Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas
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				Title: <strong>Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GnothiSeauton</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 05:45:07</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>SERENITY</strong></span></span></div><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Public Areas</strong></span></span></div><br><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><em>This IC thread is dedicated for scenes that take place in the public areas in the resort.&nbsp; While these are public areas, please check with a potential partner before interacting with them.</em></span><br><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Lobby and Main Floor</strong></span></div><br><div align="center">(https://h-cpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Embassy-Suites-Downey-Lobby.jpg)</div><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">The Lobby and the Main Floor is the beginning for many of the guests and employees of the resort.&nbsp; Here guests can check in, schedule spa and masseuse appointments, arrange for the rental of scuba gear and golf carts, and the like.&nbsp; Also on the first floor are a few boutiques and stores to help replace those items that may have been forgotten in packing.</span><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Pool and Spas</strong></span></div><br><div align="center">(http://www.hotelsphuket.travel/images/beyondresortkrabi/020-beyond-resort-krabi-spa.jpg)&nbsp; (https://magic4.club/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Krabi-Beyond-Resort116-1024x768.jpg)</div><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">The featured amenities of the Resort are the Pool and Spa.&nbsp; They're popular among guests, and offer a place to relax and unwind with the sounds of the waves crashing in the distance.</span><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Dining</strong></span></div><br><div align="center">(https://images.oyster.com/photos/beyond-cafe--v4148958-720.jpg)&nbsp; (https://i0.bookcdn.com/data/Photos/Big/2968/296897/296897452/Beyond-Resort-Krabi-photos-Exterior.JPEG)&nbsp; (http://www.katagroup.com/beyond-khaolak/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/@Siam-ABF-4.jpg)</div><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">There are three main dining experiences to be found at Serenity.&nbsp; The New Day Cafe is located near the beach, and offers a wide assortment of breakfast and brunch options.&nbsp; It is a relaxed and casual place, where clothing is optional.&nbsp; It is open until three in the afternoon.&nbsp; The popular option of dining is the Blue Lagoon Restaurant, offering a variety of food options at affordable prices.&nbsp; The final option, and perhaps most expensive, is the Sunset Lounge, offering fine dining.</span><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><strong>Entertainment</strong></span></div><br><div align="center">(http://thepontchartrainhotel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/PONTCHARTRAIN-REST-HOT-TIN-0594.jpg?x44939)</div><br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">The most popular place for entertainment is the Lanai Bar.<br><br>Located at the pool, it provides cheap food, good music, and even better alcohol.&nbsp; It's the perfect place to unwind after a day at the beach, and a great place to spend the night dancing and enjoying one's vacation.&nbsp; </span><br><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em>Open Dates:&nbsp; June 1st (Monday) - June 7th (Sunday)</em></strong></span></span></div><br><br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=300 padding=10]Image URL[/img][/floatleft]<br>[b]Character:[/b]&nbsp; [url=URL of Character Sheet]Character Name[/url]<br>[b]Time:[/b]&nbsp; When is the post taking place?<br>[b]Where:[/b]&nbsp; What part or room is the post taking place in?<br>[b]Status:[/b]&nbsp; What are they doing?<br>[b]Content Rating:[/b]&nbsp; Light, bondage, or extreme?<br>[b]Tagging:[/b]&nbsp; Who are they mentioning or interacting with?<br>[hr]</code></pre>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GnothiSeauton</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 06:57:59</strong>
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				<div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><em><strong>The New Beginnings Party</strong></em></span></span></div><br><br><div align="center">(https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2013-12/enhanced/webdr01/5/21/anigif_enhanced-buzz-26497-1386295473-26.gif?downsize=715:*&amp;output-format=auto&amp;output-quality=auto)</div><br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><strong>What:</strong>&nbsp; An annual party that's set to kick off the beginning of the busy summer season.<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai Bar<br><strong>When:</strong>&nbsp; June 1st, 8 P.M.ish<br><strong>Open:</strong>&nbsp; Open to anyone and everyone.&nbsp; Employees can have the night off or be working.</span></div><br><div class="floatright">(https://www.naukrinama.com/stressbuster/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/irrfan-khan.jpg)<br><div align="center"><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><em>Raj Khatri<br>Owner and C.E.O. of Serenity Resort</em></span></div></div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font">Starting at eight p.m. on June 1st, the seasonal New Beginnings party begins.<br><br>It's a tradition at the resort that takes place every year as the official start of the Summer Season, and thus, the beginning of the busy season for the resort.<br><br>Taking place at the Lanai, the doors open at seven, and is open to every guest and employee (those that are off, at the very least).&nbsp; Drinks are half off, with free buffet-style appetizers.&nbsp; Live music provided by the Conchs, a live band that plays a variety of contemporary music.<br><br>At eight fifteen, Raj Khatari, the owner and C.E.O. of Serenity, will take the stage where he'll make a short appearance.<br><br>Dressed in casual attire, the suit and die exchanged for a simple pair of loose slacks and a white button up shirt, Raj will step up onto the stage with a drink in hand, waving to guests and employees alike, taking in the applause before beginning his remarks.<br><br>“Welcome everyone to Serenity, and the start of a new season!”<br><br>While there's another burst of applause, Raj stands proudly, nodding his head until it subsides again.<br><br>“I see some familiar faces, and some new faces.&nbsp; I hope you all enjoy your stay with us as we kick off the start of another busy season here at Serenity...&nbsp; I know some of the staff has been anxiously awaiting the busy season.&nbsp; Almost as much as my accountants.”<br><br>He laughs.&nbsp; “All kidding aside, it's a pleasure to have you all be our guests, and welcome to Serenity.”<br><br>Raj takes a slight bow to the applause as he steps off the stage, and the music begins to play again.</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GnothiSeauton</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 08:18:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://78.media.tumblr.com/aa27b79b1437e9fa988e9e1c1d51b822/tumblr_nwwvmcxufw1r5f1tio2_250.gif)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; C.J. Reed (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405426#msg14405426)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open<br><hr><br>She felt like she was going to be sick.<br><br>On the surface, the Head of Security for the sprawling Caribbean resort was the epitome of calm and collected.&nbsp; A face that showed no emotions, a mask of cool indifference.&nbsp; She walked with a sense of strength, of power in those strides as she carefully circled about the interior of the bar.&nbsp; One look at her, and one could have easily gotten the Don't Fuck With Me vibe that radiated from the woman.<br><br>The Head of Security was supposed to give off such a presence, such a demeanor.&nbsp; A silent and open challenge to anyone who would dare threaten the peaceful little bubble that had fallen around them, where all of the troubles of the outside would remained at bay.&nbsp; A presence that was both intimidating and yet calming.&nbsp; Reassuring.&nbsp; Comforting.<br><br>But on the inside?&nbsp; Beneath the crisp pale blue polo and khakis, beneath the slicked back hair and flesh that was scented of the apricot scrub sat a ball of frayed, anxious nerves that roiled around endlessly.&nbsp; It was just barely visible, just barely, beneath the surface.&nbsp; The deep, measured breathing that came in the few quiet moments, the wandering of her eyes, the holding of her hands behind her back.&nbsp; She felt, as she wandered about the Lanai, beneath those soft lights, as if she were about to puke her brains out right then and there before everyone.<br><br>And honestly, could you blame her?&nbsp; How many people could be in her shoes, to bear the weight and responsibility of ensuring that everything went safe, that everything went fine?&nbsp; It would be a success if nothing happened, if no little drunken skirmishes broke out, if no little arguments got heated from just words into something more physical, and at a place like Serenity, the place often lived up to the name.&nbsp; <br><br>Yet there were always those little nagging questions in her mind, the seeds of anxiety that came from wondering about those What-If's.&nbsp; It was her first year running the show on her own, the training wheels effectively off, with no mentor there to help take the blame if something went wrong.&nbsp; Just her, there, responsible for every single face that crossed her eyes.<br><br>It was more than enough to make her want to have a drink.<br><br>Later, she told herself, pressing the ear-piece deeper into her ear as she watched and observed, waiting for the shift to be over while she lingered by the bar.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 08:59:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; C.J. | Open<br><hr><br>The parties were always the most chaotic, busy times for the bartenders and they were all expected to be working.&nbsp; At other times, there were usually only two of them manning the bar at the most, and during the slowest shifts only one worked.&nbsp; Tonight, though, they were all back there and they were <em>still</em>working their collective tails off just to keep up with demand.<br><br>Chelsea was having a blast.<br><br>Finally, there was a bit of a lull in the onslaught and she took the chance to mix up a ginger ale and lime, adding a decorative umbrella and pineapple wedge to the rim of the glass before leaning to slide the glass across to the head of security where she was hovering nearby.&nbsp; Flashing a grin and dropping a cherry into the glass, she leaned on the bar top and blew her hair out of her face.<br><br>"Here, C.J.&nbsp; Don't worry, it's non-alcoholic...just something to settle your stomach, you're looking a tiny bit green."&nbsp; She crinkled her nose playfully and grabbed her own bottle of water to take a sip, glad that she'd opted for the low-cut, slinky black jumpsuit that left most of her legs bare.&nbsp; It was plenty sexy enough, but it was also perfect for keeping her from getting too hot while she rushed to serve drinks to the thirsty guests.&nbsp; And no one could see the simple black ballet flats that she wore rather than heels.&nbsp; The last thing she needed was to break an ankle slipping on a dropped citrus peel.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 15:16:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea<br><hr><br>“Alright, one more should do it,” Mick McIntyre said, grunting a bit as he pushed down hard on the handle of his ratcheting wrench, snugging the last bolt tight. Satisfied that it would hold, he reached out and gave one light tug on the volleyball net that now stretched over the shallowest part of Serenity’s main pool, and watched as it vibrated lightly. The net was always the last thing to go up on a party night, as Mick preferred to wait until guests had retreated to their rooms and cleared the area before hauling out the posts and stringing up the weathered nylon. <br><br>He slipped the socket from the handle and stowed them in the small tool box, then folded the small step stool he was using before tucking it under his arm and picking up the tool box. Reaching to an empty lounger, he used his other hand to scoop up his aluminum water bottle with the faded and scratched Serenity logo, a bit dismayed to find it feeling empty. <br><br>At a brisk pace, he strode back toward the bar area, where guests were starting to mill about, the conversation level picking up a bit. Swinging past the bar, he slid the bottle in Chelsea’s direction, calling down to her, “Hey Chels, can you fill me up please? I gotta drop this stuff off,” all without breaking stride on his way to the door marked ‘Maintenance’ behind the stage area and embedded in the main building. <br><br>Mick stuck the stool just inside the door, set the tool kit on a shelf to his right, and tugged the door closed. Within a hop, he was back to the bar, wiping a few beads of sweat from his forehead-the coming of summer always announced itself with humidity as its leading edge, and tonight was a commanding introduction it seemed. He approached and dropped both hands flat on the bar top, waiting for his water, spying a group of younger men down at the other end. Clicking on the earpiece hooked around his right lobe (all of the resorts supervisors wore them on event nights), he remarked, “Well, CJ, I think the frat-bros that just came in might be your first test tonight. Maybe we should tell Chels to charge them double instead? Christ, pop enough collars, boys?” The remark was snide and a little judgemental, but Mick had replaced enough pool cues and seen enough broken glass as a result of guys like that to have a skeptical view of college-aged boys traveling alone. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>21-09-2018, 17:07:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> C.J., Chelsea, Mick - Open<br><hr><br>Sophia couldn't help it. She should have been collecting empty glasses and crumb-dusted appetizer plates, but the band was playing one of her favorite songs and she just wanted to dance. There were a few people who were step-touching or bobbing their heads idly with a drink in their hand on the dance floor, but then there was the blonde, her hands raised above her head and her hips swaying to the tempo in a figure-hugging, black, mini-dress, entirely by her lonesome and enjoying every moment of it. <br><br>Before long, a couple of younger men had joined her, quick to act as if they knew what they were doing. Sophia turned to face them with a warm smile on her lips like she would with any guest, continuing to twist and weave to the music. When one of the men stepped closer and attempted to grab her by the hips, however, she swiftly slipped out of his reach and shook her head to let him know he couldn't touch. He attempted again despite the warning, and succeeded in taking hold of her, but with a roll of her eyes, Sophia planted the heel of her black shoe onto his foot--accidentally, of course. He reeled back from her with a shout of pain which could barely be heard above the music, but feigning a look of concern, Sophia pressed her hands to her chest.<br><br>"So sorry," she offered, though a moment later strolled away, more annoyed that he had ruined the fun she was having than disgusted. With a sigh, the blonde took up the small black tray at the end of the buffet table where she's left it and began clearing the small high-top tables at the perimeter of the room. There wasn't much yet to collect, but a handful of minutes later Sophia made her way to the bar where some of the other staff had gathered. As she began loading the glasses into the small dishwasher behind the bar, her green eyes flicked upwards to watch Chelsea serve C.J. a non-alcoholic drink. <br><br>"One shot won't hurt ya, C.J.," she teased, casting the brunette a wink. "Lord knows you deserve it." Even in the shapeless, blue, polo shirt and khaki pants, C.J. was gorgeous. It seemed to be a common factor among the staff, but she supposed it was just part of the experience of staying at Serenity. <br><br>"I'll do one if you do one," she smirked, her eyes flashing at the security chief daringly. "Your choice of liquor, of course." She glanced down the bar to Chelsea who stood a few steps away. "Chels, are you in? We've got a long night ahead of us..."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GnothiSeauton</strong> on <strong>22-09-2018, 08:00:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://78.media.tumblr.com/aa27b79b1437e9fa988e9e1c1d51b822/tumblr_nwwvmcxufw1r5f1tio2_250.gif)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; C.J. Reed (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405426#msg14405426)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Mick, Sophia, Chelsea<br><hr><br>Her eyes remained on the look out, the constant vigilance needed for a job such as hers.&nbsp; A job that never seemed to end, full of being on guard and alert, tense and focused.&nbsp; But that didn't mean she did not feel the pull to simply try and relax, to have a little fun in the party that was all around her.<br><br>And so, when she saw the glass pushed towards her direction, heard her name being called, C.J. tried her best to resist allowing a smile to cross her lips.&nbsp; “You're a lifesaver, you know, right?.” She said, adverting her lingering gaze from Chelsea's form in the appealing jumpsuit to the drink offered to her.<br><br>No sooner had she brought the glass to her lips when she heard the sound of Mick's voice in her ear, crackling over the static of her earpiece beneath the sound of the music around her.&nbsp; Inwardly she groaned, feeling that familiar pull of the job as her lips touched the refreshing coldness.<br><br>Her head turned, glancing over the sea of heads and hands towards where Mick had mentioned, eyeing the group of young men.&nbsp; Loud.&nbsp; Boisterous.&nbsp; Oozing the eye-rolling machismo of their group.&nbsp; Yet some of them weren't entirely unappealing, she mused.&nbsp; Right.&nbsp; She was still on the job.<br><br>“Keeping an eye on them.” She said into the small piece in her collar.&nbsp; “Thanks for the heads up.”<br><br>Sophia spoke up from behind the bar as C.J. brought the cup back to her lips, and for a moment she paused as the offer was laid out before her.&nbsp; You're working, she told herself.&nbsp; You can't be doing shots, she told herself.&nbsp; Remember the last time you were a smidge stupid with taking shots, she asked herself.<br><br>“You're trying to get me fired, I see.” She remarked to Sophia as she turned her head back to the party that was going around them.&nbsp; A long glance, taking in the sights, the people, and more importantly, her boss.<br><br>“Okay.” She said, turning back to the girls.&nbsp; “Tequila, before Raj sees I'm over here doing shots.”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>22-09-2018, 08:19:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; C.J.; Mick; Sophia<br><hr><br>She snagged Mick's water bottle, shooting a look after him before filling it with ice cold, filtered water, adding a squeeze of lemon to make it extra refreshing and setting it on the bar to await his return.&nbsp; In the meantime, she flashed C.J. and Sophia a grin, deftly bringing out four shot glasses and a bottle of Patron, swiftly filling the shot glasses.&nbsp; Almost magically, a small bowl of lime wedges and shaker of salt appeared on the bar beside the shots.<br><br>"Mick...take a shot with us.&nbsp; Call it a kick off to the new season."&nbsp; She pointed to the fourth shot and turned her eyes on him, widening them and canting her head just so to really amp up the puppy-dog look that she seemed to have perfected.&nbsp; The corner of her mouth twitched, as if she were fighting the urge to giggle, but managed to hold it off for the most part.&nbsp; "Pretty please?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>22-09-2018, 12:00:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open<br><hr><br>This was the first time Nick had been anywhere near a place like this, and he was surely taken in by the scenery and it showed on his face. He was turning around to take in the entire room with an astonished look on his face, until he by the end reached the bar. He turned around and looked at what they were serving. He seemed eager to order something right away, until he looked at the prices for the most exotic drink.<br><br><em>... guess I just have to start out slowly then.</em> He thought to himself, as he ordered himself a Cuba Libre, that soon was served to him. He paid it off with his credit card, and then grabbed the drink as he turned around, and sat on one of the bar chairs, and looked around at the other people partying. It did seem like everyone was having a lot of fun, and he just needed to feel the alcohol running through his body, before he would go out and join them. Only thing he was nervous about, was if he could afford that for his entire stay.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>22-09-2018, 21:03:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia<br><hr><br>“You know me, the douche-radar is always on,” Mick quipped back to CJ over the earpiece. He liked CJ-he’d been at Serenity a year longer than her, and he appreciated that she took the job seriously enough to be on point when she was on duty. And, both being on supervisory staff meant that they knew each other well enough to be friendly, though he couldn’t say that he felt they were close. Pointing out trouble spots like that were just Mick’s way of saying ‘Hey, I know you want these events to go well, too.’<br><br>Grabbing at his refilled bottle, he regarded Chelsea’s puppy-dog look with a thin smile. Mick knew the look-the young bartender wasn’t shy about deploying it when she wanted a favor from him, often pulling it out when the barbacks were too high and too slow to fetch things for her at the pace she seemed to prefer. He let out the kind of sigh that was clearly more for effect than any real sign-off feeling put upon and ducked under the swinging counter top on one side, breezed past Chelsea, and popped up on the other side next to CJ and Sophia. <br><br>“Hey, next time you want to do this, maybe make sure Raj has retired to his private space? Or at least wait ‘til the band plays <em>Cheeseburger in Paradise</em>? You know he doesn’t pay attention to shit during that 4 minutes.” Raj was a man of….<em>unique</em> tastes in Mick’s opinion. There was a joke layered in, but the warning was real. Raj was unlikely to fire anyone for having a good time-keeping a staff in paradise would be a real bitch under an iron fist, but seeing key staff members hitting the sauce before the sun had completely dropped from view would be sure to draw a look if he caught it. <br><br>Still, Mick wasn’t going to be the stick in the mud. Especially not if CJ was partaking. And he didn’t want either Sophia or Chelsea to see him as a that way, either. It was sure to be a long and busy summer, and starting off the season as the staff scold didn’t seem like a good way to get closer to either of the younger women, so that approach was definitely out. <br><br>“Alright,” Mick said, setting his bottle down as he picked up a shot and plucked a lime, “let’s do this-to the start of an amazing summer season.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>22-09-2018, 22:50:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> C.J., Chelsea, Mick<br><hr><br>"Not fired," she began in reply to C.J.'s comment, a coy smile tugging at her pink lips, "just a little toasted." When the brunette agreed, specifying tequila as her alcohol of choice, Sophia excitedly slapped the top of the bar and grinned, stepping over to where Chelsea was already fishing out shot glasses for them. She could always rely on Chelsea; the young woman was always down for a good time and the blonde appreciated that about her. They'd become fairly good friends in the short time she'd worked there.<br><br>&nbsp;"I like your style, C.J." Sophia noted the fourth glass, and turned her eyes to Mick who was on the other side of the bar. As far as she was concerned, the more the better, and when the bartender pleaded, almost daring him to have some fun, Sophia laughed and waved him over.<br><br>"Come on, Mick! You know you want to." Sophia had learned quickly that Mick was one of the good guy and was known to be a bit of a rule-follower. Sophia liked to try and bust his balls, or at least get him to loosen up every now and then, whether it worked or not. Unlike him, she was known for asking for forgiveness, not for permission, and so hearing his witty warning at the expense of Raj, she rolled her eyes. "But it's more fun <em>because</em> we're not supposed to be doing it."<br><br>To her delight, Mick agreed anyways, and soon the shots were poured, limes and salt ready for the taking. Chelsea was quick, and normally heavy handed which always helps to lubricate things. The blonde reached for a shot glass, having to bend and stretch a bit over the bar to pluck up one which was filled to the brim, trying her best not to spill it. At Mick's dedication, however, she couldn't resist raising her glass in 'cheers.'<br><br>"I'll drink to that!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>GnothiSeauton</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 01:07:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://78.media.tumblr.com/aa27b79b1437e9fa988e9e1c1d51b822/tumblr_nwwvmcxufw1r5f1tio2_250.gif)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; C.J. Reed (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405426#msg14405426)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Mick, Sophia, Chelsea<br><hr><br>The cup of the ginger ale concoction was set aside for the small shot glass.&nbsp; It was with a deft hand that she lifted it, careful to not spill the precious manna that threatened to run over the brim.&nbsp; That nagging voice continued in her mind.&nbsp; Persistent in it's warnings, the long sermons of the wrongness of her impending action, and the endless consequences that could await her if she were found out.<br><br>Fuck 'em, she thought, after taking the time to ensure her boss wasn't at least looking in her direction.<br><br>“I'll second that.” She said, raising her glass in solidarity.&nbsp; Throwing caution to the wind, along with the salt and lime, C.J. threw back the morsel of tequila, grimacing ever so slightly at the burn in the back of her throat before putting the glass upside down upon the bar.<br><br>A breath escape her lips, almost as if she could already feel the alcohol's loosening effects upon her thoughts and mind.&nbsp; “You guys ready for this season?” She asked, taking the ginger ale drink back in hand in the hopes of at least covering the lingering scent of alcohol upon her breath.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmbrosiaPudding</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 01:30:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/vfNVRhk.jpg?1 height=300 padding=10]Image URL)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Anna Leigh Reinbacker (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14410152#msg14410152)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:40, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Getting brave, drinking<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; OPen<br><hr><br>Anna had dressed carefully, meticulously, fixing every part of her outfit until she felt as if she oozed nothing but pure sexual vibrato. Then she had looked at herself in the mirror and decided the painted up woman in the mirror just wasn’t her. She looked more like a, a. Anna’s lightly tanned cheeks flushed darkly. <em>A lady of the night. That’s what you look like.</em> Sighing heavily she pulled her hair out of the elegant knot she had, had a maid help her with and ruffled her long locks up, pulling off her carefully planned outfit. <br><br>The clothes she had chosen now on the flood, Anna stalked out of her room feeling more herself in white short shorts and a sheer black top that hung off her right shoulder. She had ditched her bra as well, letting her breasts hang and sway naturally. She felt nervous on that aspect alone. She rarely left her house without a bra, let alone went to a bar without one.<br><br>Walking out on the Lanai Anna felt a little overwhelmed. She had decided to do this, to become a better writer and she would. Lights were pulsing, the music was loud, and bodies were moving all over. A few were going a little more hot and heavy that Anna had expected to see so soon. Grabbing two flutes of what Anna assumed were supposed to be bodies shots, Anna immediately downed one, then the other. Clear eyes peeled around the Lanai for a moment before finding what appeared to be a safe spot at the bar. No immediate people around her, plenty of time for her to watch others. Popping herself up on one of the bar stools, she smiled at one of the passing bartenders, asking for a bloody mary with olives. <br><br>Bloody Mary firmly in hand, Anna resisted the urge to suck down half of it. Instead she let her eyes wander over the crowd, the different workers moving through the bodies, security, everything. Her observant eyes took it all in.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 05:46:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; C.J.; Mick; Sophia<br><hr><br>She beamed brightly when Mick agreed to join them, and licked the inside of her wrist, salting it before picking up her shot with the other hand.&nbsp; "To making this the best damn season Serenity's ever seen!"&nbsp; She lapped the salt from her wrist and downed the shot, shuddering even as she swallowed and grabbed a lime wedge to shove in her mouth, muffling her soft whimper-groan.&nbsp; Tequila wasn't her first choice of alcohol, it always gave her the twitches, but she wasn't one to turn down a challenge or dare.&nbsp; As her twice broken right ulna could attest to.<br><br>"Mmmm-mmmlaaah!&nbsp; Blech!"&nbsp; She plucked the desiccated citrus from her mouth, having sucked it dry and jumped a bit in place while dropping it into the trashcan nearby.&nbsp; "I swear, tequila was invented by masochists.&nbsp; Or maybe it was sadists.&nbsp; Either way, it's pure, distilled evil."&nbsp; She giggled and gathered the empty shot glasses to carry them toward the sink, calling back to the other three.&nbsp; "Y'all try to enjoy yourselves....that means you, C.J. and Mick.&nbsp; I know Sophia doesn't need any encouragement on that front."&nbsp; Her toned, golden legs drew eyes from those standing at the bar as she stretched up to grab a clean towel off a shelf, her black romper (https://item4.tradesy.com/images/black-ruffle-low-cut-backless-open-strap-tassel-tie-boho-short-romperjumpsuit-size-4-s-22231618-3-2.jpg?width=720&amp;height=960) riding up higher on her thighs.<br><br>She hummed and swayed along with the music as she began swiftly and meticulously cleaning the dishes that had gathered in the bar sink, turning the glasses upside down on the drainage mat beside it.&nbsp; Her hips twisted and rocked with the beat, and she frequently rocked up on the toes of her flats, fighting the urge to twirl but only barely.&nbsp; Truth was, she was thrilled the season had started.&nbsp; She loved working at Serenity, loved the guests and the energy of the place when it was really hoppin'.&nbsp; It couldn't have been more different than the small-minded, provincial, boring place where she'd grown up.&nbsp; A place she couldn't seem to banish from her speech, but had thoroughly rooted out of her heart long ago.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 06:26:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia<br><hr><br>Mick eschewed the salt portion of the tequila ritual. He felt silly licking his wrist, and it didn’t do much for him anyway. Not having much of a taste for tequila, he agreed with Chelsea’s part of the toast to making it the best season, though he wasn’t sure if he shared the same view of what ‘best’ meant in this case. The tequila burned a cruel path down his throat, the bit of juice he was able to suck from the lime improving the situation only marginally. <br><br>The ritual complete, he deposited his glass upside down next to CJ’s, and gave a bit of a smirk to Chelsea. “Don’t worry about me-I’ll have plenty of fun, just not all on the first night. Some of us have responsibilities again in the morning, you know.” Mick turned half-way back toward the rest of the room, and watched as guests casually made their way into the bar area. Some paused to look out over the water as the moon began to rise over it, some beelined right for the bar, while others paused to eyeball the most attractive members of the staff, of which CJ, Sophia and Chelsea most certainly counted. <br><br>As one of the more seasoned members of the staff, he laughed a little at CJ’s query. “Are we ever really ready for the season?” He was giving the security chief a bit of a hard time, but, he knew full well that, CJ, like he, had lived through a busy season before, and knew that the energy that it took to keep a vast array of guests pleased over the next few months was immense. This was to be Mick’s third busy season, and he’d learned over the first two the importance of saving energy. Pausing for a moment to watch Sophia go back to swaying her hips with the music, he turned back to CJ, “We’ll be fine. The real question, I think, is, ‘are the kids ready for their first real rush of tourists?” <br><br>He reached back to the bar, grabbing his water and taking a quick pull. He thought about making a quick run back to the lounge area to make sure that the game tables were in order, but decided against it, figuring that they’d keep while he enjoyed the company and the sights.&nbsp; It was his third summer leading the recreation and events at Serenity, and he'd gotten into a good rhythm in taking the work. The younger folks on the staff often chided him that he could stand to loosen up at least a little bit, and he was starting to wonder if they had a point. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 16:05:35</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia, Mick<br><hr><br>&nbsp;&lt;&lt;Good to know my new boss knows how to let her hair down.&gt;&gt;&nbsp; Dom said into his earpiece.&nbsp; He was standing at the door trying not to look like security.&nbsp; He blended in as much as a man his size cook.&nbsp; He could have been a pro athlete for all those here knew so they gave him some attention, thinking he was.&nbsp; Most ignored him when they couldn't place his face so he continued to do what he did observe.&nbsp; He like CJ, despite himself. He thought she had taken his job as security lead, but then when he saw her work she was far more dedicated to the paperwork than himself. They did come to an understanding which made him admire her all the more.&nbsp; He knew despite her diminutive size if something went down she would be standing next to him, his only hope was he didn't catch one of her kicks to his nose or groin, cause she was pretty good.<br><br>He noticed Chelsea she was serving her drinks as he saw they were much closer together, he wouldn't mind being with them, most of them had good camaraderie.&nbsp; But they couldn't all be together just yet and him being close to the door made sure that most of the area was covered by at least the two of them.<br><br>It did help that Mick kept an eye out too.&nbsp; He didn't forget that last volleyball spike either.&nbsp; Yeah, his team won, but it wasn't as easy as he had planned.<br><br>He shook his head thinking for a moment he was going to have to come to Sophia's aid but she was nothing if not professional and he smirked but he would make it a point to have a small conversation with the guest a little later about the fine etiquette of personal space.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 16:44:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:30-20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> C.J., Chelsea, Mick, Nick<br><hr><br>Sophia brought the shot glass to her lips, arched her head back and drained the tequila into her mouth, letting the alcohol slide down her throat and burn the entire way down to her stomach. It was an instant, prolonged warmth that settled there and encouraged a shiver to crawl up her spine. Without hesitation, she wedged the lime between her lips to suck the juice from it's flesh, all the while watching Chels shiver and squirm. She gave an amused, muffled laugh into her lime, though when the citrus was dry, she extracted the peel and lodged it into the now empty glass sitting atop the bar, and slid her hands back through her hair with a smile, as if refreshed. Sophia loved tequila. She knew it wasn't everyone's poison of choice, but everything else gave her a terrible hangover. Plus, she'd read somewhere once that it could help keep her looking svelte. <br><br>Upon Chels's comment, Sophia snorted a soft laugh in agreement, a cheeky grin on her lips.<br><br>"If anything, I need someone to tell me when to stop having fun." She glanced to Mick then and gave him a side-long smirk when he assured the group he would have some fun this season. <br><br>"I'll make sure of that," she replied, though soon moved round the bar to fetch her tray once more. The guests were flowing in by the handfuls and she knew there would be no shortage of messes to pick up. "Well, fun's over for now," she began and wagged her fingers in flirty farewell at the bunch before she sashayed off to the tempo of the song that was blaring through the bar. Plenty more people were on the dance floor now, and if she could have gotten the night off, that's where she would have been the entire night. <br><br>The blonde made quite a few trips back and forth with full trays of empty glasses. She'd even been called to sweep up a broken glass and mop up the drink that was now a slippery mess upon the floor. No doubt she'd have to come back in the morning and clean up the sticky residue it would leave behind, she knew, but she would worry about that then. On her third trip back, a number of empty, and some half-empty glasses piled up on her tray, she paused and leaned against the bar to adjust her black, strappy, high heels which were beginning to ache. Sophia wasn't the type to abandon a cute pair of shoes, no matter how much they hurt. She noticed then a young man with blonde curly hair sitting alone, drink in hand, and looking somewhat out of his element. Tilting her head aside to get a better look at his face, she smiled softly.<br><br>"You here all by yourself, handsome?" her tone was light as she straightened up once more and slid her tray across the bar to one of the bartenders who swiftly began unloading it. She always took it upon herself to try and make sure some of the more reserved or shy guests had their chance at a good time. Most of the time, they just needed to get our of their own way, but Sophia was always prepared to provide encouragement.<br><br>"I'm Sophia," she began, gesturing to the gold-plated name tag that was pinned to the top of her dress. "I take it this is your first visit to Serenity?" Any of the staff usually could tell when someone was a first-timer. After all, the resort had a way of... changing people.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 20:16:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Sophia<br><hr><br>Nick turned around when he heard the voice of someone asking a question, and noticed the blonde girl standing there looking at him. He quickly got a smile on his face, as he nodded towards her and took a sip of his drink. "Yeah pretty much, just me and my little drink for now." He said with a chuckle, as he raised his glass to her and then stepped over to her, as he heard her name. "Pleased to meet you Sophia. The name is Nick, and yes this is my first time here." He said while looking at her name tag, though also took the chance to quickly eye her body quickly, just to see if her figure was as good as he imagined it to be.<br><br>"I gotta say, this seems almost alien to me. Hell even my room here is bigger than my apartment." He said, while looking around at the party again. "Is everything really this big? It's like a paradise to me. Believe me if I could, I would work here like you, just to see this place again." He said while letting out a sigh, before taking another big sip of his drink. "Ups, gotta be careful with that. I'm trying to either drink without ruining my wallet, or get drunk enough to forget all about the wallet... Got any good tips for drink that helps me either way?" He asks her while leaning a little closer towards her. "I bet you know everything about this paradise."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ouroboros</strong> on <strong>23-09-2018, 23:08:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/oVwpWD9.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Amit Koppala (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14409708#msg14409708)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; June 1, party time<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working... it. <br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Presently open and free<br><hr><br>To Serenity, Serenity, to bag a rich pig. Back again, back again, friggity-frig. Yeah, it looked like it was another season working the indolent rich in one way or another, and... well, Amit couldn't complain <em>too</em> much about that. The woman he'd gone home with after the season ended last year was fun, doting, and free with her affections and wallet. There were good times on her yacht, in Ibiza and Hong Kong and Aruba, but as her tastes swung back toward the fairer sex he made his polite, appreciative exit and ended up back...<br><br>Amit shook his head to banish the idle thought and the flash of melancholy it brought with it. He was still young, still in the prime of his life, and ready to move on. Onward and upward, and the first thing that he needed to do was to scope out the competition. <br><br>The first stop was the dance floor. It was where he could find the current distribution of young versus older, guests and employees mingling and dancing through with a tray of drinks or to separate any guests who might later cause issues. Amit counted himself lucky in that he didn't have any real work to do tonight. That would come tomorrow, once the guests started to crave massages and guided snorkeling tours, or perhaps some lessons in diving. There were already a few appointments on the books, so Amit couldn't afford to get too wild and crazy tonight. But, he could be among the throng, not slinging drinks or running security. <br><br>Those Amit recognized got a nod or a wave as appropriate, as he didn't want to get in the way. New faces this year too... weren't there always? Some of the guests liked the fresh bodies, fresh blood, and fresh experiences. Those guests weren't worth his time. But everyone else? Oh yes, very much yes. <br><br>But first? Time to show off some of his moves. Nothing showy, simply moving his body with the rhythm. For now.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 02:42:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://78.media.tumblr.com/45b399575cac194148a04428117e975b/tumblr_o65zax3dkP1ryhzimo5_1280.png)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Kat Taylor (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406730#msg14406730)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Lounging; Enjoying the vibe<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open | Amit (Mentioned)<br><hr><br>The trip to the island, while far more luxurious than most, had still left him crabby and tired, so he'd spent the afternoon napping with the windows of his cabana open to the ocean breeze.&nbsp; He'd slept for a bit over three hours, which had given him plenty of time to order a light meal of the resort's expertly-prepared sushi and sparkling water, then shower before the party.&nbsp; Now, he sat on one of the comfortable couches near the bar, his legs crossed and his attention on the bodies moving on the dance floor as he sipped from a small porcelain cup.<br><br>He never overdid it on the first day, preferring to drink Saki, relax and watch the other guests - as well as the staff - so that he could begin planning for his recreational activities for the rest of his stay.&nbsp; The rice wine was perfectly chilled and of the highest quality, which meant that, as long as he remembered to also drink his iced water, he wouldn't have to fret about any ill-effects the next day.&nbsp; Hangovers were a waste of precious time, ruining what could be a thoroughly enjoyable trip and preventing one from truly experiencing all that they could.<br><br>His tongue absently grazed the rim of his cup as he settled back into the couch, free arm draped over the back and his gaze moving lazily over the bodies grinding, swaying and pressing together on the dance floor.&nbsp; Already he could see that this season offered massive potential for new flings, friends and, possibly, interesting mistakes.&nbsp; His gaze picked out a familiar form and the corner of his mouth twitched upward as he watched Amit letting everyone in the room know that he knew how to move.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 04:32:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light- Hellos and Good-byes (for now)<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea (stepping away), Dominic (mention), Anna Leigh<br><hr><br>Dominic’s chirp over the shared communication system gave Mick a bit of a chuckle. At least he wasn’t the only one giving CJ a hard time-hopefully she knew it was out of friendship and respect. Mick resisted the urge to chirp back at Dom to try and look a little less like he was sweep rowdy frat boys up and into the ocean, but he’d a hunch the gruff, burly guard heard that kind of stuff often enough, and while Mick was no shrinking violet, he didn’t have any interest in provoking that behemoth. <br><br>“Alright,” he said, turning back to CJ, “Chels has customers, and you and I should probably at least give off the appearance that we’re working. You know, glad-hand the guests and all that.” The turn brought Anna Leigh directly in his line of sight, causing the normally fast talking Mick to slow down just a bit. He absently grabbed at his water bottle and took a slow sip from it, letting his gaze linger on the impossibly well put-together brunette. <br><br>“And, I think I know just where I should start.” He turned, giving his best cheesy smile to Chels, “I’ll be back for more water soon enough, I’m sure. Excuse me, ladies, duty calls.” <br><br>Mick covered the space to the far end of the bar with a brisk walk, checking his royal blue staff polo- the one that differentiated him from the security and wait staff- for his slightly weathered name tag. Satisfied that it was as straight as it was going to get, he locked his hazel gaze to her blue eyes, fixed a less-dorky smile to his face (he hoped) and approached, noting the sheerness of her shirt as he got closer. <br><br>“Good evening,” he offered, “just wanted to welcome you to Serenity. I’m Mick,” he pointed to his name tag with hit unoccupied hand, “Director of Recreation and Events. Is this&nbsp; your first time with us? How are you finding everything so far?” The questions were a bit rapid fire-there was a reason he didn’t work in Guest Services. Sometimes Mick got a little ahead of himself when he found one of the female guests to be attractive. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SpiralSpider</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 05:58:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/11/Ezra-miller.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus Alexander (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406947#msg14406947)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party time, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> Lanai Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; boldly going out for once, ordering a drink at the bar<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; harmless<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; completely open<br><hr><br>Marc had actually arrived four days before the day of the kickoff. He knew that others would be flooding beaches everywhere but it couldn't be helped - he needed a break from everything. He hadn't stayed at the Serenity before but since it was themed for rest and relaxation, he hoped there would be less trouble than if he would have visited one of the more boisterous tourist hotspots. The few staff members he had interacted with were pleasant and enthusiastic. They let him know about all the upcoming events and tried to make themselves indispensable to him although all he wanted was to be left alone. He spent the first 48 hours in his cabana without a peep or a single look outdoors, likely prompting them to wonder how he was getting by without even ordering deliveries. But the afternoon of day three the hermit finally emerged, though he did little other than sketch the view nearby or sit alone in his hot tub, reading. <br><br>He had needed the time alone but in strange surroundings in order to unravel his ball of nerves and empty his racing mind. By the time the party started, he could actually fathom going out around people for once in a long time. He had initially rolled his eyes at the thought of the party but now it seemed like the smallest bit of fun, even if he didn't know what sort of event it could end up being, and even if the bar was on the exact opposite of the resort than his tidy little cabana. His therapist would say he was proud of him. The thought made Marc sneer. His therapist could go fuck himself, he was perfectly fine, as always. <br><br>He was fine, but he needed a drink. <br><br>With a sigh, he weaved through the crowd, mostly avoiding eye contact though he gave a slight smile and nod to anyone who found his gaze. Live music? That was new. He probably hadn't heard a band since he left college. The nostalgia bolstered his mood a little and he found himself moving a bit to the music by the time he made it to the bar. "I'll have a Mojito, please." he said, taking a seat. The entire place was full of not only people, but beautiful ones at that. And he could hardly tell the difference between guests and staff members. No one else seemed to care much about that distinction but he tended to focus on strange details like that. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Love And Submission</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 06:42:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/40/Dotley-Theodore-05.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit Marquardt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412635#msg14412635)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 0:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Ordering A Cocktail <br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea,Mark, Open<br><hr><br>The ferry trip to the island was quite pleasant for&nbsp; Gerrit. He always enjoyed his time on the open ocean and he got few opportunities to experience it at this point in his life. He traveled light, a side effect of spending so much of his youth at sea. Most of his first afternoon was spent getting accommodated to his new cabana. He was slightly reluctant to show up to the new beginnings party. Lively nightclubs and excessive drinking weren’t exactly his forte but he also hadn’t come to the island to be a cantankerous old man alone in his cabana.&nbsp; <br><br><br>Gerrit sauntered into the Lanai with a blue checkered shirt and brown khakis. He eyed the partygoers with a slight smile. He was never much of a dancer himself but he still found their movements rather comical. Gerrit watched the dancers for a few moments before taking a seat at the bar. Now Gerrit didn’t normally drink at home outside of the occasional beer at a cookout but he was feeling rather adventurous on his vacation. “Can&nbsp; I have a Blue Hawaiian?” The grey-haired man questioned as he eyed the brunette bartender up and down. He’d normally feel quite abashed looking over a woman half his age but the vibe of the resort made him less hesitant to do so though he did try to keep his leering rather discreet. Unfortunately for Gerrit, a young man took a seat next to him as he waited for his drink. “A Mojito, Huh? Glad to see I’m not the only one feeling bold tonight.” The older man joked with a soft chuckle.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 18:38:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Nick, Chelsea, Dom, Open<br><hr><br>The blonde watched his eyes dip to take advantage of the placement of the name tag to look her over and smirked, both amused and flattered. Sophia was used to the wandering eyes of Serenity's guests, perhaps even having come to expect it. After all, the staff was just part of the experience. When Nick's gaze lifted once more, her smile broadened. <br><br>"Well, let me be the first to welcome you then," she spoke as she leaned her elbows atop the bar, easing slightly closer towards him. She glanced up to see one of the bar tenders glancing at her questioningly, wondering when she'd go back to doing her job, but a little break every now and then never hurt anyone.<br><br>Sophia laughed when he commented about the size of his room. Not many of their guests had such a reaction, but she appreciated it when they did. These types of guests tended to be more appreciative.<br><br>"You'll get used to it; everyone does. Then you'll wonder how you ever lived without all that extra space." She nodded at his comment about trying not to spend all his money on alcohol, and knew very well that the drinks here weren't cheap.<br><br>"The bartenders tend to get a bit heavier-handed at the end of the night after our boss has left, so avoid drinking early. Chelsea, though," she paused, pointing to the young brunette, "she's always generous with the alcohol. She's smart enough to know people tip better that way. Otherwise, just stick with shots, not mixed drinks." Sophia shrugged, soon straightening and reaching for her tray which had been empty for a couple of minutes now. <br><br>"I've gotta get back to work, but it was nice meeting you, Nick. Maybe I'll see you around." Sophia turned and strolled away, though not without casting the young man a wink over her shoulder. <br><br>She worked her way around the lounge area, collecting glasses and plates from empty tables, passing by Dom on her way. The bouncer towered over her petite frame, but Sophia knew he was a gentle giant for the most part. <br><br>"Dom, I know you want to dance, but try not to look so sad," she teased with a playful smile. "Can I grab you anything?" Sophia knew he really couldn't wander far unless a situation called for it, but if he wanted a drink or a snack, she would be happy to oblige. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 19:18:49</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia, Mick<br><hr><br>Dominic focused on the room.&nbsp; He sized everyone up as was his way.&nbsp; He was hired to be security and safety that meant he was also lifeguard most days too.&nbsp; He kept an eye on people he expected the worst but prepared for hell!&nbsp; Sure he was pessimistic when it came to the guests but in his tenure here there had only been one serious accident and he was the cause.&nbsp; Actually, when guest get too handsy it is typically not an accident with him.&nbsp; tossing someone out of the boat when going parasailing without connecting the sail...is typically not an accident.&nbsp; But nearly drowning allowed him to speak to the guest alone who learned a much-needed lesson.<br><br>He noticed Sophia approaching but who wouldn't.&nbsp; When she spoke he pursed his lips, with a cocked eyebrow.&nbsp; "Then you better save me a dance or I am going to be really sad."&nbsp; It was his turn to tease.&nbsp; "Scotch....ahh never mind...Shirley temple save the scotch and soda for the dance."&nbsp; He smirked scanning her and scanning the room as well looking over the guy where she had come from, newb by the looks of him, he tried to remember his file...it would come to him soon.&nbsp; He didn't forget faces and names took a bit more time but he helped most people off the plane as it was his way of seeing who came and went on the island.&nbsp; CJ had her way he had his.&nbsp; For the most part, it worked between them, he feigned animosity towards her, but now they both knew it was fun when he stopped calling her boss or boss lady she would know something was wrong.&nbsp; Till then she was more protected than the mob.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deamonbane</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 20:46:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/fe/e3/29fee345d3ea45a495a6225f5a662886.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Corwin Lynch (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412647#msg14412647)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 9-ish, June First<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Lanai, Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Quenching a Thirst<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; OPEN<br><hr>He had most of the month to relax in a swim suit, towel, robe, or nothing at all. Tonight was meant for relaxation true, but it was also about first impressions.<br><br>Getting his drunk on aside, he wanted that impression to be the best.<br><br>There's been drinks in the minibar in his cabana, but Corwin was in the mood for some mingling and conversation tonight. These were the people that he would be sharing time with here over the duration of his stay, and he wanted to get the akwardness of getting acquainted out of the way so they could all enjoy their time without without having to worry about it later. It wasn't a loud party. The kind that he went to never were. There was live music being played for those that felt like dancing, but it wasn't loud enough to be a bother. Drinks were half off and there was food and people already assembled. He was a little late, but stylishly so.<br><br>When he arrived at the bar, one of the uniformed men approached him, wordlessly asking him what he'd have.<br><br>"Scotch," He said, swiping his card through the machine. He'd opened a credit line with the hotel, so anything that he consumed that wasn't included in his package would simply be added to his final bill," Two ice cubes and a splash of soda, thanks."<br><br>There wasn't a trace of his original accent. It had a tendency to show up here or there, but so far no encounter had been passionate or distracting enough to drag it out of him.<br><br>The night was young, though.<br><br>The low cut crystal tumbler full of the only slightly diluted amber liquid was presented to him with admirable speed, and Corwin took the short straw out and handed it back to the barkeep. He liked having contact with his alcohol, thank you very much. Taking a long sip and offering a gentle grunt of appreciation for drink, he turned away from the bar, mentally preparing himself for the night ahead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 21:03:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Sophia, Anna, Open<br><hr><br>"Thanks for the warm welcome, Sophia." Nick simply replied, as he took another sip of the drink in his hand. It was nice to see that the staff at Serenity was more than just focusing on their work, and actually were able to talk to newcomers like Nick. That along with the scenery and the grand party made sure he couldn't stop smiling, while he continued to drink, to hopefully feel the alcohol rushing through his body soon enough. He wanted to party with everyone, he wanted to chat with other visitors and staff alike. Hell the thing he wanted the most, was to meet up with a cute girl, he perhaps could flirt with through his stay at Serenity. A hopeful young man indeed.<br><br>He did hear Sophia having to return to work, and waved his hand at her while nodding towards her. "Thanks for stopping by. I hope that won't be the last time." He said while winking at her, as he watched her walking away from him, getting a good look at how she looked from behind. He let out a soft chuckle for himself, before letting out a deep sigh, as he looked over the party once again. His eyes looked around as if trying to figure out what to do next or whom to talk with, and that was when he saw a brunette close to him at the bar, drinking for herself. He took another sip of his drink, as he slowly walked over to her with a smile on his face.<br><br>"Say, if I told you that we're looking for the same thing right now, would you believe me?" He asked as he put his drink on the bar. "I think we're both looking for someone to talk to, while we try to get drunk and enjoy a good party at this amazing place... Don't tell me I'm wrong, miss." He chuckled before grabbing his drink again and holding it up in front of her. "To a wild party tonight?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 21:04:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Wearing:</strong>&nbsp; Romp and Roll (https://item4.tradesy.com/images/black-ruffle-low-cut-backless-open-strap-tassel-tie-boho-short-romperjumpsuit-size-4-s-22231618-3-2.jpg?width=720&amp;height=960)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus; Gerrit<br><hr><br>The last of the glasses washed and set out to dry, she turned to retake her place at the bar as one of the other bartenders slipped off for their break.&nbsp; Marcus earned himself a smile as he took a seat, and she nodded when he ordered, immediately grabbing a clean highball glass.&nbsp; "Sure!&nbsp; This your first time at Serenity?"&nbsp; She glanced up at him as she muddled the mint leaves in the bottom of the glass, her hands moving with the practiced skill of someone who could practically do their work in their sleep.<br><br>"I'm Chelsea."&nbsp; Her smile widened a bit at him and she glanced to Gerrit, including him in the introduction as he sat down beside Marcus.&nbsp; "Coming right up."&nbsp; Her eyes glittered and she looked back down to the glass, scooping a handful of the clear, round ice onto the mint leaves, before adding a few to her shaker.&nbsp; A generous pour of white rum, lime juice and a lime peel joined the ice, before she began shaking it vigorously, almost dancing as she did so.&nbsp; After a moment, she poured the chilled drink out into the glass, added brief squirt of soda water and a fresh lime wedge, and set the drink on the bar in front of Marcus.<br><br>"Want a straw?"&nbsp; She plucked a green straw from a nearby container and offered it out to him, lips curled into a slight grin.&nbsp; Her gaze shifted from him to Gerrit as she held the straw out, tilting her head.&nbsp; "You want the sweet and sour Blue Hawaii, or the creme of coconut kind?&nbsp; Also, do you take vodka in yours, as well as rum, or just rum?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmbrosiaPudding</strong> on <strong>24-09-2018, 23:28:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/vfNVRhk.jpg?1 height=300 padding=10]Image URL)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Anna Leigh Reinbacker (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14410152#msg14410152)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Getting brave, drinking<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Mick, Nick, Mentioning Corwin, Open<br><hr><br>The brunette had just begun to let herself relax a little, getting into the groove of the music, the touch of vodka had hit her, making her stomach feel pleasantly warm. By no means was Anna a lightweight, but she always felt the alcohol immediately. Her eyes danced from person to person, eyeing different men who she found attractive and letting her eyes roam over more than a couple of ladies. One female bartender in particular had caught Anna’s eye though she didn’t have the gaul to approach such a woman, she barely had the gaul to sit in a room with a bunch of strangers all oozing raw sexual energy.<br>Anna looked up at the bartender that approached her, blue eyes wide for a moment as she pulled the straw out of her mouth feeling even more sheepish that he had pegged her as a newcomer right away. Though he was just asking if it were her first time, Anna had a sneaking suspicion that he didn’t recognize and that prompted to suggest it was her first time at Serenity. He spoke to her rather quickly but Anna caught up, her eyes darting from his lips to his eyes. Part of being a writer, Anna had learned to take in more than just the words people were saying but also the way they were saying them.<br><br>“Guilty.” She admitted with a small smile, her hands idly playing with the cold glass in her hands. Her thumb slid up one side of the glass, her fingers following it before trailing back down the light amount of perspiration that had formed on it. “I needed a little vacation away from the real world you know?” With a casual grace that suggested more sexual bravado than she had, Anna brought the glass back up, her tongue seeking out the straw. She wanted to ask him a multitude of questions, things he had seen, had experienced, if he was willing to sit down with her sometime and tell her about them even as Anna opened her mouth to test a starter question on him another man had approached the two of them.<br><br>Anna could recognize when a man was hitting on her though her initial reaction was to withdraw a little, to shy away from such a bustling personality, she took a breath and reminded herself that she was here to experience new things. The man had a very positive vibe to him and Anna smiled at him, her full lips only showing a peep of her white teeth. Clicking her glass to his she needed.<br><br>"I hate to say that you are wrong." Anna told Nick her smile only growing. Taking the straw out of her glass she put it to her lips and downed it completely, a little impressively. Briefly her eyes fell to the older man who had ordered a scotch. She had never had an older gentleman like him. Very dapper. Anna made a mental note to add that one to the conquests she wanted to have before her vacation ended. Putting her glass down she licked her lips looking at Mick for a long moment. "I'm not looking to talk." She said giving Mick a wink before turning back to Nick. "I'll definitely take another drink and drink to a wild party though." There was a flush on Anna's cheeks, just that one drink and little bit of flirting had her feeling exhilarated. She was going to get into some trouble at Serenity Resort and she was going to love it. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SpiralSpider</strong> on <strong>25-09-2018, 01:31:14</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/11/Ezra-miller.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus Alexander (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406947#msg14406947)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party time, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> Lanai Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; getting a refreshing drink, small talk<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; harmless<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit, Chelsea (open)<br><hr>Marc returned the bartender's smile and nodded at her question. "Yeah... it's nice." He was a big bundle full of awkward in spite of her friendliness and he shifted uncomfortably in his seat before his ears picked up the older man's order and his later comment on his drink choice. He raised his eyebrows as he regarded him and gave a small laugh. "I never really thought of a mojito as bold. In fact I got a lot of flak on it being too girly. I like the balance of flavor though..." He trailed off a bit and moved his hair behind one ear. <br><br>&nbsp;His eyes joined the older man's on Chelsea's form as she shook his drink. That romper made it easy to watch her, the ruffles playfully fluttering about like flower petals. The way she danced about brought a bit of the light of happiness back to his eyes. "Thank you..." he said, admiring the lovely glass and taking the straw. He took a sip of the stuff and sighed, it was a bit heavier on the rum than he was used to but the flavor was perfect. He was grateful for the extra alcohol, considering how out of place he felt. The anxiety was driving him mad; he wanted to feel at ease for once.<br><br>Overhearing Chelsea's question, he was impressed. He wasn't even aware of the other kinds of the Blue Hawaiian. He had his favorite booze though and he raised his glass in tribute to the two of them, saying to Gerrit, "You gotta love rum."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Love And Submission</strong> on <strong>25-09-2018, 02:45:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/40/Dotley-Theodore-05.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit Marquardt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412635#msg14412635)<br><strong>Time:</strong> Party time, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Ordering A Cocktail/Reminiscing <br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea, Mark, Open<br><hr><br>Truthfully Gerrit only ordered a Blue Hawaiian. because he wanted one of those gaudy drinks with the umbrella, he didn’t actually care what was in the damn thing. “No rum. Just vodka.&nbsp; Sweet and sour.” The older man ordered in response to the question.&nbsp; His tone was unintentionally curt, a side effect of ordering around wayward deckhands in his youth.&nbsp; Then again, it wasn’t like he didn't yell at people in his modern life. The shipping industry wasn’t exactly known for it’s subtly.<br><br>“So Chelsea, Is it? Having you been working on the island long? I’ve noticed you’re rather talented with your hands.” Gerrit asked as he was toasted by the man beside him. “Yes, Mojitos are quite feminine. That’s why it’s bold to order one.” The&nbsp; mature man replied with a smile and a quick glance to the boy next to him.” You know, when I was your age I was drinking Devil’s springs off the coast of Australia. Little advice to you, don’t ever get so drunk you hit an elephant seal with a sailboat. It’s quite hard to explain to the authorities.” Gerrit quipped as he turned his attention back to the bartender. He hated being the old sailor in the bar talking about his past adventures. In fact, it was why he stopped going to bars in his early thirties.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>25-09-2018, 03:00:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Dom, Mick, Open<br><hr><br>At Dom's playful response, she grinned, beaming at him as she bent to gather up a couple of plates and discarded napkins. "You should know by now that I always save a dance for you, Dom," she replied, knowing for his size that the man was a great dancer. Plus, anyone that knew her knew she would never turn down a dance.<br><br>"Should I make that a virgin while I'm at it?" she quipped, her voice dipping low, perhaps even suggestively. "You got it, big guy. I'll be back in a bit."<br><br>Sophia turned, once more, her hips swaying as much as possible while balancing a full tray on her way back to the bar. It was filling up with guests quickly, and the bartenders seemed to have their hands full. She spotted some room beside Mick who stood next to an attractive brunette, however, and she sidled up to set the tray down on the bar, and while his back was still turned to her, she wound up and delivered a swift slap on the ass. In the next instant, before he could turn around, she casually leaned atop the bar, pretending like nothing had even happened as she waved down one of the nearby bartenders to put in an order for a Shirley Temple. All the while, she could not keep her amused smile at bay. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>25-09-2018, 04:40:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light but flirting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Anna Leigh, Sophia, Nick, Chels (maybe?)<br><hr><br>A smile curled the corners of Mick’s mouth at Anna’s statement of the need to get away from the real world. He knew all about that impulse. Hell, he was in year 3 of his escape from the real world, and didn’t see returning to it anywhere on his horizon. She’d not said her name yet, but Mick could feel the girl’s eyes working over at least his face. Sensing a pair of hungry eyes was a skill one acquired after enough parties at Serenity. <br><br>Mick didn’t even get a quick “Trust me, I get that,” out of his mouth before a young man approached from Anna’s other side and started to strike up a conversation. The smile downshifted to a bit of a bemused smirk. Like his sixth sense about being eyeballed, Mick had been around Serenity long enough to keep from showing even mild irritation. Firstly, these were guests, and he was, however loosely, on duty as a supervisory member of the staff. Second, no flirtation was every truly over, at least not while guests were still on the island. <br><br>That the brunette, whose name Mick still hadn’t caught, made a point of dragging her tongue over plump, deep red lips merely punctuated the point. Her turning back to the younger man did nothing to dissuade him from that thinking. <br><br>He flagged a hand in Chels direction, motioning to the pair, giving the sign that he’d cover the next drink for each. Employees had very loosely tracked tabs at Serenity, with the only rules being 1) don’t abuse it and 2) don’t over-serve anyone. Taking the chance to briefly interrupt, he leaned in slightly, “Sorry to interrupt you-but when you are both ready for your next one, one of the bartenders will take care of you-it’s on the house.” <br><br>Mick fixed the smile of a staff host back to his face and was just about to excuse himself when he felt the sting of a sharp strike through his khaki shorts. Instinctively, he straightened and turned at the waist and discovered Sophia leaning against the bar, self-satisfied smile and all. <br><br>A quick laugh and a shake of the head preceded Mick leaning to her and placing a hand gently between her shoulder blades. His fingers barely touched the bare flesh there. When they did, they found her flesh warm from the mix of alcohol and activity. <br><br>“You know, Sophia, stunts like that are a very good way to end up tossed in the pool after clean up,” he said teasingly. “Be a shame for your little black dress to get ruined like that.” <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>25-09-2018, 09:01:32</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia, Mick<br><hr> <br><br><br>He was such a sucker for a pretty smile, her pretty smile in particular it seems.&nbsp; “I would hold you to that then Sophia, we can see if we can wear you out this time.”&nbsp; He teased thinking very much that they had danced together before and she made him want to do more with that lovely limber body of hers.<br><br>“I doubt either of us is that pure any more but the drink, yes gorgeous that will be most helpful…for now.”&nbsp; He noticed her change in voice and wondered if she was hinting or his benefit.&nbsp; Part of him thought her dance card was pretty full already.<br><br>He turned his head sideways as she wandered off, even he couldn’t help but admire her movements as she worked her way through the crowd to the bar.&nbsp; The swat of Mick’s behind didn’t go unnoticed either.&nbsp; He found himself smiling as she acted normal but moved off to the side of the door leaning on the railing now as he overlooked the opening ceremonies here.&nbsp; It was surely going to be an interesting season for sure.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caela</strong> on <strong>26-09-2018, 08:13:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3d/Aj14.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Selene David (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412754#msg14412754)<br><strong>Time:</strong> Sunday, June 1st <br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai | Rounding the room | Making her way to the bar<br><strong>Status:</strong> Enjoying an evening off<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Selene could already tell she was going to like it here. Her cabin was small but cozy and she wasn't going to complain considering she didn't have to share it with anyone! She'd worked resorts where staff accomodations weren't anywhere close to as nice. She'd even taken the time to unpack and get comfortable over the last couple of days. She'd taken the time to get to know the other massueses on staff but considered tonight a chance to branch out and get to meet some of the other staff as well as some of the guests she'd likely be working on. She liked the people who came to see her to be comfortable doing so, and events like this gave them a chance to at least recognize her face which, she'd found, helped to ease any nerves someone might have about being in a vulnerable position with someone they didn't know. <br><br>Entering the Lanai, her steps were light, the soft clicking of heels on the flooring lost amid the music and rise and fall of voices. She didn't have a destination in mind, she simply moved along the edges room, watching the people, noting the ebb and flow of energy between those already there. You could spot those who were simply looked for a night of pleasure or those looking for something that might last a bit longer. There were clearly people who already new each other, and, just as obviously, people like her who didn't really know anyone yet and were taking their time scoping out the possibilities. <br><br>An oh there were possibilities!<br><br>Whether staff (those working were obvious, some she was simply guessing at due to demeanors) or guests, the possibilities abounded. She met more than one male gaze and offered polite, noncommital, smiles before continuing on without engaging any of them. The women too were beautiful but didn't hold her attention except when they were paired with a man she found interesting. There was always the question of if a relationship was open, of if a woman was willing to share her man with another woman. Selene was adventurous enough to be curious but she wouldn't push any ideas tonight...there was a whole season ahead of her to engage in sexual shenanigans. Tonight was about seeing the options...not necessarily working them. <br><br>Eventually she made her way to the bar, leaning into it but not bothering to perch on a stool. Flashing the bartender a smile she slid him a card to run a tab for her on, "Scotch, neat please," she said flashing the bartender a grin when he seemed surprised. It probably wasn't a common drink for a young woman to order, and she didn't always, but when she just wanted something to sip on lightly she found it hit the spot perfectly. She'd been introduced to it by a man she'd had a quiet summer affair with (his wife had known and not cared, she had her own summer fling she was enjoying) at a different resort. If she was looking for a quick buzz, tequila was her go-to, but to just relax and not get drunk, she'd discovered scotch was damned near perfect. <br><br>Curling her fingers around her glass she flashed the bartender a grin before raising it slightly to him in salute and turning away, leaning back on the bar and sipping from her drink as she let her eyes wander the growing crowd, wondering where the night would lead. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>26-09-2018, 08:16:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Wearing:</strong>&nbsp; Romp and Roll (https://item4.tradesy.com/images/black-ruffle-low-cut-backless-open-strap-tassel-tie-boho-short-romperjumpsuit-size-4-s-22231618-3-2.jpg?width=720&amp;height=960)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus; Gerrit | Selene (Mentioned)<br><hr><br>She scoffed, with a teasing grin, as she began to put together the blue, tropical drink in a hurricane glass retrieved from under the bar.&nbsp; "I reject the idea of 'gendered' drinks.&nbsp; Women can drink scotch neat just as well as men can, and there's no shame in ordering a drink with more of a sweet, fruity flavor.&nbsp; Besides, if you mix a so-called 'girly' drink right, it'll get you drunk quicker than any Jager.&nbsp; Plus?&nbsp; You'll enjoy it more, because it <em>tastes</em> good."&nbsp; She tossed her hair back out of her face as she added the pineapple wedge, umbrella, straw and cherry to the pretty blue concoction.<br><br>Placing the large, rounded glass before Gerrit, she flashed him a smile.&nbsp; "Six months, give or take a week.&nbsp; But, I've been a bartender for a while, and I was a waitress before that.&nbsp; Turns out, I'm a natural."&nbsp; She laughed softly and checked along the bar, making sure no one else was in need of her attention, before looking back to the two men and leaning on her side of the bar a bit.<br><br>"It's awesome here!&nbsp; You should make sure to book a massage.&nbsp; Ask for Selene...she's got <em>amazing</em> hands.&nbsp; I go to see her at least once a week, and afterwards I swear it's like my muscles have been turned to pure butter."&nbsp; She groaned softly with remembered relief, then winked at Marcus, eyes twinkling.&nbsp; "Nothing gets you in the proper state of mind for relaxing on the beach or by the pool like having a gorgeous woman working all the tension out of you with her magic fingers."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deamonbane</strong> on <strong>26-09-2018, 22:12:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/fe/e3/29fee345d3ea45a495a6225f5a662886.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Corwin Lynch (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412647#msg14412647)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 9-ish, June First<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Lanai, Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Quenching a Thirst<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Selene David, OPEN<br><hr><em>"Scotch, neat."</em><br><br>Just hearing the words were like music to his ears. Sure, he was Irish and was supposed to hate any whiskey springing from Scotland, but in the end, he just couldn't deny it, or himself for any more than a drowning man could deny himself water. Corwin didn't care where it came from. It was his ambrosia.<br><br>Which was why it was such a treat to hear it from somebody else's lips. He hadn't asked about which brand he'd been taking since it would be half soda anyways, but he had been pleasantly surprised. He turned around, catching a sight of the bottle before the bartender tucked it out of sight.<br><br>He raised an eyebrow. He had to taste their good stuff.<br><br>Corwin took another sip of his drink before moving over to the brunette with excellent taste, tugging lightly at his jacket as he leaned against the bar.<br><br>"Excellent choice, if you don't mind my saying," He tilted his head toward the glass in her hand," If I'd known that this place offered such fantastic vintages, I'd have come here years ago," It wasn't the wittiest of double entendres, but the night was young and he was a bit rusty. No shame in admitting that, just walk it off.<br><br>He offered his hand," Corwin Lynch," He said, pronouncing the 'w' in his name with a 'v' instead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>27-09-2018, 01:03:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light, flirty<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Dom, Mick, Open<br><hr><br>Feeling the brush of Mick's hand along the soft skin of her upper back, Sophia straightened ever so slightly. It brief and barely there, but it was enough to make the small, translucent hairs at the back of her neck stand on end and the entirety of her flesh tingle to life. Her smile never faded as she turned her eyes to him now that he was in close proximity. She was pleased that he responded with a playful threat, and as the bartender returned with the virgin Shirley Temple, Sophia accepted the already sweating glass and began to turn away while offering reply.<br><br>"It would only be a shame if you didn't join me." Her grin broadened, green eyes lingering on Mick before she turned and moved back through the crowd where Dom still stood his post. <br><br>With a smile playing at her lips and in her eyes, she extended the drink towards the lifeguard. Turning her head slightly aside, she lifted her gaze to his and batted her eyelashes softly at him. <br><br>"I won't even ask for a tip.. How's that for service?" She gave a soft laugh before she moved to lean beside him upon the railing, interlacing her hands together. "This turnout is much bigger than last years. You and C.J. may have your hands full this season." She bit at her lower lip as her eyes scanned the crowd, and she noted a handful of men who were quite attractive. Still, she was always hesitant to get involved with guests since ultimately they would be leaving in the span of a few short weeks. Things tended to get quiet and a little lonely when the season was over.<br><br>"That's a lot of sheets to wash," she breathed, knowing from the previous year that she'd frequently be stripping the beds, sometimes multiple times a day for some of the more.. adventurous guests. She supposed she'd be spending more time in the laundry room than she'd prefer just to keep up.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Love And Submission</strong> on <strong>27-09-2018, 01:35:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/40/Dotley-Theodore-05.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit Marquardt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412635#msg14412635)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party Time , Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Admiring and drinking<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea, Mark, Selene (Mentioned), Open<br><hr><br>Gerrit rolled his eyes at the discussion of cocktail demographics. Millennials and their strange notions of society were foreign to him. He removed the straw from the glass before him and tossed it into a trash can behind the bar. A few moments later and he had poured half of the azure concoction down his gullet with unexpected ease. Despite not having touched a drop of hard liquor in more than a decade, Gerrit adjusted to the sting of alcohol like riding a bicycle.&nbsp; He smacked his puckered lips together as he stirred the rest of the cocktail with his umbrella while Chelsea talked to Marcus about the massage therapist. The young man did look rather stressed out in Gerrit’s humble opinion.<br><br>He flashed&nbsp; Selene a friendly smile before turning back to the peppy bartender. His eyes slowly traced the bust of her dress before darting away to the alcohol behind her. “Can I have a glass of water as well? If I keep drinking liquor without water, I’m going to have a terrible hangover tomorrow and I’d hate to ruin this lovely experience with a headache.” The ashen-haired man asked with a pause. “ And do you have any mezcal on deck? I haven’t had any in years but I always thought it was a great drink for&nbsp; celebrations.” There were worse ways in life to spend a night than getting sloshed with a pretty young bartender.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>27-09-2018, 03:33:36</strong>
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				&nbsp; <br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia, Mick (Open)<br><hr> <br><br>&nbsp; <br>He watched the scene play out and enjoyed the camaraderie of the group.&nbsp; It was nice to see them interact so well.&nbsp; Even as he scanned the room, some people stood out more than others, the walk, the dress, he noticed males and females that might look or seem out of place, but as Sophia approached back, he looked at her raised his one eyebrow as he looked at her batting her eyelashes at him.&nbsp; It was amusing that someone like her would flirt with the likes of him.&nbsp; It was not unwelcomed that was for sure.<br><br>“I am willing to give one if you want??"&nbsp; It took him a minute to realize, that might have come out really sexual and he didn't mean it that way, not that he wasn't interested, or anything...he had to correct that or she might think he was a total perv.&nbsp; "...and if not a tip, then...I mean.."&nbsp; 'Still foot in mouth.'&nbsp; He thought.&nbsp; <br><br>"..besides the welcoming dance what else might put a smile on that lovely face tonight?”&nbsp; He said rather boldly but that is what he was to some extent, but it was nothing new to her.&nbsp; He turned towards her drinking or looking like he was in this light.&nbsp; “Well, that won’t be nothing new, as long as no one drowns.” He winked.&nbsp; He looks sight of the crowd as well. “Its all about the money and the numbers though correct?” <br><br>“That means you will be needing a hand washing?”&nbsp; He said more than willing to help her, she was nothing if not helpful to him in lots of different ways actually, despite what most might have thought this was a family for the most part and they took care of their own.&nbsp; He took another sip, looking at her and scanning the crowd as well.&nbsp; He licked his lips as he breathed deeply, his own dark eyes looking at her.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SpiralSpider</strong> on <strong>27-09-2018, 04:14:55</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/11/Ezra-miller.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus Alexander (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406947#msg14406947)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party time, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> Lanai Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; getting a refreshing drink, small talk<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit, Chelsea (open)<br><hr><br>Marc winced a bit when Gerrit nixed the rum. His tone of voice was sharp, too, so maybe the other man wasn't in the greatest of moods in general. For a moment, Marc thought it might be best to leave the man alone but then he found himself bursting into laughter at his story. He shot the gentleman an incredulous look. "Aaaah... Thanks, I needed that." Truthfully, he was impressed at anyone who had done so much living to carry around a story like that. He spent so much energy obsessing about things and avoiding people; making self loathing a casual pass time. <br><br>He nodded eagerly at Chelsea's addition to the conversation. "I reject the idea of gender with most things, honestly." He replied quietly. "You can't go anywhere without this pick versus blue bullshit...."&nbsp; He swirled the straw in his mojito and took in the minty scent while she spoke with Gerrit.<br><br>The mention of a masseuse caught his attention again. Normally he might find the service a narcissistic luxury, given that he hadn't done anything close to hard work in years. But he was on vacation so what the hell? "Thanks... I'll have to request her help sometime." He smiled and then swallowed hard at Chelsea's latter display. "I wouldn't really know..." He slid his gaze away from her, a slight blush coming across his face. <br><br>Gerrit gave him an excuse to change the subject. "Hmmm... I've heard of Mezcal but I haven't tried it. Is it quite similar to tequilla?" He laughed a bit awkwardly. "Heh... Obviously I'm... not much of a drinker."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>28-09-2018, 05:29:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light but flirting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Sophia, Chels, Selene (tangentially)<hr><br>"It would only be a shame if you didn't join me." <br><br>Sophia was determined to toy with Mick, and likely any other man she felt fit to do so with, for as long as she could get away with it. As a friend and fellow staff member, Mick was game to play along and assume the innocence of it all. He wasn’t sure that some of Serenity’s guests were quite so willing to be as magnanimous about it. <br><br>But, Sophia would probably never learn that. At least, he hoped she’d never have to. Mick felt that little twinge of big-brother-dom as the petite blonde ducked back through the crowd to deliver a drink to Dom, a favor that showed the girl’s inherent kindness. <br><br>Once he saw Sophia’s slender form slip back into the throng of people, he started to turn his attention back to the pair at the bar, but, seeing them well-engaged in conversation and waiting for the drinks he’d comped them, decided it best to let guests mingle. That was an unspoken but well-adhered to policy at Serenity- engage the guests and make let them know they were noticed and even desired, but, never get in the way of two guests interacting unless someone’s safety was clearly at risk. <br><br>Mick took a short pull from his water bottle, loosening and replacing the cap with deft, quick moving hands. ‘Might as well roam a bit’, he told himself. <br><br>He stepped back from the bar-the crowd was beginning to grow at both the bar and around the space where the band was picking up the energy. Walking slowly, Mick made his way around the bar, his eyes scanning the crowd and the bar a bit. In some ways, he preferred these moments where he felt in the middle of things but could have his thoughts. He knew that it would be short-lived, with a crowd of this size around. <br><br>Stepping up to a different spot at the bar, his back to the larger mass out in front of the band, he caught Chelsea’s attention. “Hey there-mind if I just grab a Goose and tonic with a lime?” The order would occasionally get Mick accused of being a lightweight, but, given that he was still technically working, and would likely have some tear-down responsibilities after the party wrapped, he wasn’t too concerned with the opinions of others. <br><br>Resting his upper body weight on the bar while he waited for Chelsea to get to him, he caught a glimpse of the woman he’d later find out was Selene. Mick had caught a glimpse of her moving into her cottage a few days prior, and knew he’d likely let his gaze linger a bit too long. She was already in the midst of being chatted up by a guest, which meant that she was clearly getting the full Serenity experience early in her term. Mick gave the slightest smile and nod, then pointed to his name tag in an attempt to indicate that they were colleagues before giving the smallest, wave. Being more collegial than that would keep-it would be a long summer. <br><br>Besides, Chelsea was sure to be back any moment with his drink and the night was still young.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>28-09-2018, 11:05:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Anna, Mick<br><hr><br>Nick raised his eyebrows in slight surprise of Anna's response to him, and looked like he didn't exactly know what to say at first, until the bartender asked them if they were done with their drinks, and the next round was on the house. Those words seemed to change Nick for a few moments, as he emptied the rest of his drink in one final sip, before putting the glass back on the table. "In that case, I would love a gin and lemon then, please." He said while leaning slightly over the bar, eagerly awaiting his next drink.<br><br>"I hope you give on the house often. That way, I can party here for my entire stay." He laughed, as he turned his back to the bar again, and leaned his back against it while looking over the rest of the party. He let out a deep sigh, before looking towards Anna once again.<br><br>"Just how many people come here for different reasons? To relax, to get away, or even to just let loose? I can still barely believe I'm even here today. It's like a dream." He said while letting out another sigh, as he looked over his shoulder to see when he would get his next drink.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Bibliophilia</strong> on <strong>29-09-2018, 06:24:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c8/97/24/c89724ed8e1a4fa77c8a9d7e3aaabf38.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea Dormer (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406591#msg14406591)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30 | Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working<br><strong>Wearing:</strong>&nbsp; Romp and Roll (https://item4.tradesy.com/images/black-ruffle-low-cut-backless-open-strap-tassel-tie-boho-short-romperjumpsuit-size-4-s-22231618-3-2.jpg?width=720&amp;height=960)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus; Gerrit; Mick<br><hr><br>She caught Gerrit's eyeroll and laughed, leaning over the bar a bit to crinkle her nose at him playfully.&nbsp; "Awww, come on.&nbsp; You gotta admit, the whole notion that some things are for boys and some are for girls is <em>really</em> ridiculous.&nbsp; That notion's been falling out of favor gradually since forever.&nbsp; Once upon a time people thought women couldn't make art, think well enough to vote or wear shorts without it being inappropriate.&nbsp; Surely you wouldn't roll your eyes at <em>that</em>, right?"&nbsp; Her eyes twinkled at him as she stepped back and twirled on the ball of one foot to bend and retrieve a bottle of Mezcal from a lower space behind the bar.&nbsp; This, of course, gave everyone on the opposite side of the bar the ideal view of her pert backside as her romper rode up to the very tops of her thighs and stretched over the roundness of her ass.<br><br>Tugging the bottle out, with a little wiggle of her hips, she straightened and turn back to grin at the two - now three - men.&nbsp; "Tequila is Mezcal, but Mezcal isn't Tequila.&nbsp; Tequila is only made with blue agave, but mezcal can be made with all different kinds of agave."&nbsp; She answered Marcus as she set the bottle on her side of the bar, then moved to make up a tall glass of ice water for Gerrit.&nbsp; "We've got a couple of different types, but I generally stick to Zignum Silver if I'm drinking it straight...which is the traditional way to drink it.&nbsp; I'm not a fan of the smoky flavor a lot of other brands have."&nbsp; She slid the glass of ice water to Gerrit and flashed Mick a smile, nodding.<br><br>"Sure thing, gorgeous."&nbsp; Dropping him a wink, she fetched a lowball glass, added a few ice cubes and a generous pour of Grey Goose vodka.&nbsp; Licking a bit of spilled liquor off the inside of her wrist, she filled the glass the rest of the way with tonic water and dropped in a lime wedge and short straw, before placing it on the bar in front of the events director.&nbsp; "There you go, Mick.&nbsp; Pace yourself, kay?&nbsp; I can't carry you back to your room if you get wild."&nbsp; Her wink and the teasing tone of her voice softened the playful admonition, and she looked back to her customers, leaning on the bar again.<br><br>"I'm Chelsea, by the way."&nbsp; She tossed her hair back to look at Gerrit, bringing the bottle of Zignum Silver up from the lower part of the bar to place it on top.&nbsp; "Did you want a shot, then?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Love And Submission</strong> on <strong>29-09-2018, 22:32:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/4/40/Dotley-Theodore-05.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit Marquardt (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412635#msg14412635)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party time, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong> Offering&nbsp; Handshakes And Introductions<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Chelsea, Mark, Mick (Mentioned), Open<br><hr><br><br>Even though Gerrit’s resting posture was quite proper, he straightened himself up at Chelsea’s words. If only for a moment the facade of friendly bar patron was gone and replaced with the regal authoritarian demeanor that Gerrit carried at his work. Even in his casual attire, he had this natural foreboding presence that he could project whether intentional or not. He typically tried to hide that side of himself away from work but every once in a while, he would regress into the domineering Chief Mate he was in his youth. After a&nbsp; few seconds, however, he centered himself and returned to his affable nature. It was rather difficult to be commanding especially given the view he was provided as Chelsea reached for the Mezcal bottle. While Gerrit was a prideful man, He was not prudish enough to leave such a wonderful sight unadmired. If he was younger or a bit more intoxicated, he might’ve made some lewd remark at the gesture but he was sober enough to stay quiet for the moment.<br><br>Gerrit drank from his glass of water as Chelsea mixed Micks’s vodka tonic and explained Mezcal to Marcus. The young bartender's knowledge of alcohol was impressive even to a well-traveled man like Gerrit. "I'm Gerrit. Gerrit Marquardt.” The grizzled mariner replied as Chelsea informed him of her name He instinctively offered his hand to her as they exchanged names, unaware if she would shake it. He offered the same to Marcus though he expected him to decline. Marcus didn’t seem like the type for formal introductions. If either of the two took him up on his offer, they’d find his handshake remarkably strong. The texture of his palm was distinct as well. It felt coarse and calloused in some areas yet strangely smooth in others. It seemed as though some parts of his hand had healed over time but other parts remained hardened and stiff. The man himself, however, seemed unfazed by the state of his hand and it was still exceptionally powerful in its grip strength.&nbsp; &nbsp;What did phase Gerrit was the large expensive gold band on the base of one of his fingers. After the introductions were done, he covertly slid the metal fixture off his hand and into his pocket. Gerrit thought of explaining the presence of the ring but ignored that course of action for the moment. Switching focus, he pulled his wallet out from the pocket the ring was placed in.<br><br><br>“How much does it cost to open a tab here?” Gerrit asked as he teasingly waved around a hundred dollar bill between two fingers. Even if someone was offering to cover his drinks, Gerrit was the sort of man who would insist on paying himself. Plus it seemed uncouth for the head of a shipping line to get hammered on someone else's dime.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmbrosiaPudding</strong> on <strong>30-09-2018, 16:30:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/vfNVRhk.jpg?1 height=300 padding=10]Image URL)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Anna Leigh Reinbacker (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14410152#msg14410152)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:50, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Drinking<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Nick, Mentioning Mick, Open<br><hr><br>Typically Anna didn’t like to have her conversations interrupted but, this one brought about a free drink and she couldn’t deny that was nice. Even if you could afford the drinks the friendly nature of such a place to offer one was always a good sign. Bright eyes watched Mick leave for a moment before flicking to the other bartender who had walked up to take their drink order. It didn’t appear to be the one that Mick had waved over to them but that mattered little to Anna. Just like Nick did, Anna grinned at the man and downed the rest of her drink. <br><br>“I’ll take another bloody mary and if you’ve got it, Jameson on the rocks. Your best bottle preferably none of the soft stuff.” Anna enjoyed a good mixed drink but she was feeling that it was time to step up her drinking game up. She was there to let loose and have fun, and she’d have to drink about five more mixed drinks for that to happen so she figured she’d cut out the middle man. Anna gave Nick a small smile, her blue eyes glittering almost darkly with the mirth behind them. <br><br>“I couldn’t say how many people come here for different reasons, mostly that I did.” She nodded to the bartender who brought their second round of drinks. Leaning up on the stool she sat on, showing off the curve of her rear and smooth thighs as she did, Anna placed a twenty in the tip jar before sitting back down. Nick’s words interested Anna. “I came here for a little bit of fun, peace, and research.” She offered with a grin. The place felt like a dream to him? Carefully she took in what he was wearing, without trying to look like she was judging him as she wasn’t. <br><br>“Tell me, why does this place feel like a dream to you?” The brunette asked taking her tumbler of whiskey. It was about two fingers deep and while her Father had always taught her that whiskey was for sipping, Anna’s intentions were to get drunk faster. So she did something sacrilegious and drained the whole tumbler in one go. The whiskey stung but slid down smoothly. “What brings you to Serenity Resort aside from the pretty women and free drinks?” She asked politely, crossing her legs, giving Nick her full attention. It seemed like the perfect opportunity to gather some inspiration for her next book. Maybe instead of poor girl goes to the ball, poor boy. Internally Anna chuckled to herself, it would be one hell of a twist on a classic.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>30-09-2018, 17:49:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Anna, Mentioning Mick<br><hr><br>Nick did look confused at Anna as he mentioned research, though at the same moment, as he was about to ask her what she was researching, the bartender got him his drink, and he happily accepted it. He proceeded to drink a big sip of it, while hearing the woman's question about why he was at Serenity Resort. The question made him unable to answer her at first, as he took another sip of his drink, while looking a little away from her, almost like he was embarrassed. Though he soon enough moved the glass off his lips, and coughed into his hand, to give her an answer.<br><br>"Well, besides from the pretty women and the free drinks? I guess a lucky taste of luxury, if you can call it that. I'll admit, I don't have a lot of money on me, and I wouldn't even have gotten here, if not for the luck of the draw. I just won a vacation from my job, and the place this time was here." He said before taking another sip of his drink, and looked down at the glass again for a few moments. "Like I would ever be able to afford going to such a place like this. Hell, even my room is bigger than my apartment." He said, as he let out a sigh, before turning around to get the attention of the bartender again.<br><br>Once he got Mick's attention, he looked over the alcohol he had. "Could you make my next drink for me already, please? Gin and lemon once again, and please don't save the gin." He said, almost like he wanted a small break from talking too much about his poor life in a rich mans world, at least while he was this sober. Though he still smiled back at Anna, before remembering what he was going to ask her.<br><br>"So enough about me, you told me you were here to research. Any specific kind of research? Don't tell me you only got here to see how alcohol can kick off a party?" He laughed while emptying his drink, and then putting it back on the table again.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>30-09-2018, 17:51:06</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:45, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light, flirty<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Dom, Kat, Open<br><hr><br>Sophia could not help but laugh when Dom fumbled for a reply, waving her hand to assure him she was just teasing before she lightly rested it against his arm. Even with her fingers spread wide, she couldn't wrap her hand around her bicep which felt more like a boulder than a muscle. It was only a moment, but soon she found her words, her smile having grown into an amused grin. It wasn't often Sophia was seen without a smile, but when you were living in paradise and surrounded by attractive and mostly well-off people, that was a fairly easy feat. There was always something to be happy about. <br><br>"You don't need to give me anything, Dom, but thanks. I will take you up on that dance though if things ever wind down." She turned her head and rested her chin on her shoulder, sucking in her lower lip and chewing on it gently as Dom commented, summarizing the season and for what it really was; a profit.<br><br>"They gotta keep the lights on somehow," she shrugged, not really complaining since she usually made out pretty well with tips. When he offered his help, however, Sophia was touched. As if Dom didn't already have enough on his plate between helping with security and lifeguarding, here he was letting her know he'd help if she needed it. She wasn't always the best at asking for it when she needed it, so it was sweet of him to offer. <br><br>"If one of the washers breaks like last year, I may just have to take you up on that," she snorted with laugher, trying not to recall her stress last year when they were short on clean sheets. "I'll try to spare you, though. It gets hot as hell in the laundry room. I definitely got in trouble once or twice last year for not being appropriately clothed," she said, raising her hands to punctuate her words with air quotations. Raj had caught her working in nothing but her bra and underwear, and though there hadn't been any complaints about it, he proceeded to give her a mouthful. If he wanted her to keep her clothes on, than he should have gotten her a fan at least. <br><br>"Well, I'm gunna see if I can squeeze in at the bar and get a drink. Don't you dare forget about that dance!" She shot him a wink over her shoulder before she made her way across the room, though she stopped on her way to grab a deserted drink at a nearby table when she spotted Kat, a returning guest, lounging alone on one of the nearby couches. Without hesitation, she stepped towards him and bent to pluck up the empty appetizer plate on the low table beside him.<br><br>"Pleasure to see you again, Mr. Taylor." Her green eyes met his dark gaze and she flashed him a soft smile. She hadn't interacted with the man much on his last trip, however, it was hard to forget a man like him. He was both beautiful and handsome, and his gaze had a way of peering straight through you. "Can I get you anything? I was headed for the bar anyways." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>01-10-2018, 04:04:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light but flirting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Chels, CJ (mentioning), Open<hr><br><strong><em>"There you go, Mick.&nbsp; Pace yourself, kay?&nbsp; I can't carry you back to your room if you get wild."</em></strong><br><br>The wink did indeed soften the admonition, though it wasn’t really necessary for Mick. In season, he generally minded his manners, especially when at events where guests were involved. As a director at the resort, he took pride in setting a good example for the other employees and showing guests that a good time could be had while maintaining control of oneself. The only times he really let loose were at the staff-only end of year party and during the holiday season, when only a rare few of Serenity’s core staff stayed behind to welcome small numbers of guests. CJ had traditionally been much the same, and it was a trait they shared as professionals. <br><br>Mick took the remark in stride, giving a bit of a wry smile back, shouting above the music as the band kicked into another song, “Then maybe we just need to get you a bit more time in the weight room, Chels? I’m sure Dom could show you a thing or two.” He couldn’t even tell if the lithe bartender heard him or not. She was already set about making his drink, and his hazel eyes fixed on the light flick of her tongue against her flesh. It was surely unintentional, but Mick couldn’t help but let his mind wander for a minute, much as had happened when Sophia was teasing him at the other end of the bar. <br><br>The fact that he’d be one of the folks on his side of the bar to get a good look at the curve of Chelsea’s backside when she worked the other side of the bar certainly contributed to this. <br><br>He laughed a little and thanked the young bartender for the drink, nodding toward her other customers, “You should get back to those guys-they look like they might tip well,” Mick said, offering his own soft admonition. <br><br>With the drink in hand, Mick turned back and leaned against the bar, facing back to the crowd. Guests were still filtering in, and the overall volume of sound in the space, despite being very open to the outdoors, was beginning the pick up. He gently pulled the thin straw from the glass, tapped it on the rim to return the few drops, and reached back to place it on a napkin. <br><br>With his eyes scanning the crowd and a bar full of beautiful people behind and around him, Mick felt like anything could happen. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>01-10-2018, 17:06:15</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp; <br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; CJ, Chelsea, Sophia, Mick (Open)<br><hr> <br><br>&nbsp;Dominic was not trying to be overly charming just himself.&nbsp; Some women here just kinda seemed to have that effect on him.&nbsp; He was thinking…pretty sure Sophia was one of them, but despite their flirting he still had work to do.&nbsp; “That dance will be waiting for you.”&nbsp; He loved the way she moved on and off the dance floor her motions and movements through the crowd was more than skillful.<br><br>“Yeah it definitely does keep the lights on and the scenery lively as well.”&nbsp; He smirked as she spoke of the washer breaking.&nbsp; He was sure he went to wash clothes a bit more often that year.&nbsp; Admiring the hot view a bit more often as she was still working albeit nearly naked, but she didn’t stop.&nbsp; “I think I can handle the effort of helping.”&nbsp; He said.&nbsp; “Depends on who you ask?”&nbsp; He teased.<br><br>“How could I forget that?” He said as he returned the wink and his smile before returning to his normal grim expression of observing the crowd.&nbsp; He made it a point to see everyone as he would work on putting faces to names later.<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AmbrosiaPudding</strong> on <strong>04-10-2018, 00:55:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/vfNVRhk.jpg?1 height=300 padding=10]Image URL)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Anna Leigh Reinbacker (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14410152#msg14410152)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:50, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Drinking<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Nick, Open<br><hr>“Oh really? So it’s almost like you won the lottery! That’s very interesting.” Anna meant it when she told Nick she found the way he got here interesting. “Your job chose this place eh? I wonder if whoever picked it had been here before.” She gave him a wink and a nudge. Putting her empty glass of whiskey down, she grabbed her bloody mary, sucking down half of it without thinking. They were just spicy enough that Anna wanted to smack her lips out of appreciation.<br><br>“Oh me?” Anna grinned, placing a coy hand to her mouth, biting on her ring finger as she looked at Nick. She didn’t particularly want to tell him that she wrote erotic novels, though she didn’t see the harm in telling him something close to the truth. She could say she was here gathering research for her boss. After all her editor Charles would always answer the phone if someone needed more proof than her word.<br><br>Just as Anna opened her mouth, all too willing to explain to Nick what she meant by research she was blindsided by what appeared to be a very drunk man. Though upon closer inspection Anna deduced he was closer to a frat boy. Polo shirt, unable to handle his alcohol, and a sloshed grin on his face. Probably at Serenity with his parents or something similar, not that Anna judged him for coming with his parents. She gasped as the gold liquid of his beer hit her bare thighs making her jump in her stool a little.<br><br>“Oh my gosh, I am like so sorry, I didn’t even see you sitting there.” He began to apologize immediately grabbing at whatever napkins he could find. He looked younger to Anna suddenly, his face almost childlike. All of his buddies behind him, who hadn’t warned him that Anna was sitting there with Nick shook their head, clearly not as drunk as their friend.<br><br>“No, no, don’t worry about it, accidents happen all the time. It’s not like I was wearing a fancy dress or anything.” Anna told the younger man, a smile on her face as she began to wipe her legs off. “Next time I’d make sure that I look behind you before you take a step though.” Anna tease him. A few of his pals snickered hitting him on the back of his shoulder. <br><br>“Yeah, yeah, I’ll do that. Again, I’m so sorry.” He stared at her for a long moment, his eyes flickering between Anna and Nick before he retreated to his friends. <br><br>“Well, that’s certainly one way to the blood pumping.” Anna laughed turning back to Nick. The beer hadn’t hit anything but her thighs thankfully and they didn’t feel sticky, though another shower was definitely in the cards for her. “What were we talking about?” She asked grabbing her drink from the bar that had been spared in the small catastrophe. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>dreamstreet</strong> on <strong>04-10-2018, 01:35:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.jellingmusikfestival.dk/media/4245403/christopher_.jpg?center=0.23666666666666666,0.52444444444444449&amp;mode=crop&amp;width=780&amp;height=404&amp;rnd=131025064460000000)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Nick Jericho (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14408918#msg14408918)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:45<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Partying<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Anna, Open<br><hr><br>The scenery with the young boy that walked into Anna seemed pretty weird to Nick, though he didn't say anything about it. Instead he simply observed the situation while sipping on his drink, like he was getting ready to step in if needed. The boy seemed to have been drinking quite a lot, and he even seemed to know it, so it didn't seem like he was going to be trouble. This awkward situation was quickly solved, and the boy was on his way with his friends, leaving Nick and Anna lone once again.<br><br>Once they were gone, Nick smiled at Anna, as she returned her attention to him. "True, it's not every day a kid like that walks into you." He chuckled, as he looked at her drink. "At least he didn't waste your drink." He laughed, which once again showed that he was thinking about the expensive drops of alcohol like someone who wasn't exactly loaded with cash.<br><br>"Oh right, I was asking you about your research. You did mention you came here to research something, but I'm not even sure what you're during." He said as he took a sip of his drink while looking at her, almost like he wanted her to drink with him, though not like he was pressuring her. More like he didn't want her to be too sober while they were talking together. "Surely it can't be about how young lads like the one before can handle, before his mates drags him back to his rooms to sleep it out?" He asked with a laugh, as he put his drink down on the table, before leaning a bit on his shoulder against the bar, while giving Anna his undivided attention.<br><br>"If you don't want to answer me, we can do a little game then. We ask each other a question that we want to know about the other person, and we take drink in between to keep the alcohol running rough our bodies. Perhaps that will let me know about what you're researching for?" He asked while giving her a wink while looking confident at her. "I'll let you start, if you like."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SpiralSpider</strong> on <strong>05-10-2018, 00:41:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/11/Ezra-miller.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Marcus Alexander (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406947#msg14406947)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; Party time, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> Lanai Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; getting a refreshing drink, small talk<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Gerrit, Chelsea (open)<br><hr><br>Marc's gaze lingered on Chelsea, drawn to all the most tempting spots as she moved, in spite of his gentlemanly nature. She was flusteringly seductive and he almost too enthusiastically took the distraction of Gerrit's handshake. He was afraid of seeming rude to either of them, especially the friendly bartender. He realized he had yet to introduce himself as well and he responded, "Marcus... or just Marc if you'd prefer." The other man's handshake was like a vice. Marc didn't visibly show a reaction to it but it was like a final piece in the puzzle of Gerrit that he had been constructing in his mind. This guy was tough, serious. No one should mess with him. He pulled back this long hair into one of those obnoxious modern "man buns" and gave Gerrit a bit of a smirk, appreciating how "Don't fuck with me" had somehow become a bit of an aura with him. He was almost the opposite of Marc himself.<br><br>"Say, Chelsea..." he turned his attention back to the barkeep one more time. "May I have a shot of that Mezcal as well?" Maybe it was curiosity getting the best of him, or perhaps Gerrit's nature was simply that inspiring, but he was driven to be a bit adventurous. "You mentioned a masseuse? He took a quick look around the place. "Do you think that 'Selene' will be attending the party tonight?<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>09-10-2018, 00:43:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:50, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working... Kind of<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>If Sophia received a reply from Kat, she didn't hear it. Having straightened a moment before, she caught sight of a familiar face which suddenly fired off every alarm in her body and effectively made her feel as if she were momentary paralyzed. Her green eyes widened and watched the dark-haired man as he moved through the crowd, her lips parted in surprise, and though his face was handsome it immediately inspired anger in her. What the <em>fuck</em> was <em>he</em> doing here? He shouldn't be here.<br><br>At last shaking off the initial shock, Sophia spun on her heel and made a beeline for the bar, her face set hard with a fuming rage. Anyone who knew her wouldn't have called her a volatile woman. On the contrary, she was typically very easy-going, and care-free, but if there was one man who could set her off, it was Rodgrigo; her ex. He was the man she'd moved here for. He'd practically begged her to abandon her studies and to move here with him, only to find out after the fact that she hadn't been the only girl he'd asked to make such a commitment. In fact, there were about 4 or 5 others.<br><br>She tried to hold it together, but when she finally wound her way through the crowd and to the side of the bar, Sophia flagged down the nearest bartender and asked for two double shots of tequila; and no, she wasn't sharing. Waiting impatiently, the blonde nervously tugged at the hem of her dress, her eyes shifting about the room as if he would appear out of thin air at any moment as he often seemed to do. The last thing she wanted was to talk to him, but if she knew anything, it was that Rodrigo wouldn't leave without hunting her down. <br><br>When the shots were finally placed in front of her, Sophia wasted no time. She threw the first shot back, her eyebrows already drawn together, and only pausing in between to mutter a faint "fuck" beneath her breath, Sophia snatched up the second shot, tossing that down her throat as well. Feeling the alcohol pool in her stomach, not bothering to chase away the sting with limes, the blonde tensed and winced, repeatedly and rapidly slapping her hand lightly atop the bar as she impatiently awaited the burn to subside and the effects to kick in. For a handful of minutes, Sophia decided to hang back in the dark corner where hopefully she wouldn't be spotted, partly to try and regain her composure, and also to hide. She knew if he found her it wouldn't be pretty, and she really couldn't afford to lose this job. Before too long, however, she felt Raj's grasp on her shoulder, his other hand nudging her tray back into her grasp. <br><br>"Break's over," he muttered simply, and shooed her back off into the crowd to do her job. Sophia didn't protest, but managed to drag her feet, tucking the tray under her arm as she worked her way around the outside of the room to continue picking up the mess left by guests in their wake. A few minutes passed, and Sophia figured maybe Rodrigo had moved on, or found some other naive woman whose life he could wreck, but as she bent to clear off one of the coffee tables in the lounge area, she heard his smooth voice snaking up the back of her neck. <br><br>"I thought I'd find you here." With an annoyed sigh, Sophia dumped a half-full tray on the table and spun around to face Rodrigo, sending a few glasses clattering atop the table and spilling whatever little contents remained. Her eyes trained on him sharply, though when he reached to grab her arm, Sophia snatched it away suddenly.<br><br>"Don't you fucking touch me," she hissed, teetering on her heels as she stumbled slightly aside. She managed to regain her balance despite how quickly the alcohol was working it's way through her bloodstream. "What are you doing here?! I already told you I didn't want to see you again." Rather than let the blonde make a scene any more than she already had, Rodrigo attempted again to grab her by the arms, this time succeeding, and guided her off towards a dark and deserted area of the bar. She tried to resist, but ended up tripping over her own feet. Had it not been for his grasp on her, she would have fallen on her ass. Once he brought her to stand again, however, she found her bearings and pressed both her hands to his chest, shoving him away as hard as she could.<br><br>"Get the fuck out of here, Rodrigo," she snapped, but she'd merely managed to make him angry. He had never been the type to take 'No' for an answer. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>09-10-2018, 03:19:39</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sophia,&nbsp; Open<br><hr> <br>&nbsp;<br><br>Dominic continued to look around watching everything going on.&nbsp; He smiled when he looked at Sophia she seemed to be doing fine, she stopped at the bar but from here she really wasn't a regular heavy drinking during work hours.&nbsp; He found her looking around as frown spread over his chiseled features, his eyes focused on the room.&nbsp; His movements towards her were slow and careful, whatever was going on he didn't want to stop her from working but what caught his attention more was the guy that was moving towards her.&nbsp; She was normally very cool and collected, so this was rather atypical for her he was within a few feet from her with the unfamiliar man gripped her arm, after he noticed her spill several glasses upon the table.<br><br>He moved her to the side in the dark which was just where he wanted them, there would be no witness should he man do something stupid like not leave her alone.<br><br>"Excuse me I believe she said your presence is no longer requested so it would be in your best interest to move on.&nbsp; Or I can help you to move on!"&nbsp; Dominic said looking at the man there was no question as to which one Dominic wanted him to choose.&nbsp; Dominic licked his lips as his eyes narrowed all but waiting for the man make the wrong move.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>09-10-2018, 05:18:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:50-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; A Slight Commotion<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sophia, Dom and Nick/Anna(mentioning), Open<hr><br>Mick lingered at the bar, taking Chels well-worn advice to pace himself to heart. While making a bit of small talk with a few guests about the weather and the band, he nursed his way through his vodka-tonic. He was determined to mind his intake and be on good behaviour-he was a senior staff member, he kept reminding himself. <br><br>Other folks did not have such restrictions, or enough of a conscience, perhaps. At least, that’s what Mick always assumed when commotions started to pop up around one of these evening get-togethers. <br>First, there was a commotion at the far end of the bar where he’d left the pretty redhead and her new acquaintance, as the former managed to wear a pretty fair amount of beer, courtesy of one of the popped collars Mick recognized from the beginning of the night. He was just about to make his way over there to make sure the mess was cleaned up and dealt with when he caught Dom moving swiftly toward a darkened space off to the edge of the outdoor patio, and doing so with a relatively quick pace. Mick recognized the purpose in his steps-he needed to break something up. <br><br>He followed the large man’s path with his eyes, his massive shoulders cutting a path through the crowd. At first, Mick hesitated. It was unlikely that Dom needed any help-he hadn’t even buzzed over the radio for CJ, who was facing the other direction and hadn’t reacted to the commotion. Then, he followed the path Dom was cutting, and saw a glimpse of Sophia, looking part frustrated and part scared as another man had his hands on her. <br><br>Dom may not have needed any help, but Mick’s instinct to not leave a friend in trouble kicked in. He set his glass down, cursed a little under his breath, and made his way over to the same space while he tried to make eye contact with Sophia. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>11-10-2018, 05:28:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 20:50, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Working, buzzed<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Dom, Mick, Open<br><hr><br>"You're really going to talk to me like that?" Rodrigo hissed, tugging his sport coat back into place after the blonde had shoved him. He reached to smooth his shoulder-length, dark hair into place, though his eyes remained narrowed upon her. "After everything I did for you.." Sophia shook her head, unwilling to listen to whatever bullshit he was spewing. <br><br>"Yes, I really should be grateful that you waited to tell me you were involved with four other women <em>after</em> I dropped everything to move here with you. Really, how can I ever repay you?" Her sarcasm was clear, but when Rodrigo stepped in close again, his frame towering over hers, she curled her hands into fists. He wouldn't hit her, at least he never had before, but it didn't mean she wouldn't punch him in the face.<br><br>When Dominic intervened, his mere presence was enough to convince Rodrigo to step away and raise his hands, though his eyes did not leave Sophia. She crossed her arms over her chest, both relieved and embarrassed. She didn't like to draw this kind of attention, and she knew she would get an earful for it later. It wouldn't be the first time Rodrigo had pulled something like this and effectively put her job in jeopardy. <br><br>Rodrigo's eyes shifted between the bouncer who looked ready to pulverize him and the blonde, evaluating his options, but Dom made it quite clear which would be the foolish one. It didn't take long for the dark-haired man to retreat with a shake of his head and a swipe of his thumb across his nose. Sophia's eyes followed, ensuring he was headed for the exit before she heaved a troubled sigh. When her eyes strayed, she caught sight of Mick who was making his way towards them, meeting his gaze as she sank her teeth into her bottom lip. It wouldn't have been the first time one or both of the men had helped her out, and while she didn't like to play the damsel in distress, it was nice to know they would have her back. She pressed her hand to Dom's arm in silent thanks, giving him a grateful smile before she peeled herself away to meet Mick. <br><br>"I'm sorry if I caused a scene.. I should have known he would make an appearance," she muttered, pushing back her golden hair from her face, though her hands were trembling slightly. It was clear she was mortified for she found it difficult to meet Mick's gaze, instead lowering her face reddened both with the flush of alcohol and embarrassment to the floor, but she managed to hide just how much Rodrigo had shaken her.<br><br>"I think I could use another drink."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>12-10-2018, 05:25:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00 Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; A Slight Commotion<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sophia, Dom and Nick/Anna(mentioning), Open<hr><br>Sophia’s loud-mouthed ex was already making for the exit by the time Mick got within speaking distance of the group. The blush was already creeping over her face by the time he reached them, her head sinking toward the floor to hide it as best she could. <br><br>Before she spoke, Mick flashed a quick glance at Dom, who looked about as serious as he ever did in cleaning up a mess. There was no shortage of dealing with folks who got out of hand, but, when an interloper threatened violence against one of their own, he knew Dom to kick his intensity up a level. Mick didn’t have that in him. He could be protective, and be concerned, but, he was sure that he couldn’t muster the kind of intensity and appetite for physical violence to do Dom’s job. <br><br>Of course, Mick also wasn’t built to deliver that kind of punishment. Dom was. <br><br>He didn’t get a chance to say anything to Dom before Sophia reached him, her voice a bit shaky.<br><strong><br>"I'm sorry if I caused a scene.. I should have known he would make an appearance."</strong><br><br>Mick shook his head, “I don’t think it was you causing the scene, Sophia. You did the best he could. I think we’re all just glad you’re alright.” He was certainly glad that nothing more than Sophia being a bit frightened had happened, but he was trying to be careful not to make his own relief at her safety the focus. He liked flirting with her, and they’d worked together long enough that he wouldn’t want something like what Rodrigo was capable of to happen to her. <br><br>“A drink? Sure, Soph, let’s get you a drink.” Mick wasn’t sure that a drink was what Sophia needed, but he wasn’t ready to tell her no, especially after that little experience. He turned, placing a hand on the small of her back, and started to lead her back to the bar. As they worked back through the crowd, he kept a hand on her, bending a bit to speak and be heard, “Hey, don’t overdo it, though, okay? I mean it. Last thing you need is to get sick or something like that.”<br><br>Once they reached the bar, Mick flagged one of the bartenders and quickly requested two shots of Jameson. “Look, it’s been a rough night. I’ll do a shot with you, and then let’s see if you can get out of here. I’m sure there’s enough coverage.”<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Gannameade</strong> on <strong>12-10-2018, 05:37:36</strong>
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				&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<br><div class="floatleft">(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/newpix/2018/04/02/19/4ABDA36800000578-5570667-image-a-5_1522694631802.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Dominic (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14405691#msg14405691)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 20:30, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working(Always)<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Sophia, Mick, Open<br><br>There was something about Sophia that grabbed his attention.&nbsp; Even more that she was a friend and co-worker.&nbsp; Dom simply didn't play that.&nbsp; They were all different and he understood guests rights, but this was family.&nbsp; He was like the Mob, you just don't mess with family.&nbsp; He moved to grip her shoulder as she walked by heading towards Mick.&nbsp; He two finger saluted him before he followed the would be attacker outside to...talk to him.&nbsp; It wasn't going to be a long to talk but afterward he didn't for see him approaching Sophia again.&nbsp; He would be gone for long.<br><br>It was ok he realized she was probably just more comfortable with Mick, but he would be back.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>14-10-2018, 05:55:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 21:00, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Taking a break<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Dom (mentioning), Mick, Open<br><hr><br>Mick was trying to be nice, to reassure her that she hadn't done anything wrong, but Sophia only shook her head in protest. She knew she should have handled it differently; maybe if her head had been clear, maybe if she'd just asked Dom to make sure Rodrigo kept his distance things wouldn't have gone down that way. Sophia just hadn't learned not to let him get under her skin, but then again he had a way of making her emotions spiral out of control. Rodrigo was never one for physical abuse, but mental abuse and manipulation, that was practically his middle name.<br><br>"He was just trying to talk to me, but I lost it, Mick. I mean, I came really close to punching him in the face." She gave a dry laugh, more just to make light of the subject, but she wasn't joking. It was like an episode of reality TV, or what at least what felt like one. "We just can't be in the same room together." <br><br>When Mick conceded to a drink and walked with her through the swarming crowd to the bar, placing his hand on the sway of her back protectively, she gave him a grateful smile. Did she need a drink? Probably not, but she knew it was the quickest way to take the edge off. If it came down to that or having a break-down, she'd always choose the drink. They had almost reached the bar as Mick leaned to caution her and Sophia's smile broadened affectionately. She wouldn't have expected any less from him, but she knew it was his way of showing he cared and so she didn't tease him about it.<br><br>"I promise, I will. I'll even have a water while I'm at it," she assured him, raising her hand to rest on his arm and giving his bicep a brief squeeze. Her gaze met his briefly before they continued on, and with a few more strides, they reached the bar where Mick promptly flagged down the bartender. To her surprise, he ordered two shots, explaining soon after that he'd join her. Sophia tried and failed to hide her delight.<br><br>"I like the sound of that. My shift starts early tomorrow anyways," she replied, leaning close for him to hear. As she did so, her hand pressed to his side and she leaned slightly against him, whether on purpose or on accident it wasn't obvious. It took a few moments for the bartender return, and though Sophia's hand did not linger on Mick, her gaze did. She couldn't help but reflect on all the times he'd been kind to her, and really had been a support system. She'd started teasing him merely because he was so serious all the time, but though she hadn't entirely realized it until now it had gradually turned to flirting. And why shouldn't it have? Mick was an attractive man.<br><br>The shots arrived and Sophia reached to take them both, handing one off to Mick with a demure smile. She held the glass out to him in 'cheers', letting him tap his to hers before she drained it into her mouth and sequentially down her throat. With a wince, she set the glass back down and shook her head, feeling it burn all the way down. Whiskey was not her favorite, but she wasn't in a place to complain. As promised, she ordered a water when the bartender returned, and quickly brought the straw to her lips to take a few gulps when it was delivered. With a sigh, she set the glass down and glanced back to Mick. <br><br>"I'll talk to Raj and hopefully he'll let me leave early," she started, biting for a moment at her lower lip in hesitation. "Would you mind walking me back to my room? Just in case... you know." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caela</strong> on <strong>14-10-2018, 06:31:12</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3d/Aj14.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Selene David (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412754#msg14412754)<br><strong>Time:</strong> Sunday, June 1st <br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai | Rounding the room | Making her way to the bar<br><strong>Status:</strong> Enjoying an evening off<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>Hearing an accented voice beside her, Selene turned her head and felt a slow smile creep over her face when she had to look up to meet the eyes of the man beside her. At 5'10 it was rare for her to have to look up to anyone. If she'd been wearing higher heels and not just the low heeled sandles she'd chosen tonight, she could have been nearly even with the handsome stranger, but she (quietly) enjoyed having to give her head a small tilt to meet this man's gaze. Seeing his offered hand she let her torso turn slightly toward him, offering her own in a sure grip, her skin warm as her fingers curled around his without hesitation, "Selene David, and I never mind someone complimenting my choice of drinks," she added lifting said drink to him in a small salute of solidarity with another scotch drinker. <br><br>Sliding up onto a nearby barstool, she leaned against the bar, her dark gaze curious as she looked over the man beside her. Sipping from her scotch she found herself asking the obvious, "I'm sure you get this all the time, but where's your accent from?" It was such a basic question that she almost felt silly asking it, but she'd been working resorts long enough that she'd thought she'd picked up some skill at deciphering accents but his stumped her. It made her wonder if his was just one she hadn't heard before, or if it had changed over time from living in more than one place. <br><br>Either way it could lead her to more questions. <br><br>Waiting for his answer she found herself crossing her legs, her top foot bouncing slightly with the rhythm of the music playing over the dance floor and her body leaning just slightly closer to Corwin's so that she could hear his answer when he gave it. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>17-10-2018, 04:20:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light but flirting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Chels, CJ (mentioning), Open<hr><br>The whiskey burned a bit as it poured down his throat. It always did. The men who claimed that they didn’t feel the burn either drank way too much whiskey or lied to claim a little extra slice of masculinity. Either way, that wasn’t much how Mick chose to operate. He enjoyed whiskey, to be sure, but, he still knew when he was drinking it just from the bit of sting when it went down. <br><br>Like Sophia, he parked the glass upside down on the bar, then nodded along as she outlined her plan to get Raj to cut her loose for the night. He could still see her trying to shake the burn of the amber spirit. For a moment, he worried that whiskey wasn’t the best choice for the petite young woman, but she seemed to be handling her stuff well enough.<br><br>When she requested the escort back to her room, he paused a bit. Was that really a good idea? Sophia was emotional and probably on her way to drunk. On the other hand, she was a fellow employee and someone Mick liked enough to be concerned for her well-being. <br>He took a sip of his own water, then paused to collect his thoughts. The right thing to do was to make sure she got back to her villa without incident. <br><br>“Sure, I’ll walk you back. You go talk to Raj, I’ll let CJ know that I’m stepping away, and I’ll meet you over by the gate.” He nodded in the direction of the gate labeled ‘Employees Only’ that marked the path back to the staff residences.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>19-10-2018, 00:47:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 21:00, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> The Lanai<br><strong>Status:</strong> Taking a break<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Mick, Open<br><hr><br>The thought of being alone after encountering Rodrigo made Sophia uneasy, and so it was with mostly pure heart that she asked Mick to walk her back. The thought of being alone with <em>Mick</em>, on the other hand, inspired a flutter of thrill in her gut and at the same time, seemed perhaps a little dangerous. And so it was when he agreed that a smile--with just a dash of mischief--spread across her glossy lips. She wasn't sure yet if it was the right choice, but she was sure she'd find out one way or another. <br><br>"Has anyone ever told you that you're the best?" she laughed as she raised her straw to her lips once more, taking one last gulp of water before she abandoned it along with her spot at the bar, though not without casting a glance back at Mick over her shoulder as she walked away. <br><br>Finding Raj proved to be a bit difficult amongst the throng of dancing bodies, but eventually she spotted him on the other side of the stage and waved him down. Without having to explain to him what had happened and saving herself some embarrassment, Raj urged her to head out as soon as she was ready. The man was clearly in a good mood whether he'd had a couple of drinks or not, and she thanked him with a grateful smile. <br><br>With a quick detour behind the bar to grab her bag, phone and other belongings, Sophia waved goodbye to Chels and the other bartenders before winding her way over to the 'Employee's Only' gate where Mick said he'd meet her. He wasn't there yet, but while she waited, she checked her phone only to find a text from Rodrigo from about 5 minutes before. Her stomach twisted into a panicked knot. <br><br><strong>Today</strong> 8:58 PM<br><em>this isnt over until i say it is</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deamonbane</strong> on <strong>24-10-2018, 05:23:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/fe/e3/29fee345d3ea45a495a6225f5a662886.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Corwin Lynch (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412647#msg14412647)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 9-ish, June First<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Lanai, Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Quenching a Thirst<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Selene David, OPEN<br><hr>Corwin chuckled, shaking his head. "Well, I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed in myself. I would have thought that I had spent enough time in the colonies to have lost my original accent. I tried not to, but I'll be the first to admit that I didn't try very hard. Irish is the kind of accent that you lose more and more of each time you leave the Emerald Isle, and you get back again when you visit."<br><br>He noted that she was leaning closer. Considering that they weren't even seated that far away from each other, and that the music wasn't loud enough to need her to come closer to hear what he had to say, he smiled and followed suit, using the bartop to keep balance as he leaned in a bit closer. His hand moved subtly closer, almost hidden in the dim light before he brushed his callous fingers lightly over her cheek and tugged a few errant strands of hair from her cheek and tucking it lightly behind her ear.<br><br>"I'm Irish, see, and while I spent a lot of time trying to forget it, I don't think it'll ever forget me," He said, keeping his smile charming and pleasant, letting her think he was speaking in riddles when in fact he was speaking very, very literally. Everyone always assumed that you were playing games, never expecting you to speak the truth as openly or obviously as he had.<br><br>Well, he hoped it wasn't that obviously, anyways.<br><br>"For myself, I'm terrible at placing American accents, though I could probably be able to call out an Irishman and even an Scotsman to within a mile from where he was born. Your accent is American though, yes?" He ran his finger down from her cheek to trace over her neck and down under her chin, subtly making sure that her attention stayed on him.<br><br>He left his finger under her chin as he looked away, taking a moment to take a sip from his drink before turning back to look at her. "Shall we play a game, Miss David?" He used the 'Miss' with a hint of a question.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>28-10-2018, 05:35:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; The Lanai- bar area<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light but flirting<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Chels, CJ (mentioning), Open<hr><br>“Has anyone ever told you that you’re the best?” <br><br>Mick just had to shake his head and laugh a bit at the query. Sophia was cute, but she was almost certainly in the sauce enough at this point to be swinging from one strong emotion to another. And, based on the shade of crimson that had taken over her face when Dom ‘encouraged’ Rodrigo to make himself scarce, she’d already taken one pretty good swing in the direction of fear and embarrassment. <br><br>All the more reason to get her out of there, he figured. Mick lightly pressed down on the button to toggle his earpiece and called out, “CJ, Dom, whoever- heads up, I’m going to make sure Sophia gets back to her place safely and gets squared away. The last thing we need is any more of an incident that we’ve already had here tonight.” Hearing a ‘okay, cool’ or something of that nature come back over the earpiece, Mick held up his hand to the bartender, then pointed to the gate to indicate that he’d be stepping away, and she waved her hand, indicating that he was in the clear, tab-wise. Mick wasn’t getting rich working at Serenity, but it had been a while since he’d picked up a bar tab. <br><br>He reached the gate about 30 seconds ahead of Sophia, just enough time to look down at his phone and scan his social media and find nothing of interest. Judging by the ashen shade of Sophia’s face as she approached, and the way she clutched her phone against her chest with one hand, Mick gathered that she hadn’t been so lucky with whatever had come across her screen in the moments since they’d parted. <br><br>Inside the gate, where the party was still rolling behind them? Not the place to ask. <br><br>Instead, Mick nodded at her silently, reached for the gate, and ushered her through before passing behind her and throwing the latch to secure it again. The pair walked in silence for several moments, keeping a brisk pace as they made their way along the concrete paths back to the staff villas. He held his question until they passed a pair of women from the administrative staff and ensured that they were out of earshot. <br><br>“Okay, level with me, you look like you’d seen a ghost coming out of there. Everything alright?” Mick had a hunch he knew what was up, but wasn’t about to pry or guess at it. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>RipTide</strong> on <strong>02-11-2018, 01:07:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/b9/12/b6/b912b65afa67d5dd3d90994c8172a94b.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong> Sophia Thomson (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406317#msg14406317)<br><strong>Time:</strong> 21:00, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong> On the way to the staff apartments<br><strong>Status:</strong> Calling it a night<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light and flirty<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Mick, Open<br><hr><br>Her head was spinning, but she wasn't sure if it was from the alcohol or the sudden barrage of anxiety. Sophia read the text what must have been 10 times before she locked her phone and shoved it in her bag with her brows furrowed, but when her eyes lifted again, she noticed Mick. She didn't want to be the girl with the baggage (ie. the psycho ex) and so she tried to play it off by forcing a smile as she tucked a blonde strand of hair behind the shell of her ear. Struggling to swallow and wet her suddenly dry throat, she eased through the gate when he opened it, clutching her back tightly to her side as if it were a plate of armor. <br><br>Maybe he hadn't noticed, she thought as they walked back past the pool area and towards the staff apartments in silence, the music and chatter of the parting fading away gradually until it was nothing more than a distant buzz. When Mick did finally speak, however, she winced and dropped her gaze, her heels grazing over the concrete beneath her as she dragged her feet.<br><br>"Yeah, it's okay," she insisted with a wave of her hand and an overzealous nod. "I just got a weird text.." With a shrug, Sophia chewed at her lip gently and turned her gaze to look at Mick. If anyone would understand, it was him. Plus, she figured he'd put two and two together pretty quickly.<br><br>"Rodrigo's being a dick. As always." Rolling her eyes slightly, the blonde heaved a sigh. "Maybe I <em>should</em> have punched him so he'd get the message." The thought made her shake her head and her shoulder gently brushed against him as she walked, swaying just slightly. <br><br>"Thank god for Dom," she started again, her voice low and soft, "and you, of course." She pursed her lips but a girlish smile tweaked the corners of her mouth and flashed in her eyes. "I don't really have anyone else on this island."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>lustfulintentions</strong> on <strong>09-11-2018, 05:40:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://www.mychicagotherapist.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/chris-evans-black-white-shirt.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Michael ‘Mick’ McIntyre (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14406445#msg14406445)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 21:00-ish, Sunday, June 1st<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Staff apartments<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Working/Light socializing<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Maybe a little TOO flirty<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Chels, CJ (mentioning), Open<hr><br>Mick just shook his head, “You’d have just ended up hurting your hand if you punched him. Plus, that sort of display might have gotten you fired. So, better that you didn’t, you know?” He smiled, trying his best to reassure the girl. Of course, he understood the instinct. Any guy who’d rough up a woman and menace her the way Rodrigo did to Sophia deserved a pretty fair beating, as far as Mick was concerned. <br><br>He felt the brush of Sophia’s shoulder against him, making contact with his arm just above his elbow, and smiled. There had been little hints of of contact between them throughout the night, and Mick assumed she was swaying a bit and feeling a bit more touchy because of the buzz. <br><br>Then again, maybe she wasn’t. Maybe, as they walked the short path back to the cottages, Sophia was playing around the edges of their friendship, testing Mick to see if he’d stop her, or if he’d take the initiative to push it further. <br><br>“Well, I don’t think that’s entirely true, Sophia. You do have friends on this island. Chels is good people, and Dom looks out for you like a big brother. A big, big, sometimes overbearing brother, but a brother nevertheless.” He laughed a little at his own characterization. <br><br>They were arriving at the front door to her cottage now, the moon fully overhead. The music from the party was more of a soft rumble in the background, allowing them to drop their voices to a more normal conversational level. <br><br>“But, I hear you. It’s lonely out here sometimes. Even when this place is crawling with guests, and we’re at full staff, it feels,” he paused, looking up at the sky, “like is this really where I want to be?” Mick shook his head, chasing the thought away. “Christ, doesn’t sound like either of us should be without a friend right now, does it?”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Caela</strong> on <strong>11-11-2018, 21:28:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3d/Aj14.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Selene David (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412754#msg14412754)<br><strong>Time:</strong> Sunday, June 1st <br><strong>Where:</strong> At the bar chatting with an Irishman<br><strong>Status:</strong> Enjoying an evening off<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong> Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><br>A soft laugh parted Selene's lips as Corwin spoke. She traveled enough to know it wasn't entirely unusual for people from across the Atlantic to call America, "colonies" but it still made her chuckle every time she heard it. After all, you'd think kicking some British ass to win their independance would earn them the right to be called a country of their own, but the attitude that they were still just recalcitrant toddlers seemed pervasive. She couldn't help to wonder if it would still be an attitude that was clung to in another 200 years. <br><br>She didn't comment on her amusement, however, because he'd leaned closer and was tucking a stray strand of chestnut hair beind her ear, entirely distracting her from whatever thoughts had been swirling through her mind. It was something that both annoyed and enticed her about that first rush of desire, the way it filled and distracted all at the same time. It could make her feel like a bumbling fool and yet she managed to suppress the worst of her tongue-tied tendencies by tipping her head just slightly against his fingertips, savoring the slight roughness of his calloused touch, while letting a slow smile curve her lips. <br><br>She'd learned a long time ago that when you felt like you might say something stupid, simply not speaking was a more than valid option. <br><br>As she'd suspected he would he continued speaking and she let him while she focused on making her thoughts run coherantly, though she couldn't stop herself from interjecting thoughtfully, "Love it, or hate it, home rarely releases it's grip on any of us, no matter how far we try to run." He could be vague, but she took him at his word even if she didn't entirely understand the meaning behind what he was telling her. <br><br>Letting him lift her chin so her eyes had to meet his, there was mischief mingled with desire that she didn't bother trying to hide, in the darkening gaze that met his own as she commented on her accent, "American indeed. Michigan to be exact and, I'm told, we midwesterners pretty much have the most bland accent in the entire country and tend to pick up other cadences when we go travelling," she added with a small shrug. <br><br>With his fingers still under her chin, she reached up with her right hand, letting the tips of her nails tease lightly over the pulse point in his wrist, just barely toying with the small hairs that dotted his arm, "What kind of game did you have in mind Mr. Lynch?" she asked, not bothering to answer the slight question she'd heard when he said her name. If he had a question, she was going to make him ask outright...seeing how bold he'd be was half the fun after all.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Serenity Resort - IC - Public Resort Areas</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deamonbane</strong> on <strong>06-12-2018, 04:01:02</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/29/fe/e3/29fee345d3ea45a495a6225f5a662886.jpg)</div><strong>Character:</strong>&nbsp; Corwin Lynch (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=293586.msg14412647#msg14412647)<br><strong>Time:</strong>&nbsp; 9-ish, June First<br><strong>Where:</strong>&nbsp; Lanai, Bar<br><strong>Status:</strong>&nbsp; Quenching a Thirst<br><strong>Content Rating:</strong>&nbsp; Light<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Selene David, OPEN<br><hr>He had a game in mind. He was certain of it. Something of a quid pro quo of information shared to give him something of an idea of the woman that he was talking to. She made no attempt to answer the offered subliminal question, as obvious as he'd made it, which meant that she wanted him to do the digging himself. She wasn't going to be volunteering any personal information which made the game all the more interesting. He liked mysteries. Well, that wasn't quite true. He liked solving mysteries.<br><br>But all the carefully thought out details that were going through his head immediately dropped out of existence as he felt her fingers lightly tracing at his wrist. It was barely a touch, with minimal skin contact between them, but it was just as effective as if she had shot a bolt of lightning through his body.<br><br>There was no instant reaction. Corwin tilted his head and studied the movement of her hand for a moment before he realized that she'd just asked a question that he had absolutely no idea how to answer. He needed to stall and fast.<br><br>She was from Michigan, right? He'd always wondered whether the people from that state called themselves Michiganders or Michiganites. No, that wasn't the right line of conversation. As he recalled from his interactions, people felt rather heatedly about what they were called, and he didn't want to work her up. Not in the wrong way, anyways.<br><br><em>Got to think of something, though.</em><br><br>"Seeing as how we're at a bar," he started, letting his gift for gab take control of the moment," I think that the best to be played would be a bit of a drinking game, what say ye? Nothing competitive mind, since I'm sure neither of us needs to get blackout drunk just yet in the evening. How's about... a question game? You ask me a question, and if I'm not willing to answer honestly, I take a drink, and vice versa."
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