[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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[withstyle]

Well, Izzy knows that her brother will be relieved. And she's done exactly what she promised she'd do now....she's spoken with Magnus about the energy, which means that she's a woman of her word. There aren't many people that Izzy is comfortable speaking with an injury about--even her brother borders on the uncomfortable, so the fact that she trusts Magnus on this level is importang. She hates being...weak and vulnerable, but she knows that he'll help and she doesn't believe that he'll see her as weak, or a burden because of it.

"Thank you, Magnus." The words are genuine as Izzy gives her brother-in-law both a smile and a nod that shows just how much she respects him. She trusts that he'll keep his word. Knows it, actually. The laugh that bubbles up escapes after a moment. "I knew you adored me!" She teases before brightening a the sight of the purple drink that is conjured for her.

"I think that sounds like an excellent idea. My favorite sort of prescription!" Taking the cocktail Izzy lifts it slightly. "To family, mainly the two most stylish individuals in our's, hm?" Izzy winks, playfully, not even letting a lingering injury dull her sparkle and demeanor.

[appetitive]

Though Magnus does view Isabelle as a human being, a perspective that many Shadowhunters lacked when regarding themselves and their peers, Magnus would never see her as weak. Isabelle had both physical and mental strength, obviously as skilled at forensics as she was fighting, but she was also one of the most emotionally in-touch Shadowhunter he'd ever met. Even if she sometimes struggled with others perceived her, she was emotionally available to his siblings when they needed it most.

"It's my pleasure, Isabelle," he said, just as genuine as her gratitude had been. "My affection for you can be our little secret. We wouldn't want Alec to get jealous, would we?" he teased back, handing over the drink with a wink. He was happy to see her brightening again, the topic of her injury dealt with and forgotten in the face of a fun evening. Lifting his glass, he grinned at the toast she gave. "Especially to the one who can pull off six-inch stilettoes," he added, tapping his glass against hers to seal the toast.