[OPEN] you can swing it, you can groove it, you can really start to move it at the hop

[appetitive]

Who: Magnus bane (appetitive), Alec Lightwood (angelic_archer), & YOU!
Where: The Vinyl Destination music store
When: night of May 14th
What: An open-invitation party to celebrate the opening of the store
Warnings: Please tag accordingly in your threads!

I. Rock Around The Clock Being that this party is for the opening of a music store, it makes sense that the main feature of the night is a dance floor! Music from throughout the 1950s will be playing, both in the store itself as well as the large loft above that has been converted into a miniature sockhop for everyone in attendence. Records and streamers hang from the ceilings and there is a lot of black, white, and pink to be seen. There's also a small stage in one corner set up for anyone brave enough to pick up one of the guitars that usually adorn the shop downstairs, as well as several microphone stands that are hooked up to a karaoke machine. Come in and dance the night away! Anyone wearing era-appropriate attire will random prizes. II. All Shook Up Being that this is a Magnus party, there is a wide range of cocktails to sample being made at the open bar. Most of them are were what was popular at the time—Manhattans, Old Fashioneds, the classic Gin & Tonic—but requests for specialty drinks are being taken as well. There are also, in true 50s style, milkshakes that are creamy enough to tempt even those who would usually try to resist. But there's a twist: they're alcoholic. None will be served to minors, but it's totally possible that the adults won't realized their delicious treats are spiked until after they've had their second (or third) glass. Also, though the upper loft is well-lit for dancing, the first-floor store has plenty of dark corners for making bad decisions. So grab your honey, grab a drink, and enjoy the night together. III. Tutti Frutti Half of the upper loft is dedicated to refreshments as well as boasting furniture looks like it was ripped from a diner—you guessed it, chrome with red vinyl upholstery. A table along one wall is ladden with miniature versions of popular diner food—cheeseburgers, hot dogs, even tuna melts—as well as french fries and plenty of other finger food. And, because this is the 1950s, there's jello. Lots of jello. So much jello that it's insane, how can anyone love jello this much? Luckily, if you don't go ape over gelatine-based desserts, there are also record-shaped cookies and non-alcoholic milkshakes for the kiddies. Seeing as this is a small town with families, and thus minors, there are plenty of drink options for those who aren't yet old enough to drink or who prefer not to. IV. La Bamba No invite is necessary, IC or OOC, for anyone who'd like to jump in and join the party! It's safe to assume that flyers have been up around town to announce the time and place. Hopefully, with enough people in attendance throughout the night, there's plenty of chances to make friends (or maybe enemies). Feel free to choose your own adventure, and don't worry about boundaries—if it doesn't break the game, it won't break this party post! But be aware that your hosts, one of whom is a warlock and the other a demon hunter, won't stand for any altercations inside the store. Instead, maybe take it outside if the mood or your ex-girlfriend strike you. If you'd like to assume that you're helping run the party—bartending, music playing, etc—go nuts and have fun! CODE BY TESSISAMESS

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yes I broke my own rule and forgot to warn for horny husbands

[appetitive]

Magnus couldn't be blamed for wanting an exciting life; the more he remembered of his past, the more he realized it had been an abnormally long one. It's something he still needs to bring up with Alec, especially to make sure he's not just going crazy, but tonight is not the night for that. Right now, he wants to run his hands over Alec's chest and put in more time on memorizing the runes that scarred his skin.

"There's still time for dancing later, my love," he mumbled against his lips, catching one between his teeth and tugging with a grin. "It feels like we've snuck off to kiss under the bleachers," he said when Alec's pulled away to breath. Magnus has different plans, urging Alec's hands further around his back and down to rest on his ass. They were alone, after all, even if they were still close enough to hear everything happening upstairs.

[angelic_archer]

There was a faint hum of music and conversation that Alec picked up over the sound of his pounding heart. It didn't seem to matter how often they were together. One look from Magnus and Alec felt like he was the stuttering, blushing seventeen year old whose world completely changed when he asked Magnus Bane for a date. The butterflies and warm rush of desire that had been accompanied by something deeper that he hadn't understood back had then never faded and Alec was certain it never would.

Neither would the thrill of having his husband on his lap when anyone from the party could stumble in and see them. Some memories might be hazy but Alec knew this was a 'danger' they both enjoyed.

Shivering when Magnus' hands slipped beneath his jacket, he made a quiet noise when Magnus caught his lip. "Is that a Mundie thing?" Alec tried not to say the word in front of anyone except Magnus and even then he felt faintly guilty for using it but didn't know why. It seemed like the right description. "I don't think I - " The rest of the words were forgotten as his husband moved his hands and Alec used the change in position to pull Magnus closer.

Deciding what he had and hadn't done in the past didn't matter, he kissed along Magnus' jaw, fingers sliding over tight denim. "I should thank you for setting this up."

[appetitive]

At times, especially ones like now when they were kissing like desperate teenagers, Magnus was amazed to think how far they'd come together. When they'd first met, Alec had been firmly in denial about himself to the point of rejecting the possibility that he could have a happy relationship he deserved. Magnus hadn't been much better, though, hiding behind layers of decadence and sarcasm to keep out any more heartbreak. And yet somehow they'd coaxed each other out of their insecurities and made a relationship with work. Magnus was confident that it had taken a lot of work—those details were, thankfully, still blurry—but they were together now, married of all things, and living what felt like happily ever after.

Most people didn't include semi-public makeouts as part of that fairy tale ending, but they weren't most people. And they were in a store that had their names on the lease, so technically they weren't breaking any rules by being on their own property. "I've seen it in a couple movies," he murmured back, his focus on Alec as he pulled their hips tighter together.

Kissing up the left side of Alec's neck, Magnus nibbled at the lobe of his ear. "You should be," he echoed playfully, hands back to gripping either side of Alec's jacket. "How are you going to show me your gratitude, Mr. Lightwood-Bane?"

[angelic_archer]

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