Shout At The Devil! [Halloween Party] Band members and friends invited

[bangingthe_hellouttayou]

Zack had decided that he wanted to do something for Halloween now that he'd gotten his new costume and being a Spider-Man fan he'd gone for a Spider-Punk costume straight from his comics. He'd gotten it at a local comic store down on the Strip and couldn't wait to show Damien because he knew the Dog didn't have comics or anything fun back in Hunger City. Zack now pleased that he'd arranged a Halloween Party for the band members, their friends and family to attend inside the communal area of the apartments. It was the biggest space and there was a bar all stocked up with spooky drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic alike.

It would be a blast!

There were even spooky snacks with crisps and chips shaped like bats, ghosts and pumpkins. There were even actual pumpkins on a table for those who wished to carve a pumpkin alone or with friends. Zack had tried to make it accessible for all, those who wished to party and get drunk and those who wanted to do non-boozy activities too.

As for costumes---they were optional but preferred.

"Ok, I think that's it. Everyone should be arriving soon."

Zack looking around the room and hoping everyone would like what he had set-up with help from some of the others of course.

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[hellomajortom]

Tom and Martyn both looked to Robert. He was the one with an artist as a partner.

Robert felt on the spot and then shrugged. "There are a few here. Joe, Rex, Rik.. Heikki, I think. Korppi?"

"Not people." Tom pointed out. "Korppi does wildlife photography." Tom understood. It was hard to keep up with everyone, let alone all their side skills.

Martyn spoke up. "There are quite a few hair stylists and make up artists too."

Tom was listening and nodded. "I think Hunter, Aarne and Bjorn all did cosmetology... Mikkel and Syn... Davy."

Robert thought about that. "Torden.. he's a model and he's run photoshoots as the photographer."

Martyn nodded. "Torden does shoots for a living on both sides of the camera."

"Isak." Martyn brought it up and Robert rolled his eyes. "Wrong kind of photography, I think. But Isak, Jorgen, and Sven .. at least have done modeling."

It would become clear quickly that there were many people with multiple talents around the apartments. Tom knew this could be overwhelming without having faces for these names. "I'd talk to people. Most of them will tell you about their hobbies if they start talking."

[willoftheblackbird]

That was an overwhelmingly long list of names! Hearing Rik's name made him think of something else, but this wasn't really the time to change the subject.

"All of them shoot professionally?"

He'd met both Rik and Rex, the latter was going to audition for their band later next week.

He knew Mikkel, Syn and Davy, so asking them about hair and makeup was a very good idea. They'd need that for the photos, and also the wedding itself when it came to that.

[hellomajortom]

Robert shrugged and Tom did too. "Rik is from schooling and Torden but I don't know about the others. Does Jake do photography?"

Both the Sterlings shrugged because they didn't know. Even for Tom, without his infamous notebook, sometimes got overwhelmed with all the people.

"I don't know Heikki very well." Martyn admitted. "He's either chasing after that blonde or being chased off by Davy constantly."

"No." Robert corrected. "That is Ivar that Davy is furious with."

"Is it?" Marty asked curiously. They all got confused now and again.

Tom shook his head chuckling. "I'd talk to the others. There are too many to pinpoint all of them."

[willoftheblackbird]

Dee would definitely have to ask around. "Thank you... That's still a big help."

When it came time to plan the other portions of the wedding, he may very well find help there too. Surely, they would know good caterers, florists, etc.

Before he could say anything else, though, his phone buzzed. "Oh! Jay's on his way back. Which apartment is this again?"

[hellomajortom]

Tom nodded. "I think you'll find a lot of the skills you might want here, and people willing to help." Sure, they might want paid for the skill but there wouldn't be any of the worries that could come with dealing with a stranger.

While Tom gave Dee the information to get Jay back to the apartment and the number, Robert got up and went to the kitchen. Soon, Robert had set up a to-go container for Jay. The older men did this for the younger ones all the time, not to mention Mick's parents, Torden and others.

[willoftheblackbird]

"Thank you, again... for everything."

Of course, they would compensate anyone they worked with, for one reason or another. That was one thing Dee rarely had to worry about now - Jay's family was incredibly well off, and Jay himself brought in a six-figure salary.

It wasn't too long before there was a knock on the door.

[hellomajortom]

"Of course."

At this point, Tom realized that this band might be joining them in some way. Even if it was just as traveling companions. Martyn got up to greet Jay and let him in. He'd also do introductions for Jay as well.

[willoftheblackbird]

Jay was in his scrubs now, with the makeup from the party long gone. He politely introduced himself as well, though had to pause for a moment as he took in who all was in the room.

It seemed Dee got to meet and network with Tom Jones after all, and quite a few others. (Was that actually the head of World Corp sitting over there?!) He was glad now, that Dee insisted to stay behind and that he listened.

“Looks like you had a good night.” He came in to greet his fiancé with a quick kiss. “Sorry I missed it.”

Dee glanced up at some of the others in the room for validation as he replied. “I’m pretty sure there will be others.”

[hellomajortom]

Martyn smiled because he remembered nights of being called in when he was working at a veterans hospital.

Tom nodded. "I feel like the two of you are going to become a regular fixture around here." He recognized how they interacted with the other musicians, saw the same patterns. The people here thrived having other creative people around. These two appeared to have the same behavior.

Robert offered Jay a bag of containers; both Jay's dinner and enough for them both to have another meal. "You'll have to enjoy this meal at home and hopeful join us for another in the future."

Tommy was watching all of this happen, curious about the two new people.

[willoftheblackbird]

"We certainly will." Jay smiled.

Dee, though, was even more excited about it all. This was the beginning of their career, he was sure of it now. "I'm looking forward to it."

Jay offered an arm to Dee. He was tired after that surprise shift, and he could tell his fiance was too - in the way he lingered, how slow he was to stand and how unsteady he was on his feet. But Jay was there, and the chair was only a few short steps away. He handed Dee the leftovers to put in his lap.

"Thanks again."

Yes, they would definitely be seeing more of Dee and Jay in the future. No doubt about that.