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Johannes continued on as if nothing had happened, enjoying the rest of the show whilst attempting to fix his disheveled clothing. An entire day of partying wore a person down, and after a few drinks even your nice clothes can’t be managed. During Miasma, he found Kungen and Tim by the kegs sipping on their raven wine. They seemed to be attempting to out drink each other, although it was a known fact that Kungen could hold his brew well. Johannes finished another glass before making his way back through the crowd. It was easier to push through now, as a great majority were drunk/buzzed, or just mildly intimidated by his appearance. He was relieved he had finished his drink, because surely the sight of Copia in that white suit would’ve caused a spit-take. Oh...he was going to be in desperate trouble, though it was unclear which of them would be in more.
“Dude,” Henrik was right behind him, speaking into his ear so he could head over the music. “Is it just me or does the Cardinal seem to be looking at you a lot?”
As soon as Dance Macabre began, Copia began to move around, jamming around in his spot as the ghouls played the intro as he soon began to sing to the audience.
“You'll soon be hearing the chime
Close to midnight
If I could turn back the time
I'd make all right”
He turned his gaze to Johannes, placing his hand on his heart. Making sure not turn his whole body as it may cause some attention.
“How could it end like this?
There's a sting in the way you kiss me
Something within your eyes
Said it could be the last time
'Fore it's over!
Just wanna be
Wanna bewitch you in the moonlight
Just wanna be
I wanna bewitch you all night”
Johannes’ breath hitched slightly, glancing briefly to Henrik.
“W-what? Really? I don’t know...It must be a, errr, trick of the lights, já?” Henrik was busy gazing at Alpha again, blushing brilliantly as he remembered Johannes was there.
“Oh, uh...yeah, maybe. But still...” Johannes was swaying to the music again, too close to others to headbang properly. He pushed a strand back to keep a clear view of Copia as he gazed up at him lovingly, trying to keep his eyes focused on his upper half. “I can’t wait to be that cane...”
Through the song, Copia tried to focus more on the songs but always felt his gaze move back to Johannes, but he didn’t mind however. After a few more songs and he changed back into his black suit, still in commando, it was time for Mummy Dust. And Copia felt like it would be more his taste as it was more heavier and darker. As soon as the lights went dark and came back on as green, Copia put on a more intimidating expression on to add to the atmosphere. He brought the microphone and gone were his angelic vocals and were replaced by a demonic growl.
“I was carried on a wolf’s back
To corrupt humanity
I will pummel it with opulence
With corpulence and greed”
His white eye almost looked like it shined through the green light as he pointed to Johannes as he sang the chorus.
“In God you trust
My mummy dust
Duuuuussssst
My mummy dust”
The hair on the back of his neck stood on end, goosebumps running down his arms and shivers down his spine. The green light in the room combining with the mild psychedelic properties of the raven wine, giving Johannes a wild euphoria sensation. And then he heard that breathy, predatory growl emanating from Copia he wanted to dom him right then and there. Although he wasn’t 100% positive what mummy dust was, per sé, he was certain whatever the Cardinal was offering he would gladly take.
He walked around the platform as he sang along, pointing to the audience and as soon as he finished the chorus for a second time, the spotlight was sent to Breeze, whom was at the top of the stairs of the platform. She played the keyboard as it was strapped around her shoulders as she shredded the key solo. As she finished, she fist bumped with Wind as she went back to her spot. There the 3rd verse began and Copia went back to where Johannes was near the stage.
“You are the possessée of avarice
I am the ruler of the Earth
I will smother you in riches
Until you choke on sordid mirth
You are summoned in cupidity
Purulence and lust
I am the magnet for stupidity
And divine you feel my thrust”
He grinned evilly as he thrusted his hips towards Johannes at the next sentence in the chorus.
“In God you trust
My mummy dust
Duuuuuussssssst
My mummy dust
In God you trust
My mummy dust
Duuuuuuusssssst
My mummy dust”
His eye glowed as he sang the outro. The Ghouls who sang the backup vocals gave it a choir-like background compared to Copia’s growls.
“In God we trust (ahhh)
My mummy dust (uhhh)
In God we trust (ahhh)
My mummy dust (uhhh)
In God we trust (ahhh)
My mummy dust (uhhh)
In God we trust (ahhh)
My mummy dust (ahhh)”
His jaw dropped slightly. He wasn’t sure how much more he could handle. It wasn’t so much that he was tired he just—well, frankly his pants were uncomfortably tight in these close quarters with the crowd. Johannes was mesmerized, and aroused, and intoxicated, and honestly it was all just a wild combination. He was as close as he could physically be to the stage, watching his every move and biting his bottom lip. When he caught Copia’s gaze he put a finger at the corner of his mouth and gave it a seductive lick.
Copia smirked, enjoying how he saw Johannes was struggling to keep his composure. More songs had passed and Copia knew the show was about to end. But what better way to end it than for everyone to be horny by the time everyone went home. He decided to give a speech before they began Monstrance Clock.
“Friends, it’s been such an honor to perform for you and watch you perform before us and see your amazing home. Friends...from the bottom of our hearts, from the bottom of mine. Thank you.” Alpha made a heart shape with his fingers as Omega put his fists on top of each other on his heart. Then, then lights went out. It was time for the encore.
“To the sound of the monstrance clock
Air is cleansed, assembled flock
Black candles burn, all minds aligned”
Copia let a demonic growl as Earth signaled with his drums for the guitars to begin. Copia let a hand travel down from his chest to his hips.
“To the sound of the monstrance clock
Air is cleansed, assembled flock
Black candles burn, all minds aligned
As the parish sighs in smoke
Enters lady revealed of cloak
To the haunting sound of the monstrance clock
Singing”
He began to thrust his hips slowly to the music. He moaned very softly as he looked at Johannes by the platform as he sang the chorus.
“Come together, together as one
Come together for Lucifer's son”
As the guitars led into a solo, the Air Ghoulettes took the lead as Alpha thrusted his hips as he eyed Henrik as he played.
“A song celebrating the female orgasm!!” Someone several feet behind Johannes cheered out, along with the rest that recognized the song immediately. Johannes swallowed briefly as he cleared his throat, and continued gazing mesmerized by the stage.
He really was correct by his first statement on the Cardinal—he was a freak. A low key exhibitionist. But Johannes didn’t really mind. He had been thoroughly entertained, and he knew even after the encore there was more to come.
“COOMMEE TOGETTTHHERRRR!” Tim had appeared at his side, out of his mind as he sang along drunkenly, hanging on Johannes’ shoulder and dancing with him. Henrik was off to the side, waving along to the music and swaying for Alpha to see.
“You’ve all lost your minds, haven’t you?” Johannes laughed, supporting Tim and trying his best to sing along.
“Don’t act so nonchalant, Jo-Jo...We love your boyfriend’s music almost as much as YOU do!”
“To the sound of the end of day
Mesmerized, the assembled sway
Black candles burn, all minds aligned”
Alpha stomped his feet at the two beats as Copia continued the verse.
“Hypnotizing horns of ram
Paralyzing pentagram
And the eerie sound of the monstrance clock
Singing”
His voice suddenly began as low as a whisper as he sang the chorus.
“Come together, together as one
Come together for Lucifer's son
Come together, together as one
Come together for Lucifer's son”
The drums picked up the volume as Copia sang again at the normal volume.
“Come together, together as one
Come together for Lucifer's son
Come together, together as one
Come together for Lucifer's son”
He held the last note for about 4 beats as he finished the song. Copia went up to the platform as the instrumental part continued and bowed to the audience. Then, once the choral part came along, all the ghouls—leaving their instruments in their respected spots—came down to Copia, held each other’s hands as they lifted them all up, and bowed together. As the song ended, they left the stage and the song ended.