The Party Gets Real

an adventure starring Arethor, Marty, and Sadie. 
==Setting==
Hudson's party
==Blurb (Short Episode Description)==
In this playthrough of Good Society, we follow Marty, Sadie, and Arethor as they dance through the salsa of salacious gossip and the polka of political maneuvering, to earn their crescendo of consequences. 
==Non Player Characters==
*Freida Frost
*Hudson Steinhauser
*Hop Cottonbottom
*Maeve Dera Flame
*Oliver Mason
*Porschia Minamon
*Raethe Hornbill
*Retskcirt Goblin God Of Trickery: creator of the tin foil hat of Retskcirt. 
*Rowan Budd 
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==Plot Summary==
The episode opens at a party thrown by Hudson Steinhauser, in a rented facility, to further establish himself in high society. There Arethor discovers that both Hop Cottonbottom (his former fiancee) and Raethe Hornbill (his former law partner and ruiner of his life) are in attendance. He begins to discuss with Hop the possibility of a renewal of contact, but she is wary as she fears Arethor's use of his Voice on her. He agrees to a test in a private space (the ball pit of an adjacent children's care centre). Hop gathers a group of people to test the theory, the Voice working on everyone but Marty (apparently the Voice does not work on magical creatures), but through Raethe's careful machinations does not come to trust Arethor.
In a separate discussion between Hudson and Sadie Duca, a shocking discovery is made when Sadie reveals to Hudson that she is, in fact, Anne, a ghost possessing Sadie's body, but making clear that Sadie seems to have retreated, making the possession potentially consensual. Hudson, while deeply concerned and surprised, jumps to his fiancee's aid and retains the assistance of Hop, to whom he had previously been previously introduced by Raethe as potential legal representation, to procure the services of those who might "find a cure" for Sadie's condition.
Meanwhile, Marty and Oliver, a recent romantic connection, are confronted by Rowan Budd, Marty's cousin, about Marty potentially dragging down Oliver from his potential. Both Oliver and Marty adamantly deny this accusation, Oliver jumping to his boyfriend's aid by making very clear that his connection with Marty has allowed him to pursue a dream of musicality through learning the lute. He astounds Rowan and the crowd with a surprisingly complex and detailed, fully four-minute long, rendition of Hot Cross Buns, through which Marty leads a gobsmacked Rowan in a detailed dance.
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Following the party, a series of letters are sent and received:
# Hop sends a letter to Arethor seeking help with Hudson's case by correspondence as she is not yet willing to trust him and his Voice. 
# Arethor responds to this letter agreeing happily to help, but would still like to meet in person, if he can procure an item rumoured to prevent mind control, an item known as the Tinfoil Hat of Retskcirt.
# Porschia Minamon sends a letter to Hudson informing him of Sadie's supposed relationship with Marty and Colette, something she believed to be true from Vested Interest.
# Maeve Dera Flame sends a letter to Marty indicating that Oliver is too short-lived to be with, implying that he should break it off.
# Sadie/Anne receives a Cease and Desist letter from Hop & Associates indicating the unlawful use of Sadie's body via possession without appropriate paperwork.
# Rowan receives a letter from Freida Frost uninviting both Rowan and Marty from an upcoming party unless Rowan gets Marty to prove he has retained full connection to his powers through a public display.
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Rowan goes to the FBK guildhall to meet with Marty, and is clearly disgusted with his home. They transport themselves to a glade for a private chat about the letter Rowan received from Freida. Rowan encourages Marty to remember to stay true to his essence as a layabout, to make the public display of power, and to perhaps distance himself from the very short-lived Oliver.
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Arethor approaches Marty and Sadie about the Tinfoil Hat of Retskcirt. Marty quickly admits that Freida has it, and they head to her palace to seek it, Freida is generally unwelcoming to the group, and will not let them in, being particularly displeased with the state of Arethor's dress. Marty calls down the power of the sun to melt a giant hole in the front of the castle, proving his power and settling Freida's "concerns" about a disconnection. Arethor seeks the help of Freida, who acquiesces, loaning Arethor the Tinfoil Hat until she needs it next winter.
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Sadie/Anne, upon her return to the Guildhall, finds a somewhat dishevelled and day-drinking Hudson waiting for her. He expresses his concern over Sadie's welfare and Anne/Sadie explains the nature of the possession and Sadie's seemingly willing retreat into the depths of her own mind. They agree to meet if Sadie agrees to come forward. Hudson also asks after the possibility of Anne/Sadie having initiated some kid of romantic relationship with both Colette and Marty, which she denies and Marty is quick to confirm.
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Arethor and Anne/Sadie go to see Hop at her offices in Hush, unbeknownst to Hop. She receives them, coolly at first, but after learning the truth of the function of the Tinfoil Hat of Retskcirt, warms up. Sadie comes forward and agrees that the possession is a willing one, signing the appropriate papers, and also sending a message to Anne through Arethor that Hudson is to be considered neither trustworthy nor untrustworthy, as he is not well-known to Sadie. Anne takes this in. It is agreed that Hop's work may well shift towards finding a suitable permanent home for Anne, when Sadie is prepared to come forward back into her own body. Arethor offers his help.
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Marty and Oliver, snuggled up in bed (a double-wide hammock), begin a discussion of the future of their relationship. Oliver is shocked to discover Marty's true age, as well as his concerns for the future of the relationship due to Oliver's short lifespan (by comparison). After much talk back and forth about their feelings, Oliver is unsure where things will go and in saddened that his young love is not returned by Marty. He chooses to leave their hammock for another for the night, leaving Marty to consider what future their relationship may have.
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Following these visits, a new collection of letters in written:
# Anne/Sadie sends a letter to Sadie's parents informing them of the possession, its legality, and that she has moved out of the familial home, taking with her all of Sadie's money.
# Arethor writes to the Jishoap Bar Association indicating his assistance of Hop Cottonbottom in the hopes of renewing a relationship and proving his trustworthiness.
# Rowan writes to Oliver, suggesting he not give up all hope with Marty, as he sees some signs of maturity in his cousin. This leaves Oliver reconsidering, but he needs to hear more from Marty.
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