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

Delia Battista | Will be considered Nexus Canon unless specifically requested otherwise

[attackpatternbattista]

Curiosity and fascination with basically everything ever she could witness or be a part of happen to be a couple of weaknesses that Delia Battista happens to possess, which is why she's settled in a chair like she owns it, awaiting a truth or dare moment.

[sweetcandygirl]

"There is my sexy Mojito!" Thanks to a dare from Cricket, Delia is now the proud owner of a new Harley nickname.

Harley wraps her arms around Delia and kisses her cheek. "Truth or dare?"

[attackpatternbattista]

"Mojito?" Delia may be the proud owner of a new nickname, but she definitely has an amused expression regarding it, "Are you implying I'm a drink, Harley dear?" She asks with a grin.

But not to be outdone, or particularly wanting to stand up right this second, Delia slinks an arm around the blonde and tugs her into her lap to return the cheek smooch with an affectionate nuzzle and soft hum at the contact.

"Well. Since my lap is so obviously occupied at the moment, I suppose I'll start with simply truth." At the word 'truth', Delia boops Harley's nose with a finger.

Because she can.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Have you ever had one? A little tart. A little mint. And just enough punch to it to knock your socks off." Harley gladly allows herself to be tugged into Delia's lap. And nuzzles back, stroking her hair through Delia's hair.

"What would you say is your most memorable Space adventure? Points for uniqueness." Harley grins at the nose boop..

[attackpatternbattista]

"I have, actually. I'm just amused to be compared to one." She murmurs in reply, being briefly and wonderfully distracted by fingers combing through her hair. Delia lives for physical affection of all kinds, so she leans into it as her eye closes and she focuses on it for a few moments before she allows herself to focus more on the question asked of her.

She does nuzzle a little, though as she tries to think of a good one, there's several candidates that pop to mind immediately. She decides, after a moment, "Hmmm, let's narrow it down a touch, since there's quite a few candidates that come to mind. Alien planet, alien station, or maybe something purely in space?"

Delia's all too happy to cuddle Harley for a few moments while discussing this, of course.

This totally isn't a ploy to draw out the cuddling. Not at all.

[sweetcandygirl]

"Purely in space. For the heck of it." Harley is totally okay with drawn out cuddling. All for it. In spades.

[silverseamariner]

skekSa the Mariner approaches Delia, a twinkle in her red eyes. The pirate Skeksis would approve of curiosity - that's why she's here, against her better judgement. She's got a smile playing on her toothy snout.

"Well met," she says, nodding in Delia's direction to show respect. "I am Captain skekSa. I admire your spirit, lass - truth or dare?"

[attackpatternbattista]

As someone who's used to a wide variety of species, both humanoid and non, skekSa earns a bit of a curious look from Delia, the Orion quirking a curious eyebrow at her.

That is definitely a big bird. Lizard? She shouldn't make assumptions, but she can't precisely keep her brain from at least hazarding a guess.

Delia then grins, "And I am Captain Delia Battista," She replies, her own eye alight with mirth and mischief, "My spirit, hm? Well, let's see what you come up with when I say dare."

[silverseamariner]

"Hello, Captain Battista. Unless you would prefer just Delia? Either way, it's an honor to meet a fellow captain of the seas or stars."

skekSa likes this other captain. She doesn't recognize her species, though that's the case for a lot of people in the Nexus. Even humans are alien to a Skeksis.

"Hmmm. I should come up with a good one, Captain, since you insisted no less." The Mariner chuckles, feathered tail twining behind her. "Sing us a sea shanty. I'm sure you must know some good ones."

[attackpatternbattista]

Delia doesn't immediately recognize skekSa's species either, to be fair. But she's used to encountering dozens of different races on a daily basis alone. Operating out of a fairly active spaceport like DS9 tends to do that. She thinks she's seen another one of her kind in the Nexus somewhere, but she can't remember off-hand.

"Stars, as I command a starship, the Battista's Blade." Delia grins, gesturing to herself with both hands, arms spread to make the gesture playful and flourishing. She then frowns in thought, leaning back in her chair as she does, "...Although that might be a bit of a challenge, we're not really the shanty sort, hmmm...."

[tryingitall]

Balthazar hasn't talked with Delia face-to-face much, but they've chatted over text and he knows Sin is fond of her. Seems like a safe enough bet to approach for his dare.

"Evening, love. Would you mind if I steal a kiss? I've been dared, you see."

[attackpatternbattista]

If Sin's mentioned Delia at all, seeing her in person is definitely proof she's difficult to miss. Wearing a silk, loose, sleeveless shirt and comfortable pants to match, both a deep red, with her own green skin. This is a woman who's comfortable in her surroundings an an almost catlike way--it matters not where she is. She's comfortable and confident with herself and who she is. Balthazar gets an appraising look, which is followed by an inquisitive eyebrow arch when he greets her and asks about his dare.

Which initially earns a flashy, bright smile, simultaneously flirtatious and welcoming all at once. "Steal a kiss, from little old me?" She flashes an innocent look that doesn't quite hide the smile or the playful look to her good eye, her hand to her collarbone, like she's mortified by such a request!

Only she's not.

Not at all.

"And what if it were freely given, would that still count?" The impish grin returns, along with the clearly amused tone of Delia's voice.

Dia Starfall | Nexus Canon unless requested otherwise.

[pathfromdarknesstogray]

It's probably best not to ask how she was convinced to come here, but here she is.

[chiaro_oscuro]

Ben recognizes Dia and approaches her. She probably doesn't want to be here, either, and he won't ask how it happened. Some things are best left unspoken. He'll make it quick so they both can maintain as much of their dignity as they can.

"Truth or dare?" It's better to get this over with, he thinks.

[pathfromdarknesstogray]

It's not strictly that she doesn't want to be here, it's more the fact that this isn't her usual sort of setting. But 2V insisted that she should probably be more social, and Dia admitted that he wasn't entirely wrong, since she shouldn't be entirely a hermit while she lives in the Nexus.

Thus, she was here.

Ben gets a glance, a nod, and then a quirk of an eyebrow, "I suppose I'll make this simple and start with Truth."

[chiaro_oscuro]

Ben's logic is similar. He's been trying to be a little more social in the Nexus, but it's not something he's used to. He decided to attend this get-together on a whim and doesn't regret it as much as he feels he should.

At least he's not the only one here at risk of humiliation.

"If you had to fight alongside two people in this room, who would you choose?"

[pathfromdarknesstogrey]

There's few people Dia trusts more than her droid, even though he's, you know, a droid. If it wasn't for him, she probably wouldn't even be alive today. And, admittedly, he does offer sound advice at times.

"Aside from you, there's Harley," she nods in the blonde's direction, "And probably also Thor, I've fought alongside Harley before, and I've heard about what Thor's capable of and is typically like in combat."

"And I suppose, from my understanding of this game, I have to ask in turn, Truth or Dare?"

[chiaro_oscuro]

"Those are good choices. I've met Harley once. She gives me the impression of a capable and confident fighter. Thor, I haven't met, but I have heard about him. The people who mentioned him to me showed respect."

So, this means it's Ben's turn. He isn't happy about it, exactly, but the rules are the rules.

"That's right. I suppose, given the choice...I'll go with Dare." The lesser of two evils, as far as Ben's concerned.

Nexus canon, for sure

[karma_loop]

Ethan is truly lost and out of his environment here. He has no idea how he got here (yay for random evenings spent exploring), but now he wants to stay away from any sort of attention. Alcohol and social gatherings are not his strong point, so while others are forming the circle, he's trying to hide behind unsuspecting visitors. Leaving seems impossible, so he's making sure to not drink excessively, but to still have a glass in his hand to 'blend in.'

Here's to hoping someone or something doesn't ask him the wrong questions while he ponders up an escape plan...

[divinearchitect]

Mulciber is also staying out of the thick of it, but he is enjoying a large mug of beer while laughing at the others making fools of themselves. He's not dressed like the other angels, opting for a hooded sweatshirt and carhart style work pants and work boots. However, the grayish mottled wings give away his nature.

He gravitates naturally toward the other person seems to be foregoing the games. He's friendly and down to earth, which shows in his tone. "You look as interested in this as I feel."

[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."

[divinearchitect]

The angel chuckles. "That's the m.o. for the king's parties. People show up by accident in large groups."

He shrugs. "Not all of us are social either, but the company is calm tonight. It's one of the better gatherings to stumble into. It could be worse."