Queen to H Eight. Check.....Mate.

BrotherHec moved his queen to the back row and trapped the black king. The game they had spent the past hour on had finally ceased. He casually looked at his friend and smiled.

Well nothing short of luck on my end i think we could say. I believe we are slightly late for that Christmas party that a few of the crew leaders are attending. Did you still want to go with me?

After his friend nodded the two quickly got in the car and drove a few blocks to the Chicago Mansion. There was a giant Christmas party that the crew leaders were hosting. They had invited celebrities and singers and those in between to come together for a night of celebration for the gift of life and the gift of friends. Most of their members had the time off and were celebrating it with their families as well. Some were out hitting post offices and others still finding grimy criminals to gun down. 

When they finally arrived at the party BrotherHec noticed the atmosphere was amazing. People littered the mansion with their festive costumes the live band continued to sing those classic holiday songs. A young woman walked up to BrotherHec and put a santa hat on his head. She leaned in and whispered something to him. Turning around he noticed Slash and Space-Pole getting drinks at the table. Tellurium and her magical FishTheKitty were dancing by the singer who looked a lot like Bobbymunson mixed with elvis to be honest. Turning back to the young lady BrotherHec smiled.

I feel like i have seen you around before...In LA maybe? Do you work with Oblivion or Chong? 

When she informed him she did not he made sure he took down her number and informed her about the lovely sights in New York if she ever wanted to visit. BrotherHec enjoyed flirting it was a bigger past time for him then making drug units. That was perhaps one of the most evident things about his character.

Say...Does anyone know where PaleRider went off too? 

The music was so loud you would almost have to be directly in front of anyone to catch their attention with words. BrotherHec walked in the back of the kitchen where he found Senza working alongside the cooks to make some more delectable treats. StripheGotti was in and out as well stealing some without her noticing. BrotherHec walked back out to the party atmosphere and noticing so many talking to each other he decided to take the microphone from the musician and decided to say a little something.

Hey everyone...First i just want to thank Kurgan for opening his place up for us. I know he is a huge fan of parties so this is great. Second the whole point of tonight is for the crew leaders to just take a break...I think throughout this year many of us were tried with spontaneous wars and losing some of our closest friends. But...We have also seen some wonderful things. For one the streets are simply beautiful. Newspapers are regularly published, conversations and stories are a regular thing, debates happen and people don't die over them. A lot of this i think is due to this current group of leadership in the collected cities who honestly have worked hard in making this happen. So a toast. For all of you. In the effort and putting in the time to give your members and mine a life that is more excitable than they probably expected.

The party doesn't end till midnight but i hope all of you are able to enjoy everything and if you need anything do not hesitate to ask one of these beautiful servers.

A man coughs from behind BrotherHec. Noticing the male server he quickly includes him.

Or this guy...Ask this guy too for food. 

With the laughter from the gathered crew leaders, BrotherHec refocuses his speech. 

So there is no real agenda for tonight, just mingle around with each other. I believe many are still expected to show up like Deces and Bonkers and someone told me SisterMaryJane will be here in a few so make sure you are all on your best behavior. Tonight is what you choose to make of it! 

Lacey arrives late, fashionably late is what she likes to call it. In reality her driver had a hard time getting into and out of her apartment parking lot. She exits the car, closes the door behind her, adjusts her skirt and begins walking toward the front doors of the mansion.

The doors open just before she gets there. Some snow blows in and the door closes behind her as she enters.

"So cold out there, Jesus Ch-" She stops herself as she sees SisterMaryJane and BrotherHec "...Christmas!" Nice recovery Lacey, good shit. Her internal diaglog was written all over her face.

As a cocktail waitress makes her way towards Lacey, she grabs a drink off of the platter and begins to mingle. First by walking over towards the New Yorkers that had gathered near the fireplace.

They were late, and Fish knew it. It was time to go to the Christmas party that all the CL's had been talking about for weeks. Yet, Tellurium still tried to figure out which heels would fit the best for tonight.

"I already told you, Tell - I do not care which shoes you wear! As long as they are not too heavy..." 

Fish had, on purpose, picked one of the largest bags she could find so Tellurium's shoes could fit in there. No matter how many times Fish told her, Tell would never listen... it was almost as if she ignored her. They both knew that Tell would walk in those shoes for five minutes and take them off again. Why even bother picking the right ones when they all looked the same?

Finally, Tellurium managed to pick a pair of high heels. The highest ones she had. Oh well...

When they finally arrived at the place, the place was already full of people. They decided to go inside and have a look around. Fish had picked a red dress with a fish on it. Was it too much? Was it too ugly? Well, to be honest, she did not really care. This was all for fun anyways.

Tellurium walked over to BobbyMunson , and Fish decided it was better to follow her. They both started dancing a little until BrotherHec was speaking into the microphone.

When he raised his glass to make a toast, she realized she did not have a drink yet. So, in order to make up for that, she pretended to have a glass in her hand and raised it in the air. 

"For everyone!" she yelled and pretended to drink whatever was in her hand. Maybe it was a good idea to make a stop at the bar before going anywhere else...

Olympia had spent the last couple hours getting ready for the crew leader Christmas party at the Chicago Mansion. Chabal had seated himself in a chair while she did her hair and makeup because he had been ready to go since she started getting ready basically. She was forcing him to go and she knew he wasn't very happy about it but.. It was his job to do as she said.

She took one last look in the mirror, checking mascara, lipstick, earrings, hair, dress... Everything was great.

"Finally ready." She said to him with a sigh, because he looked so excited.. "Now let's go!"

He got up from the chair and smoothed his tuxedo that she made him wear, and then they left the room, heading downstairs and outside into the blowing Chicago snow to get in the waiting vehicle. The car would be driving them to the party that she knew was probably already in full swing. She tapped on the driver's shoulder and said, "Please hurry. I don't want to be anymore late than fashionably!"

A short while later, the car pulled up in front of the mansion and they exited, making their way up to the gate. It was quickly opened for them and they made their way up the winding sidewalk to the front entrance. She pushed the door open, letting in a rush of cold wind and snow, announcing their arrival.

They were quickly greeted by a couple men that took their coats, then a few short steps later, servers approached them. She took a glass of Champagne from one of the trays and noticed Chabal asking for a glass of ice water. She had almost forgotten that he didn't drink! A strange one he was...

She smiled at the servers as they walked away, then she took a sip of Champagne while scanning the room. There were a lot of crew leaders there, and she saw a couple of their Right Hand Men and Women present, so at least she wasn't the only one who was accompanied by their Right Hand Man.

She quickly spotted BrotherHec dancing in the middle of the room. She smiled at Chabal, who was already absorbed in a conversation with a young lady to his right, before heading out onto the dance floor with BrotherHec. He saw her and smiled and she leaned close to him and said, "Hell of a party this is! How have you been?"

A 1919 Harley-Davidson comes roaring around the corner and into the parking lot. It takes a few minutes for the driver to finally stop revving the throttle and park the motorcycle. His outfit and hair blown back due the winds caused by speeding his way here. You can hear Chong mention to himself 'shit, shoulda just took walked here' as he pats down and fixes his suit. His attention turned from his appearance to his jacket pocket, sticking his hand inside to make sure his few pre-rolled joints didn't get lost on the ride over. With a sigh of relief, Chong smiles and makes his way into the venue. 

When he enters he can see some very familiar and friendly faces, the most notable being the BobbyMunson look a like singing on the dance floor. Chong couldn't wait to get Bobby drunk and convince to sing a duet. Of course, he could see the crew leaders making their rounds. Out of the lot he couldn't see his right hand Daniella anywhere. She always was a fan of the late entrances. 

As the cocktail waitress passed by him with a tray of glasses, his body almost floated towards the smell of the alcohol until he was able to grab a glass of wine. In his attempt to quench his thirst he ended up around the stage area where BrotherHec began to speak. He laughed loudly, obnoxiously, and sarcastically at Hec's under par joke and shot him a wink shortly after. His hand shot up, his wine glass in grip, as he yelled cheers aloud. Before the crowd could finish their toast, the glass had been put bottoms up and tapped dry.

He leans over to the person to his right and ask, "Where's the good stuff at?"

Olympia conversed briefly with BrotherHec until he was pulled elsewhere, then she left the dance floor and headed over to the bar. She quickly kicked her shoes off and then ordered a Martini. When the bartender passed it to her, she picked up the glass and took a sip, then turned towards all the people dancing behind her.

Even with the temperature being so cold outside, it was rather hot inside. Everyone that was dancing was getting pretty sweaty, and she told herself if she danced again, she'd stear clear of the sweating people.. She had only danced for a bit but wanted to keep going. She chanced a look at Chabal, who was being a wallflower with the pretty lady he had started talking to when they got there, so she looked elsewhere. She knew he didn't dance anyways so it would have been pointless to ask.

After scanning the room trying to find someone she knew well that wasn't a dripping mess, she glanced towards the stage and spotted Chong. She took the last gulp of her drink before walking over to him. With a smile she said, "Well, I didn't expect to see you here.. Would you like to dance?"

Daniella was always late, despite her best intentions. She could’ve sworn she left herself plenty of time to get ready, honestly and truly, though to be entirely fair the invitation from Chong had been rather last minute. She’d sent word nearly an hour ago that she would meet him there; after all there was no reason for them to both be late and she was sure he’d be ready to go long before her.  When she finally got seated in her car, she didn’t need to tell her driver to put a step on things – he’d been with her long enough to know now that if she was going somewhere she was probably late and he should hurry.

When she arrived to the home where the party was being held she hurried inside to avoid the cold air and snow that was still falling. Daniella loved this time of the year but absolutely hated the cold. She could hear music playing and her eyes took in the beautiful setting and the numerous servers that were busy dashing to and from. Someone approached her to take her coat, which she willingly parted with before she moved into the main room, her eyes scanning the crowd. She recognized just about all of the leaders that were present, though she was less familiar with those from Philly and Vegas, so she made a note to herself to ensure she spent some time talking with them tonight. She spotted Chong talking to Olympia and figured she’d check in with him later. First she needed a drink, so she made her way over to the bar to get a glass of wine and spend a moment warming up before she dove into socializing. 

She listened to Brotherhec's speech already enjoying the beautiful surroundings and party atmosphere, she also did what she hoped was a great attempt at pretend to hold a drink as all cheered in appreciation of all in the room...she was already regretting the shoe choice but could see FishTheKitty already scowling at her every time she looked uncomfortable.

As the music started again she quickly grabbed 2 glasses of champagne from a tray a waitress was carrying as she passed and handed one to FishTheKitty with a smile as they both saw that BobbyMunson was already well into throwing his moves on the dance floor to the music! She adjusted her Ms Santa Clause costume to maintain some modesty and joined in his crazy dance again sadly stepping on FishTheKitty's fin with her heels too many times.

Out of the corner of her eye she spots others on the dance floor and starts sashaying the little group over towards Olympia & Chong as she sees Daniella either impressed or stunned by Chong's chicken style dance moves.

As they continue to dance she quietly kicks off her shoes, noticing that one hits Space-Pole in the shin she steps up her dance moves with some major hair swishing in an attempt to distract from it and hopes that no-one has noticed she has suddenly become 6 inches shorter.

She sees BrotherHec approach the dance floor and thinks this could turn into a major dance off!

Slash arrived at the party to see PoisonousJelly and Bender were already there, Bender as usual was mingling with people and chatting up the pretty women, PJ as usual was outside where all the leaders cars were parked, stealing their hubcaps. Slash immediately headed for the bar, it had been a long while since he let himself go but tonight was a night to have fun and get drunk. He figured he'd be the most drunk here, but then spotted SisterMaryJane and Kurgan, those two knew how to party!!

Just as he get his drink, he heard the music stop and BrotherHec giving a short speech, he raised his almost empty glass in celebration of the toast and immediately asked the barman for a refill. After a few quick drinks he headed off out to the party to mingle, spotting Bobby doing his Elvis impression Slash decided to join him on stage and borrowed a guitar off one of the band members and began rocking out with Bobby.

Jimmy_Smith exits the bathroom, smoothing out his hair as he does, walks over to the hotel bed and picks up his hat, hearing a horn blare outside, he realises his driver is waiting and needs to hurry, exiting, he knocks on MacNCheese ‘s door

“Mac, time to go man”

The two make their way to the car and head to Chicago mansion where the party is being held, pulling up the drive, noticing the lights and decorations, Jimmy smiled.

“Wow, I’m impressed, this does look fancy!”

Exiting the car and heading in, Jimmy and Mac give their coats to the check-in girl, Jimmy see’s Mac eye checking out the girl and a wry smile on Mac’s face

“Down boy, I saw that, don’t get up to anything here, we are guest’s”

As they walk though, Jimmy swoops to grab 2 glasses of bubbly from a very stiff waiter and they make their way in to the main hall, where he listen's to the speech being given

“Greeting’s BrotherHec, Thanks you for the invite and I must say, look’s great in here.”

Jimmy spot's Olympia- across the room and waves

She sits peacefully, her left hand on her infamous yard stick and in her right a mug of some mulled cider she'd been handed. She knew Kurgan and FatherJack would keep her safe and make sure she behaved. Then as she scanned the room to see who was there her eyes fell upon PoisonousJelly and BCP. She turned to Kurgan and whispered in his ear...

Oh boy, it's gonna be a wild one tonight. You see that PJ fellow and BCP are here? You know what that means. That means there's probably a few hubcaps going missing later, you left Bruno out by the cars... Right?

She finally spots LaceyGodreaux hovering around a table of baked goods exchanging challenging looks with Slash over the last gingerbread man.

Now, now my dears. She says sweetly. Hands off the cookie. Let's settle this like civilised people. She takes the cookie and breaks it in half and hands Slash the left half and Lacey the right. See, no problems at all. 

She notices Lacey eyeing her yardstick with a glimmer of fear in her eyes.

Oh, don't worry, I won't use it on you. I'm saving this for Drunky. I'm sure he'll be here sooner or later. If he can find his way out of the bottle of eggnog I gave him earlier. Mum's special recipe and all. 

Finally she sees BrotherHec across the room and waves in his general direction.

Oh dear... I fear I'm out of cider. Please excuse me Kurgan, I need another mug.

She finds herself behind PoisonousJelly and decides to slip her hand in his pocket like she'd done so many times before and lighten his load a bit. 

Now normally BCP was first to arrive and last to leave. I mean, a crew leader party is inspiring, fun  and a reason to get drunk. Normally he would already be a few drinks in and trying to get a game of dice going with some of the other Crew leaders but luck didn't happen that way tonight.

BCP had arrived a little later, some business back in Vegas took a little longer and knew he was running late. Before he could even get to the door of Kurgan's, PJ stopped him in the parking lot with a evil grin on his face.

BCP, just the man I wanted to see. You know everyone is coming here and with Slash drunk and Artus not here yet I have a little mission for us. Normally I would enlist all the other scousers in Vegas to help but they are back home finishing up while I am here. So look at those shiny bright hubcaps man. Lets get them while they are all busy.

Now normally BCP would not really do this. He didn;t mind helping PJ but really wanted a drink. As if on cue, a flask appears in his hand. BCP shurgs and takes a few long drinks and shurgs.

Alright man fuck it. Lets make this fast, you know someone is gonna come out for a smoke and we can't be caught with all these damn hubcaps on us.

About a hour later and most of the hubcaps missing, BCP heads in. Scanning the room, he notices almost everyone. He was kinda surprised no Artus or Fitz yyet but he hoped both would be wearing pants when they arrived. Grabbing a drink, BCP figures he better keep himself busy before SisterMaryJane wacked him with her yardstick. Which he was pretty sure would happen regardless. She has a wyy with that damn thing.

Spotting Lancelot, he beelines overr and shoves a drink into his hand.

Hey man I see SisterMary is scanning the room with that yardstick. I saw we hit that billards table over there before she picks one of us.

Taking a sip of his drink Lancelot looked over at SisterMaryJane "You know what BCP I think that's not a bad Idea".

As stealthly as they could both men made a beeline for the Billiards table hoping they hadn't yet been spotted by SisterMary, arriving safely at the table both men chuckled to themselves "You'd think we were kids again in trouble with our mothers" Lancelot joked.

Lancelot gave BCP a strange look "What the fuck is up with you man? I would have thought you'd two parts to the wind by now, not seen you this sober since first grade".

Pulling out a coin Lancelot tosses it into the air "Heads or tales my friend?".

Lacey crunches down on her cookie and wonders deeply to herself what sets this cookie apart from a biscuit. She overhears Lancelot and BCP talking about a game of billiards and decides to follow and see if anyone is up for a bet or two.

"I got two grand on BCP for the win."

She says with a snicker, finishing her cookie.

"Miss Godreaux, phone call for you in the kitchen." A large man speaks boomingly. A few in the area turn and give a quizzical look.

Lacey with a concerned look on her face follows the man into the kitchen.

"I need to take a shit!" Ninja Skills hissed back, his pre mission meal telling him his fat body needs less, not more.

"But hey, if it gets us out of here quicker, let's try it. I'm in no mood to go inside that joint. Let's just take the car."

Creeping as slowly and quietly as possible, the bigger mischief brother who was dressed from head to toe in full black gear moved toward the passenger side of the car. He kept himself low and out of site. Once in position, he egged his even shadier looking criminal partner on, who was near the driver's side of the car.

"Pick the door, I'll keep a lookout.."

Just as Ninja Skills nearly completed his sentence, a car started to roll into the parking lot outside the mansion from off the street. NS in a panic turned one way, then back around, then went to turn back around again but instead dove on the ground and rolled under the car.

Chong was at the end of a conversation with the man to his right, discussing the finer points of liquor and weed. He ended up being knowledgeable of all things THC; they went on for a while talking about trichomes, indica vs sativa, favorite strains, and then some. Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice coming from behind him. He turned and to no surprise he saw Olympia-, with her inviting smile. He took a moment to reply as his eyes darted towards the entrance, spotting his beautiful date arriving. "Of course, who would turn down a dance with you?" Chong said with a wink and a smile, as his eyes returned to Olympia. He turned back to the man he was talking to and ended his conversation rather abruptly, but promised to return later in the night. 

Chong grabbed Olympia- by the hand and rushed out to the dance floor, all too excited to try out his new dance moves. He made sure he cleared enough room so he could break them out comfortably; they were quite wild and he didn't want anyone catching a loose foot to the face. "So I can only do a few songs, I don't want to keep Daniella waiting too long, but you should come over with me and say hi after," he said to Olympia-, while pointing towards the bar. With a nod of his head, Chong was off into his zone. His legs flailing every which way, he called the dance 'The Chonken Dance', which was well fitting as it resembled the chicken dance, but with much more pizzazz. Bloody fool.