Hybrid Kingdom PSL

[no1likeme]

{ the “beach” episode }
for some more light-hearted/chaotic stuff happening at the hotel throughout the plot

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THE LOBBY

[no1likeme]

Typical upscale hotel lobby decor. A little dark with some glitz. Beyond the concierge desk are plush chairs and settees for guests to sit and socialize. Somewhere is a bank of elevators.

post-war

[comminuted]

[Ah, this is... fancy. Even knowing it's owned by the people - gods, that part was real all along, the gods - who took down Set's cult doesn't make the lobby any less daunting to someone like Conor, who's gone from a compound to the hospital to Daniel's nice but modest apartment with only a handful of sightseeing trips in the process. Comparatively, this lobby full of glitz and sparkle and stark black and white patterns is a touch overwhelming.

But Conor doesn't panic. There are people milling around the lobby to get from one place to the next, which means someone he's met is bound to walk past and notice him if he's just patient enough. With that goal in mind, Conor finds it much easier to get himself over to one of the comfortable armchairs and sit down - it's an automatic reflex to pull his knees up to his chest and rest his heels on the edge of the chair, but if someone finds him after he's sat and people-watched for awhile, he may just have one leg crossed over the other.]

[sirenaic]

(( With everything said and done, there's no need for Lucifer to try slinking around like he isn't supposed to be here any longer. Nor does he have to immediately be on alert if one of the hotel's residents show up at his bar. What he's doing here? Anyone's guess (probably here to harass his brother in some form or other). He's just leaving from another afternoon mischief making when he spots a familiar face in the lobby.

Well, well, well...

He saunters over, all in black and bends at the waist to get on eye level with the boy. ))

Do you remember me?

VERY post-war

[compositequeen]

[So. They still have the hotel. It seems to have been converted into some sort of short-term rental/living space for the other-than-human, judging by charge that Set can still feel in the air - the very same charge that blurred his senses so badly when they first set up the place for Horus and the priest's protection.

Set can admit to himself now that he's glad they survived. All of them. Processing his own regrets still feels strange, but sometimes the memory of what he put his cult through feels even stranger because he was so thoroughly lost in the grip of insanity. If there had been a point to the cruelty, he might feel differently, but acting out Osiris's murder again and again through acolytes? That was no means to an end. None of that violence empowered anything but his fractured ego.

The brand on his neck has helped him get to this point. The extreme humbling he's received through his role at the brothel has helped him get to this point. Sacrificing power and autonomy to regain the stability to stand on his own two feet - it isn't something anyone would have thought him capable of, and it did need to be forced on him in the end, but he's here now.

Here in the lobby of the hotel owned by his brother and nephew, well aware that he may be thrown out or beaten bloody or this body may simply be killed. Anyone who knew him then will see through the new face when they spot his hair. He just hopes he can talk to Horus and Osiris first.]

[theurgie]

(( Emmanuel doesn't always stay in the hotel. He actually has a home that he, occasionally, returns to. He still has his obligations as a hunter, as well. And, despite his departure from the Church, his contacts within it still funnel jobs his way. Not exorcisms, per se, but... well, they know what he's capable of.

Coming back to the hotel feels more like home these days. Since Sobek's partner bought the place, it's not like they have to check in or out anymore unless they want something from the concierge. He has a suite and its always available when he needs it. Not everyone stayed after the war was decided. Many had their own duties to return to, just as Emmanuel. But unlike them, he keeps coming back to see specific familiar faces.

What he doesn't expect at all as he rolls his suitcase across the lobby is that shock of of fire engine red hair. By now, the blinding hot hatred Set inspired in him has cooled to your run of the mill every day kind of hate. It's bitter that he has to swallow it because of who he is as a person. He can't forgive Set, not ever, but even Set deserves this second chance.

Does that stop Emmanuel from stalking over to him and hissing? Not at all. ))

What are you doing here? Get out.

LOBBY BAR

[no1likeme]

Some distance from the concierge desk, away from the elevators, is the lobby bar. Drinks only, no food.

BAR AND LOUNGE (SECOND FLOOR)

[no1likeme]

On the second floor is a celestial themed bar and lounge for drinks and relaxing. There's a live piano player in there somewhere. No one's sure where.

also current pre-fake war

[silvernaphil]

[No one can tell David that there isn't action happening in this hotel. People are starting to look at each other differently, the energies around certain twosomes is shifting, and he is defuckintermined to get in on the action. It's a daunting task when he's one of the very few humans in this place, but that's why he starts out at the bar - everyone's a better flirt and a more receptive flirtation receiver with a few drinks in them, right?

He's certainly going to have a better chance when everyone is fully dressed, which he's already discovered while visiting the outdoor pool. The bodies on these non-humans are unfairly perfect. He needs to start getting in some days at the gym.

So David cleans and dolls himself up a bit and grabs a seat at the bar, sipping at some neon-coloured drink in a martini glass as he watches people trickle in and decides who to approach.]

[antinostalgia]

(( Dae-hyun happens to be in this hotel, too. He happens to be in this very strange city for a job (one others might also consider very strange). He doesn't skimp when he travels. A little taste of luxury is fun. He doesn't think he'll end up in jail any second, but the possibility of it happening is never zero. So yeah, he's going to enjoy the hell out of this luxurious hotel. Just in case tomorrow's the day he gets caught. Or the day Bank catches him... hahaha woops. Worse things than jail could await him.

He's a little more dressed up than usual for the evening. He just wants to chill at a nice bar and have a nice time. He's been there a little while when he finally grabs his drink and slips into the seat beside David. ))

Don't look, but that guy taking up a whole ass couch has been staring a hole in your direction. You should go shoot your shot, man. I mean, if that's something you're interest in.

CAFE

[no1likeme]

The first floor is home to a bright and fresh cafe where one can get all manner of hot and cold non-alcoholic drinks, pastries, small plates, and brunch.

any time

[dogsitting]

[Anubis is a morning person (god), which means that he rarely if ever has any company for his breakfasts at the cafe. He doesn't seem to mind as he sips from his coffee and juice in turn and tries a new light meal or pastry every day, but he'll be DELIGHTED if someone does show up and definitely try to wave them over to join him at his table. If he doesn't know them yet, he'll just introduce himself cheerfully.]

[kailo]

(( Anubis isn't the only early riser amongst them. He may have noticed Ianuaria also at the cafe for the last few mornings. She's certainly noticed him and his quest to try different things. This morning, she noticed that he ordered something she herself tried earlier in the week. As she walks by, she pauses near his table, her own items in hand. ))

That's good. I had it a few days ago.

RESTAUANT

[no1likeme]

Dinner is served at a full service restaurant on the hotel's top floor (stunning views).

[multifoodinous]

[Hey you. Yes, you.

You are now on a date with Inari. It doesn't necessarily have to be a romantic date, though he just might spring for the bill if you're single. No, he's just getting to know the other people on his team and prefers to meet new folks one-on-one.

Offer to spring for the bill yourself and you might earn yourself a small wish.]

So, tell me about yourself. What brought you into this conflict?

[theurgie]

(( Emmanuel has no reservations meeting the others involved in their side of the conflict. Maybe he should after his run in with the devil but... no one else seems to have that awful kind of effect on him so, why not?

He noticed Inari when he arrived, observed how he interacts with others. This god seems a little friendly, possibly flirtatious, but in a harmless kind of way. That's good to know going into a one-on-one meal with him. Emmanuel can be prepared. ))

A mistake.

(( Wait. That probably requires some context. ))

I mistook our enemy for a common demon and I came here to deal with that.

FITNESS CENTER

[no1likeme]

The hotel boasts an extensive array of fitness options. gym has a track and a variety of machines and free weights for all your workout needs. There is also a yoga studio.

any time

[horussment]

[Horus is lifting absurdly heavy weights. Shirtless. All sweaty and stuff. That's it that's the tag.

Or he could be running the track, for a less horny option. He'll stop for the right person, or talk while running/lifting for anyone else.]

before he gives up his vows, for peak comedy (no reply required unless you want)

[theurgie]

(( Emmanuel spends most of his time keeping to himself. Prayer, meditation, all that good stuff. But he also has to stay fit for what he does, so he's frequently in the gym. This morning, he walks in, catches a single glimpse of Horus lifting weights shirtless, feels his jaw drop, and... mutters "bedbugs" before turning around and walking out. ))

POOL

[no1likeme]

There are both outdoor and indoor pools to enjoy.

basically current timeline, pre-fake war

[patchworkgod]

[When the newcomer, Inari, described his ability to grant wishes for those with appropriate offerings, Osiris knew right away that he had a wish for Inari to grant. He's infinitely more powerful than the Egyptians with the level of belief and worship he receives in Japan, so it stands to reason that he should be able to manipulate their forms in a way they themselves can't manage.

And so, after a meal of fried tofu on rice and extremely pricy sake, Inari granted Osiris's wish. It takes him another day to work up the courage, but two days later Osiris finally steps out onto the outdoor pool deck in nothing but swim shorts and sandals with a broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses to shade his face. Maybe he's still a bit shy about this whole thing, but he hasn't been unscarred since before Horus was conceived and has never seen this form in such pristine condition.]

any time tbh

[daddysubscription]

[CANNONBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALL]

Pre-fake war

[hisbride]

(( Siwan is an infrequent visitor to the hotel. In spite of what's going on behind the scenes (and how much or little he may know of the finer details), he still has his own life to live. His job, his family, all the regular expectations to maintain. But whenever he can manage it, even if it's only for a few hours, Siwan shows up here. To spend time with Sobek, of course. He's not as directly embroiled in all this as some of the others. He's just bankrolling what they need.

Today's a little different. His wife is away for travel so he's been able to plan for at least a long weekend here at the hotel. It's been nice to simply lounge at the pool without worrying that someone might wonder why he's there. For once, he could say he's a guest and ergo belongs there. Mostly, he's stretched out on his lounge chair, dark swim trunks and a light polo-styled shirt on, watching someone else (Sobek) having a lot of fun in the water. ))

SPA

[no1likeme]

The spa has a variety of options ranging from the typical hot tub options to a sauna and even relaxing massage rooms.

BUSINESS CENTER

[no1likeme]

IDK in case you have to print something?

[silvernaphil]

[Now how did this end up as the wallpaper on all the monitors?]