[the stars twinkle in the sky above, the gently glowing trinkets are passed out, and finally, finally it is Styx's turn to take the stage.
for ease of playing he's forgone the mask, but there's plenty to look at thanks to the striking corpse paint adorning his face instead. he's the only 'real' player of this set, the rest of the music provided by clever enchantments, but from the moment he struts out to his drums it's abundantly clear that no one else is necessary to fill up this stage.
they'd asked for wild music during the later half of the masquerade, and good fucking god did Styx deliver. anyone unfamiliar with metal would be getting a crash course throughout this hour as the giant of a man churned through song after song without so much as a hint of exhaustion. the instrument practically shook beneath him from the force of his playing, the way that he howls the lyrics into the sky reminiscent of some archaic god touched down from his thunder cloud - or a demon.
those familiar with the drummer in everyday life may very well be startled by his performance. it's a complete reversal of his typical demeanor, but no less genuine. this terrifying, unrestrained powerhouse was just as much Styx as anything else. even as he roars at the crowd, practically challenging them to overcome him in ferocity - it's all him.
if you'd care to venture backstage to talk to him following his set, he's hardly difficult to spot; head and shoulders above most of the staff, still possessing enough energy to whoop even as he chugs down some water.]
two;
[after a smashing success like that, of course the big guy wants to celebrate! having put his jacket on now that he wasn't running the risk of overheating, he can be found in a men's version of this stunner (including...actual pants........) along with an equally "intense" mask.
right now he's over at one of the beer pong tables, having been sidetracked by the games on his way to actually grab a drink of his own. Styx is used to playing this with an actual ball rather than a coin, so when it's his turn he gives a deliberately sort toss and looks...genuinely surprised when the thing doesn't bounce.
he's not even remotely drunk at this point. it's exceptionally pathetic.]
three;
[now he's more than a little drunk. having found himself in need of a little air to cool off, Styx has dropped himself down by the edge of the fountain to admire the colors dancing amidst the water. he distracts himself by lifting his mask on and off several times, quietly amused by the reflection changing from unrecognizable to his usual mug, before settling for trailing his fingertips in the rippling water.
if the massive man practically in danger of slipping straight over into the fountain doesn't grab one's attention straight away, then the fact that the drummer is singing again just might. it's softer tunes now, his vocals dreamy and just a little slurred. this has been such an amazing night.]
wildcard;
[feel free to tag in with any of the other party prompts! Styx will be there until the very end of the revelry and doing literally everything here, no need to hit me up and ask first. <3]
Styx | Witch | ota
[the stars twinkle in the sky above, the gently glowing trinkets are passed out, and finally, finally it is Styx's turn to take the stage.
for ease of playing he's forgone the mask, but there's plenty to look at thanks to the striking corpse paint adorning his face instead. he's the only 'real' player of this set, the rest of the music provided by clever enchantments, but from the moment he struts out to his drums it's abundantly clear that no one else is necessary to fill up this stage.
they'd asked for wild music during the later half of the masquerade, and good fucking god did Styx deliver. anyone unfamiliar with metal would be getting a crash course throughout this hour as the giant of a man churned through song after song without so much as a hint of exhaustion. the instrument practically shook beneath him from the force of his playing, the way that he howls the lyrics into the sky reminiscent of some archaic god touched down from his thunder cloud - or a demon.
those familiar with the drummer in everyday life may very well be startled by his performance. it's a complete reversal of his typical demeanor, but no less genuine. this terrifying, unrestrained powerhouse was just as much Styx as anything else. even as he roars at the crowd, practically challenging them to overcome him in ferocity - it's all him.
if you'd care to venture backstage to talk to him following his set, he's hardly difficult to spot; head and shoulders above most of the staff, still possessing enough energy to whoop even as he chugs down some water.]
two;
[after a smashing success like that, of course the big guy wants to celebrate! having put his jacket on now that he wasn't running the risk of overheating, he can be found in a men's version of this stunner (including...actual pants........) along with an equally "intense" mask.
right now he's over at one of the beer pong tables, having been sidetracked by the games on his way to actually grab a drink of his own. Styx is used to playing this with an actual ball rather than a coin, so when it's his turn he gives a deliberately sort toss and looks...genuinely surprised when the thing doesn't bounce.
he's not even remotely drunk at this point. it's exceptionally pathetic.]
three;
[now he's more than a little drunk. having found himself in need of a little air to cool off, Styx has dropped himself down by the edge of the fountain to admire the colors dancing amidst the water. he distracts himself by lifting his mask on and off several times, quietly amused by the reflection changing from unrecognizable to his usual mug, before settling for trailing his fingertips in the rippling water.
if the massive man practically in danger of slipping straight over into the fountain doesn't grab one's attention straight away, then the fact that the drummer is singing again just might. it's softer tunes now, his vocals dreamy and just a little slurred. this has been such an amazing night.]
wildcard;
[feel free to tag in with any of the other party prompts! Styx will be there until the very end of the revelry and doing literally everything here, no need to hit me up and ask first. <3]