A step forward

[Shadow Weaver]

Envy- bitchcraft

Ava: "You certainly aren't acting like it!"

He laughed softly as his hand inched dangerously close to forbidden territory. Simon THOUGHT he had spoken quietly enough for only Ava to hear, but apparently, the woman across from him had QUITE the ear. And eyes. And rack. Actually, for an older woman she was pretty smoking hot. Simon understood now the young man who helped him earlier was sticking around. That woman was a MILF.

Karen: Yes, Cameron was not known for his ettiquette...for quite some time. You don't seem to be much further along in that.

Simon cocked an eyebrow and tilted his head slightly as he eyed the woman up and down.

"Well..it seems that Cameron isn't the only person in attendance having problems with ettiquette, Miss---Oh...that's right you didn't bestow me the honor of learning your name when I introduced myself just now...and about my ACCIDENT earlier, would you like my right ARM or simply my head on a platter in order to show that i'm TRULY sorry for accidentally bumping a table? Because it's obvious my apology didn't seem to be enough...."

<< Karen's finely shaped eyebrows lift and her sapphire blue eyes flash with indignation>>

Why you IMPERTINENT...

<< she spat with contempt as a flung her hand forward and a rushing magick sound was heard by the others before MICHAEL QUICKLY grabbed her hand and placed it down in his lap, HOLDING IT >>


<< She noticeably didnt try to remove her hand from Michael's grasp, allowing him to calm her even JUST a bit as she looked upon Simon with a now disdainful glare>>

...It's DOCTOR Victoria to you, boy.

<< she ammended her original sentence with an icy, haughty tone>>

And just consider yourself LUCKY that you are NOT, at this moment...an ARTICHOKE.

I'd count my blessings if I were you.

<< He may or may NOT have been aware that she was a witch AND the mother of this world's sorceress supreme, but at the moment, the doctor was more than a little "off centered" Everyone BUT him realized just how close he had come to having been "ZAPPED" by Shadow Weaver's magick just now >>

<< Michael continued to steady Karen as Ava quickly attempted to bridge the gap between Simon and the others at the table, while SIMON was attending OTHER things, UNDER the table, unbeknownst to them all>>

The nerve of him.

<< Karen muttered to Michael as she cast another disdainful glance at him.>>

How Ava could POSSIBLY be interested in that...animated broom from fantasia...is beyond me!

<< Still, she calmed herself a bit more decided to treat him like the accessory he apeared to be as Ava described what was apparently a BIG development for her personally and professionally! The genuine tone of anticipation and pride could be heard in the goddess' voice. Karen nodded with affirmation.>>

There's nothing like a tremendous change, Ava, especially one that allows you to REDEFINE something that has been so significant and defining in your life[ Cassadine Industries].

<< the jackass opened his mouth again, retorting Alycia, who was obviously not terribly impressed by him either>>

Well...now we are talking! I think you SHOULD haze me...make it brutal...but with one stipulation...I'd like Cassadine here to do the flogging.

Simon took a sip of his drink and smiled to himself. These group of people had made it apparent that they had no interest in getting to know him, so he sure as hell wasn't going to show any pretense with them.

<< scoffing loudly>>

WHERE does Cameron FIND these people!?

STAND ASIDE BOYS!

:: Sally commands to the security detail as she Cassandra strut past and find the Six::

<< sighing with relief>>

Oh Sally...




<< a REPRIEVE came in the form of the bold and beautiful SALLY SPECTRA and she brought along CASS as well!>>

Hello there boys and girls! MAMA has arrived!

:: It made Sally's heart glow with pride to see that just about EVERYONE at the table was wearing her designs::

And may I sayyyy...you all look simply gorgeous!

Sally!

<< Karen replied with FAR more warmth to her than she did to Simon, as she stood up and the two women embraced and air kissed>>

You look beautiful tonight!

<< leaning in and whispering into the fashion maven's ear>>

and I'm SO GLAD that there's yet another person OVER the age of 12 here with us

Awwww, Karen, you are as bewitching as ever, my dear lady.

:: Hugging Michael TIGHTLY as she makes sure to get a look and FEEL of him::

And I'm GUESSING this strapping young man is keeping those home fires burning HAWT!

Good to see you, Mikey!

I found this little lady down below, trying to help a naughty puppy that I had to discipline. Does she belong to you?

:: squeezing Cassandra's shoulder a bit and playfully pushing her forward to the others::

:: Cass had a small smile on her face as she was pushed forward by Sally. ::

*meekly*: "Hey all..."

<< Karen took a moment to gently brush some of Cass' hair from her face with her hand as she smiled at the girl>>

Hello Cass, you look beautiful as well, young lady. Come and sit down by Michael and myself!

<< Karen commands>>

Blaze should be along any minute.

<< and HALEIGH arrives, with an eye catching look that SCREAMS Sally Spectra, but totally gives a new view of Haleigh. Karen help but nod as she smiles>>

Well hello there, Haleigh. My that's quite a cute look you have. Morgan would be thrilled to see you looking this way right now.

 

[Artemis]

Envy

:: Alycia rolled her hazel eyes at Simon as he NARROWLY avoided being turned into an artichoke right then and there. What WAS it about Cameron's associates that made them think their connection to HIM made them RELEVANT to the Six and their allies? Of course, normally, Alycia would be a little more...objective and open minded, but she too was feeling her bitchcraft with VIVCA LENNOX on the horizon like a dreaded nuclear mushroom cloud that NO ONE WANTS. THAT and she was more than a bit tipsy right now ::


Ava, it sounds like you've pulled off a tremendous personal and professional coup! Maybe this is a sign of more returns to NYC and fresh starts for others among us...

:: She said with a reflective tone for a moment as she thought about Cameron. Why WAS she so EAGER to be alone with him after the events of this evening? Why did the mention of him seem to make her BLUSH now more than ever before. ::

:: there was nothing like being tipsy, feeling bitchy and feeling attracted to someone to make you "feel some type of way".::

:: Just about ALL OF THIS, that they were in the midst of right now, was because of him. The OLD Cameron could NEVER have pulled it off and NO ONE at this table would have followed him in his efforts to help Blaze Victory. Hell...he would likely have PUSHED the poor girl through the siege perilous back in the earlier days of the six.::

:: He really HAD come far and if anyone could understand what it meant to TRULY change and reinvent oneself, it was Alycia.::

:: She was unaware that he was explaining something similar to this to Vivica just now. Still, she promised she wouldn't go out of her way to ANTAGONIZE walking tape recorder, so she would do that...and THEN she'd take it out on HIM later! :fdevil: ::

:: she sighed::

Bring me a mojito please. Extra sugar on the glass!

:: waving her hand to the server as she sat back in her hair for a moment before SALLY SPECTRA made the scene.::

Sal, my gal!

:: Alycia stood up to greet the Spectra Diva. You could ALWAYS count on a wild, roaring good time with this red head::

ALYCIA! You're one hot mama tonight! ::air kissing her back::

Back at'cha, Sally!

:: others agreed as Sally pretended to look a bit meek before doing a model turn for them::

:: Cameron arrives with HALEIGH on his arm.::

:: Alycia's hazel eyes fix on the hybrid. Her problem with Haleigh wasn't that she was on Cameron's arm. Far from it. She understood those two had HISTORY together. HER problem with Haleigh was the way Haleigh regarded and treated HER after not seeing her for well over a year!::

:: As she had expressed to Delilah, she REALLY thought they had come far in their relationship, especially during their mission to the Arklay Mansion. Upon her return to the Six during the Blue Moon, she even CREDITED Haleigh for being the FIRST among them to challenge Alycia's own reflexive self deprecating habit she had, often referring to herself as "ONLY HUMAN" when dealing with the Six."::

:: Her unexpected reunion with Haleigh at Melrose Place 24 hours ago was beyond her wildest imagination about how it might occurr and EQUALLY as disappointing, if not HURTFUL, as she had revealed to Delilah::

:: AND SO, as Cameron arrived with Haleigh, Alycia's cheerful face melted into one of displeasure. She sat down quietly as others greeted Haleigh, softly thanking the server who'd just brought her mojito::


this selfish, judgemental bitch. and me...the FOOL for trusting in her...BELIEVING we were friends.

:: she thought coldly to herself. Karen mentioned how Morgan would like to see Haleigh looking as eye popping and cute as she does in her Spectra outfit::

It WOULD be nice if Morgan were here...

:: Alycia stopped short of agreeing to the rest of the statement.::

That would be the perfect topping for this evening for Blaze i'm sure.

:: shifting in her seat so she doesnt even have immediate visual of Haleigh, Alycia calmly looks upon Cass, whom Sally had rounded up while down stairs and brought her up here::

Cass, we HAVE to talk about that little show you put on...

::Alycia looked at Cass with a quizzical expression before smiling a bit as Karen placed her hand on her forehead at the mention of it::

OH heavens!

<< Karen immediately exclaims as she sits back upright a bit>>

Haleigh, you haven't meet Cassandra! Cassandra Johnson, referred to as CASS by some. She's the newest member of the Six!

Cass, this is Haleigh Davidoff. She's one of the Six's FOUNDING members, along with Cameron, Alison, my daughter Morgan and Firebird's counterpart from this timeline, Foxfire.

 

[Arsenal]

This new kid might be stupid, or Cam forgot to debrief him before this meeting. Either way, he mouthed off to Doc.

Dumb Ass: "Well..it seems that Cameron isn't the only person in attendance having problems with ettiquette, Miss---Oh...that's right you didn't bestow me the honor of learning your name when I introduced myself just now...and about my ACCIDENT earlier, would you like my right ARM or simply my head on a platter in order to show that i'm TRULY sorry for accidentally bumping a table? Because it's obvious my apology didn't seem to be enough...."

<< Karen's finely shaped eyebrows lift and her sapphire blue eyes flash with indignation>>

Why you IMPERTINENT...

<< she spat with contempt as a flung her hand forward and a rushing magick sound was heard by the others before MICHAEL QUICKLY grabbed her hand and placed it down in his lap, HOLDING IT >>


<< She noticeably didnt try to remove her hand from Michael's grasp, allowing him to calm her even JUST a bit as she looked upon Simon with a now disdainful glare>>

Remember who this is for sweetheart.

Mike gave her a quadricep to hold onto in the hopes that it would save this guy's LIFE. And he KEPT talking. Good grief. Mike was NOT going to babysit new associates while Cam juggled dime-pieces. He finally grew somewhat silent and just in time: Haleigh was here.

Mike would have stood, but he preferred that everyone not see Karen's hand which by now was massaging his thigh and so he saluted her with a wink and a raised drink glass. But the now-arriving Sally Spectra HAD to get a piece, and so he stood for her hug as Karen's hand RELUCTANTLY departs from his lap area. No problem. Sally was a sweetheart, an ego boost and had some tig ole' bitties. So he let her have her fun and they each enjoyed the exchange of chest-flesh...he EVEN made his pecs jump to give her a little EXTRA. And why not? It's a goddamned party.

He helped Cass sit by them as she seemed newly uneasy...no idea why, but his gut said that something was up. He took his seat and gave Karen's off hand something to hold (his THIGH, you nasty bastards!) as he took in the evening. This was apparently going to be one hell of a ride. He was wondering if he should have hidden Madelyn a little closer to this table.

 

[Firebird]

Late arrival

A sexy pair of black high heels slowly stepped into Envy. Blaze Victory, FIREBIRD, had finally shown up.

Actually she'd already been inside Envy a few moments earlier, talking with the DJ in his booth discussing the song she wanted for her little dance routine.

She slipped out again without being noticed because wanted a moment to herself.

Out in the lobby and down the hall in a small alcove, she sat down for a moment.

....

"Morg?"

She spoke ALOUD.

"I know you can hear me and that I don't even need to talk outloud to communicate with you. You could SEE me too with your scrying glass if you wanted...OR you could BE HERE with me...with ALL of us."

::Sigh!::

"But you're not. I know that."

"I just want you to know...that I understand why you're gone...but YOU need to understand that eventually...you'll have to COME BACK to me...to US...and you'll have to FACE Delilah and the way things are NOW after the choices that she, you and Alison made."

"I know you're not AFRAID of her or what ANYONE would say or do. You've never been."

"But I also know the only thing that will MATCH your love for someone is your HATRED and you don't want to ever go down the road that lead you to the Inferno. NONE OF US do.

"Delilah's a bitch right now...but you know...I don't suppose anyone ELSE on this team would be much different if faced with the same circumstances. You've got to look past your own indignation and at the bigger picture and SOON, before you lose sight of what really matters."

She leans back against the wall as she looks out of the window and sees a small but still dizzying view of the new york night skyline

"But I'm not going to waste this moment talking about HER."

"I want you to know...that Cameron and Nicolas are truly unique. SPECIAL. I know you and Karen have not always been trusting of men and rightfully so...but Cameron and Nicolas SAVED me yesterday. "

"I can tell the real from the fake...and THEY are the real deal, Morgan. They pulled me back...Cameron is helping to hold the team together and Nicolas has been helping me at Spectra."

"They're doing something for me I never couldve guessed...and...the feeling that I have now?"


"It's like I've TRULY ARRIVED."

"The Six isn't JUST about fighting the bad guys...it's about FINDING OUR WAY...TOGETHER."

"It's so much EASIER to try to make that journey when you have help...LOVE from your friends...your FAMILY."

"Those things...they can't be replaced. Not even by MAGICK, Morg. Not by LIMBO, where you can do ANYTHING."

She pauses, for what FEELS like a while, but it's only just a few moments

"For the first time here, I DON'T feel like a novelty replacement of Foxfire. I know you didn't intentially mean to add to that feeling...nobody did. But being in the Six, things happen at LIGHTSPEED and there's almost no time to stop and look at the details."

"I'm finding my way here. Seeing how i truly fit in. NOT JUST as your sister, although that's ALWAYS gonna be part of my ...OUR identity...but as the person I DARE to become in this place!"

"Tonight's gonna be GREAT! I'm looking HOT and I know you'd love this dress. Sally designed it. "

"I ...

...just wanted to talk to you privately before I went in there and joined the others."

"I love you, Morg. I'll see you soon!"


"Now I'm going to spend time with OUR extended family, doing things as only WE can."



Standing back up straight, Blaze closes her eyes and smiles as she hears the definite sound of eldritch chimes in the air. Her sister DID in fact hear her.


A few moments later, Blaze re-enters Envy, walking with a slow, sexy stride in her high heels and knock out red and black dress.

A rule she and Morg always had for parties, do a slow, aloof "lap" around the scene before comitting to a single spot or group.

She was already fashionably late. She intended that from the start and she knew where to go to find her family, but first she wanted to check out all the hot bodies and take in the mood, before she turned it on its ear and took center stage

She exchanged knowing glances with men AND women who stopped in mid move or sentence to look at her as she passed by. She ran her hand through her perfectly coiffed auburn hair as a few whistles and offers for drinks could be heard by the patrons on the first floor as she made her way through.

Up the stairs she went, toward the EXCLUSIVE bar, where she happened upon none other than Chocolate Kiss himself!

"Nicolas! What are you doing, chocolate kiss?"


She says in low tone as she not so subtlely brushes up against him and is now standing beside him, slipping her arm under and around his

"Sorry I'm late....well NO..I'm NOT."

"I had to have a conversation with Morg before I came in here."

"It went pretty well."

She says with a smile and a nod to Nicolas. She then casts her apple green eyes over the girl he was talking to.

"Hmmmm?"

The fire elemental eyes and studies Vivica with no hint of subtlely

"And who is THIS pretty girl, Nicolas?"

"Are you holding out on me when it comes to sexy girls that you know?"

"I KNOW you're not stepping out on Morg, because you already know I'll MELT YOUR SEXY ASS if you try it."

Smiling wickedly at Nicolas as her apple green eyes sparkle.

But a girl can never have too much brown sugar...

Vivica looked like a tastey little morsel to Blaze on this, of all nights.

Blaze returns her gaze to Vivca. Not waiting for Nicolas to introduce her.

"Hi. I'm Blaze VICTORY, Morgan Victoria's sister."

Thought call to Nicolas: "Is she one of US? Can she be trusted?"

"And YOU are??"

FIREDBIRD never knew Recall in her timeline, NOR had she encountered her in THIS one after she arrived. If ever there was any doubt for Vivica that Blaze VICTORY was a far cry from Blaze Fielding, the SIGHT of the taller, more glamorous woman standing before her, not to mention her sultry tone, should have dispelled those doubts.

 

[Rampage]

Nicolas was walking Vivica back to where everyone was seated when two things happened that were VERY important to him.

First, Haleigh arrived. She looked beautiful and as she greeted everyone, their eyes met for a second, and it was like she never left. Nicolas had none of the feelings of loss that others had about Haleigh because absence is a two-way street ad he certainly had the power to be near her had he s desired. His knowledge of SHIELD's capabilities and even of their AVENGERS initiative did not concern him in that regard. And so he was free to devote his time and energy to joy at her safe return.

Then the Lady of Honor arrived, walking up to him and taking his other arm as she brushed past.

"Nicolas! What are you doing, chocolate kiss?"


She says in low tone as she not so subtlely brushes up against him and is now standing beside him, slipping her arm under and around his

"Sorry I'm late....well NO..I'm NOT."

"I had to have a conversation with Morg before I came in here."

"It went pretty well."

She says with a smile and a nod to Nicolas. She then casts her apple green eyes over the girl he was talking to.

"Hmmmm?"

The fire elemental eyes and studies Vivica with no hint of subtlely

"And who is THIS pretty girl, Nicolas?"

"Are you holding out on me when it comes to sexy girls that you know?"

"I KNOW you're not stepping out on Morg, because you already know I'll MELT YOUR SEXY ASS if you try it."

Nicolas laughed heartily at the comment. He then immediately went into introductions. He also entertained her telepathic questions.

Blaze Victory, this is Vivica Lennox, a gorgeous and talented artist here in the city. Remember that picture I purchased to replace that landscape in the hallway leading to the executive suite? THAT is her work.

Yes, she is one of us, longtime friend of Cam's. Good people. You can relax.

Vivica, Blaze is one of the people that I planned to talk to about your Gallery Show and what we could do to develop a helpful synergy for both Belle Epoque and Spectra. Blaze is a real bigwig and there are obvious networking opportunities available...to be discussed some OTHER time. But for NOW...it is time to celebrate the Belle of the Ball.

Nicolas had been maneuvering them over to where he wanted Blaze to be. As he noted everyone in their proper places and let Vivica down safely away from Ava AND Alycia, he stood before them all and announced.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Lady of the Hour, Blaze VICTORY!!!

He placed her at a set facing everyone as he nodded for Mike and Cam to get their collective asses in gear.

Blaze, it is not often that people take a moment to celebrate each other, and that is a shame. We should cherish one another FAR more often than we do and tonight, this NIGHT is YOUR night! Check that, THIS...is YOUR life!!

Nicolas' announcement signaled the beginning of the more official festivities....

 

[Firebird]

Arrival!

Nicolas laughed heartily at the comment. He then immediately went into introductions. He also entertained her telepathic questions.

Blaze Victory, this is Vivica Lennox, a gorgeous and talented artist here in the city. Remember that picture I purchased to replace that landscape in the hallway leading to the executive suite? THAT is her work.


Yes, she is one of us, longtime friend of Cam's. Good people. You can relax.



Vivica, Blaze is one of the people that I planned to talk to about your Gallery Show and what we could do to develop a helpful synergy for both Belle Epoque and Spectra. Blaze is a real bigwig and there are obvious networking opportunities available...to be discussed some OTHER time. But for NOW...it is time to celebrate the Belle of the Ball.

Very clever, Nic. Sally will take one look at her and declare she's good enough to EAT!

The both have a "laugh" in their little telepathic chat, as they know Sally has an eye for beauty and a FLAIR for that and everything else.


"Hmmm now THAT would be interesting. Of course she'll have to meet Sally Spectra! Nobody gets ANYWHERE in the House of Spectra or the world of fashion without HER approval."

Blaze says with mix of amusement and reverence. She looks over at Vivica again as Nicolas escorts them both.

"Of course, once Sally sees her, she might even offer her a modeling contract! Or Morgan might want to take her on at Spectra Couture."

"Either way...any friend of Cam's is sure be of friend of mine and I'll gladly get you connected with Ms. Spectra. "

"It was nice of you to come to my party!"

Unaware that Alycia and Ava would sooner have Vivica drawn and quartered than look at her, Karen's admonishing them along with Michael, Nicolas and now (especially) BLAZE'S endorsement of her being APART of her party must of come as quite an unexpected relief and validation for Vivica.

Nicolas had been maneuvering them over to where he wanted Blaze to be. As he noted everyone in their proper places and let Vivica down safely away from Ava AND Alycia, he stood before them all and announced.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Lady of the Hour, Blaze VICTORY!!!

Sally Spectra gets everyone going with clapping, cheering and whistling as SHE stands up from the THRONE-LIKE chair that was especially brought in for HER and lifts her hands up turning slowly around and prompting The six and EVERYONE ELSE to clap and cheer for Blaze

"I love you, Sally! You're like the most amazing, glamorous rich bitch of a fairy god mother a girl could ever have!"

Blaze quickly moves to hug Sally tightly as she's clapped and cheered for. After that she takes a moment to embrace Karen, Alycia, Cass, Michael even Ava- who was not one for too much overt displays of affection- stood up to hug and air kiss Blaze, and then there was HALEIGH who had OBVIOUSLY undergone a Spectra MAKEOVER since their meeting in Ambrosia.

"Well now, the evening is FULL of surprises ain't it?"

Examining the fabric of Haleigh's dress as she hugged her before SURPRISING her with a POP on her ass and quickly moving on.

"Ohhhh and look who we have HERE!"

Eyeing SIMON as as he graciously stood up to greet her.

"It's the vacuum salesman."

ALYCIA could be heard GUFFAWING with laughter at this comment, which made Blaze appreciate the moment even more

Looking to AVA directly in her eyes as she turns to EMBRACE Simon.

"You told me your name in the elevator, now you know mine."

She IMMEDIATELY cops a feel on him in front of Ava and the others

Leaning in to Ava's ear.

"Okay. I see why you let him blow your back out, he's definitely MORE than a "SNACK", which, as Morgan would say, would NEVER do when a "MEAL" could easily be found. He can STAY!"

She laughs as she pushes Simon away with more force than he anticipated for a girl with her frame [she was physically stronger than a normal human and significantly moreso than Foxfire] causing him to topple down into his chair.

THIS drew a POINT and a LAUGH from KAREN of all people.

Blaze pokes Ava in her side to IMMEDIATELY destroy her look of disbelief, leaving the two of them a bit shell shocked as only she could do.

He placed her at a set facing everyone as he nodded for Mike and Cam to get their collective asses in gear.

She was now seated with Sally next to her

"Thank you, Nic"

Kissing him on the cheek

Blaze, it is not often that people take a moment to celebrate each other, and that is a shame. We should cherish one another FAR more often than we do and tonight, this NIGHT is YOUR night! Check that, THIS...is YOUR life!!

Nicolas' announcement signaled the beginning of the more official festivities....

"WELLLLL"

she quickly stood back up smiling like a cheshire cat!

"I have something I REALLY need to get out of my system at the start of this. A girl just CAN'T go out looking like this and not shake her ass one good time. So bare with me just a moment! And keep a look out because I'm gonna need for you all to do something for me too!

She slips out of her spot and scampers off into the darkness as the club has gotten a little quieter and by now, ONLY patrons wearing special wrist bracelets (obtained by either being well connected enough, good looking enough or having the $$) remained, making the club a little less "packed" with common people but still filled with people who wanted to tear through the night with wild abandon.

 

[Titan]

Club Envy, The Parthenon

”No no....I'm afraid it doesn’t work that way, my dear boy. Have a seat. You see, that passkey I entrusted you with? Is NOT an all access pass to the restricted areas of this hotel for your personal use. I could have your job for this ya know. Right now!”

Well, this wasn’t the first time he’d been out of work, and probably wouldn’t be the last. He nodded. He pulled the passkey out of his pocket and held it out.

“I understand. Thank you for everything – really, thank you, Miss Sally. I appreciate everything you did for me.”

He looked down at his lap. This evening really was NOT turning out the way he had expected.

Now, if you wanted to check this place out...all you had to do was ASK

Andrew looked up quickly in surprise.

and I would've made arrangements. I'm personal friends with the OWNER of this hotel AND I always want to help my employees whenever I can. But I simply WON'T tolerate this kind of disregard for my policies and procedures, do you understand me? Have I made myself clear? You pull a stunt like this again and it's your butt!

“Does this mean you AREN’T firing me? I mean, yes, crystal clear.”

Hey there, young man! I want you to put this boy's tab on my account. At these prices he'd have a stroke before the night's over! Sit here, take the load off. Eat, drink, be merry, with my compliments Andrew.

“Thank you, Sally – but that’s too generous. I can pay my own way-“

She waved him off, patting him on the shoulder.

And remember, Mama always takes care of her babies, but she'll kick their BUTTS too! Oh and you BETTER be to work ON TIME tomorrow, Andrew.

“I’ll be early. Miss Sally.”

He watched Sally walk away. Truly good people in this day and age were few and far between, and she was definitely one of them.

Once she was out of sight, he breathed a long sigh of relief, and downed the rest of his beer. The barman had already sat another in front of him, before he had even put the empty glass down. Well, no sense in letting it go to waste...

 

[Recall]

Club Envy

Vivica watched as Cameron walked away, went down the stairs and greeted Haleigh. An evil smile curled up in her lips as she watched the two of them interact with each other. Meanwhile she shot a look at Alycia who hadn't noticed them yet. She took a long sip of her drink, which this time was cut with some soda water and garnished with lime.

"Well...it's nice to know that SOME things...[Cameron & Haleigh] don't change. At least I can take comfort in the fact that even if Alycia and Cameron become ANYTHING remotely significant to each other, it will never last. That boy LOVES Haleigh, and until THAT all gets worked out...ain't NO woman...not even that COCONUT Alycia Barnett is gonna last..."

She suddenly felt a LOT more at ease as Nicolas approached her. Vivica was a little unsure as to what he would think of Alycia and her's bitchy back and forthe. But he surprised her.

Ma'am...if you would, it is almost time to receive the guest of honor. We have some tables reserved and I cam certain that we can all find a seat to our liking for the presentations. Our friend here (nodding to the bartender) will be sending attendants to stand by for any drinks you might need. If you will take my arm and come back we can all enjoy the show.

"Nicolas...really, thanks...but I'm gonna need a minute to process all of THAT--"

She gestured over to the group as Nicolas continued.

Look Vivica, you are here now. You may as well enjoy yourself. Don't allow anything to take away your good cheer. You got it goin' on girl, you deserve to have some fun. Besides, I am not letting this long face...

<<Nic reaches out and grabs her chin playfully>>

rule the night. OK? OK. Now let's roll.

She smiled warmly at him. Vivica could see why Morgan was interested. She knew of Nicolas' demonic side but when she looked at him now, she saw a definitely genuine and sweet, caring man.

"Nicolas...That was all very sweet...I gotta say, I am definitely GRATEFUL to have you around tonight! You're RIGHT. No more frowns. I'm ready to get this party started! Let's GO!"

Vivica interlinked her arm with his as they made their way over to the private area where the "reception" would be taking place as a cocktail server came over with another drink. She eyed it for a moment.

"Oh, just go with it, girl. Maybe this liquor will dull the sound of that overhyped paralegal! Cheers! You ain't got nothing to prove to ANYBODY!"

Soon, she saw a tall auburn hair woman make her way over to the exclusive area where The Six were slowly making their way over to. After several minutes of blinking, she opened her mouth and GASPED for a moment once everything clicked.

"Oh my GOD...It's BLAZE...but like...a hotter, taller...SEXIER Blaze!"

Blaze did a back and forthe with Nicolas before walking over to Vivica herself with Nicolas and said hello.

Blaze: "Hi. I'm Blaze Victory, Morgan Victoria's sister."

Vivica was still a little astounded by how similar yet DIFFERENT this Blaze was from Foxfire, so much so that she almost completely stopped paying attention.

Blaze: And YOU are??

Before Vivica could form WORDS, Nicolas thankfully stepped in.

Nicolas laughed heartily at the comment. He then immediately went into introductions. He also entertained her telepathic questions.

Blaze Victory, this is Vivica Lennox, a gorgeous and talented artist here in the city. Remember that picture I purchased to replace that landscape in the hallway leading to the executive suite? THAT is her work.

Yes, she is one of us, longtime friend of Cam's. Good people. You can relax.

Vivica, Blaze is one of the people that I planned to talk to about your Gallery Show and what we could do to develop a helpful synergy for both Belle Epoque and Spectra. Blaze is a real bigwig and there are obvious networking opportunities available...to be discussed some OTHER time. But for NOW...it is time to celebrate the Belle of the Ball.

Vivica crinkled her nose.

"Well, damn Nikki! No need to oversell me! He IS adorable though, ain't he? I sold that piece of art under a psuedonym...to test the reaction to my art and he just SCOOPED it up! I can't blame him though...I'm DAMN GOOD at what I do..."

She smiled and stood, noticing that her body language was markedly different than usual. Her shoulders were turned in, she was playing with her hands. Vivica was just kind of "bowled" over with Blaze in general.

"Am I...am I FLIRTING with Blaze?"

"Hmmm now THAT would be interesting. Of course she'll have to meet Sally Spectra! Nobody gets ANYWHERE in the House of Spectra or the world of fashion without HER approval."

Blaze says with mix of amusement and reverence. She looks over at Vivica again as Nicolas escorts them both.

"Of course, once Sally sees her, she might even offer her a modeling contract! Or Morgan might want to take her on at Spectra Couture."

"Either way...any friend of Cam's is sure be of friend of mine and I'll gladly get you connected with Ms. Spectra. "

"It was nice of you to come to my party!"

Unaware that Alycia and Ava would sooner have Vivica drawn and quartered than look at her, Karen's admonishing them along with Michael, Nicolas and now (especially) BLAZE'S endorsement of her being APART of her party must of come as quite an unexpected relief and validation for Vivica.

Vivica blushed for a moment as she grabbed her drink, taking a long and much needed sip.

"Sally Spectra is her? No shit!? I LOVE her designs..in fact there are a few pieces i've done that are based on some of her couture runway looks from early 90s!"

She noticed herself getting a little closer to the elemental and gave a devilish wink.

"And I love the new lingerie line. Those bras and panties are HOT! I'm actually wearing a set right now!"

Vivica couldn't believe the words that were coming out of her mouth as she spoke. There was something definitely intriguing about Blaze and for whatever reason, be it the liquor or something else...something inside Vivica told her to figure out just WHAT it was.

"And honey, you keep complimenting like THAT and I just might let you see them later!"

She laughed. Foxfire had always been especially flirty with Vivica and it seemed that Firebird was no different. Only THIS Blaze was somebody that kept her attention.

The three made their way over to the table and by this time, there was enough alcohol flowing through Vivica's veins to make her able to completely REFUSE to acknowledge that Alycia Barnett even existed! Nicolas gave Blaze her GRAND entrance and Blaze wasted NO TIME in delivering ALL the juicy gossip she had in her arsenal.


"Well, she definitely is a FIRECRACKER...."

Vivica watched in amusement as she took a moment to introduce herself to Sally Spectra.

"I just wanted to formally say hello! I'm a big fan of Spectra! In fact...i'm wearing you now!"

Vivica leaned in and folded down the top of her dress to reveal a black lace with deep royal purple trim. She winked at Sally and laughed.

"So...thanks for making these babies SALUTE!" [laughs]

She walked over to Haleigh and smiled, giving her a hug. They usually had enjoyed each other's company, having a friendly relationship by proxy.

"Good to see ya, girl...ya know..in person and not on my TELEVISION!"

Vivica was far more at ease now and gave a somewhat apologetic look to Karen and Mike for her comments earlier. She did NOT however acknowledge Alycia OR Ava. She gave a little wink to Simon.

Nicolas mentioned that he had a little presentation prepared but Blaze seemed to want to go dancing.

Blaze: "I have something I REALLY need to get out of my system at the start of this. A girl just CAN'T go out looking like this and not shake her ass one good time. So bare with me just a moment! And keep a look out because I'm gonna need for you all to do something for me too!"

Vivica watched the firebrand scoot off into the darkness, eyeing her up and down as she went. If there was going to be a show, Vivica was definitely going to be front row center.

 

[Longshot]

Club Envy

<< Karen's finely shaped eyebrows lift and her sapphire blue eyes flash with indignation>>

Why you IMPERTINENT...

<< she spat with contempt as a flung her hand forward and a rushing magick sound was heard by the others before MICHAEL QUICKLY grabbed her hand and placed it down in his lap, HOLDING IT >>


<< She noticeably didnt try to remove her hand from Michael's grasp, allowing him to calm her even JUST a bit as she looked upon Simon with a now disdainful glare>>

...It's DOCTOR Victoria to you, boy.

<< she ammended her original sentence with an icy, haughty tone>>

And just consider yourself LUCKY that you are NOT, at this moment...an ARTICHOKE.

"Again with the artichokes..."

He had to say, from what he had gleamed, Karen's reaction told him that not many people stepped out of line with her. She seemed to be a respected person among the group, and she was a doctor. Perhaps all of that was the reason he seemed to get a perverse level of enjoyment antagonizing her.

Alycia: I'd count my blessings if I were you.

"Actually, it seems that the good Doctor is having a craving. You don't have to go through all of the trouble to turn me into an artichoke. I've had the artichoke DIP at Bar Six by the Lobby..if you want I can have some couriered over!"

He laughed, hoping to break the tension...actually he knew this woman would probably just get pissed off and maybe make GOOD on her threat. Still, one BITCHY turn deserves another, and for the woman to have gone off about being mean girls moments earlier only to kind of be a dick to him for a small accident, it was a BIT hypocritical.

Thankfully before anything escalated, the vivacious and loud Sally Spectra walked up to the group with a brunette woman on her arm. The same brunette woman who had been putting on QUITE the show on the main floor. This time, instead of talking he watched everyone interact with Sally. Everybody seemed to LOVE her. Simon was a casual acquaintance with Sally..as she had designed many things for his mother, Evelyn throughout the years..but he hadn't been able to properly say hello when Blaze arrived. He whispered into Ava's ear..

"This place is crowded..makes me wish I was back in that bed of yours...."

He breathed warmly in her ear as Nicolas gave Blaze her official arrival. Soon, she was ON him.

Examining the fabric of Haleigh's dress as she hugged her before SURPRISING her with a POP on her ass and quickly moving on.

"Ohhhh and look who we have HERE!"

Eyeing SIMON as as he graciously stood up to greet her.

"It's the vacuum salesman."

ALYCIA could be heard GUFFAWING with laughter at this comment, which made Blaze appreciate the moment even more

Looking to AVA directly in her eyes as she turns to EMBRACE Simon.

"You told me your name in the elevator, now you know mine."

She IMMEDIATELY cops a feel on him in front of Ava and the others

Leaning in to Ava's ear.

"Okay. I see why you let him blow your back out, he's definitely MORE than a "SNACK", which, as Morgan would say, would NEVER do when a "MEAL" could easily be found. He can STAY!"

She laughs as she pushes Simon away with more force than he anticipated for a girl with her frame [she was physically stronger than a normal human and significantly moreso than Foxfire] causing him to topple down into his chair.

THIS drew a POINT and a LAUGH from KAREN of all people.

Blaze pokes Ava in her side to IMMEDIATELY destroy her look of disbelief, leaving the two of them a bit shell shocked as only she could do.

Simon laughed and openly let Blaze grope him. He may not have known her but damn, she was hot. As he was flung back into his seat, he turned to Ava once more.

"I know I said this in the elevator...but I LOVE her...I want to take her everywhere. Can you imagine her at one of OUR family's MIXERS? She'd shut them ALL up!"

Soon, Blaze told everybody to stay put as she headed into the darkness of the club, telling them that she needed their help.

"Finally....some EXCITEMENT!"

 

[Prophet]

Club Envy

Haleigh: "Hardly. All this celebrity well wear off quickly. The public spotlight has ADHD. But I should be asking YOU if this is okay...... arriving on your arm for everyone to see.... won't Dominique mind? Or is it Alycia?"

He smiled.

"Actually...it's Sally Spectra. I need her...desperately...."

Cameron walked with Haleigh up the stairs andinto the private VIP Lounge where the rest were gathering, a little irritated at how QUICKLY news traveled in The Six. Sally and Cass had just arrived as he saw Blaze out of the corner of his eye with Vivica and Nicolas. He spun Haleigh around and laughed.

"Ladies and Gentlemen! THE Black Widow herself!"

He let her go as she began to make her greetings. She did look really good tonight, though Cameron felt that Haleigh looked her best covered in blood and with her hair battleworn. Still, she would turn more than a few heads tonight, and Cameron smiled to himself at the thought of how uncomfortable and irritated she would get with everybody fawning over her look. He would have to thank Sally for that.

Alycia ordered another drink and as it came, Cameron sat down next to her. She took a sip and before she set the drink down on the table, Cameron grabbed her drink hand and smirked at her.

"Help a man who's had to go the last twenty minutes without any alcohol?"

He winked as she turned her hand and allowed him to take a sip of her drink. He licked his lips as before she knew it, he planted a hot and quick kiss on her lips before pulling his face back and smiling. With all the noise going on around them at the moment, he took the time to have a quiet moment with her.

"You had a little sugar on your lips...and I didn't want to steal any from that rim."

Cameron brushed a bit of her hair behind her ears and stared at her with a warm and passionate gaze, before sending her a thought call.

"Thank you backing down. And thank you...for being here...with ME."

The two shared a moment of eye contact before the voice of Nicolas could be heard.

Nicolas had been maneuvering them over to where he wanted Blaze to be. As he noted everyone in their proper places and let Vivica down safely away from Ava AND Alycia, he stood before them all and announced.

Ladies and gentlemen, the Lady of the Hour, Blaze VICTORY!!!

He placed her at a set facing everyone as he nodded for Mike and Cam to get their collective asses in gear.

Blaze, it is not often that people take a moment to celebrate each other, and that is a shame. We should cherish one another FAR more often than we do and tonight, this NIGHT is YOUR night! Check that, THIS...is YOUR life!!

Nicolas' announcement signaled the beginning of the more official festivities....

Blaze came in like a hurricane paying special attention to Simon and Ava, calling out their little encounter earlier.

Every clapped and cheered as Blaze was taken to her THRONE that had been specially provided and decked out in Swarovski Crystals. Just the right amount of over the top bling for their girl!

"Yeah! Go 'head girl!"

Blaze announced that she had a little something special for them as she dissappeared and he took a moment to look at Vivica who he was picking up some STRANGE emotions from.

"GREAT...."

He took this moment to turn back to the group, his hand interlocked underneath the table with Alycia's...a stark and FAR classier gesture than what had been going on underneath the table between Ava and Simon.

"From the emotions i'm picking up in this room...I'm thinking Simon made just about as splashing a first impression as I imagined?!"

He laughed and looked at Karen.

"Don't worry, Dr. V...I will whip him into SHAPE...and according to Blaze? Ava will just WHIP him."

Cameron stopped for a moment, getting a psychic impression of the area and what had transpired in his absence in dealing with Vivica and getting Haleigh. He turned to Ava.

"Ahh...you TOLD them already? I was gonna make a big stink of it! Well...hold on!"

At that moment, a waiter brought Cameron over his drink and he raised a glass.

"To Ava Cassadine! May this be the beginning of a BEAUTIFUL partnership... [looking at Simon] for maybe more than just ONE of us at this table! CHEERS!"

 

[Artemis]

Envy- close encounters

:: The callous, obtuse, shit-starting Haleigh was here...and that annoying GNAT Vivica was still buzzing around them. She felt herself getting a headache. Alycia and Karen were both having a TIME this evening. It was good in someways...and not so good in others. Alycia actually felt a bit BETTER about being here now that Sally and Cass had joined them. SALLY always changed the dynamics of where ever she went and Alycia had come to find interaction with Cass a bit more enjoyable since their talk at Melrose Place. The girl had a good heart and was trying her best. THAT always counted for more than being a lofty, pretentious groupie BITCH like Vivica ::

:: with more people present at their table, there'd be less reason for her to interact with the ones she didn't care for and so, she took a moment to "regroup" to herself as she sat back for a moment. ::

Alycia ordered another drink and as it came, Cameron sat down next to her. She took a sip and before she set the drink down on the table, Cameron grabbed her drink hand and smirked at her.

"Help a man who's had to go the last twenty minutes without any alcohol?"



He winked as she turned her hand and allowed him to take a sip of her drink.

Isn't charity work YOUR speciality?

:: It was a comment with MORE than one implication. She quietly quipped to him in a bitchy tone, even though she noticeably didn't pull away from him or stop him from taking a sip of her drink.::

:: She started to say something else...drawing a breath and about to open her mouth.::

.....!?

:: Her hazel eyes widen for a brief moment::

He licked his lips as before she knew it, he planted a hot and quick kiss on her lips before pulling his face back and smiling. With all the noise going on around them at the moment, he took the time to have a quiet moment with her.

"You had a little sugar on your lips...and I didn't want to steal any from that rim."

Oh is that so?

:: She said, as she played off any further reaction to that move of his. She attempted to look away and feigned disinterest, but Cameron was ON to her and would not be detered...::

Cameron brushed a bit of her hair behind her ears and stared at her with a warm and passionate gaze, before sending her a thought call.

"Thank you backing down. And thank you...for being here...with ME."

I..."heard" the sincerity in your tone when you asked me to leave the little wench alone. I owe her NOTHING, but even I can see how much all of THIS [tonight] means to you. I care for Firebird...BLAZE too. She welcomed me back to the Six during the Blue Moon without reservation and with such passion...it touched my heart. She deserves all of this...and it's no less than SURPRISING that in the absence of Morgan, YOU would be one of the people responsible for this night in her honor.

I wouldn't want to do anything to RUIN this for her...OR to ruin all that you've worked for.

:: She "replied" to his thought call with sincerity. Despite what that xerox copy machine [vivica] and the sociopath [haleigh] thought, ALYCIA had a heart AND she had genuine ties to more than one person in the Six now. Just like Cameron, she had changed...and it seemed that the two of them, with their key changes, were now primed to be a PERFECT FIT for each other and they were coming closer to that conclusion!::

:: Alycia DID have her concerns[ Vivica was NOT one of them ] , which were inflamed by the arrival of Haleigh. The woman seemed to not care about friendships, so why would she have any respect for personal relationships? Would Alycia's genuine feelings about Cameron override her growing contempt and distrust of Haleigh?::

AM I "here with YOU?"

:: Alycia smirked a bit as she allowed Cameron to hold her gaze and their eyes searched each other even as they "spoke" via thoughtcall::

I carried Delilah to NYC as a favor to her, to help her be able to EXHALE. Which reminds me...HOW are you going to explain THIS to her!? As it is...*I* didn't even know about the sudden change of plans until you messaged while I was en route via Dome!

:: With everything that had happened once Alycia and Delilah arrived here, from Alycia meeting with Karen and Michael to help Karen finish up HER part in a matter regarding Blaze, up to tonight's events, Alycia hadn't immediately realized how BADLY this would look and FEEL to Delilah if she happened upon them all. She NEEDED time away and basically she'd feel like everyone just FOLLOWED her out here, even though that wasn't the case. AND it was a big enough hotel that she COULD likely avoid any contact with them if she was that set on it::

Still...if there's ONE THING OTHER than being here for Blaze that I am enjoying, it's being here...with YOU, now....and I'll enjoy it MORE...LATER!

:: Without blinking or looking like she was moving at all where she as sitting, her hand was now GRIPPING Cameron "down below".::

AND...one good turn deserves another. I helped you out...you're going to help ME out!

The two shared a moment of eye contact before the voice of Nicolas could be heard.

:: Sliding her leg up between his legs just a bit under the table...until NICOLAS arrived with Blaze...and the animated BLOW UP DOLL [Vivica]. Nicolas was savvy, like a UN ambassador. He placed Vivica FAR and SAFELY away from Alycia AND Ava, before seating Blaze at her spot next to Sally, but before the fire elemental took her seat, she made her rounds greeting everyone.::

:: Alycia, by now, along with Cameron, who had to QUICKLY "adjust himself" were standing, clapping, cheering and all, at the direction of Sally Spectra. Blaze came to Alycia and they hugged::

Oh Blaze...I'm SO GLAD you stayed HERE with US. How would it have looked...FELT...after YOU campaigned so hard for ME to stay with the Six after the blue moon, if YOU had actually left us! Don't you EVER do that again, girl!

:: They embrace tightly and air kiss before Blaze moves on and Alycia sits down again.::

Blaze announced that she had a little something special for them as she dissappeared and he took a moment to look at Vivica who he was picking up some STRANGE emotions from.

"GREAT...."

He took this moment to turn back to the group, his hand interlocked underneath the table with Alycia's...a stark and FAR classier gesture than what had been going on underneath the table between Ava and Simon.

"From the emotions i'm picking up in this room...I'm thinking Simon made just about as splashing a first impression as I imagined?!"

He laughed and looked at Karen.

Yeah...the kind of splash a person wearing "cement shoes" makes when he's thrown into the hudson river...

::Alycia quickly replied. Karen slapped Michael's arm as she laughed, clearly approving of Alycia's comment. Alycia winks at Karen::

"Don't worry, Dr. V...I will whip him into SHAPE...and according to Blaze? Ava will just WHIP him."

Oh he told us he WANTED to be HAZED, as long as AVA was the one doing the hazing...spanking..whipping

Karen: DISMEMBERING!?

:: Alycia CHOKED on her drink as she now giggled::

Oh my gawd, Karen, you are a MESS!

Sally Spectra: NOW, NOW ladies! No need to waste a good looking specimen of a man...even if he COULD do with a few more meals. You better fatten him up a bit Ava. He's so skinny, the WIND could blow too hard and he'd be out at my office in LA before you knew what was happening! *I've* gotta have...a man I can GET AHOLD of...ya know what I mean Doctor?

:: Sally looks over to Karen with a mischievious grin and a glint in her eye::

Sally Spectra: Of COURSE you do, he[Michael]'s sitting right next to you!



:: Alycia and several others laughed once more::

for maybe more than just ONE of us at this table! CHEERS!"

:: Alycia nods, lifting her glass. Despite her and Ava's...complicated dynamic, she wasn't hating on the girl by any means tonight, in FACT, she was happy for her. She knew how fullfilling it was to be on the cusp of tremendous professional success and elevation::

and how about...to passion, which can make the days and nights more memorable even down to the smallest detail! BLAZE reminds of this often, I think.


and also...to the feeling of excitement that comes with change and new beginnings!

That's something MORE then one person at this table can attest to tonight I'm sure!

 

[Ruby]

The Parthenon - Club Envy: VIP

<< Karen took a moment to gently brush some of Cass' hair from her face with her hand as she smiled at the girl>>

Hello Cass, you look beautiful as well, young lady. Come and sit down by Michael and myself!

<< Karen commands>>

Blaze should be along any minute.

<< and HALEIGH arrives, with an eye catching look that SCREAMS Sally Spectra, but totally gives a new view of Haleigh. Karen help but nod as she smiles>>

Well hello there, Haleigh. My that's quite a cute look you have. Morgan would be thrilled to see you looking this way right now.

:: Cass fought the urge to cry. Her OWN mama used to brush her hair from her face all the time when she was a child. Her braid used to always come loose on her grand adventures at attempting on keeping up with her hero, her brother. ::

*shakily*: “Thank you, Karen…”

:: She was helped into the booth by Mike. ::

“Hello, Mike.”

:: She gave the man a hug. Alycia asked her about her little ‘show’. ::

Cass, we HAVE to talk about that little show you put on...

::Alycia looked at Cass with a quizzical expression before smiling a bit as Karen placed her hand on her forehead at the mention of it

OH heavens!

<< Karen immediately exclaims as she sits back upright a bit>>

Haleigh, you haven't meet Cassandra! Cassandra Johnson, referred to as CASS by some. She's the newest member of the Six!

Cass, this is Haleigh Davidoff. She's one of the Six's FOUNDING members, along with Cameron, Alison, my daughter Morgan and Firebird's counterpart from this timeline, Foxfire.

:: She looked from Alycia, to Karen, and finally to the beautiful woman who had just accompanied Cameron to the VIP section. Cass had a bewildered expression on her face, as if she was unsure who to speak to first. ::

“Uh…”

:: First things first. Karen and Haleigh. ::

“Hi, Haleigh. It’s nice to meet you. I like your dress.”

:: Alycia…as well as Cameron. ::

*teasingly*: “Oh, come now, Alycia. Don’t tell me nobody here likes SHANIA TWAIN! I absolutely LOVE her and I won’t be shamed into submission on THAT.”

:: She turned to Cameron, a contrite look on her face. ::

*serious; contrite*: “I really am sorry if I upset you.” *softly*: “ I only wanted to have some fun.” *normal voice; repentant*: “Is there anything I can do to make it up to you…BESIDES staying away from microphones?”

:: She really wanted to make things right with him. She looked around the table. Ava. She and Cassadine did NOT get along, mostly on AVA'S part , but Ava was wearing a fantastic dress and Cass wanted to compliment her. ::

*genuine*: “Ava how is it that you always know how to rock a look? The dress looks gorgeous on you.”

:: She turned to Simon. Judging from the way NOBODY offered introductions, they weren’t all that impressed by him. Being the ‘former’ new kid herself, she knew how intimidating this group can be. ::

*gently*: “I don’t believe we’ve met. I’m Cass. Welcome.”

:: That was all she could get out before Nicolas announced the woman of the hour. Sally started everyone clapping and Cass threw in her own cheer with everyone else’s. ::

*cheers*: “Blazing Hot Victory!!!”

:: Blaze starts to give hugs all round and when it was her turn, Cass whispered in Blaze’s ear. ::

“You look SMASHING, Blaze!!”

:: Blaze scampered off and a server handed her a mojito without asking if she wanted anything. That was soon explained when Cameron toasted Ava for a ‘beautiful partnership’, whatever that meant. ::

*politely*: “Cheers.”

:: Then ALYCIA added her own ‘toast’. Cass just sat back and waited for the next portion of the evening. ::

 

[Black Widow]

Cameron: Actually...it's Sally Spectra. I need her...desperately...

He replied, deftly avoiding giving an actual answer. His way of telling her it wasn't really her business. And he was correct. It WASN'T her business. He announced her arrival, and released her arm. The connection was broken, as it always was.

Karen: Well hello there, Haleigh. My that's quite a cute look you have. Morgan would be thrilled to see you looking this way right now.

"Thank you..... it was Sally, really, she insisted. (Looking over at Sally, then noticing a pretty, young looking girl next to Sally) And Who's little sister is this??"

Karen: OH heavens! Haleigh, you haven't meet Cassandra! Cassandra Johnson, referred to as CASS by some. She's the newest member of the Six!

Cass: Hi, Haleigh. It’s nice to meet you. I like your dress.

Haleigh looked her over. Cass seemed a bit overwhelmed, and unsure of herself. Would she fit in with the six? Did she have what it takes? There was only one way to find out.

"Hello Cass, and thank you. You're looking quite fine yourself. Tell me, have you ever killed a man?"

She asked with a raised eyebrow. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Cameron kiss Alycia, who in turn quite obviously copped a feel of him. Part of her wanted to mention Zach out loud, under guise of telling everyone he couldn't make it, with the purpose of seeing Cameron's reaction. Pushing in the knife and giving it a twist, watching him pretend not to feel anything about it, as she had to pretend not to feel anything about seeing him with Alycia practically in his lap. That was the bad thing about Cameron. He brought out the worst in her sometimes.

And Alycia..... that woman. She was doing her damnedest to NOT even look at Haleigh. Clearly she was not happy if she was refusing to greet her. It probably had something to do with last night. Haleigh suppressed a sigh. I've got enough enemies. I guess I should play nice with my allies. Especially if I have to see her with him. Haleigh cleared her throat.

"Good evening, Alycia. I can see you're still upset about our little..... disagreement last night. I realize I may have reacted with a bit more...... haste than was appropriate. And while I refuse to apologize for my quick decision making, since it's basically WHO I AM and it's gross to apologize for being yourself, I WOULD like to say I'm sorry to keep letting you down. You'll be pleased to know I have since made myself aware of more than ONE perspective on the situation and have adjusted my plan of action."

If THAT didn't work, Haleigh would just let it go.... knowing she had at least attempted to make amends. The waiter was over.

"Whenever you come back, could you bring Glenfidditch 21, neat?"

Waiter: Yes ma'am. Just a single?

"Good point. How about you just bring me the bottle. It'll save you about 25 trips."

Nicolas came over, bringing Blaze and Vivica with him. They celebrated Blaze's arrival with his all around. When it came Haleigh's to hug, Blaze commented on her fresh look.

Blaze: Well now, the evening is FULL of surprises ain't it?

She remarked, giving Haleigh a smack on the ass that caused the hybrid to give a small start.

"Good game....."

She replied dryly, as if that wasn't the craziest thing Blaze could have done. Haleigh gave Nicolas a little nod of acknowledgement, knowing they'd chat later, when there was less going on.

Vivica: Good to see ya, girl...ya know..in person and not on my TELEVISION!

"Hey Viv. Good to see you too. And yeah.... they talked me into letting the news go public... something about it making our lives easier in the future. THAT remains to be seen."

There was a man talking in Ava's ear. Haleigh couldn't help but overhear, what with her enhanced senses and all.... From what he was saying, they knew each other quite well.

Cameron: From the emotions i'm picking up in this room...I'm thinking Simon made just about as splashing a first impression as I imagined?!

Alycia: Yeah...the kind of splash a person wearing "cement shoes" makes when he's thrown into the hudson river...

Cameron: Don't worry, Dr. V...I will whip him into SHAPE...and according to Blaze? Ava will just WHIP him.

Alycia: Oh he told us he WANTED to be HAZED, as long as AVA was the one doing the hazing...spanking..whipping

Karen: DISMEMBERING!?

Haleigh watched the new guy throughout this exchange. The waiter brought her scotch, seeing to bottle down on the side table next to Haleigh's elbow and handing her a full old-fashioned glass. She took a long draw, then spoke.

"You must be Simon. I'm Haleigh, Ava's older sister."

Older, and deadlier, her tone seemed to imply. She couldn't help but be protective of her little sister. Her eyes locked on Simon, she raised her glass as Cameron proposed a toast.

Cameron: To Ava Cassadine! May this be the beginning of a BEAUTIFUL partnership...for maybe more than just ONE of us at this table! CHEERS!

"Hear, hear."

Alycia: and how about...to passion, which can make the days and nights more memorable even down to the smallest detail! BLAZE reminds of this often, I think.

"Cheers."

Alycia: and also...to the feeling of excitement that comes with change and new beginnings! That's something MORE then one person at this table can attest to tonight I'm sure!

"Indeed."

 

[Persephone]

Simon seemed to make a splashing impression as Karen all but dismissed him as a clumsy fool. However what made Ava's eyes widen was the fact that Simon gave it right back to her. It was one thing to be catty, it was another to be catty towards the matriarch of the six. Ava respected Karen, and they definitely could exchange quips here and there in a friendly manner....but it just didn't seem quite right for Simon to take digs. His ego was getting a little too big again...then again, this was Simon Pratt.

Feeling him lean towards her, he softly whispered into her ear.

Simon: "This place is crowded..makes me wish I was back in that bed of yours...."

Placing her hand on Simon's, who was dangerously close to heading up her dress, she gripped it and REMOVED it from her leg while narrowing her eyes just slightly.

[whispering] "Keep wishing."

Then BLAZE came back in for another round and all but announced that there was more to hers and Simon's relationship than just business. She even proceeded to hug and grope him which made Ava roll her eyes and smile with amusement. She certainly was enjoying herself with this whole spectacle of 'lets embarrass Ava' bit.

"You're just full of jokes tonight, aren't you Victory?"

She quipped lightheartedly as she stood and hugged Blaze, giving her a cheek to cheek kiss as well. Sitting back down, soon the others showed up....and by the others, she meant the TRASH. Vivica and Cass. Lifting her hand up to call over the cocktail server, Ava needed a stiff drink if she had to deal with these two up close and personal.

"Another Evans Williams....hold the ice, it takes up too much room."

Finally someone she didn't loath showed up. Giving Haleigh a smile, immediately she was introduced to Cass. Coughing out a small laugh as she flat out asked if Cass had killed anyone, that was Haleigh's way of finding out if she had the spine to even be apart of the six. But what made Ava laugh was the fact that Haleigh's first impression of Cass was less than spectacular. Great minds think alike! But Cass took it in stride and even complimented Ava on her dress. Looking up at the little life sucker, she knew Cass had friends in her corner...and considering this evening was a celebration, she kept her sharp tongue in check.

"Thanks. You look.....presentable"

A little bit of a backwards handed compliment, but hey...she was trying.

Then Haleigh noticed Simon. Oh GOD. She introduced herself as her OLDER sister...a intimidation tactic on her part. Ava was amused that Haleigh though Simon was someone to worry about to begin with. Jesus, they only screwed--ONCE--why was everyone making such a big deal out of their pairing?

Finally, Cameron made a toast about her new business endeavors. Even ALYCIA chimed in with a very nice bookend to Cameron's toast. Smiling as everyone raised their glasses, Ava raised hers as well.

"Thank you. I really do appreciate it."

 

[Firebird]

Envy- Shake your tambourine

Lights shift as the DJ scratches and calls for attention to the dance floor and the catwalk leading to the stripper pole.

A tamborine sets the time & rhythm as the DJ plays song "Tambourine" by Eve!

Blaze bursts on to the stage, strutting out in time to the beat and striking a pose, BRIEFLY pulling down the top of her dress to FLASH the crowd as she indeed SHAKES in the front AND the back!

She CARTWHEELS forward one time down the catwalk and continues her dance routine, whipping her auburn hair and looking out on the audience with a wicked gleam in her apple green eyes.

She reaches the pole and SCANDALIZING it as Eve calls for her to "work it like a pro, shake it down to the floor"


The audience is wildly delighted by Blaze's eye popping performance! Karen covers her mouth in utter disbelief as Sally Spectra, Alycia and Cass ALL clap and whistle.

When Eve commands "get'cha ass on the dance floor/dance on the dance floor" the lights FLASH on THE SIX as Blaze turns and beckons them all to join her!


Sally IMMEDIATELY grabs Nicolas; Alycia grabs Cameron and the two pairs beat a path down to the dance floor to dance wild and sexy, the others (whether they were ready or not, follow suit. Even KAREN allows Michael to lead her down


Blaze raises her hands up for the crowd to stand, cheer/clap and DANCE around her group as she continues to dance up top, using the pole as the DJ extends the song and adds his own clever mix to it!


It's a wild, HOT, salacious dance party right now, just the way Blaze likes it!

She reaches down and EASILY PULLS Cass AND Vivica up on to the stage with her as Swizz Beatz can be heard commanding "SHAKE IT" on the song.

"Alright girlies, this is my party! DON'T DISAPPOINT ME!"

 

[Rampage]

OK...The song choice was hot. This should be fun.

The next thing Nicolas remembers noticing is two sets of tits. One set was flashed at him by Blaze and the second he found his face in courtesy of Sally Spectra.

Oh well...could definitely be worse. Nicolas gives the long cleavage a zrrbt and pops the older woman on the ass hard enough to sting a bit.

You wanted it Sally...you GOT it!

Nicolas begins a long gyration that ensures that Sally's hips get a good feel of what he is working with. The lady's widened eyes, gasp, and flush of red indicate that she is extremely impressed. Nicolas laughs as he enjoys titillating Sally, burying his head in her chest again as she hugs his head and SCREAMS to the heavens.

shake ya tambourine indeed...

 

[Arsenal]

Blaze apparently had something up her sleeve. The DJ scratches and then cues up...

AW shit! Let's GO Doc!!

Karen:Shake my tambourine? REALLY?

Yes really!

Mike pulls Doc out to the dance floor and immediately turns her around. Hugging her from behind he grinds into her bottom as he hugs he just below her bosom, easily enveloping her and laying her back against his chest. Karen's breath caught in her throat as Mike whispered into her ear.

MMMnnn. You feel SO good baby.

Karen swayed with Mike to the beat as the couples gyrated around them...

 

[Sally Spectra]

On to the dance floor

Sally, by now was happily enjoying a steady supply of the best champagne in the house. She was seated in her large throne like chair and enjoying festivities when her beloved firebrand Blaze came dancing out on stage!

This song is CATCHY!


Blaze shows just how much of a bad girl she is, FLASHING the crowd!



Oho! Well as they say, when you've got it...FUH-LAUNT IT!

Laughing heartily as she waves and cheers the girl on. Finally it was time to GET IN on the action as they were called to the dance floor.

Nicolas, my dear boy? You're with ME!

Grabbing hold of her "chocolate beefcake" Sally immediate struts in time to the beat to the dance floor and spins around before dancing with Nicolas without a care.

OK...The song choice was hot. This should be fun.

The next thing Nicolas remembers noticing is two sets of tits. One set was flashed at him by Blaze and the second he found his face in courtesy of Sally Spectra.

Don't underestimate me Nicolas darling! I can move and shake with the BEST OF EM!

Oh well...could definitely be worse. Nicolas gives the long cleavage a zrrbt and pops the older woman on the ass hard enough to sting a bit.

You wanted it Sally...you GOT it!

Nicolas begins a long gyration that ensures that Sally's hips get a good feel of what he is working with. The lady's widened eyes, gasp, and flush of red indicate that she is extremely impressed. Nicolas laughs as he enjoys titillating Sally, burying his head in her chest again as she hugs his head and SCREAMS to the heavens.

shake ya tambourine indeed...

Sally tosses her head back with a holler and a hearty laugh. Nicolas is like a naughty boy running through a candy store, but it was all in fun.


That's right! Come to MAMA!

Now I know why Morgan keeps you around!

But Sally was by no means meek or passive, as she spun Nicolas around, keeping in time to the rhythm and givse him a few well place SMACKS on his tight butt!

She moves around to the front of him and hugs him as they both laugh and enjoy themselves on the dance floor. The fashion goddess was showing once again she was light on her feet and could keep up with the best of them! And she knew Morgan would appreciate her keeping Nicolas AWAY from OTHER little girls in the club by keeping him busy! It was WIN AND WIN again!

 

[Shadow Weaver]

Dancing at Envy

<<Karen takes a moment to examine her nails as things got briefly quietly before the DJ got their attention and Blaze stormed the stage>>

<< GASP!>>

<< Karen covers her mouth in disbelief as Blaze definitely shows just how BAD she can be, FLASHING them and then cartwheeling down the the catwalk>>

Oh my STARS!


Alycia: Did you expect anything LESS from HER!? I only wish MORGAN were here to see this! :: Alycia laughs as she nudges Karen, trying to help her take it all in stride::

"Anything LESS" indeed...

<< Karen replies dryly>>

<< Sally was certainly enjoying the show, cheering Blaze on, and men down below were HOWLING like dogs in heat! Karen placed her hand on her forehead, shaking it to the negative>>

This is certainly a far cry from any "debutante ball" I went to in MY youth.

<< But it wasn't over yet...the DJ and Blaze called for them...ALL of them to join her on the dance floor. Karen's sapphire blue eyes widen and she gulped>>

AW shit! Let's GO Doc!!

Shake my.... tambourine? REALLY?!

Yes really!

Oh absolutely NOT!

<< She purses her lips and shakes her head>>

Alycia: Oh KAREN, this is PLAY TIME, remember? FOR BLAZE? Come on! GIVE IT A WHIRL!


<< Sally Spectra was already leading a wide eyed NICOLAS on to the dance floor and Alycia was going with Cameron>>


Ohh...

<< Sighing>>

You only DIE ONCE.

<< Mike pulls Doc out to the dance floor and immediately turns her around. Hugging her from behind he grinds into her bottom as he hugs he just below her bosom, easily enveloping her and laying her back against his chest. Karen's breath caught in her throat as Mike whispered into her ear.>>

<< Her eyes WIDEN once more as she looks a bit dismayed before the the DANCE training in her takes over, allowing her to put aside her sense of decorum and feeling of dismay. she focuses on the beat and the rhythm, which IS rather catchy, as Sally had noted. She's known among the Six to be a well accomplished dancer, able to move across differenet styles and genres and pick up new dances easily. Though she HOPES that her former nick name "the Dancing Doctor" doesnt make a come back>>

MMMnnn. You feel SO good baby.

<< Karen swayed with Mike to the beat as the couples gyrated around them. Finally, she decided that she would not be a spectator in her own body, as she turned around to face Michael, drapping her arms over his shoulders and dancing close to him. Her high heels allowed her to rest her forehead against his>>

I just want you to know...

<< She says, close enough so he can hear her>>

Were it not for Blaze and yourself...there is NO WAY I would be out here right now.

<< Her stern facial expression melts into a smile as her sapphire blue eyes sparkle>>

It's not a bad way to spend the evening...dancing the night away, with you.

<< And together they renew their moves to the beat as others move around them>>

 

[Ruby]

Club Envy: DANCING TIME!

"Hello Cass, and thank you. You're looking quite fine yourself. Tell me, have you ever killed a man?"

:: Cass turned to Haleigh, with a smile on her face. ::

"Of COURSE I've killed a man before...PLENTY of them. My whole family...they were killed by some of the WORST brutal monsters in the history of the world so I HAD to avenge their deaths, right? After THEY died, I went after their supporters as well."

:: She winked at the pretty woman. Ava then gave her a not-so-compliment-y compliment and Cass just shook her head, grinning. ::

"Aw, Ava. You're ALL heart."

:: Blaze started dancing just then to EVERYBODY'S delight! Cass immediately began whooping and hollering along with both Alycia AND Sally Spectra. Then Blaze reached the pole and the crowd went wild.

*yells*: "Now I KNOW why your name is BLAZE!!! Shake what your mama gave you!"

:: Then the lights began to flash on the Six, beckoning them ALL to the dance floor! Cass didn't need to be told TWICE as she practically RAN to the dance floor and got WILD and SEXY right there and then! ::

*yells*: “YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

:: Then, she felt a hand on her arm as BLAZE pulled her up beside her as well as Vivica, whom Cass had never met before. But she did notice that the color of dress she had on looked fantastic on her. ::

"Alright girlies, this is my party! DON'T DISAPPOINT ME!"

:: Cass laughed and STRUTTED down the catwalk by herself before suddenly stopping and then…she SHOOK what her mama gave her! Cass could really get down, whether by herself or with a partner. She LOVED to dance and it showed!! She continued to get wild and sexy before dancing her way back up to Blaze and Vivica so that VIVICA could have her moment in the spotlight...if she wanted to. ::