearly beloved, he's not picturing their pretend hero (who never asked for this) but Imelda of course. Picturing anyone trying to fend with her is amusing in itself.

"Would you really? Oh, that's so generous," He says, still a little teasing. Oh to die with a friend.

His voice cuts. He draws a breath, eyes widening at the sweater.

"It's an abomination," He breathes. "It's perfect."

[fireindreams]

No, Grimm knows not to mess with Imelda. However that is not to say he wouldn't be delighted to play such an event on the stage.

"Truly." He does legitimately mean it in his own, weird way. But Héctor's reaction makes him laugh.

"Isn't it? Perhaps Ekkehardt is correct when he says I am good at finding these things." Or Grimm simply loved tacky clothing on top of his usual aesthetics. It made for a good laugh.

[unpocoloco]

"You're exceptionally talented," He says, and in this case it's not entirely clear whether or not he's joking. He's grasping the vest and quickly tugging the hideous thing on. Without even taking off the costume.

He spreads his hands out, in display of himself. Then he's digging out his phone, setting it to camera and passing it over.

"Take my picture," He demands. He then proceeds to sprawl on the floor, on his side, one leg kicked up into the air. "Imelda's going to love this."

(Will she?)

[fireindreams]

Regardless if Héctor is joking or not, Grimm still laughs. And then laughs harder when the man pulls on the vest.

It's an utterly hideous and he is absolutely going to take that requested photo.

"I'm certain she will love it." Grimm cannot nor will stop smiling as he raises the phone. "Say cheese, my friend!"

(She's going to kill them both. Worth it.)

[unpocoloco]

"You're a true friend, güey!" He laughs, then proceeding to really sell that pose. It's been far too long since he roped Imelda into his antics. The separation of wife and silly will not stand.

"Queso~" He sing-songs just to a bigger fool.

Once he's sure it's taken, he sits back up, breaking into laughter.

[fireindreams]

Grimm has to stop himself from laughing long enough to actually take the picture. But it comes out well regardless and looking at it to make sure there is no blur is enough to send the Troupe Master into another round of hysterics.

This is absolutely priceless! He loves his friends and Halloween's tread of stupid costumes.

"Here you are." He says as he hands the phone back. "It's wonderful."

[unpocoloco]

That really just makes it funnier. He probably does a few more poses, just to bring more laughter out. He doesn't mind waiting more for it.

Yes, he very much sees the appeal of the costumes at the very least. He takes the camera back with a grin. He'll get about sending that to Imelda in a moment.

"Gracias Señor Grimm," He says. "You have made me a very happy woman."

[fireindreams]

Thank God that Ekkehardt fixed his ribs because Grimm is convinced the bones would pop out again from laughing so hard otherwise. This is absolutely wonderful.

'I am quite happy to help." He wheezes. In humor Grimm tends to be undignified but he doesn't care. This is exactly why he wishes to see the world survive Nightfall. These little, amusing moments in a long, long life. These things he would treasure for eternity.

"You will have to let me know her reaction. Please."

[unpocoloco]

What is even the point of dignified humor? No, he's here to be stupid and make people laugh. Making people smile, that's what used to drive him, before his world narrowed down and got harder, but it still delights him now.

He places a hand over his heart.

"On my honor, I will inform you every detail, be that her laugh or the imprint of her shoe." But he suspects the former.

Were he to know Grimm's thoughts, he'd agree. These moments were the best parts of being human. Or, at least, human adjacent.

[fireindreams]

Most vampires attempted to forget that they were once humans. But Grimm chose not to. He was Alderic before he was Grimm and forgetting that would be a dishonor. Besides, being between vampire and human was fun, just like having one foot in the grave at all times.

"Perhaps I should keep in mind her wrath for enabling this." Although he's is exaggerating. Imelda most certainly had a presence but he doubts she would be so angry at this sort of stupid fun.

"But I do quite enjoy this. Halloween certainly has evolved over the years." And so have the stupid costumes.

[unpocoloco]

A foot in the grave and foot in the living world. There's something he can relate to, just as well for all he embraces it.

"Has it? I don't have much exposure. Except, you know, people coming in from North America talking about it. I can't say I know much about the history there." Besides being the weird cousin of Día de Muertos, both born when another culture tried to block out an old one and leading to fusions instead.

[fireindreams]

"There is an interesting history there. I believe it was a part of an ancient festival for a time, although that was quite before my time."

Grimm was born on Halloween, much to the amusement of himself and his Troupe. Still it was fun to see it evolve over the years. And the silly costumes.

"In the end what I do enjoy is the joy trick-or-treaters have with collecting candy and costumes. Do you celebrate something different, my friend?"

He has been alive for a long time but that does not mean he knows everything about different cultures.

[unpocoloco]

Thinking of trick or treaters gives him pause. So far everything has been framed in fright, ghouls, and goblins. Little children all dressed up tug at his heart strings like there's candy attached-- which he guesses is the point.

But he still brightens more to explain.

"Si! Día de Muertos! The day of the dead! Oh, it's wonderful. The life, the music, the color! Every year, families all over México, my home, put up ofrendas for the dead. We leave offerings, make feasts... it's a joyous time! It's our chance to remember those who came before us, those we lost, and know that we too will be remembered. The stories say, on these nights, the spirits of the dead return to celebrate alongside the living!"

He's gesturing wildly as he speaks, grinning, even dancing in place just enough for the skirt to sway. He's got a lot of love for this.

"Imelda and I are going to be doing a smaller one in lumiere this year. You should come! There's going to be plenty of food-- on either side of the spiritual veil," He laughs. "I'll probably be playing guitar there too, if that qppeals to you."