Truth or Dare: Nexus Edition

[the_rebel_son]

Lucifer isn't quite sure how this madness started. The angels had opened up the council chamber for visitors and of course Beelzebub had started them drinking, then they got rowdy and people started joining them. Who had brought up the idea of Truth or Dare was unknown but it rippled through the amassing group to a uniform good idea, despite the objective nature of it being a disaster.

Then there was some vote that Lucifer missed where Galahad, Prometheus, and Belial were made judges to keep things in line. That might have been the most reasonable and sane thing since this conversation started. Chairs were rearranged to a big circle.. and all the chairs from the villa had been taken. It was crowded, specially when they decided the judges should have chaises to lounge on. This was some true ancient Greek style madness with the drinking and the topics that were sure to come up. Still, it was all fun and games, right?


Rules of the Road:
1. Top level with your character.
2. Note if you are opting this in as canon for Nexus. This may be done in top level or in individual responses (If there is any questions about this please seek out players OOC.. Discord, PM in Dw etc)
3. A character may only ask truth or dare of the same character once.
4. However, a character may ask as many different characters as they please.
5. Characters may ask questions without doing a top level. However the 1 per the same character applies
6. If your character is crossing threads for a dare, please link back to the original comment where the dare was issued.
7. When in doubt ask?

Comments

[tryingitall]

Balthazar sort of suspected they would already know who he is, given the reactions of most of the other Fallen Angels, but introducing himself felt polite. "Great Duke Abigor," he repeats thoughtfully, and nods. The genderless look doesn't surprise him in the least, though it's interesting that Abigor and Phenex seem to wear it differently; elegant practicality in Abigor, Phenex more like a statue carved of crystal and pearl.

The armclasp doesn't stop him in his intentions. He returns it firmly, but ducks his head to steal a kiss to the back of Abigor's hand anyway before letting go.

"There, I'm killing two birds with one stone," he explains. "I was dared to kiss five people in the room other than Lucifer, and I thought I ought to say hello to you anyway. Do you want to play Truth or Dare?"

[tryingitall]

"Not yet, I haven't," he admits. "But I have high hopes to keep knowing him forever, so I think it will even out eventually."

The grin on her face is a blatant danger signal, but Balthazar is inclined to put his dignity on the line and indulge it.

"I am! Kissing five people other than your father was part of it, and I was afraid you'd be insulted if I didn't start with you. But I'm available for another round of the game now, if you want to ask me."

[hesperussword]

To say Beelzebub is drunk would be a glorious understatement. He's wavering and certainly not able to walk a straight line. No one needs to tell the angel of drunkenness when he's talking to a maker. He's pleased with the invite. "I should come bless it."

However, he does have angel brandy he's drinking out of a pitcher that he offers to Cricket. "I've drank more than my fair share of yours in the bars."

[amartolosa]

"Father adores you. I don't think you've got anything to worry about."

She is glad to hear he will play. "Truth or dare?"

[lanceofwar]

Abigor chuckles at the kiss, good natured. Being in Beelzebub's service gave the angel a tolerance for the unexpected unlikely to be matched by anyone but Belial. "Of course the King has taken a flatterer to his side on the throne."

"If you want." They glance around. "Both of my charges are behaving themselves for now."

[thnisko]

Death has moved out of the center of the room while she is away for his own comfort. He knows Deet will be able to find him wherever he is in the room.

If she does return tipsy he wouldn't be surprised. He knows his brethren from both sides, and thier near universal love if drinking. He's grateful for her willingness to share as much as he is that she is meeting others.

He pauses and then offers, despite it being a breach of the rules. You can ask me whichever you'd prefer.

Even with the dreamfasting there was a lot she didn't know, or he hadn't shared. With so many memories, even the speed telepathy allowed didn't give enough time to share even a fraction of them.

[iwillcatchup]

"Dare." Why not? Peter hasn't had to face anything too horrible today.

[iwillcatchup]

"There you go! You keep practicing and you will be a Robot Dance master in no time." Peter winks and grins with a lopsided smile.

[iwillcatchup]

Peter turns to face the other man, and smiles when the Angel kisses his forehead.

"What is up with people daring others to kiss people today?"

"I am. How about you? Obviously you are already completing one dare."

[iwillcatchup]

Peter pats Azazael on the back when he receives the hug. "I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening."

He is not sure what else to say. There is like a Big White Elephant in the room now. And he just chuckles a little. Nervously.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Alright. My dare to you is to find a willing person... not me, because I would totally do it and that would be cheating... who will you a piggy back ride for 10 minutes." Harley grinned.

[higginbottom]

Esther's face darkens, and she feels like she's suddenly sobered up.

"I can," she says slowly. "It might be hard to hear, though."

[devilsphoenix]

Phenex sympathizes and reaches out to take the woman's hand. "I have passed through much darkness. I am willing to listen to anything you want me to hear." They pause and then motion toward the nearby chairs. "Shall we sit?"

Phenex had a way with artists and discoverers when they experienced hardships, pain and sadness. Sometimes, their mere presence could calm and soothe such pains without effort.

[azazael]

"You too." Azazael gives him a big smile, glad in away to see that he isn't the only nervous one. He doesn't know what else to say either now that things are a little awkward.

[sohoangel]

"I'm not sure when Death came into existence on my world," Aziraphale murmurs. "God didn't create him by murdering anyone."

He looks at Moloch curiously. "Did you have any friends in Heaven?" He cared enough to possibly seek out the company of others, so maybe...?

[sohoangel]

"I hope you find an answer to your satisfaction," he replies, although he looks a bit concerned. "The Lucifer lives up to the scriptures. But he has far less influence on humanity than some would have you believe."

Aziraphale also looks around instinctively, although he has no idea who or what he's looking for. His curiosity is quickly rewarded when the little dog comes running up to Peninnah. "Oh! A dog!" He smiles and laughs when the creature tries to climb in his lap. "Oh, she's adorable! Is it all right if I pick her up? Just to set her in my lap."

He offers a hand to the soft white pup to sniff. The angel smells like old books and cocoa, and a bit like the wine he had been enjoying earlier.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale blinks. Had a few what? Parties? No, he means drinks! "The alcohol here is very good," he says by way of explanation. "And I don't think it's possible to be in the same room as Beelzebub and not be at least a little intoxicated."

He says the latter with obvious affection; hard to believe that this is the same Aziraphale who was all in a tizzy over Balthazar being intimate with Lucifer several months ago. He's practically family now.

"Truth," he repeats, furrowing his brows together as he thinks of something to ask. He's actually a little relieved that Balthazar didn't say 'dare', he's not as good at coming up with those, although it would have likely been very ordinary, no counting stars business or other feats of celestial endurance.

After a long moment, the angel's entire face lights up as he comes up with a question that seems suitable for this sort of a parlor game. "Alright! Who was the first human you ever kissed?" Then he sits back, pleased as punch, waiting for his friend to answer.

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale is a little bit in his own world at the moment, nursing a glass of whiskey and passively watching the party unfold. The tug to the corner of his coat pulls him back into the moment and he looks down, astonished by what he sees. That's a faerie! Well, best not to jump to conclusions, but the little lady strongly resembles his idea of one.

"Oh, yes, of course I can help you." He smiles warmly. "Did you need a... er, a boost? Or did you want me to fetch you something from the table?"

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale is about to thank Balthazar for the top up when he's interrupted with the sudden nose kiss. He goes briefly cross-eyed, then looks at the other angel in confusion.

Oh, it's a dare. He chuckles a bit. "Thought someone'd snuck a mistletoe crown on me again when I wasn't looking," he jokes. "No, I'm fine. Who dared you to kiss someone?"

[silverseamariner]

"You speak wisely, lass. Fighting is hard, 'specially for things you believe in."

skekSa sails alone - in part for her image and to preserve her independence, but also so her Sifa won't be involved in her battles. She has few friends, especially not among the Skeksis, but the more time she spends here the more the idea of friends appeals to her.

She wants to get to know the Nexus and its people better.

"A dare, then! Well, let me think." The Mariner considers what to ask. "Aha! Show us your wings, Deet."

[sohoangel]

Aziraphale nods in agreement, although his mind is on a different sort of complicated. "I thought my opinion of Moloch would remain unchanged," he confesses to the youthful angel. "But as I've learned more about his circumstances... well, nothing in your universe that simple, is it?"

As for his own nature, the angel smiles reassuringly. "Quite calm, I assure you. No one's asked or dared me to do anything untoward, either. How are you liking the Nexus? I hope you've been given an opportunity to do a little exploring on your own."

[hesperussword]

One drunken angel this way.

[karma_loop]

No dressing like the other angels is a plus, as Ethan doesn't feel immediately out of place with Mulciber's arrival. The wings are noticed, but he's stating to get adjusted to Nexus abnormalities. He sighs, shaking his head yes, his gaze resting on the newcomer's face.

"I kinda ended up here by accident. Was just following the crowd and well...here I am." His posture is nervous, a out of place wallflower among socializing people. "It would be really odd and rude if I just walked out at random, so I was just waiting around. Social gatherings aren't exactly my cup of tea, or alcohol in this instance."

[alittlehinky]

Cricket can't help but grin. He's lived in the Nexus for over a year and sometimes he still has to take a step back and marvel at the wonders around him. Never before has anyone from Franklin County seen a drunk angel.

"If you want to, sir, I'd appreciate it. Can use all the help I can get. I built the setup from the ground up. Wouldn't have been able to without Harley givin' me a place to live, but...I think I've done a'ight."

He's justifiably proud of his small business, is what he's saying.

He blinks at the offer and peers into the pitch curiously. It would be rude to say no, but he has to keep in mind that he's human and delicate, so he accepts the pitcher but asks before drinking: "Is this...stronger than the usual human stuff? Only I don't want my liver to run off scared."

He'll limit himself to a tiny taste if need be.

[hesperussword]

"Some of us keep others drunk on your shine." He couldn't remember, nor count, how many humans had gotten trashed on it, and it was Aziraphale that introduced him to it. There was an angelic booze train this human wasn't aware of.

"Your liver and head might run if you take more than a shot or two." Beelzebub laughs."Angel brandy made by Lucifer."