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Hellfire Club New Year’s Masquerade - 2022.

Soft fairy-lights glittered off the too-smug form of Sebastian Shaw as he retreated from view, but for all of the introductions and formalities that came from, for once, not being the only apex predator in the room, Namor was struck with one burning question for his companion: "Emma, We are curious to know what long game is worth holding back the satisfaction of crushing that bloated man's world in your magnificent hands. He is not your measure." Emma considered the question thoughtfully for a moment, her hand resting lightly in the crook of Namor’s elbow. “He is not,” she said finally. “But he has his own sources of power and influence. There are matters where I need assistance from his allies, who would consider themselves my enemies, and Sebastian and I are normally able to come to some form of mutually satisfactory arrangement in such cases. Besides,” she smiled suddenly and laughed softly, “it is useful to associate with a man who spends so much time considering ways to destroy me. It keeps my thinking… nimble.” This earned her a sly smile. "There is wisdom in keeping a stone by which to sharpen one's self. And so you've filled your court with vipers," Namor glanced pointedly at the assembled crowd, "That can strike at each-other. A little slow for my own tastes, but Our schooling was more brutal. Tell us how you make them dance for your own pleasure." “Sebastian rules his Court with brute force and bribery. It is his nature.” She smiled at Namor, a baring of teeth. “I’m a razor blade edged in diamonds. They can keep no secrets from me and the rich and powerful have so many secrets. But,” Emma slid her hand down, laid her fingers lightly on Namor’s wrist, “why talk about making them dance to my tune? You are quite the beautiful man, Namor, and graceful. Tell me, my darling, did they dance in Atlantis? I would quite like to spend a few minutes on the dance floor being dazzling.” He held out a hand in invitation. "Atlantis was a place of many secrets and spires, but there was always, always dancing. However," he leaned in suggestively, "We were always taught to let the Lady lead. I will be the prism to reflect your brilliance." Emma intertwined her fingers with Namor's. “Then let us see,” she purred, “my most glorious Avenging Son, First of Atlantis, where I can take you.”

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